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Dec 2, 2016

Quinton Flowers Named AAC Offensive Player of the Year

Bulls were senior wide receiver Rodney Adams (St. Petersburg), senior guard Dominique Threatt (Atlanta), freshman tight end Mitchell Wilcox (Tarpon Springs) and junior running back D'Ernest Johnson (Immokalee) who was named as a return specialist after leading the league and ranking ninth nationally in punt returns. Second-team selections on the defensive side of the ball were junior linebacker Auggie Sanchez (St. Petersburg), who earned the honors the second straight season, junior defensive tackle Deadrin Senat (Immokalee) and junior cornerback Deatrick Nichols (Miami). Flowers finished the regular season ranked in the top 20 in the nation in nine offensive categories, including third in yards per carry (8.05 ypc), ninth in points responsible for (222), 10th in total offense (331.3 ypg), 11th in rushing yards (1,425), and 12th in rushing touchdowns (15). In the greatest individual offensive season in USF history, he set new USF season records for total offense (3,976 yards), rushing yards (1,425), rushing touchdowns (15), total touchdowns (37) and 300-yard total offense games (8). He led a USF offense that extended its nation-leading streak of scoring 30-points or more to 16 games and ranked No. 8 in scoring (43.6 ppg) and No. 9 in total offense (515.1 ypg) nationally while setting program records in total offense (6,181 yards), scoring (523 points), touchdowns (71), rushing yards (3,501) and rushing touchdowns (44). (BCSNN - Best College Sports News Network (blog))

Sep 28, 2016

Brandies: Be smart when you plant around the pool

Free (registration required). 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. (727) 453-6800. brookercreek preserve.org. (Tampabay.com)

May 18, 2016

A sunflower maze, a 'Moonshiners' meet and greet and other Things to Do on the North Suncoast

Meet Tim Smith of Climax Moonshine from the TV show Moonshiners between 4 and 7 p.m. May 13 at B-21 Fine Wine and Spirits, 43380 U.S. 19, Tarpon Springs. A limited supply of Climax Moonshine will be available for purchase, which Tim Smith can autograph. Arrive early to ensure availability and a spot in line. Admission is free to the event, which will include tastings for attendees who are age 21 and older. For information, call (727) 937-5049. Mini models: The Suncoast Center for Fine Scale Modeling in the West Pasco Industrial Park, 2645 Success Drive, Odessa, showcases mini model trains from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the third Saturday of each month through May. The museum features four scratch-built operating train layouts, military models, turn-of-the-century buildings and several doll house exhibits. Admission is $7 for adults and children 12 and under are free. For information, call (352) 585-2662 or visit fine­scalemodeling.org. (Tampabay.com)

Feb 2, 2016

John H. Mathis Jr.

Mathis; one sister, Annie Wilkins and by an infant sister. He is survived by siblings Irene Mathis Foxx, Land of Lakes, Fl.; Marie Mathis O’Barr, Tarpon Springs Fl.; Lois Mathis Webb, Lee; Bonnie Mathis Webb (Joe) Lee; one brother: Richard Mathis Of Lee. He leaves a host of nieces and nephews, family and many friends, especially his “Breakfast Club” buddies at Denny’s. He had a wonderful team of doctors, nurses, the VA Medical Center and also at Big Bend Hospice. Funeral services were held at Midway Baptist Church in Lee on Tuesday, Jan. 19 with burial at Midway Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Midway Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Midway Baptist Church, 338 SE Midway Church Rd. located in Lee or Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd in Tallahassee. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (850) 973-2258. You may send your condolences to the family by visiting our website at www.beggsfuneral.com. Share this: ... (Madison County Carrier)

Feb 2, 2016

Jon Hoglund

DAVENPORT — Jon W. Hoglund, of Davenport, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly early Monday morning, Jan. 25, 2016, in Tarpon Springs, Fla. Celebration of Life services are planned noon Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at Runge Mortuary, Davenport. Visitation begins one hour earlier. John was born in Cedar Rapids in 1942 to Don and Frances Stewart Hoglund. The family moved to Minnesota in 1950, and he graduated from Orono High School, Long Lake, Minn., in 1960. The family returned to Cedar Rapids to care for Frances’ mother after Jon’s graduation. He attended Coe College and participated in the Air Force ROTC program. A blind date in 1961 led to Jon marrying Mary Ann Schultz on Nov. 28, 1964. Jon worked at National Tea Grocery stores as a co-manager. He was hired by Calkins & Co. in 1969 and continued in the food brokerage business until his retirement from Advantage Sales and Marketing in 2007. Over the years, Jon was the committee chairperson for Cub Scout Pack 683, loved his sons’ soccer games, enjoyed fixing things around the house, taking care of the swimming pool, golfing with friends, Monday night mi... (Quad City Times)

Jan 8, 2016

The Talker: 5 things on our radar today

Today’s game starts at 2:30; stay with TBO for live in-game updates. More 3. Remembering a fallen officer: It was one year ago today that Tarpon Springs police Officer Charles Kondek was killed in the line of duty. Today at 5:30 p.m., he will be honored during a memorial at the Public Safety Memorial Garden, 444 S. Huey Ave. The public is invited to the wreath presentation and candlelight vigil; stay with TBO.com for updates. More 4. No playoffs this year: For some it may have been a foregone conclusion, but Sunday’s games officially put an end to the Bucs’ fledgling playoff hopes. The Bucs (6-8) officially were eliminated from the NFC postseason race after the Vikings beat the Bears and the Seahawks defeated the Browns, meaning Tampa Bay will go eight straight seasons without a playoff berth. In spite of the continued drought, did the Bucs show enough this year to give fans hope that their fortunes will change next year? More 5. So much for winter: At least for the rest of this week. After a nice tease that we might be able to wear our bad Christmas sweaters on the 25th, chances are you’ll be a whole lot more comfortable in a T-shirt and shorts. Highs again will reach the low-80s, meaning our sweaters can go back into the closets for at least a few more days. Do you like the return to September weather? More ... (TBO.com)