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© St. Petersburg Times, published January 16, 2003
TARPON SPRINGS -- Police are looking for a man who grabbed a woman on the street Sunday and made a lewd threat. The woman was walking near Tarpon Shores Inn, at 40274 U.S. 19 N, when a man grabbed her arm. He is slim, about 30 years old, between 5 feet 7 and 5 feet 10. He has a medium complexion and dark brown hair and eyes. He was last seen wearing white pants, a blue wind-resistant jacket with white vertical stripes, and possibly a dark blue baseball cap. Anyone who sees him or knows who he is should call Tarpon Springs police dispatchers at (727) 937-6151 and be prepared to describe the man's clothing and direction of travel.
CLEARWATER -- Health department officials have opened beaches along the Courtney Campbell Parkway and R.E. Olds Park after tests showed the water quality to be acceptable for swimming. The Pinellas County Health Department closed the beaches on Dec. 31 after high levels of bacteria were found. Heavy rains, and a wastewater overflow near the Courtney Campbell, may have contributed to the high levels. The closings were lifted Wednesday after tests showed the levels to be moderate or good.