Archive for August, 2009

Tampa Escorts: Dozens arrested as operation unites d…

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

The majority of arrests were for drug-related crimes, Lusczynski said. The joint effort executed warrants, increased patrols and prostitution stings.

See the full article from “Tampa Tribune”

Tampa Strip Clubs: Child and Animal Protection Groups Is…

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Clearwater, Fla. – Following news reports that a man left two children, ages 3 and 4, in his car while he visited a Clearwater strip club Sunday night, PETA and KidsandCars.org are issuing a joint warning: No one, including kids, cats, dogs, or any other animals, should ever be left alone in a car, even if–as in this case–the temperatures outside seem moderate. One mistake can cost lives and also change lives forever. The groups point out that many children and animals left alone in cars aren’t as lucky as the two children who were removed from the car in Clearwater unharmed. PETA and KidsandCars.org formed their partnership last September in an effort to stop the rash of deaths that occur every summer when children and animals are left in hot cars. Based in Leawood, Kan., KidsandCars.org is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing injuries and deaths of children involved in nontraffic, vehicle-related events, including being left alone in a hot car.

See the full article from “PETA (press release)”

Tampa Escorts: Tampa Police, USF Crime Tracker

Friday, August 28th, 2009

113th Ave E, Block 2800, domestic dispute, Aug. 22, 11:26 a.m.
113th Ave E/15th St N, domestic dispute, Aug. 25, 10:11 a.m.
Annette Ave N, Block 10000, domestic dispute, Aug. 26, 9:20 p.m.
Annie St E/10th St N, narcotics, Aug. 27, 10:39 p.m.
Armenia Ave N, Block 8400, domestic dispute, Aug. 25, 6:39 p.m.
Brooks St N, Block 10100, domestic dispute, Aug. 24, 4:59 a.m.
Brooks St N, Block 8500, aggravated assault/battery, Aug. 26, 3:52 a.m.
Brooks St N, Block 9500, domestic dispute, Aug. 23, 1:12 a.m.
Busch Blvd E, Block 1000, fight, Aug. 24, 2:53 a.m.
Busch Blvd E, Block 1700, domestic dispute, Aug. 23, 5:46 a.m.
Busch Blvd E, Block 800, criminal mischief, Aug. 23, 10:43 a.m.
Busch Blvd E/26th St N, domestic dispute, Aug. 27, 4:20 p.m.
Castle Ct S/Nebraska Ave N, prostitution, Aug. 23, 11:50 p.m.

See the full article from “Tampa Tribune”

Tampa Strip Clubs: Stringer, sentencing judge served on …

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Stringer, sentencing judge served on same board
Published: August 27, 2009
TAMPA – The federal judge who is set to sentence a former state appeals court judge for fraud served on a law school board with the defendant, according to a court filing.
U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich was assigned the case of former Judge Thomas E. Stringer after another federal judge, Virginia M. Hernandez Covington, recused herself citing a potential conflict of interest.
Stringer is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to a charge of bank fraud in connection with his financial dealings with a stripper. He admitted helping Christy Yamanaka hide her financial assets from creditors.
Stringer retired from the 2nd District Court of Appeal in February as he was being investigated by the state Judicial Qualifications Commission.

See the full article from “Tampa Tribune”

Tampa Adult Entertainment: Strip clubs feel customers’ pain in s…

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Platinum Showgirls at 4009 W Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., has not reopened since a fire in late January. Fire officials blamed arson.
Some of the 41 remaining Bay area strip clubs reported spending thousands of dollars improving their businesses for the Super Bowl. A few added VIP “champagne rooms,” where customers get a private dance and a bottle of the bubbly.
But the big game didn’t create the windfall many club managers were banking on. Then the recession settled in.
Revenue at the Brass Flamingo and the Oasis is down about 25 percent compared to last year, Mark said.
Some establishments responded by bringing in guest stars from the adult entertainment industry. Amy Fisher, known as the Long Island Lolita for shooting the wife of her former lover, danced in July at Déjà Vu strip club on Adamo Drive.

See the full article from “Tampa Tribune”

Tampa Strip Clubs: Man leaves kids in the car while insi…

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

CLEARWATER, FL— A 33-year-old man was arrested after leaving two small children locked his vehicle while he visited a strip club in Clearwater, Florida on Sunday.

See the full article from “Examiner.com”

Tampa Strip Clubs: The List: Every event worth listing T…

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

BELLY DANCING Pink Palace, 3316 Webber St., Sarasota (587-6385 or southfloridabellydancers.com). Bethsheba Almah teaches beginning belly dancing classes at her Pink Palace noon-1 p.m. Sun. and 6-7 p.m. Mon. and Wed., and an advanced class 7-8 p.m. Mon. and Wed. Enrollment is $15 per class or $120 per eight weeks. Almah also leads a free class at Ringling College of Art and Design 9-10 p.m. every Wed. and a lesson at Anna Maria Community Center 1-2 p.m. every Sat., which costs $12 for center members and $15 for nonmembers. Almah also performs at Pegasus Greek Family Restaurant every Fri. and Sat. evening. Call for times.
CHAMPIONS MIXED MARTIAL ARTS 1980 First St., Bradenton (758-2857). Professional instruction for children ages 6-15 is available in everything from kickboxing to wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Call for more information.
CHERRY BLOSSOM EXOTIC POLE DANCING LESSONS Rosemary Court, 810 Central Ave., Sarasota (224-0110). Get in shape while channeling your inner stripper at these classes. Call for dates, times and enrollment fees.

See the full article from “Creative Loafing Sarasota”

Tampa Strip Clubs: He’s in the strip club. Kids are in t…

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

He’s in the strip club. Kids are in the car> Posted by Barbara Hijek on August 24, 2009 11:00 PM
Where, oh where, does this dude think he’s going?
To a strip club, where else?
Evidently, Kenneth J. Summers, 33, had a powerful thirst.
So thirsty, in fact, he stopped by the Oz Gentlemen’s Club in Clearwater, reports the St. Petersburg Times.
For the next 20 to 40 minutes he made himself comfortable at the bar.
Only one problem. While Mr. Summers quenched his thirst, he left a 3-year-old and a 4-year-old in a Dodge Durango in the club’s parking lot.
He was arrested on two felony charges of child neglect and is being held at the Pinellas County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail.
The nature of the relationship between Summers and the children was not released.

See the full article from “Sun-Sentinel.com”

Tampa Strip Clubs: Man Leaves Children in Car to Visit S…

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

A 33-year-old man has been arrested after he was accused of leaving two preschoolers in the car while he went and visited a strip club. According to the police in Clearwater, Florida, the man was in the bar for up to an hour.
He was arrested on two felony counts of child neglect, and his relationship to the children was not released. He was drinking at the bar of the club. He is being held on US$1,000 bail.

See the full article from “ShortNews.com”

Tampa Strip Clubs: Police: Man leaves kids in car, goes …

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Authorities said a man was arrested after being accused of leaving two small children in his vehicle while he was in a Clearwater strip club.

See the full article from “msnbc.com”