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Dave Bearden, Dave Sumpeter and Darry Jackson watch for birds in a flatwoods pond in Pasco County's Green Swamp.

March 3, 2006
Hot stuff
By KEITH NIEBUHR
THE AQUAPAC AND HEADPHONES
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Local surfing spots
By Times Staff Writer
LOCALE MILES AWAY COMMENT
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Locals only
By KEITH NIEBUHR
Kyle Applefield, 18, of Seminole is considered one of the states surfing up-and-comers. He began riding waves seven years ago and today is a top-flight amateur with his sights set on turning pro in 2007. In this Q&A, Applefield, who won a recent event in Venice, gives some insight into his sport.
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What's happening
By Times Staff Writer
SURFING
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Winter blasts
By BOB PUTNAM
Catching the waves: Weather forecasts just as important as boards, wax and wet suits.
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February 3, 2006
Looking up
By DAVE SCHEIBER
Anthony Furlong has been an example for those seeking to emulate him at Skatepark of Tampa.
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Calendar
By Times Staff Writer
ADVENTURE RACING
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Cyclocross
By BOB PUTNAM
Pedaling furiously on a mountain bike is tough enough. It will burn the thighs and sear the lungs.
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Local skate parks
By Times Staff Writer
Many cities within the Tampa Bay area have their own public skateboard parks these days. Call your local city hall or recreation department to find out more. Meanwhile, here's a sampling of skateboard parks on both sides of the bay.
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Products
By KEITH NIEBUHR
GT Trekker
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Starting on the skateboardd
By DAVE SCHEIBER
Ryan Dodge loves the skateboard lifestyle.
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January 6, 2006
Paintball league attracts interest as an unofficial high school sport
By RODNEY PAGE
Kim Edwards had an idea. As the owner of G's Paintball Shop in Clearwater, she noticed that most of the people who entered her store were high schoolers. She started asking if they would like to play in an unofficial high school paintball league, and most said they would.
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The best of both worlds
By DAVE SCHEIBER
Thrill-seekers can soar in the sky or ride the waves while kiteboarding, the area's popular extreme sport.
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Up close
By DAVE SCHEIBER
Name: James Stewart
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What's happening
By JESSICA FISH
Jan. 14: St. Pete Beach Classic, 10K, 5K, 7:45 a.m., Corey Avenue. Information: MSM hotline, (727) 367-7223. DUATHLON
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What's out there?
By KEITH NIEBUHR
The Yogui (pronounced Yo-gee)
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December 2, 2005
Hot Item: The Damselfly Saddle
By Times Staff Writer
Developed at the behest of sponsored riders who wanted a super lightweight, comfortable saddle that still would allow them to feel the road, Terry Precision Bicycles produced the Damselfly specifically for women.
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Multisport events
By JESSICA FISH
ADVENTURE RACING
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Up Close: John John Florence
By DAVE SCHEIBER
JOHN JOHN FLORENCE
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Out there
By RODNEY PAGE
For those who like to hike, solve clues and find buried treasure, check out geocaching.
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