Since 1954 www.PINELLAS-NEWS.com Friday, January 29, 2010 | 25¢ OBAMA BRINGS Mayor Foster’s Night Out BY:DANIELA DISTEFANO $1.25 BILLION FOR PINELLAS NEWS ST.PETERSBURG- Are you looking for an opportunity to voice your opinion about HIGH-SPEED RAIL garbage collection in your neighborhood? Do you have a permit issue you need to re- Obama announces high-speed rail in Tampa; says he’ll be back to ride it solve but have not had the time to get down to City Hall? Or maybe you have just always wanted to meet with the Chief of Police? A new city program will of- fer St. Petersburg residents an opportunity to have face-to- face interaction with the indi- Photo courtesy of the mayor’s office viduals who help provide es- been successful in other cities. sential services to the Mayor Foster said the Mayor community. Jerry Abramson of Louisville, Recently announced by KY, has found the program to Mayor Bill Foster, “Mayor’s deliver more community im- Night Out” will be an eight- pact than any other public night series where the mayor, meetings. along with council members, “It’s all about the interac- police and fire chiefs, city ad- tion,” Mayor Foster said. “This ministrators and directors, will will get us up from behind our be available to meet with the desk and out of the office and public on a one-on-one basis. to the people we serve.” “Most people can’t make it Mayor Foster believes the to City Hall during the work- program will be a learning ex- day, and it’s not always easy to perience for both the public get an appointment with the and city staff, and he hopes it mayor or officials,” Mayor Fos- will expand past the eight ter said. “With these sessions, scheduled dates. photo by Tihomir Krstic citizens can meet with me and Even if residents do not President Barack Obama spoke at the University of Tampa, Thursday afternoon. senior city staff to pose their have pressing issues, Mayor BY:DANIELA DISTEFANO questions and get assistance Foster hopes they will come PINELLAS NEWS project would create up to cause people won’t be frus- with any city services they share their ideas for city im- 15,000 construction jobs, as trated stuck in traffic for may need.” provement or just come out to TAMPA- On the heels of his well as additional permanent hours.” Although the series is the meet the heads of the depart- first State of the Union address jobs once the line is up and University of Tampa’s Asso- first of its kind in St. Peters- ments. Wednesday, President Obama running by 2014. ciate Dean of Students and the burg, similar initiatives have arrived at the Bob Martinez Director of the Office of Stu- See MAYOR PAGE 2 Sports Center at the Univer- dent Leadership and Engage- sity of Tampa Thursday after- ment, Stephanie Holtz, began Raising lung disease noon for a town hall meeting. the town hall with the Invoca- A jazz band greeted the tion. Sofía Cárdenas, 7, and Su- awarness one dish at a time crowd of approximately 3,000, sannah Wertz, 9, students at along with a large red banner St. Mary’s Episcopal Day reading, “The University of School in Tampa, lead the Tampa Welcomes President Pledge of Allegiance. Univer- Obama.” Starting almost 45 sity of Tampa senior Melissa minutes later than originally Steiner then took the stage to planned, the President re- sing the National Anthem. photo by Tihomir Krstic ceived a start-studded wel- A high speed rail supporter holds up The last President to visit come as he entered. a T-shirt during the announcment. the Tampa area was President “It’s great to be back in the Bush in May of 2007 who ad- sunshine state, especially in “You are the most ready, and dressed a large military audi- January,” he began. your plans are the most ad- ence at MacDill Air Force Base With Vice-President Joe vanced,” Vice-President Joe about the progress in Iraq. Biden, Obama announced Biden said. “It made the most Among the various local of- Florida will receive $1.25 bil- sense to start here.” ficials sitting front-and-center lion in funding for a high-speed The rest of the $8 billion in for Obama’s appearance was rail line from Tampa to Or- Recovery Act grants will go to- St. Petersburg Mayor Bill Fos- lando. The funding will have wards the creation of a high- ter. Foster said he was there great impact for the Tamp area, speed rail corridor connecting to represent the city and en- strengthening the economy Tampa and Orlando to Miami, sure the rail announcement and bringing much needed jobs by 2017, as well as 13 other would have positive influences to Florida. potential rail corridors across on St. Pete. “Connecting the Photo courtesy of The American Lung Association of Florida “I’m going to come back the country. rail to us will be imperative to down here and ride it,” he said Obama said high-speed rail tourism,” Foster said. “We are BY:DANIELA DISTEFANO Te'ana Kreger, development to the crowd. “Y’all have a would “build our infrastructure the destination for tourists. PINELLAS NEWS manager for the Florida asso- date!” deep into the 21st century,” They come for the beaches, ST. PETERSBURG- The ciation. Having toiled with plans for adding how other countries the arts & culture, and the average adult takes 15 to 20 The American Lung Associ- high-speed rail for years, the have already been doing the events.” breaths a minute – over 20,000 ation reported that lung dis- state applied for $2.6 billion in same for quite some time. “It Lines of people young and breaths day. Oxygen from each ease, along with asthma, em- federal stimulus money to is good for the economy of the old stretched for five blocks in breath is transferred from our physema and lung cancer, is build the Tampa-Orlando line. region, and good for individual front of the sports center hours lungs into the bloodstream and the third leading cause of death The application indicates the lifestyles and productivity be- sent as life-sustaining fuel to in the country. See OBAMA PG 3 all the cells in the body. All proceeds from the festi- Healthy lungs are an impor- val go directly to lung illness Interior designer Champion hosts program at Clearwater Library tant part of an overall healthy research and creating educa- BY:DANIELA DISTEFANO enlist the advice of Jason the program director. lifestyle, and the American tion and prevention programs PINELLAS NEWS Champion. The interior de- Champion, who lives in Lung Association in Florida is in schools and hospitals. signer will be hosting a free Sarasota, has made the most working to prevent lung dis- More than 20 local restau- CLEARWATER- Spring program at the Clearwater of his impeccable taste by in- ease and promote lung health rants will showcase their finest will soon be here, and with it Main Library titled Creative corporating elegance and awareness. cuisines, and attendees will be will be thoughts of organizing Thinking in Design. youthful charm into his func- The organization will be given a chance to pleasure and redecorating those over- A full service designer and tional outdoor furniture and hosting the 2nd annual St. Pe- their palette with select vin- looked areas of the home. But stylist for 15 years, Champion fabric lines. He was also a fi- tersburg Wine and Food Festi- tages from the Premier Bever- while your heart may be will focus on creative but in- nalist on HGTV’s Design Star val on Feb. 26 in North Straub age Company. Jazz musician dreaming of new outdoor fur- expensive ideas to personal- television show. Park in support of their educa- Les Sabler will perform at the niture or curtains for your liv- ize any area of the home. The event will be Feb. 4 at tional, advocacy and research outdoor event downtown St. ing room, your checkbook “Jason is a very entertain- 2 p.m. at Clearwater Main Li- efforts. Petersburg. might be telling you other- ing speaker, and he has a brary, 100 N. Osceola Ave. “This is a great event for us Tickets are $50- $75. For wise. wealth of information to share For more information call to raise awareness about the more information visit the Sprucing up your living with people looking to do (727) 562-4970 or visit jason- severity of lung disease, and event’s Web site at space does not have to cost a some redesigns in today’s championdesign.com. promote the importance of ed- www.StPetersburgWineand- fortune, especially when you economy,” said Jan Nickols, ucation on the matter,” said Food.com.

INSIDE THE TODAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Briefs...... 3 Legal Ads .....4-5 Calendar ...... 2 Recipe ...... 6 WEEK’S Classifieds ...... 5 Sports...... 6 Crossword...... 6 Printed on WEATHER recycled paper Vol. 28, No. 5 | One section, 6 pages with soy ink From Pinellas News sources 70 |62 63 | 50 55 | 47 65 | 56 66 | 57 67 | 56 70| 61 Page 2 | PINELLASNEWS | Friday, January 29, 2010 Submit your events to [email protected] Deadline: Friday for the New opera series following Friday NEWS introduces the classics USE BY:DANIELA DISTEFANO featuring famous characters from renowned op- PAGE PINELLAS NEWS eras. “Maestro Sforzini has been a conductor for EVENTS CALENDAR ST.PETERSBURG- Whether you’ve been an eight years and he really knows how to engage opera lover for 30 years, or haven’t the slight- the audience,” said Nancy Preis, CFO of the Today, Friday, January 29, 2010 est clue about the difference between a tenor opera company. “There isn’t any other place Jan. 8 to Feb. 1 - "Through2 The Eyes of My City, It’s James": and a mezzo-soprano, the St. Petersburg Opera like this where you can hear live performances Photography by James Whittinghill. Studio@620, 620 1st Ave. S. Days and Company will provide you with and expand your knowledge of hours vary. www.studio620.org or 727-895-6620. a new-found appreciation for opera.” St. Pete Shuffle: St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Courts, 559 Lake Dr. N. St. this centuries-old art form. Petersburg, FL. 7 to 11 p.m. Mirror Come out and enjoy a hip twist to an The SPO series began in old game under the stars. Fun family activity. All equipment is provided With its monthly series, September 2009 and is funded and instruction is available. The "World's Largest Shuffleboard Club" pro- Evenings with the Maestro, by the state of Florida. In its motes and sponsors year-round competitive and recreational outdoor the company is dedicated to of- fourth season in St. Peters- shuffleboard play on 65 courts. Every Fri . www.stpeteshuffle.com or 727- fering audiences the chance to burg, Preis said the company 822-2083. receive a world-class introduc- hopes to build the brand of Salsa Dancing: The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg, FL. 9 p.m. to tion into the art of opera that opera in the community. midnight. Salsa dancing inside Captain Al's Waterfront Restaurant. Come will be both entertaining and Each month the series will early at 8:30 p.m. for free Salsa lessons. Have fun dancing the night away. educational. address different themes that www.stpetepier.com or 727-821-6443. On Feb. 4 the series pres- will enhance the audience’s un- Saturday, JANUARY 30, 2010 ents Servants, Villains & Jail- derstanding of opera and music Dali Family Fun Saturdays: The Dali Museum, 1000 3rd St. S., St. ers: Character Parts in Opera in a relaxed environment. Fol- Petersburg, FL. 11:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dilly dally with Dali with fun at The Music Gallery in Clear- Photo courtsey St.Petersburg Opera Company lowing the program, the audi- games, puzzles and craft activities which educate and encourage family water. Maestro Mark Sforzini Maestro Mark Sforzini conducts the ence is invited to join the interaction. In addition, Dali Family Guide brochures are available that will lead the series, exploring ensemble at the St. Petersburg Maestro and the cast for con- Opera Company. enable families to explore the collection on their own and discover the the various characters that magic of Dali. Every Sat. www.thedali.org or 727-823-3767 versation and refreshments at Face Painting by Joanne Conte: The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. 11 a.m. to every good opera possesses. a local restaurant. 2 p.m. Face Painting can be found at The Pier every Saturday with face The evening will include a discussion of musi- The series is held the first Thursday of the painter extraordinnaire - Joanne Conte - on hand to create full face, hand, cal ideas, as well as live performances by SPO month, and shows begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are cheek, arm or leg images for your child or you! Every Sat. www.stpetepi- artists and musicians. The audience will hear $10 for adults, $5 for seniors at the door or at er.com or 727-821-6443. some memorable arias, which are solos with in- www.stpeteopera.org. Saturday Guided Hikes. Weedon Island Preserve. 1800 Weedon Dr. strumental accompaniment, and opera scenes N.E. 9 to 11 a.m. www.pinellascounty.org/environment or call 727-453- 6500. Guided hikes through coastal mangrove and upland ecosystems of the Preserve. Join us to learn about the coastal environment and the early residents of Weedon Island Preserve. Be sure to bring water and a snack for this two-hour hike. A hat and closed-toe shoes are also recommend- All shook up: The Ultimate Elvis ed. Pre-registration required. Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1. Progress Energy Center for the Arts, Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st Ave. N. 8 p.m. www.floridaorchestra.org, Tribute Artists come to town www.mahaffeytheater.com or 727-892-5798. Stefan Sanderling, conduc- BY:DANIELA DISTEFANO tor, Mikhail Rudy, piano, Hailed by Gramophone for "playing of the highest PINELLAS NEWS order," Russian-born pianist Mikhail Rudy performs the perfect marriage of dramatic bravura and tender romanticism in Tchaikovsky's Piano ST.PETERSBURG- There Concerto No. 1, on a program with Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 3. Pre- will be some good rockin’ this Concert Conversations in the hall one hour before curtain time as the con- weekend in St. Petersburg ductor talks about the music and composers featured on the program. when the first-ever Ultimate Pop Series: Cirque de la Symphonie. Progress Energy Center for the Elvis Tribute Artists Tour Arts, Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S. 8 p.m. www.floridaorchestra.org, presents a musical shindig fit www.mahaffeytheater.com or 727-892-5798. Back by popular demand, Cirque de la Symphonie returns with a breathtaking variety of seemingly for a king. Audiences will feel impossible acts by some of the world's premiere cirque artists…aerial like Presley is back in the flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers and strong- building as hip-swiveling trib- men…all accompanied by a hit parade of soaring symphonic favorites. ute performers with chunky Sunday, JANUARY 31, 2010 sideburns and blue suede Music Fest on the Water. The Pier: 800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. shoes shake up the Mahaffey www.stpetepier.com or 727-821-6443. Every week The Pier hosts a new Theater Jan. 31. musical act for your listening pleasure waterside. The two-hour show will fea- Anything Goes. St. Pete Little Jan. 22 to Feb. 7, 4025 31st St. S. Fri. and ture four tribute artists chosen Sat. 8 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. www.splt.org or 727-866-1973. This delight- from the annual Ultimate Elvis ful musical is the age-old tale of "boy-meets-girl" and the complications Tribute Artist Contest held by that ensue on a trans-Atlantic voyage. Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. Photo courtsey of The Ultimate Elvis Tour The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists Tour. Progress Energy Center for the in Memphis,TN. Each per- “You ain’t nothing but a hound dog,” croons Elvis tribute artist Victor Trevino Arts, Mahaffey Theater. 400 1st St. S. 7:30 p.m. former will pay homage to an www.ultimateelvistour.com or 727-892-5798. In celebration of the King of era of the king of rock n’ roll’s career, from the Rock 'n' Roll’s 75th birthday in 2010. he Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists Tour Trevino, who has been an Elvis tribute artist is a multi-media extravaganza that pays homage to Elvis Presley during 1950s and 1960s, to his hit movies and concert for three years, said the show is a celebration of various stages of his career. The performers are tribute artists who were years. the music and the life of a pop icon. It is a pos- previously selected as finalists at worldwide preliminary competitions for The first time Elvis performed in the area itive look at an artist who is forever preserved the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist competition, held annually by Elvis Presley was at Ft. Homer Hesterly Armory in Tampa on in many memories as the star-studded per- Enterprises, Inc. The performers portray Elvis in one of four eras: the May 8, 1955. Presley’s final visit to the Tampa former whose every lip curl could send teenage 1950s, 1960s, during his movie career and his concert years. Bay area was on Valentine’s Day in 1977, only girls into a frenzy. Monday, FEBRUARY 1, 2010 a few months before his death. “No one could have understood the impact he Celebrity Critter of the Week: The Pier Aquarium. 800 2nd Ave. N.E. 10 In celebration of what would have been the would have on music history,” Trevino said. a.m. to 8 p.m. Every Monday a Celebrity Critter of the Week is chosen in king’s 75th birthday on Jan. 8, the 26-city na- “They way he mixed blues, country, and rock the aquarium. Ask for a copy of the Animal Fact Sheet at the admission tionwide tour will give fans the chance to see and roll gave him a sound like no other.” desk. You can also ask for sheets on previously featured celebrities. some of the most talented Elvis tribute artists The Elvis tribute artists will be joined by a www.pieraquarium.org or 727-895-7437. in the world. live band, back-up singers, dancers, and an Ann- Jan. 8 to Feb. 1 - "Through The Eyes of My City, It’s James" “Everyone will be blown away by the show,” Margret tribute artist, as well as iconic imagery Photography by James Whittinghill: Studio@620, 620 1st Ave. S. Days said tribute artist Victor Trevino, 25. “Even if from the Graceland archives. and hours vary. www.studio620.org or 727-895-6620. you are not a big Elvis fan, there is so much to Hailing from a family of performers and mu- Tuesday, FEBRUARY 2, 2010 learn about music history. This is definitely not sician in Fort Worth, Texas, Trevino has earned Awaken Yoga at Sunken Gardens: 1825 4th St. N. Breathe in and relax. a stereotypical impersonator show.” numerous awards and titles in the three years Every Tues. and Thurs. $8/class or $28/monthly. www.sunkengardens.org Trevino pays tribute to Presley in the rocka- he has been an Elvis tribute artist. In 2009 and or 727-551-3102. Natural History Speaker Series; Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. 1101 billy '50s and movie era, recreating the excite- 2008, he was a finalist in the Ultimate Elvis Country Club Way S. 7:30 p.m. Fascinating presentations on the natural ment of the king's popular years. Tribute Artist Contests. He took first place in and cultural history of Florida. Through April. www.stpete.org/boyd or “When he first started he was so raw and the 2009 Branson Ultimate Elvis Competition 727-893-7326. wild,” Trevino said. “He was considered devil- and has performed at casinos, hotels, theaters, Walk On the Wild Side: Evening Fitness Walk. Boyd Hill Nature ish because he was so different, but he was de- festivals and The Elvis Cruise, in addition to be- Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S. 6 to 7 p.m. www.stpete.org/boyd or termined to be himself.” ing the headliner at the 2009 Tupelo Elvis Fes- 727-893-7326. Every Tuesdays and Thursdays. Join Holly Harriman, a tival in Tupelo, MS. Neuromuscular Massage Therapist, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. in a 45 minute walk designed for the working professional to work on the stiffness that comes from sitting or standing too long. Walk MAYOR - Continued from PAGE 1 includes warm-up and cool down. $4 each day. Wednesday, FEBRUARY 3, 2010 As a candidate, Mayor Foster promised to Jungle Boogie: Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S., St. be more accessible to community leaders and Name: ______Petersburg, FL. 11:15 a.m. For ages 3 to 5, from crafts to walks in the residents alike. Furthermore he vowed to pay Address: ______Preserve, your child will learn about Florida's natural ecosystems, ani- greater attention to areas most often over- mals and plants. Every Wed. www.stpete.org/boyd or 727-893-7326. Apt or Suite: ______Guided Tram Tours. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve: 1101 Country Club Way looked, such as Midtown and west St. Peters- S., St. Petersburg, FL. Tues. through Sat. 1 p.m. and Sat. at 10 a.m. and 1 burg, where the first two seminars are sched- City/State/Zip: ______p.m. Ranger guided tram tour through Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. uled. www.stpete.org/boyd or 727-893-7326. Mayor's Night Out will travel to each coun- Telephone:(_____) ______Tea Dance. Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N. Dance instruction 11:30 a.m. to cil district, beginning on Feb. 11 in District One Email address: ______12:30 p.m., taped music 12:30 to 1 p.m. and live music by various bands at J.W.Cate Center located at 5801 22nd Ave. N. 1 to 3:30 p.m. www.stpete.org/coliseum or 727-892-5202. Enjoy a relax- The sessions will be held on the second Thurs- Get a one year mail subscription. Delivery within Delivery outside ing afternoon dancing. First and third Wed. monthly. Oct. through July. day from February to October, excluding June Coffee with a Curator. Museum of Fine Arts. The Dali Museum, 1000 Pinellas County: Pinellas County: and July. The session held in November will be 1 year - $10.00** 1 year - $39.00 3rd St. S. 10:15 a.m. www.thedali.org or 727-823-3767. A special month- on the first Thursday, instead of the second. 2 years - $46.80 2 years - $78.00 ly tour or PowerPoint talk presented by one of the Dali Museum's The sessions will begin at 7 p.m. and lasting un- 3 years - $62.40 3 years - $109.20 Curatorial/Education team held on the first Wednesday of each month. til all residents receive the services they need. **JANUARY 2010 SPECIAL RATE Join us for complimentary Starbucks coffee and refreshments in the FOR NEW SUBSCRIBERS museum store at 10:15 followed at 10:30 by a focused, theme-oriented Residents are invited to attend any of the CALL 727-894-2411 FAX 727-894-2522 gallery tour with one of the Dali Museum's curatorial staff. sessions regardless of their district. For the 533 4th Street North Thursday, FEBRUARY 4, 2010 complete schedule, visit www.stpete.org Saint Petersburg, FL 33701-2301 Creative Thinking in Design featuring Jason Champion, Clearwater Main Library. 2 p.m. The program, featuring interior designer Jason Champion, will PROUD MEMBER POSTAL INFORMATION: Pinellas News (USPS#692- focus on creative but inexpensive design ideas. Champion was a finalist in AND SUPPORTER 250 ISSN:#1072-3307) is published Fridays by POT- National TER MEDIA, INC., 533 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL HGTV’s Design Star television show. For more information about Champion, Newspaper 33701. Periodical postage paid at St. Petersburg, Fla., Main Post Office. visit JasonChampionDesign.com.100 N. Osceola Ave. (727) 562-4970. A Florida Press Association Award Winning Newspaper Association and Florida Press ANNUAL MAIL SUBSCRIPTION IN COUNTY: $30.00 Evenings with the Maestro. 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OBAMA- Continued from PAGE 1 before the doors even opened. Sheila Moghadam, 23 and Lori Vega, 20, arrived at 6 a.m. hop- ing to get a good spot for the event. “This is a once in a life- time chance,” said Moghadam, a USF student from Tampa. “It’s going to be very exciting to see him and hear what he has to say.” A UT student, Vega says it was an honor for the President to choose to address Florida at the school. Both women had lined up early the previous day to get tickets for photo by Tihomir Krstic photo by Tihomir Krstic the event. Vice-President Joe Biden says Florida has long been prepared for the project President Obama says creating jobs for Americans is his #1 priority in 2010. Keeping to the tradition of taking his announcements on the road, Obama will travel Maryland on Friday to speak to a House Republican retreat, and to New Hampshire Tues- day for a jobs-focused event.

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Dog of the Week Tracing the history of St. Petersburg’s Romeo downtown waterfront parks

BY:DANIELA DISTEFANO Research Institute Steidinger PINELLAS NEWS Auditorium, 100 8th Avenue ST. PETERSBURG- On S.E., St. Petersburg, at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve 1909, St. Pe- “We hope this program will tersburg was given what help residents learn about the William Straub called “the best history of our beautiful parks Christmas present the city and have a greater appreciation ever received.” Then editor of for these public places,” said the St. Petersburg Times, Peter Belmont, chair of the Wa- Straub announced the city’s terfront Parks Centennial Cel- purchase of land for Waterfront ebration committee. Park, the property that would At the first event, a panel of be dedicated experts will Photo courtesy of SPCA as public park- look back on land in De- the history of photo provided by PCC I used to live with three cember 1910. the downtown Postcard of downtown St. Petersburg waterfront parks from early 20th century. kids, dogs and a cat, but then Prior to these w a t e r f r o n t my family had to move and decisions the park system Petersburg Preservation; Dr. event, scheduled for April 29, couldn't take me with them. downtown wa- and at the mo- Gary R. Mormino, co-director illustrates the history of seg- They brought me to the SPCA terfront was mentous deci- of the Florida Studies Program regation in the parks, while the Tampa Bay so that I could find well on its sions in 1909 at the University of South third forum, Sept. 23, focuses a new loving family and I can't way to becom- and 1910 to Florida St. Petersburg and Dr. on how the park system com- wait to meet them! I have a lot ing a marine purchase and Bruce Stephenson, director of pares with other cities, and of puppy energy to burn and I i n d u s t r i a l dedicate prop- the Environmental Studies/ what might be in store for the need someone who wants to area. erty along the Growth Management Program future. play with me and has the time Now, 100 downtown wa- at Rollins College. “We have so many great to take me for walks or to the years later, terfront as Along with the discussion public parks in our city,” said dog park. We can even go to the city will public park- panel, Belmont said the pro- Belmont, who is also vice-pres- the free SPCA Tampa Bay mark this photo provided by PCC land. The gram will include a special per- ident of St. Petersburg Preser- obedience class that they will milestone an- Poster for Centennial Celebration public will formance by actors playing his- vation. “It is important to think receive when they adopt me. niversary of the founding of St. have an opportunity to ask torical figures such as Peter about ways to preserve and en- That would be really fun be- Petersburg’s waterfront parks questions and share their own Demens, the co-founder of the hance the parkland for us to cause I really want to learn - I with a year of celebrations. memories of the parks. city who was instrumental in enjoy for the next 100 years.” just need someone to help Among the events commemo- Panelists at the first talk in- bringing the railroad 1888 and The events are made possi- show me what to do. I already rating the long treasured park- clude former St. Petersburg Katherine Bell Tippetts, ble by a grant from the Florida know how to sit and I am al- land is the Perspectives on the Mayor Rick Baker, who is serv- founder of the St. Petersburg Humanities Council. For more ready partially housetrained, Parks program. The first of the ing as the Waterfront Parks Audubon Society and a sup- information visit Centennial so I am sure that I will be at three free programs will be Centennial honorary chair; Will porter of waterfront parks. Celebration website at www. the top of the class! I know Feb. 10 at the Fish and Wildlife Michaels, president of Saint Belmont said the second stpeteparks100.org. my new family is out there - they just haven't found me yet. Please visit me at SPCA Tampa student among 300 nationwide Intel Science finalists Tampa Bay, 9099 130th Ave N BY:DANIELA DISTEFANO in Largo, or call 727-586-3591. PINELLAS NEWS from Florida. The Intel STS is part of the Society for Science Cat of the Week TAMPA- Nicholas Wood- & the Public, and is America's ward decided he was going to most prestigious science com- Caesar become a physicist one day petition for high school sen- while he was watching televi- iors. Since 1998 it has provided sion. a national stage for young sci- “We had just got the Science entists to present their original Channel at my house and a pro- research to professionals in the gram about string theory came science field. on,” he said. “It was so fasci- Woodward’s research proj- nating to me that math and ect is entitled “In Search of physics can be something so Topological Insulators.” He beautiful in the world. That’s studied the properties of these when I knew what I wanted to materials, which he says will do.” be vital to the development of A senior at Blake High future super-computers known d School in Tampa, the 18-year- as spintronic devices and quan- Nicholas Woodward (center) next to his presentation poster with his mentor, old is well on his way to reach- tum computing. Dr. Moodera (left) and post-doc, JB Laloe (right). Photo courtesy of SPCA ing his career goals. Woodward Woodward began studying money towards a new com- of the physics labs at the Caesar is something spe- was recently named a Semifi- topological insulators while he puter for college. Tampa campus. In 2009 the cial. A really friendly orange nalist in the 2010 Intel Science was a summer lab intern at The teen has already been teen was also named a semifi- purr-ball, certainly. But that's Talent Search (Intel STS). The Massachusetts Institute of accepted to MIT and The Cali- nalist in the Siemens Competi- not why he is so unique. The “I’ve wanted to enter this Technology (MIT). He then fornia Institute of Technology, tion in Math, Science & Tech- thing that sets him apart is contest for a while now,” said spent three months conduct- and is waiting to hear back nology. His next step is to that he is a Manx. His breed Woodward, who learned about ing research and reading about from Harvard. Woodward is not enter his project in the Hills- is quite rare and comes from the competition on a website his subject area to write the re- sure which school he will end borough County Science Fair, an island off the coast of Eng- called College Confidential. search paper. up at in the fall, but he does and one day he hopes to have land. They are known for their “I’m extremely happy I got this Semifinalists were selected know he would like to pursue a his research published in an ac- friendly personalities and the far, and had the opportunity to from more than 1,700 students double major in math and ademic journal of science. fact that they are all born see if I was at the caliber of who entered the competition. physics. Woodward also has advice without tails! So, if you want a other science students.” Each Semifinalist, and each of As he prepares for next year, for other budding scientists. unique feline, you won't find Woodward was among 300 their schools, has been the young scientist has been “Take a chance and enter one more unusual than Cae- teens nationwide competing awarded $1,000 in recognition taking some math courses in contests,” he said. “You never sar. Visit Caesar at SPCA for the top prize in the compe- of the achievement. Woodward the evenings at USF as well as know what might happen.” Tampa Bay, 9099 130th Ave N tition, and the only semifinalist says he will be putting his prize continuing his research in one in Largo,727-586-3591. Friday, January 29, 2010 PINELLASNEWS | Page 4 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PINEL- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PINEL- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 6TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND LAS COUNTY, FLORIDA LAS COUNTY, FLORIDA SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION PROBATE DIVISION IN AND FOR PINELLAS COUNTY, CASE NO. 52-2009-CA-013693 FILE NO. 10-0230-ES-4 FILE NO. 10-0407-ES-003 FLORIDA WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION IN RE: ESTATE OF UCN: 522009CA017730XXCICI Where to find Plaintiff, CLAIRE M. BUERGER, IN RE: ESTATE OF Case No. 09-017730-CI-15 vs. Deceased. EVELYN D. CARLSON, A/K/A BARALT MORTGAGE COMPANY, our Boxes CHARLES CHRISTIAN KOHNKEN AKA CHARLES C. KOHNKEN A/K/A The administration of the estate of EVELYN DOROTHY INC., a Florida corporation, CHARLES KOHNKEN A/K/A CHARLES CHRISTIAN KHONKEN, ET AL CLAIRE M. BUERGER, Deceased, Deceased. Plaintiff, ST. PETERSBURG Defendants. whose date of death was December 26, vs. 2009; is pending in the Circuit Court for The administration of the estate of JOAN WRIGLEY LEEDS, Deceased; Pinellas News Offices, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Summary Final Judgment in Pinellas County, Florida, Probate Evelyn D. Carlson, A/K/A Evelyn THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, 533 4th St N. Foreclosure dated December 10, 2009 and entered in Case No. 52-2009-CA-013693 of Division, File No. 10-0230-ES-4, the Dorothy Carlson, deceased, whose date of DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CVS, the Circuit Court of the 6TH Judicial Circuit in and for PINELLAS County, Florida, address of which is: 315 Court Street, death was December 24, 2009, is pending LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES 845 4th St. N. wherein WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is Plaintiff and CHARLES Clearwater, Florida 33756. The names and in the Circuit Court for Pinellas County, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES claiming CHRISTIANKOHNKENAKACHARLESC.KOHNKENA/K/ACHARLES addresses of the Personal Representative Florida, Probate Division, the address of an interest by, through, under or against Dave’s Restaurant, KOHNKEN A/K/A CHARLES CHRISTIAN KHONKEN;_,AS THE UNKNOWN and the Personal Representative’s attorney which is 315 Court Street, Clearwater, THE ESTATE OF JOAN WRIGLEY 2339 MLK Blvd. N. SPOUSE OF CHARLES CHRISTIAN KOHNKEN AKA CHARLES C. KOHNKEN are set forth below. Florida 33756-5165. The names and LEEDS; DONNA STINNETT, as Exxon, A/K/A CHARLES KOHNKEN A/K/A CHARLES CHRISTIAN KHONKEN, IF ANY; All creditors of the decedent and other addresses of the personal representative Successor Trustee of the JOAN 3201 MLK Blvd. N. JAMES ERROLL CORNISH;_,AS THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JAMES ERROLL persons, who have claims or demands and the personal representative’s attorney WRIGLEY LEEDS LAND; TRUST CORNISH, IF ANY; EDWARD CORNISH;_,AS THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF against decedent’s estate, including unma- are set forth below. AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER KFC, EDWARD CORNISH, IF ANY; JOHN DOE OR ANY OTHER PERSON IN POSSES- tured, contingent, or unliquidated claims, All creditors of the decedent and other 21, 2001; ENVER FOCAKOVIC, as ben- 6300 MLK Blvd. N. SION; all unknown parties claiming by, through, under or against the named and who have been served a copy of this persons having claims or demands against eficiary under the JOAN WRIGLEY Sweetbay, Defendant(s), whether living or not, and whether said unknown parties claims as heirs, notice, must file their claims with this decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this LEEDS LAND TRUST AGREEMENT 7491 4th St. N. devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, or in any other capacity, claim- Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE notice is required to be served must file DATED DECEMBER 21, 2001, and as ing by, through under or against the named Defendant(s) are the Defendant(s), I will sell (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF their claims with this court WITHIN THE tenant in possession of 311 Wildwood Corner of to the highest and best bidder for cash at the NORTH FRONT DOOR OF THE PINEL- THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE Way, Clearwater, Florida; UNKNOWN 1st Street North & 23rd LAS COUNTY, 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL, in PINELLAS County, Florida, at NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION TENANT in possession of 309 Wildwood Avenue North 11:00 a.m., on the 10th day of March, 2010, the following described property as set AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER Way, Clearwater, Florida; ARROW Barrett Blvd. N.E. & Snell forth in said Order or Final Judgment, to wit: COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, a Florida All other creditors of the decedent and OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Limited Liability Company; and Isle Blvd. N.E. LOT 14, BLOCK 2, J.C. BEEKMAN’S SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO other persons having claims or demands All other creditors of the decedent and CHRISTOPHER M. SIERRA, P.A., a 4th Avenue N.E. & Beach THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 58, OF THE against the decedent’s estate, including other persons having claims or demands Florida corporation. Drive N.E. PUBLIC RECORDS OF PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA. unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated against decedent’s estate must file their Defendants. Bayboro Books (USF cam- claims, must file their claims with this claims with this court WITHIN 3 Street Address: 318 BATH STREET, TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA 34689 Court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pus), AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST FIRSTPUBLICATIONOFTHIS pursuant to the Summary Judgment of 121 7th Ave. S. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. NOTICE. Foreclosure entered in the above-styled Bank of America Tower, property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim within sixty (60) days ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN cause on January 19, 2010 in the Circuit 200 Central Ave. after the sale. WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN Court of Pinellas County. Florida, KEN This notice is provided pursuant to Administrative Order No.2.065. In accordance NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA BURKE, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT St Pete Chamber, with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER COURT OF PINELLAS COUNTY, 100 2nd Ave. N. any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR BARRED. FLORIDA will sell the following real Open Air Post Office, to you, to provisions of certain assistance. Please contact the Court Administrator at 315 MOREAFTERTHEDECEDENT’S NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME property situated in Pinellas County, 400 1st Ave. N. Court Street, Rm.170, Clearwater, FL 33756, Phone No. (727)464-4062 within 2 work- DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY Florida, legally described as: ing days of your receipt of this notice or pleading; if you are hearing impaired, call 1- THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA- CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR City Hall, 800955-6771 (TDD); if you are voice impaired, call 1-800-995-8770 (V) (Via Florida TION OF THIS NOTICE IS: JANUARY MOREAFTERTHEDECEDENT’S Lots 67 and 68, G.L. Bidwell’s 175 5th St. N. Relay Services). 22, 2010 DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Subdivision of Wildwood Park, Dome Grill, Personal Representative: The date of first publication of this according to the map or plat 561 Central Ave. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the Court this 13th day of January, 2010. MAUREEN A. PEREDNIA notice is January 29, 2010. thereof as recorded in Plat Book KEN BURKE 1106 New Brunswick Avenue Personal Representative: 3, Pages 49-50, of the Public Haslam’s Book Store, By: DERELYNN REVIE Manasquan, New Jersey 08736 Joseph F. Pippen, Jr. Records of Pinellas County, 2025 Central Ave. As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Personal Representative: 1920 E. Bay Dr. Florida; together with that por- Skyway Jack’s Restaurant, DAVID L. FOSTER, of Largo, Florida 33771 tion of vacated alley on the South 2795 34th St. S. Attorney for Plaintiff: FOSTER AND FOSTER, ATTORNEYS Attorney for Personal Representative: per O.R. Book 8030, Page 237, MOSKOWITZ, MANDELL, SALIM & SIMOWITZ, P.A. 555 4th Street North Cynthia J. McMillen Public Records of Pinellas Winn Dixie at Tyrone 800 Corporate Drive, Suite 500 St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 Attorney for Joseph F. Pippen, Jr. County, Florida. Gardens, Fort Lauderdale, FLORIDA 33334 Telephone: (727) 822-2013 Law Offices of Joseph F. Pippen, Jr. 1050 58th St. N. 18114 JAN 22, 29, 2010 012202 Florida Bar No. 025910 & Associates, PL Parcel No. 21/29/15/08640/000/0670. 11445 JAN 22, 29, 2010 012209 1920 East Bay Drive Largo, FL 33771 at public sale, to the highest and best NOTICE TO CREDITORS ST. PETE BEACH NOTICE OF ACTION FOR NOTICE OF SALE Telephone: (727) 586-3306 bidder, for cash, at the Clearwater, Pinellas IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PINEL- Jen’s Java, DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FBN: 351581 SPN: 01769503 County Courthouse, 315 Court Street, LAS COUNTY, FLORIDA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 13105 JAN 29, FEB 5, 2010 012904 Clearwater, FL 33756, at 11:00 a.m. on 7410 Gulf Blvd. PROBATE DIVISION SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR PINELLAS COUNTY, February 25, 2010. FILE NO. 09-7473—FS-4 IN AND FOR PINELLAS COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA NOTICE TO CREDITORS Any person claiming an interest in the IN RE: ESTATE OF FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR surplus from the sale, if any, other than the KENNETH CITY JACKSON Y. HAMMOND, Case No.: 10-180FD-025 CASE NUMBER: 09-14455-CI-20 PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA property owner, as of the date of the Lis Winn Dixie, Deceased. PROBATE DIVISION Pendens, must file a claim within sixty The administration of the estate of 5800 54th Ave. N. STACHIA DORTHY MCKIVER, BAY GULF CREDIT UNION, FILE NO. 10-000441-ES-003 (60) days after the sale. Petitioner, JACKSON Y. HAMMOND, Deceased, Plaintiff, Dated January 26, 2010. whose date of death was October 13, IN RE: ESTATE OF KEN BURKE PINELLAS PARK 2009; is pending in the Circuit Court for VS. and NANCY LEE PREVOST CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Busy Bee Restaurant, Pinellas County, Florida, PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA LUIS ENRIQUE ORTIZ, SR. and Deceased. 7317 49th St. N. CHRISTOPHER MCKIVER, Probate Division, File No. O9-7473- Attorney for Plaintiff: ES-4, the address of which is: 315 Court UNKNOWN TENANT(S)., Respondent. Defendants. The administration of the estate of Robert J. Kelly Bob Evans Restaurant, Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756. The NANCY LEE PREVOST, deceased, Kelly & Kelly, LLP 7550 U.S. 19 N. names and addresses of the Personal TO: CHRISTOPHER MCKIVER Notice is hereby given that, pursuant whose date of death was November 15, 605 Palm Blvd Representative and the Personal Pinellas Park Post Office, UNKNOWN to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure 2009, and whose social security number is Dunedin, FL 34698 Representative’s attorney are set forth 5260 78th Ave. N. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action entered in the above styled cause, in the xxx-xx-4192, is pending in the Circuit FBN: 238414 below. has been filed against you and that you are Circuit Court of Pinellas County, Florida, Court for Pinellas County, Florida, File 10250 JAN 29, FEB 5, 2010 012907 DeMills Family Restaurant, All creditors of the decedent and other required to serve a copy of your written I will sell the property situated in Pinellas No. 10-000441-ES-003, Probate Division, persons, who have claims or demands 6501 Park Blvd. defenses, if any, to it on STACHIA DOR- County, Florida described as: the address of which is 315 Court Street, against decedent’s estate, including unma- THY MCKIVER, whose address is 3428 Clearwater, Florida 33756-5165. The tured, contingent, or unliquidated claims, KEENE PARK DR., LARGO, Florida Lot 5, Countryside Tract 5, names and addresses of the personal rep- CLEARWATER and who have been served a copy of this 33771, on or before February 12, 2010 according to the map or plat resentative and the personal representa- NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO notice, must file their claims with this Corner of and file the original with the clerk of this thereof, recorded in Plat Book tive’s attorney are set forth below. CHAPTER 45 Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE Tropic Hills Drive & U.S. Court at 315 COURT STREET, CLEAR- 78, Pages 57 and 58, Public All creditors of the decedent and other IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF WATER, Florida 33756, before service on Records of Pinellas County, persons having claims or demands against FOR THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 19 THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If Florida, a/k/a 2514 Doe Court, decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this IN AND FOR PINELLAS COUNTY, South Osceola Avenue and NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS you fail to do so, a default may be entered Clearwater, Florida 33761. notice is required to be served must file FLORIDA AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A Court Street against you for the relief demanded in the their claims with this court WITHIN THE Case No. 09-019491-CI-13 COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. BP Station, petition. at public sale, to the highest and best LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE Division 13 All other creditors of the decedent and Copies of all court documents in this bidder on February 16, 2010, at 11:00 TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION TURTLE SEVEN, LLC, a Florida 2198 Gulf To Bay Blvd. other persons having claims or demands case, including orders, are available at the a.m. to the highest bidder for cash, except OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER limited liability company, Chris & Co. Beauty against the decedent’s estate, including Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You as set forth hereinafter, in the Clearwater THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY Plaintiff, unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated Factory, may review these documents upon Courthouse, 315 Court Street, Clearwater, OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. vs. claims, must file their claims with this 1701 Drew St. request. Florida 33756. All other creditors of the decedent and CAPSTONE PROPERTY DEVELOP- Court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS You must keep the Clerk of the other persons having claims or demands MENT, LLC, a Florida limited liability Municipal Service Bldg., AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST Circuit Court’s office notified of your cur- Attorney for Plaintiff against decedent’s estate must file their company, and WEST RIDGE OF SEMI- 100 S. Myrtle Ave. PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. rent address. (You may file Notice of ARTHUR S. CORRALES, ESQUIRE claims with this court WITHIN 3 NOLE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIA- ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED Clearwater Court House Current Address, Florida Supreme Court 3415 West Fletcher Avenue MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE TION, INC., a Florida non-profit WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. North, Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Tampa, Florida 33618 FIRSTPUBLICATIONOFTHIS Corporation, NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME Future papers in this lawsuit will be (813) 908-6300 NOTICE. Defendants. 315 Court St. PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY mailed to the address on record at the Fl Bar Number: 316296 ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN The Atrium, CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR clerk’s office. 14285 JAN 22, 29, 2010 012207 THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN Notice is given that pursuant to the MOREAFTERTHEDECEDENT’S 601 Cleveland St. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida LEGAL NOTICE SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA Consent Final Judgment of Foreclosure DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER dated January 20, 2010, in Case No. 09- THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA- certain automatic disclosure of documents Request for Quote for DBE Participation BARRED. 019491-CI-013 of the Sixth Judicial CLEARWATER BEACH TION OF THIS NOTICE IS: JANUARY and information. Failure to comply can NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME Circuit Court in and for Pinellas County, 22, 2010 City parking lot beside result in sanctions, including dismissal or INIT Innovations in Transportation PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY Florida, in which the Plaintiff is TURTLE Personal Representative: CVS, striking of pleadings. Inc. of Chesapeake Virginia is a leading CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR SEVEN, LLC, LLC, will sell to highest PRATT H. JOHNSON Dated: January 12, 2010 supplier of Intelligent Transportation MOREAFTERTHEDECEDENT’S bidder for cash at the St. Petersburg 462 Mandalay Ave. 93 North Main Street KEN BURKE Systems for the public transit industry. DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Judicial Building, 545 First Avenue North, Behind Hess Express Surrency, Georgia 31563 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT We are preparing a competitive The date of first publication of this St. Petersburg, Florida 33701, to begin at Attorney for Personal Representative: Station, 315 Court Street response to an opportunity with Pinellas notice is January 29, 2010. or after 11:00 a.m. on February 24, 2010, DAVID L. FOSTER, of Clearwater, Pinellas County, Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and Personal Representative: the following-described property set forth 32 Bay Esplanade FOSTER AND FOSTER, ATTORNEYS FL 33756 -5165 are seeking DBE/WBE and MBE firms Stacy L. Prevost in the order of Final Judgment of 555 4th Street North By: Rhonda R. Ditty who are qualified and registered to do 3146 Cloverplace Foreclosure: St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 SAFETY HARBOR Deputy Clerk business with the PSTA and the Florida Palm Harbor, Florida 34684 DM011503JAN15,22,29,FEB5,2010 011503 Telephone: (727) 822-2013 DOT. Attorney for Personal Representative: Lots 1, 5 and 6, WEST RIDGE, Corner of Florida Bar No. 025910 5th Avenue and Main 11445 JAN 22, 29, 2010 012205 We are seeking qualified companies William Rambaum, Esq. according to the plat thereof as capable of providing the following prod- Attorney for Stacy L. Prevost recorded in Plat Book 134, Pages Street ucts and/or services: FBN 0297682, SPN 00220429 9 and 10, of the public records of 2nd Avenue and Main NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PINEL- 28960 U.S. Hwy 19 North, Suite 100 Pinellas County, Florida, Street LAS COUNTY, FLORIDA Equipment installation services for Clearwater, FL 33761 PROBATE DIVISION GPS receivers, on-board comput- Telephone: (727) 781-5357 A/K/A: 1, 5, and 6 Kaymak Lane, ers, two-way radios, passenger 10720 JAN 29, FEB 5, 2010 012910 Seminole, Florida 33772 INDIAN SHORES File No. 522009CP008170XXESX NOTICE TO CREDITORS Division 003 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PINEL- counters, surveillance cameras, DATED this 26th day of January, The Pub, LAS COUNTY, FLORIDA antennas, and cables etc. 2010. 20025 Gulf Blvd. IN RE: ESTATE OF PROBATE DIVISION FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE EDWARD A. PESA, aka FILE NO. 10-184-ES-4 Supply and installation of comput- Pursuant to section 865.09 7-Eleven, Attorney for Plaintiff: EDWARD PESA IN RE: ESTATE OF er and network equipment. Florida Statutes 19531 Gulf Blvd. Phil A. D’Aniello, Esq. Deceased. DEBORAH ANN SCHWANZ, FBN: 0115525 The administration of the estate of a/k/a DEBORAH A. SCHWANZ, Stand alone solar power systems. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FASSETT, ANTHONY & TAYLOR, P.A. EDWARD A. PESA, deceased, whose Deceased. the undersigned, desiring to engage in REDINGTON SHORES 1325 W. Colonial Drive date of death was February 6, 2009, and The administration of the estate of For detailed information about this business under the fictitious name of Orlando, FL, 32804 Corner of whose social security number is XX-XX- DEBORAH ANN SCHWANZ, a/k/a opportunity please contact INIT 407-872-0200 Fax: 407-422-8170 183rd Terrace West & 9027, is pending in the Circuit Court for DEBORAH A. SCHWANZ, Deceased, Innovations in Transportation Inc. 1420 SELECT-PLUSNETWORK 12675 JAN 29, FEB 5, 2010 012908 Gulf Blvd. PINELLAS County, Florida, Probate whose date of death was December 29, Kristina Way, Suite 101, Chesapeake VA 23320, or call Bryan Cunningham at Dubai Long Pier, Division, the address of which is 315 2009; is pending in the Circuit Court for Located at 8545 126th Ave N. in the Court Street, Room 106, Clearwater, FL Pinellas County, Florida, Probate (757) 413-9100 or fax (757) 413-5019. County of Pinellas, in the City of Largo, 17490 Gulf Blvd. 33756. The names and addresses of the Division, File No. 10-184-ES-4, the To learn more about INIT please visit our Florida, zip code 33773 intends to register personal representative and the personal address of which is: 315 Court Street, website at www.initusa.com the same name with the Division of 12660 JAN22,29,2010 012201 TREASURE ISLAND representative’s attorney are set forth Clearwater, Florida 33756. The names and Corporations of the Florida Department of City of St Petersburg below. addresses of the Personal Representative State, Tallahassee, Florida. Notice to Bidders Corner of All creditors of the decedent and other and the Personal Representative’s attorney Dated at Largo, Florida, this 26th day Purchasing & Materials Management 119th Avenue & Gulf persons having claims or demands against are set forth below. of January, 2010. FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Boulevard decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this All creditors of the decedent and other Gulfcoast Administrators, LLC Sealed bids will be received by the notice is required to be served must file persons, who have claims or demands Pursuant to section 865.09 Rick A. Gordon, MGR Purchasing and Materials Management their claims with this court WITHIN THE against decedent’s estate, including unma- Florida Statutes 10027 JAN29,2010 012902 Director, City of St. Petersburg, Municipal SEMINOLE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE tured, contingent, or unliquidated claims, Services Center, 5th Floor, One 4th Street NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Perkins, TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION and who have been served a copy of this FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE North, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701 for: OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER notice, must file their claims with this the undersigned, desiring to engage in 909-24 Center for the Arts Civic Plaza, 8841 Park Blvd. (Behind Pursuant to section 865.09 THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE business under the fictitious name of Florida Statutes Project No. 06394-219, Bid No. 6945, CVS) OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF pre-bid conference to be held at 2:00 p.m. All other creditors of the decedent and THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS SELECT-PLUS NETWORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ET, Thursday, February 4, 2010, at other persons having claims or demands NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS the undersigned, desiring to engage in Mahaffey Theater, 400 First Street South, against decedent’s estate must file their AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A Located at 8545 126th Ave N. in the business under the fictitious name of St. Petersburg, FL 33701, bid opening at claims with this court WITHIN 3 COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. County of Pinellas, in the City of Largo, 3:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, March 4, 2010. MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE All other creditors of the decedent and Florida, zip code 33773 intends to register BRANDMARK ADVERTISING For more information please visit our FIRSTPUBLICATIONOFTHIS other persons having claims or demands the same name with the Division of website at http://www.stpete.org/pur- NOTICE. against the decedent’s estate, including Corporations of the Florida Department of Located at 14794 Feather Cove Rd. in chase/solbidn.asp and click on the bid ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated State, Tallahassee, Florida. the County of Pinellas, in the City of number referenced above. The City of St. THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN claims, must file their claims with this Dated at Largo, Florida, this 26th day Clearwater, Florida, zip code 33762 Petersburg, Florida reserves the right to SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA Court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS of January, 2010. intends to register the same name with the accept or reject any and all bids. The City PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST Gulfcoast Administrators, LLC Division of Corporations of the Florida reserves the right to waive technicalities BARRED. PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. Rick A. Gordon, MGR Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. on bids. The decision as to what consti- Your source for 10027 JAN29,2010 012901 NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED Dated at Clearwater, Florida, this 25th tutes a technicality shall rest solely with Community PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE day of January, 2010. Louis Moore, CPPO, Director of CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME Pursuant to section 865.09 Steven Watson Purchasing and Materials Management. News in MOREAFTERTHEDECEDENT’S PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY Florida Statutes FN012903 JAN29,2010 012903 18313 JAN 29, 2010 012909 Pinellas DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR The date of first publication of this MOREAFTERTHEDECEDENT’S NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that County notice is January 22, 2010. DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. the undersigned, desiring to engage in Better Prices Personal Representative: THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA- business under the fictitious name of Every Week EDWARD R. PESA TION OF THIS NOTICE IS: JANUARY 20 Beechwood Drive 22, 2010 SELECT-PLUSNETWORK Better Service “Rain, Shine or Blakeslee, Pennsylvania 18610 Personal Representative: in a Attorney for Personal Representative: NED C. SCHWANZ Located at 8545 126th Ave N. in the RONALD L. SIEGEL 746 North Green Circle County of Pinellas, in the City of Largo, The Best Place for Hurricane” Attorney for EDWARD R. PESA Venice, Florida 34285 Florida, zip code 33773 intends to register RONALD L. SIEGEL, P.A. Attorney for Personal Representative: the same name with the Division of 1800 N.W. Corporate Boulevard DAVID L. FOSTER, of Corporations of the Florida Department of your Legal Notice Suite 302 FOSTER AND FOSTER, ATTORNEYS State, Tallahassee, Florida. Boca Raton, Florida 33431 555 4th Street North Dated at Largo, Florida, this 26th day Telephone: (561) 241-3113 St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 of January, 2010. Fax: (561) 241-3226 Telephone: (727) 822-2013 Gulfcoast Administrators, LLC Florida Bar No. 254509 Florida Bar No. 025910 Rick A. Gordon, MGR 11740 JAN 22, 29, 2010 012206 11445 JAN 22, 29, 2010 012208 10027 JAN29,2010 012902 Page 5 | PINELLASNEWS | Friday, January 29, 2010 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PINEL- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT LAS COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION PROBATE DIVISION Emergency Energy Assistance Available For Seniors FILE NO. 10-96-ES4 FILE NO. 10-247-ES-003 Pinellas County Health and Human Services De- determine if they meet income limits. The income partment provides emergency energy assistance of limit is 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline. IN RE:ESTATE OF IN RE: ESTATE OF LEROY R. MITCHELL, EMMA WOODWARD up to $600 to senior citizens unable to pay their For a household of one, the limit is $16,245 a year. For Deceased. Deceased. power bills. two people, the income limit is $21,855 (add $5,610

The administration of the estate of The administration of the estate of Funds from the Area Agency on Aging of for each additional member of family units with more Leroy R. Mitchell, Deceased, whose date Emma Woodward, deceased, whose date Pasco/Pinellas Inc. can help residents 60 and older in than eight members.) of death was January 3, 2010; is pending of death was November 4, 2009, is pend- in the Circuit Court for Pinellas County, ing in the Circuit Court for Pinellas danger of having their power disconnected during the Prospective clients can either stop by a Health Florida, Probate Division, File No. 10-96- County, Florida, Probate Division, the designated cooling and heating seasons when de- and Human Services office or call for an appoint- ES4, the address of which is: 315 Court address of which is 315 Court Street, Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756. The Clearwater, Florida 33756-5165. The mand and bills are higher than normal. Eligible sen- ment and information. Call Annie Shaw at (727) 464- names and addresses of the Personal names and addresses of the personal rep- iors must have a crisis with a delinquent notice from 8400 in Clearwater or Ann Eicher at (727) 582-7781 Representative and the Personal resentative and the personal representa- Representative’s attorney are set forth tive’s attorney are set forth below. the utility company or a notice that power has been in St. Petersburg. Health and Human Services offices below. All creditors of the decedent and other shut off to be considered for help. They may also are located at 2189 Cleveland St., Suite 230, Clear- All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against persons, who have claims or demands decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this qualify to receive repairs to a cooling unit or a water and at 647 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg. against decedent’s estate, including unma- notice is required to be served must file voucher for fans, heaters and blankets. Applications Assistance is provided without discrimination on tured, contingent, or unliquidated claims, their claims with this court WITHIN THE and who have been served a copy of this LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE are now being accepted. the basis of race, color, sex, age, disability, religion or notice, must file their claims with this TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION Eligible seniors can receive help up to twice a national origin. Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY year during each high-demand season. Health and This program is funded by Area Agency on Aging THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Human Services staff members screen applicants to of Pasco/Pinellas, Inc. NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS All other creditors of the decedent and AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A other persons having claims or demands COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. against decedent’s estate must file their All other creditors of the decedent and claims with this court WITHIN 3 other persons having claims or demands MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE Free Rides Home to against the decedent’s estate, including FIRSTPUBLICATIONOFTHIS Gulf grouper unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated NOTICE. claims, must file their claims with this ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN Court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN Drunk Drivers for Pro AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA sport season PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED BARRED. Bowl and Super Bowl WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY closes Feb. 1 PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR The Florida Fish and each year during the Weekends CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MOREAFTERTHEDECEDENT’S MOREAFTERTHEDECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Wildlife Conservation spawning season reduces DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Commission advises an- overfishing of Gulf gag ‘TOW TO GO’ TO KEEP INTOXICATED THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA- notice is January 29, 2010. TION OF THIS NOTICE IS: JANUARY Personal Representative: glers that regulations grouper. It does this by DRIVERS OFF THE ROAD 29, 2010 Marianne Cole prohibit the recreational limiting the unintended Personal Representative: 2502 N. 19th LEROY R. MITCHELL-UPSHAW, JR. Lawton, Oklahoma 73504 harvest of all shallow- catch and possible mor- AAA Auto states of game, either by 3443 Lake Shore Lane Attorney for Personal Representative: water groupers (gag, tality of gag grouper to Club South and Florida, Geor- designating a Clearwater, Florida 33761-1103 Susan M. Charles Attorney for Personal Representative: Attorney for Marianne Cole black, red, yellowfin, help it rebuild its popula- Budweiser will gia, and West driver in ad- DAVID L. 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(800)755-8953 www.texaslandforeclosures.net Better Prices Better Service The Best Place for your Legal Notice Page 6 | PINELLASNEWS | Friday, January 29, 2010 Jones Tabbed RECIPE of the Week BIG EAST German Chocolate Bars Player of the Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 2 hrs 50 min Week Makes: 48 bars INGREDIENTS TAMPA - University of South Florida 2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened junior guard Dominique Jones earned 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® his second BIG EAST Player of the German chocolate cake mix Week honor after scoring 46 points giv- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips ing USF a 109-105 overtime victory 1 container Betty Crocker® Rich & whipped topping. over Providence on Jan. 23. Creamy coconut pecan frosting SIMPLIFY Jones ended his night two points 1/4 cup milk Pack 'em for a picnic! Save time by taking short of tying the BIG EAST single- DIRECTIONS them right in the pan and serving them when game record, which is held by Eric 1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or you reach your picnic site. Murdock of Providence, who scored 48 nonstick pan). Lightly grease or spray NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION points against Pitt exactly 19 years to bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan. Calories 120 (from Fat 60) the day of Jones' performance on Jan. 2. In medium bowl, cut butter into cake mix, Total Fat 6g (Saturated 3 1/2g, Trans 1/2g) 23, 1991. Photo courtesy of USF using pastry blender or fork, until mixture Cholesterol 5mg; USF guard Dominique Jones earned his In two games this week, Jones aver- looks like fine crumbs. Press half of the Sodium 115mg second BIG EAST Player of the Week. aged 33.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 6.0 as- mixture (2 1/2 cups) in bottom of pan. Total Carbohydrate 16g sists and 2.0 steals in 41.5 minutes per Jones is averaging 28.5 points per 3. Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate Sugars 11g game. He shot 54.8 percent (23-42) game over his last six contests and has chips over baked layer. Drop frosting by Protein 0g from the field and 81.8 percent (18-22) scored 30 points or more in nine games tablespoonfuls over chocolate chips. Stir PERCENT DAILY VALUE at the free throw line. with the Bulls: three times as a rookie, milk into remaining cake mixture. Drop by Vitamin A 0% In 45 minutes against Providence, four games his sophomore season and teaspoonfuls onto frosting layer. Vitamin C 0% Jones was two assists shy of a triple- now twice as a junior. 4. Bake 24 to 28 minutes or until cake Calcium 0% double, scoring 46, pulling down 10 re- In his three-year career at USF, portion is slightly dry to touch; cool Iron 0% bounds and dishing eight assists. He Jones has earned two Player of the completely. Refrigerate until firm. For 48 EXCHANGES: shot 65.2 percent from the field, hit- Week honors, four Rookie of the Week bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store 1 Other Carbohydrate ting 15-23 of his shots. He was 14-18 at awards and has been on the Weekly loosely covered. 0 Vegetable the line for a 77.8 percent clip. Jones hit Honor Roll three times. Jones is a two- SPECIAL TOUCH 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 9-of-10 shots in the second half, with time BIG EAST Honorable Mention Make each bite better with a dollop of Courtesy of bettycrocker.com his only miss being a three-point shot player and was selected to the Presea- with three minutes left to play in the son BIG EAST Honorable Mention period. team. Crossword Puzzle for Answers see Page 5 www.BestCrosswords.com NORTH Bulls attend CAROLINA Palma Ceia MOUNTAIN Little LAKE COTTAGE League Spring Jamboree Photo courtesy of USF TAMPA-On Sunday, over 100 players ranging first ever Palma Ceia Lit- January 24, the Univer- from ages 6 to 15. tle League mascot race sity of South Florida Players and coaches defeating his two mascot baseball team continued from both programs counterparts. their strong partnership stressed the fundamen- USF will host Palma with Palma Ceia Little tals of the game to the Ceia Little League Night League as the Bulls youth in attendance and on Saturday, March 27th Across Down helped kick off the 2010 conducted drills on all el- at 7:00 p.m. when the 1- Public walk 1- May honoree season by taking part in ements of the game. Bulls host Notre Dame at 5- Start of something 2- Novelist Waugh the annual Spring Jam- Rocky D. Bull was Red McEwen Field. All big? 3- Actress Olin FOR RENT 10- Camp beds 4- Roman Catholic shrine boree. even in attendance along Palma Ceia youth players BY THE WEEK The Bulls teamed up with Raymond Ray from will receive free admis- 14- Bread spread 5- Mode alternative with the University of the Tampa Bay Ray's and sion, with a select few 15- Diamond flaw? 6- Shaft shot from a bow Honeymoon Cottage Tampa baseball team to University of Tampa's getting to participate in 16- Horne solo 7- Packs tightly on Lake Lure, NC. 17- Course list? 8- Fibrous put on a youth clinic for Sparty Spartan. Rocky important elements of 18- Hang 9- Hydrox rival Full Kitchen, even triumphed in the the game presentation. 19- Suffragist Carrie 10- Slowdown by workers washer & dryer, 20- Disease of the heart 11- Declaim King size bed muscle 12- One tenth, usually Maximum Rays and Upton face off in arbitration in February 23- Sketches 13- Lustful deity BY:SARA PALMER 24- Facial expression 21- Dr. of rap Occupancy: three (3) PINELLAS NEWS used by Elvis Presley 22- Sacred song Convertible chair bed ST. PETERSBURG- 25- Coarse sieve 25- Exchange or Futon for child - As Tampa Bay fans gear 28- Ollie's partner 26- Coil twin size 30- Wimp 27- Queue after Q up for another unpre- Pet Friendly dictable season, the 31- Type of chemical 28- Agitate process 29- 19th letter of the Minimum stay: Rays’ line-up faces un- 36- Illustrative craft Greek alphabet 2 nights. certainties as well. 37- Radioactive, metallic 31- Attention As of the middle of element 32- Hydrocarbon suffix For complete details January, Upton and the 39- Actress Merkel 33- Ballet skirt and availability, go to Rays had yet to come to a 40- Spoiler 34- Monogram ltr. listing # 45240 on long-term contractual 42- Elevator man 35- Beer buy http://www.vrbo.co agreement about the cen- 43- Doing nothing 37- Mammary gland in Photo by Sara Palmer m/45240 ter fielder’s future with the team. Since stated that this is strictly business and 44- Sagacious cows a resolution has yet to be reached, the both sides agree that the responsibility 46- Clamp 38- Fam. reunion homerun hitter, with 49 of those over- is shared, according to an interview 49- Aquarium fish attendee the-wall balls to date, and the Rays will with MLB.com. 51- Northern lights 41- Capital of Cyprus 56- Grounded fleet 42- Earache go to arbitration next month. The hear- Some fans were a little less than 57- Earth 44- Comfortable ing will help settle Upton’s 2010 salary thrilled with Upton’s 2009 perform- 58- Continue 45- Madrid Mrs. dispute, which could mean the differ- ance. The infamous base-stealer struck 60- Sewing case 46- Swiss city on the ence between a $3 million and a $3.3 out 152 times in 2009, 18 times more 61- Alleviates Rhine million dollar paycheck for this coming than he had in the pervious year. 62- Memo heading 47- Old cars, often season. Upton also has fewer homeruns, 63- Vega's constellation 48- Pianist Rubinstein “While I can't claim to know too fewer Runs-batted-in and fewer stolen 64- Eat away 49- Trunk much about the inner workings of the bases in 2009 than in the season before, 65- Hammett hound 50- Made a mistake Rays front office, the difference be- according to statistics provided by 52- To ___ (perfectly) tween what BJ's asking for and what ESPN. 53- Endure the Rays are offering seems petty. The “I thought BJ had an off year last 54- Charged particles 55- Category Rays have never lost an arbitration season, but even with an off year he 59- Teachers' org. hearing and I'm certain that streak will made some spectacular plays on de- continue this year based on BJ's num- fense and came through with some bers from last year,” said Joshua clutch hits,” Lovelace said. Lovelace, 26, an avid Rays fan and a St. Upton’s batting average also went Petersburg resident. down from .273 in 2008 to .241 in 2009. In an interview with MLB.com, Up- The drop in statistics occurred after ton was quoted as saying that he loves Upton underwent shoulder surgery in living in the Tampa Bay area and would November 2008. be very receptive to a long-term con- Even with the lower statistics many tract with the Rays. of Upton’s fans rally behind him and Lovelace and other fans would be are hopeful for a successful 2010 sea- thrilled to see Upton stay connected to son, not only for the 25-year-old heavy the Rays for a long time. hitter, but the whole team as well. “He plays stellar defense and covers “I'm looking forward to this season a lot of ground in Center Field,” for a number of reasons,” Lovelace Lovelace said. “He has a sweet swing said. “We have an exciting, young team. and I'm hoping that this year we will I know this team will be right there in see that now that he's a bit more re- the end and I'm looking forward to en- moved from shoulder surgery.” joying the ride.” Upton and Andrew Friedman, the ex- Tickets can now be purchased for ecutive vice president of baseball oper- the Rays’ spring training games, which ations for the Rays, regret that the start with nine innings against the Ori- salary negotiations have had to come oles on March 4. down to a hearing, but both men also