Custom toys beckon disabled kids [Times photo: Scott Keeler] The Palm Harbor Library offers dolls and puzzles designed for those with special needs.

North Pinellas County news
Sergeant cashed checks not meant for him
Sgt. Robert J. Steinbaugh resigned during an internal affairs investigation this summer. He cashed $132.64 worth of misdirected checks.

It's day of decision for county budget
Commissioners are to vote on whether to increase taxes for residents outside cities as part of a $1.5-billion budget.

Role of negotiator roils contract talks
The city of Clearwater argues its ex-personnel director offers the union an unfair advantage.

Police chief suspends youth curfew
He made the decision after a court ruled curfew ordinances in Tampa and Pinellas Park unconstitutional.

Resource officer attacked by girls
The three middle schoolers were charged with felonies in connection with a lunchroom food fight that spun out of control.

WorkNet official fired over resume
The firing prompts a review of employees under the county administrator who are required to have degrees.

Museum design wins award
TARPON SPRINGS -- Before the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art opened in January, Tarpon Springs architect Edward Hoffman Jr. said he hoped his design for the building would itself be artistic enough to complement the paintings, sculptures and other works of art inside.

A strong comeback lifts Meade
A Clearwater professional golfer other than the PGA Tour's John Huston won a big tournament last week.

Letters
New Wal-Mart would aggravate U.S. 19 traffic troubles
I read with interest the article about a proposed new Wal-Mart supercenter for North Pinellas (Wal-Mart plans supercenter at RV park, story, Aug. 22).

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