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December 11, 2002
Tampa Bay: December 11, 2002
South Pinellas County news
A public display for a reclusive artist
Columba Bush's interest and the work of a generous patron could shed light on the late Mexican painter.
School choice will bring chance to coveted cluster
A coveted cluster of schools. A cohesive burg. Childhood bonds. Choice may change all that, ever so slowly.
Grief envelops all who knew her
A pastor who loved deeply, and was loved deeply, will be remembered today and beyond.
Eckerd College breaks ground for new library
When completed, the $13-million project will bear the name of former college president Peter H. Armacost.
County offices spread out to be neighborly liaisons
Managers who live in the areas served will provide a liaison between residents and Pinellas government.
Treasure Island law fails on review
The city slipped up when it tried to rush a new land development ordinance into law, the court says. Now, the law is idle for 180 days.
Building official leaving St. Pete Beach
Michael Knotek resigns, effective Jan. 10, in a letter citing unspecified concerns about the city's future.
Guest column: Life goes on after you lose a spouse
There are a lot of "firsts" after one has lost a spouse: the first time you come home to an empty house, the first time you go to a movie alone, the first birthday you celebrate without him, the first time you have people over, the first Thanksgiving. I've experienced all of these and will have many more, I'm sure, over the course of this first year without my husband.
Driver laments loss of 2 friends
ST. PETE BEACH -- It had been raining all day, so Aldona Cesna suggested to friends that they postpone the birthday dinner for Elena Bakutis, an avid gardener who was turning 91.
Reserve unit activated for antiterrorism mission
The bay area soldiers have left for a base in Georgia but could be deployed elsewhere.
Request to council: Give peace a chance
That's what antiwar activists will ask Thursday, as more people work on the city level. One even has a military background.
Business headlines: Right paint sought for old YMCA
ST. PETERSBURG -- The new owner of the historic YMCA downtown is searching for just the right color for the building he plans to turn into 15 condominiums. So he did a test last week, buying quarts of half a dozen shades and painting blocks of them on the north side of the building at 116 Fifth St. S and one on the front.
Working: A Day on the Job
Gilda Durant, 30, letter carrier, U.S. Postal Service South Annex, 1750 16th St. S, St. Petersburg
Lost empires
A USF professor who unearths ancient artifacts gives Osceola High students a glimpse into archaeology.
On the town: Yacht club clad in black and white for Bucketeers
The Bucketeers held their annual Barataria Ball at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club on Saturday evening, adhering to their tradition of wearing black and white. A few furs donned for the occasion did not precisely follow the rules, nor did the profusion of decorated trees throughout the club, but no matter.
Fest tacks on another night
SEMINOLE -- An additional event has been added to the lineup for the 2003 Seminole Pow Wow Festival.
Harlem hoofer to visit mall
PINELLAS PARK -- Renowned jazz dancer Norma Miller, one of Harlem's original Lindy Hop artists, will sign her autobiography and conduct a dance workshop Saturday at the Savoy South Dance Hall, 7200 34th St. N inside ParkSide Mall.
Beach town finally fills commission seat
Patricia Emser, who bowed out earlier, is named to the Indian Rocks Beach commission after several tries.
Holiday boat parades
South Pasadena: Holiday Boat Parade -- Today. Begins at 6 p.m. at Great American Marine, 6810 Gulfport Blvd. The parade route includes Pasadena Isle, Habitat Extension Park, Harbourside, Bay Island, Causeway Village, and ends back at Great American Marine. Call 347-4171 for information.
Military News
Marine Corps Pvt. S.D. Thompson, son of Victoria M. Thompson of Seminole, has completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. Thompson is a 2001 graduate of Seminole High School.
Seven decades of playing and never a lesson
Seventy-seven years ago, Bill Parsons went to a camp in the Pocono Mountains. Among the activities for the 8-year-old was tennis.
Stone is continuing pursuit of dream
The difference between those who achieve goals and those who don't often revolves around one factor -- perseverance.
Mud tires are a good gift for mountain bikers
Ask mountain bike racers what gift they hope to find under the tree, and most will say knobby tires.
Letters:
Man with a giving heart deserves an award
Re: A giving heart, by Donna Winchester.
Tampa Bay headlines
GOP site question tests Bush's loyalties
TV reporter hit with injunction
Missing fisherman found 53 miles out in gulf
Street project price tag soars
Former Pinellas judge's death ruled a suicide
School Board gets a pay bump
New rules affect TIA users little
North Pinellas headlines
Proposal would ease rules for developers
Damaged bridge section to be replaced
Mom's speed patrol attracts attention
Ballot hopefuls may get less time
Rain opens some tire-eating potholes
Dogs may get homes for holiday
Bank robber escapes with cash from branch in Palm Harbor
Letters:
Concert offended and blasted neighborhood
Hillsborough headlines
School Board to televise public comment
Educators fear many unprepared for college
Pentagon salutes Tampa's tribute to Korean War vets
News of Florida
Shakeup ousts 8 DCF officials
How much will it cost to shrink class sizes?
College tuition could jump 12.5%
Election ghosts haunt Harris
Around the state
FSU field narrowed to three
Arbitrator rejects claims against Graham
Speaker appoints some top leaders in Florida House
Child molester faces more charges
Gov. Bush names House insider to appeals court
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