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July 10, 2002
Tampa Bay: July 10, 2002
South Pinellas County news
Museum seeks funds for increased security
The Holocaust Museum is asking its major donors to help raise $204,000 needed to defend against possible terrorist attacks.
Newly adorned lawn has couple stumped
And all 45 frogs, geese, flamingos and assorted other objects land, neatly arranged, on the lawn of a puzzled Seminole couple.
County shifts role toward recreation
It wants a more active role, even paying cities to let unincorporated area residents use city facilities at no cost. The downside? A substantial tax hike.
Neighbors join fray over taller buildings
Fans and foes of taller buildings meet tonight at a public workshop in Treasure Island.
The full Montessori
Twenty-four Gulfport Elementary educators are steeped in alternative lessons. Meanwhile, state heat is on the school. Can a method that emphasizes individuality jibe with a one-size-fits-all test?
Coffee Pot lot bought for $896,300, divided
A developer plans a Mediterranean mansion on the larger parcel and offers the second lot for a cool $995,000.
The Montesorri Method
Italian educator and physician Maria Montessori developed the Montessori method in the early 1900s while observing children who had been labeled retarded. She discovered that they thrived in a homelike setting filled with activities that encouraged self-motivation and independent learning.
Property values mean higher tax bill
The South Pasadena budget benefits from an increase in assessed values, with no change in the millage rate.
Aunt Hattie's brings back memories savory and not
The restaurant served up home cooking and offbeat promotions for decades before setbacks, including an ugly dining room incident, closed it.
A Day on the Job in South Pinellas County
STEPHEN C. HOWARD, 37, Chiropractic physician, St. Petersburg
Business Headlines
A merchant of Guinness nears last call
Student writes, draws her way to national awards
PALM HARBOR -- Robyn Wilsbach, a recent Palm Harbor University High graduate, named her red Toyota Echo "Oscar" after English playwright Oscar Wilde.
Manager's marks show satisfaction
City Manager Jerry Mudd's job review includes praise from the City Council. The mayor says he could take a stronger stand on controversial issues.
Military news
Air Force Col. David Gruber, son of Carol and Don Gruber of St. Petersburg, was promoted to his present rank and assigned to Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon. A 1975 graduate of Lakewood High School, Gruber attended the University of Florida before transferring to the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he graduated in 1980.
South Pinellas teams square off for title
Today's matchup between the St.Petersburg Country Club Smashers and Feather Sound Country Club will determine the South Pinellas Ladies Doubles League summer champion in the 3.5-4.0 division.
Summer Sprint Series ready for second race
More than 900 triathletes will compete for points in the second Summer Sprint Series race Sunday in Clermont.
Lincicome is staying right on course
A junior player from Seminole has a sense of direction.
Letters
Take care to preserve our symbol
Patriotic fervor is mostly good. It's great to see and hear the fireworks. It's heartwarming to sing God Bless America and the other patriotic songs of our land. However, there is something, though well intentioned, that has an undesirable outcome. That is the practice of real estate agents placing flags in the front yards of a whole neighborhood. The positive side of this is that not enough American citizens display Old Glory on these significant holidays. The downside is that too many of these recipients don't pay any attention to the flag placed in their yards. Wind and rain take their toll. Flags are beaten into the ground and may remain there for weeks. They blow into the streets, only to be run over by countless vehicles. I recently picked up one from the street during a morning bike ride. It was soiled and wet. I cringe at this desecration of our national symbol.
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