Tampa Bay: August 5, 2001
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Another day in paradise
[Times photo: Krystal Kinnunen]
Social critics sometimes complain about the sameness of suburban life. When the Times asked readers what they thought of Palm Harbor, many said similar things, but few complained. For example, virtually no one mentioned driving on U.S. 19, while many praised the quiet ambience of the place: |
North Pinellas County news
Aungst redefining his role as mayor
After 2 1/2 years in office, the Clearwater leader says he has grown into the job. Some are concerned that he has taken on too much authority.
One step at a time
Jayme Seybold was struck by a car in May and severely injured. While her mother keeps watch, the teen slowly shows signs of progress.
Fears thrive as houses shift, crack
Homeowners agonize over sinkholes in Dunedin, which has logged more than 300 reports since 1988.
With success of hospital comes noise
LARGO -- Sheila Jaquist doesn't need an alarm clock. The thumping and bumping of the huge delivery trucks that constantly roll into Largo Medical Center often awaken Jaquist and her neighbors along Patlin Circle E.
Mission mends poorest of the poor
Some people travel for days to a country town in El Salvador to see the team of 53 doctors, nurses and volunteers.
Neighborhoods in need win overdue attention
Local governments throughout mid and North Pinellas County finally are giving struggling, low-income neighborhoods the attention and resources they have needed for many years.
$14-million could be better spent
The news that Dunedin city staffers made a $2-million mistake on the $12-million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays is shocking. This, it seems, will bring the total to $14-million to pamper a professional baseball team.
A lesson that sticks
OLDSMAR -- With the start of hurricane season each year, emergency operations officials often offer seminars on hurricane preparedness. Trouble is, by the time people need the information, it is usually several months later and it is easy to forget important details.
