Search autocomplete is currently not responding Building Safety Month: Week 2Create a game plan to actively support building safety programs in your community Now's the time to build your team and let your voice be heard by attending city council meetings The Coon Rapids Home Remodeling Tour showcases four home improvement projects and stories across Coon Rapids. This year's open house-style tour will take place Sunday Meet with residents who completed major interior re.. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has announced changes to proposed spongy moth management activities in Coon Rapids.Due to budget uncertainties and significant allocation delays at the federal level the MDA has canceled aerial spraying that was pl.. The Metropolitan Council is actively seeking feedback from current Northstar Commuter Rail riders and potential transit users as they advance plans to transition from commuter rail to more flexible bus service options along the Northstar corridor Firecracker 5K and Kids Sparkler DashFriday - Firecracker 5K Run/Walk  9:15 a.m - Kids Sparkler Dash 500 - Ages 3-10 (FREE) 5K Fee (register early for discounted pricing.. so get ready to meet your building safety team get the play-by-play on how building safety affects our everyday lives and learn how you can score points by improving your home.. The Earth Month web page on the City website will be updated all month long bringing you helpful information and ideas for easy actions you can take to live a little more sustainably.Welcome to Week 5 of Earth Month The Coon Rapids Police Department invites the community to meet with Lori Halbur a licensed social worker embedded within the police department Halbur is available to offer free assistance to connect with helpful.. This year's Safety Camp will take place June 17-18 from 8 a.m Led by the Coon Rapids Fire and Police Departments this exciting program is designed for students ente.. The Coon Rapids Public Works Department will be holding its annual open house on Saturday Take a tour of the Public Works facility and check out snowplows You can also learn more about the Recycl.. bringing you helpful information and ideas for easy actions you can take to live a little more sustainably.Welcome to Week 4 of Earth Month Crews will begin flushing fire hydrants in the north and east side of the city this week The flushing is part of an important annual maintenance process which cleans sediment and stagnant water from the City's pipe system Here's a look at some of the City Council actions from the Tuesday The Earth Month web page on the City website will be updated all month long bringing you helpful information and ideas for easy actions you can take to live a little more sustainably.This week the focus is on repairing items instead of replacing them Discounted smart irrigation controllers are now on sale There are a limited number of controllers available first-served basis. The purpose of the Smart Irrigation Program is to help property owners save.. All are welcome and invited to assist Anoka County Parks staff with its Mighty Mississippi Cleanup Challenge this spring This event aims to help improve the quality of the river by removing refuse from its banks.There are three opportunities to volunteer.. A MnDOT grant is helping Coon Rapids Police educate drivers who use Northdale Boulevard about pedestrian safety safe speeds and hands-free cell phone use behind the wheel.On Wednesday near the intersection of Foley and Northdale Boulevard The city's Earth Month web page will be updated all month long bringing you helpful information and ideas for easy actions you can take to live a little more sustainably.The second week of April we're focusing on renewable ener.. Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 7-11 Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) in collaboration with the National Weather Service sponsors Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota The spring edition of the Coon Rapids Connection is here The newsletter is filled with the latest news and information around Coon Rapids as well as business and development updates The police and fire departments also have dedicated pages along with pa.. Here's a look at some of the City Council actions from the Tuesday new hours are in effect at the Coon Rapids Recycling Center now through September The Minnesota Department of Transportation is set to build a third lane in each direction on Highway 10 in Coon Rapids between Round Lake Boulevard and Hanson Boulevard Looking for fun activities going on in the area Look no further than the 2025 Coon Rapids Parks and Recreation Guide! There are activities for all ages.. from music and sports camps to pickleball and skating classes March is the month to connect with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fisheries offices across Minnesota about 151 lakes in 40 counties that will have their fisheries lake management plans updated in 2025.“People interested in the health .. Grant recipients for 2025 will be chosen during a virtual lottery on Wednesday The drawing can be viewed on the CTN Government Channel 799 (carried on Xfinity Cable) The program will also stream live on the City's Facebook page and the.. All residents must clean up after their pets It is unlawful to allow dogs to defecate on private property without the consent of the property owner or on any public property unless the excrement is immediately removed and placed in a proper container After years of planning and months of construction the City's newest water tower is officially in operation Before the water started flowing into homes and businesses Water samples were also taken and tested for b.. New American Funding has been helping Coon Rapids homebuyers find the right funding options to accomplish the dream of home ownership.  Loan officers pride themselves on getting to know the homebuyer to find the best program for their needs Virtual Business TourFind a new business to visit with this virtual business tour the second in a series created to highlight robust business districts in Coon Rapids Featuring everything from a gaming café to an African braiding boutique The Fantastic Sams in Foley Plaza prides itself as being a cut above the competition when it comes to knowledge Owner Kim Senne says they provide customers with excellent service and strive to make sure everyone leaves happy with t.. Dave's Hot Chicken is one of the newest restaurants in Riverdale The fast-casual restaurant serves up Nashville-style chicken with the most popular menu items being chicken tenders and slider sandwiches Take a virtual tour and discover something new in the Northdale and Foley Commercial District you can find everything from local restaurants to dentists and beyond all located in the Northdale and Foley area The October 2024 Quarterly Economic Development Report details all the latest trends in housing the median sale price for single-family homes and.. The Coon Rapids Ice Center (CRIC) is a state-of-the-art skating facility featuring indoor ice an outdoor refrigerated rink (one of few in the state) Public skating is open at various times throughout the week and is a great chance to practice your skating skills Wednesdays and Fridays: 12:30-2:30 p.m.Sundays: 5:30-7:30 p.m Adults: $6Students/Seniors: $5Chi.. The Party Room at the Coon Rapids Ice Center is available to rent during Sunday Public Skate sessions Your party will have their own private room to enjoy cake or a celebratory meal while being steps away from the ice and endless fun.. April 26 at 7:15 p.m.Our skaters look forward to the Spring Ice Show every year to showcase their skills As the school resource officer at Coon Rapids High School Meng Yang greets students in the morning as they head to class Yang likes to wear his 'soft uniform' to school. "Every day is a different day The Coon Rapids Police Department Annual Report for 2023 is available and full of interesting information about the department Ever wanted to know how much crime occurs in Coon Rapids and what the most frequent crimes are Check out the latest local stories on Community Update Watch the latest edition of Sportsnight with Joe Yund and Howie Shapiro Watch the Coon Rapids City Council Meeting from Tuesday Read on... Read on... Watch the Coon Rapids Planning Commission meeting from Thursday Read on... Read on... Read on... Read on... Read on...  High school senior Mary Zins is building a new product which she helped design in her engineering class at Blaine High School The aspiring scientist is taking full advantage of the school's Center for Engineering Family Promise in Anoka County has broken ground on a new housing project which will help give families who are experiencing homelessness a place to stay.“The construction will be starting later this spring on our new guest house," said Dav.. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood in the northeastern corner of Coon Rapids an old playground in Burl Oaks Park will be getting an update as part of the City of Coon Rapids annual parks improvement plan."We did a survey for the neighborhood which was .. Our skaters look forward to the Spring Ice Show every year to showcase their skills a committed group of people stand at the ready to help those healing from addiction.Recovery Cafe Anoka County opened its doors Wednesday to about 100 visitors who came out for their soft opening  The Minnesota Department of Transportation is set to build a third lane in each direction on Highway 10 in Coon Rapids between Round Lake Boulevard and Hanson Boulevard The Coon Rapids Tree Lighting Festival is one of many annual events for residents to enjoy along with the Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation organize this event to build community and engage residents."They're a great part.. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has identified an area in the City of Coon Rapids that needs to be managed to slow the spread of spongy moth in Minnesota The ACBC Food Shelf in Anoka has seen a 15% increase in visits to the food shelf compared to a year ago.According to a recent statewide hunger study 1 in 5 households in Minnesota experience food insecurity So this month is especially important with Mi.. At Monday night's Winter Band Concert at Coon Rapids High School an Albanian Dance number was featured with some new musicians from the school's special education students called from United Sound.What started as an after-school progra.. Are you looking for a job this summer in Coon Rapids both seasonal and temporary positions in their public works department Seasonal positions require no previous experience and often allow you to work outside with evening.. Yang likes to wear his 'soft uniform' to school. "Every day is a different day the City's newest water tower is officially in operation The Anoka County Library began the new year by going fine free - no longer charging daily fines for items returned past the due date.Anoka County Commissioner Julie Jeppson said that Anoka County’s new policy follows other library systems across.. Standing before the Coon Rapids City Council on April 2 a Restoration Ecologist with the Anoka Conservation District was recognized as the recipient of the City's first-ever Earth Month Sustainability Award On Monday afternoon the Alexandra House brought together supporters and donors to help celebrate the expansion of the shelter not only as a safe place for survivors of domestic violence but also their pets."This is a real cel.. It's been more than 10 years since organics recycling was first brought to the Coon Rapids Recycling Center.Residents bring their bagged organic waste from home and place them in collection bins The Coon Rapids Snowflake Association will celebrate its 61st anniversary event in 2025 They invite all Coon Rapids students in grades 5-12 to participate in the 2025 Coon Rapids Snowflake Days Button Design Contest shoppers couldn't help notice four police squad cars parked out in front of the store.Once inside The community turned out over the weekend for the Coon Rapids Tree Lighting Festival The annual outdoor event culminates in a tree lighting and fireworks The new Fire Station 3 recently hosted its first after-school pizza party for some very talented students It was a chance to celebrate the winners of this year's Fire Prevention Poster Contest The guest list included nine students who were reco.. Families of students at Adams Elementary gathered under the new outdoor pavilion Nov to christened the new 12-foot by 12-foot structure which they aptly named ‘Little Red Pavilion’ at Redhawk Ridge.The pavili.. The Seasons Dinner Theatre has returned to the Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids where it started back in 1988 Their last show at Bunker Hills was in 2010 when the original dinner theatre was demolished to make way for the construction of a new club.. Catherine Donohue joins an emerging class of working women during the 1920s in the fall student production at Anoka-Ramsey Community College "These Shining Lives.”Sobella Nieto pl.. The City will receive bids at the Coon Rapids City Center until 10:00 am MN 55433 for the following improvement:  Fire Station #2 Driveway and Parking Lot Replacement.Bids will be opened and re.. Minnesota will receive bids at Coon Rapids Public Works until 10 a.m 25-61 PUBLIC WORKS – 2025 ROOF REPLACEMENT: Work will include replacem.. City of Coon Rapids11155 Robinson Drive NWCoon Rapids Phone: 763-755-2880Fax: 763-767-6491 The AdventHealth Northdale ER is a 13,379-square-foot emergency department featuring 12 private exam rooms two triage rooms and dedicated spaces for bariatric patients This $23 million facility is fully equipped with advanced imaging technology and a full-service lab compassionate emergency care close to home “North Dale Mabry is an ideal location for our new AdventHealth Northdale ER allowing us to expand access to high-quality compassionate care for this growing community,” said Bruce Bergherm we’re reducing travel times and enhancing access to AdventHealth’s whole-person approach to emergency care more convenient support when they need it most.” The facility is designed to meet the community’s growing health care needs including specialized support spaces and an EMS lounge to improve response times and efficiency AdventHealth Northdale ER joins the AdventHealth West Florida Division’s extensive network of 14 hospitals and eight additional offsite emergency rooms reinforcing AdventHealth’s commitment to whole-person care throughout the Tampa Bay area AdventHealth has invested more than $790 million in Hillsborough County ensuring patients have access to leading-edge health care facilities and services in their communities For more information about the AdventHealth Northdale ER and its services, visit AdventHealthNorthdaleER.com Our website uses cookies. Please review our privacy policy to find out more about the cookies we use Browsing our website means you accept these terms Family-owned Northdale Oil is currently in acquisition mode with a goal to acquire 10 more locations by year’s end to expand its current footprint of 25 convenience stores in North Dakota and Minnesota Having recently acquired eight Brother’s Market stores and two liquor stores based chain greets each new addition with a heavy investment in the store’s community the company’s commitment to its customers and core values are established at each new location Northdale identifies with each of its customer bases forming individualized and lasting relationships that set it apart from its competition “Who we are as a company is I think what sets us apart,” said Alayna Brown retail operations manager at Northdale Oil We talk a lot internally about opportunity for our team members How can we give these people an opportunity to find fulfillment We really take that as our responsibility.” For its deep devotion to its customers and community and its dedication toward further growth in the c-store industry Northdale Oil is one of CStore Decisions’ 2023 Chains to Watch Northdale Oil was founded in 1967 by Dale Reck “My grandpa Dale was a Standard Oil dealer He served local farms by delivering fuel in his bulk truck It was really a couple-people show — just him and two people on his team,” said Brown and Scott’s wife Missy moved back home to Neche to help with the business and eventually buy the company a member of the third generation of Northdale is the transportation maintenance supervisor Scott was an ironworker journeyman before purchasing Northdale Oil Missy traveled with him around the country holding various jobs they became invested in the industry and on expansion “We had an opportunity of a jobbership that had been established from my dad “I had always been interested in the business but it became a quick reality when he became ill and wanted to sell but through the years there have been some key people who have taught and mentored me ambition and opportunities have definitely helped along the way.” As well as managing its c-store operations Northdale offers comprehensive petroleum solutions It sells wholesale and retail propane for heating and industrial purposes and manufactures diesel exhaust fluid “If you have a petroleum need or an energy need The chain is also always looking for ways to help grow the renewable fuel space in the industry Northdale Oil opened its first convenience store in 1994 in St the chain has been steadily building new and acquiring additional sites “(Branching into convenience stores) gave us a storefront to our business and put us on the map we were a bulk fuel delivery company that had a small office but not really a public place of business The convenience stores are the face of Northdale,” said Missy Reck Northdale’s name was coined based on the company’s northern area of operation and the name of the founder the Northdale name is displayed prominently at its locations The c-store chain’s most recent acquisition of Brother’s Market in 2022 also included two liquor stores called Sister’s Beer At this point in time the Brother’s Market sites still have their own branding “(A brand realignment) is something that we are working on for our … brand as a whole,” said Brown “Our (new) locations will be Northdale Oil Northdale was introduced to Brother’s Market through one of its vendors We just expressed interest,” Brown elaborated “They thought we were a good culture fit of what their mission was And it started to just play down from there.” Brown credited skilled managers and genuine people for the success of the acquisition “There’s a lot of legwork behind acquisitions but we’re very grateful for a good aggressive team that gets it all done.” When a customer walks inside a Northdale c-store the first thing they will notice is the open airy floorplan with high ceilings and a foodservice emphasis Neutral colors broadly occupy the on-average 3,600-square-foot space Inside the store to the left of the entrance lies access to spacious restrooms with large windows to let in natural light customers will find coolers (with four locations offering a beer cave) and general merchandise located on this side of the store and customers can fill their propane tanks for grills and find local and regional clothing and merchandise at select locations “You’re going to notice a large made-to-order section with a seating area access to grab-and-go foodservice items and an expanded and open-air program (where) we offer a lot of fresh items — fresh fruit The seating area has the capacity to fit 12 customers Northdale plans to shine in the foodservice arena with a proprietary program it’s in the process of developing with the Brother’s Market name potentially to be integrated into it “We’re really working on advancing (our foodservice program) and making it more collective and more café style Paninis will be the focus in the next generation of Northdale’s foodservice and the chain currently offers pizza and paninis made to order in-house Customers can also choose to order from Northdale’s taco program or its hand-breaded chicken program in addition to its fresh line of salads and wraps Northdale currently partners with co-brands Hot Stuff Kitchen It serves customers at each daypart and offers many lunch specials Northdale operates a proprietary coffee program called Grounded Coffee “The Grounded Coffee line was created with a vision of creating a greater impact while remembering our roots The program signifies our commitment to being grounded and rooted in our relationships our faith and our communities,” said Brown The Grounded logo replaces the letter “o” with a coffee bean with the Red River Valley cutting through it the same number as the number of stores in operation at the time of the logo’s design the design of the silo gives a very modern The canopy is white with two shades of blue and shelters anywhere from eight to 16 fueling positions in a well-lit space to allow customers to feel safe and comfortable approaching the store at all times of the day Customers have the option of purchasing among various ethanol-blended gasolines several diesel options and biodiesel choices Northdale takes pride in offering the region-leading winter-blended diesel fuel Northdale also offers two electric vehicle charging stations at its newest location When customers enter their loyalty information at interactive screens at the fuel dispensers they are presented with personalized greetings and information Northdale’s loyalty program allows customers to earn points when they fuel up at the pump or when they purchase items in the store they can either put their phone number or their loyalty card in the dispenser or at the till They can redeem them by either getting products or getting cash off,” said Brown Northdale launched a loyalty app where personalized discounts are offered for each customer the app features age verification for products such as tobacco Northdale is expanding the app further to include in-app payment capabilities but we’re hoping in the next year to have that accomplished,” Brown explained The chain also offers a Northdale proprietary card Northdale primarily pursues fleets and local businesses who can then take advantage of extra benefits in our region a lot of our customers can use that card as their sole fuel card,” said Brown Customers can download a separate app for a frictionless car wash experience and choose from different purchase packages as well as individual washes or car wash bundles you press ‘activate car wash,’ it opens the door and you don’t have to roll down your window; you don’t have to interact with the kiosk at all,” said Brown so everything for your whole car wash service can be done mobile.” “We really push that interaction on the phone because it’s easy; it’s convenient to sign up for the unlimited car wash club packages,” she continued Northdale prides itself on its community engagement and drive to be “stewards of goodness” in each community in which it’s located This is the standard by which Northdale measures its success and fulfillment as a chain we are able to provide customers a more personal transaction We truly know them; we know their families “I think what differentiates us from our competition is that when we go into these communities — specifically rural communities — we are truly invested in them.” Northdale is heavily involved in its communities volunteering at homeless shelters; working with the Center for Domestic Violence; and volunteering at or donating to youth group programs T-ball teams and most local events ranging from the rodeo to the fair the chain is developing a community reentry program in certain areas Northdale is also planning the development of a scholarship program the company works with developmental centers at schools offering job placements for these students where they can gain hands-on experience and learn skills including how a business operates or how to perform a certain job at one of the convenience stores “I think every person that comes in and out of our business has an integral part in where we are today and where we are going to go that have been with us for over 26 years,” Brown said “So you can really put a lot of value in those who have grown with us and seen all the good “We’ve also had customers who have remained with us and we’ve gotten to share our growth along with theirs simultaneously,” said Scott Reck Missy agreed and is proud of the people and relationships the company has developed along the way “(We hope) to continue to grow and improve our services and relationships And for our family to continue to be a part of the future,” said Scott Reck Foodservice Industry News Operations & Marketing Technology Community & Philanthropy Feature CINCINNATI — A man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after an apartment caught fire in Kennedy Heights according to the Cincinnati Fire Department on Tuesday reporting a second-floor apartment in the 3600 block of Northdale Place was on fire District Fire Chief Jay Bosse said neighbors told firefighters they smelled smoke and tried knocking on the apartment door where the smoke appeared to be coming from Bosse said crews began searching for people in the apartment He was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center with what Bosse described as "possible life-threatening injuries." three families were displaced because of the fire Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Ratliff entered the kingdom of heaven this week after 87 years on Earth Jerry spent his life spreading the word of the Lord He was adamant that God's love was for all and made it his mission that all he came in contact with felt this through his words and actions   Jerry was born to Walter Dubb Ratliff and Bertha Brock Ratliff in Cheraw He grew up in Cheraw and served his country in the Army and was stationed in Germany  He has two brothers and a sister who predeceased him  Jerry and Becky were both attendees of Northdale Baptist Church for over 50 years Jerry was well known and loved by his community.   A celebration of Jerry's life will be held on Monday October 21 at 2:00 at Northdale Baptist Church with graveside services held at Gethsemane Cemetery and Gardens in Charlotte afterwards  Please consider making a donation to Northdale Baptist Church in lieu of flowers as this was his church home for many years Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors COMMUNITY PARTNER That’s So Tampa has been the most trusted local resource for discovering All Things Good in Tampa Bay its first in FloridaA long line formed outside the doors in the Northdale Promenade well before its 9 a.m the bargain retail chain from Japan that offers a wide range of unique products opened in the Northdale Promenade at 15702 N [ MIKE CAMUNAS | Tampa Beacon ]By Mike CamunasTampa BeaconPublished Feb 16NORTHDALE — Bargain shoppers can hardly ever wait So it was no different at the grand opening of Daiso the bargain retail chain from Japan that offers a wide range of affordable and unique products including snacks A long line formed outside its doors in the Northdale Promenade This location in Tampa becomes the first of two planned for Florida bargain-bin products including snacks native to Japan stuffed animals and toys and even clothes and shoes [ MIKE CAMUNAS | Tampa Beacon ]Founded in Japan Daiso has expanded its stores across the country with over 100,000 products — consider us the one-stop-shop for all your household needs We operate over 6,000 stores across the globe We promise to be a haven for shoppers seeking quality merchandise at affordable prices With our extensive range of products spanning various categories we have become synonymous with accessible and innovative offerings.” Details: Bargain retail chain from Japan that offers a wide range of affordable and unique products including snacks Website: daisous.com Older adult programs at the North Dale Recreation Center are unique because community members started those activities themselves The free weekly programs include Senior Fitness community recreation director for the North Dale Paul Parks and Recreation Center in the Como Park neighborhood provides space no staff members are assigned to lead or monitor the activity there is a $3 fee for senior and adult pickleball No matter what the activity is at North Dale the participants uniformly and emphatically agree that socialization is as important to them as the activity itself All emphasized their group welcomes new members The Senior Fitness exercise group acknowledges that they typi­cally have one person who leads them each week recommend restaurants to each other and provide shopping tips.” The knitting and crocheting group meets on the main level at the North Dale center Participants good naturedly chat and laugh as they spread out their individual projects and colorful skeins of yarn around a large table and still another a tiny cap that a hospital will be able to have on hand to give to parents of preemie newborn A new apartment for a friend inspires one to work on an afghan to celebrate the move It’s a bit quieter during the action of Senior Gamers board games or cards playing there also is plenty of talking and laughter in this room Even though Pickleball is considered a competitive sport the North Dale Tuesday noontime players are a friendly bunch player Renee offered a shout out to prospective players to give it a try: “You can show up with nothing and people will lend you a paddle and adjust their game to the level of beginners.” a pickleball enthusiast who recreationally plays pickleball with his wife at several area locations North Dale’s current schedule is available at stpaul.gov/facilities/north-dale-recreation-center Photo caption: Older adults take the lead in directing and running a number of activities at the North Dale Recreation Center including Senior Fitness and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" DONATE to the BUGLE RECEIVE our print edition by mail FIND our print edition near Park Bugle ARCHIVES (1974-2025) SUBMIT your event Here are our Bugle deadlines for the next three issues we appreciate when writers and readers submit their articles early Please note our publication dates represent when the newspapers go out for delivery Mail distribution of the paper may take up to several business days bulk drop-offs of the paper around town are usually completed two to three days after publication SUBMIT your story WFLA TampaHoy.com es la división en español de WFLA - News Channel 8 On Your Side ofreciendo las noticias más importantes de la Bahía de Tampa Encuentra información actualizada sobre sucesos además de ser la casa oficial de los Tampa Bay Buccaneers Mantente informado con lo que sucede en tu comunidad cars were lining a portion of Harbor Drive S Indian Rocks Beach heard a loud boom followed by a pink plume of smoke Lee Hughes was arrested Thursday and has since been fired from Pinellas Preparatory Academy Tampa Fire Rescue said crews were battling a fire at a mechanic shop and scrap yard facility on West Osborne Avenue Monday evening 'We've got to get this right': Attorney representing ferry crash survivors weighs in on case The News Channel 8 Team presents the latest information on the events of the day and timely updates on local sports Rebecca's forecast for Monday night- increasing chances for rain this week 'People want answers': Attorney for family in Clearwater ferry crash voices concern A non-profit started by a small group right here in Tampa Bay are now making a big impact in providing resources for neglected children Chairperson for Joshua's House Annual Child Abuse Awareness Benefit the host of the nationally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom to share more details about the work they do in the community and how they create awareness the globally renowned retail chain offering affordable and unique products is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its first store in Florida This marks an exciting milestone as Daiso expands its footprint into Florida for the first time "We are beyond excited to open our first Florida location in Tampa," said Jack Williams Chief Retail Operations Officer for Daiso USA and we've seen growing demand for our distinctive and value-driven offerings We look forward to offering local customers a wide variety of items at unbeatable prices." The Tampa store spans 12,026 square feet and features an extensive selection of products across multiple categories Daiso delivers unique products at affordable prices "We're excited to bring the Daiso experience to Florida," said John Clarke "We've received strong interest from customers in this region and we're eager to introduce more customers to our special and budget-friendly items This opening is part of our broader expansion with more locations planned across the U.S We invite everyone to come and Discover Daiso." the first 100 customers who make a minimum purchase of $30 will receive a special Daiso goodie bag as a thank-you for their support and a warm welcome to the Daiso family Store hours will be Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m Daiso invites customers to visit the new location and explore the wide range of products About Daiso: Daiso is a global retail chain founded in Japan known for its wide selection of affordable market in 2005 and has since expanded into multiple states the globally recognized retail chain known for offering affordable and unique products is excited to announce the grand opening of its latest .. Retail Household, Consumer & Cosmetics Corporate Expansion Do not sell or share my personal information: 2024 at 7:08 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The incident occurred shortly before 7 p.m FL — A 17-year-old bicyclist from Tampa died after he was struck over the weekend by a 17-year-old driver The incident occurred shortly before 7 p.m A teen girl in a Honda Accord was driving south on Dale Mabry Highway behind a Mazda CX-5 driven by a 60-year-old Tampa woman when the bicyclist tried to cross the highway against the traffic signal at Mapledale Boulevard and was struck by the Honda The boy was taken to a hospital and later died Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. UPDATE: The man who died Wednesday after being recovered from the Bacon Swamp near Northdale Lake Apartments was identified as William Bracken The Indiana Department of Natural Resources said Thursday that he was a fisherman INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A death investigation is underway near the city’s northeast side according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department IMPD officers responded to assist the Indianapolis Fire Department and Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services on a report of a person down in the 5700 block of Northdale Lake Court That is the location of the Northdale Lake Apartments on the city’s northeast side A man was recovered from the Bacon Swamp near the apartments and transported to an area hospital by medical services The man was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital According to the Indianapolis Fire Department a caller told 911 that an unoccupied boat was on the lake and the owner (who routinely fished) was not visible and found a boat partially submerged with three fishing rods inside The boat was approximately 40 feet from shore An Indianapolis Fire Department diver located the victim in the water at 3:48 p.m was located in 4 feet of water under the boat without a life vest The victim was pulled from the water and transported to Methodist Hospital at 4:10 p.m Medical aid was administered on the victim Investigators did not immediately release any details on the identity of the victim or what led to the incident This story was updated to correct the name of the man who died — An arrest has been made in a crash in Tampa that killed a woman in her 60s and injured a man in his 70s The crash happened at North Dale Mabry Highway and West South Avenue at around 10:25 a.m According to the Tampa Police Department (TPD) was driving a 2011 BMW at a high rate of speed along with another dark-colored vehicle Witnesses told police that the two cars appeared to be racing Robaina's vehicle hit the victim's vehicle as it entered North Dale Mabry Highway and West South Avenue the second dark-colored vehicle that was allegedly racing Robaina did not stop Officials said the driver and passenger of the Nissan were transported to the hospital The female passenger in her 60s died from injuries in the crash remains in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Robaina was arrested and charged with one felony count of vehicular homicide and one misdemeanor count of unlawful racing on a highway Lili Trujillo Puckett founded an organization called "Street Racing Kills" in 2014 Her daughter died in a car crash in California Her daughter's friend raced another driver he saw a co-worker and they both challenged each other to a street race This was a residential area where they were at so the girls were all sleeping He took off going over 80 miles an hour," said Lili Trujillo Puckett Puckett mentors young people and brings awareness to the dangers of street racing she didn't die from a disease that we could have at least been prepared she died from something that was 100% preventable," said Puckett Police are looking for leads to identify the dark-colored vehicle that did not stop Anyone with information is urged to call the Tampa Police non-emergency number at 813-231-6130 or contact Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-875-8477 Southbound and northbound lanes of North Dale Mabry Highway were closed between West Hillsborough Avenue and West MLK Boulevard but have reopened and I feel like that's part of where the system failed" Henry Betsey Jr. is facing charges for marrying three Florida women in three different counties at the same time. Now saying the system that handles marriage licenses kept them in the dark Latest Hillsborough County News from ABC Action News Report a typo is financing a feasibility study to determine whether to build a biodiesel plant in the city The proposed biodiesel plant would process raw vegetable oil such as soybean or canola We would buy oil from a crushing facility,” he said Northdale hopes to be able to procure the oil from a plant that processes oil crops grown by Red River Valley farmers in North Dakota and Minnesota “As locally sourced as we can,” Stockton said The plant would be built slightly north of Grand Forks the plant would produce about 1.2 million gallons of vegetable oil annually and would have the capability to expand to 5 million gallons The North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Council awarded Northdale Oil $50,000 in March 2024 to conduct a feasibility study on the biodiesel plant The study conducted by Ag Management Solutions The study is expected to take about six weeks to complete North Dakota Oil hopes to begin construction later this fall or this winter Construction would take 18 months from the time it began Owning and operating its own biodiesel plant would give Northdale Oil an opportunity to “cut out the middleman," he said noting that its existing biodiesel sales puts it in a strategic position for ownership of a biodiesel plant “I think we’re in a unique spot of being a seller for it,” he said to customers in North Dakota and Minnesota diesel fuel sold within the state must contain 20% biodiesel during the summer and 5% in the winter Northdale Oil also has North Dakota customers who buy biodiesel year-round The company owns 32 fuel stores in North Dakota and Minnesota and offers bulk delivery of its products which besides biodiesel includes gasoline and diesel The lack of security guards and power outages at Northdale Hospital in Pietermaritzburg is causing a serious headache for the Public Servants Association (PSA) The association has raised issues regarding the matter “PSA is worried regarding the lack of security and power outages at Northdale Hospital in Pietermaritzburg These challenges are caused by the non-payment of salaries for the private security guards over a period of three months and power outages Security guards have consequently abandoned their posts This has left the hospital completely without security personnel The situation exposes employees and patients to potential threats It also compromises the safety and integrity of the Hospital,” said PSA Acting Deputy General Manager Claude Naiker The union also pointed out that consequences associated with lack of security include patient and personnel safety Also lack of access control for people entering the healthcare facility Naiker said that there are challenges for the staff at the hospital regarding access There may possibly be issues of control over people who can access facilities patients may be vulnerable to physical harm This owing to inadequate security measures “Healthcare workers may face increased risk of violence This can cause anxiety and stress and impact on productivity of the hospital and personal belongings are at risk of being stolen or lost While sensitive patient information or medical records may be compromised,” said Naiker They can lead to errors in the prescription of medication This will also  increase workload and mean healthcare workers may not be able to attend to emergencies People who need highly intensive care … may be compromised The hospital will not be able to deliver services leading to decreased patient trust and loyalty,” he said PSA stated that it had addressed a letter to the CEO of Northdale Hospital and requests an urgent meeting to discuss these issues It also demanded that the provincial department of health deal with the matter urgently The union also took note of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health’s threat of disciplinary action The threat was made against kitchen staff at Northdale Hospital for allegedly compromising the provision of food to patients “These workers are targeted for taking initiative during a power outage This was when both the hospital’s main electricity supply and one of its three generators failed It  disrupted power to certain sections of the hospital And this left the hospital kitchen with no functional power source and no gas stove available Due to the impracticality of relying on distant hospitals for food preparation the kitchen staff were faced with an urgent situation many whom require food before taking critical medication the kitchen staff used alternatives as an act of compassion This was also quick thinking under emergency conditions,” said Naiker Tel: +27 11 268 6300 Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our terms & conditions and privacy policy Crash shutdowns West Hillsborough Avenue at North Dale Mabry Northdale Asset Management has acquired three UK shopping centres for a total of £35m Kingsgate spans 289,716 sq ft and forms the prime retailing pitch within Dunfermline. The scheme comprises 75 units and is let to tenants including M&S, New Look, Starbucks, Waterstones, Superdrug, Boots, Clintons, M&S, River Island, and The Entertainer. Vancouver Quarter is the largest of the three schemes, spanning 365,082 sq ft. Key tenants include B&M, H&M, New Look, Sainsbury’s, Sports Direct, Superdrug, and TK Maxx. The Rushes comprises 223,063 sq ft of retail accommodation, with tenants including Tesco, JD Sports, TK Maxx, and Next. Lunson Mitchenall advised on the sale, whilst KLM Real Estate advised Northdale. Sainsbury’s has completed its first store conversion of the year, following the acquisition of 14 retail sites last autumn. The new store, located in Felixstowe, spans 19,000 sq ft and... Popeyes is set to join the food and beverage line-up at Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex. The American fried chicken restaurant has taken a 1,750 sq ft restaurant on level... A shopping centre in Staffordshire has been placed on the market with an asking price of £4,850,000, reflecting a net initial yield of 13%. Spanning 135,783 sq ft, The Octagon... © 2025 Completely Property Technology Limited part of The Completely Group Limited. She also announced disciplinary action against hospital staff who had cooked food outside as she said this was against regulations.\n\nHowever the Public Servants Association (PSA) and the National Education They are trying to run away from taking responsibility for the poor infrastructure at that hospital Now they are shifting the blame onto workers,” he said.\n\nNxumalo stated that the real issue stemmed from a community power outage and the failure of the hospital's backup systems “They need to deal with the infrastructure and install new generators that can work during power outages Hospitals must be isolated from community electricity failures because health facilities are critical,” he said.\n\nPSA provincial manager Mlungisi Ndlovu echoed these sentiments saying: “The crisis at Northdale Hospital exposes the brutal reality of capitalist decay a system that abandons workers and the poor while shielding the political elite.”\n\nNdlovu stated that healthcare workers were not to 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Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane addresses concerns over medication shortages citing manager refusals to chair hearings\",\"synopsisCustom\":\"The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health reveals challenges in disciplining staff implicated in misconduct Health worker unions have accused the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health of attempting to use frontline staff as scapegoats after kitchen staff at Northdale Hospital in Pietermaritzburg cooked food on an open fire last week during a power outage at the hospital MEC for Health Nomagugu Simelane confirmed that there had been a power outage She also announced disciplinary action against hospital staff who had cooked food outside as she said this was against regulations However the Public Servants Association (PSA) and the National Education Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) slammed the department’s response Nehawu’s Ntokozo Nxumalo stated that workers should not be blamed for failures rooted in Northdale Hospital’s ageing infrastructure “We 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“unacceptable” and a breach of safety protocols I have already requested the department to take the necessary disciplinary steps against those responsible,” she said She added that although all three backup generators initially activated during the power failure affecting sections of the hospital including the kitchen “We appreciate the swift efforts of the service provider who repaired the generator within hours,” Simelane said The MEC said broader infrastructure upgrades were scheduled to begin next week and stressed that Northdale Hospital remained fully operational THE MERCURY Ask him what he considers to be his best development, and the chairman and CEO of Sierra Properties gives a quick answer. "My next one," says Sierra, who is still working as a developer while enjoying a partial retirement. "I try to fill voids from other communities and incorporate them into my next project. "I feel like a failure if I don't continually improve on what I'm doing." It's not a surprising response from a man who can claim a hand in some of the area's most notable subdivisions, including Avila and Bloomingdale. It's Northdale, however, that people most readily associate with Sierra, in part because the YMCA that serves the area bears his name. Some may find it hard to believe that the subdivision celebrating its 40th anniversary this year began in what Sierra calls, "the middle of nowhere." Rich Peirce, 41, grew up in Northdale in the 1980s and remembers lots of open space and few cars along Northdale Boulevard. The closest traffic light was at Waters and Dale Mabry Highway, and Dale Mabry was only four lanes. Today, the footprint placed by Sierra has rippled into a thriving suburb. Sierra purchased the land to build Northdale from Walter Wyman "Willie" Ragg Sr., in the early 1970s. He had operated a dairy farm in the 1950s and a cattle ranch in the 1960s on the 1,300 acres that fronted Dale Mabry Highway and stretched from Zambito Road to where a Taco Bell sits today. "Mr. Sierra first contacted Dad in the early 1970s," recalls Ragg's son, 65-year-old Walter Wyman "Wy" Ragg Jr. By that time, his father had twice overcome cancer and wanted to sell the extensive property to help provide financial security for his family. "They (the Raggs) asked me 'What would we have to do to have you buy the land?' " Sierra recalls. "They worked out a deal for me." Sierra and the Raggs became close friends — something, the Northdale creator says, doesn't often happen between a landowner and a developer. From the fertile grounds of the former cattle ranch, Sierra's plan began flourishing. With original home prices ranging from the mid $30,000s to high $50,000s, Sierra aimed Northdale at married couples, middle-income families and empty-nesters looking for nice homes on decent-sized lots away from the hustle of Tampa. "I was building these homes for the typical American who goes to college, gets married and then buys a house," he said. In all, about 2,700 homes were originally planned, and upon completion the community was expected to have about 7,000 residents. Subscribe to our free DayStarter newsletter You’re all signed up!Want more of our free, weekly newsletters in your inbox? Let’s get started. Sierra's early vision called for lots of green spaces but no golf course. However, he soon realized there would be a problem. "In Florida, you can't leave open space because it leads to weeds and reptiles. People don't like snakes in their back yards," chuckles Sierra. "For a little more than it would cost to mow the open land, we could maintain fairways." With that, the neighborhood's 72-hole, 6,824-yard championship golf course was born. The Northdale Golf & Tennis Club would open in 1979, by which time residents were moving into the community. The 1980s saw changes. Big changes. Nearby Gaither High School was built in 1984 and Ben Hill Junior High — now Ben Hill Middle — opened in 1986. In 1985, the construction of the Bob Sierra YMCA began in the same area where two log cabin homes belonging to the Ragg family once stood. As more homes were constructed in Northdale and neighboring communities, retailers took note. The Northdale Court 6 movie theater and the Northdale Court shopping center (now Colonial Promenade) would open at the northwest corner of Northdale Boulevard and North Dale Mabry Highway in 1985. Frank's Nursery blossomed nearby that same year. Two decades later, the theater gave way to Crunch Fitness. The Frank's Nursery location has since gone to the dogs — it's now a Royal Pets Market & Resort. Over on Premiere Drive, the Northwest Regional Library opened its doors in 1986. The library shifted its books to the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library on Bearss Avenue in 2001. The old branch library building now serves as a regional station for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department. After four decades, Northdale is no longer in the middle of nowhere. Now, it's in the middle of it all. Other subdivisions surround Sierra's creation. Retail and restaurant options are plentiful and the arrival of St. Joseph's Hospital North campus on Van Dyke Road no longer means driving south toward Tampa for an emergency room visit. And Sierra just keeps on going, leaving more fingerprints on the community. He's excited about his newest project: Cypress Creek Town Center on State Road 56 near Interstate 75 in Pasco County. The multimillion-dollar project features an outlet mall, restaurants, hotels and other establishments springing up on a 600-acre parcel he purchased decades ago. Sierra Properties is one of three developers working on the site, with Sierra's group focusing on an area of 40 acres he still owns closest to Interstate 75 and 204 acres north of State Road 56. Sierra says when he bought the property as a "natural extension" of Turtle Lakes, a community he developed in the 1980s, he and his team did not know the Florida Department of Transportation was planning to build an interchange where Interstate 75 and State Road 56 intersect today. "Many would think that was a lucky break," Sierra said. "And it probably was." New multi-tenant building will feature walk-up serviceIt’s a question we receive a lot at the City…what is being built on the corner of Main Street and Northdale Boulevard in the location that used to be Famous Dave’s restaurant A bank and a new multi-tenant building are being constructed The multi-tenant building will feature a veterinary clinic and according to a press release from BBQ Holdings Famous Dave’s is opening a new line-service model instead of the conventional sit-down restaurant experience the company has been known for The company says “The new model will provide the same fan-favorite BBQ fare Famous Dave’s built its name on but faster and more efficiently smoother experience for customers and lower overhead for franchisees.” It is expected to open in September Multi-tenant options in new spaceJCPenney closed its store in Riverdale Village in 2020 and now the new development group in this area is pursuing a plan to change the large retail space into several tenant spaces There have been various news reports of Amazon Fresh possibly coming to the site but the developer has not confirmed this with the City Other similar discussions of a national grocer have also taken place in Eagan and Burnsville so time will tell if a new grocery chain enters the north metro market The City of Coon Rapids offers a variety of financing options for projects that help achieve its development goals These resources are administered both by the City and outside resources including the Central Minnesota Development Company (CMDC) which is authorized to provide Small Business Administration loans as well as the City of Coon Rapids’ commercial loan funds. For more information visit coonrapidsmn.gov/econdev or contact Mike Mulrooney at CMDC at 763-784-3337 ComboFit is a new health and nutrition business now open at 3050 Coon Rapids Blvd.  Located in what used to be “downtown Coon Rapids” on the corner of Northdale and Foley Boulevard While the Dunn Brothers Coffee company started in 1987 at its first location near Macalester College in St the company has expanded to over 80 locations in many other communities Marv Sorvala owns the Dunn Brothers Coffee in Coon Rapids. Sorvala was formerly a Civil Engineer for 22 years “what’s next?” Sorvala’s late wife insisted he open a coffee shop… but not just any coffee shop - it had to be a Dunn Brothers Coffee shop because they loved the coffee so much opened up their Dunn Brothers Coffee shop in April 2007 They picked the active intersection of Northdale and Foley Boulevard because they appreciated the nearby neighborhoods and schools regular visitors or first-time customers to all feel at home during their visit to Dunn Brothers. “Day-to-day I get to see these people and have conversations about their daily lives,” Fiksen says “We get to know people while we serve them… even the poodles that come every day through the drive-thru to get their puppy treat.” Fiksen puts her culinary arts degree to good use by overseeing the crafted drinks and food served at the store.Nowadays there might be a coffee shop on nearly every corner but this corner puts a little more effort into the fresh taste of coffee The coffee served at Dunn Brothers is never more than six days old because staff members roast small batches of coffee each morning.  Sorvala says “Fresh roasted coffee gives out carbon dioxide for 2-3 weeks it takes more oxygen and the coffee will start to taste older You will notice a taste difference between fresh coffee versus store-bought coffee that has been sitting on the shelf for six months.” Along with fresh roasted coffee beans Dunn Brothers also puts extra effort into purchasing its beans straight from the source Beans are taste-tested in different parts of the world Dunn Brothers is proud to support farmers with sustainable practices that avoid using any commercial fertilizers on their crops. Sorvala and Fiksen invite the Coon Rapids community over to relax and have a cup of coffee with a sandwich… even non-coffee drinkers will enjoy the fresh food and the scent of freshly roasted coffee beans.Quick Facts: Dunn Brothers offers food items such as pizza How is construction going in Port Riverwalk (located off Coon Rapids Boulevard & Zilla St.) and what is the next phase of development for this new neighborhood Minnesota * Copyright 202011155 Robinson Drive The lead guitarist for a death metal band has been arrested for breaking into a Northdale home and then running toward a deputy with a knife after a fire broke out at his home nearby reportedly forced himself into a home on Windflower Circle in the Northdale neighborhood at approximately 6:57 p.m There were two people in the house at the time One of the victims told O'Brien to get out of the house immediately at which point O'Brien pushed the other victim to the ground and ran into the backyard of the home Deputies responded and O'Brien reportedly did not obey their commands and ran toward a deputy with a knife in his right hand The deputy took O'Brien down by using an electronic control device on him and arrested him at the scene.  RELATED | Massive house fire in Northdale O'Brien was arrested and charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer with a deadly weapon and burglary of an occupied dwelling with assault or battery.  O'Brien is the lead guitarist of death metal band Death metal band Slayer had recently announced Cannibal Corpse as one of their opening acts on their upcoming farewell tour.  At the same time, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue was responding to a fire at a home on Norwood Drive in Northdale after a neighbor called 911 after she saw flames coming from the house Deputies say O'Brien was living at 16311 Norwood Drive at the time of the fire and reportedly ran away from the home after officials arrived on scene to battle the fire Officials say there were military-style flamethrowers inside the home making the fire much harder to battle for firefighters.  The home where the fire happened is less than .5 miles away from the home where O'Brien was arrested for burglary It's an even shorter distance if you cross the Northdale Golf and Tennis Club golf course.  Deputies have not charged O'Brien in the house fire at this time.  Stay with ABC Action News for updates.  Construction could begin later this year on a new housing development in Port Riverwalk located in the southern portion of the city near Coon Rapids Boulevard and Avocet Street Centra Homes is interested in constructing 157 one-level and two-level townhomes No final decision has been made yet on the proposal but a development agreement and site plan are expected later this spring The plans would then come before the Coon Rapids Planning Commission and City Council for final approvals.If all approvals are granted construction could begin in late summer or early fall It will take about three years to complete the entire development The City of Coon Rapids is also working with Anoka County on potential improvements to Coon Rapids Boulevard in this area which would ideally include a pedestrian bridge near Avocet Street sidewalk and trail improvements and ornamental lighting and landscaping.More information about this development project will continue to be available in future City newsletters and on the City website Construction is underway on the Riverdale Station Flats a large apartment development located next to the Riverdale Transit Station at 121st Lane & Northdale Boulevard.This unique development features a four-story 71-unit mixed-income apartment building and a small retail component Phase two of this project will include a senior apartment building A groundbreaking event was held October 25 2018 to celebrate this project which is several years in the making.It’s the first new general occupancy apartment development in over a decade in the city of Coon Rapids and it is the first transit-oriented development conveniently located next to the Riverdale Transit Station featuring Northstar Commuter Rail service nearby retail shopping opportunities and restaurants The apartments will feature many amenities including high-end finishes Minneapolis-based Sherman Associates is the project developer.The smaller 71-unit building is expected to be complete in late 2019 and the larger 184-unit building is expected to be finished in early 2020 Allina Health has selected Coon Rapids for the site of its new Customer Experience Center which will centralize Allina Health call centers and integrate phone and digital capabilities into one location A dedicated Customer Experience Center will make it easier to navigate the health care system and improve access to care and overall customer experience the center will employ up to 500 people.The new center provides more than 58,000 square feet of space that will be remodeled to accommodate the entire Customer Experience Center team in a facility with state-of-the-art technology The center is scheduled to start taking calls by April 2019 with the remainder of the transition planned in phases throughout 2019 • Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers opened a new location in October at 13001 Round Lake Blvd • Sportsman’s Warehouse is now open at 3420 124th Ave • Tumble Fresh Coin Laundry opened a new facility at 2453 Coon Rapids Blvd • The Healthy Boulevard smoothie and juice bar opened in October at 12475 Riverdale Blvd • Nystrom & Associates is constructing a new medical clinic at the corner of Round Lake and Coon Rapids Boulevards • Chipotle is remodeling mall space and will soon open a second Coon Rapids location at 2170 Northdale Blvd Paul-based Real Estate Equities proposes a 184-unit workforce apartment building on vacant land near the intersection of 94th Avenue and Springbrook Drive The developer intends to submit applications to the City for land use approval and financing in the coming months.  • The City of Coon Rapids was represented at two events in fall 2018 the Up River real estate broker event and the MNCAR Expo a trade show where real estate developers and brokers learn about products services and communities with land available for development projects These events are designed to broaden Coon Rapids’ reach to industry professionals in the Twin Cities metro area 2021 at 5:59 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A man is in custody following a shooting that took place in the 15000 block of Countrybrook Street in Northdale Sunday afternoon FL — A man is in custody following a shooting that took place in the 15000 block of Countrybrook Street in Northdale Sunday afternoon the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office responded to a home on Countrybrook Street to conduct a welfare check on a juvenile A deputy's vehicle was later struck by gunfire but no deputies were injured during the incident When deputies could not make contact with the juvenile or the shooter they requested SWAT and Crisis Negotiation teams the request was canceled when deputies were able to get in contact with the juvenile and the shooter The Bomb Disposal Team was also activated after the shooter hinted about suspicious devices inside the home No other details are available at this time Patch will provide updates when they are available Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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RELATED | Massive house fire in Northdale bb.q Chicken Northdale at 3805 Northdale Blvd the restaurant chain has since expanded internationally with 3,500 restaurants in 57 countries Founder chairman Yoon Hong-guen said Korean fried chicken is crispier juicier and more tender than Southern-fried chicken bb.q Chicken Northdale's chicken wings and boneless chicken come with an eclectic mix of flavors including Spicy Galbi with green onions and a sesame seed garnish; Gangnam Style with black pepper inspired by the Chinese sweet and hot mala seasoning; Gang-Jeong a soy-based sauce with a cinnamon blend spice and chili garnish; and Cheesling bb.q Chicken Northdale offers kimchi fried rice bowls and spicy ddeok-bokki bowls along with side dishes including sweet potato fries and fried dumplings bb.q Chicken Northdale is open daily from 11 a.m FL -- The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office bomb squad is conducting a precautionary check of a home that burned down last night on Norwood Drive The sheriff's office said numerous weapons ammunition and flame throwers were found during an initial inspection of the home The presence of live ammunition complicated attempts by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue to douse the fire at 16311 Norwood Drive in the Northdale Golf Club community neighbors reported that the house was on fire neighbors say they heard an argument and some bangs inside the home around 7 p.m Firefighters were attempting to douse the flames when what the live ammunition inside the home began exploding firefighters evacuated six surrounding homes and summoned the sheriff's bomb squad "The dangerous complication here was ammunition stored within the home which was exploding due to the flames," said fire rescue spokesman Eric Seidel "It took us nearly an hour to bring this one under control Officials are investigating the cause of the fire but say arson is suspected The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office isn't saying if the fire is connected to a nearby home break-in that occurred around the same time (see related story). the lead guitarist for the death metal band Cannibal Corpse was arrested following that break-in after he reportedly charged a deputy with a knife The Uniontown Police Department and Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office is seeking help from the public into who set a home on fire at the 3900 block of Northdale St NW in the early morning hours on Monday When Uniontown Fire Department personnel arrived on the scene they found the house to be fully involved with flames on both levels Firefighters got the fire under control within an hour on scene and nobody was found inside the home The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s was called to investigate and it determined the fire was intentionally set Anybody with information about the fire is asked to contact the Uniontown Police Department at 330-699-6444 or the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office at 1-800-589-2728.  The Uniontown Fire Department was assisted by the Greentown Volunteer Fire Department Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Uniontown Police Department Located at 4952 Northdale Blvd., the new operation is a longtime dream for coffee lover and people person Jonathan Mitchell, who said he never had a good cup of joe until he and his brother started roasting in their garage. He has partnered with a local supplier to score green beans from Peru and Colombia for Elevation. He’s looking at a few other options with an importer out of Charleston, S.C., as well. The Mitchells will roast on-site, offering at least two different selections for espresso drinkers — and hopefully the drip coffee crowd. Best part? Whatever gets roasted will land on Elevation’s retail shelf. “We’re just really trying to find beans from different areas. Coffee has so many different taste characteristics, so we definitely want to be able to offer all of that but at a high quality,” Mitchell said. Elevation is set to pull off all the favorites: macchiatos, flat whites, cortados, lattes. Possibly two cold brews on tap. Expect a few syrups to jazz up your order and locally made pastries. Down the line, rotating signature drinks will allow the staff to have fun while flexing their creativity. Coming to Tampa's Northdale area, Elevation Coffee Roasters will function as a community gathering place. [ Elevation Coffee Roasters ]The tiny space Elevation occupies will function as a community gathering place, featuring bar stools, a couch, a mural by a local artist and some tables inside. Additional seating is planned on the outdoor patio. Mitchell hasn’t nailed down an opening date in Northdale yet, but he has started scouting a few sites in Carrollwood proper for a second Elevation. He said his goal is to roll out a couple of locations over the next five years. “We’d love to move the roastery off-site and maybe do a tasting room inside where people could come for limited hours,“ Mitchell said. “And then after that have maybe a third location that would be a straight-up coffee shop. ... But we’ve got to get the first one open.” Meaghan HabudaSenior Engagement Editor 2015 at 10:33 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Northdale area residents who want to take in a parade will get their chance this Saturday The Gaither High School marching band is set to kick off this year’s Northdale Family Fun Festival & Parade Saturday The parade will take a course that begins on Mapledale Drive turns left onto Northdale Boulevard and concludes on Spring Pine Drive 2294 are expected to be grilling up hot dogs while lots of local restaurants have signed on to deliver free samples For more information, visit the Northdale Civic Association online That's the lively chant that members of the Northdale Older Wiser Lively Seniors, or OWLS, call out during their meetings. They flock to Northdale Park to learn new hobbies, enjoy laughter and, most important, build friendships. Perhaps many of the northwest Hillsborough County residents who attend the Northdale OWLS get-togethers can't imagine life without this beloved community organization. But, less than 15 years ago, the organization was just a dream in the mind of founder Bill Castens. When he served as Treasurer for the Northdale Civic Association, he heard complaints that Northdale had nothing specifically designed for its sizable senior population. So Castens and his wife, Anne, set out to create a group that would bring seniors together and provide activities. They had hoped to draw 20 people to its first meeting at their Northdale home. They got 66 reservations and 42 showed up. "I like seniors and I wanted to do something to address them," Castens, 70, says. More than a decade after that first meeting, the once-fledgling Northdale OWLS has continued spreading its wings. The organization now has 1,000 active members. Castens says around 350 to 375 members show up to a typical meeting, but at February's event 431 attended, a new club record. The meetings are usually held at 11 a.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at the Northdale Park at 15550 Spring Pine Drive. Keenly aware of the fixed incomes many seniors must live within, Castens keeps membership dues at $15 per year. Members of the Northdale Civic Association can join the organization for free. All of the money raised stays within the organization. But much of what keeps the group going isn't money, but hard work and faith. "I owe the success of the OWLS to God," Castens graciously says. Castens and his wife moved to Northdale from Ohio in 1980. Retiring at the age of 54 in 1999 after working for Celotex Corp. during a 35-year career, Bill Castens went on to serve as vice president of the Northdale Taxing District and president of the Northdale Civic Association. He's even known for his green thumb, having once served as vice president of the Tampa Orchid Club. Now, he's dedicated to the OWLS, something near and dear to his heart and the hearts of many others. Those arduous efforts haven't gone unnoticed. When Hillsborough County recently opened a new 10,000-square-foot gymnasium at the Northdale Recreation Center, it was named in honor of Castens, a fact unbeknownst to the community leader until the middle of the opening ceremony in November. When the gym isn't filled with chatter and laughter during any given OWLS meeting, it serves as a place for neighborhood kids to gather over games of pickup basketball and other fun activities. The OWLS have plenty of their own fun, too. In addition to their monthly meetings, the group embarks on trips to sports games, rock concerts and state parks. Members usually cover personal expenses and they often enjoy huge savings on their trips, thanks to group discounts. "It's a way to get seniors out of the rocker and enjoy life," Castens said. Ruth Zeigler, a 10-year member and a trip planner for the OWLS, enjoys the meetings and thoroughly loves her role with the group. "I pride myself in trying not to duplicate trips," she says. "Sometimes, though, we repeat certain trips by popular demand." In June she's planning a hot-air balloon trip. September's calendar includes zip-lining. Zeigler attributes the success of the OWLS to being "a very well run organization." She has nothing but praise for Castens. Women comprise most of the age 50-plus membership. In many cases, they're widows who lost their husbands years ago. Castens has heard countless members tell grim stories of long days and longer nights spent wiling away hours at home with virtually no social interaction before joining the organization. Castens' eyes glisten as he reminisces about the many OWLS members he has met over the years. One name stands out. "She was 72 when she joined, and she decided to become a comedian," he recalls. At the age of 77, she enrolled in a standup comedy workshop and performed at the Side Splitters comedy club in Carrollwood. Soon, she was auditioning for NBC's Last Comic Standing and America's Got Talent. Casper passed away in 2010 at the age of 83. According to Castens, the overnight celebrity lived a full life virtually to the end. She played a tough game of table tennis, too. To Castens, it's people like Dottie Casper and so many other OWLS who epitomize what the Northdale organization is all about. "You have two choices," he said. "You can either get up and go, or curl up and die." Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez can be reached at hillsnews@tampabay.com.