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Fountains Won't Be Held In Reserve Much Longer

Three fountains idle for more than two years at the entry to The Reserve, a posh Tampa Palms enclave, should be flowing soon, thanks to a major investment in reclaimed water. ...more

November 16, 2008

850 Uncounted Hillsborough Ballots Counted At Last

More than 850 previously uncounted absentee ballots were pulled from a vault at the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections office this afternoon. ...more

November 12, 2008

Unsecured Wi-Fi Open To Neighborhood Hackers

Frustrated by months of Internet problems, Ellen Gaynor said she was so relieved to get her home wireless service working again that she didn't secure it. ...more

November 12, 2008

Tampa Arrest Shines Light On Wireless Internet Theft Issues

Tampa police last month arrested Stephen Mann of New Port Richey, who was using a laptop computer in a Toyota outside a home on Ancroft Court in Tampa Palms. The arrest highlights the need to secure wireless computer networks from hackers and other people who wish to disguise their online activities, said Paul Henry, a computer forensics specialist in Ocala who often works with law enforcement. ...more

November 11, 2008

Residents Look At Power Line Route

The planned route of Progress Energy's proposed high-power transmission line through Tampa Palms hardly caused a stir during an open house event last week. ...more

November 5, 2008

Health Events

TENNIS TOURNAMENT: A countywide double elimination ladies tennis tournament will begin Nov. 8 at Emerald Greens, Harbor Island, Tampa Palms and Buckhorn Springs courts for 3.0. 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5 divisions. The winners of the competitive play aspect will play for the championship at Hillsborough Community College on Nov. 15. Cost is $40 for Hillsborough County Tennis Association members, $55 for others. Proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen Rally for the Cure. Register online at www.hcta.usta.com. Registration closes today. ...more

November 4, 2008

Trouble Near The End Of The Alphabet In Tampa Palms

11:25 a.m.: It doesn't pay to be an "S" at precinct 359 in Tampa Palms. As I stand in line waiting for my turn to vote, I watch people whose last names begin with M, H and J dash past me. ...more

November 4, 2008

Lots To Choose From

This weekend's Tampa Palms Arts & Crafts Show may have fewer participants than previous years, but it is has the widest variation of exhibitors ever, an organizer said. ...more

October 15, 2008