October 24, 2001
Tampa Bay: October 24, 2001
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Two sisters uplift aged with pup therapy
[Times photo: Carrie Pratt]
For 11 years, two sisters have uplifted Freedom Square residents through the healing power of pets. Now the dog-loving sisters have been honored for their compassion. |
South Pinellas County news
McDonald's to get doo-wop treatment
The 17-year-old restaurant is set for a $1-million makeover that will take diners back to the 1950s.
USF to build new dorms to attract more students
Officials who predict a doubling of enrollment by 2005 say new dorms will bring more students and a boom downtown.
Family strives to find dream life downtown
A buyer of a former church in a transitional neighborhood discovers his new home is not without its problems.
Largo considers easing up on youth curfew
The city attorney suggests the ordinance allow parent permission slips, slash the fine and change the hours.
Sails unfurling on bay for world championship
The races draw disabled sailors from a dozen countries to the St. Petersburg Sailing Center, newly fitted for such use.
Beaches bridle at paying gas tax
The communities dislike paying half the tab for sprucing up Gulf Boulevard, as well as a new county gas tax.
New bridge would bring higher tolls
Treasure Island's consultants say the city would run out of bridge money without a raise in the annual toll passes.
Vision for Midtown is elusive
The area south of Tropicana Field needs an economic revival. And now is the time to tell the city what you think.
Fluoride negatives rarely addressed
Re: Fluoridation would benefit Pinellas, by Stephen T. Perez, Oct. 14.
President picks director in Florida for VA
The chief of veterans' health care for the state is nominated for undersecretary of health at Veterans Affairs.
Baseball star cancels mansion auction
The abrupt move disappoints nine bidders vying for a chance to buy the 11,000-square-foot waterfront home on St. Petersburg's Pinellas Point.
No Krispy Kremes on city's menu -- for now
It was hoped the popular doughnuts would settle in next door to an Outback Steakhouse under construction.
Pinellas Park sidesteps economic slowdown
City officials are pleased with the six groundbreakings and openings this month.
Man dies after dog hampers rescuers
Paramedics waited for police to arrive. The chow chow bit one officer before attempts could be made to resuscitate his owner.
City must pay in records dispute
A judge rules Pinellas Park must pay for costs involved in a lawsuit over a Police Department morale survey.
School briefs
Fall carnival features haunted house
A stomach for reading
Combining school lunch week and teen read week encourages students to choose good foods and good books.
Remodeled rec center to host jazz
SEMINOLE -- It was a fluke. Callers who dialed Seminole Recreation Center Monday afternoon listened to jazz while they were on hold.
Spa Day at Marcelina glamorous, full of fun
The program described it as "the ultimate female experience."
Library gets new online database
Patrons can access the new database from work or home. But it may take more time to request items from other public libraries.
Top educators race pared to 25
Pinellas County Schools' Information Services Department has announced five semifinalists in each of five categories for the district's Outstanding Educators program.
Wrestling with a conscience
A local federation is going to the mat to reach people. Its founder believes the fans in the seats are the perfect audience to hear God's message.
Ex-mayor instrumental in beach city'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.
Area officials not yet among those up for city manager
More applicants from Pinellas cities are expected as the Oct. 29 deadline approaches.
Beaches notebook
Gulfport
Girl outkicks competition to win national soccer title
Already a soccer veteran at age 9, Niki Carter shined in the skills competition Saturday in
Focus on volunteers
The St. Petersburg Times Festival of Reading needs 200 volunteers to help maintain lecture and book signing sites, sell beverages and assist with the storybook character parade. The festival will be held Nov. 10-11 at Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Shifts are three hours. Volunteers receive a T-shirt, parking, and food and beverage tickets. For information, call the 2-1-1 Volunteer Connection at 550-4034.
State champs on 'exciting' trip to national
A team of seven women recently left for a dream tennis trip.
Busy season has something for everyone
Barring a late-season hurricane, October probably is the finest month for sailing along the state's west coast. So it comes as no surprise that the calendar has been filled with events for sailors of all ages and interests.
Innisbrook is on roll in interclub series
Westin Innisbrook Resort is off to a fast start in the Pinellas County Men's Interclub Series, winning the first two monthly matches.
Tampa Bay headlines
Some letter carriers now handle with care
Global warming report warns: Seas will rise
Osama, here's egg on your face
Clearwater man arrested in threat of anthrax on paper
Yankees employee queried in sex case
Tampa Bay briefs
Howard Troxler
The pressure mounts over state budget bickering
North Pinellas headlines
Jail mixup set stage for escape
Rise in need strains charities
Fire damages casket business
Tampa lawyer did a lousy job, former client's lawsuit says
Program provides means to fight cancer
Alert dog, owner foil attempted burglary
Plans for Tarpon hotel to be announced today
County sidesteps apartment brouhaha
Plot twists bedevil cities, but libraries come through
Bridge project should give way to greater needs
County seeks annexation limits
Busy season has something for everyone
Hillsborough headlines
Wait for audit stalls HIV housing funds
USF peace rally takes a new tack
News of Florida
Florida Senate to vote on meeting in secret
Budget cuts threaten anti-tobacco program
House committee looks at impeachment for judges
Ethics report: Ex-lawmaker misused money
House okays pledge bill for students
Groups say actions hurt manatees
Lawmakers start cutting process
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