North of Tampa: September 2, 2001
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A real eye-opener

[Times photo: Mike Pease]
"The key to this business is having fun," trainer Dan Dal Colletto says. Perhaps that's how he lures people out of bed for grueling workouts. |
Eighteen houses to go up in grove
LUTZ -- The 9-acre citrus grove is surrounded by crowded neighborhoods. But those neighborhoods are surrounded by rural-style property. What should become of the 9 acres?
Outdoor 'meeting' a sign of the times
That's how Hillsborough County school kids know that it's time to head outside because of another bomb threat. The announcement has become almost a mantra for school administrators plagued by the all-too-frequent threats.
Church still faces legal challenge
First Baptist won a land use hearing on its building plans, but is sued by Dr. James P. Gills III.
Hard economic times cloud Hamlet's future
Residents worry that a mortgage company's financial woes have dashed its executives' plans to buy 30 of the 72 homes in the Carrollwood subdivision.
Open & Shut
Carrollwood
Parents play a part in assigning pupils to schools
One group of Lutz parents has objections to sending their children to new schools in New Tampa.
Prep Notes
Cross country teams have mixed results
Houses for sale now listed online
Looking for a house in Hillsborough County? A new online service of the St. Petersburg Times puts information on every house and condominium for sale in Hillsborough at your fingertips.
Couple plans to celebrate 37th anniversary
Bill and Anne Castens, of Northdale, will celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary on Sept. 4. The couple are still in love and are looking forward to many more years of happiness.
Snake bites landscaper at Heritage Isles course
He's fine. The bite came four months after a golfer almost died from a rattlesnake there.
Project targets traffic near school
The $11.4-million in Gunn Highway improvements will "encourage people to travel to Citrus Park but not through Citrus Park," the project manager says.
Neighborhood Notebook
Community faces $98,550 fine for removing trees
YMCA will open pool to public each week
As part of a deal with the city, the Olympic-size YMCA pool will be open to the public six hours a week.
Week in Review
CHILES PRINCIPAL RESIGNS: Tom Dessy, principal of Lawton Chiles Elementary School, last week announced that he was resigning for health reasons.
Accident Report
1. VAN DYKE ROAD AT RAMBLEWOOD ROAD, AUG. 17, 6:20 A.M.: An eastbound 1998 Lincoln truck turned left into the path of a westbound 1989 Chevrolet truck. The Lincoln driver, a 47-year-old man, was charged with violation of right of way.