October 17, 2001
Tampa Bay: October 17, 2001
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An army in blue vests
[Times photo: Fred Victorin]
The new Wal-Mart supercenter on U.S. 19 will have more than 700 workers to rove its 226,000 square feet. |
South Pinellas County news
Hundreds sign up as rec center members
The $6.1-million project to expand and renovate the center gains the response city leaders sought.
Madeira Beach takes aim at PSTA
The community and other beach towns believe the transit authority is not listening to their needs.
New game plan for new bridge
As the incentives to replace the Causeway Bridge mount, so does the cost.
Firefighters warmed by outpouring
On behalf of St. Petersburg Association of Firefighters Local 747, which encompasses the fire departments of St. Petersburg, Lealman, Gulfport, South Pasadena, Madeira Beach and Treasure Island, we would like to thank all of the citizens of our great community who came forth with love and support during the recent tragedy in New York City.
No one loses in Toy Shop decision
The recent dispute between St. Petersburg's Christmas Toy Shop and the Florida Department of Children and Families does not mean well-intentioned people have to stop bringing joy to needy families during the holidays.
Cathedral's request to raze landmark denied again
ST. PETERSBURG -- By a 4-to-1 vote Tuesday, the city's Historic Preservation Commission denied a request by the Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. Peter to level a landmark building it has owned for more than a decade.
Beaches notebook
Indian Rocks Beach
Christmas Toy Shop celebrates 80 years
The Christmas Toy Shop serves more than 3,000 children each year, "and this year we expect to be up from that," said Ardith Rutland, the volunteer who has led the project for decades. This is its 80th anniversary and a dinner at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club celebrated it.
School briefs
Scholarships offered in audio essay contest
Hand in hand
At the Hands Around the School assembly, students see the work of their hands and a well-timed rainbow.
Bike training bolsters community policing
Area law enforcement agencies are encouraging their officers to learn to use a bicycle in any situation.
Baton twirler spins practice into titles
At 20, Angela Geiger of Pinellas Park has 15 years and national recognition in a sport where many start before they can read.
Spotlight shines on soccer ace, who's 9
A local girl wins the Tampa Bay Mutiny finals and will have a Major League appearance this weekend.
Trashy look frowned on in North Redington
NORTH REDINGTON BEACH -- Inspired by an unoccupied home on Dolphin Drive that fell into disrepair, commissioners passed a new ordinance Thursday that prohibits, among other blemishes, boarded-up windows and rotting roofs.
Hundreds will draw attention to a killer
A walk Saturday aims to raise $150,000 to help those with a ravaging disease that is said to be overlooked and underfunded.
A clothesline conveys shame, pain, anger
A display Saturday will let abused women begin to heal and remind us all of what once was considered a private matter.
Military news
Marine Corps Pvt. Gary Hall Rothe II, son of Susan Cullins and stepson of Brian Cullins, has completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.
Focus on volunteers
Tampa Bay Research Institute, 10900 Roosevelt Blvd. N, St. Petersburg, seeks volunteers to help with general administrative support duties. The organization is involved in biomedical research of cancer, AIDS and hepatitis C. For information, call Greta Beckett at 576-6675, ext. 126.
Bicycle theft steals grandmother's hopes
PINELLAS PARK -- Last April Bonnie Forest received a gift from her grandchildren, a three-wheel bicycle that enlarged her world.
Popular restaurant reopens
Kozy Korner was missed by regulars. With the founder's son reopening, all the old recipes are back.
Plastics plant to close doors after 40 years
The industry is struggling, but high-tech manufacturers are doing all right, two say.
Seminole Lake benefit tourney hits goal
The fifth annual Benefit Tournament for the Suncoast Tennis Foundation was played last weekend at Seminole Lake Tennis Center.
Best in southeast take back seat to Italian rider
Tampa bicycle racers from Team American Classic organized the fast, short-course competition in Sunday's Dade Battle Of Brilliance Criteriums.
Cockman becomes ace of Alexander
The winner of last week's Skip Alexander/St. Petersburg City Championship at Mangrove Bay is the first to capture the prestigious title three years running.
Tampa Bay headlines
Fear fuels upswing in hazardous material calls
Port security a new priority
Fears and 911 calls surge
New park shows family's pride
Homecoming on the home front
Charge dropped in judge's trial
Tampa Bay briefs
California case has local twist for judge
Videos show a man suspected in 10 bank robberies
Howard Troxler
There's a big picture here, but anthrax isn't in it yet
North Pinellas headlines
Dunedin, Jays hit a wall over complex
Farmer's markets back in season
Starbucks gives downtown a boost
City rushes to set stage for festival
Slain woman stabbed, police say
City switches choice of library architect
Stormwater rates to rise in Tarpon
Jazz Holiday is not what it used to be
Drawing USA Baseball would be coup for city
Police hunt burglar
Sheriff's employee resigns after charge
Best in southeast take a back seat to Italian cyclist
Hillsborough headlines
Tampa Bay briefs
Keystone middle school to honor educator
Former prosecutor named to judicial post
News of Florida
Lawmakers might place limits on public records
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