North of Tampa: August 19, 2001
Plantation settles down now that divisive campaign is over
The board chairman, who was re-elected, is encouraged by voter turnout.
Plans for Citrus Park houses replace day care center
CITRUS PARK -- Harold Harr wants county permission to scrap plans for a day care center at the southeast corner of Wilcox and Hutchison roads and build homes instead
Clergy unite to bridge denomination gaps
About 20 religious leaders discuss ways to learn more about one another's faiths and build a lobbying coalition.
Vanpool program reduces stress, increases fellowship
USAA employees who ride the vans like that they can cut down on traffic and spend time with colleagues while commuting from throughout Tampa Bay.
Open & Shut
CITRUS PARK PUBLIX OPENS: The Publix in the Shoppes of Citrus Park opened it doors Thursday to shoppers. The supermarket at 7835 Gunn Highway will house Apron's Cooking School, which will feature cooking demonstrations presented by cookbook authors and local chefs. Store hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. For information, call (813) 926-6664.
Schools roundup
BELLAMY ELEMENTARY: Cub Scout registration for boys in grades 1 through 5 will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the school, 9720 Wilsky Blvd. Cost is $7 per boy, though some packs may have small pack fees. For information, call Randy Saunders at (813) 872-2691.
Pulling land out of city discussed
Denial of an apartment complex along Bruce B. Downs Blvd. has an attorney talking of "deannexing" land from the city to the county.
Neighborhood notebook
Developer wants Westchase center to look good
Campaign cash from Guv'na race doled out
LUTZ -- The Lutz Civic Association doled out hefty checks to several community groups Thursday night at a meeting that celebrated this year's prosperous Guv'na competition.
'Moving Meditation'
Students of Tai Chi find relaxation and improved health as they practice this graceful martial arts form.
Week in review
HIGHLAND PARK APPROVED: Developer Bill Bishop, at the center of a controversial land deal with Hillsborough County, won approval Tuesday for his 520-home community off Race Track and S Mobley roads. The County Commission voted 5-2 in favor of Highland Park, which includes public buildings and 50,000 square feet of commercial space. But a contentious discussion mirrored tension the land swap has generated the past two years. Commissioner Jan Platt, who joined Commissioner Jim Norman in voting against the deal, raised ethical questions about last-minute discussions with neighboring residents who had opposed the project.
Accident report
1. DALE MABRY HIGHWAY AT N LAKEVIEW DRIVE, AUG. 3, 9:50 A.M: A southbound 1998 Chevrolet ran a red light and hit an eastbound 2000 Nissan turning left onto N Lakeview Drive. The Chevy driver, an 18-year-old woman, was charged for disobeying a traffic signal. She was taken to University Community Hospital-Carrollwood.
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.
