Tampa Bay: June 17, 2001
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Neighbors growl over boat's roar
[Times photo: Jim Damaske]
The owner of the ride at Clearwater Harbor tries to diminish the noise, but those who live nearby say it is still disruptive. |
North Pinellas County news
Rookie teachers get lesson in reality
Many are overwhelmed by class sizes, paperwork and outside meddling. Some say it may chase them from the profession.
Residents watch as creek creeps closer
An Alligator Creek channel is edging up to homes. Officials say improper drainage from houses is to blame. Homeowners disagree.
Debate developing on Anclote desal plant
For many people, support or opposition to the project will depend on where the brine is to be discharged.
One man, three roles: Mom, Dad, Grandpa
He has raised his two grandchildren for eight years. "Yeah, it's hard, but I love this," he says.
Teenager may have tortured guinea pig
Police investigate the llama-beating suspect's January visit to an Indiana motel, nearby which the mutilated rodent was found.
Budget time a season of pain
Luciana Meyer of Clearwater Beach wrote a letter to this newspaper the other day. She had heard that the city of Clearwater was considering closing its library branch in Clearwater Beach, and she was upset about that.
Officer cares for kids like a father
On May 16, my daughter Sara graduated from the police academy, a dream she has had since she was 5 years old. The road was not always straight, but her dad and I are very proud of her success.
Achievers
Graduations
Headlines through the years
Long-haired "hippies' have a new pad: jail
The Lightning strikes again in state event
A total effort from the girls under-13 Countryside Lightning resulted in a state soccer championship for the Clearwater team.
