Tampa Bay: January 20, 2001
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Leader to consecrate Coptic church
[Times photo: Jill Sagers]
Pope Shenouda III saw only the foundation when he visited two years ago. He now will find a building filled with symbolism. |
North Pinellas County news
Keene Road construction plan hits delay
Commissioners want to take another look at the proposal to see if it fits the neighborhood and county's goals.
City close to signing deal with festival
LARGO -- City officials believe they soon will reach a five-year lease agreement with the Bay Area Renaissance Festival, which brings more visitors to Largo than any other event.
City picks up investigation of officer
To avoid a conflict of interest, the personnel department, rather than the police department, will look into a complaint that a lieutenant made an improper sexual comment.
Pianist promises quick, effective lesson
LARGO -- Linda Eldridge, a classically trained professional pianist, will again offer her workshop on "Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People" from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Largo Community Center, 65 Fourth St. NW.
Sketch of suspect released
PALM HARBOR -- The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office on Friday released a composite sketch of the man sought in the sexual assault of a woman walking her dog on a sidewalk near her apartment in ParkCrest at Innisbrook Monday night.
Gro Group eagerly awaits new digs
Members of the group are working in Craig Park. Their new nursery should be ready in the spring.
North Pinellas digest
Fueled by gases, fire destroys barn, contents
Residents hope humps curb speeders
Yacht Club Boulevard will have five speed humps -- each 12 feet long and 3 1/2 inches high -- installed within the next two months to deter fast drivers.
Arbor Day tree to honor veterans
SEMINOLE -- At 11 a.m. today at the Seminole Recreation Center, the Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 273, Madeira Beach, will dedicate a tree to all veterans, past, present and future to mark Arbor Day.
Leaders support plans for beach
Commissioners decide to move forward with a strategy for developing the beach, as well as a deal to build a resort.
Seminole briefs
Lobbyist to discuss legislative session
Religion briefly
SECOND ANNIVERSARY: The Religious Community Services Inc. thrift store will celebrate its second anniversary today. The store is at 2960 East Bay Drive, Largo.
Gay-rights group sees good in its Vatican trip
Although the group did not get a papal audience, members say they got the attention of the Italian public.
North Pinellas briefs
Lobbyist to discuss legislative session
Show to portray Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
PALM HARBOR -- Actor Betty Jean Steinshouer will portray author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings in a free program sponsored by the Florida Humanities Council at 2 p.m. today at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave.
