Help talk me down, why were tickets to the Presidential Inaguration Events at $150 while Super Bowl Party Tickets are $300 or more ? Is football more important than government ?
Actual Game Tickets are over $1,000.
As we spend millions on sports teams stadiums and more, don't we realize that "our" Tampa Bay Bucs are really a for profit corporation with most players just out of town mercenaries that would play almost anywhere for the money ?
I like football as much as anyone, but the "holier than thou" attitude that many fans have towards teams can be concerning, especially when it involves millions of dollars in Taxpayer money.
What do you think ? Help talk me down.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Next Meeting - Sunday, Jan 25 - 6 PM
HOPE EVERY ONE IS HAVING A GREAT NEW YEAR !
Our Next Meeting of the Tampa Ghost Watchers will be Sunday, Jan. 25, 6 PM at the offices of the Tampa Marketing Company. 1906 N. Armenia Ave. #207.
Please call me if the door is locked at 813-770-3902 cell.
We will have a conference call with one of the Gettysburg Ghost Investigators, and we will layout our schedule of meetings and events for 2009.
Members, Guests, Visitors are all welcome to attend. NO Cost to attend.
More info at www.TampaGhostWatchers.com
Our Next Meeting of the Tampa Ghost Watchers will be Sunday, Jan. 25, 6 PM at the offices of the Tampa Marketing Company. 1906 N. Armenia Ave. #207.
Please call me if the door is locked at 813-770-3902 cell.
We will have a conference call with one of the Gettysburg Ghost Investigators, and we will layout our schedule of meetings and events for 2009.
Members, Guests, Visitors are all welcome to attend. NO Cost to attend.
More info at www.TampaGhostWatchers.com
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Tampa Bay History Center Media Preview Today
This is really going to be a great museum. But it really wasnt quite ready today.
The official opening is planned for Saturday, Jan 17 at 11 AM. Lots of music and more.
The exhibits showcase the Seminole Wars, the Cigar Industry, the Port, and more. An Olds auto that was provided by Ferman Motors looks so new that you think it must be a replica. Several media theatres deliver first class graphics and information.
Their is pleny for kids, but adults won't be disappointed. My favorite was a room loaded with excellently kept maps showing many different Florida locations at many different times.
As part of the RiverWalk, the Tampa Bay History Center is a great addition. The best secrets of the musueum might be the gift shop that looks like it is going to have some great historical items and the Columbia Cafe that will be open for lunch and more. Neither will require admission to the museum to enjoy. Museum admission is $12 per person. Children 4-12 - $7. Discounts for students and seniors.
Hours are 10 am - 5 PM Daily. More info at www.tampabayhistorycenter.org.
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
2009 Going to Be Pretty Interesting in Tampa
2008 was moving along ok until the Financial Markets really tanked. Admittedly there were plenty of local indicators that were not good.
Florida is extremely dependent on tourism and construction/real estate. As gas prices kept going up and home values down, all related industries looked pretty bad.
The usual promise of a Holiday Season boost seemed to be forgotten as the Presidential elections seemed to dominate everyone's thoughts and then all of a sudden there was Thanksgiving.
Tampa has the next promise of Superbowl and Gasparilla providing a financial boost to the area. And we do not want to forget our incredible weather and the winter visitors that they bring. But they too are looking weak for the year.
Hotel rooms are still plentiful for Superbowl. We hear several large hotels are waiting until that hopeful weekend before shuttering there doors. More retail closings will happen soon as well. Quite a few parties have been cancelled and once optimistic caterers and restaurants are starting to become pessimistic.
The new History Museum will open on Riverwalk near Channelside in Mid January with a lot of hoopla. Along with that will be Lights on Tampa, a free expression of outdoor art.
The Obama administration definitely will start their term with a full basket of problems. Many of these are severely impacting Tampa.
We want to give you several things to watch for:
1. More money and encouragement will be made to banks for more lending. The credit markets have become too restrictive. Banks will be looking more to the quality of the borrower rather than the quality of the underlying asset.
2. The Federal Government will probably be providing funds to some States and Local governments in order to short cut layoffs due to taxes not being paid and declining real estate values. California has indicated that they may soon be issuing IOU's rather than actually paying some of their larger bills.
3. Efforts will be made to make government projects happen FAST ! Construction costs have declined due to the recession. This will allow for lower cost projects if the money is available. In Tampa, projects like part of Riverwalk, Tampa Heights, and more may begin construction pretty promptly.
4. Tampa will be a loser in the Mass Transit side. Thanks to the lack of vision of the County Commission, there is not yet a solid plan for a light rail system that could be implemented right away. Watch for Federal money to be pumped into Orlando and other markets for that. Mayor Iorio will be pushing for the start of a light rail plan to be on the ballot in 2010. Probably too late for the most immediate of Federal stimulus funds.
The question for the new administration will be how fast they can actually act in getting things going. Only time will tell what that will mean for Tampa.
How are you surviving ? Are you optimistic about 2009 ?
Florida is extremely dependent on tourism and construction/real estate. As gas prices kept going up and home values down, all related industries looked pretty bad.
The usual promise of a Holiday Season boost seemed to be forgotten as the Presidential elections seemed to dominate everyone's thoughts and then all of a sudden there was Thanksgiving.
Tampa has the next promise of Superbowl and Gasparilla providing a financial boost to the area. And we do not want to forget our incredible weather and the winter visitors that they bring. But they too are looking weak for the year.
Hotel rooms are still plentiful for Superbowl. We hear several large hotels are waiting until that hopeful weekend before shuttering there doors. More retail closings will happen soon as well. Quite a few parties have been cancelled and once optimistic caterers and restaurants are starting to become pessimistic.
The new History Museum will open on Riverwalk near Channelside in Mid January with a lot of hoopla. Along with that will be Lights on Tampa, a free expression of outdoor art.
The Obama administration definitely will start their term with a full basket of problems. Many of these are severely impacting Tampa.
We want to give you several things to watch for:
1. More money and encouragement will be made to banks for more lending. The credit markets have become too restrictive. Banks will be looking more to the quality of the borrower rather than the quality of the underlying asset.
2. The Federal Government will probably be providing funds to some States and Local governments in order to short cut layoffs due to taxes not being paid and declining real estate values. California has indicated that they may soon be issuing IOU's rather than actually paying some of their larger bills.
3. Efforts will be made to make government projects happen FAST ! Construction costs have declined due to the recession. This will allow for lower cost projects if the money is available. In Tampa, projects like part of Riverwalk, Tampa Heights, and more may begin construction pretty promptly.
4. Tampa will be a loser in the Mass Transit side. Thanks to the lack of vision of the County Commission, there is not yet a solid plan for a light rail system that could be implemented right away. Watch for Federal money to be pumped into Orlando and other markets for that. Mayor Iorio will be pushing for the start of a light rail plan to be on the ballot in 2010. Probably too late for the most immediate of Federal stimulus funds.
The question for the new administration will be how fast they can actually act in getting things going. Only time will tell what that will mean for Tampa.
How are you surviving ? Are you optimistic about 2009 ?
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