Tampa Bay: March 31, 2002
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First ripples of ‘choice’
[Times photo: Jamie Francis]
"Controlled choice" does not kick in until 2003, but signs of its coming are evident: the hurried building and rebuilding of schools and the spit-polishing of images. The aim? Voluntary integration as mandatory busing ends. |
South Pinellas County news
Mall tenants relieved to see familiar face
Even though Seminole Mall is owned now by New York investors, a former mall manager will be working with merchants.
New head at Heritage Village set on changes
The former MOSI administrator has set her priorities for tightening up the management of the historic county park.
Recount includes twists and that famous C-word
The stakes may not be as high, but a nail-biter for Pinellas Park City Council gives election week some suspense.
Library expansion lacks support
The Gulf Beaches organization has swayed some local officials, but other beach communities are skeptical.
Lealman has history, but not recognition
"Lealmanites' are concerned about continued annexation and the dissipation of their shared heritage.
YMCA expands presence in city
Almost thirty years after the Melrose Park center closed, the YMCA returns to Midtown with a location in the Harbordale neighborhood.
Why a monstrosity at a beach park?
Re: Framing sunsets, March 17.
SWAT team forces suspect out of attic after standoff
The man and another man arrested earlier are both accused of home invasion and robbery.
Neighborhood notebook
Ships coming for maritime fest
Officials find fix for beach's erosion
Used successfully at Amelia Island, the T-shaped groins will be installed during 2003's renourishment for the St. Pete Beach strand.
Amid the hush, a stunning view
Leased but empty for now, the zenith of the Bank of America tower affords a magnificent panorama of a rapidly changing downtown.
Beaches notebook
End in sight for Land's End suit
Johnson Boulevard townhomes on hold
With city regulations and the land use plan in contradiction the proposal for along Johnson needs decisions from the council.
Women's Council hears NBC's Andrea Mitchell
In the entertainment business, a luminary with the star power of NBC News foreign affairs correspondent Andrea Mitchell is called a "get."
Take them camping; they'll want s'more
When my husband first suggested taking our oldest daughter camping, images of a leaking tent, burned hot dogs and bears flashed through my mind. Then I pictured us loading everything up at 3 a.m. and evacuating when Olivia, who was only 3 at the time, suddenly became terrified of all the sounds of the wild.
Husband of anticrime activist is attacked
Ingrid Comberg has worked hard to root out crime. But her husband becomes a victim of it in the laundry they own.
Cleanup volunteers to tackle Cross Bayou Canal trash
SEMINOLE -- A car. Old appliances. Shopping carts.
Go forth on Fourth Ave. you'll get to Fourth St.
Once more this week readers have come forward with many examples of street and road signs they do not understand. And again this week, Jessie and I have asked the tough questions and have some answers for you.
Madeira Beach hires city manager
MADEIRA BEACH -- The new city manager, a local man who had to resign his position on a city board to accept the job, will start Monday.
Bonhomie, bohemia for sale: $425,000
The Chattaway, a unique joint known for burgers, beer and bathtubs of flora, is again for sale, this time after the death of an owner.
Donation dropoffs go to halls
LARGO -- On Saturday, several city and town halls in Pinellas County will serve as dropoff points for people who want to donate to Operation: Donation. It is sponsored by Pinellas Cares, the Largo-based organization that operates 211.
What's up on campus
University of South Florida St. Petersburg
Armadillo Run had its share of big surprises
The 20th annual Armadillo Run in Oldsmar was full of excitement -- most of it welcome, some not.
Former Cougar caps brilliant Sooner career
Jared Frayer peaked at the right time. The Oklahoma University wrestler and Countryside graduate qualified for the NCAA tournament four times, accrued a 129-38 career record in his 149-pound weight class and was an All-American twice.
But they didn't forget to win city tournament
Although its name implies otherwise, OOPS! We Forgot didn't forget to bring its game, winning the team title in the St. Petersburg Women's Association 59th annual city tournament Sunday at Seminole Lanes.
