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September 22, 2002
Tampa Bay: September 22, 2002
South Pinellas County news
In lifetime of songs, a reflection of love, woe
From one woman's bottom drawer emerges a host of musical treasures, each detailing the joy and pain of her 82 years.
Watching out for one another
Fed up with petty crime, neighbors in Seminole form a Neighborhood Watch group and begin to fight back.
Forum airs 4 sides on future of waterfront
Residents pile in to hear proposals on public land that could affect Albert Whitted Airport and USF St. Petersburg.
Struggle clears the way for Kenneth City annexations
Some other officials' agendas almost impose a costly delay on Kenneth City bringing in parts of Lealman.
City might adjust building rules before vote
Treasure Island officials may pass altered height and density regulations -- before the city's development referendum Nov. 5.
Builder allowed to pave park for driveway
St. Pete Beach's city attorney rules that access to a public right of way, once mapped as a street, cannot be denied.
Some school permits yanked, returned
Kids of 26 school employees lose their special attendance permits. Eight are reinstated -- after school has started.
Fire chief's contract spawns controversy
Board member Linda Campbell raised questions about the contract. The commission's response agitates some local leaders.
Major campaign donor stares back in mirror
Running for office is a sacrifice. Everyone will tell you that.
Neighborhood notebook
CONA seeks applicants for leadership program
Spot bridge's paint? A little dab must do
If you have crossed the Skyway Bridge recently, or even not so recently, you might have noticed that the beams at the summit have a definite case of yellow measles. There are dibs and daubs of paint everywhere, and none of them matches the base color of the bridge supports.
New loafing spot
Panera Bread will roll out the baked goods, cafe fare and mellow ambience steps from Outback this week.
15 bands to pursue music glory
Saturday's 26th annual Sound Spectacular in Seminole presents high school bands with a big goal: grand championship.
Foreign correspondent talks on beer and burqas
Within the past year, many of us have become more aware of developments in nations beyond our own borders. Especially we have educated ourselves about events in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Israel, Iran and Iraq.
Pool to close for season
SEMINOLE -- It's been open since June, but now the Family Aquatic Center at the Seminole Recreation Center is preparing to shut down for the season. The pools are not heated.
Business sites give way to condo plans
TREASURE ISLAND -- Five commercial properties, two of them beachfront, will be developed as residences. Three of the projects would alter the entrance to Sunset Beach.
When raising children, you're always a rookie
People often ask me why my column is called "Rookie Mom" when I have two children, the eldest being a ripe 5 years old. The column started when my first was just a few months old and I had no idea what I was doing. But even with two children, as they grow, each in her own way, I still encounter new questions and situations all the time.
Fest migrates to Eckerd campus
The Florida Birding Festival and Nature Expo comes to Eckerd College, after time in Clearwater.
School choice wears burden of second job
A mother of three wrestles with a myriad of options, fearful of overlooking a key point in a mountain of information.
Gulfport manager showered with praise, raise
Many enthusiastic voices drown out one of criticism as the city manager reaps a raise and gives some back to his little city in the name of safety.
New east-west link to open in 2 weeks
The 2-mile road will give cross-county travelers another route between the Intracoastal and I-275.
St. Pete Beach rewrites its noise control regulations
One change allows officers to cite noisemakers even if authorities arrive after the sound has stopped.
Gibbs teen plays in Women's World Series
Since she was 8, Molly McKesson has devoted herself to becoming the best female baseball player. This month in St. Petersburg, the 16-year-old Gibbs High School junior competed in her second Women's World Series.
Young Titan volleyball team has a way to go
If the first part of St. Petersburg College's volleyball season is any indication, the Titans still have some work to do to learn a new system with a new coach.
Letters
Our tireless elections chief deserves thanks
Much has been written and is yet to be written about the poor performance of election supervisors and voters in some areas of Florida.
Tampa Bay headlines
An uncertain future
Volunteers pluck trash from bay
The dealmaker
Military news
Metro week in review
North Pinellas headlines
CGI colors office space equation
First you lug, then you scrub
Debates may grow too focused
Desalination plants on meeting's agenda
Stauffer cleanup fight takes toll
Report finds wage inequity, not bias
Plotting Clearwater's future: a tale of two visions
Stauffer cleanup fight takes its toll on activists
Many don't trust mail in matters of choice
Headlines through the years
Hillsborough headlines
Barbs fly in commission race, this time for District 3 seat
Police: Couple starved 7-year-old
Kick start
North of Tampa
Many parents are taking the carpool plunge
Attractive new homes -- and ugly pile of debt
Ideas sought for community center
Plan okay to raze Bern's garden
Prep Notebook
USF graduate to teach in China
The Week in Review
Pirouetting through a workout
Tax rate to remain unchanged
Voter turnout improving
State nails contractor who left town
From 1 home per acre to 3
News of Florida
Bush vs. McBride offers clear choice
High-speed train still waits for funding
Raise teacher pay, secretary says
McBride a challenge, Bush says at Tampa picnic
Ex-officer gets life sentence in wife's slaying
Principal retires after accusations
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