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"It Came from the Sixth Grade" -- Palin's Crib-notes, Tea Parties, and Tard-Gate
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I told myself I would resist the urge to write about not-governor Sarah Palin this week, I really did. Even though she keeps "rearing her head" in the news cycle, to me she still feels like yesterday's funny papers. But in the wake of the big week she had, I'm going to make an exception [...]
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A rainy-day, newcomer's guide to Ybor City
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Top picks for rainy-day activities in Ybor City, including a museum, coffee shop and vintage clothing store.
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Chris Wallace and Fox News Sunday to host first Crist-Rubio debate?
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Last fall, when Rubio was desperately trying to gain some parity with the guv (who at the time was leading by some 29 points), he was already calling for debates.
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Tampa Police Department's streak of plummeting crime statistics continues
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Mayor Iorio said when she hired Stephen Hogue in '03, she discussed with him the fact that Tampa at that time was one of the worst in the nation for a city their size in the crime rate. "I told him, 'Chief, we have got to reduce the crime rate.' And he said, 'It can be done. ' And he had a remarkable tenure in the success in doing that."
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PoHo is moving! (Just over to Daily Loaf)
PoHo posts are moving into CL's Daily Loaf blog, and here is how to change your browser to get to them easily.
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St. Petersburg Times endorses an anti-evolution, anti-gay candidate for mayor (yes, it's Bill Foster)
It is OK to disagree with the Times on social conservative issues, as long as you play your cards right, promise not to let those views play out in public policy at City Hall and generally keep your wingy-ness in the closet.
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St. Petersburg mayor's race, as depicted in TV commercials (video)
Three candidates, three videos. Is one of them good enough to get their subject into the runoff election?
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CL's 2010 Food Tournament is almost here: This time, we're rockin' Tampa Bay's best ribs
Help us find the best ribs in the Bay.
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Tampa Bay food, wine and beer events: Valentine's Day edition
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Plan your eating and drinking to-do list with our comprehensive calendar.
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Restaurants Reviews Revisited: Savannah's, Primi Urban Cafe, Rawbar Sushi
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Three restaurants deserve a new look.
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