Tampa Bay: February 17, 2002
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Multicultural capitalism
[Times photo: Lara Cerri]
ST. PETERSBURG -- The African wear is colorful and elegant, the perfume oils are steady sellers during slower times, and many of the hats and scarves are created by the shop's owner. |
South Pinellas County news
Seminole seeks a city clerk for the long haul
City officials are concerned that candidates for the vacant position might view it as a temporary stopover.
Company squelches rumors of mall's demise
SEMINOLE -- Relax, everyone, say the owners of Seminole Mall.
Treasure Island bridge work ahead until 2005
Early work has begun on replacing the deteriorating Treasure Island span.
Challengers pipe up about sewers
ST. PETE BEACH -- Sewer pipes, the underground and unsung workhorses of a civilized community, typically go unnoticed as long as they're doing their job.
Beaches notebook
Candidate forums set for all contested races
SunTrust takes over Huntington branch
One long weekend later, the bank at 2116 Fourth St. N changes identity for the sixth time.
Western store changes hands
Beverly and Steve Passe have purchased Armstrong's Western Trend Inc., 6051 54th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, from Joan and Lyle Armstrong. Ms. Passe, the daughter of the Armstrongs, has managed the western wear retail center for 15 years.
City Hall arguments stir up St. Pete Beach campaigning
Candidates for mayor and City Commission try to cudgel incumbents with the controversy surrounding the deal for new building.
PAL honors those outstanding in their fields
ST. PETERSBURG -- Two Southside Fundamental School students were named the Police Athletic League's Boy and Girl of the Year at the 42nd annual awards banquet Thursday.
Candy for driver's eyes; lights on; stop, please
This has absolutely nothing to do with Pinellas County, but we just have to share. Jessie spotted it last weekend during a family outing.
Venting about stench of sewer stirs council
PINELLAS PARK -- For more than four years, the stink of methane sewer gases has greeted Lester Slone as he stepped out his front door.
Candidates focus on lift station
SOUTH PASADENA -- Given a first chance to distinguish themselves with voters, three candidates for City Commission answered questions Wednesday about a lift station that has become a neighborhood eyesore.
Diary: battling illness and domestic chaos
The flu tore through our house with a vengeance. It hit me first. And as with most households, when mom goes down the whole operation eventually goes down. What follows is a loose journal of the events and thoughts that crossed my mind during the past week when I was the sickest I've been in more than a decade.
Marlow leads council race in money raised
PINELLAS PARK -- In the race for City Council, Ralph Marlow is the winner so far in campaign fundraising.
Question the candidates
Neighborhood Times will ask questions of the Pinellas Park City Council candidates and print their answers through Feb. 27. Today's question was provided by city residents Carol Corson and Arthur Bousquet. 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.
Backers don't give up on new airport terminal
The building at Albert Whitted exists only on paper because of unforeseen costs. Supporters say it would bolster business.
Drive to relocate sewer tower continues
SOUTH PASADENA -- Responding to neighbors' continued criticism of a sewer lift station, the City Commission on Tuesday agreed to explore the possibility of relocating the structure to a nearby park.
Neighborhood notebook
The Entowne Motel, which police have called a frequent site of Fourth Street drug and prostitution activity, could be leveled by June.
Girls Inc. closes Midtown facility after funds cut
ST. PETERSBURG -- Girls Inc. of Pinellas has closed its St. Petersburg site and lost funding for it from Juvenile Welfare Board.
Pro wrestling match to raise funds, ease tension
PINELLAS PARK -- Annexation wars have been big news for the past couple of years and now a Pinellas Park Council member thinks he's found a way to settle the differences, at least for one night.
Mr. or Ms. Seminole to be named March 1
A new Mr. or Ms. Seminole will be named March 1 at the Wine Cellar, 17307 Gulf Blvd. N, Redington Beach.
The doctor is in ... but for now, it's only on weekdays
ST. PETERSBURG -- The St. Petersburg Free Clinic, which provides medical care for at least 400 people a month who have no insurance, has suspended its Saturday morning health care session in an effort to stretch volunteer resources.
What's up on campus
Eckerd College
Fire council to review chairwoman's actions
LEALMAN -- The request seemed simple enough: A concerned wife wanted a notary to come over to her home and swear her husband in so he could give court testimony over the phone.
How does Florida living compare
SEMINOLE -- You hear it all the time. People are willing to move to Florida and earn a smaller paycheck because it's cheaper to live here.
Good Life Games about to roll into area
The bowling portion of the Good Life Games is scheduled for March 12-14 at Pinellas County's Sunshine Bowl and Sunrise and Seminole lanes. The mixed doubles are 2 p.m. March 12 at Sunshine. Singles are 2 p.m. March 13 at Seminole Lanes, and the same-sex doubles are 1 p.m. March 14. For information, call Matt Stevenson, (727) 392-2271. Entry forms are at the centers.
St. Petersburg runners make strong showing
The Gasparilla Distance Classic was disappointing for a few, including last year's winners, but great for about 99 percent of the 13,500-runner field. Probably never before in the 25-year history of the nationally-acclaimed event have the previous winners retired prematurely.
