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September 15, 2002
Tampa Bay: September 15, 2002 South Pinellas County news
A sanctuary lost
An influx of more youthful -- and troublesome -- tenants, some with mental health problems, has shattered the security of residents in a high-rise for the disabled and elderly.

For teacher, a new spot to foster change
Mary Russell vaulted a better-funded opponent to win a School Board post. She wants to improve the system.

Replica of slave ship 'Amistad' calls at Pier
The 85-foot schooner, will be the centerpiece of several events promoting racial good will.

Lealman sends mixed signals in land deal
Fire district officials appear unsure how much of Lealman Park they want for a new firehouse.

There's cash in kitsch, retro promoters say
Embarrassed just thinking about Treasure Island motels? Some only have goo-goo eyes for the "googie" architecture. They say work with it, baby.

Examining the pieces of a cracked election
Yes, I know School Board races are officially nonpartisan now, but let's just look at the internecine Republican politics of it anyway.

South Pasadena has idea for sore eyes
A solution for a sewer lift station involves a partial move -- for perhaps $75,000 -- and some camouflage.

Fossil Park, motel settle nuisance suit
The Park Motel will be demolished and a new Best Western built on the site.

Old hotel in downtown St. Petersburg to go condo
The owner must presell nine of 18 lofts to secure financing, but he sees no problem doing that.

Council seeks automatic pay raises
PINELLAS PARK -- City Council members will take less money but still want an automatic pay raise every year.

Trying to make sense of random bike lanes
We have a lot to cover today because we've been gone for a couple of weeks -- and please don't say anything if you didn't notice that we were gone. Jessie's psyche is very fragile.

Tucker eyes Olympics
Since his freshman season at Seminole High School in 1989, Scott Tucker has dedicated himself to swimming. Today, the 27-year-old continues to push to be the best and return to the Olympics.

Letters
Pinellas voting system worked like a charm
Re: Pinellas County voters should be proud.


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