Tampa Bay: October 5, 2000
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Centro Ybor in the mix
The showpiece of Ybor City's renaissance opens this weekend with music, parades and hopes of drawing more than rowdy night clubbers. |
Hillsborough County news
Airport races holiday crunch
A mid-November completion of the remote parking lot will put the project on top of the busy Thanksgiving holiday.
Officer's fixation with ears pays off
Tampa police were stumped this summer by a robber who hit downtown banks five weeks in a row, each time taking great pains to wear disguises and use a note so as to leave no clues.
A love of teaching finds reward
A Milken brother surprises a veteran teacher with $25,000 and a dose of well-earned recognition.
Flier rule pits enforcement, free speech
TAMPA -- Hauling an armful of fliers and a milk crate inscribed with the word "Soapbox," 23-year-old Abram Hollon went to 7th Avenue Saturday night looking for listeners. His message: Kill a city ordinance that bars him from selling his hand-painted tiles on the street.
Apartment dweller greeted by robbers
TAMPA -- Joel Strehle heard the alarm go off at 6:15 a.m. Another routine day, he thought, and rose from his bed.
Turanchik brings Olympic lessons back from Sydney
Transportation plans for rail and water should be tweaked to help move visitors if Tampa wins the 2012 Summer Games.
Bail granted for ex-officer accused of spouse abuse
TAMPA -- Circuit Judge Dennis Alvarez decided Wednesday to grant bail to a veteran Tampa police officer accused of abusing his estranged wife, but only if he meets a myriad of conditions.
Tampa Prep to move across street, grow
Mayor Greco praises the school for helping ease a severe classroom space crunch.
Man falls off boat, drowns
APOLLO BEACH -- A 51-year-old Lutz man died Wednesday night in the water off Symphony Isles Boulevard, officials said.
