Yearly Archives: 2014
Endless Debate (or Hope): When Will U.S. Legalize Cuban Cigars? Will the embargo with Cuba ever end? And what will it mean for the island-nation’s famous cigars if and when it normalizes trade with the United States? Or do the distinctly American politics of dealing with a communist government that suppresses the rights and freedoms…
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August 8th was the Latest You Could File a Petition Against FDA Plans to Regulate Premium Cigars Cigar Rights of America, an advocacy group for cigar-smoker’s rights, says proposed regulations by the Food and Drug Administration could severely impact premium cigars. Many cigar smokers are saying this is yet another example of overreach by the…
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A dozen bands will help raise money for All Children's Hospital at the end of the month during a FREE, two-day outdoor concert that's billed on the event's Facebook page as "Gulfport's Biggest Block Party." [caption id="attachment_2388" align="alignright" width="109"] Betty Fox Band[/caption] The 7th annual Tangerine Blues Fest will hear blues all day long (noon-9…
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You have one more chance to see the 23,159-square-foot Century Oaks estate from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday (Oct. 10) even if you don't plan on making the minimum $8.5 million bid the next morning at the 11 a.m. auction on Saturday (Oct. 11). The public can still take a stroll Friday afternoon at the…
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