Shrieking parrot may lose perch liberties [Times photo: Fred Victorin] Some love him, some hate him. Bubba, the African gray parrot with a national reputation still is causing a stir over nesting rights.

South Pinellas County news

Seminole halts talks on Lealman fire merger
But Seminole's fire chief leaves the door open to talks with the county if it assumes control of the Lealman fire district.

Critics say city probe of 'hit list' is dragging
Pinellas Park officials have been unable to find a retired judge to investigate the allegations, and some are growing impatient.

Trail naming disservice to pioneers
Re: Renaming trail hurts father, Sept. 10.

Police chief, assistant differ on officer's case
They testified during a hearing on the criminal investigation of a St. Petersburg police lieutenant.

Item answers questions on powers of attorney
Have you made provisions for someone to make financial and medical decisions for you should you become incapacitated? It's a good plan for many of us, but the Florida Bar recommends that you get all the facts about powers of attorney before assigning someone else that authority.

Village off Gandy begins to have life
The first residents of Brighton Bay are seeing a neighborhood of homes, townhomes and apartments take shape.

A Matter of Taste gourmet shop closes
ST. PETERSBURG -- A Matter of Taste, the gourmet shop that opened in October last year, closed two weeks ago for lack of business.

Lead foot may bring light wallet
The toll of a ticketfest on Fourth Street N last week: 147. A repeat performance is likely. Where? you ask. It's a surprise.

Police to auction bikes, cars Saturday morning
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Police Department will auction unclaimed bicycles and about a dozen seized vehicles at 8 a.m. Saturday at the police station.

Military news
Fireman Apprentice Nicholas Joseph Manarino, son of Joseph and Jan Manarino of St. Petersburg, completed basic training in July at the U.S. Coast Guard basic training facility at Cape May, N.J. Manarino, a 1999 graduate of Dixie Hollins High School, is stationed in Key West aboard the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Mohawk.

Season opens with splendid benefit for a healthful cause
Here we go!

Focus on Volunteers
WMNF-FM 88.5 will hold its Fall Fundraiser Oct. 7-14. The non-profit radio station at 1210 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, needs volunteers to help answer phones during the event. Call Gene Moore at 813-238-8001, ext. 26.

Times executive of old was highly involved
C.C. Carr fought for what he believed in, and he believed in his community. Outside of the newspaper, he made an impact.

Pinellas Park to vote on expo center idea
A Pennsylvania corporation wants to convert the former Sam's Club.

City to sponsor giant greeting card contest
St. Petersburg's Recreation Department is hosting a giant greeting card contest, with the winning designs adorning the city's downtown waterfront area for a month during the winter holidays.

Bike rodeo to help kids practice safety techniques
A free bike rodeo will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Allstate parking lot, 780 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg. A part of the "Courtesy Promotes Safety" campaign, community police officers will help with free bike inspections, instructions, registration and safety videos. Free bicycle helmets will be distributed and fitted.. Members of the Joker J BMX Racing Team will display their bikes and uniforms. Kids can run a street test course to practice safety techniques with a certificate of completion awarded to all who finish. Call 578-0823.

Cohen wins tune-up for national event
The draw may have been a little smaller than usual in the SPTC Adult Classic Championships, but the competition was as fierce as ever.

2 teens preparing to set sail for Cressy Cup
Charles Fulmer of Admiral Farragut Academy and Zach Railey of Clearwater High School were the best sailors in the South Atlantic district qualifier for the Cressy Cup.

O'Malia qualifies for state tourney
Amember of Feather Sound Country Club crafted a round of 2-under 69 to win medalist honors at a local qualifier for the Florida State Mid-Amateur Championship.

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