North of Tampa: June 29, 2001
Booming business parked at Wal-Mart
NEW TAMPA -- Wal-Mart promised there'd be no gun sales at its New Tampa store.
Judging by appearance
The job of nagging property owners into compliance with basic standards of cleanliness and sanitation falls to code enforcement, with its power to levy steep daily fines.
A firm hold
At 16, Elliot Acosta showed instant talent on the wrestling mat. Now he heads to the National Folk Style Championships this weekend in Birmingham, Ala.
Softball teams hope to retain post-season winning streak
Citrus Park's Little League is traditionally a tough competitor in district play and in the state championships.
Junior tennis players run through busy summer
Even though school is out, many of the area's junior tennis players are still working hard.
Out & about
LUTZ INDEPENDENCE DAY 5K RUN: Lace up your running shoes for a 5K run, 1-mile fun run or toddler races at 8 a.m. on Wednesday. This event is hosted by the Lutz Lizards Running Club. The cost is $12 in advance and $15 on race day. Awards will be given in the 5K to the first overall male and female finisher, top over-50 male and female finisher, top four in the under-9 age group, and top four in the over-80 and the first-place male and female finishers in the 1-mile race. Register in advance at Donovan's Service, 19019 U.S. 41 in Lutz, or at the community center on race day.
Weekly calendar
Today
Wooden fence must come down
Tampa Palms banned new wooden fences in July 1998. The couple applied for a permit the next month, and put up the fence three years later.
Nassau Pointe residents air complaints with builder
The homeowners say few of their demands have been met, but they were asked to form an advisory committee.
Change brought more to guv'na race
By advertising for candidates and loosening the definition of "Lutz" the fun-loving fundraiser had its most candidates ever this year.
Neighborhood notebook
Friendly neighbors help Gaither catch up with computer world
Concerns shut down construction of schools
With deadlines looming, school officials are trying to quickly allay the stormwater runoff concerns of a neighboring property owner.
Neighbors, school argue zoning case
CARROLLWOOD -- Forget about the negotiated contract. So long to the so-called truce. It seems a longtime zoning dispute between neighbors and a private school in Carrollwood will go on.
Pasco rejects property tax for parks, may try sales tax instead
Most still see a need for the parks, but some now lean toward a 1 percent sales tax, Penny for Pasco, as the way.
Plants, grass sometimes will thrive with little effort
A Carrollwood reader sent me a photo and story about a wayward tomato plant in his garden.
Nitrous oxide stolen from dentist's office
CARROLLWOOD -- A dentist's office at 11018 N Dale Mabry Highway was burglarized and a nitrous oxide cylinder valued at $160 was stolen, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
