Jan Glidewell
Rodents are constantly nibbling at government
Let the record show that we had a story that quoted Pasco County facilities manager Dennis Lemons as saying of the Pasco County Courthouse in Dade City that he "is aware of a few rodents in the building," and that I let it pass without making a single joke about lawyers or county commissioners.

Neighbors will be told of looming land auctions
If a sale of a common area or underwater property could affect abutting residents, the Property Appraiser's Office will send out letters.

After 23 arrests, is prison next?
Michael Gurrola's history of avoiding prison will be challenged as he faces burglary and abuse charges in Marion County. If found guilty, he could face a life sentence.

Project's approval tainted by facts
Facts can be so inconvenient. Don't you just hate it when they get in the way of a decision?

Week in review
HALLS RIVER RETREAT: A key state agency announced it is withdrawing its support for the Halls River Retreat project, echoing opponents' concerns that the time share complex would bring "intensive boat use" to an essential manatee habitat. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said the developer's plans for an 18-slip marina appear to be inconsistent with the county's Manatee Protection Plan, which advises against new or expanding commercial boating facilities along the Homosassa River.

Outer Limits
Catch a mullet? Are you kidding? I didn't even know what one looked like.

Editorial
Gasoline tax proposal needs verifiable plan
County Administrator Richard Wesch's idea to raise the county portion of taxes collected from the sale of gasoline by 2 cents, and to use that $860,000 per year to pay for road improvements, has merit.

Letters
Wrong person blamed for hostile meeting
Editor: Re: And in this corner, June 23 Times: