A dance to advance, a pole for control

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by Kirstin Hermansen
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The boobs are fake, the money is real and everyone has a secret, but most people do not know the true story of these girls who work it for a dollar, or two. 

            Ashley Wilson, who goes by "Brianna" at The Penthouse Gentleman’s Club on 1801 N. West Shore Blvd. in Tampa, is a 23-year-old woman who has held every position available.
           Wilson was in a car accident one year ago and shattered her ankle, restricting her from dancing and having to take the door girl position.  She averages $400 a week between her hourly pay and tips, and works Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.  When she was dancing, a decent week consisted of $1,000.

Local coffee shops offer more than a good cup

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By Nastassia Czarnec
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TAMPA, Fla. — The convenience and speed of the service at Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts have many Americans rushing through the drive-thru for their early morning caffeine fix, but those who choose local coffee shops say it’s the quality and conversation that keep them coming back for more.  

Tampa is bursting with privately owned coffee houses that provide guests with freshly brewed organic coffee in artsy atmospheres, complete with overstuffed chairs and dimmed lights. Many of the shops menus have fresh, roasted organic coffee that attracts many coffee connoisseurs during the morning and late afternoon rush. Although many of these establishments have the qualifications to prove that their coffee is organic, many lack the certification needed to actually call their coffee “fair trade.”