North of Tampa: August 26, 2001
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The genteel art of fencing
[Times photo: Stefanie Boyar]
Sure, it resembles combat, and you might get a welt or bruise. But fans of the sport say it's safe, and that experience and technique are everything. "It's like boxing because it has all the strategy, but without the pain," one fencer says. |
Expect new parks and acres of green
A park in Tampa Palms and a nature preserve next to Flatwoods Park are part of a plan to expand greenways and trails throughout the city.
Prime parcel gets a hearing
LUTZ -- Another piece in the puzzle of Lutz's most valuable land tract will be presented to a zoning hearing master Tuesday night. This piece promises up to 650 apartments and 70,000 square feet of offices.
Tae kwon do teacher believes less is more
A noted proponent of the sport is shrinking his school. He wants to concentrate on those who want "higher intensity" training.
Wharton ready to keep winning
After its best year ever in 2000, the Wildcats hope its returning starters, a new coach and a top transfer can take them to another level.
Fall sports season begins in earnest
With football season opening Friday night and other sports starting through the next week, there is lots for high school fans to see.
Youth flag football clinic
The Bob Sierra Family YMCA, 4029 Northdale Blvd., is taking registration for its junior youth flag football clinics. The six-week clinic for youth ages 4-5 and 6-7 will be held at the Northdale Park Recreation Center from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays starting Sept. 29. Kids will learn the basic components of football, including scrimmage games, and will get a T-shirt and trophy. Early registration deadline is Sept. 16 and late registration is Sept. 22. For information, call (813) 962-3220.
The week in review
WILD DOGS IN LAKE FOREST: Three cats were killed in Lake Forest early on Aug. 15, prompting neighbors to warn one another of wild dogs that are roaming the neighborhood. Neighbors suspect one of the dogs attacked a cat on Pine Glen Circle, then a cat on nearby Morning Drive. A third cat was found dead on the other side of the community.
Flatlands Park gets a wider, smoother, safer trail
With a growing number of bicyclists, joggers and skaters, the county spends $250,000 to improve the park's popular loop.
Buckhorn sketches community's future
The city councilman promises that funds for improving Bruce B. Downs and other roadways is in the pipeline, but that the projects will take years to complete.
Pioneer was known for his kindness
Paul Brant's family was the first to settle around what is now Lake Brant. Mr. Brant died last week.
Neighborhood notebook
Tenants linger as construction looms
Competing newsletters not a problem, board says
WESTCHASE -- After some residents voiced questions about how the community's monthly newsletter is operated and where the money goes, the Westchase Community Association dispatched a three-member committee to meet with World of Westchase officials to get some answers.
Business success is man's teacher
Jerry Zampella, 20, operator of the 54 Dollar Store in Wesley Chapel, was just in too much of a hurry to make money in business to bother with college.
Open & shut
Carrollwood
History in the marking
A local educator grades high school essays eight hours a day for nine days. And she says she enjoys it.
Schools roundup
BELLAMY ELEMENTARY: Open house from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the school, 9720 Wilsky Blvd. The program will be structured in three 30-minute sessions so parents can visit several classes if needed. Session one will be from 6 to 6:20 p.m., session two will be from 6:30 to 6:50 p.m. and session three will be from 7 to 7:20 p.m. Classrooms will not open until the first scheduled session. For information, call (813) 872-5387.
Accident report
1. DALE MABRY HIGHWAY AT VAN DYKE ROAD, AUG. 10, 12:03 A.M.: A westbound 1997 Honda ran a stop sign and collided with a northbound 1999 Mitsubishi. The Honda driver, a 17-year-old boy, was charge with failing to obey a stop sign.
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.
