You couldn't find better neighbors
In response to "Drawing lines at holiday time," Dec. 29:

Father: 'It seemed like he wasn't scared of anything'
Lonnie Swails was killed when his bicycle was struck by a car Tuesday night during a short trip to the store.

More residents to hire off-duty deputies
Sheriff's deputies will patrol Carrollwood Village on a part-time basis at a cost of $182,000 a year.

Y manager brings skills to Tampa
The new manager of the YMCA under construction in Tampa Palms has worked her way up in the organization, starting as camp counselor.

Activist's goal: trying a 'little citizenship'
CITRUS PARK -- Grant Walters approaches community activism much the way he approached his job as a military flight instructor. First he gets the lay of the land, and then he gets down to the nitty-gritty.

Plans would cut traffic congestion
Motorists will see some relief from traffic snarls in New Tampa this year as a few road improvements are completed.

Roundabouts and road alternatives
Two major road projects could change the way commuters get around in 2001.

Once rural area on verge of business boom
A Kash n' Karry, a Circuit City, two banks and an expanded Old Navy are on the horizon in Citrus Park.

Plans call for shops, restaurants in New Tampa
Some residents eagerly anticipate the new conveniences, while others lament that the area's open spaces will disappear.

K-Bar Ranch property set for annexation
The 2,500-acre property just south of County Line Road is expected to flourish in the coming years with up to 3,600 homes.

Growing business heads to Oldsmar
Answers Systems Inc. will relocate to a facility nearly triple the size of its current one and add 119 employees over the next four years.

13-year-old boy makes fish lures on the fly
Brian Larkin started tying fishing flies as a hobby; now he has a job at a fishing store.