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St. Petersburg FL - Opened 1976 - 1993

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1976

Title Unknown, Regarding Opening of Straight, Inc., Also Discusses Straight Predecessor The Seed - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1976

"Drug Program Will Treat Youths" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 4B, St. Petersburg, FL, July 28, 1976. PDF Version

"Straight Inc. Renews The Fight To Separate Teens From Drugs" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 8B, St. Petersburg, FL, August 12, 1976  PDF Version

"Straight Inc" - Source: Evening Independent, Page 19A, St. Petersburg, FL 10-15-1976  PDF Version

 

1977

"A New Place For Young To Get Straight" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, Pages 1B & 2B, FL 3-7-1977  PDF Version

"A Reader Challenges Straight Inc. Claims" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 19A, St. Petersburg, FL 3-16-1977  PDF Version

"Getting Straight" - Source: Florida Accent, 8-14-1977

"Youth Sues Mother and Drug Treatment Program" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 11-3-1977

"Straight: Six Directors Have Resigned" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 12-4-1977

"Complaints Against Youth Drug Program Being Investigated" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 12-18-1977

"Ex-counselors: 'Straight' Boss Forced Them From Other Jobs" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 12-22-1977

"Some Straight Clients Were Illegally Held, State Officials Say" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 3B, St. Petersburg, FL 12-24-1977                                 PDF Format1       PDF Format2

 

1978

"State Finds 'Deficiencies' in Straight But Can't Prove Mistreatment" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page B1, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-20-1978

"Girl Forced to Return to a Straight Foster Home, Neighbors Say" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 2-3-1978

Title Unknown - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL,2-4-1978

"Drug Program Allegedly Used Coercive Tactics To Control Clients" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 2-12-1978

"Straight Tells Staff Not to Talk" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 2-17-1978

"Health Officials Give Straight Conditional Approval, Say Runaway Girl Wants to Stay"- Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 2-23-1978

"Officials Say Straight Grant Money Was Inadequately Handled" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 3-3-1978

"Straight's Accounting Problems Corrected, State Official Says" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 4B, St. Petersburg, FL, 3-19-1978

"Payments to Straight Drug Program Suspended" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 3B, St. Petersburg, FL, 3-24-1978

"State Attorney is Investigating Straight Inc." - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 4-4-1978

"Straight Evaluates its Top Officials, Rates Them Highly" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 4B, St. Petersburg, FL, 4-10-1978

"Straight Inc.'s License Extended" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 4-12-1978

"Officials Held Back Information on Straight, Report Says" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-7-1978

"Report Says Straight Fulfills its Purpose, Urges More Training" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Pages 1B & 6B, St. Petersburg, FL,5-23-1978

 

1980

"Girl Sues Straight Inc. After Jump Off Balcony" - Source: Evening Independent, St.Petersburg, FL, April 10, 1980   

"Suit Against Straight Inc. To Be Decided By A Jury" - Source: Evening Independent, Page 12A Back Page Section, St. Petersburg, FL April 12, 1980  PDF Version

"Drug Abuse Forum Offers Parents A Dramatic Look At Serious Problem" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 1B, St. Petersburg, FL April 15, 1980  PDF Version

"Director, Youth Will Discuss Experiences, 'Straight" Program" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 4-24-1980

"300 Attend Dunedin Drug Awareness Forum" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 1, St. Petersburg, FL May 30, 1980  PDF Version

"Getting Straight" - Source, Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 8-25-1980

"Necessary Discipline or Brainwashing?" - Source, Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL 8-25-1980

"Straight's Parents" - Source, Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL 8-26-1980

"With Support, Self-Respect Returned" - Source, Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL 8-27-1980

"Warning Signs Alert Parents of Drug Users" - Source, Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL 8-27-1980

"Straight To Offer Drug Information Program" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 7, St. Petersburg, FL., October 11, 1980  PDF Version

 

1981

"Growing Straight Inc Remains Controversial" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 1B, St. Petersburg, FL, 7-6-1981

"Tough Love Makes Straight Successful, 2 Graduates Say...Another Youth Tells of Threats and Intimidation" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 7-7-1981

 

1982

"Georgia Suit: Straight Inc. Illegally Detaining 5" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 2-3-1982

"First Lady Spotlights Teen Drug Programs" - Source: Times Daily, Florence, AL, February 14, 1982  


"Drug Program to Open Facility in Washington" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 2-16-1982


"Youths Pour Out Stories Of Drug Use" - Source: Free Lance-Star, Fredericksburg, VA, February 16, 1982   PDF Version

"First Lady Nancy Reagan, Winding Up A Two-State Tour" - Source: UPI, February 16, 1982  

"Mrs. Reagan, In Florida, Sees Efforts To Fight Drug Abuse" - Source: New York Times, February 16, 1982   

"Controversial Drug Program Seeks Money For Expansion" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL,4-27-1982

"Reagan's Drug Abuse Advisor Praises Straight at Banquet" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL,5-13-1982

"State Agency Gives Straight Inc Good Marks" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 7-8-1982

"Inside Straight: The Process" - Source: Evening Independent, July 28, 1982   

"Rap Session With Family Help All" - Source: Evening Independent, July 28, 1982  

"Getting Straight" - Interview With Miller Newton - Source: Listen Magazine, November 1982   

"One Family's Winding Road To Straight" - Source: Listen Magazine, November 1982   

"Florida-Based Straight Drug Rehab Center Sued" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, Tribune, 12-2-1982

"Class-Action Suit Claims Straight Inc. Abused Patients" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 12-3-1982

 

1983

"As the Drug Treatment Program Draws National Acclaim, Ex-Clients In Lawsuit Describe Torments at Local Center" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-30-1983

"Statements in Suit Contrast With Glowing Report from HRS' Last Visit" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-30-1983

"Teen Drug Use Called Epidemic" - Source: The Tuscaloosa News, Tuscaloosa & Northport, Alabama, April 1, 1983   

"Sarasota, Pinellas Investigating Straight, Inc." - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 4-24-1983

"Alleged Abuses At Straight Face Court Test" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-9-1983

"Testimony Opens In Suit Against Straight, Inc." - Source: St. Petersburg Times, 5-10-1983

"3 More Lawsuits Challenge Straight's Tactics" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-10-1983

"Plaintiff Suffered Harm At Straight, Psychiatrist Testifies" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-11-1983

"Drug Expert Says Plaintiff Needed Straight" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-12-1983

"Straight Held Man Illegally, Jury Says" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-13-1983

Paid Advertisement "Letters to the Readers From Straight Parents" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-15-1983

"Group of Parents Buys Newspaper Advertisement to Praise Straight" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-16-1983

"Jurors Returning To Decide Amount Straight Must Pay" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page B1, St. Petersburg, FL 5-24-1983  

"Jury Says Straight Must Pay $220,000" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL,5-26-1983

"State Tells Straight to Change Its Ways" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 6-21-1983

"Straight Inc Shuts Down Its Operation In Sarasota" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 7-21-1983

"Judge Refuses To Brand Straight Program Illegal" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 7-28-1983

"Women Win Settlements From Straight" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL 8-4-1983

"Straight Inc Settles With 2 Ex-Clients To Avoid Court Action" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 8-4-1983

"Sarasota Boy, 14, Charges Straight With Torture, Files $1.1 - Million Suit" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 9-7-1983

"Drug Abuse Treatment Can't Be Forced, Mother Learns" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 10-3-1983

"Anti-Drug Center Sued Again" - Miami Herald, Miami, FL, October 9, 1983 

"Key Executive For Straight Inc Resigns Post" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 11-15-1983

"Ex Straight Head Has New Service For Drug Abusers" - Source: Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 11-20-1983

 

1984

"Judge Unseals 1981 Records of Lawsuit Against Straight Inc" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-8-1984

"Straight Drug Program Shows Improvements" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-28-1984

"Straight Plans To Challenge State Law On Teen Drug Treatment" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 9-15-1984

"Drug Treatment Program Told To Change Its Ways Or Risk Losing State License" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 9-15-1984

"HRS: Stop Forcing Drug Treatments" - Source: Miami Herald, Miami, FL, September 15, 1984   

"Drug Center Oks Limits" - Source: Miami Herald, Miami, FL, September 16, 1984   

"Court Upholds Judgment Against Straight Inc." - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 3B, St. Petersburg, FL, 11-27-1984

 

1985

"Straight, Inc. Sues State For Right To Force Teenagers Into Treatment" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 2-13-1985

"Woman Settles Suit With Drug Treatment Program" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 6-12-1985

"Ex-Client Wins $37,500 Settlement From Straight" - Source: Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, FL, June 12, 1985   

1986

"Judge Sides With Parents" - Source: Miami Herald, Miami, FL, February 1, 1986  

"Judge, State Tangle On Drug Ruling" - Source: Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, FL, February , 1986  

"Study Says Drug Use Starts At Young Age" - Source: Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, FL, September 17, 1986 

Re: Straight Survey - Source: Miami Herald, Miami, FL,   September 17, 1986   

"Forced Drug Treatment Of Minors Okd" - Source: Miami Herald, Miami, FL,   October 31, 1986  

Straight 5K fundraiser - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL,5K 8/21/86 & 8/28/86

 

1987

"Children Can Be Forced Into Drug Treatment // State Agency's Ruling A Victory For Program Based On Suncoast" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-17-1987

"Straight Brings Its Drug Fight To County" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 2-20-1987

"Pinellas Plays Host To Vice President" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 3-18-1987

"Drug Program 'Inspiring' Stop In Bush's Trip" - Source: Miami Herald, Miami, FL, March 18, 1987  

"Drug Treatment Center 'Inspires' Bush In Pinellas" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 3-18-1987

"Tremendous Problem // One In 3 Burglary Suspects In Florida Is Under Age 18 Series: Breaking In Young" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 4-19-1987

"Teenage Burglars // In Their Own Words Series: Breaking In Young" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 4-19-1987

"Going Straight //  Part 1: The Story Of A Young Man's Struggle Against His Addiction To Drugs" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-3-1987

"Going Straight // Part 2: The First 50 Days In The Program" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-4-1987

"Going Straight // Part 3: The Parent's Story" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-5-1987

"Going Straight // Part 4: A Young Man Falls Apart" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-6-1987

"Going Straight // Part 5: After 376 Days, I Made It" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-7-1987

Letters/Editorial - Re: Straight Inc. on  page 3 - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-9-1987

"Drug Treatment Program Isn't Answer For Every Child" - Going Straight Series - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-10-1987

Letters/Editorial "'Going Straight' Brings Comments From Readers" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-16-1987

"Drug Center Lays Off Workers" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 9-22-1987

"Drug Program Having Problems" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 10-10-1987

1987 Straight Miscellaneous News - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, Feb 21, Mar 15, Apr 8, May 11 & Oct 3, 1987

 

1988

"Mayoral Candidate Motivated By Duty" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-26-1988

"Drug Program's Bill Not Straight, Mother Says" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 2-17-1988

"Madeira Beach // Lamont Is Mayor By 30 Votes" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 3-9-1988

"Election Aftermath // Madeira Beach Left To Mend Some Rifts" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 3-10-1988

"Students Hear The 'Straight' Word On Dangers Of Drugs" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 3-23-1988

"Mom Blames Straight For Son's Breakdown" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 4-14-1988

"Straight Not Responsible For Breakdown" -  Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 4-19-1988

"We All Must Help Keep Children Free Of Drugs" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, June 22, 1988 

"Merkle Sings At Benefit" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, July 11, 1988   

"Straight Settles Suit Filed By Ex-Client" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, August 23, 1988 

"Local Straight Plan Unhurt By Suit" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL 9-22-1988

"Straight Program In Cincinnati Closes" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 9-22-1988

"Prosecutors Want Ex-Counselor Jailed" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 9-25-1988

"Shopping Network Telethon Plans Taped Segment By Bush" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 12-8-1988

"Bush Just Says Yes To Anti-Drug Telethon" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 12-8-1988

"Telethon Moves Straight Ahead For Charity" - Source: Daily News Of Los Angeles, December 20, 1988  

1988 Straight Miscellaneous News-  Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, Jan 26, Feb 14, Mar 24, Jun 23, Jun 28,  Jul 12, Jul 29, Jul 31, Nov 28, Dec 24 & Dec 26, 1988

 

1989

"Former Florida Doctor Hoping For Bush's Call" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-17-1989

"Yet Another Hot Potato Falls Into His Hands Series: Off/Beat" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-17-1989

"Yet Another Hot Potato Falls Into Newton's Hands" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-18-1989

"GOP Unveils List of Big Bucks Donors" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-25-1989

"2 Local Developers May Be Ambassadors" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 2-8-1989

"Sister Of Bush Nominee Is Convicted Cocaine Dealer" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 3-2-1989

"Bush Fund-Raisers To Become Envoys" - Source: Washington Post, Washington, DC, March 20, 1989  

"Senate Panel Questions St. Petersburg Developer" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 6-9-1989

"Loan Was Proper, Banker For Bush Nominee Says" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 6-10-1989

"Nominee Explains Mission Of Straight" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 6-13-1989

"Drug Program Attacked in HRS Report: HRS Examines Some Aspects of Program" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 6-16-1989

"Critical Report 'Naive,' Says Drug Center Official: Program Has 30 Days to File Response" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 6-17-1989

"Straight's New License Good For 90 Days Only" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 6-17-1989

"Senator Questions Nominees' Suitability" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 6-21-1989

"2nd Straight Drug Center Criticized: HRS Report Criticizes Restraining Methods" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 6-23-1989

Briefly - Re: Straight Inc. on  page 2 - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 6-23-1989

"2nd Drug Rehab Center Under Fire" - Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL., June 23, 1989   coming soon

"2nd Straight Center Gets Limited License" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 6-24-1989

"Drug Rehab Program Says Its Misunderstood" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 6-24-1989

"Treatment Center Outlines Policy Changes" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 7-21-1989

"Drug Program To Alter Policies Cited By HRS" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 7-21-1989

"Citations Corrected, Orlando Drug Center Says" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 7-26-1989

"2 St. Petersburg Developers Clear First Hurdle For Ambassador Posts"- Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, July 26, 1989  

Straight Says It Has Fixed Problems - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 7-27-1989

"Graham Judges Florida Nominees Differently" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 7-29-1989

"Ambassador Nominees' Qualifications Questioned" -  Source: Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 30, 1989   

Letter to Editor Regarding Sembler & Zappala Nominations - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 8-7-1989

"Drug Center Holds Onto Client-Restraint Policy" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 8-30-1989

"Straight Inc. To Get License // One-Year Renewal Follows New Policy On Restraining"- Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 9-6-1989

"Program Granted License: Straight Inc. Center Had Been On Probation" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 9-7-1989

"Zappala Confirmed As Ambassador To Spain" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 10-4-1989

"Senate Confirms Sembler" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 10-8-1989

1989 Straight Miscellaneous News - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, April 22, May 6, May 22, Dec 22, 1989

 

1990

"Envoy Praises Australia, US Ties"  - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-17-1990

"Straight Program On Trial - Plaintiff A Teen Client 8 Years Ago" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 11-3-1990

"Jury Awards $721,000 To Ex-Client Of Drug Treatment Program" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Page 1B and 8B, Tampa, FL, 11-9-1990

"Straight Client Wins $721,000 Suit" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 11-10-1990

More About 721,000 Suit Against Straight - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 11-10-1990

"$721,000 Awarded Ex-Client Of Drug Treatment Program" - Source: Miami Herald, Miami, FL, 11-10-1990   

"Woman Awarded $721,000" - Source: Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, FL, November 10,1990   

"Drug Center Loses Suit Over Tactics" - Source: Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, FL, November 10,1990   

"Straignt Client Wins Her Suit" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St, Petersburg, FL, November 10, 1990    

"Drug Program Fears Jury Award Will Result In Its Financial Ruin" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 11-11-1990

1990 Straight Miscellaneous News - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, Sept 3, Dec 31, 1990

 

1991

"Straight Inc. Faces Financial Problems" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 3-8-1991

"Straight Inc. Told To Close Virginia Treatment Center" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Page Metro 3, Tampa, FL, 3-13-1991

"Locally Based Treatment Center Closes In Virginia" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 7-31-1991

"State Takes Hard Look At Straight" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page St. Petersburg, FL, 7-31-1991

"Straight Sues Client Families" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 8-1-1991

"Is Going Straight For Everyone?" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 8-21-1991

"Drug-Treatment Program Under HRS Scrutiny For Mistreatment" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 12-12-1991

"Drug Program Got Good Review" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 12-14-1991

"1991 Straight Miscellaneous News" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, Jan 8, June 30, July 30, Aug 2, Aug 12, Aug 13, Aug 19 & Aug 30 1991   

 

1992

"St. Petersburg Couple Selected As A Presidential Point Of Light" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-1-1992

"Couple Selected As Point Of Light Series: The Region; Metro Report" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-1-1992

"Couple, Program Honored As Daily Points of Light" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 1-16-1992

"Financial Woes Force Drug Treatment Program To Close Its Columbia Facility" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 2-26-1992

"Drug Treatment Center Closes Series: Outside Tallahassee" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 2-26-1992

"Chosing A Drug Treatment Plan" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, June 1, 1992  

1992 Straight Miscellaneous News - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, June 1, Aug 14 & Sept 24, 1992

 

1993

"Drug Program Closes Its Doors" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 4-26-1993

"State Investigating Straight Inc. Drug Program" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 4-27-1993

"Drug Program Under Investigation" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 4-28-1993

"Controversial Drug Program Closes Its Treatment Center" -  Bradenton Herald, Bradenton, FL, April 28, 1993   

"FBI Seeks Dope On Fraud Claims At Rehab Center - Three People With Ties To Straight Inc. Say They Have Been Contacted By The Federal Agency" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 5-6-1993

"Critics Say Straight Inc. Target of Fraud Investigation" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-7-1993

"Treatment Center's Headquarters Closing" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 5-14-1993

"Clients Offer Mixed Views On Programs" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 6-7-1993

"Down The Straight Path" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 6-7-1993

"Treatment Center Lives In Name Only" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 7-7-1993

"Straight Chief Twisted Arms, Report Shows - Politically Connected Mel Sembler Had Help From State Senators To Get A License Renewed" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 7-8-1993

"Audit Says Straight Inc. Got Breaks" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 7-8-1993

"Corrections" (re above Audit story) - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 7-10-1993

"A Persistent Foul Odor - Series: Editorial" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 7-17-1993

"Church Buys Straight Inc. Site" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 8-5-1993

1993 Straight Miscellaneous News - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, April 28 & Aug 23, 1993

1995 -2006

1995 Straight Miscellaneous News - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, April 10 & July 10, 1995

"Local Businessman is a GOP Moneymaker" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, Jan 22, 1997

"Halfway House Rumor Is Called Outrageous" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, June 7, 1998

"Halfway House Rumor Publicly Denied" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, June 21, 1998

"Sembler's Passion Edges Toward Politics" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, August 10, 1998

"NAACP Recognizes 2 For Community Service" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, June 9, 1999

"Ex-Straight Leader Files To Help Kids" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, August 24, 1999

"In The Middle Of A Nightmare" - Source: St.Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, June 7, 2002

Letters To The Editor Re: "In The Middle Of A Nightmare" -  Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, June 14, 2002

"Church Question Moves Towards A New Ruling" -  Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, Jan 12, 2005

"Ex-Drug Clinic Clients May Protest Church" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, January 23, 2005   

"Neighbors Speak Up About Zoning Request For Chapel" - Source: St.Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, January 26, 2005   

"Beach Chapel Can Stay, With 20 Caveats" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, February 9, 2005      

"Chapel Leaves Up Outdoor Religious Symbols" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, March 23, 2005   

"Bankruptcy Case Zeros In On Chapel" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, April 3 & 6, 2005  

"Ruling Delayed In Dispute Over Zoning Of Church" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL,  April 17, 2005   

"Official Reaffirms Ruling On Chapel" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, May 25, 2005   

"Church Retreat May Be Seized" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, July 27, 2005   

"Dirt & The Diplomat" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, November 12, 2006  

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