Tampa Bay: June 19, 2000
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[Times photo: Scott Keeler]
Researcher's work counts
Claudia Nocke leads a project to count the mammals in Brooker Creek Preserve. |
North Pinellas County news
7-year effort will extend, widen route
When the work is done, motorists will be able to travel from Palm Harbor to St. Petersburg on County Road 1.
Some want review of sheriff's proposal
Many residents and leaders are proud of their police department, but some want to review a plan that would do away with the agency.
DNA kits offer indelible IDs
The company selling them touts the product as a way for parents to keep a sample of their child's genetic material in case he or she is lost or kidnapped.
New park will provide natural look
The 182-acre site will offer a peaceful refuge for animals and humans. The humans get a sneak preview in two weeks.
Largo's leaders should not discount offer from sheriff
Re: Sheriff offers to take over Largo policing, story, June 8.
2 high schools offer traditional programs
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.
Tampa Bay headlines
Business, as usual, tries to rule Legislature
Rain plentiful this week, but not replenishing
Pinellas' budget on projects ambitious
South Pinellas headlines
7-year effort will extend, widen route
Hillsborough headlines
Cabdrivers say system squeezes them
News of Florida
Schools work, then wait
Tragic tale is replete with comic relief
Unsafe haven
School testing companies score it big
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