Glen Eich
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Ybor Paparazzi
Florida GOP Matt Gaetz threatens Michael Cohen in tweet
The Florida Bar has opened an investigation into U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz for a menacing social media post Tuesday aimed at Michael Cohen just as the former lawyer for President Donald Trump was set to testify before Congress. here
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Christopher Cano on mayor’s race
“This mayor’s race has brought out into the sunshine where people’s loyalties lie. Many in the African American and Latino communities have been directly and negatively impacted by policies of the Buckhorn Administration. His former police chief, Jane Castor, is seeking to replace him. The same Jane Castor that ran a systemically racist program of enforcement under her tenure. The same Castor who has ties to lobbying firms that provide support and access to Donald Trump. Jane Castor can never get my vote.
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Then you see 1%’er and Republican Donor David Straz who has written checks to former Governor Rick Scott. The same Rick Scott that allowed pollution of our environment and cuts to vital healthcare programs. People vote with their pocket books everyday and David Straz has voted with his for years against us. Now we are supposed to back him because he has a (D) after his name? David Straz will also never have my vote.
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In my humble opinion, anyone from these communities working for these candidates are selling us out. Some are selling out for checks, some for power, but regardless of the motivations, we should all take note as to whom is pushing candidates that for years have directly or indirectly harmed our communities of color in Tampa.
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We are a diverse city with a plethora of ideals and differing values, yet we can all agree that we want a Mayor who thinks of our families when they suit up, Jane Castor & David Straz are not. I encourage every Tampanian to view the other candidates, Cohen, Suarez, Turanchik, Morrison and vote with the one that best aligns to their values and vision
for our home.”
for our home.”
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Christopher Cano
Sarah McLachlan at Ruth Eckerd Hall tonight
Our Revolution - Tampa Bay
JOIN THEM HERE
Ybor Paparazzi
Tell The truth TECO
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
YOU WON'T BE HEARD
IF YOU'RE NEVER THERE
IF YOU'RE NEVER THERE
TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE
For those wanting to stay informed or be heard concerning issues pertaining to the transportation initiative which has levied a 1% increase in our sales tax, the City Council has just published the AGENDA for a council workshop to be held at the City Hall Council Chambers at 9:00am, Thursday 2/28/2019
The Tampa City Council
Tampa City Council Chambers
City Hall
315 E. Kennedy Blvd, Third Floor
Tampa, FL
This workshop is scheduled to address the following item:
3. 9:00 a.m. File No. E2018-8 CH 25 - (Workshop)
Jean Duncan, Director of Transportation & Stormwater Services, and Real Estate Department, to appear and provide a list of potential City sites for Transit Orientated Development. - (Original motion initiated by Suarez-Maniscalco on November 29, 2019.)
This workshop will include public comments of up to 3 minutes per person.
Protesters march outside Jane Castor campaign office
Who I like for Tampa mayor
History of good deeds, but he sold out the progressive community, supported Sandy Murman, was against the transportation tax (which he could still be correct on). Opens his campaign with Jack Harris and Ted Webb,
2 guys who built their careers on bashing Dems.
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David Straz
Trump Supporter
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Jane Castor, Harry Cohen, Mike Suarez
and Greco
Status Quo, SOS, Buckhorn 2.
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I LIKE
Topher Morrison
Not a politician, fresh ideas, pro cannabis, inclusiveness.
has reached out to the progressive comunity.
People whose opinion i respect like him.
DISCLAIMER: I am a blogger. I do not work for any candidate or management company.
I was not paid for this endorsement.
2 guys who built their careers on bashing Dems.
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David Straz
Trump Supporter
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Jane Castor, Harry Cohen, Mike Suarez
and Greco
Status Quo, SOS, Buckhorn 2.
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I LIKE
Topher Morrison
Not a politician, fresh ideas, pro cannabis, inclusiveness.
has reached out to the progressive comunity.
People whose opinion i respect like him.
DISCLAIMER: I am a blogger. I do not work for any candidate or management company.
I was not paid for this endorsement.
Marco Rubio Tweets Out Death Threat To Venezuelan Leader
Tampa’s good ‘ol boy network
Six of the seven candidates haven’t offered anything new or inspirational -- only Topher Morrison, owner of a small business and political neophyte, touts unique innovation and total inclusiveness. Sadly, he is a long shot to make the anticipated two-person runoff despite energizing the youth vote.
The remaining aspirants are intent on perpetuating Tampa’s good ‘ol boy network that chains Tampa to third-rate status among the country’s big cities.
These candidates include a legacy candidate, two city council members with notably unremarkable records, an out-of-touch billionaire who hasn’t grasped the issues but is convinced he can buy the office, a former county commissioner with a checkered record whose rhetoric exceeds his accomplishments, and a former police chief who was castigated by the Department of Justice for racial profiling. MORE
Labels:
David Straz,
Ed Turanchik,
Harry Cohen,
Jane Castor,
Jim Bleyer,
Mike Suarez,
Topher Morrison
Reclaiming My Mind: Vibha Shevade
Labels:
Jessica Vaughn,
Reclaiming My Mind,
Vibha Shevade
Monday, February 25, 2019
22% of Tampeños Rule Tampa
Ybor Paparazzi
Labels:
Asher Edelson,
The Merchants Of Ybor,
Ybor Paparazzi
From Wardsville to St. Petersburg
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Letter From Rob Lorei
Hi Everyone!
As some of you know I was fired from my WMNF Radio job last Monday and given 15 minutes to leave the place I’ve worked at since June 1978. There are no words to describe the feeling of being suddenly let go from the place I’ve dedicated my life to.
As some of you know I was fired from my WMNF Radio job last Monday and given 15 minutes to leave the place I’ve worked at since June 1978. There are no words to describe the feeling of being suddenly let go from the place I’ve dedicated my life to.
In the last five days I’ve been busy meeting and talking with hundreds of people who think the firing was wrong. Thanks to those friends, journalists, mayors, PBS CEOs, activists, politicians and listeners who have helped me get through this!
Yesterday I filed the first step in my appeal to get my job back. The ultimate decision about whether this termination was justified is up to the radio station’s board of directors. The fifteen member board will soon decide my fate by simple majority vote. I hope that if you are concerned about the firing that you will write our board president and ask him to share your message with all 15 board members.
We all want the station to survive this crisis and eventually become stronger. We are all better off with WMNF than without it. So please be civil in your interactions. My heroes include MLK and Ghandi who were peaceful, non-violent and persistent. That’s the way I hope we’ll all behave as we work to resolve this awful situation.
Rob Lorei
John Godwin's Plan to Make Tampa More Affordable
We will solidify the growth we’ve experienced and make sure it
continues, while also making sure that growth benefits current Tampa
residents, rather than
displaces them. HERE
Ybor Rob: First Amendment Audit (Port Authority)
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Florida GOP Matt Gaetz lusting after Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz has been slammed by a Florida reporter for his weird lusting after Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. While Gaetz has offered his fair share of baseless criticism like other Republicans, what sets Gaetz apart are his creepy innuendos and constant comments about how attractive she is. Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses this.
Labels:
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez,
Florida GOP,
Matt Gaetz
Our Revolution - Tampa Bay
Reorganizing and Re-invigorating the Our Revolution chapter
for Tampa Bay.
for Tampa Bay.
Join us with your ideas, interests and focus areas for 2019
and beyond!
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and beyond!
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2.25.2019 6:30 PM
Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Library - Ybor City
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Pat Kemp on Ed Turanchik
Long-standing commitment to the environment and transportation. Pat Kemp emphatically supports Ed. They have worked side-by-side on our cities most important projects. From establishing the high-speed ferry to preserving environmental lands.
Friday, February 22, 2019
The Merchants Of Ybor
Tampa Bay Indymedia
Publishes independent news and analyses.
No advertising revenue.
(Bay Post Internet On-Line)
Published by Dr. Gene Webb, a retired 28-year employee of the City of St. Petersburg.
Published by Tampa Tea Party leader
Sharon Calvert and others.
Published by indepedent left-leaning
journalist Jim Bleyer.
Topher Morrison Connecting with Younger Tampa Voters
In a Tampa mayoral campaign noted for its bland, good ‘ol boy gentility, political neophyte Topher Morrison has injected vitality into the race—directly challenging opponents, attracting a cadré of dedicated workers, and most importantly, energizing a key electoral demographic. MORE
Ybor Rob: First Amendment Audit (SCIENTOLOGY) Ybor City
Ybor Paparazzi
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Bring Rob Lorei back to WMNF
Fire Craig Kopp!
Rob Lorei has been a pillar of WMNF since its founding. His shows and interviews are loved by thousands of people in the Tampa Bay area.
This decision to fire him is not supported by the community.
We ask the Board of Directors and Craig to reinstate Rob as the news director or bring him back in some capacity to continue his show.
The show of support for Rob has been great. In about a day we already have almost a thousand signatures.
Support this petition
Support this petition
Congress members tour migrant facility in Florida
'Not Here, Not Now, Not Everglades
Environmentalist supporters held signs in Everglades Holiday Park, to join with local lawmakers in opposing the Kanter Real Estate LLC oil drilling permit in the wetlands. HERE
US media passes over in silence Trump’s fascistic diatribe in Miami
The US corporate media has passed over in near silence the fascistic content of a speech delivered to a chanting audience of right-wing Venezuelan and Cuban exiles along with right-wing Republican operatives at Florida International University in Miami Monday night.
HERE
HERE
Labels:
Donald Trump,
Right Wing Propaganda
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Ybor Paparazzi
Block The Wall in Ybor City
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
David Straz & Jose Vazquez in Ybor City
They gave Rob Lorei 15 minutes to leave the building
“Their (news) release tried to make it seem like we parted ways or something, but he fired me. He gave me 15 minutes to leave the building. That’s not a very nice way to end 40 years at the station.” HERE
Monday, February 18, 2019
Dems Aim Knives at Each Other in ‘Non-Partisan’ Tampa Races
Candidates for Tampa mayor have been so excruciatingly bland during the runup to the Mar. 5 primary that the campaign has been dubbed “The Big Yawn” by locals.
Not to worry. The fervor expected to be epitomized by the seven mayoral hopefuls has shifted to their supporters. The sniping, which touched on what constitutes “progressive,” gender preference, and defamation, all emanates from the Democrat playpen.
The latest dustup pits Jessica Vaughn, President of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Tampa Bay, against Bryan Farris, a veteran political operative with a nebulous political philosophy. The war played out
on social media. MORE
Labels:
Bryan Farris,
Jessica Vaughn,
Jim Bleyer
NRA Sues Florida For Raising The Age Limit To Buy A Gun
Children Confined In Inhumane Detention Center in Homestead
Tampa Paparazzi
Teachers with guns: What could possibly go wrong?
Just 37 percent of Florida voters want teachers to carry guns and 51 percent oppose the idea. HERE
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Macie, Director of Pet Friendly People
The Donald Trump of Tampa's Democratic Party
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Immediately the trolls came out.
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However, there is one person who defies the
normal troll behavior.
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Everyone knows about Bryan's abusive and bullying behavior, yet they make excuses for it. WHY???"
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Jessica Vaughn
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Mr. Farris is right about one thing,
Harry Cohen has held power for 8 years,
when did he become a progressive?
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Mr. Farris is right about one thing,
Harry Cohen has held power for 8 years,
when did he become a progressive?
Tampa Politics Flashback: Tampa Candidate Forum At USF 2011
YBOR ROB First Amendment Audit: Border Patrol - Ybor City
Saturday, February 16, 2019
Topher Morrison and the homeless
Jeff Zampitella said Topher knows, by name, every homeless person in all of
downtown Tampa.
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