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July 14, 2002
Tampa Bay: July 14, 2002
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The youth of today
[Times photo: Dirk Shadd]
Those teenagers are at it again -- helping up a storm all over North America. YouthWorks! brings some to St. Petersburg, where they change others' lives and their own. |
South Pinellas County news
Neighbors have uneasy view of Belleair Causeway bridge
Some adjacent to the proposed new Belleair Beach Causeway bridge fear having watery vistas replaced by a mass of concrete.
Will changes bring order to a frayed police force?
The St. Pete Beach chief exits soon. A man who had his own share of morale problems will enter, vowing to increase teamwork.
A nervous new mom? Here's a place for you
Some of them are in their 40s, and some are in their 30s or 20s. Most are first-time mothers, but some have older children, too. Most breast-feed, but some don't. Most delivered their babies at Bayfront Medical Center, but a few did not. But they all have two things in common: babies and questions.
Economic ills rein in free clinic's offerings
The St. Petersburg Free Clinic will charge for prescriptions, close its thrift store and open its shelter for men only on weekdays.
Fowl roundup is a sleeper
Fed crumbs by duck lovers, Muscovies are slow to respond to efforts to trap and relocate them.
Disabled veteran dies in fire at home
Neighbors say the man, who lived alone, used a wheelchair and smoked heavily.
Local man to take Civitan presidency
ST. PETERSBURG -- As a young adult, Eva Wilhelmsen's younger brother joined a theater group for developmentally disabled children. He has Down's syndrome, and the ensemble's leader was active in Civitan, a community service club focused on people who have mental and developmental disabilities.
Beaches notebook
Gulfport
Meadowlawn achiever gets a boost from her neighbors
Jamie Toon, a standout in a host of areas, is picked for a $1,000 scholarship from the neighborhood association.
Fine print takes back power bill windfall
GULFPORT -- After auditing the city's accounts from the past two years, Florida Power told administrative services director Bill Kucera that Gulfport could expect a credit on the May bill.
Parks let dogs meet, greet
Two parks prove so popular with pets and their people that St. Petersburg makes plans for three more.
Endangered loggerhead's nest plundered for eggs
Theft of the eggs would carry a federal penalty of a $25,000 fine and a year in jail. At least 100 eggs are missing.
The bean scene
Java joints give downtown a little jolt and a whole, um, latte choice.
College reunion targets repairing communities
Alumni from Depauw University come together every two years to help others. They bring their families along for the ride.
Battle lines forming over building rules
Opponents demand a referendum on a land use proposal that could allow 100-foot-high hotels on the beach in Treasure Island.
Meeting spot for mentally ill opens doors
As the Drop-In Center moves to spacious rooms, it absorbs a blow from Publix, which no longer supplies some foods.
Rough 'n' tumble play turns soft
With the help of the Rotary Club, the Seminole Recreation Center adds an energy absorbing surface to the playground.
Homeless coalition remains determined
It hopes to build a homeless shelter and install Port-O-Lets, but neighbors remain opposed.
Man thanks cab driver for life-saving ride, phone call
The man reconnects with the cabbie who rescued him and his dog. "I wanted to thank him up and down for what he did."
Madeira Beach, city marina manager go separate ways
A failure to agree on sharing costs of upgrading the facility ends their deal. The city may solicit bids or operate the marina itself.
Letters
Behemoths at beach are height of absurdity
Treasure Island's proposed land development regulations are the biggest land grab since the Oklahoma Land Rush. The problem for Treasure Island's residents? The city government appears to be working for the "Sooners," that is, the developers who stand to profit at the expense of the residents.
Tampa Bay headlines
How is a parent to choose?
Obesity reshapes hospital care
Technical problems get man deported
Don't put umbrella away yet
25-mile pursuit ends in convenience store
Neither hate nor rain deter rally
Metro week in review
North Pinellas headlines
Cleanup of city property almost complete
All-white board has opportunity for diversity
Details of deadly fire still hazy
Health vs. the rules
New EPA official meets critics
Five from Clearwater hurt in wreck
New building a first for school
Trio prepared to take over at Dunedin Lanes
Hillsborough headlines
City help not enough for trade center
North of Tampa
Dangerous consequences
Choices abound in District 47 race
Taking to the sidewalk
At indoor soccer leagues, never let 'em see you sweat
Plan ahead to get the most out of a family road trip
Zoning: Building could become veterinary clinic
Week in Review
Freedom High to form booster club
School loses a beloved teacher
Work on railroad ties up traffic
Mrs. Florida and Mom
Gym sued for treadmill injury
Landscape architects interviewed
Decision lets dump trucks roll through neighborhood
Neighborhood Notebook
Candidates press on with points despite distractions
Pair of GOP war chests swell
News of Florida
Manatee rules crimp Super Bowl plans
Harris raises more than $2-million
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