Saturday, July 16, 2011

Looks Like We're Winning This Fight

Thanks to all who wrote letters opposing the rezoning of sensitive coastal wetlands on Tampa Bay next to
E.G. Simmons Park, we've won an early victory! Thanks, again,
to all who care enough about our community and our environment to help!
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In The Past

Ybor City, Florida

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Goulash
Hamburg and Egg Noodle and Beef Gravy with drink.
$5.00......Sneaky Pete's Scoops and Subs, 5507 38th Ave N. St. Pete
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal? Eat Local!
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Tampa Locavore

Tampa Bay Homeless

Homeless in St. Pete

Welcome To Tampa

Expect Delays

The Bayshore Village





Prehistoric Tampa Bay AD 200 - 1100
8399 42nd Ave N. St. Pete

Tampa Bay Is #2

The Most Dangerous Cities for Pedestrians
Orlando is Number One. We are followed by Jacksonville and South Florida.
here

Graffiti Month At Finding Tampa

Finding Tampa

Friday, July 15, 2011

Hillsborough County Animal Services Christmas in July

Saturday, July 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
At the animal shelter, 440 Falkenburg Road N. in Tampa.

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Palomilla Steak
With Red Beans and Rice
$8.99.....At Los Hermanos Restaurant, 7700 N Florida Avenue. Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!

Tampa Bay Homeless

Homeless Living In Tampa
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Mike Tozier

At Gaspar's Patio Bar & Grille • Temple Terrace's Best Kept Secret
Mike Tozier

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Seminole Heights Community Gardens

Kid's Art Class
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Hillsborough County May Pay $680,000 For New Jobs



IN A FEW YEARS THEY WILL MOVE AND STICK IT TO ANOTHER CITY.
Corporate Walfare

Hate Mongers In Orlando

Operation: Save America
Has chosen Orlando as the location for their 2011 national conference. While they are in town, they have pledged to spread their dangerous message by harassing the men, women and teens who access health care through Planned Parenthood of Greater Orlando.

A Tampa Legend




Gold Ring Sandwich Shop
Corner of Columbus Dr. and Tampa St. in Tampa.

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Homeless Living In Tampa Bay
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Edna Mattos of Citrus County

Mattos and her fellow "patriots" are protesting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to limit boating and other human activities in King's Bay that have been detrimental to the well being of manatees.

Warmongers

Cost of War to the United States
here

Gulfport Residents

Emeline and Ben
The Spencerian

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Baked Fish
With Red Beans and Rice.
$4.99
At Huracan, Corner of Central and Sligh in Tampa.
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!

American Dream House Meeting

Saturday, July 16th, 4:00 PM - Riverview
Let's keep the momentum going!
Please sign up

Charlie Gerdes for St. Petersburg City Council District 1

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Sticks of Fire • University of Tampa Sculpture

April Biss

The turtle found his light (and than he danced).



A film by Philip Bardi.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Rep. Alan Grayson is running for Congress

Republican presidential candidates “seem to be in some kind of contest among themselves for the biggest, most callous tool,” Grayson said. “They all seem to be running for college class president at some fundamentalist Christian school that nobody has ever heard of, not for President of the United States.”
here
congressmanwithguts.com

Tampa Bay Homeless

Homeless Living In Tampa
Tampa Bay Homeless
"Whatever you do for the least among you, you do for me.".....Jesus Christ

Ignitetampa



Share your dreams and visions at Tampa Bay's first Ignite presentation, July 28th, 2011. Tell us how you want to ignite the people of Tampa Bay and you could be a presenter at the event! Tickets are $10 but order soon because seating is limited!

Gaby For Mayor Kick Off Event

Thursday, July 21 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm
S&S Tacos & Stuff and Pizzas & Stuff
10664 US Highway 301 S. Riverview
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What Stogie Had For Lunch

Chicken With Peppers and Onions
Black Beans and Rice
$5.59.....At Gold Ring Sandwich Shop, 2510 N Tampa St, Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!


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Neighborhood Tree Watch Program



This is a segment from the July, 2011 episode of the program "Spotlight Tampa"
on City of Tampa Television.

Tampa Bay Homeless

Homeless Living In Tampa
Tampa Bay Homeless
"Whatever you do for the least among you, you do for me.".....Jesus Christ

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

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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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.

Tampa Bay Homeless

Homeless Living In Tampa
Tampa Bay Homeless

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