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[MELISSA LYTTLE | Times]
For Jounelle Joseph, 15, right, forever began on March 11, when Judge Emily A. Peacock, left, finalized his adoption by Yvonka De Ridder, second from left, standing with her partner, Elee Ecoffey.
Having spent most of his life in foster care, never feeling completely loved, a teen had given up hoping there would be a family for him.
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Indian Pass Raw Bar
At Jimmy Mack's place in Gulf County, the salty, slimy delicacies are as fresh as they come.
Interesting canvas
Patrick Vassallo is a toilet lid artist. New ones only, please. (He's a germophobe.)
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Lane DeGregory
Lane DeGregory is a features writer who prefers writing about people in the shadows. She won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for feature writing.
Ben Montgomery
Ben Montgomery is an enterprise reporter for the Times writing news features. He was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2010.
Jeff Klinkenberg
Jeff Klinkenberg writes about Florida culture and the people who make the state unique. His new book, which collects favorite columns, is Pilgrim in the Land of Alligators.
John Barry
John Barry writes human interest stories. He was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in feature writing for 2009.
Michael Kruse
Michael Kruse writes for the Times' enterprise team. His first book, Taking the Shot: The Davidson Basketball Moment, came out in late 2008.
Leonora LaPeter Anton
Leonora LaPeter Anton is a general assignment reporter who has worked for the Times since 2000.
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Lennie Bennett
Lennie Bennett is the art critic for the Times. She reviews the visual arts in all forms throughout the Tampa Bay area and, on occasion, nationally.
John Fleming
John Fleming has been performing arts critic for the Times since 1991. His beat ranges from community theater to Broadway, modern dance to symphony orchestras.
Eric Deggans
Eric Deggans is the TV/media critic at the Times. Possibly the most critical guy at the Times, he has served as music, media and TV critic at various times over 10 years.
Sean Daly
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Steve Persall
Steve Persall is the Times film critic. He was conceived behind a drive-in movie theater his father operated and raised in projection booths and concession stands.
Colette Bancroft
Colette Bancroft is the book editor of the Times. She is also a frequent contributor of reviews of books, theater and other arts.
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Janet Keeler
Janet Keeler is the Lifestyles Editor for the Times. She's in charge of all food and travel coverage and edits the Sunday Latitudes section. Look for her daily menu suggestions in "Janet's Kitchen."
Jim Webster
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Florida's theme parks
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