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Release the hounds in three new spots?
North Shore, Lake Vista and Walter Fuller parks could be next up for dog parks.

Call to aide keeps an edge on St. Pete Beach politics
The election night call from developer Paul Skipper's cell phone has political tension roiling.

Rain leaks curl floor, closing the new gym
Gaps in the Recreation Center foundation allow rain to seep in. The repairs should be finished by June 1.

Officials hope clerk search has ended
The first two candidates turned down offers to become Seminole city clerk, but the third has accepted.

Lealman gets both fire station, parks
Residents objected to building a new fire facility in lieu of much needed recreation, but the city found a way to get both.

Stork spaces courteous, but prove profitable, too
The new CVS Pharmacy at 845 Fourth St. N in St. Petersburg is the latest store to join a national trend of designating one parking space by the front door for pregnant women. The little sign with the stork picture says: "Parking For Expectant Moms Only."

All wildlife is under pressure here
Re: People, dogs take priority over birds, letter, Feb. 27.

Drugs likely played role in slaying, police say
The victim was found shot to death behind the wheel of a car. A St. Petersburg man faces a murder charge.

Contention punctuates police forum
ST. PETERSBURG -- Perceptions of police relations are never a simple matter in St. Petersburg.

New chief promotes first group of officers
ST. PETERSBURG -- Before he became a St. Petersburg police officer 20 years ago, Dave DeKay was a bartender.

What's up on campus
Eckerd College

Ideas for Williams Park incorporate museum
Planning committee members discuss commercial development and changes in the International Museum.

Beaches notebook
Redington Shores

Dying for repairs
One of the remaining appliance repair shops struggles in a throwaway society where few things are made to last.

Celebs put on the Ritz for an elemental show
Even before I accepted the invitation to Wednesday's luncheon and fashion show to benefit the Children's Home, people told me I was in for a treat.

Kash n' Karry expands n' excites
The grocery chain has almost doubled its capacity, and residents and city officials have taken notice.

Sensor will stop carts in their tracks
Kash n' Karry will combat grocery cart loss with a device that responds to wiring under the parking lot.

They'll see you smile, 'round the clock
The McDonald's near Bayfront Medical Center will soon offer drive-through service 24 hours a day.

He wanted to cartoon in a really big way
A local artist appears to have drawn the world's longest comic strip.

Cafe owner opening new club
ST. PETERSBURG -- Motorists eastbound on First Avenue S have been seeing a building in the 1800 block that appears to tilt on its foundation.

County won't fight Lealman annexation
The county could find no basis for stopping the annexation. Now Lealman incorporation is unlikely.

Light at condo entrances unlikely
The state says it won't put a traffic light at the entrances of two condo complexes, to the ire of residents who cite a dangerous intersection.

Grant would relieve art center's woes
If received, the money would be used for a new studio and reception room. It would give the center a new Key West look, too.

Dredging sparks billing debate
ST. PETERSBURG -- Eighteen months ago, waterfront residents along 45th Avenue NE asked the city to dredge the canal in their back yards. Now three-quarters of them have signed a petition insisting the city also pick up the tab.

Program dispenses hints to new moms
Learn N Play incorporates songs and games into a class to educate mothers about their babies' development.

No town clerk, no ad, no election
REDINGTON BEACH -- Here's a government foulup that actually saved taxpayers money.

Basketball stars align for family
One son goes 'dancing' with FAU, the other takes state with Lakewood, and dad wins community college title with SPC.

Pasco makes good first impression
Pervis Pasco (Clearwater/Pensacola JC) made an immediate impact in his first season with the Kansas State Wildcats.

McClenathan is taking streak into Unicorn
A St. Petersburg mother of four has a winning streak entering today's Unicorn 5K at Largo Central Park.

Clearwater association completes city tourney
Renee Miller's 257-748 scratch series beat all comers for the Division 1 singles title as the Clearwater Women's Association wrapped up its 42nd annual city tournament a week ago at Rainbow Lanes.

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