Clearwater, other Pinellas cities to decide on bar hours this week
By Mike Brassfield, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 17, 2010 CLEARWATER — Should last call for alcohol be at 2 a.m. or 3 a.m.? That's the question facing Clearwater leaders at a public meeting...
View ArticlePasco Sheriff Bob White uses statistics to justify his budget request
By Jodie Tillman, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 17, 2010 SPRING HILL — Pasco Sheriff Bob White fired off lots of statistics Tuesday, hoping commissioners would relent at last to his request for...
View ArticlePinellas County Utilities to temporarily switch to chlorine-treated water Monday
Times staff Tuesday, August 17, 2010 North PinellasUtility's switch to chlorine is MondayPinellas County Utilities will temporarily switch to chlorine-treated drinking water on Monday. The short-term...
View ArticleAirline prices trend higher, including at Tampa International Airport
By Steve Huettel, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 17, 2010 That pricey airline ticket you bought this year wasn't a fluke.Uncle Sam recently rolled out the numbers: Domestic airfares jumped to an...
View ArticleHernando Sheriff Nugent's campaign tarnishes his legacy
By Dan DeWitt, Times Columnist Tuesday, August 17, 2010 With apologies to Ben Franklin, I think of him as Poor Richard — Nugent, I mean.A few months ago, it seemed, Hernando's sheriff was heading into...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A lot to do before school
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Dan Baldwin of Parking Lot Restoration Specialists sprays an asphalt-based sealant on the student parking lot at Hernando High School on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, co-worker...
View ArticlePalm Harbor complex Landings at Boot Ranch West sells for $11.25 million
By Becky Bowers, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Landings at Boot Ranch West, a Palm Harbor apartment complex, has a new owner. WRH Boot Ranch purchased the 232-unit complex for $11.25...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pinellas youth make shofars at Young Israel-Chabad for Rosh Hashana
By Mindy Rubenstein, Times Correspondent Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Shovalle Nabaa, 8, of Palm Harbor tests her creation Tuesday after she crafted a ram’s horn into a shofar for Rosh Hashana, the Jewish...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Drink stand quenches Clearwater kids' need to serve
By Rodney Thrash, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 17, 2010 A close-knit group of Clearwater kids set up a lemonade stand and learned about generosity. They are: Vincent Pesce, 13, seventh grade,...
View ArticleBrooksville activist makes point by dropping pants
Times staff Tuesday, August 17, 2010 BROOKSVILLEActivist makes case by dropping pantsSouth Brooksville activist Paul Boston had a complaint to share with the County Commission Tuesday and made his...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2010 Clearwater Jazz Holiday adds new mix of sounds
By Terri Bryce Reeves, Times Correspondent Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Dr. John and the Lower 911 will perform at the 2010 Clearwater Jazz Holiday. CLEARWATER — The 31st annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday...
View ArticleBrooksville lets the Hernando Fair Association forge deal for winter renter
By Logan Neill, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 17, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — The Hernando Fair Association got some good news Monday when the Brooksville City Council gave the go-ahead to negotiate a...
View ArticleSweeney pitches experience, Colon-Toro preaches openness in Hernando School...
By Tony Marrero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 17, 2010 In 2006, John Sweeney sought to unseat two-term incumbent Robert Wiggins from the Hernando School Board. At the time, Sweeney said he got...
View ArticlePasco County Commission candidate bristles over missing signs
By Jodie Tillman, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Nothing outrages a political candidate like the loss of perfectly good campaign signs.Just ask Ken Littlefield, who is running in the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Basketball fundamentals camps coming to Land O'Lakes
By David Rice, Times Correspondent Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Coach David Zimroth works a drill with Elijah Bonter in January at a YMCA in Tampa. Zimroth will run similar basketball fundamentals camps...
View ArticleNew Port Richey store was source of winning Fantasy 5 ticket
Times staff Tuesday, August 17, 2010 NEW PORT RICHEYLocal store was source of winning ticketOne of three winning lottery tickets worth more than $66,000 was purchased at the Hess Express at 8923 State...
View ArticleAudit prompts Pinellas administrator to tighten reins
By David DeCamp, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 17, 2010 CLEARWATER — Pinellas County Administrator Bob LaSala ordered a management review and promised tighter reins on employee gifts and...
View ArticleOperation Shoebox collecting supplies from West Pasco to send overseas
Times staff Tuesday, August 17, 2010 NEW PORT RICHEY — The Community Service Council of West Pasco is collecting donations through Sept. 9 for Operation Shoebox. Donated items — snacks, toiletries,...
View ArticleGot bugs? Get answers
Times staff Tuesday, August 17, 2010 LargoGot bugs? Get answersFlies, roaches and ants … oh, my!Annoying insects that come into the home can be controlled. Learn how to identify insects, their life...
View ArticleLargo City Manager Mac Craig receives high B grade from commissioners
By Dominick Tao, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 17, 2010 LARGO — Translated from decimals to school-letter grades, Largo City Manager Norton "Mac" Craig's performance this year would be a...
View Article