Tampa Bay: February 19, 2001
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Students come to marshes’ aid
[Times photo: Jim Damaske]
As bay-area wetlands vanish, two classes at Seminole High School are conducting tests that could help restore them. |
North Pinellas County news
Neighbors rally to halt stadium plan
Clearwater residents battling sinkholes fear the Philadelphia Phillies spring training complex will add to their problems.
Bush’s thank-you note error not a humiliating experience
After visiting Southside Fundamental Middle School during his 1994 bid to become Florida's governor, Jeb Bush wrote a thank-you note to then-principal Bob Jackson.
Effort stresses resident safety
The Feeling Safe program, in which volunteers inspect residents' homes, has the backing of the Sheriff's Office and Fire Department.
Mistakes again surface in Internet sex offender list
A computer glitch doubles convictions for about two dozen people listed on the state's Internet site.
Church plans to expand, reach out
With 3,500 members, Anona United Methodist hopes its larger campus will draw more young people and African-Americans.
Blind dates brighten seniors’ evening
Thirteen residents of the Homewood assisted living facility dined by candlelight, danced and laughed with their volunteer dates.
Kayak enthusiast steers others on guided tours
Alert for a glimpse of a colorful exotic bird, a dozing alligator or a playful porpoise, Brian Maness and his customers glide along the calm waters of the Withlacoochee and Hillsborough rivers. They paddle to Honeymoon and Caladesi barrier islands in bright, canary-yellow twin-hulled kayaks.
North Pinellas briefs
Firehouse museum has openings for kids' tours
