House is raised, not razed, as part of three-floor plan [Times photo: Lisa DeJong] ST. PETERSBURG -- It's one of those double-take houses.

NAACP's old guard is ousted in election
ST. PETERSBURG -- Darryl Rouson, who billed his slate of candidates as "new blood" that can reinvigorate the St. Petersburg NAACP branch, won the presidency of the organization Tuesday, unseating Garnelle Jenkins, its president of 21 years.

Big plans at Bilmar
The restaurant, currently inside the lobby, would move to the beachfront Sunset room and become a Sloppy Joe's franchise. With city approval, a three-level deck would be built on the sand between the restaurant and a sidewalk that runs along the beach.

Apartment residents are now on rat patrol
An infestation of rodents puts people on edge in a complex near Pinellas Point.

Block party invigorates, addresses concerns
Pinellas Park launches the first major event in its year-long pilot program in an effort to revitalize neighborhoods.

Why not show independent films?
Re: Multiplexes sprout, but art films left out, Nov. 10.

BayWalk proves a hit, despite some glitches
Wearing socks, sandals and shorts, I didn't intend to go undercover, disguised as a dad. I merely planned to take my family to our first movie at BayWalk.

RV storage made easy by new facility
Motor home owners in Pinellas County can store their big, bulky vehicles at a new Pinellas Park garage.

Business brings historic main street to life
Eighth Avenue reclaims its beach-like feel as stores revitalize and new entrepreneurs set up shop.

South Pinellas County: Thanksgiving schedule
The following is a list of holiday closings and schedule changes for south Pinellas County for Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23 and 24.

Military news
The Fleet Reserve Association has elected Dale Baldwin of St. Petersburg its regional president for 2000-2001.

On the town
All Children's pauses to give thanks for donors

Cartoonist had more fame than most have 'ever seed'
ST. PETERSBURG -- Cartoonist Billy DeBeck unveiled the humor in skulduggery through Barney Google and Snuffy Smith.

Nursing home teams make their points
Balloon volleyball -- no spiking allowed -- offers a chance for spirited competition among 26 facilities.

The show will go on at Joyland on Thursday
PINELLAS PARK -- One worker scoured a vent in the kitchen. A pulsating fire alarm violated eardrums. Pinellas Park building and fire inspectors poked into corners and peered into utility closets.

Treasure Island gives green light to renovation, condo projects
TREASURE ISLAND -- Two beachfront projects received initial approval last week from city commissioners. One is a five-story condominium development on the north end of town. The other is a large-scale renovation at the Bilmar Beach Resort.

Chief Davis promotes 16 in Police Department
Of the St. Petersburg officers, five are black and four are women. Also, two majors advance to assistant police chief.

Focus on volunteers
The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast needs volunteers from Friday through Dec. 24 to wrap gifts for the organization's holiday fundraiser, Trees of Love, held at area malls. Call Betty McGlaun, 546-7484.

St. Petersburg looks at Cracker Barrel
The city also plans to bring a hotel, such as the Holiday Inn Express or Marriott Fairfield, to northern St. Petersburg.

Senior league gets into the swing of things
Men's competition started last weekend for 24 teams in the state-sanctioned Senior Doubles League.

Tampa Bay's most active series comes to a close
The sign at the entrance of Tampa Bay's Davis Island Yacht Club proclaims it as "The sailingest club in the South."

Junior tour benefits from Tiger's success
The influence of Tiger Woods extends far beyond the PGA Tour and world golf scene.

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