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January 22, 2003
Tampa Bay: January 22, 2003
South Pinellas County news
30-story high rise proposed
A developer with a track record proposes a building with about 120 condos to replace a 1960s motel near St. Petersburg's waterfront.
Bridge users will have their say on a new one
On Thursday, Belleair Beach will be one step closer to choosing between drawbridges and a fixed span.
Fire chief's pay raise approved, but lower
Lealman's Rick Graham earns a 4 percent raise, though 7 percent had been recommended.
Seminole adds 1,333 new residents, 612 homes
The city wins two of three referendums. The annexation, second-largest in city history, takes effect Jan. 31.
Vessels seized; owner arrested
Officials swoop down on a personal watercraft business in Madeira Beach.
Developer one of nation's largest
Opus South has built several projects in west central Florida, and its parent sports a solid 50-year track record.
Chamber honors board member, school chief
An installation dinner holds at least one surprise as a woman and a man are honored for outstanding duty and character.
A funny thing happened on the way to age 102
From Gulfport and places before, a humor writer reached Yiddish readers all over the globe.
Working: a day on the job in south Pinellas County
Keyla Willis, 21, is the general manager of Papa John's Pizza at 2390 Fourth St. N. She oversees a staff of 21, and does the scheduling and projecting, but is still very hands-on. She has been known to make an astounding 50 to 75 pizzas in one hour.
Where dining is civilized
Red means stop in Melrose's cafeteria, where a full-sized computerized stoplight controls the noise.
Super Bowl XXXVII: 2 super tickets exceed dreams
An anonymous donor provides free Super Bowl tickets for two young Bucs fans who have undergone chemotherapy.
Recreation buffs needed to walk 'n' roll on the trail
Cyclists, skaters, walkers, wheelchairs and more will help influence the design of recreation paths nationwide.
On the town: Students and activists hailed at King breakfast
The holiday observance on Monday began early, with more than 700 people attending the 17th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. leadership and awards breakfast at the Coliseum in St. Petersburg.
Lawmaker answers call to lead church
Rep. Frank Peterman says he has been guided by God to become pastor of Rock of Jesus Missionary Baptist.
Super Bowl helps schools make some extra points
Teachers are taking advantage of the Bucs' win to catch their students' attention with football-themed lessons.
Mini art works create a little astonishment
Art lovers who think small are invited to the International Miniature Art Show.
Military news
Sgt. Maj. Tony H. Purdy, son of Elizabeth Leshore and John Purdy of St. Petersburg, was promoted recently to his current rank. He joined the Army in 1979. His duty positions have included squad leader, drill sergeant, air defense artillery observer controller at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif., and battery first sergeant at Ansbach, Germany, and Fort Bliss, Texas. His awards and decorations include the Army Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal with 10 oak leaf clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal (eighth award), Unit Award, Army Drivers Badge and the Army Drill Sergeant Badge.
Razorback riders must be equipped
Going through a checklist of mountain-biking supplies is an important part of racing tactics.
Wager likes direction Shipwatch is headed
Being a one-man operation on the courts at Shipwatch Tennis Club is fine with Drew Wager.
Business headlines: New hotel set to open this week
ST. PETERSBURG -- The new downtown Hampton Inn & Suites at 80 Beach Drive NE is scheduled to open Thursday. It is the first new hotel downtown in more than a decade.
Letters:
Make owners insure their bad dogs
Re: Three roaming dogs attack, kill a pet cat, Jan. 19.
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