North of Tampa

North of Tampa: September 1, 2002 Dominant Democrat to emerge
A lawyer, an environmentalist and an engineer weigh in on taxes, the FCAT and health care.

GOP race gets a little personal
The candidates' views on issues are generally similar, causing them to highlight other points of difference.

Hopefuls agree about much, but raise pet issues
The GOP candidates debate, and their personas are again thrown into sharp relief.

An OASIS for needy children
A New Tampa volunteer group that gives school kids clothes and toiletries works with 20 schools, and that number may double by the end of the year.

From the court to the green, fall sports season in full swing
Mike Giammaresi had a tough time at the U.S. Amateur Championships Aug. 19-20.

Project would combine housing, work
LUTZ: A 26-acre plot on U.S. 41 just south of the Pasco County line is being considered for a mixed-use development of offices and homes.

From the small screen to the real thing
The host of two Nickelodeon shows offers local middle schoolers morsels of wisdom, and gives young Hispanics a role model.

Who will attend Elementary School 'S'?
A committee will meet every two weeks to determine boundaries.

Schools Roundup
BENITO MIDDLE: Students, parents, faculty and staff will assemble a 300- by 87-foot plastic U.S. flag as a memorial to those who died in the Sept. 11 tragedy. Wednesday's ceremony will begin at 9:45 a.m. along the school track at 10101 Cross Creek Blvd. The public is welcome. For information, call Lisa Cox at 631-4694.

On the Web
Here are the Web sites and e-mail addresses for the candidates in the District 2 County Commission race. Lists of their campaign contributions and expenditures can be viewed online at the Supervisor of Elections Web site.

Politics at the Northdale Community Center
NORTHDALE -- The Northdale Civic Association will host its first Meet the Candidates Night from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Northdale Community Center.

An activist, she 'does her homework'
Denise Lasher is involved in at least 20 community activities and has been known to attend six or seven meetings a week.

He's new to politics but not to Tampa
Ken Hagan, whose family goes back five generations in the area, has never been involved in local politics but has the support of family and friends.

A watchdog has her eye on larger turf
Lutz Civic Association president Denise "Dee" Layne accumulates a heap of praise but a relatively small war chest.

Doctor thinks he has tonic for county ills
"The county is not allocating money properly and is not triaging the problems properly," Jim Davison says.

Two more cats found dead
A deputy wants to start an investigation, and Animal Services mails a bulletin as the count nears 20.

Maps portray a hurricane's power
The maps outline what could happen with a Category 3 hurricane. They are an attempt, officials say, to get residents to prepare for the worst.

Whiff of Vegas feeds fuel to Land O'Lakes mayor race
LAND O 'LAKES -- Ben Pumo hopes roulette, blackjack tables and Las Vegas-style cigarette girls will win him the Land O'Lakes mayor's race.

Neighborhood Notebook
Officers to be out in force over Labor Day weekend

Week in Review
NO NEW GATES ON PUBLIC ROADS, COUNTY SAYS: Responding to complaints from an angry resident who was turned away at a gated subdivision, the Hillsborough County Commission said it will no longer allow such barriers on public roads.

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