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December 18, 2002
Tampa Bay: December 18, 2002
South Pinellas County news
Gambling ship was ferry, eye hospital
Titan Cruise Lines offers some details but not the name of the ship they hope to sail from St. Petersburg.
Long deployment, sweet family reunions
To a child, six months is a long time to wait for Coast Guard Unit 307 to come back. For Tom Adams, hugs were overdue.
Chamber working to end money troubles
Pinellas Park's chamber works to revamp policies about annual dues and urge more businesses to join.
Dew Cadillac bids adieu to long stay downtown
It's the end of an era, and the start of a new one, for both the dealership and downtown.
Two-block Madeira vision put on paper
Madeira Bay, between 131st and 133rd avenues, would be a place to live, stay, eat and shop if the plans clear hurdles.
Military news
Marine Corps Pfc. Jorge A. Granados, son of Luz H. Cruz of Largo, has completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. He is a 2002 graduate of Clearwater Central Catholic High School.
We must think, plan as Pinellas nears buildout
An important question was left unanswered at the conclusion of the countywide Redevelopment Opportunities Summit in Clearwater on Friday: Will Pinellas County residents accept the changes that redevelopment may bring?
Capital venture
Their plan was simple: make a profit from selling Christmas cookies. They learned a lot from dealing with the unexpected.
Church plans preschool academy
ST. PETERSBURG -- Garden Crest Presbyterian Church, 5901 Ninth Ave. N, plans to open Garden Crest Christian Academy in January. The non-profit school will offer programs for children ages 12 months to 5 years.
Your boss the best? Nominate for award
SEMINOLE -- Nominations for the annual Boss of the Year award and Merit Award winner are being taken by the Greater Seminole Area Chamber of Commerce. Both awards will be presented at the chamber's annual installation banquet Jan. 18 in the Roskamp Auditorium at the Freedom Square retirement complex.
Santa tradition revived on Coffee Pot balcony
The holiday tradition begun by Rene and Florine Lajeunesse in 1969 will continue this year, as Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus wave at visitors and distribute candy canes from the balcony of the former Lajeunesse residence at 1876 Coffee Pot Blvd. NE in St. Petersburg.
A Day on the Job: In pest control, a job that's not all 'eew'
Chris Smith takes on the roaches and rodents so you don't have to, but his favorite part is talking to clients.
In him, black students found a teacher, nurturer
Ernest Ponder, who taught at Gibbs and then Lakewood High, told kids how to play the hand they were dealt, and play it well.
Motel is punished for crime
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Empress Motel doesn't sit on a gritty strip with villains on every corner.
Symbolic gift thanks airmen's pen pals
A unit from MacDill presents a flag to Holy Family Catholic, whose students sent letters and gifts to troops overseas.
St. Petersburg delivers championship
Since St. Petersburg Country Club tennis director Sam Vuille developed the South Pinellas Ladies Doubles League in 1996, his club's players wanted to win him a championship.
Clearwater sailing center starts its season
The inaugural regatta of the reorganized Clearwater Community Sailing Center was the U.S. Area D Elimination for the Alter Cup.
Bentley wins in tough CGA field, weather
Difficult playing conditions usually call for a different strategy.
Business headlines
College Landings stirs again
Tampa Bay headlines
For Piniella, a hearty welcome
Charities try to serve more with less
Al-Arian vows to fight until he wins
Swiftmud to name interim director
Romancing the ring, wrestling fans feel the fantasy, hoopla
U.S. Customs agent crashes into squad car
Howard Troxler: Enough with the promises; we want to see the boat
North Pinellas headlines
Damaged span will come tumbling down
Escaping the rain a costly decision
Complaint against mayor dismissed
Robbins still in race for City Commission
Stuffy attic now stuff of history
Probation office supervisor faces sexual battery charge
Pinellas lobbies to limit annexing
A chance to shine again on the gridiron
Man jailed in threat to city employees
Recreation haves, have-nots decided
Probation supervisor accused in rape case
Andrew Schmidt, owned pie shop
Crime briefs
Editorial: Respecting the role of advisory boards
Letters:
Hatred should not have place in our community
Hillsborough headlines
Who will be top teacher?
Hillsborough sites offer help, counsel for teens
Tampa City Council candidate drops out
Officer accused of slashing tires
After teen sex, man with HIV gets prison
Ernest Hooper: A serious taste test; 'Gilligan's' new job
News of Florida
Tribal thefts case topples
State tracks down some kids; more go missing
Ex-speaker may get his FSU wish
Beach to be studied as national park
Collier defies trend, rejects gay rights law
Senate GOP chief picks Democrats to head 4 panels
Former lawmaker vies for state job
Police hope tape leads to Frosty's attackers
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