North of Tampa: February 8, 2002
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Pickup artists
[Times photo: Mike Pease]
The basketball court at the Northdale Community Center is now a hotbed for pickup basketball games and a melting pot of players who have their own code and creed. |
Would someone please wake up New Tampa?
When it comes to voting, some say, New Tampa is a sleeping giant. Community leaders want to change that.
Nice road, but as an alternate it's really prettyscary
Guess what? In a couple of months you'll be able to get to Morris Bridge Road from Cross Creek Boulevard.
Last year's softball stars ready to play ball
Sickles, Chamberlain and Leto all have strong, fast players returning to make this season a competitive one.
Out & About
Drawing class for children
Ring in the new
On Saturday, dancers will mark the Chinese New Year early -- amid the noise of firecrackers, drums and clackers -- at Spirit of Life Unitarian Universalists Church.
Gardening: Heap on the scraps for rich compost pile
This is a good time of the year to start composting.
Making a difference -- with enthusiasm
Lori Lencioni gave up a career in sales. Now it's the PTA that receives the benefit of her drive and dedication.
School compromise pleases Westshore parents
Pupils at Manhattan/Westshore Alliance will attend Roland Park, which becomes a K-8 school but remains a choice school.
Quality time
The Risingers are taking their time building a retirement home. The exterior alone on the brick Cracker house has taken four years.
Groups anxiously await cultural center
The list of potential sites has been narrowed, but a spot on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard seems to be a strong contender.
Bird business' brood just won't budge
Despite noise complaints and possible fines, the owner of the exotic flock says he can't move the animals until eggs hatch and chicks get older.
Rivalry grows over taxpayer-supported parks money
The struggle for resources strains relations between Land O'Lakes and Wesley Chapel.
Residents seek buffer, protest development
But officials seem ready to give the project, which calls for 110 townhouses and 96 homes, the green light.
