Enough to go around [Times photo: Jamie Francis] ST. PETERSBURG -- Talk to people going to the movies in St. Petersburg, and one thing becomes clear: People are really going to the movies.

South Pinellas County news

Know Your Candidates
Mayoral and city council candidate profiles

Would-be mayors' styles fill spectrum
There has been just one "strong mayor." Now, the nine candidates explain how they see themselves in that role.

Growth, water rules top agenda in District 2
ST. PETERSBURG -- Two longtime city residents and a relative newcomer are vying for the City Council District 2 seat.

Five represent choice: crusader or mediator?
ST. PETERSBURG -- Candidates for the District 6 City Council post present themselves either as passionate crusaders for change or consensus-builders who will keep the city on track.

Candidates emphasize similar campaign issues
ST. PETERSBURG -- Four candidates are vying for the District 4 seat being vacated by Kathleen Ford, who is running for mayor.

Other news
Ballot lineups fluctuate in final weeks
Four small cities canceled elections, but in St. Pete Beach, South Pasadena and Gulfport, campaigns heat up.

Earnhardt's cars may not visit
The city clerk who brought Dale Earnhardt's cars to Country in the Park mourns his loss and awaits word on whether the cars will visit this year.

Subdivision to sprout -- and spigots to gush
Re: Upscale subdivision to sprout on 37 acres, Feb. 14.

Vote for experience, vision, integrity
Anyone entering public office quickly learns that there are restraints that prohibit you from doing some of the things that you would like to do. You learn about the Sunshine Law and about a wide array of legal and budgetary implications. You learn that you serve everyone and not just those with whom you agree. You also learn that it is the function of the St. Petersburg City Council to adopt the budget and to set policy.

Stars, set, extras kept under wraps
Fans and TV crews hoping for a glimpse of George Clooney and Brad Pitt at the greyhound track find themselves out of luck.

Comment on bridge welcomed
TREASURE ISLAND -- Citizens will have an opportunity to comment on a new Causeway Bridge at a public meeting 6 p.m. Thursday at the City Hall auditorium, 120 108th Ave.

SNIFFS cat group holds organizational meeting
PINELLAS PARK -- SNIFFS, a group devoted to helping cats that live in the wild, is holding an organizational meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Pinellas Park public works and technical services meeting room, 6051 78th Ave. N. SNIFFS, or the Spay, Neuter, Inoculate Feral Feline Society, wants to promote humane treatment of Pinellas County's wild cat population. For information, call Rita Bott, 321-1950.

Mail carrier sniffs out a potential problem
ST. PETERSBURG -- A mail carrier with a good sense of smell alerted some Venetian Isles residents to a potential safety hazard involving natural gas.

Career Awareness Fair helps students, prospective employers
The fourth annual Career Awareness Fair is scheduled from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Saturday at Tyrone Square Mall. The event is designed to help students understand what to expect from future employers.

DAR awards 2 students with $1,000 scholarships
The Caravel Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution has awarded $1,000 scholarships to two University of South Florida students.

A bigger world
Students in K-Kids help others, make friends and see that there is more to learning than sitting in a classroom.

Campaign brings wealth of illegal sign postings
ST. PETERSBURG -- Sprouting all over town, campaign signs become to many residents the most consistently visible cue that election season is here.

Vocal competition to be held Saturday
The 32nd Annual Junior Vocal Competition will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 719 Arlington Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Classically trained high school students are invited to compete for a $500 first prize, $300 second prize, $200 third prize and $100 fourth prize. For information or an application, call 343-3858.

Queen of Hearts Ball unites glamor, reward
The Queen of Hearts Ball Saturday night gave a lot of hard-working volunteers an opportunity to relax and have a glamorous evening at the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, which is exactly what gala chairwoman Catherine McGarry did not get to do, even after she and her committee garnered a record number of reservations, upper-category patronages and a haul of silent auction and raffle items. When you are in charge, you do not relax, though Mrs. McGarry did look glamorous.

Mayor is accused of police favoritism
A volunteer says Pinellas Park Mayor Bill Mischler arranged to have a ticket he wrote canceled. The mayor denies it.

Kids spend a night outside comfort zone
Young people from an affluent downtown church get a feel for what it might be like to be homeless.

One vantage point, 95 years of change
A lifelong St. Petersburg resident recalls when the Titanic sank, when gas meters in homes ran on quarters, and when you knew everybody in town.

Guardian ad Litem needs volunteers
Guardian ad Litem, an advocacy group that provides support to children who are going through the court system, is beginning another training class Feb. 28. After training, volunteers are appointed by judges to make recommendations for the child. Call 464-6528 for additional program information.

Self-taught player is making up for lost time
Show Donna Dicus a sport and she will try it.

Razorback races attract lively fans
Mountain bike enthusiasts camped out last weekend, pitching tents at Razorback MTB Park in Ocala to watch the annual 12 Hours Of Razorback off-road races.

Club pros Falcone, Carlson run into a flock of birdies
Last week's Pinellas Interclub match at Seminole Lake produced two sub-par rounds by club pros representing Dunedin Country Club and Renaissance Vinoy Resort.

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