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Overtime Thank You Myra Grand Gala 263,000 total readers
costs pile
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workers
■ Collier paying
$4 million yearly
By Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster
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239-263-4805
The numbers are in the mil-
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marco eagle 04.20.12 MARCO EAGLE
Collier County is spending
overtime to staff Emergency
Medical Services. In Lee, the
total is $6 million yearly.
Emergency Medical Services
(EMS) offi cials in Southwest
Florida said the staggering over-
time costs are largely because of
federal laws that cap a normal
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work week at 40 hours. The law
states that anyone who works
more than 40 hours a week must
be paid time and a half.
Although exemptions to the
law exist, those exemptions Myra Janco Daniels, center, greets patrons, friends and members of the community at the Thank You Myra Grand Gala at the Philha rmonic Center
TRISTAN SPINSKI/STAFF
don’t apply to emergency medi-
cal technicians or paramedics,
A The analysis showed the to- MATTER
for the Arts in Naples on Saturday night. Go to naplesnews.com for more photos of the gala.
said Walter Kopta, interim chief
of Collier County EMS.
fi scal 2006-07 to fi scal 2010-11. ‘Myraculous’ tribute
The Daily News analyzed to-
tal overtime costs for EMS per-
sonnel in Collier and Lee from
The majority of that overtime TASTE
OF ■ By Harriet Heithaus was the fi rst event of two days of hom- wife, Delores, to Florida Gulf Coast
tal amount of overtime paid to
Collier employees has increased
Star-studded cast packs the Phil to honor its founder Janco Daniels
since fi scal 2007-08; Lee County
saw a decrease in total overtime
during that same period.
is built into a fi rst responder’s
the Philharmonic Center.
shaw.
239-213-6091
See OVERTIME, 4A hheithaus@naplesnews.com age to the founder and 22-year CEO of University President Wilson Brad-
Artist Jonathan Green, in a leopard-
In fact, some of the audience ar-
Myra Janco Daniels, who put count-
rived before Daniels did, waiting in spot scarfed tie and a streak of silver
EDIBLE DELIGHTS ON DISPLAY the slightly chilled lobby to speak to in his hair, hugged her for a photo.
less stars on the stage at the Philhar-
Inside today
FROM NATION AREA RESTAURANTS The crowds began arriving before was nursing a sore right arm from a fall was among those in the crowd, as were
monic Center for the Arts, became the her. When Daniels, in a fl oor-length, County Commissioner Georgia Hiller,
star herself Saturday night.
black ruffl ed Valentino, did arrive, she whose district encompasses the Phil,
PAGE 5B the sequined and black-tied guests
Casino plans sprout as
the doors opened at 7 p.m., and when earlier in the week but greeted every-
the von Liebig Art Center and Elaine
states seek revenue were called in, all 1,415 seats were full
NEW YORK — A Malaysian com- for the Thank You Myra Grand Gala. It Naples Mayor-elect John Sorey and his
pany’s plan to build a $4 billion
convention center and casino on
the outskirts of New York City
could be the biggest shot fi red yet Bethune School
in a tourism arms race. A growing
number of Eastern states have
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and drum up revenue. PAGE 21A 10,000-12,000 distribution
WORLD ■ Historic black school prepares for its new role the school’s history from the days of seg-
regation to now.
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ly every corner of the country.
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had been the lawyer in charge
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in days they unearthed evi-
dence of widespread bribery.
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dredsofsuspectpaymentstotal- EAST COUNTY OBSERVER VENICE GONDOLIER SUN
ing more than $24 million. Sun-N-Fun Resort and Campground in 1992. The Pennsylvania couple brought their RV and stayed for a week that first winter, and came
back for two weeks the next.
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ico’s top executives not only
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them from Wal-Mart’s head- barbara.peters-smith@heraldtribune.com Market Institute.
quarters in Bentonville, Ark. onnie and Carl Espinshade spend RETIREMENT By choosing communities with
See BRIBES on 6A recreational and fitness facilities — what
six months a year at the How the Baby Boomers will
INSIDE people in the housing industry call “active 23,000 distribution 15,000 distribution
and Southwest Florida
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WEIGHTLIFTER Campground in Sarasota, packing their
SETS RECORD days with tennis, volleyball, workouts and boomers expected to follow the can tackle both of these fears. They are
Luis Aguilar of running their businesses from the Espinshades to Southwest Florida are betting that staying in shape will help
Sarasota High wins
his second straight sunporch. likely to stand out among other them spend more time working and
title with a state-
record 370-pound This makes the 65-year-olds typical of generations of retirees, and could make playing, and less time in the hospital, than
lift in the clean the first wave of baby boomer retirees their mark in ways others have not. their parents.
and jerk. The boomers’ strategy of exercising
■ Charlotte just showing up in Florida: relentlessly Among boomers born before 1959, the their way through later life takes
wins its first athletic and healthy, and planning to do top two concerns about aging involve
team title. 1C some kind of paying work for the rest of being able to afford health care and precedence over crown moldings and
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scared through the wretchedness
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Marauders, a Class A affiliate of
On Jan. 18, 1990, Mpho Gift
of apartheid.
She found her way inside a
with consumers, an increasing ar-
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to sign a pro baseball contract. He
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Volume XXXVI, No. 47 Biltmore discussion postponed May 17, 2012
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INFRASTRUCTURE
Ulmerton Road
Mayor Gary Katica remarked that he hoped many
Town Attorney David Ottinger remarked that the en-
work a long haul By BRIAN GOFF people would turn out at the meeting to listen and have tire process could take up to 6 months to complete. Product: ASHBrd PubDate: 06-19-2016 Zone: ACT Edition: 1 Page: NewsCov User: arectenwal Time: 06-18-2016 16:27 Color: CMYK
their say.
tion recently started construction on two Redevelopment Area or CRA, was pulled from the agen- too important to pass quickly and if necessary we will future owners of the property if the current bidders fail Nice new sidewalk on Roosevelt Boulevard is part of a larger picture. PAGE 2
BELLEAIR – The discussion as to whether or not to
Related to the issue, resident Lil Cromer asked the
The Florida Department of Transporta-
commission if the CRA and the TIF would apply to any
declare the Belleview Biltmore property a Community
“We need to understand this issue,” he said. “This is
more segments of Ulmerton Road.
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da of the May 15 Town Commission meeting. Town
put it off until we get all the information we need.”
The $8 million widening of the road
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to complete the sale. Ottinger said the CRA and TIF
from east of Wild Acres Road to El Cen-
If the area is designated a CRA then the new Biltmore
only apply to the current prospective buyers and if they
Manager Micah Maxwell said there was still more infor-
fail to conclude the deal the designation goes away.
owners would be able to apply for Tax Increment Fi-
mation needed before commissioners could properly
tro/Ranchero Boulevard from four to six
nancing, TIF, which would use tax dollars for 30 years
lanes began in January. A similar $9.2
The group Friends of the Belleview Biltmore isn’t
discuss the issue.
million widening project along Ulmerton
to help them pay for the loans necessary to pay for the
It was decided to hold a special commission meeting
waiting for tax money to support the restoration of the
from the Seminole Bypass Canal to Wild
Acres Road also began in January. Both
Maxwell said, however, that commissioners would not
Several commissioners wondered if all the tax and fi-
an antique auto show on Father’s Day, June 17. The
be expected to declare the property a CRA at the meet-
show will be on the grounds of the historic Rutland
nancial information would be available when they met
projects are slated to be finished in the on Tuesday, May 29, 6:30 p.m., to deal with the matter. millions required to refurbish the hotel and property. hotel. They have scheduled a fundraiser in the form of TAMPABAY.COM SUNDAY 0 6. 1 9. 1 6 II C ITIZEN-TIMES.COM II ST. PETE TIMES - BEACHES
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The people with the Jolley Trolley are Living / 1D Stories of Madison County
getting ready to roll out plans for a new By BRIAN GOFF lawman E.Y. Ponder linger 29,300 total readers
service that would make the trolley more By BRIAN GOFF 3.4 million monthly visitors Living / 1D plan focuses
accessible to a greater number of people. City Commissioner Joanne Mayor’s budget
even as old jail is sold
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH –
The service is currently being called BELLEAIR – As he looked “Cookie” Kennedy is entering
circulators, said Bob Longenecker, exec- across the sports field at the the state politics arena.
utive director of Jolley Trolley, and it is crowd gathered for the Back- SUNDAY 0 6. 1 9. 1 6 II C ITIZEN-TIMES.COM II
particularly aimed at people who do not yard Bash, Belleair Mayor Kennedy is running for the
currently use public transportation be- Gary Katica remarked, “This Florida House of Representa-
cause they think it is inconvenient and is so Belleair.” tives District 66 seat. The new
that they are too far away from the main What he meant was, when district, created in the redistrict- on maintaining, not adding
line. there is a good cause the peo- ing process, encompasses Indi- ERA ENDS
... Page 13A. ple of the community come an Shores, Indian Rocks Beach,
Belleair Bluffs, Belleair, Largo
ENVIRONMENT out to support it. In this case Belleair Beach, Belleair Shore, Joanne “Cookie” Kennedy Stories of Madison County 2017
the cause was the Ed
and a portion of unincorporated
Wahlbeck Scholarship Fund,
Mobile collection a fund to help young athletes Seminole. Petersburg, who was elected to had to fire people, we had to Despite St. Petersburg’s recent strong bers listened to a parade of department
lawman E.Y. Ponder linger economic growth,
Republican Larry Ahern of St.
heads and budget officials present their
bring in new people, and the
in IRB is a big hit shortly after Wahlbeck passed the District 51 seat in 2010, had to make some difficult deci- There weren’t a lot of fireworks. Perhaps Valedictorians
state came in to oversee it. We
Kriseman’s proposal calls for a more
Living / 1D
even as old jail is sold conservative approach.
in need follow their dream.
budgets.
The fund was established
sions that affected every person
and Democrat Mary Louise Am-
Anyone fa- away suddenly two years ago. brose, who lives in Belleair in our city. It was difficult and BY CHARLIE FRAGO “My belief in entering the process this the biggest flash point was over Kriseman’s
miliar with the He spent a lifetime mentoring Times Staff Writer year is that we’ve taken another step in $750,000 Cohort of Champions initiative,
a mentoring program for at-risk youth,
many activities and helping, not only his own Bluffs, also have qualified to stressful. Now our city is one of ST. PETERSBURG — Minutes after for- S ER VING ASHEVILLE SINCE 1 870 & Salutatorians
attaining equilibrium...,” Kriseman said.
in Indian children, but also many other Supporters line up for food at Belleair’s Backyard Bash to raise run for the new District 66 seat. the healthiest cities in this mer mayor Rick Baker blasted his incum- “And while there aren’t many large-scale announced in early 2016. “While there t’s time to meetthis year’stop graduates
Photo by BRIAN GOFF
country. We have a million dol-
young athletes, who he and
investments in this budget, there is a com-
bent rival’s “unprecedented fiscal mis-
Summer kids movies feature familiar names district,” Kennedy said. “I know lars in our bank account now.” BEACH BEACON management” while launching his elec- mitment to funding existing priorities.” wanted to know if the program can show aren’t many I at Pinellas County’s private schools.
City Council member Jim Kennedy
“I have a connection to the
money for the Ed Wahlbeck Scholarship Fund.
S ER VING ASHEVILLE SINCE 1 870
his wife, Mary, took in to their
Rocks Beach
home to eat and sleep.
Translation? This is a budget for main-
might say the
eral portrait pictures of her ‘Madagascar 3’ opens June 8 ... See page 3B.
town of Belleair. The mayor
about the issues of beach re-
any measurable accomplishments.
tion campaign on the steps of City Hall last
According to state law,
nourishment, the Biltmore, ed-
They’re more than ready for their next
had praise for him too.
Katica was one of the first
late husband. She was taken
Kennedy has to submit a letter
most popular
Party Ever, or the annual Oktoberfest, or Wahlbeck died. ‘Battleship,’ ‘Dictator’ operated the Cookie Cutter, a resignation will only be effective CHARLOTTE OBSERVER istration’s fourth budget. posed $250 million general fund budget Kanika Tomalin. She said the program, budget, there is a stories. How did they do it? Who helped ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES
large-scale
“I’m not sure we have exact metrics to
to arrive at the event on May
investments
ucation in Seminole and Largo.
event is the
taining what the city has, not adding what
“Eric is a Godsend to this
by what was happening.
of resignation from her com-
week, incumbent Mayor Rick Kriseman
it wants.
“I am so very proud of all
I understand business.”
Biggest Beach
speak to outcome yet,” said Deputy Mayor
step, but we asked them to share their
12. He recalled the day
town. It has been said that the
gave City Council a first look at his admin-
mission seat in June. But her
in this
The mayor’s budget memo for the pro-
my kids who are putting this
measure of someone is reflect-
Kennedy, 52, has owned and
on the date she is sworn in to
perhaps the Beauty and the Beach cele-
together,” she said. “And I am
which serves about 100 boys and young
ed in who he associates with,
Strong economic growth in recent years
“Sudden death is so hard to
her seat in the state House, if
hair salon in Indian Rocks
contains the word “maintain” a lot.
has allowed the city to restore services cut
men ages 12 to 24, was still being tweaked.
grateful to all our friends and
bration.
them? Read what these valedictorians
and Eric has surrounded him-
lead list of new films
commitment
The city only plans to hire a handful of
during the Great Recession and still make
comprehend,” he said. “The
Ask Public Services Director Dean
Beach, for the past 25 years.
to funding
Budget director Tom Greene said the city
she should win. That would
and salutatorians told us about their fam-
happen sometime after the
Scharmen and he will tell you the annual
only explanation is that the
self with so many good peo-
customers of the business
This attempt at state politics
who have come here to sup-
good Lord needed a good guy,
existing
workers in an operating budget that is 3.75
strategic investments, the mayor said at a
November election. If she loses
chemical and electronic waste pickup is
is not the first for Kennedy; in
ple.”
currently has a projected deficit of $4.5 mil-
on that list and is by far the most appre-
Across the field, Mary
and Ed Wahlbeck was certain-
port the scholarship. It means
lion, which is slightly smaller than
a lot.”
same time last year.
their faith.
Wahlbeck was standing near a
largely due to rising labor costs and spiking
But now, the mayor said, it’s time to take
says
ciated event in the city.
Ed’s son, Eric, is the Parks
Back in 2002, as she was com-
Last year was also the first time that
display soliciting donations for
health care costs.
a break from major investments of tax dol-
... Page 3A. ly a good guy.” in theaters this week fact it is somewhat déjà vu. the state election then her res- CHARLOTTE OBSERVER May 9 council budget workshop. percent larger than last year, an increase THE VOICE OF THE MOUNTAINS at the priorities,” ilies, their studies, their ambitions and ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES
ignation still happens on
Mayor Rick
and Recreation director for the
swearing-in day, but the City
pleting her fourth year on the
Kriseman.
. See BUDGET, 2
PAGES 6-7
For more than five hours, council mem-
lars.
See BASH, page 4A
the scholarship fund and sev-
THE VOICE OF THE MOUNTAINS 1 870
OUTDOORS Sacha Baron Cohen stars in this story of a IRB City Commission, Kennedy Commission could decide to 25,550 distribution S ER VING ASHEVILLE SINCE
Tarpon fishing on No parties in the park
reappoint her. They did not
unsuccessfully ran for the Flori-
the upswing By WAYNE AYERS www.TBNweekly.com re-elected to the city commis- Kennedy describes herself as Democrat, 1,186,181 total readers “It has always been a mission of mine that, when I have children, that it will be the sort Lapses 168,400 distribution
reappoint her after her loss in
da Senate seat held by Dennis
REZA SETAYESH FATHER OF THE MEMBERS OF POSH HAMMER SURPRISE SURFACES
2002.
Jones. Then in 2008 she was
SUBMERGED
North African dictator ... Page 1B.
a
Although
“It has always been a mission of mine that, when I have children, that it will be the sort Wadington
of parenting that is very selfless — and I have lived by that rule ever since they were born.”
sion. Now four years later, she
As for the beachside tarpon report, Bluffs decides its one public park is not for rent
is running for state office again.
somewhat of a centrist and
moves into ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES
Kennedy said she learned a
of parenting that is very selfless — and I have lived by that rule ever since they were born.” blamed in
hopes to be able to help smooth
lot from her loss the last time
the waters between the oppos-
May 17, 2012
Rental of the park could bring additional income
this week is sure to be good as long as
Volume XXXIV, No. 6
and from the time she has
the winds stay light. There has been no
to the city at a time when revenues are down.
Wadington
ing political camps in Tallahas-
1,186,181 total readers
City Attorney Thomas Trask said he could look
BELLEAIR BLUFFS – Despite a number of re-
spent in municipal politics.
beach lately, many of these fish have New city hall in the works again
COUNTY
see.
“I know what we need to do
Kennedy is a single mother
shortage of fish migrating along the
sion members were cool to the idea.
REZA SETAYESH FATHER OF THE MEMBERS OF POSH HAMMER to charge them for their docks, which sit on city land.
Work continues
Homeowners near Crisp Park learn the city wants
fall in fire
out its municipal park next to city hall for wed-
leading role
been slow moving as they mill their way
dings, parties or any events.
down the beach. These fish can hang quests from residents, the city will not be renting into the matter if there was interest. But commis- better this time,” she said. “The and has a 16-year-old son, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER TOURING WITH THE FAMILY BAND: moves into 168,400 distribution
Commissioner Jack Nazario said he did not
experience has prepared me for
Luke, who attends Clearwater
on Ulmerton Road
The issue came up at the May 14 City Commis-
just below the surface and not come up
BY WAVENEY ANN MOORE
Catholic High School and plays
think the park is large enough to rent out.
this campaign. Municipal poli-
THE VOICE OF THE MOUNTAINS
Times Staff Writer
sion workshop when City Clerk Debra Sullivan
for several minutes, making them diffi- Design process begins for Madeira Beach city government center
football there.
tics has absolutely helped. Ev-
“We have one small park,” he said. “If somebody
tion recently started construction on two ested in renting the park area for parties and other park is already packed with kids every day, and difference when you are dealing explained it is a nickname she From chef to a roadie training
TOURING WITH THE FAMILY BAND: at paper
As for the name “Cookie,” she
is renting it, no one else can use it.”
said she has received inquiries from people inter-
leading role
cult to spot.
erything is local and it makes a
ST. PETERSBURG — More than a
The Florida Department of Transporta-
Commissioner Taylour Shimkus said the city
... Page 10A
activities. The community center, which is part of
with people and their concerns.”(city hall) building is not part of the
The action represents a restart for the massive proj-
“Remodeling this
has had since birth.
By WAYNE AYERS
decade ago, Scott Willis got permits to
more segments of Ulmerton Road. Both
ect. A previous concept presented in January that fea-
city hall, can be rented for events.
VIEWPOINTS
“Both my dad and my older
phase one study,” he said. “You’re saying a new build-
Kennedy says her current
has no shelters that could be rented out separate-
extend and repair his dock and add a
tured Key West-style buildings and a waterfront
ly.
Other communities do have portions of outdoor
MADEIRA BEACH – Planning for what will likely be a
ing is needed. You need to be comfortable, right out of
term on the IRB commission
boat lift at his property.
sister have taken credit for call-
at paper
projects are slated to be finished in the
Carl Hiaasen
the gate, we are not interested in looking at this one
summer of 2015.
ing me Cookie. I really don’t
promenade was not mentioned at the meeting. That de-
“It has always been a mission of mine that, when I have children, that it will be the sort
parks that are available to rent, but they have big-
“I agree,” said Commissioner Joseph Barkley.
total makeover of the Madeira Beach city government
Investigation findings
But several years ago, he and his
was a tough one early on.
From chef to a roadie Replaces executive editor
neighbors were stunned to learn that
complex on Municipal Drive got under way at the May
A consensus was reached there would be no
sign firm had been hired by then-interim city manager
ger parks with facilities to accommodate groups,
anymore. We are going new.”
know who was responsible, but
“Our city was in a financial
... Page 3A.
Wadington
debacle,” she said. “We had to
of parenting that is very selfless — and I have lived by that rule ever since they were born.”
The current city hall, which opened in 1965, has its
it is the name I’ve gone by my
8 City Commission meeting.
lead to three Largo
Jim Madden.
Sullivan said. Also, “If we rent the park, we will
their docks actually sit on
trainers’ suspensions.
First priority appears to be replacement of the aging
problems, Crawford said. He sp
LaSala receives
The commission agreed to spend nearly $150,000 to
have the architectural design firm Wannemacher
city hall. Money that had been set aside to repair and
mold, rats, “and the possum that fell on our copy ma-
city-owned waterfront
Features NORTH CAROLINA REGION
Grownup crimes
chine.”
grownup
Replaces executive editor
remodel the building will now be put toward the town
Jensen Architects of St. Petersburg come up with a
positive review have to keep everyone out,” she pointed out. See PARTIES, page 4A start from the ground up. We whole life.” oke of a leaky roof, REZA SETAYESH FATHER OF THE MEMBERS OF POSH HAMMER Awtry, who had advanced
merit
parkland. That’s because
charges, columnist
Feast at Clearwater Beach
center complex design. City Manager Shane Crawford
Phase one of the development process is to “select
the docks — across a body
plan for the current city hall/ fire station property that
moves into
says. … Page 11A. could include a new city hall, fire station, public works emphasized that the commission is choosing to rebuild See MADEIRA BEACH, page 4A 1,186,181 total readers of water from Crisp Park — STAFF REPORTS BY KATHRYN VARN Awtry, who had advanced 168,400 distribution
Praise is the only reward Pinellas
Times Staff Writer
were built on submerged
County Administrator Bob LaSala will re- facility and possibly a post office. rather than remodel.
LARGO—Threeinvestigations
ceive as the result of his annual review. land that, like the park, Katie Wadington, news director for
leading role
Pinellas County Commissioners shared TOURING WITH THE FAMILY BAND: into a fire department training
belongs to St. Petersburg.
STAFF REPORTS
The crew
exercise gone wrong determined
the results of the 2012 review during California-bound Indian Shores OKs Scott Willis waterways and more than the Asheville Citizen-Times, has been
In a city with miles of
that human error caused a fire-
from Post
named to lead WNC’s largest news op-
their May 8 meeting. LaSala’s overall Corner Pizza is one of the 250,000 residents, the eration. fighter’s injury, resulting in sus-
Katie Wadington, news director for
homeowners
handful who own property
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9A
score was 322.3 out of 400. From chef to a roadie pensions for three employees.
Wadington joined the Citizen-Times
Investigations found that a
... Page 3A.
the Asheville Citizen-Times, has been
serves up
Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7B maintenance deals along Placido Bayou now at paper
named to lead WNC’s largest news op-
County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A delicious samples at the who learned find themselves in this in 2005. Over the past decade, she has
Millage rate By JEANNIE CARLSON Clearwater improve his situation: The city wants and miscommunications con-
eration.
string of training deficiencies
held multiple leadership positions
that he can’t
Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3B
Faith & family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8A INDIAN SHORES – Maintenance agreements covering service dock, or even them to sign a lease to use, Replaces executive editor
Beach
may increase
tributed to
Wadington joined the Citizen-Times
within the company, in-
maintain and improve
Health & fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A
Restaurant
an accident
in 2005. Over the past decade, she has
drink alcohol
cluding business editor,
Week kickoff
Just for fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2B Photos by WAYNE CATHEL for the large emergency generator and the three elevators in the there, without their docks. assistant in which fire- desk
held multiple leadership positions
Lifestyles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6A Palm Pavilion provides abundant peel and eat shrimp for guests at the Indian Shores Municipal Center were approved at the May 8 a city lease. They’ve also been asked Awtry, who had advanced
A new Medicaid bill could cost Pinellas
copy Nick
party.
fighter
County nearly $70 million in the next 10 Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week kickoff party. Guests may visit the meeting of the Town Council. chief and editor of WNC within the company, in-
Pet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7A
Police beat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2A
Pluscht,30,fell
years. And, that’s not the worst of it, ac- participating restaurants through Saturday, May 19, to enjoy special Coastal Service and Supply of Largo will provide general in- to pay a fee of $150 for Parent. Before moving cluding business editor,
assistant
copy
cording to Budget Director John
desk
Viewpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A three-course, prix fixe menus ranging in price from $15 to $35. each three-year lease term, and the 14 feet to the Parent. Before moving HIGH COUNTRY MAGAZINE
ground while
Woodruff. Two days after Pinellas County Guests can vote for their favorite food items and chef and will be spection and preventive services for the large emergency genera- LAKE NORMAN CURRENTS “possession or consumption” of alcohol STAFF REPORTS to Asheville, she was the chief and editor of WNC
is forbidden — right in their own back
performing a
tor, including an annual oil analysis report, premium oil
national news editor at
Call 397-5563
window bail-
the Chicago Sun-Times.
Commissioners learned Medicaid given a passport to bring to the various restaurants. change, oil filters, fuel filters and coolant filters as required. yards. Katie Wadington, news director for
For News & Advertising
SCOTT KEELER | Times
changes instigated by the Florida Legis- Twice a year Coastal Service and Supply will inspect the gen- That doesn’t sit well with Willis. He A handful of homeowners living across from Crisp Park, in the background, have discovered that their docks were Katie Largo fire out exercise,
She has been recog-
lature would take millions of dollars from erator and provide a service check report. LAKE NORMAN CURRENTS the Asheville Citizen-Times, has been to Asheville, she was the HIGH COUNTRY MAGAZINE
an already taxed budget, Woodruff pre- The cost of this service is $890 for one year with the agree- and the other homeowners just want to built on submerged land owned by the city of St. Petersburg. The city wants them to sign a three-year lease. Wadington Chief Shelby nized as one of Gannett’s national news editor at
named to lead WNC’s largest news op-
fracturing his
spine.
sented an updated budget forecast May ment beginning Sept. 17 when the original warranty on the gen- CHARLOTTE OBSERVER use their docks “like other people in St. eration. Willis said emerging leaders and emerging leaders andASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES
the Chicago Sun-Times.
10 that included what-if scenarios for We Pay Cash For Gold & Silver! erator expires. Petersburg.” front parks system and the charter is numerous reasons, that wasn’t satis- that’s a big deal.” forethought Fire Chief
Wadington joined the Citizen-Times
Katie Shelby Willis
even more potential budget busters. Otis Elevator Co. of Tampa will maintain the three Thyssen el- City Council member Darden Rice a restrictive document,” she said. “It’s factory as a solution. ... I completely Pat Bluett and his brother, Mitchell, was selected as part of the region’s She has been recog-
was lacking.
handed
Wadington down
in 2005. Over the past decade, she has
... Page 4A. Nadia O’Neal, D.D.S., P.A. evators in the Municipal Center for a period of one year, begin- said it’s a thorny dilemma. meant to be, by design. understand where my constituents are bought their property almost five years Leadership 5.0 Development Program nized as one of Gannett’s
“The rub is that Crisp Park is pro-
12046 Indian Rocks Road, Largo
“We did offer to work with the resi-
coming from, because it can impact
ago as a weekend boating getaway. Blu-
ning Sept. 9.
40 hours of suspension, one
held multiple leadership positions
in 2014.
The contract price is $480 per month, payable annually. Otis
“The Citizen-Times plays an impor-
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investigating an apparent accidental Members of the Seminole High School marching band wash cars May 5 at Ace Hardware in submitted a final bill to the town for extra time reviewing shop LAKE NORMAN CURRENTS Tasnim Setayesh plays piano while her sister Tiam accompanies on vocals and brother Navied plays guitar in their practice room at their Wadington said. lowed, equip
75,000 total readers
“I look forward to meeting more168,400 total readers
journalism, in making the Citizen-
ized with 24- and eight-hour sus-
tant role in the community, telling the
Parent. Before moving
for New Clients. Final invoices OK’d
pensions, respectively.
Engineer Mohammed Mastajabian of EMA Engineers, Inc.
Times essential reading every day,”
story of WNC and its people. I’m excit-
to Asheville, she was the
Pinellas County sheriff’s deputies are
ed to play a bigger role in shaping our
drawings that were not a part of the original plans and specifi-
national news editor at
“Safety directives were not fol-
journalism, in making the Citizen-
“I look forward to meeting more
cations for the Municipal Center.
drowning May 9 in a pool at a residence
Photos courtesy of DENNIS WHEELER
the Chicago Sun-Times.
pending approval from USF’s trustees.
erly set in place and instructors
community members and listening to
BY CLAIRE MCNEILL
EMA billed the town for an extra 43 hours at $150 per hour,
Katie
She has been recog-
on Manor Court in unincorporated
Pending
their ideas on how we can better serve
Clearwater. Steven Kwalick, 49, was dis-
Wadington said.
Oakhurst Plaza, 9137 Oakhurst Road, to raise money for their trip to the Tournament of Roses
were not adequately trained to
Times Staff Writer
The new 10-story building will dou-
nized as one of Gannett’s
Parade Jan. 1 in Pasadena, Calif. The band’s next car wash at the site is Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m.
approval,
MADDY JONES/MJONES@CITIZEN-TIMES.COM
ST. PETERSBURG — As plans for
Wadington perform the roles as assigned,”
covered floating face up by his wife about
totaling $6,450.
ble existing housing, which is at 112 per-
Given that the extra time applied to necessary piles, slabs,
a new 550-bed housing complex take
cent capacity. The university in recent
7 a.m.
the region.” Willis wrote in a report hand-
the 10-story
to 2 p.m. All persons making a donation will receive 20 percent off coupons at Ace Hardware.
emerging leaders and
shape, the University of South Florida
rebar, masonry, lintels, trusses and concrete mix design, the
... Page 5A.
community members and listening to
was selected as part of the region’s
Wadington takes the reins of a grow-
home in Fairview. The siblings make up pop trio Posh Hammer. years has turned singles into doubles
ing down the discipline. “There
their ideas on how we can better serve
building
and doubles into triples to cope with
MADDY JONES/MJONES@CITIZEN-TIMES.COM was not an intent to do harm or
The town also agreed to pay for EMA’s legal bill to the Tampa
Leadership 5.0 Development Program
St. Petersburg hopes to increase its res-
Tasnim Setayesh plays piano while her sister Tiam accompanies on vocals and brother Navied plays guitar in their practice room at their to be complacent by any of the
the region.”
idential foothold downtown and evolve
SCHOOLS town negotiated the price in half to $3,225. Father sells his restaurants to put efforts into pop trio’s venture ing news organization. In a 2015 study,
would double
the Citizen-Times Media Network
law firm of Adams and Reese in the amount of $1,189, bringing
demand, and has even secured rooms in
the resident
Rising Stars
reached 30 percent more people every
the downtown Hilton for
home in Fairview. The siblings make up pop trio Posh Hammer. students. The
Wadington takes the reins of a grow-
beyond its “commuter campus” image.
“The Citizen-Times plays an impor-
in 2014. instructors involved. However,
the final bill to a total of $4,414.
ing news organization. In a 2015 study,
week than it did in 2007. More than half
After hours of deliberation, a univer-
forethought for the inherent risk
new dorm marks a critical expansion as
sity committee recently settled on a pro-
tant role in the community, telling the
Library report
population in
competition set report for the fiscal year 2010-11. 75,000 total readers HAYLEY BENTON HBENTON@CITIZEN-TIMES.COM the lot harder to find. rants, ending his 13-year run on the lo- is planned for a lot of all Buncombe County adults read at 13,000 distribution
was lacking.”
affordable housing downtown becomes
story of WNC and its people. I’m excit-
the Citizen-Times Media Network
The Nov. 2 exercise at the city’s
posal from EdR, a company that devel-
reached 30 percent more people every
ed to play a bigger role in shaping our
The Town Council approved the Indian Shores Library annual
2019.
Father sells his restaurants to put efforts into pop trio’s venture Citizen-Times story every
week than it did in 2007. More than half
least one training grounds at 751 16th
ops, owns and manages collegiate hous-
“It’ll double the population of our
Rendering courtesy of USF
Ave. SE was designed to teach
ing. At this point, all plans for
Monies collected were $1,674, including membership fees,
residents, and that’s huge,” said Joe Tru-
The 10-story, 550-bed housing complex
journalism, in making the Citizen-
The stars will be shining as juniors
Times essential reading every day,”
. See FIREFIGHTER,
at Fifth Avenue
at Fifth Avenue S and Third Street are
of all Buncombe County adults read at
book sales and fines. Active full-use library memberships to-
See WADINGTON, Page 7A 2
cal eatery scene. S and Third Street in St. Petersburg.
and seniors from public schools across
. See USF, 4
Wadington said.
ackstage at a show for pop trio Posh Hammer, Reza Se-
“The restaurants kept us super
least one Citizen-Times story every
taled 283 during this period.
the county compete for more than
Expenditures of $142.78 for supplies and $2,665.97 for
$60,000 in scholarships during the
rants, ending his 13-year run on the lo-
HAYLEY BENTON HBENTON@CITIZEN-TIMES.COM
ninth annual Walker’s Rising Stars
“I look forward to meeting more
ed to move forward from all of our re-
van. And, just before the musicians take stage, he waves to
See WADINGTON, Page 7A
Scholarship Competition at Ruth Eckerd
A total of 2,786 books were checked out during the year.
cal eatery scene.
sponsibilities (and) dedicate that
Two major book sales and three Read & Feeds were held.
Hall Thursday, May 24, 7 p.m. The event books did not exceed budget. tayesh unloads the instruments and lugs amps in from the busy,” Reza explained. “And we want- community members and listening to
“The restaurants kept us super
ackstage at a show for pop trio Posh Hammer, Reza Se-
FREE
INSIDE
will award scholarships in the categories WHAT’S HAPPENING. MADDY JONES/MJONES@CITIZEN-TIMES.COM their ideas on how we can better serve
busy,” Reza explained. “And we want-
Tasnim Setayesh plays piano while her sister Tiam accompanies on vocals and brother Navied plays guitar in their practice room at their
Community garden
of instrumental music, vocal music, nity garden is nearing completion. Bhis three children — the members of the band — and wishes time to Posh Hammer and their goals. the region.” FREE
tayesh unloads the instruments and lugs amps in from the
We achieved our goal. We made the
home in Fairview. The siblings make up pop trio Posh Hammer.
van. And, just before the musicians take stage, he waves to
ed to move forward from all of our re-
them good luck. ¶ Not that he thinks his kids need luck: “The only thing
dance, visual arts, drama and video arts.
Wadington takes the reins of a grow-
VIEWPOINTS costs $69.55 or $112.35 if purchased with a stand. LAKE NORMAN CURRENTS smoothed by a slight Iranian accent. “I worry about the behind-the- years of being in the business — and the Citizen-Times Media Network High: 80 Low: 54 HIGH COUNTRY MAGAZINE
ing news organization. In a 2015 study,
Town administrator E.D. Williams reported that the commu-
decision to open up a restaurant after
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sponsibilities (and) dedicate that
WHAT’S HAPPENING.
I’m not nervous about is their performance,” Setayesh said, his words
Bhis three children — the members of the band — and wishes
time to Posh Hammer and their goals.
High: 80
About 20 earth boxes are left for purchase. Each earth box
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Father sells his restaurants to put efforts into pop trio’s venture
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life for our family, and Asheville was
scenes stuff,” the sound, the tech, the venue, the crowd. “But them?
week than it did in 2007. More than half
years of being in the business — and
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Carl Hiaasen
I’m not nervous about is their performance,” Setayesh said, his words
of all Buncombe County adults read at
No space rental fees apply and the town supplies the auto-
really good to us.”
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tayesh unloads the instruments and lugs amps in from the try music anymore, explained the
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van. And, just before the musicians take stage, he waves to
ed to move forward from all of our re-
from Asheville to Nashville, Tennes-
Jim Lawrence announced that the $2,500 the town promised mer-for-hire thrown into the mix. Na- the popular local restaurants Rezaz sponsibilities (and) dedicate that Classifieds FREE
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Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16A tributors. The Indian Shores donations were scheduled to be presented and co-writes the songs with lead vo- unusual for a successful chef and busi- We achieved our goal. We made the Puzzles Nation/World 1-6B
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calist Tasnim, while Tiam holds down
decision to open up a restaurant after
mer-for-hire thrown into the mix. Na-
the popular local restaurants Rezaz
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and co-writes the songs with lead vo-
Looking up at his son and daughters
a hub in music in general,” Tomasin
But last year, Reza did something
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dreams, Reza sold both of his restau-
said. “For them it’s just about expand-
life for our family, and Asheville was
calist Tasnim, while Tiam holds down
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The Beaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13A problem with noise generated by bars and restaurants. Most of the commission agreed, and passed the re- Commission Tom Kapper said, “It doesn’t appear we tayesh — with the occasional drum- he’s the founder and former owner of band’s manager Jessica Tomasin. Nation/World 1-6B
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Viewpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17A The new law adds a cutoff time of 10 p.m. Sunday vised noise code at its May 9 meeting by a 4-1 vote. have a (noise) problem in this town,” but having a cutoff mer-for-hire thrown into the mix. Na- the popular local restaurants Rezaz there’s a pop scene there. It’s more of Obituaries 14-15A
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and Piazza.
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