A computer is their tutor [Times photo: Mike Pease] At Wharton High School, students who have struggled with math are learning algebra using an innovative computerized math program.

Suited to a tee
For two Tampa Palms golfers, timing is everything -- every weekend. Sure as the sun, they're first off the tee.

Apartments proposed for Gunn area
CARROLLWOOD -- More apartments appear headed for the Gunn Highway area, east of Citrus Park Town Center.

Golf squads make strides without glory
Other sports may get more attention, but the area's local preps may be making their biggest strides -- or should it be shots -- in golf.

Tax district member cleared in battery case
NORTHDALE -- Special Tax District member Gwynneth Britt was found not guilty of battery on a fellow board member last week, the final chapter in the ouster of former member George Helmstetter.

Second self-storage plan falls to pressure
The City Council sides with the community and finds the size of the 50-foot-high facility incompatible with the neighborhood.

Bids sought for Benito youth center
The joint effort between the city and Hillsborough schools allows Tampa's recreation department to build in an area where it had no land.

County Line realignment goes back to square one
After Pasco rejects Hillsborough's conditions, the commissions are left to ponder where to go next. One Hillsborough commissioner suggests that each county do what's right for its residents -- and pay for it.

Suits dropped against two developments
Although the Lake Pearl subdivision and a retail center near Van Dyke Road were opposed by neighborhood groups, development is probably years away.

Week in review
NO GUNS AT NEW TAMPA WAL-MART: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Thursday gave in to mounting community pressure and agreed not to sell guns at a store opening next month next to Wharton High School. It was an about-face for the company, which now says it will neither stock nor sell rifles or shotguns at its store scheduled to open Oct. 11. Customers will be able to order guns from the store. "We just feel it was the right decision given all the feedback we received," said Jessica Moser, spokeswoman for Wal-Mart.

Open and shut
Recognizing how fast businesses come and go, we are expanding our Sunday business coverage to include openings, closings and relocations in Northwest Hillsborough and New Tampa. We hope this feature will help keep you up-to-date on where you can go to dine and shop. If you have business news, please let us know. Our address, fax, and e-mail information are at the end of this column.