North of Tampa: March 16, 2001
Rules for PODS now in effect
There haven't been many complaints about the storage units, code officers say, but new rules that took effect in January will be enforced.
This time, passing the buck ends in family's tragedy
Editor:
Out & about
MOON OVER BUFFALO: Mistaken identity, misunderstandings and an assortment of doors make for madness and mayhem in a day in the life of an acting family.
Potluck of the Irish
Seniors in and around Westchase are invited to an "everything green" potluck dinner to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
This week
Saturday
Order on the court
When things get tense, a junior brings a cool head and a steady hand to the Gaither High tennis team.
Gunn removed as option for truckers
Though fewer trucks will travel that route, one deputy admits: "It's a hard thing to enforce."
'Swamp rats' turn muck into prize-winning pond
Homeowners in Cumberland Manors win first place in the county's annual Adopt-A-Pond contest.
Dumping draws county's ire
Plantation of Carrollwood workers dumped steel drums and playground equipment into lakes in hopes of increasing the fish count. Instead, the drums polluted the lakes and the county wants them gone.
Communities use special tax district status as fundraiser
CARROLLWOOD -- After three times going door-to-door to collect money for neighborhood improvements in Country Village, homeowner Don Tipps knew there had to be an easier way.
For love of country
At Northwest Elementary, "we want our students to realize the United States is the greatest country in the world," the principal says. "We want them to understand it's a privilege to grow up here."
Elected officials
State Senate
Water utility switch worries some users
Residents of a Land O'Lakes subdivision are concerned about rate increases and a potential lack of reclaimed water.
Knife attack leads to girl's arrest
CARROLLWOOD -- The Hillsborough Sheriff's Office arrested a 13-year-old on March 9 after she chased and attacked a 14-year-old girl with two large knives in an apparent rivalry over a young man.
