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September 17, 2002
Parents commit to school picks
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[Times photo: Cherie Diez]
Hundreds show up on the first day of the choice application process.

Mary Jo Melone

The sharp focus of a 50th birthday
Once upon a time in my life -- the easy, irresponsible college years -- I believed nobody would graduate after my class, of '74. We were the brightest, we were the ultimate, and best of all, we were 21.

Top stories
Flesh glints at film awards
In a former warehouse in Pinellas Park, porn stars find out the fans' choice.

Al-Arian to judge: Dismiss USF's suit
The professor argues that the case denies him any say in where and how the dispute is settled.

Sports Authority delays surcharge increase
The change would have boosted the surcharge for each St. Pete Times Forum ticket from 75 cents to $3.75.

Rescuers fitted with new masks
New hazardous materials masks will give area officials protection from the unthinkable.

Aquarium feels aftershocks of 9/11
Sagging stock prices and slower tourism have the attraction in financial straits. It is asking Tampa for a fiscal bailout.

Northbound Skyway closing Saturday
For Sunshine Skyway bridge commuters waiting for the other shoe to drop, the state Department of Transportation has some good news.


South Pinellas headlines
  • Note on grave chafes wounds

  • North Pinellas headlines
  • Experts monitor strain of staph
  • Clearwater to run up prices for boaters
  • County finally clears prime airport property
  • Man dies in fall from fruit tree
  • Car hangs off bridge; driver unhurt
  • Leaders award Spratt sterling marks
  • Jefferson is head of class at end
  • Funeral home owner Lewis 'Papa' Mohn dies

  • Letters
  • What's the harm in expanding a vital part of life?

  • Hillsborough headlines
  • Thefts of cars rise in county

  • News of Florida
  • McBride campaign entwines with teachers union
  • McBride pick may be South Florida senator
  • Hispanic dropout dilemma
  • Vietnam adoption nightmares
  • Gill to help lead Democrats
  • Poll staffers' age becomes an issue
  • Around the state
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