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October 13, 2002
Tampa Bay: October 13, 2002
South Pinellas County news
Developer has dream for bayfront
Dan Harvey Jr. has bought up undeveloped land along Beach Drive. He has big -- and risky -- ambitions for developing the bayfront area.
Petition leaders to leave Florida
They're going to the U.S. Virgin Islands after the election, but expect to return to Treasure Island in two years.
Officials say ship will come
The news arrives after local organizers last week canceled the slave ship "Amistad' replica's visit due to lack of funds.
Madeira property in search of developer
Companies consider a prime Gulf Boulevard site for mixed-use projects incorporating condo, hotel and retail space.
Officers' discrimination claims get court date
On Tuesday, a jury will hear the cases of two female officers filing claims against Pinellas Park Police Department.
Memo says policeman used racial slur, lied
The Pinellas Park policeman also lied under oath to investigators, a lawyer wrote in the letter to his colleagues.
Small projects fill a niche, a space
With land scarce in Pinellas, small clusters of condominiums are becoming more popular for builders and residents.
Parents: Choice is good plan -- badly executed
Lori Green says her family's experience with choice has been characterized by confusion and misinformation.
Board studies glitch in attractor schools
As part of the choice revolution, county schools have had to conceive ways to attract students. In some cases, schools are doing what they have always done. But others are dreaming up new ways to teach, promoting a focus on art or history or marine science.
Try out some events to get a feel for fall
Autumn is here, but the temperatures are still screaming July. Maybe by Halloween the kids can wear a costume without suffocating. In the meantime, here are a few outdoors ideas after a summer in hibernation.
Condos, this time
Plan after plan to rehab the old YMCA has been unveiled -- for condos, a mansion, shops. The latest: condos again.
Eagle Scouts from '40s are honored at banquet
The West Central Council of the Boy Scouts of America recognized five Eagle Scouts on Tuesday at its annual Distinguished Citizens Award banquet, held at the Coliseum in St. Petersburg.
On the ballot: changes to School Board voting
Last week I phoned three PTA leaders from local elementary schools to ask their opinions about the important Pinellas County School Board question that will appear on our ballots in next month's election.
Neighborhood notebook
A February start date for bridge construction
Crisis averted
People went about their lives -- watching football, attending school, going to dances -- as the United States approached war 40 years ago.
Commissioners, mayor likely to get pay raises
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH -- The City Commission is expected to vote on 1.5 percent raises for its leaders at a meeting on Oct. 22.
Health center to move to new office
ST. PETERSBURG -- After nearly 40 years at the same place, the Pinellas County Health Department's St. Petersburg Center is moving.
Priest, builder dies after decades of service
GULFPORT -- Like the Archangel Gabriel, the Rev. Frank P. Goodman could blow a horn.
Clearwater star makes big impact at FSU
When being recruited to play college volleyball, 5-foot-8 Alex Sevillano's size was about the only thing going against the Clearwater High School standout.
Hard work is paying off down the road
It's unusual for an athlete over 45 to win a road race, even at the local level.
Letters
Building fund for hospice needs your help
Did you know that the Largo City Council is not helping hospice to stay in Largo? The Hospice of Florida Suncoast is one commodity that put Largo on the map.
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