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June 16, 2002
Tampa Bay: June 16, 2002
South Pinellas County news
Osceola Middle accomplishes 'A' mission
After earning C's for three years, hard work pays off for Osceola Middle -- just in time for the choice plan.
Non-residents will pay more to play sports in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg will charge non-residents more to enroll kids in city sports leagues.
Consultants unveil new Madeira Beach
Madeira Beach takes some consultants' suggestions to heart, some with a grain of salt, some not at all.
Questions about school choice?
"Controlled choice," a radically new way of matching students and schools, is nearly upon us. If you have a question about how the system will work, please let us know.
What's up on campus
University of South Florida
Move to put term limits on ballot fails
City commissioners decided against asking voters to decide whether to allow elected officials unlimited terms.
Lealman cityhood possible, study says
County officials also conclude that services offered would determine if taxes were higher or lower in a "Lealman City."
Town lashes out over Lealman's new lines
Kenneth City votes to file suit if county won't allow annexation in Lealman area. The town attorney calls the county action "unconstitutional."
Letters
Food drive a credit to postal workers
Re: City leads nation in food drive, June 10.
Disabled veteran serves on
An 84-year-old has logged thousands of hours to help others.
Pinellas Park keeps adult-use club waiting
Vixen wants to expand and be given the $5,000 break it was promised.
Birders plan to count endangered least terns
Volunteers from the Audubon Society and Eckerd College will check eight sites where the snowbirds have been seen.
You know who you are: Get this about walkers
Most regular readers of this column know that we prefer to hear of issues and complaints about roads and traffic by way of e-mail, snail mail or fax. We don't put a phone number at the bottom of the column because if we took the time to talk personally with everyone with a problem, we would never get anything else done. There are just that many traffic problems in south Pinellas County to discuss.
A Dr. K original
This is the house that Dwight built, which may appeal to a baseball fan, but one with particular tastes and a large wallet.
Bystanders corner a purse snatcher
A handful of people spring to action to help in a grocery store parking lot.
Swim classes: How old should your child be?
Summertime means swim classes. Depending on the number of children, parents easily could spend five, 10 or more summers sitting poolside.
Her secret at age 109? Books and breakfast
Lena Dionne keeps sharp with romance novels and morning meals. Some 100 people celebrated her birthday Thursday.
Marina to limit live-aboards
Restrictions on new live-aboards and transfers of slips are dropped in favor of topping the number at 108 slips.
Geving gains ground for girls in BMX
BMX racing may not be Amanda Geving's avocation when she gets older, but the teenager has dedicated herself to the sport.
State to see top youngsters
Three tournaments will attract young national and international players to Florida, and the Tampa Bay area will be well represented.
Officers get mayor face time
Police officers will now regularly get Baker's ear. He said he plans a focus on neighborhoods issues, not police management.
Tampa Bay headlines
TIA looks at faster, cheaper systems
Notorious case back in Tampa court, thoughts
Rains spawn Hernando sinkholes
Detours ahead
Valrico man figures up losses from case
This dance is for Dad
Man's body found near gulf islands
Metro Week in Review
North Pinellas headlines
Largo High alumni rally to revamp locker rooms
Family asks 'Why?' when infection kills
Where the egret and alligator roam
Minister rocks house for the Lord
Letters
Denial may stir school backlash
Editorial
Mercurial Shelby sows confusion
Military news
Hillsborough headlines
Matchmaking in mere minutes, history in wax and days of service
2 shot outside club; 1 dies after surgery
Fire guts clinic; no one is injured
The minister and his music
Zoning: Strip mall may rise if parcels are united
School grades puzzle some, please most
Open & Shut
Munching at the Crocodeli
Disaster group plods along
Music for little ears
Duplex builders file lawsuit
Projects will add 7 new stores
Neighborhood Notebook
Tent sales irk nearby businesses
Main Street center lands 3 new tenants
Stretching Collier Parkway in the works
Sports Digest
The Week in Review
News of Florida
Records: 22 dead in DCF care since 2001
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