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October 2, 2002
Tampa Bay: October 2, 2002
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'It looks like a bomb went off'
[Times photo (1992)]
Storms rolled in the morning of Oct. 3, 1992. Pinellas Park firefighters ran from one false alarm to another. About midmorning, weather watchers recalled a momentary calm before tornadoes skipped across mid Pinellas County, leaving behind four dead, millions in property damage and emotional wreckage that lasts even today. Twisters touched down on Treasure Island and in an unincorporated area near Largo, but the devastation was the worst in Pinellas Park. A police officer overheard on scanners struggled for words as he called for backup: "I don't know where I am. ... There's nothing here. ... It looks like a bomb went off."
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South Pinellas County news
Payoff for road headaches: reclaimed water
SEMINOLE -- Old Oakhurst Road has been under construction for nearly a year, yet residents who live near the oak-lined corridor seem pretty accepting that crews soon will begin laying pipes under their streets.
Political group could make election exciting
Two variances that were denied are the impetus for WE VOTE, a group recently formed to be a factor in Madeira Beach elections.
Venomous snake rattles morning walkers
An eastern diamondback is captured near North Shore Pool and released elsewhere.
Midtown welcomes a big key to learning
Almost a budget casualty, a library becomes a reality at 1059 18th Ave. S. It's almost as large as the main branch.
Publix may replace a mobile home park
A zoning change would clear the way for the grocery at 54th Avenue and Haines Road in Lealman.
Grandfathering will extend to little sis
Editor's note: As an aid to understanding "controlled choice," Neighborhood Times will continue to profile families who are in the hunt for the right school during the next several weeks.
Ministers will bless animals of all stripes
Ministers will honor animals in the name of St. Francis of Assisi.
School shopping
The magnet and high school showcase this weekend is a "one-stop shopping opportunity" for parents and students.
Laurels nursing center shuts specialized care, rehab unit
A specialized unit at the Laurels nursing center is shutting down due to high costs. Patients are being moved to other facilities.
Fire rescue district approves 7% raises
The raises put Pinellas Suncoast Fire and Rescue in the middle of the pay scale, an official says.
Gray matter mattered to dedicated educator
Asked to run for governor, George Lynch said: "I'm not a politician. I'm a school man." And he was, till the end.
A Day on the Job: Primer on teaching preschoolers
One St. Petersburg instructor says that although the challenges are plentiful, so are the rewards.
New chamber name lures more Web surfers
The Gulf Beaches of Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce eases an identity problem.
Old McCrory building on verge of a new life
Among the buyer's plans are redoing the front of the building and installing residential units in the old hotel space.
Leagues are making plans for season
League coordinators have joined forces to schedule this season's play and help standardize rules with the hope of drawing more players.
Miami criterium attracts elite racers
Sprinting for thousands in cash prizes and hoping to earn the last of the season's national cycling points, the best in criterium racing turned out for last weekend's Miami Cycling Classic.
Late Model driver enjoying quite a run
Dave Pletcher has had a good couple of weeks.
$20,000 to pay off lingering legal case
The $20,000 clears the books of legal fees and court costs in the case of Madeira Beach against a former commissioner.
Business Headlines
Posh new buses on the way
Tampa Bay headlines
His rap sheet snares rapper
Left in insurance limbo
Public not alerted to water crisis until hours later
Lessors clam up about Morris' condo project
Missionary on lucky streak
Jury recommends death for killer of 'Jane Doe I-275'
New plan developed for Gandy
Traffic tie-ups haunt Howl-O-Scream
District leaders hope money will help raise schools' grades
3 groups propose charter schools
Academy Prep hires two new officials
Former USF provost Carl Riggs dies at 81
Teams hit road for vote drive
Colombians convicted in cocaine case
Pinellas teens accused of making false bomb threats
North Pinellas headlines
Animal expo highlights rescue work
Hit-run victim identified
City Hall layabout retires to nap, eat
Driver, 20, who died was kind, helpful
Dunedin vice mayor wants to be mayor
Four rescued after a night lost in the gulf
Sketch of robber leads to charges
Editorial
Tarpon chief from the ranks a good choice
Letters
In A school, classrooms bulge
Hillsborough headlines
New plan developed for Gandy
Ernest Hooper
Prenatal care, indy film a hit, reading fun
News of Florida
Libertarians run to build a brand name
Women's votes could swing governor's race
Universities get low grades
Bush: Execution to go on as scheduled
Around the state
McBride backers think bias helped Bush in debate
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