Broken family, pieced together
A woman who was adopted finds her family and answers to some of her questions.

Female officers complain of bias
An attorney for two of the three contends that sexual discrimination is widespread in the Pinellas Park Police Department. City officials find that claim outrageous.

CASA's growth helps not hinders
Re: Housing panel's fairness at issue, July 2.

Tourists rescue child from pool
A 4-year-old girl is in stable condition after being pulled unconscious from a hotel swimming pool.

Japanese delights enriches Thai menu
The plans will double the Central Avenue restaurant's size and give customers more variety with its new Japanese cuisine.

Triumphing over technology
A group of grandparents is taking on their fear of computers at a course designed just for them at Stewart-Isom CME church.

Solo sailor ends quest, charts new direction
A Gulfport woman travels 1,100 miles and decides reaching the finish line is less important than working toward her goals at home.

EDC gives church conversion the nod
ST. PETERSBURG -- In what city planners described as "another exciting addition to downtown revitalization," the Environment Development Commission approved Wednesday the proposed conversion of the former United Congregational Church into a restaurant, community theater, art gallery and offices.

Teen faces charges in 3 armed robberies
ST. PETERSBURG -- An 18-year-old St. Petersburg man was arrested Friday in connection with armed robberies at three businesses, police said.

Pasadena neighborhood, church set on center's plans
Compromises include adding trees around the building and modifications to keep the Mediterranean look of the community.

Changes afoot for code officers
A council member is proposing that the officers be moved to a different department. The issue is on a workshop agenda.

Only thunder at July Fourth party comes from fireworks
As both guests and stormy weather gathered at Ed and Betty Shamas' annual Fourth of July party, speculation mounted that we would get rained out.

Store plans bring traffic worry
Residents support development on Park Boulevard but dislike the noise and danger of extra cars that will follow.

Floating isles: It's for the birds, and turtles
Honeywell engineer builds floating habitats on five different lakes to give the birds good homes and help them protect their eggs from predators.

Months of road work is cost of a dry street
Aren't you just too tired of all the construction along Fourth Street S just south of the Interstate? We grew so weary of one lane in each direction for months and months that we hounded (Jessie is a terrier, but she's good at hounding) assistant stormwater engineering director Tom Gibson for an explanation.

Pieces of the past
Volunteer Waldo Rowell and Park Ranger Alicia Addeo want more information of the fort's WWII history.

Go-peds' legality raises buzz with authorities, residents
The gas-fueled scooters are motor vehicles, but can't be registered. And more debate swirls around whether they are useful or a nuisance.

This business involves benefits indeed
Ceridian Benefits Services has turned the old Florida Power headquarters on south U.S. 19 into a corporate jewel and a good neighbor.

Special camera clears darkness for fire rescues
One man's energy and a club's gift allow the city to buy an $18,000 thermal imaging camera to find victims in fires.

Areas want 'seed money' so business can grow
Grand Central and 22nd Street S districts seek resurgence funds and guidance from the state.

Expect large crowd for WIBC tournament
The championship tournament of the Women's International Bowling Congress (WIBC) ends Saturday at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nev., and preparations are already under way for the 2001 event in Fort Lauderdale.

Midnight Run draws variety of high-spirited runners
The annual Midnight Run on the Fourth of July is definitely the road less traveled.

Roller skaters off to nationals
A full force of roller skaters from the Southland Roller Palace in Pinellas Park competed in the 2000 Southern Regional Championships last month in Pensacola.

Commissioners, merchants brainstorm city's makeover
In Treasure Island, landscape architects have a get-together to discuss ideas for downtown.

Meetings to be cast on cable in late fall
Treasure Island officials have contacted Time Warner Communications to get the $17,000 venture off the ground. The city hopes cablecasting will lead to more informed voting by residents.

Three women cite a string of examples of sexual bias
The Pinellas Park officers detail their frustration in state and federal complaints.