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July 7, 2002
Tampa Bay: July 7, 2002
South Pinellas County news
St. Pete Beach has plans for oil money
St. Pete Beach will use its share of an oil-spill settlement to make the waterfront more beautiful.
Suit opens doors for disabled residents
Freedom Village installs $1,300 electric door openers on two apartments in response to a federal lawsuit.
Seminole will hold its tax rate steady
By keeping the property tax rate the same, Seminole will still get about 5.4 percent more because of rising values.
Shabby to chic, countrified to gentrified
A Cracker cottage enters rehab and exits as a small neotraditional success in the big downtown revival.
St. Pete Beach gives dogs a bit of freedom
The city lets leashed pets keep using parks but isn't sure about an off-leash park of their own.
Weekend with Brazilian sailors one of food, fun
In town with their ship, the Cisne Branco, for Americas' Sail 2002, the men enjoy a feast, a game of soccer and new friends.
Sister-city visitors perform playful skit
About a dozen assembly members from St. Petersburg's sister city, Takamatsu, Japan, visited the bay area last week, touring landmarks such as the Pier, the Museum of Fine Arts and Tropicana Field.
Chief's happy pig effaces frown over parking fine
A woman's anger about a broken meter turns into praise for a police chief when he responds with money, a pin and a smiley face.
Library users wary of relocation plans
Residents say the proposed branch would be farther away, but officials promise a bigger, better library at St. Petersburg College.
Earn $40 participating in study on older drivers
Want to earn $40 for about five hours of your time and perhaps improve your driving skills?
Intern finds adventure
A St. Petersburg High graduate handles media calls at mission control for a historic balloon flight.
Trips, tips bring relief from summer doldrums
In the past I've waited until August to throw out another batch of ideas for inexpensive activities or outings with the kids. Usually by then, we're all looking for a few ideas to break up the last weeks of summer or a day trip that makes for a memorable weekend.
Marina no longer run by port director
Mellow tenants who complained about strict rule enforcement are pleased: "It was almost like a reign of terror."
Deputies eye a home near homeless haven
Community deputies are looking for new digs and could land near the Solid Rock Christian Recovery Center.
What's up on campus
St. Petersburg College
Indian history center is on track
The Weedon Island education center will allow visitors to explore the American Indian cultures of Tampa Bay.
Grey turns it around
When Lori Grey (Seminole) decided her third tennis season at the University of Georgia wasn't starting the way it should, she had a good talk with herself.
Sport loses a top promoter, businessman
Mike Cullen's job took him through the doors of most Florida centers and many across the Southeast as he tried to land clients for his Clearwater bowling supply business.
Sunsets At Pier field waits out a strong storm
Inclement weather let up just enough for 128 runners in the Sunsets At Pier 60 race last Friday evening at Clearwater Beach.
Letters
Dog park fee splinters community
Re: Indian Rocks toughens rules for dogs, skaters, June 30.
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