North of Tampa: December 30, 2001
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A life of adventure
[Times photo: Mike Pease]
CITRUS PARK -- She was born Marianna Freund on Aug. 12, 1913, in Berlin, the daughter of an internationally recognized jurist and historian, Dr. Ismar Freund. |
Children's Services welcomes new facility
LAKE MAGDALENE -- Nearly a year after construction began on its new 11,000-square-foot multipurpose building, Hillsborough County Children's Services recently dedicated the $1.4-million facility.
Lake shore lot dispute is finally resolved
LUTZ -- After a year of wrangling, Robert and Phyllis Wight finally unbought their lot in the Lakes of Wellington.
Westchase: Basketball goals throw association for a loop
WESTCHASE -- Month after month, Warren Kent gets the same letter in the mail.
Church needs a county permit to lease space at business park
KEYSTONE: A Clearwater church wants to move its ministry to the Tri-County Business Park on Race Track Road. But before it can proceed with plans, the church needs a county permit that will allow religious services on property zoned for light industrial uses.
Trapper was joined by bobcats in pig hunt
COUNTRYWAY -- On his last day of work as a wild boar trapper in Countryway last March, Jeff Yorns looked straight into the eyes of a bobcat.
New plaza to contain McDonalds restaurant
WESTCHASE -- Homeowners here spent much of 2001 debating the pro's (fun, convenience) and cons (fat, traffic) of a McDonald's restaurant.
Concert planners craft new venture
WESTCHASE -- Maria Kletchka loved Westchase but thought something was missing. "I thought we needed some live music in the park," said Kletchka, who lives in the Fords neighborhood.
Unsung heroes in the backfield
NORTHDALE -- From his back-line defensive position, Logan Kesse rarely scores the Gaither's soccer team's goals. However, he has developed a quiet way to celebrate the Cowboys' defense.
The week in review
NEAR MISS FOR OFF-DUTY OFFICER -- As a robber held a gun to Luis Vasquez's head, all Vasquez could think of was his wife and two children sitting in the family's Ford just a few short feet away.
Hospital chief unveils plans for serving Wesley Chapel
MEADOW POINTE -- Not even six weeks on the job, and East Pasco Medical Center chief executive Scott Pittman has firmed up a game plan to provide medical care in Wesley Chapel, and to refocus care at the Zephyrhills hospital to complement it.
Grass not always greener on other side
CARROLLWOOD -- When Peggy and Bill Cottrill changed out their front lawn for a garden, they were looking for a way to stop drivers from using their yard as a shortcut around a 90-degree curve on Orange Grove Drive.
A fringe benefit of work: people
LUTZ -- For years, Mark Stamatakis owned and operated pool-supply stores where he helped people solve the mysteries of algae growth and pH levels.
Three lakes restocked after error kills fish
CARROLLWOOD -- Three lakes in an area near Fletcher and Armenia avenues that lost most of their fish because of a chemical error in February soon should have plenty of them.
Neighbors keep apart after trial airs on TV
Two couples' paths don't cross after their appearance on Judge Judy.
In the backfield
CARROLLWOOD -- In college, Susan Welsh was beset with vicious migraine headaches. When a classmate suggested she visit a chiropractor, Welsh was willing to try anything to stem the pain.
Next up: choosing a site for new $2.9-million library
OLDSMAR -- Officials recently learned how much it will cost to build a new library for Oldsmar and how big it should be to accommodate future growth.
