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January 28, 2002
Concerns don't slow seasonal visitors
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[Times photo: Fred Victorin]
Despite a host of concerns including travel fears and a weak Canadian dollar, the number of snowbirds seems close to normal.
Howard Troxler
Before you oppose tax plan, think of greater good
If the Florida Senate passes the service tax, you will have to pay tax on laughter. You will have to pay tax on a sunny day. You will have to pay tax on having a good time at the beach. You will have to pay tax for every flush. You will have to pay tax on complaining about paying tax. So call your senators today to "Ax the Tax."

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Boaters save woman in Skyway jump
A Hillsborough man and his son help pull the woman from the channel and the path of an oncoming freighter.

Last resort against truancy: jailing parents
From recommending an alarm to probation, officials work with parents, filing charges only in severe cases.


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