Patchwork of compassion [Times photo: Mike Pease] Gaither High School students learn patience as they sew quilts for a good cause.

Residents raise ruckus over apartment plans
Homeowners in Arbor Greene say developers never told them about the apartments when they bought their homes.

Open & Shut
BRUNCH RESTAURANT OPENS: The Brunchery is open for business at 15706 N Dale Mabry Highway, serving gourmet breakfasts and lunch cuisine. Hours are weekdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 964-8143.

27 homes sought on 23 acres
CARROLLWOOD: A zoning hearing officer is scheduled on Tuesday to hear plans again for a 27-home subdivision where Bern's Steak House once harvested vegetables.

Prep Notebook: Chiefs face first loss of season
The girls softball team struggles against Riverview, then racks up two wins, including a victory over Blake.

Wrangler reunion
Six Gaither High students, part of the charter class of Little Wranglers, visit the preschool they once attended.

Odyssey leads students to state finals
The Odyssey of the Mind competition asks students to use creativity, thinking skills and teamwork to solve problems and come up with skits.

New Tampa: Tampa Palms balks at price of Reserve fixes
The taxing district will pay far less than the $500,000 estimate for improvements and repairs at the entrance.

Westchase: Due date looms for library expansion
The Hillsborough County Commission considers granting more space for the approved facility on Wednesday.

Carrollwood: Compromise over gas station sought
CARROLLWOOD -- People in Carrollwood Village shouldn't plan on gassing up any time soon at the Village Corners shopping center.

Keystone: Outspoken activist quietly dies
Elsie Skinner is remembered for having "very definite ideas about a lot of things: the environment, transportation issues, water."

Neighborhood Notebook: Proposal for new library brought to alliance
TOWN 'N COUNTRY -- The nearly 30-year-old Westgate Library, slated for renovation within the next few years, is nearing the end of its useful life. So instead of a renovation, how about a new library on the site?

Sports Digest: Water aerobics at Tampa Palms
W.E.T. Workout at Club Tampa Palms, 16402 Tampa Palms Blvd., and Heritage Isles, 10630 Plantation Bay Drive, combines aerobics, strength training, resistance training, walking and running, all without impact. Adults can register now at either location, with monthly sessions starting April 1. Cost is $5 per class or $45 for residents, $50 for guests for unlimited classes, plus a registration fee of $15 for residents, $25 for guests. Call 907-9954.

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