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October 27, 2002

Tampa Bay: October 27, 2002
So long hideouts, hello rats
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[Times photo: Douglas Clifford]
The pests are more visible as habitats change. Blame it on construction. Blame it on the rain. But if a rat comes over, don't offer it a beer.
North Pinellas County news
PODS, Clearwater relax tough talk on signs
As the portable storage company looks to expand and move its business, Clearwater looks to loosen its stance on the signs on company containers.

Largo calls in leader for development
Marc Mansfield was hand-picked by the city manager, without an open search, to help attract businesses to the area.

Teacher denies making sexual advances
Ex-Tarpon Springs High teacher Michael Grayer denies the school's accusations at a hearing.

Man charged with murder in stabbing
A 39-year-old first arrested by Clearwater police 20 years ago is now accused of killing a man during a dispute.

Headlines through the years
A look back at the events, people and places that made North Pinellas the unique place that it is. The information is compiled from past editions of the St. Petersburg Times.

Editorial
Ending housing bias will take more than just talk
The Pinellas County Office of Human Rights never has conducted a comprehensive, countywide test to find out how often minorities are discriminated against when they try to rent an apartment here.

Letters
Commissioner offers details of U.S. 19 plans
I'd like to thank the St. Petersburg Times for printing my recent guest column regarding U.S. 19 improvements. As you know, most construction dates are tentative, but I'd like to provide this additional information.


Tampa Bay headlines
  • Second brother dies after bicycle accident
  • Guavaween characters gambol in Ybor City
  • Prolific robber eludes capture, despite photos
  • Bush goes door-to-door in Pinellas
  • Mail policy stirs confusion over school intent forms

  • South Pinellas headlines
  • Desal proposal receives early public criticism
  • Steakhouse to replace Madeira landmark
  • Stoles pay quiet tribute to gay clergy
  • Council clamps down on hiring, construction
  • LDR vote has a tense 12 minutes
  • Woman not afraid of grabbing life by the tail
  • His hunting season ends -- for good
  • A relic amid newcomers
  • Chamber chairman envisions new goals
  • High-rises, high tempers
  • Drivers cruise across county on a new commute route
  • 'Amistad' replica drops anchor at Pier today
  • Balance, in more ways than one

  • Dr. Delay
  • Who turned out the lights? Mother Nature
  • A new declaration of intent wrinkle
  • Divergent commission foes may end up close
  • Lealman fire panel race turns feisty
  • Musical about nightclub plans fundraising party
  • Saxon wins $98,912 flood grant
  • Church turns cheek after attack on sign
  • Conference takes confusion out of college
  • Center might help street achieve its revitalization
  • Fullback continues his outstanding run
  • Choices provide varied challenges

  • Letters
  • Fall back, go forth to change alarm batteries

  • Hillsborough headlines
  • Taking cues from medieval life

  • North of Tampa
  • Kelly Road might get new apartment complex
  • Neighborhood notebook
  • What sets candidates apart? Priorities
  • Students have their say on election issues
  • Day at the park a debacle when ceiling buckles
  • Schools roundup
  • Schools must raise cash to raise flag
  • Teen earns recognition as top golfer
  • Bay Cup spotlights local harriers
  • Boundaries for Heritage still evolving
  • Improved Northdale Golf Club reopens Monday
  • Teen earns recognition as top golfer
  • Gate issue blocks developer's request
  • Westchase candidates run on similar platforms
  • Man-made plans intrude on 'spectacular view'
  • City approves petition for private roads
  • Carrollwood rabbi finds a friend in Washington
  • Open & shut
  • Lutz shop owner Gaudin wants less government
  • Hagan becomes front-runner in three-way race
  • Dyser's past is filled with high points and low

  • News of Florida
  • Poll: Bush lead holds steady
  • Support ebbs for class size limit
  • 2 Cabinet races too close to call
  • Orlando gays debate whether to support gay GOP candidate
  • Noelle Bush released after 10 days in jail
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