Search is on for disabled local woman

By Times Staff Writer
Published February 22, 2008

ADVERTISEMENT Tara Valveri, who was last seen near Deltona Boulevard and Bay Drive in Spring Hill on Wednesday afternoon with a 45-year-old man, Glen Roberts.

COUNTYWIDE

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is searching for a disabled Spring Hill woman, Tara Valveri, who was last seen near Deltona Boulevard and Bay Drive in Spring Hill on Wednesday afternoon with a 45-year-old man, Glen Roberts. Valveri's mother reported that she had not seen or heard from her daughter since Saturday when Tara left a friend's house on Regatta Street. Valveri was seen at that time leaving the area in a mid 1990s white Buick Century driven by a Hispanic man known as "Jay." Anyone with information about Valveri is asked to contact Detective Morrell. If you wish to remain anonymous or be eligible for a reward, call Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-866-990-8477 or e-mail your tip by visiting www.hernandosheriff.org/tips/. You may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.

Atkins named to Housing Authority

Gov. Charlie Crist has appointed Rosemary Atkins to the Hernando County Housing Authority. Atkins, 53, of Spring Hill, is an independent real estate contractor. She succeeds James Fisher. Her term runs through Aug. 1, 2009.

Orchestra to put on concert series

The Hernando Symphony Orchestra will present its winter concert series "Overtures" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Hernando High School Performing Arts Center, 700 Bell Ave., Brooksville; and 2 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Springstead Theater, 3100 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. Tickets are $12 at the door. Call 597-9555 or visit www.hernandosymphony.com.

BROOKSVILLE

Sheriff's meeting requires signup

Monday is the deadline to register for the new homeowners meeting and informal discussion with Sheriff Richard Nugent and the Sheriff's Office, which will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Emergency Communications Operation Center, 18900 Cortez Blvd. Nugent will discuss programs that his office offers to county residents. There is no cost to attend, but seating is limited and reservations are a must. Call 754-6830, ext. 53667.

Reading Festival scheduled March 1

The annual Hernando County Reading Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 1 at Nature Coast Technical High School, 4057 California St. Visitors can meet Mary Ann Cocca-Leffler, author of Jack's Talents and Mr. Tanen's Ties, who will give presentations at 10:30 a.m. and at noon. Book signings will follow presentations. Also participating will be Bay News 9 meteorologist Brian McClure, Tony the Balloon Guy and Jay Holt, author of The Adventures of Tommy the Tomato. Free goody bags will be given to the first 300 children. Admission and activities will be free. Food will be available for a price. Call 797-7018.

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