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February 4, 2003
Tampa Bay: February 4, 2003
North Pinellas County news
Salesman gets 18 months for scam
He pleaded no contest to elderly exploitation for selling a woman water treatment equipment she didn't need.
Monorail could ease traffic for Clearwater
A light rail system might solve traffic and pollution problems. It could also stimulate downtown economic development in Clearwater.
Commission to fill empty seat tonight
There are 17 candidates for the newly opened seat and commissioners are silent on their preferences so far.
Deputies: Man beats girlfriend, throws puppy
LARGO -- A man was arrested early Sunday morning on charges that he beat his girlfriend at their home, then threw a small puppy on the ground.
Preserve group ready for challenge
The fundraising task -- with a $2.5-million goal -- was one Friends of the Brooker Creek Preserve anticipated.
Special election in Tarpon Springs today
City voters will choose among four candidates for an open commission seat and decide two referendums.
Revard Figure 8 winner Thomas catches Calkins
In the four years since the inception of the "Wild" Bill Revard Memorial Figure 8 Race, the headlining event of Sunshine Speedway's annual Winternationals, only two names have been placed on the winner's plaque that hangs in the track's pit office.
A different kind of class reunion
Former teachers and other school employees gather to reminisce, swap stories and hear this message: Thank you.
Letters:
Weekly home rentals underpin beach economy
Re: Short-term rental ban likely to be enforced, story, Jan. 22.
Tampa Bay headlines
Shuttle Disaster: Tributes prepared for 7 lost
Israeli leader speaks on Iraq
Shuttle Disaster: Classrooms lose a bond to space
Airport improves its on-time record
Schools pushed on race ratios
School didn't report molesting, suit says
South Pinellas headlines
Chief lists perks to boost ranks
Man charged in bank robberies
Hillsborough headlines
Candidate position a tad murky on krewe
Political junkie: Firefighters' poll shows Iorio leading strongly for mayor in all areas
Educators pitch choice plan coming in 2004
News of Florida
Retailers lobby for smoking loophole
Shuttle Disaster: Innovator retains faith in thermal tiles
Deputies seek clues in slaying of girl, 5
Coalition to monitor water issues
McKay weighs vote on killing tax exemptions
House members back prescription drug plan
Around the state: Firms who keep reservists on payroll would get break
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