“Awake the State Rally” Protests Gov. Scott’s Budget Cuts. Post
...state to protest the largest annual budget cuts to education in Florida’s history. The largest of the “Awake the State” protests was in Tampa Bay. While Governor Rick Scott may...
25th Annual Interfaith MLK Jr. Day Commemoration Post
...Kaplan is part of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee that organized the event. He said these events foster cooperation throughout the community. “We are a multi-cultural...
Pecha Kucha: Envisioning a better Tampa Bay Post
...with the way in which we consume and we live and we live as a community. It needs to come from people in that same community for them to realize...
County Commission candidates debate at Tiger Bay, and Ken Hagan’s under fire Post
...County Commissioner should be a boring job. His experience in planning covers both public and private sector projects. But Saul-Sena said that her work has been more community-oriented than Hosler’s...
A firsthand look at the oil spill from aboard a US Coast Guard plane Post
...Pinellas County here at the air station, we’re a beach community. So as it keeps spreading, the kind of fear starts growing on just how big the spill will get.”...
Hands Across the Sand Fuels Local Support Post
...Beach. BP’s latest attempt to stop the oil spill should be finished by Mid- August. Information about the oil spill in Florida You may also call the Florida Oil Spill...
Veterans for Peace protests the 7th Anniversary of the Iraq War Post
...comment, due to legal constraints. Jay Alexander and the Veterans for Peace will continue their protests each month, and would even like to organize a statewide protest for the future....
Holistic Health Expo in St. Petersburg showcases alternative medicine Post
...the spiritual component of empowerment that comes through when you’re drumming. Because you can do it, and you’re excited, and you can have synergy and synchronicity with all the people...
Tampa City Council workshop on reusing reclaimed water Post
...Dingfelder said he would rather have toilet water sent to lawns than taps for drinking. Waller says reclaimed water is safe for lawns. During public comment, some were concerned that...
Helen Thomas asks: “Why more war?” Post
...and do.” she spoke to a crowd of more than 50 people at Valencia Community College. Presidential pitfalls, White House lies, and Washington legends was the theme of the talk...
Hillsborough County Transportation Task Force on transit funding. Post
There was hot debate today about the future of transportation at the Hillsborough County Commission. Their Transportation Task Force is working out plans for governance and oversight of the latest...
General David Petraeus admits US presence in Pakistan Post
...spokesperson for U.S. Army Central Command has now confirmed 200 troops are in Pakistan. Head of U.S. Central Command, Gen. David Petraeus spoke to an audience at the Renaissance hotel...
