Healthy haven [Times photo: Cherie Diez] A Pinellas Park grocery caters solely to shoppers using federal WIC checks for food purchases.

Council rejects Lealman annexation
St. Petersburg wanted one piece of property, but the Pinellas Planning Council said the request violates a referendum.

Music, vigil marks King's birthday
ST. PETERSBURG -- He would have been 73 last week.

Indian Rocks hears 'not cool' on skatepark
Despite popularity and success of similar parks elsewhere, some Indian Rocks residents are not sold on the idea.

Abe going bald? Ink runs? Bill is phony
A Seminole restaurant learns that a $5 note it received on a busy night is a counterfeit. And not a very good one.

How high can beach structures be built?
An apparent change in the height restrictions in one area sets off a debate over how best to proceed. And that has developers unhappy.

Lake Maggiore plan raises questions
Re: From Junky to City Jewel? Jan. 8.

Problems on 2 bridges snarl traffic to beaches
ST. PETE BEACH -- The mother of all traffic jams came to this beach town Saturday afternoon because of problems at two of the three bridges that lead on and off the island.

Outback probably won't sizzle till summer
The old Bradford Coach House on Fourth Street needs more shoring up, the buyers decide.

Heritage selects two vice presidents
Jamie Atkinson has been named vice president and national sales manager for Heritage Asset Management Inc. of St. Petersburg. The investment firm also announced that Lans Slack has been named a regional vice president.

Beaches notebook
St. Pete Beach

Neighborhood notebook
Officials try to get a leash on problems at dog parks

Lealman activists chat with suitors
PINELLAS PARK -- The summit between City Council members and Lealman activists was a failure if either side thought it could persuade the other to change its position.

St. Anthony's benefit was all funny business
Does this happen to you?

Now you can talk to City Hall on your computer
ST. PETERSBURG -- Don't ask for recipes, as one person recently did on the telephone version of City Hall's action center.

Solid double yellow line marks road to confusion
Well!

Treasure Island may drop bridge pass perk
TREASURE ISLAND -- This year likely will be the last that city volunteers get free bridge passes.

Friendly drug-sniffer was 'pet and a true partner'
ST. PETERSBURG -- Keylo was not the first, but he was the most venerable campus police dog in Pinellas County, and on Jan. 9, the drug-sniffing golden retriever with the golden nose and good heart died peacefully at 14 after a decade of public service.

Treasure Island bridge price rises, falls on finer features
Good, better or best? You can have most any type of bridge you want, if you're willing to pay for it.

Malls cozy up to kids with play areas, more
Laura Dallas hasn't been to WestShore Plaza since International Plaza opened in September. But the tony boutiques and high-end department stores aren't the attractions. It's the indoor playground with its seven life-sized sea creatures.

560 tickets given in 1 day
ST. PETERSBURG -- You're late.

Cops get jitters, too during traffic stops
ST. PETERSBURG -- Most drivers freeze up when they see the flashing blue lights in the rearview mirror.

What's up on campus
Eckerd College

Haven, Jesus provided for troubled women
ST. PETERSBURG -- Donna Bargar was appalled when she first entered the three-story building at Fifth Avenue and Dr. M.L. King (Ninth) Street S.

Round and round go arguments over track
Pinellas Park says it's enforcing a zoning decision. The motocross track leaseholder holds he's breaking no law.

St. Petersburg marathoner on quite a run
Call it a marathoner's trifecta.

Bing plays part in win over Louisville, Pitino
Erroyl Bing (Largo) is enjoying an all-time high with his East Carolina University basketball teammates.

Tarver captures state senior title
St. Petersburg's Alex Tarver took the Division I special singles crown in the 33rd annual Florida State Senior Championships recently at Seminole Lanes.

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