North of Tampa: August 12, 2001
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Coaches mindful of dangers
[Times photo: Mike Pease]
Football's high-profile heatstroke deaths this summer remind high school coaches and players of the need to take care of your body with water, good nutrition and smart workouts. |
He said, she said and lots of fliers litter a bitter election
CARROLLWOOD -- Amy B. Acevedo is concerned about her neighborhood's annual homeowners election, but confused by the patter of accusations and countercharges.
Holding on to home
The school district has big plans for the land where apartments now sit. Most residents have moved on, but some can't afford to leave.
Plan calls for 59 homes on Mushinski Road plot
CITRUS PARK -- Thomas Development Inc. is proposing a 59-home subdivision on Mushinski Road, between the Veterans Expressway and Henderson Road.
Have an opinion on Northdale decorations, etc.? Be heard, seen
Editors:
Taking the plunge
Mitzi Kremer jumps at the chance to run the new YMCA's swim program. After all, how could a serious swimmer resist a 50-meter pool?
Sports briefs
HCU SOCCER SIGN-UPS: Hillsborough County United, the new program created from the merger of the Northdale, Carrollwood and North Tampa clubs, continues registration for its recreational divisions Saturday.
Schools roundup
BENITO ELEMENTARY: An after-school program will be offered Monday through Thursday until 6 p.m. beginning Monday. Activities will include homework assistance, cooking, computers and sports. Cost is $15 per week. Information pamphlets and applications are available in the guidance office. For information, call (813) 631-4566, ext. 1290.
The week in review
PEBBLE CREEK LIKES THE COUNTY: Representatives of people who live in unincorporated New Tampa said Wednesday they are no longer interested in becoming part of the city of Tampa.
Tampa Palms: Great or perfect?
The community hasn't increased taxes in 10 years. To achieve "Disney status," some would like to.
Police: Couple stole golf clubs
The two are caught after, authorities say, selling two sets of clubs they took from open garages while selling meat door-to-door.
Nerves, tears, excitement inaugurate a school
LUTZ -- The early arrivals tentatively peeked into the unfamiliar interior of the new McKitrick Elementary School. Many had never set foot in the four-building complex just north of Cheval. They had no idea where their classrooms were.
Walk to school? Not safely to McKitrick
The new school has a sidewalk to nowhere. The county plans to put sidewalks along Lutz-Lake Fern Road, but not soon.
MOSI offers free home school open house
Educators and home school families can preview educational programs covering a variety of science specialties.
Open and shut
Carrollwood
Road work
1. INTERSTATE 275, from Busch Boulevard to U.S. 41, will have periodic nighttime 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 report
1. FLETCHER AVENUE AT 22ND STREET, JULY 27, 1:14 A.M.: A truck rear-ended an eastbound Honda. The truck fled the scene but a witness got the tag number. The tag was registered to a 1998 tan Chevrolet pickup. The police went to the owner's address but were told by the current resident that he moved a month ago.
