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Land O'Lakes artist designs cremation jewelry
By Mindy Rubenstein, Times Correspondent Friday, January 7, 2011 In this piece, cremains form a heart inside a unique glass and sterling pendant that Michele Palenik made in her studio. When Michele...
View ArticlePine View Elementary's Cortney Gantt to be new principal at Trinity...
Times staff Friday, January 7, 2011 TRINITYPine View's Principal to lead TrinityCortney Gantt, principal of Pine View Elementary School for the past 3 1/2 years, is headed back to Trinity Elementary...
View ArticleHernando officials may re-bid dredge project, again
By Barbara Behrendt, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 7, 2011 BROOKSVILLE — On Dec. 10, representatives of two dozen marine contractors and subcontractors gathered to talk about the Hernando Beach...
View Article'Catfish' caught after nearly 14 years on the lam
By Erin Sullivan, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 7, 2011 ZEPHYRHILLS — Alfred "Catfish" White waited for the end with a Pepsi and a Marlboro Red on the back porch of his lady's house. He knew she...
View ArticleHospice nurse Genevieve Bahr comforted others to the end
By Andrew Meacham, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 7, 2011 DUNEDIN — To get the most out of her life, Genevieve Bahr cut waste. She spurned jewelry. Her shelves displayed no knickknacks. She...
View ArticleNew Port Richey motorcyclist killed in Palm Harbor crash
By Luis Perez, Times Staff Writer Saturday, January 8, 2011 PALM HARBOR — A 48-year-old New Port Richey man was killed when a car rammed his motorcycle on McMullen-Booth Road on Saturday, according to...
View ArticleAs conductor and Academy Prep co-founder, Robert Anders left his mark
By Andrew Meacham, Times Staff Writer Saturday, January 8, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — Days, perhaps weeks, before a concert by his choral group, director Robert Anders found a way to slip into the venue and...
View Article'Radiance of the Seas' sanitized after stomach bug sickens 150
Associated Press Saturday, January 8, 2011 TAMPA — A Royal Caribbean cruise that had to return to the Tampa port after 150 passengers and crew members suffered a stomach illness has been sanitized, and...
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A joyous Three Kings Day in Ruskin
By Kim Wilmath, Times Staff Writer Saturday, January 8, 2011 From left, Pascual Diaz, Josue Rios and Jose Miranda, dressed as the three kings, march up the aisle during the Three Kings Day festivities...
View ArticleTampa heading toward a historic city election
By Richard Danielson, Times Staff Writer Saturday, January 8, 2011 TAMPA — In less than eight weeks, Tampa voters will elect a new mayor, remake the City Council and chart the city's course for years...
View ArticlePinellas Safe Harbor shelters more homeless people
By David DeCamp, Times Staff Writer Sunday, January 9, 2011 CLEARWATER — The number of homeless staying at the new Pinellas Safe Harbor shelter near the county jail has ramped up, sheriff's officials...
View ArticleShooting near FSU kills one, injures Tampa student
Associated Press Sunday, January 9, 2011 TALLAHASSEE — A Florida State University student was killed, and a student from Tampa injured, in an accidental shooting in an off-campus apartment early...
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Despite delay, deal between All Children's Hospital and Johns Hopkins still on
By Richard Martin, Times Staff Writer Sunday, January 9, 2011 Officials at All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg say the deal to join the Johns Hopkins Health System is still in the works. ST....
View ArticleFirst female mayor of Dunedin dies at 77
By David DeCamp, Times Staff Writer Sunday, January 9, 2011 DUNEDIN — Judy Gould was preparing to do her part for the opening of Toronto Blue Jays spring training in 1977.But someone saw her carrying a...
View ArticleHistory center commemorates 150 years since Florida seceded from the Union
By Ernest Hooper, Metro Columnist Sunday, January 9, 2011 On this day 150 years ago, Florida seceded from the Union, but people in Tampa didn't find out until three days later.I guess no one in...
View ArticleCrews contain 100-acre brush fire in Riverview
Times staff Sunday, January 9, 2011 RIVERVIEW — Crews contained a 100-acre brush fire that started Sunday afternoon near Big Bend Road and Balm Riverview Road, officials said."It's not out, but it's...
View ArticleThrough writing, Hillsborough hospice workers deal with immortality
By Robbyn Mitchell, Times Staff Writer Sunday, January 9, 2011 TAMPA — Just after the cappuccino machine stopped hissing, Lori Thompson stepped to the front of small stage in the coffee shop and took a...
View ArticleHillsborough man charged with sexual battery of minor
By Dan Sullivan, Times Staff Writer Sunday, January 9, 2011 TAMPA — A Tampa man was arrested Sunday on sexual battery charges for having sex with an underage girl, deputies said.An arrest report states...
View ArticleEvents and meetings in Hernando and Pasco counties on Jan. 10
Times staff Sunday, January 9, 2011 Today's picksHERNANDO COUNTYParents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays/PFLAG Hernando organizational meeting: 7 p.m., Spring Hill United Church of Christ,...
View ArticleFlorida Classic Park wins support for more dog shows, other events
By Barbara Behrendt, Times Staff Writer Monday, January 10, 2011 BROOKSVILLE — Hernando County officials enthusiastically sided with dogs over people on Monday.In a unanimous vote, the Planning and...
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