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  Progress Energy plans nuclear power plant north of Tampa

  Florida doesn't get much more rural than Levy County. Situated 90 miles north of Tampa, between...

  Vol. 21 No. 39 Published 12.10.08 by Alex Pickett
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  Environmental group Project 3.0 greens Ybor City

  The former home of the Tampa Bay Brewing Company in Ybor City seems to be the antithesis of an envir...

  Vol. 21 No. 37 Published 11.26.08 by Alex Pickett
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  Chris Ortiz and Brotherhood Ministries help the homeless

  It's no secret that state and local governments have been reducing funds for nonprofits that ser...

  Vol. 21 No. 36 Published 11.19.08 by Alex Pickett
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  Monofilament fishing line a danger to Tampa Bay's wildlife

  Once Ann Hodgson brushes aside the leaves, the little white body isn't hard to see. There, hangi...

  Vol. 21 No. 34 Published 11.05.08 by Alex Pickett
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  A Tampa crabber fights to save Cockroach Bay

  Before writing anything about Cockroach Bay, Gus Muench tells me, get one thing straight: Cockroach...

  Vol. 21 No. 32 Published 10.22.08 by Alex Pickett
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  Tampa Bay socialists have their presidential candidate: Brian Moore

  Once, in college, I joined a socialist organization. I was new to politics and the Democrats and Re...

  Vol. 21 No. 28 Published 09.24.08 by Alex Pickett
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  Eden Tampa goes clothing-optional as residents wait for condo management to tell the naked truth

  First off, Jon Rosenstadt and Sam Christian want you to know they aren't prudes. The tattooed an...

  Vol. 21 No. 27 Published 09.17.08 by Alex Pickett
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  Hillsborough litterbugs beware

  You're being watched. And now there's a hotline.

  Vol. 21 No. 26 Published 09.10.08 by Alex Pickett
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  A transgender woman's difficult job search

  Prejudices compound the struggle to find employment

  Vol. 21 No. 25 Published 09.03.08 by Alex Pickett
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  Commuter transportation goes green

  A Tampa company offers an electric alternative.

  Vol. 21 No. 23 Published 08.20.08 by Alex Pickett
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  Not easy being zine

  What killed Tampa Bay's zine scene?

  Vol. 21 No. 22 Published 08.13.08 by Alex Pickett
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  Siphon stories

  There's no gas theft epidemic in Tampa Bay — yet.

  Vol. 21 No. 21 Published 08.06.08 by Alex Pickett
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  Hostel territory in Tampa Heights

  Can't afford to backpack Europe? Spend a night at Gram's Place.

  Vol. 21 No. 20 Published 07.30.08 by Alex Pickett
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  Did you steal this painting?

  Art theft goes local.

  Vol. 21 No. 19 Published 07.23.08 by Alex Pickett
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  Who was Alex Pickett?

  A eulogy for my namesake.

  Vol. 21 No. 18 Published 07.16.08 by Alex Pickett
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  Trash talking

  County to Mayor: Kick it to the curbside!

  Vol. 21 No. 17 Published 07.09.08 by Alex Pickett
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  A veggie tale for retention ponds

  The co-founder of Green Armada tests the waters with a new green idea

  Vol. 21 No. 16 Published 07.02.08 by Alex Pickett
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  Stadium sign wars

  Theft and vandalism in the fight over the proposed ballpark

  Vol. 21 No. 15 Published 06.25.08 by Alex Pickett
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  Beach erosion takes it in the groin

  A controversial solution has beachgoers upset

  Vol. 21 No. 14 Published 06.18.08 by Alex Pickett
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  Bicycles=Freedom

  For Pinellas County's homeless, bikes are the training wheels for a new life.

  Vol. 21 No. 11 Published 05.28.08 by Alex Pickett

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