Sunday, October 24, 2004
Local taxing districts: politics' real grass roots
If all politics is local, then the politics of your taxing district is really, really local.
Road work
1. ZAMBITO ROAD, from Dale Mabry Highway south, will have the southbound lane closed during the day for stormwater tie-ins through Jan. 14.
Lowry loves 'Grandma'
Mildred Brisker, 89, showed up at the elementary school nine years ago and never left. The aftercare volunteer knows all the kids by name.
Schools roundup
ADAMS MIDDLE: The PTSA will sell coupons good for one pie from participating Village Inn restaurant. The sale will continue through Nov. 16, and each coupon is $10. Proceeds go toward the PTSA's yearly budgeted expenses, as well as to sponsor service programs. Call (813) 975-7665.
Government agenda
STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: Hillsborough County staff and engineers will hold a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday to discuss the stormwater improvement project along Gibson Avenue.
One street, one week
1. WATERS AVENUE AT DALE MABRY HIGHWAY, OCT. 8, 8:30 A.M.: The driver of a 1998 International truck turned left too quickly, causing the truck to hit the median. He then lost control of the vehicle, went over the median and hit a 2003 Ford truck and a 1999 Honda in the inside turn lane. The Honda was then pushed into a 2003 Jaguar. The 36-year-old male International truck driver was charged with careless driving.
Business
Open/shut
TAX COLLECTOR: The Hillsborough County Tax Collector has opened a new office at 6283 W Waters Ave. File property taxes, renew license plates, get your hunting, fishing, driving or occupational license and more all at one convenient office. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday - Friday, and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for driver's license services. Call (813) 635-5200.
Election 2004
County Commission District 2 Democrat David Cutting vs. Republican Ken Hagan
The race for the District 2 seat on the County Commission pits a development-friendly Republican incumbent against a left-leaning Democrat.
Party lines sure to be crossed in District 47 race
With a Republican and Libertarian in the running for a state House seat, what's a Democrat to do?
Social worker takes on surgeon for House
The candidates for House District 60 are busy knocking on doors, pressing the flesh and sitting in strangers' living rooms, selling themselves to close the deal.
