The Ybor City Stogie

Monday, July 11, 2011

On A Wet Clump Of Mangroves & Sandbars In Tampa Bay

Next to E.G. Simmons Park at the end of 19th Av. in Ruskin, developers want to change the zoning to get 5 times more housing than their current zoning allows, to go from 1 house per 5 acres
to 1 house per 1 acre on 170 acres.

Of the site’s 170 acres, only 29 are uplands while 141 acres are wetlands — mostly underwater!

You have to see the aerial photos to appreciate the insanity of adding residential housing density to these submerged lands and mangroves growing knee-deep in Tampa Bay.
See more photos, maps and details here.

Attend the hearings:
July 25, 6:00 p.m: PRELIMINARY Zoning Hearing
Sept. 13, 9:00 a.m: FINAL County Commission Hearing
County Center, 2nd floor, 601 E. Kennedy, TAMPA

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Tampa Bay Homeless

Homeless Living In Tampa

Tampa Bay Homeless

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Cuban Blogger: Dimas Castellanos

Repeating the words of Jose Marti:
"May all who want the nation to prosper help to establish things in the country so that every man may work in an active job that contributes to his personal independence."
Visit Dimas Here

Columbia Cuban Sandwich

Interview with 4th generation family member Richard Gonzmart of the Columbia, Florida's Oldest Restaurant, about the ingredients, and what makes the Tampa Cuban Sandwich different from a Miami Cuban Sandwich.

Gabrielle Perham In The News

Gaby For Mayor
The SOG City Oracle is pleased to endorse the candidacy of Gabrielle Perham for Honorary Mayor of Riverview, Florida. After reading (that) excerpt from her bio, I think this young lady might be a viable candidate for Mayor of Tampa sometime in the future. I am not suggesting "honorary" here. I am impressed!

Also At Saint Petersblog, Recreating Tampa, The Spencerian, Battleground Tampa Bay
Gaby For Mayor

Tampa Locavore

Stogie's Top Ten Locals
Clean - Good Price - Great Food
1. El Paraiso Cafe - 4112 East 7th Avenue, Tampa
2. Nicko's Fine Foods - 4603 North Florida Avenue, Tampa
3. Martha's Place - 5202 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa
4. Las Margaritas - 4031 West Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa
5. Big John's Alabama BBQ - 5707 North 40th Street, Tampa
6. Three Coins Diner - 7410 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa
7. Yummy House - 2202 W Waters Ave, Tampa
8. Pop 'N Sons - 4812 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa
9. La Teresita Restaurant - 3248 West Columbus Drive, Tampa
10. CDB Italian Restaurant - 5104 East Fowler Avenue, Temple Terrace
For More Visit Tampa Locavore
Eat Local!

Friday, July 8, 2011

High Hopes in High Heels

High Hopes in High Heels meets regularly to discuss the mission, needs and volunteer opportunities for various, local nonprofit organizations or worthy causes. Each project brings us a new opportunity to offer service and support to a group in need as well as network amongst other professional women.
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