Pinellas News

Old Palm Harbor Main Street set to expand art exhibits

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Old Palm Harbor Main Street will now present six special art exhibitions at Harbor Hall each year instead of four.

Palm Harbor Library holds teen modeling workshop

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Aspiring models from around the area gathered last weekend at the Palm Harbor Library to attend a teen modeling workshop. The teens learned various aspects of the modeling industry from a professional in the field, Ro Martinez. Workshops took place over three consecutive Saturdays.

Dunedin Blue Jays hold survivor competition

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Dunedin Blue Jays gave locals a chance to participate in a "Survivor: Dunedin" competition at Dunedin Stadium last Friday.

Pet abandonment problem growing

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

As the recession drags on, more and more people are confronting lifestyle changes they would have never considered not long ago. Some households are even finding it necessary to jettison "one of the family," surrendering pets they can no longer afford.

Tarpon to discuss county's beach fee proposal

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

When it meets Tuesday night, the City Commission is likely to give a thumbs-down to the Pinellas County Parks Department's proposed access fee for the causeway at Fred Howard Park.

Tarpon Sweetbay gets approval for package alcohol sales

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Sweetbay Supermarkets, the anchor tenant of the Meres Crossing Town Center, recently moved a step closer to opening its full-service supermarket.

Safety Harbor man charged with sexually abusing 2 girls

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:08:00 EDT

A Safety Harbor man has been charged with sexually abusing two children, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Tampa Bay unemployment hits 11.1 percent, Florida at 10.6

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:13:00 EDT

The Tampa Bay area's unemployment rate now tops 11 percent while Florida's has risen to 10.6 percent, according to state figures released Friday.

Domestic violence program expands to Pasco, Pinellas

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:54:00 EDT

A program to combat the rising number of fatal domestic violence cases in Florida has expanded to include Pasco and Pinellas counties.

3 Jeep Wranglers set on fire in Pinellas

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:18:00 EDT

Three Jeep Wranglers were set on fire this morning, one in Largo and two not far away in the jurisdiction of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, officials say.

New York woman tapped to lead East Lake Library

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:14:00 EDT

By the end of August the East Lake Community Library will have a new director. The Palm Harbor Community Services Agency voted Wednesday night to hire of Patricia Perez as library director. Perez is director of the Lake Placid Public Library, in Lake Placid, N.Y.

Transient suspected in St. Pete church burglaries

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:00:00 EDT

St. Petersburg police say there have been five burglaries to churches from June 25 to July 12, and because they are similar in nature to three previous church burglaries, investigators say they are entertaining the theory all eight are the handiwork of the same man: Robert Earl Warren, a 42-year-old transient.

Largo girl wins on 'Jeopardy'

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:01:00 EDT

A 12-year-old Largo girl will be in the spotlight tonight when she appears on "Jeopardy!"

Contractor raided by feds expects to reopen Thursday

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:19:00 EDT

A defense contractor raided by federal agents Wednesday will reopen for business Thursday, the general manager said.

Police: Pit bull shot, killed after biting officer

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:08:00 EDT

Officers shot and killed a pit bull this morning after it charged them and bit one, St. Pete police said.

Director for East Lake Library could be chosen tonight

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:51:00 EDT

The vacant director's position at the East Lake Community Library could be filled tonight. The board of the Palm Harbor Community Services Agency will consider the hiring of Patricia Perez as library director when it meets Wednesday evening. The meeting will get under way at 7 p.m. at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave.

Innisbrook to announce LPGA legends event

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:27:00 EDT

Innisbrook Golf Resort has scheduled a news conference Thursday to announce a new event this fall featuring several LPGA legends, including Hall of Fame player Nancy Lopez.

Belleair bridge demolition this morning will detour traffic

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:34:00 EDT

Workers will blow up part of the old Belleair Beach Causeway bridge this morning, but probably only fish will notice.

2 Clearwater men charged with having sex with girl

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:10:00 EDT

Two men accused of having sex with a 12-year-old girl are Mexican immigrants who live at the apartment where the assaults occurred, according to Pinellas County jail records.

St. Pete-Clearwater airport gained passengers in June

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:47:00 EDT

St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport reported a 3 percent gain in passengers in June to 74,651, bucking a nationwide decline brought on by the recession.