Code Enforcement water appeals to be heard

Submitted by Mike Deeson, Reporter

Friday, March 30th, 2012, 10:00am

Code Enforcement water appeals to be heard

Tampa, Florida -- A Special Code Enforcement Magistrate will hear appeals of water violations at 9 a.m. Monday, April 2 in the 2nd floor boardroom at the County Center, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd. in Downtown Tampa.

The Special Magistrate can hear violations of all code and ordinances in the county to maintain health and safety standards.

If you plan to appeal a decision of the Magistrate, the County says you will need a record of the proceedings and may need a verbatim record which includes the testimony and evidence you plan to use.

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3rd Annual Top Chef of the Year Tampa Bay event winners

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Thursday, March 29th, 2012, 5:24pm

3rd Annual Top Chef of the Year Tampa Bay event winners

Tampa, Florida -- Twelve of Tampa Bay’s finest executive chefs battled it out in front of 160 guests at the Child Abuse Council’s 3rd Annual Top Chef of the Year Tampa Bay event on March 26.

Courses ranged from popular crowd favorites, such as Kobe beef tenderloin and lobster bisque to food with a twist, such as squid-ink pappardelle and bacon ice cream. They came, they cooked and they conquered.

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How to eat vegan on $4 a day

Submitted by Heather Van Nest, Anchor

Thursday, March 29th, 2012, 9:51am

South Tampa, Florida - Many people say eating healthy is expensive. Author, Ellen Jaffe, will show you how to "Eat Vegan on $4 a Day!" The nationally certified personal trainer and certified running coach will show you how to make easy, affordable changes to eat a plant based diet.

The talk will take place Wednesday, March 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Whole Foods Market in South Tampa, off Dale Mabry.

A $10 donation will go to the Whole Planet Foundation, a micro-lending program assisting poor women in developing countries start home-based businesses.

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Traffic alert: Major crash on I-275 north into Tampa

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012, 4:53pm

Tampa, Florida -- A serious accident brought rush hour traffic to a crawl, northbound on Interstate 275, leading into Tampa.

The Florida Highway Patrol says three vehicles crashed at 4 p.m., near the end of the Howard Frankland Bridge and just before the Tampa International Airport and Kennedy exits.

Photo Gallery: Major accident on I-275 north

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FREE class for moms and babies

Submitted by Heather Van Nest, Anchor

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012, 3:04pm

Check out Baby Bungalow's play date around Tampa:

What do you do with a baby in those quiet, awake times? Caregivers and babies learn & play with balls, bubbles, music & parachute! Classes are held in South Tampa at Hyde Park Methodist Church on Mondays, 10:00-11:00 for crawlers and 11:15-12:15 for non-crawlers, Sulphur Springs on Mondays, Brandon FRC on Tuesday mornings, Town n Country FRC & Plant City on Wednesdays, South County on Thursdays, & North Tampa FRC on Fridays.

Please call 813-356-1293, Ext. 297 for additional scheduling details.

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5 FREE healthy cooking classes

Submitted by Heather Van Nest, Anchor

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012, 2:01pm

In less than a month, you could be feeling better, losing weight and working on a new you!

Forget eating processed fast food, you'll learn how to make batches of your own healthy, simple meals you can eat on the run.

Whole Foods Market in South Tampa will offer a FREE 5 food class series where you can learn how to make simple, affordable and delicious meals for your family. The classes kicked off Tuesday, March 27. They will be held from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the cafe every Tuesday night.

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Mayor wants zone to control GOP Convention protesters

Submitted by Grayson Kamm, Multi-Media Journalist

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012, 12:50pm

Tampa, Florida -- A large Clean Zone would encompass several neighborhoods during the 2012 Republican National Convention and impose special restrictions to control convention protests.

August's Republican National Convention is expected to bring flocks of protesters to Downtown Tampa.

Next week, Mayor Bob Buckhorn will ask City Council to outline a large area of the city as a so-called "Clean Zone."

During the GOP Convention, inside the Clean Zone, those protesters will face a slew of special restrictions.

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