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updated: Sat Jul 19, 2008 03:49 am

Tarpon Springs News

Local news for Tarpon Springs, FL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

11 hrs ago | St. Petersburg Times

Woman accused of bilking millions from doctor

It didn't take Sherri Lynn Ventresca long to start paying her bills with money that was supposed to purchase cancer patients' chemotherapy drugs, authorities say.

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Related Topix: Palm Harbor, FL, Pinellas County, FL

Fri Jul 18, 2008

WFTS

Dirty Dining: Tarpon Springs

Thousands of tourists and locals visit the sponge docks in Tarpon Springs every year, along with experiencing the Greek eateries.

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Related Topix: Tampa Metro, Life, Greek Cuisine, Food

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Clearwater Gazette

Dog-Friendly Fundraisers Announced

On Wednesday, July 23rd, at the Clearwater Courthouse, a custody hearing for the 121 dogs that were removed from the Tarpon Springs puppy mill is scheduled.

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Related Topix: Tampa Metro, Clearwater, FL, Clearwater-Beach, FL

Thu Jul 10, 2008

Tampa Bay Newspapers

74 percent of Pinellas schools earn 'A' or 'B'

According to results released by the state on July 8, 74 percent of Pinellas County's 125 graded public schools received an "A" or a "B" in Florida A+ Plan.

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Related Topix: Pinellas County, FL, Dunedin, FL, Largo, FL, Madeira Beach, FL

Tue Jul 08, 2008

ABC Action News

Roads flooded in Tarpon Springs

Lime St west of US 19 You can send a story to multiple email addresses by separating the email addresses with a semicolon This station will not store your email address or your recipient's email address or use ...

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Mon Jul 07, 2008

Tampa Bay Online

Tarpon Springs Man Found In Street In June Dies

A 47-year-old man found lying in the street in June has died, and authorities are classifying his death as a homicide.

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Related Topix: Tampa Metro, Tampa, FL, Hillsborough County, FL

Sun Jul 06, 2008

The Weekly Challenger

New Dropoff Boxes For Mail Ballots Makes Voting Easier

TAMPA BAY AREA NEWS New Dropoff Boxes For Mail Ballots Makes Voting Easier by Deborah Clark The Weekly Challenger Originally posted 7/5/2008 Voting by mail just got easier in Pinellas County.

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Related Topix: Largo, FL, Pinellas County, FL, East Lake, FL, Oldsmar, FL, Pinellas Park, FL

Fri Jul 04, 2008

The Florida Times Union

Cyclists push city for better biking

"I loved to ride my bike to work," said Huertas. "By the time I reached the Main Street bridge, the sun was rising, a spectacular view." But once he started working at Jacksonville Naval Air Station, the ...

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Related Topix: Jacksonville Metro, Springfield (Jacksonville, FL), Avondale (Jacksonville, FL), Jacksonville, FL

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Tampa Bay Online

Several Church's Chicken Locations In Bay Area To Go To Highest Bidder

" More than a dozen local Church's Chicken fast food outlets will be put on the auction block next month when the company that operates the restaurants sells its assets under the approval of a federal ...

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Related Topix: Tampa, FL, Tampa Metro, Winter Haven, FL, Orlando, FL, Lakeland Metro

Naples Daily News

Child killer executed in Florida

It's the state's first since a botched execution prompted a moratorium and state investigation.

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Related Topix: Manatee County, FL, Bradenton, FL, Pasco County, FL

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Naples Daily News Online

Local tennis: Grossklag, Simidian move into Bush Open quarterfinals

Top seeds Amy Grossklag of Bonita Springs and Amy Simidian of Naples moved into the quarterfinals of their respective divisions at the Bush Florida Open on Monday in Fort Myers.

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Related Topix: Bonita Springs, FL, Florida, Palm Harbor, FL, Pompano Beach, FL, Fort Myers, FL

Sat Jun 28, 2008

Tampabays10.com

Police search for clues in 2002 murder of Tarpon Springs tourist

Since 2002, Detective Robert Faugno of the Tarpon Springs Police Department has been investigating the murder of 25-year-old Ron Ford.

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Thu Jun 26, 2008

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SOAPIER Brand Soaps Launch with Exquisite Designs and a Big Splash

Soapier is inviting beauty enthusiasts of all ages to create their own personal spa experiences.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Recipes

Tue Jun 24, 2008

Tampa Bay Online

More Storms Coming Ashore In Bay Area

The brief gap in thunderstorms is about over as the weather service reports a line of storms from Inglis to 20 miles west of Clearwater.

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Related Topix: Clearwater, FL, Weather, Tampa Metro, New Port Richey, FL, Port Richey, FL

Sun Jun 22, 2008

Tampa Bay Online

More Storms Rolling In To Bay Area

The Tampa Bay area will get a brief break from the storms that pummeled most of the coastline this afternoon but more is coming.

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Related Topix: Holiday, FL, Pasco County, FL, Tampa Metro, Tampa, FL, Pinellas County, FL

Fri Jun 20, 2008

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater

Teeth are important to all of us, including our children. Children need teeth to talk and chew.

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Related Topix: St. Petersburg, FL, Clearwater, FL, Tampa Metro, Pinellas County, FL, Largo, FL

Wed Jun 18, 2008

KnowledgePlex

Two projects promise aid for poor, homeless

Two recently announced building projects hold out the promise of more help for low-income people struggling to survive today's rough economic environment.

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Related Topix: Pinellas County, FL

Mon Jun 16, 2008

Tampa Bay Online

Soaring Gasoline Prices Power Sales Of Electric Cars

Jim Parish gets envious looks from drivers when his modified plug-in Toyota Prius cruises down the highway.

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Related Topix: Fort Pierce Metro, Fort Pierce, FL, Toyota Prius, Hybrid Vehicle, Toyota

Sun Jun 15, 2008

Clearwater Gazette

Fostering Hope Florida Presents Pirates in the Park

Arrr Matey! Ever want to be a pirate? Now is your chance! Fostering Hope Florida presents "Pirates in the Park" - A free event for all the family - Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The book, How I Became a ...

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Fri Jun 13, 2008

Tampa Bay Newspapers

Evening with the Chefs funds 10 culinary scholarships

Evening with the Chefs hosted by the Sheraton Sand Key attracted 300 patrons and netted the Ryan Wells Foundation a record $75,000. Proceeds from the event funded hospitality and culinary arts scholarships for ...

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Related Topix: Pinellas County, FL

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