Tampa Bay: October 21, 2001
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Dancing with grandma
[Times photo: Bill Serne]
With the American flag behind them, Kathy Hanson and her granddaughter, Adriana, 2, dance in the live band and entertainment area at Sacred Heart Catholic Church's 30th annual Fall Festival. The festival, at 8001 46th St. N in Pinellas Park, ends at 9 p.m. today. |
South Pinellas County news
A reputation built on way up
Pinellas' choice for county manager is known for ethical, low-key, skillful leadership.
Day care closure a 'jumbled mess'
For seven months a woman operates without a license. She says shortstaffed regulators did not respond to her requests.
Country Jubilee offers fun, function
The event will offer demonstrators such as Lucy Parks, who has loved handmade items since childhood.
Mayor instrumental in town's direction
ST. PETE BEACH -- Former Mayor Ron McKenney stood before city commissioners in April and, trying to persuade them to build a new City Hall, implored them to think of the city's future.
Police, youth, community can all win
Some weeks ago, a group of African-American teenagers gathered at a picnic table in the back of our church. They were sitting around, laughing and chatting as young folks will do, but with the baggy pants and braided hair they fit some of our stereotypes about kids looking for trouble. I went over and introduced myself and welcomed them to the church. They were hesitant but polite and eventually left.
'Help wanted' less in Pinellas County
The sluggish economy is hurting both skilled and unskilled workers, an employment agency reports.
Firefighters collect $30,000
ST. PETE BEACH -- City firefighters collected more than $30,000 through a boot drive and other events to raise money for the families of firefighters killed or injured in the collapse of the World Trade Center.
Grant puts neighorhoods on track for historic title
A state grant and money from the city will help Historic Kenwood and Historic Round Lake apply for a spot on the National Register of Historic Places.
Pathetic costumes, lame treats: Now that's scary
Iwas a freshman in college when I finally admitted to myself how I really felt about Halloween.
Pass the cornbread and peach cobbler
The new Cracker Barrel attracts people like a biscuit to gravy with a potent combination of down-home eatin', hospitality and nostalgia.
Architect chosen for huge store and office
Wedding, Stephenson & Ibarguen Architects Inc. has been commissioned by Super Parts Automotive Warehouse to redesign a four-block-square portion of Central Plaza and a former Montgomery Ward store. The interior demolition of the old department store begins this month. The architectural firm is at 300 First Ave. S, Suite 402, St. Petersburg.
Church demolition vote only first skirmish
Cathedral Church of St. Peter plans to appeal the denial of permission raze a historic downtown building.
City will upgrade old main street sidewalks
St. Pete Beach will spend more than $20,000 replacing hex-blocks on the north side of Eighth Avenue, Pass-a-Grille's old downtown.
Pinellas Park police name captain
An 18-year veteran has been promoted to oversee the services division, which includes training and youth services.
Kindness puts theft victim back on wheels
PINELLAS PARK -- Thanks to an anonymous benefactor, Bonnie Foster has a shiny, green three-wheeled bicycle to ride in and around her mobile home park.
St. Petersburg backs neighborhood center
The City Council agrees to lease the E.H. McLin Bathhouse to create a neighborhood family center.
Causeway Bridge to be closed for repairs
TREASURE ISLAND -- The Causeway Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic for parts of four days this week.
Belleair Shore switches to police to patrol town
After three years of using Sheriff's Office patrols, commissioners vote to hire the Belleair Beach department.
Azalea, cut above Tampa, shaves coach's head
Before the Azalea Octoberfest Soccer Tournament, Ron Faw had a full head of hair that went to his shirt collar.
