Archive for September, 2008

Man was in jail during robbery he is accused of committing More: continued here

There’s a new Tart in town. More: continued here

By Wayne Garcia The billboard on Ehrlich Road in north Tampa touting the re-election of Hillsborough County Commissioner Brian Blair reads, in fine print at the bottom, “Political advertisement paid for and approved by Brian Blair, Republican for Hillsborough County Commission, District 6.” It appears, however, that his campaign did not pay for the billboard [...]

Do You Think A Wall Street Bailout Plan Should Be Approved? ABourbon County inmate says he did the crime and paid the time, but after being released from jail Monday, was told he had to return late Tuesday afternoon. More: continued here

Whether it’s a lively night of bar-hopping and loud music or a relaxed evening in a cozy pub, Rockland offers something for everyone when it comes to after-hours revelry – without the cost of a night in the city. More: continued here

Suffering, English poet William Wordsworth once wrote, is permanent and shares the nature of infinity. And he wasn’t even a Chicago Cubs fan. Two weeks shy of the 100th anniversary of their last world championship, the Cubs on Wednesday begin their latest quest to win the World Series, opening the postseason against the Los Angeles [...]

Events GIRL SCOUTS BENEFIT: Girl Scouts of West Central Florida will host their annual Dessert First Dinner & Auction to benefit girls and adult volunteers at 7 p.m. Friday at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, 501 Fifth Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg. Tickets are $100. For information, call 1-800-881-4475, ext. 1792, or go to [...]

Recent restaurant reviewsInside Bay Area, CA -3 hours agoHolland's down-home style makes you think of Bette's Ocean View Diner on Fourth Street. Her cornmeal waffle and buttermilk fried chicken is simply the best … More: continued here

A Noise Within Prepares for its Pasadena DebutArroyo Monthly, CA -15 minutes agoThe 35000 square-foot theater complex will include an intimate, 350-seat thrust main stage, a fly loft for sophisticated sets, administrative offices, … More: continued here

It was nearly dawn after a round — several rounds — of music and conviviality during the 1969 New Orleans Jazz Festival. A few of us were sitting on the balcony of Bobby Hackett’s hotel room on Bourbon Street swapping stories and thinking it might be about time to call it a night. More: continued [...]