Pinellas News
Window on Pinellas, Nov. 15
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Published: November 15, 2012
TARPON SPRINGS - Motorcycle hit-and-run probedPublished: November 15, 2012
Pinellas County sheriff's deputies continued investigating this week a Saturday hit-and-run case involving a motorcyclist and pedestrian in Safety Harbor.
The incident occurred around 9:30 Saturday night, when Tiara Craddock, 16, of Safety Harbor was walking on the street with friends at 10th Avenue and Seventh Street North, in the Lincoln Highlands subdivision.
Craddock was struck by an unidentified person operating a motorcycle traveling eastbound on Seventh Street North.
She suffered nonlife-threatening injuries and was transported by air to Bayfront Medical Center for treatment.
The motorcyclist fled the scene, and the sheriff's office has not released any description or information on the rider.
Blue pieces of broken plastic believed to be from the bike were found at the scene.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Deputy William Short at (727) 582-6200.
Intergenerational luncheon set
The Citizens Alliance for Progress community group will present its intergenerational luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday.
With representatives from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs slated to be in attendance, people at the luncheon will be able to learn about all the new issues facing seniors who live independently at home and how to combat related concerns.
The luncheon will be held at the Union Academy Family Center, 401 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Attendants are urged to make reservations no later than Friday by calling (727) 934-5881, ext. 12. Information can also be found by going to www.citizensallianceforprogress.org.
Food pantry needs support
F.E.A.S.T. Food Pantry is in desperate need of canned items, toiletries and monetary donations and is asking for help from the community as Thanksgiving and holiday seasons approach.
The nonprofit organization serves more than 3,200 families in North Pinellas each month and is supported only through private and business donations. F.E.A.S.T. has been in operation for more than 29 years and more than 95 percent of cash donations are used directly to help families in need.
Volunteers are also needed by the pantry.
To contact F.E.A.S.T., call (727) 789-5275 or drop off donations at 2255 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor.
Tarpon Springs rec classes
City residents looking for a healthier mind and body are invited to participate in classes provided by the recreation department.
Two yoga opportunities are available on different days throughout the week.
Simply Now Yoga classes are offered at 7 p.m. each Wednesday at the Tarpon Springs Community Center, and Yoga and Stretch sessions take place starting at 9 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Sunset Beach.
Classes are $10 per week and discount prices are available when paying for multiple sessions in advance.
For more information or buy tickets, go to www.spongedocks.net or call (727) 942-9463.
Suncoast News staff reports