Tampa Bay: March 31, 2001
North Pinellas County news
Hearing to explore area's water options
Tampa Bay Water, the area's water utility, and the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council will hold a public hearing from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Safety Harbor City Hall, 750 Main St., Safety Harbor.
Former Pinellas school official, college organizer dies at 90
CLEARWATER -- Roy E. Kinnick, a former assistant superintendent of Pinellas County schools and an organizer of Valencia Community College, Orlando, has died at 90.
City's potential gets new attention
Developer George de Guardiola, whose grand design for downtown was rejected, takes another look with a new vision in mind.
Deputies run afoul of harassment policy
One deputy is suspended for harassing a burglary victim. Another is reprimanded for improper contact with a victim.
Flag pole cell tower debate may wait
The company applying to put up the much-criticized tower wants the City Commission to postpone discussion scheduled for Monday night.
Immigrants rush to beat INS deadline
Under a special program, qualified immigrants have until April 30 to apply for permanent U.S. residency and get their green cards.
County forbids towing of banners from airport
The action incenses a banner operator at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International. He vows to fight.
Ruling is victory for former Largo detective
The city denied Hank Klyse Jr.'s workers' compensation claim, arguing that he was not on the job when he was injured in an accident. Klyse argued that a police officer is always on duty.
County creates Web site to track Penny spending
Pinellas County's government has created a Web site that shows how the Penny for Pinellas sales tax revenues are being spent. The site, www.pinellascounty.org/Penny, allows scanning of budget data under such categories as transportation, parks, facilities and water.
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Noted author to speak at Tampa conference
Thomas Cahill, author of a series focusing on the great gift-givers of the Western World, will be the keynote speaker at a conference this week in Tampa. He will speak on "Jews, Christians and God's Word: A Common Heritage of Prayer and Action" at 9:15 a.m. Tuesdayat St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Higgins Hall, 5225 Himes Ave., Tampa.
These Christian soldiers also rely on martial arts
Organizers of the Calvary Baptist Church Martial Arts Expo touted the courtesy, integrity, perseverance and self-control found in martial arts.
