April 28, 2000
Tampa Bay: April 28, 2000
North Pinellas County news
For city's heart, a new future unveiled
Developer George de Guardiola shows off his multimillion-dollar proposal for revitalizing downtown. Turning ideas into action, however, will require a lot more discussion.
Agency kicks in for water project, park
Swiftmud will help pay for a plant to reduce nitrogen runoff. Largo also plans to restore wetlands and add a bike path and boardwalk.
Downtown ideas aired for Palm Harbor
Main Street experts offer plenty of revitalization possibilities but stress the need for community participation.
Police vow to silence Easter bombs
Tarpon police say they'll charge anyone caught with a homemade bomb during the Greek Orthodox celebration this weekend.
Heated fundraising has cool result
Work by the PTA, faculty and students at Oakhurst Elementary pay for a new pavilion, so kids have a place in the shade for physical education classes.
Joint-use library accord reached
The agreement between the city and SPJC would increase the future library's hours of operation by at least 10 a week, including Sunday hours.
Civil War re-enactment at Fort De Soto Park
ST. PETERSBURG -- A Civil War re-enactment is planned this weekend at Fort De Soto Park. Events on Saturday will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, with the battle beginning at 2 p.m. On Sunday, the events run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with the battle at 1:30 p.m.
Forget history, forget Porky; the pig is not a fit mascot
So the Dunedin politicos have adopted the pig as a city mascot because one historical book reported that feral pigs did their normal pig things and the folks incorporated to, well, regulate the normal pig things.
Mola remains in the game, and now in a position to further it
TARPON SPRINGS -- The last thing Tom Mola wanted was to be cut out of anything pertaining to bowling, especially in regards to his wife, Linda, and daughters, Katie and Mary.
Livin' large in Largo
Heart of Largo, tonight and Saturday, will feature Andy Griggs and other singers, a giant interactive playground, a barbecue contest and train rides.
Without more money, museum may be history
SAFETY HARBOR -- Faced with a cash shortfall, the Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History will close June 1 if it doesn't get financial help, its officials said this week.
Man charged with robbery of drugstore
PALM HARBOR -- A Clearwater man was arrested Thursday and accused of stealing drugs during a pharmacy robbery.
Tampa Bay headlines
Bayflite 3: a mystery, a sorrow
'Who wants it?' not only question in UF search
Groups stress CPR's importance
St. Petersburg to simplify utility payment process
South Pinellas headlines
Official cites intimidation at Jordan Park
Spirited Tyrone Middle School student dies suddenly
TV anchor sues media institute, authors; says book libeled him
Farkas: Mayor sought employee donations
House recipient, housing chief deny bribery
Hillsborough headlines
Fires set at 3 occupied dwellings
Bargain flows to South Tampa
Competition tests kids' mental capital
Council bats around term limit idea
Boys accused in shootings rearrested
Counselor: Don't study too hard
Cars, education at center of show
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