Tampa Bay: March 6, 2002
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They're nuts about those doughnuts
[Times photo: Douglas R. Clifford]
CLEARWATER -- Art Bridges gazed through the glass at the shiny rings with love in his eyes -- or maybe it was just a really bad craving for a sugar fix. |
North Pinellas County news
Watergate figure to discuss his life, faith
Chuck Colson, special counsel to President Richard Nixon, will speak at the Interfaith Prayer Breakfast.
Candidate's mailing raises questions
A City Commission hopeful writes of a "new majority." The mayor and others say they would like to know more.
Incumbents win, joined by newcomer Long
Less than one in 10 registered voters turn out to return incumbents Hajek and Matthews to office. Long gets most votes by a whisker.
Challenger wins tight Largo race
Incumbent Mary Laurance is upset by Charlie Harper. Pat Burke handily defeats challenger Charles Graul.
Owners of scrap yard face charges
The two Tarpon Springs men are accused of illegally disposing of old tires and other waste at Hobbs Metals-Recycling.
Neighbor helps widow escape burning home
A smoke detector and fast thinking by her friend helps an 83-year-old get out of her blazing mobile home.
Clearwater moving backward on tree rules
Note to readers
Demoted Tarpon principal exits cloaked in hugs
TARPON SPRINGS -- If it weren't for the canopy of sadness hanging over the day, John Nicely might remember Tuesday as the day of the never-ending group hug.
Countryside Mall stores lose power for an hour
CLEARWATER -- Twenty stores at the Countryside Mall were without power for about an hour Tuesday while Florida Power workers replaced a damaged transformer. Mall officials said new equipment had to be installed on the building's south side after an unidentified vehicle struck a transformer at about 2:30 p.m.
