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March 3, 2003
Tampa Bay: March 3, 2003
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Abuzz with black history
[Times photo: Carrie Pratt]
A quiz bowl at Carwise Middle School sharpens the wits of students who compete.
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North Pinellas County news
Soccer fields to fill fairways
Two fields are part of a $4.3-million project designed to reduce flooding and pollution along Stevenson Creek.
Teen marksmen have a mind to succeed
Two youths concentrate on the physical and mental skills required for precision in shooting competitions.
City officials expect low vote turnout once again
Despite contentious races, only 20 percent of the voters are expected to elect the mayor and commissioners.
Agency must return $785,000 to state
Last summer, WorkNet was given grants to help troubled teenagers, welfare recipients and low-wage workers. But the agency didn't spend the money.
Palm Harbor agencies: Let's join forces
Collaboration would ensure that taxes and resources are used as efficiently as possible, county and local officials say.
Letters
Get the facts before bashing library plan
The city of Largo has made great progress, making this a wonderful place to live. There have been no rifts in city politics for many years. It is disheartening to see the chaos that exists today. I respect anyone's right to disagree, but it should be done constructively, not with such venom, untruths and dirty tricks to rile the public.
Tampa Bay headlines
Aquarium visitors strap on mask and fins
15-minute trip takes Pinellas pilot's life
1,600 Florida natives peer at odd tourists in the tank
Howard Troxler: A certain discomfort could weaken man's desire to wage war
South Pinellas headlines
City officials expect low vote turnout once again
Many join call to not cut funds
Hillsborough headlines
Tragic ending in store robbery
Political junkie: Sanchez brings out ally to fight Buckhorn attack
News of Florida
Reserves serve at a price
Reserves serve at a price
Nothing rivals plea of a constituent, lawmakers say
Around the state: Outspoken ex-Panhandle official dies at 80
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