North of Tampa: July 15, 2001
Office and retail status sought for 31 acres
A zoning hearing master is scheduled to hear the following petitions this week:
Leadership evolves with power struggle
Who governs New Tampa? The answer is up for grabs as explosive growth in the past decade gave power to homeowner associations, taxing districts as well as city and county officials.
The week in review
IT'S OFFICIAL: NORMAN IS RUNNING -- Jim Norman said he wasn't running for office, even as he distributed old campaign literature to homes outside his County Commission district last month.
Open & shut
New Tampa
$100,000 in goodies promised
Tampa Palms plans new trees, cleaned-up dump sites and hanging flower baskets. The tax board also votes to increase the millage rate.
Crews clear way for new CVS pharmacy
LUTZ -- Crews last week demolished a small shopping center on Bearss Avenue at North Boulevard to make way for a CVS pharmacy. It will include a drive-through window and is scheduled to open in December. The center had housed a Super Seven convenience store and a Ramon's Fresh Mexican Grill, among other stores.
Pasco builds at a feverish pitch
A new impact fee could explain part of the run on permits, but not all. This year could set a construction record.
Restaurant denies blame in fatal DUI
Owners of the now-closed Wesley Chapel Brewmasters say a teen involved in a drunken driving crash did not get served at their establishment, court records say.
Payment ends sick school suit
The school system spent more than $600,000 to clean up Denham Oaks, which was plagued with mysterious air quality problems in 1997 that left dozens ill.
Accident report
1. BEARSS AVENUE AT PINECREST ROAD, JUNE 29, 4:40 P.M.: An eastbound 1995 Volkswagen turned right from the left hand lane and sideswiped an eastbound 2000 Jaguar. The Volkswagen driver, a 20-year-old man, was charged with improper right turn and driving with a suspended license.
Road work
1. INTERSTATE 275, from Busch Boulevard to U.S. 41, will have periodic night-time 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.
