Legendary Luminaries
In the mid 1960s, Grace Allen (the wife of the first president of the University of South Florida and Original Carrollwood resident)
50th Anniversary
The 50th Celebration weekend was a spectacular event that will be talked about for years to come! The three-day extravaganza attracted over
40th Anniversary
November 1999. Many residents and some who returned to town just for the celebration enjoyed a walk down memory lane during the
Tornado
Editor’s Note: Lula Dovi is a long time resident of Original Carrollwood. She still resides on Lacewood Road.Over the years
Matt Jetton
Matt Jetton (pronounced “jet-tawn”) achieved local and national fame in the late 1950s as the developer of Original Carrollwood. His
Charles Carroll
Charles Carroll of Carrollton (his complete name) was born in 1737 into a wealthy Catholic family in Annapolis, Maryland. He
Lake Carroll
Did you know that Lake Carroll was not always known by that name? Some of the many names for the
Lake Carroll Donations
Neighborhood donations help keep Lake Carroll well maintained and healthy. These funds are needed to offset expenses of lake sampling as well as
Legendary Luminaries
In the mid 1960s, Grace Allen (the wife of the first president of the University of South Florida
50th Anniversary
The 50th Celebration weekend was a spectacular event that will be talked about for years to come! The
40th Anniversary
November 1999. Many residents and some who returned to town just for the celebration enjoyed a walk down
Peacock Story
Brilliant blue and green peacocks strut along the sidewalks and lawns in Original Carrollwood. The peacocks were around before World War II when the Ingram
Luminaries in Carrollwood
Around 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, nearly every home in Original Carrollwood begins to glow as neighbors stroll along the sidewalks, share holiday cheer,
Boating on Lake Carroll
As our lake has gotten busier over the last few years, it is time to renew our focus on boating safety and etiquette on Lake