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March 7, 2002


photo   $3,500 a glass?Six bankers, five bottles of wine, a tab of $62,700 -- oh, and a couple of beers. It adds up to several lost jobs and a new standard for conspicuous consumption Story

10 Pressing Questions: Living large with Tony Bennett
Class act Tony Bennett returns to Clearwater Friday to delight fans with his robust voice, superb suits and impeccable renditions of timeless standards from the American songbook.

Moving a masterpiece
A Salvador Dali painting is brought from New York City to St. Petersburg, revealing the complicated -- and secretive -- process of moving priceless art.

Genealogy: Ellis Island site improves, expands
When the Ellis Island genealogy Web site made its debut last April, it received 8-million hits in the first six hours. Demand sent it skyrocketing to first place on Lycos, where only the Beatles and Madonna edged it out. The site's popularity stunned everyone, including eager researchers who found it impossible to log on even in the wee hours of the morning. With 2-billion hits to date, it remains one of cyberspace's favorite destinations.

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