Crime & Safety

This Week: E. Coli Scare, Paint-and-Sip, Insurance Fraud Arrest, Emergency Responses

In case you missed them, here's a look at the top stories on East Lake Patch from July 28 through Aug. 3, 2013.

Residents and commuters have been asking why the Keystone Road construction seems to be complete, but at 35 mph, the speed limit does not seem to fit with the location.

2) Palm Harbor Man Accused of Insurance Fraud

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Joseph T. Jordan, 50, of Palm Harbor is one of five people arrested in an insurance fraud case investigated by the Florida Department of Financial Services.

3) Paint-and-Sip Art Studio to Open in Oldsmar

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Pinot's Palette studios allow customers to bring in a bottle of wine or another beverage to sip while they take a painting lesson from a local artist. Customers recreate a painting by master artists like Van Gough and take the painting home. 

4) Local High School Band Marches Toward Macy's Parade

With building anticipation and a strict timeline of requirements, the Tarpon Springs High School Marching Band is in a very real race against time.

5) Falls, Crashes Top List of Emergency Responses in June

East Lake Firefighters responded to 202 emergency calls in June. Here's a breakdown of the types of calls.

6) Top 10 July Stories: Lake Tarpon Crocodile, Storm Surge Danger, Drug Arrest 

Here's what East Lake Patch readers were clicking on in July.

7) E. Coli Scare Prompts Winn-Dixie Ground Beef Recall

The local grocery chain announced the recall Aug. 1.

8) East Lake Barber Performs Magic Tricks for Clients

Ron Murphy's devoted clients drive to East Lake from as far as Plant City to get styled and entertained by this barber who has a passion for magic.

9) July's Facebook Cover Photo Contest Winner

Find out who won our Facebook cover photo contest!

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