Tampa Bay: December 23, 2001
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This old creek
[Times photo: James Borchuck]
ST. PETERSBURG -- Once upon a time, when Pinellas County was a wild place, crusty woodsmen used Joe's Creek as place to hunt, fish and tie down the turtles they caught. |
South Pinellas County news
Chief's firing splits, confounds neighbors
Residents in two neighborhoods consider last week's firing of police Chief Mack Vines. Views differ as much within the neighborhoods as between them.
Residents protest zoning plan change
The proposal would alter setback requirements in a subdivision with 86 single-family homes planned for the 37-acre Thurston Groves property.
St. Pete Beach delays land changes
ST. PETE BEACH -- Acquiescing to pleas from residents who said the city is moving too quickly, not to mention in the wrong order, city commissioners agreed Tuesday to delay approving new land development regulations for a couple of months.
Cracker village a gem needing polish
Heritage Village is a unique park in mid Pinellas County that grew out of the good intentions and hard work of hundreds of volunteers, donors and public employees.
Small-scale condos in works for downtown
ST. PETERSBURG -- Another condominium project, this one much smaller than its predecessors and offering less expensive units, is planned for downtown near BayWalk.
Horseshoe player's pitch for pits pays off
SEMINOLE -- It appears Pete Balkus will get his wish for horseshoe courts.
School leader's head is 86.51% to dye for
Bauder Elementary kids almost meet their goal for a canned food drive, and get a reward worth giggling about.
County denies new zoning for businesses
Neighbors show up to oppose two Ulmerton Road businesses that already were operating, in violation of county zoning regulations.
Shoe store helps scores walk a bit more proudly
Thanks to one kind pair, more than 1,200 people have new shoes.
Move to St. Pete Beach lifts manager's salary
ST. PETE BEACH -- Michael Bonfield's move from Madeira Beach to St. Pete Beach comes with a hefty salary increase and a heavy dose of job security.
Owner wants escaped Yorkies to come home
PINELLAS PARK -- Lenora Hoffman lost her two dogs Dec. 14. On Tuesday, her doctor told her the cancer in her chest had spread to her abdomen. Now she would like to find the Yorkies, which bolted when a neighbor inadvertently left the backyard gate open.
A word to dogged trolley riders, fast I-275 drivers
Let me straighten out one thing right away.
Little Santa, big helpers save Christmas
ST. PETERSBURG -- There is a Santa Claus. Not just one, but many, 9-year-old Zachary Herdman has discovered.
Gulfport residents protest utility's plan to cut trees
GULFPORT -- Ten days ago, the oak tree in Karen Callus' yard was scheduled for a severe pruning. Four new homes along 60th Street S needed electricity, and that Thursday morning, a Florida Power worker told Callus that a crew planned to remove tree limbs to run utility lines from Tangerine Avenue S.
GI's painting makes an incredible journey
BELLEAIR BEACH -- A 57-year-old watercolor nativity scene is home for the holidays, finally.
Lost dog home for Christmas
ST. PETERSBURG -- Foxy will be home for Christmas.
Kulaga finishing on sweet note in Sugar
Jay Kulaga's final football season at the University of Illinois has been like a dream.
Pinellas competitors mastering marathon
Another Pinellas County masters runner has won a marathon this month.
Some Christmas presents, wishes for area bowlers
Bowlers checking under their Christmas trees Tuesday might find a new ball, shoes or wristband -- or maybe nothing along that line.
