Tampa Bay: December 10, 2000
South Pinellas County news
Two more areas in line for a make-over
ST. PETERSBURG -- Two more neighborhoods are in line for intense city attention aimed at making them better places to live.
Homeless shelter, kitchen rejected
One board denies a center at 401 13th St. N, but backers plan to talk more with neighbors and appeal to the City Council.
Kenneth City okays garbage contract
The town attorney disqualified a petition signed by more than 400 people asking that the contract be reconsidered.
The elderly deserve our kindness
Coming back from lunch the other day, I noticed a tiny, elderly woman walking hesitantly up the sidewalk along Fourth Street N in St. Petersburg.
Don't scrap ride-alongs altogether
The latest manifestation of the tension between the police union and St. Petersburg police Chief Goliath Davis is a dispute over the practice of letting citizens ride along with officers.
Man dies in accident on Fourth Street
ST. PETERSBURG -- A 47-year-old man was killed Friday evening after the car he was driving southbound on Fourth Street crossed over the northbound lanes and struck a parked vehicle.
Three suspects sought in armed robbery of bar
ST. PETERSBURG -- Three robbers in ski masks used a handgun and a pry bar to rob the Cruzin' 66 bar Saturday morning as two employees were opening the business. No one was hurt.
She widens audience for black authors
Reader's Choice mobile book service has broadened its offerings and put down roots in Maximo Shopping Center.
One Beach Drive shop is filled; one moves
Jennifer Lynn takes Clementine's spot. C.C's Boutique moves to the old Rosemary's Antiques.
EDC denies request for cellular tower
ST. PETERSBURG -- Plans for a 150-foot-tall Verizon Wireless cellular telephone tower at a service station at 1755 Dr. M.L. King (Ninth) St. S were rejected by the Environmental Development Commission at its monthly meeting Wednesday.
Boat parades
Treasure Island: Treasure Island Tennis and Yacht Club Christmas Boat Parade, Monday.
The week ahead
City manager receives $5,000 raise
After reviewing salary ranges in similarly sized cities, the St. Pete Beach City Commission votes unanimously for the raise.
Pinellas Park delays decision on carports
The zoning board will consider the placement of permanent and portable carports in February after a workshop.
Pinellas Park in brief
More than $200,000 raised at abuse shelter benefit
On a very early, very cold Monday morning, your first impulse probably would be to stay in bed under blankets. Nevertheless, 500 noble souls convened on Dec. 4 at dawn (at least it felt like it) on the chilliest day of the year (so far) for the CASA Peace Breakfast. I'd bet that most, like me, were glad they did.
Message system looms above
Zowie! Would you look at that?!!
Neighborhood briefs
Neighborhood notebook
Good for you
Robin Hartill, daughter of Christy and Blake Hartill of St. Petersburg, is the $2,500 grand prize winner of the 2000 Skintimate Shave Gels Fruit for Thought contest.
Long hardballs, foul language being tossed out
Officials heed complaints that hardballs hit outside the park can be dangerous and that foul language must go.
Watercraft request for gulf is denied
"Tourism is the main part of our identity," pleaded "Capt. Dave" Winkler. Still, strong opposition wins out.
Fire chief, others say it's time for change
"I didn't think I would be doing myself any good or Madeira Beach any good by staying," the chief says after a progress review.
Big-C to shore up funds to fight coastal building laws
REDINGTON SHORES -- The beach communities still aren't sure how to fight a new set of state rules that will make building on the coast tougher than it's ever been.
St. Pete Beach okays home height of 32 feet
A Pass-a-Grille homebuilder is caught between conflicting rules.
Alumni Singers to mark chorus' 20th anniversary
The singers, formed when past members of Gibbs High's St. Cecelia Chorus reunited, offers a free holiday concert today.
City considers purchasing property on 75th Avenue
ST. PETE BEACH -- The city might purchase another property at the Corey Causeway entrance to St. Pete Beach.
Neon prohibited on beach business
Commissioners say the design requested by the owner of the Tango Bay Building was too gaudy.
Lealman fire board, commission to meet
LEALMAN -- Both the fire board and the fire commission will meet Monday.
Cougar wrestler at OU is stickler for details
Jared Frayer thinks it's the little things that count.
Phillips set to continue run of good fortune
With a Times Turkey Trot feather in her cap and a personal-best 10K time, Christy Phillips is ready for the ultimate challenge.
High school league crowns team champions
Four teams won titles as the Pinellas County High School League closed its 28th season Thursday at Seminole Lanes.
Pi is sweet, victory is sweeter at math contest
High school students put their problem-solving skills to the test in the battle for accuracy -- and speed.
Tampa Bay headlines
Home for holidays? Depends where you're flying
The week in review
North Pinellas headlines
Fists fly in 'Nutcracker' audience, but feet dance on
Code case pits Tarpon Springs, man's livelihood
Downtown Oldsmar may get fresh look
Phone towers answer some churches' prayers
Unpaid bills for medics pile up
Life in the middle
Mark your calendar
Former Countryside wrestler at Oklahoma is stickler for details
Builders' pie in sky ideas come down to earth
Squads cheer their way to success at competition
North Pinellas notebook
Headlines through the years
Seminar will cover ways to get college financial aid
Hillsborough headlines
New aide not part of a plan, official says
Tiny church has big mission
Army recruiter rappelling at show hurt in fall
Motorcyclist hit, killed by pickup
Police think man killed dancer, self
Holiday lights
Bulletin board
News of Florida
Vulnerable system
New chairman knows contacts and controversy
Another fisheries employee resigns
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