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February 28, 2003

Tampa Bay: February 28, 2003
Playoff stakes high for Marauders
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[Times photo: Kinfay Moroti]
This is the last chance for the senior girls to capture soccer gold, after three seasons of being agonizingly close.
North Pinellas County news

Movie multiplex considers moving in
Muvico wonders whether the Target next to the Phillies' ball park has enough parking for a 20-screen theater.

Teenager admits his role in death
The boy pleads guilty to manslaughter and might testify against another Clearwater teen in the death of a Largo man last year.

Rising fuel costs strain bus system's budget
With prices 46 cents higher than anticipated, officials look for ways to save. A fare increase isn't planned.

Device changes firefighters' ride
Safety Harbor is testing an automated system that controls traffic lights at the approach of an emergency vehicle.

Ex-insurance agent accused of stealing
The Oldsmar man took more than $36,000 from 100 customers that should have gone to car insurers in 2001, authorities say.

Residents voice suggestions for budget
The people come through, offering Tarpon Springs officials a wealth of ideas to raise money, curtail costs and preserve a budget surplus.

Store clerk seriously hurt during gas theft
ELFERS -- A convenience store clerk injured while trying to stop a customer from stealing gas Wednesday was in serious condition at a St. Petersburg hospital Thursday, according to a hospital spokeswoman.

Assassins, Leone lead the winners in Suncoast event
The Assassins captured the team title and Jason Leone's 855 handicap series won the singles crown as the Suncoast Association City Tournament ended last weekend at Countryside Lanes.

No smoking? Bingo!
VFW Post 2550, one of the first in Dunedin to ban smoking, has seen its attendance climb.

Editorial: Miller for City Council in Oldsmar
Candidates' signs sprouting along roadsides are about the only indication that an election is coming up in Oldsmar. Considering how rambunctious Oldsmar politics have been in the last couple of years, it is surprising that this election season has been so quiet.

Letters: City has been a help to Rose Cemetery
As a volunteer for the Rose Cemetery in Tarpon Springs, and after consultation with Alfred Quarteman, president of the Rose Cemetery Association, I am writing for two reasons.


Tampa Bay headlines
  • Terror Indictments: Al-Arian vows to fight for job
  • Man held after trek onto runway
  • Walter heir makes his $125,000 point
  • Smoky fire chases disabled residents out of apartments
  • A gown for Lindsay Rose
  • Howard Troxler: Iorio sings the loudest in this chorus of candidates
  • Ernest Hooper: Whoopee? Oopsie!

  • South Pinellas headlines
  • Tests give firefighters the all clear
  • USF shortens list of candidates for Pinellas position

  • Hillsborough headlines
  • Pam Iorio: sad movies, skiing and pizza, pizza, pizza
  • Fish but no bites
  • State: School inflated ailments
  • Residents push for underground link to Gandy
  • Man, 32, found fatally shot in home
  • Sanchez campaign marked by its savoir faire
  • Buckhorn takes shot at Iorio's voting record
  • Political Junkie: New ad presents much sharper Sanchez

  • City Times
  • Grand Central: All things bright, beautiful
  • Saved by the bell
  • Residents fuming over reclaimed water pipe fiasco
  • Amy Scherzer's Diary: Tickled pink over fundraiser
  • My Town: Maneuvering at MacDill
  • Obituary: Devoted teacher found spirituality in nature
  • RSVP Tampa: Catch some caustic humor
  • The Find: Mardi Gras mask
  • Everybody's Business: Best key lime pie? Mike's Pies reigns
  • What's in a name?: Small spring boasts rich history
  • New Suburb Beautiful: Garden sprouts in shade of Crosstown
  • Port Tampa: Landfill driving range still has a shot
  • Interbay: Gunshots near school mobilize parents
  • Ybor City: Taking off the mask
  • Hyde Park North: Condos aimed at first-time buyers
  • Neighborhood Notebook: Road-closing request is again delayed
  • Front Porch: Nature inspires artist
  • Folk art: it's not just for arty folks

  • Brandon Times
  • Clinic helps dyslexics manage their disability
  • Budget may send tropical fish belly-up
  • Taking the bait
  • Lunch with Ernest: On kids and real names
  • Mango: I Live Here
  • People: Wimauma's helping hand
  • Day Tripper: Rustic chug
  • Zoning: County paves way for up to 1,625 homes
  • House Values
  • Here & Gone
  • Farmer's Market: Still in the saddle
  • Palm River: Program won't give truants a break
  • Brandon: All together now
  • Notebook: Newland pays for military families' lawn service
  • Sun City Center: Community FunFest expands guest list
  • Gibsonton: Better days check in at old motel
  • Lane Ranger: Here's some rough rides, with or without a license
  • Valrico: What's in a name
  • Snapshots
  • Soccer: Arena changes aimed at parents
  • Prep Notebook: Durant girls advance to region championship
  • Briefly: Riverview Raiders signing up players, cheerleaders
  • Briefly: Singles group plans picnic
  • Letters: Teens who hit my car: Watch out

  • North of Tampa
  • Marlene Sokol: Column: Easing stress -- with math
  • On the edge of adolescence
  • Students find their creativity in 'Hobbit'
  • Carrollwood: Graffiti resurgence troubles Plantation
  • Lutz: Commission turns down village proposal
  • Citrus Park: Land found to build home for disabled adults
  • Neighborhood notebook: 'Survivor' player hosts New Tampa gala event

  • News of Florida
  • Report urges stricter control of drug wholesalers
  • Airport must condemn rabbits
  • Tribe takes step toward ousting Billie
  • Around the state: Lightning hits governor's plane
  • DCF chief defends shifting of duties
  • Deadline approaches for agricultural exemption
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