Tampa Bay: February 2, 2001
North Pinellas County news
Stadium report reveals risks
The planned site for a baseball stadium shows potential for sinkholes, which is not surprising, says a city official.
City embraces sweeping vision for the beach
An initial vote is unanimous for a redevelopment plan that could cost millions and transform the beach.
SPJC leader is setting priorities
The new Clearwater provost wants to spruce up the campus and reach out to Hispanics in the community.
Mall is player in Nielsen decision
Clearwater has been told that Nielsen Media's Dunedin operation is looking at Clearwater Mall.
Project protesters arrive before plans
Neighbors are galvanized by word of an apartment complex for low- to moderate-income tenants in Oldsmar.
Firefighters investigate blaze in Oakleaf Village
TARPON SPRINGS -- A fire that damaged the second floor of a home Wednesday night is under investigation, said Kevin Bowman, deputy chief of the Tarpon Springs Fire Department.
Fish misfortune, gardener delight
The cold has killed a great many fish; their loss can be your garden's gain.
IMR sale doesn't mean Clearwater made bad deal
In a city that seems, lately, to see the glass as half empty rather than half full, the announcement that IMRglobal Corp. is being sold is bound to generate a chorus of I-told-you-so's in Clearwater.
Three men see a century pass
January was birthday month for three men of notable accomplishment.
Beach residents, state agency square off
Stricter building rules could affect as much as $2.8-billion in property near a line where the agency says a 3-foot wave could hit the coast.
Free tax assistance
These sites are open through April 15 for free tax assistance offered by Volunteer Income Tax Assistance project (VITA) and American Association of Retired Persons (AARP, for older taxpayers). Taxpayers should bring all pertinent records and last year's returns to the sites.
Tracy is savoring series of success
Triple threat high school athletes aren't rare today, with solid family support, comprehensive coaching and peer competition providing impetus to go for it all in more than one sport.
Captured, in detail
Claudia Nocke enjoys drawing intricate pictures of wild and domestic animals, down to the last stripe or whisker.
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