This Week: East Lake's Storm Surge Risk, Scoliosis Support, Empty Shelves at Surf & Turf

1) East Lake Residents Vulnerable to Dangerous Storm Surge

Pinellas County Emergency Management Director Sally Bishop says East Lake residents could wind up seeing floating cars, houses and other debris during a storm surge situation.

2) East Lake Fire Commission Backs Chief's Decision to Demote Firefighter

East Lake Fire Chief Tom Jamison demoted Lt. James Finley to driver-engineer on May 24 following a departmental investigation which found that Finley sent racist text messages and made racist comments to another firefighter.

3) East Lake Woman: 'I'm Glad I Have Scoliosis'

When Debbie Ordes started helping fellow scoliosis patients more than 10 years ago, she didn't know just how far it would go.

4) Harr's Surf & Turf Manager Blames Groupon for Woes

Palm Harbor's landmark Surf & Turf Market is not closing, says its General Manager Stephan Innocenzi. He explained that the popular market is having financial difficulties after redeeming close to 40,000 Groupon vouchers over the last two years.

5) Eagle Eye News Run By East Lake Students

 The 2013-2014 school year will mark the program's 10th anniversary.

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