Groom was hairy, and bride was a real dog [Times photo: Dirk Shadd] KENNETH CITY -- The bride wore a white gown adorned with 125 rhinestones and hid her brown eyes behind a flowing veil. The groom wore a white tux and top hat bedecked with a red ribbon appropriate for a Valentine's Day wedding.

Question the candidates
As the Feb. 27 primary election approaches, the Times will ask questions designed to help voters learn where the mayoral candidates stand on important issues facing the city. The questions are intended to elicit brief answers, with each candidate given the opportunity to elaborate in two or three sentences. Answers are edited only for length, and only if necessary.

Candidates speak at fleeting forum
In what may be the election's only "debate," Kenneth City office seekers take five minutes to sum up their views.

Ruling lets mayor continue candidacy
Opponents argue that Mayor Fred Held is finishing his third term, the legal limit. The City Commission disagrees.

Bayfront is forced to battle crime, too
Hospital security chief James Ward likens the medical complex to a small city, which will experience some crime.

Lealman residents envisage the future
At a brainstorming meeting, images of a revitalized community include parks and landscaped areas.

Why can’t Penny tax be used in Lealman?
As chairman of the Lealman fire commissioners, I am extremely concerned about overspending by the county commissioners with the Penny for Pinellas tax money. I have served as an elected official to this district for eight years now, and to the best of my knowledge this fire district has never received one red cent of this money.

Changing Pinellas -- penny by penny
It's not often a single tax can be responsible for changing the face of a community. Recent concern over the Penny for Pinellas program has somewhat glossed over the significant contribution of the Penny in our communities. I offer an explanation of St. Petersburg's administration of Penny funds to provide some additional insight concerning what is being accomplished with the Penny.

Teaching center opens under cloud of budget cuts
Charlie Crist promises to return to the state capital and fight for funding for the education program at USF.

Mortgage firm opens new office
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. has opened a retail mortgage office at 1110 Pinellas Bayway, Suite 111, Tierra Verde. Bill Brassil has been named branch manager. Before the appointment, Brassil was a sales manager for Citi Mortgage, formerly Source One Mortgage, in St. Petersburg. He also spent four years with Dime Mortgage in Islamorada.

From ‘goose lawyer’ days to golden years
Three men remember the days before billable hours and crass advertisements. Would they do it all over again?

Chief named for Downtown Partnership
Donald A. Shea, head of a downtown group in Jackson, Miss., will replace Marty Normile.

Washington’s Birthday schedule
The following is a list of holiday closings and schedule changes for south Pinellas County for Monday, Feb. 19.

Graduates invited to join alumni group
GULFPORT -- Anyone who has ever attended Boca Ciega High School is invited to the alumni association's general membership meeting Tuesday at the school, 924 58th St. S.

Learning savings, grace in Miss Spells' club
For almost four decades, a St. Petersburg woman has gathered children into a club that stresses building character and building savings. She will take them to Washington on money she saved.

St. Peter’s opts for combining hearings to demolish church
St. Peter's seeks to consolidate two hearings that will decide the fate of the historic former First Baptist Church.

Expert jugglers gather in league of their own
Once again, photographer Earl Tyo had the unenviable job of getting about two dozen past presidents of the Junior League of St. Petersburg to line up quietly Friday for the annual photograph taken at the Past Presidents' Coffee.

Neighbors protest plan to erect cell tower at church
Some Disston Heights residents say they weren't notified of a meeting to discuss the cross-shaped structure.

Golf beckons him back one last time at age 93
Bobby Pogue plays what likely is his last game. But he could be talked into another round, he says.

Blame Florida Power for 4th Street S mess
Just when you thought it was safe to travel Fourth Street S, somebody tore it all up again. Doesn't that just spoil your lunch?

Clergy delighted, not distracted, by children
The little girl was headed back from the altar after taking communion and saw her chance. There was the minister's microphone lying on the prayer desk and the little red light was on.

New store opening door to party, politics and more
ST. PETERSBURG -- A sports apparel entrepreneur in Seville Plaza on 54th Avenue S is combining his store's grand opening Saturday with Black History Month for an all-day party and some local politicking.

What’s up on campus

Seminoles’ Whiting is starring in different role
Shinikki Whiting (Clearwater) has adapted well to her new role at Florida State.

Scanga squad, Kampman take titles
J.Scanga won the team title and David Kampman captured the singles crown as the 64th annual St. Petersburg Association Championship Tournament ended a two-weekend stand last Sunday at Liberty Lanes in Largo.

Kalway has great time in SWAT
When a runner hasn't competed in a while, she or he doesn't know what to expect toeing the line in an unfamiliar race.

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