North of Tampa: January 13, 2002
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The backbone of the defense
[Times photo: Mike Pease]
Tanya Whyte, a junior soccer player, has played through pain in helping lead her team at Sickles High to new heights. |
Crunch time
Last year the Suncoast Council sold 1,576,110 boxes of cookies. Behind all those Girl Scouts are some busy Scout leaders.
When the neighbor's grass isn't greener
In Northdale inconsistent deed restriction enforcement has created some problems homeowners. The community tries to change that .
School half open, half under construction
Buchanan Middle School relies on trailers while the campus receives much-needed renovations.
County cracks the whip on bank's architecture
It was pledged to be a Florida Cracker-style building to preserve Citrus Park's small-town character, so the county stops work on a roof that looks suspiciously Mediterranean.
Serious tennis served
Two men and a woman with buffed resumes hope to hone sharp bodies and brains at a new academy.
Volunteers set to join county fire rescue
The volunteer department for growing Land O'Lakes is expected to request the merger effective Oct. 1.
Tampa Palms to seek landscape advice
To prune costs, bids will be gathered to take over the work that Tampa Palms employees do.
Council approves rezoning for development
A second hearing for the proposed commercial and residential project is set for Jan. 24.
Ex-councilman to address Lutz Civic Association
LUTZ -- The co-chairman of a nonpartisan group formed to influence this year's Hillsborough County Commission elections is scheduled to speak at Thursday night's meeting of the Lutz Civic Association.
Week in Review
FACULTY SUPPORTS AL-ARIAN: A union representing University of South Florida professors voted Thursday night to throw its full support behind fired professor Sami Al-Arian as he fights to regain his job at USF.
Religious retreat wins hearing master's nod
LUTZ
Open & shut
NORTHDALE
Hillel School basketball on winning track
CARROLLWOOD -- They scored 18 points in their last game, a little low for a basketball team. But they held their opponent to 16, and a win's a win.
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.
Freedom to be picky
A respected principal is recruiting, and has no shortage of good candidates. People tend to be drawn to a proven leader and a fresh opportunity.
Principal heads back to the future
Chamberlain's Henry Washington will help reopen Middleton High, which he attended in the '60s as a student.
Gaither girls drop title heartbreaker at Leto
TAMPA -- The Leto girls played solid basketball as host of the Leto Holiday Tournament held Jan. 3-5, but it was Gaither that made a run at the event championship.
