โ€˜Schoolโ€™s Outโ€™ As City Council Shuts Down Proposed Charter School

By Sean Bowes

After months of uncertainty, concern and fear, residents of West Meadows and Richmond Place are resting a little easier, because for now, a proposed school will not be built on Highwoods Preserve Pkwy. After more than four hours of listening to traffic experts, concerned parents, attorneys and home owners at their meeting on January 12, six of the seven Tampa City Council members (one was absent) agreed that a new charter school was not in New Tampaโ€™s best interest.Continue reading

The Shops At Wiregrass Set To Host The 2012 Taste Of New Tampa!

The New Tampa Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 19th Annual Taste of New Tampaยฎ will be hosted by the Shops at Wiregrass on Sunday, March 11, 2012, thanks to our Chamber member, Cindi Matter of YOUR Community Newsletters. Visit TheTasteof NewTampa.com to register your business or restaurant for the event or to choose a sponsorship package. The Taste is the best way to promote your business in the area and contribute to your community. All proceeds from the event are donated to local schools and volunteer organizations.Continue reading

New Tampa Relay For Life Kicks Off 2012 Campaign

The New Tampa Relay for Life wonโ€™t be held around the running track (see page 34) at Paul R. Wharton High until the weekend of May 18-19, 2012, but there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved today in the American Cancer Society (ACS)โ€™s largest annual fund raiser.Continue reading