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November 13, 2002

Council says no to med school
New Port Richey is not ready to spend taxpayer dollars to lure a school of osteopathic medicine despite its ties to another campus.

Opponents spurn plan for the heart of Land O'Lakes
Planners spent two years creating the Cracker style proposal for central Land O'Lakes, but local property owners don't like the idea.

County dusts off replica stadiums plan
Big League Dreams, which has had success on the West Coast, submitted its proposal years ago. But a tennis plan has a grip on tourism dollars.

A beach resort floating off Pasco County's shoreline?
That's how the county should spend tourism dollars, a city council member says.

Young stars should go far
Gulf coach Linda Cassidy expects freshman sensations India Surlis and Kimmi Murphy to lead a group of Buccaneers advancing to the Class 2A state meet.

Tennis Classic nets at least $57,000 for clinic
Everyone came out a winner in last weekend's 10th Annual Tennis Classic at the Paul Kronk Tennis Center in Crescent Oaks.

Pasco looking for its third title
A district trophy would go nicely with the Pirates' other 2002 hardware.

Soccer standout to sign
Land O'Lakes' Stacy Bishop will take her high-scoring act to LSU.

Baseball standout to sign
Mustangs left-hander Tyler Clippard hopes to make an immediate impact at USF.

Morris Bridge Road stays closed for work
ZEPHYRHILLS -- Morris Bridge Road, a popular link between east Pasco County and Tampa, won't reopen as planned today after a three-week closure, due to higher-than-expected traffic, the county's Stormwater Management department reported Tuesday.

Troll captures kids -- just in time for Book Week
For young students, storytelling can be the key to developing good reading skills. The kids don't seem to mind, either.

Explorers' film wins top honor
HUDSON -- Last year, Jill and Paul Heinerth were part of the first team ever to explore the deep insides of antarctic icebergs.

Man files suit over plane crash injuries
NEW PORT RICHEY -- A Land O'Lakes man injured in an emergency landing two years ago near the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport has sued the nonprofit flying club that owned and operated the plane.

Man faces charges of attacking deputies
PORT RICHEY -- A man wanted for failing to pay child support struck a deputy in the face, fled, broke free of another deputy's grasp and was eventually arrested on multiple charges, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office reported.

Editorial
Cities wise to look at sales tax increase
Members of the Municipal Association of Pasco haven't always warmed to the idea of new revenue sources for Pasco County.

Letters
Grateful Sen. Fasano thanks voters
Editor: Thank you to everyone in state Senate District 11 who has honored me with the opportunity to represent them in Tallahassee for the next two years. The trust you have shown in me is humbling and I am truly grateful. My staff of Christine Hunter, Gregory Giordano and Shawn Foster are ready to provide whatever services we can to make our relationship with Florida's state government the best that it can be.

 


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  • Saying goodbye brings tear to commissioner's eye
  • Senior on course to goals
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  • Letters
  • Get FCC to rid TV, radio of trash content
  • 'Bonner Lee' owner skips court date
  • Stash of cash may have drug link
  • Caution governs school projects
  • County to challenge Halls River ruling
  • Despite setbacks, homes for elderly will open soon
  • Man held under Baker Act after calling 911
  • County advised to add to fire crews
  • Pirates face empty week
  • 'Cane in familiar territory for Gaffneys

  • Letters
  • Instilling life skills is at heart of Young Marines

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