North Pinellas County news
Trucks bring message of animal protection
The American Humane Association and Animal Planet team up to help animals in disaster situations and to educate the public.

Retreat's plan stirs worries
A religious sanctuary wants to expand. Historic Bayview wants the city to deny the retreat's request for rezoning.

Mayor's public, private mix raises eyebrows
Safety Harbor Mayor Pam Corbino's use of her office and city e-mail to promote her business draws comment from city commissioners.

Center raises bar for the arts
The Largo Cultural Center signs up a diverse group of performers, some of whom may be on the cusp of fame.

Attorney general hopefuls to debate
SEMINOLE -- Six of the seven Democratic and Republican candidates for attorney general plan to arrive in Pinellas County on Wednesday for a debate that will later be televised, organizers said.

Largest-ever city budget primed for passage
Included: pay raises for commissioners and the mayor, a new library and money for sewers. Leaders say the budget is in line with past years' spending.

Largo center raises bar for the arts
The cultural center signs up a diverse group of performers, some of whom may be on the cusp of fame.

After dry spell, Oldsmar hotels multiply
A developer plans for a new hotel less than a block from two that were built since 2001 even as the hotel industry lags.

Clearwater boy drowns at Tampa beach
TAMPA -- A 4-year-old boy drowned at a Tampa beach Monday after his mother and sister became confused about who the boy was with.

Letters
Firefighters union works hard to ensure protection
Re: Union's choice throws up obstacle to negotiations, editorial, Aug. 28.

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