Tampa Bay: January 28, 2001
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Deputies’ beat covers 8,500 acres
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[Times photo: Scott Keeler]
Seemingly idyllic Brooker Creek Preserve has its share of lawbreakers -- including poachers -- and the Sheriff's Office is there to stop them. |
North Pinellas County news
Beach resort plan focuses on luxury
Developers of the $65-million hotel must still get approval from the city and nail down an agreement with Marriott or a similar chain.
Conquering fear
As a woman overcame her agoraphobia, she taught others to follow in her footsteps.
New Largo chief relishes challenge
After decades in the safety of his old job, Lester Aradi says it was time to move on.
City elections rouse little competition
Only one person has qualified so far to run against four incumbents in the March 6 vote.
Median plants did as expected
Re: City says time to replant, Jan. 24 story.
Trolleys pass by one popular spo
The new trolleys trundling along the beaches are a hit, but Madeira Beach wants them to cut through John's Pass Village.
Travelers in future will thank commissioners
A dangerous North Pinellas road will be improved in a way that makes sense, thanks to a decision by the Pinellas County Commission last week.
Interfaith hunger program to hold second workshop
LARGO -- Dan McNally has had about 20 new volunteers sign up for Tampa Bay Harvest since October's organizational meeting of the interfaith Congregational Hunger Action Training, or CHAT, program.
Basketball team wakes up Eckerd
Eckerd College has been a quiet place this month.
Woman ired by Oldsmar runs for office
Council candidate Deborah Chapman says she was "set up" when she was dismissed five years ago as a recreation leader.
Local celebrities to serve at dinner dance fundraiser
PALM HARBOR -- Supporters of the Palm Harbor Senior Activity Center have scheduled a fundraising dinner dance Feb. 9 at the center, 1500 16th St.
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For 102nd birthday, she gives to the Earth
Birthday gifts usually go to the celebrant. But Margaret Clarke has her own ideas about such things -- she who prefers to give the presents on her birthday.
