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December 22, 2001 Tampa Bay: December 22, 2001 South Pinellas County news
City Council clears the way for demolition of old church
ST. PETERSBURG -- The former First Baptist Church, a historic 77-year-old building, will be torn down if its owners raise enough money for the project that would replace it.

Tampa Bay headlines
Retired chief still has influence

Gifts of a new country

The end's in sight for Pinellas billboards -- in 20 years

Critics of Al-Arian firing see parallels to segregation

'You don't hesitate on something like that'

Rare gift provides toys for inmates' kids

Tampa Bay briefs

North Pinellas headlines
Motorcyclist dies in collision with car

Pinellas digest

Students learn 'the pain of persecution'

Armed robbers strike for third time

Sheriff suspends two deputies

County says no to cemetery purchase

Clearwater will set up a people feeding zone

Stadium accord comes up short

Dunedin fountain hit again by vandals

Ex-commissioner jumps back into fray

Hillsborough headlines
Teachers steam over $56,000 pay goof

The charity of strippers embarrasses church

49 names, all homeless

Public can attend Bonanno hearing

A closer look: One Hillsborough church

Sandra Thompson
Holidays bring a simple wish, a new awareness

News of Florida
Cemetery may face more scrutiny

Police dismiss attack on 98-year-old as her imagination

Ex-teacher acquitted in Broward sex case

Lucy Morgan
Holidays remind us of many blessings

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