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April 18, 2003
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Attracting the right mix?
[Times photo: Cherie Diez]
The inability of "attractor" schools in south Pinellas to entice non-black students threatens school choice's diversity goals.
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Howard Troxler: When cuts hurt trial courts, we all feel pain
Florida's trial courts, overall, do a pretty good job.
Top stories
School background checks lag
One mother accidentally discovers that background checks are not run on all Pinellas volunteers.
President's appeal to fade, Kerry says
The Massachusetts presidential hopeful makes his second fundraising trip in a month to Florida.
Tax bill swells as Bucs stall
The team won't sign off on a deal transferring ownership of Raymond James Stadium from the sports authority to the county, costing taxpayers.
Obituary: Dancer put swing into many a life
Gilbert Flojo, known well in the Tampa Bay swing dance set, died in a car accident in Kuwait.
Suspected SARS patient returns home
Health officials say the 41-year-old's condition has improved, but he is advised to stay home for 10 days and minimize his contact with the public.
Shooting stuns golfers; gunman still at large
While a popular assistant golf pro remains in the hospital, detectives search for two suspects.
Court rejects killer's appeal
Convicted killer Oba Chandler on Thursday lost his latest round of appeals, which asked that his 1994 convictions and death sentences for the murder of an Ohio woman and her two daughters be thrown out.
South Pinellas headlines
Council expands police car perk
Landmark status clears the path to restoration
North Pinellas headlines
Murder conviction delivered in an hour
Fish tale with new hook
Flag-flying vet takes patriotic salute to street
For those who served, Jays' games are free
SPC names education college for Bilirakises
Motorcycle rider flown to hospital after crash
Peace Corps teacher to share her adventures
Ehlman, Zwerling help keep ball rolling for state NABI
Grab a tube!
Letters:
Recent articles disturb an active Scientologist
Hillsborough headlines
Ernest Hooper: West Tampa uncovering its hidden beauty
Tampa council okays new boathouse
Man arrested, accused of stabbing wife
Streetcar ridership higher than expected
Light rail movement gets federal approval to proceed
Military news
Brandon Times
Lunch with Ernest: Camp life replaces corporate
This is 'our gift to the city'
Roll models
I Live Here
People: On the back burner no more
A horse tale
Farmer's Market: A business built on straw
Zoning: What lies ahead for old house? Move it or lose it
Apollo Beach: More signs going up to protect manatees
Brandon: From one Relay For Life to four
Teens help out on the domestic front
Gardening: Gardeners welcome late blast of cool air
Money talks in this mayor's race
Notebook: Adult day care to relocate
Lane Ranger: MacDill sightseers and missing cow convoys
Prep notebook: Despite slump, Durant commands district
Soccer: Goalie guards net for three top-level teams
Letters:
Take a moment to count life's many blessings
City Times
Amy Scherzer's Diary: Clinic award treasured
Homes: Dreadful rite of spring is here
Homes: Precious moments preserved
Touching messages recall young Marine
An unsinkable legend
What's Brewing?: Breaking chains of local fare
East Ybor: TV judge visiting to encourage voter drive
Seminole Heights: Politicians keep finger on pulse of city groups
What's in a name?: 'Old Fuss and Feathers' led troops
Profile: 'Lobstah's' the Maine thing
Flag store plants in new location
Tampa: Neighbors cataloging drug deal locations
Obituary: Beloved coach and respected silversmith
Wily rooster Wheezy still eludes capture
Palma Ceia: Neighbors hail new school fence
North of Tampa
Scents and accents
Town 'N Country: Civic picked her battles
Crazy for crustaceans
Lawsuit may bankrupt Sugarwood Grove
New Tampa: Highlands switching from rentals to condos
Gardeners welcome last blast of cool air
Oldsmar: Three decades -- and business is booming
Forgotten stuff can freshen rooms
Land O'Lakes: Importer introduces vintage offerings
Gaither still rough in the diamond
Citrus Park: Supporters want road plan to be made a priority
Letters:
Our rights assured by others' sacrifices
News of Florida
Legislature: Lawmakers try to draw shade on public records
Bush lashes out at Everglades critics
2 make short list to build high-speed rail
Hateful admission, but no hate crime verdict
Amtrak wreck still a mystery
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