Most of this was first written on the old Sticks of Fire site. Some want to know why “Sticks of Fire?” What does it mean? Where can I buy some? Since the question has been asked a couple times, I thought I would address it this afternoon. The word “Tampa” comes from the Calusa (sometimes spelled Caloosa) [...]
There’s a growing uproar in regards to the location of the new, improved Tampa Museum of Art (TMOA). You may recall, Mayor Pam suggested TMOA should be in the old federal courthouse and virtually assumed that’s where it would go. The city authorized a “study” to determine the feasibility. Only because of [...]
According to the City of Tampa website, the City of Tampa was organized on July 15, 1887. Under a special act of the Florida Legislature, the governments of the Town of Tampa and Town of North Tampa were abolished, and the charter for the City of Tampa was established. But like a typical [...]
Looky here!! More blogs! Boy Howdy! Good ones, too! Watermelon Singing Miki’s Rants Journeys of Jack Tripper Raw Style (Sarasota) Saint Petersblog (not to be confused with St. Petersblog or Saint Peters Blog). Xanax & Wine
Everyone wants to complain about the weather, but no one wants to DO anything about it.
Update 7/20/05 8am: Replaced “Brian” with correct spelling of “Bryan.” Back in October, Sticks of Fire praised Tyler Redden and his common sense approach to rescheduling missed hurricane days. Tyler finally googled his name and left a comment. The former student president sounds like a politician. DJ Keefe was chronicled [...]
The NHL lockout is over. Get all the details from Boltsmag. The Space Shuttle lockout continues.
The Tribune ran a story about a Tampa icon, the Cuban Sandwich. The local newspapers like to do that now and again. The origins of the Cuban Sandwich in America is thought to be right here in Ybor City. The oldest Cuban Sandwich Shop opened in Ybor City in 1929. The [...]
Shoppers don’t want to talk with sales clerks any more than the sales clerks want to speak with shoppers. At fast food joints, those dynamics are magnified. Co-workers are more apt to talk about the new hire, rather than get to know them. Neighborhood block parties are met with overwhelming apathy. [...]
