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February 1, 2003 Tampa Bay: February 1, 2003 South Pinellas County news
100 years in a 'nice city' celebrated
Centenarians help St. Petersburg kick off a year of events to mark its 100th year of incorporation.

Police: Robber hit 5 bay area banks
ST. PETERSBURG -- Police think the same man has robbed four St. Petersburg banks in two weeks and has attempted unsuccessfully to rob a bank in Tampa.

Tampa Bay headlines
'I just wasn't ready to die

Judge reverses ruling

Felling of oak raises protest

Spending on public art debated

Aisenberg bill for feds: $2.9-million

Building inspections lacking, audit finds

Pirates celebrate with a party before the big party

Bucs: Bucs players to walk in Gasparilla parade

Officials reduce charges against accused Bucs fan

8 laid off from USF TV, radio jobs

Bar is set high for winning Hyde claim

North Pinellas headlines
Clearwater opens playground for pooches

Gasparilla fantasy becomes a reality

Young voices put poetry in motion

Driver is charged in fatal accident

Clearwater and Largo police will share turfs

Dancer revels in rhythm of tapping

Group tries to fund vision for center

Tip thwarts robbery and beating, deputies say

Racing at Sunshine Speedway

Feel-good performer to visit

Hillsborough headlines
Plea made for health care tax

A closer look: one Hillsborough church

Obituary: Noted psychologist Theodore Blau

Sandra Thompson: A city view through the streetcar window

News of Florida
Heart surgery called a success for Sen. Graham

Frank Brogan will bolt for Florida Atlantic job

Roadway standoff ends peacefully

Prosecutor sues sheriff, charging illegal snooping

State confident school plan meets federal rules

Lucy Morgan: Different cast acts out similar budget play

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