Remember that smoking ban in Orange County, Florida? You know, the one that’s diverting federal stimulus money intended for job creation? Well, the whole thing might be illegal. According to the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association, the order was signed secretly by Orange County Mayor Richard Crotty last year. There were no public [...]
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At the beginning of the year, Orange County, Florida banned smoking of all kinds – including cigars and pipes – on land owned or leased by the county. The outdoor smoking ban followed quickly an indoor prohibition that was already in effect. Keep in mind that Orlando, a major tourist and convention destination, is in [...]
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The Republican National Committee will likely celebrate the 2012 presidential nominee with something hand-rolled. The week of August 27, 2012, the RNC will descend upon Tampa, Florida. So, if you know a delegate, a Republican likely to attend or maybe even a candidate, brief him on everything from cigar etiquette to mechanics (such as not [...]

