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July 12, 2002

Tampa Bay: July 12, 2002
Dunedin veteran, wife honor war dead
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[Times photo: Scott Keeler]
Pat and Mary Laursen memorialize local residents killed in World War II and Vietnam.

North Pinellas County news

Motel might make way for more parking for park
City officials hope to buy the 12-unit motel, tear it down, and use the land for a parking lot for Crest Lake Park.

Judge denies bid to block overpass at Drew Street
An unhappy property owner is not granted his wish, as a judge refuses to stop the project on U.S. 19. But he will fight the county's effort to use an easement on his property.

Pinellas to finish sidewalks on U.S. 19
Less than half of the busy highway has sidewalks now, but planners intend to spend $15.2-million to fill in the gaps.

Police department wins state award for traffic safety efforts
CLEARWATER -- The Clearwater Police Department has taken first place in the Florida Law Enforcement Challenge for its traffic safety efforts.

On moving day, it's the house that'll go
The 48-foot-wide, century-old Belcher house will be transplanted from Largo to Pinellas Park.

Tarpon Springs route credited for boost in bus ridership
Bus ridership in Pasco County is up dramatically and much of the credit goes to the addition of a route between State Road 52 and Tarpon Springs, a consultant said.

Starbucks, Panera aim for busy spot in Oldsmar
The coffee shop and bread-themed restaurant are planned for the traffic-heavy intersection of Tampa and Curlew roads.

House fire badly burns Largo man
LARGO -- A 60-year-old man was severely burned over most of his body Thursday evening at his home, and police were investigating how it happened.

Pranksters take lawn ornaments for a ride
SEMINOLE -- Every so often lawn decorations go missing. They're there when the porch light is turned off, but in the dark of night, pranksters pluck them from yards, leaving their owners bewildered and sometimes upset.

Public to meet, size up new EPA
Personnel and other changes have occurred since EPA officials were challenged two years ago on the Stauffer site cleanup.

Military news
Retirement

What's in a name?
While it's not easy to tell it from the title, "Tintypes,' playing at the Largo Cultural Center, is full of music, nostalgia and patriotic spirit.

Trio prepared to take over at Dunedin Lanes
Matt Stevenson walked into Seminole Lanes as general manager for the final time last week, knowing he was moving on to a higher calling.

Couples celebrate decades together
Connie and Bob McDonald of Tarpon Springs celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary recently with a renewal of vows conducted by their sons, the Rev. Danny McDonald and David McDonald. They were married June 8, 1952, in Rockville, Md.

Pinellas digest
Part of River Village Drive to be closed for sewer repairs

Editorial
New vigor in NAACP overdue and laudable
News that the Clearwater/Upper Pinellas branch of the NAACP has been reinvigorated is positive, even if the chapter's new, high-profile project will be viewed by some as controversial.

Letters
Compassion needed all the time, not just in calamitous times
Re: What happened to caring, patience Sept. 11 brought? column by Diane Steinle, July 4.


Tampa Bay headlines
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  • Social worker investigated Williams' home
  • Citing an illness, Hapner drops race
  • New airside on time, arriving in 3 months
  • Judge's dismissal of DUI is criticized
  • Long-line fishing cast out to sea
  • Counselor accuses center of docking pay

  • South Pinellas headlines
  • Plan for YMCA building takes form
  • Academy Prep begins search for new headmaster
  • No rise in tax rate, council decides

  • Hillsborough headlines
  • Plant City cop admits corruption, ends trial
  • Police chief hashes out short-staffing issues
  • Deputies investigating double killing want to question 4 men
  • Residents' concerns delay K-Bar ranch annexation vote

  • City Times
  • For some, civic duty is destiny
  • A smelly, smokey neighbor shuts down
  • The true confessions of a thrift store junkie
  • Wedding by numbers
  • The art of fundraising
  • CD theme: Kids can be what they want to be
  • Their loss may be your gain
  • Bringing new life to cities
  • Gingerbread Homes take style in different direction
  • Ushering in a new era
  • Ex-grocer's full heart led him to fill bellies
  • Champion of children scouted a tough path
  • Law firm to give old building life
  • Hand painted folk art pottery
  • Impact fees may drop near Westshore
  • Residents decry roadway plans
  • Bickering over liquor
  • Prospect of incoming pet store piques local interest
  • Couple files suit over request to construct backyard pool
  • On busy thoroughfare, cars replace cattle

  • North of Tampa
  • Big Dreams at Low Prices
  • Latin infusion
  • 'Buenos dias' from a Mexican radio show
  • Board wants to put teeth in dog rules
  • Mrs. Florida and Mom
  • A replay of hoops debate
  • Using less water around the yard
  • Chasing the dream
  • Preservation no longer in the picture?
  • Board hopes to fight reclaimed water hike
  • Summer Sprint Series is ready for second race

  • News of Florida
  • Florida traffic death rate drops
  • 'F' means first for help, funds
  • Judge: Set up manatee havens
  • Around the state
  • GOP's fundraising far ahead of Democrats'
  • Statewide police union throws support to Bush
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