May 15, 2000
Tampa Bay: May 15, 2000
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Man swimming toward Paralympics
[Times photo: John Pendygraft]
A 1986 sports accident left him unable to walk. But in June, he plans to swim in the trials at Indianapolis. |
North Pinellas County news
Language is Greek school's selling point
Athenian Academy's challenge is to convince the community its immersion program is not just for Greek children.
Church ready to sink roots at 40-acre tract
After paying $2.3-million for the land, the 1,600-member Harborside Christian Church soon will start building a place to worship.
Daunting dilemma for home buyers
People shopping for their first home are feeling sticker shock, especially in Pinellas, where the average closing price on homes last year was $236,239.
Norwegian history sets sail in race
A local Sons of Norway lodge sponsors the Syttende Mai Viking Regatta for the anniversary of Norway's independence from Denmark.
More information necessary on Stauffer proposal
Re: Report: Water under Stauffer may leak, story, April 23.
Anclote Key light has bright future
For several years we have heard about plans to restore the Anclote Key lighthouse -- to "relight the light." The day that we will be able to see its splendid beam across the waters of the gulf is getting closer to reality. The funds for constructing an operating dock and a house have been allocated. Also, a park ranger has been selected and scheduled to live on the island as soon as the house is completed.
23-year-old's body is found in lake
PALM HARBOR -- The body of a 23-year-old Tarpon Springs man was found floating in the middle of Lake Tarpon on Sunday afternoon, more than a day after he was reported missing after falling off a personal watercraft.
Tampa Bay headlines
$5 goes far at the other Devil Rays' ballpark
2 held in death of pizza deliverer
Parents ask if herb is a killer
2 more suspicious fires erupt in neighborhood
Students rocked by threat charges
Shooting arrests surprise friends
South Pinellas headlines
YMCA leader faces sex charges
Lawyer not stung by e-mail love notes
Hillsborough headlines
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