Hernando club happenings for Oct. 14 and beyond
By Phyllis Day, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 12, 2010 BrooksvilleAccordion Adventure: "Oktoween" party/jam, 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Brooksville Elks Lodge, 14494 Cortez Blvd. This is an informal...
View ArticleFormer SideBern's chef announces new restaurant venture
By Tom Scherberger, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 12, 2010 TAMPA — "It's been a long 32 months," Jeannie Pierola said Tuesday morning as the phone rang in the background with people calling to...
View ArticleWith national spotlight on community colleges, HCC wins two big grants
By Richard Danielson, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 12, 2010 TAMPA — Hillsborough Community College on Tuesday celebrated winning two big grants aimed at increasing graduation rates.A $3.15...
View ArticlePolice find dead woman, unconscious man in St. Petersburg apartment
By Ileana Morales and Kameel Stanley, Times staff writers Wednesday, October 13, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG — Police said they do not believe the death of a woman found with an unconscious man Tuesday night...
View ArticleFire at vacant Tampa house ruled arson
By Ileana Morales, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 13, 2010 TAMPA — A fire that was intentionally set damaged a vacant house early Wednesday, officials said.The arson at 8508 N Mulberry St. in...
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Degas exhibit coming to Tampa Museum of Art
By Lennie Bennett, Times Art Critic Wednesday, October 13, 2010 "Degas: Form, Movement and the Antique" will run March 12 through June 19, director Todd Smith announced Wednesday. The works will...
View ArticleOwner of cat dumped in McKay Bay ordered to never have animals again
By Kim Wilmath, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 13, 2010 TAMPA — It was all over a crawfish.The 30 BB gun shots, the lockup in the "Kitty Penitentiary" and a cat's abandonment in McKay Bay...
View ArticlePinellas deputies seek 'Papa' a week after teen was shot
By Kameel Stanley, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 13, 2010 LEALMAN — Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying a man they say shot and injured a teen nearly a week ago.Shortly...
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Hillsborough deputies seek help in finding two credit card burglars
By Ileana Morales, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Two burglars caught on surveillance photos Oct. 4 at CVS at 6701 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. TAMPA — Hillsborough sheriff's...
View ArticleTampa man accused of incest, sexual battery
By Ileana Morales, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 13, 2010 TAMPA — Police arrested a 39-year-old man Wednesday and accused him of sexually abusing three young female relatives.Jimmy George...
View ArticleFHP: Land O'Lakes woman killed, child hurt trying to cross street
By Ileana Morales, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 13, 2010 LAND O'LAKES — A car hit a mother and child crossing a neighborhood street Wednesday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Susan...
View ArticleSouth Tampa religion calendar
Times staff Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Pumpkin patch: The pumpkin patch at Bethel Church is open from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday through Oct. 31. The church is at...
View ArticleDeltona Elementary students take part in nationwide reading project
By Paulette Lash Ritchie, Times Correspondent Wednesday, October 13, 2010 SPRING HILL — On Oct. 7, every Deltona Elementary School student heard The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats read to them.The...
View ArticleAuthor: Make life an adventure
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — Every year, all Parrott Middle School students and teachers read the same book.Sixth-grade life science teacher Billy Lee said he and the kids didn't like...
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Fine art of imitation
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Carolina Suris, left, Scarlet Calhoun and Jenna Castellano work on their Mexican suns made out of papier-mache and plaster and then painted and decorated. The microsociety...
View ArticleHealth and support
By Phyllis Day, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Health and supportAlcoholics Anonymous: For Hernando County locations, call (352) 683-4597.Alzheimer's Association, Florida Gulf Coast...
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Wimauma Academy middle school plan moves ahead despite lagging donations
By Kim Wilmath, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 13, 2010 “We promised our parents” that a new middle school would be built, said Wimauma Academy principal Mark Haggett. WIMAUMA — When the clock...
View ArticleVendors' reservation deadline for Spring Hill event is Friday
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 SPRING HILLVendors must sign up for benefit by FridayFriday is the deadline for vendor reservations for the Holiday Stop and Shop that will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 13...
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Wimauma Academy students leap into dance
By Kim Wilmath, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Amanda Roa, top right, a volunteer from the Patel Conservatory, guides the children of Wimauma Academy through stretching exercises...
View ArticleSummit attracts "green businesses"
By Jared Leone, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 13, 2010 TAMPA — University of South Florida student Jeb Bjorn recycles and rides his bicycle, all part of his interest in working toward a...
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