Sunday, January 1, 2006
Neighborhood Times appears on Sundays and Wednesdays
in the St. Petersburg Times
Her 'care center' on the streets
Seriously injured when hit by a car, a homeless woman is trying to heal under difficult conditions.
Noise complaints return to beach
Officials report no violations at the Bamboo Beer Garden. Is it a seasonal grievance or just bad singing?
One last hurrah for bridge
After 66 years of getting motorists across Boca Ciega Bay, the Causeway Bridge will shut down Tuesday with ceremony.
City hall will be multipurpose
BELLEAIR BEACH - Construction is expected to start in just a few months on a new city hall that will be larger, taller and stronger than the city's existing aging building.
St. Pete Beach hires first public information officer
ST. PETE BEACH - Rumor control is a central strategy for St. Pete Beach's newest hire, Natalie Strong, who will start as the city's first public information officer Tuesday.
Author shows gratitude with book's proceeds
To thank Gulfcoast Oncology Associates for its kindness and his wife's good medical treatment, Peter Zeban gave it $500.
City in a tizzy about the tank
SEMINOLE - The 110-foot water tank painted to look like a huge cage of birds has ruffled a few feathers in the city: City Council members don't like the tower and have said so recently in discussions about a new image they want to craft for Seminole.
Athlete update
Broken wrist leads to guard's basketball future
A broken wrist was responsible for Kelcey Roegiers-Jensen choosing basketball over softball.
Dr. Delay
Road work will continue to vex throughout 2006
Happy New Year, and here's to delay-free commuting and tooling around town in 2006!
Neighborhood notebook
Bartlett Park area on comeback trail
Crime-plagued for years, one of the city's oldest neighborhoods is now attracting buyers for its downtown proximity.
On the town
Debutantes step out during busy season
For St. Petersburg debutantes, the week between Christmas and New Year's is a flurry. The annual Presentation Ball is a tradition spanning nearly 70 years and is surrounded by lots of parties.
Rookie Mom
Kids can get taste of Greece here
Flying the family to Greece for the weekend is not in the travel budget for most of us. But if you drive less than an hour north and take your kids to Tarpon Springs on Friday or Saturday, you can give them a real taste of the islands for a lot less trouble and money.
Schools
Music was his son's gift, now it is theirs
A father has donated the proceeds of his son's life insurance policy for a professional recording studio at Calvary Christian High School.
Year in review: 2005
A new Roberts center
Work is expected to begin in April or May and produce a single facility to replace two aging ones.
Boys in buff not boffo
They gave it the full monty, but their naked ambition didn't leave them covered in success.
Car tunes booming, thumping in 'burbs
"Boom cars," long the bane of peace-loving residents, have become an "ongoing dilemma" in neighborhoods.
Park land swap likely
The county is putting together a trade with a developer that could result in a long-awaited park.
Constant construction
Condos accounted for many of the year's construction projects, but new retail stores also appeared.
Bridge work kept Treasure Island drivers detouring
TREASURE ISLAND - Bridge news, a big birthday and broad support for the local police department were all part of 2005 history for Treasure Island.
Kids' center improves
Happy Workers Children's Center sees healthy donations and an energizing new board.
Last game, lone win
The Canterbury School of Florida beat Mount Dora Bible Academy 14-7.
Shot teen improving
The girl, who turns 16 this month, won't be able to return to school until she can write again.
Shots haunt his nights
A young boy remains frightened and confused by the night two shots were fired, perhaps at him.
Letters to the Editor: Mobile home parks deserve respect
By now, you may have started to see the name FAIR Floridians Against Injustice to Residents of mobile and manufactured homes in Florida getting around (www.fairfl.org)
Fun and frolic on First Night
ST. PETERSBURG - The scientist was explaining the chemical reaction inside the cup but Damien Nowak, 6, was mesmerized by the dark blue gel forming before his eyes. Finally, with a rapid volley of giggles, he snapped out of his daze.
