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February 16, 2003
Tampa Bay: February 16, 2003
South Pinellas County news
City's hopes ride high when rubber meets road
Barriers and grandstands await the roar of engines and the stamp of feet. But will crowds appear?
Dr. Delay: Timing of traffic lights stalls on parochial issues
After years of writing this column, Jessie and I have determined through informal poll and angst level measurements that the traffic issue most annoying to drivers in southern Pinellas County is the timing of traffic lights.
St. Petersburg craftsman Luthrell Church dies at 69
Mr. Church, who excelled at working with tile, also worked to preserve landmarks in historic neighborhoods.
Synagogue president hopes for money -- and a miracle
The building needs repairs; the congregation is aging. But another generation of families struggles to maintain it.
Farm owner offers big, rare opportunity
A 22-acre waterfront farm has several suitors, one with an invitation. Suitor: Seminole. Price: up to $2-million.
Holdout recalls old Florida, offers a slice
Edwina Hutchison is amazed by the offers she gets on acreage bought in 1948 for $1,800.
Stolen SUV veers into, shatters life of family
A head-collision leaves the mother in a coma. The father had to have hip surgery. Two daughters, recovering from lesser injuries, keep vigil.
No war, religious leader says
Bombing is not a cure-all, National Council of Churches chairman Bob Edgar tells a south Pinellas group.
Neighborhood notebook: City builds on its vision of serene streets, parks galore
Also in the works is a plan to build a bike trail spanning the city, says Deputy Mayor Mike Dove at Eckerd College.
Compromise may calm political storm
The furor over height limits for new buildings in Treasure Island may be resolved if a proposal on voting rules passes.
Flea market plans aiming for March 1
TREASURE ISLAND -- Members of the Sunshine Beach Homeowners Association are planning their 13th Annual Flea Market. The event is scheduled 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. March 1 at the Treasure Island Community Center, One Park Place.
Party to mark crime watch's reinstatement
REDINGTON BEACH -- The kickoff to the town's resurrected neighborhood crime watch program will feature food and fun.
Ruling in ethics case helps two officials
Still, the state Ethics Commission can find probable cause for an ethics violation for the Treasure Island officials.
A factory and a friendship
A Midtown resident becomes an invaluable worker as well as an adviser for a businessman new to the area.
Working: A Day on the Job
Q: What kind of hours do you work?
Developer preserves downtown landmark
The owner of Snell Arcade donates an easement to a state trust, to ensure the building is not changed.
Snell Arcade to begin morphing
Work will begin on the model condo, one of 11. Two units and the three street-level retail spaces are under contract.
On the Town: Baseball greats a draw for golf tournament
Wade Boggs got delayed in rush-hour traffic from Tampa on Tuesday evening, reaching the 10th annual Big Hitters Party a bit late.
Mayor, schools laud business sponsors
Pledges range from mentoring to funding for nine middle schools.
Pinellas Park fills top spot for now after death
City leaders pay brief homage to Jerry Mudd, approve a new leader and decide to close all offices Monday.
Naples draws athletes from across globe
Runners from the bay area joined an international field of 1,800 in the 14th annual Naples Daily News Half Marathon.
Change for swimmer is springboard to success
When St.Petersburg High needed a diver for its boys swim team, Ryan Braun accepted the challenge.
Business headlines: Fast food and race cars take grocery site
SEMINOLE -- A Chick-fil-A is coming to town.
Letters:
Kids need more than diverse schools
Re: Schools to assign some kids on basis of race-need, Feb. 12.
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