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November 3, 2002
Tampa Bay: November 3, 2002
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Times columnist Howard Troxler answers reader questions during a special Election Eve 2002 chat on Monday at 1:30 p.m. Click here for more information, or submit your question now. |
South Pinellas County news
Residents wrangle for new stoplight
They say the intersection of Bardmoor Boulevard and Starkey Road is dangerous. The county says it doesn't meet necessary criteria for a signal.
Great Explorations to leave Pier, reopen elsewhere
The children's museum is vacating 5,000 square feet and will resurface next to Sunken Gardens in a few months with more hands-on fun.
Controversial barn to get board scrutiny
The code enforcement board will take on a barn built and run by people who don't own the land and have no permit.
Dogs mark more territory with 3 new parks
Not long ago in these parts, dogs had their place -- at the end of a leash. Now the message is: Run, dog. Snoop, dog. Be your wild dog self.
Loathe thy neighbor
A jungle of a yard. A slit garden hose. Music at odd hours. One man's fervent contention leads to a growing feud.
Local referendums
Treasure Island referendum
Gulf Boulevard won't get third beach lane
The state plans to resurface the road, and add drainage sidewalks. Final plans and costs are expected by late 2003.
Kicking back with the mayor
Any time you want to get into the head of a Tampa Bay Buccaneer, check out Kickin' Back, the weekly interview my colleague Roger Mills conducts for our Sunday sports section. Mills' column made me wonder: Would it be worth kickin' back with any local politician? Only one way to find out. Last week I caught up with St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker, who talked about his support of Jeb Bush, and family life with his wife and two young children. Here's an edited version:
Ground broken for military center
PINELLAS PARK -- Construction will begin soon on a $45-million Joint Armed Forces Reserve Training Center, but the project will be completed about a year later than originally expected.
Reaping benefits of choice
With school choice looming, officials team up with a Midtown group to bring new jobs to an area that needs them.
Two killed, 2 seriously injured in accidents
ST. PETERSBURG -- Two separate accidents overnight Friday left two people dead and two, including a 10-year-old boy, in the hospital.
Assembly lays framework for tackling issues
After being at a standstill for months, mayors and commissioners agree on a system of three groups to take on seven key issues.
Dr. Delay
Little-known left-turn sensors trigger lights
About a third of the e-mails, faxes and letters we get deal with issues we've covered before, especially troublesome railroad crossings, speeding issues and traffic calming. Where we can, we respond privately to those inquiries, so that we don't clutter up the column with repetition.
Gateway to health gets going in Carillon
St. Anthony's Health Care breaks ground on a $37-million complex that will cater to the business crowd and others.
Midtown property auction is disappointing
In Bartlett Park, only four of 30 residential lots sell. Promoters will keep at it.
High-tech projector replicates heavens
A new planetarium projector in St. Petersburg offers a digital, full-color, full-sky view of constellations.
Promoter of Open Air Post Office, 87
ST. PETERSBURG -- Harry W. Scott, a former postmaster noted for his efforts to preserve the Open Air Post Office in downtown St. Petersburg, has died at 87.
Teacher awaits ruling on school for her son
Her union says the contract ensures teachers can enroll their kids in schools where they teach. The district disagrees.
School program almost too good
Lakewood High's award-winning program will be cut back to lower the work load for its director and student staff.
Journalist polishes political crystal ball
Gov. Jeb Bush will be re-elected on Tuesday because voters don't see any reason to vote him out.
Meeting set to discuss CVS influence on traffic
Residents and the city disagree on the traffic changes since the drugstore open a year ago. The Thursday meeting will also discuss traffic along Beach Drive and near Sunken Gardens.
Breast begins to win over bottle at hospital
There's a new push nationwide for hospitals to stop giving away formula to mothers who plan to breastfeed, because such easy access to formula so soon after birth can undermine successful nursing.
An uncommon woman
Ella Mary James Holmes could sit around reflecting on a full life. But that's not what a generous spirit and lover of all things beautiful would likely do.
Choice plan is about as sure as a toss of the dice
Have you heard the jokes about how the choice plan is really a "chance plan"?
Choice rules thwart parents of 4-year-old
A child with a medical condition can't attend her brother's school.
Return to state event is fueling SPC's women
If there is an upside to a 7-19 season, it's that things change drastically at the junior college level.
Letters
Vote 'yes,' reject tall hotels in Treasure Island
It is unfortunate that recent ads by special business interests have tried to confuse Treasure Island voters on the height and density initiative. Despite their money and efforts, one thing is clear: If you don't want tall hotels on Treasure Island, vote yes.
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