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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

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

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

Annual Flea Market, Collectables & Plant Sale at Garden Club of St. Pete
Feb 21, 2012 at 8:09 AM

St. Petersburg, Fla. – The Garden Club of St. Petersburg, 500 Sunset Drive South, is having their Annual Flea Market, Collectables and Plant Sale on Feb. 23, 24 & 25.
On Thursday, Feb. 23, there will be a Preview Night with Wine & Cheese from 5 - 7 p.m.  There is a $5 charge  for this...more preview night only.
On Friday, Feb. 24, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 25,  from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., is the Trash to Treasures Sale with something for everyone, jewelry, collectables, clothing, household items, plants and homemade lunch/snacks/drinks available.
Saint Petersburg

Did poor lighting contribute to fatal accident?
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Feb 20, 2012 at 5:03 PM

St. Petersburg, Florida - Flowers mark the spot where Harold Charles Fleming Jr. was hit and killed. Early Sunday morning, Fleming was in his wheelchair and crossing 38th Avenue North when he was struck by a St. Petersburg police cruiser.

"I just felt terrible, terrible," said...more Fleming's neighbor Pat Diebold upon hearing of the accident. "He's been such a trooper, being paralyzed."

Officer Mehmedin Karic, 26, told investigators he didn't see Fleming, who was wearing dark clothes.  According to St. Pete Police, the street light at that intersection was not working at the time of the accident.

"A month ago that light went out," says Byron Boyne, who lives down the street. "I didn't report it, because I thought the people down there would."

To report a broken street light in Pinellas, you can call Progress Energy at 727-443-2641. It helps if you can give the company the number from a metal strip attached to the pole or an exact address. There's
Saint Petersburg

Pastor and wife forgive man accused of shooting daughter
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Feb 20, 2012 at 7:56 AM

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida -- We continue to learn more about the 20-year-old Bay area woman who was accidently shot in the head in church on Sunday, February 12.

It happened at Grace Connection Church where her father serves as the pastor. Hannah Kelley died nearly a week later on...more Saturday morning.

Investigators with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office say Moises Zambrana, a church member, was showing off a gun to two young men. One of them was Kelley's boyfriend. They say as the men were looking over the gun's safety features it accidentally went off.

The bullet went through the wall, hitting Kelley.

Her parents, Pastor Tim Kelley and Peggy Kelley, released a statement saying, "The family has forgiven Mr. Zambrana and would ask that others treat him with love and grace. The family would encourage mothers and fathers everywhere to hug their children a little tighter as you never know when it will be your last opportunity."

They add,
Saint Petersburg, Pinellas Park

Pier decision could still go to the people
Feb 20, 2012 at 12:29 PM

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -  A concept for refurbishing the existing iconic Pier was brought forth by Tom Lamdon, Chairman of “VoteOnThePier.Com” who opened the Pier discussions focusing on ways the existing Pier could be saved while incorporating LEEDs green environmental ideas and saving taxpayer...more monies.
The discussion took place on the 3rd Floor of the Pier on Saturday, Feb. 11 and the temperament of the crowd in attendance seemed very receptive to the proposal.
Photo Gallery: The pier and a voter referendum
One gentleman said, of all the designs he had seen, the Arkedezin Design concept by Kenneth Kroger was the first one that he was excited about.
While the City administration is moving forward quickly with Pier designs and contests, with enough signatures the Pier’s future could be up to the people rather than the Mayor and City Council Members.
15,648 signed petitions are needed to have the issue go to referendum and the group is closing in on that goal with
Saint Petersburg

The pier and a voter referendum?
Feb 20, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Related Story: Pier decision could still go to the people
Saint Petersburg

Paralyzed man hit and killed by police officer
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Feb 19, 2012 at 9:27 PM

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Loved ones of Harold Fleming, Jr. are in mourning over his death. Authorities say a St. Petersburg Police officer hit and killed the paralyzed 45-year-old while he was crossing a street in the wheelchair he'd spent most of his life in.

"I just felt terrible. I...more just felt terrible," said Pat Diebold, Fleming's neighbor for more than 30 years.

Detectives say Fleming was crossing 38th Avenue North near 64th Street early Sunday morning when a police officer in a marked cruiser slammed into him, throwing him from his wheelchair.

Investigators say the officer, identified as Mehmedin Karic, was not responding to a call at the time. They add that Fleming was wearing dark clothing and Officer Karic never saw him coming. They also say a street light near the intersection was not working when the crash occured.

Diebold says Fleming was paralyzed from the chest down at age 17 after a motorcycle accident, but didn't let it hold him
Saint Petersburg

Police cruiser hits and kills man in wheelchair
Feb 19, 2012 at 12:40 PM

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- A St. Petersburg Police cruiser hit and killed a man crossing a roadway in his wheelchair early Sunday morning.

It happened in the 6400 block of 38th Avenue North.

Investigators say around 4:20 a.m. 26-year-old Officer Mehmedin Karic hit the pedestrian...more in his wheelchair. 

Emeregency crews transported the 48-year-old man to nearby St. Petersburg General Hospital where he was pronounced dead. He has been identified as Harold Charles Fleming of 6153 29th Avenue North.

Officer Karic was not hurt. 

Investigators says Officer Karic was not responding to a call at the time of the accident and was not operating his cruiser in emergency mode.
Saint Petersburg

Who Shot Lady Liberty?
Feb 19, 2012 at 9:54 AM

St. Petersburg, Fla. -- "It's the most UNwonderful time of the year."  Tax time!  We Americans are scrambling.  Pawing through piles of receipts, 1099's and other documents, looking for proof of any possible deductions.   Despite all the smart phones and organizational software programs there...more are still a few disorganized folks left.
Meanwhile, at the northeast corner of  38th Ave. North and 66th Street on a recent Sunday afternoon, Lady Liberty lay in a pitiful pile on the grass in front of Liberty Tax File Services.  Did someone kill her?  Perhaps an angry taxpayer? Or maybe she was the victim of strong winds sweeping through the area in the last few days.
Anyone who knows this corner, would know it was a Sunday. The rest of the week there is a literal three ring circus performance going on.  
An Uncle Sam impersonator parades and dances as he slings his arrow sign around.  Lady Liberty, a smaller costumed model of the ballooned Lady, also struts the corner with her
Saint Petersburg

Rays fans pack Trop to celebrate Fanfest
Feb 18, 2012 at 8:38 PM

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. --  It's a day that aspiring ball players, little kids, and big kids alike look forward to ahead of the spring training season.

Thousands of Tampa Bay Rays fans got a chance to get autographs and snap some photos with some of their favorite players at Fanfest at...more the Trop.

Pitcher James Shields says it's all about the young fans.

For all you dog lovers, Astro, David Price's "Frenchie," even made a special appearance decked out in his Rays gear.
Saint Petersburg

Police: Man held ex-lover prisoner before slaying
Feb 18, 2012 at 1:25 PM

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay-area authorities say a man held his ex-boyfriend prisoner before fatally shooting him and fleeing to North Carolina.

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said Friday that a cell phone video shot Dec. 21 shows 21-year-old Landy Martinez-Esquivel...more bound and crying in a bathtub while saying "it's not Jose's fault."

The Tampa Bay Times reports that an hour later, Martinez-Esquivel called 911. Gualtieri said the shots 24-year-old Jose Magana Adame then fired into Martinez-Esquivel's head and chest could be heard on the call.

Deputies found Martinez-Esquivel dead after a homeowner asked for a welfare check.

Authorities say Adame fled to North Carolina, where he was arrested on unrelated burglary charges. A Pinellas County grand jury has indicted him on a murder charge. Gualtieri says Adame has denied killing Martinez-Esquivel.
Saint Petersburg

Woman accidentally shot at St. Pete church has died
Feb 18, 2012 at 12:39 PM

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Authorities say a pastor's daughter accidentally shot in the head in a Florida church has died.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says 20-year-old Hannah Kelley died Saturday at a hospital. An autopsy is pending.

Kelley had been hospitalized...more since Sunday when she was struck in the head by a bullet at her father's Grace Connection Church in St. Petersburg.

Investigators have said Moises Zambrana was showing his gun in a small closet to another church member interested in buying a firearm. Zambrana reportedly removed the magazine from the Ruger 9mm weapon but did not know that a bullet remained in the chamber. The gun went off, firing a bullet through a wall.

The sheriff's office says detectives are still investigating the shooting. No charges have been filed.
Saint Petersburg