Yes, another food-based sports bet. Here's the press release:
MAYORS’ BET ADDS FLAVOR TO WORLD SERIES
St. Petersburg, Florida and Philadelphia, October 21, 2008 – One area is known for its sunshine, another for its brotherly love. Most recently, both areas are known for having the best teams in Major League Baseball, set to square off in the 2008 World Series.
Today, St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker, joined by Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard and Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio, issued the traditional food challenge to Philadelphia’s Mayor Michael A. Nutter. Offering up a Florida Beach Picnic, it will include coconut shrimp from Cha Cha Coconuts at The Pier, stone crab claws from Clearwater’s Frenchy’s restaurant, Cuban sandwiches from the world-famous historic Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City, commemorative championship label Cuesta-Rey Centro Fino Cortez Cigars from the J.C. Newman Cigar Company, and key lime pie from the Fourth Street Shrimp Store in St. Pete.
In return Philadelphia Mayor Nutter wagered Philadelphia cheesesteaks, delicious Tastykakes, Philly soft pretzels, mac-n-cheese from Delilah’s Southern Café and a Rocky statue, a symbol of a true champion.
“The Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays are two great teams sure to have an exciting series,” said Mayor Michael A. Nutter. “That said, I’m looking forward to a nice dinner of Florida seafood next week.”
“St. Petersburg and Philadelphia share a rich baseball tradition,” said Mayor Baker. St. Petersburg’s former Mayor Al Lang and Pennsylvania native, known as “Mr. Baseball,” brought the Philadelphia Phillies to St. Petersburg for one of Florida’s first spring training camps from 1915. The Phillies trained in St. Petersburg through 1918 and now hold spring training in Clearwater.
MAYORS’ BET ADDS FLAVOR TO WORLD SERIES
St. Petersburg, Florida and Philadelphia, October 21, 2008 – One area is known for its sunshine, another for its brotherly love. Most recently, both areas are known for having the best teams in Major League Baseball, set to square off in the 2008 World Series.
Today, St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker, joined by Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard and Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio, issued the traditional food challenge to Philadelphia’s Mayor Michael A. Nutter. Offering up a Florida Beach Picnic, it will include coconut shrimp from Cha Cha Coconuts at The Pier, stone crab claws from Clearwater’s Frenchy’s restaurant, Cuban sandwiches from the world-famous historic Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City, commemorative championship label Cuesta-Rey Centro Fino Cortez Cigars from the J.C. Newman Cigar Company, and key lime pie from the Fourth Street Shrimp Store in St. Pete.
In return Philadelphia Mayor Nutter wagered Philadelphia cheesesteaks, delicious Tastykakes, Philly soft pretzels, mac-n-cheese from Delilah’s Southern Café and a Rocky statue, a symbol of a true champion.
“The Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays are two great teams sure to have an exciting series,” said Mayor Michael A. Nutter. “That said, I’m looking forward to a nice dinner of Florida seafood next week.”
“St. Petersburg and Philadelphia share a rich baseball tradition,” said Mayor Baker. St. Petersburg’s former Mayor Al Lang and Pennsylvania native, known as “Mr. Baseball,” brought the Philadelphia Phillies to St. Petersburg for one of Florida’s first spring training camps from 1915. The Phillies trained in St. Petersburg through 1918 and now hold spring training in Clearwater.
uuuuhh....you may wanna step it up mayor. This is a little uneven. tfarnath
Flip flop... Flip flop... They're going to use this against you in the next election Mr. Mayor! battman21
Send a cheesesteak with provolone and onions on an Amoroso's roll and a pack of Tastykakes. If Pam doesn't want it I'll be glad to help her out. GO PHILS !!!!! nana19
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how did we give them a cop killer domino? are you talking about jordan lewis who escaped to florida, and then philadelphia police officer brought him back? if so, that has nothing to do with this bet moron. smurfie143
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