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October 9, 2002
Tampa Bay: October 9, 2002
South Pinellas County news
Commissioners agreeable to owning the Trop
The move would erase a $1.4-million annual tax St. Petersburg must pay on the dome.
Motel owner accused of catering to prostitutes
ST. PETERSBURG -- The owner of the Empress Motel was arrested Tuesday and charged with operating a public nuisance and making money off prostitutes.
Kids get detoured on road to trouble
Students normally kicked out of school instead get one-on-one help from a teacher and counselor for three days.
Golden oldies (and not just the songs)
Middle-aged "Parkers" relive the city dances of their youth and recall some of the trimmings: fights, necking, the drive-in, Biff burgers.
FEMA's new maps are kind to Tierra Verde
The impact of the new maps is minimal on Tierra Verde homes and businesses but is greater on areas to the north.
Dixie Hollins honors famous sports alumni
Dixie Hollins debuts its Athletic Hall of Fame with the induction of 16 alumnus with notable sports achievements.
Road work mishap cuts phone lines
ST. PETE BEACH -- A worker digging a trench for the Blind Pass Road widening project severed Verizon telephone lines Tuesday morning, cutting off phone service to thousands of customers in St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island.
Business pioneer added spice to a bland new town
ST. PETERSBURG -- When the Orange Belt Railroad chugged into town on June 8, 1888, Edson T. Lewis was there.
20 years and counting
Retirees George and Phyllis Boone have put in 20 years with kids at Eisenhower Elementary in Clearwater, and they don't see an end in sight.
Bay Bash Ball brings Rio revelers to Vinoy
Carnival is months away, but Escape to Rio, the 11th annual Bay Bash Ball, was a high-energy spectacular Friday night that mimicked the fun of that yearly festival.
A Day on the Job: Taking his place in the family business
Michael Todd works with his father in Tommy Todd Landscaping. "It's a true joy," he says.
Kindergartener aims for a plum school
The chances of getting in to a well-regarded school like Plumb Elementary for the first time are slim.
Beach notebook
Treasure Island seeks new name for rec center
The Morgan Invasion event honors sailor
Charlie was there holding forth with tales.
New Port Richey player puts it together in CGA
Long, straight driving and deft putting were the key ingredients of Dalan Farren's victory in the 25th County Golf Association Championship at Fox Hollow.
Business Headlines
Art studio to open in new space
Letters
Working mothers deserve respect
Re: Frazzled mother finds peace of mind, by Donna J. Bear, Sept. 18.
Tampa Bay headlines
The scream test
Father describes son's last moments of life
'He never heard my warning,' slain man's partner testifies
Honors credit plan is target for critics
Brandon man captured by Georgia police
Organizers cancel visit of slave ship 'Amistad' replica
Judge sorts the issues in Al-Arian struggle
Jury awards TV host $495,000
St. Petersburg nursing home wins distinction
Legal experts side with foster family
Howard Troxler
Ever steady, never flashy Miranda adds spice to race
North Pinellas headlines
Outcry puts road closing on hold
The caring arm of the law
Already in jail, man charged in shooting death
Amid the ashes, family gets set to rebuild
Armed man robs woman in parking lot
Military news
Pinellas battles Hillsborough in tourney
Editorial
Schools need more seniors as volunteers
Letters
Caruso explains absences: Brazil mugging, illness
Hillsborough headlines
Station targets officials' comments
SUV flips, killing teenage driver
Ernest Hooper
Bowl color switch a hit; Greco proves social savvy
News of Florida
Nature activists endorse McBride
Victim's kin plan to pass on Wuornos execution
Campaigns belie tight budget
Around the state
Ford to do safety fixes on police cars
Driller denied permit denied damages, too
Close Noelle Bush's drug hearing, her lawyer asks
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