North of Tampa: April 29, 2001
Praying at nature's door
Members of a Unitarian Universalist church have held services for a year outdoors, under a canopy of grand oaks.
A rider's lament
A horse lover who wants to link 22 miles of trails has strong but limited support, and thinks development is narrowing the window of opportunity.
Carrollwood Day School wants to build new campus
ODESSA -- For 17 years Carrollwood Day School has leased the property that houses its campus. But instead of renewing its lease this time around, it wants to develop a new school 100 feet from the existing campus on Michigan Avenue.
Chamber of Commerce lauds Person of the Year
TOWN 'N COUNTRY -- Town 'n Country Chamber of Commerce members didn't have to look far to find their Person of the Year. Turns out he was right there at the local high school.
McKitrick's new cheer is chosen: Go bobcats!
Students and teachers who will go to Yvonne McKitrick Elementary School patiently await the results of an election to choose their school mascot.
School applauds teacher's strength
HUNTER'S GREEN -- Carol Woodson, a first-grade teacher at Hunter's Green Elementary School, had every reason to leave her job this year without notice. In December, she was diagnosed with cancer.
Schools roundup
ADAMS MIDDLE: Birthday announcements can be posted on the marquee for $10. For information, call (813) 975-7665.
Young gymnast wins berth in the nationals
Gymnast Jacqueline Vogel capped a successful month of competition by earning a berth in the Eastern National Championships from May 17-20 in Landover, Md.
Away from her family, teen trains for tennis success
TAMPA PALMS -- Snow clouds frequently darkened the sky over the tennis courts in St. Petersburg, Russia, where Yana Sadovskaya practiced when she was younger. The winters were freezing cold, and the outdoor courts had to be scraped of snow.
Sloppy Chiefs allow Panthers to win
The Chamberlain coach predicts the loss after an uninspiring win at the semifinals Wednesday evening.
Senior to be honored at Law Week Scholarship Banquet
Chamberlain High School senior Stephanie Matthews will be honored at a Law Week Scholarship Banquet on Monday.
A dilemma: Two tower requests
Officials must consider two applications for cell phone poles on Bearss Avenue. Two companies filed them April 17.
Playhouse must go, demands homeowner group
Tampa Palms again is pressuring a homeowner to tear down a child's playhouse, calling it a violation of restrictions and "unsightly."
Roads, neighborhoods top residents' lists
Improving Tampa's infrastructure is more important than an art museum or updating the zoo, many say.
Court finds that cultural foundation is tax-exempt
At issue was whether the Philippine Cultural Foundation's purchase of land to build a cultural center qualifies as activities for children.
North of Tampa briefs
New Tampa to receive additional zip codes
10 charged with alcohol violations
Ten local store operators were arrested April 25 for illegally selling alcohol to a minor, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
Week in review
TEMPLE TERRACE MOTORIST KILLED: An investigation into a fatal traffic accident partly caused by cellular phone use could take 45 days, Florida Highway Patrol officials said Thursday.
Weekly calendar
Tuesday
Open & shut
Citrus Park
