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June 28, 2002
North of Tampa: June 28, 2002
Marlene Sokol
You can go home, but don't pet the cat
FORT LAUDERDALE -- Just off the interstate we come upon a McDonald's so disgusting, my husband won't eat there. It is positively overrun by flying insects. An X-file of a place.
More offenders run afoul of hoops rule
Westchase is standing firm on its ban on portable basketball goals, but some homeowners still hope for some changes.
Net worth
Deed restrictions intended to keep property values from declining have banned leaving portable basketball hoops out in some neighborhoods. But where will the children play?
When you vacation, think of the garden
If you are going on vacation this summer, it's important to prepare your landscape for your departure. Even if you're not going away, some of these tips may help you to stay out of the garden during the hottest part of our summer.
Valuable lessons offered in sports safety, CPR class
What would you do if one of your open-water swimmers suddenly had a problem during a workout in the gulf?
Out and About
A shady spot for the asking
Only one thing's missing: students
A Carrollwood private school can serve 400 children, but only a few dozen are enrolled for next year.
Wanted: A better place for kids
A parents group is working to provide handicapped access, improve playground equipment and install a fountain at Skyway Park.
Developer may give land, build schools
WESLEY CHAPEL -- In deals that could save Pasco County taxpayers a couple of million dollars, the developer of New River is considering paying out of pocket for a regional park and two schools north of State Road 54.
Church plans ambitious expansion
Gateway Community Church, anticipating rapid growth, has filed to build a church, school and gym on 13 acres in Oldsmar.
A body worth the weight
Back in his heyday, Carl Smith crossed paths with Arnold Schwarzenegger as they both pursued bodybuilding titles. Now Smith looks at today's builders with amazement.
One step closer to breaking ground
A Keystone land owner is nearer to approval to build a car wash on property where a drug store once was proposed.
Neighborhood notebook
Rezoning clears way for 135-home development
Neighbors complain of fast watercraft
Residents along the Hillsborough River have asked the city to reconsider a ban on water scooters.
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