Tampa Bay: March 1, 2002
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After a night out of the cold

[Times photo: Douglas R. Clifford]
Chris Warrington pushes his belongings in a cart Thursday morning as James O'Brien leaves St. Cecelia Catholic Church with theirs in plastic bags. About 74 were sheltered at the Clearwater church overnight to get out of the cold.
Cold days to yield to wet weekend
Hang up the winter coats and get ready for umbrella weather. |
North Pinellas County news
Chief shuts down Explorers program
Declining participation leads to suspension of the youth program, although it might be revived if interest increases.
School cancels students' D.C. trip
A diocesan school official says that St. Patrick's Catholic School likely will schedule a replacement day trip at a nearby destination.
Are voters willing to go that extra mile?
Tuesday's election is the first since Largo scaled back its polling places. Some residents will have to travel farther.
Pinellas digest
2 chiefs to speak Saturday
2 charged in armed robbery of assisted living facility
Police say the pair walked into Sago Palms pretending they wanted to apply for jobs.
Tarpon debates trolley service
The $1 a year rental from the PSTA would start the service as officials await word on a grant for a new trolley.
Hospice volunteer radiates compassion
A longtime hospice worker is being recognized nationally as a Daily Point of Light.
Speed limit goes back down on Curlew
After the DOT raised the speed limit on part of Curlew Road, drivers went even faster. Now it's being changed back.
Team Bongiorno rolls to win
Nobody could match the numbers recorded by Team Bongiorno.
Art show also exhibits trains, games and music
For its silver anniversary, the All Children's art festival has attracted 80 exhibitors who will compete for $3,500 in prize money.
Happenings
Seafood festival