Arresting development [Times photo: Skip O'Rourke] The Falkenburg Road Jail is undergoing a massive expansion that will more than triple the population by 2013.

Feeding bodies -- and souls
As director of the Nativity Food Pantry and Food Bank, Pat LeJeune, 62, is gearing up for Saturday's fundraiser, Taste of 2003.

Married to the Military: Spouse's deployment can have its advantages
This week, Brandon Times launches a new feature. Lory Johnston of Valrico chronicles the life of an Army wife. Her husband is assigned to Central Command.

I Live Here
From mobile homes and minimansions to moss-covered oaks and orange trees, every day holds something new.

People: Served warm
Crowds clamor for the food at Della's Delectables -- and for the jovial, fast-moving, indefatigable host.

Day tripper: A river runs through it
Bring insect repellent to this beautiful park on the eastern fringe of Hillsborough County. The river's high and running fast due to recent rains, and the mosquitoes are flourishing.

Farmer's Market: A farm-fresh idea
With offerings of home-baked bread and organic produce, Ruskin residents have a market to call their own.

Here & Gone
HANDS ON: The Massage Therapy Source at 2553 S.R. 60 E in Valrico opened Jan. 24. Licensed massage therapists offer pain relief and relaxation methods tailored for each client. No appointments necessary. A half-hour massage is $35 and an hour massage is $55. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 681-8211.

A flower blooms at South Fork
Suarez Housing is offering the Primrose II, a three-bedroom, two-bath floor plan, with a starting price of $138,400.

Equestrian community gets go-ahead despite objections
THONOTOSASSA: The County Commission on Tuesday paved the way for a 644-acre equestrian community in Thonotosassa despite concerns from neighbors and environmentalists about the project's impact.

On visit home, cadet promotes West Point
The last thing on the minds of most college spring breakers is getting up early and going back to high school.

New library to expand
Officials agree to boost the facility's size after census data shows the original plans could not serve the population.

Fire hydrants installed, but more needed
Seven hydrants have been hooked up on Valrie Lane, but, says one homeowner, it's still "a crisis waiting to happen."

It takes a village
Based on a respected expert's book and students' suggestions, Winthrop is planned around children's needs.

Civic activist shares courage award
Anna Yuninger, long dedicated to improving life in Wimauma, was a frontrunner when the county's Citizens Advisory Committee met in recent weeks to recommend a winner for this year's Moral Courage Award.

Notebook: Renovation of activity rooms wins approval
SUN CITY CENTER -- Residents voted overwhelmingly last week to spend $300,000 to renovate nearly two dozen of the community's activity rooms. The Community Association sought residents' approval, as is required under Sun City Center's articles of incorporation for any expenditure of more than $100,000. Of the 911 voters, 882 residents, or 96.8 percent, favored using the money for renovations. Only 29 voters, or 3.2 percent, were opposed. The renovation money has accumulated during the past three years or so through donations from area businesses and Sun City Center residents and clubs. Engineers and architects have drafted plans for the proposed renovations, are receiving bids and expect to start construction soon.

Lane Ranger: Timing of traffic lights still a work in progress
They say Paris is the City of Lights, but there are days when it feels like Brandon should own that title.

SPORTS BRIEFLY: Soccer association to hold jamboree
WIMAUMA -- The Rural Youth Soccer Association (RYSA) will have its third annual end-of-season jamboree and gran fiesta from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Wimauma Civic Center, 5795 Hillsborough St.

Girls basketball: Immanuel Lutheran takes league title
BRANDON -- The varsity girls basketball team at Immanuel Lutheran School is riding high these days.

Prep notebook: Two star pitchers face difficult games
BRANDON -- They each entered as the owner of a no-hitter this season. They exited prematurely after being rocked by opposing batters. The anticipated pitcher's duel between Bloomingdale's Ryan Strauss and Armwood's Brandon McArthur never materialized during their March 24 matchup. Two of the best pitchers in the area, neither had their best outings as Bloomingdale outslugged Armwood 8-5.