Ernest Hooper, Metro Columnist
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Talk of Kendrick Meek dropping his U.S. Senate bid continues to create buzz, but it's way too late in the process.
The Democrats needed to weigh the "stop Marco Rubio" approach right after the August primary, but back then you couldn't see them throwing their weight behind Charlie Crist.
Now Crist and Meek split votes and pave the way for Rubio, but it's interesting to note: Rubio may win without a majority of Florida voters voting for him. ...
Question: Can we move that Taj Mahal courthouse in Tallahassee to Tampa Bay and let it serve as a new Rays stadium? Better than giving it to the judges. ...
I'm glad the University of South Florida wants to better coordinate with our local community colleges, particularly with $34.8 million in Gates Foundation grant money up for grabs.
As we move forward out of these economic doldrums, collaboration needs to be at the forefront for a lot of entities, including our local governments. ...
Seen on a bumper sticker: Caution — In Desperate Need Of Vacation. ...
Little known secret: I'm a fan of the Iron Chef television series, so Tampa Bay's Premier Iron Chef Challenge, set for Sunday at T. Pepin's Hospitality Centre, sounds both intriguing and appetizing.
The All Children's Hospital benefit features eight teams and each is making two to three dishes that attendees get to savor. Go to www.achgtampa.org for tickets and more information. ...
As for my Rays, I say let the kids play in 2011. Celebrate the youth, and have a season free of attendance talk.
You can't guilt people into showing up.
That's all I'm saying.