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Second person dies after being hit by car

By TIMES STAFF
Published February 10, 2007

A Palm Harbor woman injured when a car veered onto the sidewalk in front of a thrift store last month has died at Tampa General Hospital. Lillian Wright, 79, died Thursday, according to the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner's Office. Her husband, Donald Wright, 82, remained in critical condition at the hospital Friday. A third pedestrian, 92-year-old Amelia McBride, died Jan. 23, the day of the accident. The three were hit as Sandra K. Burns, 69, of Trinity was trying to leave the Tarpon Plaza shopping center at 780 S Pinellas Ave., police said. Burns backed up and veered onto the sidewalk outside the Hospice Thrift Shop. An investigation is continuing.

Woman accused of attempted murder

A man who authorities say was shot by his girlfriend during a fight Thursday was in fair condition Friday. John T. Brown and Stephanie Rose Chiavarelli share an apartment in the 2800 block of Thaxton Drive, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Brown, 27, came home Thursday afternoon and took a shower. Chiavarelli, 27, went through his clothes and found what she thought was another woman's telephone number, sheriff's officials said. About 4:50 p.m., the couple got into a physical fight and Brown tried to leave the room. Chiavarelli got a small-caliber handgun from under a mattress and shot him once in the left shoulder, authorities said. He was flown to Bayfront Medical Center. Chiavarelli called for help, remained at the scene and was arrested at 10:30 p.m. on one count of attempted murder. Chiavarelli remained in the Pinellas jail Friday without bail.

Bicycle safety course is today

A bicycle safety course, fire safety displays, and traffic and water safety programs are planned for boat and bike safety day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today on the grounds of the Florin Roebig law firm at 777 Alderman Road. Participants in the bicycle safety course will receive free bike helmets.

Fest this weekend at Coachman Park

The fourth annual San Gennaro Festa, which honors the patron saint of Naples, Italy, moves from Safety Harbor to Coachman Park overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway this weekend. Attendees can stomp grapes, play bocci ball and enter cannoli- and meatball-eating contests. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The headline act both nights is Sonny Geraci and the Outsiders. Admission is $3, and proceeds benefit cancer research, All Children's Hospital, local schools and scholarships.

Mardi Party for Pups today at park

The sixth annual Dunedin Mardi Party for Pups Festival is 8 to 11 a.m. today at Pioneer Park at Main Street and Douglas Avenue. The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. Later, enjoy a free day with your dog at the Bowser Games from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Highlander Park, 1920 Pinehurst Road. Dogs can run the agility or disc course or compete for best costume, most impressive tricks, longest tail and most slobbery pet. Call (727) 710-7387 or visit www.pinellas animalfoundation.org.

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