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January 3, 2003
North of Tampa: January 3, 2003
Marlene Sokol: News alert: Pigs fly in bay area
Predictions are a lot more fun than resolutions -- and they don't even have to be real.
Growth's financial reward
Unforeseen construction sparked by Citrus Park's mall creates an influx of unforeseen fees, which are being eyed to improve clogged roads.
What to expect in 2003 ...: Keystone will watch its water
KEYSTONE -- Hillsborough County officials attempting to revise the well field protection ordinance basically liken the 1992 document to an outdated history book.
What to expect in 2003 ...: Community plan should become a reality
TOWN 'N COUNTRY -- The Town 'N Country Community Plan is expected to come to fruition in 2003, bringing to a close the more than yearlong effort.
What to expect in 2003 ...: Cultural center hopes to secure money, land
NEW TAMPA -- While 2002 was about forging a new arts center from an idea, organizers with the New Tampa Cultural Center say 2003 will be about fundraising and settling on a location.
Push polling unfair, says candidate
He doesn't blame the winner in House District 47, but Democrat Michael Steinberg is upset by the tactics of a poll paid for by the GOP.
Whom to watch: Volunteer Kate Davis making Carrollwood a place to go
CARROLLWOOD -- Before the Carrollwood Community Center opens in 2005, a committee of volunteers will have spent countless hours planning the long-anticipated project.
Whom to watch: Youth group founders Rob and Fran Gamester dive into new year
TOWN 'N COUNTRY -- Rob and Fran Gamester, and their entourage of about 17 teens, are taking the Town 'N Country Youth Council into its third year.
Whom to watch: County Commissioner Ken Hagan starts short stint
LUTZ -- For the first time in 11 years, north Hillsborough County has a new county commissioner. He has about 21 months to convince voters he's a keeper.
Whom to watch: Newcomer Kevin Ambler eager to begin House work
LUTZ -- Kevin Ambler figures he's on the steep part of the learning curve. The former Northdale community leader is heading to Tallahassee to start his first term as a state representative, and he's trying to soak it all in.
Bringing ministry to music
The Rev. Jessy Dixon will appear in the bay area, where he had a cable television show for 10 years.
Homes: Model options aplenty
MODELS, MODELS EVERYWHERE: Home models in three different price ranges are at different points of completion in varying parts of the region.
Art glass adds distinct gleam
Homeowners are hiring artists to make custom windows and doors with leaded panels and stained glass.
Rug wholesaler's vision creates a design mecca
A former potato chip factory houses the Decorative Arts Center, offering interior designers one-stop shopping.

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