June 17, 2001
Tampa Bay: June 17, 2001
South Pinellas County news
For Elvis fan, royal treatment
People in Memphis asked for Danny Murphy's autograph. Children hugged his puny body. Visitors to Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion wanted their pictures taken with the man bedecked in a rhinestone vest.
Charter changes evaluated by board
The South Pasadena Commission tinkers with some proposals but leaves untouched a term limit proposal.
Neighborhood up in arms over prostitutes
Neighborhood leaders say the efforts to eradicate prostitution in one area have caused a tripling of crime in front of their houses.
New plan still involves razing sanctuary
Preservationists say St. Peter's new proposal is better than a parking lot, but they still ask why the building can't be saved.
City's subsidy of tennis center is well spent
Re: City tires of tennis center struggle, by Todd Wright, June 10.
The week ahead
TODAY
A man of many hats, the best being 'Dad'
My father, A.C. Snow, was the youngest of 15 children. Growing up in the Great Depression, he was considered the spoiled baby because he got jelly on his biscuit.
Problem intersection to get traffic signal
There have been seven severe accidents in front of the Home Depot where the new light will be placed.
Pinellas Park to get two options for desal plant
Pinellas Park will receive two proposals for Tampa Bay Water's brackish-water desalination plant.
Disc golf fans score a course of their own
After getting turned down by the city, enthusiasts of the free-wheeling sport paid for their own equipment.
Woman promoted to new job at HSN
Judy Schmeling has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operations officer of HSN International in St. Petersburg.
Workshop devoted to truck parking
PINELLAS PARK -- Council members plan to be all ears at a Tuesday workshop called expressly to hear what residents think about trucks being parked in city neighborhoods.
Giant centenarian moved out of respect
Living quietly and uneventfully until the Vinoy Place condos approached, an oak is given a new home.
Debutantes introduced at warm, robust event
Coffees are both beverages and very traditional occasions, much like teas (also beverages and occasions), except that coffees are morning occasions and teas are always held in the afternoon.
City Council votes to destroy house
Attorneys will now seek a lawsuit to raze the junk-filled and degrading property, which officials say is infested with termites, fleas, ants and rats.
Council lowers Mudd's performance ratings
Last year, all five council members gave the city manager an outstanding evaluation. This year only two do.
Company hopes to catch red light runners on film
Officials view a presentation about the cameras. St. Petersburg ranks fourth in red light fatalities.
Expanded counseling center opens to serve veterans
Counselors help hundreds of veterans and their families deal with problems such as post traumatic stress disorder.
State title keeps Raiders on road to nationals
The St. Pete Raiders under-14 girls team recently made league history when it won the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup.
New concept at Kenneth City strikes interest
Mike White's experiment in ten-pin terror at AMF Kenneth City Lanes proved not so menacing to 45 brave bowlers.
Tampa Bay headlines
Hit-and-run suspect arrested in Canada
Juneteenth fests grow but still seek recognition
Driver faces hit-run charges
Marriage of two cultures
Metro review
Boy, 5, hurt in Clearwater car accident
North Pinellas headlines
Rookie teachers get lesson in reality
Residents watch as creek creeps closer
Neighbors growl over boat's roar
Debate developing on Anclote desal plant
One man, three roles: Mom, Dad, Grandpa
Teenager may have tortured guinea pig
Budget time a season of pain
Officer cares for kids like a father
Achievers
Headlines through the years
The Lightning strikes again in state event
Hillsborough headlines
Man lives after shooting self
News of Florida
Abortion pill 'revolution' remains quiet

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