FOX 13’s Lloyd Sowers reports on cannons being fired in downtown Tampa as pirates met with Mayor Castor to “discuss” the advantages of her handing over the keys to the city ahead of this year’s annual Gasparilla Parade.
TAMPA, Fla. – Cold, rainy weather was no match for pirates with Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, who headed into Tampa at high noon on Tuesday to warn of an invasion.
In a time-honored tradition, the pirates infiltrated Tampa and set sights on Tampa Mayor Jane Castor.
Gasparilla
The backstory:
Gasparilla has been a part of the Tampa community since 1904.
Before pirates take over the city, they meet with the mayor to “negotiate” a peaceful surrender of the city.
Ye Mystic Krewe stated that Captain Drew Pittman commanded that Mayor Jane Castor meet with him at high noon on Tuesday in downtown Tampa.
In true Gasparilla fashion, the sound of cannons were heard in downtown Tampa before the pirates met with Mayor Castor to “discuss” the advantages of her handing over the keys to the city.
Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla pirates try to get key to the city from Mayor Jane Castor.
They added that Mayor Castor needed to surrender now or face the historic Gasparilla Invasion.
Mayor Castor did not surrender the key to the city on Tuesday.
“But when you try to explain Gasparilla festivities to people from out of town, they just kind of tilt their heads to one side and look at you funny,” said Castor. “You just have to come and experience it.” ‘
Pirate Shamus Warren expected the mayor’s hard line on the key, but his smile remained.
“We pay her the courtesy of asking politely for the key,” said Warren. “Traditionally, she refuses, and we have to bring our buddies back on Saturday and the result is a great parade and a great day.”
The backstory:
In FOX 13’s archives from 1974, we found the pirate raid on then-Tampa Mayor Dick Greco. On the roof of City Hall, he tried to offer Tampa Cigars to win favor, but later in his office he revealed the truth about who should run Tampa.
“You pirates would do a better job than us politicians,” Greco said at the time.
Since Castor did not hand over the keys, the pirates took the mayor and said they will respectfully deliver her to the appointed meeting place, reported to be Lykes Gaslight Park on Franklin Street, between Kennedy and Madison.
The Jose Gasparilla ship is expected to dock outside the Tampa Convention Center at 1 p.m. After the mayor surrenders the key to the city around 1:15 p.m., the pirates will take to the streets to celebrate.
The Gasparilla Parade of the Pirates will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Bay to Bay and Bayshore.
The Source: This story was written with information provided by Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla and FOX 13’s Lloyd Sowers.
Gasparilla 2025: Pirates ‘warn’ of impending invasion after Tampa mayor refuses to surrender the city’s keys
The annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival in Tampa, Florida is known for its rowdy parades, extravagant costumes, and swashbuckling antics. But this year, things took a serious turn when the city’s mayor, Jane Castor, refused to hand over the keys to the city to the invading pirate crew.
In a bold move, the pirates issued a warning to the city of Tampa, declaring that they would invade the city and take what was rightfully theirs. The mayor’s refusal to surrender the keys has sparked outrage among the pirate community, with many vowing to storm the city and claim their treasure by force.
Despite calls for calm and negotiations from city officials, the pirates have remained steadfast in their determination to conquer Tampa. Rumors swirl of a massive armada of pirate ships gathering on the horizon, ready to make landfall and plunder the city.
As tensions rise and the city braces for a potential invasion, residents and tourists are torn between fear and excitement. Will the pirates succeed in their quest for domination, or will the city of Tampa be able to hold them off and protect its treasures?
Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain: Gasparilla 2025 is shaping up to be a festival like no other. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
Steve Bannon, the former Trump White House chief strategist, has described the tech titans gathering at Monday’s inauguration as “supplicants” to Donald Trump making “an official surrender”, akin to the Japanese surrender to allied forces on the deck of the USS Missouri in September 1945.
Bannon, who served as architect of Trump’s 2016 presidential win but later fell out with the president-elect after he criticized his intellect and members of his family, told ABC News in an interview airing Sunday that Trump “broke the oligarchs” who had previously been aligned against him.
Elon Musk, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Google’s Sundar Pichai and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew are expected to be at Trump’s second inauguration, having already visited him at Mar-a-Lago. They, or the firms they founded or represent, have given generously to Trump’s inaugural fund.
“Jeff Bezos came,” Trump said last week. “Bill Gates came. Mark Zuckerberg came. Many of them came numerous times. The bankers have all come. Everybody is coming.”
Bannon, who served four months in jail for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating January 6, told the outlet that the tech power-players lined up after Mark Zuckerberg visited Trump and said he would attend the inauguration. Zuckerberg had previously barred Trump from Meta’s Facebook and Instagram after the 2021 US Capitol riots.
Zuckerberg later said he was “grateful for the invitation to join President Trump for dinner and the opportunity to meet with members of his team about the incoming administration”.
Bannon said after Zuckerberg’s visit, “the floodgates opened up and they were all there trying to be supplicants. I look at this, and I think most people in our movement look at this, as President Trump broke the oligarchs. He broke them and they surrendered.” Bannon added, with a laugh: “They came and said: ‘Oh, we’ll take off any constraints, no more checkings, everything.’”
“I view this as September of 1945, the Missouri, and you have the [Japanese] imperial high command, and he’s like Douglas MacArthur. That is an official surrender, OK, and I think it’s powerful”, Bannon added.
The comments come as Joe Biden warned that “an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy” and of “the dangerous concentration of power in the hands of a few ultra-wealthy people”.
But according to the White House archives, Biden had not uttered the word “oligarchy” in the context of American politics until last week. Progressive Democrats called out Biden for being an imperfect messenger having courted and relied on big-ticket donors during his 50-year career.
“It’s cowardly that after representing the oligarchs for 50 years in office, he calls out this threat to our nation with just days left in his presidency,” said Nina Turner, a national co-chair for the senator Bernie Sanders’ last presidential campaign.
Biden, Turner added, “enabled, benefited from and emboldened the system that threatens us all, while he will ride off into the sunset and won’t feel the harms of what’s been built”.
Biden’s comments came in the shade of Zuckerberg’s announcement that Facebook and Instagram were dropping their factchecking services and would rely on a system of community-contributed notes.
Zuckerberg said the decision was made because Facebook’s factchecking, brought in in December 2016, had done more harm than good in terms of public trust.
“The recent elections also feel like a cultural tipping point towards, once again, prioritizing speech,” Zuckerberg said. “So we’re going to get back to our roots and focus on reducing mistakes, simplifying our policies and restoring free expression on our platforms.”
Biden hit back, calling the decision a “really shameful” choice.
Zuckerberg also accused the Biden White House of pressuring Facebook to censor certain topics and posts, particularly around Covid vaccines.
“Basically, these people from the Biden administration would call up our team and, like, scream at them and curse,” he told the podcaster Joe Rogan. “It just got to this point where we were like: ‘No, we’re not gonna, we’re not gonna take down things that are true. That’s ridiculous.’”
Zuckerberg said he was not against vaccines per se. But he told Rogan that while the Biden administration was “trying to push” the Covid-19 vaccination program, “they also tried to censor anyone who is basically arguing against it”.
Steve Bannon, former White House chief strategist, recently made headlines by declaring that the presidential inauguration marks the “official surrender” of tech titans to President Trump. In a recent interview, Bannon stated that the tech industry’s support for Trump’s inauguration is a significant shift from their previous opposition to the president.
Bannon went on to explain that the tech industry’s support for Trump signifies a realization that his policies are beneficial for their businesses. He also suggested that the tech titans have come to see Trump as a strong leader who can help advance their interests.
This statement from Bannon has sparked controversy and debate among political commentators and industry experts. Some argue that the tech industry’s support for Trump is merely a strategic move to ensure favorable policies, while others believe that it reflects a genuine belief in the president’s agenda.
Regardless of the motivations behind their support, Bannon’s comments underscore the complex relationship between the tech industry and the Trump administration. As the inauguration approaches, it remains to be seen how this relationship will continue to evolve in the coming years.
Tags:
Steve Bannon, inauguration, tech titans, Trump, surrender, political news, Trump administration, Steve Bannon quotes, technology industry
View on eBay
Deep Blue Surrender: A Journey of Letting Go
In the depths of the ocean, there is a sense of peace that washes over you. The endless expanse of water, the gentle sway of the currents, the soothing sound of the waves – it all beckons you to surrender, to let go of your worries and fears.
Deep Blue Surrender is not just about letting go of the physical world, but also about releasing the emotional baggage that weighs us down. It is about allowing ourselves to be vulnerable, to open up and connect with our true selves.
As we dive deeper into the unknown depths of our own minds and hearts, we may encounter fears, doubts, and insecurities. But by embracing them, by acknowledging their presence and then letting them go, we can find a sense of clarity and peace.
So, let us embrace the deep blue surrender – the act of letting go, of releasing control, and of trusting in the unknown. Let us allow ourselves to be carried by the currents of life, knowing that we are safe and supported in the vast ocean of existence.
May we find peace in the surrender, and may we discover the beauty that lies beneath the surface of our fears. Let us dive deep, let us surrender, and let us find freedom in the endless expanse of the deep blue ocean.
#Deep #Blue #Surrender, deep learning
REVV NO SURRENDER Coffee, Keurig K-Cup Pod, Dark Roast, 96 Count
Price : 59.96 – 49.99
Ends on : N/A
View on eBay
Are you ready to kickstart your day with a bold and intense cup of coffee? Look no further than REVV NO SURRENDER Coffee Keurig K-Cup Pods in a dark roast blend. With 96 counts in each pack, you’ll never have to worry about running out of your favorite pick-me-up.
This dark roast coffee is perfect for those who prefer a strong and robust flavor profile. Each sip will awaken your senses and fuel your day with energy and motivation. Whether you’re tackling a busy workday or need an extra boost for a workout, REVV NO SURRENDER Coffee has got you covered.
Simply pop a K-Cup pod into your Keurig machine, brew a cup, and enjoy the rich and bold taste of this premium coffee blend. So go ahead, seize the day with REVV NO SURRENDER Coffee and conquer whatever challenges come your way.
#REVV #SURRENDER #Coffee #Keurig #KCup #Pod #Dark #Roast #Count
