Bye-Bye, Officer Bailey
Barbara Bailey touched many lives - both human and animal - during her 23 years at Hillsborough County Animal Services. One thing she has learned: "Some days you're the dog, and some days you're the hydrant." The Plant City resident retires Wednesday.
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It's Not A Golf Tournament
Carlos Ranon and fellow members of the Tampa East Sertoma Club spent more than 200 hours during 10 weeks putting together a 17-foot handmade wooden kayak as part of a fundraiser for local charities. The service group hopes to raise $5,000 by selling tickets to win the kayak.
northeast.tbo.com
Growing Into A Tree Salesman
What started as a quick stop for a Christmas tree in the early 1990s has turned into a family business for Ed Gallio. He had stopped at the South Manhattan Avenue lot to buy a tree and offered to help the busy salesperson. He ended up working there and eventually taking over the business.
southtampa.tbo.com
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