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Madeira Beach official joins city staff

By Times Staff Writer
Published October 16, 2007

CLEARWATER

Madeira Beach City Manager Jill Silverboard has been hired as Clearwater's assistant city manager. Silverboard replaces Garry Brumback, who was hired as city manager of Baytown, Texas. Silverboard was one of 145 candidates for the job. In addition to her position in Madeira Beach, Silverboard has also served as city manager in Destin, deputy city manager in Hallandale and planning director in Brevard, N.C.

Golden frog talk set for Thursday

Dustin Smith of Busch Gardens will talk about his recent trip to Panama to study the endangered golden frog at 7 p.m. Thursday at Moccasin Lake Nature Park, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater. The free program is open to the public and is sponsored by the Suncoast Herpetological Society. Call 727 942-6700.

DUNEDIN

Two-legged kids will enjoy this, too

Spider races, spiderweb hiking and spider snacks are just some of the "Spooktacular Spiders" events planned for kids from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at the Dunedin Nature Center, 1910 Ed Eckert Drive. A spooky T-shirt will be provided. Bring a bag lunch. Space is limited to 25. Cost is $25 with a recreation ID card, $35 with no card. Call (727) 298-3271.

Make your kid a Halloween star

Does your kid have a GREAT Halloween costume picked out for this year? Have him or her put it on, then take a photo and e-mail it to us. We'll publish the best photos through Halloween. To nominate your child as a Halloween star, e-mail a high-resolution .jpg photo of your child in costume to northpin@sptimes Please provide the child's name, age, hometown and why this year's costume is special. One youngster per photo, please.

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