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New outlet mall could be coming to Tampa Bay
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Feb 22, 2012 at 2:54 PM

Wesley Chapel, Florida -- For more than 10 years, the Richard Jacobs Group of Ohio and the Tampa-based Sierra Properties have been trying to open a 1.3 million square foot shopping center off I-75 and State Road 56 in Pasco County. But legal battles have kept the Cypress Creek Town Center from...more ever becoming reality.

Now it appears the current developers may be getting ready to sell, at least that's the impression county leaders have been left with.

"Right now pursuant to a meeting we recently had, they want to make some amendments to their approvals because they do anticipate some vendor coming in," Pasco County Zoning and Code Compliance Administrator Debra Zampetti told 10 News.

Signs seem to be pointing to Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group taking over the property.

Simon, the nation's largest operator of outlet malls, owns the Ellenton Premium Outlets as well as others in the state.

It's been reported Simon has already begun
New Tampa-Wesley Chapel

Behind the Kitchen Door: Daiquiri Deck cleans up after failed inspection
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Feb 22, 2012 at 12:34 PM

MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. -- After a gorgeous day on Madeira Beach, fans pack into the Daiquiri Deck Ocean Side Bar & Grill on Gulf Boulevard. It's a restaurant known for its fresh seafood and wings.

"They're fabulous. They're excellent. The hot and spicy are very good," said Joy Greene,...more who enjoys the restaurant's atmosphere, live music, and outdoor seating.

But Daiquiri Deck also reeled in a disappointing 24 health safety violations on its February 1st state inspection by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.

Among the problems were:

Cheese and coffee cream stored at temperatures considered too warm
Live roaches, too many to count according to the inspector, found on a prep table
Roaches in a case of taco shells
Live flies in the bar area
Rodent droppings discovered in a case of powdered mashed potatoes

"We had a couple series of events that occurred at the exact same time," said assistant
Pinellas Beaches

Rising gas prices: is going electric worth it?
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Feb 22, 2012 at 12:33 PM
Higher gas prices once again have mileage misers looking for more fuel efficient cars. That's good timing for the Electric Vehicle Expo going on in Tampa this week.

Cal Ripken responds to Sarasota baseball complaints
Feb 22, 2012 at 3:22 PM

SARASOTA, Florida - In response to a 10 News Investigators report and mounting public criticism over the failure to deliver on a perceived promise of a youth baseball complex, Cal Ripken Jr.'s baseball group is pointing the finger back at activists in Southwest Florida.

Three years...more ago, Sarasota landed Orioles spring training with a $31.2 million upgrades package and in exchange was promised benefits that included a Cal Ripken Jr. Youth Baseball Academy.  Similar complexes in Aberdeen, Md. and Myrtle Beach, S.C. draw thousands of travelers a year.

But the Orioles, who put out a press release in 2009 touting the Ripken academy, never wrote a guarantee into their contract with Sarasota County. Ripken is now in talks with neighboring Charlotte Co. to possibly build his youth academy in Port Charlotte.

While criticism so far has been targeted at commissioners and the Orioles, a spokesman for the Ripken Group issued a press release Wednesday that said the
Sarasota

Sarasota conducts tornado emergency drill
Feb 22, 2012 at 2:02 PM

SARASOTA, Florida -- "Charlie one, Charlie one, Bravo one come in!" barks a resident of Isles of Palmer Ranch into a hand-held radio.

This Sarasota County neighborhood is responding to an emergency. Ambulances and fire trucks roll down the streets.

A tornado has touched down...more and people are injured.

"One, two, three," counts a paramedic, while lifting a woman who has a metal spike in her forehead.

"Oh, I don't want to do this," Tova Fisch moans.

Before you get too worried about Fisch, this is just a drill. But hundreds of people involved, including law enforcement, medical experts, and community volunteers are taking it seriously. 

"This community is trying to stay prepared, so we can survive that kind of very serious weather condition," says Paul Hersey, a member of the Community Emergency Response Team or CERT. 

While simulated tornado action takes place at several spots in the county, at the Emergency Operations
Sarasota, Venice-North Port, Sarasota Beaches

Abused children find comfort at ''Mary Lee's House''
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Feb 22, 2012 at 1:30 PM

TAMPA, Florida -- When Mary Lee's House opened four years ago, the toys made children feel welcome.

But stuffed animals, soft colors, and the life-size tree hanging over the lobby aren't just decorations. They're the tools to help children feel at ease as they prepare to tell their...more stories of severe trauma, abuse, or neglect.

Most of them are under the age of five.

"Domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, a lot of the things people don't like to think about that occur in our community," says Dr. Leslie Kille, who works in trauma recovery at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay inside Mary Lee's House.

Mary Lee's House on Armenia Avenue is where children go after they've been abused or neglected and referred either by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office or by Florida's Abuse Hotline. Here, they can receive medical exams, interviews from investigators, and counseling through art.

"The place was built with them in mind," says Trish
West Tampa

USF PolyTech turns to Polk commissioners for support
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Feb 22, 2012 at 6:39 AM

BARTOW, Florida -- "We're being singled out."

USF PolyTechnic's interim regional chancellor, David Touchton, and students are turning to the Polk County Board of Commissioners for support. Touchton says, "Recent legislation would leave us dead in the water. We would not be able to...more recruit faculty if we do not know if we will exist."

"If this bill is signed, it will create educational refugees displaced due to some political head butting," says Damon Dennis, 21, student body president at USF Poly.

PolyTechnic students say their education is in limbo. "They keep telling us it's going to be OK. We don't feel it will be OK," says Cecilia Rodriguez, 21, student.

Touchton warns commissioners $103 million in cuts would cripple the university and Polytech's immediate independence as the 12th university would come at a steep price.

"That would trickle down the I-4 corridor with a negative $700 million economic impact," he says.

He
Bartow, Lakeland

Rays announce giveaways for 2012 season
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Feb 22, 2012 at 12:09 PM

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced their promotional giveaways for the 2012 season, and there will be quite a lot of collectibles for fans.

The season opening series will have two giveaways: a Rays schedule magnet for all fans at the Friday, April 6 game, and a Raymond Cowbell for the...more first 10,000 kids 14 and under at the Sunday, April 8 game.

Every Sunday home game will be a "Family Fun Day," with giveaways to the first 10,000 kids at each of these games.  Bobbleheads, always a staple for sports memorabilia, will be back this year, with seven given away throughout the season:

Kyle Farnsworth (May 20 vs. Atlanta)
Desmond Jennings (June 3 vs. Baltimore)
Joe Maddon (June 15 vs. Miami)
James Shields (July 1 vs. Detroit)
Matt Moore (July 22 vs. Seattle)
DJ Kitty (August 5 vs. Baltimore)
TBA (September 23 vs. Toronto)

And perhaps the biggest talker of all (at least it is here in the
Saint Petersburg

Rosenbach named Montana's offensive coordinator
Feb 22, 2012 at 4:35 PM
Former NFL quarterback Timm Rosenbach has been
named offensive coordinator at the University of Montana, Grizzlies head coach
Robin Pflugrad announced Wednesday.

Royals C Pina leaves workout with knee injury
Feb 22, 2012 at 4:29 PM
Kansas City Royals catcher Manny Pina injured
his right knee during Wednesday's workout.

Durant added to 3-point contest
Feb 22, 2012 at 4:19 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant has
been added to the 3-point contest for this weekend's All-Star Game festivities
in Orlando.

Phoenix Academy to celebrate Black History Month
Feb 22, 2012 at 9:33 AM

Sarasota, Fla. -- The students and staff of Phoenix Academy will celebrate Black History Month with a presentation at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24, in the Sarasota High School auditorium.
The Greatness Beyond Measure Choir and other community members will join the Phoenix Academy family in...more highlighting the contributions of African-Americans through song and the spoken word.
"We are delighted to offer everyone an opportunity to be inspired and motivated by the achievements of African-Americans," said Phoenix Academy Program Director Harriet Moore. "These celebrations strengthen the bond between school, home and community, while giving students a chance to showcase an important part of the history that has made our country strong."
About Phoenix Academy
Phoenix Academy is a Sarasota County public school that helps refocus students in grades eighth through 10 who have struggled academically in traditional school settings. The school is located just east of Sarasota
Sarasota

Celtics' Rondo added to All-Star roster
Feb 22, 2012 at 4:10 PM
Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo has been
added to the 2012 East All-Star team for this weekend's game in Orlando.

UConn coach Calhoun to have surgery
Feb 22, 2012 at 3:34 PM
Connecticut men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun
will miss at least two more games after having surgery to help alleviate the
spinal stenosis that forced him to take a medical leave of absence.

2012 Dunedin Mardi Gras Parade
Feb 22, 2012 at 3:26 PM
The City of Dunedin held their 21st Annual Mardi Gras Parade and Festival on Feb. 21 featuring over 50 floats packed full of people donned as pirates covered in beads.