Cities warn Pinellas: No pay, no play
Unless the county kicks in for recreation programs, fees for residents from unincorporated Pinellas will continue to climb, officials say.
Troubles with Fido? Pick up the telephone
A hotline will soon be available to smooth relations between pets and their owners.
Annexation vote makes Largo rethink its tactics
After voters clamor to join Seminole, Largo officials say they need to sell their city better and be less heavy-handed in their annexation efforts.
Teachers learn about selves over summer
From singing to writing to broadening their skills, some educators make the most of their time off.
So far, voters quiet on hospital plan
Campaigning has been subdued before Tuesday's vote on whether University Community Hospital should run Helen Ellis.
Lawman may finally get headstone
Two cemetery workers want a marker for the grave of Ruben T. Jones, Tarpon's notorious marshal of the 1910s.
Oldsmar City Council hits the trail
Members walk the route of the future Oldsmar Trail. Later, they meet to discuss marketing downtown and assessing impact fees.
Readers sound off on Clearwater's referendum vote
EDITOR'S NOTE: All of today's letters concern Tuesday's referendum in Clearwater. Voters there will make decisions on three referendum questions which, if approved, would allow the city to begin contract and lease negotiations with developers George de Guardiola and David Frisbie, who have a plan for a 39-acre redevelopment project downtown.
For Helen Ellis hospital to survive, vote yes
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Countryside club wins yet another swimming title
Even though the contest was close after the first day of competition, Countryside Country Club Aquatics pulled out yet another Private Club League championship in the league's season-ending meet at the Long Center in Clearwater.
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On chief's team, ego, temper are the stars
Wizard of words
Word wizardry
Seniors' tax break ends up a bargain
South Pinellas headlines
Chain collision pushes vehicle inside Circle K
Broken family, pieced together
Female officers complain of bias
CASA's growth helps not hinders
Tourists rescue child from pool
Japanese delights enriches Thai menu
Triumphing over technology
Solo sailor ends quest, charts new direction
EDC gives church conversion the nod
Teen faces charges in 3 armed robberies
Pasadena neighborhood, church set on center's plans
Changes afoot for code officers
Only thunder at July Fourth party comes from fireworks
Store plans bring traffic worry
Floating isles: It's for the birds, and turtles
Months of road work is cost of a dry street
Pieces of the past
Go-peds' legality raises buzz with authorities, residents
This business involves benefits indeed
Special camera clears darkness for fire rescues
Areas want 'seed money' so business can grow
Expect large crowd for WIBC tournament
Midnight Run draws variety of high-spirited runners
Roller skaters off to nationals
Commissioners, merchants brainstorm city's makeover
Meetings to be cast on cable in late fall
Three women cite a string of examples of sexual bias
Hillsborough headlines
Did Holt mix public, private work?
Teen shot to death near home
Records: Holt's office handled client's letters
News of Florida
Hospitals face nurse shortage
