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Simpson's Daisy Dukes, Corset Excite Gossip Web Sites

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: March 12, 2009

PLANT CITY - Jessica Simpson's concert at the Florida Strawberry Festival may have gotten mixed reviews from music critics, but the 28-year-old pop-turned-country singer's looks at the festival were a big hit.

The blond diva put to rest rumors of a weight gain the minute she took the stage.

At least three celebrity Web sites ran photos and stories on Simpson and the Daisy Duke short-shorts she wore during her hourlong concert.

"While we can't speak for the 'performance,' at least her body is rockin'," said a brief story on TMZ.com.

Eonline.com had this to say: "Jessica Simpson performed last night March 8 at the Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Fla., in itty-bitty denim cutoffs and a corset so that everyone would say good things about her. (And they are!)"

Under the headline "Jessica Simpson: Smokin' in Daisy Dukes," ExtraTV.com said Simpson's weight became "a topic of national attention when she was snapped looking a little heavier at a chili cook-off earlier this year." The Web site included a photo of her at the festival and a brief article said she "rocked" the stage in her skimpy outfit.
Dave Nicholson
State Panel Plans Meeting

TAMPA - The state Community Association Living Study Council will take testimony from Tampa Bay area residents Friday afternoon at Tampa International Airport.

The council will meet from noon until 6:30 p.m. at the Tampa Airport Marriott Hotel in the Citrus Room. The council will start listening to public testimony at 3 p.m. and continue until 6:30.

The Legislature created the council last year to investigate, with public help, whether changes should be made to rules and regulations regarding condominiums, cooperatives and homeowners associations. The council is to report its findings to the Legislature and the state Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Mike Salinero
Theater Plans Irish Mystery

CARROLLWOOD - Celebrate St. Patrick's Day early with a classic mystery.

The Carrollwood Cultural Center is hosting "Kiss My Blarney," an Irish mystery dinner, on Saturday. The interactive, theater-in-the round production is a who-done-it promising a generous dose of Irish wit and humor.

The show also features food and drink included in the admission price. Tickets are $25 and the show begins at 7 p.m. For information, call (813) 269-1310.

Michele Sager

Residents Told To Turn It Down

DADE CITY - Fair warning, Dade City - you might want to turn down your boom boxes, put away that table saw and wait a little later to crank up those lawn mowers. The city commission voted unanimously this week to update its 35-year-old noise ordinance.

Dade City police have had a noise meter for years, but City Attorney Karla Owens said the old ordinance was so outdated it couldn't legally be enforced.

Now violators will have a 15-minute grace period to cut down the volume or they could be on the receiving end of a $155 ticket. Each repeat offense would add another $155 to the fine.

Owens stressed that the ordinance is not aimed at a specific person or business. She pointed out that police have received 52 noise complaints in the last two months - and most of those targeted individual house parties.

The ordinance sets specific volume limits for residential and industrial activities, depending on the time of day, day of the week and proximity to homes.

For instance, after 10 p.m., apartment and condominium residents could not turn up the volume on stereos or television sets louder than an average dishwasher. Boat engines would have to be quieted at night to the level of normal human conversation

Laura Kinsler

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