Ever since I acquired the rights to the perfect domain for my efforts — FloridaPolitics.com — I knew that one day, this website would have to be put out to pasture.
Well, after more than 51,000 posts, this is the final one.
Going forward, I am devoting my full energies to the Florida Politics brand, whether it be the website, email programs like “Sunburn” and “Last Call,” or our gorgeous, award-winning INFLUENCE Magazine. Keep Reading
Two days after the St. Petersburg City Council passed an ordinance limiting campaign contributions, which is expected to be legally challenged, Council Chair Darden Rice was still exulting. A former president of the League of Women Voters in St. Pete, Rice was an early champion of the just passed measure that … Keep Reading
Four of the top five teams in the country kicked off their games at noon Eastern on Saturday, which suggests that all were expected to roll. No. 2 Clemson, No. 4 Penn State and No. 5 Georgia all did just that. Then there was No. 3 Oklahoma. The Sooners and Iowa … Keep Reading
After hours of debate, the St. Petersburg City Council approved a campaign-finance reform measure Thursday, which could have national implications. The final vote was 6-2, with Council members Ed Montanari and Jim Kennedy dissenting. Once the final vote became clear, the crowd in city chambers erupted with cheers. … Keep Reading
If there was any doubt about the interest level in the ‘battle of the two Ricks,’ check the latest campaign finance reports for Rick Kriseman and Rick Baker, both of whom raised substantial money during the last two weeks of September. … Keep Reading
Pinellas County deputies arrested eight women on charges including prostitution and nudity at Vegas Showgirls near Derby Lane in St. Petersburg Friday night. The sting happened about 9 p.m. at 10750 Gandy Boulevard. Ahhh, Vegas. It used to be one of my spots, especially after a night at Derby. But now that I have changed my wayward ways, I have yet to be back there, although now I feel like I should stop by as a show of support. Speaking…
Walking in the Bahama Shores neighborhood today, I passed by Larry Williams home. The former council member is pondering a run for mayor, despite his poor finish in 2001. However, before he thinks about a run in 2009, shouldn’t he take down his billboard from eight years ago? On 22nd Avenue North, near 28th Street, the billboard is a private sign not maintained by any of the major outdoor advertising concerns such as ClearChannel. So I could understand if the…
Florida’s being paved over by developers! It’s a refrain often heard in the debates on how development in the Tampa Bay area will occur. Steve Seibert was a well liked and admired Pinellas County Commissioner before being asked by Governor Jeb Bush to lead the State’s Department of Community Affairs, which oversees development and environmental issues. Since leaving that post in 2007, he has become Executive Director of Florida’s Century Commission, created to advise the Governor and Legislature on how…
The speech was over before it began. That was how quickly Kathleen Ford spoke on the steps of City Hall. With about twenty-five supporters in attendance, Kathleen had to cut her remarks short as homeless protesters began to gather to protest the Ford campaign. Unfortunately, the Ford campaign did not know what was going on. But I couldn’t really see what was going on either as I was talking to a reporter and then a friend. It was just all…
Central Art Supply Company presents the second annual Juried Art Show at The Studio 620 – February 13 – 21, 2009; opening reception is Feb. 13, 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Selected recent artworks from a variety of local artists will be on display at The Studio. This juried show is the second annual event coordinated by Central Art Supply.
Don’t know where, don’t know when, but Kathleen Ford is telling friends and associates that she will finally file her paperwork tomorrow to run for Mayor of St. Petersburg. Thank you Kathleen for getting into the race and scaring the shit out of enough voters that they will have to actually choose someone else to support!
Bill Foster said he will hold a public event March 2 to unveil his campaign slogan, Web site and platform, which he is calling the Foster Formula. It doesn’t take a beautiful mind to think up some of those formulas.
