Florida

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Call to Action for Floridians: Saturday is a beach day to fight

the Drill Baby Drill Crowd.... we'll show the teabaggers how to throw a party.... ...
DailyKos (Florida) - Mon 5:30 p.m.

Breaking: Mike Pence Endorses Marco Rubio

Congressman Mike Pence (R Obstructionist-IN-06), who currently serves as House Republican Conference Chairman and proudly admits that he believes every word in the Bible, today announced his endorsement of Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate. Charlie Crist, once the "darling" of the Republican establishment is done. Stick a fork in him if he remains a Republican... ...
DailyKos (Florida) - Mon 3:48 p.m.

Yet Another County Commission Proposal That Sucks. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Mon 3:06 p.m.

Yes, There Are Foreclosures in Upscale Coral Gables. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Mon 6:05 a.m. - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Crist budget "on shaky ground"

Florida Politics - Mon 5:46 a.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Life Without a Newspaper

Pensacola Beach Blog - Mon 5:21 a.m.

Super Bowl: New Orleans wins. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Mon 4:49 a.m.

Saints Brees by the Colts

Is it smart for U.S. Presidents to stay neutral in the Super Bowl ? was the question posed to the The Chris Matthews Show panel on football's most hallowed day. Although all political thinking signs would suggest neutrality, President Obama sided with the sentimental favorite, the New Orleans Saints. Playing the Presidential name game strategically, Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan bot...
Talk to Me - Mon 3:46 a.m.

Sarah Palin Mystery Solved!

Pensacola Beach Blog - Sun 12:09 p.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

RPOF is "one of the nation's biggest jokes"

Florida Politics - Sun 11:02 a.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Progressive Democrat Issue 245

I've been hammering at Bank of America and other big banks for their predatory lending and awful customer service. Seems I'm not the only one: Italy Seizes Bank of America Assets - Fraud Is Finally Catching Up With Wall St./Bankers From what I can tell, the bank near me that has done the best is TD Bank. I am switching to TD and so far I am happy. They avoided predatory lending (probably bec...
DailyKos (Florida) - Sun 9:19 a.m. - 18 clicks 18 clicks

"Armageddon was yesterday -- today we have a serious problem." ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Sun 5:16 a.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

The Miami Herald Sucking Up To The Latin Builders Association...AGAIN. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Sun 5:16 a.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

The Culture Club. Yes, More Opera. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Sat 2:01 p.m.

Will McCollum Condone or Condemn Cronyism With Campaign Cash At Stake?

Despite the scandals of cronyism-at-all-cost that some critics would say cost Rudy Giuliani the Republican Presidential nomination in 2007 and early 2008, the Florida GOP gubernatorial hopeful and long-time Giuliani ally Bill McCollum made the former Presidential hopeful star of his campaign, Saturday in Orlando. "Rudy Giuliani became the poster-boy for political cronyism during the Bernard Keric...
Change In Talahassee - Sat 12:28 p.m. - 7 clicks 7 clicks

"Just whom does Rubio want to represent?"

Florida Politics - Sat 8:48 a.m.

Shakedown Shelby

Pensacola Beach Blog - Sat 6:45 a.m.

"Biscayne Times" is alive and expanding its reach. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Sat 6:22 a.m.

Weekend Zen

Sooner or later it comes down to fate... Only the Good Die Young. Billy Joel. ...
Talk to Me - Sat 6:06 a.m.

Super Bowl Special in Miami: NFL Wives and Girlfriends to be auctioned ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Sat 4:41 a.m. - 10 clicks 10 clicks

Jerralds “wouldn’t hesitate” to raise taxes

During yesterday's City Council workshop on the Mercer Study, Councilman John Jerralds broached the often-taboo topic of tax increases, saying that an increase in ad valorem property taxes may be necessary to balance the budget and give City employees raises: If we have to go back to increasing the millage [rate], I wouldn't hesitate to do it. The City's millage rate currently stands at 4.53...
Progressive Pensacola - Fri 11:42 a.m.

The Penis Shark in the Everglades. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Fri 10:25 a.m. - 13 clicks 13 clicks

Mercer Study was a mistake

The decision by City Council last year to commission the Mercer Group's study of City employees' compensation and pension benefits was ill-advised. City employees already knew they were underpaid — now they have it in black and white, from a professional consultant. Yesterday's workshop on the Mercer Study, which was widely attended by City employees, illustrated the bad position in which the Cit...
Progressive Pensacola - Fri 8:22 a.m.

Lazaro Gonzalez, The Organizer of Mayor Alvarez' Recall Effort. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Fri 8:02 a.m.

City pulls money from Coastal B&T

After concerns were raised here and by several City Council members, City Manager Al Coby has pulled the City's deposits from poorly-rated Coastal Bank and Trust, moving the $28 million to Wachovia (Wells Fargo). Mr. Coby advised Council members of the move in an information item to the Finance Committee. Concerns arose based on Coastal Bank and Trust's poor two-star, or “Problematic” rating fro...
Progressive Pensacola - Fri 7:26 a.m.

The rich are different

Florida Politics - Fri 7:26 a.m.

City pulls money from Coastal B&T

Progressive Pensacola - Fri 6:23 a.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Reflecting on Katy Sorenson's Decision Not to Run Again. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Fri 6:06 a.m.

Happy Friday: Great Depression Land

How does ownership of a big deficit help keep America away from Great Depression Land? Economist Austan Goolsbee does the math with Jon Stewart over at The Daily Show. Goolsbee--on leave from the University of Chicago where he is the Robert P. Gwinn Professor of Economics at the Booth School of Business-- serves as a member of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Obama an...
Talk to Me - Fri 5:26 a.m.

Mayor Wiggins’ letter to legislative delegation

Attached below is Mayor Wiggins' letter to the Northwest Florida legislative delegation regarding the City Council's position on the proposed consolidation plan developed by the Escambia County Consolidation Study Commission (ECCSC). Resolution #35-08, adopted by the Council in November 2008, clearly specified that the City Council "shall communicate its approval or disapproval" of the consolidat...
Progressive Pensacola - Thu 9:46 p.m. - 9 clicks 9 clicks

Gov. Charlie Christ (R)- FL Supports Don't Ask Don't Tell

Crist opposes changing 'don't ask, don't tell' Gov. Charlie Crist , a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, does not support abolishing the "don't ask, don't tell" policy affecting gays and lesbians in the military. The 1993 policy was intended to be a political compromise that let gay men and women serve so long as they stayed silent about their sexuality. But Pr...
Change In Talahassee - Thu 1:12 p.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

"Jeb!!" can't hep it!

Florida Politics - Thu 12:31 p.m.

State Farm to cancel Florida residents during Hurricane Season

You heard this right, just because they did not get a 47.1 percent rate increase from state regulators they are punishing their customers in Florida. They also said they would be insolvent without the increase due to the hurrican losses in recent years. Fortunately, their have been no losses in the last 2 years. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/... ...
DailyKos (Florida) - Thu 10:48 a.m. - 8 clicks 8 clicks

Breaking News: County Commissioner Katy Sorenson will not run for re-election ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Thu 10:20 a.m.

The coming week in City government

Below is the breakdown of what the Pensacola City Council will consider in the coming week. As always, expenditures are highlighted. Links to the full agendas are included at the bottom of the page. Included in the full agendas are copies of any contracts, agreements, ordinances, or resolutions. Note: This meeting will take place on Monday, February 8. The meeting begins at 3:15 PM in the Hagler/...
Progressive Pensacola - Thu 10:20 a.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Who Can Save Florida? By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Thu 7:48 a.m. - 7 clicks 7 clicks

Consolidation supporters to hold informational meeting

Supporters of the consolidation plan developed by the Escambia County Consolidation Study Commission (ECCSC) plan have organised an "informational meeting" to be held later this month. The event is billed as "presented by" the ECCSC, Home Builders Association of West Florida, the Pensacola News Journal, WEAR-TV, and the Pensacola Young Professionals. The meeting is set for......
Progressive Pensacola - Thu 6:01 a.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Jackson Health System: The Superbowl of Errors ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Thu 5:44 a.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Jim Morin Takes on Marco Rubio. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Thu 5:01 a.m.

What I did for....Equality?

This past weekend Equality Florida had it's first public fundraiser in Osceola County when it partnered with the Osceola Center for the Arts to promote a special benefit performance of the hit Broadway musical A Chorus Line. Directed by Donald Rupe, an EQFL Florida Council Member, A Chorus Line was produced as a part the Center's 2009-2010 Broadway Series and included a cast of Central Fl...
Equality Florida - Thu 1:01 a.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

The End of Community Councils is near! By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Wed 9:20 p.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Progressive Democrat Issue 244

Little late this week getting the newsletter to Daily Kos. Some parts might be outdated, but most is up to date. I also want to draw attention to a fellow Culture Kitchen blogger, Leo Igwe, whose attempts to further reason and oppose fundamentalism in Nigeria have gotten him beaten up by a mob and harassed by cops. Here are his two most recent articles regarding Nigeria: Humanism and the Ques...
DailyKos (Florida) - Wed 6:03 p.m. - 10 clicks 10 clicks

Secret sweetheart RPOFer deal

Florida Politics - Wed 4:21 p.m.

IPad cartoons

Just having some fun...
Can't Keep Quiet! - Wed 2:05 p.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Rodney Barreto: This one is for you. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Wed 8:09 a.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Recent Lobbyist Registrations in Miami Dade County. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Wed 6:23 a.m. - 7 clicks 7 clicks

For South Miami Mayor We Endorse Philip Stoddard ... by gimleteye and Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Wed 6:23 a.m. - 8 clicks 8 clicks

Autism, NASA and FCAT

What do autism, NASA and FCAT serve up in common? Several hot stories breaking in the last couple of days. Florida Today asks tough questions of NASA administrator Charles Bolden. (No easy answers for space, 2/3/10). The future of the Frontier and Beyond appears more restructured than scrapped. The demise of Project Constellation was raised in the form of this question: Why is Presi...
Talk to Me - Wed 3:48 a.m.

Charlie Crist's Budget Rejected by both parties

Poor Charlie, he can't catch a break.  We Floridians realize what hard work it is to hold down one full time job while looking around for another these days, we're all doing it so nobody can fault the Guv. That job hunt has him channeling Olympic Gold Medalist Shawn Johnson as he tries, tries again to hold the center while seeking votes from Conservative voters while some on the left tease h...
DailyKos (Florida) - Wed 3:07 a.m. - 5 clicks 5 clicks

South Miami Mayor Feliu Gets Campaign Money from FPL Executives. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Tue 10:00 p.m. - 4 clicks 4 clicks

TSA Plays Derogatory 'Jeopardy': More Fun in the Friendly Skies

I'll take misogynistic, homophobic, racist crap for $100, Mr. Trebek... CNN is reporting that the Transportation Security Administration has launched an investigation into a field office in Florida where supervisors used a game show-style crew assignment board to ridicule and keep score on "women, gays and other minorities" : The board, resembling the TV game show "Jeopardy," includes c...
Bilerico Project Florida - Tue 3:25 p.m. - 4 clicks 4 clicks

San Francisco Bay Guardian Online plays Art Basel ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Tue 12:47 p.m. - 5 clicks 5 clicks

US Senate Hears arguments for ending Don't Ask Don't Tell

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/03/us/politics/03military.htm February 2, 2010 Top Defense Officials Seek to End ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ By ELISABETH BUMILLER WASHINGTON — The nation’s top two Defense officials called for an end on Tuesday to the 16-year-old “don’t ask, don’t tell” law, a major step toward allowing openly gay men and women to serve in the United States military for t...
Equality Florida - Tue 10:49 a.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

2010 Ballot to have six proposed amendments

This election year, voters will be asked about six proposed constitutional amendments on a variety of issues. Proposed amendments relating to campaign finance laws and legislative redistricting, will have an impact on Florida elections for years to come. From tampabay.com : Repeal of public campaign finance laws : The Florida Legislature voted in the spring to put before voters a propos...
Equality Florida - Tue 10:49 a.m. - 6 clicks 6 clicks

Mercer Study now available

The compensation and benefits study commissioned last year by the Pensacola City Council has been completed. The study, performed by The Mercer Group, is available below. The $25,000 study was criticised by Progressive Pensacola and others as unnecessary. Before taking any action to address the City's unfunded pension liability, some Council members felt the need to have a comprehensive study of ...
Progressive Pensacola - Tue 8:05 a.m. - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Florida's safety net is shredding

Florida's safety net for people in need is shredding in the face of escalating demand and dwindling resources, says the head of the state's United Way network. And Florida's safety net is almong the nation's weakest . Ted Granger, president of United Way of Florida , says social service agencies statewide are seeing more and more people who are homeless and hungry. The 211 referral hotlines ar...
The 13th Juror - Tue 8:05 a.m. - 5 clicks 5 clicks

Pensacola’s Promise Committee meets tomorrow

The committee recently established by the Pensacola City Council to study Councilwoman Maren DeWeese's "Pensacola's Promise" proposal will hold its inaugural meeting tomorrow afternoon. The meeting will be held beginning at 4:00 PM in the Whibbs Conference Room, first floor, City Hall. Pensacola's Promise — modelled after similar programs in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and elsewhere — would be a place-...
Progressive Pensacola - Tue 7:25 a.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Crist's budget not "even remotely based on reality"

Florida Politics - Tue 7:25 a.m. - 11 clicks 11 clicks

SOE unveils new website

The office of Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford has unveiled a new website. According to a news release, "redesigned and enhanced site builds on the success of the original by providing even more information to the public, while increasing functionality and ease of navigation." The new framework will allow the Supervisor of Elections to more quickly update information on the...
Progressive Pensacola - Tue 7:09 a.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Dear Bill McCullom: on corruption, who do you take us for? Dumb bells? ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Tue 5:40 a.m. - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Fairchild Garden: Term Limits for Trustees ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Tue 3:46 a.m.

The Budget

Obama's 3.8 billion dollar 2011 fiscal budget (proposed) is hot off the press. Let's take a look at what Politico calls the winners and losers. (Titles in red are my own). Winners.   Education: No Child Left Behind on the way out?   Obama calls for ramped-up education spending. Department of Education outlays would increase from $32.4 billion in ...
Talk to Me - Tue 3:46 a.m.

Care about your drinking water? Lake Belt Rock Mining pyrrhic victory for environmentalists? by gim...

Eye On Miami - Tue 3:26 a.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Editorial by Committee

Pensacola Beach Blog - Tue 3:01 a.m. - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Some good news in Obama's budget, and some bad

More than $2 billion for HUD grants to combat nationwide homelessness sounds good. But President Obama's budget also includes steep cuts to housing programs for the elderly and persons with disabilities. Funding for tenant-based and project-based rental assistance programs was increased by $2.1 billion compared with 2010. Targeted cuts in the proposed budget include housing assistance for peopl...
The 13th Juror - Feb 1 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Polling Kossacks: Would You Accept Charlie Crist As a Dem.?

I really have no idea if Charlie Crist could logistically run as a Democrat for U.S. Senator from Florida.  The primary is in August and it's a closed primary; would Kendrick Meek give up his run, and if not would Charlie Crist manage to beat him in the Dem. primary? Governor Charlie Crist, Republican from Florida, finds his run for U.S. Senate in Scozzafava/Specter territory.  This ...
DailyKos (Florida) - Feb 1

FL Governor Charlie Crist WILL pull a Joe Lieberman

As the front page article pointed out on Rasmussen, Crist now LAGS Marc Rubio 12 points in the GOP primary.  For those of you who don't live in Florida and don't know Charlie Crist, couple things:   He is the ultimate colossal panderer that only takes bold stands on nondivisive issues such as texting while driving.  His principles change with the wind.  When Florida ...
DailyKos (Florida) - Feb 1

"Florida failed to properly prepare"

Florida Politics - Feb 1 - 6 clicks 6 clicks

Crist Is Going To Pull a Joe Lieberman

Seminole Democrats - Feb 1 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

FL-SEN: Game over for Crist ... if he stays Republican

Rasmussen . 1/27. Likely voters. MoE 5% ( 12/14 results) Republican senate primary Charlie Crist (R) 37 (43) Marco Rubio (R) 49 (43) Has Rubio spent even a dime on television advertisements? Heck, the upstart hasn't even raised that much money, especially for a state as massive as Florida. This is pretty much a grassroots uprising by Florida conservatives. Now these numb...
DailyKos (Florida) - Feb 1 - 6 clicks 6 clicks

FL-Gov: Game over for Crist ... if he stays Republican

DailyKos (Florida) - Feb 1

Mayor Carlos Alvarez Recall FAILED Today. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Feb 1 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Council meetings, workshops this week

The Pensacola City Council has a special meeting and two workshop sessions scheduled for this week. The busy week starts tomorrow (Tuesday) with a budget workshop on outside agency funding for FY2011. Council will discuss applications for funding submitted by external agencies. In total, sixteen agencies submitted applications and together are requesting funding in the amount of $739,600. Obvious...
Progressive Pensacola - Feb 1 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

On Jeb Bush: what makes him tick? ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Feb 1 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

I suspect the new kid on the block is a bully. By Geniuofdespair

Eye On Miami - Feb 1 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Rebuilding Haiti: The Odds

Pensacola Beach Blog - Feb 1 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Conversation Starter

Following up on the civil conversation demonstrated between President Obama and Republicans in attendance at the last week's GOP Baltimore retreat, Meet the Press moderator Matthew Gregory pressed House Minority Whip John Boehner into a bit of weekend conversation. Topic? Solving this country's problems. MR. GREGORY: Well, let's talk about solving problems. This is one of the points ...
Talk to Me - Feb 1

Technology Will Out

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 31

"The dam is already broken"

Florida Politics - Jan 31 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Florida Adoption Court Ruling Matters Nationwide

Wednesday night volunteers from across the state joined us for our first ADOPT EQUALITY phone bank. First timers and seasoned volunteers alike committed 2 hours and made hundreds of calls to Florida voters to ask where they stand on Florida's shameful adoption ban. Right now, these conversations are crucial. The Florida 2010 legislative session will begin in just a few short weeks and an...
Bilerico Project Florida - Jan 31 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Miami Superbowl? Yawning, already ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Jan 31 - 6 clicks 6 clicks

Vacant Townhouses in Florida City, a year later. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 31 - 10 clicks 10 clicks

Lady Gaga's penis, John Edwards' sex tape, & the Rector-Rooter

Several Bilerico contributors and staff will be at the NGLTF Creating Change conference next week and we'll be featuring our yearly coverage chock full of interviews, reports and gossip - and we're sponsoring six sessions on internet activism . In fact, we love seeing y'all so much, we're hosting a blogger/Twitter reception on Friday night at 8:30 too! I know many of you are excited about t...
Bilerico Project Florida - Jan 30

The Gray Lady Blushes

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 30 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Weekend Zen

Just one thing before I go.... Badfinger. 1972. Baby Blue. ...
Talk to Me - Jan 30

Teacher of the Year

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 30 - 10 clicks 10 clicks

"Avatar", the environment, and News Corp. ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Jan 30 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Iguana Tales. Guest Blog by dog trainer, Janet Goodman

Eye On Miami - Jan 30 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

The jobs reality check: Can they create one you would want? By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 30 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Downtown post office to stay open?

Word on the street this evening is that the downtown post office will be staying open. The station had been on a list of locations which the Postal Service was considering closing to cut costs. Topping that list were post offices housed in leased buildings, such as the downtown station. The news that the downtown station could be closed prompted a community outcry, including a well-attended meeti...
Progressive Pensacola - Jan 29

Homeless chased away, Jacksonville shelter warned about trash

For the last week, homeless people sleeping near Jacksonville's City Rescue Mission have been chased away from the sidewalk nearby. And then the mission itself was warned by city code enforcement about garbage left on the sidewalks outside its fence. The mission says it was blindsided by the actions, because the few dozen people who sleep outside the mission's New Life Inn , which has been ful...
The 13th Juror - Jan 29 - 7 clicks 7 clicks

FL-Sen: The 27-second handshake

DailyKos (Florida) - Jan 29

The GDP has grown at its fastest rate since 2003

Florida Democratic Party Chair Karen Thurman issued the following statement on the news that the nation's GDP grew by 5.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009, the fastest growth since 2003--a sign that the national economy is moving out of recession: "Today's news that the GDP has grown at its fastest rate since 2003 is a welcome sign that our nation's economy is turning a cor...
Change In Talahassee - Jan 29 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Obama backs equal benefits for gay partners

Yesterday at the town hall meeting in Tampa, President Obama expressed his support for benefits for same-sex couples. ...
Equality Florida - Jan 29 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

DeWeese letter to legislative delegation

Delegation, The Pensacola City Council has voted to disapprove the current plan of Consolidation that was submitted January 15th to the delegation. The majority of Council clearly feel that the plan as submitted was rushed, is incomplete and is a bad deal for the citizens of the City of Pensacola. This makes all three elected bodies in Escambia County (Century, Pensacola and Escambia County) t...
Progressive Pensacola - Jan 29 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Weekly Mulch: Climate Change On Obama’s Back Burner

DailyKos (Florida) - Jan 29

Voter Fraud or Inept Typist? By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 29

Thank you, Mr. Obama

Florida Politics - Jan 29 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Charlie Crist shakes President Obama's hand! and other crimes and misdemeanors ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Jan 29 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Teabagging Peacock

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 29 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Happy Friday

Are you ready for some football? ...
Talk to Me - Jan 29

Will Somebody Please Find a Volunteer for the Children's Trust Board? Guest Post by ChildAdvocate

Eye On Miami - Jan 29

Why FL just got High Speed Rail

DailyKos (Florida) - Jan 28

Council's position on consolidation plan stands

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 28 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Hancock Bank rezoning denied

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 28 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

The Obama Record (January 20, 2009 – December 31, 2009)

Robert P. Watson, Ph.D. There is a lot of misinformation circulating on talk radio, at town hall meetings, in the blogosphere, and around office water coolers about President Obama not accomplishing anything in his first year in office. It is time to set the record straight with a list of Obama’s initiatives for 2009. Ethics • Ordered the [...]...
Refreshingly Honest - Jan 28

Bell, Remington, Crawford collaborated on fundraising

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 28 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Regalado Said Today That a Budget Hole Predicted for City of Miami. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 28 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Obama calls for end of DADT in State of the Union

Last night the President gave his much anticipated State of the Union speech. Surely, the economy was to be a big part of the speech, but many wondered if LGBT Americans were going to be included. The President delivered a feisty speech, with a touch of humor, that touched on hate crimes and "Don't Ask, don't tell".  Here is the text from that portion of his speech: "  Abroad, America'...
Equality Florida - Jan 28

Why did ECCSC dissolve early?

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 28 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Q Poll has McCollum stretching lead

Florida Politics - Jan 28

florida glbt democratic caucus presents “outburst!”

The Florida GLBT Democratic Caucus, an arm of the Florida Democratic Party representing the Sunshine State's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) residents, will hold its winter conference in St. Petersburg Friday, February 26 through Sunday, February 28. The event, whose theme is OUTburst!, is hosted by the Stonewall Democrats of Pinellas County and is being held to coincide with ...
Change In Talahassee - Jan 28 - 7 clicks 7 clicks

SOTU - Transcript

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 28

Maschochists and the State of the Union Show

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 28 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

The myth of limited government ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Jan 28

County Procurement, a rats nest of liars and sweetheart deals? By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 28 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Slam Dunk, Sir

Driving past the Beltway noise, President Obama "cleared a few things up " at last night's State of the Union. He restated the facts, reviewed accomplishments of the last year and focused on the future. Both sides of the aisles rose to their feet in support of the President's remarks, but the big surprise of the evening proved a bit disconcerting for the Supreme Court more accustomed to s...
Talk to Me - Jan 28

The Super Bowl Host Committee Sucks. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 27 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

President Obama's Speech. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 27 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Two Hours Until the State

Republican House Minority Whip John Boehner found himself in a bit of uncharacteristic one on one with NPR's Steve Inskeep on today's Morning Edition . STEVE INSKEEP, host: One person listening tonight will be John Boehner, the leader of Republicans in the House. His goal is to win this falls congressional elections and become speaker of the House. How is that goal li...
Talk to Me - Jan 27

Contest: Enter to win Jeff Sheng's new photobook

We've got a special treat for Projectors today... Contributor Jeff Sheng has been previewing photos from his "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" series on TBP, but now his first book has been released. To help Jeff celebrate the new book, we're going to give a copy to 5 lucky readers. Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Volume 1 is the first book from Jeff's DADT series. I've seen an advance copy and it is vi...
Bilerico Project Florida - Jan 27

Despite Florida gay ban, Miami judge OKs adoption of foster child by lesbian

From the Miami Herald: BY CAROL MARBIN MILLER,  cmarbin@MiamiHerald.com With the blessing of her large extended family, Vanessa Alenier took custody of an infant relative who had been seized by child welfare workers. She moved him into a yellow nursery with a blonde wood crib, a blue-striped carpet and a mobile. When she asked the state to for permission to adopt him, the application...
Equality Florida - Jan 27 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

FL-Sen: Crist to appear with Obama

DailyKos (Florida) - Jan 27

Updated For Clarity: Court Orders Pregnant Woman To Bed Rest

DailyKos (Florida) - Jan 27

PNJ editorial misleading, unbalanced

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 27

A Wednesday Do-over? By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 27 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Court Orders Pregnant Woman To Bed Rest

DailyKos (Florida) - Jan 27

State of the Union Question

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 27

Another homeless man murdered

A man found dead in a homeless camp south of Sanford was a homicide victim, authorities said. Deputies were flagged down and by a man who told them someone was dead in a homeless camp in the woods behind the Quick Stop at U.S. Highway 17-92 and Collins drive, south of Sanford, said a spokesman for the Seminole County Sheriff's Office. The victim has been identified as 56-year-old Albert Capps...
The 13th Juror - Jan 27 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

City of Miami Commissioner for District 5 is Rev. Richard Dunn. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 26 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Exception to the Rule

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 26

Help, my liberal husband is becoming a teabagger!

DailyKos (Florida) - Jan 26

Thank Council members who stood up for the City

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 26 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Bell sought guidance from consolidation supporters

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 26

FL-Sen: Rubio takes first poll lead

DailyKos (Florida) - Jan 26

Economic Forecast: Freezing Economy Ahead

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 26

Today's Diet

7.5 MG Hydrocodine 1.5 MG Alpraolam 50 MG Sertraline 150MG Bupropion Hydrochloride 50 ML Entracept ...
Saint Petersblog - Jan 26

oNE

Your eyes open and the only light is the alarm clock blinking twelve o’clock in steady one-second intervals of red light and the life your living is killing you one interval at a time. Hotel curtains block everything including the sun and your not sure if its night or day, but you wish time could stop like it does for that digital clock in front of you; just for a one-second interval. ...
Saint Petersblog - Jan 26

White House Asks for a Hold on DADT hearing

It's being reported this morning that the White House has asked Sen. Carl Levin (D), the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, to ask him to hold off on a hearing that would consider repealing "Don't Ask, don't tell". The hearing was expected to be at the end of January, some believe the target date was to be on Jan. 28, the day after the President's first State of the Union address....
Equality Florida - Jan 26

Poll: Charlie Crist losing to Marco Rubio

Saint Petersblog - Jan 26

Sergio Pino real estate empire in trouble ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Jan 26

Which is the party of activist judges on the US Supreme Court? The GOP. by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Jan 26

One LOBSTER-12

Talk to Me - Jan 26

TV Station CBS 4 has invaded Miami Herald & Sun Sentinel turf. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 26 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

City Council says no to consolidation plan

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 25 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

The Best Statement on What Dems Need To Do NOW About Healthcare

Seminole Democrats - Jan 25

Red Mesa Cantina's Tequilla Dinner

Saint Petersblog - Jan 25 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Baseball coalition reveals top locations for new Rays' stadium and Downtown St. Pete ain't one of 'e...

Saint Petersblog - Jan 25 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Dan Paul has Died. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 25

Kathryn Starkey fundraiser Tuesday

Saint Petersblog - Jan 25

Live-blogging and updates of special election in Florida House District 58

Saint Petersblog - Jan 25 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Download all of Bell's ECCSC emails

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 25

St. Petersburg vies for ninth straight Top 25 arts designation title

Saint Petersblog - Jan 25 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Remington: Evers, Peaden "under control"

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 25

Hall files for at-large seat

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 25

The Shrinking Democratic Majority

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 25 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Must see video: Florida State House candidate Russ Patterson goes Def Jam on campaign trail

Saint Petersblog - Jan 25 - 6 clicks 6 clicks

Bill McCollum's gay-rights clock stuck in 1977

From the Palm Beach Post : Cerabino: Bill McCollum's gay-rights clock stuck in 1977 By   FRANK CERABINO Palm Beach Post Staff Writer I'm pretty confident that Bill McCollum is for gay adoption. Just not this year. Or anytime soon. That's because the social justice clock of Florida's attorney general runs slow, at least a generation slow. He has only just gotten a...
Equality Florida - Jan 25 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Democratic candidates for AG differ in experience

From Tampabay.com In Democratic race for attorney general, candidates offer contrast in style, experience By Steve Bousquet, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau TALLAHASSEE — At first glance, they seem alike: Both men are politically ambitious lawyers and state senators from South Florida. But real differences separate Dave Aronberg and Dan Gelber, who are fighting for the ...
Equality Florida - Jan 25 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Mack files to run for mayor

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 25 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Dennis Jones endorses Paula Dockery

Saint Petersblog - Jan 25 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Rendell's Advice

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 25 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Fun Miami banks and political corruption ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Jan 25 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

"State now risks losing more than $100 million a year"

Florida Politics - Jan 25 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Round-up, 01.25.10

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 25

Consolidation panel underresourced, overwhelmed

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 25

SCOTUS: Citizens United V. Federal Election Commission

Talk to Me - Jan 25

And The Winner Is: Michelle Spence Jones! By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 25

This is an actual ad, if you can believe it! By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 24

People on public assistance are like stray animals, candidate says

A candidate for governor of South Carolina has compared giving people government assistance to "feeding stray animals." "My grandmother was not a highly educated woman, but she told me as a small child to quit feeding stray animals. You know why? Because they breed," said Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer, who is a Republican. "You're facilitating the problem if you give an animal or a person ample food suppl...
The 13th Juror - Jan 24 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Think you know where the poor folks live?

Florida suburbs were among the first to see the effects of the “Great Recession” translate into significant increases in poverty between 2007 and 2008. It was the leading edge of a trend seen all across the country. By 2008, suburbs were home to the largest and fastest-growing poor population. Between 2000 and 2008, suburbs in the largest metro areas saw their poor population grow almost five tim...
The 13th Juror - Jan 24 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

59-41 means mandate for GOP?

Seminole Democrats - Jan 24

Florida corporations break out the checkbooks

Florida Politics - Jan 24 - 8 clicks 8 clicks

Tell Democrats To Grow A Pair

After one bad Senate election, most Democrats in Washington are on the verge of full-fledged retreat and everything we've fought for together hangs in the balance. They have signaled they are open to dramatically scaling back health care reform. The chairman of the Senate Banking Committee says he might gut the financial reform bill to appease Republicans . And on top of all that, the S...
Change In Talahassee - Jan 24

As the mud flies in Dem Primary for H-58, an anonymous blog serves up the dirt

Saint Petersblog - Jan 24 - 14 clicks 14 clicks

"Jersey Shore" cast looking for better deal

Saint Petersblog - Jan 24

Lobbyist Marco Rubio. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 24

Who is this Ass Barney Bishop? By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 24 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

More disruptions at Fairchild Garden ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Jan 24 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Meet Marco Rubio this Wednesday

Saint Petersblog - Jan 24

With apologies to Lee Greenwood (Not!)

DailyKos (Florida) - Jan 23

La Vida Loca with the LBA! By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 23 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Progressive Democrat Issue 243

DailyKos (Florida) - Jan 23

Jerry Sanders: Proud to Testify for Marriage Equality

Read full article here I was proud to testify this week in what I believe will soon be seen as one of the defining civil rights cases of our time, Perry v. Schwarzenegger. I did so as a Republican mayor, a father, and a former police chief with over 26 years of experience on the force. But I also testified as an American who has seen the effects of discrimination - and who believes that discr...
Equality Florida - Jan 23

Rich Advice

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 23 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Weekly Reader: Long Hair, Rifle Sights, & Gay Corporations

The Prop 8 trial continued this week and we kept up our daily coverage and live multi-source Twitter feed. That wasn't the only major story this week though. Check out some of the great posts we ran this week: Sunday A Problem and a Proposal Filed by: D Gregory Smith Hair, gender, and power Filed by: Alex Blaze Monday Donor-Turned-Boyfriend after Break-Up Filed by: Michele O...
Bilerico Project Florida - Jan 23

Charlie "... you're no Scott Brown"

Florida Politics - Jan 23 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Some (Very Modest) Good News This Week

DailyKos (Florida) - Jan 23

Weekend Zen

Talk to Me - Jan 23

Happy birthday, Al Coby!

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 23

The New High Priests

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 23

Fair Districts Florida makes 2010 November ballot! ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Jan 23 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Marco Rubio and The Miami Herald Courting the Latin Builders Association. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 23

Pinellas woman arrested after her children "steal" $12 in McDonald's Happy Meal toys - kept in jail ...

Saint Petersblog - Jan 22 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

BREAKING: Fair Districts Officially on the Ballot

The Fair Districts Florida campaign has announced they have officially made the ballot for the 2010. Read the press release below.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   January 22, 2010  Redistricting amendments on the ballot: Florida voters earn historic chance to vote to stop politicians from rigging districts  After November passage voters will choose elected officials – not ...
Equality Florida - Jan 22 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

The United Corporations of America

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 22 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Genealogy library to open Jan. 26

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 22

Grayson ahead of the curve

Florida Politics - Jan 22 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Round-up, 01.22.10

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 22

Ann Coulter to speak to Manatee GOP

Saint Petersblog - Jan 22

Florida waits on adoption decision

From the Orlando Sentinel: Sometimes Martin Gill forgets what day it is. And then he starts to feel stressed and anxious and realizes,  Oh, this must be Wednesday . Wednesday, between 10:30 and 10:45 a.m., is when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit in Miami releases its rulings on its Web site. Any Wednesday now, the Court of Appeals will release its ruling on whether Florida's ba...
Equality Florida - Jan 22 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

As Florida's unemployment rate nears 12%, Crist touts effort to create jobs

Saint Petersblog - Jan 22

Brown, O'Shea will run for re-election to Pinellas School Board

Saint Petersblog - Jan 22 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Supreme Court ruling on campaign finance won't effect state, local races

Saint Petersblog - Jan 22

As Bill Young comes to Tiger Bay, I want to ask him: Why are you such a tease?

Saint Petersblog - Jan 22 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Thrasher not everyone's choice for GOP job

Saint Petersblog - Jan 22 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Lake Belt Rock Mining broke laws: fire the senior county managers ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Jan 22

Happy Friday: Dean Rips Matthews

Talk to Me - Jan 22

Mayor Foster's Night Out

Saint Petersblog - Jan 22 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

I am now a card carrying Republican. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 22

Rebellion at the Hyatt Nursing Home. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 21

Weekly Reader: Hugs, Honduras, & Grandma's Dress

Bilerico Project Florida - Jan 21

BREAKING: ENDA Postponed

Bilerico Project Florida - Jan 21

Denise King, Mother of Simmie Williams Jr & LGBT Advocate, Dies

Bilerico Project Florida - Jan 21

Haunting Words

Bilerico Project Florida - Jan 21

Washington Blade, Southern Voice closed in Window Media demise

Bilerico Project Florida - Jan 21

Florida's Senator Bill Nelson: ENDA Legislator of the Day

Bilerico Project Florida - Jan 21

Weekly Reader: Oprah, Twinkies, and the Prop 8 trial

Bilerico Project Florida - Jan 21

BREAKING NEWS: Tampa Adds Gender Identity Protections

Bilerico Project Florida - Jan 21

Weekly Reader: The Salvation Army, Katy Perry, & Lance Bass

Bilerico Project Florida - Jan 21

Democrats, Handjobs, & Transphobia in the LGBT Community

Bilerico Project Florida - Jan 21

Weekly Reader: iPhone apps, hockey dads, & a San Francisco mixer

Bilerico Project Florida - Jan 21

Florida Competitive Workforce Bill Filed To Add Anti-Discrimination Protections Statewide

Bilerico Project Florida - Jan 21

Weekly Reader: Fruit Bat Fellatio, Las Vegas, & Scaring Our Elders

Bilerico Project Florida - Jan 21

Weekly Reader: Teabaggers, Sherlock Holmes, & a Catholic Rebel

Bilerico Project Florida - Jan 21

Weekly Reader: GM's 2010 Queer, Bible beaters, and Top 10 lists

Bilerico Project Florida - Jan 21

Aronberg announces Broward steering committee

Aronberg announces Broward steering committee Social Media Consulting, Web Presence, Call Center Technology Book A FREE 1/2 Hr. Phone Consultation ...
Change In Talahassee - Jan 21 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

Worried about unemployment, Haiti, Afghanistan? Put your worries aside - LegoLand is coming to Flor...

Saint Petersblog - Jan 21

St. Petersburg faces $12M shortfall in next year's budget

Saint Petersblog - Jan 21 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Obama, Biden to visit Tampa/St. Pete day after State of the Union speech

Saint Petersblog - Jan 21 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

More Bad News This Week. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 21

Join us for Lobby Week, March 15-17

Join Us for 2010 Lobby Week in Tallahassee March 15-17, 2010. Register Today! In just a few short weeks, the Florida State Legislature will be called to session. Your state elected officials will be making big decisions that will have a lasting impact on your life. Lend your voice to support for three key bills that would: Repeal Florida's Adoption ban Pass workpla...
Equality Florida - Jan 21 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Is Kendrick Meek's sisyphean signature-gathering effort further behind than campaign wants to admit?

Saint Petersblog - Jan 21

The Marco Moneybomb

Saint Petersblog - Jan 21

Steen inquest set for Feb. 25

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 21

Should City pull deposits from Coastal Bank and Trust?

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 21

"The bad news will keep coming"

Florida Politics - Jan 21

Jacksonville mayor endorses daytime homeless shelter

The creation of a daytime homeless shelter in the urban core is being supported by Jacksonville's mayor. The shelter, proposed by area non-profits , would help the homeless and needy off the streets and into jobs. Mayor John Peyton says it would be located at the Sulzbacher Center and provide a location for individuals to do laundry, make phone calls and receive counseling. Read The Florida ...
The 13th Juror - Jan 21 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Anthropology Update on Pensacola

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 21 - 8 clicks 8 clicks

s.o.p.

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 21 - 7 clicks 7 clicks

Fat tires and loud engines in the Everglades ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Jan 21

The Second Year Begins

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 21

Is mainstream media too kind to the Miami-Dade County Commission? By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 21 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Hillarious! Conan O'Brian's $1.5 MILLION dollar comedy sketch

Seminole Democrats - Jan 21

Take a look at the "Floridians for Smarter Growth" Logo.

Eye On Miami - Jan 20

Is Obama Throwing Health Reform Under The Bus? (Updated & Video-Enriched!)

DailyKos (Florida) - Jan 20 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Call the Filibuster Bluff

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 20 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Legendary Buster Cooper and Nate Najar jam together for one night only as BayWalk welcomes hermanHOM...

Saint Petersblog - Jan 20

Remembering Sister Cathy and her work

Sister Cathy Gorman was in her 20s when she arrived at the wary farm-working community of Apopka. She quickly earned migrants' trust working beside them in the fields. Sister Cathy Gorman touched the lives of thousands of migrant farmworkers and poor and disenfranchised families in Central Florida. She died Jan. 5, two months shy of her retirement party, from heart failure. She was 65....
The 13th Juror - Jan 20 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Homeless convince city leaders to suspend no-camping law

A group of about 60 homeless people and their supporters convinced the Boulder City Council on Tuesday night to consider a moratorium on tickets for sleeping in parks, under bridges or in other public areas. The City Council directed City Manager Jane Brautigam to bring back language within a few weeks for an emergency ordinance that would suspend enforcement of the no-camping rule. T...
The 13th Juror - Jan 20 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

The coming week in City government

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 20

All Terrain Vehicle Park at Everglades Jetport? It's what Pepe Diaz wants ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Jan 20 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Happy birthday, Ron Townsend!

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 20

Linda Benware drops out of race for Pinellas School Board less than one month after filing to run

Saint Petersblog - Jan 20 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Hancock Bank rezoning back on agenda

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 20

"You must be stopped"

Florida Politics - Jan 20 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

America's Narrative and the Obama White House: what the Massachusetts election means ... by gimletey...

Eye On Miami - Jan 20

The Massachusetts Republican Win: What should that tell the Democrats? By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 20 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Oh No He Didn't!

Talk to Me - Jan 20

State Attorney investigating Valentino

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 20

Valentino Under Criminal Investigation

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 20 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

A Lesson for Obama from the Cradle of Puritanism

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 20

Now I Can Say It: I Am Glad Coakley Lost

Seminole Democrats - Jan 19

Department Of Justice Defends Gay Student

President Obama's department of justice is taking a stand for LGBTQA students. This very inspiring step forward is an example of a small yet very important change that has occurred from the Bush administration to the Obama administration. Read this story from the "Advocate" for more: The Justice Department is stepping in to defend a gay high school student who was bullied for being effeminate. ...
Equality Florida - Jan 19 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

St. Pete TweetUp tonight

Saint Petersblog - Jan 19 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

RPOF curries favor of "voters who want services but don't want to pay for them"

Florida Politics - Jan 19 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Representative Janet Long pushes bill for stronger early-education Standards

Saint Petersblog - Jan 19

Amendment 4 will be debated Jan. 20th at Rusty Pelican. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 19 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Stop the Presses! My Beauty Contest has a Wrinkle. By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 19

Valentino's Lament - Unedited Version

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 19 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Collier County Commission set to vote on future use of Everglades Jetport, today ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Jan 19 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Do you want to recall the Mayor? By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 19 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

A bad time to be Charlie Crist's frat brother

Saint Petersblog - Jan 19

For Whom the Poll Tolls?

Talk to Me - Jan 19

Tim Tebow, Jim Dobson Can GO F Themselves

Seminole Democrats - Jan 18 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Important Pinellas County Commission public hearing to pass fertilizer management ordinance tonight

Saint Petersblog - Jan 18

We're waiting, Mayor Foster...

Saint Petersblog - Jan 18

In the wake of the tragedy in Haiti, has Kendrick Meek finally found his senatorial voice?

Saint Petersblog - Jan 18 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Marco Rubio pens column for National Review: Free enterprise - and those who defend it - are under a...

Saint Petersblog - Jan 18

Pinellas Democrats plan Kennedy King Dinner for February 27

Saint Petersblog - Jan 18 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Remington, Baker donated to Evers

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 18

Murzin "loser of the week" runner-up

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 18

Swimming Lessons for Your Child

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 18 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Rothstein's kiss of death

Florida Politics - Jan 18 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Did Valentino break campaign law?

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 18

On Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Progressive Pensacola - Jan 18 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Will Fairchild Garden trustees even be told there was a protest against the Garden? by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Jan 18

Time Capsuled

Talk to Me - Jan 18

Piecing together what is happening in Homestead ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Jan 18

Is this how you buy an election in Homestead? By Geniusofdespair

Eye On Miami - Jan 17

Sending a True Blue Message

Pensacola Beach Blog - Jan 17

Tebow gets off on the wrong foot

Florida Politics - Jan 17 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Lawsuit planned against Fairchild Garden ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Jan 17 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Is Alex Sink running the worst campaign since... Bill McBride? ... by gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Jan 17 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

crimes against homeless bill passes committee unanimously

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Change In Talahassee - Jan 17

Weekly Reader: Oprah, Twinkies, and the Prop 8 trial

Coverage of the Prop 8 Perry v Schwarzenegger trial dominated the LGBT blogosphere this week and Bilerico Project has our own correspondent inside the courtroom. New contributor Davina Kotulski has provided regular updates while Gloria Nieto also gave her impressions from the day she attended. All week long our multi-source live Twitter feed from the Prop 8 trial was immensely popular, but 140 ...
Bilerico Project Florida - Jan 17

Second community forum scheduled to discuss future of St. Petersburg Pier

Saint Petersblog - Jan 17 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Remembering Bush's Disaster Response Success - in Florida

DailyKos (Florida) - Jan 16

The Demonstration at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. By Geniusofdespair & Gimleteye

Eye On Miami - Jan 16