Tampa Bay: August 3, 2001
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An appetite for French pastry
[Times photo: Scott Keeler]
A downtown survey shows a lack of gourmet food options. Carole and Gerard Andreani see opportunity. |
North Pinellas County news
Horne officially starts job, announces staff changes
The city manager names Ralph Stone as assistant city manager of economic and community development.
Your mailbox could hold a tax increase next week
Notices go out Monday to let you know what your property is worth and how much you could pay in taxes.
Man receives 32 years in stabbing death
Ronald Noe was convicted of the 1999 killing of a Clearwater man.
Mayor prepares to seek 2nd term
Brian Aungst, who has been lining up support, says he wants to follow through on the changes that are under way in Clearwater.
Police chief tries to turn setback into step forward
When public officials admit a mistake, apologize and then make amends, the public is much more inclined to forgive their occasional shortcomings.
City manager earns improved grades
Despite a tough year that included a call for him to resign, Steven Stanton gets higher marks from commissioners.
Busy Tarpon post office looks for partners
The main post office is doing a brisk business and would like to share some of the load with private contractors in the city.
Festival planners hope storm doesn't attend
PALM HARBOR -- Organizers of Sunsets on Florida Avenue hope for 200 to 300 people for tonight's street festival in old downtown Palm Harbor, but that could change if Tropical Storm Barry crashes the party.
For now, all bets are off at Sponge Docks
One company has not been sailing for weeks. Owners of another property no longer plan to bring in a boat.
Oldsmar official regrets his words
I am a very passionate person. I love America and the city of Oldsmar and especially its citizens who elected me to this office.
North Pinellas briefs
Exhibitors sought for Taste of Palm Harbor
Experiment creates more Sport Bowling
Seventy-five players survived Sport Bowling's test at AMF Kenneth City Lanes, and they may return for a bigger challenge. The county's first Sport Bowling league was started last May by Mike White for a 14-week experiment, and now he's planning a full, 36-week league.
Officials warn: Beware of summer's swindlers
They came to town in a station wagon, disarming homeowners with friendly smiles and a willingness to help.
Happenings
SILENT MOVIE: See the Charlie Chaplin filmThe Circus with accompaniment by organist Tom Hoehn at 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday at the Royalty Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets cost $7. Call (727) 441-8868.
Best bets
FREE CONCERT: Orquesta Infinidad's performance during the city of Clearwater/St. Petersburg Times-sponsored six-week summer concert series was rained out June 22, so the city has rescheduled the band for 7 to 9 tonight at Coachman Park off Cleveland Street in downtown Clearwater. The 11-member band is pure Latin America, with heaps of salsa, merengue, cumbia and romanicas. They have two vocalists, a section of trumpets, trombone, flute and sax, a bass player, keyboard player and three percussionists. Best of all, it's free. Coolers allowed, no alcohol. For information, call (727) 562-4813.
First-time Fiesta
A Colombian group is sponsoring a celebration of their culture. The event includes the pulsating sounds of a popular salsa band from back home.
Staffers learn to use a defibrillator to help save lives
About 25 Largo employees have been taught how to use the machine kept at City Hall.
