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September 24, 2002


Fake reef may help whoopers survive
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[Times photo: Ron Thompson]
On the eve of a second crane migration, officials build a reef to help keep the birds from danger.
Jan Glidewell
What ifs are always hazardous to a wallet
The letter from my mortgage company made it sound easy.

Utility deal riles counties' leaders
Government leaders from Citrus County to Marco Island are reacting with shock and outrage to a roughly $500-million deal that would basically give two tiny Panhandle towns control over water and sewer properties now part of the Florida Water Services empire.

State denies federal manatee sanctuaries
To avoid overlapping zones that might be confusing, the state says it will mark the Blue Water's sanctuaries.

Lecanto, Crystal River home in on Bicentennial
Though Lecanto is listed as the visitor in today's meet against Crystal River, there will not be much of an advantage for either team.

Reed's status is uncertain
LECANTO -- Lecanto quarterback/safety Phil Reed is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against Springstead after sustaining a dislocated left shoulder in last week's 17-0 loss to Citrus.

Sophomore newcomer is setting Pirates' pace
Clayton Bristol is the other surprise at Crystal River this fall.

Editorial
Details needed in hasty utility deal
When the Florida Governmental Utility Authority was making the pitch, almost all of the spectators were looking for a fastball. In fact, the FGUA hoped to end the game by buying the state's largest private utility, Florida Water Services, within the next couple of months.

 


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