Pier appeal [Times photo: Douglas R. Clifford] Angelo Battel, 76, of Clearwater bobs his bait Wednesday while fishing at the end of the Safety Harbor Pier. "This location, the fresh air -- it's a beautiful pastime," he said. "If you catch something, that's a bonus."

North Pinellas County news
4 towers of condos proposed for beach
If built, the $350-million project would be one of the bay area's most expensive and include restaurants and shops.

Health department reopens beaches
CLEARWATER -- Health department officials have opened beaches along at the Courtney Campbell Parkway and R.E. Olds Park after tests showed the water quality to be acceptable for swimming.

Officials rule out temporary firehouse
The deputy chief says it would be considered if space was loaned in the city's northwest before the permanent station is built.

A sturdy house springs from foam blocks
A chiropractor hires a patient's company to build a "new wave" home, able to withstand wind, water, termites.

Builders plot while leaders try to fill spot
Commissioners hear plans about a hotel and affordable housing as they simultaneously set their own goals to deal with a colleague's departure.

Park vigil pays tribute to King
Nearly 200 turn out to sing, light candles in Largo Central Park and honor the civil rights leader's legacy.

A day of hope and reflection for Dr. King
The city has come a long way, some say, but the struggle isn't over. Fifteen years ago, no street bore his name and the holiday wasn't acknowledged.

Petition: Remove King's name
Residents want the stretch of road circling Whitcomb Bayou in Tarpon Springs to be named Whitcomb Boulevard.

Briefs: Man threatens woman on Tarpon street
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.

Largo briefs: Two men sentenced in battery of woman
CLEARWATER -- Two men who police say sexually assaulted a woman on Cleveland Street in July have been sentenced.

Disney event is good time for Koehlers
A marathon can be more than a run of 26 miles and 385 yards.

Editorial: Rush to the cities may not be smartest move
During the 1970s and '80s, residents of unincorporated Pinellas County frequently complained that county government was too distant from them, didn't communicate with them, and cared nothing about their needs. They sometimes envied the residents of cities, who generally had more responsive local officials.

Letters: What is library for if not for free speech?
Re: Easy, elegant solution nice, but it injures free speech, Howard Troxler column, Jan. 13.

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