Will Forest Hills parking plan hinder home runs?
County commissioners express concerns about limited spaces, errant baseballs and home runs.

Zoning: Sales of thrilling vehicles gain favor
Land use hearing officers James Scarola and John Crislip made the following recommendations:

Apartment builders could see 'No vacancy' sign
A City Council member takes action to stop New Tampa's 11,000 rentals from growing.

Family fun to blossom with spring carnival
The annual event, set for next weekend, will raise funds for Incarnation Catholic Church and its school.

Chamberlain High band named best of Ybor City Knight Parade
The award comes on the heels of the band's "superior concert band" rating at a recent music festival.

Behind the Y, a cadre of volunteers
Many adults, whether parents or not, find giving their time is the most satisfying way to help youths.

Prep Notebook: Chamberlain baseball soars as Hillsborough cries uncle
NORTH TAMPA -- The expected showdown between Class 5A, District 8 baseball powers never materialized in their matchup Tuesday. Chamberlain trounced Hillsborough 10-0 in a five-inning game shortened by the mercy rule.

Week in Review
COOKIES TO QATAR: Lt. Col. Ted Anders, stationed in Qatar since January, is used to getting care packages from home containing everything from the sports page to vitamins. He'll soon get something tastier in the mail: Girl Scout cookies, compliments of Junior Girl Scout Troop 1105 and his Town 'N Country neighbors.

Open & Shut
Citrus Park

Neighborhood report
Westchase: Hillsborough board boosts size of libraries
Commissioners approve the increase in footage for the Westchase and south Brandon facilities sought by library advocates.

New Tampa: Idle spa draws interest
A newcomer wants to take over Spa Malia, whose owner remains locked up.

Carrollwood: Words of wisdom from women
A panel of distinguished women, including a former mayor and university president, tell members of a women's club what it takes to get ahead.

Neighborhood Notebook: Volunteers will work on commercial district
KEYSTONE -- The Hillsborough City-County Planning Commission is seeking volunteers to help design an expansion to Keystone's de facto commercial center at Gunn Highway and N Mobley Road.

North Tampa: Still in search of Zen
Instructors and students at the TreeHouse Yoga Center say the death of founder Maggie McClain will not derail the facility's quest for balance and peace.

Land O'Lakes: Pasco 'sign squad' targets ordinance violators
Businesses must remove nonregistered signs and banners within a week or face a fine.

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