Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Is Bob Buckhorn Out Of Closet. Going GOP?

Rumors that Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, a registered Democrat with a conflicted, convoluted, opportunistic political philosophy, will soon join the Republican party are bubbling in Tampa and Tallahassee, Tampa Bay Beat has learned.
WE ALWAYS KNEW 
HE WOULD GO HOME SOMEDAY! HERE

Democracy for America Endorses Andrew Gillum


Democracy for America, the progressive advocacy group founded in 2004 by former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, is endorsing Andrew Gillum for Florida Governor in 2018. here
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He is considered the most progressive Democrat running for governor.

Tampa LHNB June Care Packages for Refugees

6.18 - 3 PM
Tampa, Florida 

Monday, June 12, 2017

Pulse Memorial In Ybor City


Photo Credit Dayna Lazarus

"Inner Peace" Karina Skye


Florida Treasure

What Stogie Had For Lunch


Garlic Wings
With Bloody Mary
At Gator's Dockside in Temple Terrace
Thanks Bob and Eva

Guido's Cousin Alessandro From Sicily

"Congratulations to my first cousin, Alessandro Miliziano, who, at 20 years old, has won his election for city council in his town, Cattolica Eraclea, which is in the province of Agrigento in Sicily. Agrigento is a sister city of Tampa."
 Guido Maniscalco

Saturday, June 10, 2017

Chris Cano Hanging With Ricky Williams In Fort Lauderdale

Ricky Williams 
Cannabis movement pioneer
 Told the Dolphins to stick it and walked away. He maintains that he does not regret the retirement decision. He thinks that it was the "most positive thing" he has ever done in his life, allowing him time to find himself
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Thanks for the courage Ricky, 
We have always loved you here in Tampa.

Florida GOP Sucker Punch Of Public Schools

Instead of being given a helping hand, Florida’s public schools are being dealt a big sucker punch. HB 7069, if signed by Gov. Scott, would devastate public schools, shortchange teachers, and finance a huge giveaway to corporate charter school chains.
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Call Rick Scott today at 850-488-7146 
and say you want him to veto HB 7069.

"The Stars in my Sky" Karina Skye


Florida Treasure

Trump's GOP Attacks Florida

How would this budget directly affect Floridians?
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The budget looks to cut the EPAs Superfund programs and funding to global warming research. These cuts should be worrisome to Floridians as 
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Florida is home to two cities of 20 major cities in the world (yes, the world) who are most vulnerable to rising sea levels. $670 million in FEMA cuts put us in danger during our unpredictable hurricane seasons.
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Many counties in Florida will also be hard hit by the cuts to health care. It cuts taxes for the very wealthy while leaving the poor, sick, and disabled out in the cold. It doubles down on cruel cuts to Medicaid – despite promising not to touch it. 
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In Pinellas County 40% of our children depend on Medicaid and CHIP for their care.


Marco Rubio's Integrity

Did Florida GOP senator from Miami, Marco Rubio, trade the integrity of this country for the pledge of a U.S. policy shift on Cuba from Trump? here

Friday, June 9, 2017

Progressive Florida Cities: Miami Beach



Hillsborough County Right Wing Approve Cap On Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

The 6-1 vote came after commissioners heard from several residents who pleaded against caps, citing concerns about access for patients and lack of competition driving up prices.
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 Commissioner Pat Kemp, the lone no vote
"I'm little surprised it's left to me to make the free-market argument," said Kemp, a Democrat.


Tampa Hoods

Seminole Heights 

Vlog # 6 | Ybor City - Feat. Arrogant Watcher

Florida Keys Sheriff’s Deputy David Lariz

Officer David Lariz—the same Monroe County, Florida sheriff’s deputy who last month harassed an undocumented immigrant that had just been hit by a truck about his legal status before calling for medical assistance—is at it again. here
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"Once word gets out that law enforcement is really part of President Trump’s mass deportation force that will be the end of cooperation between America’s immigrant communities and local police.” Howard Simon, executive director of the Florida chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union 

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Progressive Florida Cities: St. Petersburg



Hillsborough County $2.5M In Corporate Welfare

Hillsborough County Commissioners are expected to consider granting a new Siemens joint venture a seven-year tax break if the German manufacturer elects to develop a new $130 million, high-tech factory in the county. here
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Bob White: Open Letter to the Legislators of Florida

For years I’ve traveled back and forth to Tallahassee attempting to have an impact on the legislative process. I’ve watched the way things have worked in Tallahassee and have become disgusted by it. The people of Florida have been shut out of the process. We have had our voices muffled and silenced. As one back room deal paves the way for the next back room deal, the people of Florida have continually footed the bill for pet projects, higher regulations (that we then have to live under), corporate welfare schemes and crony capitalism projects. more

Meet Shawn Harrison



Pride SWFL

Visit them here

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Help The Stogie Stay Corporate Free


Redemption For Mayor Buckhorn

After Trump pulled the U.S. 
out of the Paris Accord:
“President Trump will go down as being on the wrong side of history for a number of things but pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement may be the most damaging to our future." 
Bob Buckhorn
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"We are begging him to be on the right side of history and join over 60 mayors around the country and his friend St. Pete Mayor Kriseman in taking action on climate change at the local level." YCS

Marco Rubio Busted!

$1 million from a pro-Putin 
Ukrainian businessman..
Could undermine his entire political career?

Monday, June 5, 2017

Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn Sells Out Democrats

Crosses party lines to help Florida GOP Shawn Harrison’s bid for re-election. here
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“I support people who support the City of Tampa and our legislative issues,” 
Bob Buckhorn
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"Julio Rodriguez, you were right about this sellout all along." Christopher Cano
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Another Florida DINO Janet Cruz has no problem with Buckhorn backing Harrison
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Democratic Executive Committee Chair 
Ione Townsend must be living in 
La La Land.
“I’m disappointed because the mayor claims he’s a good Democrat.”
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Ms. Townsend you must be hooked on Fake News, read more about your good Democrat
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Read what his surrogates are saying on Facebook

Tampa Bay Beware Of Fake Progressives

It seems this blog has pissed a few people off. We have been banned from several Facebook groups in the bay area. We will continue to post our content in groups that still allow free speech or you will always be able to visit us here.
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*WARNING*
This blog is not suitable for GOP, Liberal Elitists or 
Corporate Democrats. If you made it this far please leave. 
You probably won't like what you see!
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"There's nothing in the middle of the road but 
a yellow stripe and dead armadillos." 
Jim Hightower

Florida GOP Francis Rooney Ok With Screwing The Poor

Trump's plan would cut billions of dollars from such federal agencies as the departments of State, Housing and Urban Development, and Health and Human Services. The Education Department faces the biggest cut -- nearly $5 billion. here

2017 Liberty City's Project Promise

6.26.2017
2525 NW 62nd Street, 4th Floor, Miami

The Revolutionary Road Radio Show

 June 5th Edition at 10pm 
We will discuss the recent attack of a Homeless Encampment in Ft. Lauderdale/Stranahan Park by the City and the Police with FLHAC coordinator Jeff Weinberger
On Tan Talk, 134

Tampa Bay "Informed Progressives"

Visit them here

Sunday, June 4, 2017

First City in Florida to Commit to 100 Percent Renewable Energy

St. Petersburg, Florida has committed to switching its power sources over to 100 percent renewable energy—the first city in the Sunshine State to pledge to do away with fossil fuels entirely. here
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Other Florida cities to do so
Orlando
Miami Beach
Daytona Beach
Davie
Delray Beach
South Miami
Palmetto Bay

Tampa Locavore

WURK Community Radio Tampa

Check them out here

Florida Treasure: Fred Christian Of Miami Gardens

Check him out here

Florida Underwater

When asked about his thoughts on Donald Trump’s exit of the Paris Climate Agreement, Governor Rick Scott–once again–came to Trump’s rescue at the expense of Floridians. here