January 9, 2002
Tampa Bay: January 9, 2002
South Pinellas County news
City clerk plans to switch jobs
Carolyn Chandler is taking another job with the fire department that is a better fit with her family responsibilities.
Familiar city face takes reins of chamber
SEMINOLE -- As attorney for the city of Seminole, John Elias is a familiar figure around town. It's a job he has had since 1981.
Residents voice anger over sewer lift station
The contraption is ugly, they say. What's more, it might be dangerous because it blocks traffic sight lines.
Scrutiny will only improve Heritage Village
Re: Audit faults management of Heritage Village museum, Dec. 19, and Shame on Heritage Village auditors, letter, Jan. 2.
Ridiculous indeed
Here we go again. Another homeowners association is hellbent on continuing to enforce a deed restriction that should have been changed or discarded long ago.
Vintage airplane buff, Harley fan dies at 81
Fred H. Quinn of St. Petersburg helped found the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In and had been in a motorcycle wreck in December.
Builder proposes part-time condos
The developer wants to build 100 units as a condominium/hotel on the site of the vacant Waterfront Lodge.
'Dirty rats' steal flag from park
REDINGTON BEACH -- Town officials and residents were shocked Monday morning to discover a flag erected in memory of the Sept. 11 tragedy had been stolen.
Pearl Harbor mobilized area
ST. PETERSBURG -- On a Sunday afternoon inside the Florida Theatre in 1941, Lon Cooper and nearly 500 patrons watched the screen go blank.
County's top teachers recognized
Fifteen instructors vie for educator recognition awards. One teacher will represent the county in the state competition.
Class gives students real-life lessons
The diversified career technology class at East Lake High also helps students learn good "habits."
Apartment fire smoke affects 2 of its residents
SOUTH PASADENA -- At least two people were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation Monday after an apartment fire.
Publix puts downtown intentions in writing
By late next year in the heart of downtown, food shoppers will find sustenance a stroll away.
Paperback book keeps Vietnam vet's story fresh
A St. Petersburg man's book was published in 1984. The 24th printing came out last week.
Bid to open motocross track at speedway heads to court
Pinellas Park's council won't allow a track at Sunshine Speedway. But an entrepreneur won't give up yet.
Private feud spills over into politics of council
A Kenneth City council member says he will not seek re-election but vows to continue to attend public meetings to denounce another member.
Seniors build friendships, winning team
The sport brings together individuals from various walks of life. Consider combining a retired airline pilot with a former manager of a computer operations company or with a retired IBM employee. The result is the winner of the 2001 Pinellas County Super Senior League -- Treasure Island Tennis and Yacht Club.
Many athletes in training for multisport events
Mountain bike riders, triathletes, runners, and road cyclists are working out on U.S. trails in preparation for the multisport mix of 2002 events.
Gaylord wins his second New Year's title
Last season's senior division runner-up in the 75th annual New Year's Invitational at St. Petersburg Country Club became this season's champion by crafting a final round 3-over 75 for a one-stroke victory.
Tampa Bay headlines
Oh, say can you sing?
Judge sticks to Ye Mystic Krewe
Burger beef puts sizzle in Inverness town forum
Pilot's acne drug tied to suicides
School Board votes to lean on whistle-blower
Last bell for summer school in Pinellas?
Howard Troxler
JQC draws its gun now that scandal has left town
North Pinellas headlines
Third time the charm for new manager
4 candidates running for 2 Dunedin seats
Shooting victim tells jury about her ordeal
New Mr. Clearwater champion of youth
As city grows, it bestows sewer link
Satellite postal station opens in Tarpon gift shop
County meetings go live on Web
It's up to each of us to save land for waterfront preserve
Voters, now is time to study candidates
Police reports
Hillsborough headlines
Alvarez rethinks mayoral race after surgery
Ernest Hooper
Bar blues, street smarts, pedal power
News of Florida
2 bills would curb fake drivers' licenses
Rodman Reservoir to go; river will flow
72-year-old accused of selling pot a 3rd time
King waits in wings for Senate leadership
Growers combat frosty cold snap
Bush boosts school funding
Antitax lawmaker to head new panel on tax reforms
Business ties stall Bush's nominees
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