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March 9, 2003
Tampa Bay: March 9, 2003
South Pinellas County news
Perkins Elementary School no longer expects overflow
The projected increase in students at the school will be only 29, not the 129 district officials decided on last week.
Few who are bused select the guarantee
Given the option to have the district set aside seats in their attendance areas, only 265 of the 3,354 accept the offer.
Commissioner Blush sues to thwart recall effort
The Treasure Island commissioner contends the recall petition is illegal. Opponents say if she wins they will try again.
Help make city more livable, lovable
St. Pete Beach residents can help shape their home turf before consultants deliver a master plan in June.
GoPeds zip around in a legal gray area
A conflict in law leaves the kids who love their motorized scooters in legal limbo.
City plans to revive the Manhattan Casino
With $900,000 in federal funding, St. Petersburg is looking to bring back the glory of the former nightspot.
Weekend arrives with a bang, a twang
The Chili Blaze on Friday and Country in the Park the next day give fun-seekers plenty of options in Pinellas Park.
City meeting will focus on developing city centers
ST. PETERSBURG -- If you have an opinion on building heights downtown, especially in light of new and planned condominiums there, you can have your say at a meeting Monday night.
One hurt in St. Petersburg standoff
An ex-boyfriend held for hours four children and a woman he blamed for his breakup, police say.
3 neighborhoods look at implementing plans
Fruitland Heights/ Casler Heights and Mel-Tan Heights look forward to sidewalks and traffic calming.
Court upholds ruling on Piotti's variance
The Madeira Beach mayoral candidate had wanted to convert a garage to living space.
Church to host university singers
SEMINOLE -- The Boston University Seminary Singers will present a concert at 7 p.m. Thursday in the sanctuary of Seminole United Methodist Church, 5400 Seminole Blvd., Seminole.
Downtown tower gets new name, renovations
The owner plans to redesign the outside area of the building, renovate the lobby and improve each floor as needed.
City expands Beach Drive evening parking to 3 hours
The change delights restaurateurs whose patrons had a choice: dash out in mid dinner to move cars or face a $17.50 ticket.
Thumbs up for new look
A highly praised $70-million, 30-story condominium tower, one of two for Beach Drive, wins initial city approval.
Working: A day on the job in South Pinellas County
Durinda Butler, 56: Independent beauty consultant, Mary Kay Cosmetics, St. Petersburg
Discussion may focus on choice
ST. PETERSBURG -- School Board member Mary Russell will take on an array of hot topics about educating African-American students at a Monday night meeting.
On the town: Museum benefit lets diners eat amid the art
One of the great treats of attending the Salvador Dali Museum benefit dinner each year is to be seated in the galleries amid the art.
Dr. Delay: Lights, lanes on Tyrone will get an adjustment
The state roadies tell us that the issue is called a "head placement adjustment."
St. Pete Beach okays summer water slide
Some residents oppose the idea, but approval was given for the inflatable slide to operate Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Best Western planned for Fourth Street
ST. PETERSBURG -- A Best Western hotel is slated to replace the troubled Park Hotel on Fourth Street N.
Tritons hope their bubble doesn't burst
It has become another season on the bubble for the Eckerd College men's basketball team.
Business headlines: One shop closes, one expands
ST. PETERSBURG -- Beach Drive is losing one shop, but that loss will give another room to expand.
Letters: Perkins'
stellar programs in jeopardy
Re: Magnet school fears crush of new students, March 5.
Tampa Bay headlines
Iraq: War tasks envelop CentCom staffers
Extreme meets extinct
Metro Week in Review: Begging draws ire of businesses
Pasco man kills wife, himself, deputies say
Budget may send tropical fish belly-up
Paramedic shortage slows response times
Mary Jo Melone: Not opposed to all war; just opposed to this war
North Pinellas headlines
The beat of different drummer
Short on staff, EMS slower to respond
Owners hit hard by cost, distress of homes' flaws
The council race that almost wasn't
Editorial: Once again, Dunedin bows to Jays' antics
Hillsborough headlines
Ex-mayoral rivals join Iorio's camp
Young girl recovered safely from stolen car
Annual forum stresses health for black men
18-year-old passenger dies after car crash
All choked up
Canopy question halts gas station construction
Preseason shopping
Prep notebook: Chamberlain sluggers lead county
Citrus Park: New overpass will benefit trail users
Carrollwood: Couple regains home lost at auction
Police presence hopes to curb crime
Neighborhood notebook: Political forum planned March 19 in New Tampa
New school plan brings worry
Teacher helps students find the story in history
News of Florida
Remains of Vietnam veteran returned home
Around the state: Missing boys safe after parents arrested in N.J.
Air Force trainer jet crashes outside base
Interstate 75 accident in Ocala kills five
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