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Tampa Bay TimesSaturday, 8 August 2026
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Nature preserves may take hit
Weedon Isle and Shell Key are targeted in Pinellas County’s budget, as are the seasonal lifeguard programs at Fort De Soto and Sand Key.
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Clearwater seeks ideas to develop Landings
Last year, a proposal was made to build a sports complex on course property.
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Rep. Castor cautions TIA on privatized security plan
She sent a letter this week to the airport’s CEO and the county aviation authority.
Lizzy Alspach
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Is our food getting less safe? Experts weigh in
The U.S. is seeing slightly more outbreak investigations this year than in recent times.
Madison Czopek
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