May 26, 2000
Tampa Bay: May 26, 2000
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[Times photo: John Pendygraft]
Church realizes vision of chapel
After a parishioner dreamed of an altar on a hilltop, members of All Saints' Episcopal Church labored to build an outdoor place of worship. |
North Pinellas County news
Business leaders on a mission to Mexico
County officials hope a trip in June, which will focus on the medical industry and health care market, will foster contacts and contracts.
Tip, bank photo lead to robbery suspect
A Manatee County man is charged with six bank robberies. A second man is accused of being the getaway driver in one robbery.
Stauffer buildup precedes cleanup
Adding an equipment building and overhead electrical lines is a prelude to cleaning the Superfund site.
Best beaches list bypasses city
But Clearwater Beach's reputation as one of the best city beaches isn't crumbling; this year's rankings by "Dr. Beach" highlight nightlife.
Seminole Middle earns national award
The school's application highlighted its programs for mentoring, music and intramurals, among others.
Inmate hospitalized after fall at loading dock
LARGO -- A Pinellas County Jail inmate was injured Thursday when he slipped off a loading dock and lost his grip on a supply cart, which fell on him.
Sports
U.S. amateurs top foreigners in 8 of 11 challenge matches
SEMINOLE -- The International Challenge Matches the past two weekends could be considered an unqualified success if you ask the originator, Jerry Krauss, whose Seminole, Sunrise and Sunshine lanes hosted the goodwill funfest.
Weekend Diversions
Ode to Peggy Lee
Tonight in Largo, a singer and band will offer a Lee family-approved musical tribute to the venerable vocalist, who turns 80 today.
- Norma Egstrom blossomed into Peggy Lee
Peggy Lee was born Norma Deloris Egstrom on May 26, 1920, in Jamestown, N.D., where her father was a railroad station agent. When she was 4, her mother died.
Guest column
Early morning peace often torn asunder by unleashed dogs
Re: Loose dogs unleash residents' complaints, story, May 14.
Letters
Inattentive parents make curfew necessary
Re: Curfew for teens has some adult critics, story, May 22.
Tampa Bay headlines
The one that got away from the red tape
No trial date is set in hotel rampage case
Fit to breathe?
Cuban business ties lead to new federal charges
Drought threatens some July 4 fireworks
Bay area briefs
South Pinellas headlines
Reclaimed water won't be rationed
Final report sears Housing Authority
Gun trafficking suspect taken into custody after standoff
Car theft, holdup lead to chase
Police recruit blossoms into St. Petersburg's top officer
Hillsborough headlines
2 parks may offer dog areas
Term limits back on Tampa ballot
Suspect in staffing agency swindle to plead to mail fraud
2 teens stabbed; one dead
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