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The Gaying Of Our Culture

Love, pain suffering, envy, hate, caring, nurturing and kindness really don't discriminate based on sexual bias and civil liberty. The law shouldn't either.

What's Happening at The Tampa Bay Times Website?

Some sites perform better that others, PATCH has a quick and functional Home page as does TBO, Bay News 9, and most of the local TV stations.

Transportation

Connect the Bay, Connect the Dots

We need to come to grips with the growing traffic problems and public transportation in the County. What we don't need is a Pinellas version of TBARTA funded by a never ending source of revenue.

1% Sales Tax Increase for Busses and Trains Good Idea or Not?

The light rail people, like flock of vultures, are trying to ride into the sales tax revenue stream on the fears the bus system will collapse without the tax.

Politics

Does Charlie Crist Really Want to Be Governor Again?

The question for Crist may be, Does he want to run the State, or is this just a setup for his future political aspirations?

Politics

Red Light Camera Authorization Up For Consideration by Legislature.

As they often said when I was in Tallahassee, the Florida Legislature is the best Legislature money can buy. And for this one there are plenty of $500 checks to go around.

Light Rail Revisited

You're going to hear the word "intermodal" a lot in these light rail discussions, that's light rail speak, for "we have to hang a lot of crap around this thing to make it work".

Sports

2012 Women's Half Marathon and 5K Race Draws Top-Notch Tampa Bay Runners

Great Weather and a Great Race for 2012. Look for your photo in the Gallery!

Education

Should New School Superintendent Cave to Teachers so Soon?

Snuggling up to the union has never worked out particularly well for Pinellas County School Superintendents.

Politics

It’s Time to Vote – Early Voting Has Started

Sitting this one out and not voting as some kind of “protest” just doesn’t work.

 
 
 

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