Saturday, May 16, 2020

Message From Mayor Jane

7th Ave, Ybor City

Sky U. White Fans in Tampa












Hillsborough Ave and 40th Street
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Thank you to all of my supporters who came out to sign wave with us this morning. The first commitment to this community is being visible and available. Our diverse base and volunteer group is a strong reflection of the young and diverse community excited for new leadership. #TheSKYIsTheLimit

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Florida Bernie Delegates won’t BACK DOWN!





Hire Ourselves Tampa

Meet Jessica of Attune Organizing in Tampa
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My purpose and Attune Organizing’s mission is to provide services that allow people the time and ability to live healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives. I have cleaned and organized for large and small businesses but my preferred project is in the home. I feel this is how I can truly make a difference. In addition to cleaning and organizing, I offer in-home caregiving and plant based health coaching. 
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Visit her HERE

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Sarah McLachlan - Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 

Ybor City graphic design company providing free printing to help businesses

Florida’s elections supervisors are sounding the alarm

For the second time in just over a month, the Florida Supervisors of Elections sent a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis, imploring him to accept their recommendations and act immediately to avoid issues in the August primary and November general elections. HERE

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Sky U. White Fan

HELP HER HERE 
Socially-distanced sign waving this Saturday from 11-1! Corner of Hillsborough 
and 40th Street.

Tampa's Forgotten Hoods

"Compared to other communities in Hillsborough County, District 3 has made MINIMAL gains because of COMPLACENCY. We need to elect a leader who is willing to commit time and energy to advocate for this District. We've become accepting to mediocrity. As your next District 3 Commissioner, we will not sit on the sidelines and watch other Districts thrive while ours is ignored. We deserve better and I WILL fight for it!" Sky U. White

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Self Isolate Blues

Their 1st hit. I was attending Franklin Jr. High

Capitalism

Just opened
Intentional fraud and wasted packaging

Tampa Hoods



Port Tampa

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Great cast, Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, 
Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer. Excellent performance by Katniss. Has a 69% 
on Rotten Tomatoes. 
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Rex Reed called it the "Worst movie of the century" 

Planning A Florida Trip?

If you’re thinking about traveling to Florida for the beaches and theme parks as restrictions ease this summer, you might want 
to think again.
According to a May 7 editorial in the Miami Herald, the state’s own top medical examiner is calling Governor Ron DeSantis’ latest attempt to hide information about coronavirus testing
 a “sham.” HERE

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Kevin Beckner Considerably Leading Cindy Stuart

An internal poll shows Kevin Beckner leading in the Democratic primary for Clerk of the Courts against School Board member Cindy Stuart.
The poll put Beckner at 50% support compared to Stuart with just 37%. The remaining 13% were undecided. HERE

Tampa Berners Chris and Russell

We have two members of Suncoast NORML seeking to represent Tampa Bay at the Democratic National Convention as delegates for Bernie Sanders.
Our executive director, Christopher Carlos Cano is seeking the nomination from Congressional District 14 which encompasses urban Tampa 

and Russell Giambrone is seeking the nomination from Congressional District 16 which encompasses the Southern part of Hillsborough County.
Any registered Democrat may cast their vote for their respective delegates by requesting a virtual ballot before 5pm today at FloridaDems.org/Delegates

Self Isolate Blues

Sky U. White Fan

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Socially-distanced sign waving this 
Saturday from 11-1!
Corner of Hillsborough and 40th Street.

Tampa Hoods

Ybor City

Florida's Unemployment Mess: the Blame Game

Matt Gaetz Chronicles: Killer Conspiracy Theory

60 Minutes: Matt Gaetz Conspiracy Theory Helped Ax Crucial Coronavirus Funding
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In lefty circles, U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida has become the subject of general disdain and social-media scorn for his cruelty toward immigrants, his political theatrics, and his toadying loyalty to President Donald Trump. So it's no wonder the hashtag #MattGaetzIsATool resurfaces again HERE

What Stogie Had For Lunch


Cuban at La Segunda Central

EAT LOCAL!

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Dystopian Si-Fi. Beautiful cinematography.
Great work by Shailene Woodley 
Only has a 28% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Stogie Approved Progressives!

Hello friends,

This is round two of Ybor City Stogie endorsements! This will cover a couple local candidates from the Tampa Bay Area. They are both Stogie approved Jessicas!

Jessica Harrington is running for Florida House District 64 in the Pinellas/Hillsborough area. Jessica is a school teacher who will fight tooth and nail to protect and empower public education in Tallahassee. We need her there to be a public education warrior! Unfortunately, the incumbent is corrupt, and not prepared to defend needed programs in Florida. The state legislature in Florida needs a swift change in order to best serve the people. Jessica is the best person to help lead the charge in getting more teachers elected to serve the people. I support her campaign!

Jessica Vaughn is running for Hillsborough County School Board District 3 in North Hillsborough County. She is a proven progressive who founded the Progressive Caucus of Tampa Bay. She is a substitute teacher who will protect public education at a time when public education is endangered — in large part due to the corrupt makeup of the Florida state legislature and Hillsborough County School Board. We need progressives on the School Board to finally tip the Board’s balance in favor of teachers, students, and parents. Right now, the Board favors privatization, donors, and engaging in petty squabbles. Jessica is bold, and has the best ideology to take on the powers that be in local School Board politics. I support her campaign!

Who do you want to see the Ybor City Stogie endorse? And why?

Stay groovy,
Asher

Jessica Vaughn For County School Board

I am proud to announce my official kick off as a candidate for Hillsborough County School Board District 6!! As a certified teacher, a parent, a community organizer and an elected board member who manages a 5-million-dollar budget; I have the passion, experience and leadership skills needed to be the strongest candidate in this race.

HELP HER HERE
813-857-1571

Tampa Strip Club Mogul Joe Redner Wins Again

U.S. District Judge Matthew Leitman issued a preliminary injunction barring the U.S. Small Business Administration from enforcing provisions that prohibited sexually oriented businesses from obtaining loans through the federal Paycheck Protection Program. HERE

Self Isolate Blues

DeSantis Trolling Marlins Fans

Normally, teams can at least count on the support of local politicians. That didn’t necessarily happen when Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was recently on the radio with Sean Hannity. From the “he just said what we’re all thinking” category, DeSantis trolled Marlins fans for their lack of support for the team. HERE

Sarasota 2020 - Refreshment on Florida's Gulf Coast

Florida Republicans don’t want you to know

Social welfare made Sweden’s coronavirus recovery easier, but Florida Republicans don’t want you to know that.

I won’t even get to the irony that right-wing Republicans went from loathing Sweden as a Bernie Sanders socialists’ wet dream only to turn around and view the nation as its shining light in pandemic policy. That low-hanging fruit is too easy and too obvious. HERE

Monday, May 11, 2020

Stogie Recommends: Best Album Ever

Frampton Comes Alive - Peter Frampton

Hillsborough Fallen Heroes Fund and Memorial

"Kevin Beckner established the Hillsborough Fallen Heroes Fund and Memorial website and it’s one of my proudest moments during his time as a county commissioner." Gil Sainz
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HELP HIM HERE

Sky U. White Fan

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Self Isolate Blues

Florida's Culture Of Corruption

Corporations that pollute have been donating to the GOP, to Florida Realtors and to the Florida Chamber of Commerce. In turn those organizations promote and endorse the candidates with the failing voting records on water. Those candidates look the other way while corporations like Big Sugar lobby to weaken water protections. Many politicians like to say they are strong on water but they don't do what it would actually take to keep our waters clean. For example, Rooney has a F voting record on water and he took money from the oil industry. HERE

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Rare great performance by Mark Wahlberg

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Sunday, May 10, 2020

Chris Cano For Bernie Delegate

I am asking for your vote to represent Florida's 14th Congressional District at the DNC as a Bernie Sanders Delegate. Click HERE to request your ballot 
before May 13th