North of Tampa: August 17, 2001
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Where dreams can still be built
[Times photo: Jim Damaske]
You won't find deed restrictions or cookie-cutter homes in Citrus Park, and residents hope to keep it that way as they develop their community plan. |
Golden arches turn into a divider
WESTCHASE -- A homeowners' leader here once said there were two kinds of people -- those who have swing sets in their yards and those who have to look at them.
Out & about
MELISSA FERRICK AT SKIPPER'S: Melissa Ferrick has self-produced five CDs and has 10 years of experience as a singer-songwriter. Ferrick has opened for Laura Love, followed by an overwhelming response at WMNF's Tropical Heatwave. Her songs tell stories of lust, loss and liberation.
Hit the ground running
Sure Wharton's cross country team is moving up to a tougher division, but its coach insists that hard work will show the "fine blue line" is more than capable.
After years of delays, YMCA will debut with a big splash
After the hoopla planned for Saturday morning, the $6-million New Tampa Family YMCA will be open. There's a pool, gym, game room, teen center and more.
The champion of sports bars
The new Prime Time Sports Grill has just about everything you'd want in a sports bar. And the food is good, too.
Weekly calendar
Today
Teens gape at church youth center
Grace Family Church hopes to attract more teens by making its new center fun, exciting and high-tech. Those on a sneak preview were not disappointed.
70 days, 2 continents, 26 cities, $3,150
Two recent high school graduates take a whirlwind tour of European cities before settling into the college routine.
The life of a lunch lady
For 22 years, she's worked in school lunch rooms. Her latest assignment: the new Alonso High School.
Counties unite to discuss road woes
As more homes go up, officials hope planning will ease the traffic that is expected at the intersection of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard and County Line Road.
Neighborhood notebook
Alliance board shows support for history center
Debate on hospital is postponed
St. Joseph's Baptist Health Care wants to expand a satellite hospital on Van Dyke Road. Neighbors say it will create noise and traffic problems.
Judge's ruling helps end delay for housing plan
The Westminster Apartments developer said it would suffer huge losses if delays had continued.
Menagerie of animals stolen from Wesley Chapel pet store
The owner says her costs may hit $10,000 from the loss of her beloved snakes, tortoises and hedgehogs and the repair of damage.
