Tampa Bay: April 15, 2001
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The remarkable
Mrs. Jordan
[Times photo: Dirk Shadd]
A violent crash on Christmas Day 1989 would forever change the lives of a young woman, her fiance and their young child. This is the story of an indomitable woman and the young man who gave up college and a football dream to marry her. |
South Pinellas County news
Church welcomes Easter at daybreak
Pass-a-Grille Beach Community Church's sunrise service begins in front of Boca Ciega Bay at 6:30 a.m. today.
Beach city forced to rehire fired paramedic
The city exercised no "credible judgment" when it fired Larry Wade last summer, an arbitrator says.
Blacks, like others, had many reasons for vote
Re: The mayoral election in St. Petersburg.
The umpire's lot is not a happy one
Kill the umpire.
Theft of meters no petty crime
MADEIRA BEACH -- Someone has been knocking over parking meters and snatching them from a Madeira Beach parking lot during early morning hours, Pinellas sheriff's investigators say.
Merchants' parking complaints answered
A city planner has made suggestions. A key one is the sharing of spaces among businesses.
Three hope journey into darkness enlightens
A death camp survivor and two members of her family will visit Poland, then have a more uplifting stay in Israel.
Week ahead
ART AND RELIGION: The Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, presents a series of programs to foster mutual understanding and respect for diverse spiritual faiths and cultural traditions through art. At 7 p.m., Mary DeMoss, director of the local office of the Foundation for Religious Tolerance of Florida, offers a talk called "Restoring and Safeguarding a Culture of Religious Freedom." Free. Reservations suggested, seating is limited. Call 896-2667 or visit the Web site at http://www.fine-arts.org.
Spring season preview, from Dali to Lou Rawls
The convergence of Passover, spring break and Easter leaves me with no parties to report this week.
A wealth of ideas for improvement
New City Council member Earnest Williams first wants to see the Dome District developed and more international trade.
Business briefs
Modern Business names 2 managers
Post Office extends hours to handle tax mailings
ST. PETERSBURG -- The St. Petersburg Post Office will extend its business hours at three locations Monday for the tax night rush, Postmaster Thomas Pawlowski said Thursday.
Police seek suspect in string of fitness center thefts
ST. PETERSBURG -- Police continue to look for the person who broke into four fitness center lockers two weeks ago, then used a stolen key to enter a car in the parking lot and snatch money and credit cards.
Do those signs mean we go faster or slower?
We have a lot to cover today, so let's get right to it.
Police command staff takes shape
In making her promotions, the chief picks officers with many years of experience in Pinellas Park.
City takes the hassle out of fest beer sales
Pinellas Park firefighters may sell beer on city property at the annual fundraising chili fest.
Treasure Island may buy land near Causeway Bridge
The property, which has a one-story house on it, could be used as a staging area when the bridge is rebuilt, officials said.
Housing agency gets new building
The 20-year-old nonprofit agency will break ground in June on a 7,000-square-foot headquarters building.
Consultant wrapping up two-way traffic proposal
ST. PETERSBURG -- In the mid 1970s, local visionaries foresaw a bustling commuter city, home to 400,000-plus residents and teeming with motorists who all needed to be somewhere else, fast.
Developer allowed to dig a borrow pit
Soil from the 9-acre hole will be taken off-site, so the Pinellas Park City Council insists on a removal fee.
Grant jump-starts e-encyclopedia
The $50,000 will be used for an online encyclopedia project and it's just the beginning. Up to $450,000 will follow.
Madeira Beach wants vision for city's future
MADEIRA BEACH -- Should the city have a water taxi service? Should its recreation department offer sailing lessons? What should Gulf Boulevard look like in 10 or 20 years?
Street is being tweaked to beautify Bayboro area
Barricades are a way of life on Third Street S from Fifth Avenue S to Booker Creek, the first leg of improvements. The work will end at 20th Avenue S by March. A $3.2-million project will give Third Street S more plants, lights and benches and new storm drains.
Neighborhood briefs
NAACP to hold forum on school choice plan
Redington Shores keeps police, wants more done
The town declines an offer from the Sheriff's Office. But what to do about that "one man terrorizing the city"?
Mayor: Alter rules for truck parking
Pinellas Park Mayor Bill Mischler proposes allowing commercial trucks to park in residential areas, but residents don't agree.
What's up on campus?
University of South Florida
Government calendar
Monday
WIBC tourney makes rare stop in Florida
The 2001 version of the WIBC Championship Tournament opening Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale is only the fourth visit to the state in the event's 85-year history, and the 9,499 team entries come close to the Tampa renewal of 1990.
Gators' Nystrom earns SEC Player of the Week honors
Even before Peter Nystrom (Dunedin) starting playing Little League, he knew baseball was a game he wanted to play at the highest level.
Favorites cruise to easy Beach to Bayou wins
The outcome of last Saturday's Beach to Bayou Run in Tarpon Springs was never in doubt.
