Tampa Bay: December 26, 2001
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Lonely dolphin seeks new mate

[Times photo: Krystal Kinnunen]
Panama needs a companion after the death of her chum, Sunset Sam. Aquarium officials say they are trying to find one. |
North Pinellas County news
Couple cash in on city's sweet tooth
Knowing a good deal when they see one, Vicki and David Hargis open a store with faith, hope and a book of old recipes for some killer cookies.
Relief effort gives respite to 8 families
Three Clearwater men have organized vacations for New York families affected by the Sept. 11 attacks.
Orthodontist gives $40,000 to aquarium to honor Sam
Dr. Donald Fox also is asking his patients and other dentists to contribute to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Before museum opens, art classes begin
Visual arts classes start Jan. 7 in the building that will house a new art museum on SPC's Tarpon Springs campus.
School chief's achievements worth the price
I'm a bit disappointed at the complaints coming from this community regarding the recent salary increase for Dr. Howard Hinesley, superintendent of Pinellas County schools.
Clerk should be praised, not fired
How many of us have watched a car weaving down the road in front of us and wished there was something we could do to stop it before someone got hurt or killed? Feeling helpless, we usually just shake our heads and keep driving.
Military news
Army Chief Warrant Officer II Paul H. Beyers has been activated as an intelligence analyst at Fort Gordon, Augusta, Ga. He is a graduate of Countryside High School and the University of South Florida. Beyers works as an industrial engineer for Sun Hydraulics in Sarasota. He is the son of Chris Beyers of Dunedin, and the late Gerald C. Beyers of Clearwater, and the husband of Daniela Beyers of Bradenton.