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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Deadly Hit-and-Run, Farmer's Market Returns, Charity Founder Has Criminal Past

In case you missed them, here's a look at the top stories on Palm Harbor Patch from May 12-18, 2013.

1)  Palm Harbor Farmer's Market Moves to Pop Stansell Park The farmer's market that used to be held on the grounds of the North Pinellas Historical Museum will re-open June 2 at Pop Stansell Park. 2) Palm Harbor Residents Arrested: Grand Theft, Meth Possession, Domestic Violence Charges These Palm Harbor residents were arrested on a variety of charges from May 8-12, 2013. 3) Update: Arrest Made in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on U.S. 19 The Florida Highway Patrol says a 28-year-old Clearwater woman was struck twice and died later from injuries. 4) Deputies: Pair Drove from Miami to Rip Off Palm Harbor Ross Store  Deputies say they found $3,898 worth of stolen items and a "booster bag" in a vehicle driven by Alberto Alex Rojas, 56, of Palm …

East Lake Top Stories: Car Burglaries, East Lake Road Traffic Jam, Beloved Coach to Leave School

In case you missed them, here's a look at the top stories on East Lake Patch from May 12 through May 18.

1) Surveillance Video Shows Man Who Burglarized 8 Cars in East Lake The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office released surveillance video of a man who broke into eight vehicles on Tuesday, May 7. Many of the cars were in the Ridgemoor subdivision. 2) 50 Legs Under Fire for Founder’s Criminal Past Former pro-wrestler Steve Chamberland pleaded guilty in 2009 to grand theft charges. 3) Drainage Project: Construction Under Way in Tarpon Woods Portions of some roads could close to through traffic during construction. Here's a look at the construction schedule. 4) Beloved East Lake Coach To Depart School Mike Estes, the school's softball and volleyball coach, made his announcement Tuesday. 5) Accident, Mistimed Stoplight, Disabled Car Contributed to …

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Motorcycle-Riding Bank Robber, Ice Cream Shop Burglar, K-9's Honored, $408 Red Light Camera Ticket

In case you missed them, here's a look at the top stories on Palm Harbor Patch from May 5-11, 2013.

1) Palm Harbor Bank Robbery: Detectives Seek Help Finding Suspect Look closely at the accompanying video. A surveillance camera recorded the suspect at 1:13 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2013 as he robbed the BB&T Bank at 35098 U.S. 19. The bank is south of Alderman Road in Palm Harbor. 2) Deputies: Palm Harbor Teen Admits to 50-Plus Car Burglaries Deputies say that when they arrested Kyle Allen Terry, 19, of Palm Harbor, he admitted to breaking in to 50-60 cars and stealing money and jewelry from the cars. 3) Deputies Need Help Catching Ice Cream Shop Burglar Pinellas County Sheriff’s detectives have released surveillance photos of the man they believe burglarized Strachan's Homemade Ice Cream in Palm Harbor in April. 4) Racism Allegations: …

Roger Wilco

10:13 am on Sunday, May 12, 2013

I cant even walk into Achevia wearing a hat and sunglasses, How the heck did they allow him to walk in?   more ›

Sunday, May 5, 2013

This Week: Wandering Gator, U-Turn Preceded 4-Car Crash, Homes for Sale, Free Gaming

In case you missed them, here's a look at the top stories on Palm Harbor Patch from April 28 to May 4, 2013.

1) 4-Car Crash Closes Northbound U.S. 19 for 2 Hours Florida Highway Patrol investigators say Axios A. Kazouris, 30, crashed into three other vehicles after attempted to make a u-turn by driving over the grassy median just north of Nebraska Avenue Wednesday afternoon. 2) Racism Allegations: East Lake Fire Chief Wants Independent Investigation Two East Lake Fire lieutenants and a fire commissioner are involved in an assortment of accusations against each other that includes racist text messages, discriminatory behavior and Nazi salutes. 3) PHOTOS: Wandering 10-Foot-Long Gator Caught in East Lake "They said the gator was snapping at cars in front of the dentist office," said Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Spokesperson Cristen Rensel, …

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Neighbors Hacked About Trees, Sushi Thief, Live in the White House, What's With the Teddy Bears?

In case you missed them, here's a look at the top stories on Palm Harbor Patch from April 21-27, 2013.

1) Neighbors Fuming About Removal of Old Oak Tree Many of the trees that were on the lot at Virginia Avenue and Alt. 19 have been cut down, including a large, old oak tree. 2) Deputies: Thieves Took Sushi, Beer, Prilosec, Baby Items and Water Filters Jewelry is not a surprising target for thieves, but how about Prilosec and Allegra? 3) Man Struck by Car, Killed on U.S. 19 in Palm Harbor Dany Ramos, 62, was attempting to cross U.S. 19 just north of Alderman Road when he was hit by a Lexus, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 4) Palm Harbor Arrests: Charges Include Disorderly Intoxication, Burglary, Dealing in Hydrocodone These Palm Harbor residents were arrested on a variety of charges from April 19-22, 2013. 5) Palm Harbor's Historic…

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Top Stories: Toddler's Last Surgery, Elderly Abuse, Palm Harbor Residents at Boston Marathon, Homes for Sale

In case you missed them, here's a look at the top stories on Palm Harbor Patch from April 14-20.

1) Man Hit Elderly Person for 'Good Luck,' Deputies Say Jack Theoharris, 37, of Palm Harbor, is accused of striking the victim once on the right side of the head, once on the left and then on the top of the head. Pinellas deputies say he told the victim that third strike was "one for good luck." 2) Palm Harbor Teen Accused of Sexual Battery Jared Alexander Alissandratos, 17, a 2012 Epiphany cross retriever, is charged with sexual battery. 3) 3 Palm Harbor Runners in Boston Marathon as Explosion Rocks Race Boston Police said the blast occurred just before 3 p.m. Police say at least two are dead and dozens more injured. 4) Boston Marathon Attack: Police Review Palm Harbor Couple's Video When Michele Palmer recorded video of her husband Joe …

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Father Revives Baby Found in Pool, Dock Battle Ends, Recycling Dogs and Furniture, Wine in a Keg

In case you missed them, here's a look at the top stories on Palm Harbor Patch from April 7-13.

1) Outpouring of Support for Family of Toddler Run Over by Lawn Mower "All of the sudden we heard a clunk and wailing like you've never heard in your life," said a neighbor who ran to help 2-year-old Ireland Nugent, who was accidentally run over by a riding lawn mower. 2) Father Saves Baby Found in Walker at Bottom of Pool Family members say the 11-month-old boy was still in his walker when he was found at the bottom of the family pool in Palm Harbor. 3) Commissioners Deny Private Crystal Beach Dock Justin Lis, 12, was one of the residents who packed the Pinellas County Commission Chambers Tuesday to speak against a Crystal Beach homeowner's request to build a private dock on public waterfront property. 4) Former Palm Harbor Insurance …

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Top Stories: Teens Injured in Crash, Hungry Howie's Founder Dies, Palm Harbor Stars to Dance

Busy week? No worries! Let us catch you up on this week's top news stories.

1) Sex Offender Accused of Molesting Fellow Resident at Palm Harbor Nursing Home Bobby Lee Jones, 68, is accused of fondling another resident at the Countryside Rehab and Heath Care Center located at 3825 Countryside Boulevard N. in Palm Harbor, according to an arrest affidavit. 2) Son of WTSP-TV Anchor Reginald Roundtree Arrested Dylan Roundtree,18, faces three counts of felony dealing in stolen property and other charges, according to an arrest affidavit. He was released from the Pinellas County Jail after posting $45,000 bond. 3) Palm Harbor Obituary: Jim Hearn, Hungry Howie's Founder Dies  Hungry Howie's Pizza and Subs founder Jim Hearn, 71, lived in Palm Harbor since 1982. “It was a complete shock”, said Barry Devine, Director of …

East Lake Top Stories: Blind Aspiring Journalist, House Fire Cause, Ridgemoor: Love My Neighborhood

Curious about what happened in East Lake this week? We've rounded up the top news stories for you.

1) Blindness No Match for Aspiring Local Journalist Christopher Lehman has been battling juvenile rheumatoid arthritis for most of his life, but he refuses to let the disease keep his dreams out of reach. 2) Ranch Road House Fire: Home Was Sold and in Escrow Imagine how stressful it would be if your home was listed for sale, you found a buyer for it, then the home caught fire. That's what recently happened to an East Lake couple. 3) Price Lowered to $199,900 on Spacious Boot Ranch Condo Built in the early 90s, this East Lake condo is large and has four bathrooms. 4) Get 'Faster and Stronger' at East Lake's YMCA The best part about this ongoing event is that it's free! 5) Love My Neighborhood: Ridgemoor Offers Convenience and Wildlife …

Sunday, March 10, 2013

This Week on East Lake Patch: Osprey Shot, Pinellas Trail to Link East Lake/Tarpon Springs, Brooker Creek Preserve Photos

Curious about the news on the other side of Palm Harbor? Here are this week's top stories on East Lake Patch.

Ospreys are protected by Florida statute and federal law. The female osprey was found injured Saturday morning near the Pinellas Trail, just off East Lake Road and across from East Lake United Methodist Church. To get more acquainted with East Lake and its natural wonders, we took a photography hike with the experts at Brooker Creek. The Eagles posted an undefeated record over the weekend in the SAHOF High School Championship. The team will now face off in national play beginning March 16. The sheriff's office said 54-year-old Manuel Arosemena of East Lake told the nurse, "I will kill you" after hitting him. Construction workers are extending the East Lake section of the Pinellas Trail so it will continue north onto Keystone Road and then …

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