January 28, 2001
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Gasparilla coverage
[Times photo: Dan McDuffie]
Pirates from Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla hang on the mast of the Jose Gasparilla during the invasion. |
Mary Jo Melone
They came, they saw and they got the story half-right
Before the elite of the national sports press corps departs Tampa, I would like to correct one misapprehension.
Top stories
UF entry rules adapt to seek out diversity
With racial preferences banned, university officials say they examine applications and essays for signs of adversity.
Suncoast Parkway's merits focus of debate
Politicians welcome the road while environmentalists say it hurts conservation.
Mosquito spray deadly to birds
After the deaths of 200 birds on Marco Island, the EPA proposes curtailing Florida's use of the pesticide fenthion.
Week in review
Official word on open fires is "No way'
5-day-old wildfire keeps burning, but I-4 stays open
A wildfire in Polk and Lake counties kept burning for the fifth day in a row Saturday. It had consumed nearly 3,000 acres, but no homes were damaged and no injuries were reported.
South Pinellas headlines
Quiz those who would be mayor
DEP invites residents to discuss coastal line
Proposal would put brakes on speeders
Council extends garbage pact for two years
City will press for 62nd Ave. makeover
Turmoil can be traced to manager
Police charge 20-year-old in teenager's shooting death
It was home
Hospice plans to buy Central Plaza building
What's up on campus
Discipline specialists make free house calls
Chamber has new executive director
Personal touch, low prices are store's key
Dearth of business shuts down bookstore
Living in limbo
Most love trolley; a few want changes
Pinellas Park delays water price increase
Familiar face takes helm at Museum of History
IB students get special honor at pinning ceremony
Third candidate for council seat is community activist
Some say toll-paying transponders a ripoff
Vinoy Park has a whole lot of shakin' going on
Lakewood association says no to pharmacy
Loans proposed to ease housing code violations
Government calendar
St. Petersburg leaders to start 'visioning' process
Hotel reopens one week after fire
Mayoral candidates to have first major forum Tuesday
Sen. Sullivan to discuss new university campus
St. Pete swimmers' hard work pays off in Clearwater
Basketball success wakes up sleepy Eckerd
Seminole Lanes men's team gets on a roll before fading
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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