North of Tampa: July 27, 2001
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Hands-on religion
[Times photo: Toni L. Sandys]
A church youth group visits a Carrollwood nursing home to talk, pray and touch lives. |
Grand plans for USF area cost Safe Haven its manager
UNIVERSITY NORTH -- Lori Evans James remembers the woman who left her abusive fiance, worked on her self-esteem, landed a job and still had that job a year and a half later.
Cleanup of illegal dump sites will cost thousands
The Tampa Palms Development District has set aside $14,000 to clear dozens of sites throughout areas 1 and 2. But it's a reoccuring problem.
What's so shocking about a menorah or Christmas tree?
Out & About
Local swimmers show talent at state Junior Olympics meet
Carrollwood Village place 12th overall and Team New Tampa placed 15th against more than 75 teams.
Leto becomes Alonso's home away from home
Because the new school doesn't have a stadium yet, three of Alonso's "home games" will be played at Leto.
Hundreds headed for Beach Biathlon
Open-water endurance swimmer Steve Strange says he will have a party with "giveaways galore" at Palm Pavilion in Clearwater Beach on Saturday. The event will be the site of the ninth annual Strangeman's Beach Biathlon post-race awards ceremony.
Bill for water upgrade: $1,200
Each homeowner in Original Carrollwood may have to pay that amount if the county takes over the area's aging water system.
One man's cornucopia
From flowering plants to an abundance of onions, there's always something growing in the garden of a Tampa Palms allergist.
Ruling lets CVS sell beer, wine
The decision disappoints nearby residents and school officials who had complained about people buying alcohol at the previous store and drinking in public.
Charter school's move is approved
Learning Gate's new 27-acre campus in Lutz will include cottage-style classrooms with porches.
Butterfly secrets
To lure butterflies to a garden, the right plants, water and shelter must be provided. But the life cycle of a butterfly is usually only a few months.
Think before you dig if your house needs a little shade
July has been a busy month for gardeners. We may have to accomplish our chores between rainstorms, but we're not going to complain about any rain that falls. In case your "to do" list isn't long enough, here are some chores to consider:
Craftsman brings comfort, beauty to family heirlooms
Restoring worn-out chairs or antique furniture to their original glory has been a Land O'Lakes reupholster's craft for decades.
Blunt Oldsmar official off to a rocky start
Some advisers say City Council member Marcelo Caruso should show more restraint. He says he's simply defending himself.
