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Last chance to attend Mayor’s Night Out before summer break

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The public is once again invited to attend next Thursday’s “Mayor’s Night Out” community forum at Roberts Recreation Center, 1246 50th Ave. N. before the popular community program goes on hiatus for the summer.  Mayor Bill Foster and city department personnel will be on hand next Thursday, May 13, to hear residents’ thoughts and concerns, answer questions and provide a one-stop shopping environment to access city services. District 4 Council Chair Leslie Curran will also attend. “Mayor’s Night Out” begins…

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Why is disgraced ex-USF football coach Jim Leavitt part of Mayor Bill Foster’s newfangled sports alliance?

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So I was reading the list of athletes, coaches, community activists and other sports figures on Mayor Bill Foster’s newfangled “Sports Alliance” and it really is a Who’s Who of the Tampa Bay community…Fred McGriff…Gary Sheffield…Dan Wheldon…Winky Wright…Jim Leavitt… Whoa! Jim Leavitt.  Ex-football coach of the USF Bulls Jim Leavitt?  Disgraced former football coach of the USF Bulls Jim Leavitt? Fired for striking a player Jim Leavitt?  The “the most powerful man in the building” Jim Leavitt? Lied to investigators Jim Leavitt?…

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Why is disgraced ex-USF football coach Jim Leavitt part of Mayor Bill Foster’s newfangled sports alliance?

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So I was reading the list of athletes, coaches, community activists and other sports figures on Mayor Bill Foster’s newfangled “Sports Alliance” and it really is a Who’s Who of the Tampa Bay community…Fred McGriff…Gary Sheffield…Dan Wheldon…Winky Wright…Jim Leavitt… Whoa! Jim Leavitt.  Ex-football coach of the USF Bulls Jim Leavitt?  Disgraced former football coach of the USF Bulls Jim Leavitt? Fired for striking a player Jim Leavitt?  The “the most powerful man in the building” Jim Leavitt? Lied to investigators Jim Leavitt?…

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Kevin Burns qualifying for U.S. Senate race

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Presser: Kevin Burns will file his paperwork with the Florida Division of Elections on Thursday the 29th at 10:00 AM in Tallahassee.  With his filing, Florida Democrats will gain choice in the August primary, a true progressive that understands the needs of Florida communities and has hands-on experience solving the problems facing our neighborhoods every day. Mayor Kevin Burns will be available for question following the filing.

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St. Petersburg Times’ Sandra Gadsden doesn’t care for Foster personnel decisions

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The St. Petersburg Times’ Sandra Gadsden echoes much of the criticism I have leveled about Bill Fotser’s awkward personnel decisions the Mayor has made during his first months on the job, especially Foster’s appointment of Todd Yost as the city’s lobbyist: Yost’s appointment was announced in a rather curious way. “He didn’t contribute money, he didn’t raise money, he didn’t knock on doors for me,” Mayor Bill Foster said. “His involvement in my campaign was zero, zilch, none.” No offense…

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St. Petersburg Times’ Sandra Gadsden doesn’t care for Foster personnel decisions

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The St. Petersburg Times Sandra Gadsden echoes much of the criticism I have leveled about Bill Foser’s awkward personnel decisions the Mayor has made during his first months on the job, especiallyFoster’s appointment of Todd Yost as the city’s lobbyist: Yost’s appointment was announced in a rather curious way. “He didn’t contribute money, he didn’t raise money, he didn’t knock on doors for me,” Mayor Bill Foster said. “His involvement in my campaign was zero, zilch, none.” No offense to…

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Breakfast with the Mayor

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Join St. Petersburg Mayor Bill Foster for breakfast and informal conversation during “Breakfast With the Mayor,” at 7 a.m. on March 24 at the Kopper Kitchen at 5562 Central Ave. Bring your thoughts and ideas and support our host restaurants by buying a plate!

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