North of Tampa: July 22, 2001
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After midnight ...
[Times photo: Mike Pease]
New Tampa isn't a sleepy little community. More people means more businesses where you can find shopping, dining and entertainment long after the sun goes down. |
Election of board may fuel Plantation power struggle
CRUSADING CANDIDATE: Mary Jo Kail wants to replace the property manager and rename the community.
Election of board may fuel Plantation power struggle
LONGTIME MANAGER: Tom Jones has helped improve property values. But some board members want him gone.
School can merge two parcels into one zoning
CARROLLWOOD: Zoning hearing master Andrew A. Baker endorsed Independent Day School's request to unify two separate parcels the school owns on Orange Grove Drive into one zoning designation. IDS is proposing to use the east parcel, which is now vacant, for parking and student drop-off and pick-up. The other parcel on the west side of Orange Grove is now developed with the school's junior high classrooms. County staff and the Planning Commission also recommended approval of the request. (Petition 01-0641)
Pioneer traveler
A descendent of the first white family to settle in the area, Allen Denison has seen a lot of the world in his 81 years, but has his Cracker roots firmly planted in Lutz.
North of Tampa notebook
Construction resumes on new school complex
The week in review
STATE BENEFITS GO TO MARRERO'S PARTNER -- As city officials continued to debate survival benefits for same-sex partners, the state sent $25,000 to the partner of Tampa police Officer Lois Marrero, who was shot dead by a bank robber two weeks ago. The money for Tampa police Detective Mickie Mashburn, the Fawn Ridge woman who had been Marrero's companion for 10 years, came from the state's crime victims compensation fund and was approved by Attorney General Bob Butterworth, guardian of the fund.
New Tampa seeing more rapes, DUIs
The area is still very safe, authorities say. Violent crime is rare, but traffic citations are rapidly increasing.
Sheriff, police to settle jurisdiction questions
With staffing issues and boundary changes, the agencies try to improve communication over coverage, especially along Bruce B. Downs.
Oldsmar objects to new subdivision
The city and residents tells Hillsborough County that the proposed new homes on coastal land do not fit the area.
Softball champs receive more honors
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association chooses the two Gryphons as second-team All-Americans.
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.
Accident reports
1. SHELDON ROAD AT LINEBAUGH AVENUE, JULY 6, 11:50 A.M.: An eastbound 1998 Ford making a right turn onto Sheldon Road collided with a southbound 1997 Kia. The Kia driver, 20, and his 21-year-old passenger were taken to Town & Country Hospital. The Ford driver, a 19-year-old woman, was charged with a right of way violation. 2. GUNN HIGHWAY AT ANDERSON ROAD, JULY 6, 12:50 P.M.: An eastbound 2001 Dodge rear-ended a 1999 Honda stopped for traffic. The Dodge driver, a 38-year-old man, was cited for following too closely. The injured were taken to St. Joseph's Hospital.
