Florida Sentinel Bulletin

Thank you, Desiree, for allowing us to feature you once again as our Beauty Unlimited feature. We have gotten so many phone calls requesting another look, so we decided other to oblige our readers, and make them feel warm on the cold days ahead. Desiree is more than just another pretty face. She’s dynamic, explosive, […]

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BY LEON B. CREWS Sentinel Staff Writer As part of an overall restructuring at SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, layoffs of more than 120 people were announced at Tampa’s Busch Gardens. Among the layoffs were the Mystic Sheiks of Morocco, an all-Black entertainment group that has been performing for 35 years. The band’s 14 members were […]

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Tampa Police investigated a reported hit-and-run accident that occurred at 3:30 a.m. Monday at Florida Avenue and Zack Street, Downtown Tampa. According to police a vehicle was traveling north on Florida Avenue when the driver ran a red light and struck another vehicle. Police said the vehicle flipped over and the driver that ran the […]

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Members Of the Tampa Bay Technical High School won the 2010 National Step Competition held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Members of the performing  Tau Beta Tech Steppers shown with their coach, Andre Walker, kneeling, far right, and the judges of the competition are: Steven Williams, Captain; Patrick Lindsey, Co-Captain; Khamis Walker, Co-Captain; Ramondo McMillon, Joshua Hall, […]

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For some, this time is year is perfect for snuggling up close to that special someone in your life. We want to invite you to enjoy this week’s Spotlight feature, Sandra. Sandra loves to model and take pictures, and is a natural when it comes to being around people who love to have fun. Sandra […]

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BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor After several hours of deliberation that began Wednesday afternoon, a Hillsborough County jury convicted a Tampa man of 2 felonies and a misdemeanor. If convicted of all charges, he could have faced more than 30 years in prison. The trial stems from the April 1, 2008, arrest of […]

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On December 16th, several volunteers will be honored during an annual luncheon. The event will take place at the Embassy Suites Hotel, USF. Seniors In Service of Tampa Bay, Inc., will salute volunteers participating in its Foster Grandparent, Senior Companion, Volunteer Caregiver, Bill Payer, and Spic & Span for Seniors Programs. The volunteers honored have […]

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The Tampa Police Department’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit and U. S. Marshals arrested Luis Pierre, Jr., 18, Thursday morning, charging him with first-degree murder, burglary, and culpable negligence. The charges are the result of an incident on October 26th that started with a fight in the parking lot of a meat market. On October 26th around […]

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BY LEON B. CREWS Sentinel Staff Writer On Thursday, the Tampa City Council voted 4-3 to approve the permanent Special Use Permit request for the sale of alcoholic beverages at the Cigar City Micro Brewery. Voting no on the request were Council members Thomas Scott, Gwen Miller, and Curtis Stokes. Mary Mulhern, Charlie Miranda, Yvonne […]

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