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A Sign Of Hope
This new sign honors the memory of former New Tampa paramedic Stevie LaDue. Megan Vila still cries when she thinks about her brother and former New Tampa firefighter Stevie LaDue, who killed himself last year, a victim of the overwhelming mental anguish his job had brought him. A drive down Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd., however, sometimes helps bring Megan solace. That’s … [Read more...]
USF’s New Tampa Business Climate Study Begins With Packed Meeting
Compton Park at Tampa Palms was packed for the first “New Tampa Business Climate” meeting organized by Master’s degree candidates at USF, where (l.-r.) Hillsborough county commissioner Ken Hagan, Tampa city councilman Luis Viera & State Rep. Fentrice Driskell were among those on the panel. Photos by Andy Warrener & Ricky Rodriguez. In order … [Read more...]
Freedom Sophomore Qualifies For Olympic Trials!
Freedom sophomore Michelle Morgan is congratulated by swimmers from other clubs after posting a time that qualified her to compete at next year's Olympic Trials (Photo courtesy of Rene Piper) Michelle Morgan started swimming competitively when she was 7. By the time she was 8, she knew she wanted to go to the Olympics. Now, at the age of 14, the Freedom sophomore will … [Read more...]
Garbage Collection Point Of Contention
Hillsborough County will be entertaining waste management options that will possibly reduce garbage pickup in New Tampa’s city and county communities from two days per week to only one. That stinks, say many. “I have not talked to one person that likes this idea,” says Mike Jacobson, the president of the Pebble Creek Homeowners Association. “I can’t even believe … [Read more...]
