January 28, 2001
Tampa Bay: January 28, 2001
South Pinellas County news
Living in limbo
As William Gelb continues to outlive the parameters of Medicare-paid care, his wife waits and worries.
Quiz those who would be mayor
With the close of the qualifying period for city elections at 5 p.m. Tuesday, the field will be set for the Feb. 27 primary.
DEP invites residents to discuss coastal line
Beach officials have concerns about the building restrictions the DEP has proposed for coastal properties.
Proposal would put brakes on speeders
Residents will vote on a traffic plan to add speed humps and other devices that would slow down drivers in Shore Acres.
Council extends garbage pact for two years
Rival companies promised lower rates if bids were accepted, but the council decided to extend the current pact.
City will press for 62nd Ave. makeover
The county wants to postpone improvements until 2007. Pinellas Park will stress the need for them ASAP.
Turmoil can be traced to manager
Re: Pinellas Park deserves better city manger, letter Jan. 21.
Police charge 20-year-old in teenager's shooting death
ST. PETERSBURG -- Larry James Brown Jr., 20, was charged Saturday with first-degree murder in the Jan. 13 shooting of a St. Petersburg teenager.
It was home
A family has fond memories of its former home, which Treasure Island bought and demolished.
Hospice plans to buy Central Plaza building
The organization plans to build a 22,000-square-foot facility on the 3-acre site of a former movie theater.
What's up on campus
University of South Florida
Discipline specialists make free house calls
You read the articles in parenting magazines. You hear your mother's advice. You talk to your friends. You get plenty of pointers on how to make your kids behave better.
Chamber has new executive director
ST. PETERSBURG -- Lorian S. Williams is the new executive director of the St. Petersburg Area Black Chamber of Commerce.
Personal touch, low prices are store's key
In business since 1950, St. Pete Paint & Hardware is holding its own against the large home centers.
Dearth of business shuts down bookstore
Still, owners of the gay and lesbian store say it succeeded because of its contributions to the community.
Most love trolley; a few want changes
The new trolley traversing the beaches is a hit, but Madeira Beach wants it to cut through John's Pass Village.
Pinellas Park delays water price increase
PINELLAS PARK -- Last year, to the chagrin of many residents, the City Council raised water and sewer rates a whopping 41 percent.
Familiar face takes helm at Museum of History
The St. Petersburg Museum of History was packed with well-wishers Jan. 19 for a cocktail reception to welcome Mathias Bergendahl as the new executive director. If his name sounds familiar, it's because he spent several years with the Florida International Museum overseeing marketing and public relations.
IB students get special honor at pinning ceremony
Although St. Petersburg High has been granting International Baccalaureate diplomas since 1984, Wednesday's event was its first pinning ceremony.
Third candidate for council seat is community activist
KENNETH CITY -- Community activist Teresa Zemaitis has filed to run in the March 13 election. This is Zemaitis' second run for a council seat.
Some say toll-paying transponders a ripoff
Two cars live at Jessie's house, and both have been equipped with those new SunPass transponders since the toll-paying gadgets became available last year.
Vinoy Park has a whole lot of shakin' going on
An occasional article about activity on south Pinellas County's Tampa Bay waterfront.
Lakewood association says no to pharmacy
Members vote against a Walgreens where a First Union Bank now sits, but support a heart clinic east of the site.
Loans proposed to ease housing code violations
PINELLAS PARK -- It soon could become easier for the poor to comply with city rules and keep their homes looking good.
Government calendar
Monday
St. Petersburg leaders to start 'visioning' process
In the next few months, neighborhood leaders and city planners will debate how they want the city to be in the next 10 to 20 years.
Hotel reopens one week after fire
ST. PETERSBURG -- Thirty-four people have moved back into the Randolph Hotel after a fire at the downtown establishment forced them out last week.
Mayoral candidates to have first major forum Tuesday
ST. PETERSBURG -- The first major candidates forum of the 2001 city elections is Tuesday evening at the University of South Florida's St. Petersburg campus.
Sen. Sullivan to discuss new university campus
ST. PETERSBURG -- State Sen. Don Sullivan, R-Seminole, will talk about the proposed creation of a separate university campus in St. Petersburg at Tuesday's noon meeting of the Tiger Bay Club.
St. Pete swimmers' hard work pays off in Clearwater
St. Pete Aquatics fared well in the recent Winter Invitational.
Basketball success wakes up sleepy Eckerd
Eckerd College has been a quiet place this month.
Seminole Lanes men's team gets on a roll before fading
Kevin Krauss wanted everyone to know that his Seminole Lanes men's squad was 12th after a 1,038 qualifying game in the ABC Brunswick World Team Challenge (BWTC) last Saturday.
Tampa Bay headlines
UF entry rules adapt to seek out diversity
Suncoast Parkway's merits focus of debate
Mosquito spray deadly to birds
Week in review
5-day-old wildfire keeps burning, but I-4 stays open
North Pinellas headlines
Beach resort plan focuses on luxury
Conquering fear
Deputies' beat covers 8,500 acres
New Largo chief relishes challenge
City elections rouse little competition
Median plants did as expected
Trolleys pass by one popular spo
Travelers in future will thank commissioners
Interfaith hunger program to hold second workshop
Basketball team wakes up Eckerd
Woman ired by Oldsmar runs for office
Local celebrities to serve at dinner dance fundraiser
Mark your calendar
For 102nd birthday, she gives to the Earth
Hillsborough headlines
Captain perishes in fire on freighter
News of Florida
State briefs
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