North of Tampa: January 4, 2002
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Protagonist's tale
[Times photo: Thomas M. Goethe]
A man quits the rat race to write the great American novel. Eight insightful years later, two military thrillers are born. |
Top road priorities remain the same
Paperwork and weather slowed the State Road 56 and Cross Creek projects, both expected to give new access to I-75.
County position is up for grabs
If history is any indication, once someone wins the District 2 seat on the County Commission, they keep it for awhile.
Growth plans will finally get some teeth
A draft of rules governing development is on the way to enforce the slow-growth visions for Lutz and Keystone.
Punishment in crane case seems harsh
Re: "Crane shot by nail gun on the mend," Dec. 28.
New sports complex alive with kids, teams
With successful soccer of softball programs the Ed Radice fields are ready to host high school softball tournament.
Battle over truck heads to court
A disabled man who says he needs his truck clashes with his homeowners group.
Future unclear for kids program
A grant is running out for the Boys & Girls Club's afterschool program, but the Plantation board may come to the rescue.
Out & About
Turkish musician to perform at USF
Piecemeal building of trail continues
A stretch to Memorial will begin this year. The trail eventually will connect to the Suncoast Parkway Trail.
Group sees settlement on Grand Hampton
The Sierra Club says the development with 1,600 homes and a golf course would hurt the water table and wildlife.
Building continues despite economy
Upscale Waterchase along Race Track Road is a classic example of the demand for housing in northwest Hillsborough.
Fawn Ridge residents want to slow cars
Narrower lanes on major roads have been approved, but the project is deep on the county's long waiting list.
