Nectar makes hummingbirds at home in Odessa garden

By Gail Diederich, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, May 16, 2012 The most common hummingbird in Florida is the ruby-throated variety, with the bright red “scarf-like” band around the front of the neck. My husband, Jay, recently returned from our neighbors' and announced hummingbirds were zooming around their place. "If there, then here," I remarked. We've lived at our place for 34 years, and while ...
http://www.tampabay.com/news/humaninterest/nectar-makes-hummingbirds-at-home-in-odessa-garden/1230463

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 16:46:48 -0700

Ernst & Young Announces Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients and Finalists for the Entrepreneur of The Year® 2012 ...

Ernst & Young LLP has announced the finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012 Award in Florida. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstr
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ernst-young-announces-lifetime-achievement-140600518.html

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 07:06:00 -0700

Official mail for Rep. Connie Mack lands outside his district, violating rules

Would-be taxpayer-paid mailers highlighting Rep. Connie Mack's "penny plan" -- a proposal he's also pitching as a Senate candidate -- are landing in mailboxes outside the congressman's district, an apparent violation of House rules. So far, copies have been reported in the Hillsborough County communities Odessa and Lithia and Lutz as well as Sarasota, Coral Gables and Miami Beach. The substance ...
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/official-mail-rep-connie-mack-lands-outside-his-district-violating-rules

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 12:53:09 -0700

59-year-old man dies after being hit by two cars on Waters Avenue

A 59-year-old Tampa man was struck by two vehicles and killed on West Waters Avenue late Saturday night, Florida Highway Patrol troopers said.
http://www2.tbo.com/news/news/2012/may/06/59-year-old-man-dies-after-being-hit-by-two-cars-o-ar-400525/

Published: Sun, 06 May 2012 07:40:15 -0700

Taxpayer funded mail for Rep. Connie Mack lands outside his district

Taxpayer-funded mailers highlighting Rep. Connie Mack's "penny plan" -- a proposal he's also pitching as a Senate candidate -- are landing in mailboxes outside the congressman's district, an apparent violation of House rules. So far, copies have been reported in the Hillsborough County communities Odessa and Lithia and Lutz as well as Sarasota, Coral Gables and Miami Beach. The substance of Mack ...
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/taxpayer-funded-mail-rep-connie-mack-lands-outside-his-district

Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 20:32:28 -0700

Eight regional finalists named for Ernst & Young state entrepreneur award

Times staff Thursday, May 17, 2012 Eight west-central Florida finalists were named in the statewide Ernst & Young "entrepreneur of the year 2012" award. Award recipients will be announced June 14 at the Orlando Hilton. Finalists in eight categories are: distribution and manufacturing: R. Charles Murray, CEO, PPi Technologies Group, Sarasota; emerging: Bobby Harris, CEO, BlueGrace Logistics ...
http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/eight-regional-finalists-named-for-ernst-amp-young-state-entrepreneur-award/1230582

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 18:44:19 -0700

Eight regional finalists named in Ernst & Young state entrepreneur contest

Times Staff Thursday, May 17, 2012 Eight west central Florida finalists were named in the statewide Ernst & Young "entrepreneur of the year 2012" award. Award recipients will be announced June 14 at the Orlando Hilton. Finalists in eight categories are: distribution and manufacturing – R. Charles Murray, CEO, PPi Technologies Group, Sarasota; emerging – Bobby Harris, CEO, BlueGrace Logistics ...
http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/eight-regional-finalists-named-in-ernst-amp-young-state-entrepreneur/1230582

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 09:59:19 -0700

Lutz BMX track runs on family commitment

The Tampa BMX track in Lutz just underwent a big renovation and welcomes races to the Florida Cup championship this weekend.
http://www2.tbo.com/lifestyles/health-4-you/2012/may/16/lutz-bmx-track-runs-on-family-commitment-ar-404117/

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 -0700

Suncoast Parkway closes for medical helicopter landing following crash

ODESSA — Authorities temporarily closed the Suncoast Parkway in both directions Saturday after a car flipped on the road, according to Pasco County Sheriff's officials.
http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/accidents/suncoast-parkway-closes-for-medical-helicopter-landing-following-crash/1228664

Published: Sat, 05 May 2012 18:36:30 -0700

‘Stop the silence … stop the violence’

BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Leaders of the black community said last week it is time to confront violence within their own communities in the wake of the killing of an unarmed Florida teen. “I’m saying it is time for us not to be silent, it’s time to speak up,” said the Rev. Aaron N. read more
http://atl.gmnews.com/news/2012-04-26/Front_Page/Stop_the_silence__stop_the_violence.html

Published: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:23:25 -0700