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September 8, 2002
Tampa Bay: September 8, 2002
South Pinellas County news
Plant cleanup to try out cutting-edge treatments
Solvents and oils used at a former weapons components plant remain. New approaches will be tried.
Man reports racial slur and threat at restaurant
Boston Market fires one worker and looks into whether another one uttered a racial epithet and threatened to fight.
New stumping grounds: once-obscure Lealman
Now that Lealman is on the map, sort of, 13 political candidates visit and try to court voters.
Fix road, but not too much, some say
A county plan to improve 46th Avenue N raises questions about urban vs. rural roadway designs.
Town fires officer as criticism boils over
Dennis Salliotte worked for the Indian Shores police for 18 years. The town council decides to let him go.
The good and the bad of this year's primary
Good news about voting on Tuesday: no chads.
Jeff Webb
Don't let the media dilute the message
Like the Alamo and Pearl Harbor, it's important to remember Sept. 11, 2001. As one of the most horrific tragedies of our time, and probably the single worst in U.S. history, the attacks must never be forgotten. The events of that day, and the ensuing fight against terror they represent, should remain burned deep into our collective psyche.
Crossroads movie theater will fall; Home Depot will rise
ST. PETERSBURG -- XXX closed down the AMC Crossroads 8 theater Monday night.
'Big box' revival
The old Wards building has new life as an automotive parts store and a former Wal-Mart will become a church.
Precious lives were born on that terror-filled day
Sept. 11 is now linked forever with terror and heartache, yet babies were born that day.
Storm dampens visit by Japanese official
From the lobby of the Hilton St. Petersburg Thursday evening, Japan's consul general Ko Kodaira could see the bright lights of Florida Power Park at Al Lang Field, and the downpour and the lightning. Kodaira flew to the Sunshine City to meet with Mayor Rick Baker and was to have thrown the first pitch in a Women's World Series game between Team USA and Team Japan.
A family's search for freedom
A 10-year-old immigrant writes an essay telling about her family's flight from the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Firefighters union throws support behind incumbent
LEALMAN -- The firefighters union has endorsed Kathleen Quinn Litton for re-election to the Lealman Fire Commission.
Neighborhoods shape image with new signs
ST. PETERSBURG -- What's in a sign? Are they for neighborhood identification, or are they artistic statements as well?
County thins trees, despite complaints
Overgrowth at Lake Seminole Park is being weeded out. The project was delayed once because of citizens' concerns.
Beaches notebook
Land use question to be on ballot
Pinellas native to give performance of lifetime
Actress is thrilled to be singing God Bless America to open the American Stock Exchange on Sept. 11.
Tempers rise after kids dropped off at odd spot
School transportation leaders are looking into the actions of a substitute bus driver.
Growth of Weed and Seed gains favor in Childs Park
Despite low turnout at a Childs Park meeting, plans for a Weed and Seed there are on track.
EDC okays addition to medical complex
Among the requests the board approved was the 17,000-square-foot change of plans for the $30-million Carillon Outpatient Center.
House race close, hopefuls claim
In the waning days of the Republican primary for state House District 51, both challengers say they are closing in on incumbent Leslie Waters.
Eckerd graduate returns as volleyball coach
It took 10 years and thousands of miles for A.J. Joseph to land his dream job.
Letters
Why can't we leave Albert Whitted as it is?
Much as I can see the excitement and possible new tax income for the city of St. Petersburg in having 4,000 new living units built on Albert Whitted Airport ground, I wonder if the city is well served by putting these added living units in the Tampa Bay flood plain. Wouldn't these new uses increase taxpayer cost for sewer, water, schools, access roads and other infrastructure? The question "who is benefiting from current airport services?" should be followed by, "what commercial interests are going to benefit by adding these new housing, commercial and USF construction projects?"
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