Couple’s water-garden store flourishing [Times photo: Scott Keeler] Aquatics & Exotics has expanded its tropical water plant nursery and the stock of unusual gardening accoutrements.

North Pinellas County news

Local events mark King’s memory
NAACP leaders say the election dispute fired up interest in the march and other events.

Cities welcome DOT proposal
Largo officials say they are thrilled, and Clearwater says a proposed Alt. U.S. 19 move would aid its downtown.

Palm Boulevard work planned
Residents will be able to ask questions and comment on the project at an open house Jan. 30.

Scholarships honor 2 healers
People who have worked at least two years in health care are eligible for scholarships, named after a Tarpon Springs couple.

Police: Girl injured after car runs light
Police say the accident was caused by a motorist with a suspended license.

City to break ground on police substation
CLEARWATER -- City and police officials will break ground on the city's newest police substation in a ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Wood Valley substation site at 2816 Park Trail Lane.

Library is getting raw deal, Seminole says
SEMINOLE -- Thinking the Seminole Library is shortchanged by the countywide library cooperative, the city has said it might one day turn away from an organization that gives its library $180,000 a year.

Block by block, 85-year story is told
A woman spent 64 1-1/2 hours on a memory quilt for her church's 85th anniversary.

Survey points up officers’ low morale
Handwritten comments in a morale survey of the Pinellas Park Police Department reveal anger, fear and frustration.

Mark your calendar

LaFleur’s team savors state championships
These girls just want to have fun.

Religion briefly
DAY OF PRAYER: The annual Pontifax Day of Christian Prayer service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 715 E. Orange St., Tarpon Springs. Registration and refreshments will be available starting at 9:30 a.m. The theme will be the "Joys of the Jubilee." The public is welcome.

Clearwater food pantry needs extra hands
The Religious Community Services Pantry needs volunteers to help sort food on Saturdays. Volunteers are also welcome during the week. The pantry, at 210 S Ewing St., Clearwater, receives thousands of pounds of food weekly and serves about 2,000 families. For information, call (727) 443-4031.

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