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Protest, Fourth of July, a National Contest Winner and More on Patch This Week

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

1. --Danell Leyva is gaining recognition each time he touches the parallel bars or flips his way across the floor.

2. --Citizens concerned about the future of the American health care system and Sen. Bill Nelson's support of Obamacare gathered outside Sam Gibbons Federal Courthouse on Monday, just a few days after the .

3. --Get your arts and activity fix by finding out what free programs are available at your public library.

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4. --Columnist Chirs Sansbury makes it a priority to teach kids to do something on their own in this week's Pen Name Jane.

5. --A look back at the Tampa Police Department's District 1 crime blotter from the last week.

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6. --The Fourth of July holiday resulted in a few serious injuries causing Tampa Fire Department officials to plead for safe patriotic displays.

7. --Lisa Fasano Malone was the winner of Lancome's national contest to send one lucky lady to meet renowned designer and stylist Sophie Theallet.

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