Tampa Bay: September 2, 2001
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B-24 pilots share a memorable reunion
[Times photo: Fred Victorin]
SEMINOLE -- The last time Homer Still glimpsed Bill Welborn, his co-pilot, they were both inside a German POW camp. It was October 1944. |
South Pinellas County news
Bardmoor upgrade sets a new course
The $2-million renovation will have upgrades from bigger, faster greens to larger tees, new bunkers and new cart paths.
Jean Heller
Stop! And give thanks: Stop sign was replaced
It's untrue that government bureaucracy never does anything you want or need it to do.
Kenneth City seeks grant for play area
The town will apply for state funds to overhaul a basketball court and playground near the Community Hall.
Proposal to close Tyrone shocks faculty
The district's proposal to close it as a middle school and use it for dropout prevention takes the faculty by surprise.
Legacy of 1993 oil spill drags on in the courts
Years after 300,000 gallons were spilled in the bay, oil companies deal with a class action case.
Downtown Publix a reality on paper
University Village is to include the grocery, shops and apartments, but Dew Cadillac would have to move first.
Lakewood criticizes practice field
The Lakewood coach wants different sod for the practice field. District officials say the grass just needs time to take root.
Mahaffey Theater is alive and well
Re:City to re-evaluate the Bayfront Center, Aug. 10.
System will clear a path for firetrucks
An electronic device will ensure that traffic lights in Seminole turn green as rescue vehicles approach.
Even with a dummy, Fire Rescue is fast
A Seminole extrication team places first in a national competition and will vie for an international award next year.
Neighborhood notebook
Church to make case for razing
The week ahead
Business briefs
Tan Fanny owner to close bikini shop
Carpets to unfurl in former Scotty's
Domestic and exotic carpets will fill the building on 22nd Avenue N as soon as October.
Apartments apart from the norm
Luxury rentals, with big-city rents, are going up quickly downtown. Some of the 277 units will be ready by March.
Former manager of cities Shapiro
Ellis Shapiro served as city manager of Gulfport, Cape Coral and Ocoee, where he retired in December after 12 years.
City, clerk resolve differences
The acting town clerk's probation continues, but the city will pay for her clerk certification classes.
Beaches notebook
Treasure Island seeks sand castle distinction
The sixth annual On the Town calendar
Okay, On the Towners, fluff the furs, polish the jewels and dust off the tuxedo. Oh, and get out your checkbooks. About 150 events are listed in this year's On the Town Calendar, and by my count, if you attended most of them, you would spend a minimum of $5,000 for tickets. You won't save the world, but you will be helping to make our corner of it a little bit better. The parties and special events benefit dozens of arts organizations, social service agencies and medical facilities. Some are still being planned so details are missing. I will add them in my weekly column as they emerge. I will be at a lot of these parties and I want to see you there, too. And one more thing: Life's a banquet; save room for the creme brulee.
Birthdays can be lessons in giving, not receiving
When Jordan Weber turned 7, her parents were embarrassed by how many presents she received at her birthday party: seven Barbies; more than an hour to open everything.
Residents want solution to chronic flood problem
Redington Beach plans to buy and install pipes to to drain the standing water that draws mosquitoes.
Hefty water users may pay more
Gulfport's council will grapple with the new rates Tuesday. Bills could jump 18 percent for certain users if the rates pass muster.
Community takes steps toward Lealman Inc.
After Kenneth City rejects a merger proposition, the area begins getting a feel for incorporation.
Thanks to Scout, a garden sprouts
The mother of the aspiring Eagle Scout has taught at Starkey Elementary for 19 years.
Beach residents asked to sound off on songs they like and loathe
Treasure Island's new clock towers will have a play list chosen by popular vote. That Daisy song, anyone?
Centers ready to get the ball rolling
Another season starts this week, and most Pinellas County proprietors are delighted in an increase of league and open bowlers.
