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Sunday, January 1, 2006
Party Time!
 What's happening on the social scene?
Want to know who sat at the head of the table? Amy Scherzer dishes in her blog about the bay area's social scene. See photos, and send along yours.
 Join The Party!
Grocery will join shopping center
The coming of a Sweetbay Supermarket has persuaded Beall's to stay at the near-empty West Village Commons.
Restaurant to gain different type of star
This one's not from a culinary expert but from the restaurant's role on the silver screen.
Shooting investigation ends with no arrest
Neighbors remain wary, but deputies say they ended the case when the victim became uncooperative.
Week in review
GAINESVILLE LANDMARK EYES CARROLLWOOD: An outpost of Burrito Brothers, Gainesville's trusted taco stand, could open in Carrollwood as soon as March, with a South Tampa location to follow. Though Burrito Brothers has operated in Gainesville for nearly 30 years, this is the first attempt at a franchise. Investor Ryan McDonald said the idea hit him while reminiscing in California with an old college friend. "What I miss is Burrito Brothers," the friend said.
Business and growth
Open & Shut
Ring in the new year with a new you at Evolution Family Fitness opening soon at Race Track Road and Countryway Boulevard. Evolution combines traditional group fitness and personal training with Oddles, a child-size fitness center designed to help children stay healthy and fit, the Little Miracles program for families of children with special needs, and a Victory Card purchase program to assist cancer patients with purchasing healthy juices in-house. Call 813 333-2125. Push-ups and crunches not your idea of kicking off 2006? Westchase Medical Spa, at 11663 Countryway Blvd., pledges to erase facial lines, reduce cellulite and exfoliate dead skin. Hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Want to give your resolutions a jump by giving your style a kick? First Choice Hair Cutters at 13895 W Hillsborough Ave. may have the cut you need. Hours are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Know of a business opening or shutting? Send information to Alysha Edmonds at (813) 269-5314, e-mail at aedmonds@sptimes.com or fax (813) 269-5310.
Zoning: Reviewers oppose variances in village
Hillsborough County land use staff made the following recommendations on pending applications:
Neighborhood report
Friendly redesign sought for Northdale
A special tax district plans to renovate the boulevard, creating more of a downtown identity and making it safer for pedestrians.
Teen's death puts spotlight on parks
The tax district is looking at short- and long-term goals for Logan Gate Park 3, as well as working on Logan Gate Park 1.
Zoning judge in favor of four-story hospital
It needs approval from county commissioners, but Calusa Trace residents maintain the building would be too tall.
Neighborhood schools
Kids grasp math a cool way, lightning fast
Despite less time this season, Rick Peckham, voice of the Lightning, is visiting schools with his presentation.
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