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Re: School Board continues to waste tax dollars, March 23 letter to the editor.
Editor: Joan Anderson does not speak for the entire Neighborhood around J.D. Floyd Elementary School. I would not take it upon myself to say what percentage she does speak for, but she does not speak for me and I live on the same street as she.
Why would we need flashing school zone signs when we have humps in the road? One only has to try to take that section of the road at a normal speed one time and you will remember never to do it again.
I, for one, am for the expansion of the school, as well as the second entrance, for the safety and education of our children. Maybe Ms. Anderson is not up to date enough on the actual impact fees that are placed on new buildings. Or is she just against growth?
Growth will happen and it is a sign of a prosperous area. The School Board is doing the best it can to keep up with growth and the impact on our classrooms and our children. The children are ultimately our future. Let the judicial system make the right choice for the good of all of our futures and say "yes" to eminent domain.
Re: Weeki Wachee pleas for lease, March 20 Times:
Editor: Saturday morning we almost canceled our trip to opening day at Weeki Wachee Springs. The article on the front page of the newspaper implied that the park might be closing.
My sister and her family came to visit me, and after traveling to all the attractions, both local and midstate this past week, we wanted to stay close and support the local attraction. I am so glad we didn't change our plans.
The children, ages 8, 16 and 20, loved the water park. We adults got to meet and enjoy the senior mermaids (they are a true treasure). I had never been down the Weeki Wachee River, so the ride was historic and entertaining. I wanted more. (The food prices are a little high.)
What I'm trying to say is we almost stayed away. I have been trying to stay informed about this national landmark, but I don't know enough about the political and financial issues of the park. Why are some people so against it?
I'm sure since the park originally opened, it had to bring people, ratables and revenue to local businesses (i.e. real estate, lodging, gas and food). I would think the park is a good thing for the community.
I do know a couple of things: Weeki Wachee Springs is open and my family enjoyed themselves. On the way out, I bought two season passes.
Editor: During the week of April 4-10, building departments across America and around the world will celebrate Building Safety Week to promote the use, enforcement and understanding of the importance of building codes to public safety. "Safe Buildings Save Lives" is this year's theme.
Building code enforcement is the job of professionals who work right here in Hernando County. We're an active member of the International Code Council, an association that develops building codes to safeguard the public at home, school and work.
Building Safety Week, which was first observed in 1980 and is sponsored annually by the ICC, also recognizes professional code enforcement officials who regularly attend educational training to make sure they are aware of the latest code changes and technological advances in construction.
The Hernando County Development Department helps to ensure that safe buildings save lives by reviewing building plans, issuing building permits, and inspecting buildings during and after construction. This past year, 15,395 building permits were issued and 61,361 inspections completed.
You can obtain all permits at the Hernando County Development Department, Brooksville office, 789 Providence Blvd. (residential and commercial), or the Spring Hill office, 7431 Forest Oaks Blvd. (residential only).
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