Show won't go on at the Pier
New managers cut off performers' pay. That means no more bands, clowns, magicians, mimes, dancers or jugglers -- for now.
Seminole sounds
Twenty bands took part in the 25th annual Seminole Sound Spectacular. Others gave exhibitions, and a past director was honored.
South African visitor isn't lolling about on the beach
The manager of a South African city that added six poor rural communities in 1999 takes note of what works here.
Businessman closes on Y purchase
Tony Amico plans to convert it into a residence with a pool, boccie court and ballroom. The Y is looking for office space.
SPC institute helps combat terrorism
A St. Petersburg professor oversees a national program that provides terrorist preparedness training.
Delay of firehouse frustrates officials
Lealman to the county: Give us the $2.2-million promised. The county to Lealman: Be patient.
Airport's reliever function is vital
Re: Airport's future placed in spotlight, Oct. 1.
Summit attracts neighbors, businesses
Representatives from about 50 neighborhood and business associations gathered at USF in St. Petersburg.
Volunteer does his part at ground zero
A Lealman fire commissioner goes to New York for a memorial service but ends up working at the site.
Man's 106 years full of pride and love
Silas Simmons credits his longevity to two enduring marriages and a mother who taught him manners and to cook.
Boutique owners open shop downtown
Teresa and Jorge Vidal, owners of "if and only if," an 8-year-old clothing boutique on Fourth Street N, have opened a second business, Bossa Nova, across from BayWalk. Bossa Nova specializes in jewelry, books, handbags and gift items.
ParkSide seeks okay for more car sales
The parking lot sales are needed until a new anchor tenant is signed, the mall manager says.
Achievers
Dixie Hollins students win graphic arts awards
Class notes
School sponsors October book fair
Townhomes project loses opening round
A city board rejects a rezoning request, saying 114 units were too many for the 9.4-acre site of the old Metropolitan Hospital.
Programs share site, create hub for Asian community
The Asian Neighborhood Family Center and its new director move in with the Southeast Asian Preschool.
Lealman hopes cleanup will rid town of 160 tons of trash
LEALMAN -- Residents who want to discard that junky buildup will have a chance Saturday when the Lealman Community Association offers the second Extreme Cleanup.
History museum hosts tasty East-West party
Sometimes a great notion works.
Beaches notebook
Redington Shores
Military news
Lt. Cmdr. Jon Turner, U.S. Naval Reserve, received the Joint Services Achievement Medal for meritorious service while assigned to Special Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base.
Focus on volunteers
St. Petersburg Free Clinic, 863 Third Ave. N, will hold a volunteer orientation at 10 a.m. today. For information, call Kelli Caputo at 821-1200, ext. 118.
A cool new fun magnet promises to pack them in
St. Petersburg's biggest rec center has two collegiate basketball courts and much, much more (including air-conditioning).
Dempsey clinches Super Late Model title
In addition to the skull and crossbones he had painted on the side of his No. 15 Super Late Model earlier in the season, Dwayne Dempsey's car was sporting a new look after racing at Sunshine Speedway on Saturday night -- a ponytail taped to the rear spoiler.
