A cold snack [Times photo: Jill Sagers] Helen Sabaziotis feeds bread to sea gulls Thursday at Indian Rocks Beach. Sabaziotis and her husband, Elias, are from Toronto and are living in Florida this winter. The cold weather, however, seems to have followed them. "I fell like I've come to the North Pole," Helen Sabaziotis said.

North Pinellas County news

Commissioners spell out wish list to state legislators
CLEARWATER -- Your balding Christmas tree may be sprawled at the curb, but Pinellas County commissioners made clear to state lawmakers Thursday that they hope the season of giving is far from over.

Three hopefuls drawn to 2 seats
At least one Largo commissioner will face a challenger for a spot on the board.

Wolf-dogs unsettle neighbor
A father of two is met at his door by six wolf-dogs. The animals' owner says there was no threat of harm.

Teenager to carry dove, tradition
Joanna Frangos, 15, will serve as the dove bearer for Saturday's ceremony in Tarpon Springs.

Boy hurt in scooter accident
PALM HARBOR -- A 16-year-old Palm Harbor boy riding a motorized scooter was flown to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg after he and a passenger ran into a van Thursday afternoon, officials said.

Huge turnout expected for Saturday festivities
The events in Tarpon may draw as many as 30,000, organizers say.

Boy saved by soapy solution
High-tech gear fails rescuers aiding a 6-year-old pinned by an elevator. Shampoo works, though.

Trail's Park Street overpass should be ready this month
The last link of the Pinellas Trail, a pedestrian overpass crossing Park Street on Tyrone Boulevard, is set to be complete by mid-January.

DUI team, and all police officers, deserve respect
Re: Arrests rise as DUI team hits road, Dec. 31 story.

Clearwater briefs
Pedestrian struck by car is in critical condition

At school, a whole lot of shivering going on
Amid renovations at Dunedin High, the new heating equipment goes on the blink.

Singer returns to help students
Bertie Higgins, who gained fame singing his 1981 top 10 hit single Key Largo, will perform the song again backed by his Band of Pirates during a benefit concert Friday at the Tarpon Springs High School auditorium.

Pinellas County center right down BWTC's alley
The ABC Brunswick World Team Challenge (BWTC) will make its eighth straight appearance at Seminole Lanes in Pinellas County on Jan.20-21.

Business' effects overplayed, study finds
Clearwater's incentive package for IMRglobal Corp. has not had the big returns that officials expected.

Trail overpass almost done
One of the last links of the Pinellas Trail, a pedestrian overpass crossing Park Street on Tyrone Boulevard, is set to be complete by mid-January.

Woman recalls 'Hindenburg' inferno
A Palm Harbor woman had nightmares for years about the ill-fated German airship.

Cream of the crop
The idea for a Safety Harber farmer's market sprouted from childhood memories of ripe fruit and crisp vegetables.

Happenings
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? Syd Entel Galleries will exhibit the work of LeRoy Neiman, an artist known for his fascination with sports events, celebrities and famous city scenes, until Feb. 1 at the gallery, 247 Main St., Safety Harbor. Gallery hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call (727) 725-1808.

Pianist returns for virtuoso performance
Greek pianist Vassilis Varvaresos, who has been winning international competitions since he was 11, will return to the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center for a virtuoso performance at 3 p.m. Sunday.

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