Tampa Bay: March 13, 2001
North Pinellas County news
House follows code, officials say
Despite neighbors' objections, the city says work on Philip Matonte's home can continue.
Winners in races today will chart city's course
Whoever takes the three commission seats, for example, will weigh in on beach redevelopment and help pick the next city manager.
Stanton drops his bid for Colorado job
The city manager still wants a three-year contract with Largo, but some commissioners says it's not appropriate.
Seat 3 contest stays friendly
Two candidates for the Tarpon Springs City Commission even swap compliments.
Oldsmar to elect mayor today
On the ballot also are three referendum questions and two other City Council seats.
Driver who hit 2 utility poles accused of DUI
The pool chemicals in his vehicle spilled onto Pinellas Avenue, causing part of the road to be closed for hours.
Schools like SPJC teacher proposal
Faced with a shortage of teachers, Pinellas board members say a four-year degree program at the college will help.
Seminole Stampede picks up 2 new races
The races will begin and end at the boat ramp near Walsingham Park's north exit on April 28.
City, county suffer communication gaps
The city spruced up Park Street, only to learn the county will tear it up. That's just the latest miscommunication.
Two jail officials receive reprimands
A former employee at the jail says a sergeant sexually harassed her in 1999.
Times recommends
The Times has previously published detailed recommendations of candidates in today's Clearwater, Oldsmar and Safety Harbor elections. Here is a summary of the newspaper's recommendations:
Project helps preserve largest trees
As the founder of the Champion Tree Project, which is a partner with the Florida Botanical Gardens, I am writing in response to your Feb. 22 article, Penny-fed, Pinellas' garden grew, to assure your readers that their tax money and sweat equity have not been wasted.
PTEC student faces weapon, drug charges
An 18-year-old student at Pinellas Technical Education Center was charged with possession of a weapon on school property and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, according to a Pinellas County sheriff's arrest affidavit.
Home finds new life as business
LARGO -- During the past 66 years, the quaint wood house on Indian Rocks Road in Largo has been a home, an art gallery and a medical-supply business.
Winn-Dixie site is in Walgreens plan
Pinellas Park's zoning director says the 49th Street N grocery is likely to be replaced by a drugstore and another store.
Kerper turns in his best Gasparilla performance
Amember of Countryside Country Club took it to the limit in an attempt to win the recent Gasparilla Invitational, one of the most prestigious amateur tournaments in the south.
Military news
Completion of training
Classnotes
High school journalism program
Achievers
Dunedin student honored for scientific research
Child's invention wins national contest
The Safety Harbor Elementary student won for his home water recycling device. He was the only winner last year from Florida.
