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Plan to cut trees in parks is on hold now SEMINOLE -- The timber harvest project at Lake Seminole Park has been put on hold until a forestry expert reviews the plan. Improvements will justify construction inconvenience SEMINOLE -- The noise from the large machinery drones throughout the day, and then every so often: beep, beep, beep. County unveils plans for new reserve center PINELLAS PARK -- County residents have their first chance to see site plans for a $45-million Joint Armed Forces Reserve Training Center planned for Gateway Centre. Trip stirs Normandy memories ST. PETERSBURG -- He did his World War II duty, fought through Europe, mustered out as a private first class and couldn't wait to see his sweetheart back home. More to treasure TREASURE ISLAND -- As Blind Pass Road swings west into the city, the Gulf of Mexico comes into view, framed by elegant palm trees. New arrangement pleases residents ST. PETERSBURG -- Apart from the loss of his Klondike bars and oyster stew, John Adams is pleased that his retirement community is under new management. Spat makes much ado about mulch KENNETH CITY -- A spat over mulch has one council member accusing the mayor and another colleague of violating the state's Sunshine Law. City seeks Vixen, then holds out for more PINELLAS PARK -- For years officials here have bristled when people assumed that the adult businesses at Pinellas Park's edge were actually inside the city limits. Letters Downtown address yours for a price I read glowing reports about the new residential towers coming to Beach Drive in St. Petersburg, how they and all the other beautiful high-rise residential buildings that are there now will attract more people to live downtown. What new people will live there and enjoy the waterfront? Who lives there now? Lutheran minister defrocked in scandal The synod council denies retired Rev. Bruce Wilder the right to represent the church. Children need a dose of individual attention Until about a year ago, when my younger daughter, Charlotte, napped every afternoon, Olivia and I had time to work puzzles, read books or play in the yard. Now the younger one gets the one-on-one time with Mommy while Olivia is at school, swim class or ballet. It seems unfair. Junior League tops off 70th year with awards The Junior League of St. Petersburg, celebrating its 70th anniversary, ended the club year Tuesday night at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Georgia Mattern will succeed retiring president Colleen Russo. Planning for waterfront park begins ST. PETE BEACH -- The transformation of the former city hall site into a waterfront park began Tuesday. Firefighter suspended for sexual misconduct PINELLAS PARK -- A firefighter/paramedic accused of touching the breasts of a co-worker's girlfriend and making sexually suggestive statements about the woman and the firefighter's mother has been suspended without pay. County cites church for zoning violations LEALMAN -- County officials have accused a church that caters to the homeless of violating zoning rules. USF professor returns to Africa as U.S. scholar "If I took the American students I teach to the place I came from in Cameroon -- where there is very little money even for textbooks in the school -- I think they would be surprised to see that I came so far," said Njoh, 44, whose name is pronounced am-bay joe. Fulbright is a first for FAMU ST. PETERSBURG -- When Lynae Brayboy arrives in Bamako, Mali, in July it will be her second visit to the seat of one of West Africa's oldest civilizations. But it will be the first time Brayboy, who graduated from Florida A&M University in April, will travel as a Fulbright Scholar. Sixth-graders make peace SEMINOLE -- A peace rally Wednesday at Osceola Middle School celebrated a year in which student suspensions for fighting were reduced almost by half. Doctor makes military history ST. PETERSBURG -- Dr. Carrie Nero is historic. Tennis center celebrates after school program ST. PETERSBURG -- Imagine a young black woman wearing braids and playing tennis. Theater group works to promote casino musical ST. PETERSBURG -- Playwright Bob Devin Jones had a notion. Longtime Campbell Park advocate will be missed "He was my rock," said Iveta Berry, president of the Campbell Park Neighborhood Association. "He was always willing to go forward and say, you know, "We're going to do this.' " Diversity group grapples with lack of support ST. PETERSBURG -- Color Me Human, the grass-roots organization whose mission has been to build racial and religious tolerance, is facing a crisis. They play tennis with love GULFPORT -- The only thing official about early-morning tennis at the city courts is the diaper pins. Holding it all together are the friendships. Duncan receives pleasant surprise A stellar freshman softball season for Denyve (pronounced da-NEEVE) Duncan (Palm Harbor University) was recognized by the National Fast Pitch Coaches Association when Saint Leo University's second baseman was named to the NCAA Division II All-American third team. Countryside youth program honors players The trophies were taller than some of the youngsters accepting them. Come-from-behind victory no Small feat for Wilcox The Safety Harbor Sprints 5K winners had to battle early leaders before breaking the finish-line tape. Tampa Bay headlines North Pinellas headlines Letters Editorial Hillsborough headlines North of Tampa News of Florida
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