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August 28, 2002
Tampa Bay: August 28, 2002
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Fitness buff is a striking figure
[Times photo: Chris Zuppa]
This gym regular tends to stand out. For one thing, he's pushing 99. For another, he's a living world history book.
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South Pinellas County news
Pharmacy doctorate now closer to home
A godsend for some students, the University of Florida is offering a pharmacy degree at St. Petersburg College.
Ailing pastor receives outpouring of care
More than 200 people gather to pray for a Methodist minister who has a cancerous brain tumor.
New fire stations replace the old
Shore Acres' crew vacates a two-bedroom house. Central Oak Park's building will be twice as big as the old.
Battle renewed within Lealman fire board
Vice Chairman Mike Brophy calls for Linda Campbell's resignation, but she says she has no intention of leaving.
Neighborhood business news
Hampton Inn aims to open in January
A Day on the Job: Tom McCollum, Dive foreman
Tom McCollum works in underwater marine maintenance, cleaning and inspecting the undersides of boats for Scuba Clean Inc. of St. Petersburg.
City well-wishers offer tribute to USF's Heller
They called it "A Heller of a Good Time!"
Neighborhood briefs
Bay Pines director gets new job in Tallahassee
Congregation B'nai Israel has grown with community
The tiny congregation struggled during its early years, Members knocked on doors to raise funds.
Pop quiz
Editor's note: Each week, Pop Quiz will take a peek into an elementary, middle or high school classroom. If you wish to see a topic addressed, please send your idea to Top of the Class, P.O. Box 1121, St. Petersburg, FL 33731.
Achievers
Four Pinellas County teachers will receive approximately $40,000 to expand previously funded classroom mini-grant programs. Grants of up to $10,000 each, funded by Bank of America and administered by the Pinellas County Education Foundation, will enable them to expand their programs to include other classrooms or to feature them schoolwide.
School shows, tells; parents take notes
Gibb's High holds the first of many events put on by schools courting parents and students in the new era of choice.
More information on the choice plan
You can learn more about the choice plan and the application process by attending community information meetings.
Largo grounds teen curfew for time being
The 4-year-old ordinance is suspended after those in Tampa and Pinellas Park are ruled unconstitutional.
Military news
Cmdr. David A. Durham, father of Patricia Durham and Robert and Catherine Swissler of Seminole, has assumed command of U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Sitka, Alaska.
Tampa Bay headlines
Storms bedevil Skyway schedule
Federal screeners go to work at airports
Land investor avoids prison
The Connolly case
Doctor's mental state issue in alleged plot
Alligator's jaws close around swimmer's head
Counties at odds over Gandy plans
Pilot taps his training in scary landing
Ex-teacher won't face federal charges
Baby who died in day care was SIDS victim
North Pinellas headlines
Condo directors learn fire safety
Largo couple injured in crash on U.S. 19
Fine over election is final word, board says
Mayor questions noise task force
Palm Harbor academy shuts down after 11 years
Tax rise expected for fire service
Largo couple injured in U.S. 19 accident
County residents will pay more, get more
Stanton appreciates sympathy after mother's death Aug. 21
Marine store is returning to local roots
K-Swiss summer league crowns champs
Editorial
Union's choice throws up obstacle to negotiations
Letters
Baby living on the streets deserves better protection
Hillsborough headlines
County: No gates on public streets
Less is more: Dropped 'a' enhances resume
Chamber rates commission hopefuls
Ernest Hooper
Coloring Gator's, rocking the boat
News of Florida
Candidates attack Bush, not each other
Barley swears oath authentic, ending lawsuit
Group seeks slow Panhandle growth
Brothers say murder confessions were lies
Average SAT score slips
New tag supports terror-fighting fund
Battle on Medicaid abortions resumes
Reno wins debate because of lead, not responses
Excerpts from Democratic debate
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