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April 28, 2002
Tampa Bay: April 28, 2002
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Homes to move on to quieter lives
[Times photo: Jamie Francis]
I-275 wiped out an "ideal neighborhood." Three holdouts will now make way for commercial development and find new homes of their own. |
South Pinellas County news
Whitted boosters suggest futuristic uses for airport
Concerned about the airport's future, supporters say Whitted could be home to air taxis and security drones.
Landowner asks Seminole to annex 44-acre site
The 44-acre Bay Pines Boulevard site would bring a mobile home park, a marina and a boat sales business to the city.
Boyd Hill staff may be cut from six positions to two
ST. PETERSBURG -- The city has informed four of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve's six full time staffers they have a good chance of getting laid off in October because of a $12-million shortfall in the city budget.
State, 2 cities differ on height of drawbridge
The old drawbridge at John's Pass needs replacing. But by a 23-foot or a 29-foot-high span? That's in question.
Pinellas Park halts annexation in Lealman
Pinellas Park's assistant city manager urges staff to follow the Council's directive to stay out of the fire district.
Tierra Verde group supports swimsuits for all
We really appreciate the strong stand against the proposed clothing-optional beach at Fort De Soto taken by county Commissioners John Morroni, Kenneth Welch and Calvin Harris.
Fire fighters receive honor
The organization has received international recognition for both its leadership and its workers -- a Florida first.
Official: Fill vacancies via election
KENNETH CITY -- Council member Teresa Zemaitis wants the town to fill its Council vacancies through special election, which would require changing the charter in a referendum. Judging from the workshop discussion Wednesday, the possibility of that happening appears slim.
Like father, like son
It may be the result of a parent's wish, the desire to carry on a good name or a challenge to update a longtime business. Whatever the reason, family-owned businesses are still around these days, when national corporations seem to dominate everywhere. Pinellas County has no figures on how many family-owned businesses there are, but they range from small mobile home parks to manufacturing concerns that sell internationally. Here is a snapshot of family-owned businesses in south Pinellas.
Beaches notebook
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH -- The city plans to begin issuing permits for use of its popular dog park at the Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve.
Heavy use of park leads to talk of parking lots
City officials show neighbors of Jack Puryear Park the proposals to reroute traffic to a new, larger parking site.
Sign up nonswimmers Wednesday
SEMINOLE -- Wednesday is registration day for the Every Child A Swimmer program at the Seminole High School pool, adjacent to Seminole Middle School, east of 131st Street and 86th Avenue N.
New skatepark will require protective pads
Some young Indian Rocks Beach skaters say that's a drag, but officials say those are the rules, like it or not.
New law lets Lealman keep fire tax funds
A bill signed by Gov. Jeb Bush lets the Fire District keep tax money from property lost to annexation.
Three humanitarians celebrated at banquet
The Tampa Bay Region National Conference for Community and Justice recognized Pinellas developer and civic leader Craig Sher as one of three Silver Medallion Humanitarian Award recipients Tuesday night at its annual banquet in Higgins Hall in Tampa.
DOT details design for Bayway bridge
ST. PETE BEACH -- In about 18 months, the Department of Transportation will start building the southern span of the new high bridge connecting St. Petersburg to its counterpart on the beach.
Who keeps account of roadside debris?
Funny sight of the week: Jessie and I were driving south on Interstate 275 last week, somewhere south of Gandy Boulevard, when we saw a work crew on the side of the road picking up debris and piling it in a trailer hauled by a white van.
Don't worry if your tot's not a computer whiz kid
When my oldest daughter was 3 we visited a friend's house and I stared wide-eyed as this little boy her age booted up his computer by himself, switched CD-ROMs in and out and deftly pointed and clicked his way around a series of games.
Official okay after traffic mishap
Pinellas Park's spokesman suffers only a headache from a wreck.
Hinesley backs new Lealman if rule changed
But to keep the dropout prevention program at the same site would require a change in state rules, he says.
Let our thoughts turn to how to treat trees
At least one specimen didn't fare well as National Arbor Day and the Green Thumb Festival grew near.
City foresees cuts in services and jobs
St. Petersburg's budget forecasts show income lagging about $12-million behind the expenses in the upcoming budget.
What's up on campus
Eckerd College
UF senior Sobieraj covers lot of ground
Aaron Sobieraj (Dunedin) epitomizes baseball's definition of a utility player.
Sport Bowling gives tourney a challenge
AMF Kenneth City Lanes and Mike White are offering X-Bowl 2002 on May 18.
Valentine's hard work pays off in Boston
Preparation and proper pacing are the keys to a successful marathon.
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