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August 25, 2002
North of Tampa: August 25, 2002
A hard-hitting career
Olando Rivera has gone from karate, to kickboxing to boxing, winning accolades in each sport. Now, with his Warrior Training group, he's helping others get in shape.
Proposal seeks to tack on 13 large lots
A zoning hearing master is scheduled to hear the following requests this week: ODESSA: Developers are seeking a zoning hearing master's endorsement of a request to add 13 lots to two existing subdivisions off Brown Road.
Greco grants some wishes
The new budget includes a hybrid rescue vehicle but not a community center or municipal services building.
Runners prepare to go the distance
This year's high school cross country teams are gearing up for the season.
Short looks at distance teams
Runners will get a leg up on the competition by practicing where the state meet will be held.
Prep Notebook
National pundit touts two local athletes
Family estate carved up for many to enjoy
High-end homes are sprouting on 176 acres of water and woods in Land O'Lakes.
Open & Shut
COFFEE SHOP REOPENS: The Coffee Mill Express of Lutz has reopened as the New Coffee Mill Express of Lutz. The drive-through shop at 17402 U.S. 41 offers espresso, lattes, cappuccino and flavored coffees. It also serves sandwiches, salads and hot dogs. Hours are 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays. For information, call 948-3456.
Brothers bring home top badges
This month, twins are the only members in their Boy Scout Troop to earn the highest rank.
Restaurant, customers rally to manager's side
After a life-threatening hit and run, Luis Osorio is back at work at the Garden Grille and grateful for the outpouring of concern from customers.
Three take seats on homeowners board
The election takes place during a meeting that reveals homeowners continued frustrations over losing Plantation's Boys and Girls Club program.
New community resource officer named
Brian Sherman will help organize community projects, including the Lutz Trash Bash and the bicycle rodeo.
Westchase bitterly chooses management company
The irate debate was as much about the conduct of board members as about the property management contract.
Nature Park to grow by 187 acres
HUNTER'S GREEN -- The city of Tampa is devoting 187 acres in the shape of an elephant tusk to a future nature park that will connect with Flatwoods Wilderness Park in Hillsborough County.
Builder accuses critic of mouthing off
A judge's order bars Daniel Portalatin from making "false and disparaging statements," about the Sedgwick at Meadow Pointe project. He denies the allegations.
City puts waterfront land under contract
A cultural center and park are planned for the rare acreage.
Bucs player fields calls on his radio show
The Keyshawn Johnson Show debuts at a sports bar off N. Dale Mabry.
Week in Review
CONDO GROUP CONSIDERS OUSTING KIDS -- Some residents at North Oaks condominiums say children are to blame for the noise and vandalism around their community's pool.
Sports Digest
Roller hockey clinics scheduled
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