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May 17, 2002
Howard Troxler
Robbing from the people, giving to big business
How perfect. How perfectly perfect. The epitaph of the 2002 session of the Florida Legislature is this:
Top stories
FBI focuses on judge, Culverhouse suits
Details are unclear, but the bureau has asked about how former Chief Judge F. Dennis Alvarez handled the dispute.
Paralyzed man sues GM, gains $9-million
Thrown from a pickup truck in an accident and paralyzed from the chest down, he later sued GM and complained of a faulty seat belt.
Diocese projects go to bishop's friend
Contractor David Herman has received building contracts worth $27-million without bids.
Contractor for diocese jobs calls Lynch 'good friend'
They met in July 1995, soon after Robert N. Lynch became pastor of St. Mark Catholic Church in west Broward County.
Fence guy's deal gets FDLE look
Investigators have questions about Don Connolly's acquisition of the deed to a Manatee lot.
More pupils may face retention
Fourth-graders with low FCAT reading scores coming under scrutiny
Tampa Bay briefs
Tampa severs THAP relationship
Pinellas lawyer to run for judgeship
A St. Petersburg lawyer who lost a close 1996 election for a Pinellas-Pasco judgeship announced a second run for office Thursday.
Catholic school to begin drug tests of students
Clearwater Central Catholic High is the first school affiliated with the Diocese of St. Petersburg to require such tests.
100 meet to discuss submerged land sale
SOUTH PASADENA -- More than 100 angry South Pasadena residents met with their attorney Thursday night to discuss recent revelations that real estate speculator Don Connolly bought submerged land abutting their waterfront lots.
South Pinellas headlines
1-800-ruh-roh
Reclaimed water pipes run dry
North Pinellas headlines
City says no beer on pier, beach
Crystal Beach man arrested, accused of insurance fraud
Work to repair rail crossing diverts traffic
Assembly members vote to keep discussions private
Bump leads to push into traffic
Pinellas digest
Classes nurture a love of nature
Editorial
Who is serving whom in Largo?
Letters
Businesses should drive redevelopment
Ryan bowls 'em over for another Florida Senior win
Commission roundup
Happenings
Grazin' on brass
Hillsborough headlines
Utility lines might snake into new rural areas
Ybor club's guard wounded; two are arrested
City Times - South Tampa
'Grand' oak or a house? City board picks tree
Let us play
Toro's my date this weekend
Reclaimed water soon will be flowing
A doggone good time
Emerging from a shell
Immigrants' son born, raised in Ybor of old
Known for sage advice
Race-themed bar to kick into Gear
Savor songs to soothe
Datebook
Customized fishing rod
Library is now just a virtual visit away
For tony development's success, just add water
Only come out at night
Warranty protects homeowners against problems
Key's crib is on the market
Crime rates factor in home buyer selection
North of Tampa
Making the grade
'Little things' added up for Chamberlain
Marlene Sokol
Picking up after the ride is over
Out & About
A glamour puss
Community arts group breaks with city
Retirement leaves drag strip theatrics in the dust
For development's success, just add water
Tax board to try again for increase
Homes planned for Bern's farm land
One good listener
Few saw Chiefs' success coming
News of Florida
Massive revise of school code is law
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