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January 9, 2003 Tampa Bay: January 9, 2003 South Pinellas County news
Radical move, man
Some churches welcome skateboarders who otherwise might have no use for religion. But some kids say they come to skate, not for the faith.

Tampa Bay headlines
Apartments ravaged: Separate fires scar families

Teenager dies: Separate fires scar families

Victims of priest abuse find a calming ally

Officials worry amphitheater will hurt Times Forum

Radical move, man

Gasparilla seat shift doesn't sit well with some

Around the state: 95 manatees were killed by boats in 2002, a record

Mary Jo Melone: Candidate is running, but not only for mayor

North Pinellas headlines
Fire investigation challenged

Proposal for stadium riles North Greenwood

Project's power struggle resolved

'X' marks the spot for string of robberies

Florida teachers rack up some stellar credentials

Fence-climbing story raises doubt at airport

Hospital reaches for a comfy bedroom feel

Pet seller faces cruelty charges for sick pups

Oldsmar leader has had enough

Helen Ellis seeks first new leader in 23 years

Bayshore residents told to boil drinking water

Audit finds real estate oversight is lacking

3 accused of shooting paintballs at cruisers

Some government telephones go out of service

Sunken Gardens copying an original

Letters: Shephard's can't control what goes on off premises

Hillsborough headlines
Owner finds horse shot in pasture

Two sets of human remains found

Crusader appears again to get ban on strip clubs

Suspect in slaying dies of heart attack

Christopher Goffard, Tamara Lush: Do the crime, get a tongue-lashing

News of Florida
Brogan to seek FAU presidency

Are island monoliths ancient or fake?

Bill: Death sentence should be up to jury

Meek advises Bush how to shrink classes

Ex-tribal chief says he will keep returning until reinstated

3-month sentence for DUI angers family of 2 victims

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