Tampa Bay: February 21, 2001
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It'll be ready for June weddings
[Times photo: Scott Keeler]
Terry Flack, left, and Kenneth Williams of Grosz and Stamper Construction Co. of Tampa install a lighting fixture Tuesday in a new metal gazebo in John Wilson Park in Safety Harbor. The gazebo will be completed by mid March, according to Flack, the project superintendent. The 28- by 28-foot structure replaces a wooden gazebo, sometimes used for weddings, at the same location at a cost of $197,000. |
North Pinellas County news
Ex-city official sets up lobbying, consulting firm
Ed Hooper say he will be able to steer clear of restrictions on lobbying the commission or planning board.
North Pinellas digest
Gunman robs bank on Cleveland Street
Plan seeks wire burial when doing remodeling
Under a proposal, anyone doing more than $20,000 in remodeling work in Dunedin would be required to bury utility lines.
Ex-firefighter accused of firing at truck
A recently retired city fire district chief is arrested; two women say he shot at, but did not hit, the pickup they were in.
Omni protesters bid to be heard
Residents voice their anger, but get little reaction from county commissioners.
Goals for site put on paper
Largo commissioners take their broad visions for downtown and the former City Hall area and begin to specify their objectives.
District expects to pinch pennies
School system staffers warn of a possible tax increase, based on an analysis of the state budget proposed by Gov. Jeb Bush.
Report: Education key to business
To attract good companies, education in Pinellas must become top priority, says the county's assistant administrator.
Students fire up for big state test
Fourth-graders at Bauder Elementary use a pep rally to get ready for today's Florida Writes! assessment tests.
Care for llamas at fair stands in contrast to recent case of abuse
Life can be a study in contrast, similar to art, whose colors can complement or clash, relax or repel after only one glance.
Marriott resort survives protest
CLEARWATER -- Infighting among beach business owners spilled into a city planning board meeting Tuesday, as an attorney representing Days Inn owner Tony Markopoulos attempted to block a next-door neighbor's proposal to build a 250-room Marriott resort.
Well-known lawyer defends teen in llama case
EAST LAKE -- Defense attorney Denis deVlaming has been retained to defend the younger of two East Lake residents accused of severely beating two pet llamas.
North Pinellas in brief
It's time to apply for Helping Hands grants
Former firefighter charged with firing gun at truck
TARPON SPRINGS -- A former Clearwater fire district chief fired a handgun at a truck occupied by two women early Saturday morning, police said.
