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Light the fuse here on July 4th fun
Those loud noises you hear at about 9 p.m. Saturday should remind you of the date, in case you'd forgotten. The U.S.A. turns 233 this weekend and the skies will light up in celebration.
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Academic, activity programs taking shape at Steinbrenner High
Vocal music teacher JoLinda Crump hates to wish her summer vacation away, but she is already thinking about the upcoming school year.
Crump is moving from Freedom to Steinbrenner High, one of two new high schools opening in Hillsborough County in August. She will start Steinbrenner's choral program and has big plans for a pop music group that performs with a band as well as a more traditional concert choir and women's chorus.
Twenty-two students are signed up so far, and Crump is busy recruiting more and scheduling auditions. She is excited for everything to come together.
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Dad, daughter take first place in Father's Day photo contest
Allan Medina of South Tampa is the grand-prize winner of five (5) tickets to Universal Studios in the TBO.com Father's Day 2009 photo contest.
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Fun at the drop of a hat
TOWN 'N COUNTRY - The queen's castle is a ranch-style house in shaded Pat Acres, just off West Waters Avenue. Her crown is a visor with her name and attached tiara. A small red-and-purple flag by the walkway is the only sign of the royalty inside.
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Holidays bring out the worst in drivers
If you are anything like me, this weekend will consist of lots of junk food, family time and fireworks.
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Witchcraft shop casts its spell
TOWN 'N COUNTRY - While many independently-owned shops are struggling to stay afloat in these tough economic times, business is booming for one newly opened spot.
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Lutz prepares to celebrate 4th
Organizers are amped to host the area's annual Fourth of July parade. The celebration has taken place off and on for about 50 years, and this year is packed with activities for people to enjoy throughout the day at Bullard Park, on Lutz-Lake Fern Road, off U.S. 41.
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Burke named to U.S. team
Hillsborough High's Katie Burke has been named to the U.S. Junior Rowing team's double sculls crew, and will compete for the U.S. at the World Junior Rowing Championships in France in August.
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Tag-team effort saves a little girl
Dollean Mercer and her friend Dedre Leobold were sitting by their apartment complex pool June 20 when they saw a girl being pulled out of the shallow end.
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Auction touts furniture fit for all types
Two towering marble lions guarding the front door of the former site of a Linens 'n Things store drew curious passers-by.
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