Rep. Shawn Harrison Hosts Student Law-Making Contest

Dist. 63 Rep. Shawn Harrison (R–New Tampa)
Dist. 63 Rep. Shawn Harrison (R–New Tampa)

By Matt Wiley

There are literally thousands of laws in the state of Florida. However, it’s not unusual to come across a situation in everyday life that seems like it should be against the law, or vice-versa. For that reason, one local elected representative is holding a contest for New Tampa’s students to submit their ideas for new bills, one of which could get the chance to receive the governor’s signature.Continue reading

Businesses Take Brunt Of BBD-Widening Project

*special rose constructionBy Matt Wiley

For the past several years, it’s been quite a challenge to traverse the length of Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. between E. Bearss Ave. and County Line Rd. As the construction project to widen the road to four lanes in each direction really gets going through the southernmost section of New Tampa (“Segment A,” from Bearss Ave. to Palm Springs Blvd. in Tampa Palms), it’s not just the commuters who are being inconvenienced, but the businesses in the area, as well.Continue reading

TECO Hosting Public Meetings About New Power Poles In Tampa Palms

These new "monopoles" will replace the wooden, "H" poles that currently run through Tampa Palms.
These new “monopoles” will replace the wooden, “H” poles that currently run through Tampa Palms.

By Matt Wiley

Some consider them an eyesore, but they’re part of the reason we can see anything with our eyes at night in our area and the life source for anything electronic. The 300-ft.-wide electrical transmission line that runs through Tampa Palms may not be the most aesthetically pleasing, but it’s essential for keeping the power flowing throughout the Tampa Bay area. Tampa Electric Company (TECO) is getting ready to give the power corridor a facelift and is hosting a public meeting in our area for residents before that construction begins.Continue reading

New Tampa Rotary & Friends Open Playground At Camp Florida!

*rotary dedicationBy Gary Nager

Congratulations go out to former Rotary Club of New Tampa president and current assistant district governor for Area 1 of Rotary District 6890 Peter Gambacorta, past District 6890 governor Gary Gunter and their fellow New Tampa Rotary club members who brought in funds from 18 other Rotary Clubs (and other sources) and an estimated 315 volunteers from several organizations to build (in one five-hour day, on Sept. 26), a 6,300-sq.-ft., $100,000 wheelchair-accessible playground at Rotary’s Camp Florida in Brandon.

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