A clear-cut mistake?
After all the excuses, one fact remains: 1,747 trees have disappeared from Ashington Reserve. New Tampa is gradually losing its tall trees to development, and environmentalists want to know why.

Overhaul proposed for 27-acre project
ODESSA -- So far, all the other government officials involved in the review of a planned development near Hutchison Road have signed off on the latest proposed changes. This week, the latest version should get a final yay or nay from the Hillsborough County Commission.

Lennar Homes expects another delay
TAMPA PALMS -- Once again, Lennar Homes has scheduled a hearing before the City Council to discuss a proposed zoning change in New Tampa. And once again, the home builder expects that decision to be put on hold for another month.

Wal-Mart seeks okay to erect huge signs
PEBBLE CREEK -- Bigger seems to be better when it comes to Wal-Mart.

TGI Friday's lands first at shopping center site
NORTHDALE -- Developer Steve Dibbs has finally inked a deal with the first tenant for his 11-acre shopping center site at N Dale Mabry and Hoedt Lane.

Mutiny wants to practice at Ed Radice Park
CITRUS PARK -- The new Ed Radice Park could take on a continental flair when it opens next year.

Residents of book-starved areas lobby hard to bring library home
WESTCHASE -- In a matter of months, residents in northwest Hillsborough County banded together, lobbied hard and won a bid that will bring a library to their book-hungry communities.

Residents are still opposing Pebble Creek storage facility
Neighbors say they will fight the proposed facility when it comes up before the City Council for rezoning.

Leftover cash to pay for landscape projects
Tampa Palms beautification will be paid for with taxing authority reserves, so residents won't have to pay higher assessments.

Taxing district comes up two votes short
The Carrollwood North subdivision fails to increase its yearly tax assessment. Also in North Tampa, voters showed overwhelming support for Senate candidate Victor Crist.

Ex-Marine sentenced for pot
An eight-month prison sentence is given to a man who agreed with another former Marine to grow marijuana.

Durant starts out strong, to competitors' dismay
CARROLLWOOD -- Just one week into the volleyball season, the verdict is in. And for once, Gaither and Sickles are in agreement: Durant makes a lousy new neighbor.