North of Tampa: May 27, 2001
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Sharing a triumph
[Times photo: Mike Pease]
Erik Nichols never let his Down's Syndrome stop him, and on Thursday his persistence pays off. At age 21, he will graduate from high school. |
Sheriff's Office 'super cop' retires
"Policing is one of the most rewarding jobs," says the lieutenant, known for his fairness and street savvy.
Why won't Plantation directors answer important questions?
Re: Plantation article of May 20(Plantation battle drags on, heats up).
A grand day
Carrollwood Elementary School opens its doors to grandparents and gets a positive reaction with its first Grandparents Day.
Two Blue Ribbon schools among us
The U.S. Department of Education honors Hunter's Green and Tampa Palms elementaries and 262 other schools in the top 1 percent.
Chamberlain expands AP classes
To stay competitive with magnet schools, the high school will offer more advanced placement courses.
Open & shut
Carrollwood
Offices, retail and homes to fill 22 acres
KEYSTONE -- County commissioners approved John and Patricia Rew's request Tuesday to rezone 22 acres at the northeast corner of Race Track and S Mobley roads. Development plans include 10,000 square feet for retail and office space and four large-lot homes. County staff, the Planning Commission and a zoning hearing master had endorsed the project. (Petition 01-0211)
Signs evoke community's past
The original "Welcome to Lutz" signs were destroyed during the mid-1990s widening of U.S. 41. Civic leaders hope the new signs, erected Friday, will shine forever.
Relief may come for parched suburbs
But not soon. Officials are talking about bringing reclaimed water lines to New Tampa, but estimates put it around 2007 or 2008.
Accident report
1. EHRLICH ROAD AT CASEY ROAD, MAY 11, 3:20 A.M.: A westbound 2001 Toyota hit the front of an arrow board directing traffic into the left lane for construction. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, was charged with DUI with property damage.
Roadwork
1. INTERSTATE 275, from Busch Boulevard to U.S. 41, will have periodic nighttime lane closures. Also watch for construction at Busch Boulevard and Fowler Avenue near the interstate. Work will continue until two new lanes are complete in fall 2002.
