Businessman runs as write-in candidate for Tampa mayor
Times staff Wednesday, January 12, 2011 TAMPA — Businessman Arthur Richardson has qualified to run as a write-in candidate in the Tampa mayor's race. As a write-in, he did not have to pay a qualifying...
View ArticleOne year after the earthquake, a tiny Haitian survivor's new life in Tampa
Letitia Stein, Times staff writer Wednesday, January 12, 2011 TAMPA — A little girl of almost 3 races to answer a knock at the apartment door. Her head, spiky with tiny plaits and rainbow barrettes,...
View ArticleClass notes
By Paulette Lash Ritchie, Times Correspondent Wednesday, January 12, 2011 BROOKSVILLEBoard needs student volunteerBrooksville city officials are seeking a student volunteer to serve on the Brooksville...
View ArticleHernando County whiz kid in third year of college — at age 16
By Paulette Lash Ritchie, Times Correspondent Wednesday, January 12, 2011 WEEKI WACHEE — Joann Gold started her third year of college three days ago.She already has an associate general liberal arts...
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Groups donate $500 to buy clothing, supplies for homeless children
By Paulette Lash Ritchie, Times Correspondent Wednesday, January 12, 2011 Jennifer Hoefler, left, of Suncoast Schools credit union and Tracy Echols, right, of the Education Foundation present a $500...
View ArticleArtist Renee Duke divided her time between painting, Scientology
By Andrew Meacham, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, January 12, 2011 CLEARWATER — For much of her adult life, Renee Duke traveled in some of the world's most cultured circles.She studied painting at the...
View ArticleAuthorities release surveillance video of art thieves
By Rita Farlow, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, January 12, 2011 NORTH REDINGTON BEACH — Pinellas County sheriff's deputies have released surveillance video of a man stealing artwork off the wall of the...
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New Weeki Wachee High's music lab state-of-the-art
By Paulette Lash Ritchie, Times Correspondent Wednesday, January 12, 2011 Sophomore Jarrod Fredrickson, 15, left, and freshman Christian Braz, 15, work with guitar teacher and choir director Morgan...
View ArticleTampa candidate tries to get a leg up on campaign
By Justin George, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, January 12, 2011 TAMPA — On the heels of mayoral candidate Dick Greco's neon-orange campaign signs depicting a waving hand, District 6 City Council...
View ArticleSex offender accused of molesting babysitter in Largo
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 LARGOSex offender is accused of molesting teenPolice say they have DNA evidence to prove that a 35-year-old registered sex offender sexually assaulted a 15-year-old...
View ArticleNew U.S. Rep. Nugent, a former sheriff, not surprised by Tucson attack
By Tony Marrero, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, January 12, 2011 BROOKSVILLE — U.S. Rep. Rich Nugent's new job was supposed to be less dangerous than his last one. Nugent, R-Spring Hill, had worked in...
View ArticleTarpon Springs agrees to two-year deal with attorney
By Demorris A. Lee, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, January 12, 2011 TARPON SPRINGS — The Tarpon Springs City Commission unanimously agreed to a new two-year agreement with City Attorney James Yacavone...
View ArticleMemorial service and parade in Brooksville will mark MLK Day
Times staff Wednesday, January 12, 2011 BROOKSVILLETwo events set to mark MLK Jr. day Two events are scheduled in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: a memorial service and a parade. The...
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Beach hoteliers say guests want newer, bigger, taller
By Mike Brassfield, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, January 12, 2011 Rendering of a nine-story, 85-room hotel that could replace the 27-room Sea Captain Resort. CLEARWATER — Call it the beach version of...
View ArticleEvents to mark Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday planned in Clearwater,...
By Joey Flechas, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, January 12, 2011 The creation of a multicolored mosaic, a two-day discussion on race, a march and a parade are among the local activities planned this...
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Brooksville resident has seen lots of changes in her 105 years
By Beth N. Gray, Times Correspondent Wednesday, January 12, 2011 Winonah Greene, at the Spring Oaks Assisted Living Facility, calls air travel one of the greatest inventions in her 105 years....
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Classic car show honors classy couple in Land O'Lakes
By David Rice, Times Correspondent Wednesday, January 12, 2011 Ida Silver and Al Silver are gone, but their passion for promoting their community is still being carried on. LAND O'LAKES — Al and Ida...
View ArticleBook protested by third-grader's mom okayed for elementary school library
By Shary Lyssy Marshall, Times Correspondent Wednesday, January 12, 2011 SPRING HILL — There's nothing like a little controversy over a book to get people reading it.In the weeks since parent Christy...
View Article$3,200 offered for information about abused pit bull mix
By Luis Perez, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, January 12, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — The reward for information about who wrapped rubber bands around a 3-month-old dog's ears, causing them to fall off, is...
View ArticlePort Richey City Council wants city manager to work more at City Hall
By Drew Harwell, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, January 12, 2011
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