Damage still afoot on walkway
Residents are losing patience. After a car crash damaged the popular footbridge, county officials never came back to fix it.

Marlene Sokol

Taking stock in Cheval's future [Times photo: Mike Pease] LUTZ -- The date of Oct. 22 looms like a tornado on the calendar of Cheval Golf & Country Club Inc.

Tobacco Wars have willing soldiers.

Contest to honor
water-wise yards
The Cooperative Extension Service, Tampa Bay Water, and Southwest Florida Water Management District have teamed up to announce the 2000 Community Water-Wise Awards.

Hearing officer's ruling exempts land from tight utility rules
The decision means water and sewer systems can be extended to 255 acres owned by the Agia family.

With home expansion plans in place, oak tree is now missing
Neighbors are upset at the loss of a large live oak tree, chopped down without a permit. But it is likely the owners' building plans will not be affected.

Developer meets with residents in private
Some people criticize the informal nature of the meeting, which focused on building plans and lawsuits.

Board permits Kash n' Karry to post oversized sign on store
The sign will be about three times larger than what is normally allowed under special guidelines for Bruce B. Downs Boulevard.

Tennis standout fourth in nationals
The freshman from Lutz was competing in the National Clay Court Championships. Another Palmer Tennis Academy player placed second in his state competition.

'Extra work' pays off for Tampa swimmers
A 12-year-old New Tampa boy leads several Team New Tampa swimmers in an Orlando meet as they qualify for a state team that will compete in Texas in August.