On the table: Bringing more culture to Inverness
A group of artists is among those urging the City Council to incorporate the arts into parks and downtown areas.

Screeners for pre-K vow to be more alert
After a foulup, the School Readiness Coalition, which distributes state money, will adopt clearer standards.

Home market perks up local economy
Fuelled by low interest rates, resales climbed almost 7 percent, and construction permits, 4.5 percent in 2002.

'Canes, Steelfox add to success
It just keeps getting better for Citrus.

Panthers: Baize is best
Top point guard around?

Top of the Class: Into the wilds
Young writers let their imaginations roam in an appropriate setting: the ancient, mysterious forest.

Top of the Class: Junior journalists
These are the fifth-grade Junior Journalist essays. The students chose between these two topics: being in a deep cave or a noisy birthday package from crazy Uncle Ted in Africa. The Junior Journalist Club is a partnership between the Citrus County School District and the Citrus Times to promote excellence in writing.

Letters: Improvements in the works for Inverness water system
Editor: Re: For clearer water, replace the pipes, Friday, Citrus Times: