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A pileated woodpecker hangs beneath a dead branch on an oak tree in Lake Seminole Park on Monday.
(Times photo by David Zentz)
(Times photo by David Zentz)
Monday, February 13, 2006
Newfie Nappers
Ron and Zita Curran, snowbirds from St. John's in Newfoundland, Canada, bask in the sun on a cold Monday afternoon at Lake Seminole Park. With temperatures in the forties, few but native northerners were out enjoying the day. Moments earlier a group of at least 20 from Nova Scotia finished an afternoon picnic. The couple comes to their condo in St. Petersburg each October and stays through May. (Times photo by David Zentz)
Sunday, February 12, 2006
The Boy in Black 1
John Henry, aka David Michael Kimes, 10, performs old-time country western and bluegrass music at RV parks and bluegrass festivals throughout Florida. Multimedia version available at: http://www.sptimes.com/2006/webspecials06/boy-in-black/index.shtml
Kimes takes a break from practicing guitar at his grandmothers. He is largely self-taught, able to pick up tunes by ear.
Kimes takes a break from practicing guitar at his grandmothers. He is largely self-taught, able to pick up tunes by ear.
The Boy in Black 2
A sign advertises his performances to residents of the Shady Oaks RV Park in Zephyrhills.
The Boy in Black 3
John Henry plays with a backup band comprised of various friends of his grandmother, Jimmie Lea McClure, and step-grandfather, Tom McClure, right.
The Boy in Black 4
Although he is all business on stage as John Henry, Kimes shows his youthfulness when he's out of the spotlight.
The Boy in Black 5
Kimes' grandmother, Jimmie Lea McClure, 65, is the driving force behind his music. She acts as his manager and has even put a studio in her home in Tampa. He calls her Mamaw.
The Boy in Black 6
Kimes sprays whipped cream into his mouth while spending the afternoon at his grandmothers.
The Boy in Black 8
Kimes horses around with his cousin at his grandmother's home in Tampa. They often go to her home after school before going home.
The Boy In Black 9
John Henry signs a copy of his latest CD for a fan at the Shady Oaks RV Park in Zephyrhills.
The Boy in Black 10
John Henry plays cover songs and a few of his own at the Shady Oaks RV Park in Zephyrhills.
Taking One for the Team
Bradley Summerlin, 8, left, adjusts his blanket to keep warm as his younger brother, Clay Summerlin, 4, and their dad, Jason Summerlin, 30, fish off the Friendship Trail Bridge on an unexpectedly cold Sunday afternoon. At the request of Clay, whose 5th birthday is on Valentine's Day, the family, including older brother Jason Summerlin, 13, and dad's girlfriend, Jennifer Ayala, came from Winter Haven to go fishing. Despite the cold, and considering they had come so far and paid for a hotel the night before, they were not about to let him down. "I didn't think it was going to get this cold," the senior Summerlin said. (Times photo by David Zentz)
Friday, February 10, 2006
Hop, Skip and a Jump
Left to right, Felicia Philpot, 6, Bernie Franklin, 6, and Anh Huynh, 6, jump rope in their kindergarten PE class Friday at Cross Bayou Elementary in Pinellas Park during the school's annual Jump Rope for Heart event to raise money for the American Heart Association. After collecting donations from the community, the children had to jump for half an hour and could choose to do so in place, go double-dutch or run around a track as they jumped. (Times photo by David Zentz)
Faith 1
Greg Weldon, right, and Pastor Tim Cole, in back, of the Grace Bible Church pray with Britt House a 16-year-old resident and his mother during a service held by the church at the Charles J. Britt Halfway House in St. Petersburg Sunday night. The State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice has a new Faith- and Community-Based Delinquency Treatment Initiative. The Charles J. Britt Halfway House in St. Petersburg is one of five residential facilities in the state taking part. The program relies heavily on volunteers and is designed to help the youths re-enter society through mentoring and education.
Faith 2
Pastor Tim Cole of the Grace Bible Church holds up a bible as he leads a service at the Charles J. Britt Halfway House in St. Petersburg. The State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice has a new Faith- and Community-Based Delinquency Treatment Initiative. The Charles J. Britt Halfway House in St. Petersburg is one of five residential facilities in the state taking part. The program relies heavily on volunteers and is designed to help the youths re-enter society through mentoring and education. (Times photo by David Zentz)
Monday, February 06, 2006
Dance Dance Dance
Rosemary Spitzbart, 80, enjoys a dance with Tom Fleck, 68, during the 30th Anniversary Celebration of the Neighborly Care Network Lealman Adult Day Services Center in St. Petersburg. Neighborly opened the first adult day care in the nation in 1968 to provide clients with an alternative to being placed in nursing homes. The Lealman Center is one of four Adult Day Centers run by Neighborly Care in Florida. Both Spitzbart and Fleck are clients of the center. (Times photo by David Zentz)
Diaper Derby
Brian Matuszewski balances his 16-month-old son Foster on his shoulders during the ninth annual Diaper Derby at the Seminole Recreation Center on Saturday. Babies in three age groups, 6- to 11 months, 12- to 17 months and 18- to 24 months, competed in four categories - chubbiest cheeks, cutest smile, parent look-a-like, most hair and perkiest personality. Each age group also had an overall winner. Foster won 1st-place in the parent look-a-like category, 2nd for perkiest personality and won 1st overall for his age group. (Times photo by David Zentz)
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