Tampa Sports Authority rejects wading into Rays stadium debate
By Bill Varian, Times Staff Writer Monday, December 20, 2010 TAMPA — The governing board that oversees sports arenas in Hillsborough County talked about but then rejected wading into the Tampa Bay Rays...
View ArticlePresents of mind
By Kim Wilmath, Times Staff Writer Monday, December 20, 2010 'Twas the night before Christmas and under the tree, you've got presents galore, but who could foresee? You forgot your friend Joe, your...
View ArticleSarasota man gets 15 years for $37 million Ponzi scheme
By Shelley Rossetter, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 22, 2010 TAMPA — A Sarasota man who operated a $37 million Ponzi scheme between 2006 and 2009 was sentenced Wednesday to more than 15 years...
View ArticleTwo seriously injured in Thonotosassa crash
Times staff Wednesday, December 22, 2010 THONOTOSASSA — Two people were rushed to University Community Hospital after a vehicle crash Wednesday seriously injured them.Just before 2 p.m., Thomas Michael...
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Celebrating big birthdays, big donations in North Pinellas
By Nova Beall, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Trettau Mildred Margaret Trettau of Dunedin celebrated her 100th birthday at a Dec. 5 brunch at St. Mathias Lutheran Church, Safety...
View ArticleHernando County SPCA has Christmas wish list for shelter
Times staff Wednesday, December 22, 2010 BROOKSVILLESPCA shelter needs a long list of itemsThe Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Hernando County has a "Christmas wish list" of items...
View ArticleTampa pharmacist Joseph Campo pursued diverse interests
By Andrew Meacham, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 22, 2010 TAMPA — While still in elementary school in his native Tampa, Joseph Campo dutifully attended piano lessons ordered by his...
View ArticleChristmas Eve closings in North Pinellas
Times staff Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Holiday closingsHere's a list of closings and schedule changes for various government offices and services because of Christmas Eve, which is Friday.Government•...
View ArticlePinellas health notes
Times staff Wednesday, December 22, 2010 The collaboration between Morton Plant Mease Health Care and Suncoast Hospice to offer training in the provision of spiritual care to patients and their...
View ArticleTake time to enjoy Christmas holiday season
By Michele Miller, Times staff writer Wednesday, December 22, 2010 The sun rises on the winter solstice, and so comes time to pull open the blinds and let the day's light in. It's just a couple of days...
View ArticleHernando health and support for Dec. 23 and beyond
By Phyllis Day, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Alzheimer's Association: The Florida Gulf Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association offers support groups at several locations:• 2:30 p.m....
View ArticleHillsborough plans more water testing while landfill sinkhole is filled
By Robbyn Mitchell, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 22, 2010 TAMPA — A huge sinkhole that sucked in garbage and ash will be shored up with a concrete mixture while groundwater around it is...
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Jefferson Airplane founder Marty Balin shares music, artwork in Tarpon
By Demorris A. Lee, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Marty Balin, founder of Jefferson Airplane, performs Saturday at Studio 212 Arts Guild in downtown Tarpon Springs. TARPON SPRINGS —...
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Family of 34-year-old missing Tampa man offers $15,000 reward
Times staff Wednesday, December 22, 2010 A memorial wall has been set up at the house of Emilio J. Martinez-Rodriguez, a 34-year-old man who has been missing since he went out to get food for his...
View ArticleTampa Bay & Florida news > Christmas Eve, Christmas Day Closings
Times staff Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Christmas Eve, Christmas Day closingsThe following will be closed Friday and Saturday, unless otherwise noted:GovernmentFederal, state and county offices:...
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Cemex fined for mercury emissions, ordered to make changes at Hernando kiln
By Barbara Behrendt, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 22, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — Cemex has been slapped with a $525,000 fine for emitting mercury at levels nearly 10 times the allowable limit, and...
View ArticleLeague of Women Voters holds Tarpon candidates forum
Times staff Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Tarpon Springs Meet and greet candidates for commission The League of Women Voters of North Pinellas County will conduct a candidate forum for the upcoming...
View ArticleCARES seminar series can help seniors with legal, financial planning
Times staff Wednesday, December 22, 2010 HUDSONSeminars can help seniors with planningCARES will offer a series of five seminars over the next two months on legal and financial planning for seniors....
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Stricken Wesley Chapel family now faces eviction
By Molly Moorhead, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Monique Zimmerman-Stein of Wesley Chapel was blinded by Stickler’s syndrome, which her two youngest daughters share. WESLEY CHAPEL —...
View ArticlePasco plans to keep security at certain School Board meetings
By Jeffrey S. Solochek, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 22, 2010 LAND O'LAKES — A Pasco County Sheriff's Office patrol car sat parked right in front of the entrance to Tuesday's School Board...
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