Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Gableman changes his mind about that Rindfleisch appeal #JohnDoe #JohnDoeII #JohnDoe2
“A Wisconsin Supreme Court justice on Tuesday withdrew his unusual request asking for his colleagues on the state’s highest court to review its decision not to hear an appeal of a felony conviction from a former aide to Gov. Scott Walker.” – source Interesting. I feel loathe to speculate about this turn of events because more »
10 Reasons to meet in Tampa Bay
- HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS - More than 70 hotels providing over 21,000 rooms to choose from for your next meeting. Whether your concerns are budget or indulgence, your attendees are sure to find all the comforts of home at the highest levels of hospitality.
- THE SKY IS THE LIMIT - Home to Tampa International Airport, known fondly as “America’s Favorite Airport,” traveling attendees can arrive comfortably on any of TIA’s 560+ daily flights on 26+ major carriers. In 2012, Tampa International Airport was ranked in the top 10 for lowest round-trip airfares in the United States.
- ALWAYS ON THE MOVE - By taxi, shuttle, streetcar or trolley, attendees will move effortlessly from place to place along Tampa’s efficient system of streets and interstates at a very cost effective means.
- CONSTANT REDEVELOPMENT - A revitalized downtown that includes our newly developed Riverwalk connects Tampa’s hotels and convention center to its major attractions. Other Tampa projects include new 4 and 5 star hotel developments along with the opening of the new Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS). These constant changes afford Tampa to be the proud host of major events including four Super Bowl events, the NCAA Women’s Final Four and the Republican National Convention.
- ANYTHING BUT BOREDOM - Tampa Bay is an intimate city with all of the big city attractions. From museums and theatres to guided tours and theme parks, whether it is daylight or midnight, attendees will find anything but boredom in Tampa Bay.
- MEETINGS WITH STYLE - From the Tampa Bay History Center and Glazer Children’s Museum, to the wildlife and wild rides at Busch Gardens to the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa’s various unique meeting venues are the perfect inspiration for your next event.
- CHANNELSIDE / CRUISE PORT - Channelside Bay Plaza is an urban entertainment center on Tampa Bay’s downtown waterfront adjacent to The Florida Aquarium and cruise terminals. The $35 million center includes restaurants, shops and nightclubs in an open-air waterfront atmosphere.
- SPICE IT UP WITH LATIN FLAIR - Tampa Bay is home to the renowned Ybor City/Latin Quarter: a part of the downtown area full of history, dining, unique venues, spectacular nightlife and cigar rolling.
- FIND YOUR WAY TO OUR FAIRWAY - With over 75 golf courses in the Tampa Bay area, attendees can reduce their handicap as they network their way to success. Golf not your cup of tea? Take a boat trip and let the bay breeze blow through your hair or spend the day shopping in any number of our malls, plazas and villages.
- FULL-SERVICE - We are your local destination experts and are here to assist you in finding the perfect venues and accommodations for your event, which will allow you more time to focus on the agenda. We are the official information source for Tampa Bay visitors and we are at your service. Our services are complimentary!
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Tampa Celebrates Social Media Day
On Tuesday, June 30th, passionate practitioners of social media throughout the Tampa Bay area will gather to celebrate their favorite pastime at Social Media Day Tampa Bay presented by Reeves Volkswagen. The event will take place at Ferg’s Live (490 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602) from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. and is a party for those who work and play on various social media platforms.
“It is a way to connect those from different industries that are all actively leveraging the power of social media,” said Ryan Sullivan, organizer for Social Media Day Tampa Bay. “We want to celebrate its value in business and connect those that have experience so they can push it to the next level.”
Mashable, the preeminent source for social media thought leadership and world news, created Social Media Day in 2010 as a way to recognize and celebrate social media’s impact on global communication. Each year, Social Media Day is celebrated in cities worldwide.
Locally, Social Media Day will be commemorated with a celebration that will include plenty of food and drinks and a number of raffle prizes for local companies including Reeves Volkswagen, Datz and the Tampa Bay Water Bike Co. Guests will be asked to donate $5.00 to Tech Start, an organization that creates STEM clubs for after school program in the Tampa Bay area.
For more information about Social Media Day Tampa Bay or to join in the fun visit their Facebook page. If you plan on tweeting or Instagramming while you are there, the official hashtag is #SMDayTampa.
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Free and cheap fun: 5 things to do under $5 June 25-July 1
1 Courtney Campbell Causeway Trail: With much fanfare, the final connection between Pinellas and Hillsborough counties opened June 22. Now joggers, cyclists and skaters can enjoy panoramic views of Upper Tampa Bay and safe passage between Clearwater and Tampa on the Courtney Campbell Causeway Trail. The Hillsborough portion …
Monday, June 29, 2015
Spend Your Summer Days at the Glazer Children’s Museum, and Save Along the Way!
The average temperature during the month of July is 90 degrees, that’s very hot we know! School is out of session and the number one question for families in the Bay area is “What can we do that’s going to keep us all cool, busy, and most importantly not break our wallets?” Well the Glazer Children’s Museum has you covered on all areas- we not only guarantee air conditioning, daily programming for the little ones, but we’re throwing huge savings in the mix too.
Throughout the month of July, all guests can save BIG. Download your buy one get one free admission coupon and take advantage of this offer Monday-Friday at glazermuseum.org/coupon. The average savings for a family of four is over $30 a visit! Come meet Iron Man and Super Girl during Superheroes Week, or explore the taste and science of ice cream. Maybe you want to learn about airplanes and flying saucers during Aviation Week or celebrate Amelia Earhart’s birthday with us, well now is your chance!
This is the Glazer Children’s Museum, where children are given the rare space to imagine, pretend, and grow. Rest easy knowing that while children play here, they’re mastering math, science, and reading skills that encourage lifelong learning. Whether they’re climbing through the water cycle, performing a play, or flying over Tampa Bay – know that this is no ordinary educational experience.
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Tampa Bay law enforcement divided on the use of body cameras (w/video)
Some bay area agencies embrace the devices while others offer resistance.
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Woman found dead of gunshots near downtown Tampa
TAMPA — A 58-year-old woman was found dead of gunshot wounds Saturday afternoon on Delaware Avenue near downtown Tampa, police said.
Injured starting pitchers nearing return for Rays
ST. PETERSBURG — After months of figuring out how to fill out their injury-ravaged rotation, Rays officials are now facing a different — and much more enjoyable — problem in sorting out how to fit in their returning pitchers.
Allegiant Air cancels more flights, including several in Florida
Allegiant Air continued its difficult June when it canceled a half dozen flights on Saturday, four involving St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport and Orlando Sanford International Airport, "due to operational needs throughout the system."
Twerk like it's 1820: OED says the word is older than you think
Move over, Miley: The Oxford English Dictionary finds the word in the 19th century.
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The presidential clown car: Trump trumps Walker, Bernie’s coming to WI, Jill Stein is in, and More
TRUMP ON TOP A FOX poll puts Jeb at #1 and Trump at #2 in New Hampshire. Scott Walker is not in the top. This Politico article says that the numbers are too good to be true and quotes pollsters who say “Everybody should calm down“. Whatever the case, I’m still going to take pleasure more »
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Top things to do in Tampa Bay for June 27
St. Pete Pride Block Party and Night Parade: St. Pete Pride's popular parade hits the streets of Grand Central after sunset. The block party, on Central between 22nd and 27th streets, brings DJ's, food and drink starting at 5 p.m. The parade steps off at sunset, about 8:30 p.m. 5 p.m., St. Pete Pride Promenade Route, Central Avenue and …
A Florida Supreme Court ruling that could add chaos to 2016 races
If the Florida Supreme Court rejects the congressional districts, rethink races.
England beats host Canada in Women's World Cup
VANCOUVER — Jodie Taylor and Lucy Bronze scored in the shocking first 14 minutes, and England eliminated Canada from its home Women's World Cup with a 2-1 victory in the quarterfinals Saturday.
Cardinals 8, Cubs 1
Cardinals 8, Cubs 1 ST. LOUIS — Michael Wacha pitched six innings and Jason Heyward reached base four times to help the Cardinals become the first major-league team with 50 wins. The major-league-best Cardinals have five winning streaks of five games or more this season. Wacha allowed one run and six hits. Chicago has lost four in a …
Friday, June 26, 2015
Drive-by shooting in east Tampa sends man to the hospital with minor injuries
TAMPA — A drive-by shooting in east Tampa sent one man to the hospital Friday night, Tampa police said.
Sweatiest place in the US? No sweat.
Tampa Bay, it turns out, is hot in the summer.
We'll pause a moment to let you appreciate that statement. If you're standing outside, you'll know immediately what we're talking about.
The folks at Honeywell Fans and Environmental Health & Engineering have decided that Tampa Bay ranks as the Sweatiest City in America. Turns out it's not just the heat but also the humidity.
Here’s how the researchers spelled it out:
"When creating the first-ever sweatiest cities ranking with this new set of criteria, we looked at a range of environmental factors including average temperature and humidity levels during summer months, population and housing density, and average wind speed, which has an evaporative cooling effect," said Dr. Ted Myatt, ScD, Environmental Health & Engineering. "Geographic location has a major influence on temperatures, but so does infrastructure like residential buildings or heavy industry, which can trap heat or contribute to heat output. It's no wonder why so many songs are written about hot times and summer in the city.”
Given the amount of water and coastal breezes we have in Tampa Bay, we're not sure we agree with that standard. And it's a dubious honor at best. But, OK, we'll own it.
First of all, sweating is good for you. It clears out your pores and cleanses your body of toxins. Just ask that guy in the hotbox at the gym.
Frankly, all these clean pores and glowing skin probably helped us land on Travel + Leisure's list of the country's places with the most attractive people. Even when we're hot and sweaty we're also just plain hot.
We know we're hot, which is why T+L put us on their Snobbiest Cities list.
Secondly, we have this little thing here in Tampa Bay called air-conditioning. You may have heard of it.
We have some of the best indoor activities in Florida, all of them cooled by Willis Carrier's contribution to the civilized world.
So when you've schvitzed enough, step inside the cooling walls of one of these spots:
MOSI, the Museum of Science and Industry: While away an afternoon in the IMAX Dome movie theater and the planetarium, then roam the exhibits for Kids in Charge, built a robot or experience the cooling breezes of the hurricane simulator. The new driverless car will transport you to your own car without breaking a sweat.
Glazer Children's Museum: Downtown's sprawling children's museum has three floors of activities to keep the whole family cool. The enormous water table on the ground floor lets the kids do hands-on exploring; the climbing maze gets them to the second floor while having an adventure. Let them spent the heat of the day pretending to be firefighters, veterinarians, Publix workers, airplane engineers, construction workers, and much more. Visit the third floor through September to explore the world of the Wizard of Oz.
Tampa Museum of Art: Next to the Glazer, you'll find Tampa Bay's floating jewel box filled with artistic treasures. The modern museum currently hosts a traveling exhibit featuring the works of pop art founder Andy Warhol. It also has its own collection of art ranging from ancient Greek to thoroughly modern. And -- luckily for both you and the art -- it's all climate-controlled! The museum is home to Sono Cafe, which has al fresco seating under the building's 46-foot deep overhang -- a shady spot where you can catch a breeze and avoid the sun. After sunset, the museum itself comes to life with a shimmering light display: "Sky (Tampa)" by artist Leo Villareal.
Tampa Bay History Center: 12,000 years of Tampa Bay history waits for you under one roof. Explore the roots of the unconquered Seminoles along with the industry that gave the Cigar City its nickname. Upstairs, you'll learn that about Tampa Bay's contribution to cowboy culture and to U.S. military history. Hands-on exhibits bring the region's deep history and diverse culture to life.
Florida Aquarium: When the temperature climbs outside, the deep blue sea will cool you down inside the Florida Aquarium. Discover Florida's watery environment, from springs and swamps to mangroves and the open bay and see 20,000 sea creatures along the way. Touch a horseshoe crab. Get your picture taken with a shark. Or bring your swim gear and conquer the aquarium's outdoor water park, Explore A Shore, to stay cool.
Tampa Theatre: Lose yourself in another time when you settle into your seat at downtown's historic movie palace, built in 1926. The ornate plaster work, the balcony and the giant organ make this landmark a Tampa Bay treasure. Check out their regular offerings as well as their Summer Classics series for a way to beat the heat and enjoy a great piece of cinema at the same time.
Still itching to get outside? Sundown is the perfect time to hit Tampa Bay's outdoor attractions without breaking a sweat.
Busch Gardens Tampa/Adventure Island: Lets just get this out of the way: Both parks are great places to visit during the day, whether you stay cool with the wind whipping past you on Cheetah Hunt or get soaked as your raft sluices through the Colossal Curl. But night time offers an entirely different view of both parks. During Summer Nights, which starts this weekend, Busch Gardens stays open until midnight with rides, shows, concerts and activities all under the cool(er) night sky. Island Nights, which is already running, lets you enjoy the water park until 9 p.m.
Tampa Riverwalk: Downtown's signature destination takes on a whole new light after the sun goes down. Colored lights add dimension to the Riverwalk, along with downtown's bridges (lit by "Agua Luces," an art installation from 2012), the minarets of Plant Hall, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, and the Tampa Museum of Art.
Tampa TopGolf: Head out to Brandon and spend the cool of the evening practicing your drive at Tampa Bay's newest golf attraction. TopGolf has more than 100 bays on three levels, along with a restaurant, pool tables, Xbox stations, and a rooftop bar. The whole place is open until 2 a.m.
Ybor City: Pull up a chair at one of the outdoor tables lining Seventh Avenue for dinner after the sun goes down. Tampa Bay's historic Latin district has plenty of places to eat, drink and make merry after the sun goes down. Try a craft beer at Coppertail Brewing Co. or sip a cider at Cigar City Cider & Mead.
Tampa Bay's got so many ways to beat the heat, you'll probably break a sweat trying to do them all!
Elegant, Black and White Downtown Tampa Waterfront Wedding
Jackson’s Bistro & Harbour Island Westin Wedding | Waterfront Tampa Wedding Jen and Jeremy’s downtown Tampa wedding incorporated elegant, timeless decor and a beautiful Tampa skyline backdrop. “I love Tampa! It’s been my home for over a decade now,” the Fox 13 news anchor for Good Day Tampa Bay exclaimed. “Coming from the Northeast, I consider myself […]
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Belmont: Belmont Manors: Cypress Creek Estates: Cypress Creek Manors: Hawks Point Estate: Hawks Point
Lennar Homes has Several Communities Down in Riverview & Ruskin including Belmont Estates, Belmont Executive, Belmont Manors, Cypress Creek Estates, Cypress Creek Manors, Hawks Point Estate Homes, Hawks Point Manor Homes, Hawks Point Town Estates, Preserve at Riverview, River Bend Estates Series, Spyglass at River Bend, Stillwater at Southfork, Stonegate at Ayersworth , Vista Palms Estates, Vista Palms Manors , Waterleaf Manors , Wilson Preserve. Lennar’s newest locations are in the subdivisions of The Oaks at Shady Creek, Ballantrae, Belmont, Preserve at Riverview and The Point At Summerfield & Waterleaf in Riverview/Ruskin Southern Hillsborough county.
Lennar Homes Tampa is hot right now and in demand for many first time home buyers as well as move up buyers. With a substantial number of new home communities thru out the Tampa Bay areas. Lennar Tampa is building both a single family product and townhomes in the heart of Brandon at Brandon Pointe.
Looking for Lennar in South Tampa? Then check out the communities of West End Townhomes
Looking for Lennar in New Tampa? Then check out the communities of Heron Preserve at K-Bar Ranch
How about Pasco County does Lennar build there? Don’t worry Lennar has you covered as well in Pasco county with the community of Concord Station Cambridge & Concord Station The Retreat & Concord Station & Wellington Estates
Would you like more information such as floor plans, current lots available, new home inventory or upcoming subdivisions please contact us 813-546-9725. We specialize in new homes and will work hard to get you the best possible deal!
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Hawks Point: Hawks Point Manor: Hawks Point: River Bend: River Bend Estates Series
Lennar Homes has Several Communities Down in Riverview & Ruskin including Belmont Estates, Belmont Executive, Belmont Manors, Cypress Creek Estates, Cypress Creek Manors, Hawks Point Estate Homes, Hawks Point Manor Homes, Hawks Point Town Estates, Preserve at Riverview, River Bend Estates Series, Spyglass at River Bend, Stillwater at Southfork, Stonegate at Ayersworth , Vista Palms Estates, Vista Palms Manors , Waterleaf Manors , Wilson Preserve. Lennar’s newest locations are in the subdivisions of The Oaks at Shady Creek, Ballantrae, Belmont, Preserve at Riverview and The Point At Summerfield & Waterleaf in Riverview/Ruskin Southern Hillsborough county.
Lennar Homes Tampa is hot right now and in demand for many first time home buyers as well as move up buyers. With a substantial number of new home communities thru out the Tampa Bay areas. Lennar Tampa is building both a single family product and townhomes in the heart of Brandon at Brandon Pointe.
Looking for Lennar in South Tampa? Then check out the communities of West End Townhomes
Looking for Lennar in New Tampa? Then check out the communities of Heron Preserve at K-Bar Ranch
How about Pasco County does Lennar build there? Don’t worry Lennar has you covered as well in Pasco county with the community of Concord Station Cambridge & Concord Station The Retreat & Concord Station & Wellington Estates
Would you like more information such as floor plans, current lots available, new home inventory or upcoming subdivisions please contact us 813-546-9725. We specialize in new homes and will work hard to get you the best possible deal!
Waterleaf Everything you’d expect and yet all the luxury you deserve… Welcome to Luxury Homes by Lennar. Everything is included….luxuriously. Crown molding, Barcelona Monier tile roofs, brick paver drives and walkways, stone counter tops and gourmet kitchens with appliances throughout to match, along with window coverings. No detail spared. A true, move in ready masterpiece at its best!! Stop wondering and start discovering what you’ve been missing out on!
Lennar Homes Ballantrae Riverview Florida
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Lennar Homes BridgeWater @ Lakewood Ranch Lakewood Ranch Florida
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Lennar Homes Chelsea Oaks Town Homes Lakeland Florida
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Lennar Homes Concord Station Land O Lakes Florida
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Lennar Homes Cypress Creek Ruskin Florida
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Lennar Homes Stillwater At South Fork Riverview Florida
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Lennar Homes Stonegate At Ayerworth Glen Riverview Florida
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Lennar Homes The Grove at Summerfield Crossing Riverview Florida
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Lennar Homes The Oaks at Shady Creek Riverview Florida
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Winter Wonderland Wedding| Downtown Tampa Wedding at The Vault
Downtown Tampa Wedding at The Vault | Winter Wonderland Wedding Ashley and Eric’s speciality lighting, music and tall centerpieces added to the club-like ambience of their winter wonderland downtown Tampa wedding. “We got married in January, and I wanted to incorporate winter which is my favorite time of year,” the bride shared. “[Our colors were] silver, royal blue and […]
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Alex Newell of 'Glee' talks Coachella, shoes before performing at St. Pete Pride
Alex Newell doesn't have awesome memories of the summers he spent in the Tampa Bay area visiting family.
Take a video tour of Tampa Bay's Ulele
If only this were smell-o-vision!
Our friends at Visit Florida submit for your consideration this video tour of Ulele, one of Tampa Bay's most popular restaurants.
If you're wondering where to eat lunch today, here's your answer.
For Obama, Charleston eulogy a moment to comfort a shocked nation
As he has done too many times, the president prepares to address a national tragedy.
Magic drafts Croatia's Mario Hezonja at No. 5
ORLANDO — The Magic doesn't believe it made a leap of faith by taking Croatia's Mario Hezonja with the fifth overall pick in Thursday's draft.
AP sources: N.J. Gov. Chris Christie entering 2016 race
The N.J. governor is expected to make a statement Tuesday.
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Gableman hopes to reel Rindfleisch (and Scott Walker’s secrets) back to Wisconsin
Dear Readers: We have some John Doe II news to talk about. I’m not absolutely positive what’s up – but I have some strong suspicions, which I will go into. Whatever’s going down, the timing of this could not be more threatening to Scott Walker’s impending presidential campaign. First you need to know that the more »
Here's a blend and stretch exercise
Beertails may not have taken off in the way that many expected, but they're still a popular item on drink menus across the country. It's fun to use beer as a mixer, but why not wine as well? Why not throw the two together and create something really different?
Red Sox 5, Orioles 1
Red Sox 5, Orioles 1 BOSTON — David Ortiz's two-run homer capped a five-run sixth inning for the Red Sox. Dustin Pedroia hit a tiebreaking two-run single for last-place Boston, which won for the fifth time in eight games and snapped its six-game losing streak to Baltimore. Former Plant High standout Mychal Givens made his …
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Why can cops tote guns into WI schools now? The NRA called for that after Sandy Hook
As of today, Scott Walker signed bills* that remove the 48 hour waiting period on handgun purchases in WI and to allow retired and off-duty cops to roam while armed on school property. A friend on facebook said today, “I am very curious why anyone needs to carry a gun into our schools? Also how more »
Things to do for June 26-July 2
26 Today Watercolor Painting: C.W. Petit teaches this exploration of the beauty and uniqueness of watercolors and techniques used. 1 p.m. $12 with Play Pass; $16 with rec card; $20 without. Aging Well Center, 1501 N Belcher Road, Clearwater. (727) 724-3070.
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iTrekkers: A Tampa Bay fish story
The sun had just cleared the eastern horizon as we loaded our gear into the waiting boat. Our destination: the Gulf of Mexico, 50 miles off the coast on the last day of red snapper season. So, no dawdling.
The official John's Pass farewell party -- he'll be waiting when we get back.
A few minutes later, our 28-foot Contender motored through John’s Pass heading west with Captain Kyle at the controls. More than that I cannot tell you. Good fishing spots fall into the category of “take to your grave” secrets. Plus, Capt. Kyle promised to deep-six anybody who Facebooked our position. I’m pretty sure he was joking. Nevertheless, my lips – and my phone’s GPS – are sealed.
Florida Boy, Rob, in his element.
On board his boat, Captain Kyle had four of us, three landlubbers and a Florida boy truly in his element. At least one of us (ahem), has never been out of sight of land. So watching the hotels lining the shore sink beneath the horizon proved the trip’s first thrill.
We had arranged our trip through Tampa Bay-based iTrekkers. Founder Tom Mulliez recruits local fishing guides for trips off-shore, near-shore or in the flats along the water’s edge. He vets each of his dozen or so captains personally – no one pays to join his stable of guides, something he’s very proud of.
The day's thunderheads, already building over the gulf.
Captain Kyle opened the throttle and we skimmed along the surface of the glassy gulf at more than 30 knots. Where the sea met the sky, the day’s thunderheads piled themselves higher and higher.
After about an hour, Kyle brought the boat to a halt over a patch of shimmering blue sea that held promise.
“We’ll take a break here,” he said as he handed out fishing poles.
"Don't show any numbers," Captain Kyle said when the camera came out.
Thirty miles off the coast of Florida, the Gulf of Mexico is about 100 feet deep. Kyle’s sonar showed the bottom in multicolored lines with rainbow-striped blobs floating above it. The floating blob were the fish. What kind, and how many? We were about to find that out.
Kyle’s mate for the day was his cousin, Alex. They’re both young guys with fishing in their blood. They’re the third generation of their family to run fishing tours out of Tampa Bay. Kyle has been piloting boats half his life. We knew he would steer his right.
Alex loads a frozen threadfin onto the twin hooks.
Kyle and Alex loaded a frozen threadfin onto each of our hooks with a flick of their wrists. After that, the rest was up to us.
Lesson Number 1 of fishing for snapper: No casting. The fish are schooling right under the boat. We just dropped the bait over the side.
Sonar gives us a peek beneath the waves.
Red snapper and red grouper live together on the hard bottom of the Gulf. They also gather around rocky outcroppings and shipwrecks. Kyle had positioned us directly over a piece of clear bottom to make things easy for us first-timers.
The silvery threadfins quickly disappeared into the dark water. Soon after, they hit bottom and the line went slack: Time to start paying attention.
1 minute. 2 minutes. 3 minutes.
Now, I must tell you, I’m a mountain boy from Virginia. I know creeks and rivers and lakes. I’m a freshwater guy. I had no idea what I’d find on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.
I quickly learned Lesson Number 2 of snapper fishing: When you feel someone down there tugging on the bait, starting reeling him in – fast.
The fish that hit my line bent my pole double. I cranked like crazy holding the end of the pole – as instructed – in my armpit to get extra leverage. It felt a little silly, but it worked like a charm.
Captain Kyle and the rest of the boat cheered me on. We all wanted to see what was on the end of that line. About 30 seconds later, I had cranked my first red snapper up from the deep. The fish that emerged into the light was bigger and heavier than I’d expected – quite a surprise for a guy used to catching bass and perch.
Snapper keepers.
Alex freed the bright red fish from the hook and held it against the gauge on the side of the boat: A keeper. A door in the bottom of the boat opened to reveal an in-board ice chest. In my snapper went.
One down, lots more to go.
If it was that easy, this was going to be a short day.
But the point of fishing, as any fisherman knows, is not actually the catching of fish. It’s the fun and camaraderie. Over the course of the day on the water, my colleagues spent hours getting to know each other better and building stronger connections outside the office. It really is true that true that a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work.
But this was not going to be a bad day fishing by any means.
By lunch time, everyone had bagged several fish. Captain Kyle kept us moving, guided both by decades of family lore and by a little modern technology. Some spots worked; some spots didn’t. That’s fishing.
Live bait. They have no idea what's ahead for them.
At one point, as the sun climbed overhead, Captain Kyle and Alex decided to try something new. The tiny fish that had been wiling away the morning in the boat’s live well went overboard by the handfuls. Alex tied a lure big as my hand to another pole and cast it far out into the water. We were fishing for amberjack now. Things were about to get serious.
Patrick vs the Amberjack
An amberjack is a large shiny-sided fish that flashes through the water like lightning. Unlike snapper and grouper, amberjack live near the surface and hunt live food. Soon after Alex cast his lure, the amberjack were biting. Patrick quickly found himself on the business end of the pole, a cup-shaped brace for the rod strapped around his waist, reeling for all he was worth. He and the amberjack fought for more than 20 minutes, moving from the port side of the boat to the bow to starboard. Who would exhaust himself first?
Rob 1, Amberjack 0
Ultimately, Patrick won and posed for pictures with his prize. But the victory was short-lived. It wasn’t amberjack season, so back into the sea it went.
Still, Patrick had a real fish story to tell.
Our haul, on ice dockside.
We fished until mid-day. By 2 p.m. or so, the boat’s icy hold held our limit of snappers and groupers along with a few king mackerel and some smaller fish. It was a good day’s work. We turned toward home.
Ninety minutes later, we were back at John’s Pass. Kyle unloaded our catch into a dockside cart then, working quickly at a nearby table, fileted our catch and packed the pieces for us to haul home.
Waiting for their piece of the bounty.
A flotilla of pelicans loitered just beyond the table like kayakers waiting for a home run outside Candlestick Park. They proved equally good catchers.
Baked grouper for dinner.
Nine hours after we left the dock, we were all headed home with a bounty of fish ready for the freezer. My family had grouper for dinner that night. It was light and fluffy and delicious. It was also filled with great memories of my day on the water.
Reaction to Gov. Rick Scott's vetoes runs from anger to disappointment to applause
Reaction to Gov. Rick Scott's $461 million worth of vetoes he announced in signing the state budget:
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
You Asked For It: Starbucks Lemon Pound Cake Copycat recipe
I would love a copycat recipe for Starbucks lemon pound cake. Does anyone have one? Karen Zimner, Bradenton
The #ShareaCoke Tour is Coming to Busch Gardens Tampa!
The Share a Coke Tour is hitting cities from coast to coast this summer. Don't miss your chance to personalize your mini-cans when the Tour comes to Busch Gardens again this summer in Tampa. You can choose from Coca-Cola, Coke Zero or Diet Coke. Bring a friend, share a smile and Share a Coke!
The interactive Tour tent will be located next to Marrakesh Theater:
Friday, June 26: 1 - 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 27: 5 p.m. until midnight
Sunday, June 28: 2 - 9 p.m.
The Share a Coke Tour stops include personalized Coca-Cola, Coke Zero and Diet Coke mini-cans, music and entertainment, a selfie photo station and more. To find out more about the tour, visit www.ShareaCoke.com.
Be the first to know about new events, special deals and future announcements by following the park’s blog at BuschGardensTampaBlog.com, or “like” the Busch Gardens Facebook page, and follow @buschgardens on Twitter and Instagram.
For again-and-again access to Busch Gardens this summer purchase an annual pass, which includes unlimited admission throughout the year, free parking and no blackout dates. It’s the best value for Florida residents and start at just $13 per month with EZpay.
Expert Advice: Tampa Bay Wedding Planner vs. Venue Coordinator
Expert Advice: Tampa Bay Wedding Planner vs. Venue Coordinator | By: Special Moments I am a HUGE advocate of a hiring a Tampa Bay wedding planner. Since most brides have never planned a large event beyond maybe a birthday party or baby shower, they don’t realize the scope of what it takes to make a wedding day smooth […]
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Enjoy snacks, dinner at a binge-watch party with 'Gilmore Girls'
You'll need sustenance as you settle in for a marathon of the hit WB show, now finding a new audience on Netflix.
Americans reach Women's World Cup quarterfinals with win over Colombia
In a physical match with two penalty kicks, the U.S. team makes the Women's World Cup quarterfinals.
Rays-Blue Jays preview
Rays vs. Blue Jays When/where: 7:10 tonight; Tropicana Field TV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM
Cook Hack: Tips for salvaging overripe bananas
How to salvage overripe bananas: Inevitably, I don't get to the entire bunch of bananas before one or two starts to go bad, getting soft on the inside. When that happens, I have a few go-to tricks for salvaging them in their less-than-ideal state. First, smoothies. Frozen bananas are a boon to blended drinks, because they can act like …
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Carriage Pointe, you’ll enjoy an outstanding value on a brand-new single-family home with pricing starting in the $160s. The community lets you select from a number of our most popular home styles, all of which offer a variety of floor plans and upgrades. But no matter which home you choose, you’ll enjoy smartly designed spaces that are as elegant as they are modern. Plus you’ll have all the spaciousness you need with the ability to own as much as 3,400 square feet of living space with as many as 5 bedroom and 4 baths.
More benefits await in Carriage Pointe itself, and the community features a clubhouse with outstanding amenities. You can work out in the fitness center, take a dip in the pool, play a game on our basketball court, take the kids to the playground or simply spend time with friends and neighbors.
Search all the Gibsonton FL homes for sale here in list view or below. Gibsonton has fast become one Tampa Bay’s hottest community and a great place to call home. We love our Gibsonton community and would the opportunity to help you buy your dream home, whether you are looking to relocate to the Riverview area, a first time home buyer, or are already a resident.
We are experts in the Gibsonton community including keeping up to date with all the local new home builders home inventory. Please contact us so we can help you buy a new home as we will negotiate on your behalf to make sure you get the best possible deal. Our service is completely free for you as a home buyer
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Monday, June 22, 2015
New Homes – Ballantrae Rhodine Road & Balm River Road, Riverview, FL 33569
Ballentrae, located less than 20 minutes from Downtown Tampa, provides residents with convenient access to US 301 and I-75. And whether you enjoy shopping and dining at some of the best options Tampa has to offer, or spending time in the great outdoors at the most beautiful parks and nature preserves in Central Florida, Ballentrae is the perfect community for you. This community offers great amenities and a variety of floor plans to choose from. Whether you have a growing family in need of more space, are a first time home buyer looking for great value in the SouthShore area, or just someone looking for a great home in a great location, look no further than Ballentrae.
Pricing from $223,990s – $276,990s
Square footage from 1,909 to 3,210
Bedrooms from 3 to 5
Bathrooms from 2 to 3
Did you know Riverview was voted for CNN’s top smallest communities in America? We love our Riverview community and would the opportunity to help you buy your dream home, whether you are looking to relocate to the Riverview area, a first time home buyer, or are already a resident.
Congratulations! You have found the best place to find all the Ballantrae MLS listings. If you’re in the market to buy or sell a home, you’ll find everything you need in our comprehensive Riverview Florida Real Estate website. Our website allows you to do a free search of hundreds of real estate properties Riverview Florida.
We specialize in representing our clients in the purchases and sales of single-family residences, condos, townhomes, new homes within the areas of Riverview, Brandon, Apollo Beach. We keep current of all transactions in these areas, and we’re also very knowledgeable with the local schools and local neighborhoods. We can help you in your relocating to the Riverview area and help you with short term rentals and just getting settled in your relocation. We also have assisted many first time home buyers purchase homes through hillsborough counties grant programs.
Riverview Florida is home to many quality home builders. We would love the opportunity to assist you in your new home search and help negotiate with the builder to get the lowest price on your new home. Best of all our commision is paid by the home builder so there is no cost to you for our service.
We keep current of all transactions in these areas, and we’re also very knowledgeable with the local schools and local neighborhoods. We can help you in your relocating to the Riverview area and help you with short term rentals and just getting settled in your relocation. We also have assisted many first time home buyers purchase homes through hillsborough counties grant programs.
Below you will find the best new homes with a wide range of price range and floor plans to suit your needs. . This new home community is located coviently near I-75 for easy access to downtown Tampa and area beaches. Click on photos for floor plans and more pictures.
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England rallies to advance past Norway in Women's World Cup
OTTAWA — English women's soccer finally has a few World Cup moments that deserve remembering.
How to make hummus at home: Recipes for classic, beet and edamame flavors
Get in the kitchen and get creative with a variety of ingredients and flavors.
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Sunday, June 21, 2015
Walker lie number 1,000,001: Act 10 improved Wisconsin’s ACT score
When your governor is this level of smarmy slimeball, it actually gets boring to say, “He lied”. Even when he’s not outright lying he’s applying a dizzying amount of spin. I need something that works like an automatically updating site injury sign at the blog. Today’s update would read, “Scott Walker has proudly gone 1,630 more »
A family outing
SOPHIA NAHLI ALLISON | Times On a day when families gather to celebrate Father's Day, Eileen Delvalle, from left, Christian Yournet and Julio Rosario enjoy a ride in Demens Landing Park in downtown St. Petersburg on Sunday. "We wanted to do something different." Rosario said. "It's a blessing to be here." "Not for him, he gets a workout," …
Jason Day returns from vertigo to share U.S. Open lead
A day after he fell on the course with vertigo, a shaky Jason Day returns to rise up the leaderboard.
Florida ousted from CWS with loss to Virginia
OMAHA, Neb. — Kenny Towns drove in three runs, including the winner in the seventh inning, and Josh Sborz pitched four innings of shutout relief as Virginia beat Florida 5-4 on Saturday to set up a College World Series final rematch against Vanderbilt.
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Top 10 summer beach bars in Tampa Bay
Nearly as elusive as the yeti, the perfect beach bar is first and foremost a good time. It may be toes-in-the-sand, or splintery picnic tables in the sun and opportunistic seagulls poised for incursion. But it can't be too upscale (sorry, Salt Rock, Bon Appetit and other worthy waterside spots), is likely to serve frozen drinks in …
50% off Tickets to Florida Wedding Expo St. Pete | Sunday, June 28, 2015
St. Pete Bridal Show 2015 | Sunday, June 28, 2015, Hilton Carillon St. Pete Meet almost 80 Tampa Bay wedding vendors at the Florida Wedding Expo bridal show, Sunday, June 28, 2015 at the Hilton Carillon St. Pete. This St. Petersburg bridal show is full of wedding giveaways including: free wedding photography, a free wedding cake, free wedding dj services , […]
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Friday, June 19, 2015
Walker is literally just phoning it in now
Walker took a break from his “trade mission” to tell legislators he doesn’t care what road projects get cut. Just figure it out. And hurry up. He’s got a presidential campaign to run. (paraphrased) Walker told reporters on a conference call from a trade trip to Canada Wednesday morning that he hoped lawmakers would more »
How will ABBA's songs translate to Tampa's Straz Center stage in 'Mamma Mia!'? (w/videos)
I spent several hours this week watching dozens of clips of stage performances from Mamma Mia!, the hit Broadway musical opening Tuesday at the Straz Center in Tampa. The show centers on a young woman's search to learn the identity of her father.
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Kriseman unveils spending wish list as city coffers swell
Rick Kriseman gains flexibility this year as St. Petersburg's revenue grows.
Royals 10, Brewers 2
Royals 10, Brewers 2
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Joe Blanton picked up his first victory in nearly two years, pitching five innings and Alcides Escobar equaled his career high with four RBIs to lead the Royals. Blanton had not won since June 29, 2013, while with the Angels against Houston. He allowed one run and five hits.
Pope urges revolution to save Earth, fix 'perverse' economy
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called Thursday for a bold cultural revolution to correct what he calls the "structurally perverse" economic system of the rich exploiting the poor that is turning Earth into an "immense pile of filth."
Vista Palms Still Clubbing After 55 in Sun City Florida 33573
Congratulations! You have found the best place to find all the Vista Palms MLS listings. If you’re in the market to buy or sell a home, you’ll find everything you need in our comprehensive Sun City Center Real Estate website. Our website allows you to do a free search of hundreds of real estate properties in Sun City Center Florida.
We specialize in representing our clients in the purchases and sales of single-family residences, condos, townhomes, new homes within the areas of Sun City Center, Brandon, Apollo Beach. We keep current of all transactions in these areas, and we’re also very knowledgeable with the local schools and local neighborhoods. We can help you in your relocating to the Riverview area and help you with short term rentals and just getting settled in your relocation. We also have assisted many first time home buyers purchase homes through hillsborough counties grant programs.
Sun City Center is home to many quality home builders. We would love the opportunity to assist you in your new home search and help negotiate with the builder to get the lowest price on your new home. Best of all our commision is paid by the home builder so there is no cost to you for our service.
We keep current of all transactions in these areas, and we’re also very knowledgeable with the local schools and local neighborhoods. We can help you in your relocating to the Riverview area and help you with short term rentals and just getting settled in your relocation. We also have assisted many first time home buyers purchase homes through hillsborough counties grant programs.
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Cost to You
Nothing! Any compensation given to REALTOR is recognized by the builder as a marketing fee and has no impact on the final cost of the home. Builders desire, expect and encourage REALTOR participation.
Savings to You
Are you getting what you’re entitled to have … both in quality and value? Your experienced agent knows what you should receive and what “extras” might be available.
Resale…Appreciation & Profit
Give your investment the best opportunity for appreciation at resale. Questions concerning site location, builder, design and decor are important. Your agent knows you are building not only for today … but for tomorrow.
You Are Represented
With your real estate agent, YOU are represented! Your agent’s experience, knowledge, and reputation represents strength and leverage on your behalf.
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Fathers Fostering Happy Families
What comes to mind when you hear primary caregiver? A mother waking up at the crack of dawn, getting the house cleaned, food cooked, kids bathed and everything running like a well-oiled machine; or do you think of a mother getting up and going to work while the father stays home and keeps things running? Usually it is the former.
Let’s admit it, when you think of stay-at-home fathers, you think of the house looking like a tornado hit and the kids running wild. Society has painted and stapled this picture into our minds whenever they portray a father staying with the kids for a day in any television show or movie. It usually ends with mom coming to the rescue and making everything better again. But let’s be honest, there are fathers out there that are just as amazing as caregivers that choose to stay at home with the kids while the mothers work. Stay-at-home fathers should not be seen as taboo or as a disaster; in fact, Pew Research Center has noted that the number of stay-at-home fathers is on the rise. In 1989, the number was at 10% of fathers staying home, and as of 2012, that has become 16% of fathers staying home. They also noted that 21% say that the reason is simply to take care of their families and not a result of losing their jobs or being unable to find work.
Not only are stay-at-home fathers on the rise, they are also making a big impact on how children grow up. Yes mothers are important and we would literally not be here without them, but fathers have just as big of an impact on our lives as mothers do. When fathers are in our lives, we get to learn about things from his perspective and that can mold us to be either good men or good women. Huffington Post says that the way fathers hold us as children can impact us. They say fathers tend to hold us out into the world, while mothers hold us facing them. By the father holding us facing the world, we learn how to engage with our surroundings. Mothers are practically wired to make us feel protected at all times and worry about every little thing in the world we may have a run-in with; while this is a good thing, it can also make us grow up to be sheltered and unable to deal with real world problems. Fathers on the other hand, they teach us the good and the bad and encourage us to explore the world.
Boys in particular need that male presence in their lives. Having that male presence is important because, no matter how much mothers try, there are just some things that only a father can teach their sons. Melanie Horn Mallers, a professor at California State University, told Huffington Post that when boys do not have that male presence around, were not a good at handling stress as those who had a strong male presence growing up. This is because fathers teach their sons how to handle stressful situations and develop problem-solving skills. Mallers says that playtime with their fathers have also helped to establish positive relationships. Fathers’ rough-house with their sons and this teaches them limits: how to play, when to stop, what to do; this can lead to strong friendships and confidence in the world.
For those future fathers that need all the help to prepare them for fatherhood, the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County’s Family Resource Centers in Central Tampa offers parenting classes called “24/7 Dads” that focuses on men being the stay-at-home parent and how they should handle it. The classes are every 4th Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and registration is required. Fathers play such an important role in kids’ lives and it is about time we start getting used to fathers stepping to the plate and becoming stay-at-home dads.
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