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Sunday, February 2, 2014
TPD: How We Do It In Tampa
TPD Officer Van Treese
Save Tampa’s Jackson House
The local NAACP is rethinking how they feel about Mayor Buckhorn. It seems Mayor Bob has thrown up one roadblock after another in the saga over saving the house.
Bubba the Love Sponge and Linda Saul-Sena
tried to save Jackson House from demolition last September.
Both maintain the city obstructed the deal with last minute,
unreasonable deadlines and charges......more>
“The mayor has a vision of downtown, and let’s be honest, it doesn’t include African-American people.”...former Buckhorn supporter, NAACP member Yvette Lewis
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Hillsborough Democrats Near Surrender
Just one Democrat remains in the running with four Hillsborough County Commission seats up for election now that candidate Mary Mulhern, a Tampa city council member, has withdrawn from the District 7 race for health reasons. To some observers, this scenario raises serious questions about the Democratic Party’s ability to compete in local elections.
Democrats have 61,000 more registered voters in the county than Republicans, yet the GOP has a solid 5-2 majority on the commission.....more>
“It starts with leaders recruiting candidates to run for office. There’s a lack of focus on the recruitment process at the state level. Their focus seems to be on getting people elected to Congress or statewide office.” Kevin Beckner
Friday, January 31, 2014
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Palomilla Steak
with Moro and plátanos
If there is a Cuban place around I will find it. Found this gem on the
with Moro and plátanos
If there is a Cuban place around I will find it. Found this gem on the
Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte more
Republicans Flock to Duck Dynasty Star
Group Pic, more
High Times: Bob & Cathy Jordan
We recently heard about how Florida doctors may soon be able to prescribe medical marijuana to patients in need. So we went to speak with
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Local Blogger Tim Fasano A TV Star
Florida LegiCamp 2014
LegiCamp is designed to be a place for progressive groups to pool resources and work co-cooperatively around specific Florida issues. It was started in 2011 in response to the agenda of Governor Rick Scott and the Republican-controlled Florida legislature.
Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 9:00 AM
Sunday, February 9, 2014 at 5:00 PM
Sunday, February 9, 2014 at 5:00 PM
University Of Florida Physics Complex Gainesville
Labels:
LegiCamp 2014,
Progress Florida,
Progressive Florida
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Rick Scott's New Medicaid Scandal
Write a $1 million check
to Scott's re-election committee and get
contracts worth potentially billions
to serve Medicaid patients in regions across the state. Just ask Miguel Fernandez his new finance chairman for his campaign......more>
Labels:
Culture Of Corruption,
Florida GOP,
Rick Scott,
Rick Scott's Florida,
Tallahassee Pay-To-Play Culture
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Pulled beef with rice, beans and pico de gallo. $4.00
At the red barn on US 92 in Seffner. For locals only, don't tell anyone.
Bubba For Mayor Of Tampa
Tampa DJ Bubba the Love Sponge
is threatening to challenge Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn in 2015.....more>
Labels:
Bob Buckhorn,
Bubba the Love Sponge,
Daniel Ruth
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