Jan Glidewell
A piece of history adds polish to office
There is only so much bragging that friends and readers will tolerate about anything new (If you don't believe me, ask me about my love life and watch them run for cover), so I am trying to contain my enthusiasm for our new office, which is in the Old Dade City Hall building in (appropriately) downtown Dade City.

Lawsuit takes perplexing turn
Florida Rock Industries is dropping its lawsuit against the county, but says it will refile it. County officials are trying to sort it all out.

2 victims known for service
Two women who died in a car accident are remembered by friends and family for helping others.

Crystal River wins grant for sewer system
The $4.3-million from the state will help eliminate more than 500 septic tanks in the city.

Shops planned near Sugarmill
Developers want to build the strip mall on Cypress Boulevard. Tentative plans call for a Kash n' Karry and an Eckerd drug store.

Schools in better fiscal shape
The proposed 2000-01 budget shows that the system's financial situation has improved, but money is still tight.

Senior All-Stars have reputations to uphold
The Inverness girls team has a five-year winning streak and redemption on its mind.

Figure 8 racing can make fast friends of foes
Division leader Gary Swing says everybody is trying to win, but: "We're probably a lot closer to each other than any group of drivers out there."

Holiday happenings
A quick glance