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February 19, 2003
Tampa Bay: February 19, 2003
South Pinellas County news
Obituary: Smoked fish king dies of injuries
SOUTH PASADENA -- Ted Peters, whose landmark open-air restaurant fed smoked-fish aficionados for generations, has died at age 91.
Man runs but seldom votes
SEMINOLE -- When City Council candidate Simon Montag goes to the polls March 4, it may be the first time he has voted in a city election.
Quick sliver
SEMINOLE -- Carol Wedge thought the two men walking around her property last month were county employees. She says she occasionally sees men across the street from her home working on a drainage area.
Is conflict in his future?
SEMINOLE -- Jimmy Johnson says he doesn't mind that the City Council wants to know if his job as chamber director could pose a conflict of interest if he is elected to office.
Ending of submerged-land tale pleases all but one
After Don Connolly snapped up submerged land, neighbors got what they wanted. One also did -- but says he took a bath doing so.
Debts force auction of historic mansion
ST. PETERSBURG -- A million-dollar mansion, showpiece of a troubled historic estate, will be sold March 3 at a courthouse auction to satisfy the owner's debts.
City manager remembered as a man of integrity, vision
City Manager Jerry Mudd is remembered warmly at a large Mass, where a priest asks: "What should we do about Jerry's death?"
Big island attempts to preserve tiny island
Boyhood adventures yield to a grownup goal: Find money and good use for Elnor Island, owned by Treasure Island.
Security alert, weather change students' plans
ST. PETERSBURG -- First, a national security alert prompted a change in the class trip destination for eighth-graders at Shorecrest Preparatory School. Then this week's historic winter storm challenged organizers to revise plans on the run. Sometimes, they learned, the only alternative is to make a snowball and let fly.
Condos to give new meaning to garage loft
ST. PETERSBURG -- Downtown is getting 85 more condominiums, lofts that will be built in more than five stories atop the McNulty garage on First Avenue S and Second Street and feature a more urban look and feel than other new downtown residences.
Painful pinch
Many churches -- even thriving ones -- are having to trim the fat. For one, layoffs hit home.
Reading made fun with older buddies
First-graders at Largo Central Elementary are writing their own books with help from Largo High students.
Beach resort welcomed, pampered Jewish guests
"Guests became family" at the Hotel Rellim, which stood on St. Pete Beach for 40 years.
On the town: Waterfront luncheon benefits art museum
Monday's bright sun and balmy breezes were the stuff of which Florida promotional materials are made, especially when compared with the bitter conditions in Washington and New York.
Cuff link collector to talk about his obsession
ST. PETERSBURG -- French and English royalty wore them in the 17th and 18th centuries.
In one terrible instant, a family's heart breaks
ST. PETERSBURG -- Gregory Clark and Kangha Mitchell, a tomboy who liked to climb trees, were inseparable childhood friends.
Questions and answers
The Times invited community organizations to submit questions for candidates. The questions and candidates' answers will run in the Neighborhood Times beaches edition throughout February.
Three new schools pose choice dilemma
Three new schools in mostly black neighborhoods are proving too popular with their neighbors. They will probably have to turn away black students.
Military news
Navy Lt. Robert W. Thomas, son of Laraine and Robert W. Thomas of Seminole, has reported for duty aboard the fleet ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana, home port Kings Bay, Ga. Thomas is a 1994 graduate of Worcester (Mass.) Polytechnic Institute and a 2000 graduate of Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Calif. He joined the Navy in 1994.
Clearwater Catholic grad shoots for PGA
A young Palm Harbor golfer is working hard on the Hooters Winter Tour, and has ambitions of earning a promotion to the PGA Tour.
Standout players of future display their skills
Promising competitors were showcased in the TPA Winter Challenge at the Racquet Club of St. Petersburg.
State's points series riders are ready to roll
USA Cycling racers are prepared to begin their annual chase in the Florida Points Series.
Letters:
Other animals need good homes, too
Re: A new way to roll over, Feb. 5.
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