Taking the bait [Times photo: Skip O'Rourke] Facing leaner times, the globe's leading tropical fish farm can't resist the lure of -- what else? -- a developer. Budget may send tropical fish belly-up Gov. Jeb Bush's cuts may mean the return of the uncertain days when multiple agencies governed the industry.

Clinic helps dyslexics manage their disability
The clinic's five teachers create individualized plans for both children and adults.

Lunch with Ernest: On kids and real names
Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Chip Carter, who lives in Valrico, has worked at WTVT-Ch. 13 since 1988. Over burgers, fries and chicken wings at the Bloomingdale Cherry's, one of Chip's favorites, we talked about kids, growing up in New Hampshire and water sports.

Your turn
Mango: I Live Here
Mango, for one feisty great-grandmother, remains by far the best home in America.

Reader letter: Teens who hit my car: Watch out
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People
Wimauma's helping hand
He came to America looking for a better life. He found it and works every day to make his community even better.

RSVP
Day Tripper: Rustic chug
Forget life's frantic pace and take a train ride back in time. The Florida Gulf Coast Railroad Museum, a train museum on wheels, provides a journey through rustic Manatee County. Choose a swaying air-conditioned ride in a tavern car built in the 1920s or an open-air car right behind the engine.

Real Estate
Zoning: County paves way for up to 1,625 homes
Editor's note: This column follows zoning petition requests for new commercial, retail and residential developments to provide specific information about what's being planned in your community. We'll also alert you about public hearings so that you can make your voice heard. Petition numbers are provided in bold to help you get more information from the county.

House Values
RIVERVIEW: This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home sold for $185,000 after 78 days on the market. It was listed at $189,000. It has 2,575 square feet, a garden tub in the master bath and ceramic tile. Information provided by Pat Douglas with Choice Realty Carol Mac & Co. Inc.

Here & Gone
Here's a look at some of the businesses setting up shop in the area:

Farmer's Market
Still in the saddle
A Riverview couple could have called it quits when the city grew up around them or headed for retirement, but they still the love horse and cattle trade.

Community Report
Palm River: Program won't give truants a break
Now kids who skip school and are caught will be brought directly to a new center opening in mid-March.

Brandon: All together now
Fund-raising is in high gear for Aquilla, Brandon High's elite group of singers who have been invited to New York to perform for visitors at the Statue of Liberty.

Notebook: Newland pays for military families' lawn service
LITHIA -- FishHawk Ranch residents on active military duty in the Middle East can receive free lawn-care service for up to a year courtesy of community developer Newland Communities.

Sun City Center: Community FunFest expands guest list
For the first time, organizers of Sun City's annual party invite residents of surrounding communities.

Gibsonton: Better days check in at old motel
The buyers of an eyesore plan to restore the Red Gables motel and food elements but skip the bar part.

Valrico: What's in a name
Valrico, Spanish for "rich valley," gained its name from a Tufts professor when he moved there in 1880.

Commuting
Lane Ranger: Here's some rough rides, with or without a license
Once upon a time, Wheeler Road and South Kingsway Road were, in fact, roads.

Sports & Recreation
Soccer: Arena changes aimed at parents
BRANDON -- Jay Ayres knew there was more to this 25,000-square-foot arena than just soccer.

Snapshots
Alex Enriquez, Riverview

Prep Notebook: Durant girls advance to region championship
BRANDON -- After convincing wins in the region quarterfinals and semifinals, the Durant Cougars girls basketball team is one game away from the state final four.

Briefly: Riverview Raiders signing up players, cheerleaders
RIVERVIEW -- The Riverview Raiders are registering cheerleaders, flag football and football players ages 5 to 16. Cheer coaches and assistant coaches are also needed. Register from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 15 at Riverview Park, 7807 Capitan Drive. Bring original birth certificate, copy of birth certificate, recent photo and a check for the registration fee. For information, visit www.riverviewraiders.com.

Briefly
Singles group plans picnic
BRANDON -- The St. Andrew's United Methodist Singles group will have a picnic at noon Saturday at the Hillsborough River state Park on U.S. 301. Call 689-6849, ext. 205 for reservations.

Homes
Front Porch: Nature inspires artist
BEALSVILLE -- Ruby Williams knows she's home by how it feels on the outside: the pocked dirt road where she walks from her trailer to her vegetable stand; the grapefruit, orange and tangerine trees; the tall, mossy pines that she used to run through as a girl.

Folk art: it's not just for arty folks
An art consultant and collector shares her love for bold, affordable pieces by helping people and businesses fit them into any decor.