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On Pearl Harbor day, local survivors of the attack recall the Day of Infamy

By Mike Brassfield, Times Staff Writer

At first they thought it was a drill. Maybe the local Navy aviators were doing some bombing practice. Strange that it was happening on a Sunday morning, though. In his bunk aboard the battle …

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Grammy nominees are out and some are coming soon to Tampa Bay

The 2015 Grammy nominations were announced Friday, and a number of the nominees will be performing in the Tampa Bay area. Pharrell Williams, the Black Keys and Taylor Swift are among those headed our way.

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    1. Tell Me About It: A schedule is best recourse for busy life

      12/05/14 RelationshipsBy Carolyn Hax, Washington Post

      Q: I am in the midst of night school, full-time work, attempting to renovate a new house, and then of course be a reasonable wife, friend and daughter. I basically look around and see my awful, glaring shortcomings in all aspects of my life since I am spread so thin. I feel like all I do is say no to people, but …

    2. Editorial: DEP once again bungles parks' development plan

      12/05/14 Editorials

      There they go again. Department of Environmental Protection officials apparently did not learn a thing from the last time they tried to add development to state parks such as Honeymoon Island and were forced to give up after strong public opposition. Now that Gov. Rick Scott has won re-election, they are again pushing …

    3. Annual St. Pete Beach Holiday Boat Parade lights up the night

      12/05/14 Human Interest By Scott Keeler, Times Staff Photographer

      Boats light up the night, Friday, December 5, 2014, on Boca Ciega Bay, South Pasadena, during the annual St. Pete Beach Holiday Boat Parade. The view is looking north from Harbourside Condominium complex toward Treasure Island. About 20 boats participated this year, boasting lights and other funky displays.

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    4. Editorial: Floridians should know who lobbies Attorney General Pam Bondi

      12/05/14 Editorials

      Special interests have long been masters at influencing Florida's political process. But they should not be able to do it behind the closed doors of the attorney general's office, contrary to the state's long tradition of open government. Attorney General Pam Bondi should require lobbyists to register with the state …

      Attorney General Pam Bondi should require lobbyists to register with the state before she or her office will discuss state policy with them.

    5. Monday's letters: Taxpayers foot bill for big salaries

      12/05/14 Letters

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