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May 29, 2002
Tampa Bay: May 29, 2002
South Pinellas County news
Mayor's budget would cut 109 jobs
The mayor's budget plan would not raise the tax rate, but it would add parking meters downtown to raise $1-million.
Officer out to prevent crime
Deputy Adam Sarlo jumps into community policing with visits to city leaders and employees.
Timely tribute tells saga of civil rights era
That painful period really isn't so far away, as a recent trial in the Birmingham church bombings proves. For Gibbs students, the history is even more real, thanks to a mural they created.
New signs to gussy up Pinellas Park's limits
Pinellas Park officials think the new signs will gussy up entrances to the city. At least until it annexes more land.
Police hand pastor's case to state attorney
A retired, gregarious Lutheran minister is accused of inappropriate contact with several women and a girl.
Military news
Jill Muller Bankus, daughter of Robin and Jon Muller of Seminole, earned a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal while serving as preventive medicine petty officer, 10th Marines, 2D Marine Division at Fort Bragg, N. C.
Supporters make sure musical makes the rent
It's a longstanding tradition in some communities: When people can't make ends meet, they invite friends and family members to a rent party complete with food, music, dancing and sometimes games. Everybody pays at the door and buys food and drink.
Letters
Complaints about downtown parking get old
Re: Sick of parking complaints.
City, USF discuss sharing Bayfront
A lease of the struggling Bayfront Center to USF could be mutually beneficial to the university and the city.
Girl finds stranger in the house
ST. PETERSBURG -- She smiles when she talks about the strange man entering her home, but Ashley Miller doesn't think it's funny. The 14-year-old had finished classes on May 13 at Lakewood High School and was in her room doing homework.
Best of the Best
Editor's note: They have the highest grade point averages, but it doesn't stop there. Community service, extra activities and ambitious goals make the Class of 2002 valedictorians and salutatorians the Best of the Best.
Working: Bill Bowman, Floral designer
BILL BOWMAN, 60
170 homes to be built ininellas Park
PINELLAS PARK -- Two housing developments totaling 170 homes have been approved by the Pinellas Park City Council: One for single-family homes and the other for townhomes.
Security zone may be extended
The zone was set up to protect the Coast Guard from terrorists, but officials say no additional risks have been determined.
Fryer at Red's Snak Shak ready to get busy again
A late-night fixture will revive its comfort food and gospel music, add a salad and grilled chicken, and unveil new digs Friday.
McMullen captures berth in national tourney
After a second-place finish in the USA Tennis Florida Sectional Championships last year, a state title was on the minds of the McMullen senior men's 4.0 players.
USA cyclists get in road work for time trial
Pasco's rural roads were filled with USA Cycling racers during Memorial Day weekend, most climbing hard near Trilby in training to break the one-hour mark in Sunday's championship trial.
Sacino's closing BayWalk location
ST. PETERSBURG -- Sacino's Formal Wear and Dry Cleaning at BayWalk will close Saturday because the downtown location is taking business from Sacino's other three stores.
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