February 10, 2002
Tampa Bay: February 10, 2002
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Parents live with higher tuitions
[Times photo: Jamie Francis]
ST. PETERSBURG -- When Skip Crandall writes the check each month for his son's private school, it is almost as much as his mortgage. |
South Pinellas County news
College upset over link to pornography Web site
SEMINOLE -- Juniata College is a 126-year-old institution in Huntingdon, Pa., with roots in the Church of the Brethren. Like most colleges, it has a Web site, www.juniata.edu, where prospective students and curious parents can learn about the school.
Controversial city hall nearly finished
ST. PETE BEACH -- Workers are installing the drywall and leveling the parking lot. Soon, a granite tabletop will be mounted on the dais in the City Commission chambers, a gift from a local benefactor who wanted to upgrade the new City Hall but didn't want taxpayers to pay for it.
Neighbors wary of RV, boat, trailer restrictions
ST. PETE BEACH -- When Dennis and Lacie Davis were home-shopping eight years ago, they told their real estate agent what they wanted: A driveway large enough for their 27-foot recreational vehicle, in a community that would allow them to park it there.
Waterfront project may face demolition
ST. PETERSBURG -- They were supposed to be upscale townhomes with touches reminiscent of the 1913 Rutland mansion next door, models of the luxury of waterfront living.
Complaints spur developer to rethink plans
The new plan, on the site of an old horse farm, calls for fewer houses and larger lots to leave more room for green space.
Williams Park indeed needs attention
Re: Williams Park downtown is not a pretty sight, letter, Feb. 3.
Reality clouds vision for neighborhood
ST. PETERSBURG -- When Mayor Rick Baker tours the city's Midtown area, he sees more than the new street lights and landscaping on some main thoroughfares.
Tennis Center regains vigor
The St. Petersburg Tennis Center is staging a Capriati-esque comeback, thanks to a national pilot program and new partnerships.
Not all fun and games for those raising funds
Some people really know how to carry through on a theme. Diane Winning arrived at Cross of Lorraine's "Fun and Games" luncheon loaded down with a tote bag stuffed with all kinds of distractions with strange names such as Persecution and old stand-bys such as Trivial Pursuit.
For Brightwaters rabbits, it's cruel world out there
ST. PETERSBURG -- To joggers and bicyclists, the rabbits may look like they are enjoying themselves in Snell Isle. But animal advocates say that despite their propensity to multiply, the rabbits are not faring well.
Clay Company has hip, big new home
Like a lump of earth in skilled hands, an old train depot is morphing into a thing of beauty and utility for the St. Petersburg Clay Company, home of some nonstarving artists.
Convenient is the key, hardware stores find
Three businesses on the beaches known for personal service and varied stock save locals a trip to the mainland.
Nurses' role celebrated at Legion post
MADEIRA BEACH -- They were once the caregivers. Now many of them could use a little tender, loving care themselves.
Calling to serve follows war nurse
MADEIRA BEACH -- Joan Arcand was a nurse for 40 years. But, in retirement, she's still serving people, particularly veterans.
Free bridge passes up for debate
TREASURE ISLAND -- Because the city will stop offering free bridge passes to volunteers, some commissioners say they shouldn't get the passes either.
Fire union endorses Swartz
PINELLAS PARK -- The city's firefighters have endorsed Alan Swartz for City Council.
Plan for desalination plant passes first test
PINELLAS PARK -- A zoning change that would allow a water treatment plant to be built here passed its first hurdle last week.
Broward officials tell their tale of annexation
SEMINOLE -- Deal with annexation now because it won't go away -- that's the one bit of advice Cynthia Chambers hopes a group of local politicians heed.
College Landings revision okayed
ST. PETERSBURG -- Opponents of the $45-million College Landings project on Wednesday failed again to halt the development on Pinellas Bayway land owned by Eckerd College.
Debate over cell phones, driving won't go away
The deaths of five people on a highway outside Washington, D.C., last week had an uncomfortably long reach. Four of the five were Canadians driving to St. Petersburg on a winter vacation.
Boy earns shot at All-Star weekend
ST. PETERSBURG -- At age 11, Montana Brown doesn't lack for confidence.
Show salutes heroes in black achievement
ST. PETERSBURG -- Prepare to journey back in time through the intricate layers of African American and ancient African culture at the 24th annual Black History Pageant, set to take place at the Bayfront Center's Mahaffey Theater today at 4 p.m.
City history imparted along twists and turns
ST. PETERSBURG -- The tour guide pointed to a small, dense island, home to wood storks and egrets, and the only remaining chunk of original territory on what is now Snell Isle.
Critics blast law-and-order resolution
ST. PETERSBURG -- City Council member Bill Foster put his resolution forward Thursday, believing it should be as popular as lunch. It supported the city Police Department and condemned "drug dealers and thugs."
Redington Beach plans landscaping project
Commissioners have decided to landscape 12 cul-de-sacs and intersection triangles, as well as the 161st Avenue causeway and portions of Moon Park.
Bridge plan looks familiar
TREASURE ISLAND -- The new causeway bridge probably will look a lot like the rest of the city's new buildings. It will have a tower that resembles the downtown clock and the pavilion on Sunset Beach. And residents want handrails that drivers can see through while they are stopped at the drawbridge.
Dispatchers may get dispatched
GULFPORT -- When residents get into a bind, they usually call Frank Wheelehan. One of three dispatchers with the Gulfport Police, Wheelehan has answered phones here for seven years, helping residents with everything from major crimes to rescuing cats from neighborhood trees.
What's up on campus
Eckerd College
Q and A with Pinellas Park City Council candidates
Neighborhood Times will be asking questions of the Pinellas Park City Council candidates and printing their answers through Feb. 27. Today's question was provided by the Pinellas Park/Mid-County Chamber of Commerce. If you want to submit a question, e-mail Anne Lindberg at lindberg@sptimes.com, call her at 893-8450 or send a fax to 893-8675. The election is March 5.
Area squads preparing for postseason
Soccer teams are gearing up for competitions that may lead to region, state and even national championships.
Tritons, Titans deal with overlapping seasons
This is the busiest time for Eckerd College and St. Petersburg College.
Liberty's Miller bowls over competition
Clearwater's Renee Miller is averaging 223 in three leagues at Liberty Lanes.
Tampa Bay headlines
Four-hour rampage disrupts state fair
Custody case could set precedents
Cure in a capsule
Metro review
'Cannonball' injured at state fair
North Pinellas headlines
Report to tell if case was handled fairly
Hopefuls struggle for advantage
New station to mean faster fire response
Touching all the bases
Talk to discuss past, future
Growing deficits make mayor fret
After 42 years, ring is returned
Dunedin did try to keep Nielsen
Yielding to school traffic
Woman killed, driver charged
Try out new voting machines
Know your candidates
Hillsborough headlines
Fiesta rhythms permeate Ybor
North of Tampa
The story ends Feb. 28
On a wing and lots of prayer
Prep notebook
Youth will be served on area teams
Zoning
Solution offered for dog pollution of park
'Under served' area awaits new hotel option
Principal's message is all about Freedom
Community plan yields proposal for town center
School roundup
Starting a new tradition
Neighborhood Notebook
Week in Review
News of Florida
National Guard copter crashes
Johnny can't read? Then Johnny can't pass
House's speaker-to-be had a quick rise to the top
Panel sees urgent need for tax reform
Full of faith, full of desire
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