Tampa Bay: March 17, 2001
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This field day covers the globe
[Times photo: Jim Damaske]
Students gather at Osceola High School today to share food, music and languages and learn about cultures around the world. |
North Pinellas County news
70-year-old house's top speed: 0.1 mph
How do you move a two-story 1930s house? Slowly and late at night. Having the Pinellas Trail nearby its old and new locations is a big help.
Jewish rockers to perform tonight at Countryside High
A quest for Yom Hadash compact discs leads to an appearance by the group at the school.
Hospital, American Cancer Society team up
The group will open a satellite office at the VA Medical Center to provide a broader range of cancer information and services. The dedication is Monday.
Largo disciplines two officers
LARGO -- Two Largo police officers were punished Friday for their roles in separate cases in which they violated department policy, officials said.
Doctors' sentence: probation
The two men received money in exchange for patient referrals to a Clearwater laboratory.
Sheriff's deputy resigns in inquiry
The lieutenant, a 19-year veteran of the department, was accused of sexual harassment, discrimination and creating a hostile work environment.
Clearwater condo project dispute settled
At issue was the city's approval of more Mandalay Beach Club units than allowed by the county.
Two arrested; woman accused of child abuse
Witnesses at a Clearwater restaurant tell police that a baby was given sips of beer.
Llama case defendant eligible for aid
A ruling means Pinellas will pick up part of the pretrial fees for the 18-year-old defendant, whose parents are doctors.
Seminole digest
Display of T-shirts will remember abuse victims
Mark your calendar
Upham fighting a losing battle
The sand, and residents' optimism, keeps eroding. The federal "renourishers" offer no hope of a solution any time soon.
Archbishop asks for orphan aid
The devastation of AIDS has left behind 1.7-million orphans. The Anglican archbishop from Uganda sees them as the church's mission.
Religion briefly
SALVATION ARMY ANNIVERSARY: The Salvation Army will celebrate 75 years in Clearwater today, Sunday and Monday with services and other activities.
Wander Pinellas
Tarpon Springs Sponge Dock, along Dodecanese Boulevard west of Alt. U.S. 19, is made up of authentic commercial sponging operations.
