Good grief: Thieves raid pumpkin patch [Times photo: Brendan Fitterer] Be careful about where you buy your next pumpkin -- it could be stolen merchandise.

Senior tax break passes first test
DUNEDIN -- City commissioners have given their tentative approval to an ordinance that would give low-income homeowners 65 or older a $41 break in property taxes next year.

Smelly situation getting under control
Tarpon's new wastewater superintendent says the situation is improving, but some days the stench that plagues the city still lingers.

Artists will display, discuss work at Palm Harbor show
Larissa Sekela doesn't call the downtown Palm Harbor event this weekend a craft show; she calls it a fine craft show.

Ex-leader to seek mayor's position
TARPON SPRINGS -- Former City Manager Costa Vatikiotis has decided to run for mayor in the March election.

Yankees? Mets? Yo! This series is heated
Tom Hiotis eagerly took a break from his job as cook at New York Bagel Boys to explain why it is better to be a Met fan than root for those damn Yankees.

Area girls flip for gymnastics
Gymnastics is hard work, takes lots of practice and provides loads of fun.

Amid all our prosperity, people still go hungry
LARGO -- Hunger is a fact in Pinellas County.

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