West Meadows objects to east-west road plans
The community fears an increase in crime and traffic and lower-property rates would follow.

Lutz Little Leaguers are All Stars, all right
The district champs bask in glory before heading to a tournament next week with four other district champions.

Practicing for perfection
Gymnasts who have qualified to compete in the National Junior Olympics spend their summer days honing their routines.

New Tampa annex plan
City Council members are set to vote Thursday on annexing three small parcels, a total of 90 acres, on the edge of the Heritage Isles development near Morris Bridge Road. And that agreement eliminates a roadblock to Tampa gobbling up a cattle ranch that stretches north to the Pasco County line.

Special tax district will fill vacancy
On Monday the board will choose from two candidates for the non-salaried job.

Two more fitness clubs are coming
Northdale Shopping Center and the Shoppes of Carrollwood will feature the clubs.

Storm water sewer system set to alleviate street's flooding
A $155,000 project to create a drainage system along Lake Maurine Drive will begin this fall andshould be finished next spring.

Floyd speed humps recommended
Now that the hearing officer has made a decision, residents will be asked to sign petitions and then the County Commission will take a final vote.

Growth, education likely at top of Republican question forum
Town & Country Alliance members want to hear the Senate candidates' solutions to overdevelopment, school crowding and highway congestion.

Fireworks reset for Aug. 18
Residents will get a second chance to see the Carrollwood Village Golf and Tennis Club's annual fireworks display, which was canceled on the Fourth of July because of rain.

135-home project wins hearing master's okay
KEYSTONE -- Large-lot homes, horse trails and a country inn are envisioned for a Boy Scout Road development that has won a zoning hearing master's endorsement.