[Times photo: Carrie Pratt] A family remembers their Marine At the dedication of the county's Veterans Memorial, family members will honor a fallen teen and 71 others from Pasco who died in the service

May 20, 2000

Property tax base perks up in value
A boom in construction and a battle over prime retail sites drive up the value of parcels, bringing in cash to the county.

Crash victim dies in young man's arms
A teenage boy skateboarding with friends and a man ran to the two-car accident after hearing the crash.

Female impersonator returns stolen wedding gown
A man says he took the gown and another dress to perform in. "You have to keep up," he says.

Church funds give life to youth center
The Family Life Center has a pool, basketball court, volleyball courts, a stage and a sound system.

Snackers could lure baseball greats here
Whether or not Hall of Famers play Land O'Lakes depends on a local Wal-Mart's sale of Nabisco products.

Local businessman to try for open commission spot
The former San Antonio commissioner was defeated in his 1996 run for the county seat.

Editorial
A tribute to veterans Pasco can be proud of
A final battle for some Pasco military veterans ends today. It culminates a successful struggle against skepticism and apathy to build an appropriate reminder of the ultimate sacrifice of 72 brethren.

Letters
State should regulate water distribution
Editor: Florida does not have a water shortage, rather it has a water distribution problem.