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by Sandy Fahy

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PEOPLE AROUND TOWN: Meet Steve LeCroy of Clearwater, who played football with Governor Charlie Crist at St. Petersburg High School in the early '70s. LeCroy, who was caught on camera at a recent Clearwater High-Largo High basketball game, said he was the wide receiver who caught quarterback Crist's only touchdown pass in their senior year.

The Henry L. McMullen Tennis Complex in Clearwater is hosting a mixed doubles round-robin "tennis social" for ages 18 and up the evening of February 9. Those interested may call 669-1919 for more information ... The Largo Community Center has lined up some fun day trips for adults and seniors in February and March. Participants will board a bus bound for Tampa and the Florida State Fair on February 13. A boat trip on the Homosassa River is planned for March 1. On March 13, the destination is the Hard Rock Casilno in Tampa. If you like country music, you can sign up for the excursion to Weirsdale for a concert by Mel Daniels at the Orange Blossom Opry on March 17. For details, phone 518-3131 ... Did you know today is Dottie Dunlap's birthday? Others who share her January 25 birthdate are Linda Gundel, Margie Gubbini, Cecelia Hopwood, Jim Hunter, Sally Stoltze, John Smith, Pat Wollman, Rosamond Roane and Scott Douglas ... Bring out the cake and ice cream tomorrow for Elizabeth Heath, Andreana Gaudreau, James Gibson, Mildred Martin and Travis McKenney ... Friends and relatives will be singing "Happy Birthday" on Saturday to Esther Vreeland, Mary Armstrong, Carl Rieben, Kevin Kilgore, Janet Goss, Audrey Lanton and David Lane ... Ruth Johnson, Becky Ladd, Jill Owens, Andy Carlton, Fran Everett, Allison Kellum, Stacy Nethercoat, Marilyn Browder, Tara Parker and Dave Martin are among those turning a year older on Sunday ... Monday brings the birthdays of Joy Sturgis, Jessica Sanders, Lisa Byrd, Judy Blume, Vicki Parker, Joanie Falk, Ruth Garwood, Jeanne Stephen, Jim Stevenson, Yvonne Becker and Audrey Butsko ... A little bird told us Candy McDaniel, Chelsea Miller, Carolyn Wood, Nicole Smith, Karri Wright, Kelly Anderson and Doris Sofarelli have birthdays coming up on Tuesday. Actress Vanessa Redgrave will be 70 that day ... You still have time to get birthday cards in the mail by Wednesday to Pat Lauer, Jim Flemming, Jennifer Warren, Nick Katte, Hannah Heier and Tim Harrigan ... Just learned Doris Moreno, Kay Bazler, Rose Munchbach, Pam Crowford, Porter Elliott, Bill Origer, Dale Spurgein, Trudi Schamore, Helen Blyshak, Kathy Schultz, Dennis Mullins, Ryan Meek and Bob Owens had birthdays earlier this month ... Congratulations to the following couples celebrating wedding anniversaries: George and Lucille Weiss, Ken and Una Sunne (Jan. 25); Bill and Bobbie Jahnes (Jan. 27); Richard and Kathy Pollak (Jan. 30); Vic and Sylvia Wickman (Jan. 31). George and Lucille will be marking 57 years of marriage. It's anniversary #49 for Ken and Una, #39 for Bill and Bobbie. The Wickmans will be toasting 43 years together ... Linda Funke says the easiest way to find more time to do all the things you want to do is to turn off the television ... Have a great week, everyone.

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