DayStarter | Big quake rattles East Coast nerves

Top News Quake rattles East Coast Associated Press Magnitude 5.8 temblor raised fears of another 9/11 type attack. Rebels pillage, tyrant hides Washington Post His compound is overrun, but Gadhafi himself is still nowhere to be found. Rays plan is hush-hush By Michael Van Sickler and Stephen Nohlgren, Times Staff Writers The mayor meets privately with council members to reveal behind-the-scenes efforts. Rocky road, quick end By Ron Matus and Rebecca Catalanello, Times Staff Writers It takes less than an hour to fire school superintendent Julie Janssen. A day full of firsts By Stephanie Wang, Marissa Lang and Elisabeth Parker, Times Staff Writers Although there were a few hitches and nervous kids and parents, the first day of school went fairly smoothly across the county. One for boys, one for girls By Marlene Sokol and Kim Wilmath, Times Staff Writers Hillsborough is trying out the single-gender approach with two schools in east Tampa. $25 check causes her 8 months of trouble By Ivan Penn, Times Staff Writer A Largo woman, 80, gets good news after being stuck in a bank feud sparked by a stolen check. Culinary sorcery to ward off hurricane By Sue Carlton, Times Columnist From Walmart to center of Florida's storms By Katie Sanders, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Florida's new disaster director has unusual experience. Top Sports News A lack of power all over By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer The Rays offense manages little against the Tigers in their weather-delayed matchup. Coach, icon has brain disease Times wires Pat Summitt, college basketball's all-time wins leader, has early onset dementia. Alternative coverage By Rick Stroud and Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writers On the day Aqib Talib meets the commissioner, the Bucs say they'll plan with or without him. Top Features Take a Mideast adventure By Laura Reiley, Times Food Critic Meze 119 in downtown St. Pete puts a modern spin on traditional dishes, all exciting and very reasonable. Is going veg trendy— or smart? By Janet K. Keeler, Times Food and Travel Editor For many reasons, more Americans are embracing a plant-based diet. 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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