Mexican community celebrates past, present [Times photo: Jill Sagers] To help keep traditions alive, Clearwater's Mexican community marks independence day.

New era awaits County Commission
A bigger commission, coupled with the county administrator's retirement, may mean more debates and less cohesion come November.

As city grows, so do its salaries
Continuing a trend, commissioners are expected to approve a budget Tuesday that includes several new positions and raises.

Longtime dream of Olympic glory runs in family
An East Lake couple will share from home the joy of Olympic competition as their daughter and her husband run in Sydney.

'Sonny' delivered fun to Ozona
Residents will miss their personable postmaster, who died Tuesday after eight years in charge of the small office.

Annex prompts new fire proposal
Seminole considers providing fire protection to Lealman residents after it annexes property within the Lealman district.

Stadium will improve life in Clearwater
Some of my college friends (both female and male) were in town for the weekend so we began to look for a setting where we could have fun and enjoy ourselves without the annoyance of loud, smoky, crowded bars.

Proposed library puts vision, faith to test
Clearwater city commissioners have been accused of using too much vision and too little practicality in making public policy. That didn't prevent them from risking a decision last week that required vision and a little faith.

One hurt, one jailed in boating accident
INDIAN SHORES -- One man was injured and another taken to jail Saturday after a boating accident. Ryan Pavlik, 26, of Indian Rocks Beach, and Alvi S. Keresztesi, 28, of St. Petersburg, were traveling north at a high speed on the Intracoastal Waterway near Indian Shores when the 15-foot motorboat ran aground, Sheriff's spokeswoman Marianne Pasha said.

A Sweet September for many swimmers
Nearly 300 swimmers kicked and splashed to team awards, high-point honors and personal bests in the largest Sweet September meet that host Dunedin Aquatic has had in its four years.

Electric current again dies out in Clearwater
Headlines through the years

Senior center serves breakfast buffet
PALM HARBOR -- A buffet country breakfast will be served at the Palm Harbor Senior Activity Center, 1500 16th St., from 8 to 11 a.m. today. Danish, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, grits, pancakes, biscuits, sausage gravy, orange juice and coffee will be served. The cost is $3.50 for adults and $1.50 for children younger than 10. Tickets will be available at the door. Call (727) 771-6000 for information.

Low-cost decorating workshops scheduled
LARGO -- Are you looking for some easy, low-cost ways to decorate your home? If so, the Highland Recreation Complex in Largo has some classes just for you.

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