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October 27, 2002
Tampa Bay: October 27, 2002
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So long hideouts, hello rats

[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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