Can they blow? Check the show [Times photo: Kinfay Moroti] Sonny LaRosa's young musicians have attracted the attention of Syracuse Jazz Festival organizers in New York.

North Pinellas County news
Pinellas digest
Job readiness program for teens

Governor cuts grant for reading program
The denial of state funding to start a middle school program will not hinder construction of the new $22-million Largo library.

County in fight over deadlines in Turtle Club lease
Attorneys for the firm that wants to operate the now-closed restaurant argue the county had no right to end the lease.

Italian restaurant moves into green house
A Chicago restaurateur and his partners will open Cucina Siciliana in downtown Tarpon.

Dunedin tightens security at water plant, City Hall
In response to government warnings, the city has instituted new security procedures at several of its facilities.

Oldsmar settles road job lawsuit
The contractor that widened Tampa Road sued the city for its cost overruns. The DOT still must approve the deal.

Letters
List of driving shortcuts a disservice to some folks
Re: Savvy drivers find ways to shorten commutes, story, May 26.

Safety Harbor museum board fires its president
SAFETY HARBOR -- The president of the Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History's board was fired Tuesday amid allegations from its executive director she mistreated staffers and abused funds.

Magee feels Heat after a fast start
What should a runner do if she or he completes the opening mile of a race about 15 seconds faster than expected?

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