Runner on empty [Times photo: Brendan Fitterer] Exhausted from the heat and her run, Keswick Christian School's Jessica West, 16, is carried from the finish line Friday by Ben Norris, 15, after the girls varsity race in the Class A, District 5 cross country meet at Taylor Park in Largo.

On a recheck, club's tax bill sheds $28,000
Few times has an accounting error been received with such cheer.

Woman, 80, fights free of carjacking attempt
CLEARWATER -- This is a story about an 80-year-old woman, her yellow New Beetle and a would-be carjacker.

Nurse says devices would save more lives
Jim Gregg was happy to be in the right spot at the right time to save a man's life, but says public heart defibrillators would work better.

Officials debate Keystone widening
Of three options available, Tarpon Springs favors a $17.6-million plan that allows further road widening later. The county prefers a $15.6-million plan.

Clothing store's fate hangs on parking
SEMINOLE -- Burlington Coat Factory, which operates more than 280 stores in 42 states, is negotiating with the city to occupy the former Roberds store, one of Seminole's most visible retail corners.

Clearwater man accused of drugging two girls
CLEARWATER -- A 30-year-old Clearwater man was charged with two counts of child abuse Friday morning after authorities say he gave two girls a "date rape" drug, GHB.

Belleair mayor resigns amid back problems
The deputy mayor will serve as a replacement for Belleair Mayor John Donlan, whose term was set to expire in March.

Skater's surprise win could lead to nationals
Dana Karelus thought she could place among the top four ice skaters, but a win was unexpected.

College's classes promote 'earth-based spirituality'
Nine years ago, Kimbo Snyder attended a Renaissance festival in Minnesota and chanced upon a Native American medicine woman from the Ojibwe tribe who changed the course of her life.

Editor's note
Today we introduce our new Religion writer, Eileen Schulte. Schulte, 36, has written columns on East Lake and Oldsmar for nearly three years for the North Pinellas Times.

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