Tampa Bay: June 18, 2000
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[Times photo: Jill Sagers]
Dad delivers
CLEARWATER -- "You're doing good, girl," Tony Huerta said to his wife. "Baby Emma is on her way." |
North Pinellas County news
As addition rises, so does neighbors' fury
The homeowner says Clearwater is harassing him. His neighbors call the project a potentially dangerous eyesore.
Traditional programs offered at 2 high schools
Dunedin and Osceola highs are the first in the county to start fundamental-style programs, with stricter standards for kids who thrive with extra attention.
Brooker Creek to get complex for education
That's one project among $254.9-million in projects planned for the next two years.
Oldsmar searching for revived downtown
Plans have been in the works for years to brighten up the city's center. Now many are impatient to get the job done and the city is rethinking its role.
Dynamic duo force EPA to stay on guard
of EPA ombudsman Bob Martin and sidekick Hugh Kaufman are heroes to those they defend.
Sweeping annexation is just the beginning
About 40 more unincorporated communities have expressed interest in being annexed, and Seminole is willing if they are.
Director clarifies funding for new library
In 1916, the city of Clearwater received $10,000 from the Carnegie Foundation to build a public library on the bluff overlooking Clearwater Harbor. After 85 years and three additions, our city leaders have decided to build a new library at the same location, subject to voter approval on July 11.
Sheriff's police proposal merits Largo's attention
Recent trouble in the Largo Police Department has some residents wondering whether the city should disband the department and contract out law enforcement responsibilities to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Pair from Pinellas finish on up note at Santa Fe CC
Two student-athletes at Santa Fe Community College came on strong at the end of the season in softball and baseball.
Tampa Bay headlines
Techies skip degrees for promise of dot-coms
Family fest passes down black history
Friend in need took savings, police say
Car soars off road; friends die
South Pinellas headlines
Loss of land has Lealman fearful
Businesses fear worst if sand castle is built
CVS vote opens the door to debate
Beef O'Brady's considers site near Publix
Fire code inspections way behind schedule
Help lifts girl's blue mood about bird
The problem of strays needs a real solution
Central is gaining two new restaurants
Coveted pills popping out of city
Optimists plan club for dads, daughters
N. Redington plans events for July 4
New traffic light set for 49th Street
Teens helping educators teach Holocaust history
Pinellas' Special Olympics pioneer to retire June 30
Business groups oppose light-rail transportation
State flood grant issue might soon be settled
Bizarre traffic configurations have all of us shaking our heads
Loving memories
Don't underestimate kids; take them to the museum
Pinellas Trail watchdog on the lookout for debris
Expired permit halts work on townhomes
Paintings perk up pet adoption center
Drive-in theater to close
Halstrom, 17, piles up pins and $14,000 in college aid
Finding home for map a big problem
Hillsborough headlines
The price of dreams at Sunny's
News of Florida
Bears back under the gun?
Crime, in the name of the law
Bush's Florida stop pays big for GOP
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