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August 7, 2002
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Bay area goes all out to lure GOP
[Times photo: John Pendygraft]
The panel picking the site of the 2004 national convention is cheered and fed and feted as it checks out Tampa's charms.
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Howard Troxler
An old hand comes back to provide a new touch
Jim Smith was at his vacation home in Steamboat Springs, Colo., at midday last Friday when the governor of Florida called. Jeb Bush asked Smith to return for one more stint as secretary of state, which is the same elected job that he held between 1987-1995. (Smith also served eight years as Florida's attorney general before that.)
Top stories
Health ranking is a mix for area
The study shows fewer babies are dying, but AIDS and tuberculosis rates remain high.
Teacher shortage? Not exactly
Pinellas, for the most part, has what it needs. Hillsborough and Pasco counties still have openings.
Mother hoped for baby's death in trash bin, police say
The newborn girl survived about 16 hours in a plastic bag, tied shut, covered with trash, before she was found alive.
Reprimand alone unlikely to keep judge off the job
"Probably," is one reply. One official seeks guidance after a panel recommends a reprimand.
Federal screeners start at TIA
The first wave of a force that may number more than 700 has begun duty at security checkpoints in the airport.
Not a skip or miss
Yvonne Hoover graduated Sickles High after 13 years' of perfect attendance.
Veterans honor the Purple Heart
They received the award for wounds suffered for their country. Today, they celebrate the 220-year-old distinction.
County leader squeezed out, takes SPC job
Conflicts with County Administrator Steve Spratt have led to the ouster of prominent executive Rick Dodge.
Woman again runs for School Board
Mary Brown, who came close to winning a Pinellas School Board seat in 1998, has decided to give it another shot.
Council backs flags, bemoans insurance
Flying flags from power poles for two months would cost Inverness an extra $10,000 a year in premiums. Businesses may be asked to display them instead.
Council to hold another meeting on library plan
ST. PETERSBURG -- The City Council decided Tuesday night to schedule another meeting about whether to build a library in partnership with St. Petersburg College.
South Pinellas headlines
Rejuvenated Vinoy resort to toast a splendid decade
Shopping center may replace hospital
Crosswalk users can regain some confidence
Towns bridge differences with DOT, approve design
Pinellas Park slow to collect some debts
City's costs, taxes up, fiscal future gloomy
TradeWinds feels spurned by key partner
Nationally recognized water expert to leave USF St. Petersburg
Business headlines
A Day on the Job: Staff Sgt. Wayne Williams, Marine recruiter
Judge learned early to push envelope, relish challenge
Ready, set, teach!
Societal healers line up for Bush buffet of grants
Circus gave kids a lift in 'green bench' era
Butler wins crash-filled Sprint event
'Dabbling' leads to victories for Dexter
Letters
Treasure Island needs a peacemaker
North Pinellas headlines
Beloved volunteer loses fight with cancer
Cemetery visitors feel sting of thefts
Woman saves 2 boys, mom
East Bay Drive hotel deal runs aground
Oldsmar homeowners object to rezoning
25 students share $68,450 in Times scholarships
Parked van shoved into mobile home
Armstrong fans savor his success
Meet the officers of the future
Letters
Drivers, heed the law when you see school buses
Hillsborough headlines
Cabby on trial over guide dogs
Fence money less than requested
Ernest Hooper
Hats off to a vet; ultimate Bucs fan
News of Florida
Plan for regents makes it to ballot
Dropping one word fixes ballot
Around the State
Disqualify ag chief candidate, suit asks
Inclusion in debate shines light on Jones' campaign
Students in limbo as voucher battle rages
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