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5 things I think about today’s St. Petersburg Times

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As I have said many times before, it is not always what’s reported that’s important, it’s also what’s not reported that really matters. Case in point is Jeff Greene.  He should be topic number one for the political reporters at the Times.  In fact, Adam Smith and Co. should be writing this extended profile about Greene, not the Washington Post. But it’s almost as if Greene is getting, if not a pass, a chance to truly compete against Kendrick Meek.…

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5 things I think about today’s St. Petersburg Times

in Peter/The Bay and the 'Burg by

As I have said many times before, it is not always what’s reported that’s important, it’s also what’s not reported that really matters. Case in point is Jeff Greene.  He should be topic number one for the political reporters at the Times.  In fact, Adam Smith and Co. should be writing this extended profile about Greene, not the Washington Post. But it’s almost as if Greene is getting, if not a pass, a chance to truly compete against Kendrick Meek.…

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Profile of Pinellas School Board candidate Jim Jackson

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The quality of Pinellas schools has fallen enough that it will impact the recruitment of businesses, and the district has itself to blame, said school board candidate James “Jim” Jackson. “A vibrant community needs a world-class school system. I don’t think we have that right now,” Jackson told The Gradebook. “What company is going to look at Pinellas County … when we have so many D- and F-rated schools that their employees have to send their children to? I certainly…

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A great read on Chef Tom Pritchard

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There’s a great profile about local culinary legend Chef Tom Pritchard, whom I’ve had the pleasure of bending my arm with on more than one occasion: The old man looks uncomfortable. Tell the one about the dead baby, everyone is saying. Tell the one about stealing three cabs in one night. It’s late afternoon at MJ’s Martini Jazz Lounge in St. Petersburg, and Chef Tom Pritchard is holding court on the patio. The 50 or so guests here to plan…

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