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Reader Spotlight: 'Police Don't Protect'
In a recent story about the possibility of an assault weapon ban, readers discussed views on both sides of the issue.

Rachel Jolley is a USF grad, daughter of a retired fire official and St. Pete native to boot. She is currently the local editor for Tarpon Springs Patch and East Lake Patch.
Previously, Jolley was a freelance contributor for the St. Pete Patch from December 2010 until August of 2012.
Jolley lists soccer as her first love and even played Division 1 ball on an athletic scholarship. In her down time, she enjoys outdoor activities, sports and spending time with family.
In a recent story about the possibility of an assault weapon ban, readers discussed views on both sides of the issue.

Voting for four designs took place over a three-week period.
Martha Stewart isn't the only one with holiday craft ideas that will leave observers speechless and full of cheer.
No matter how big, small or unique, we want to see your Christmas trees on Tarpon Springs Patch.
Martha Stewart isn't the only one with holiday craft ideas that will leave observers speechless and full of cheer.
After her story about selling homemade postcards in an attempt to save her home was published, Anne Cobb of Tarpon Springs says she hasn't received much in the way of donations, but still has hope for what she calls a miracle.
Attending holiday gatherings, helping others, and conversations are ways to help fight the blues, according to a local senior care expert.
On Tarpon Springs Patch, we like to highlight interaction with our readers. Today, we are featuring a reader-posted event at a local gym.
Here's a fun list of holiday movie favorites. Do you have a favorite movie around this time of the year? Add it to our list of holiday selections.
Have a favorite movie around this time of the year? Add it to our list of holiday selections.
Have a favorite movie around this time of the year? Add it to our list of holiday selections.
Owners Joanne Seprinsky and Rea Sieber agree that the store's success comes from unmatched customer service and a balance of responsibility.
The popular downtown restaurant is usually only open for dinner, but lunch is now available as well.
Whether you're low on funds this holiday season or you're looking to give some handmade treasures, Sarasota Patch has compiled some of the season's most creative gift ideas.
Tarpon Springs Elementary School released a statement to its parents and families on Sunday night.
After motorcyclist Patrick Finney lost control of the bike he was driving, passenger Lisa Criswell was ejected and then run over by a passing vehicle before dying at the scene.
Deputies were responding to a domestic complaint when they were confronted by a 60-year-old Clearwater man who was naked and pointing a shotgun at them.
Here's a fun list of holiday movie favorites. Do you have a favorite movie around this time of the year? Add it to our list of holiday selections.
Here's a fun list of holiday movie favorites. Do you have a favorite movie around this time of the year? Add it to our list of holiday selections.
Sights and sounds of the season were festively intact during the city's animated display on Saturday.