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Rocker to sing, help save language of the old sod

By TIMES WIRES
Published November 16, 2006

Call it Gaelic Dreamin'. Denny Doherty, an original member of the Mamas and the Papas, will be in Clearwater on Saturday to raise money so some rowers can paddle a traditional Irish boat known as a naomhog from Florida to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and then to Ireland to promote the restoration of the Gaelic language. Doherty is a native of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The concert is 7 p.m. Saturday at St. Brendan Catholic Church, 245 Dory Passage, Clearwater. Donations are $50. Call (813) 850-9135 or go to www.gaelicadventure.com.

Illuminating art returns Remember

Lights On Tampa? You know, the public art project that drew thousands to downtown Tampa in January? Well, it's back, sort of. This time it's just one artist. Janet Echelman illuminates the Poe Parking Garage on Friday amid live entertainment, music and food vendors. It starts at 6 p.m. in Curtis Hixon Park, Ashley Drive and Polk Street.

It was death before mutilation

A mutilated manatee discovered in Biscayne National Park apparently was already dead when its flippers and tail were cut off, state wildlife officials say. The 8-foot male manatee had some form of illness, said a spokeswoman for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Mutilating a manatee is against state and federal law - even if it is dead. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call (305) 230-1144, ext. 3067.

Corrections

- Suzie Kaufman is the mother of a girl who was injured Tuesday in a Citrus County wreck. A story Wednesday listed a different name.

- The Tippie family of Tampa was paying $975 rent before being evicted in September. A story Wednesday gave an incorrect amount. It also omitted information on how to help the family. Visit www.reunitethetippiefamily.com or call (407) 423-5959.

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