http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf Your daily source for the best in blog. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:00:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/22/the-green-community-week-in-review-solar-pv-in-florida-green-your-thanksgiving-cl-green-holiday-auction-items-and-more/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/22/the-green-community-week-in-review-solar-pv-in-florida-green-your-thanksgiving-cl-green-holiday-auction-items-and-more/#comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:44:25 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=47795
What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed this last week.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=47795 0
What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed this last week. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/17/the-tampa-green-business-designation-program-awards-first-three-designations/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/17/the-tampa-green-business-designation-program-awards-first-three-designations/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:30:30 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=46672
The Tampa Green Business Designation Program is a partnership of the Sustany Foundation and the City of Tampa designed to highlight green and sustainable businesses in Tampa.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=46672 0
The Tampa Green Business Designation Program is a partnership of the Sustany Foundation and the City of Tampa designed to highlight green and sustainable businesses in Tampa. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/15/the-green-community-week-in-review-farmers-markets-guide-oil-supplies-lower-than-reported-profit-from-recycling-and-more/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/15/the-green-community-week-in-review-farmers-markets-guide-oil-supplies-lower-than-reported-profit-from-recycling-and-more/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:36:00 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=46243
What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed this last week.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=46243 0
What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed this last week. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/04/obama-visits-the-solar-harvesting-farms-in-desoto-county/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/04/obama-visits-the-solar-harvesting-farms-in-desoto-county/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:43:23 +0000 Lisa Montelione http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=43723
The President visited Arcadia, FL, last week to see fields of solar panels by FPL and to receive props for his leadership on sustainable energy production.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=43723 0
The President visited Arcadia, FL, last week to see fields of solar panels by FPL and to receive props for his leadership on sustainable energy production. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/26/green-visions-series-water-conservation-and-the-revival-of-local-economies/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/26/green-visions-series-water-conservation-and-the-revival-of-local-economies/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:15:15 +0000 Eric Stewart http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=42178
Eric Stewart proposes how we can create an ecologically-based way of living in Florida.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=42178 0
Eric Stewart proposes how we can create an ecologically-based way of living in Florida. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/25/the-green-community-week-in-review-green-halloween-organic-food-labels-sustainable-living-and-more/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/25/the-green-community-week-in-review-green-halloween-organic-food-labels-sustainable-living-and-more/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:30:39 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=42314
What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed this last week.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=42314 0
What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed this last week. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/23/something-is-wrong-in-america/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/23/something-is-wrong-in-america/#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:30:19 +0000 Eric Stewart http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=41112
Will you stand? Comment what you’re standing for here locally in Tampa bay. ]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=41112 0
Will you stand? Comment what you’re standing for here locally in Tampa bay. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/18/the-green-community-week-in-review-usf-green-expo-no-impact-week-green-your-halloween-and-more/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/18/the-green-community-week-in-review-usf-green-expo-no-impact-week-green-your-halloween-and-more/#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:51:28 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=41023
Read what you might've missed last week in Green!]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=41023 0
Read what you might've missed last week in Green! http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/11/the-green-community-week-in-review-interview-with-ed-begley-jr-toxic-beauty-sweetwater-farms-planters-ball-and-more/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/11/the-green-community-week-in-review-interview-with-ed-begley-jr-toxic-beauty-sweetwater-farms-planters-ball-and-more/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:53:40 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=39754
Read what you might've missed last week in Green!]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=39754 0
Read what you might've missed last week in Green! http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/30/a-more-sustainable-alternative-to-the-baywalk-bailout/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/30/a-more-sustainable-alternative-to-the-baywalk-bailout/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:30:10 +0000 Scott Milinder http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=37650
Will it continue a worn-out policy of subsidies to out-of-town corporations and mainly profit the wealthy few or will it adopt an enlightened, sustainable public policy that promotes economic development of all local residents, in every community, not just the privileged ones? ]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=37650 0
Will it continue a worn-out policy of subsidies to out-of-town corporations and mainly profit the wealthy few or will it adopt an enlightened, sustainable public policy that promotes economic development of all local residents, in every community, not just the privileged ones? http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/28/builder-goes-green-in-terrace-park/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/28/builder-goes-green-in-terrace-park/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:42:18 +0000 Lisa Montelione http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=37291
One company, Rising Force Construction, has undertaken the task of creating affordable, energy efficient homes that promote sustainable living in Terrace Park, an established neighborhood just south of the University of South Florida.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=37291 0
One company, Rising Force Construction, has undertaken the task of creating affordable, energy efficient homes that promote sustainable living in Terrace Park, an established neighborhood just south of the University of South Florida. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/13/the-green-community-week-in-review-van-jones-blueprint-for-floridas-green-economy-the-age-of-stupid-and-more/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/13/the-green-community-week-in-review-van-jones-blueprint-for-floridas-green-economy-the-age-of-stupid-and-more/#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:19:45 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=34569
Check out the latest issues in the Green Community.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=34569 0
Check out the latest issues in the Green Community. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/08/what-we-need-to-form-floridas-green-economy/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/08/what-we-need-to-form-floridas-green-economy/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:30:05 +0000 Eric Stewart http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=31301
A green economy, based upon ethics, entrepreneurship and decentralization, would be the way to move forward for this state and our country.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=31301 0
A green economy, based upon ethics, entrepreneurship and decentralization, would be the way to move forward for this state and our country. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/01/creative-loafings-green-office-makeover-by-office-assistance-plus-part-3-cls-sales-marketing-and-classifieds-departments-get-organized/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/01/creative-loafings-green-office-makeover-by-office-assistance-plus-part-3-cls-sales-marketing-and-classifieds-departments-get-organized/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:56:40 +0000 Lisa Assetta http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=32195
Things are really starting to get organized at the CL office as we'll continue to show you with part 3 of their green office makeover.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=32195 0
Things are really starting to get organized at the CL office as we'll continue to show you with part 3 of their green office makeover. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/30/the-green-community-week-in-review-0830/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/30/the-green-community-week-in-review-0830/#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:24:20 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=31899
Read what you might have missed last week from the Green Community.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=31899 0
Read what you might have missed last week from the Green Community. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/26/legalizing-marijuana-could-lead-to-new-economic-highs/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/26/legalizing-marijuana-could-lead-to-new-economic-highs/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:23:43 +0000 Tom Bortnyk http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=31116
The strong case for ending Marijuana Prohibition, made by a conservative.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=31116 0
The strong case for ending Marijuana Prohibition, made by a conservative. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/25/progress-energy-seeks-to-add-smart-grid-in-florida/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/25/progress-energy-seeks-to-add-smart-grid-in-florida/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:51:04 +0000 Jason Green http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=31024
Progress Energy announced that it applied for $200 million in U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) federal infrastructure funds for the development of an electric Smart Grid in the Carolinas and Florida. The DOE grant would be shared equally between the two states.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=31024 0
Progress Energy announced that it applied for $200 million in U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) federal infrastructure funds for the development of an electric Smart Grid in the Carolinas and Florida. The DOE grant would be shared equally between the two states. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/25/clean-energy-rally-in-ybor-this-thursday/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/25/clean-energy-rally-in-ybor-this-thursday/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:47:16 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=30958
Thursday, August 27th, join Sierra Club, 1Sky Florida, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and other environmental groups for a real grassroots rally outside Big Oil’s staged gathering.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=30958 0
Thursday, August 27th, join Sierra Club, 1Sky Florida, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and other environmental groups for a real grassroots rally outside Big Oil’s staged gathering. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/23/the-green-community-week-in-review-081622/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/23/the-green-community-week-in-review-081622/#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:51:52 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=30506
Read what you might have missed last week from the Green Community.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=30506 0
Read what you might have missed last week from the Green Community. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/20/first-solar-powered-city-in-the-world-will-be-constructed-in-southwest-florida/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/20/first-solar-powered-city-in-the-world-will-be-constructed-in-southwest-florida/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:00:46 +0000 Michelle Schenck http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=29990
The 17,000 acre city will consume less power than the FPL on-site solar facilities will produce, allowing it to become the first city on earth to be powered by by zero emission solar energy.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=29990 0
The 17,000 acre city will consume less power than the FPL on-site solar facilities will produce, allowing it to become the first city on earth to be powered by by zero emission solar energy. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/18/tampa-bay-green-drinks-event/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/18/tampa-bay-green-drinks-event/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:00:08 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=29610
Tampa Bay Green Drinks is relaunching and their first networking event is being held Wednesday, August 19 in Ybor at 6 pm.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=29610 0
Tampa Bay Green Drinks is relaunching and their first networking event is being held Wednesday, August 19 in Ybor at 6 pm. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/18/desoto-county-building-nation%e2%80%99s-largest-solar-facility/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/18/desoto-county-building-nation%e2%80%99s-largest-solar-facility/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:51:15 +0000 Jason Green http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=29538
Florida Power and Light is currently building the nation’s largest photovoltaic plant in DeSoto County, a $173.5 million, 25 megawatt solar generating facility.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=29538 0
Florida Power and Light is currently building the nation’s largest photovoltaic plant in DeSoto County, a $173.5 million, 25 megawatt solar generating facility. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/17/fixing-sprawl-and-redesigning-suburbia/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/17/fixing-sprawl-and-redesigning-suburbia/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:30:36 +0000 Grant Rimbey CNU http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=29115
Grant Rimbey CNU explores a possible strategy towards improving existing sprawl. Fixing the sprawl that we have, along with sprawl demolition and recycling, are strategies that could be employed in the future as a new green industry. ]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=29115 0
Grant Rimbey CNU explores a possible strategy towards improving existing sprawl. Fixing the sprawl that we have, along with sprawl demolition and recycling, are strategies that could be employed in the future as a new green industry. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/16/the-green-community-week-in-review-080915/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/16/the-green-community-week-in-review-080915/#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:24:54 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=29143
Read what you might've missed last week in the Green Community!]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=29143 0
Read what you might've missed last week in the Green Community! http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/13/creative-loafings-green-office-makeover-by-office-assistance-plus-continues-and-helps-editor-david-warner-get-organized-part-2/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/13/creative-loafings-green-office-makeover-by-office-assistance-plus-continues-and-helps-editor-david-warner-get-organized-part-2/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:42:53 +0000 Lisa Assetta http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=28739
Green Office makeover specialist, Lisa Assetta, continues her green office makeover and cleans up CL's editor David Warner's space.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=28739 0
Green Office makeover specialist, Lisa Assetta, continues her green office makeover and cleans up CL's editor David Warner's space.