Officials change direction, kill tower proposal
The vote surprises and delights Historic Bayview, no stranger to land battles.
City gives Phillies stadium a thumbs-up
After last-minute changes, the City Commission approved the deal. The $22.7-million stadium could be completed by 2003.
Car hot-wiring caper fails, by the book
Officials say that with a survival manual as their guide, 3 teens tried to hot-wire cars at an apartment complex.
Court overturns murder verdict
The two men who were there know who killed Dunedin resident Ann Powell in 1994. But each blamed the other.
Club asks for building's demolition
Other groups disagree with the Civic Club, saying the church activity structure could be used for rentals -- and profit.
North Pinellas digest
Odor linked to upgrade of pumps
Games embody fit fun after 50
Winners at Pinellas' Good Life Games will qualify for the Florida Senior Games. If sports aren't your strength, there's cribbage, pinochle and a trivia contest, too.
Commission approves beach resort
The 250-room project along Gulfview Boulevard is expected to rise by fall 2003.
2nd hotel may rise at Oldsmar gateway
The proposed project would be across from another hotel complex already under construction.
Clearwater rethinks development director's post
In the middle of trying to recruit an economic development director, the city plans to recast its net for applicants and shuffle the job duties.
Firm helping Clearwater search for manager
The city will pay $26,000 for the search: $17,500 for DMG-Maximus' fee and up to $8,500 in expenses.
A season of spirituality, service
Many denominations are observing Lent, and many congregations are asking people to reflect on their lives and make positive changes.
Religion briefly
LECTURE: Jan McCray, a Christian speaker, author and Bible teacher, will speak at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church of Safety Harbor, 401 Second St. N, Safety Harbor. McCray's first book, The Love Every Woman Needs, is now in its fourth printing. Her latest book, How to Delight the Heart of God, was released two years ago. Light refreshments will be served. Call (727) 725-1557.
Group reports start of plan's final phases
CLEARWATER -- The group Citizens for a Better Clearwater has announced the final stages of the Cleveland Street Gas Light Alley project, Phase II. Personalized engraved bricks may be purchased by calling (727) 799-1955 or via e-mail at www.Clearwateryes.org. The alleyway park is expected to open in late March.
Clearwater postpones vote on development
CLEARWATER -- Approval of a plan to spur residential development near downtown was delayed Thursday after the city failed to properly advertise the impending vote. Commissioners also postponed voting two weeks ago. Now the vote will come after the March 13 election of three new commissioners.
His first vote may be for himself
Largo City Commission candidate Sal Gattuso has not voted in any of the city elections for which he was eligible.
Clearwater shifts direction on new water plant plan
CLEARWATER -- The city is changing course in midstream on a plan to build a reverse-osmosis water treatment plant to boost drinking water supplies and ease a regional water crunch.
