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June 17, 2001
Marriage of two cultures
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[Times photo: Toni L. Sandys]
An Indian father who espouses tradition finally accepts his daughter's choice of an American husband.
Ernest Hooper
Tampa finds global perspective; Disney expands its color palette
Imagine you are at a symposium that has brought together political and economic experts from around the nation.

Top stories
Hit-and-run suspect arrested in Canada
LARGO -- A local restaurant owner suspected in a hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist last month was arrested Saturday in Canada.

Juneteenth fests grow but still seek recognition
Stephanie Hall likes to come to Ridgecrest's annual Juneteenth festival.

Driver faces hit-run charges
The St. Petersburg man is accused of vehicular homicide, leaving the scene and driving with a suspended license.

Metro review
Some highlights of the news from around the region for the week just ended.

Boy, 5, hurt in Clearwater car accident
CLEARWATER -- A 5-year-old boy was seriously injured Saturday in a traffic accident downtown.


South Pinellas headlines
  • For Elvis fan, royal treatment
  • Charter changes evaluated by board
  • Neighborhood up in arms over prostitutes
  • New plan still involves razing sanctuary
  • City's subsidy of tennis center is well spent
  • The week ahead
  • A man of many hats, the best being 'Dad'
  • Problem intersection to get traffic signal
  • Pinellas Park to get two options for desal plant
  • Disc golf fans score a course of their own
  • Woman promoted to new job at HSN
  • Massive remodel yields B&B downtown
  • Workshop devoted to truck parking
  • Giant centenarian moved out of respect
  • Debutantes introduced at warm, robust event
  • City Council votes to destroy house
  • Council lowers Mudd's performance ratings
  • Company hopes to catch red light runners on film
  • Expanded counseling center opens to serve veterans
  • State title keeps Raiders on road to nationals
  • New concept at Kenneth City strikes interest

  • 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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