On the cutting edge [Times photo: Mike Pease] As the black population in the suburbs grows, hairdressers specializing in African-American hairstyles find they can fill an increasing need.

Northdale considers increase in homeowner tax
Special Tax District leaders say it is needed to care for common areas.

Guest column: A team of leaders -- on and off the court
Editor's note: Robert Coates of Hunter's Green is the father of April Coates, a senior and co-captain of the team.

Doting on Dalmatians
A rescue group hopes to raise funds -- and maybe get a few dogs adopted -- at Lake Park on Sunday.

Perseverance pays off for artists
A couple from Lutz have shown their art at the Tarpon Springs art show for 26 years. Their business has grown along with the festival.

Zen and the art of volunteering
An engineer, whose grandfather helped develop Citrus Park, raises homing pigeons and likes to share his hobby with youngsters at area schools, churches and in scouting groups.

Celebrate the art of being a Southerner
Come explore Tampa's rich southern heritage at this weekend's first Southern Cultural Festival.

Help make community a cleaner place
Volunteers are needed to participate in the annual Great American Cleanup.

Sports Digest
Boys and girls soccer camps set for summer

Out & About
HEALTHY KIDS FAIR AT LOCAL YMCAs: Come celebrate National Healthy Kids Month at Healthy Kids Fair 2002 from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the New Tampa Family YMCA, 16221 Compton Drive.

Neighbors split on where center should be
Is it better to put a recreation center in Central Park, within walking distance, or to shuttle traffic to the outskirts of Country Place in West Park?

Small crimes forge a large reaction
Residents in Oak Grove got tired of petty crime in their growing subdivision. They called the sheriff and quickly formed a crime watch.

Year of fighting to keep fence drains family
"It's like a personal vendetta," says a Tampa Palms mom, whose wood fence touched off an emotional battle.

Neighborhood Notebook
'Southern Belle' new candidate for guv'na

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