Tampa Bay: September 5, 2001
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Mr. Personality
[Times photo: Cherie Diez]
Long in a position of prominence in Washington, D.C., Henry, now nearly 50, has retired to Florida. He certainly is colorful. |
South Pinellas County news
Fishers vs. merchants at John's Pass
What happened to the raucous seafood event, now canceled twice, in John's Pass Village?
Motorcycle shop rides off into the sunset
After more than four decades, Honda of St. Petersburg has left the building.
Some give a public labyrinth thought
The circle in South Straub Park would be flat and about 90 feet in diameter, supporters say.
It's a dirty job, but somebody has to love it
SEMINOLE -- Grace Dodson watches a white van drive up the dirt path to her house. "Oh, somebody is coming," she says as she looks out a window.
Tale of a tea party entertains children
An 84-year-old reads her book to kick off children's reading sessions during National Healthy Aging Month.
County taxes shouldn't be surprising
I find all this furor over county taxes amusing. What did these people expect? The tax cuts already implemented at the state and federal levels mean less state and federal money available for local governments to provide services.
Dog left in hot car by doctor dies
Police arrest the golden retriever's owner after they say he left his dog more than an hour in a car parked at the Dali museum.
2 legislators schedule forum on redistricting
ST. PETERSBURG -- Saying that St. Petersburg's minority community deserves a voice in the legislative redistricting process, two state legislators are planning a forum here Saturday. State Sen. Les Miller, D-Tampa, and Rep. Frank Peterman, D-St. Petersburg, have set up the forum from 9 a.m. to noon at the Enoch Davis Center.
Serpentarium caters to the cold-blooded
A St. Petersburg man devotes his home to reptiles and amphibians while they await owners who can handle their care.
'Peace troubadour' brings his message this weekend
Working for peace is "the only thing I do well," says James Twyman, who will highlight the three-day Peace-Full Weekend at First Unity Church.
Open for business
A smaller version of the Tampa Convention Center has made room for mid Pinellas.
CASA's new store triples its space
The Center Against Spouse Abuse's new thrift shop has enough room for an expanded furniture section and a break room for volunteers.
Fund to help St. Petersburg High
ST. PETERSBURG -- A drive to raise $200,000 for the city's oldest high school gets serious this week.
Rawlings students put artistic deer on parade
Original artwork produced by students at Rawlings Elementary School is on display at Florida Craftsman Gallery, 501 Central Ave., through Saturday. A reception for the exhibition will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday.
Achievers
St. Petersburg girl wins award at space camp
Agency springs into action to help hard-core homeless
ST. PETERSBURG -- Sometimes the hardest people to help are the ones who need it the most.
Jazz, gospel artist to sing at festival
SEMINOLE -- Local jazz and gospel singer Belinda Womack will be the featured performer at a fall festival Saturday at Oakhurst United Methodist Church, 13400 Park Blvd. Womack will appear at 3 p.m. Festival hours are 2 to 7 p.m.
Focus on volunteers
Sojourn Bear, a volunteer organization based in Treasure Island, distributes handmade teddy bears to cancer patients throughout Tampa Bay. The group is in need of volunteers, either individuals or crafting circles, to cut, sew and stuff the gifts. The instructions and patterns are provided. There also is a need for office help, fund-raisers, project coordinators and grant writers. For information, call Jan Burlew at 481-9782.
Military news
Army Maj. Sandra Nelson McNaughton, Army Nurse Corps, was promoted to her current rank while serving as a family nurse practitioner at Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
Neighborhood briefs
Golf tourney to benefit city housing services
Weekly doubles leagues are ready to get in full swing
September brings hope for cooler weather and the return of weekly women's doubles leagues.
Bennett prepares rookies for Tarpon Springs Triathlon
Largo's Lewis Bennett led a group of rookie triathletes into the water off Fred Howard Park on Monday with life-saving equipment and the look of a determined coach.
Grigsby captures Figure 8 championship
Regardless of how much it pays, it seems nobody ever wants to be second in racing.
