F R O M T H E T H I R T E E N T H J U D I C I A L C I R C U I T C H I E F J U D G E J u d g e R o n a l d F i c a r r o t t a - C h i e f J u d g e f o r t h e T h i r t e e n t h J u d i c i a l C i r c u i t
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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