Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Ybor City Homeless

Justin

Brain Swelling In Florida

There is a new warning in Florida about the Eastern equine encephalitis virus(EEEV), a mosquito-borne virus that causes brain swelling in humans. HERE

Adam Hattersley For Congress

Today I am excited to announce my candidacy for the United States Congress to represent Florida’s 15th District! HERE

Monday, July 29, 2019

Ybor City Homeless

Anthony and Damian

Florida Inc. Hits Tampa Bay

So as most of you have probably heard, we lost on Thursday. 3-1.
Desantis, Moody and Patronis all sided with their campaign donors, unsurprisingly. We did see progress in that Nikki Fried signaled to the community that she is here to stand up for Floridians on climate change. So there is hope beyond Thursday's vote.

It's tough when you are going against a quarter million dollars of reelection money and God knows how much more in "steak dinners". I know that we had the facts presented clearly in the room and Desantis chose to ignore those and let TECO get their gas plans approved.

I'll save the speech on fracking, which is IMO the worst ecological crisis facing us today. The fact that the Gov. cut voices short, ignored detailed evidence on the benefits of solar vs the downfalls of gas and held ZERO discussion on the issue tells you everything you need to know about Ron Dishonest.
This quote says it all:
“If you approve this, you have lower emissions. I mean, that's just the fact,” said DeSantis

But some, like Brian Lee with Rethink Energy Florida, argue methane, the primary fuel source for natural gas plants, is equally problematic.

“There are leaks at every point in the process that are equivalent to the CO2 emissions of all coal that is burned in the country,” said Lee. Governor Ron DeSantis, why do you continue to ignore the facts. Oh yeah, that's right. You are looking at your own reelection campaign instead of protecting FL. Don't even care about your hometown of Dunedin, Florida? A place that will be gone soon due to these types of projects you just approved. Well, keep voting against our future and we will make to see you at the voting booth! Believe that.

Vlogger Amanda Rae Carr in Ybor

Sunday, July 28, 2019

Florida’s House

Tampa friends! Who will we see run for Florida’s State legislature in 2020? Which issues will dominate the election? Climate change, educational equity, cannabis rights, voting protection, bolstering sustainable jobs?

Someone needs to run against and defeat Rep. Toledo for South Tampa’s house seat. Who might it be? Former candidates David Singer or Debra Bellanti, attorney Matt Newton, or someone else?

We need someone to primary Sen. Rouson; maybe former Reps. Ed Narain or Sean Shaw? Any ideas?

Thankfully Jessica Harrington is running against Rep. Grant! Are there any other state legislators who need replacing? Who could be the ideal candidate to rise to the challenge of changing Florida’s House & Senate? Comment below with who and why!

Stay groovy!

— Asher

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