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Sunday, Feb 28, 2016
St. Pete mayor, chamber leader, formally launch ‘Baseball Forever’ campaign
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman, standing right, and St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Chris Steinoche kick off the city´s Baseball Forever campaign at Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill, in St. Petersburg. LANCE ROTHSTEIN / STAFF
Mayor Rick Kriseman affirmed his commitment to keep the Tampa Bay Rays in the Sunshine City by officially launching the “Baseball Forever” campaign Saturday.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets supporters as she arrives to give a victory speech in Columbia, S.C. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clinton nets huge win in S.C. Democratic primary
Most of the mocks have Vernon Hargreaves coming off the board somewhere in the first 10 picks and many have his hometown Buccaneers taking him with the ninth overall selection in the draft. TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO
Mock confidence: Ex-Wharton, Gator star Hargreaves feels good heading into draft
Work is underway to upgrade Hyde Park Village, a project that includes new retail space along Swann Avenue.
Developer rehabbing Hyde Park Village looks to enhance retail experience

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Long journey just starting for this Bulldog

Tom Jackson LAKELAND — When the outcome was long since beyond doubt and even playing for pride seemed no longer much point, there came that moment Alan Reed, the sideline-prowling coach with the towel slung over one shoulder, had dreaded.

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The 2016 Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest is set for for Saturday, February 27 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Tropicana Field. Season Ticket Holders are granted early entry to Fan Fest beginning at 10 a.m. Admission and parking are free.
Rays Fan Fest 2016