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December 31, 2002
Tampa Bay: December 31, 2002
North Pinellas County news
Annual bird count shows a slight rise
But there are drops in the number of ducks and other species found this year in North Pinellas.
How will you ring in 2003?
Strained finances contribute to a lack of city-sponsored events in North Pinellas, and rain threatens plans for many local private parties and outdoor celebrations.
Security increased for teen nights
A brawl at Storman's Palace leads the club to hire 22 law enforcement officers to work teen events there.
How will you ring in 2003?
For African-American churches, New Year's Eve -- or Watch Night -- is a chance both to worship and to commemorate the night when the Emancipation Proclamation took effect.
County reaches out with three centers
Do you have a question about county government and wonder where to get answers? Soon help won't be too far from home.
3 plan to run again for city posts
Safety Harbor's commission race interests the incumbents, who will seek re-election in March. Qualifying begins Jan. 6.
Protesters defend dignity of the homeless in Pinellas
They may be down and out, but they're not "bums," say activists angered by the sheriff's comments.
Girl, 18, arrested in purse-snatching
She also is accused of robbing her father on Nov. 4, a day before the purse was stolen.
New Year's event loaded with talent
In recent years, top honors in the New Year's Invitational at St. Petersburg Country Club have been won by college standouts. The list includes Kevin Mock of the University of North Florida, 1998; Steve Scott, Florida, '99; Jeff Klauk, Florida Southern, 2000; and Akio Sadakata, Daytona Beach Community College, '01.
Post office a good tool for business
A Dunedin Ace hardware store adds a satellite post office and sees its traffic jump.
Tampa Bay headlines
Death claims deputy's canine partner
Fewer students equals budget shortfall
Boating tragedy remains a puzzle
Local GOP leader aims higher
Expected rain cues call for extra caution
South Pinellas headlines
Lone hovercraft streaks riders over bay
Hillsborough headlines
Another fire hits Brandon apartments
Sheriff won't seek 4th term
Mayoral candidate reclaims spotlight
4-year-old boy shot in abdomen
Ernest Hooper: Rocky, Ronda and the coach intrigued us
News of Florida
Will of voters soon becomes law
Judge named to high court
Senators: U.S. should pay for vaccine
Robbery suspect dies after standoff
Fate of famed ballots unclear
Dyer joins race for Orlando mayor
Killer shoots self while being chased
Around the state
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