North of Tampa: February 10, 2002
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On a wing and lots of prayer
[Times photo: Dan McDuffie]
A man and his fellow worshipers move to Tampa with nothing but their faith and the desire to start a new chuch. |
The story ends Feb. 28
Young Editions, the youth bookstore with personalized service, falls prey to chain bookstores and the Internet.
Prep notebook
Players rack up college scholarships
Youth will be served on area teams
All six north Tampa high schools offer young teams this year and will look to their few seniors for experience.
Zoning
Church asks county to waive sidewalk requisite
Solution offered for dog pollution of park
Becky Hanley suggests doggie septic tanks be installed to encourage pooch owners to comply with rules.
'Under served' area awaits new hotel option
Town 'N Country will soon be home to an 85-room Holiday Inn Express. The hotel is scheduled to open June 1.
Principal's message is all about Freedom
The leader of Tampa Palms' newest high school is talking to potential students and rounding up faculty.
Community plan yields proposal for town center
But it is not without controversy. In one scenario, part of an existing soccer field would be lost.
School 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.
Starting a new tradition
Essrig Elementary principal anticipates the opportunities of becoming the first administrator of a new school in Keystone.
Neighborhood Notebook
Road closed for railroad work
Week in Review
EASTERLING SEEKS TO OUT-MAIL NORMAN: For the second time in a year, Hillsborough Commissioner Stacey Easterling has used county money for a mass mailing that reads a lot like a campaign flier. Easterling said Thursday that the more than $1,000 she has spent to send almost 3,000 letters to constituents is intended to keep them up to speed on important issues. She acknowledged the latest missive was sent to homes outside her district in south Tampa and Town 'N Country. She said she reached out because the mailing deals with growth and schools -- issues of countywide importance.
