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With the 2012 elections just over a year away, the political heat is rising in Washington and in Tallahassee. While Governor Scott will not face voters until 2014, the voters will have the opportunity to show their support or opposition to his policies through the legislative races. Additionally, the impact of budget cuts will be evident in the court houses and school boards across the state.As

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The festival ended quietly as the screenings stopped and attendees began to depart for home or for further destinations. The Vibe Hotel was a most interesting place to stay. As the news about the killing of Osama Bin Laden had broken Sunday night, the response from the International hotel guests was very non committal. Only the Americans were paying a lot of attention to the breaking news, while

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The weather continues to be perfect. Highs in the Mid 80s and low humidity.On my way I stopped by a two block local market. Plenty of produce, honey, and more for sale. The artichokes had to be the largest I have ever seen.After scrambling to get to the first film of the day, it is sold out. Night Flight was produced in 1933 with John and Lionel Barrymore. Drew Barrymore was to introduce the film

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Time keeps moving quickly when at an event like this. Yesterday I watched Peter O'Toole leave his footprints at Gruman's Chinese Theatre, then moved on to see The Parent Trap introduced by Hayley Mills at the Egyptian Theatre. The British born actress gave much credit to her success to Walt Disney. He had selected her on the insistence of his wife to appear in Pollyana. Her successes were

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Having some computer, conections, and times issues here. Caught Debbie Reynolds yesterday.. Peter O'Toole again this morning. Due to catch Hayley Mills now. Lots of stories coming, just issues and time causing probems, but watch for later in the day.However, Some pics are uploading now to here '

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Sorry, but don't have much time to post today. The Red Carpet was awesome. The South Tampa Community News had a designated space right next to Time Warner Cable - Wow !There were plenty of stars and more to see. Mickey Rooney, Robert Osborne, Hugh Hefner, Margaret O'Brien, Leslie Caron, Jerry Mathers, and more. Will post an extensive story when I get the chance soon. Saw two movies yesterday, The

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When you have as much going on as we always do, getting out of the office for an hour sometimes is difficult, much less going to California. My last planned vacation came from accumulated air miles that were about to expire. The plan was to go as far as they would let me go - Buenos Aires here I come. But it was not to be. Four days from leaving I cancelled the trip and did manage to save the

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What You Doing This Summer ?We want to give away 5 nights on St. Pete Beach !It gets plenty hot during the summer in Florida. There are some days it is just better to stay inside, enjoy the air conditioning and watch a movie. We thought we would help a little. The South Tampa Community News is holding a TCM Classic Film Review Contest.Who can enter ? Anyone at lest 16 years of age.How to enter ?

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Thank you for subscribing to our Free Email Newsletter. Last week we told you about the Two Dining Specials below. Please take a moment and give us your comments below if you have a lot to say, or Just Click on the appropriate answers to the right of this post. Thank you for taking the time to help.

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Live Maine Lobsters, tipping the scales at over 20 ounces, are flown in fresh every Tuesday at Shells Seafood on South Dale Mabry Hwy! Our Lobsters are first come, first served! Bring your friends and family to Shells on Tuesdays for Live Maine Lobster Night! Try our 20 ounce, steamed Lobster served with parsley potatoes and chilled, fresh, mandarin coleslaw for only $17.99. You may choose two

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One - Two Tickets to Chill Lounge Night in Tampa, Saturday, April 16th. Value $40.00. http://chilloungenight.com/index.html -Question is: Who was Curtis Hixon ? Answer: 45th Mayor of TampaWINNER : Valerie Lacey*******Two - Two Day Passes to the OutBack Pro-Am Golf Tournament, April 11 - 27.Value $50.00. http://outbackproam.com/index.phpQuestion is: Who won the OutBack ProAm in 2010 ?Answer:

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This week we are changing the Game !Three Different Contests/ Three Different Prizes :One - Two Tickets to Chill Lounge Night in Tampa, Saturday, April 16th. Value $40.00.http://chilloungenight.com/index.html -Question is: Who was Curtis Hixon ?Two - Two Day Passes to the OutBack Pro-Am Golf Tournament, April 11 - 27.Value $50.00. http://outbackproam.com/index.phpQuestion is: Who won the OutBack

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BONUS WEEK 6Tickets given away this week:36 Total Tickets - Winners Win Two Tickets Each !Question was: What South Tampa business, that is still open today, was a popular hangout for Plant High teenagers in 1935 ? ANSWER: The Colonnade10 Tickets to the Renaissance Festival at MOSIJoe Smalley, Vaneka Green, Sandra Rodriguez, Matt Ernst, Dana Dowsett4 Tickets to the Clearwater Marine

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The South Tampa Community News has now given away over 100 tickets to various events. Total tickets values - Over $5,000. We would like to know what you thought of the events and/or of what you thought about our 100 Ticket Giveaway ! Please post your comments below.

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Giving Away 100 Tickets was so much fun,Lets do it One More Week and Add 10 MORE TICKETS ! Total Tickets this Week - 30 !Just to say Thank You for being on our Email List !Have you told your friends ?Add a name to our FREE Email list hereRequirements to Win:1. No cost to enter/ No Cost to be on our email list.2. Be Selected at random from among the correct answers to each week's question3.

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The start of a New Year offers each of us a chance to reflect on the past and to think ahead. We all think of what did that we shouldn't have done, what we should of done that we didn't, and what challengest lie ahead.South Tampa has changed very dramatically in the last few years. A booming real estate market that created jobs and added value to property owners has vanished. Vacant properties

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In 2006, we happened to be at a City Council meeting where Tommy Ortiz, owner of Cheap, Hyde Park Cafe, and Whiskey SOHO , had requested a total wet zoning allowing liquor sales of the entire property he had acquired from Frank Kane through a lease purchase arrangement. This was immediately prior to his effort to evict the Dubliner Irish Pub through various forms of litigation. He was later

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It has been a very tumultuous month in SOHO.First, the biggest story was when the owner of Reborn Couture and VisionTech Components, Shannon Wren, appeared on the front page of local papers and in tv headlines when he was charged withconspiracy, trafficking in counterfeit goods and mail fraud by Federal authorities. The charge involved an estimated $15 million from sales of counterfeit

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While there may be questions concerning the exact requirements of Florida's resign to run law (requiring candidates to announcement of their resignation of their current position while seeking another elected position) the result is that due to the resignation of two City Council members (Linda Saul-Sena and John Dingfelder) two elected City Council seats are now vacant. The rules call for the

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The surprise immediate resignations of City Council Members Linda Saul-Sena and John Dingfelder lead to plenty of confusion, name calling, and frustration throughout the city. The usual routine has been to have your resignation take effect on the day you are to be sworn into your new position should you be elected. That would have meant Saul-Sena and Dingfelder would have stayed as City Council

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As always in SOHO, it seems when news is quiet, it is quiet. BUT when it is busy, it gets real busy.FIRST: It's All About the World CupThe USA team playing against England brought a giant crowd to South Howard. MacDintons has been known as "the" location for football (soccer) fans for years, but even they were surprised at the turn out for the game. Every location with tv screens saw large crowds

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A restaurant review in today's St. Pete Times of the newly opened BRIC in SOHO sure missed a couple of important details.The overall review of the owner/chef and the menu items was detailed, balanced, and thorough - great job !While acknowledging that the location at the corner of Platt and Howard had been a tough place for a restaurant to succeed - it went all wrong from there.The article

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Chain restaurants are looking around in the SOHO and Hyde Park area.We have heard that the Mellow Mushroom with over 100 locations may be coming in the Fall to Hyde Park Village. They have a store in north Tampa and 12 in Florida. www.mellowmushroom.comAND World of Beer has been looking around for a location for awhile as well. They have 8 locations for now with three in Tampa and one in St.

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Some general updates on the happenings in SOHO.1. The court hearing in the effort by property owner Frank Kane against Howard Avenue Station LLC (owned by Tommy Ortiz, of Cheap, the Kennedy, and Hyde Park Cafe) was to be held on Monday, April 26. Kane was seeking back payments for the lease purchase of the property occupied by Cheap, the Dubliner, and more. Neither party nor their attorney's

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The long running battle between Tommy Ortiz of Cheap, Hyde Park Cafe, and The Kennedy took a new legal turn this week when the owners of the Dubliner Irish Pub obtained a temporary injunction to prohibit Ortiz from 1. aiming spotlights at the Dubliner deck, 2. from interfering with the Dubliner water meter and trash dumpster or 3. from "taking any other actions to disrupt the plaintiff's (The

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Beginning at 5:30 PM on Saturday, March 13, at MacDintons, this pub crawl will raise funds for Pediatric Cancer Research.Tickets are $10 with a costume, and $15 without.FREE Green Beer at each participating location.Come and Celebrate the Green !

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With a significant decline in business due to the economy and poor weather, the clubs in SOHO are scrambling to keep things happening. The stress of two new clubs – The Drynk and The Bric at Platt and South Howard – have not helped the situation. Drynk opened in mid January and the Bric is still requesting alcoholic beverage license approval before the Tampa City Council in order to determine if

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With a coat of white paint the sign at the former Drynk location at the corner of Platt and Howard became a no name bar. Rumor has it that some other location claims rights to the name. Could be these guys in Missouri. Our previous communications with the Tampa group have been met with no return phone calls, false information, or promises to call back. Oh well.Their facebook and website (

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It was a busy weekend in SOHO. Friday night was jamming at virtually ever South Tampa restaurant and bar. Expanded serving areas and cover charges were evident at most locations and it didn't seem to deter the crowd. Sunday morning saw all breakfast/brunch locations pretty packed, but the cooler weather later on Sunday and the need to recover from Saturday kept many at home. The concert at the

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Drynk finally opened at the corner of S. Howard and Platt Street. Delayed by over a year, the final product is a modern and clean looking design. Property owner Hank Brown when reached on opening night expressed relief that the opening date had finally occurred. Roof problems, permit issues, and other delays seemed to keep showing up. The club is now open on a limited basis. While food service

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Well, they finally made it ! Drink opened on Friday night for family and friends. If you had ever been to the Red House, Po'Boys, or Corner Bar, you probably should go back and have a look. There are some very good changes.First, the bathrooms. This was always a great bar, but the bathrooms were horrible at best. They have been cleaned up and rebuilt. Much better.Second, the bar has moved.

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It was noticeable this morning when driving South Howard Avenue that something is going on with pets in the neighborhood. Some found, some lost.Keep your eyes out and help if you can. If you hear of these pets being found or their home being found, please let us know so we can share that news with our readers.

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We have been writing about this for over a year now, but it looks like Drink may finally open at the former Po'boys, Red House, Corner Bar location at the corner of South Howard and Platt Street. We saw some artist conceptions and it is now beginning to look pretty cool. Rumor has them opening this weekend, but it might be a little longer than that, but not by much. Workers have been evident late

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South Howard Avenue businesses have finally reported a significant pick up in business. It has been a start and go season but may finally be on track. However, not for everyone. Watch for some retail businesses to close in the near year. Gasparilla will provide a big shot in the cash register for the bars and restaurants at the end of the month, but watch for the large Festival taking place on

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2009 has not been kind to most retailers and SOHO has not been missed. We hear several retail shops will probably close after the first of the year. Several smaller chain companies have been watching for opportunities for awhile. That means some of the local character of SOHO will continuing to erode away.Hyde Park Village has lots more vacancies than they would like. Last year they forced

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Each year, the Dubliner employees have a holiday party. This year it will combine everyone from the Dubliner in West Chase and those from SOHO. The Dubliner will be closed for ONE NIGHT ONLY to celebrate the Holidays !

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It really rained on Wednesday night. And it seemed like it would never let up.Mateo's (formerly Tacqueria Quetzlcoatl) had their opening night with a loyal crew of wellwishers. They are one of the very few locations in the US that has Negra Modelo on tap. This is a darker Mexican beer that is very good. Try it and find out.All the SOHO establishments were slow until about 10 when things began

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The former Corner Bar at Platt and Howard is being slowly built out to be a new club called Drink. We were originally told this would be open by Gasparilla – 2009, then late summer, at this rate, the first of the year might be optimistic.In contrast, Mark and Didi Zudar have been working fast to open Mato’s Bar and Grille at the former Tacqueria Quetzlcoatl location at Howard and Azeele. The

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We are hearing continual grumblings from South Tampa residents about their non-responsive local government. The Gandy area businesses and residents have endured not just an international recession but the construction of Gandy Boulevard that all but closed many local businesses. With the work finally complete and some degree of normalcy returning, the Hillsborough Expressway Authority is now

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The opening of two new “restaurants” show a great deal of contrasts in the neighborhood. Koto Japanese Steakhouse has opened in the former Whaleys Plaza. This large restaurant has hibachi tables, sushi bar, and dining area. The service is efficient and friendly. The amount of money spent is substantial. This very nice restaurant became the subject of antagonistic debate at a City Council meeting

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Sorry, but I have to vent for a moment.Yesterday I received an email from a hair salon telling me that they had reduced their price for a few of their services and thought it should be in the editorial section of our newspaper. The email did provide a url to their website, but did not bother to provide an address for their local salon.Today, I got a call from an unknown company that manufactures

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Ok, it is all just a number.... or is it ?Is the end of the world near ? It is just a time to reflect on where we are and what we are doing ? Will computers glitch ? Is love in the air ? Is is a time for dissent ? What does the date mean to you ?

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Says one: You should have been here.Says two: I was out of town.Says one: You should have been here.Says two: I was out of town. I was out of townSays one: Don’t start with meSays two: I’ll start with you. Don’t attack me personally.Says one: That is baloney.Says two: Don’t Talk to me I didn’t start it.Says one: Don’t yell.(Then their supervisor orders a

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The corner of Platt and Howard can be a little treacherous sometimes. This week was no exception as one driver attempted to avoid another and wound up in the fenced patio area of the SOHO Tavern. Fortunately there were no serious injuries and the repair to the patio area is already underway. Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio and various City Council members have consistently talked about slowing the traffic

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We had a smaller crowd than we had hoped, but it grew as the day went on. It was a very hot day ! The Sand Sculpture we really cool ! BUT why did someone have to trash it later on Sunday night ? If you know the names and email addresses of our Bikini contestants, please have them email me. We want to be sure to list their name ! Thanks to everyone who participated ! See plenty of pictures here.

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Hugo's Spanish Restaurant was mentioned in a new issue of Playboy magazine as one of the best places in America for a Sandwich. This South Howard Ave (SOHO) eatery has lots of tasty dishes including breakfast, hamburgers, AND their Famous Cuban Sandwich. Bern’s Steakhouse was previously listed in Playboy as well. SOHO is indeed a happening place !And speaking of Bern’s. The very, very long

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We have heard rumors that several restaurants in South Tampa may be making some significant changes.We have been unable to prove these stories so far, but will probably get pretty fast responses once we make this post. (Amazing how that happens.)Ceviche is still doing a brisk business, but we hear that local Orthodontist Randy Feldman (a member of the 13 Ugly Men) may now have an ownership

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Ok, this isn't about SOHO, but every now and then something really creative comes along that should be shared.Speakers are required to enjoy this at its best.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bduQaCRkgg4Andhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqrH-Rjn2vQ

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It has seemed a bit quieter on the street as the effects of the Memorial Day Weekend and the economy are taking their toll. Businesses seems less crowded and some familiar SOHO faces seem to not be out and about as much as normal.With the Summer just starting, this might not be a great sign for the restaurants and bar businesses in Tampa, BUT on a positive note: the realtors are getting more

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Tatoo Parlour Now Open in SOHO. The 500 block of South Howard now has FAT Ink. Located next to the Pita Pit, this large studio is ready for business. Is this the first of many ? Is SOHO becoming another Ybor ?Corner Bar about to become The Drink. We have seen some initial designs of the soon to be renovated location at S. Howard and Platt Street. They look very cool. Reds, Silvers, and lots of

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