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July 10, 2002
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See no evil, sing no evil, hear no evil
[Times photo: Cherie Diez]
Krystal Marano, 3, left, of St. Petersburg looks in the mirror Tuesday while Keryden Koeut-Futch, 3, of Gulfport sings and Sophia Norris, 4, of St. Petersburg covers her ears. The girls are in a predance class for 3- to 5-year-olds at the Cheryl Lee Studio of Dance in Gulfport. |
Howard Troxler
Don't kill the lawyers, just the frivolous lawsuits
Please indulge me in a little more discussion about the role of lawyers and lawsuits in our society.
Top stories
Worker rescued after cave-in
The man, trapped when the ground gave way at a Clearwater construction site, manages to avoid serious injury.
Time, money add up in county's TV inquiry
An investigation into the local public-access television station has cost at least $57,000 so far.
Lawsuits strain ex-judge's credibility
A judicial candidate touts her clean image after past troubles and removal from the bench, but a new chorus of complaints surfaces.
Williams' son has his share of critics
John-Henry Williams has waded through bankruptcies, lawsuits and now a dispute over his father's body.
New chief at Moffitt is old hand
TAMPA -- Less than a year ago, Dr. William S. Dalton left a high-ranking post at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center for a college deanship in his home state of Arizona.
County official loaned out to work on training center
Assistant County Administrator Rick Dodge, leader of the county's economic development program, is being loaned to St. Petersburg College to help open the Epicenter, a business and technology training center.
St. Pete Beach chief resigns
ST. PETE BEACH -- Police Chief Ray Kaminskas has resigned after three years at a department with long-standing internal issues, including a current investigation of his captain.
Manatee rules sail through one hearing
The Manatee County meeting was a lovefest compared with the clash over speed restrictions in the Alafia River.
Cops stole porn tapes, lied, ex-officer says
Plant City officials knew about the police misconduct and didn't stop it, a witness testifies.
Shipyard worker 'Betsy the Burner' dies at 83
The Hillsborough homemaker cut metal in a naval yard in California during World War II.
Who's watching guardians?
An audit finds the county isn't monitoring guardians for the elderly and infirm.
Mistrial ends botched knee operation suit
TAMPA -- The trial involving a surgeon suing his doctors for allegedly botching his knee operation came to a screeching halt Tuesday when the judge declared a mistrial after discovering that his wife was a patient of one of the defendants.
Drowned fisherman's body identified
MADEIRA BEACH -- Officials have identified a body found floating off Egmont Key as that of Garth Michael Spacek, a fisherman who had been missing since Friday.
Author and ecologist George K. Reid dies at 84
ST. PETERSBURG -- Dr. George K. Reid, a founding professor of Florida Presbyterian College and the author of several books and dozens of scientific papers about Florida's plants and animals, has died at 84.
City turns to other costs at airport
Officials separately look at building at Albert Whitted and removing the sewage plant.
People can be frozen, but can they be revived?
If Ted Williams is indeed frozen in a metal tube in Scottsdale, Ariz., waiting for medical science to advance enough to bring him back to life, he may be there a long, long time.
South Pinellas headlines
Museum seeks funds for increased security
Newly adorned lawn has couple stumped
County shifts role toward recreation
Family hails a cabbie who saved the day
Neighbors join fray over taller buildings
The full Montessori
Coffee Pot lot bought for $896,300, divided
The Montesorri Method
Property values mean higher tax bill
Aunt Hattie's brings back memories savory and not
A Day on the Job in South Pinellas County
Business Headlines
Student writes, draws her way to national awards
Manager's marks show satisfaction
Military news
South Pinellas teams square off for title
Summer Sprint Series ready for second race
Lincicome is staying right on course
Letters
Take care to preserve our symbol
North Pinellas headlines
Accident snarls traffic on parkway
Endangered loggerhead's nest plundered for eggs
Bridge route spares dog beach
County approves digging test well
City says it prefers smaller signs
Rescued boy saved from fate of brother
Little League dads' concerns prod county to change focus
Developer asks Oldsmar to refund $97,500 in fees
Woman claiming sexual abuse sues pastor, Lutheran church
Summer Sprint Series is ready for second race
Clearwater NAACP examines complaints against police force
Editorial
Largo needs courage to stand by library plans
Letters
Accountability is key in fatal fire
Hillsborough headlines
Husband arrested after wife found dead
News of Florida
Redrawn House districts approved
Vouchers head to court again
Boy improving year after shark attack
Bush to name new justice
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