Tampa Bay: June 11, 2000
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[Times photo: Jim Damaske]
Seminole annexation vote may be historic
Voters in three areas adjacent to Seminole's city limits will vote Tuesday on annexing into the city. If all three areas approve, it would be the largest annexation in Seminole's history and one of the largest ever in Pinellas County.
Seminole annexation proposals on the line
Residents in the areas in question will decide the issue Tuesday. Lealman firefighters fear a loss of their tax base. |
North Pinellas County news
Path clears to create better trail
Clearwater will use grant money to widen and repave the 20-year-old East-West Trail.
'Off-season' becoming thing of the past
Advertising and airline access are changing the area's reputation as a winter-only destination.
Records reveal officers' morale problems
A survey pointed to troubles in the Largo Police Department long before the Explorer scandal made news.
Business groups duplicate efforts
The Largo groups do some networking among themselves so work isn't wasted and feelings hurt.
Palm Harbor merchants tout vision for avenue
Parking issues prompt businesses to exhibit a drawing that they say is better than the proposed redevelopment plan.
An oasis of comfort for the dying, grieving
From its humble beginnings in a three-bedroom house, Hospice of the Florida Suncoast now includes a $5-million facility in Palm Harbor.
Chief's retirement will create void in department, Largo
How disheartening to hear of the planned retirement of Largo police Chief Jerry Bloechle, effective Oct. 1. It is truly a gigantic loss for the city of Largo and its citizens.
BMX rider, 11, to race for a world title in Argentina
Amanda Geving is nearly in a league of her own when it comes to BMX racing.
London vacation offers unexpected treats
As a Powers model, community theater actor and college teacher, Norma Bigler, founder of the Puppetry Arts Center & Theatre in Tarpon Springs, has had doors opened for her all her life. But until recently, never by actor Vanessa Redgrave.
Tampa Bay headlines
Scraping bottom
Judges ignored ban on smoking
How death sentence turns killer into martyr
3 killed, 3 injured in head-on collision
Retired chairman of Times honored
South Pinellas headlines
Leaders check on Pier subsidy
Visit brings family its heart
Saxon gets flood grant if he drops city lawsuit
Largest sand castle may return to beach
Design board votes no to CVS
Club is subject of state inquiry
Firefighters air concerns, hope annexation is rejected
2 traffic lights win support; 1 rejected
Church's renovation is welcome
Store marches into its 15th year
Starbucks coming to 4th Street grocery
WEEK IN REVIEW
Police buying new computers
Jetty builders stir up trouble on Isle of Capri
Pinellas Park makes way for school construction
Workshop canceled to protest city tax
Fun Center paints up new mural
Speed-reading devices may curb hasty drivers
Classes help parents handle new driving laws
St. Pete Beach has a role model nearby
Parent aide program is a beacon of light for families
Sewer-scented algae revisit beaches
Estate owner weighs options after rejection
Smokey, the Labrador, will certainly be missed
Diner gets a new name and location
City is cracking down on illegal sign postings
Classmates honor girl killed in accident
Troop's ship trip provides inside look at naval warfare
Sidewalks set for Skyview
Neophytes make pitch for Town Council seat
Panel drops hurdle to developing key block
Retired city clerk hired as temporary
Gym demolition to pave way for community center
Countryside Lanes taking on a luster under new regime
Nesslar heeds advice, runs best 5K and wins
Hillsborough headlines
Gap in wealth grows in schools
Fire destroys 1 home, damages 2 others
Beulah Baptist primed for fight over pastor
Project's features include trails
Gone in 60 seconds? Try 30, car theft detectives say
Green thumbs
Unified soccer league ready to lace up cleats
Leto graduate's discipline keeps him on right track
Reptile roust
Park logging project complete
Community plans up for discussion
Community center opening pushed back to August
Hearing set on land use plan
Home Depot withdraws from site
Flower fees may go to suit
Week in Review
News of Florida
Lobbyist might falter outside Toni Jennings' circle
Exhaust testing is ended too soon
Drug overdose killed member of fraternity
Court hears views on death appeals
Senate candidates stake out stands
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