Cloud break [Times photo: Douglas R. Clifford] Kyle Craft, 12, leaps after a ball Tuesday near the beach at the Courtney Campbell causeway. He and his family, visiting from Denver, took advantage of a rain-free stretch Tuesday to squeeze in some fun.

North Pinellas County news
Man receives 13 years in prison
CLEARWATER -- A man accused of picking up a 13-year-old girl in his van, then beating and molesting her, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison.

Fire union wants lawyers during probe
The request is to protect firefighters in the condo fire. The city asks why, noting that the people who fought the deadly blaze are considered heroes.

Clearwater to get a jump on July 4 partying
The celebrating begins today with a 1960s and 1970s rock party featuring eight bands. Gates open at 4 p.m.

Flurry of claims fly in police sex scandal
A woman whose accusations led to two officers resigning files an intent to sue the city as she is sued for slander.

Commission votes to rethink library's design
LARGO -- Commissioner Pat Gerard was having doubts about the $22-million library she and her colleagues recommended this year, enough to raise the controversial topic yet another time.

Fasano writes Bush about sandbar dispute
The lawmaker asks the governor to reconsider the parks division's oversight, which has angered boaters.

Blaze closes coffee haunt
An overnight fire causes about $15,000 in damage to Einstein Bros. Bagels, leaving regulars unable to satisfy their cravings.

Oldsmar asks state for 2 traffic signals
Engineers will study the two intersections: State Road 580 and State Street; and Tampa Road and Commerce Boulevard.

Tall ship festival shows how far crews have come
On the tall ships that ply the waters of the world, including the spectacular vessels in Americas' Sail 2002 in St.Petersburg last week, the crew works hard.

Editorial
Synchronizing lights is a good first step
If all goes according to plan, by this time next summer motorists who regularly drive Clearwater's Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard will have something to celebrate. In summer 2003 the city expects to begin installation of new technology that will make it easier to catch green lights on the congested road.

Letters
Peer review won't curb medical errors
Re: Family asks 'Why?' when infection turns deadly, story, June 16.

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