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November 6, 2002
Tampa Bay: November 6, 2002
South Pinellas County news
Santa Parade is a go in St. Petersburg core
There's still time to join St. Nick for the spectacle Dec. 7.
Advocate for deaf to leave the helm
When no one else listened, Jerry Conner did. After 24 years, he will leave the agency he established, which now serves 13,000 people.
Gini Durkin, star swimmer of '60s, dies at age 49
ST. PETERSBURG -- Virginia "Gini" Durkin, a schoolgirl swimming star whose Olympic dreams were dashed by back problems, has died at 49.
A Day on the job
Darleen Espitia is a customer service representative at Blockbuster Video. She says a good day at work is like being the host of a party for your good friends.
Former surgeon general guest at church event
About 300 members and friends of St. Augustine's Episcopal Church filled the ballroom of the Hilton St. Petersburg Saturday evening to celebrate the church's 75th anniversary.
Dr. Davis had a strong presence for 50 years
William McCay Davis was the first appointed city physician, a hospital founder and head of the Pinellas Medical Society.
Checkers plans to sidle up to Pinellas Park Wal-Mart
The burger and fries chain intends to build a double-lane drive-through restaurant next to the supercenter on U.S. 19.
Doorway to a dream
Thanks to the county education foundation, more teens are making their way toward college -- and a positive lifestyle.
Mentor bridges age, culture gaps
Over time, trust and respect have blossomed between a Pinellas Central Elementary cook and her Filipino charge.
Spa moving to a bigger space on 4th
ST. PETERSBURG -- J.CON Salon and Spa at 8501 Fourth St. N will be moving into a larger space farther south on Fourth Street next spring.
Happier holidays main goal of program
The YMCA's Neighbor-to-Neighbor program is aiming for a 20 percent increase in participation.
Weedon Island has new center for past
The $3.8-million center highlights Indian symbolism and art. It officially opens Nov. 29.
Her name's on planet, heart in dance, but feet in science
ST. PETERSBURG -- You could call Kristin Grotecloss an overachiever.
Huge, friendly feast is again on the menu
A grandson of the charitable Rosa Jackson will return to prepare free meals for hundreds.
Testing the waters of learning and fun
The makers of interactive museums put their sailboat exhibit to the ultimate test: kids.
Season begins for dinghies, keelboats
Just when most areas of the country are hauling their boats and getting out the skis, the Tampa Bay region finally is escaping the summer doldrums.
Tennis center to mark year of success
The public is invited to a celebration Saturday afternoon at the St. Petersburg Tennis Center.
Hartley duo gives the Vinoy big boost
A father-son team helped the Vinoy win the October match of the Pinellas Men's Interclub Association and move from 10th to fourth in the standings.
Letters
Education can improve fair housing
Re: Ending housing bias will take more than just talk, editorial, Oct. 27.
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