Sunday, March 22, 2015

Jackie Toledo: I Am GOP

"The most deceptive candidate in Tampa political history."

"Another tasteless political ploy from Mrs. Toledo, this woman will say and do whatever she thinks is going to help her get elected."

"Wanna be" 
Mary Alvarez

here

Early voting continues through the weekend in District 6, with Election Day on Tuesday.
Want to keep this corporatist Republican out? Call 
Mike Fox 727-320-4502

Marching through St. Pete with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers

And the Young American Dreamers to celebrate their victories over a span of 20yrs fighting for Fair pay, farm worker rights, &... protection from exploitation! Now we just need Publix & Wendy's to get on board! here 

Florida GOP Ignoring Voter Intent

Both the Florida Senate and the House have released their draft budgets for Amendment 1 spending. Unfortunately, neither of them come close to what voters intended, which is renewed funding for the acquisition of parks and undisturbed natural areas. Instead, both proposed budgets provide millions to cover existing agency operating expenses and other spending that doesn't meet the intent of the voters. This is starting to feel like the Lottery Amendment all over again. here

"How the FBI Created a Terrorist": Agency Accused of Entrapping Mentally Ill Man In Florida

Hillsborough for Transit: Mobilizing the County

Monday, March 30 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
1) turnout folks for the upcoming GoHillsborough meetings
2) create a grassroots coalition that is broad, diverse and powerful, a coalition of businesses and organizations that sign onto the set of common values found in our principles. 
No matter how much time you have, you can help make this happen. Together we can make all the difference in the future of Hillsborough County's transportation system. here

Seminole Heights Public Library
4711 N Central Ave, Tampa

Saturday, March 21, 2015

The Funny Florida GOP

Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Joseph
He is from Oklahoma.
Been homeless 1 month

Not feeling good about Tallahassee

I just got back home after spending the last two days in Tallahassee, lobbying for a medical marijuana bill that a huge majority of Floridians have been asking for.I got some news to share: it ain't looking good!
Despite the voices of 58% of Floridians and our efforts in the legislature, the third week of the session just ended without a hearing in either house.
We need to redouble our efforts to get back on the ballot in 2016

Florida GOP is subverting our will on Amendment 1

Funny thing about the “will of the people” in Florida. Even when expressed via an overwhelming majority “Yes” vote on a constitutional amendment, the Legislature can and does subvert it. here

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Shrimp Black Bean Sauce
At China Jade in Wildwood

Draft Alan Grayson for U.S. Senate

A page to build support for Congressman Alan Grayson for the U.S. Senate in 2016. It's time for progressive leadership in Florida! here

Friday, March 20, 2015

Tampa Yankees And C4G

Tampa Yankees mascot with the girls of C4G 
in Seminole Heights

Central Florida NORML‎SPLiFF, Spring Leaf Freedom Festival in Ybor City

Welcome To Tampa

Expect Delays

Support WMNF at Whole Foods!


WMNF is giving you a way to support your station while shopping! This year, we are at two locations for your convenience, Whole Foods Market Tampa and Carrollwood!
What:  WMNF Day at Whole Foods Market
When:   Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Where:  Two Locations!
Carrollwood/Northdale Store 3802 Northdale Blvd, Tampa
Tampa Store1548 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
Time:  8am-10pm

Marco Rubio’s house of horrors

A Tallahassee home co-owned by a scandal-plagued ex-congressman is the locus of questions about the senator’s finances and judgment. here

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Tampa's Right Wing Infestation: Jackie Toledo

There’s less than a week to go in the Tampa District 6 City Council runoff election. Get out and VOTE. Let's keep Tampa's City Council BLUE. here

Florida's Culture Of Corruption: Public (Corporate) Service Commission

Will have to stream its meetings live on a website, but it won't be forced to impose new restrictions on the powerful utility industry that holds sway over its commissioners. here

Florida Inc. Corporate Owned And Operated

 Local Tampa Bay Democrats, supported by unions, are pushing ordinances to intervene when employees say an employer has shorted their pay. The proposals are the exact kind of local "wage theft" ordinances that Republicans and 
retail groups have 
sought unsuccessfully to outlaw in Tallahassee here

Take Action To Save The Everglades From Big Sugar

It’s time to protect our water by ending the deadlock on Everglades restoration once and for all. What has been called "the most critical piece of land ever for Everglades restoration" could be bought this year, but Big Sugar, who agreed to sell this land to the public in 2010, is trying to run out the clock, hoping you won’t notice.
Sign the petition to the Florida Legislature today and tell them to buy this critical land south of Lake Okeechobee. We can help save the Everglades from Big Sugar and protect Florida’s drinking water all at the same time. here

Ybor Surveillance

7th Ave

Seminole Heights Fights FDOT and Wins

Seminole Heights is a historic streetcar suburb, three miles north of Downtown Tampa. During the 1990s, still recovering from the dark days of urban America's 1980s, the neighborhood found itself in a fight for its life. FDOT had plans to widen Hillsborough Avenue through the heart of the neighborhood. DOT saw the road as part of a six-lane divided highway with turn lanes running from Pinellas to Polk counties. Their $33.5 million plan to widen Hillsborough Avenue only included the cost of a chain-link in the budget. On the other hand, the historic district's residents envisioned a four-lane boulevard with trees, period streetlights, landscaped medians and brick crosswalks. 

Something had to give. Seminole Heights residents convinced FDOT to make concessions by embracing their four-lane boulevard concept. 20 years later, now featuring mature landscaping, this stretch of Hillsborough Avenue shines above the rest of US 92's path through Hillsborough County and the dire traffic congestion predictions have not materialized. here