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Top News Casino hearing reveals a risk By Mary Ellen Klas and Douglas Hanks, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Many are skeptical of one company's revenue claims. Snarky posts are by official By David DeCamp, Times Staff Writer The commissioner's comments are often uncomplimentary to fellow officeholders. 'Taj Mahal' judge quits By Lucy Morgan, Times Senior Correspondent The resignation allows Judge Hawkes to avoid a JQC trial set for January. Old Florida gets a jolt By Robert Trigaux, Times Business Columnist Apalachicola is trying to fight new concrete utility poles, but there's little hope it can stop Progress. Cuba policy query stumps Cain By Marc Caputo, Miami Herald He dodges a question on wet foot/dry foot in a visit to Florida. Lack of urgency burdens debt talks By Alex Leary, Times Staff Writer If lawmakers fail to reach a deal there would be little threat to U.S. credit rating. Top Sports News Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon named American League manager of the year By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Maddon is the AL's top manager for the second time after a historic comeback. Top Features Still sold on soaps By Eric Deggans, Times TV/Media Critic FILL UP WITHOUT FRILLS By Laura Reiley, Times Food Critic Casita Taqueria offers delightful tacos with handmade tortillas. In their favorite arena By Sharon Kennedy Wynne, Times Staff Writer Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me, playing a sold-out show tonight, is a big fan of Florida's quirks. ADVERTISEMENT   For more, go to: http://www.tampabay.com Unsubscribe from this newsletter or manage other newsletter subscriptions at tampabay.com. ©2011 • St. Petersburg Times 490 First Avenue South • St. Petersburg, FL 33701 • 727-893-8111 Contact Us | Join Us | Advertise with Us | Subscribe to the St. Petersburg Times Privacy Policy | Standard of Accuracy | Terms, Conditions & Copyright

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