North of Tampa: April 13, 2001
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Balancing act
[Times photo: Mike Pease]
Before Jacqueline Vogel hits the balance beam, she hits the books, earning A's and B's as well as gymnastic prizes. |
Vision for trail seen as town lifeline
Residents are looking at ways to make Citrus Park a destination point along the Upper Tampa Bay Trail.
Did you do your own taxes? What, are you crazy?
NEW TAMPA -- If you were smart this tax season, you hired an accountant. That decision afforded you peace of mind on an otherwise ominous Friday the 13th.
Growth in Florida must pay for itself
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Training wheels
Young hockey fans get a taste of the real NHL in an informal roller hockey league where fun and sportsmanship come before winning.
Junior is a key to Sickles' turnabout
The Gryphons enter a tournament in last place and proceed to win eight straight games.
Prep notebook
TRACK & FIELD: Wharton's boys and girls squads had varying degrees of success at the Florida Relays March 31 in Gainesville. The boys' 4x400-relay team placed second. Alex Harris took third in the high jump with a 6-feet, 5-inch leap; Dwight Ellick placed second in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.95 seconds. Kendra Smith led the Wildcats girls with a third place finish in the triple jump off a 38-feet, 1-inch effort.
Weekly calendar
Out & about
SPACE EDUCATION PROGRAMMING FOR FAMILIES: The year is 2061 and Halley's Comet is returning to the inner solar system. The mission: Locate and rendezvous with this famous comet and launch a scientific probe into the comet's tail.
Cheval organizes to protest Parkway
Homeowners will set up four committees to get the attention of bureaucrats and lawmakers.
Transportation department settles suit over flooding
Landowners said the widening of Dale Mabry caused floods. The state denies that, but settles anyway.
Sweet lessons in business basics
School kids learn the rules of economics by launching a business selling home-baked treats at lunchtime.
Now is the time to cast your vote on community center
Westchase residents will be able to cast their votes for or against a proposed community center this month.
Landmark market has new owner
Whaley's Market is bought by a Clearwater man, but much in the store remains the same.
Pasco seeking a balanced growth
As the county considers new laws, varied interests forage for a consensus on development.
Summer concert series may have to wait, women say
WESTCHASE -- When Maria Kletchka first thought of the idea it seemed feasible. In fact, a summer series of free outdoor concerts in West Park Village seemed like a winner.
Crime briefs
Brinks truck driver robbed at restaurant
