Tampa Bay: September 3, 2001
North Pinellas County news
Two warriors reunited
Part of a bombing crew, they survived being shot down and imprisoned in a POW camp, then lost track of each other for half a century.
Bardmoor upgrade sets new course
The $2-million renovation will include upgrades such as bigger, faster greens, larger tees, new bunkers and new cart paths.
County pays for some personal cell calls
Some government employees pay for personal calls and some don't, as cell phone use climbs.
Murder conspiracy case is dropped
Prosecutors lacked faith in any of the witnesses they might have had testify against Otis Montgomery III.
Despite death, lake is considered safe
Two friends in separate speedboats collided recently and one died, but lake regulars and officials say no further rules are needed.
Exercise caution when planning outdoor eating
September still is one of Florida's sweltering months. When venturing out of doors it becomes a challenge to cool off.
'Smart growth' is essential to future
I read with great interest and encouragement two items that were recently featured in the St. Petersburg Times concerning growth management or, as Realtors prefer to define it, "smart growth."
'They are not killer dogs,' owner says after attack
But neighbors say the animals killed a couple's cat, the second in two years. Officials are investigating.