Tampa Metro Civitans honor Sessums as Citizen of the Year
TAMPA — T. Terrell Sessums earned a rare honor Thursday during the annual Governor's Day Luncheon at the Florida State Fair. Elected officials are not often selected as Tampa Metro Civitan Citizen of the Year, said Joe Garcia, the 1999 honoree, in his presentation to the former Florida House speaker who authored legislation creating the Tampa Sports Authority and the Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission. What makes Sessums different was his decades of service improving educati..>> view originalRays to meet with Buckhorn about potential Tampa stadium
Rays to meet with Buckhorn about potential Tampa stadium TAMPA (FOX 13) - The Tampa Bay Rays could be one step closer to moving to Hillsborough County.Friday morning was the first of many meetings between Rays officials, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan and several business owners. The Rays released a document outlining the vision they have for a new ballpark. It states their new home should be at least 20 acres, accessible to major roadways and popul..>> view original'Return of Kings' protest will go forward in Tampa despite meetup ...
TAMPA — The worldwide "tribal gathering" of a controversial antifeminist group has been cancelled, but a protest of the group and its values will go on. Tampa tattoo artist Jon Larson was horrified this week when he heard Tampa's Curtis Hixon Park was listed as one of the 165 international locations for the "International Return of Kings Meetup Day" to be held at 8 p.m. Saturday. The event was organized by Daryush "Roosh V" Valizadeh, a blogger whose views critics have called misogynistic or ev..>> view originalTampa-area forecast: Several chilly, windy days ahead
It will be windy and chilly this morning in the Tampa area to start a string of days with below-normal temperatures. A cold front pushed through the area Thursday, bringing in cooler, drier air behind it, accompanied by northerly gusts to 21 mph. Morning lows today dropped into the 40s around the region. The National Weather service says today will be sunny but highs will struggle to break 60. And the wind will make it feel colder. Some clouds roll in later and the winds should taper dow..>> view originalMan helps out Tampa woman, now homeless, he picked on in school
TAMPA — James Stayman has been staying in touch with dozens of his high school classmates from Kenton, Ohio, on their Facebook page, “The Great Class of 1978.” But there was one girl he always wondered about, Evelyn Adams — mainly because he felt guilty that as teenagers he had treated her so poorly. Her name finally popped up on the Facebook page through a link to story Dec. 3 in the Tribune. People were planning to throw a wedding for Adams and her fiance, Rocky Barlett, who have been homeles..>> view originalPro-rape rally draws disgust from Tampa mayor
TAMPA, FL (WFLA) – It’s a story that sounds like it comes from a news parody web site, but Tampa’s Mayor is taking it seriously. An international blogger is calling for meet-up events around the world for people in favor of legalizing rape. “There’s no need for this, it’s a vile group,” said Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn. Buckhorn says there have been postings on social media about the meetings and he’s asking the police to be prepared. “They need to take that kind of behavior and take it somewhere..>> view originalRays release description of their dream stadium site
Times files Of all rumored sites across Tampa Bay (Tropicana Field, downtown Tampa, Tampa Park apartments, Channelside, Westshore, etc.) only the Tampa Fairgrounds might not meet the admittedly general, even vague, requirements. Easy access to interstates (and someday mass transit). About 20 acres in size. Near Tampa Bay's principal business centers. You have some land that fits that description? The Tampa Bay Rays might be interested. On Thursday, nearly six weeks before the deadline, the ..>> view originalFood and fun as Florida State Fair opens today in Tampa
Funnel cakes, corn dogs, midway rides, farm animals. The annual rite that is the Florida State Fair made its return to the fairgrounds at the corner of U.S. 301 and Interstate 4 in Tampa today when gates opened at 9. Diets once again will go out the window as visitors will get their fill of their favorite fried foods, tasty treats and a new lineup of burgers — with ingredients ranging from bacon, peanut butter and ice cream —that are surely test your gastronomic limits. Those heading out for th..>> view originalJudge denies bail for Tampa man found with pipe bombs
TAMPA — Michael Vincent Ramos had no criminal record, tested negative for drugs and had a mother vouching for him at his bail hearing Thursday. But a judge couldn't overlook the eight pipe bombs that led Ramos to court. "I consider this a red flag, and I'm going to order him detained," Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson said. Ramos, 24, was arrested Monday after Kenneth O'Neill, a business associate at a body armor company, tipped authorities to an illegal cache of homemade weapons at Ramos' Tamp..>> view originalBarry Manilow revisits hits for Tampa fans one last time
Barry Manilow has promised this would be “One Last Time.” One final chance for his fans to watch the ageless 72-year-old on tour, the final opportunity to sing along to the hits that made him a pop culture icon more than 40 years ago. If he indeed keeps his vow, then he provided the fans who packed Amalie Arena in downtown Tampa on Thursday night with a stylish takeaway they’re not soon likely to forget. Once the red curtains drew, the spotlight fell directly on Manilow, who sported a black tie..>> view original
Friday, February 5, 2016
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