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Pinellas deputy shoots motorist on Fourth Street North

By Danny Valentine and Kameel Stanley, Times Staff Writers Friday, November 26, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG — A Pinellas County Sheriff's deputy shot a man who appeared to try and hit him after a traffic stop...

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Accused rapist sues woman who accused him of crime

By Jessica Vander Velde, Times Staff Writer Friday, November 26, 2010 TAMPA — A man police say posed as a cop and raped a woman he pulled over on Bayshore Boulevard has sued the woman who accused him...

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Charlie Crist, Gov. Rock Star?

By Sue Carlton, Times columnist Friday, November 26, 2010 This is the end, beautiful friendThis is the end, my only friendThe end of our elaborate plansThe end of everything that standsThe end.- As...

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Charlie Crist's rock star moment was pardon Doors singer Jim Morrison

By Sue Carlton, Times Columnist Friday, November 26, 2010 This is the end, beautiful friendThis is the end, my only friendThe end of our elaborate plansThe end of everything that standsThe end.— As...

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USF wins two federal grants to train public health workers

By Richard Danielson, Times Staff Writer Friday, November 26, 2010 TAMPA -- The University of South Florida has won $8 million in federal grants to help train public health workers across the state to...

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Third suspect arrested in Pasco pharmacy hold up

By Erin Sullivan, Times Staff Writer Friday, November 26, 2010 LAND O'LAKES — A third suspect in a pharmacy robbery was arrested on Thanksgiving, authorities said.Mark Anthony Roush, a 28-year-old...

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Dade City warehouse fire still smoulders

By Erin Sullivan, Times Staff Writer Friday, November 26, 2010 DADE CITY — A fire at a fragrance oil warehouse that began Wednesday night still smoked with occasional spot fires Friday, said Timothy...

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Dade City warehouse fire still smolders

By Erin Sullivan, Times Staff Writer Friday, November 26, 2010 DADE CITY — A fire at a fragrance oil warehouse that began Wednesday night still smoked with occasional spot fires Friday, said Timothy...

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Beyond Aveda Salon is Toys for Tots location

Times staff Friday, November 26, 2010 LargoCoffee, conversation on chamber menuThe Largo/Mid-Pinellas Chamber's popular business leads program, Coffee An'Networking, will meet Thursday at 8 a.m. at...

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Largo honors four city workers who met daunting challenges unselfishly

By Dominick Tao, Times Staff Writer Friday, November 26, 2010 LARGO — Every three months, Largo selects its most exceptional staff members to receive "Employee of the Quarter" awards.The four chosen...

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Treasure Island to spend $300K to improve stormwater collection

By Sheila Mullane Estrada, Times Correspondent Friday, November 26, 2010 TREASURE ISLAND — Armed with a matching grant from the Southwest Florida Water Management District, the city plans to implement...

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St. Petersburg Yacht Club lets longtime holiday decorator go

By Mary Jane Park, Times Staff Writer Friday, November 26, 2010 Delma Booth festoons one of 70 Christmas trees at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club in 2004. Gold Productions was hired this year. ST....

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Volunteer police save Largo $250,000 a year

By Dominick Tao, Times Staff Writer Friday, November 26, 2010 LARGOIn October alone, a staff of 55 worked 1,297 hours, securing accident scenes, checking pawn shops for stolen items and patrolling...

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Free tests, flu shots on World AIDS Day; last call for Mainsail entries

Times staff Friday, November 26, 2010 St. PetersburgWORLD AIDS DAY MARKED BY FREE TESTS, flu shotsThe 22nd Annual World AIDS Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Williams Park, 350 Second...

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Major League Baseball proves more costly to St. Petersburg than expected

By Stephen Nohlgren, Times Staff Writer Friday, November 26, 2010 St. Petersburg expected revenue from baseball and other events would help pay off the debt on Tropicana Field. Instead, the city has...

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St. Petersburg shares the tab when Rays play at the Trop

By Stephen Nohlgren, Times Staff Writer Friday, November 26, 2010 Insurance costs are the main reason the city’s bottom line for Tropicana Field has failed to meet expectations. Last year, the cost...

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St. Petersburg resident wins AARP's most prestigious award

By Sabrina Rocco, Times Staff Writer Friday, November 26, 2010 “You get your satisfaction from helping other people. That’s your reward when you volunteer,’’ said Lois Herron, shown here after...

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Events, activities throughout the area

Times staff Friday, November 26, 2010 ST. PetersburgForum to feature Times' columnist Howard TroxlerThe Academy of Senior Professionals at Eckerd College has its next forum, "Stop the Presses! II," at...

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Pinellas religion briefs

Times staff Friday, November 26, 2010 African Methodist EpiscopalSt. James AME Church, 1436 S Madison Ave., Clearwater. Call (727) 442-2336.• The church will sponsor two events starting at 10 a.m....

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Hernando religion calendar

By Gail Hollenbeck, Times Correspondent Friday, November 26, 2010 BrooksvilleBrooksville Wesleyan Church, 8168 Jasmine Drive, will host Jeff Steinberg at 6 p.m. Sunday. Known as the "Tiny Giant,"...

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