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February 23, 2002

Tampa Bay: February 23, 2002
School's success attracts Bush's attention
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[Times photo: Jim Damaske]
The governor pays a visit to Belcher Elementary, whose state score has jumped from C to A, to learn more about its techniques.
North Pinellas County news
City unions, businesses throw support to candidates
Both groups endorse Frank Hibbard and Hoyt Hamilton for City Commission.

Pinellas digest
Charges mount for two chased after carjacking

Teen will be tried as adult in slaying
Cynthia McKinney, who turned 18 earlier this month, is accused of fatally stabbing her half brother in December.

Deputies' error costs Pinellas $50,000
The county reaches a deal with a Dunedin woman who was taken to jail in a case of mistaken identity. She deserves the money, the sheriff says.

Spur to link Pinellas Trail, nature park
The half-mile stretch will tie the Pinellas Trail to the North Anclote River Nature Park.

Petition on apartments may prove to be futile
Neighbors want to repeal a "density bonus" ordinance that allowed Westminster apartments to begin building. But attorneys say a repeal would not affect the project.

Spotlight on the issues: Downtown rejuvenation
Third in an occasional series of what the candidates say about various issues facing the city.

WaterWorks team members making an early splash
Despite a limited amount of pool time, Suncoast WaterWorks synchronized swimmers began their competitive season with high marks.


Tampa Bay headlines
  • Amid new probe, Al-Arian speaks
  • Governor launches bold reading goal
  • Trial pits cruelty vs. free speech
  • Company drops its opposition to new sulfur plant near bay

  • South Pinellas headlines
  • Police union, city agree on 3-year contract
  • Gays need not apply
  • Fast moves of rescuer save man in flames

  • Hillsborough headlines
  • Football stadium plan set
  • Commissioner takes licks about mailings
  • Developer plans new downtown tower
  • Once fired, poet now speaks out; exec recalls TV glory
  • Believers say the end is near -- and they're ready
  • A closer look: One Hillsborough church

  • News of Florida
  • Official works for reduced TV tax
  • Car aficionados just now waking up to 'collectible' plate repeal
  • Justice Department to look at Valdes case
  • Florida airport security lacking
  • Jumble of policies, laws governs oceans
  • House budget faulted for lack of voter funds

  • Steve Bousquet
  • An off-key mantra in light of the record
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