Tampa Bay: March 6, 2002
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Cultures spoken here
[Times photo: Lara Cerri]
Sounds, tastes and sights from around the globe combine at World Languages Field Day to deepen understanding. |
South Pinellas County news
The festivities return
After a year's hiatus because of venue renovations, the Seminole Pow Wow offers a carnival atmosphere this weekend.
County, renters at odds over house full of sewage
The couple blames the county. The county says the couple have not cooperated in their efforts to clean the oozing mess.
Questions remain in accident with baler
Efforts to reattach a worker's legs failed. He was trying to unblock a cardboard baling machine, officials say.
Blush, Ellsworth return to seats
The incumbents repeat their win over the same opponents of two years ago.
Newcomers Sheldon, Clark join commission
Referendums on extending term limits and increasing annual salaries for city commissioners failed.
Brodhead becomes council's new face
GULFPORT -- Harry Brodhead is the new face on the City Council, defeating Iris Manley in a campaign marked by its lack of controversy and, in the end, its lack of voters.
Pinellas Park runoff: Bradbury vs. Marlow
The daughter of a former mayor and the nephew of a well-known community activist will face off March 26.
Have you seen a shy cattle dog?
Bonnie escaped during a walk and may be hiding somewhere.
Walking downtown is an exercise in danger
Having been a "foot commuter" from home to work in St. Petersburg for more than a year, I have observed that current traffic regulations are not adequate to ensure the safety of those attempting to walk downtown. Mostly because of poor driving habits and total defiance of traffic laws, you take your life in your own hands trying to cross any street.
Military news
Petty Officer 2nd Class Erica Cook, daughter of Lori and Carlos Escobar of St. Petersburg, was promoted to her present rank and completed a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean aboard the USS Enterprise.
Indian Rocks voters question candidates
A forum addresses ballot issues of longer term limits and the sale of property in the Narrows.
Newspaper donates legal fees to students
The Times will donate more than $10,000 won in a suit over public records to St. Petersburg College students in Pinellas Park.
Swiftmud asks hotels to decrease water use
A two-year program sponsored by Swiftmud will seek ways for hotels and motels -- and their guests -- to save water.
Task force formed to help revive 22nd St. S
ST. PETERSBURG -- Already the target of several neighborhood renewal projects, 22nd Street S is about to get another shot of city government attention.
Calling it like he sees it
An urban planner looks for "good bones" in what he describes as a mutt: Madeira Beach. Finding few, he offers some radical ideas.
New monarch reigns at Queen of Hearts Ball
Since 1949, the Queen of Hearts Ball has acknowledged the good works of women volunteers from throughout the community. Saturday night at the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort in St. Pete Beach, the crown went to Vera Salen Brantley, whose exhaustive accomplishments would cripple mere mortals. The 44th annual celebration benefited the St. Petersburg Free Clinic and the Palladium Theater.
Walgreens boots out liquor at one site
ST. PETERSBURG -- Walgreens at 875 Dr. M.L. King (Ninth) St. N is closing its liquor store to allow the drugstore to expand into the adjacent space.
With a knowing look, he read them the book
Middle school students take time to share Dr. Seuss with young children eager to hear the rhymes.
27th Folk Fair to stage global 'family reunion'
International foods, exotic villages and 39 ethnic groups will greet thousands at Bayfront Center this weekend. Ride a camel. See a pyramid. Eat and enjoy folk music and dancing.
Sept. 11 hero tells students they can make a difference
Firefighter John McGinty, who survived the World Trade Center collapse and rescued others, talks with Brooker Creek students.
What's up on campus
Eckerd College
St. Petersburg squad is headed to state again
The Racquet Club of St. Petersburg clinched a second consecutive 3.5 district championship in the USA Senior Men's League.
Northern athletes get warm welcome from bay area
Northern riders training in the bay area say the recent cold blast is no big deal.
New Outlaw drivers learn the hard way
Some people go to college, and some attend the school of hard knocks.
