Tampa Bay: February 14, 2001
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Llama attack shakes idyllic neighborhood
[Times photo: Jim Damaske]
Residents along Ranch Road, where two llamas were attacked, feel a little less secure. "It could have been any of us," one person says. |
North Pinellas County news
Voters may decide School Board's shape
A plan to institute single-member districts likely will be offered in a referendum next year.
Poor sportsmanship at school now has a price
LARGO -- Without discussion, the Pinellas County School Board on Tuesday decided that athletes and coaches who are ejected from sporting events for unsportsmanlike conduct will pay fines.
County offers land lease deal to salvage jobs
The commission will allow a tower on public land to keep about 70 high-tech jobs in Pinellas.
Students change views on threats
What was once seen as posturing or idle chatter from classmates is taken seriously since the 1999 Columbine tragedy left 15 dead.
Candidates' new message: Think small
No more grand schemes, say some office seekers; let's give neighborhoods more mundane -- and necessary -- services.
Offices spring from mortuary site
A New Orleans-style office and retail project will transform a former funeral home across the street from Safety Harbor's City Hall.
Cap-wearing bank robber wanted in pair of holdups
The bandit uses a similar technique but changes his headgear. Detectives won't be surprised if he strikes again.
County land deal's goal: save jobs
The commission will allow a tower on public land to keep about 70 high-tech jobs in Pinellas.
County: Intersection's fate up to city
102nd Avenue and Old Ridge Road has been the site of numerous accidents. But it's Seminole's responsibility, a county official says.
Despite fire, florist bustles with buds
Less than a week after its shop burned, the Seminole florist sprouts in space next door in time for Valentine's Day.
Politicians put money before residents' wants
When we moved to Clearwater 40 years ago, it was a beautiful green city. There were orange groves and big oak trees. The streets were lined with grass, flowers, lovely trees, small businesses and lots of single-family homes. Water was abundant.
Daughter testifies of matricide plot
Her father asked her to kill her mother for the insurance money, she says. Defense lawyers say she's lying.
Slow start by welfare office is denounced
CLEARWATER -- Pinellas County commissioners reacted with dismay Tuesday after hearing that the company managing the local welfare system has failed to aggressively help people get off public assistance and into the workplace.
Free tax assistance
These sites are open through April 15 for free tax assistance offered by Volunteer Income Tax Assistance project (VITA) and AARP, formerly known as American Association of Retired Persons (for older taxpayers). Taxpayers should bring all pertinent records and last year's returns to the sites.
North Pinellas in brief
Firehouse museum has openings for kids' tours
Elections
These candidates were elected because they drew no opposition.
Motorcyclist dies in collision
Troopers say a van pulled in front of the man, who was thrown from his seat and hit a Cadillac stopped at a stop sign.
Decisions loom for voters
Some beach towns will choose mayors and commissioners at the polls next month.
New membership code makes waves
Ask 10 sailors for an opinion about a sailing-related issue and you likely will get at least 11 different answers.
