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Sunday, February 3, 2013

Top Headlines: Sheriff Addresses Dunedin Crime; Munchee's Surveillance Video

OK, so you had a busy week. We understand. Let us catch you up on all the highlights from Dunedin Patch!

Sheriff's Bob Gualtieri warned residents during the Pinellas County Sheriff's first of many quarterly appearances at City Hall Jan. 24 that not everything going on in south Dunedin is as it seems. A Facebook page was recently created in an effort to solve the Jan. 6 murder, in which the 22-year-old Dunedin High graduate's body was discovered a block from his house at a Clearwater park. City Commissioner Ron Barnette sends an email plea to Pinellas County Schools to reconsider a plan that forces some Dunedin children to walk across a five-lane state highway to get to San Jose Elementary next year. Sail Honeymoon is fast approaching the end of its concessionaire license agreement with the city, and some residents and elected officials want …

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Scott Swope Concedes to Bob Gualtieri in Pinellas Sheriff Race

Democratic challenger Scott Swope called Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri and left a message telling him to "do good for these next four years."

Democratic challenger for Pinellas County Sheriff Scott Swope thanked volunteers, supporters and friends at the VFW in Dunedin shortly after conceding to incumbent Bob Gualtieri in Tuesday's election. Swope called Gualtieri and left a message telling him to "do good for these next four years." Swope made the call after 85 percent of the vote was in favor of the incumbent. This is "the end of a 14-month journey that has been very, very strenuous, time consuming and expensive," he said. Swope received more than 205,000 votes but trailed Gualtieri by more than 20,000 votes with nearly all precincts reporting. Swope called the campaign a "David vs Goliath" battle from the beginning and is proud of the votes he earned. "I am rejuvenated in my …

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Saturday, September 22, 2012

VIDEO: Swope to Reinstate Fugitive Unit, Gualtieri Defends Cuts

Watch our videos to hear more from Pinellas County Sheriff Candidates Bob Gualtieri and Scott Swope regarding the recent elimination of the county's fugitive unit.

While serving as Chief Deputy for the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office in 2009 Bob Gualtieri eliminated 16 positions in the fugitive unit, according to the Tampa Bay Times. The issue was brought up at the Meet the Candidates Forum in Gulfport. Watch our video to hear more from both candidates. Related Articles from the Forum: Related Articles on Patch:

Friday, September 21, 2012

2012 Election: Pinellas County Sheriff

Bob Gualtieri, Scott Swope and Greg Pound are running for Pinellas County Sheriff.

Republican incumbent Bob Gualtieri, Democratic challenger Scott Swope and write-in candidate Greg Pound are running for Pinellas County Sheriff. Click on a candidate's name for biographical information and answers to our candidate questionnaires. Some candidates haven't responded yet, but check back in case their answers are added. 

Sunday, August 19, 2012

New Pizza Parlor, Gualtieri Wins Primary and More From Patch

OK, so you had a busy week. We understand. Let us catch you up on all the highlights!

1. Tony's Pizzeria is coming to Dunedin. The longtime downtown Clearwater eatery has plans to expand and is aiming for an October opening on Main Street in the former home of Darling Memories collectible and gift shop. 2. Speaking of new businesses, Kalamazoo Olive Company recently opened shop on County Road 1 in Dunedin. Patch caught up with owner James Ryan, who imports olive oils from all over the world and opened his original store in St. Petersburg in 2012. There's a grand opening set for Aug. 25. 3. Bob Gualtieri passed a major test in Tuesday's primary election, holding off challenger Everett Rice for the Republican nomination for Pinellas County Sheriff. Check out our video to see what Gualtieri and his supporters had to say after …

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Video: Gualtieri Wins GOP Nomination for Pinellas Sheriff

Bob Gualtieri fends off Everett RIce in the primary election to win a spot on the Republican ticket in November.

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri fended off challenger and former sheriff Everett Rice in Tuesday's primary, picking up about 57 percent of the vote to Rice's 42 percent. He will face Democratic challenger Scott Swope and independent candidate Greg Pound in the November general election. Gualtieri celebrated his victory Tuesday evening at Bascom's Chop House in Clearwater. Watch the accompanying video to see Gualtieri's remarks and reaction from his supporters. Related Coverage:

Brynn L

2:23 pm on Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Jason...can you going to take the comments which are many with VALIDITY to the city or the PCSO that are made about the SOUTHSIDE?   more ›

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Gualtieri Beats Rice for Republican Nod for Sheriff

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri fended off a challenge by former sheriff Everett Rice in Tuesday's primary election.

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri will be on the Republican ticket in November. Gualtieri fended off challenger and former sheriff Everett Rice in Tuesday's primary, picking up about 57 percent of the vote to Rice's 42 percent. All 299 precincts had reported by 10 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections website. A technical glitch delayed precinct totals by an hour, according to Supervisor of Elections Deborah Clark. Vote totals had to be delivered to the elections office in Largo to be counted. Gualtieri celebrated his victory Tuesday evening at Bascom's Chop House in Clearwater. Rice's campaign held a private gathering in Treasure Island. Gualtieri was appointed interim sheriff by Gov. Rick Scott in …

Maggy Mae

9:21 pm on Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Vote SWOPE. Otherwise, Pinellas County is going to continue to decline. Brynn, you're exactly right. Gualtieri cannot see the forest for the trees. Crime has increased in his tenure, and no amount of statistic juggling can continue to prove otherwise. Take a look at the Pinellas County crime viewer online. Plug in all streets you want. All the info is there. Oh, and if he wants to say crime is …   more ›

Monday, August 13, 2012

Sheriff's Showdown Highlights Primary Election in Pinellas

Pinellas County voters go to the polls Aug. 14 for the Primary Election to decide the Republican nominee for sheriff as well as other state and local offices.

Pinellas County voters will go to the polls Tuesday for the Primary Election. The race between interim sheriff Bob Gualtieri and former sheriff Everett Rice is drawing local interest. The two veteran law enforcers are in a battle to be the GOP nominee for sheriff in November's general election. Rice, 67, was Pinellas sheriff from 1988 to 2004 prior to serving in the State Legislature and working as an attorney. He seeks to oust Gualtieri, appointed sheriff by Gov. Rick Scott last November, after Jim Coats retired. The two squared off in several forums this summer, including a Patch-sponsored debate July 17, at the Unitarian Universalists Octagon Arts Center in Clearwater. The winner in Tuesday's primary will face Democratic challenger …

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Sunde Farquhar

10:18 am on Monday, August 13, 2012

This is VERY important! Some polling place locations have changed. Voters are encouraged to confirm their polling places by visiting votepinellas.com or calling (727) 464-VOTE (8683).   more ›

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Everett Rice, Republican Candidate for Pinellas County Sheriff

Rice formerly served as sheriff from 1988 until 2004.

Name : Mr. Everett S. Rice Age : 67 Place of residence : Treasure Island, FL Attended college : Yes College : USF Degree : BA Year of graduation : 1975 University : Stetson College of Law Area of research : Law Year of graduation : 1984 Job titles held : NA Employers : NA Party affiliation : Republican Running for a: Local office Running for position: Pinellas County Sheriff Chamber/district: Treasure Island Incumbent: First elected: 06 December 1988 Previous elective offices : Sheriff 1988-2004 State House 2005-2006 Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: NA Address 8600 113 St. No Seminole FL 33772 Name : Bill Queen Title : Manager Website : everettrice.com Facebook : everett rice

Marisol

8:43 pm on Sunday, August 5, 2012

Mr, Rice certainly ran up the budget when he was sheriff. Uncertain that he can adapt to leaner economic times. Sheriff Gualtieri is a better steward of taxpayer funds.   more ›

Bob Gualtieri, Republican Candidate for Pinellas County Sheriff

Gualtieri is seeking re-election for Pinellas County Sheriff in 2012.

Name : Bob Gualtieri Age : 50 Place of residence : Palm Harbor, FL Attended college : Yes College : Eckerd Degree : BA Year of graduation : 2000 University : Stetson University College of Law Area of research : Law Year of graduation : 2002 Job titles held : NA Employers : Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Party affiliation : Republican Running for a: Local office Running for position: Sheriff Chamber/district: Incumbent: Yes First elected: 07 November 2011 Previous elective offices : NA Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: NA Address PO Box 17117 Clearwater FL 33762 Website : www.bobforsheriff.com I am the current Pinellas County Sheriff. We have cut our budget by $108 million during the last for years and at the same time reduced crime…

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