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The Tampa Tribune

Published: March 23, 2009

NEW PORT RICHEY - The Chasco Fiesta is a 10-day family event featuring festivals, games, cars shows, parades and more. The New Port Richey fiesta has been held annually since 1947.

Among today events:

There will be a bluegrass music concert from 6 to 10 p.m. at Sims Park Amphitheater, 6341 Bank St. Admission is free.

The Native American Festival is open from 5 to 10 p.m. at Sims Park, 6341 Bank St. The event will include entertainment, vendors and live music.

The Chasco Carnival is from 5 to 10 p.m. at Sims Park, 6341 Bank St. Wristbands are $15 and $20. For information, visit www.chascofiesta.com.

A staff report

Artists To Display '101 Pieces Of A Dream'

TAMPA - Emerging artists from the Fine Arts Studios at MacDonald Training Center and Pyramid Inc. will debut their work with professional artists such as the Florida Highwaymen in the "101 Pieces of a Dream" on Friday.

The juried art exhibition at the Scarfone Hartley Gallery at the University of Tampa aims to celebrate creations by artists of varied backgrounds.
Professional participants include Carolyn Heller and photographer Terri Klaaren. Glass artist Duncan McClellan created the signature auction piece.

Former Tampa mayor Sandy Freedman will be honorary chairwoman for a patrons party and sale from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. The final sale of artwork and a public viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Tickets to the patrons party and sale are $25 and available at www.macdonaldcenter .org or by calling Rita Hattab at MacDonald Training Center, (813) 870-1300, ext. 252.

Jamie Pilarczyk

Project Concerns Business Owners

PALMA CEIA - Some business owners worry that a plan to replace a water pipeline along MacDill Avenue might deter shoppers.

With the economic climate tough and small businesses struggling, the Palma Ceia Business and Design District hosted the city's Utility Capital Improvement Projects staff at its recent meeting.

Although still in the exploratory and design phases of the pipeline project, engineer Niel Postlethwait said city staffers hope to present a budget proposal to the Tampa City Council by October. A rough estimate has construction beginning that month and ending in July 2010.

The work on MacDill will run from Platt Street south to San Carlos Street. Additionally, some neighborhood streets will be influenced by the pipeline installation.

For more on the project, go to www.tampa-ucap.com.

Jamie Pilarczyk

Water District To Award Project Grants

TAMPA - Seven Hillsborough County projects will receive community education grants from the Southwest Florida Water Management District to enhance the environment and teach water conservation.

Among the grant winners is Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center in Ruskin, which will receive $5,000 for its Citizen Science Symposium to promote citizen science projects through hands-on activities and demonstrations.

SEF-FLOW, a Seffner training program, will receive $1,700 to train "ambassadors" to educate area residents about water quality, watersheds, water conservation, natural systems and flood protection. The ambassadors will present information to their neighbors and small neighborhood groups.

Also, Boy Scout Troop 47, which meets in Tampa, will receive $3,125 to clean up the Hillsborough River shoreline north of the Lowry Park Zoo boat ramp.

Yvette C. Hammett

New Coffee Shop Begins Perking

PLANT CITY - Espress Yourself Coffee 101 recently closed, but that doesn't spell an end to caffeine fixes downtown.

The Daily Grind & News opens today in the same location, 101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd.

Espress Yourself Coffee 101 was on the ground floor of a building that also houses FOCUS magazine. Mike and Dede Floyd, the owners of the building and the magazine, have announced plans to open a new cafe with coffee and more.

The cafe's interior is undergoing a makeover, and a new menu is planned with handy grab-and-go items and an assortment of pastries delivered fresh daily.

Dave Nicholson

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