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 Tampa Bay: November 9, 2000 North Pinellas County news
School suspensions show slight decline
LARGO -- The number of times Pinellas County students were suspended from school dipped slightly in the 1999-2000 school year even as the district's enrollment grew.

Drew 19's future may include big names
Owners of the shopping center say attracting an anchor is the first step toward an overhaul.

Residents split on Florida Power suit
Despite potential savings, some residents think Belleair should drop its lawsuit seeking to take over the utility's lines and polls.

Developers to detail garage, resort plan
The builders are hoping for up to $11.6-million from Clearwater for the $50-million Marriott resort.

Man in plane scheme guilty
The Tarpon Springs businessman accused of luring investors for a bogus airline company now faces prison, a fine and restitution.

Seized gun returned to mental center fugitive
Without a background check, the Sheriff's Office gives a weapon to a man now accused of murder.

North Pinellas digest
Veterans Day will be observed in two ceremonies in Seminole this week. The St. Petersburg Junior College Seminole campus, 9200 113th St. N, will observe the holiday with a special program at 12:15 p.m. today.

City may attract 3 neighborhoods
More areas may soon be holding referendums on whether to join Seminole.

How serious is city about water crisis?
Just days after Clearwater commissioners considered rushing into a deal to build a new water plant because of the Tampa Bay region's drinking water shortage, the news broke that the city has been pumping drinking water to its reclaimed water customers.

Northerner surprised by voting booths
I'm a new arrival to Florida and voted for the first time in this state Tuesday. It's bad enough I didn't know any of the candidates except those running for president; but when I looked for the voting booths, forget about it! Don't they know how we do it up north?

Barbershop chorus performs concert
PALM HARBOR -- The Palm Harbor Men's Barbershop Chorus will perform in concert at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Palm Harbor Senior Activities Center. Advance tickets tickets will be sold at the center, 1500 16th St., for $5. Day-of tickets can be bought for $7 at the door. All proceeds will go to the center, which is struggling financially. For information, call 784-8052.

Celebrating a good life at 100
When Candy Lyons reminded her husband Doug's grandmother, Catherine McKeo, that she was 100 years old, the centenarian's answer was quick and concise.

Clipper takes couple back to sea
The 439-foot Royal Clipper is equipped with five masts and 52,000 square feet of sail area designed to push the ship at 20 knots.

Volleyball rivals vie for state titles
Teams from Clearwater and Countryside high schools are the only ones from Pinellas to make it this far.

4 county runners take Bull by horns
Pinellas runners won four titles in the 23rd annual Bull Run on Saturday at the University of South Florida.

Kenneth City wants remedy for speeding near high school
The police chief says increased enforcement is the solution.

New shelter will open for women, children
A house will be the first of its kind to serve the northern part of St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park and the unincorporated Lealman area.


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