Tampa Bay: July 17, 2000
North Pinellas County news
North Greenwood beautification to take root
The City Commission is expected to approve funding for the design of landscaping and a reclaimed water line.
City envisions uses for library
The mayor says the building near the Largo Cultural Center could house a charter school, but others say there are problems with the idea.
Belcher meeting expectations
Initially the project to extend the road sparked mass complaints, but traffic on nearby routes has fallen, along with residents' concerns.
Residents rallying to save wooded tract
TARPON SPRINGS -- Neighbors of the coastal, wooded land rattle off a list of the animals they've seen among the oaks and pines there: osprey, gopher turtles, wild turkeys. Some even say they've seen a bald eagle.
Lawyer sticks to fighting for justice
Attorney Steve Bartlett didn't follow in his father's footsteps. Good thing, too. The courtrooms of Pinellas County aren't equipped with penalty boxes.
High gas prices spawn electric bike business
The first time he had to shell out more than $50 to fill up the gas tank in his 1986 Dodge van, John Boychuk began looking for an alternative way of getting to work, a 5-mile trip from his house in Countryside.
Dunedin won't suffer if Blue Jays decide to leave
Re: Blue Jays' list of requests for Dunedin arises, July 1 story.
Police suspect arson in library blaze
CLEARWATER -- Police and firefighters are investigating an arson at the North Greenwood branch of the city's public library.
Nonpartisan rally offers speeches, questions
Those yearning to run for political office can start by attending a rally tonight at the Largo Cultural Center at East Bay Drive and Seminole Boulevard.
Tampa Bay headlines
High court scatters its shots to kill petitions
Online auction scams multiply
South Pinellas headlines
Trial pits two reporters against Fox
Biker dies in collision with car
Teenage girl is injured in water scooter accident
Hillsborough headlines
Soda brand fight brews in schools
Briefs: Officials identify man killed by lightning
News of Florida
System may be slowing appeals
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