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June 12, 2002
Tampa Bay: June 12, 2002
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H-2-Oh wow!
[Times photo: Lara Cerri]
Kyleigh Little, 21 months, of Largo, was the first to explore the play features for children at the new Seminole Recreation Center pool facility. The area includes a frog tongue to slide down, a spitting snake, various water fountains and a giant mushroom waterfall. The children's pool goes from a zero depth entry to a foot-and-a-half of water.The pool opened Tuesday. |
South Pinellas County news
Corner lot dreams turn into investment nightmare
A real estate investor has to reckon with his neighbors, whose group opposes his plans to build a second house on a lot.
Shark-fishing pair want to thank storm rescuers
Caught in a gulf storm, the shark-fishing couple are saved in a daring act by the anonymous crew of a passing boat.
Kenneth City whets ax for more of Lealman
Kenneth City was expected to take several chunks of Lealman but wants to go beyond that.
Gulfport park will ratchet up fun factor
Tomlinson Park will cater to baseball players, skaters and walkers and ease flooding with an $800,000 facelift.
Letters
Meters will mar downtown beauty
Re: It's time for parking meters, mayor says, by Bryan Gilmer, May 30.
NAACP challenges Times to diversify its leadership
ST. PETERSBURG -- The local NAACP has challenged the Times Publishing Co. to appoint an African-American to its all-white board of directors.
Business headlines
Self-storage will fill up Scotty's site
Business in brief
Travel expo to feature cruise, tour planners
A day on the job in south Pinellas County
JACQI YEAGER, 34
Best of the Best
VALEDICTORIAN: DEREK MICHAEL PHILLIPS
Achievers
16 juniors earn museum humanitarian award
Desire, persistence bloom into an Ivy League degree
Elliad Granger knew the odds were stacked against him, but the recent graduate of Columbia University welcomes his new status as a role model.
Woman's fiery death remains worldwide enigma 51 years later
Firefighters blamed lightning. Accident, said the FBI. To many, it was spontaneous combustion.
DOT plan eases exit at condos
Harbour Side and Bay Island residents would have more room for merging into traffic under the DOT proposal.
Beaches notebook
Gulfport
Gooden, mother pulling up stakes
Two luxury Pinellas Point homes hit the market as the pair head to New Tampa.
Y's biblical exercise offers spiritual fitness
By offering a Bible study program, the Y, formed more than 150 years ago, stays true to its faith-based roots.
Focus on volunteers
The Mental Health Association, 20505 U.S. 19 N, Suite 19, Clearwater, is seeking volunteers for the presentation "I'm Thumbody," a self-esteem program for children ages 4-6. The program uses the child's thumbprint to highlight differences and to show how each child is unique and special. Volunteers should exhibit a commitment to children, a respect for diversity and must have their own transportation. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of two hours each month. For information or to apply, call the association at (727) 669-1385, ext. 223.
South Pinellas women continue their tradition
The South Pinellas Ladies Doubles League is in its sixth summer session since starting in 1996, and the men's league is midway through its first summer.
The 'bad guys' outrun Cops at Sunshine
The Outlaw Late Models routed the visiting 911 Racing Cops in an interdivisional exhibition race Saturday night at Sunshine Speedway.
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