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May 3, 2002

Tampa Bay: May 3, 2002
Dolphin delivered back to deep
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[Times photo: Douglas R. Clifford]
Stranded two months ago, Blondie is released in the gulf by her optimistic handlers and healers.

North Pinellas County news

Fire at townhome construction site declared arson
The developer vows to rebuild quickly. The downtown Clearwater units were expected to open by summer.

Cabana Club given reprieve
Apologetic owners of the beach resort tell city commissioners they will make the needed repairs.

80 people pitch ideas for new development
Residents and business owners of Safety Harbor got together to offer suggestions for the proposed project.

Festival controversy weighs on mayor
Vowing he won't resign, Bob Jackson hopes instead to ease bruised commissioner feelings over the conflict.
Suspect arrested in '85 shooting
A man accused of shooting his wife eight times in Virginia Beach is found in Tarpon Springs.

Work begins soon on preserve's window on nature
EAST LAKE -- It would be cheaper to build the new Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center at the entrance of the nature preserve, just off Keystone Road. And, yes, it would have cost less to put the parking lot right next to the center's cracker-style buildings.

Taking a bun-wrapped break
There is so much serious news in the world and in our local communities right now that I decided it was time to write about something light.

Any beach projects left for Clearwater taxpayers to fund?
Is there anything else we, the taxpayers of Clearwater, can do in the way of spending money on Clearwater Beach projects?

Some members welcome one governing organization
Perhaps the St. Petersburg Men's Association could use the SMO. No, it doesn't like to be called men's association. The organization dropped the gender phrase years ago to comply with ABC rules. And, perhaps, it would not like to be called SMO, either

Happenings

Getting a jump on Cinco de Mayo
The traditional Mexican celebration comes a day early to Clearwater. Expect plenty of music, food and crafts.


Tampa Bay headlines
  • Judge lectures agency on detaining children
  • Togetherness binds their wounds
  • Is it safe to drink the water?
  • Allegations won't alter church suit
  • Tampa Bay briefs
  • Man gets 90 years in jewel robberies

  • South Pinellas headlines
  • Changing downtown's face?: Museum may move
  • Changing downtown's face?: 200-unit towers 'a go'
  • Man faces charge in 'Jesus' graffiti

  • Hillsborough headlines
  • Unfit for occupancy
  • County softens proposal on oaks
  • Woman says Lutz priest fondled her
  • Bold bank robber returns to rob again
  • Council member puts off lending her name to center
  • Storms: Show using sock puppet to threaten her

  • City Times - South Tampa
  • Short on slips
  • Brussels sprouts? Bummer
  • 10 years -- and still no decision on Gandy
  • Oh, the humanitarianism
  • Tending to life
  • He pulled his family from poverty -- his way
  • Mayor led a Tampa caught up in change
  • Datebook
  • 10-year-old gymnast helps team win title
  • Keepsakes for Mom
  • NK Cafe has new home, old favorites
  • Festival hails the Ruskin tomato
  • Perusing other people's ponds
  • Caring for the world, one deed at a time
  • Dueling cuisines bring more to the table
  • Renovators get a pat on the back from group
  • Burglars target cars in search of quick cash
  • A whole lot of building going on
  • Paying the price
  • It's a renter's market in South Tampa

  • North of Tampa
  • The Star Goddess
  • Unusually mellow children, wonderfully mellow dogs
  • Perusing other people's ponds
  • Citrus Park Village will thrive under master plan
  • Oh, the humanitarianism
  • Voters get final say on rise in homeowner dues
  • I-275 work reaches home stretch
  • Pupils recreate rigors of arrival in America
  • Small patch of park space will have to do
  • School deal with Children's Home moves forward
  • Low water pressure plagues two schools
  • Jazz up your Sunday afternoon
  • Organizations have fun and competition
  • A whole lot of building going on
  • Paying the price
  • It's a renter's market in South Tampa

  • News of Florida
  • Health bill fosters ill will in House
  • Girls' real dad now their legal dad
  • Who's watching the children
  • Bill may settle tiff over regulator's job
  • House okays budget; will Senate?
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