Saturday, April 26, 2014
How Ft. Lauderdale Handles The Homeless
Florida is now, and always has been in the postcard business. Not literally, in the sense that postcard sales make up a significant portion of Florida’s economy — more in the sense that the state itself, at least the parts that are visible to tourists and outside money, should ideally look exactly as pictured on the postcards they see.......more>
Friday, April 25, 2014
Hillsborough Dems Want A Crist-Rich Debate
The Hillsborough County
Democratic Party
Democratic Party
Passed a resolution urging a debate between Democratic candidates
Charlie Crist and Nan Rich
Florida Anheuser-Busch Distributors
and 31 of them are in Hillsborough County.
A bill backed by Anheuser-Busch distributors,
passed Monday by a state Senate committee
would put them out of business.
Commissioner Mark Sharpe tried in vain to help,
the other commissioners are sitting this one out.
They are owned by a Belgian-Brazilian
multinational beverage and brewing company headquartered in
>Leuven, Belgium
Local distributors
Pepin Distributing - Great Bay Distributors
Why Are You Drinking Their Beer?
>Stay Local!
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Tampa Cabbie Goes To War With Lyft, Uber And Bob Buckhorn
I will fight for my livelihood.
This war has just begun.
This war has just begun.
They are based out of Seattle and San Francisco. United and Yellow were founded by local Tampons.
Bob Buckhorn - the mayor of Tampa. This cat is the one that allowed the food trucks into downtown Tampa, completely ignoring the restaurants that pay taxes and are located downtown. He justified it, in the same way he is Lyft, that in this economy we need jobs. True, what we need are jobs that people can live off of. You are making beggars out of people Buckhorn. I guess its good your wife had a good job before you got elected because you would have been flying a sign like the rest of the bums on the streets. No offense to bums. At least they work
and struggle every day.
and struggle every day.
The hardest thing you ever did was take your mutt to the dog park.
Gubernatorial Debate In Tampa
Genesis Communications
have teamed up with community partners to host a Florida gubernatorial debate preceding this November's general election.
To be held at WEDU's Tampa studios
And moderated by Local Legend
Rob Lorei
Managing editor of Florida This Week on WEDU-TV (PBS)
and co-founder of WMNF Radio.
Rob Lorei
Managing editor of Florida This Week on WEDU-TV (PBS)
WHAT PAUL RYAN’S REPUBLICAN BUDGET MEANS FOR FLORIDA
20,921 millionaires
would get an $87,000 tax break.
BUT...
Middle class families would pay
$2000 more in taxes.
290,401 seniors would pay more for medicine.
42,260 college students wouldn't receive Pell Grants.
3,569 domestic violence victims would lose access
to theSTOP Violence Against Women Program.
6,920 children would lose access to Head Start.
$2000 more in taxes.
290,401 seniors would pay more for medicine.
42,260 college students wouldn't receive Pell Grants.
3,569 domestic violence victims would lose access
to theSTOP Violence Against Women Program.
6,920 children would lose access to Head Start.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Florida GOP Drunk At Taco Bell
Rep. Dane Eagle
Leaving a Taco Bell and nearly hitting a concrete median
at 2 in the morning.
at 2 in the morning.
He got pulled over by Officer David Keller.
Despite refusing to take a field sobriety test, authorities said Eagle’s breath and vehicle smelled of alcohol. Eagle denied that he had been drinking, he rats on his friends attributing the smell to friends who were riding with him earlier in the evening.
He also allegedly told Keller that he was “good to get home,”
despite stumbling
and falling when Keller asked him to walk to his patrol car.
despite stumbling
and falling when Keller asked him to walk to his patrol car.
Eagle, who was elected in 2012,
was arrested and charged with driving
under the influence.
was arrested and charged with driving
under the influence.
Florida: A Younger Population Is Pushing The State Left
Florida is getting younger
and thus a bit more politically liberal.
If a stroll down the Miami Beach’s famed boardwalk doesn’t persuade you, perhaps
In the 1970s, about 30 percent of Florida’s population was 45 or older. Today, those mid-lifers represent less than 5 percent of the Sunshine State’s population.
Today In Pinellas: Greenlight Pinellas Millenials & Transit
PSTA will be hosting a special guest before their board meeting.
They’ll be
hosting a discussion on
younger generations and transportation.
Poll after poll has told us that millennials and future generations are not as interested in cars as they are cell phones. But, what transportation options do they want?
Poll after poll has told us that millennials and future generations are not as interested in cars as they are cell phones. But, what transportation options do they want?
How can we make the case for more options?
Floridian Charlene Dill
three children and three jobs,
Lost her life because
Florida GOP
Turn down $60,000,000,000.00
in federal aid that would have paid for her healthcare,
Lost her life because
Florida GOP
Turn down $60,000,000,000.00
in federal aid that would have paid for her healthcare,
and the healthcare of
one million other Floridians who comprise
the working poor.
After Congressman
Alan Grayson told her sad story in a Tampa newspaper,
the working poor.
their Facebook page was inundated
with over 600 comments.
Stop Fracking In The Everglades
A Texas oil company, Hughes Co.
was caught secretly and illegally fracking on
endangered Florida panther habitat in the western Everglades. Their punishment?
A $25,000 slap on the wrist
from Gov. Rick Scott
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
The Gulf Coast, Four Years After The BP Disaster
900: Bottlenose dolphins found dead or stranded
500: Sea Turtles found dead or stranded
20 percent: Portion of the Gulf’s bluefin tuna exposed
778 miles: Amount of coastline BP says it cleaned before ending
“active cleanup”
“active cleanup”
$14 billion: Amount BP says it spent on spill response and cleanup activities
$12.9 billion: Amount BP says it paid in claims, advances, civil settlements, and payments for tourism promotion, seafood testing, marketing,
and health services
and health services
$23 billion: BP’s profits in 201
$105 million: Amount BP paid under a partial settlement for the oil spill to fund new healthcare centers and services for the Gulf
17 months: Time period BP was banned from all federal contracts
Two weeks: Length of time after that suspension was lifted before BP
had another oil spill
Five: Number of rigs BP had in the Gulf of Mexico before the spill
10: Number of oil rigs BP currently has in the Gulf
1.3 million: Barrels of oil produced daily in the U.S. Gulf in 2011
2 million: Barrels of oil expected to come from the U.S. Gulf daily by 2020
Raíces en Tampa May Day Rallies
May 1st, 5:00 pm
Ybor City
For more information contact:
Marisol Marquez (Spanish contact) -
Raíces en Tampa: marquez.j.marisol@gmail.com
Jared Hamil - Raíces en Tampa: (813)732-2733 hamil.j.a@gmail.com
Marisol Marquez (Spanish contact) -
Raíces en Tampa: marquez.j.marisol@gmail.com
Jared Hamil - Raíces en Tampa: (813)732-2733 hamil.j.a@gmail.com
Norberto Gazga
- Raíces en Tampa
(239) 877-1792 nagazga@live.com
The U.S. Supreme Court Gives Rick Scott A Well-Earned Kick In The Ass
They rejected his petition to review
his unconstitutional policy of
random drug testing on state employees.
The Extinction Of Conservative Republicans Is Imminent
Immigration isn’t going to stop, and will increase
The Right can’t survive by just white voters
Interracial marriage further blurs the divide
Each generation leans more left
Equality is coming into style
And religion won’t hold them up much longer either
United for Care Celebrates Its Day Of Compassion
On Saturday, United for Care celebrated its Day of Compassion, an outreach program where volunteers statewide spread the word about the push to legalize medical marijuana in Florida. With more than 10,000 volunteers and an on-the-ground presence in
18 communities and offices in Miami, Tampa and Orlando,
Monday, April 21, 2014
Medical Marijuana Companies Flood Florida
Entrepreneurs are popping up in an effort to get in on the bottom floor. Eighteen medical marijuana companies have
registered with the state this year.
Please vote yes on Amendment 2
11.4.14
Fast Food Chains Stealing From Low-Wage Workers
No matter how small the haul is, a thief is a thief, right? If a poverty-wage fast-food worker sneaks out a couple of burgers to take home to the kids, the bosses yell: "Thief!" But what do you call it when the bosses steal from those same workers?
Stay Local, Keep Our Money Here, Support Local Businesses
For A List Of Locally Owned Restaurants In Tampa
Visit Tampa Bay Locavore
Florida GOP Dennis Ross
was holding a forum for constituents in Tampa when an Arby’s employee asked him about raising the federal minimum wage.
Shaneeka Rainer wanted to know if the GOP congressman supported President Barack Obama’s proposed minimum wage increase, Ross wasted no time in flat-out saying, “No
“I think it would do more harm to our economy than anything. If we are going to make it a living wage, who’s going to pay for it? Who’s going to pay for it?”
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Florida's Zombie Apocalypse Bill
The Tampa Bay Times has called it
“the bring your gun to the riot
bill.”
The Miami Herald
called this
bill “crazy” and says this bill is the “Zombie Apocalypse bill comes to life.”
Jeff Brandes, is sponsoring a bill that would allow gun
owners to carry a concealed weapon during a civil emergency, riots, hurricanes,
floods and of course zombie apocalypses, whether they have a permit or not. As
Tom Germond from Tampa Bay
Newspapers asks, “Who came up with this idea? Yosemite Sam?”
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Florida GOP Rep. Dennis Ross Is Completely Screwed
“I think one of the most unfortunate things my party did the last three years was not offer an alternative to health care,” Ross responded. “I’ve always felt that way. I think it’s absurd when I tell people that this isn’t what you should do, but I don’t have an alternative for you.”“I wish we had an alternative. It would make — you know what’s unfortunate? for the next six months, we’re going to go into an election knowing that we’re not going to do anything to address health care. Because we’ve gone so far in the last three years saying no, that we don’t have an alternative to say yes to”
Join our Day of Compassion Today
We invite you to participate in
United for Care’s “Day of Compassion
– a chance to show your support for Amendment 2 and change hearts and minds in the process. We will be hosting events and activities throughout the state, and we hope you will join us in helping bring compassionate care to Florida.
Gainesville
Home of Rae L. 14515 NW 41st Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669
11 am to 5pm
CONTACT INFO:
Daniel Pleasant, 321-446-6431
CONTACT INFO:
Daniel Pleasant, 321-446-6431
Lakeland
Preservation Hall, 215 East Main St. Lakeland, FL 3380, 2
Preservation Hall, 215 East Main St. Lakeland, FL 3380, 2
30pm to 6pm
CONTACT INFO:
Morgan Haas, 863-617-0463
CONTACT INFO:
Morgan Haas, 863-617-0463
St. Petersburg
FedBiz Access, 11300 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, Ste 300, Saint Petersburg, FL 33716
FedBiz Access, 11300 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, Ste 300, Saint Petersburg, FL 33716
10am to 6pm
CONTACT INFO:
Sarah Andrews, 551-200-2242
CONTACT INFO:
Sarah Andrews, 551-200-2242
New Port Richey
Colonial Hills Civic Association, 3852 Prime Place, New Port Richey, FL, 34652
T10am to 6pm
CONTACT INFO:
Anthony Livio, 727-267-1771
Colonial Hills Civic Association, 3852 Prime Place, New Port Richey, FL, 34652
T10am to 6pm
CONTACT INFO:
Anthony Livio, 727-267-1771
Sarasota
Sarasota Morgan and Morgan Office, 2222 S. Tamiami Trail, Second Floor, Sarasota, FL : 10am to 6pm
CONTACT INFO:
Larry Heiny
941-587-2199
CONTACT INFO:
Larry Heiny
941-587-2199
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Ybor City Steak Sandwich
I was in this building when I was a boy, it was a bank.
My friend Jon at The SOG Oracle was there recently.
My friend Jon at The SOG Oracle was there recently.
Friday, April 18, 2014
GOPBS: Rick Scott Gives Us $8.47 Million in Bonuses
At a media event on Wednesday,
Rick Scott
announced that 98 schools in Hillsborough County will share $8.47 million in bonuses due to their improvements in learning outcomes, either receiving an “A” grade or jumping up a full letter grade over last year.......more>
"that is why, as governor, I have made education a priority.”
Yvonne Clanton Miracle Worker In Zephyrhills
Please send a check or money order to
Grace Church 7060 Berry Road, Zephyrhills, Fl 33540
attn: Orphan/adoption ministry.
Every penny will go to a waiting child or a family who iis adopting! The child or family will be featured monthly! Be a part of changing a child's life forever!!!!
Constituent Chastises Florida Rep. Dennis Ross
Republicans are having a hard time at home this break,
now that they have to answer for those
50-plus repeal votes
of a law that seems to be working out pretty well right now.
That's captured perfectly by ThinkProgress,
50-plus repeal votes
of a law that seems to be working out pretty well right now.
That's captured perfectly by ThinkProgress,
which brings us Florida GOP Rep. Dennis Ross's latest town meeting.
Check Out Alan Cohn
Meet Florida Stock Broker Irvin Rosenfeld
He openly smokes 10 or so joints daily
and has done so for three decades using marijuana provided by the
U.S. Government.
U.S. Government.
the same government that considers any use of marijuana illegal and has jailed pot smokers ruthlessly for decades.
He does this for a rare bone disease and unusual thyroid condition.
He is a successful stock broker/financial consultant of 36 years,
married with kids and living in Ft. Lauderdale.
Vote 11.4.14
Cathy Jordan Medical Cannabis Act
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