Tampa Bay: June 14, 2000
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[Times photo: Jim Damaske]
Sun, beachgoers make exit
A young child catches a ride on dad's shoulders Friday as mom gathers the family's belongings at Sand Key Park, south of Clearwater Beach.
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North Pinellas County news
Fireworks ban extended for seven more days
The fireworks ban for Pinellas County will stay in effect for another seven days, county commissioners decided Tuesday.
Goal is to hear books by choice, not chance
The Talking Book Library needs volunteers to help the visually impaired select books they want to listen to.
Many call on city, church to move on
Some residents hope the focus will shift toward redevelopment now that a case against the Church of Scientology has been dropped.
Roads may take historical turn
Oldsmar may rename a street for its founder and another for Martin Luther King Jr.
Speed limit on East Lake to rise
EAST LAKE -- The speed limit on part of East Lake Road will soon catch up to many of the drivers who routinely ignore it now.
City balloons after vote for annexation
SEMINOLE -- Voters nearly doubled the size of Seminole on Tuesday, drastically increasing the city's tax base and adding thousands to its population.
Complex's water bill swells
Pinellas cannot turn off the taps because of fire concerns, so commissioners agree to sue the Largo complex's owners.
Sheriff's offer has benefits
Consider the following scenario:
Work laws still needed
A federal judge this week meted out punishment to a Tarpon Springs company whose record shows an appalling disregard for the health and safety of its workers.
MicroSnap markets computer instruction
The company produces courses for Microsoft systems engineering or other computer specialties.
3 empty narcotics vials spark inquiry in Tarpon
TARPON SPRINGS -- Two vials of Valium and one vial of morphine were found broken and empty in locked boxes at the Tarpon Springs Fire Department over the weekend.
Crisp on a double winning streak in Street Stocks
Arguably, Street Stocks are the most competitive racing class at Sunshine Speedway. With more than 60 cars registered, it's real hard for anybody to win more than one race in a row.
Tampa Bay headlines
Scientology leader wanted a deal
Lightning strikes four in Inverness
As kids watch, alligator kills puppy in Seminole
School Board seeks study of mascot stereotypes
A case so different from all the others
Dress code comes up short, board says
Airport's growth soaring, report says
3 empty narcotics vials spark inquiry in Tarpon
South Pinellas headlines
Home may face penalty for death
Law enforcement center not needed, agency says
Troubles found in Madeira firehouse
Saxon grant fight enters 2nd round
Armory to get face lift at age 42
Higher cost estimates may stop firehouse expansion
Earth Mission uplifts with arts
Plan misses aim of bicyclist safety
Driver in hospital after steel hits car
Driver hit by steel object is in critical condition
Graduates urged to leave legacy of honor
Gulfport resident to run for state House
11-home compound on the block
Tia's adds Tex-Mex to food court at Tyrone
Black Chamber picks chief
Health forum, screening for minority women
Foes pack meeting to fight drugstore rezoning
Years late, widows have bat mitzvah ceremony
Campaign touts disaster prevention
Old-fashioned love
Lealman Fire Board has a seat to be filled
Conductor orchestrated a musical downtown
After-school program on the move, growing
A 'thump' in the night
No problem at Clermont as sprint triathlon draws 900
State's top juniors prepare for key tournament
Hillsborough headlines
Freedom Fest canceled; lack of funds cited
Tampa debating cost of property needed for park
Thief of wheels leaves cash as calling card
Speakers: Choice plan low on details
Thunderstorms ravage parts of Hillsborough County
Woman concocted rape story, police say
Police find cocaine hidden inside man's body
News of Florida
Witness describes death plot
Embattled firm's founder back in action
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