Hillsborough County Commissioner's Lack Of Vision

To their great credit, Commissioners Stacy White and Les Miller did their best to persuade fellow commissioners last week to spend much of the $23 million the county will receive in oil spill damages from BP on the Jan K. Platt Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program, which is virtually out of money. But their colleagues refused. 

Ken Hagan said there should be no urgency in spending the money — despite renewed development now taking place.
Sandra Murman suggested spending the nonrecurring funds on transportation. That’s clearly a need, but the county has other revenue sources for roads and is considering a half-cent sales tax increase for transportation needs. ELAPP, in contrast, is being neglected.
Kevin Beckner similarly argued that since the settlement was compensation for the loss of tourism and other economic activity, it should go toward the economy, including ecotourism. here

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Thank you Mr. White (We might have been wrong about you) and Mr. Miller.

Florida Dem Ted Deutch Will Oppose Iran Deal

 "I will vote against it when Congress reconvenes in September." here

#TacosForTrump In Tampa

Tonight 7pm - 11pm

Hosted by our great leader Susan Smith

Usually we eat popcorn when we plop down in front of the television for entertainment. For this GOP debate, however, we think it's appropriate to serve Mexican themed food! Please join us by posting photos of your #TacosForTrump! here

Pic, what Stogie had for lunch @ Taco Son, On 56th St. In Tampa

Marco Rubio Worried About Single Moms In Tampa

Obama’s historic Clean Power Plan 

“So if there’s some billionaire somewhere who is a pro-environmental, cap and trade person, yeah, they can probably afford for their electric bill to go up a couple of hundred dollars. But if you’re a single mom in Tampa, Florida, and your electric bill goes up by $30 a month, 

that is catastrophic.” Marco Rubio

"Mr. Rubio here in Tampa we are more concerned about our kids being able to breathe when they grow up." Pilar Sanchez-Robbins
By the way, he said this at a private gathering of wealthy donors in Orange County, California, hosted by billionaire conservatives 
Charles and David Koch. YCS

Florida GOP Struggling To Raise Campaign Cash

This should be a time for the Republican Party of Florida to rake in the dollars.

It controls the political agenda with a Republican in the governor’s mansion, two party favorite sons in contention for the White House and commanding majorities in both houses of the state Legislature.

Instead, the state party is in the middle of its worst fundraising stretch in six years amid growing disunity within the GOP ranks. here

Jeb Bush On Women's Health Issues

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush vowed Tuesday to cut off federal funding for Planned Parenthood if elected to the White House.

 "I'm not sure we need half a billion dollars for women's health issues." 

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"We need it for tax breaks for his rich friends." YCS

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Chicken Quesadillas

At Kim's Cafe in Homosassa

Visit them here

Rick Scott, The Great Environmentalist

Reader alert! 

You are about to enter the mother of all spit-take zones! Do not under any circumstances consume any liquids! Face away from any walls! Avoid looking directly at any children, pets, friends or spouses! here

"What group of pandering serfs would conclude that a governor who can't find the Everglades on a map, much less protect it, would be worthy of being designated an environmental savior?"

Shark Spotted On Bayshore and Swann

Authorities warn people to stay off the streets in that area. It is believed to be a four to five foot Bull Shark. the B.S. was last seen near the Davis Island crosswalk. here

Bass Pro: Hillsborough County Commissioners Benghazi

"They easily found $6.25 million for a road to Bass Pro. It would have come here without it." Pat Kemp

Walton County Replaces Confederate Flag With Confederate Flag

Citizen Review Board for the Tampa Police Department

Join us Thursday for the Public Comment Period at Tampa City Council as we voice support for Councilman Reddick's proposal of a Citizen Review Board for the 
Tampa Police Department.

Thursday at 9:00am

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August Solidarity Sunday: Berning Man

Sunday - 6pm

At Lee's Grocery in Tampa

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Ybor City Stogie T-Shirt

$24.00

Hane's Beefy-T -100% preshrunk cotton

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USA Is A Center Right Nation? Not!

Don't believe the hype. The American people are actually quite progressive.

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Don McKenzie Of Winter Haven

Grayson Deserves Our Trust

While Mr. Murphy is a nice young man, he has accomplished little, nor does he seem to stand for much. We tried electing a former Republican for governor and you see how that worked out. I want a real Democrat that I can vote for. here

Top Ten Most Gerrymandered Districts in the United States

Florida 20 - #9

Florida 3 - #6

Florida 22 - #4

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Rick Scott Wants To Jail The Vote

Politicians like Rick Scott, have used felon disenfranchisement to maintain power

In 2011, Scott overturned an executive order that had previously allowed felons to regain access to the ballot box after navigating a complicated process. The result is that the number of disenfranchised felons in 2010 in Florida (although data on ex-felons are difficult to come by) was 1,541,602. For comparison, in 2014, 6 million ballots were cast in the Florida midterm, and Scott won by a mere 66,127 votes. One study estimates that former felons would turn out at a rate of about 24 percent in a midterm election. Assuming that level of turnout in Florida, nearly 370,000 more people would have voted — possibly costing Scott his seat. here

MPO Meeting on Proposed 18 Lane Interstate

A planned interstate expansion to 18 lanes through Tampa will move forward unless hundreds of citizens show up to fill the meeting room and object. Many historic buildings in neighborhoods along it's path will be leveled. This is not the Public Transit that citizens said they 
wanted through Imagine 2040.

Tuesday, August 4   5:30-8:00 PM 

2nd Floor, County Center

601 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa

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Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Antrown

He is a local, homeless 8 months

Party With Kevin Beckner At Avelino and Steven's Place In Lutz

Saturday August 8th, 2pm-4pm

 2808 Winglewood Circle in Lutz

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GOP Propaganda: Jeb Bush

BBQ Smoke Illegal In Pinellas County

Why would someone call the county on their neighbor over BBQ smoke, 
what a lowlife!

What Eva And Stogie Had For Lunch

Cashew Chicken and Shrimp With Vegetables

With Hot and Sour soup and Kimchi 

At Mr Wang Chinese Restaurant in Homosassa

Hillsborough County Fuck Fest: "Go Hillsborough" Focus Groups

• Voters between the ages of 18-29 were automatically eliminated.
• Taxpayers who did not vote in last year's gubernatorial election didn't get to participate in the focus groups were which conducted last November.
• Consultants only talked to Republicans without any registered Democrats, but only conservative members of the GOP who always vote in Republican primary elections were included in the Republican group.
• Those who labelled themselves as moderate or liberal Republicans were not invited to the GOP focus group.
• Participants in the focus groups were chosen from Carrollwood, Westchase, Town and Country and Brandon which means which means South Tampa, West Tampa, Central Tampa, Temple Terrace, East Tampa, Plant City, South Shore, South County and Sun City were excluded from having their voices heard in the focus groups.
• The participants were each given $75 to take part in the focus groups and among the major takeaways are , there is no sense of crisis in transportation; rail is not seen as a viable alternative; the bus system has a major image and usage problem. here

"Good luck with that," That’s what one Tribune columnist said about Commissioner Hagan talking about a balanced transportation referendum for more options.

 We spent $1.25 million on this!

Go Hillsborough was all a sham
check this out
Hillsborough County Commissioners don't waste our time. No rail? No new taxes!

Hillary Clinton urges Congress to end Cuban embargo

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Manhattan Clam Chowder

With Ham Sandwich
At Dan's Clam Stand in Homosassa
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Servent Of God In Ybor

7th Ave

Tampa Bay High Speed Ferry Project

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Ybor Radical Cinema Club: Come And See

August 3 - 7:00pm

We're screening the late Soviet war drama Come and See. The film covers WWII from the perspective of a young boy who is drawn into the struggle of the Soviet partisans. here

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

With Gumbo and a Bloody Mary
At Neon Leon's Zydeco Steakhouse in Homosassa
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Wow, What A Great Place!

Local Musician

Meet Bobby on the streets of Ybor

Bernie Sanders 2016

Join The Revolution

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Not Coming Down

In Homosassa

Rick Scott, Is About To Be Given An Environmentalist Award

Florida’s governor has one of the worst environmental records in the history of the state. Not only has Rick Scott banned state employees from saying “climate change,” but he has also decimated funding for a number of important environmental departments and projects. Even with all of that, the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida has decided that they are going to give Scott and award for his “conservation work.” No, this isn’t a joke. here

The foundation’s chairman Miami developer Rodney Barreto not only chairs the Fish & Wildlife Foundation, he also South Florida Super Bowl Committee and is a top lobbyist in the state. He was good friends with Jeb Bush, who appointed him to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

FBI Corruption Probe Nets 3 Florida Politicians

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Hot Wings

At Rons Roadside Grill in Garden Grove

Where everything is good!

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Darren Soto For Congress In Florida's 9th District

Florida's working families deserve a leader who will champion bold, progressive solutions in the face of tough challenges. Let's take our message of hope and progress all the way. Please join us! here 

Florida Bernie Sanders Parties

St. Pete - Gulfport - Hudson - Lakeland

Miami - Orlando - Vero Beach

Cape Coral - Deland - Boca Raton

Lake Worth - Leesburg - Boynton Beach

Tavares - Palatka - Palm Beach Gardens

North Palm Beach - West Palm Beach

Port Saint Lucie - Gainesville - Stewart

Tallahassee - Jacksonville - Overland

Ft. Lauderdale - Lady Lakes - The Villages 

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