Friday, May 4, 2012
A county commissioner has floated an idea that could benefit both Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, according to the Tampa Bay Times: Send the Rays across the bay in return for Tampa's cruise ship business.
Here's an interesting plot twist in the ongoing conversation about where the Tampa Bay Rays' next home should be. Hillsborough County Commissioner Victor Crist threw out this idea, according to the Tampa Bay Times: Send the Rays to Hillsborough County in exchange for Tampa's cruise ship business. According to the Times, the newest cruise megaships are too large to squeeze under the Sunshine Skyway bridge. Hillsborough County is trying to figure out how to accommodate them, possibly with a new terminal outside Tampa. Meanwhile, the Rays have proposed to move out of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, where they are currently contractually obligated to play through 2027. As reported in the Times, a coalition on the issue explored moving the …
Monday, April 9, 2012
Do you have a favorite place to get sporting goods?
Spring is here and so is that incredible Florida weather the Westchase area is famous for. With blue skies and warm temperatures on the menu most days, now is the perfect time to get out and enjoy your favorite sport. That brings us to this week’s question. When it’s time to play, what store do you patronize to stock up on all the necessary supplies? Here are some of our favorites: Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. on Friday. Ties will be broken based on the rules spelled out in the PDF that’s included along with this story. We’ll declare the winner on Friday, April 13. So vote for your favorite place to stock up on sporting gear! And don’t forget to tell us in the comments section why. See the attached PDF for a complete …
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
John Henson attended Sickles High School, and will now enter the NBA draft.
John Henson, a former Sickles High School student and athlete will enter the NBA draft, according to this story in the Tampa Bay Times. Henson, a junior and basketball player at University of North Carolina, is a two-time ACC Defensive Player of the Year. He was selected to play in the McDonald's All-American game following his senior year at Sickles. Henson is expected to forgo his senior year for the draft. For the complete story go here.
Monday, March 12, 2012
What you need to know about the upcoming week.
Toddler Time: Take your little ones (18-36 months) to the Upper Tampa Bay Library for stories, games, songs and interactive activities during a 20-minute long program. Tuesday, March 13, 10:15am-10:35am. Upper Tampa Bay Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd. Westchase Summer Camp Sign Up: This week is Spring Break. That means summer is just around the corner. Westchase's camp runs from June 11-August 17. Go to the WCA website to get registration information. Citrus Park Mall Family Fun Day: This free event is Thursday, March 15, 4pm. Macy's Court. Kids can enjoy stories, snacks crafts and more. Brunch Cooking Class: In this 2-hour long class you'll learn to make grits and sausage, brown sugar glazed bacon, French toast and more. Saturday, …
Friday, March 9, 2012
A county wide sting was aimed at the sale of alcohol to minors.
Clerks at three Westchase-area gas stations and marts have been arrested for selling alcohol to minors. A countywide sting netted 31 arrests. The Hillsborough County Sheriff Office’s and the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco teamed up yesterday to remind store clerks that selling alcohol to minors is against the law. During the countywide sting, 141 retail alcohol vendors received a visit from 18-to19-year-old undercover administrative aides. Those that sold alcohol to the minors paid the price. In the Westchase area, three clerks were arrested during the March 8 sting. They are: All of those arrested were issued a notice to appear in court and were released at the scene, sheriff’s office officials say. The crackdown…
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Parking, vandalism and over crowding are among the complaints of nearby residents.
On Tuesday the Westchase Community Development District heard an earful from residents concerned about a measure to add coverings to the bleachers at Glencliff Park. The majority of them came from the Glencliff neighborhood which is the closest subdivision to the park, located on Countryway Boulevard. The consensus was that by adding shelters to the already existing bleachers the CDD would create even more park goers to an already over populated park. "We have a traffic problem already on Saturday and Sunday afternoon," said Nick Palomba, a Glencliff resident and voting member. "We can't get in and out of our driveways in a reasonable, safe fashion." Creating more structures and allowing people to stay longer after a game would add to the …
Monday, February 27, 2012
The Alonso Ravens girls flag football team faces some new challenges this year.
In 2012, the Alonso Ravens flag football team will take on an entirely new face. A four-year run that brought a crop of young, freshman, a star quarterback and back-to-back state finals appearances is now over. "We're kind of starting from scratch; there will be a lot of learning this year," said senior captain Kaylene Atenza. A Ravens team that put together a 31-4 record over the last two seasons graduated 13 of its 16 players last summer. Fifth-year head coach Matthew Hernandez even admits the situation. "It's definitely going to be more of a building year; one where we'll hope to get better as the season goes on," he said. Hernandez is left with a few veteran core members he will try to form his new team around. Those veterans include: …
Friday, February 17, 2012
The Sickles Gryphons hosted the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs in regional semifinal action Thursday night.
Sickles High School boy’s basketball team defatted opponent Lakewood with a 57-32 victory during a semi-final game Thursday night. The win secured Sickles' place in the regional semifinals next week. Lakewood only trailed by five points at the end of the first quarter, and even outscored the Gryphons 14-10 in the fourth. But Sickles hit three three-pointers to cap a 13-0 run in the second quarter. To make matters worse, junior forward Malcolm Johnson caught fire in the third quarter, scoring 10 of his 18 game-leading points. "We were pleased with Malcolm tonight; with him we were able to attack the basket and cause problems for them in the paint," said Renaldo Garcia, head coach for the Gryphons. The Lakewood Mustangs went into the game …
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Thursday, February 16, 2012
The Sickles Gryphons vs. The Lakewood Ranch Mustangs in boys regional quarterfinals.
The Sickles basketball team (21-6, 10-0 Class 6A, District 11) blasted through their district undefeated and despite getting pushed to the limit in the district final, defeated Strawberry Crest 38-37 to claim the district crown. This evening they will face the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs in a quarter regional final game at Sickles High School, 7pm. It will be interesting to see how the Gryphons deal with the injury to junior guard Daniel Harris. Harris suffered a nasty leg injury in the 53-45 win over King in the district semifinal. The Lakewood Ranch Mustangs don't have much business being in the 2012 regional playoffs. Their (2-15, 0-2 Class 6A, District 12) record is not something you typically see in regional playoff action. However, the…
Thursday, February 2, 2012
The NY Giants take on the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 6:30pm.
It's one of the biggest days in sports. The Super Bowl rolls in on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 6:30pm. If you plan on venturing out to watch the game, why not stay in the neighborhood? There are a wide variety of options for would-be game watchers. Here's a list of places to check out the game. For Couples: Grille 54's cool, but modern atmosphere makes it a great place for a couple to catch the game. The restaurant is offering a $60 all you can eat and drink deal on Super Bowl Sunday. The menu will include chicken wings, fried crawfish, pasta and sushi. Drinks include martinis, beer, wine and more. Go to Grille 54's Facebook Page for more information. Address: 11935 Sheldon Road in Tampa. For the Fellas: At World of Beer $30 gets you all you can…
Holly Schwarzmann
9:12 am on Monday, May 7, 2012
I would be a season ticket holder in a heartbeat if I didn't have to drive all the way to St. Petersburg. I'm a huge Rays fan, but I can't make it to as many games as I would like because of the distance. more ›