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August 21, 2002
Top stories
Deal to bring Shaq to Tampa was far from sure thing
Days before the basketball superstar was promised to appear, the promoter had no firm deal to get him.
Retirees follow a civic calling
How baby boomers spend their time will change America, an expert says. Volunteering heads the list.
Decision on Al-Arian due today
If USF fires him, he will be among only a handful of tenured professors in the nation dismissed each year.
Seminole Tribe, ousted leaders settle lawsuit
The settlement calls for former Seminole leader James E. Billie to repay the tribe $169,000.
Expect Skyway delays
Half of the Sunshine Skyway will be closed for repair work tonight, and motorists can expect delays as northbound and southbound traffic will take turns using the bridge for seven hours.
City has $548-million: What do you want?
ST. PETERSBURG -- Do you live in St. Petersburg? Want to help spend $548-million?
Plans envision residential towers
Two proposals for 1.25 acres of Curtis Hixon Park propose high-end apartments and condominiums for downtown.
The monsignor and his moment with Castro
It was an improbable scene.
Testaverde sued over leaks at former home
New owners of the ex-Buc's home say they have spent $48,000 on roof repairs.
Spelling bee could thin ranks of School Board hopefuls
Reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic are the three R's of education.
School Board wavers on new honors points policy
LARGO -- The Pinellas School Board and Superintendent Howard Hinesley agreed Tuesday night to reconsider the district's new policy for awarding quality points for honors classes.
Slain Tampa woman had troubled history
The body of Adrien Davis of Tampa was found in an industrial area. She had a drug and prostitution record and was last seen in a pickup area.
Former Times editor dies
Laurence Jolidon, a former St. Petersburg Times metropolitan editor, died Tuesday (Aug. 20, 2002) of a heart attack at Camp Butmir base near Sarajevo, Bosnia, where he was working with NATO. He was 64.
Firing over porn is ruled excessive
An arbitrator rules that a dismissed St. Pete Beach fire lieutenant should be reinstated.
Tampa Bay briefs
Passenger killed in wreck near parkway identified
South Pinellas headlines
East Lealman to pursue cityhood alone
St. Pete Beach tiptoes into minefield of LDRs
Beach burg's budget is all of one page
Neighborhood bully wanted in hit-run
Brawn before beauty
New library to cut back right hours
Tutoring teeters as funding is slashed
Owner tries to save pet; both perish
A Day on the Job: She paints her way into people's homes
Business headlines
Copying error muddies murder case
Herman Goldner dubbed a 'pre-eminent mayor'
Pop quiz
Early start adds steps ahead
Man punched during arrest settles with beach city
Barbershop singers hooked on harmony
Madeira Beach draws the line on pay raises
Beach briefs
Military news
Editorial
Jousting over festival appears to end
Letters
Yes, many teenagers are doing good things
North Pinellas headlines
Answering the call to teach
City gives Stanton 6 percent pay raise
Feds say 90,000 snared in scam
Clearwater welcomes new Publix
Sinkhole opens in Palm Harbor
Fire chief steps in as development director
Proposal to borrow beach money is a washout
Local cyclist wins state title
South Pinellas man has fun learning sport
Editorial
Barring women from boot camp crossed line
Letters
U.S. 19 proposals will only increase risk of accidents
Hillsborough headlines
Plans envision residential towers
Board suspends three teachers
Ernest Hooper
Hail to new sibling city, Big Al and great food
News of Florida
Question persists: Did she sign oath?
Groups try to halt Everglades mining
Top level worker placed on leave
Around the State
Maggots are a weapon in nursing home battle
Path cleared for sales tax item on ballot
McBride ad strikes back at Bush
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