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Honoring JAMes toKleY, sr.
Many Hillsborough County residents may be unfamiliar with James Tokley, Sr. Let me share a bit of what makes him a local celebrity. He has penned poems for mayoral inaugurations, city leader eulogies, and for Tampa’ s centennial celebration. He read one of his poems at Gov. Charlie Crist’ s inauguration and drew a standing ovation for its inspirational message. His ability to pair words with a wisdom all his own led him
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James Tokley, Sr.
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