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Agent lacked license to sell insurance

By TIMES STAFF
Published January 20, 2007

Between July and mid November last year, at the Bauknight insurance agency on U.S. 19, Pamela Sue Harrington sold nearly 260 policies. But she had no license to do so, authorities said. The state had revoked it the previous January because, according to the Department of Financial Services, she had misappropriated funds from another insurance agency in Naples. The state agency said Bauknight would be responsible for the policies Harrington sold. No one answered the phone at the Bauknight agency Friday when the Times called for comment. Harrington, 40, of 7812 Firestone Way, Port Richey, was arrested Thursday and charged with selling insurance without a license - a third-degree felony - and obtaining property in return for worthless checks. She was released from the Land O'Lakes jail the same day on $6,500 bail.

Sheriff seeks funds for temporary jail

To curb jail overcrowding, the Pasco Sheriff's Office wants county commissioners to approve the acquisition of a temporary jail. The 100-bed facility is needed because the Land O'Lakes jail expansion won't be done until July 2008, according to a recommendation by the county purchasing department. The construction and two-year lease of the temporary jail would cost $653,000.

Starkey's will end riding, petting

Bad news for fans of J.B. Starkey's Flatwoods Adventures: The buggy tour, horseback riding and petting zoo options offered at the Starkey family's 2,500-acre cattle ranch will end Feb. 20. The Starkey family says liability insurance rates are to blame. The good news is, special events will continue to be held at the ranch. For more information, call Laura Starkey at (813) 205-5713 or visit www.flat woodsadventures.com.

Artists sought for Spring Fest 2007

Want to get your art out to the public? Downtown Dade City Main Street is accepting artist submissions and vendor applications for Spring Fest 2007, to be held on Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The fine arts show is open to artists with original work in a variety of areas, including painting, photography, sculpture and folk art. Applications and more information are available at www.mainstreet.org.

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