[Times photo: Kevin White] Jerome Brown's son Dee Brown, center, cuts the ribbon to open the Jerome Brown Community Center.

May 21, 2000

Jerome Brown center opens; 'He's smiling'
The late NFL star's family and friends see his dreams come to life as children flock to the new community center in Brooksville that bears his name.

Aquaculture project's fate murky
The clams will be checked at least twice more before sponsors decide whether to scrap the farming project.

School opts for morning graduation
Hernando High students plan their graduation for a Saturday morning, saying no to the customary Friday night.

Searching for the connection between pricey beer and less sex
Okay, this is where I draw the line.

Sports
Bears claw way past Panthers
Central, minus coach Steve Crognale for the second quarter, edges Lecanto 9-7. Also, Hernando loses late to Crystal River.

Editorial
DOT can heal ill will by backing bulb-outs
Some people in Brooksville blame the state Department of Transportation for hampering efforts to make downtown more pedestrian friendly.

Letters
Give 'tasteful, wholesome' Suds and Jugs a chance
Editor: Re: Carwash may turn into something else, May 10 letter to the editor:

Guest column
Apathy hushes residents' voice
There's no easy way to say it, so here goes.