North of Tampa: June 30, 2000
June 30, 2000
Neighbors have had enough of shortcuts
CARROLLWOOD -- It was right around Christmas when David Goehring, now a 36-year-old man with a wife and two children, moved back to his childhood home.
The artist at 10
She writes, she composes and her quick fingers make easy work of Beethoven and Mozart. And she hasn't even started fifth grade yet.
Depot effort rides gravy train of nostalgia
From money to labor to materials, the Lutz community leaped into the effort to resurrect its oldest symbol, a train depot built around 1907.
Interest in fireworks yet to ignite
The fuse leading up to the annual July 4th extravaganza of explosions has been on slow burn all week.
The right food will keep your lawn green
There's been enough rain lately to cause a tremendous growth spurt to the lawns. You've probably noticed that mowing once a week really isn't enough.
Cheerleaders are serious competitors at Lightning City
In addition to training girls and guys who hope to cheer for their schools, the gymnastics center sponsors a squad of its own, which just won the Florida championship.
City asks county to adopt development guidelines
Two governments agree that rapid growth calls for careful management.
Tie votes send rezoning issue to July 11 commission meeting
TAMPA -- After two split votes, the Hillsborough County Commission on Tuesday delayed a public hearing on a proposed development change for property south of Cross Creek Boulevard near Brookron Drive.
Revised store plan refused by county
The compromise plan for a general store and offices at Race Track Road and Gunn Highway is voted down.
Parking uncertain for bike trail
Right-of-way set aside for the Suncoast Parkway is offered as a temporary parking spot for bike trail users.
Web site serves up ideas for dinner
He went to culinary school. She's a Web site designer. That's a recipe for a Web site that helps more than 3,000 subscribers figure out what's for dinner.
Criticism of driver leads to altercation, police say
WEST MEADOWS -- A woman doused another woman with Gatorade, struck her in the head with the empty plastic bottle, then sped away following an altercation that began when the other woman criticized her driving in a parking lot at the New Tampa Center, Tampa Police said.
