CENTRAL TAMPA

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Members of a walking tour of V.M. Ybor make way down East Lake Avenue before discussing what they saw with land-use planners.

Walking tour looks at neighborhoods

Residents lead consultants through some areas to see the good and bad aspects of V.M. Ybor on a Saturday morning.

CENTRAL TAMPA

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Alexis Young, 11, shoots as volunteer Shawn Garner of the Tampa Bay Saints semi pro basketball team watches during the grand opening Saturday of Dream Center of...

Ybor center gives children place to play

A new church-sponsored community center in V.M. Ybor aims to give children and teens a safe and fun place to go.

CENTRAL TAMPA

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Jeff Herron with Tampa Bay Krewe Rugby runs drills during practice Tuesday night at Cuscaden Park.

Rugby gains ground in Tampa area

Several rugby teams have found a place to practice at Cuscaden Park, and have a longtime supporter in Mark Van Trees, who has played and coached for 40 years.

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