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March 20, 2003

Tampa Bay: March 20, 2003 North Pinellas County news
Developer formally submits high-rise plans
It's one step in many to turn a $350-million idea into reality on north Clearwater Beach. One hurdle: The plan exceeds height guidelines in the area.

Aura of calmness returns to meetings
"Elections have a way of clearing the air," says Mayor Bob Jackson of the notably less contentious City Commission meetings these days.

County wants more women to know about WIC
Thousands are not taking advantage of free food and advice, and the health department wants that to change.

County departments will merge, trim
Making good on a promise, Steve Spratt reveals his plan to eliminate overlap, cut 53 jobs and save the county about $3-million a year.

Push for Wal-Mart supercenter fizzles
An RV park on Lake Tarpon in Palm Harbor will not, for now, hold a sprawling building and homes, thanks to critics who attack a "harebrained proposal."

Developer returns with Walgreens proposal
Dunedin commissioners plan to discuss SR Development's project tonight. The board previously rejected a Publix supermarket on the same site.

Dead twins' dad sues bartender
The man also sues the restaurant, which he says served alcohol to his underage children before a fatal crash.

Ex-nurse's assistant pleads no contest to theft charges
PALM HARBOR -- A former St. Mark Village certified nursing assistant has pleaded no contest to charges she stole credit cards from elderly patients and charged up bills for personal expenses.

Letters: Why neighbors really oppose lighted soccer fields
Re: An escalating fear of fields, editorial, March 16.


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