Carrollwood News

Carrollwood Crime Tracker for July 9-14

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:17:00 EDT

This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported July 9-14 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Reports for July 15 were unavailable. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. 33548 Crystal Lake Rd, Block 500, vehicle burglary, July 11, 1:15 p.m. Dale Mabry Hwy N, Block 17600, vehicle burglary, July 9, 4:20 p.m. Dennison Rd, Block 200, fight, July 12, 9:30 p.m.

Teen saves family, visitors from Lutz house fire

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:05:00 EDT

A teenager saved his family, their visitors and a dog from a fire that destroyed a Lutz home this morning, officials say.

Things to do for July 15-22

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Things to Do is a list of interesting upcoming events. Thursday Sip and savor Carrollwood Cultural Center is hosting its Teach & Taste wine workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 4537 Lowell Road.

Troubled Middleton High should look inward, not backward

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Understandably, a lot of Middleton High alumni are upset with what they've been seeing in the reincarnation of their old school, the one with the proud heritage. It came more clearly into focus recently when Middleton, which dates to 1934, held its 75th anniversary.

Plant duo named to U.S. team

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Even after having been named to the U.S. Junior National Rowing team for the past two seasons, the thrill of being selected hasn't worn off for Plant's Molly Hamrick.

Share your tales of crossroad terror

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

There is seldom an intersection I approach that doesn't require me to count my lucky stars that I make it across safely.

Program aims to put kids on right path

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Eddy Calcines has made it his purpose in life to help at-risk youth in and around the Town 'N Country area.

Kids get revved up for robotics

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:30:00 EDT

The robot was supposed to carry its Lego cargo across a table and deposit it in a corner lined with white blocks representing ice.

Carrollwood Crime Tracker for July 2-8

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:43:00 EDT

This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported July 2-8 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. 33548 Dale Mabry Hwy N, Block 19500, vehicle burglary, July 8, 5:38 p.m. Dale Mabry Hwy N/County Line Rd, animal call, July 4, 12:15 p.m. Holly Ln, Block 19300, stolen vehicle, July 2, 7:33 p.m. 33549

Heinrichs heads to Australia

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Last year, Tampa's Tyler Heinrichs went to China to compete for the U.S. at the BMX World Championships.

Youngster travels to Washington to fight diabetes

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Jacob Rivers went to Washington, D.C., two weeks ago for a chance to ask lawmakers to support diabetes research, but he never expected to wind up at the White House.

Kids encouraged to act up at camp

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

A drama- and arts-focused camp geared to elementary and middle school students is entering its second summer in Westchase.

Anticipation builds at new school

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Vocal music teacher JoLinda Crump hates to wish her summer vacation away, but she is already thinking about the upcoming school year.

Nurse helps new mothers cope

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Is it the "baby blues" or something more? This is a question June Vinyard, nurse leader of the Women's Center at University Community Hospital, has focused the better part of five years on in hopes of identifying and helping new mothers faced with postpartum depression.

Learn about sewage pipeline project

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

If you live in Town 'N Country near Armand Drive and Cluster Avenue, then mark your calendar to attend a July 13 meeting.

Discussing U.S.-Cuba relations

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The recent Tampa seminar on United States-Cuba relations and related issues - trade, politics and perspective - was as notable for who was there as who wasn't.

Post your calendar of events at northwest.tbo.com

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Things to Do is a list of interesting upcoming events. Thursday Grateful Dead tribute

Production with a Twist

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:00:00 EDT

When the curtain rises on Sebastian Hagelstein in the production of "Oliver!" he'll share the stage with some familiar faces.

Lutz community celebrates 4th

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:17:00 EDT

Organizers are amped to host the area's annual Fourth of July parade. The celebration has taken place off and on for about 50 years, and this year is packed with activities for people to enjoy throughout the day at Bullard Park, on Lutz-Lake Fern Road, off U.S. 41.

Light the fuse here on July 4th fun

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:54:00 EDT

Those loud noises you hear at about 9 p.m. Saturday should remind you of the date, in case you'd forgotten. The U.S.A. turns 233 this weekend and the skies will light up in celebration.