March 10, 2002
Tampa Bay: March 10, 2002
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SPECIAL REPORT
As cities grow, the lakes, streams and creeks they surround suffer. Chances are, the issues that created the Stevenson Creek mess are the same issues that affect a creek near you. Story |
South Pinellas County news
Marlow: Conceding is not even an option
An ex-mayor told him to bow out of the race for Council to save the city money. But he says he won't let his voters down.
Officials not pleased with John's Pass bridge plans
The DOT bridge proposal will not relocate homes or businesses, but it is lower than city leaders had requested.
Long takes her turn in the limelight
A longtime aide to other politicians, Janet Long wins a City Council seat of her own. She's a familiar face because she has attended many meetings.
Residents want court to open easement to bay
Subdivision residents want a court to decide whether a gate blocking the easement to Boca Ciega Bay is legal.
'Strong' issues stir discourse at forum
The seven candidates in St. Pete Beach elections bring their campaigns to a heated public debate.
Vote no on Indian Rocks Beach park question
Indian Rocks Beach proposes to sell a tract of public park land at the southern end of the city. It is a referendum question for theTuesday city election.
Three gunmen rob bank in Pinellas Park
Two of the men jumped the counter and took cash at the SouthTrust branch, where no one was injured Friday afternoon.
Seminole hires new code, building official
SEMINOLE -- The city has hired a building official from South Carolina to fill a similar position in Seminole.
Chili Blaze
The Pinellas Park firefighters union started the Chili Blaze three years ago to raise money for charity. The success of that first event surprised firefighters and city officials: Between 4,000 and 6,000 people flocked to taste the chili; ballots for the Peoples' Choice award ran out within 10 minutes; and the chili ran out in 90 minutes. Last year, firefighters allowed more entries and asked contestants to prepare even more chili. The chili lasted two hours when 10,000 to 15,000 bellied up to the chili bar to taste the concoctions. Our tip for the evening: Get there early with your taste buds primed.
Publix to be built at Carillon office park
ST. PETERSBURG -- A Publix grocery, a bank, maybe a Starbucks coffee shop and office space are elements in the first phase of construction for the Carillon Town Center in the northern end of the city.
Trading Spaces
Shapiro Studio and Gallery is moving to BayWalk. But the old Central Avenue location will remain an art studio.
Closings spare south Pinellas Kmarts
For many shoppers it's a relief; for many nearby seniors, it's a blessing.
Efforts win president's handshake
PINELLAS PARK -- When police Officer Roxanne Hunt got home last week, there was a call from Washington, D.C., on her answering machine.
Closings spare south Pinellas Kmarts
For many shoppers it's a relief; for many nearby seniors it's a blessing.
Chamber loses steady, guiding hand
Pinellas Park/Mid-County Chamber of Commerce director Rita Bott leaves after many years of praiseworthy work.
Beach forum is delayed by TV glitches
ST. PETE BEACH -- City Clerk Theresa McMaster said technical problems with city equipment prevented the showing of a videotaped candidate forum on public access cable television Saturday.
Seminole Kiwanians outshine other clubs
SEMINOLE -- The Kiwanis Club of Seminole came home with 15 awards from the Florida District convention last month in Orlando, including a second place in the Club of the Year competition, president Bob Sims announced.
For Infinity fundraiser, a show of many colors
Infinity, the League to Aid Abused Children and Adults, chose a patriotic theme for its luncheon and fashion show Wednesday in the ballroom at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. An honor guard from Admiral Farragut Academy presented the colors, and patriotic music played as models showed clothes from D'Mura Fashion and Shandra Shoes.
Stampede organizers raring to go
The chamber of commerce fundraiser will be April 13 in Walsingham Park, where three different races are planned.
Bluegrass festival
The 2002 Rotary Roundup Bluegrass and Art Festival is the baby among the three weekend events. Sponsored by the St. Petersburg Midtown Rotary Club, this first-year festival was rained out in February. All the bands promised that day are scheduled to appear Sunday.
Signs point the way for Tampa road trip, sort of
We fielded a couple of questions recently that forced Jessie and me to leave Pinellas County and cross the Howard Frankland Bridge. That can be a scary proposition, but no danger is too great to enlighten our readers.
Country in the park
The granddaddy of Pinellas Park festivals began 12 years ago as a gift to neighbors to conclude Pride in the Park, the city's annual spring cleanup. Residents receive free building permits for home renovation projects such as one-room additions, new roofs, wooden decks and new driveways. For Pride in the Park information, call the building department, 541-0752.
Taming the mountain of art takes creativity
It comes into our house every day. It never lightens up. We love it, but yet it intimidates us. We try to control it, but at times it seems it will bury us alive. And as soon as another child starts school, the intake doubles. With still another, it triples.
Proposed skate park would be under I-275
The city is considering developing a portion of unused road near M.L. King Street and Fifth Avenue N for the park.
Beaches notebook
New YMCA director plans to expand reach
Parking lot request prevails over neighbors' objections
ST. PETERSBURG -- Resident after resident pleaded with the Environmental Development Commission (EDC) Wednesday not to allow a planned retail building on Fourth Street N to use the back portion of the site for parking.
Plans at new school approved
ST. PETERSBURG -- A planned new $11.5-million Campbell Park Elementary School cruised through its Environmental Development Commission hearing Wednesday, receiving approvals for a series of street and alley vacations, variances and a site plan.
Halfway houses draw closer city scrutiny
St. Petersburg officials say ordinance loopholes allow overcrowding and hazardous conditions.
Expansion benefits Daystar clients
ST. PETERSBURG -- In the heat, cold and rain they gather under the painted window that is Daystar Life Center's signature, waiting their turn for bags of food or help to pay the rent, buy prescriptions or get a haircut for a job interview.
O Canada, society for your citizens stands no longer
The last refrains of the Canadian and American anthems fade away, and the Canadian Society becomes only a memory.
What's up on campus
Eckerd College
Many are dismayed over low turnout
Out of more than 10,000 registered voters, only 795 bothered to vote last Tuesday. Now, some are calling for a single county-wide voting day.
Area teams are hoping to make splash
Clubs of swimmers are in Gainesville this weekend for the Florida Junior Olympics.
Scholarship event strikes youngsters' interest
Rounding up enough youngsters to form a team often is difficult, as a few Pinellas County High School League coaches discovered last season.
Tampa Bay headlines
RV crowd flocks to MacDill mecca
Voting system faces first key test
A no-frills assignment
Accent on ability
Metro week in review
North Pinellas headlines
Punishment of principal stirs debate
Voters have choice of contrasts Tuesday
Pay now or pay later for library
Business banks on charities
Principal's discipline debated
Come rate machines, candidates
Headlines through the years
Hillsborough headlines
Unhappy parents join race for board
News of Florida
Bush hooked on reading model
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