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Unraveling the Mysteries of the Links

Young golfers at Twin Brooks get a chance to turn summer lessons into a lifelong love for the game. Plus: A slide show by Hari Katragadda and Mike Martina.
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Goals On and Off the Field

Football comes second for those helping young players succeed in life at the new Childs Park Sports Complex.
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The Serious Appeal of St. Therese

Members of St. Therese Byzantine Catholic Church say they are drawn to the church by its traditional doctrine and strict liturgy.
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Mike Martina/Points South
Shirley Tiggs, left, the owner of Shirley's Soul Food, with Mo Reilly, who has been a part of Shirley's food and family for two decades.

Food for the Soul

Hungry diners get more than a home-cooked meal at Shirley’s Soul Food. Plus: A slide show by Mike Martina.
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Harikrishna Katragadda/Points South
Meg Palazzo plays bingo every Tuesday and Saturday at St. Therese Byzantine Catholic Church.

Win or Lose, They Keep Playing the Game

Prize money is just part of the reason Vennie Smith and others gather at St. Therese Byzantine Catholic Church to play bingo. Plus: A slide show with audio (3MB MOV).
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A Dr. Phil for Pets

Got a problem with your pooch? Sue Griffin's got a solution, but the answer might surprise you. Plus: A bit of audio by Michael Martina.
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HARIKRISHNA KATRAGADDA/POINTS SOUTH

Diving, Not Bored

The roadblock. The cannonball twist. The two-legged shake. All this and more comes off the diving board on Friday Night Splash at the Childs Park pool.
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From Hot Corner to Cool Pool

The Childs Park pool, in business nearly a year, is reshaping a neighborhood while it gives residents a place to beat the heat.
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Points South: Stories from St. Pete