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Jill Maden, native of England, has seen the world
By Jean Hayes, Times Staff Writer Saturday, October 1, 2011 Jill Maden enjoys the learning-in-retirement program that features a variety of guest lecturers. How long have you lived in Hernando County,...
View ArticlePostal Service seeks public's input on Brooksville post office at Monday meeting
By Logan Neill, Times Staff Writer Saturday, October 1, 2011 BROOKSVILLE — Two months ago, the U.S. Postal Service announced it was looking to close up to 3,700 branches across the country.On the list...
View ArticleProcession planned for Vietnam Traveling Memorial in Citrus County
Times staff Saturday, October 1, 2011 INVERNESSProcession today for vietnam wall traveling exhibitThe Nature Coast All Veterans Reunion's "Escort the Wall" for the Vietnam Traveling Memorial will leave...
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Tori Selby looks forward to continuing her volunteer work as first student...
By Tony Marrero, Times Staff Writer Saturday, October 1, 2011 Tori Selby, 17, a Springstead High senior, is the School Board’s first student representative. SPRING HILL — As a little girl, Tori Selby...
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Pasco communities grapple with paying for damage done by county-required trees
By Lee Logan, Times Staff Writer Saturday, October 1, 2011 The roots of an oak tree in the Oakstead subdivision lift up a section of sidewalk. Pasco County’s tree requirement of several years ago set...
View ArticleAngelus House extends scary fun stuff until Halloween
Times staff Saturday, October 1, 2011 HUDSONaNGELUS EXTENDS SCARY FUN STUFF UNTIL HALLOWEENThe Halloween season has always been special at the Angelus complex. This year, the fifth for the renowned...
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Hernando County couple hoping olive business takes root
By Barbara Behrendt, Times Staff Writer Saturday, October 1, 2011 Cambren Davis looks through several potted olive trees that are the beginnings of a grove off of Sunshine Grove Road in Brooksville....
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Jerome Brown film elicits memories, pride in Brooksville
Dan DeWitt, Times Columnist Saturday, October 1, 2011 Jerome Brown’s NFL career ended prematurely when he was killed in a car crash in 1992. The Red Mule Pub was one of Jerome Brown's favorite...
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Two Pasco neighbors at odds over feeding, shooting squirrels
By Lisa Buie, Times Staff Writer Saturday, October 1, 2011 Lisa Richardson holds a 5-week-old squirrel at her home in Land O’Lakes on Friday. Richardson rehabilitates squirrels out of her home and was...
View ArticleMedia, technology assistance suffer amid budget cuts at Pasco schools
By Jeffrey S. Solochek, Times Staff Writer Saturday, October 1, 2011 WESLEY CHAPEL — Jean Marie Whaley was frustrated.Six weeks into the school year, Whaley, one of Pasco's first instructional...
View ArticleWest Pasco Habitat for Humanity chapter starts over
By Lee Logan, Times Staff Writer Saturday, October 1, 2011 NEW PORT RICHEY — The West Pasco Habitat for Humanity has undergone a major overhaul with several former employees saying they were wrongly...
View ArticleClearwater residents say knock the Harborview Center down
By Drew Harwell, Times Staff Writer Saturday, October 1, 2011 CLEARWATER — Some on the City Council are rethinking the Harborview Center's demolition.Some in the city definitely aren't.They want city...
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Kayaking business and Dunedin disagree on licensing requirements
By Keyonna Summers, Times Staff Writer Saturday, October 1, 2011 Mike Berthold, owner of Wet Dog Adventures, launches kayaking student Alex Stolc of Tampa at the Safety Harbor Marina boat ramp....
View ArticlePinellas County Commission okays subtle changes in three districts
Times staff Saturday, October 1, 2011 Countywidecounty okays subtle shifts in three districtsThe Pinellas County Commission approved subtle changes to three of its seven districts as part of its...
View ArticleThousands stroll through downtown St. Pete for annual breast cancer walk
By Kameel Stanley, Times Staff Writer Saturday, October 1, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — Wendy Phillips always knew she might get breast cancer one day.Her mother had it. So did her grandmother.Still, the...
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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure raises funds for breast cancer research
By Kameel Stanley, Times Staff Writer Saturday, October 1, 2011 Thousands stream past the Renaissance Vinoy Resort during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Saturday morning. ST. PETERSBURG — Wendy...
View ArticleBiden to visit Oakstead Elementary in central Pasco
Times staff Saturday, October 1, 2011 LAND O'LAKES — Vice President Joe Biden will visit Oakstead Elementary on Tuesday as part of his sweep through Florida promoting the American Jobs Act.Biden will...
View ArticleStudent from Tampa pulls suicidal man from river in Washington state
Associated Press Saturday, October 1, 2011 SPOKANE, Wash. — A Gonzaga University student from Tampa rescued a suicidal man who jumped into the Spokane River on Friday. ROTC cadet Christopher Smith was...
View ArticleEpilogue: Legislator led Temple Terrace, fought for the environment
By Andrew Meacham, Times Staff Writer Saturday, October 1, 2011 TEMPLE TERRACE — In the mid 1930s, Ray Knopke couldn't help but notice the funeral trains as they drove by his scrap yard to east...
View ArticleVictims identified in Gulf Boulevard crash in St. Pete Beach
By Luis Perez, Times Staff Writer Saturday, October 1, 2011 ST. PETE BEACH — Authorities have identified the two people killed in a fiery two-car crash on Gulf Boulevard Friday night.Pablo...
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