Aquarium newcomer [Times photo: Jim Damaske] Chumley, a young river otter discovered last week near North Shore Pool in St. Petersburg, is now being cared for at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

North Pinellas County news
Parking is front and center in Beach Walk plan
An attractive design for Clearwater Beach is one thing. But at a meeting Tuesday, parking was the snarly issue.

Cyclist injured in collision during charity bike ride
PALM HARBOR -- A 71-year-old bicyclist on a 100-mile charity bike ride was injured Wednesday when he crashed into the side of a car in historic downtown Palm Harbor, authorities said.

Seniors agency gets the heave-ho
A longer airport runway is planned, so Neighborly Senior Services has to move. Do it by April 15, the county says. The agency says that's too soon.

County staff delivers blow No. 2 to Wal-Mart
Planning staff recommends again a proposed supercenter be denied rezoning because it would further clog U.S. 19.

Safety assured, street to stay MLK
Residents' petition to rename W Martin Luther King is denied after Tarpon Springs finds no emergency response problems.

Change does coach -- and team -- some good
After switching to coaching girls, the new soccer coach at Tarpon Springs High leads the team to the state semifinals.

Quiet start for noise task force
The group will sort through residents' concerns about the proposed expansion of the St. Petersburg- Clearwater International Airport runway.

Jury chosen in trial of millionaire businessman
CLEARWATER -- A jury was seated Wednesday to hear the third trial of a New Jersey bus company owner accused of luring a business rival to Florida in 1996 and killing him.

Maguire pushes through obstacles for victory
The women's winner in the Strawberry Classic 10K in Temple Terrace last weekend had a lot to be happy about.

Editorial: Incumbents offer best choices for Largo posts
The last year has been difficult for Largo city commissioners, who have been under fire by a small group of residents who contend that the current commission is out of touch with residents, has defied their wishes and is making decisions that are bad for the city.

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