Tampa Bay: March 29, 2002
North Pinellas County news
Popular activists honored for work
Karen Aungst and Bill Jonson are named Mr. and Mrs. Countryside 2002 for their volunteer work.
Police get closer to residents with e-mail
With the new PolicEmail service, the department will offer everything from alerts to feature stories.
Embattled developer wins bail reduction
Attorneys for Robert Swain argue he is not a flight risk and that the $750,000 originally set is too high. A judge lowers it to $500,000, but with conditions.
Blaze closes East Bay restaurant
Officials said the fire at Adriano's in Largo caused about $50,000 in damage. The owner said he has no insurance.
Thirsty lawn? New plan may help
The idea is to put more of the burden on city officials to encourage Largo residents to become part of the reclaimed water system.
New name in race for proposed House seat
College educator and former fire rescue spokesman Kevin Jensen, 44, is running in a newly redrawn district. "I believe it's my time to lead," he says.
County needs enlightened view on animal services
Re: Dog euthanized after incident, story, March 22.
Citizens academy will give residents taste of police work
CLEARWATER -- A citizens police academy will start next week and the Police Department is looking for participants.
Cherry chariots of old
A 1955 Cadillac, 1929 Model A and 1957 pink Thunderbird will take their place among 90 vintage cars Saturday.