North of Tampa

North of Tampa: April 13, 2003 Blight takes a holiday
Good things are coming to the University Area. The result, one says, will be "the ultimate community complex."

Lessons learned
Editor's note: To understand the challenges first-year teachers face, North of Tampa is following the progress of three rookie teachers at the launch of their careers. This is the third of a four-part series.

Zoning: Mixed-use project okay across from new Outback
CITRUS PARK: MTN Sheldon Road Partner's LLC can build a mixed-use development across from the new Outback Steakhouse on Sheldon Road, south of Westwind Drive.

Registration held for driver education program
The Hillsborough County School District will offer a four-week summer driver education program beginning June 2 at eight adult evening school sites throughout Hillsborough County.

Neighborhood Notebook: Board will continue maintaining bike path
TAMPA PALMS -- The Tampa Palms tax district agreed to continue maintaining a 3-mile bike path in southwest Tampa Palms.

Kids arts program may downsize
The Prodigy program, which exposes troubled kids to the arts, could be affected by budget cuts.

Swimming: Speedy swimmer is good as gold
Allison Nelson, a versatile 10-year-old, captured gold medals in both the 50- and 100-yard backstroke events at the state Junior Olympics meet.

New Tampa: Hunter's Green speed tables on hold -- for now
Community leaders still say the traffic control devices are a good idea, but they agree to further study the gated community's speeding problem before installing speed tables.

New Tampa: Cross Creek commuters can expect a smoother ride
A county transportation official says busy, pothole-filled Cross Creek Boulevard will be repaired in the near future.

Helping parents learn about learning disabilities
As they dealt with their son's learning disability, Bill and Ana Sanders learned valuable lessons. Now, they are helping host a conference to share that knowledge with others.

North Tampa: Schools, Metropolitan Ministries join to fight hunger
By taking part in a national program, the charity and the schools help those in need -- and generate funding for their own programs, as well.

Land targeted for private high school
Carrollwood's Independent Day School officials hope to open a high school in Land O'Lakes by 2006.

New Tampa: Developer agrees to add 2nd turn lane
Future apartment renters can thank a City Council member when they make the turn onto Bruce B. Downs.

Bearss project set for completion in June
The project adds two new lanes on the north and south side of the road as it passes underneath Interstate 275.

Open & Shut
Carrollwood

Preps: Jesuit's boys take meet at Wharton
NEW TAMPA -- It was a showdown of the area's top three boys track teams. Anybody could win, but Wharton had the home track advantage -- at least on paper.

Sports Digest: Basketball shootout scheduled
The Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation department and University Mall present the Weekend Summer Shootout basketball series at University Area Community Park, 14015 N 22nd St. The shootout will feature three-point and free-throw shooting, half court and two-on-two basketball, with grand prizes including an Xbox, PlayStation 2 and $200 gift certificates.

(Letter): Our water fights aren't over yet
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