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March 28, 2001

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Pasco: 1990 -- 281,131; 2000 -- 344,765
Pasco's 23 percent population increase between 1990 and 2000 runs close to Florida's 24 percent growth rate.

County's growth near state average
A repeat of a boom more than 20 years ago in Pasco is predicted in the next decade especially between the Suncoast Parkway and U.S. 41.

Small Pasco towns lose ground in census
Something has to be wrong with the official count, say officials in Saint Leo and San Antonio.

Hispanics account for much of census jump
The population of Dade City increased about 10 percent. The Hispanic population countywide grew by 111 percent.

Murder victim's whispered 'Steve' early focus of trial
But defendant's name is Michael, his attorney says. Prosecutors say, however, that his DNA was found on the victim.

Officers chase driver through 2 counties
The man is charged with traffic violations and other offenses by Pasco and Hillsborough counties and Zephyrhills.

Commission hikes fines for illegal watering
A first offense still results in a $30 fine plus court costs, but second-time offenders must pay $250, and a third violation carries a fine of $500.

Officers wasting time monitoring nude dance clubs
Editor: Is there something in our diminishing water wells or am I living in a different land called Pasco County?

Police reports
Theft suspect charged with punching deputy

Businessman claims city altered official record
A Zephyrhills official calls the accusation a political stunt and "just a bunch of garbage."

Council rejects music festival idea for airport
Members worry about crowd control, noise and lack of time to plan. The group planning the event is told to try later.

Cameras roll in fight against crime
Dashboard cameras are being installed in seven Zephyrhills patrol cars to aid officers in training and documenting crimes.

City wants to spiff up look of big box stores
Zephyrhills leaders are happy about the planned Wal-Mart Supercenter, but they also would like it to be a pretty one.

Class notes
School calendar

Elementary students experience hardships of war
Civil War re-enactors visit Pine View Middle School as the culmination of a unit on the subject.

Students cook up winning recipes
Students in cooking classes throughout the county put their creativity and their cooking skills to the test in the annual Healthy Heart Contest held last week at three sites -- Wesley Chapel High School, Marchman Technical Education Center and River Ridge Middle/High School. Entrants were required to create recipes that are low in saturated fat but are tasty, too.

Two soccer teams earn regional championships
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Six soccer teams from Pasco County played in the Region C final four last weekend at Lake Parker in Lakeland.

Senior is Rams' final answer
Third base? Catcher? Pitcher? Brandy Krieg has played anywhere Ridgewood has needed her.  


Other North Suncoast news
  • Student threat: Soft discipline, hard reproach
  • New NAACP chief proffers broad-based agenda
  • County will send EDC final $34,939
  • National Guard settling in at airport
  • DOT's logic unreasonable
  • County retains burning ban
  • Hernando in brief
  • Leagues are starting to prepare for summer season
  • Hernando catches some breaks
  • Teams face less travel next season
  • Health benefit program deadline approaches for military retirees
  • Schools discuss altering pay cap on experience
  • Commissioners lift ban on burning
  • Split council rejects bottled water site
  • Sudden attack strikes driver, leads to crash
  • Use caution when lifting scallop ban
  • All residents must help fund county's future
  • Crystal River police chief gets five-year pact
  • Lecanto no longer county's weak team
  • Sideline
  • Atwood commits to CFCC
  • Tax collector reminds taxpayers of March 31 deadline to avoid late fee
  • Bayfest blends heritage, races, music, art

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