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Palm Harbor's Robert Bourne survived historic battle between blimp, German sub
By Andrew Meacham, Times Staff Writer Monday, October 25, 2010 A radioman who would join the FAA, Bourne issued the maydays but watched as a shark ate a blimp crewmate before the rescue. PALM HARBOR —...
View ArticlePotential buyer for Belleview Biltmore steps forward
By Rodney Thrash, Times Staff Writer Monday, October 25, 2010 BELLEAIR — A man who introduced himself to the mayor as the "next and final owner" of the Belleview Biltmore said he will close on the...
View ArticlePalm Harbor man wins $1 million in Florida lottery
By Dominick Tao, Times Staff Writer Monday, October 25, 2010 A Palm Harbor man won $1 million over the weekend in the Florida Lottery.Vasilios Vassos, 38, won the prize in the lotto's Powerball game,...
View ArticleUniversity of Florida professor says he predicted Haiti cholera
By Dan DeWitt, Times Staff Writer Monday, October 25, 2010 The seemingly mysterious outbreak of cholera in Haiti — the first there since the 1960s — is not a mystery at all, said a University of...
View ArticleSt. Petersburg funeral home wants to be first to offer chemical cremation
By Jamal Thalji, Times Staff Writer Monday, October 25, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG — A bill to legalize the chemical process in New York was called "Hannibal Lecter's bill." Just before the same bill went...
View ArticleFederal official to lead efforts to respond to election-day problems
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 TAMPA — Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert A. Mosakowski will lead federal efforts across Tampa Bay to respond to Election Day reports of voting fraud or discrimination at the...
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State Rep. Janet Long comes under scrutiny in job as SPC consultant
By Anne Lindberg, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Janet Long is running for re-election to House District 51. SEMINOLE — St. Petersburg College hired state Rep. Janet Long as a consultant...
View ArticleTwo motorcyclists killed in New Port Richey crash
Times staff Tuesday, October 26, 2010 NEW PORT RICHEY — Two people on a motorcycle were killed in a crash Tuesday evening that shut down a stretch of Little Road.The crash happened about 5:15 p.m. on...
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State House 52 candidates have spirited debate at Tiger Bay forum
By David DeCamp, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 26, 2010 State Rep. Bill Heller, left, says his challenger for House District 52, Jeff Brandes, isn’t offering anything specific. ST. PETERSBURG —...
View ArticleCommunity events: dodgeball, peace, politics, photo hike
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 LARGOSouthwest Rec debuts new youth programsSouthwest Recreation Complex, 13120 Vonn Road in Largo, has two new youth programs starting up. They include the following:•...
View ArticleSeafood Festival is this weekend in Madeira Beach
Times staff Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Madeira BeachEnjoy arts, fun at seafood fest this weekendJohn's Pass Village and Boardwalk, 150 John's Pass Boardwalk in Madeira Beach, is hosting the annual...
View ArticleHernando County club meetings
By Phyllis Day, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 26, 2010 BrooksvilleChill Smart: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Harbor, 7074 Grove Road. This is the youth group of the Hernando County Community...
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Kids develop artistic options in Dayspring's afterschool program
By Michele Miller, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Sarah Cooley, 6, from left, Kiley Poole, 5, and Kayla Caster, 5, practice their ballet moves during an afterschool dance class at...
View ArticlePasco class notes
By Michele Miller, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Calendar• Nov. 19: Progress reports.• Nov. 24-26: Thanksgiving holiday. No school.Class notesCalusa Elementary: Fall Festival, 5:30 to...
View ArticlePasco County schools students of the month
By Michele Miller, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Students of the month • Anclote Elementary: Darren Nguyen, Gracie Clark, Michael Cardone, Kylena Ward, Lea Casella, Cadence Allen,...
View ArticleCiting FCAT doubts, Hillsborough considers adding another test
By Tom Marshall, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 26, 2010 TAMPA — Students watching this year's flap over potentially unreliable FCAT scores might be forgiven for hoping the state-mandated test...
View ArticleSeveral in Largo City Commission race contribute heavily to their own campaigns
By Dominick Tao, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 26, 2010 LARGO — Getting elected is not cheap.While local elections pale in comparison to the millions spent on state and national contests, there...
View ArticleTreasure Island residents' input is sought on tourism, growth and tax dollars.
By Sheila Mullane Estrada, Times Correspondent Tuesday, October 26, 2010 TREASURE ISLAND — Twelve years after residents said they favored creating a small-town atmosphere, officials are now asking...
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Stained glass artwork adorns new Largo Community Center
By Dominick Tao, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Bob Kessler, top, and helper Dennis Dziech position a piece of the mosaic on the wall by the front entrance to the new Largo Community...
View ArticleClearwater, East Lake firefighters wear pink to support breast cancer research
Times staff Tuesday, October 26, 2010 NORTH PINELLASFirefighters to wear pink for cancer fightThe employees at Clearwater Fire Rescue and East Lake Fire Rescue have joined forces to support the fight...
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