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Birthday: February 7
Bio: After spending most of his adult life in sales and management, Jeff decided to leave the corporate world and go back to his true love - journalism.
After a year of freelancing for a number of Patch sites in the Tampa Bay area, Jeff was named assistant editor for the North Pinellas cluster in October. He will focus on a topic that is of great importance to the four communities in the region - small businesses.
Your Beliefs
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Politics:
How would you describe your political beliefs?
I try to stay neutral when it comes to politics. I believe great leadership and positive influences can be found regardless of party affiliations. As long as the elected official is focused and committed to doing what's best for our city, county or country, I have no problem giving that person my full support.
Religion:
How religious would you consider yourself?
Being brought up in a household with split beliefs - my mother is Catholic and my father was Jewish - helped me understand and appreciate different aspects of various religions. It also helped me believe that no matter what faith a person subscribes to, as long as it doesn't harm or interfere with others, any religion can be a helpful, positive and guiding force.
Mayor Ayoub decided to honor the worldwide initiative to conserve energy at the urging of a resident during the City Commission meeting Monday night.
The fifth annual downtown festival will feature dozens of original works created by professional and amateur artists.
The St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraiser at the Chop Shop inspired dozens of people to cut all their hair off.
The studio recently relocated to West Bay Drive and is undergoing renovations to help accommodate its expanding client base.
Barbi Kiser has hobnobbed with Hollywood’s elite, from the Doors to Arnold Schwarzenegger, and she’s got a house full of mementos to prove it.
The annual teen talent competition features nine finalists from all over the Bay area, including Safety Harbor's own up-and-coming singer.
The annual teen talent competition features nine finalists from all over the Bay area, including one from Largo High School.
The Celebration of Life ceremony for the late Safety Harbor Little League volunteer will begin at 7 p.m.
After a three-month health related layoff, chef Sue Cello and partner Ellen Young are back serving meals at their intimate downtown eatery.
The steel structure for the new facility finally arrived, and crews are working feverishly to put all the pieces in place.
A group of volunteers will attempt to eradicate the pesky air potato problem at the park with a fun, family themed event.
The eatery located in the former Crispers building serves fresh, healthy foods in generous portions.
A number of stolen bikes have been reported in the area since last fall; sheriff’s deputies say taking simple precautions can prevent most thefts.
The commission talked about the funding and phasing aspects of the project, which is estimated to cost $6.3 million to complete.
Organizers hope as the annual downtown festival continues to grow, it will help enhance the community's thriving art scene.
The Safety Harbor Middle School teacher was recognized for recently being named the county's most outstanding educator.
The downtown community art gallery is the culmination of a lifelong dream for owner Tanya Pistillo.
Recognition for Safety Harbor Middle School teacher Joanne Wright and a strategy for the waterfront park are some of the items on the agenda tonight.
The downtown salon succeeded in hitting it's stated goal for the children's cancer charity with its event on Saturday.
The pub's first annual road race to raise money for the Fraternal Order of Police was a huge success, according to organizers and participants.
