North of Tampa: June 17, 2001
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Unwelcome neighbors
[Times photo: Fraser Hale]
Beacon Meadows residents complain about two home businesses that bring noise and traffic to their community. The business owners say they want to be good neighbors. |
Drowning sparks protest of Kmart pond
The family of the 45-year-old man found dead in the retention pond says a fence is needed to prevent future tragedies.
The week in review
OFF-CAMPUS BOOKSELLER TAKES A STAND: University of South Florida police arrested a bookseller Wednesday and charged him with trespassing, a first-degree misdemeanor. Byran Lord, 35, contends he has been fighting for students' rights since he opened the first of his three off-campus bookstores in 1990. He became more militant when USF's police department threw him off campus for soliciting business from incoming freshmen during orientation.
Developer seeks to expand office park
OLDSMAR -- Harrod Properties has submitted plans to city planners to add a 40,000-square-foot office building to its 315,000-square-foot 580 Corporate Center on Tampa Road.
Open and shut
Carrollwood
Silver Dollar wants to add more lots for RVs, homes
KEYSTONE -- Seeking to encourage mobile homes more than recreational vehicles, the Silver Dollar Golf and Trap Club wants to make minor changes to its complex on Patterson Road.
Skaters perform at 7th-grade field day
The Skatepark of Tampa show leaves ninth-graders envious and viewers elated.
Police investigating string of burglaries
Officers warn homeowners to make sure their valuables are secure and out of sight after the recent break-ins.
Parents will determine new school boundaries
The district names 13 people to a committee that will draft boundary proposals for a middle and a high school set to open in 2002.
Hospital may add wellness and alternative care center
A research company is surveying residents about their interest.
Sign for Palm Lake shopping center won't budge
TAMPA PALMS -- Business owners in the Palm Lake shopping center may have to live with their sign along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, at least for now.
Growth means three ZIP codes will join the current one July 1
LUTZ -- Residents and businesses in Lutz will have a year to use up all their old stationery and notify everyone of their new addresses. On July 1, three new ZIP codes will be established for Lutz. In addition to 33549, Lutz addresses will carry 33548, 33558 and 33559.
Beall's Outlets sister to open store in Lutz
LUTZ -- A factory outlet chain has chosen Sunset Plaza and a Lakeland location for the first Burke's Outlets in Florida.
Taste of New Tampa's signs placed illegally
NEW TAMPA -- Organizers of the Taste of New Tampa got a slap on the wrist Wednesday for placing illegal signs along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard to advertise the event.
Road work
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.
Accident report
1. INTERSTATE 275 AT DALE MABRY HIGHWAY, JUNE 1, 10:29 A.M.: A southbound 1996 Honda lost control on the wet pavement at an exit ramp. The vehicle spun clockwise, hit a sign marker and came to rest facing the wrong way on the ramp.
