Sticks of Fire: a Tampa blog

Congratulations to Population Statistic. That blog has been chosen for Feedster’s feed of the day for this Friday the 13th.

In a comment at Bayciti, John asks why there is no ferry service between downtown Tampa and Pinellas. Without any deep thinking, it seems like it might worth a look.

You may remember Bob Lassiter, a talk show host on 970WFLA for years until he was canned in 1999. I-4 Jamming told me that his entertaining style can now be found on his new cyberspot, BlogLassiter (added to the roll).

I also recently found another Tampa blogger, Tampa Film Fan (also added to the roll). Her stuff is all about the movies, and creates a nice complement to local pop culture enthusiast, Crazed Fan Boy.

Saturday, May 14 is WMNF’s Tropical Heatwave. This is a great party, and high-quality music.

Here’s some blogs from the Keys.

Congrats again to Matt conigliaro. His blog gets some more publicity, this time from the Times.

Count Bass D (aka Dwight Farrell) made his first record in Tampa with help from Kenny K. CBD now lives and plays in Nashville.

Photos of St. Petersblog.

Tax breaks and giveaways for companies to relocate to the area are for naught. Florida Politics wonders if there may be a connection to GOP contributions.

Mark Lane reports that some legislators don’t want you to have access to high-level weather information.

Much of Florida is stuck in traffic. Orlandans spends more time in cars than New Yorkers. Via Florida Politics.

Boltsmag: Under-10 girls hockey league needs supporters and players.

Side Salad found a way to track air traffic around Tampa Bay.

On the Crazy Island, Pinellas County bus drivers run red lights while flippin’ the bird.