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November 20, 2002
Tampa Bay: November 20, 2002
North Pinellas County news
Festival of Trees opens yule season
CLEARWATER -- The 18th annual Festival of Trees opens today with a private party and Thursday to the public with a grove of 130 decorated artificial Christmas trees.
2 sides debate beach rentals
Some say short-term rental homes on Clearwater Beach are a nuisance; others say they're legal. City officials are trying to sort the matter out.
Neighbor: Firefighter didn't intend slur
The woman's use of an offensive word was misunderstood, says the man, who had a recent conversation with her about race.
Russia finds legal advice in America's courtrooms
The visiting Russian scholars and judges will help mold their country's changing judicial system.
Burglary victim is 'heartbroken'
It's not the jewelry or even the cash. Thieves took her beloved companion: Chico, a talkative 2-1/2-year-old parrot.
Soccer program crowded by its success
The club has grown from 80 to 480 kids. Oldsmar officials say they are not allowed to add fields to Canal Park.
Chairman of WorkNet board lashes out at county
When he blames it for the agency's problems, commissioners defend the county's performance.
Veteran's flag adorns station
CLEARWATER -- For 22 years, Freda Turner kept the American flag next to the clean sheets in her linen closet, where it would be safe. She never even took it out of the box.
The Rev. Smith, 71, led St. Mary's
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rev. Bernardine Smith, pastor of St. Mary Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, died Tuesday (Nov. 19, 2002) at the church residence. He was 71.
Festival of Trees opens yule season
This year's festival features its largest number of trees, ranging from 3 to 10 feet high.
Police reports
Father, 20, accused of fracturing infant son's ribs, breaking his leg
Editorial
Traffic signal talks a welcome change
There was a refreshing conversation Monday between Clearwater city commissioners and Pinellas County officials. After chatting amiably, they decided to try to find a way to consolidate government control of traffic signals on area roads.
Letters
No profiling, just enforcing rules
Re: Driver faults profiling for license snag, story, Nov. 14.
Tampa Bay headlines
Dentist convicted of second-degree murder
United Way misstated pledges
Bridging history with giggles
Lennard case spurs conflict policy review
New majority rises on board
County backs off mangrove proposal
WMNF-FM scales back program changes
Maurice W. Shinners, 78, ran Showboat Dinner Theatre
South Pinellas headlines
Seminole to hold 3 annexation votes
Seminole offers puppy upper for bored dogs
Brother, can you spare a turkey?
Storyteller shares bit of herself in girl tales
Chief pick
Inquiry into e-mail complete
Madeira Beach faces charter upheaval
Baseball clubhouse to have a new use
Disputed fire board election resolved
Woman's vision helps give mural direction
Clan falls two blocks short of convenience
By his own bootstraps, a cobbler prospered
Application limbo
Sadat's widow, a professor, will visit
Sense of duty followed retired soldier
Valentino at the Vinoy certainly a haute ticket
A Day on the Job: Man trades security work for paintbrush
Action delayed on boat ordinance
Lions are named top volunteers
Festival of food set for Sunday
Military news
Teacher now passing along the passion
Sail exhibit will spotlight boats, gear
State win provides a confidence boost
Business headlines
Letters
Safety up to cyclists, drivers alike
Hillsborough headlines
Still no ID, cause of death for man in car
Commission shows signs of change
Ernest Hooper
The new order: Take it as it comes
News of Florida
Legislative leaders lay some ground rules
Bush fully embraces class size amendment
Alleging fraud, state moves to close adoption agency
Around the state
Cuban spy's ex-wife asks for proceeds from sale of plane
Bail set for millionaire accused of terror links
Report: Campuses aren't more diverse
Senate's new leader asks for bodyguard
Howard Troxler
State's new two-party Legislature: yin and yang
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