The Tribune’s False Tax Analysis

June 11, 2007 | 5 Comments

I read with interest Jerome Stockfisch’s article about a state income tax in yesterday’s Tampa Tribune.
The article starts with a box on page one essentially saying that a homeowner who pays $3000 annually for property taxes could instead pay only $2870 if we reduced property taxes and imposed a minor income tax. Sounds great, […]

Jun

6

Local conservative bloggers; add one, lose one

June 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment

In part of my ongoing quest to add more red to the Tampa Bay area’s part of the blogosphere, I am adding Pekin Prattles to my list and feed reader.
The Duke of Deland is a retiree living in the Tampa Bay area, who tends to focus on national issues:
Duke: PC Geek, Writer of little note! […]

Jun

6

An Interesting Comment from Bill Galvano

June 6, 2007 | 3 Comments

At the tend of today’s Tampa Tribune article on the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority there was an interesting comment.
First, some background.
The Authority was the product of the Tampa Bay Partnership working with former State Senator Jim Sebesta and State Reprsentative Bill Galvano. It brings a number of counties and cities together to […]

May

31

Found: Tampa Bay Conservative Bloggers

May 31, 2007 | 2 Comments

Frequent readers of the State of Sunshine know that I have been hoping for more Red bloggers here in the Bay area.
Well, in addition to Greg Truax’ Front Page Florida, there are at least two more Righty Blogs — both of which tend to focus on the larger news stories, usually at the Federal level. […]

May

30

No Veto for HB 7203 (Growth Management Bill)

May 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Jim provides an excellent overview of the provisions of this growth bill below.
I’ve been following the debate on this with interest. The major opposition that has formed centers on the provision allowing certain municipalities (all of Pinellas and Broward counties, along with Tampa, Hialeah, Miami and Jacksonville) to follow an alternative state review program […]

Feb

19

Tampa Bay Blogger Meetup… 02-27-2007

February 19, 2007 | 2 Comments

Tampa Bay Blogger Meetup
Who: Bloggers and Podcasters, fans of them or even those who want to become one…
When: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 — 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: Hawks Neighborhood Grill — 3114 Bay to Bay Boulevard, South Tampa
Why: Putting names and faces to the local blogging community, to share a beverage, and say hello.
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Jan

23

Creative Loafing Awards Ceremony

January 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Last night I had the privilege of attending the award ceremony for the 2006 Creative Loafing Best of the Bay Awards. Wayne Garcia (a.k.a. PoHo) presented me with his staff pick for Best New Political Blog, and said some kind words about this blog.
I was a little nervous accepting the award in a room […]