March 13, 2002
Tampa Bay: March 13, 2002
South Pinellas County news
Election results
1 incumbent, referendums are voted out
Jeremiah Carmody will fill Toby O'Brien's seat, while voters oppose sale of waterfront land.
Newcomer joins incumbent on Town Council
Ted Wiesner credits his success to walking the community while Fran Luke says her friends' hard work helped her win.
Friszolowski narrowly wins race for mayor
A referendum that passed Tuesday makes Ward Friszolowski the city's first mayor who will serve a three-year term.
Other news
Seminole Pow Wow proves to be popular
Last year, the festival was canceled. This year, the 34th event draws up to 12,000 people.
Bogus theater passes are under investigation
The inquiry focuses on a woman who officials say may have sold 1,200 bogus passes to the theater in Seminole Mall.
Club played key role in progress of blacks
The Ambassador Club helped shatter the walls of segregation. Members are a who's who of influential black men.
Judge allows motocross to rev up at speedway
The racing can begin, but at least one neighbor wants Pinellas Park to appeal the decision.
I chose to be homeless, as do many
I am writing in response to several letters I have read in the paper about homeless people in Williams Park (Who are the "bums" of Williams Park? Feb. 24, Williams Park indeed needs attention, Feb. 10.) I would like to offer a different point of view: a point of view from someone who has been there.
Jeweler shoots and misses, luckily
The bullet fired by the St. Petersburg man, whose home has been burglarized four times, whizzes past two burglars and his neighbors.
Panel to discuss police, community schism
ST. PETERSBURG -- Three police chiefs in less than six months. Explosives tossed at officers. Anti-police rhetoric.
Icky, nifty things to see and touch at fest
The Science Center's annual festival features a new touch tank, pig smooches, laser shows and an Indian village.
Modest crowd fails to dim Folk Fair success
The fair's founder looks beyond the 22,400 visitors. She said the fair did its job, teaching about different cultures. She'll be back.
Council member treated for blood clot
Patricia Bailey-Snook was listed in fair condition Tuesday at Bayfront Medical Center,St. Petersburg.
Business in brief
Business association announces 2002 officers
Seeking a whimsical ride? Rent a surrey
A shop at the Pier called Whimsical Wheels has a fleet of the fringed four-wheelers available for rent.
School briefs
Blessed Sacrament plans family oriented festival
Achievers
Eight student musicians honored at piano festival
Reopening books, together
An education program encourages parents to work toward the GED as they work together with their children.
Junior League marks a moment in history
Aweekend of anniversary celebrations began Friday evening as members and friends crowded the St. Petersburg Museum of History to acknowledge the Junior League, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary in St. Petersburg and its centennial in the United States.
Guardsmen recall years of shared local history
In April 1936, the local unit of the National Guard was established. "We are the people's security," says a major.
Beaches notebook
Madeira Beach
Contest is really pro-create
The Queen mum, Humpty, Faberge-type eggs and patriotic orbs show up for the juried Eggarama.
Focus on volunteers
The Christmas Toy Shop, 550 16th St. N, St. Petersburg, needs help sorting and repairing items such as trains, bikes and radios. The organization also needs painters. For information, call the Christmas Toy Shop at 898-3962.
Military news
Airman William Doerrler, son of Debra and John Doerrler of St. Petersburg, has completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He has been transferred to Biloxi, Miss., for meteorology training.
Teacher Drew making the grade on court
Maria Drew knows how to transfer the patience she has learned in the classroom to her matches on the court.
Belleview Biltmore is back on course
Belleview Biltmore recently reopened its course after seven months of extensive renovations by noted architect Chip Powell of Sarasota.
Tampa Bay headlines
FDLE's report sheds little light on bank tower crash
Teacher fired over sex offense
New machines sail through election
Robberies spark 2-county chase
Strawberry in trouble again
Tampa Bay briefs
TGH joins state program to trim Medicaid costs
Howard Troxler
Voters can learn from watchdog's utility bite
North Pinellas headlines
Changes pave way for trail addition
Mayor, commissioner re-elected
Hamilton wins; Hart defeated
County rejects billboard deals
Hair loss signals Missy's fatal illness
Principal may get second chance
Appeals court removes judge from llama case
Oldsmar official's call for benefits is wrong
Cutting trees angers readers
Man struck by car crossing road in Largo
Clearwater's turnout a little higher than usual
Hillsborough headlines
Bar's suit says city violated licensing rules
Students will pay more for school lunches
Tampa General doctor finalist for national award
Ernest Hooper
Everlasting love, Goody Goody and growing old
News of Florida
McKay backs off tax reform
Reno ends truck tour, not doubts on chances
Pieces missing in abuse records
Bill to ban cloning worries some lawmakers
Bush's education nominee approved
Legislature in brief
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