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April 20, 2002

Tampa Bay: April 20, 2002
Students turn lens on terror and tactics
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[Times photo: Scott Keeler]
TARPON SPRINGS -- Nothing was what it appeared to be at Tarpon Springs High School Friday morning -- except for maybe those few moments of anxiety.

North Pinellas County news
Lokey VW relocating, expanding
The Volkswagen dealership on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard will join other Lokey operations in the Countryside area.

Spring break a balm to economic sting
It was short but financially sweet, say Clearwater Beach merchants, who still bemoan the overall drop in tourism and hope for a summertime surprise.

New official aims to boost business
Clearwater's new economic development and housing director wants to create manufacturing and office campuses and energize downtown.

Pinellas digest
Plea possibilities discussed for animal cruelty suspect

Fest offers an interlude with nature
Family EarthFest today presents nature-themed tours, events, demonstrations, crafts and storytelling.

Man must dodge car in a run for his life
An off-duty officer sees it all: the frantic eluding of a pursuing car, damage on West Bay Drive, two stabbed men fighting in the street, and the female driver who fled.

Grant to pay for Odyssey team's trip
A state finals win surprises the Odyssey of the Mind team at Palm Harbor Middle, but the district will fund its trip to Colorado.

The alpha beta gammas of learning
Athenian Academy grows as more people embrace the approach that blends English with Greek.

Court loosens reins a bit on developer
A judge permits accused racketeer Robert Swain to visit Hillsborough County but blocks his request to travel to New England before his trial.

Book touts warmth, not hellfire
A former pastor who found himself constantly "fighting doctrine" has put Jesus' teachings in plain English.

Supporters of Israel plan to rally in Tampa
The event is planned to show solidarity with the Israelis and is part of a nationwide fundraising campaign.


Tampa Bay headlines
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  • Surgeon lands in trouble again
  • Church's leading foes split bitterly
  • Hasty remodeling project costs taxpayers $1.1-million
  • Cost of school choice soars
  • Tampa Bay briefs
  • Strawberry admits breaking rules
  • Serial killer books to stay on shelves

  • South Pinellas headlines
  • Reno, McBride to appear at health care rally

  • Hillsborough headlines
  • Folks step right up to drench a cop
  • A closer look: One Hillsborough church

  • Sandra Thompson
  • Answers are elusive in tragedy's aftermat

  • News of Florida
  • Cranes close a historic circle
  • Wreck a 'terrifying' ordeal

  • Lucy Morgan
  • Tired of soft talk, will Bush reach for big stick?
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