August 15, 2001
Tampa Bay: August 15, 2001
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Devotion then and now
[Times photo: Daniel Wallace]
Wedding vows are about sticking together through thick and thin. A bride makes that commitment -- as did her mother and supporters to her. |
South Pinellas County news
School bus schedules
The bus schedules for Pinellas County public schools are available online at the district's Web site.
Children, teens have a new long-term haven
The Transitional Living Program will provide a home while teaching skills.
Lowe's to open as chain quickly grows
The Pinellas Park store, one of 660 nationwide, is scheduled to open Friday.
Players team up to rescue tennis club
The new Tennis Foundation of St. Petersburg plans an open house Saturday.
Residents protest 113th Street plans
Many Oakhurst Shores residents want again to be able to make left turns onto 113th from Walker Avenue.
Abuse numbers are no surprise
Those who work with teen girls in Pinellas say abuse is tough to deal with in part because it is hard to find.
Band keeps the beat, braving bugs, heat
Learning the tuba is just one challenge at Seminole High's band camp. Imagine marching when it's 90 degrees.
Approve a tax to get rid of portables
How can anyone look at the abomination we call "portables" without feeling shame?
Policy issued on arresting victims
After a rape victim was arrested on warrants, Chief Goliath Davis changes how such cases are handled.
Business briefs
Bolesco Coffee Klutch offer alcohol-free setting
Boutique reopens in Largo center
Its former location was in the 400 block of Beach Drive, which is being considered for an apartment development.
Digital art's popularity takes hold in schools
To ensure enough teachers know digital design, a Seminole High teacher conducts a seminar for teachers.
School brief
Back-to-school event at John Hopkins Saturday
Achievers
Senior attends statewide Youth Leadership Forum
With no anchor, businesses drift away
Troubled by vacancy rates, Largo tries to help. But often its options are limited.
Eckerd sells stalled development
The 30 remaining acres of College Landings is under contract. Residents have concerns.
Publix to open in struggling LaBelle Plaza
The supermarket will include a bakery, deli and pharmacy. After renovations, the store is to open by November 2002.
Forum on financial fairness set
ST. PETERSBURG -- Try these for hot discussion topics:
Family Center plans back to school bash
The carnival in Lealman mixes business with pleasure: school supplies, annexation issues, food, games and more.
Focus on volunteers
United Methodist Cooperative Ministries, 3940 18th Ave. S, will hold volunteer training sessions Sept. 7-8 and Sept. 14-15. The organization needs volunteers to teach English to Southeast Asian refugees as part of the Southeast Asian Preschool in St. Petersburg. Volunteers also are needed to assist elementary school students with reading in after-school tutorial programs at Childs Park United Methodist Church. For information, call Donna Ratzlaff at 327-7018.
Annual Social Calendar to be published Sept. 2
After nagging you On the Towners to death about getting dates in for the calendar, I thank you for doing so. The fifth-annual social calendar is scheduled for publication on Sept. 2 and, as always, it will be loaded with parties and fundraisers. Here's a preview.
Talk about a warm photo album
Dante Swain's younger buddy goes into hiding to produce a unique gift for his graduation.
PODS to city: Sign rules unworkable
The company had nine months to make its signs fit Clearwater's rules. But the company says the storage units are in use so much there hasn't been time to fix them.
Beaches notebook
Belleair Beach honors double dose of heroism
Neighborhood briefs
Consumer education and protection is available
New director pleased with his first year
It's been a banner year for Kevin Quay.
Local competitors going distance for success
Summertime sailing around the Tampa Bay region often is a mixed bag of too little or too much wisps of hot and humid breeze interrupted by thunderstorm-driven flurries of wind, rain and lightning.
Lamoureux is leading Junior Champions Tour
A promising young golfer from Seminole is on the threshold of winning a junior tour this summer.
Tampa Bay headlines
Exchange of bullets hospitalizes teen
West Nile may not have killed horse
Her mission: a clear choice
Mayor pushes for switch in Pier operators
Bucs fans get unwelcome overture
Inmates charged after attack
County official's ties raise questions
Gun seller off probation early
Tampa Bay briefs
Howard Troxler
Is Baker fixin' to satisfy his hankering for status quo?
North Pinellas headlines
Safety Harbor area reels in Bonefish
At library, upstairs gets 218 feet closer
Pinellas digest
Sharks swarm around Anclote
Hit-run car that hit officer is found
City manager receives 10 percent raise
Residents' petition asks for stop sign
New catholic school to be dedicated
Forget Starbucks, just let me drive faster
Locals going the distance for success
Hillsborough headlines
Truck driver faces hearing over bashed roadway, earlier mishap
Number of new students surges
Amid contention, officials approve 520-home project
Ernest Hooper
A maven haven, Dr. Laura and more Marriott punch
News of Florida
Everglades land buying too slow, Bush told
Bush tells panelists his values are guide
46,000 must retake FCAT test
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