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March 12, 2002

Tampa Bay: March 12, 2002 North Pinellas County news
Machines step into spotlight
Touch screen ballots make their Pinellas County debut in today's city elections.

Dog bites student on the neck at school
The dog, which lives nearby, wandered onto Ridgecrest Elementary School's playground Thursday afternoon. The boy's wound was minor.

City to pay tribute to galvanizing leader
Commissioners are expected to name the government center after the man who helped make the new complex a reality, Thomas Feaster.

Assorted ideas jostle for voters' interest
In the race for Seat 1, Tarpon Springs Commissioner Jim Archer faces three rivals whose priorities vary widely.

Commission should defend sign code
Re: Billboard deal is proving slippery, story, March 2. It is certainly contrary to our system of government when constant pressure and threats of legal action are used as tools to change or amend laws for self-interests. Such seems to be the case now as the billboard industry pressures the Pinellas County Commission to amend the county sign code passed in 1992.

Belleview Biltmore is back on course
Belleview Biltmore recently reopened its course after seven months of extensive renovations by noted architect Chip Powell of Sarasota.

Cultures spoken here
Sounds, tastes and sights from around the globe combine at World Languages Field Day to deepen understanding.


Tampa Bay headlines
  • Anthem is back with a snap
  • 2 St. Petersburgs to mark birthdays
  • Grief and pride mingle at funeral for Ranger
  • Deal ends struggle for Baby Sam
  • Condom column delays paper
  • Road closings coming to I-275, Skyway
  • School Board hopes new rules will reduce loss of equipment
  • U.S., Taiwan talks ongoing at Vinoy
  • Polls open today in 6 Pinellas communities
  • Columnist: Israelis should launch military offensive

  • Mary Jo Melone
  • Forgive me Father, but it is you who sinned

  • South Pinellas headlines
  • U.S., Taiwan talks ongoing at Vinoy

  • Hillsborough headlines
  • Ex-fire chief is attacked in home invasion
  • Veterans hire lawyers to fight eviction by VA

  • Ernest Hooper
  • Sinful desserts; mayor deserted

  • News of Florida
  • Two Florida politicos, two different kinds of tread wear
  • U.S. representatives lobby over districts
  • Jury told: Wrong man held in TV case
  • U.S. funds for fast train tied to state stake
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