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December 13, 2000
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Mayor to retire
[Times photo: Dirk Shadd]
St. Petersburg's mayor will not seek re-election to a fourth term. He calls it "a pretty good exit." |
Howard Troxler
Strong on paper, calm through all the storms
David J. Fischer, who has decided not to run for re-election as mayor of St. Petersburg, is decent, responsible and thoughtful. He will go down in the history books as the city's first "strong" mayor in modern times.
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South Pinellas headlines
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Ho-ho jobs
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Weedon Island manager rehired
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Gulfport seeks artists proposals
Neighborhood notebook
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Military news
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Vendors are under delicate scrutiny
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Sensual swivels for all shapes and sizes
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North Pinellas headlines
Woman charged with leaving accident
Food drive brings out pupils' can-do spirit
North Pinellas briefs
It's lovely weather for a light tour together
Next chief may come from ski country
Roberto to join private sector
Jeweler's designs gain store loyal fans
Drought changes plans for medians
Dolphin dabbles in watercolors
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Hillsborough headlines
Getting homes for the holidays
Sanctions over leaks requested
Tampa woman charged with leaving accident
Bulletin board
Hillsborough business digest
News of Florida
State halts plan for heavier semitrailer trucks
In farewell, Nelson lauds Cabinet for collegial spirit
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