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March 19, 2003
Top stories
Iraq: Bay-area security tightens as war nears
Law enforcement officials say residents shouldn't notice subtle changes.
A young, mended heart
With the quarter-sized holes patched, the 8-year-old is expected to thrive and walk to school, a physician says.
Iraq: Brandon's brave face
The community, home to two-thirds of the MacDill families, braces for war and tries to stay connected to loved ones serving overseas.
Yanks' font flows with fair advice
George Steinbrenner, asked his opinion on a new fairground amphitheater: "My one word to you guys is caution, caution, caution."
Close vote allows some billboards to remain till '42
The County Commission decides to settle its case with Clear Channel, Pinellas County's' biggest purveyor of billboards.
Obituary: Bob Saunders, civil rights activist, dies
"He dedicated his life to his belief -- fighting for others," said his son, Bob Saunders Jr.
Pinellas schools get grim news
Officials recommend the cutting of numerous positions, but no teachers, in order to trim nearly $30-million from next year's budget.
Teachers union wants poll on tax
LARGO -- The Pinellas teachers union offered Tuesday to finance a poll that would gauge whether county voters support a property tax for teacher salary increases.
South Pinellas headlines
Home is huge, oddly hued
Home Depot clashes with developers on use of road
St. Petersburg may share play space with schools
Quilt of cultures will hang at festival
Project planned for John's Pass Village
Guest column: A daughter heads off to uncertainty
Stampede warms up with registration
Out of the box
Citizen scientists soar
On the town: Wine enthusiasts sip, nibble for good cause
Ethics panel clears Treasure Island trio
Weedon Island center to host archaeologist
Military news
Slurs spray-painted on vehicle
USF gets creative about parking space
USA Cycling leader Hunt is enjoying ride
Squads begin quest for postseason berth
Letters:
Keep beach trolley on right course
North Pinellas headlines
Measure on rentals gains okay from board
Sand Key to remain a regular trolley stop
Commission chooses fixed, high bridge
Apartment plan near ICOT clears land-use hurdle
Burglars pose as Texas businessmen
Debate over library room policy returns
Environmental center enlisting volunteers
Some water will get chlorine
Stampede warms up with registration
Letters:
New right lane on section of U.S. 19 sure to mean trouble
Hillsborough headlines
Iraq: Chief orders officers to keep uniforms handy
Iraq: Schools preparing to ease war anxiety
Death is linked to serial killer
Political junkie: Sanchez plays his Bill Clinton card
Rejecting jury, judge gives life
Jury finds man guilty in co-worker's murder
Businessman gets seven years for fraud
Hillsborough business digest
Ernest Hooper: Planners pitch ideas to liven up downtown
News of Florida
Charters approved despite rejection
Feds won't probe 1964 race riots killing case
Seminoles sack chairman James Billie
Legislature: Slots bill has no luck in House -- for now
Legislature: Revival of sales tax holiday moves in House
Legislature: Push under way to hike teacher starting pay
Legislature: House seeks to ban smoking in stand-alone bars
Legislature: Senate newbies get usual grilling
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