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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.
Tampa Bay headlines
Vanished
Food, jazz, prizes usher in new Airside E
Attempt to rob mom puts man in prison
Slain Marine returns home
St. Petersburg's American Heart Walk draws more than 12,000
Metro Week in Review
North Pinellas headlines
YWCA, police team up to reach Hispanics
Stepping down
Rent bias results called 'appalling'
Carwise administrator dies at 55
Arrest pushes machines' luck
Motorcycle crash injures Illinois man
Letters
With Chuck Hall's death, kids lose hero
Hillsborough headlines
Food bank grows, as does list of the hungry
North of Tampa
Pricey developments will dot countryside
Pints of piety?
Mimi's Cafe is coming to town
Country Club of Carrollwood to host charity tournament
Prep Notebook
Educational freebies are yours for the taking
Smooth swing
Community fights road to bypass Bruce B. Downs
Candidates' forum is Thursday in Lutz
Swiftmud pumping water into depleted lakes
Irrigation system to be upgraded
Developers accuse homeowner of harassment
Join the Times' Money Panel
The Week in Review
Open & Shut
News of Florida
Graham pushes college changes
$1.2-million greases path of pig proposal
Behind McBride vs. Bush is battle of media consultants
McBride lays out environmental agenda
Astronauts repair station plumbing
Plant workers are exposed to radiation
DCF fails to visit more than 3,000 kids
Political Junkie: Hopeful wonders where his party is
Inside the campaigns
Death row case leads to lawsuit
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