North of Tampa: January 6, 2002
Tampa Palms might bid out landscaping
After studying the status quo, a group of residents says an outside contractor would deliver better service for less.
Vacation's over, folks, as you'll see
Monday will put commuters' wits and patience to the test. It's crunch time, and if you haven't already noticed, part of the Veterans Expressway is closed.
District to open 9 new schools
The building frenzy will ease overcrowding, but the district still is looking for a site in southwest Carrollwood or Citrus Park for another new elementary school.
Baptists to begin their colossal task
The tab for a church's first phase: $60-million. Sanctuary capacity: 5,100. Toilets: 190. Land: 144 acres. Mood: excited.
Self-storage facility proposed for site on Fletcher
LAKE MAGDALENE -- A Dallas company has plans for a self-storage facility on property now occupied by commercial businesses.
New shops, restaurants charge into New Tampa
From Stein Mart to Starbucks, several new stores and restaurants are set to open in the next few months.
Schools roundup
ADAMS MIDDLE: Birthday notices can be placed on the marquee for $10. Order forms are available at the office. Birthdays are posted first come, first served. For information, call 975-7665.
Juggler extraordinaire
How does a 33-year-old mother of two handle all that she takes on? "You just do it."
One coveted ball field, coming up
Work will soon begin at the park across from Pride Elementary.
Prep Notebook
Chiefs hold off Cowboys to win tournament+
Registration has begun for a season of changes
One league has new fields. Another has new boundaries. In all leagues, it's time to sign up.
Nomad's new game
Pro tennis took him to Europe, Asia, South America, Hawaii. "The gallery" has a whole new meaning in his new home, Odessa.
Historic congregation modernizes
The 2,500 members of Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church look forward to a new $4.7-million sanctuary, a far cry from the small wooden building pulled into place by mules in 1898.
Open & Shut
Carrollwood
Council rejects site for new library favored by residents, city staff
Members vote to build it on the city's arts complex despite a push for it next to City Hall. Some are wondering: Why then did the city approve buying the property on State Street?
Permits skyrocket as Pasco housing boom continues
Recession? Not here, where single-family home permits in 2001 reached their highest level since 1979.
