{"id":203394,"date":"2026-03-24T03:16:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T03:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/203394\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T03:16:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T03:16:25","slug":"creative-loafing-readers-respond-to-grady-judd-going-woke-a-paramore-cover-concert-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/203394\/","title":{"rendered":"Creative Loafing readers respond to Grady Judd going woke, a Paramore cover concert, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AAn empty Creative Loafing Tampa Bay newsstand box in downtown Tampa, Florida. Credit: Dave Decker \/ Creative Loafing Tampa Bay<\/p>\n

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay\u2019s new experiment in bringing feedback from the mailbag, inbox, and even social media continues. Drop us a line<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Facebook responses to \u2018Some candidates for Hillsborough School Board agree superintendent should not be an elected position\u2019<\/a> (WMNF News)<\/p>\n

There should be strict nomination requirements involved. A certain number of years teaching in a Florida PUBLIC school (10+), a rating of at least \u201ceffective\u201d via the state VAM score calculations, in combination with either a post-secondary degree in education\/educational leadership, with optional years after teaching as admin perhaps adding further qualifications, and a full tax audit to prove no monetary ties to special interests, seem reasonable to me.\u2014Caitlin Pearse<\/a><\/p>\n

It is a public office, it absolutely should be an elected position\u2026 but\u2026 it should have strict requirements for experienced educators to qualify to be placed on the ballot.\u2014Brian Snapp<\/a><\/p>\n

Could there be middle ground? Elected official but require a minimum amount of time within the local school system to run for the office?\u2014Rebecca Hollifield<\/a><\/p>\n

Facebook response to \u2018Paramore cover concert and drag show in Ybor City benefits LGBTQ youth\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

I love all the comments here about grooming and how horrible this would be for children \u2013 from the same freaking idiots who are voting for \/ protecting an entire group of pedophiles!!! \ud83d\ude44\ud83e\udee1\ud83d\ude33 The cognitive dissonance is astounding. Make it make sense.\u2014J Hanayo Hattie<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram response to \u2018St. Pete\u2019s Chattaway restaurant will close this summer: \u2018It\u2019s definitely bittersweet\u2019\u2019\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83d\ude22 It\u2019s sad to hear this. They used to let me play there for tips and food when I was broke and just starting out. I wish them well. \ud83d\udda4\u2014@mountainholler\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram response to \u2018Grady Judd is woke now\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

CL Tampa is MAGA now.\u2014@new_vision_film<\/a><\/p>\n

Maybe stop hitting the pipe before posting an article is something you want to try.\u2014@still.the.right.lane<\/a><\/p>\n

His county is an agricultural hub. Farming and harvesting is major. These immigration policies are likely affecting his local economy directly. Not trying to sound funny but all them strawberries ain\u2019t gonna pick themselves.\u2014@iamscorpio300<\/a><\/p>\n

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