Tampa Bay: May 6, 2001
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Just call 'Dr. C'
[Times photo: Dirk Shadd]
Janine Cianciolo, who got her start at the age of 10 nursing a sick hawk, now specializes in house calls for ill exotic pets. |
South Pinellas County news
Hate, hurt and healing
A melting pot of students, some from the war-torn Balkans, learn trust a tear at a time.
Bilmar gets approval for new addition
Treasure Island's okay for a restaurant and deck on public property prompts questions of favoritism.
Girl's fall into septic tank was just tip of the iceberg
Residents at Madeira Manor complain of cracked walls, settling foundations, snakes, rats and other pests.
Muralist offers to beautify that pipe
An artist wants to "tastefully camouflage" Pinellas Park's talked-about monotube.
Children's nurses sew comforting reminder
A quilt made for National Nurses Week symbolizes what nurses do. "We do teach. We do advocate. We do love. We do comfort," one says.
Library a healthy sign of progress
Approval of a $2.63-million library near Bay Village Shopping Center is a key element in the area's revitalization.
Mangled skate ramp leads to payment
Waste Management will reimburse Pinellas Park's Mary Mondejar for her son's skateboard ramp, gobbled up last month by a garbage truck. The garbage collector, after hearing last week from city officials, was expected to take Mondejar a $150 check on Friday.
Mall critic misses The Pier's charm
Re: Mall specialist turns eye toward Pier, April 26.
Vendor cart runs over 5-year-old boy
ST. PETERSBURG -- A 5-year-old boy playing football with a friend at the Smooth Jazz on the Bay festival Saturday was run over by a motorized vendor's cart and suffered minor injuries, authorities said.
CNN legal analyst praises access with Sunshine Law
GULFPORT -- Forget "Flori-duh." Americans are lucky the 2000 presidential election was disputed in a state like Florida, where the Sunshine Law allowed almost limitless access to vote counts and courtroom controversies, CNN legal analyst Greta Van Susteren said Saturday.
Bowling rolls to a stop at Largo Lanes
Financial difficulties appear to be responsible for the 40-lane bowling alley's abrupt closing last week after 43 years.
Sunken Gardens restoration plan gets commission okay
The Environmental Development Commission approves a proposal to restore Sunken Gardens and move the entrance.
Group rallies to fight apartments' expansion
Caroline Apartments wants approval from the Board of Adjustment to build closer to homes in North Downtown.
Week ahead
Today
Grocery at Skyway Plaza plans to expand
The Kash n' Karry will take over space formerly occupied by Ace Hardware.
Tyrone Square to add 8 stores
Candles, sandals, home accessories and puppies are some of the new offerings.
Business news
Leo E. Torres has been named a staff auditor for Gregory, Sharer & Stuart, an accounting firm in St. Petersburg.
Board recommends zoning for upscale complex
If parking and water worries are addressed, construction on the 300-unit apartment could begin early next year.
Toby and Butch reign over SPCA fundraiser
Plenty of shaggy dog stories circulated in the St. Petersburg Yacht Club ballroom on April 28 and no wonder. The dinner and auction that evening benefited the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and drew more than 400 animal lovers.
Relay for Life events to be held this month
Relay for Life 2001, an overnight, community-based, fundraising event for the American Cancer Society is designed to celebrate cancer survivorship as well as to raise money. Relay for Life will be held on a number of different dates and in various Pinellas and Hillsborough county sites.
City police van leaves pooch, reporter in dust
Jessie and I were on I-275 last week in the area of interminable construction between Roosevelt and Gandy boulevards. We were driving south at about 57 or 58 mph through that zone, where the speed limit is posted at 55.
City beginning extensive project to replace sea walls
The biggest sea wall project in years will begin next month along Coffee Pot Boulevard.
Twins: double the fun, double the challenge
The meeting was called to order. Business was discussed. Then it was time to talk about issues.
YMCA offers new facility for membership info
The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg is opening an information trailer at the new site, 3200 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg on May 14.
Housing for low-income disabled, seniors available
Goodwill Industries Suncoast housing corporation is currently accepting applications for HUD rent-subsidized apartments for people with physical disabilities and for those ages 61 and older. The apartments are in Pinellas Park.
Art show to feature French-Canadian painter
ST. PETE BEACH -- The St. Pete Beach Art Institute May Art Show will feature French-Canadian portrait and floral painter Marie Bonenfant.
Fifty jobs to be lost as retailer closes
Waccamaw's HomePlace at Gateway Market Center, part of a troubled chain, is winding operations down.
Man says his mouth led to citations
The city denies Marshall Cook's claim that he was targeted for code violations because of his outspokenness at local government meetings.
Government calendar
Monday
Groups to hold interfaith dialogue
Color Me Human and the National Conference for Community and Justice will coordinate a study circle with emphasis on interfaith dialogue at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the St. Petersburg Times auditorium, 490 First Ave. S.
What's up on campus
Eckerd College
Several area gymnasts are among the elite
When competitors gather this month for national gymnastics championships, area athletes will be among them.
Baseball Trojans continue their march to excellence
In his four years at St. Petersburg Junior College, Dave Pano has led the Trojans steadily up the ladder.
Largo, Skyway lanes are center(s) of attention
Largo Lanes co-owner Cotton Smith dispelled some of the fog surrounding the sale of his center.
