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Maintaining a State of Security

By Mitch Traphagen

TAMPA - Homeland Security Department Secretary Tom Ridge raises the national threat level to the second highest possible and the public thinks about duct tape but beyond that can do little else. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, meanwhile, has specific instructions to increase security at the ports and other key sites.  More

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Group Rallies for Peace in Sun City Center

SUN CITY CENTER - The picket signs came out on State Road 674 in Sun City Center on Feb. 21 to protest a possible war with Iraq.

"I really don't think that we have any business in Iraq right now," said resident Margaret Larson. "We have to find Osama [bin Laden] and the economy needs attention."  More

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The Voice of South Shore

By Ron Wolfe

Good morning - I hope you're reading this column on Thursday morning, enjoying your breakfast of Ron's Oat Bran Muffins, proudly viewing your framed copy of Lincoln's 10 Cannots, planning to prepare and serve Ron's Herb Baked Tomatoes for dinner and most importantly - focusing on the SouthShore Areawide Plan.

The plan goes before the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for a hearing today and the vote for adoption. The public hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. at county center and may be viewed on HTV Channel 22. Once adopted, it will become an amendment to the county's comprehensive zoning and development plan. More


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