Why I am Writing a Book Last November while running what was my first run longer than 5K with a friend and having what we describe as “gorgeous political discussion” it was suggested around mile three or four that I […]
B (Benefit) Corps, the Business Model to Watch
As an entrepreneur and small business owner I often find myself in conflict feeling comfortable with large corporations. I remember looking into a Sam’s Club membership about five years ago and walking out of the store when they offered, as part […]
NPR on CDC’s Zombie Campaign: The Cranberries Rise Again
I saw the Zombie Apocalypse post in my Facebook news feed this morning and did not fully realize at first that I was in fact on the CDC website. There are all kinds of emergencies out there that we can […]
Mark Sharpe on Transportation
Mark Sharpe gave a presentation at today’s Exchange Club luncheon addressing the need for a transit plan for the Tampa Bay area and really seems to understand the value of providing mobility options and how it will affect people and […]
Google CEO addresses the newspaper industry
This is a final follow up on my recent critique of newspapers and journalism. I hope my opinions on this subject have been valuable and constructive, as I truly value what good journalism provides for a free democracy. In his […]
Will the Tax Day Tea Party protests lead to citizen action?
I attended the lunchtime Tea Party in downtown Tampa today and was impressed by the turnout and enthusiasm of the crowd. The crowd while mainly Republican was a solid mix of independents, Libertarians and Democrats based on my observations of […]
Jefferson on taxes and banks
As we continue to bail out private industries and prepare to file our taxes (or extensions) next week, I am reminded by the following two quotes that this is probably not how the founders (or at least Jefferson) intended it […]
Florida Backyard Card to reward consumers who spend locally
I received a press release today from friend Michelle Todd with Governor Charlie Crist’s office announcing his support of this grass roots effort to boost Florida’s economy. From the release: Surrounded by a coalition representing Florida businesses, media and city […]
Outsourced telemarketers for Florida tourism
According to the Times, State Senators were not pleased to find that VisitFlorida outsourced marketing services to a company outside of the state. VisitFlorida budgeted about $600,000 for one year to USA800, a Kansas City telemarketing firm, to field calls […]
Support a Crosstown Expressway bike path with attorney advertising
The Times this week reported that bicyclists seek occasional use of Lee Roy Selmon Crosstown Expressway’s elevated reversible lanes, which are not open to traffic on Sunday mornings. The elevated lanes of the Lee Roy Selmon Crosstown Expressway could become […]