Tampa Bay: June 4, 2000
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[Times photo: Pam Royal]
It's shuffle time
Hungry stingrays are swimming near shore. But don't fret. Just watch your step. |
South Pinellas County news
Lowe's poised to elbow its rival
The giant home improvement store still needs to complete its land purchase on Park Boulevard and obtain zoning approval.
Vote on Busch estate might stir up trouble
A planning board recommends against a corporate use for the property. But the owner says he might just do what everyone else does: bend the rules and rent anyway.
Scout reaches pinnacle
Earnest Smith Jr. is the first St. Petersburg African-American in more than 25 years to be awarded the Eagle Scout rank.
CVS plan divides Northeast residents
A meeting will allow North Shore residents to vent their feelings on the drugstore proposal. The rift among neighbors has already led to resignations in the homeowners group.
Many find road of life doesn't have to pass through college
Students and guidance counselors are learning that there are opportunities for a good life without college. Parents, however, can be more difficult to convince.
Businesses back theme for city
Downtown Treasure Island property owners and merchants brainstorm ideas for improving the district, including median landscaping and a palm tree theme.
Tumor teaches detective a lesson
An officer says cancer taught him what matters most: life and family.
Prep school hands out 51 diplomas
ST. PETERSBURG -- Shorecrest Preparatory School Board Chairman Jan Sher had a lot to be proud of as she presided over the school's graduation ceremonies Saturday night.
Foster care residences get boost from state
ST. PETERSBURG -- Plans for Children's Village, a foster care community sponsored by the Salvation Army, took a major step forward last week when the state awarded $400,000 to the project.
NAACP gives awards for contributions to community
The St. Petersburg branch of the NAACP held its 67th annual awards banquet Saturday evening, honoring individuals for contributions to the organization and the community.
Snell Isle residents fear tourist influx
A British insurance company plans to fill Stovalls' Landing year-round with vacationing investors.
His job is done now that girls have grown
After 16 years as executive director, Tim Caddell is leaving Girls Inc. Under his tenure, the mentoring agency increased its size, space and budget.
Beach trolley hinges on funding
But if St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island sign on with the PSTA's proposal, it could mean the end of the BATS taxi service.
City clerk vote may come sooner rather than later
REDINGTON BEACH -- The Town Commission may hire a new clerk at its Tuesday meeting, but on Friday no one was saying who that person might be.
Pass-a-Grille house gets written up in magazine
The story of a how a Pass-a-Grille house found fame has made its way into the pages of Remodeling magazine's May edition.
Despite moms' concerns, kids will still have a ball
Your children play happily in a brightly colored ball pit and you smile and wave at the perfect picture. But admit it: You're wondering if your child is rolling in a vat of germ-ridden plastic.
Purebred dogs up for adoption
Find out about the traits and temperaments of miniature pinschers, Great Danes, poodles and greyhounds as Pet Planet hosts a dog adoption day.
At race course's abrupt end, near-misses abound
PINELLAS PARK -- It is an early weekday morning in Pinellas Park and southbound traffic on U.S. 19 is hammering over a series of overpasses that extend for several miles south of Roosevelt Boulevard.
Letters
Voters have been clear on term limits
Re: Term limits challenge loses some support,
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