Kareem J. Spratling

Socially conscious husband, owned by 2 bulldogs, bond lawyer, Tampa office managing shareholder at @BMO_Law, urban dweller & good cause addict!

[Brian Allen @allenanalysis]

🚨 DAMN.

Ruby Bridges said the moment she finally understood what was happening during school integration was when a little white boy told her:

“My mom said I can’t play with you because you’re a nigger.”

She was SIX.

And she said hearing that felt like “a huge weight lifted,” because suddenly everything made sense.

Why the classrooms were empty.
Why adults were screaming.
Why U.S. Marshals had to escort her to school.
Not because of anything she did.

Just because of the color of her skin.

A six-year-old child realizing an entire country was angry at her for existing.

[PedroC @pedro_lv_42]

That doesn’t matter. A car engine operates only at about 30-40% efficiency; up to 60% of the gas burned goes to waste.

In a power plant running hydrocarbons, the efficiency is much higher.

In the end, per mile, an electric car pollutes less than a combustion vehicle, no matter the source of energy.

[Fox News Politics @foxnewspolitics]

PRICE TAG FLIP: Trump's ballroom was touted as 'completely privately funded' — now Republicans are slipping $1 billion in taxpayer money into an ICE funding bill to pay for it https://t.co/kxC4vHZHSS

[Danny 🌊 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @ScooterTrash10]

@Acyn @BlueHereMaritza

[Bob Buckhorn @BobBuckhorn]

It’s official—I’m running for Mayor of Tampa.

𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝘀.

This is a pivotal moment to write Tampa’s next chapter—a city where opportunity reaches every neighborhood.

I know what it takes to deliver.

https://t.co/TkpQbM5T2w

[Bryant Miller Olive @BMO_Law]

Tampa Managing Shareholder, @KJS_ESQ is a panel chair for 2 sessions at @nabldc's “The Essentials." He will be facilitating the “Qualified 501(c)(3) Bonds” session along with NABL’s President, Matthias Edrich. He will also be “Tying it All Together" at the closing session. #NABL

[Tampa Bay Chamber @TB_Chamber]

Thinking about applying for Leadership Tampa Class of 2027?

Join us tomorrow to learn about the program, expectations, and selection process.

📅 March 24 | 🕥 10:30 AM
📍 Tampa Bay Chamber

🔗Register: https://t.co/j9umBEe7v6

[Bryant Miller Olive @BMO_Law]

Chair of BMO’s Government Counsel Services practice group, Jennifer Cowan, will be leading a review session for the @FLBarCCLGLS 2026 Board Certification Review Course, where she will be covering the Procurement Law portion of the course.

Good luck to the 2026 examinees!

[Bryant Miller Olive @BMO_Law]

Tampa office Managing Shareholder, @KJS_ESQ, will be presenting at the @FLBarCCLGLS 2026 Board Certification Review Course, where he will cover the Public Finance portion of the City, County, and Local Government Certification Exam Review Course. Good luck to the 2026 examinees!

[Sesame Street @sesamestreet]

Congratulations to our friend @michaelb4jordan for winning Best Actor at the 2026 Oscars! 🌟 All of us on Sesame Street are so proud of you! 🏆💛💚

[David Axelrod @davidaxelrod]

I knew Rev. Jackson for more than 50 yrs, as a civil rights leader, a political force and a neighbor. Tons of memories but one I'll never forget was spotting him in the crowd in Chicago's Grant Park, on Election Night 2008, holding a small American flag w/tears streaming down his cheeks, the night @BarackObama claimed victory.
For the man who, for decades, led young Black children and disenfranchised people everywhere in a call-and-response that began with the words: "I Am Somebody," the enormity of that moment, and his role is setting the stage for it, was deeply felt.
He laid a foundation for that victory and a multi-racial, economically based progressive movement we see today.
RIP, Rev.
You were much more than somebody!

[🐝 @beyzhive]

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have their first dance as Beyoncé performs ‘At Last’ during the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball.
#BlackHistoryMonth

[Bryant Miller Olive @BMO_Law]

BMO Shareholder, Will Milford is moderating a panel covering market-driven arbitrage issues at the NABL conference, The Institute. 
With over 20 years of experience, Will focuses on the federal income tax treatment of tax-exempt debt obligations, visit: https://t.co/NIbhz21lzy

[FSU Seminoles @Seminoles]

Today, we honor and remember the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

[Grace Santos @GraceSantosIAm]

Excerpt from Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 1957 sermon, “Loving Your Enemies”, delivered at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church and later published in Strength to Love.

[Kareem J. Spratling @KJS_ESQ]

@smithmatthew97 @William72324863 @TopTierNoles Yes. 4 years ago an undefeated regular season. 4, not 14.

[Tampa Police Department @TampaPD]

Feeling “okay” doesn’t mean you are. Even though it's a few hours later... Alcohol can stay in your system longer than you think. If you drink, don’t drive and plan a safe ride.

[Tampa Bay Buccaneers @Buccaneers]

37 seasons. 750+ games. More than 1,100 iconic "Touchdown, Tampa Bay!" calls.

The Voice of the Buccaneers, Gene Deckerhoff, will officially retire at the conclusion of our 50th season, closing out one of the longest & most distinguished broadcasting tenures in franchise & NFL history.

Thank you, Gene! 👏

[Tampa Police Department @TampaPD]

What goes up, must come down. Celebratory gunfire is no exception. Celebrate responsibly this holiday and keep bullets out of the sky. See suspicious activity? Say something. Call us at 813-231-6130.