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

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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
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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!

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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Tampa's Trinity Cafe

The mission of Trinity Cafe is to restore a sense of dignity to the homeless and hungry while serving a nutritious meal. We faithfully treat all of God's children with acceptance, compassion, love and respect.

here

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6th Annual WMNF Americana Fest

A showcase of Florida’s best young Americana bands.
Saturday Jul 9 4:00PM
Skipper's Smokehouse
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Go HART

A Nice Clean Ride For Everyone
One of the few things Hillsborough County can be proud of.
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit

Wet In Tampa

Homeless Living

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What Stogie Had For Lunch

Smothered Pork Chops
With Mashed potatoes, Greens and a Pepsi.
$7.49.....At Martha's Place, 5202 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!

Welcome Home! - Sleepy Vikings

Saturday at 9:00pm - Sunday at 1:00am
New World Brewery
1313 8th Ave. Ybor City
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A Progressive’s Library

Dave of r/ct has a new blog, he will be posting a book a day.
here

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Fuck Casey Anthony

A page on Facebook as of this posting has over 600,000 likes.
here

Homeless Vendor

Lady selling cheap stuff to the homeless in Downtown Tampa.

Gaby For Mayor

A Product Of Tampa Bay

I'm running for Honorary Mayor of Riverview! To cast your vote for me, please send me a donation to my charity of choice, the new Boys & Girls Club of Riverview. $1=1 vote. And stay tuned for details on events that will be fun ways to show your support!
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813.704.0460
gabrielleperham.com

Cool Ride

Downtown Tampa

Primitive Florida

Grow Your Own Food
Cuban tamales with pork, roasted peppers and 2 slices of avocado.
All homemade and homegrown.

For help visit Home Farming.

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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations in Cuba

Airs @ 9 E/P On July 11.

Stogie's Socialist Tent City Plans

Tent space $10.00 a week. HART bus stop. Power. Clean water, showers. Healthmobile visits,
Day Care, In-House 24 Hour Security, Internet, Food available from the collective for labor,
(Pork, Poultry, Dairy Products, Assorted Fruits and Vegetables).
Join Waiting List Here
Back on October 13, 2009 Hillsborough County commissioners Al Higginbotham, Mark Sharpe, Ken Hagan and Kevin White pressured by residents of East Lake Park rejected plans for a tent city in the eastern part of the county. "Hillsborough Cares" would have been modeled after Pinellas Hope,
a Catholic Charities-sponsored tent city near Pinellas Park......here

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Sausage & Peppers
$8.00......At Jo-Jo's, 7041 State Rd. 52 in Bayonet Point.
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
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HART Routes

Route #2 Nebraska Ave
Downtown To Suitcase City
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Rick Scott's Florida

They were kicked out of their home. They now live on US 19 at Hwy. 52 in Bayonet Point.
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