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| Brady President: Trayvon Martin Shooting is NRA’s Vision for America - 14 Comments Posted |
| Brady Campaign President Dan Gross issued the following statement in response to the shooting and killing of unarmed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman, a concealed carry permit holder who was armed with a 9mm semi-automatic pistol. (Read Blog) |
| MY VIEW - Vincent S. Long, Leon County Administrator: "Leon County Seeking Citizens for Meaningful Relationship" - Post Your Comments! |
| The foundation for everything we do in Leon County government is the long held belief that when we include citizens, we make better decisions and have a greater positive impact on our community. (Read Blog) |
| Vaccine Access Act Passes Florida Senate - Post Your Comments! |
| “This is a great day for Floridians and demonstrates the desire for patients to have improved access to the vaccines that are critical to their health and well-being,” said Bill Mincy, BPharm, vice president of business development of PPSC. (Read Blog) |
| National Democratic Leaders Announce Support for Parent Trigger - 1 Comments Posted |
| As the Florida legislature enters into the final week of session, the Parent Trigger continues to gain local and national momentum as the defenders of the status quo continue their campaign of misinformation. (Read Blog) |
| Teamsters Oppose Dangerous, Illegal FDOC Policy To Weaken Supervision of Dangerous Criminals - 1 Comments Posted |
| Officers Say Violent Criminals Will Disappear from System, Commit More Crimes. (Read Blog) |
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| The Soapbox - Viewers Like You Speak Out! |
| Controversial Release of Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Delayed - 4 Comments Posted |
| The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District has reportedly delayed its planned release of genetically engineered mosquitoes — which would have been the first-ever such release in the U.S. — until late spring at the earliest. (Read Blog) |
| Creating a No-Kill Tallahassee - 2 Comments Posted |
| If thousands of Florida bears, or bobcats, or any other species of wildlife were being killed each year, there would be a public outcry like no other. So why are our most beloved companion animals, those animals that citizens spend billions of dollars on each year, allowed to be killed every day in our city/county run shelters without so much as a peep? (Read Blog) |
| I Miss Jeb Bush - 11 Comments Posted |
| Four words I never expected to say: I miss Jeb Bush. No matter how much I opposed his policies, I always believed Jeb possessed the requisite respect for our state and its people. Sadly, I can’t say that about Rick Scott. (Read Blog) |
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| Bob McClure - The James Madison Institute |
| The Sunshine State's Golden Opportunity - Post Your Comments! |
| California and Florida share much in common. Each has many miles of beautiful shoreline. Each contains diverse ecosystems. Each, in some form or another, is known as a state where Americans have moved to pursue their dreams. Each has served as a hub of international trade and culture. (Read Blog) |
| Missed Opportunities in the 2012 Legislative Session - Post Your Comments! |
| Statement From: Dr. Robert McClure, Member, Floridians for Sustainable Pensions Regarding Missed Opportunities in the 2012 Legislative Session (Read Blog) |
| For School Reform, The Right Diagnosis, Wrong Prescription - Post Your Comments! |
| “New research shows that only one-quarter of America’s 52 million K-12 students perform on par with the average performance of the world’s five best school systems — which are now in Singapore, Hong Kong, Finland, Taiwan and South Korea. (Read Blog) |
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| Mike Bonfanti, Sweet Tea & Bourbon, Restaurant Review Blog |
| Fuel Up at the Midtown Filling Station - 1 Comments Posted |
| Since it opened, the Midtown Filling Station has been on my list of places to visit. The restaurant is located in the building on the corner of East 5th Ave and Thomasville Road, in in the space formerly occupied by the Winery and Tapas. (Read Blog) |
| Keep on Trucking Past 484 New York Pizza - Post Your Comments! |
| Over the past couple weeks I-75 has become a second home. On my frequent trips between Tallahassee and Orlando I try to avoid chains. Instead I attempt to seek out local places for a quick lunch or dinner. While pumping gas in Ocala I saw a sign for 484 New York Pizza. (Read Blog) |
| Hunan Shrimp at Ming Tree Cafe - Post Your Comments! |
| Ming Tree Cafe recently opened its doors off the roundabout in Killearn across the way from the Killearn United Methodist Church. (Read Blog) |
| Persian Fare at Green Erth Bistro - Post Your Comments! |
| I was in and adventurous moods and did not want a sandwich or burger. While sitting at a stop light I Googled the restaurants in the area. Paging through the results I noticed one called Green Erth Bistro. Yes, it's spelled Green Erth Bistro (Read Blog) |
| A Caffeine Fix at the Catalina Cafe - Post Your Comments! |
| Due to a morning appointment I found myself on the East Side of Tallahassee in need of some breakfast. I decided to check out Catalina Cafe. It is located in a plaza on Capital Circle SE across the street from Sonny's and Sam's Club. (Read Blog) |
| Bahn Mi at Nha Trang - Post Your Comments! |
| I approached the shaded patio located on the backside of a building that faced Colonial Drive. Wisp of blue gray smoke curled above several lounging men who smoked cigarettes. I asked if they knew where Nha Trang was located. They shook their heads and indicated they did not speak English. (Read Blog) |
| Blackened Redfish at Richard’s Evening Grill - 1 Comments Posted |
| My mother-in-law agreed to watch little man and honey badger, and this meant Becky and I had a night to ourselves! We decided to go out for a grow-up dinner at a place where the menu was devoid of pictures. (Read Blog) |
| Bowl of Pho Serves Un-Phogettable Pho - Post Your Comments! |
| Until about a year ago my experience with pho consisted of watching Anthony Bourdain slurp a bowl full of beef part-filled broth on the Travel Channel. It looked delicious, and I tried to make some myself. The results were mediocre at best. (Read Blog) |
| Feed Your Froyo Beast at Yobe Frozen Yogurt - Post Your Comments! |
| Outside sat two round tables with black umbrellas. A small corrogated roof sheltered the door. The exterior was clad in red brick. Near the top of the building a colorful sign proclaimed the structure as the home of Yobe Frozen Yogurt. (Read Blog) |
| A Delicious Red Curry at Siam Bistro - 1 Comments Posted |
| Siam Bistro, the sister restaurant to Siam Sushi, is located on on Thomasville Road between the Goodwill Store and Market Square Liquors. (Read Blog) |
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| Jack Levine, Founder - 4Generations Institute |
| A Valentine’s Day Greeting - Post Your Comments! |
| As Valentine's Day approaches, I'm sharing this heartfelt gift with you. As busy as we are, let's never be too busy to make time to enjoy the connection with someone we love. (Read Blog) |
| The Dream Lives: Dr. King’s Call to Advocacy - Post Your Comments! |
| It was late August, 1963. I was 12. I remember my father calling me into his room. The radio was on, and I heard cheering. It was not a baseball game kind of cheer.....it seemed louder and longer. It was a sustained roar. (Read Blog) |
| 15 NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS FOR 2012 - Post Your Comments! |
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| The Politician’s Page |
| Soto Voices Concerns Regarding Foreclosure Legislation - Post Your Comments! |
| State Representatives Darren Soto along with concerned legislators and members of the community gathered outside the House chambers at the State Capitol today for a press conference to announce their concerns regarding CS/HB 213. (Read Blog) |
| SC and New Florida Poll Put Newt Ahead - Post Your Comments! |
| Newt Gingrich’s historic rout of the Republican field in the South Carolina Primary - and today’s Rasmussen poll that puts Newt out in front in Florida by 41% -demonstrates a handful of lessons, not the least of which is that the nomination race is indeed a two man contest - and that Newt is now in the lead. (Read Blog) |
| Rubio to Obama: Presidency Has Been a Profile of Leadership Failure - 3 Comments Posted |
| Rubio: “While you may choose to run your reelection campaign against a “Do-Nothing Congress,” your insistence on doing nothing to meaningfully tackle our debt poses a direct threat to America’s exceptional character and is leading us towards a diminished future.” (Read Blog) |
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TallahasseeVoices: State Workers, Leon Co. Citizens on State Budget
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Last Updated: 8:04 PM 02/22/12 - Findings: State employees and other Leon County residents differ significantly on what needs to happen to close the state budget deficit. (Full Story) |
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Statement from the Everglades Foundation about Gov. Scott's Budget Proposal
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Last Updated: 2:36 PM 12/08/11 - Gov. Scott demonstrated his commitment by recommending to the Legislature that it invest $40 million next year on Everglades restoration. (Full Story) |
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Audubon of Florida Applauds Gulf Restoration Plan and Calls on Congress to Pass the RESTORE Act
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Last Updated: 10:59 AM 12/05/11 - Audubon of Florida applauds the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force for crafting a road map for Gulf restoration in response to the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster. (Full Story) |
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| Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda, District 9 |
| New Thinking to Reduce Health Care Costs - Post Your Comments! |
| “Is the extensive use of chemicals in our society related to increased level of disease, and could we lessen threats to our health and safety, and bring down health care costs by reducing the use of chemicals” (Read Blog) |
| Money on the Table Eludes Florida but not Lawmakers in California - 2 Comments Posted |
| Legislators in California have done what Florida lawmakers failed to do-- pass legislation to collect sales taxes from online retailers. (Read Blog) |
| Out of Town and Out of Touch - 2 Comments Posted |
| Not only was Governor Scott out of town, but he is out of touch with the reality that is life for the majority of Floridians. (Read Blog) |
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| Rep. Alan Williams, District 8 |
| Rep. Alan Williams Statement on President Obama's Jobs Speech - 2 Comments Posted |
| “If there was ever any uncertainty in the hearts of the American people about their government working hard on their behalf, President Obama’s “Jobs Speech” eradicated all doubts. For those who were beginning to think that our government was “out-of-touch” with the needs of everyday Americans, President Obama’s speech serves as evidence to the contrary. (Read Blog) |
| Rep. Williams Urges Gov. Scott to Refrain from "Partisan Rhetoric" - Post Your Comments! |
| The attached letter was sent by Representative Alan Williams, D-Tallahassee to Governor Rick Scott. Representative Williams reiterates concerns he has with the governor’s characterizations of the federal health care law. (Read Blog) |
| Rep. Alan Williams on DOJ Approval of Portions of Florida Election Reform Law - Post Your Comments! |
| This Election Reform law raises great concerns; we should not be implementing policies that stimulate voter suppression. In Florida, as leaders we need to be protecting and advancing the people's constitutional right to vote. (Read Blog) |
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| John Crist, NOLEDIGEST.COM, Seminole Spotlight Blog |
| Position-by-Position Preview: Irish - Post Your Comments! |
| Florida State wraps up the 2011 campaign Thursday in Orlando against Notre Dame in the Champs Sports Bowl. (Read Blog) |
| Fisher, Kelly Hold Final Press conference - Post Your Comments! |
| While Florida State may have finished well below some lofty expectations this season with an 8-4 record and a date Thursday in the Champs Sports Bowl, the Seminoles were in every game they lost and at no point seemed overwhelmed by any opponent. (Read Blog) |
| FSU Put 'Burden' on Manuel's Shoulders - 2 Comments Posted |
| Florida State junior quarterback E.J. Manuel came into the season with high expectations, so high that he was being called a Heisman Trophy candidate and his team figured to be a contender for the national championship, so it might seem disappointing that the 6-5, 235-pounder didn't even make honorable mention in the ACC and the Seminoles did no better than the Champs Sports Bowl. (Read Blog) |
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| The Usual Suspects Blog |
| Vision Takes Courage - 1 Comments Posted |
| A fond look back at former county commissioner Jack Whiddon. (Read Blog) |
| Legacy & Vision - 3 Comments Posted |
| In the lead up to last Sunday’s 100th anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s birth, many a media pundit, politician, and even President Obama have been channeling their inner Gipper, perhaps hoping the greatness of his presidency some 20 plus years ago can rub off on them today. (Read Blog) |
| Critical Viewers are a Blessing - 5 Comments Posted |
| While we always get a good bit of feedback, it’s been a long time since one viewer really laid the wood to me. (Read Blog) |
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