May 18, 2000
Tampa Bay: May 18, 2000
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A helping hand
[Times photo: Jim Damaske]
Baby blue jays are fed at the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores. The sanctuary, which has cared for more than 3,000 baby birds in the last couple of years, is seeking volunteers. Call 727-391-6211 for more. |
North Pinellas County news
Bluff plan has officials' support
All but one of the city's commissioners say they will vote to proceed with the downtown plan and a July referendum.
Denial may dim future of Dunedin electric utility
Florida Power says no to a five-year contract extension, leaving the city with little time to decide whether to create its own utility.
Shelby must resign to seek county job
LARGO -- For City Commissioner Marty Shelby to run for the county's supervisor of elections job, he must resign from the commission by July 21, the filing deadline for those interested in the post.
Safety Harbor firefighter honored for heroism on job
The man was recognized as EMT of the Year for racing to help a heart attack victim stricken in a hair salon.
Teen pleads no contest to arson charge
Billy Elwell, 15, will be placed in a residential treatment facility and receive the psychological counseling his mother and mental health providers say he needs.
Tarpon Springs man faces several drug charges
TARPON SPRINGS -- Tarpon Springs police arrested a local man Wednesday on drug-related charges.
Moviegoers seethe after cars towed
Vehicle owners contemplate legal action after their vehicles were towed from outside a fast-food restaurant as they patronized a new movie theater.
14 teachers receive top grades
The Seminole chamber of commerce honors educators from individual schools.
Some fear effects of border plan
The Pinellas Planning Council says that a plan to designate where cities can expand will not promote annexation.
Seniors converge on Pinellas in bid for state titles
Action begins today for 52 teams from across the state in the USTA Florida Section Super Senior Doubles League state championships for players at least 60 years of age.
Letters
Lack of enthusiasm for redevelopment is no surprise
Re: Downtown plan a no-go, poll hints, story, May 13.
Tampa Bay headlines
Shooting was act of frustration, investigators say
5 schools' FCAT day absences may hurt
Mending the fences around a glass house
Dot Ruggles, 59, elections chief, dies
Al-Najjar rally set for Friday
Pinellas watering restrictions
South Pinellas headlines
Court restores juvenile curfew in Pinellas Park
Leisure beckons museum president
YMCA director faces more charges
Hillsborough headlines
Hillsborough County okays sale of public land
Privacy is priority for Chief Holder
Suspect killed after shooting deputy
Good deed costs vet his van
Man held in fire is not a suspect in other arsons
Rezoning could jeopardize city's plan for river park
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