Tampa Bay: April 12, 2001
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Prelude to adventure

[Times photo: Scott Keeler]
Mickey Mitrovic, 11, front, and Nick Ruffner, 9, paddle their way through a kayaking lesson Wednesday at the Southwest Recreation Complex in Largo. It was part of the Extreme Wet and Wild Week of spring break camp. |
North Pinellas County news
City tries to allay school concerns
Neighbors, unpleasantly surprised when construction began, enlist Clearwater's help.
Dunedin makes deal with condo builder
If work is completed in a subdivision, condos can rise on Bayshore Boulevard, the city says.
Veteran chamber leader leaving
Charlie Phillips' decision comes as a surprise to many. Leaders say his knowledge of Tarpon Springs and his credibility will be missed.
Gated complex to rise in Oldsmar
Work has begun on a 9-acre, waterfront site for townhomes and boatslips. Previous development efforts at the site never took off.
Coachman Park dedication set
E.H. Coachman sold the land to Clearwater decades ago. This weekend, 83 family members will be in town for the festivities.
North Pinellas digest
Records: Dumping cars part of insurance scam
Change shocks Seminole principal
The planned demotion catches the high school leader and some parents by surprise. The School Board will vote on the recommendation.
Family: It's time to sell
The son of the owner of Holiday Campground says it's time the land had another use.
Largo woman fills lair with dragons
Dozens of her dragon items collected over a lifetime are on display at the Largo Library through the end of April.
Grant to help restore park's wetlands
LARGO -- It began in October 1997 as a project to treat polluted stormwater that was flowing into Boca Ciega Bay.
Favorites cruise to easy victories at Beach to Bayou
The outcome of Saturday's Beach to Bayou Run in Tarpon Springs was never in doubt.
North Pinellas briefs
Financial workshop for women scheduled