Tampa Bay: September 4, 2001
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Welcoming His Eminence
[Times photo: Krystal Kinnunen]
A Tibetan Buddhist high lama brings a message of positive thinking and respect for human life. |
North Pinellas County news
City TV shows make gains
A study says about 74 percent of residents with cable have seen C-VIEW-Ch. 15 in the past year.
Miss Tall blends into statuesque crowd
At Tall Club parties, a man is a "squeaker" at 6 feet 2 and tall women can wear heels and still find men to look up to.
After 4 years of pain, a trial
A woman still cries when she sees babies and still thinks Largo police could have prevented her son's death.
East Lake targeted for charter school
A private charter school company would like to open the 1,200- to 1,700-student school by the 2003-04 school year.
Building overhaul has school abuzz
Tarpon Springs High School doesn't mind its closed gym, downsized library or all the noise. The staff says the changes are worth the wait.
Hail Caesar, ruler of our new holiday
Let's face it, the Tampa Bay area is pretty much dazzled by fame. A movie is made here, and it gets big media coverage. A prestigious retail store opens up, and the media are all atwitter, wondering why such a store would choose this area.
Scientologists not to blame for problems downtown
Re: Scientologists impede redevelopment, letter, Aug. 6.
Grigsby wins 50-lap event at Sunshine
Regardless of how much it pays, it seems nobody ever wants to be second in racing.
The homework hour
As a part of their after-school program, three Largo outreach centers launch daily tutoring sessions in which staff members and volunteers can give students more individual attention.
School news
PTA fall workshop
Achievers
Graduations
