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November 1, 2002
North of Tampa: November 1, 2002
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Spiritual corridor keeps growing
[Times photo: Fraser Hale]
Van Dyke United Methodist Church is the latest to expand with a new worship center that will include a 1,100-seat sanctuary, a 100-seat chapel and landscaping improvements.
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Three seek seats on Arbor Greene board
As land ownership passes from developer to homeowners, three residents vie for seats on the Community Development District board.
The Westchase East race
Seven vie for three seats on a board that helps guide community growth.
Deed restrictions key issue in Cheval race
Four residents are seeking seats on the Community Development District, hoping to lead the community from government by developers to government by homeowners.
Tiny critter may devastate palms
Asian cycad scale, a miniscule white insect, sucks the life out of King and Queen Sago palm trees, a staple in Florida landscaping.
New road, new fears of accidents
Although motorists love the new Forest Lakes Boulevard extension, residents and city officials worry that its intersection with Pine Avenue is too dangerous.
Amy Scherzer's Diary
Costumes for a cause
NAUGHTY BUT NICE: A few of the 700 revelers took the naughty part literally at the Nauti-Night Masquerade benefit for the Florida Aquarium on Oct. 25, especially the guy dressed as a dominatrix.
Hillsborough victory could cause three-way tie
If Hillsborough, Chamberlain and Wharton all finish the season 5-1, it'll come down to a three-way playoff for the district championship.
Wharton senior plays in prestigious golf tournament
The 17-year-old says playing against the country's best amateurs is "a whole different atmosphere."
How Swede it is
Lightning player Fredrik Modin calls West Meadows home. He likes the family atmosphere and convenience.
Emergency council splits its disaster mission
NEW TAMPA -- The New Tampa Emergency Preparedness Council is growing up. And that means splitting up.
Ticket office moves to suburbia
The circuit court Traffic Department, formerly downtown, hopes to improve customer service by moving to a much larger office in an area with free parking.
Bulbs can put northern color in your flower beds
October's 85-degree days did little to get us into a fall mind set. Even with November upon us, I have not yet added my fall and winter color to the beds. It could be Thanksgiving before I add the annuals and perennials I so much enjoy in the winter. At this time, I'm really just maintaining my landscape. If you are looking for something a little different in your landscape, think about bulbs.
Homes
1,600 homes coming
LOOKS LIKE A PLAN: Transeastern will break ground any day now on Live Oak Preserve, a 1,600-home master-planned community on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard at County Line Road.
Rewarding work on the weekend
From remodeling to gardening, many homeowners enjoy the special feeling they get from handling a project themselves.
Bargain hunters lap up luxury at outlet store
Tampa Palms resident Debra McKenna's recent trip to the Catalog Outlet store proved fruitful. She bought a rug, pillowcases and a coverlet there.
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