Club news around Hernando County
By Phyllis Day, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 1, 2010 ClubsBrooksvilleBrooksville Book Discussion Group: 6 p.m. Dec. 13, Lykes Memorial Library, 238 Howell Ave. The book to be discussed is...
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Health related events, classes and meetings
Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Interior of the new Duncan Chapel at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor, named to honor the late Richard Duncan. Hospital's new chapel honors Richard DuncanThe...
View ArticleBuju Banton can play Miami concert, judge says
Times staff Wednesday, December 1, 2010 TAMPA — The show can go on after all for Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton. A federal judge Wednesday gave Banton — real name: Mark Myrie — permission to play a...
View ArticleCortnee Brantley gets public defender for appeal
Tampa staff Wednesday, December 1, 2010 TAMPA — The Federal Public Defender's Office has been appointed to represent Cortnee Brantley on the appeal of the dismissal of the sole criminal charge against...
View ArticleThe latest in St. Pete Beach's civil war
By Howard Troxler, Times Columnist Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Q. Hey, will you explain to me what just happened in St. Pete Beach?A. How about a nice, soothing discussion of the Middle East...
View ArticleHernando County, Swiftmud present talk Friday on FEMA flood maps
Times staff Wednesday, December 1, 2010 BROOKSVILLELearn how FEMA flood hazard maps affect youHernando County Water Awareness Series presents "FEMA Flood Mapping, Watersheds and You" from 10 a.m. to...
View ArticleTampa religion calendar
Times staff Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Quaker meeting: The Religious Society of Friends meets for worship at 10 a.m. Sundays at 1502 W Sligh Ave. Call (813) 253-3244.Unitarian Universalist book fair:...
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Few motorists aware of Florida law to stop at crosswalks with signs
By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 1, 2010 A pedestrian crosses First Avenue S just east of 34th Street in St. Petersburg Wednesday. Part of the pedestrian sign is blocked....
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Owner of Sherry's YesterDaze opening new shop in Seminole Heights
By Amy Scherzer, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Lil Feet Candies are sold at St. Joseph’s Women’s, Tampa General and Brandon Regional hospitals. SEMINOLE HEIGHTS — A variety of home...
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Times staff Wednesday, December 1, 2010 DowntownBook sale Saturday at UT's Plant HallSift through more than 1,000 used books selling for as little as a quarter from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at...
View ArticleEvents, meetings, shows in area
Wednesday, December 1, 2010 SPRING HILL/BROOKSVILLEEscorted toy drive ride set to roll on SundayABATE Freedom Chapter will host its 2010 Hernando County Christmas Toy Drive Ride Sunday. The...
View ArticleTampa man tried to lure 12-year-old Pinellas girl for sex, deputies say
By Luis Perez, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 1, 2010 LARGO — Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a Tampa man on charges that he tried for months to entice a 12-year-old Pinellas...
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Dunedin Santa comes by boat parade
By Terri Bryce Reeves, Times Correspondent Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Carl Young, left, and Bruce Buzzell string Christmas lights on Young’s micro tugboat. Young, 72, and some friends decorated the...
View ArticlePolice say suspect in July shooting death may have fled to Mexico
Times staff Wednesday, December 1, 2010 CLEARWATERMan suspected in shooting may be in MexicoPolice issued an arrest warrant for a man accused of fatally shooting a 16-year-old New Jersey runaway in...
View ArticleClearwater police recover merchandise stolen from Westfield Countryside mall
Times staff Wednesday, December 1, 2010 ClearwaterPolice operation nets stolen merchandiseClearwater police officers recovered about $1,000 in merchandise stolen from two stores at Westfield...
View ArticlePasco school officials propose new class size rules that limit choice
By Jeffrey S. Solochek, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 1, 2010 LAND O'LAKES — Hundreds of families got caught off-guard last summer when the Pasco County School District rejected school choice...
View ArticleChill and two snow slides expected at Clearwater's 'Miracle on Cleveland Street'
By Mike Brassfield, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 1, 2010 CLEARWATER — The organizers of Friday evening's "Miracle on Cleveland Street" know what they really need to make the event in...
View ArticleHernando County schools meet class size requirements
By Tony Marrero, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 1, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — Hard work and headaches have been integral parts of the equation as the Hernando County School District worked this year...
View ArticlePinellas County's tourist tax vote muddles its position on a new Rays stadium
By David DeCamp, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 1, 2010 For years, Pinellas County commissioners have been criticized for following the business community's agenda too closely.But the...
View ArticlePinellas County's tourist tax vote muddles its position on a new Rays stadium
By David DeCamp, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 1, 2010 For years, Pinellas County commissioners have been criticized for following the business community's agenda too closely.But the...
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