Spongers struggle to rescue their fading tradition [Times photo: Carrie Pratt] TARPON SPRINGS -- It had been a long time, 15 years, since the captain had been out to sea.

North Pinellas County news
Another throng expected for Turkey Trot 2002
Event organizers expect at least 10,500 people to enter the races, which have a couple of new twists.

Teachers tackle a mass class
A college-style lecture class had such impact on two Clearwater High grads, they are teaching such a class at the school now.

On mission of hope, rescuers take on forest
A trained volunteer group heads to Ecuador to find David Byrd-Felker of Wisconsin, who disappeared three months ago.

Renovations mean a new ball game
The renovated Cecil P. Englebert Complex will mainly be used by the Blue Jay's minor league franchises.

Kids vie for math trophies
About 300 of the county's math stars take part in a numerical brainteaser hosted by Palm Harbor University High School's math club.

Racers swim, bike, run in rain, wind and cold
The weather kept many away, but 175 still competed in the AARP Tri-Umph Triathlon.

Letters
Don't point fingers, learn from teen boy's death
Re: Fatal police shooting of teen was an outrage, letters, Nov. 15.

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