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February 22, 2003
Tampa Bay: February 22, 2003
North Pinellas County news
Library brouhaha ends in settlement
Dunedin agrees to pay more than $3,600 to a religious group that was told it couldn't use a public meeting room. The city also will change its policy.
Thieves zero in on vending machines
Attacks on at least six snack and soda dispensers this month yielded mixed results. Police have surveillance tapes of some of the incidents.
Costs fall to keep cat numbers low
Area shelters offer spaying and neutering services at reduced prices as the season of feline romance arrives.
Neighbors vote to pay police to nab speeders
As a last resort, Bay Arbor hires a sheriff's deputy to patrol the main drag of the private gated community.
Tarpon makes $75,000 deal to settle engine repair suit
The city opts to settle after a company tells a judge the city's breach of contract cost it $125,000 in profits.
Family sues city, officer in death
A lawsuit states the suspect's head was slammed to the ground during an arrest in June 2000. Tarpon police have said that force was necessary.
Teach stories, not statistics, history teacher tells crowd
The Dunedin teacher gives lectures urging parents to make history fun for their kids.
Clearwater man, 30, charged with sexually abusing 2 girls
Sheriff's officials say the suspect told them that he molested even more children.
Pinellas in brief: Man gets 18 months for embezzling pension fund
TAMPA -- A Clearwater man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for embezzling more than $44,000 from his company's pension fund plan.
Soon Fido will get to run free at new dog park in Dunedin
The city will turn a portion of the Louis A. Vanech Complex into a special area for dogs.
Dunedin approves voluntary three-day watering schedule
The program calls for the city's reclaimed water service area to be divided into eight zones. Each zone will have set watering hours.
City approves loan for new Main Library
The $1.13-million will pay construction bills at the new Main Library, set to open in December.
In times of fear, people seek God
Some churches and temples report slightly higher attendance, or more hard questions, as the threat of a war looms.
Tampa Bay headlines
Teenagers flock to rock 'n' religion
Transsexual wins custody of 2 kids
Burden still on black students
Terror Indictments: Court offers oversight of intelligence-gathering
Terror Indictments: Case raises questions on money flow
Terror Indictments: Al-Arian's lawyers face numerous challenges
Terror Indictments: Al-Arian backers: Rights imperiled
Terror Indictments: Feds home in on bickering, power clash
Area club: Fireworks were surprise
Poll shows Iorio might win without a runoff
Anti-war protest sounds familiar themes
South Pinellas headlines
Generous merchant murdered
City official's death still being investigated; note suppressed
Needy kids' smiles serviced
Hillsborough headlines
Chief judge may have known of harassment
Teen in critical condition after falling off car
Suspect arrested in string of burglaries
A Closer Look: One Hillsborough Church
Ernest Hooper: Al-Arian's indictment brings out the bigots
Sandra Thompson: Arts scene won't be a draw for next mayor
News of Florida
Senate chief sees holes in Bush budget
Around the state: Teen convicted in fatal beating
Medicaid fraud unit risks federal funds loss
DCF chief: Give us a year to win your trust
Lucy Morgan: His words still stand, bigger than the bigotry
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