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Dead Bodies, Talks With the Mayor and More on Patch This Week

Here is a look back at the news and features on Patch this week.

1. --The Hillsborough County Health Department raw oysters from Tampa Bay can cause a potentially life-threatening illness.

2. --Ian Hallett comes to Hillsborough County from the Austin Animal Services where he saved 90 percent of the animals under the shelter's care.

3. --A device known as a "people powered bus" was unveiled in downtown Tampa on Tuesday by manufacturer Humana and Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn.

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4. --Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee has written a letter to the public concerning security at the Republican National Convention.

5. --The scene of Tampa Police Officers and a dead body caused a stir at the church during an open house on Thursday.

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6. --The Mayor, law enforcement and transportation officials met with concerned residents on Thursday night to outline their plan for the Republican National Convention.

7. --Superintendent MaryEllen Elia held her annual back-to-school press conference on Friday.

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