South Pinellas County news
Woman lived history in post-war Japan
SEMINOLE -- Willianna Abrams took part in a history-making event more than 50 years ago, but these days she's content to get out in her 1991 Oldsmobile for trips to the bank and post office, to the Albertson's to pick up a prescription or hunt for the two-for-one meat specials.

Fate of Lealman 'city' in hands of its residents
A study has shown it's feasible. A meeting Wednesday will launch the process to see if neighbors want it.

Voucher schools attempt to regroup after shakeup
A debacle and a merger later, two private schools that rely on public money begin the uphill climb to establish credibility and cohesion.

Baseball officials reviewing violence
Little League officials are investigating the brawls involving Pinellas Park players and parents after a tournament game.

Just give us a name, not a number, for roads
We have a friend in New Orleans. Whenever this friend has a question about something, he says, "I've got myself a powerful curious."

Noted historian to unveil the past for Azalea group
Mac Perry is an expert on extinct Indian tribes in this area. He will talk Thursday at the Azalea Rec Center.

Store to open 2nd location
ST. PETERSBURG -- Smart & Final, which sells bulk food, food service products and professional cooking equipment, is opening its second store in St. Petersburg in the Tyrone area.

Beaches notebook
Treasure Island water, sewer rates increase

A day on the job: Zerica Whittingham, midwife
ZERICA WHITTINGHAM, 52

Sharing 'your songs' opens musical horizons
My oldest daughter was 3 when I bought the soundtrack from the Annie Broadway show starring Andrea McCardle. Up to that point, Olivia had mostly listened to music from Sesame Street, Disney and a little Mozart.

Despite objections, condo project resumes
Despite objections from neighbors, the luxury building will be allowed to have six stories over the parking level.

Former Hurricane is driven to succeed
Joel Berman approaches tennis with a passion.

Letters
Motorists without lights are a hazard
Here we are, in the middle of summer and the height of thunderstorm season. I am amazed and appalled by the number of motorists who drive around in the pouring rain without headlights on. This is, after all, against the law, as well as a serious issue of safety and common sense.

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