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6:19 pm
Sat May 25, 2013

3 FL Beaches Make Dr. Beach's Top 10

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Coastal expert Stephen P. Leatherman, a.k.a. Dr. Beach, released the 23rd version of his Top 10 Beach List, and the closest entry to the Tampa Bay Area is about 150 miles south of Tampa - Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park in Bonita Springs. Florida had two other entries in the list, St. George Island State Park in the Panhandle and Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne. Sarasota's Siesta Beach topped the list in 2011
EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) - This may be hard to believe in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, but an annual list of the best beaches in the country has a New York beach ranked No. 1. Less surprisingly, that beach is in East Hampton, the vacation playground for the rich and famous.
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5:18 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

Ybor's Mural of its City's History Is Complete

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The mural stands on Adamo Dr. between 17th and 18th St.
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Mural artist, Mike Parker.
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It's huge, it's colorful, and it's finished. Ybor City's mural on Adamo Drive and 17th Street depicting the city's rich history was unveiled today.

The mural, painted in blazing colors like deep reds and dappled purples, stretches 35 feet by 360 feet. The artist Mike Parker said this is his biggest work - in a lot of ways.

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3:03 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

Music Video: Love Song for Terry Gross Is a Breath of 'Fresh Air'

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Video won't kill this radio star.
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Terry Gross interviews A-listers all the time. But when stars come on her show, more often than not, they're the ones who end up gushing about her:

  • Drew Barrymore: "Thank you, Miss Terry Gross -- someone I listen to on a regular basis. I can't believe I have the privilege of being on your program."
  • Justin Timberlake: "I am such a fan. I was so excited to be on the show."
  • Jimmy Fallon: "I'm a big fan. Thank you so much for having me on."
  • Stephen Colbert: "Thanks for having me on. It's always fun."

Given Gross' cult-like following among interviewees and NPR listeners alike, it was only a matter of time before the Fresh Air host got her own anthem.

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Culture
10:46 pm
Mon May 20, 2013

Reunion Concert Is Retiring Choir Director’s Swan Song

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Jim Copeland doesn't have a big to-do list for his retirement. "I like golf," he said. "Maybe I’ll play twice a week instead of once."
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Forest Hills Presbyterian Church is on West Linebaugh Avenue in Tampa.
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Jim Copeland leads rehearsal before directing his final public concert.
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One of Copeland's former students, Marty Bearss, helped start a scholarship in Copeland's name.
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Jim Copeland's final concert doubled as a reunion for his former Chamberlain High School students.
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"We thank God for Jim Copeland," said Rev. David Garnett, interim pastor of Forest Hills Presbyterian Church
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Jim Copeland directs the church choir, along with a handful of former students, in the final number.
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Jim Copeland's wife, Bonnie, is the church organist. "I'm sad not to be working with him after August," she said, "but how could I complain about 30 years of this glorious service together?"
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Per Copeland's instructions, audience members act out the lyrics to the hymn "Lift Your Light."
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Jim Copeland is trading his view from the stage for a seat in the pew.
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  • Listen: Jim Copeland looks back on his music career.

When it comes to performing, Jim Copeland is a pro. He’s been directing choirs since his dad volunteered him to lead music at a friend’s congregation, Nebraska Avenue Church of Christ. He was just 15 at the time.

"In fact, I had to ride a streetcar over there because I didn’t have a driver’s license at that time," said Copeland, 78.

 

Since then, Copeland has racked up quite a resume.


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