Wednesday, February 11, 2015

ACTIVIST BBQ IN TAMPA

Tampa's Right Wing Infestation


Jackie Toledo- Rick Scott 
Dana Young - Pam Bondi Paul Erni -Tom Lee
Joe Citro
Jeff Brandes - Kent King here

Vote On Awake The State's Top Progressive Bills

It's time to Awake The State and fight for a Florida that works for every Floridian, not just the wealthy and well-connected.
Tell us what progressive bills you think Awake The State should prioritize using the form below. The five bills that receive the most votes will be featured at our Awake The State events on the first day of Florida's legislative session, 
Tuesday, March 4th. here

Downtown St. Pete Waterfront Master Plan

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Florida's Culture Of Corruption: Baileygate

Demand An Independent Investigation Into "Baileygate"

We’re just weeks into Gov. Rick Scott’s second term, and he’s already caught up in a major scandal. First it was reported that Scott lied about his firing of Florida’s top cop, longtime Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Commissioner Gerald Bailey. Now it appears that the firing was politically motivated and that Scott violated both state and federal law. here

Florida To Imprison Trans People for Using Public Bathrooms

Florida’s bigoted legislators are proposing one of the most viciously sadistic, hypocritical bills the legislature has ever considered. The basic purpose of the bill is quite simple: to forbid trans people from using the public bathroom that matches their true gender. According to the bill’s text, any trans person who enters a “single-sex public facility” that doesn’t match their “biological sex” is guilty of a first- degree misdemeanor. here

Aids Walk Orlando

Saturday, March 28, at 7:30am

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Pot Steak
With yellow rice 
At At Supersaver Supermarket, 2001 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa

Monday, February 9, 2015

Tampa Community Organizing

Tuesday, February 10 at 6:30pm
 Awake Tampa helps diverse grassroots organizers network, learn, and collaborate. Please bring an internet device as we leverage internet tools to get work done during the meeting.

Valentine's Day Immigration Panel: Stop the Heartbreak

Saturday, February 14 at 
12:00pm - 2:00pm
 First United Church of Tampa (UCC) 7308 E Fowler Ave, Tampa info

Sign the New Petition for Medical Marijuana

Thank you for helping us get medical marijuana back on the ballot for 2016.  We need everyone to sign the new petition.  

***YOU MUST SIGN THE NEW PETITION EVEN IF YOU FILLED OUT ONE IN 2013 or 2014.***
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NEW PETITION HERE

We recommend Julie Jenkins for Tampa City Council

Here is what one of our long time favorite has to say:
After two 4-year terms on Tampa City Council, I am term limited from running this year, but I still care deeply about having an independent, forward-looking and inclusive Tampa City Council.
That's why I am letting you know who I support to take over my District 2 seat: Julie Jenkins!

"Julie shares what I believe are the most important values for a public servant and especially for a city-wide councilwoman - a commitment to listen and to respond equally to ALL citizens she serves. She has an outstanding record of community service and neighborhood activism as a volunteer, parent and neighborhood leader. Julie has the forward looking goals that will help Tampa take the steps we need to be a leader among 21st century cities.

Her varied work experience in Tampa - as marketing director in the tourism and travel industry and currently as development director for St. Peter Claver School - have given her a balanced perspective on the needs of all kinds of businesses, families and neighborhoods. She not only listens to people's concerns, she makes her own intelligent decisions and she gets things done.

I would be so pleased to see this smart, community-minded leader serve citywide on Tampa City Council!  Thanks for all of your support over the years and for considering a vote for Julie Jenkins!

Sincerely, Mary Mulhern
Check out Ms. Jenkins here

Citizenfour Official Trailer

Sunday, February 8, 2015

ACLU of Florida Annual Meeting In Tampa

Time
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 7:00 pm
Location
University Area Community Development Center
14013 North 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 33613 info

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Red Snapper
With Black Beans and Rice
At Supersaver Supermarket, 2001 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa

SHRIMP DOCKS KITTY RESCUE PROJECT

Houlihan, the kitty who was dumped at or near the shrimp docks, went to the vet today for her second shot to treat her rodent ulcer. While there, I asked the vet to check a lump behind her right ear. Turns out some evil person shot a pellet into her head! I can't even begin to say what I want to say so we will leave it at thank you as always to Doctor Waldy and staff at the Ruskin Animal Hospital! here 

Sunday, January 18, 2015

FLORIDA FOR CARE PLANS NEXT EVENT

 Florida for Care,
the medical marijuana lobbying group, has announced the date of its first policy and regulation event for 2015. The event will be held at The Westin Colonnade Coral Gables with a cocktail, networking reception on the evening of Thursday, February 26th followed by a day of presentations on the 27th.
They will be discussing upcoming medical marijuana bills as well as progress on the petition that United for Care is planning.
“We anticipate an information packed day with speakers ranging from the medical marijuana industry leaders to Florida’s legislators. A full agenda will be released soon”, stated Ben Pollara, Executive Director of Florida for Care.
For information on memberships, sponsorships or tickets contact Eric Stevens at Eric@Floridaforcare.org or 305-547-9831
Florida for Care will spearhead legislation in March of 2015 in Tallahassee, setting the standard for what the state’s medical cannabis system should look like and how it can function most effectively. Such a system must balance three core principles: first, safe, affordable patient access; second, a tightly controlled state regulatory structure; and third, a robust, free market commercial enterprise.
 For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Bianca Garza via email at press@floridaforcare.org

Host a Run Warren Run House Party in Tampa

Host a Run Warren Run House Party:
Jan. 31 and Feb. 1

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Congratulations to Kevin Beckner and Gil Sainz

SHRIMP DOCKS KITTY RESCUE PROJECT

Update on the Kitty Kondo....the slab has been poured and Jesus Cortes of JCCORTES LLC., did a wonderful job! I would recommend Jesus to anyone in need of concrete, concrete block or external house painting work. Here is his number, (813)781-7593. Tell him the crazy cat lady sent ya. Thank you Jesus and assistant.

Congratulate LGBT Floridians!

LGBT Floridians are now free to marry whomever they love!
Will you join us in saying congratulations?

Sanders/Warren 2016

Do you support taking care of the working class, getting money out of politics, and bringing US troops home? If you do then Warren/Sanders is your dream ticket! (Click here if you prefer SANDERS/WARREN as your dream ticket)

The True Welfare Queen Exposed!


Tuesday, January 6, 2015

12 Businesses Take on Leadership Role in Buy Local Movement

LocalShops1 is excited to announce that 12 local businesses have signed up for leadership roles in Neighborhoods!, LocalShops1's new member-to-member initiative to further grow Tampa Bay's Buy Local movement. Following is the list of the LocalShops1 Neighborhood Advocates: here

Moving To Florida?

 It is not all about lower taxes. It is about having decent public services, good infrastructure, excellent public education, more accessible public parks, museums and cultural experiences among other things. Florida under Republican leadership has not developed any of these things as well as it should and part of corporate culture is to have vibrant urban areas with all the amenities that are involved with that. Despite ranking third in population partly due to the low tax rate, Florida currently ranks 12th in Fortune 500 companies and 43rd in manufacturing jobs. These pathetic rankings come after the Republicans have had complete control of state government for 16 years. here

Gay Marriages to Begin Today in Florida


LegiCamp Tampa

 January 31, 2015 
Saturday   9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Hall
5621 Harney Rd, Tampa

Join Rivera Sun, Author of THE DANDELION INSURRECTION for an Evening of Conversation at Sacred Grounds in Tampa


Monday, January 5, 2015

ken Hagan Corporate Welfare King

Film director Tim Burton, who is seriously considering making his next movie in the Tampa Bay area, may be getting some incentives to make sure he doesn’t look elsewhere. Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan  wants the county to craft a financial incentive package that will improve the chances Burton will shoot “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”
in the Tampa Bay area. here

Thursday, January 1, 2015

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Beef in Black Bean Sauce
with fried rice and egg roll
at New China, 8900 N. 56th St. in Temple Terrace

Mrs. Betty Bowers, America's Best Christian 2014

Halestorm- "Mz. Hyde


Florida for Care attends Department of Health’s

Public hearing on rewriting of SB 1030; Calls on Legislature to pass broader reformToday the Florida Department of Health conducted a public hearing in Orange County on rulemaking for Senate Bill 1030. SB 1030, also known as the Charlotte Web Law, was passed in 2014 by the Florida Legislature and was signed into law by Governor Rick Scott. This bill will allow for a high CBD, low THC form of cannabis known to help people with epilepsy and sever seizure disorders.
The DOH's plan today was to rewrite the rules on how the cannabis oil medicine will be produced and distributed.  Florida for Care’s Legislative and Policy Director, Dan Rogers, was present during the hearing.
“While the Department of Health is making progress, this bill is just not comprehensive enough for the vast majority of truly sick and suffering Floridians,” said Mr. Rogers. He continued, “Florida for Care intends to advocate for the passage of a comprehensive bill in the 2015 legislative session that will allow all suffering Floridians who could see relief through the medicinal use of marijuana to realize that relief.” Florida for Care will be working with members of the legislature to introduce a medical marijuana bill following the broad majority support the issue received in the November 2014 elections.
“A half million more Floridians voted for medical marijuana than voted to reelect our Governor. We need to make sure the will of people is heard and acted upon,” stated Ben Pollara, Executive Director of Florida for Care.
Florida for Care will spearhead legislation in March of 2015 in Tallahassee, setting the standard for what the state’s medical cannabis system should look like and how it can function most effectively. Such a system must balance three core principles: first, safe, affordable patient access; second, a tightly controlled state regulatory structure; and third, a robust, free market commercial enterprise.

For more information or to schedule an interview, please call Bianca Garza at 407-930-3525 or email her at press@floridaforcare.org
Florida for Care · 801 N Magnolia Ave, Suite 315, Orlando, FL 32803 

The Kriseman Administration 2014 Survey

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Pam Bondi is Florida’s Loser of 2014

Pam Bondi. It's hard to imagine how someone who won re-election so handily could emerge from 2014 more wounded and diminished as our Republican attorney general. Put aside the unseemly junkets funded by groups seeking to influence her. Bondi's clumsy communication skills and relentless defense of Florida's gay marriage ban have made her a modern-day Anita Bryant.....more

Stogie Recommends

All Is Lost is a 2013 survival film written and directed by 
J. C. Chandor. The film stars Robert Redford as a man lost at sea.  Redford is the only cast member, and the film 
has very few spoken words. here

The Citrus Taliban tries to stop gay marriages with lawsuit

A conservative group is trying to stop a county clerk of courts, Orlando's mayor and a judge from helping same-sex couples get married next week in Florida. 

A Few Hours Left to Make a Big Difference to WMNF!

We know you are asked to support several worthy organizations at the end of the year.  Please take a moment to consider the value that WMNF adds to your life and to the vitality of the community now and every day. here 

Florida Banana Republican T-Shirt

$25.99 
Florida - Land Of The Banana Republican
Order Here

Ethics Training For Florida Senators

Legislators are reserving two hours of committee meeting time next week for members of the Florida Senate to receive ethics training. here

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Tampa SWAT Marijuana Raid


$2 worth of marijuana
How we "Git ur done" in Tampa, Florida
Jason Westcott RIP

Local Hero Christina Ammons

Little Bubba and Diesel 
 My name is Christina and I am a law enforcement officer in Tampa Florida. Several months ago I discovered a colony of over forty cats and small kittens in an area where I work. I am in the process of building a large building which will be constructed into a kitty haven for these boys and girls to safely live out their lives free from worry and possible harm at the hands of humans. I am seeking assistance of any kind to help me with food and other necessities to carry this out. Most will need veterinarian treatment as well. Anything will help and I thank you for taking the time to listen to their story! here

Robert Reich's 2014 year in review

Join Central Florida Norml

Central Florida NORML! 
 We wont stop till responsible Central Floridian marijuana users have the rights they deserve! Since its founding in 1970, NORML has provided a voice in the public policy debate for those Americans who oppose marijuana ...prohibition and favor an end to the practice of arresting marijuana smokers. A nonprofit public-interest advocacy group, NORML represents the interests of the tens of millions of Americans who smoke marijuana responsibly. here