Circulation figures are in, and like newspapers nationwide, the number of daily subscribers are dropping like rocks. According to the story at the Business Journal, the St. Pete Times lost more than 10% of its subscribers in the past year, while the Tampa Tribune is down almost 19% for daily subscriptions. The Sarasota Herald-Tribune lost most than [...]
Did you know that Death Metal was born right here in Tampa Bay? Sure enough. Brandon's Nasty Savage is credited with influencing Tampa's Death, who's lead singer is called the "father of Death Metal."
The Plant City Council is offended by a painting, the artist altered the painting to make them happy, yet city council completely banned any more murals from appearing in historic downtown Plant City.
The Oracle did a good job getting information out yesterday as threats were reported and how police and students responded over at USF yesterday. Coverage included 28 twitter updates and nine blog entries, keeping their readers informed in real time. Meanwhile, the professionals did things the way they always do.
Tarballs come from oil spills, and can make your day at the beach even more adventurous.
In a mystical survey of 100 cities by Children’s Health, Tampa ranks 94th in the “Best (and Worst) Places to Raise a Family.” Burlington, VT is ranked number 1. VT is short for “Vermont,” which is somewhere past Canada, I think. If it exists at all – I’ve never heard anyone claim to be from [...]
How’s that go when your teenager wants something you know is a bad idea? Maybe like this? Friend: “He’s fifteen, and always drives responsibly when I’m with him.” Parent: “Still, it’s not legal for him to drive alone.” Friend: “But he is a good kid.” Parent: “It’s nighttime, too. The permit says he can’t drive after 10pm.” Friend: “Big deal, [...]
Modeled after the Amber Alert, the Silver Alert is an emergency system in which law enforcement can broadcast regional or statewide alerts for missing seniors and/or other adults with Alzheimer’s or other cognitive disorders. Times reporter Emily Nipps says that some folks wonder if the Silver Alert program is worth our time & effort, so she [...]
End of the recession? Not here. Not yet.
