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PICTURE OF HEALTH
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Mix it up to stay motivated.
Why families can be so stressful.
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VOLUME 19, NO. 3
YOUR TOWN
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BONE TO PICK
Does lack of visiting dog fee at Paw Park make guests flee? SEE PAGE 3A Berkley Mason
The art of brewing John Watson, a lead barista at Kahwa Coffee Roasting in Lakewood Ranch who is shown above, knows the art of coffee. Latte art is a method of preparing coffee created by pouring steamed milk into a shot of espresso, resulting in a pattern or design on the surface. “It’s a good, creative outlet at work,” Watson said. “I try to put a little TLC in somebody’s drink.”
Berkley Mason
Joyful message Braden River Elementary fifth-grade students, members of the K-Club are spreading cheer by making cards for patients at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg. “The project is for those who need more joy,” said Hope Tudor, the K-Club secretary. “We hope to give a card to every patient.”
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Jay Heater
Izzie, a 7-year-old goldendoodle, knows he is going to have fun once he gets through the gates at Paw Park.
Gate swings shut on Riva Trace dispute
Strawberry describes travails at The Source Former MLB star delivers his message in East County. SEE PAGE 12A
Enchanted Garden Gala INSIDE
Berkley Mason
Former Major League Baseball player Darryl Strawberry talks about his relationship with God and how that helped him conquer his demons.
With removal of emergency gate, community has more control over access. SEE PAGE 4A