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Strong fireworks ordinance could prevent injuries, property damage

According to the U.S Department of Commerce, the United States imported $131-million dollars of fireworks in 1999. Unfortunately, these fireworks, in the wrong hands, result in thousands of injuries and millions of dollars in property damage. Therefore, Pasco County commissioners should consider an ordinance that would prevent such losses.

Banning fireworks in certain residential areas is not the answer. In fact, it sends the wrong message entirely because if a certain neighborhood is not in the banned area, you're practically giving them permission to use fireworks for recreational purposes even though the law prohibits it.

The Pasco County Commission should look at Pinellas County's ordinance, which requires both the seller and buyer to have a permit issued by the Sheriff's Office. Most importantly, any new ordinance must have teeth and be enforceable.

Illegal rockets threaten homes, children, animals

Fireworks are not just a nuisance but are illegal and dangerous.

Fireworks are purchased illegally by people who falsely state what they will be used for.

The people who purchase them live in subdivisions where they can cause a fire and possibly loss of a person's home or life. They also shoot off these powerful rockets with small children near. The noise also frightens animals.

Warning signs, enforcement needed to stop garbage dumping

We have resided here in Holiday for three years. We love this area of Pasco County very much, but I get a sick feeling every time I travel Trouble Creek Road and have to be subjected to piles of garbage, old washing machines, discarded building materials, etc.

It appears on the winding turn sections of the road, and whoever does this can see who is coming in either direction. Can something be done to stop this terrible violation?

Hopefully code and law enforcement will increase its activity and patrol this road more often and issue heavy fines to the law breakers. It would also be very helpful if signs were posted and warned of heavy fines to anyone dumping anything. I know Neighborhood Watch programs do work. Residents who live in this area should just write down the license number of the violator if they see this happening, and notify the proper authorities. The end result will keep the value of our homes in check, and our town would look a lot better.

Remember, each time this violation happens, we as taxpayers must pay to get this cleaned up.

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