RAGBRAI 2006 is only a memory for the thousands of
participants now, but the challenge made by Lance
Armstrong is clear.
At a speech to over 20,000 in Newton, Iowa, the 7
time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor
challenged the Presidential contenders to increase
funding for cancer research.
In a ten minute speech, Lance shared his plan to
help relieve the pain that afflicts millions of
Americans.
This Sunday, August 6th, you and your Pets are
invited to a FREE SOHOTAMPA.COM Event - PETS
ABOUT TOWN at the Dubliner Irish Pub from 6-8
PM.
Giveaways and More !
Congratulations to BABY DOGG, our Pet of
the Month Winner for July. Deadline for Entry to our
August Pet of the Month Contest will be 10
AM, Friday, August 4th.
Armory Decision Will Be Major Change in West Tampa and N. Hyde Park
The plan recommended by the Review Commission for
the Fort Homer Hesterly Armory will significantly
impact West and South Tampa. THIS PROJECT
COULD BE BIGGER THAN THE CHANNELSIDE RETAIL
COMPLEX.
The Heritage Square plan was recommended
with plans for a Hotel, Retail/Festival Marketplace,
Spa, Museum, and more. BUT NO RESIDENTIAL.
The plan is moving closer, however, many more steps
are required before it becomes final including
approval by the National Guard and the Mayor and
City Council. Construction
could start in about a year. The Tampa Tribune had
supported a different proposal.
The impact this will have on business, real estate,
traffic, and more in West Tampa will be substantial.
Glam Rockers POISON and CINDERELLA Coming to the St. Pete Times Forum
POISON will be rocking
Tampa on Saturday, August 19th at the St.
Pete
Times Forum with their 20 Years of Rock Tour !
"Nothin' But
A Good Time" raced up both the MTV and Billboard
charts. The band hit the
road opening for David Lee Roth, but singles: "Fallen
Angel," "Every
Rose Has Its Thorn" (their first #1 single), "Your
Mamma Don't Dance" sold eight million
copies worldwide, and
were featured in Time Magazine alongside Metallica
as one of the largest
grossing touring acts of that era put them in a
league of their own.
Celebrating 20 Years with a new version of Grand
Funk Railroad's "We're An American Band".
POISON
and CINDERELLA are ready to rock Tampa in Classic
Style.
Win 2 Tickets to the Concert in our Trivia
Contest this week. Enter our Contest he
re.
This past weekend had the Florida Sports Writers
enjoying the air conditioning and the plush
facilities of the downtown Marriott in weekend long
meeting with
Florida teams.
We had originally been invited to attend, but
were
uninvited at the last moment. Something about
us
not being significant enough in the sports industry to
be a part of such an important gathering.
During 7 days last week I was bike riding with 10,000
others across Iowa with 7 time Tour de France
winner Lance Armstrong. (I camped in a tent for 7
nights and rode almost 500 miles in lots of heat)
Shaun Weiskopf of our staff was at a
Kickboxing
event that attracted over 300 at the Cuban Club in
Ybor City. Now being renovated, the Cuban Club is
about to be a regular location for major boxing and
wrestling events. (Probably haven't heard that in
any Florida Sports Writers articles have you ?)
We did not see any of the Florida Sports
Writers at
either of those events. They were probably at the
sports bar in the air conditioning of the plush Marriott
congratulating themselves on their great sports
coverage.
Summer Time Fun Show at Mirta's Gallery
and Coffee House
Friday, August 4th - from 6 PM
FREE Event
Over 20 Artists Displayed - including Katy
Alderman
Mirta's Gallery - 119 S. Hyde Park Ave.
Saturday, August 5, ONE OF THE BEST EVENTS IN
TAMPA ! The WAZOO ! Fundraiser for the
Lowry Park Zoo. Get tickets and details here.
This event usually sells out !
Kick Boxing at the Cuban Club Drew A Big Crowd
Master Mehrdad Muay Classic KickBoxing
brought
some excitement to the Cuban Club in Ybor
last
weekend.
Watch for more similar events at the Cuban Club as
they under go extensive renovation.
