Group pulls proposal for arts magnet school in Hernando
By Tony Marrero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — A group that sought to open Hernando's first fine arts charter school by next fall has withdrawn its application and...
View ArticlePasco commissioners lower tax rate, raise parks fees
By Jodie Tillman, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 DADE CITY — Commissioners on Tuesday abandoned a preliminary proposal to raise the county tax rate by 22 cents per $1,000 in taxable...
View ArticlePinellas Hope officials celebrate the opening of permanent buildings at 'Tent...
By David DeCamp, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 PINELLAS PARK — Tent City is going bricks and mortar. Pinellas Hope, a complex of 250 tents and sheds for homeless people, will open 80...
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One dead in seven-vehicle wreck at St. Petersburg intersection
Times staff Tuesday, September 7, 2010 A victim is taken to the ambulance at the scene of a multiple car accident with one fatality at Fifth Avenue North at 49th Street in St. Petersburg Tuesday. ST....
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Still in coma, St. Petersburg Council Chairwoman Leslie Curran's condition...
By Michael Van Sickler, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 City Council Chairwoman Leslie Curran remained in a drug-induced coma and on a ventilator more than a week after she hit her head...
View ArticleHillsborough school board switches last day of school, drops two...
By Tom Marshall, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 TAMPA — The Hillsborough County School Board has moved the last day of school and decreased the number of controverial early-release days...
View ArticleClearwater Police make arrest in July 15 motel shooting
By Rodney Thrash, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 CLEARWATER — A 22-year-old St. Petersburg man has been arrested in connection with a July 15 shooting at a Clearwater motel, authorities...
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Pinellas Muslims strong in numbers, culturally diverse
By Waveney Ann Moore, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Men pray on a recent Friday evening at Masjid Al Sunnah at 24th Avenue S and Sixth Street in St. Petersburg. The Muslim holy month...
View ArticlePasco officials approve plans for college, hospital and sports complex at...
By Jodie Tillman, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 DADE CITY --Pasco commissioners cleared the way Tuesday for a project that will transform Wesley Chapel's Wiregrass Ranch with a new...
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In search of companionship, Mystery Monkey finds himself
By Emily Nipps, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG — The Tampa Bay area's elusive mystery monkey appears to have finally found a friend: It's himself. Former St. Petersburg...
View ArticleBallet auditions; 5K AIDS Walk; mind your manners; and more
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 ST. PETERSBURGFlorida West Ballet has auditions on Saturday The Florida West Ballet is holding auditions on Saturday. The nonprofit scholarship program for dancers ages 8 to...
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Elvis' concerts showed 1956 racial divide
By Jerry Blizin, Times Correspondent Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Elvis, clad in black pegged pants and white bucks, entertains his St. Petersburg audience. The 21-year-old from Tupelo, Miss., was just...
View ArticleGrants available for staffing, training at Pinellas businesses
Times staff Tuesday, September 7, 2010 CountywideGrants available for business staffing, trainingDoes your business need money for staff development and training? Pinellas County Economic Development...
View ArticleJudge handling lawsuit over Caddy's parking lots withdraws
By Sheila Mullane Estrada, Times Correspondent Tuesday, September 7, 2010 TREASURE ISLAND — The judge handling a lawsuit over Caddy's parking lots withdrew from the case last week amid charges from...
View ArticlePasco school calendar
By Michele Miller, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Anclote Elementary: Open house, Thursday. • Book fair, Thursday through Sept. 17. • Advisory Council, 4 p.m. Monday.Chasco Elementary:...
View ArticlePasco school newsmakers
Times staff Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Newsmakers• Wesley Chapel High School graduate Josh Lane's documentary, The Road to Respect, has been named one of the top three documentaries in the state as...
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Sertoma program tests students' hearing; volunteers needed
By Michele Miller, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Malachi Miller, 4, sneaks a peek at the equipment as he waits for the beep while having his hearing tested recently at Quail Hollow...
View ArticleSt. Petersburg police to get facial recognition software
By Jamal Thalji, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG — Facial recognition technology was pioneered by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office almost a decade ago. The software...
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For Frank Viscido, it all comes down to cat stands
By Dominick Tao, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 NP_326326_CLIF_CATTREES_3 SATURDAY (7/31/2010) LARGO Frank Viscido carries a cat tree to customer Steve Webber’s (CQ) suv after making a...
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St. Petersburg breeder denies mistreating horses
By Luis Perez, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Paul Morell and his daughter, Brittany, watch a lemur Thursday in their back yard, where Morell has been raising exotic birds and monkeys...
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