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October 16, 2002
Tampa Bay: October 16, 2002
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Elegance checks in to Gulfport in a big way
[Times photo: James Borchuck]
A yupscale jewel slowly opens on Gulfport's bohemian boulevard. Expect ghosts of veterans, old folks and Baptists during your succulent stay. |
South Pinellas County news
7 against the county in survey dispute
The county will lay pipes across the street from Oakhurst Road homes whose owners differ on its right of way claim.
Midtown group has fresh idea for grocery
Even without city funding, a produce market may open soon, with a wider selection offered later.
St. Pete Beach has six to consider
The resident who is chosen Thursday to fill the District 2 commission seat will help decide the city's development code.
Havens for the addicted to lose a dynamic leader
Beth Eschenfelder made personal sacrifices to smooth the road to recovery for others. Soon she'll pursue other goals.
Boyfriend's story discounted in fatal beating
Police find a bruised body in a bloodstained apartment and hear a tale of her falling down.
A Day on the Job: A way for workers to toy around
A woman finds there really is a way to play on the job -- selling toys at play parties.
Benefit for blind evokes charm of exotic island
A previous commitment kept me from attending "Island Sighting 2001, An Evening in Bali," the Foundation Fighting Blindness benefit held Friday night at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club.
Symbol of '20s golden age tied to families' fortunes
ST. PETERSBURG -- Pennsylvania Hotel owner David Moore considered the folder's contents with the manner of a jeweler appraising gemstones.
Learning with heads and hearts
The new Sanderlin Elementary will incorporate International Baccalaureate principles. Students will be taught to ask questions and think critically.
School principals on the move
The assistant principal at Lealman goes to Clearview to start her new job as the top administrator.
Priest, builder dies after decades of service
GULFPORT -- Like the Archangel Gabriel, the Rev. Frank P. Goodman could blow a horn.
Flux of family life unsettles school choice
A job loss. A possible move. When private, magnet and charter are thrown in, the decision becomes complicated.
Company says no to palm trees around South Pasadena billboard
Clear Channel Outdoor gave South Pasadena the go-ahead to landscape with low shrubs around its billboard on Shore Drive, but no palm trees for now.
Son's shot at stardom prompts parents' move
The 9-year-old is already in California auditioning. Now his parents are preparing to move there to help chase the dream.
Cyclists Magazino, Henry get on a roll
USA Cycling competition in Florida came to a fast finish in the recent Miami Classic and last weekend's West Palm Beach races.
Birk, speedway remember Roy Larson
With a flashy new paint job and dramatically-timed return to his old No. 10 car, Pinellas Park's Mike Birk Jr. claimed the checkered flag in the Tommy's Radiator Mini Stock Championship at Sunshine Speedway on Oct. 5.
Business headlines
Doughnut/ice cream shop planned
Letters
Annexation story was wrong, biased
Re: Struggle clears the way for Kenneth City annexations, story, Sept. 22.
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