North of Tampa: August 24, 2001
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Hitting pay dirt
[Times photo: Scott Keeler]
Lawyer Joel Tew, a "brash, hard-headed kid from Wauchula," worked his way to the top at Vanderbilt Law and in the courtroom. Then he honed the art of the real estate deal with an equally aggressive style that has ruffled some feathers. |
Resort offers plans for Pasco tennis fame
Saddlebrook officials tell the Dade City Chamber of Commerce that a new tennis center at the Wesley Chapel resort will pay big dividends.
A sampler of Friday night football
The preseason games begin tonight at area high schools, and the regular season is a week away.
Out & about
ELVIS COSTELLO BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE: WMNF-FM 88.5 music director and disc jockey Flee admits he doesn't know Elvis Costello's exact age, since various sources cite Costello as being born on Aug. 25 in either 1954 or 1955.
City to emblazon ex-chief's name on new road
Officials plan to honor volunteer firefighter Lorenzo Hayes, still known as "Chief," for his service.
School proposal draws scrutiny
The 17-acre site for the new elementary school is on Gardner Road at Timber Ridge Drive just east of the Veterans Expressway.
YMCA opens doors to flood of visitors
The New Tampa Family YMCA kicked off efforts to enlist members by bringing a circus-like atmosphere to its grand opening.
New teachers to ease crowding
High-growth areas such as New Tampa make predictions difficult, so the school district will have to send more teachers to stem crowded classes.
Fearing loss of teacher, Cannella parents flood school with calls
A flier urged them to "Call today!" when word got out that a kindergarten teacher might be cut. After several harried days, it turned into "much ado about nothing."
Station gets a neighborly welcome
Deputies and neighbors gather for the official opening ceremony of the District 1 community station housed at Crisis Center Plaza off Bearrs Avenue.
Neighbors make hay in dispute over land's upkeep
The grass was getting dangerously high as Westchase and Countryway squabbled over who is responsible for mowing a plot of land on a shared roadway. Then some church men stepped in.
Board candidates launch campaigns
In September, 11 candidates will vie for four seats on the community association board of directors.
Neighborhood notebook
Mediator called in after subdivision is denied
Withering buds may be another drought casualty
A reader in Odessa is having trouble with her jasmine plants. They have quite a history of abundant blooms but lately the buds become brown and simply drop from the plant before they open.
Cartons of cigarettes stolen from Winn-Dixie
CARROLLWOOD -- One or more suspects broke into the Winn-Dixie at 5715 Gunn Highway early Monday and stole approximately 45 cartons of Marlboro and Newport cigarettes valued at $1,214, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
