Tampa Bay: March 14, 2001
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Arsenic fears close playground
[Times photo: Scott Keeler]
Discovery Playground falls silent as Tarpon Springs investigates whether it is safe for children to play there. |
North Pinellas County news
For Garvey latest election defeat does not spell end
CLEARWATER - The election night gathering at Rita Garvey's house got quieter and quieter as the voting results rolled in Tuesday night.
Safety Harbor challenger wins
SAFETY HARBOR -- About 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Robin Borland admitted, her arms were tired.
Newcomers dominate the polls
Three new members -- Hoyt Hamilton, Whitney Gray and Bill Jonson -- will join the City Commission.
Voters reject Garvey
Former Clearwater mayor and longtime political figure Rita Garvey lost her bid to return to the City Commission on Tuesday.
Oldsmar's Beverland is back as mayor
Almost 25 percent of voters turn out and elect three to the City Council who oppose plans for an apartment project.
Clearwater digest
Sick striped dolphin dies at Clearwater aquarium
Police chief requires vests on officers
Among the new leader's other initiatives: Gun locks are on order for use by off-duty officers.
2 students arrested on drug charges
PALM HARBOR -- A monthlong undercover investigation at Palm Harbor University High School has resulted in drug sales charges against two ninth-graders, Pinellas County sheriff's officials said Tuesday.
Road projects now to include bike lanes
After six months of debate, Pinellas County will add bike lanes to every major county road being built or renovated.
County seeks new spot for sediment
Lake Seminole needs to be cleaned up, but instead of putting the muck in a nearby landfill, technology may allow the county to truck it to an area off Ulmerton.
Go2Pharmacy grows just around the corner
Go2armacy, a young, fast-growing company, has just opened a second manufacturing facility.
Commissioner wants Stanton to leave job
The Largo City Commission, however, appears split and the city manager vows that he will not resign.
Principal's tough week might have been tougher
Re: "Zero tolerance' leaving zero options, March 10 story.
Palm Harbor man will face four more charges
NEW PORT RICHEY -- A 31-year-old Palm Harbor man who is accused of crimes ranging from carjacking to assaulting a police officer was charged with four more felony counts Monday.
Honeymoon Isle becomes war workers vacationland
Headlines through the years
2 Pinellas jail officials receive reprimands
A former employee at the jail says a sergeant sexually harassed her in 1999.
Boat of year honors remain up for grabs
It's anyone's title as the West Florida Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (PHRF) boat of the year series sails toward the final two events.
Sick dolphin dies at Clearwater aquarium
CLEARWATER -- A sick dolphin being cared for at Clearwater Marine Aquarium died Tuesday morning.
Largo briefs
Volunteers needed for mentoring programs
