Tampa Bay: December 12, 2001
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All's not calm, all's not bright
[Times photo: Dirk Shadd]
Grumblings about the unmistakable Kresge Christmas House have thinned the throngs and dimmed the harmony among neighbors. |
South Pinellas County news
Board agrees to Hinesley's price
In a 4-2 vote, the School Board extends the superintendent's contract with a new life insurance policy.
Tree uprooted, then leaders supplanted
Condo residents cannot save their palm tree once it is sold. So they oust the association president and treasurer.
Causeway Bridge to close for one night
The span will need occasional adjustments until Treasure Island gets a new bridge in a few years, according to City Manager Chuck Coward.
Gandy redesign gains fans, with reservations
At a gathering of 80, most favor keeping Frontage Road open as a two-way street but seek a safer way to turn west onto Gandy Boulevard.
Annexation plan would split Lealman
As part of the plan, Pinellas Park will decide whether to rezone land to residential. The move would help developers but hurt Lealman.
'Webb's City' is fit for Broadway
Once again, Webb's City: The Musical has taken this town by storm. Once again, we have watched the history of St. Petersburg and the character and history of the man Doc Webb wrapped into a musical.
Police chief seeks audit of seized property
ST. PETERSBURG -- Police Chief Mack Vines has requested an audit of cash and property seized by the department during drug busts and other felony crimes.
Sheriff's son jailed on license, drug charges
ST. PETERSBURG -- The son of Pinellas County Sheriff Everett Rice was arrested Tuesday for the second time in five years.
Immigration officials release USF student
After spending nearly 80 days behind bars, a Jordanian student studying chemical engineering at the University of South Florida was released this week.
BayWalk shop People's Pottery to close
ST. PETERSBURG -- People's Pottery, one of the first stores to open in BayWalk last year, is closing.
Tamarind Tree Cafe will call it a wrap
ST. PETERSBURG -- An increase in rent and a decrease in business is forcing the closing Saturday of the Tamarind Tree Cafe at 537 Central Ave.
Gingerbread event worth gushing over
The scene was palely reminiscent of one from the final hours aboard the Titanic: underlings slogging through rising water in the nether regions while a privileged few quaffed champagne in the ballroom, blissfully unaware of deteriorating circumstances.
Junior Gladiators win Pinellas championship
The flyweight football squad wins the county championship, advancing to a big game Saturday.
Generosity, creativity merge in gift baskets
Not content to merely donate food the needy, the Seminole Junior Woman's Club turns the project into a creative contest.
Flourishing florists
December is a time for a group of students in Seminole to put horticultural and marketing skills to use.
Plans for fire station withstand critics
Criticism of a station in Lealman Park is not sufficient to derail the proposal, the fire commission chief says.
Landowner dangles a carrot with a caveat
The owner of the 400 block of Beach Drive offers month-to-month leases while ironing out high-rise condo plans.
A tree is planted, and memories take root
A former teacher's assistant is honored with a school ceremony five months after her death.
Still giving: one woman's legacy
Her love for Seminole Elementary School continues to shine as her estate donates more in her name.
Yule tree can give pleasure all year
Living Christmas trees not only decorate a landscape, they provide habitat for animals.
Reporters shed light on often-ignored area
"There's not much known about the south side," an editor says. A small news gathering operation at USF-St. Petersburg is trying to change that.
Myers is winner to City Flex members
Everyone loves to win, but that's not the only reason people compete.
Older local athletes Tri-Umph in AARP
Kicking off the holiday multi-sport season, St. Peterburg's AARP Tri-Umph Triathlon showcased not only the best 50-and-over local triathletes but some brave rookies competing at North Shore Pool the week of Thanksgiving. Weekly pre-race training clinics at St. Anthony's Wellness Center were geared toward the huge turnout of first-time triathletes. Coaching was provided by Lewis Bennett and Shirley Taylor, both of Largo; Seminole's Roger Burke, Clearwater's Tony Prioli, and Treasure Island's Jackie and Larry Yost. Showing the younger triathletes how it's done, women's overall AARP champion Patricia Hoffman of Clearwater raced the distance (400-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike ride, and 5K run) in one hour, 12 minutes, 45 seconds.
Military news
Maj. Susan J. Delemeester, daughter of Marie McGhee and stepdaughter of Richard McGhee of St. Petersburg, retired from the U.S. Army with 22 years of service.
Perry overcomes a stroke of bad luck
Resilience: an ability to recover from or adjust easily from misfortune or change -- Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary.
