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July 17, 2002
Tampa Bay: July 17, 2002
South Pinellas County news
First charter middle school aims for 2003
The school, which would be the county's first, fails to muster 100 students. But just wait, organizers say.
Catch a rising star ... at the mall
A teen singer from Seminole who has a new CD wants to be a household name. How will she do it? One mall at a time, starting in Clearwater.
Fired officer wants back on force
The veteran Indian Shores cop says he's being singled out. But the chief says he was lying.
Military news
Lt. Col. Curtis Heydt, son of Lucille and Curtis Heydt of South Pasadena, has accepted a command chaplain position for U.S. Army Special Forces Command at Fort Bragg, N.C. He will oversee and direct the ministry provided to Army Special Forces deployed worldwide.
Pinellas Park to expand police station
It will be part of a $9-million city center, with a replica train station, a new fire station and an updated City Hall.
Staff, programs may be cut at Roberts Adult Center
A users' group is organizing to fight the mayor's proposal to reduce the center's funding by one-third next year.
Redington Shores holding line on taxes a sixth year
REDINGTON SHORES -- For the sixth consecutive year, the town's property tax rate, the second-lowest in Pinellas County, will remain unchanged.
Garbage pickup fees to jump 9%
MADEIRA BEACH -- Looking to offset operational losses in sanitation, commissioners on Monday approved a 9 percent rate increase for garbage pickup over the next fiscal year. The $15.60 fee for a single-family residence would rise to $17.
Sprawling retirement mecca is on the mend
The new operator of the struggling Suncoast Manor in Pinellas Point is making improvements.
Police chief directed force into modern era
Jake Reichert, chief from 1945 to 1958, started the city's first police school, traffic bureau and juvenile guidance program.
A day on the job in south Pinellas county
GLENN GALLAGHER, 58
Business Headlines
New clinic, pharmacy take space
Care fair features free back-to-school physicals
Free medical exams, immunizations and backpacks filled with school supplies will be available Saturday to children ages 5-17 at the Junior League of St. Petersburg's sixth annual Back to School Care Fair.
Moody gods of golf smile on teenager
Neither slice nor hook can keep a 13-year-old from a glorious feat with odds of one in 33,000.
Young player is determined to succeed
It's hard to hold back Anthony Barrancotto.
Letters
Selfish radicals oppose high-rises?
Re: Changes to Treasure Island land development regulations.
Tampa Bay headlines
800 years from Russia with love
Plant City manager quits as investigation continues
Auto thefts drive up crime
Board backs $50-million Pepsi deal
Schools face racial dilemma
Priest sought in child sexual abuse
Feeling the pinch of events that fizzle
Criticized landlord faces foreclosure
A century of cool
Williams' will says cremate; friend differs
Paper cup innovator dies at 83
Private bus service approved
TV compromise not enough for Storms
Family sues city in cancer death
Dr. Everett Emerson, scholar, dies at 77
Affair of fire official, officer studied
Howard Troxler
Once again, politicians are meddling busybodies
North Pinellas headlines
Zap! Laser tags leadfoots zipping downhill
Seagoing firefighter is No. 1
Missing man last seen in Tarpon
3 charged in Clearwater home invasion
Effects of runway expansion to be aired
City annexes 2 parcels; bigger deal lies ahead
EPA, critics clash over credibility
Stilt home on gulf faces uphill battle
Controlled burn in preserve fails to keep a flame
Area juniors reach ISAF Worlds event
2 arrested in 'chop shop' inquiry
Letters
Plans for new library are product of careful study
Hillsborough headlines
TV compromise not enough for Storms
News of Florida
A four-legged run for Congress
Lawyers, doctors ready for turf war
Big caseloads can burden new child welfare workers
Spot check
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