'Webb's City' is in store once more [Times photo: Dirk Shadd] The musical will return with the same director and lead, an animated Breadline Shuffle and a fun cameo role.

Indians to host patriotic program
American Indians, who have served from the Civil War to the Gulf War, will have an eclectic event Friday morning.

No excuses allowed, says studio owner
A former rocker fine-tunes a Christian recording studio that he is determined will rival any secular one.

St. Pete Beach shows it has higher hopes
Working on its development rules, city officials consider allowing taller buildings in some sections.

Traffic calming force loses city job
ST. PETERSBURG -- Former city traffic engineer Angelo Rao, sent to sit in a corner months before he was fired last week, drew heavy criticism for his zealous effort to slow cars and trucks traveling on residential streets.

Let there be light at Kresge Christmas house
Re: Turn out the lights, Nov. 9.

Equal rights measure debated
A St. Petersburg council member's move to protect gays and lesbians is called too limited, then too broad.

Beaches notebook
Indian Rocks Beach

Arnold's a constant thread on Central
The owner of Arnold's Men's Wear adjusts to trends while hanging onto a uniform business: dressing mail carriers.

Jeff's new owner adds his Cubans to rich mix
The sandwich and dessert menu, as well as the kitchen, is expanding at the Park Street N cafe.

15 finalists on list of top Pinellas educators
The Pinellas County School Board has named 15 finalists in the 2001-02 Outstanding Educators Recognition program. Pared from a list of 25 semifinalists, the teachers were nominated in five categories.

The path of scholars
Two participants in the Doorways program encourage other students to overcome obstacles on their way to college.

School briefs
Soldiers' stories will offer a history lesson

Progress since disturbances gauged
ST. PETERSBURG -- Five years ago Tuesday night, angry crowds and riot police fought violently at the Uhuru House on 18th Avenue S. Police shot tear gas grenades into the building, leading to a second night of racial unrest after police fatally shot black motorist TyRon Lewis.

St. Petersburg opens area's first disc golf course
The game, where Frisbee-like discs are tossed along a golf-type course, is gaining in popularity. Players convinced St. Petersburg to clear an area at Maximo Park for people to play the game for free.

Year's pass for bridge to increase
Treasure Island commissioners vote for the increase to help cover the costs of maintenance and a replacement.

West Nile reaches St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG -- West Nile virus has been found in a sentinel chicken in St. Petersburg, the second discovery of the mosquito-borne virus in about two weeks.

Yacht Club sendoff: All aboard for smorgasbord
Those of us who like men in uniforms have a special fondness for the Commodore's Ball. True, "yachting formal" is not exactly a uniform, but the navy blue jackets trimmed with braid, the white trousers and caps are probably as close as you will come to uniforms at a nonmilitary event. (Okay, with the exceptions of Boy Scout meetings, police motorcades and gatherings of the Salvation Army.) The effect at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club on Saturday was both dignified and jaunty.

Magnet school boots up slowly after move
Bay Point Elementary has a new building and lots of new computers, but getting all of them operating will take time.

Cities, county renew annexation quarrel
Pinellas Park, Largo and Pinellas County trade accusations regarding sewer service for properties outside Largo but within its sewer district.

College ball to help N.Y. families
ST. PETERSBURG -- Rob Francis and six other Eckerd College seniors hadn't decided what to do for their community service project.

What's up on campus
University of South Florida

A chance for players to serve tragedy victims
Renaissance Vinoy Resort tennis director Hans Gallauer and head pro Gewan Maharaj are offering an opportunity to serve others through tennis. Their "Strokes for Freedom" 12-hour marathon of clinics Saturday will help players improve their game, and each individual's $50 donation will go to the New York City Police Foundation. It's a fund for officers who were injured in the Sept. 11 attacks and for family members of those who were killed.

Track titles, farewell end Sunshine season
Just ask Al Gore or the Boston Red Sox.

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