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Indian Rocks Beach commission discusses vacancy searches, gets fire chief updates

2 days ago | tbnweekly.com | Jeff Rosenfield

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH — The latest Indian Rocks Beach City Commission was dominated by discussions of the searches for successors to City Manager Gregg Mims and City Attorney Randy Mora. But the board conducted other city business, too.
Largo commissioner apologizes for social media post

2 days ago | tbnweekly.com | Jeff Rosenfield

LARGO — City Commissioner Michael Smith issued a public apology for a May 18 social media post that disparaged Largo Police Department following what he described as a “horrible” incident Smith said was fueled by alcohol, Ambien and an argument with his partner. But based on remarks made by a police union representative, the longtime local lawmaker has a long way to go in his attempt to heal wounds Smith’s “poor decision” caused.
Firefighters rescue 'unresponsive' cat from Palm Harbor house fire

3 days ago | tbnweekly.com | Bob Putnam

PALM HARBOR — Palm Harbor Fire Rescue crews saved a family cat from a house fire May 22 after the animal was found unresponsive inside a smoke-filled home on Hidden Meadows Drive East. The fire was reported around midday when a citizen at a nearby park noticed smoke coming from the home’s eaves and called 911. Two parents attending Little League practice saw the smoke and ran to the house, knocking on windows to alert anyone inside.
6 schools to get new principals; more to come

3 days ago | tbnweekly.com | Jeffrey Solochek

Six Pinellas County schools are getting new principals for the upcoming academic year. Parents from one of those schools on May 27 urged the school board not to make the change. Saying their school had endured enough turmoil during the past year, parents from Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 called on the board not to replace Christopher Ateek, who has led the school for the past 16 years.
The Softball Scoop: Calvary Christian claims 3rd state title in 4 years

3 days ago | tbnweekly.com | Bob Putnam

Pinellas County dominated high school softball this season, with multiple teams reaching state semifinals and individual players rewriting record books. The heartbreak of last year’s state championship loss fueled Calvary Christian all season. After back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023, the Warriors fell short of a three-peat. Last month brought redemption.
Seminole commencement celebrates ‘perseverance, pride and promise’

3 days ago | tbnweekly.com | Jeff Rosenfield

Seminole High School’s commencement ceremonies featured all the traditional pomp and circumstance, including a procession of students proudly walking across the stage to accept their diplomas. But in a new twist, the May 28 ceremony was held in the BayCare Sound amphitheater in Clearwater instead of St. Pete’s Tropicana Field, whose roof was blown off by Hurricane Milton. So the Sunshine State’s late-spring heat and humidity were in full effect by the start of the 11:30 a.m. event.
Clearwater man found dead in ’93 ID’d

3 days ago | tbnweekly.com | Bob Putnam

CLEARWATER — A man whose body was found floating near a Clearwater bridge more than three decades ago has been identified through genetic genealogy as Edman Eric Gleed, an 84-year-old Virginia man who had been reported missing by his family. Gleed’s body was discovered Nov. 29, 1993, near the east side of the Clearwater Pass Bridge leading to Sand Key.
$12M ‘Magic Mike’ house up for sale

4 days ago | tbnweekly.com | Rebecca Liebson

TIERRE VERDE — A Gulf-front mansion that made a cameo in the movie “Magic Mike” is now on the market. The asking price is $12 million. Located at 100 Sands Point Dr. in Tierra Verde, the 7,825-square-foot house features five bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. Jennifer Zales, the listing agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, called it “among the most notable properties in Tierra Verde.”The house sits on a 0.36-acre, walled compound protected by security gates.
Opening: Upcoming movies releases

1 week ago | tbnweekly.com | Lee Clark Zumpe

A number of new movies and limited television series will debut this week, including the following titles opening in theaters or premiering via video on demand on various streaming platforms: Genre: Martial arts drama Cast: Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang, Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, and Ming-Na Wen Director: Jonathan Entwistle Rated: PG-13 “Karate Kid: Legends” unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new story...
Belleair raises parking fines

1 week ago | tbnweekly.com | Jeff Rosenfield

BELLEAIR — Belleair is increasing parking fines and considering one-sided street parking in its “finger neighborhoods” jutting into the Intracoastal Waterway. Police Chief Rick Doyle told the Belleair Town Commission in April that the narrow, winding, dead-end streets have seen increased congestion since last fall’s hurricanes. He said the combination of homeowners, contractors, repair workers and delivery vehicles has created near-daily traffic issues.