Barbara Bush, Jeb stump for votes [Times photo: Scott Keeler] Barbara Bush and Gov. Jeb Bush visit a senior center in north Pinellas to win support for George W.

Complaints rise along with phone tower
The City Commission decided in September to end its opposition to the 160-foot tower.

Back problems force mayor to resign from Belleair post
The deputy mayor will serve as a replacement for Mayor John Donlan, whose term was to expire in March.

Belleair commission meeting to discuss utility lawsuit
BELLEAIR -- The Town Commission will hold a special meeting today to reconsider the town's lawsuit against Florida Power. Town Manager Steve Cottrell said the meeting was requested last week by Commissioner Tom Murrin. Belleair sued the utility giant in September, seeking the court's interpretation of whether the town has the right to purchase the company's poles and wires and start a municipal electric utility. The vote to sue was unanimous, but town officials have faced mounting pressure to abandon the lawsuit. The meeting begins at 5 p.m. in Town Hall, 901 Ponce DeLeon Blvd.

Employee arrested in city theft
The 46-year-old woman, who had been hired by Dunedin as a temporary accountant, was fired after her arrest.

Man dies after one night in county jail
LARGO -- A 50-year-old homeless Pinellas Park man with a history of health problems died early Tuesday after being found unconscious in his cell at the Pinellas County Jail, authorities said.

Student suspended after pocketknife found
PALM HARBOR -- A Palm Harbor University High School freshman has been suspended for 10 days after being accused of having a pocketknife at school.

In East Lake, 3 fire board races on ballot
Candidates compete for two independent fire commission seats, and three other seats remain uncontested.

In Palm Harbor, 3 fire board races on ballot
In Palm Harbor, five candidates are hoping to serve the remaining two years of Ronald Gibson's term on the fire commission.

New business is ready to handle the party details
SEMINOLE -- Linda Thornly gives several large dinner parties a year at her Largo home. Usually she's so busy checking the preparations and being a hostess that time with her guests is limited.

Vote yes Tuesday for Palm Harbor Senior Center
On Tuesday, the registered voters who reside within the Palm Harbor Fire District will be asked to vote on a plan to allow the Palm Harbor Senior Activity Center to become part of the Palm Harbor Community Services Agency.

North Pinellas briefs
Italian-American Club host of dinner-dances

Weekend yogis find sea, sand and serenity
ST. PETE BEACH -- A gentle guru guides her followers toward tranquility of mind and body. And they couldn't ask for a better backdrop.

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