Chasco Fiesta to offer many ways to help
Do you want a social conscience with those fries? Chasco Fiesta offers people many ways to enjoy fun and food while supporting local charities, almost without realizing it, organizers say. That's why the theme for the 2010 edition is "A Legacy of Giving."
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Surgeon targets pancreatic cancer with electric field
A surgeon in New York has used a technique employing electric field energy to attack one of the most virulent forms of cancer.
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Reservist feels vindicated after state declines charges in beating
It was a case that pitted the word of a priest against that of a Marine reservist.
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Archie wins Tarpon mayoral contest
With slightly more than 4,000 registered voters casting ballots, Tarpon Springs' next mayor will be former City Commissioner David Archie.
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Troopers: Bicyclist, 2 motorists injured in wreck
A 65-year-old bicyclist and a 66-year-old motorist are in serious condition after a collision this afternoon in Palm Harbor, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
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1 hurt in Palm Harbor house fire
One person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out this morning. The blaze, at 2642 Pine Ridge Way, appears to have started in the kitchen, said Palm Harbor Fire Rescue spokeswoman Liz Monforti. The cause, she said, is under investigation.
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Suspect captured near Pasco-Pinellas line
A 20-year-old man wanted on a felony warrant has been captured after a search this afternoon involving law enforcement agencies from two counties.
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Spring break rolls into Clearwater Beach
Police are boosting patrols to accommodate tens of thousands of spring break visitors in Clearwater Beach.
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2 arrested, 3 hurt after Clearwater police pursuit
A low-speed chase in Clearwater on Friday night sent two police officers and a civilian to the hospital and resulted in the arrest of a 42-year-old man and his 36-year-old passenger, police said.
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Beckett Bridge repairs to begin in late summer
A maintenance project slated to begin in late summer should serve as a temporary fix for the Beckett Bridge and give Pinellas County time to come up with a replacement for the 54-year-old drawbridge.
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Man wants Tarpon to rename street for ex-DOC chief
The first step has been taken in an initiative to rename Oakwood Street to honor a native son who went on to run the state's prison system. Harry K. Singletary was a hometown basketball hero who grew up during the era of segregation to become the state's first African-American secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections.
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Community Calendar
North Pinellas Community Calendar, March 6 - 12
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People in the news
North Pinellas People News.
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Business briefs
North Pinellas business brief.
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Entertainment Calendar
North Pinellas Entertainment Calendar, March 6 - 12
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Historic downtown readies four-day Palm Harbor Citrus Festival
Visitors to the Palm Harbor Citrus Festival will be transported back to a time when the orange and the grapefruit were kings in this North Pinellas enclave.
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Entrepreneur harnessing wind power
Back in 2005, Franziska "Frenchy" Krauss watched with the rest of the nation as the nightmarish aftermath of Hurricane Katrina left thousands stranded in New Orleans without basic necessities.
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Pets can have dental problems, vet reminds owners
Many people do not realize that dogs and cats can have trouble with their teeth and suffer from gum disease just like humans - but with potentially more serious consequences. Dr. Bryan McGoldrick says from 75 to 85 percent of dogs and cats can eventually suffer from some form of periodontal disease. "Veterinarians have found periodontal disease is the number one diagnosed disease in our pets, yet many animals suffer needlessly," he said.
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School news
Brief school news item.
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Dolphins inspire cancer survivor, 9, to win trip to Clearwater aquarium
Jessica Rendleman's love of dolphins began when she was just a baby fighting cancer. That love inspired an essay that led to the trip of a lifetime – to visit a special dolphin at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
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