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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

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

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.

Man stabbed at parade with his own pirate knife
Feb 22, 2012 at 3:04 PM

DUNEDIN, Florida -- The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating what looks like an accidental stabbing at the Mardi Gras celebration in Dunedin on Tuesday.

Photo Gallery: Dunedin Mardi Gras 2012

A 56-year-old man dressed as a pirate was posing for pictures with a...more group of teens he did not know, according to the PCSO. Deputies say the man had a knife in a scabbard as part of his costume and one of the teens grabbed the knife and posed with it for the photo, pointing the knife at the pirate.

Deputies say someone then noticed the man had blood on his shirt and called for help.

Dunedin Fire Rescue transported the victim to Bayfront Medical Center for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.

Deputies would like to speak to the teen involved and are asking him to contact Deputy Chris Mantzanas at 727.582.6200. He is described as a white male, about six feet tall, wearing a white t-shirt and flashing pink glasses.

You
Dunedin

Dunedin Mardi Gras 2012
Feb 22, 2012 at 3:02 PM

Dunedin, Fla. -- 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.
City officials decided against the incorporating any food trucks, like in some recent events, and instead...more stuck solely with local vendors. And the food looked amazing, from freshly popped kettle corn and hot-off-the-grill Greek cuisine to wood fire pizza cooked right there in parking lot across from Casa Tina's, there was something for everybody. 
The family-friendly affair almost went off without a hitch until someone stabbed a pirate in the neck with his own sword. But don't worry, he was taken to Bayfront Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. 
So here they are, a roundup of pics from a spectator's perspective of the 2012 Dunedin Mardi Gras.
For more photos, check out the City of Dunedin's Facebook page.
Dunedin

Dunedin Mardi Gras 2012
Feb 22, 2012 at 3:01 PM

Dunedin, Fla. -- 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.
City officials decided against the incorporating any food trucks, like in some recent events, and instead...more decided to solely feature local vendors. And the food looked amazing, from freshly popped kettle corn and hot-off-the-grill Greek cuisine to wood fire pizza cooked right there in parking lot across from Casa Tina's, there was something for everybody. 
The family-friendly affair almost went off without a hitch until someone stabbed a pirate in the neck with his own sword. But don't worry, he was taken to Bayfront Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. 
So here they are,a roundup of pics from a spectator's perspective of the 2012 Dunedin Mardi Gras.
For more photos, check out the City of Dunedin's Facebook page.

Engineers will brief public on repaving project
Feb 22, 2012 at 9:49 AM

Tarpon Springs, Fla. -- The pavement rehabilitation project on Chesapeake Drive is set to begin in April, but the public will get a chance to learn more about it at a special meeting Thursday.
The project will stretch from Riverside Drive to the Chesapeake Mobile Park on Chesapeake...more Drive.
City staff members and the project engineer will share plans with affected residents and answer questions about the project. 
The meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 23 from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Craft Room at the Tarpon Springs Community Center.  It is located at 400 S. Walton Avenue.
If you have questions, you can submit them in advance to Gary Schurman in the Engineering Division at (727) 942-5608 or via mail to the Development Services Dept, Engineering Division, 324 E. Pine Street, P.O. Box 5004, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688-5004.
Tarpon Springs

Area Agency on Aging wins statewide award
Feb 22, 2012 at 8:14 AM

St. Petersburg, Fla. -- At an awards ceremony celebrating the contributions of more than 450 statewide volunteers, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs’ SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) program awarded volunteers in Pasco and Pinellas counties with the Planning and Service...more Area of the Year award.  Volunteers in these counties operate out of the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc.
According to the agancy, SHINE volunteers in this area completed nearly 12,300 client contacts last year, a 42 percent increase from the previous year.  Of these contacts, more than half were completed in assistance to clients with low incomes for savings on their Medicare costs.  These SHINE volunteers provided outreach and education to more than 21,000 clients in Pasco and Pinellas counties.  Additionally, they spent over 7,500 hours with their clients during the last Federal fiscal year.
“Volunteers with the SHINE program in Pasco and Pinellas counties have a strong
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Blue Jays sign VandenHurk
Feb 22, 2012 at 7:18 AM
The Toronto Blue Jays signed right-hander Rick
VandenHurk to a split major league contract on Wednesday.

Spring Training is back! 4 keys to more Rays magic
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Feb 21, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Port Charlotte, Florida -- As Spring Training begins, here are four ways the 2012 Tampa Bay Rays will try to create another magical season.

Ahh... baseball is back. The Rays' first workout is Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Port Charlotte.

Photo Gallery: Tampa Bay Rays Spring...more Training 2012

After that heart-stopping Game 162 that ended the regular season last year, and the third trip to the playoffs in four years, there is good reason for excitement on the practice fields and all over the Bay Area.

Manager Joe Maddon says he believes these guys are "very capable" of going back to the World Series.

Here's how the 2012 Rays can succeed -- we've broken it down into what will get this team to first base, second, third, and finally home.

First Base

The foundation is the front office. Manager Joe Maddon continues to be one of the coaches players on other teams say they would most like to play for. Andrew Friedman, the team's
Saint Petersburg, Venice-North Port

Dunedin holding Mardi Gras Parade
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Feb 21, 2012 at 8:22 AM

Dunedin, Fla. -- The City of Dunedin will be holding its Mardi Gras Parade and Festival Tuesday, Feb. 21.

It is called a true family event. Music begins at Pioneer Park at 5 p.m. and continues until the parade ends.

The parade runs along Douglas Avenue from Knology Park,...more passing through Main Street and in front of Pioneer Park, ending just before Skinner Blvd.

It's set to last about an hour with more than 50 floats and bead tossing. The party continues until 11 p.m. and spills over into local pubs and restaurants until closing time.

The event is free. Drinks, food, and souvenirs will be available for purchase.
Dunedin

8th Annual Gulfport's Get Rescued
Feb 21, 2012 at 12:27 PM

Gulfport, Fla. -- On Saturday, Feb. 25, Gulfport gets rescued for the eighth time!
The popular event, hosted by the Gulfport Merchant's Association, is one of the largest animal rescue events and fundraisers in the state featuring animal-related vendors, acitivities, food, music and...more games.
The Daytime Street Party is free for the public and their pets and takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Beach Boulevard.
The Evening Celebration runs from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Gulfport Casino and will feature free catered hors d'oeurves, a cash bar, and live and silent auctions.
For more information on the event, click here.
Gulfport

The Dome Grill hosts Breakfast with the Mayor event
Feb 21, 2012 at 11:06 AM

St. Petersburg, Fla. -- Residents are invited to break bread over coffee and conversation next Wednesday, Feb. 22, when Breakfast with the Mayor' drops by The Dome Grill.
Mayor Foster brings his monthly breakfast forum to the diner, located at 561 Central Ave., to speak with residents...more one-on-one starting at 7 a.m.  Residents are encouraged to bring their appetite and support the diner with breakfast.
The Dome Grill, which opened in 1990 following construction of the Florida Suncoast Dome -- now Tropicana Field, serves a traditional American breakfast and lunch with Greek influences from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The diner is also open from 11:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays for the after-hours crowd.
For information on future Breakfast With the Mayor' dates and locations, visit www.stpete.org/BreakfastWithMayor.
Saint Petersburg

Southwest Pool offers Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Class
Feb 21, 2012 at 9:35 AM

Largo, Fla. -- Summer is fast approaching and area swimming pools will be hiring swim instructors for their peak attendance period of the year.
The City of Largo Recreation, Parks and Arts Department announces the beginning of an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Class...more scheduled for Saturdays, March 3-31, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Southwest Pool, 13120 Vonn Road, Largo.
The prerequisite for this course is a minimum age of 16 and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Instructor Training, which is mandatory and will be offered on March 1 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Class cost is $160 for residents and $200 for non-residents, and all individuals must have a City recreation card to participate. There is an additional fee payable to the American Red Cross for books and materials.
This course teaches the skills necessary to become an American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructor. This certification is widely accepted throughout the aquatic
Largo

Whose Idea Was That Anyway this Sunday
Feb 21, 2012 at 9:29 AM

Pinellas Park, Fla. -- The Most Outrageous Imporvised Comedy Troupe in Tampa Bay brings you a night of non-stop laughter.
WIT Improv presents "Whose Idea Was That Anyway" on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. Enjoy drinks at the bar during this show that will feature 100 percent improvised...more comedy. 
Founding members Billy Martinez, Vinnie Natale, and Scott Swenson, along with recent additions to the WIT family Alex Crow, Jill Revelle, Eric Hughes and Scott Keith promise to bring down the house.  This messec up mix of seven share experiences from many different styles of theature, music, and comedy to create unique and outlandish performances. WIT Impov shows are always unpredictbe and entertaining.
Tickets for this show are "pay what you can" with a suggested donation between $10 - $20.  Also $15 advance purchase VIP seeting are available.
The show will be performed in the lobby cabaret, whith a full service cash bar available for all patrons.  American Stage "After Hours"
Saint Petersburg, Pinellas Park