Tampa Bay: August 18, 2001
North Pinellas County news
Goodyear sign is gone, but it's not forgotten
The Clearwater landmark violated a city ordinance for 16 years. A crane hauls it down.
Clearwater wants funds to fight flooding
While a decision on how much hasn't been made, officials want to raise the $4.17 monthly stormwater fee.
Pinellas digest
Escapee sentenced to 3 years
Hung up on cell phone driving
Outlaw drivers' cell phone use in Largo? Opinions vary, but most respondents support a ban.
Softball team wins at Senior Olympics
The Freedom Spirit slow-pitch women's softball team, based in Clearwater, got the gold at this year's competition in Louisiana.
Oldsmar running out of building space
Massive growth the past two decades leaves Oldsmar with few residential parcels. And that's fine with residents.
Church to break ground for building
The $3-million youth center and banquet hall will be built a block north of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Tarpon Springs.
Racing tonight at Sunshine Speedway
WHAT: Short-track racing in a 50-lap One Stop Auto Mini Stock Championship event, as well as in the Open Wheel Modified, Outlaw Late Model, Figure 8, Street Stock and Hornet classes.
Jewish singles mingle to preserve tradition
An online newsletter and groups promote services and fun events with the ultimate goal of same-faith marriages.
Buddhist lama coming to teach
A lama, believed to have lived many lives, will be in to Clearwater for five lessons and some private talks.
