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Big year for ups and downs in Pinellas County
By Mike Brassfield, Demorris A. Lee and Drew Harwell, Times Staff Writers Saturday, January 1, 2011 Elaina Franklin feeds Winter the dolphin in the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s pool that was built for...
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After 75 years, one man is still dedicated to singing in his church choir
By Demorris A. Lee, Times Staff Writer Saturday, January 1, 2011 Paul Stavropoulos, 85, of Tarpon Springs, center, sits with Samuell Tsoutsanis of Tarpon Springs, left, and Kostantinos Kirtsopoulos of...
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Artists open up shop in Hudson and fulfill a lifelong dream
By Michele Miller, Times Staff Writer Saturday, January 1, 2011 Artist Clay Verge is seen in the reflection of his 2010 mixed media piece, “Portrait of Tallahassee.” Verge and three other artists...
View ArticleConstruction crews begin work in Clearwater on Monday
Times staff Saturday, January 1, 2011 CLEARWATERConstruction project will begin MondayConstruction crews will begin resurfacing streets in south Clearwater Beach on Monday. Segments of deteriorated...
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Two Pinellas residents vie for Pepsi grant to build art center in Safety Harbor
By Terri Bryce Reeves, Times Correspondent Saturday, January 1, 2011 Todd Ramquist and Kiaralinda created a float for the Safety Harbor Christmas Parade to urge people to vote for them in the Pepsi...
View ArticlePatron arrested after bar fight at Beef 'O' Brady's in Lutz
Times staff Saturday, January 1, 2011 LUTZPatron arrested after bar fight at Beef 'O' Brady'sIt was 44 minutes into the last day of the year when Kevin Salvagni — 49, angry and "unlawfully intoxicated"...
View ArticleSenior menus/Meals on wheels for week of Jan. 3-7, 2011
Times staff Saturday, January 1, 2011 Pasco County operates eight congregate dining centers for adults 60 and older, funded in part by the Older Americans Act. There is no charge for the meals, but...
View ArticleCombination of fireworks, dry conditions blamed for spate of blazes
By Erin Sullivan, Times Staff Writer Saturday, January 1, 2011 Blazes caused by fireworks popped up throughout the Tampa Bay area on New Year's Day, said Dave Fogler, a supervisor with the Florida...
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Tampa Bay's first baby of 2011 arrives sooner than expected
By Kameel Stanley, Times Staff Writer Saturday, January 1, 2011 Melissa Rodriguez, left, of Tampa holds her 5-pound, 8-ounce girl Samantha Marilyn Rodriguez, who was born at 12:01 and 32 seconds on...
View ArticleTampa Bay and Florida stories to watch in 2011
Times Staff Writer Saturday, January 1, 2011 Though there will be plenty of news we don't expect in 2011, here are some stories that already bear watching for sure. Times staffWill we get to work?Jobs...
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Judge George Greer retires with dozens of awards for one case: Terri Schiavo
By Curtis Krueger, Times Staff Writer Saturday, January 1, 2011 Pinellas-Pasco Circuit Judge George Greer sorts through files and books while cleaning out his Clearwater office Wednesday. George Greer...
View ArticleIorio gets strong marks in city poll
By Richard Danielson, Times Staff Writer Saturday, January 1, 2011 TAMPA — Crime is down, the budget is balanced and the city has an inviting new riverfront park that's home to two museums. In a time...
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December coldest on record for Tampa Bay area
By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer Monday, January 3, 2011 December freezes killed about 75 percent of the tropical fish, including these tiger barbs found Monday, at Oak Ridge Fish Hatchery in...
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Former Bucs quarterback Shaun King addresses DUI arrest on his radio show
Times staff Monday, January 3, 2011 TAMPA — Former Bucs quarterback Shaun King was arrested early Sunday on a DUI charge.King, 33, of St. Petersburg, was stopped at 2:12 a.m. on U.S. 301 and Holland...
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Ship carrying fertilizer stuck in Hillsborough Bay
By Ileana Morales, Times Staff Writer Monday, January 3, 2011 A freighter ship mired in the sand about two miles east of Gadsden Point is not blocking ship traffic in Hillsborough Bay. TAMPA — A...
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Tampa police corporal resigns, accused of having sex on duty in unmarked car
By Jessica Vander Velde, Times Staff Writer Monday, January 3, 2011 Scott Guffey will receive a monthly pension of $4,645. TAMPA — For 24 years, Scott Guffey served as a cop in Tampa. On patrol, he...
View ArticleFirst Community Bank in St. Petersburg robbed at lunchtime
By Jamal Thalji, Times Staff Writer Monday, January 3, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — First Community Bank at 6100 Fourth St. N was robbed around lunchtime, according to St. Petersburg police. The robbery...
View ArticleRegistered sex offender traps, rapes St. Petersburg woman, police say
By Jamal Thalji, Times Staff Writer Monday, January 3, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — A 55-year-old registered sex offender repeatedly raped a woman he held captive in his apartment for several hours early...
View ArticleCar lodges under school bus in Gibsonton
By Shelley Rossetter, Times Staff Writer Monday, January 3, 2011 GIBSONTON — A car became lodged under a school bus Monday afternoon, sending the car's driver to the hospital, officials said.No...
View ArticleHillsborough deputies investigating fatal motorcycle crash
By Shelley Rossetter, Times Staff Writer Monday, January 3, 2011 TAMPA — Deputies are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle north of Carrollwood, according to the Hillsborough County...
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