Future dynasty? [Times photo: Lance A. Rothstein] Judah the lion, a resident at Wesley Chapel's 5-acre Preservation Station, could be the link that brings the Barbary Coast lion back from extinction.

Schmoozing with their hair down
Businesswomen do a little female bonding in a forum more likely to be bawdy than boring.

110-home project endorsed
CARROLLWOOD: M/I Schottenstein Homes is one step closer to developing a subdivision off Henderson Road.

Week in review
WHARTON FCATS LOST FOR SOME STUDENTS: Somewhere between Wharton High School, the state Department of Education in Tallahassee and a private grading service in Iowa, 45 FCAT reading tests have gone missing. And the mystery may affect the academic futures of those 45 Wharton students.

Fire-damaged store may reopen
CARROLLWOOD -- A convenience store in the Village Corners shopping center that was gutted by fire two years ago could be back in business soon under new ownership.

Open or shut
New Tampa

Squeezing some fun out of a poorly planned vacation
Not long ago I wrote about travel planning, and how a good itinerary can help you make the most of a big family road trip. Our recent, spontaneous trip to the Florida Panhandle has nothing whatsoever to do with that story.

Clothing company to build new offices
The 125,000-square-foot building will house administrative offices and cutting rooms and will create 125 new jobs in Tampa.

Musical moms find life is sweet
The two retired from the Florida Orchestra to be full-time mothers. Now they've joined forces, creating Trio Dolce Vita.

Busy intersection to get traffic light
A second study shows enough congestion at Gunn Highway and Hampton Park Boulevard to warrant a light -- but when the light will be erected is unclear.

Environmental concerns hover over K-Bar Ranch
As annexation looms, the Sierra Club watches to see if the landowner lives up to an intention to be "sensitive to the environment."

Village master plan put on fast track
Both deeply opinionated sides can prepare for a public hearing Aug. 20.

Hunter's Green couple has diamond anniversary
Dan and Lucille Caserio of Hunter's Green celebrated their 60th anniversary July 25. The couple's family and friends honored them with several celebrations. Their grandson and granddaughter, Jerry and Beth Brave of Largo, co-hosted a dinner with the couple's daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Jerry Brave of Treasure Island. Friends held a dinner on their behalf; and their daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Richard Keller of Wesley Chapel, also took them out to dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Caserio have five grandsons, seven great-granddaughters and one great-grandson.

Sports digest
New Tampa soccer registration set

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