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April 21, 2002
Tampa Bay: April 21, 2002
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Growing pain
[Times photo: Bill Serne]
It's not road rage; it's parking angst. Downtown, the free spots are more coveted, those little carts are more dreaded, and 90 minutes? Well, it's hair-raising to some. |
South Pinellas County news
Seminole student an involved volunteer
A seventh-grader returns to the elementary school she once attended to help with other students.
Rays fan complains of climb to the Beach
A man with congestive heart failure says he had to walk up to his seat. A team official blames miscommunication.
City urged to loosen rules for developers
To spur needed expansion of its motel room base, Treasure Island is looking to revise its land use regulations.
Pass-a-Grille estate may become a pile of bricks
The 1938 house has a date with the wrecking ball unless someone can move it or save it.
Police chief still has a commute
St. Petersburg residents are concerned that the police chief lives in Pinellas Park, and that he does not have a contract.
Vision creates beautiful, vibrant city
On March 20, the city of St. Petersburg was presented with the Successful Community Award by the highly regarded environmental organization 1000 Friends of Florida. The award was presented to Mayor Rick Baker for St. Petersburg's "strong history of visionary leadership resulting in the successful revitalization of downtown St. Petersburg."
Photography rules the day at Mainsail arts festival
ST. PETERSBURG -- George Cuddeback made Mainsail history on Saturday. The photographer was the first best of show winner in 27 years to be a no-show at the awards ceremony.
Family asks help in solving murder
The 64-year-old grandmother of nine was found dead in her apartment recently.
Beaches notebook
The Florida Department of Transportation will host a public meeting April 30 to accept comments about the replacement for John's Pass Bridge.
Azalea library closing plan provokes some grumbling
A tentative proposal calls for building a new library at SPC and returning Azalea to school use only.
New reward offered in animal cruelty case
A social worker puts up $500 to help track down whoever killed a pregnant cat and her litter nearly two years ago.
Art connoisseurs gather for dinner and decision
The Collectors Circle of the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg is still in its infancy as far as community organizations go. Its members, many of whom have private art collections, are called on to give toward buying significant works for the museum.
Blue street reflectors point out fire hydrants
We have a lot to cover this week, so we'd better get to it.
Antics in bad taste or part of the territory?
A mother was asked to leave a restaurant because her 2-year-old daughter was throwing a tantrum. A newspaper columnist rallied to the mom's side. Then several hundred readers of the Raleigh News & Observer took their own stand, and in letters, telephone calls and e-mails, they let the writer have it.
City makes way for triathlon
St. Petersburg happily prepares for the annual St. Anthony's event of running, pedaling and swimming.
Porn dismissal case goes to arbitration
ST. PETE BEACH -- Crist Fellman, the former fire lieutenant accused of viewing pornography on firehouse computers, will try to get his job back this week.
What's up on campus
Eckerd College
Largo boys get Cup berth, title to boot
A wild-card entry into the President's Cup resulted in a championship for the Largo under-17 boys soccer team.
PHU players follow through for coaches
Palm Harbor University High coaches Pat Scanlon and Kent Fecke were fairly certain they had strong boys and girls teams in their offseason league, and the players didn't let them down.
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