[Times photo: Mike Pease] Kaleb Dees does the 50-meter dash at Greco Middle School.

North of Tampa
Little Olympian
A 9-year-old will compete in the state's Special Olympics finals, following the lead of his medal-winning Olympian father.

Demolition may beat out clinic funds
A state Senate committee has taken $1.5-million planned for a health clinic in University North and will use it to raze an old hospital.

Lutz zoning for shops, restaurants is a breeze
LUTZ -- A philosophical alliance between a developer and the Lutz Civic Association resulted in the relatively pain-free passage of a rezoning that will bring two new restaurants to the area.

Feast of freedom
Passover commemorates the freeing of the Hebrew slaves in Egypt, and preparations for the Seder meal are among the most elaborate of any religious occasion.

Gymnast's injury turns into lucky break
Forced by a broken foot to concentrate on a single event, Lindsay Beddow turned adversity into opportunity -- and a top finish in regional competition.

Workers again busy at Arbors apartments after 2-month delay
NORTHDALE -- Work is under way again on the Arbors of Carrollwood apartment complex on Ehrlich Road now that the developer has a new construction company under contract.

Thinning of trees will reduce Flatwoods hours for months
The wilderness park will be open only weekends until the logging operation ends in June.

Tampa Palms to get new entrance lights
The lighting's $130,000 price tag raises questions about a lawsuit and finances.