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December 15, 2002
North of Tampa: December 15, 2002
Bumper-to-bumper bummer
The throbbing headache of Cross Creek/New Tampa Boulevard/Bruce B. Downs will end within four months, but the general pain of driving in New Tampa won't ebb any time soon.
Zoning: Plans for 27 homes modified
CARROLLWOOD: Hung Mai has refiled a rezoning application that would allow an upscale subdivision on land that once yielded vegetables for Bern's Steak House.
Development district report cites risks to homeowners
The study says the public might not be benefitting as much as developers say they do from community development districts, known as CDDs.
Holiday happenings
WINTER SOLSTICE/HOLIDAY TRADITIONS: Learn about the winter solstice and the season's many religious and cultural celebrations such as the lighting of luminarias, the Hanukkah menorah and Christmas tree lights. The Saunder's Planetarium at MOSI, 4801 E Fowler Ave., is presenting 'Tis the Season, which highlights Christian, Jewish, Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, Mexican and Hopi traditions. The more lighthearted traditions include kissing under the mistletoe and decking the halls with greenery and candles. The show will run daily at 1 p.m. through Jan. 5. Admission to the planetarium is free with a regular admission of $13.95 for adults, $11.95 for seniors and $9.95 for children. Call 987-6300.
Prep notebook: Former Chamberlain High golfer earns a spot on the PGA tour
Akio Sadakata, who also played at Brevard Community College, left Japan for Tampa when he was a teenager to pursue golf.
New Tampa: A tasty tradition takes turn into Pasco
The Taste of New Tampa spring benefit event will be in Seven Oaks, a 4,000-home development along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard.
Neighborhood Notebook
Lutz Community Council to thank retiring sheriff's major with award
Northdale: Bisque, quick
Within about a month, an entrepreneur turns a vision into a paint-your-own pottery reality.
Westchase: Patrons get pick of 3 library plans
The architect hopes to choose a final floor plan by next month and break ground by next December.
New Tampa: To ease wanderlust, let your conscience be your guide
A trip to Sri Lanka blends fun with a purpose. "You can't buy a vacation like this," the organizer says.
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