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July 21, 2002
Tampa Bay: July 21, 2002
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A Highland fling
[Times photo: Kevin German]
Nine Dixie Hollins High School students will perform at next month's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. They're excited, proud and a little nervous. |
South Pinellas County news
Police code pries lid off private life
ST. PETERSBURG -- Police officers can get in trouble for cursing, accepting free food and handcuffing a suspect too tightly.
Persevering in a male preserve
One of the country's first female aviation machinists hasn't let tribulations or decades erase her spirit of adventure.
Crime spikes, but is that alarming?
Home break-ins and domestic abuse have increased Seminole's crime log. But the city is still safe, most say.
Move forward brings school principal to familiar ground
A veteran educator returns to what he calls the "best kept secret" in the county. This time, he will be its principal.
Residents fight for 'cozy little library'
Opponents fight a plan to trade the Azalea branch library for a larger one shared with St. Petersburg College.
Foundering Woodlawn league folds
The baseball league succumbs to a lack of money, top-notch facilities and ability to recruit players.
For sale by owner, dirt cheap, you move
The city is taking bids on a Shore Acres house that will make way for a parking lot.
Some fear law change will benefit officials
Letter to state attorney outlines concerns over proposed Treasure Island development regulations.
Drawings sketch out Gulfport ambitions
Architects present their ideas for sprucing up areas in the town. They call it an early look into their thinking.
New pool lifts spirits in Childs Park neighborhood
As cooling water spouts and sprays, residents say the pool will attract people and keep kids out of trouble.
Uneven fire fees bring call for change
Kenneth City's new contract with Lealman maintains a disparity in the rates their residents pay for fire service.
Council scrambles to reduce water rate
To avoid raising the cost to residents further, Pinellas Park officials weigh selling bonds and delaying a rate change.
Small-factory town
Many manufacturers in the county are low-profile outfits that make gizmos you wouldn't guess came from here.
Nursing home now offers patients respiratory help
The Laurels is one of only a handful of long-term care facilities in the state with a 24-hour ventilator care unit.
Store is for those who like tiny beads of sweet
Along with painted pottery and elaborate memory books, handmade bead jewelry has become a popular hobby among those who have a passion for keepsakes.
Martha E. Wallis, 'queen' of volunteers
ST. PETERSBURG -- Martha E. "Marty" Wallis, named queen of the 1966 Queen of Hearts Ball in recognition of her civic work, has died at 94.
No bond stronger than friendships of women
ST. PETERSBURG -- Not long ago when I was suffering from some wicked intestinal bug, I called one of my best friends in Charlotte, N.C., who had recently been through a similar bout and rounds of tests and diagnoses. Within minutes she had me describing the color, consistency and frequency of my diarrhea. She didn't apologize for asking such a graphic question nor did I when I replied. Girlfriends expect a lot from each other, but etiquette is not a requirement.
City seeks ideas for Teardrop Park
The Crystal Island park is getting scruffy, but so far plans for a fountain or a playground fall flat.
Speeding by the numbers may lead to traffic ticket
While residents wait for promised traffic-calming measures, they work with existing methods to slow down rushed motorists.
Youths' mission: lend a hand
St. Paul Catholic Church's first summer outreach program attracts 32 kids for three days of community service.
Before family and friends, a Purple Heart
Two generations ago, a Marine Corps driver was injured in the line of duty, but he completed the mission. Wednesday, the Pinellas Park man was honored for his actions.
New Home Depot plans to model Mediterranean style
An environmental board gives the construction and remodeling supply store approval to move forward with its plans for the Crossroads shopping area.
Beaches notebook
Gulfport seeks advisers on waterfront, money
Letters
Closing Azalea library would hurt community
Re: Library users wary of relocation plans, July 7.
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