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A quietly budding passion
[Times photo: Scott Keeler]
LARGO -- For the past 20 years, George Storm's workplace has been the 10 beds of rosebushes spread over six-tenths of an acre at Serenity Gardens Memorial Park. |
Local pharmacist, leader Alfred Kiefer Sr. dies at 83
SAN ANTONIO -- Alfred Otto Kiefer Sr. -- pharmacist, philanthropist, adventure traveler and civic leader -- died in his sleep early Wednesday. He was 83.
Spring brings a wave of illicit sprinkling
As the weather heats up, so does the work of code officers -- helped by neighbor telling on neighbor.
School fee collections a pleasant surprise
Impact fees collected in the first year exceed expectations by about $1-million.
Teacher aide issue a concern for schools
Of the 264 paraprofessionals in federally funded programs in Pasco, only 44 meet new requirements.
District reviews policy on crime, athletes
Brushes with the law could mean suspensions from playing time under a districtwide proposal being studied.
City fights to block 2 hospitals' departures
City officials argue that the facilities will leave poor people behind in a pursuit of more affluent markets.
North Anclote Sandbar doesn't need regulation
Editor: I have seen several letters about the North Anclote Sandbar with differing opinions. The negative letters are all from people who have never been to the sandbar, and the positive letters are from people who frequent the sandbar. I would like to clarify some information for the negative letter writers.
Complex for mentally ill rejected
Amid an outcry from the Jasmine Hills neighborhood, the City Council votes 3-0 against Morton Plant Mease's proposed 18-unit apartment complex.
Smoke, ash in Dade City linked to controlled burn
Swiftmud has set fires in Green Swamp the last two days to clear brush. Another burn is planned for today.
Ex-mayor will stay involved
NEW PORT RICHEY -- After eight years of public service, many tears and rounds of applause, New Port Richey Mayor Wendy Brenner has stepped out of public office.
Police reports
Port Richey man faces sexual battery charge
Wildcats have 4x100 covered
Wesley Chapel has two outstanding relay teams poised to make their marks in the postseason.
Coach leaves Royal Knights
Boys soccer coach Concepcion Ledezma, who guided the Knights to a 23-14-8 mark the past two years, said Wednesday he is leaving River Ridge for a position at American Heritage in Plantation.
Pace can hit the long ball
Tiger Woods wasn't the only one hitting drives ridiculous distances in Georgia last week.
Hudson kicks off alumni game Friday; River Ridge next?
HUDSON -- The latest county school to jump on the alumni football bandwagon is Hudson, and River Ridge may not be far behind.
Two county standouts will take their acts to Wingate
Wesley Chapel's Autumn Yanchunis and Land O'Lakes' Jessica Reynolds plan to sign with the Division II school.
