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Sacred Tibet Art Exhibit will be taking place in St Petersburg through Sunday, February 24th. "Sacred India, Sacred Tibet" is the formal name of the exhibit and it is at the Museum of Fine Arts on Beach Drive in downtown St Petersburg. The exhibits paintings and sculptures are inspired by both Bu...
01/31/2008
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I must say, I was pleasantly surprised at the record turnout in Florida on primary election day!!! Knowing how miserable the turnout usually is, I was calling and e-mailing everyone I know to remind people of the importance of voting. Perhaps the fact that we had two important state issues on the...
01/31/2008
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I have a friend who has a fishing boat and he is turning green at the gills! With the new regulation to reduce gag grouper fishing, he is seeing his profits dwindling and the prospect of eventually having to sell off his charter fishing boat. That would be a shame, since he has been doing this fo...
01/30/2008
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Gasparilla is over - or is it? The Gasparilla Night Parade will take place in Ybor City on February 16th! It is amazing how long the City of Tampa celebrates this pirates activities! The Krewe of Sant Yago Illuminated Knight Paradewill begin at Channelside and proceed to Ybor City with floats, ba...
01/30/2008
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Pinellas County voters voted in favor of the school levy yesterday at the polls. There was a large turnout at the polls and voters renewed the special property tax to support our public schools. This renewal will be effective through 2012-2013 and will provide money not only for teacher salaries ...
01/30/2008
Florida's Property Tax Relief Amendment 1 passed yesterday! That is a victory for Governor Crist and for Florida's homeowners! The final tally showed 64% of those that voted were in favor of Amendment 1, backing the governor. With the passing Amendment 1 Florida homeowners will receive an additio...
01/30/2008
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Yesterday we had primary elections (and local/state elections) here in Florida. Naturally, being a former history teacher, I was out there voting, as was my daughter. I should have gotten a photo of the now 14 month old granddaughter with her 'just voted' sticker on her shirt. She looked so cute!...
01/30/2008
This is a post to help me find that perfect shoe. One that is comfortable, light, helps relieve foot pain, one you can stand on for hours and not be in pain at the end of the day. This is NOT addressed to all you 20-something year olds who are in wonderful health and can wear the latest fashion a...
01/29/2008
Have you considered bringing a little gift by to someone you sold to in the past? Something to say that you remember them and appreciate not only their business, but them as friends? How about some GREEK HONEY! Yes, Barbara is on a honey binge! And while I am on it, let me share a wonderful web s...
01/24/2008
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The mornings here in the Bay Area have been foggy and cool - you can tell it is winter in Florida. These bones feel the cold weather and need some TLC after a long day out and about. What to do??? Well, first a trip to one of the local Farmer's Markets! There I can pick up some fantastic local ho...
01/24/2008