Word to your mother
Freebies for Mom on Mother’s Day.
Digital vandals rejoice with Graffiti Spraycan
From the deep recesses of both Apple's App Store and Android Market comes another way to vent your rage against the man, or your parents or neighbors — or just about anyone's property you have ever dreamed of defacing. What is this device of senseless destruction you ask? Why, it's Graffiti Spray Can (Apple's iOS…
GOP wrangles together 5 guys to engage in 1st presidential debate
Ready or not, the first official Republican Presidential primary of the 2011-2012 campaign takes place Thursday night at 9:00 p.m. on the Fox News Channel. But if you're looking to see any "serious" contenders, such as Mitt Romney, or even those candidates who have made the most noise so far this year (Michelle Bachmann or…
Drink like a fish at Sea Grapes Wine & Food Fest
Drink like a fish and sample culinary delights while supporting the Florida Aquarium’s youth education and conservation programs at the annual Sea Grapes Fine Wine & Food Festival this Saturday, May 7th. This sea life-themed soiree includes food from local restaurants and businesses — including Bailey's Catering, Fly Bar & Restaurant, Timpano Italian Chop House…
Amanpour told Bill Maher in 2008 that Bin Laden was in a villa in Pakistan
We've learned since Osama bin Laden's death on Sunday night that he had lived in Abbottabad, Pakistan, about an hour north of Islamabad, for years. Though it's been considered shocking that was the case, ABC's This Week host and former CNN reporter Christiane Amanpour said that bin Laden was staying "in a villa" in Pakistan…
Tonight’s Top Chef Masters preview: Dollar menu madness
On tonight's episode of Top Chef Masters: For the Quickfire the chefs must channel their former college selves and create a meal with budget of $1. If their ingredients came from Wal-Mart, I'd say it'd be an easier task, but knowing Bravo's hookup with Whole Foods I think they might have a harder time trying…
Hillsborough County Schools to adopt new K-12 textbooks
Superintendent MaryEllen Elia The Hillsborough County School District will spend $18 million on new textbooks for K-12 students to comply with state standards. Teachers throughout the district voted on which new textbooks to implement. A committee made up Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association members, non-members, administrators and parents reviewed textbooks for each course using state guidelines,…
Everglades head says public still has a chance at killing “Frankenstein ” environmental bill
State Senator Jack Latvala The passage last week of House Bill 991 (in just seven minutes) has been denounced in several newspaper editorials over the past couple of days. The legislation curtails local regulation or mining, weakens wetlands protections, and undermines rules designed to protect groundwater from landfill pollution. Everglades Foundation head Kirk Fordam says…
St. Pete Times has 18th largest daily readership in U.S.; 13th biggest on Sundays
We're a couple of days late on this, but the annual the Audit Bureau of Circulations FAS-FAX Report shows that the Wall Street Journal has the largest daily circulation in the country (and the only paper with over 2 million readers), the New York Times is the most read Sunday paper (at 1.3 million) and…
‘State of the Air 2011’ report: Areas with the deadliest air pollution levels
The American Lung Association recently released their 'State of the Air 2011' report which rates ozone pollution, short-term particle pollution, and year-long particle pollution in the states and their individual counties, and highlights the areas with the worst air quality. What does polluted air mean for the people living in the worst rated areas? Ozone…
Florida immigration bill DOA?
J.D. Alexander Showing obvious discomfort with the delicate issue, Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos did not begin hearings on a contentious bill aimed at illegal immigrants until yesterday, just three days before the 2011 Florida Legislative session's conclusion. Last week Haridopolos pulled Miami state Senator Anitere Flores from leading the issue in the Senate, and…
Buckhorn confident as he prepares for first foreign business trip
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn sounded confident Tuesday night on the eve of his first overseas business trip to try to boost the city's economy — but the attempt to get Copa Airlines to fly directly from Panama City to Tampa International is hardly a done deal. For years, a group of concerned citizens and members…
Tampa Bay food and drink events
Wednesday, May 4th: The RefineryIndulge in locally grown delights at The Refinery's Farm to Fork Dinner. Dinner will include a five-course prixe fixe menu featuring food from local farms and the farmers who grew the food (in person, not on the plate). RSVP required. $55; 5-9 p.m. 813-237-2000, 5137 North Florida Ave., Tampa, thetamparefinery.comWednesday, May…
Sleigh Bells and CSS rock St Petersburg
The sweaty, young crowd packed into downtown St. Pete's State Theatre on Friday night appeared, during the early part of CSS' set, to be predominantly be waiting for Sleigh Bells and the Brooklyn duo's cacophony. But the enthusiastic concertgoers were more than willing to be won over by CSS and their catchy dance-pop, and even…
Lightning take 3-0 lead in Eastern Conference semis
The Lightning have pushed the Capitals to the edge of the cliff. With the series returning to Florida and the St. Pete Times Forum on Tuesday night, it was an incredible opportunity for the Lightning to put their foot on the throat of the Washington Capitals. And that is exactly what happened with the help…
Hillsborough School Board delays vote on renewing cell phone tower contract
In 2006, the Hillsborough County School Board signed a five year contract with a cell phone tower company called Collier Enterprises II. That contract has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars to individual schools in the district for principals who okay the use of such towers on their school property. For several years, a group…
B-21’s 63rd anniversary party: Sat., May 7
Join in the celebration as the well-knownB-21 Wine Merchants in Tarpon Springs celebrates their 63rd anniversary this Saturday, May 7th. The festivities include live music, an appearance by the Classic Corvettes of Tarpon Springs, a ribbon cutting ceremony, plenty of food and, of course, lots of libations to sample. And, according to their Facebook page,…
CD Review: Fleet Foxes – Helplessness Blues
Robin Pecknold comes off like a self-loathing worrywart in a recent Rolling Stone profile where the magazine describes the 25-year-olf Fleet Foxes frontman as spending the days following the leak of his band’s latest album — Helplessness Blues — constantly checking Twitter to see whether the masses like it or not. Pecknold could find nary…
Spoiler Corner: Glee, Smallville, Vampire Diaries, and more!
Curious about your favorite shows? Is someone dying? If your favorite couple getting engaged? Hook-ups? Break-ups? Well, here you will find the answers to your burning questions! Enjoy, television lovers! Glee With the last few episodes of the season it looks like some relationships are falling apart. Finn and Quinn are unraveling, but it looks…
Tyler Bryant: Not Your Average Guitar Prodigy
Imagine being a young, aspiring, hopeful painter who's asked by Michelangelo to tag along, watch him work and add your own flourishes to his Sistine Chapel masterwork. The magnitude of such a lofty experience has to be what young guitar phenom Tyler Bryant is probably feeling right about now. Intrigued and awed by guitar since…
Scott Pelley takes demotion in leaving 60 Minutes for Evening News
It's official: long time CBS News reporter Scott Pelley has been named to what used to be one of the most prestigious jobs in broadcast news – anchorman of the CBS Evening News. Pelley's first broadcast will be Monday, June 6. He's been with CBS since 1989 and a correspondent for "60 Minutes" since 2004,…
Have zombies finally jumped the shark?
Do I really want my favorite creatures of the undead teaching me how to spend money?
Q&A: Tom Higgenson of the Plain White T’s
I was able to catch up with Tom Higgenson, the vocalist of Plain White T’s on Monday before their show at the Orange Peel in Asheville, N.C. &mdash a city the band has never played before. Widely known for their Grammy-nominated hit "Hey There Delilah," which caused them to explode out of the Chicago music…
Now we’re talking mass transit
Although it's been somewhat subtle, there's unquestionably been discussion in local quarters recently about the local transit agencies for Hillsborough and Pinellas counties — HART & PSTA — coming together to merge as one large agency. At Monday's HART board meeting, County Commissioner Sandy Murman said she had been hearing "a buzz" about a possible…
Cinco de Mayo eats
Recipes for a fabulous fiesta feast
New music Tuesday!
This week's latest new music releases. To check out releases that dropped last week (April 26), click here. Priscilla Ahn, When You Grow Up (Blue Note) Architecture In Helsinki, Moment Bends (Cooperative Music USA/Downtown Records)The latest studio release from the Australian outfit. Check out the single “Contact High” below. Beastie Boys, Hot Sauce Committee Part…
DIY mini solar-powered iPhone charger
As part of their Earthjustice United States of Efficiency Contest, Instructables asked entrants to create energy efficient projects from scratch out of easy-to-find items. The winning project was the "MightyMintyBoost", a solar-powered iPod/iPhone charger. Housed in an Altoids tin, this innovative little wonder can charge an iPhone using the sun's powerful rays. It also serves…
Photo Gallery: Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, The Band Perry at Ask Gary
A few images from Friday night's Tim McGraw show at the Ask Gary Amphitheatre, with supporting acts Luke Bryan and The Band Perry.
Fresh talent trumps tradition at Clos Pegase
Clos Pegase Winery Most wineries pride themselves on tradition. Wine makers come and go, but the house's approach to wine making changes little. Thank god Napa Valley's Clos Pegase doesn't stand on some traditions. You see, up until more than a year ago, most of their wines I tasted were not bad, but not exactly…
Bill’s Sports Binge: Draft craps and fun facts
The NFL Draft. Ya gotta love it. No, I don't mean that literally. If it's not your thing, I'm totally cool with it. Why do you have to be so difficult? You know what? I can't talk to you when you're like this. Just let me finish and we'll talk later, okay? God! Anyway, it's…
Public meetings on Hillsborough County re-districting begins
There are four separate voting districts in Hillsborough County, and beginning tonight, the process to re-draw those geographical boundaries begins. WIth approximately 1.2 million residents in the county, those districts needs to roughly average around 300,000 people, but currently that's not the case. Districts 1 and 3, represented on the new Board of County Commissioners…
Will Osama’s death change U.S. policy in Afghanistan?
Afghan leader Hamid Karzai Now it's a fact that Afghan leader Hamid Karzai doesn't have a whole lot of credibility with Americans. His flakiness is legendary, and the fact that we have our men and women losing their lives for his government is a bitter pill to swallow for many who feel the U.S. effort…
Florida Senate passes watered-down Supreme Court bill
House Speaker Dean Cannon So much for Florida House Speaker Dean Cannon's radical plan to split up the state Supreme Court and add three new justices — all of whom would have been appointed by Governor Rick Scott. With most Democrats opposing the move, and a rumored five to nine Republicans also not favoring the…
FL GOP attacks Bill Nelson for invoking bin Laden
In public life — and certainly in politics — it's been proven again and again that one should really avoid using the term "Nazi" or "Hitler" when describing something happening in contemporary terms. That's usually because nothing contemporary generally can ever be as horrific as the Holocaust, and it's a cheap stunt when somebody invokes…
The Modern Virgin: Dropping the V bomb
Natalie Dylan 22-year-old virgin One of the most intriguing parts about being a modern virgin is that everyone assumes that I am not a virgin. Unlike in the 1800s when being a virgin was easily deciphered by a wedding ring, nowadays people tend to assume that if you left high school you left your virginity…
Photos: Interpol at The Ritz Ybor
Some photos from the show at The Ritz Ybor this past Thursday night featuring New York City post-punk natives Interpol with openers School of Seven Bells. School of Seven Bells
Cinco de Mayo drinks
So good, you won’t miss the tequila
Green clean: Whole Foods Market’s new Eco-Scale rates cleaning products
Last week, Whole Foods Market unveiled their Eco-Scale™ rating system for household cleaning products that the carry, listing them on a four-tier, colored scale (much like the terror alert system) from green to red. These ratings were put in place by the natural grocery store chain to inform their customers on what's contained in the…
David Lowery and Tony Michaelides add star power to Pre-Heat
David Lowery In my former gig as a music writer, I had the pleasure of participating in the media panel of the annual Homemade Music Symposium, a two-day event at Hillsborough Community College's Ybor City campus. The energizing and camaraderie-filled cluster of workshops reinforced that Tampa Bay has a thriving music scene and offered informative…
HART board votes to not kill off Alternative Analysis study just yet
With Hillsborough County's transit agency in disarray just weeks after the board fired its CEO, and with the light rail measure's rejection by Hillsborough voters a reality, County Commissioner and HART board member Mark Sharpe today proposed that the terminate its Alternative Analysis study that has been used to find the best transit source and…
Martin Lawrence to “do time” at Straz
Quick dispatch from Tampa's performing arts center: Comedy and cinema superstar Martin Lawrence plays the big room at Straz's Morsani Hall on Fri., June 24.
Beefy revelation: Italian beef sandwich (recipe)
There is such a thing as the perfect sandwich. But it's like asking that age-old question: "What is the meaning of life?" The meaning will be completely different to each and every person in the world. Similarly, each person has to find their perfect sandwich that defines them. For this writer, without a doubt, it's…
Barkin HeARTs Electric Circus Happening
Kevin Tighe Mad Hatters arriving to Barkin HeARTs' charitable Wonderland happening When I was a 10-year-old tot living in the burbs of the Big Apple, my dad would often lug me into Manhattan on a steamy summer weekend. One time we landed in the East Village where the Tim Leary "Turn on, tune in, drop…
Hang out with The Jerk tonight
See a comedy classic and be reborn a "poor black child" at the Independent-Tampa's First Monday Movie Night series for free this evening at 8 p.m.
A Q&A with John Falls of Egypt Central
For anyone unfamiliar with the band, Egypt Central might seem like just another new face on the rock music scene. While their latest release, White Rabbit, is getting a lot of attention and generating lots of industry and fan buzz, Egypt Central has spent the better part of the last decade scraping and fighting for…
Usher! OMG Tour at Amway Center, Orlando
Another well-timed trip to Orlando last Wednesday night saw my first foray into Orlando's new Amway Arena. I've been wanting to dislike this place for months because they've been able to woo all of the big shows away from Tampa lately — Lil Wayne, Britney Spears, and Sade no less. But after spending three hours…
Is there still a future for hydrogen-fueled fuel cell cars?
Courtesy of: EarthTalk®E — The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Not long ago we were reading a lot about hydrogen’s role in a clean energy future, with cars transitioning from gasoline-powered engines to hydrogen-powered fuel cells. Where does hydrogen fit now in the mix with electric cars now coming on so strong? — Amanda Jenkins, Troy,…
Must-try in NYC: Flex Mussels (plus wine pairings)
Summer comes and all I can think of eating is seafood which, around the Gulf Coast, is great. Still, I can't help hankering for the food at a certain restaurant up in NYC. Okay, I know it's a hike. But if and when you next find yourself in the Big Apple, you should make it…
Is Osama really dead? and other likely questions
The capture and killing of 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden is a huge story worldwide today, and will be for time to come. Pardon me for spoiling the fun, but as we learn the details of where OBL was holing up in recent years, it brings into stark relief more questions about what our nation…
National Republicans all over the map when it comes to Libya
A NATO airstrike in which a son and grandson of Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi were killed is being criticized by Libya and Russia as a disproportionate use of force. The attack comes as the alliance has been equally criticized by many others as being insufficient in its mission so far, which began on March 19,…
Can Miami put Celtics under the gun in Game 2?
With seven All-Stars and six potential Hall of Famers, the Boston Celtics/Miami East Eastern Semifinal NBA matchup is the most star studded in terms of individual talent in a playoff series since the 1983 Philadelphia 76ers-Los Angeles Lakes final (the year of Mo Malone's "fo-fo-and fo") The Heat dominated the Celtics in Game One Sunday…
Lightning strike in OT, take a 2-0 lead in series
The Tampa Bay Lightning continues to amaze. Heading into game two against the Capitals, the thought was there would be a renewed sense of urgency for the number one seed in the east. The thought was that the Lightning would be up against it when taking to the ice against the “hockey machine,” as Guy…
Osama Bin Laden dead: The story in Tweets
Obama's anticipated remarks on the death of Osama Bin Laden lit up the Tweetosphere big-time. (When Marlee Matlin and Ryan Seacrest are twittering about world news, you know it's big.) From assorted TwitWits: @Johngcole: bin Laden dead. Does this mean I can stop taking off my shoes at the fucking airport? @ScienceLifeNY: barack obama is…
The truth in online dating profiles
Whether you're looking for a quick hookup, a swinger encounter, or a long-term relationship, online dating can be an easy way to access more potential matches than you could ever meet on the dating scene. Most serious searchers have more than one profile on more than one site, and sometimes even more than one persona.…
Obama, Seth Myers eviscerate Donald Trump at D.C. Correspondents Dinner
Although some have never taken his not-yet-declared candidacy seriously to begin with (he has promised to make a decision once The Apprentice season ends), the question that needs to be asked is: Might we very well have seen a man who actually leads in some polls for the GOP nomination for President have his chances…
Marco Rubio defends Paul Ryan’s plan to dismantle Medicare
Like most Republicans (and not a few Democrats), Marco Rubio has already gone on the record that he will not support an increase for the federal debt limit unless it's linked to a fundamental set of initiatives to cut spending and reform the big entitlement programs that represent the bulk of federal government spending. Four…
Lightning stun Capitals in game 1 of 2nd round
Coming off an emotional and physical seven-game series less than 48 hours ago, one could have expected a letdown from the Tampa Bay Lightning in game one of the next series. Losing one of their top six forwards midway through the first period and left with 10 forwards? One could have expected a let down…
Kevin’s Korner: The latest movie & TV news
You don't know what it is, but it's there, like a splinter in your mind driving you mad. It's this feeling that has brought you to me. Do you know what I'm talking about? No, not The Matrix. It's your quest for the latest movie news! Welcome back to Kevin's Korner, your only stop for…
Margarita mama’s favorite dessert
Booze and cream cheese combine to make one fabulous treat.
Fast Five crashes at the multiplex
The latest Fast & Furious sequel is a black hole of dumb.
Pride on 7th takes over Centro Ybor tomorrow
Less than a year after its inaugural event, Tampa’s Pride on 7th is back tomorrow, April 30, in a new, central locale — the bustling, uber gay-friendly Centro Ybor — starting at 9 a.m. Last year’s celebration, held in August at The Heights on Ola Avenue, was a smaller-scale version of what organizers hoped Pride…
With space shuttle hours away, LeMieux blames Bill Nelson for its demise
With NASA set to launch the shuttle Endeavour for its final voyage later Friday, and Atlantis set to close out the 30-year-old shuttle program when it returns from a mission set for launch in June, it's unquestionably the end of an era for Florida's Space Coast. With an expected half a million people to be…
Can Florida Legislature resist union payroll deduction?
Late Tuesday night the Democratic-controlled House in Massachusetts passed a bill limiting collective bargaining rights on health care for municipal employees. Although not as far ranging as Wisconsin's now notorious law which outright eliminated collective bargaining for most public workers, the bill has angered labor officials in the Bay State. The bill does however strip…
I feel like Mexican food tonight
Your guide to the best Mexican restaurants in the Bay area.
Feds letter puts more pressure on Florida Legislature regarding Medicaid reform
There's more incentive than ever for the Florida House and Senate to come to an agreement on Medicaid reform. The Associated Press reported Thursday that federal officials told state lawmakers that they can't privatize Medicaid statewide for now, saying they need to see specific details of how the state plans to change the program. The…
Zobrist scorches Twins in 15-3 Rays beat-down
Kevin Tall The missing piece? Ben Zobrist put on a show Thursday in Minnesota, demonstrating to Twins fans how he got nicknames like "Big Ben" and "Zorilla." The switch-hitter paced the Rays, going 4-for-6 with eight RBI and two runs scored on a day when the offense clicked. Tampa Bay brought a 15-3 beat-down to…
Tails and tongues will be wagging over new mural
Lisa Tighe Anna Hamilton Anna Hamilton was never one to like blank walls. With a passion for public murals she found herself brainstorming one night with Skip French, the owner of Skip's Bar and Grill in Dunedin, about what to paint on the side of his building. Skip suggested a simple scene with a bench…
Two and a Half Men Reboot: Is Sheen still winning?
As Charlie Sheen continues his tornado of a comedy tour, "Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat Is Not an Option," Chuck Lorre, CBS and Warner Bros. are working on what is next for Two and a Half Men. Sheen has made it very public that he wants to be back with Men (no pun intended) but Lorre…
Take us out to the ballgame, then take us on a thrill ride
Will you look at this beautiful thing? Harvey Frommer's Remembering Fenway Park (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, $45) is more than a picture book about one of America's last two remaining great old ballparks. It is that, of course, and this will look swell on all of the best coffee tables in America. But Professor Frommer…
Here’s the beef
A traditional Saigon multi-course meal arrives in Tampa.
Buckhorn fills chief of staff and CFO positions
Twenty seven days into the job, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn now has a chief of staff and chief financial officer to help his administration moving forward. The Mayor announced this morning that Santiago Corrada, who worked under former Mayor Pam Iorio for seven years, would become his chief of staff, a major promotion for the…
Back Door Man: Rep. Paul Ryan flees from angry constituents at town hall meeting
The Germans call it schadenfreude, and it's the pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. Here, let's all bask in it for a moment: Looks like ending Medicare as we know it while redistributing wealth from the poor to the rich isn't such a big hit with the voters in Rep. Paul Ryan's district. Once…
Dog Wars banned, as it should be…
Dog Wars by Kage Games, the game, which if it had used cute made-up monsters — I'm looking at you, Pokemon — still wouldn't be a hit. It would however be less reprehensible. So in the name of research, like a preacher warning his flock of the vile evils that would befall you should you…
Sweet success
The Cupcake Spot shows newcomers like Royal Brownie Company that it can be done.
Going Back to Bali
See the Purnama Sari Balinese Dance Co. Fri., May 6
Home alone
Spring break minus kids (and spouse): It’s a revelation.
Looking through the hourglass
Centre Gallery challenges our perceptions of the female ideal
Safety first
What are the safest ways to have sex with an HIV-positive partner?
Tales of Highways & Low Roads CD Release Show
By leilani Polk With its usual thoughtful and sophisticated ear, the nonprofit Bay Area Arts & Music Organization has put together the fifth and latest installment of its loosely thematic compilation series that spotlights the region's amazing array of musical talent. Tales of Highways & Low Roads is a genre-spanning 20-track road trip with definite…
Steve Poltz, Movits! and more
Your guide to this week’s best live music.
Charlie’s “Torpedo,” Rays and Lightning win, and more …
FRIDAY 22 Charlie Sheen's "Violent Torpedo of Truth" hits Tampa, unfortunately missing Sheen himself. SATURDAY 23 Remember the Fukushima nuclear plant? It's still spewing ungodly amounts of radiation all over Japan and the northern hemisphere with no end in site. Sleep well … SUNDAY 24 James Shields throws his second complete-game shutout of the week…
Murder Ballad is deadly theater
A lethargic Civil War drama from Blue Scarf.
Do these this weekend!
Two-wheel fun, poetry, art, rockin’ bargains and a laugh fest
Lightning blank Penguins, advance to round 2
Game seven. One of the greatest sporting events there is. Win one game, and the dream lives on. Do. Or die. That’s what the Tampa bay Lightning faced on Wednesday night when they took on the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Consol Energy Center. The Lightning had history on their side; entering the contest, the Penguins…
Mike Haridopolos: Squeezed on immigration
Mike Haridopolos meets the press Tallahassee Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos faces several challenges with just eight days left to go in the 2011 Florida Legislative session, and the issue of illegal immigration crowds the top of the list — whether he wants it to or not. Late Wednesday afternoon, Haridopolos told a group of…
Dining Out for Life Apr. 28: Eat out, fight AIDS
All day Thursday, April 28, you can raise money to help those with HIV/AIDS simply by going out to eat. In 65 cities across the country, restaurants participating in Dining Out for Life will donate 25 percent of food proceeds to AIDS service organizations. In Tampa Bay, the beneficiary is AIDS Service Association of Pinellas…
The Modern Virgin
Let me introduce myself. I’m 20, a junior in college studying Mass Communication — oh and I happen to be a virgin. Virgin yes – prude not exactly. I am what I like to call the modern virgin; I love men, I love dick, I love giving and getting head, but I’ve never crossed that…
Eat Local: The Refinery’s ‘Farm to Fork’ Dinner – Wednesday, May 4th
Indulge in locally grown delights and learn where your food comes from at The Refinery's Farm to Fork Dinner next Wednesday, May 4th. Dinner will include a five-course, prix fixe menu with ingredients that have all been sourced from local farms. Best of all, the farmers will be there in person to meet, greet and…
Critics of immigration legislation storm Tallahassee
Tallahassee Hundreds of immigration activists and their supporters have crashed the gates of the state Capitol this week, making their presence felt as lawmakers consider immigration proposals in both the House and Senate. Kathy Bird, one of the coordinators for the We Are Florida campaign, said the whole point of dramatically escalating the stakes with…
Proposal to mandate that private insurance companies offer sinkhole coverage loses in Florida Senate
Tallahassee An amendment to a bill proposed by Naples Republican Garrett Richter that would mandate that insurance companies offer sinkhole coverage was rejected on a 20-12 vote Wednesday morning. The amendment proposed by New Port Richey's Mike Fasano was necessary, he said, to avert an economic disaster. Richter's bill would force Citizens to take on…
Motorola Droid does, or does not?
Robert Demery The Droid X showing its shame. While you were asleep a small announcement leaked out of Motorola's North Asia Division. This little nugget was a gift to a small but growing crowd who are unhappy with Motorola's policy of locking their software so that custom operating systems (such as Cyanogenmod7) cannot be loaded…
Back Talk: Are friendships between ‘fruit flies’ and gay men the real deal?
By Tyler Gillespie I spent last weekend in a national forest with six gay guys (I’m sure there could be a few jokes made about bears and light bulbs or something) and our sometimes down-for-whatever female friend, Roach. Before the sun set on Friday night, Roach and I drove down winding dirt roads as we…
Viking voyage
Tampa’s Sleepy Vikings are on the verge of their first full-length release and national tour.
St. Pete’s night shift
Extending bar hours in Pinellas has meant more business — for the police.
Bigger, better, still winning
Bill Freitas’ Sports Binge, Economy Size
Married to the snob
Catherine Deneuve goes from housewife to CEO in Potiche.
