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Arachnid artwork
[Times photo: Douglas R. Clifford]
A banana spider’s shadow is cast upon the tapestry of web as it basks in the afternoon sunlight recently in a field near State Road 52 and Bellamy Brothers Boulevard in Darby. |
Jan Glidewell
It's no joke: Viagra is sponsoring concert tour
I'm just the tiniest bit scared by the information that drugs, or at least a drug, will be heavily promoted at an upcoming tour by 1970s funk band Earth Wind & Fire this fall.
Coast Guard brings boat in from the high seas
U.S. Coast Guard rescuers towed a sinking fishing boat back to shore Thursday evening.
Funding found for at-risk kids
Officials say the $108-million pledge indicates the state's willingness to work to prevent juvenile crime.
Medical training facility closes
The school operated without a license. It could be fined or shut down at a hearing in September.
Guardians deliver school supplies, hope
Children who are used to only hand-me-downs get new shoes and school supplies from volunteers.
Man held on charges of sex with boy, 14
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Kenneth Shessman's e-mailed love notes sounded routine enough.
Boat operator files shuttle suit
Paradise of Port Richey claims that Stardancer Casino Cruises is damaging the river bottom with its shuttles and wants to stop them from running.
Residents focus on aesthetics on SR 54
As developments burgeon, many are hoping to avoid the commercial clutter that characterizes U.S. 19.
How I spent my summer vacation
When people ask me what happened, and I begin the story for the umpteenth time, "Well, my wife got a thorn in her finger . . .," you can see the disbelief register on their faces. Even the nurses and doctors who have spent the past couple of weeks healing the wound shake their heads with skepticism.
Improve safety of U.S. 19 before beautification
Editor: Recently there have been stories about cleaning up U.S. 19. Council members are holding public meetings taking input from people or ideas for beautifying U.S. 19.
Police reports
Dade City man charged with fondling girl
Team in need of a lead
Six post-season comeback wins force the West Pasco Ponytails to take a new approach to the World Series.
Around the county
FOOTBALL: Pasco High practice for varsity and junior varsity players starts Monday at 7:30 p.m.
County stars shine for Dunedin
Two county players had a hand in Dunedin's big league run to the Southern Regional championship.
Shirelles singer still dedicated to love of singing
The Show Palace hosts the lead singer for the girl group that brought the world Soldier Boy and Dedicated to the One I Love, among other hits.
Coming up
TODAY-AUG. 19: The musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat continues at Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson.
Volunteers needed for SCORE business group
SCORE, or Service Corps of Retired Executives, Pasco Hernando Chapter 439 is seeking volunteers who are retired corporate executives, business managers and professionals of all disciplines and owners of small businesses to provide counseling, mentoring and workshop training.
Fund to continue boy's helpful ways
Ask friends and family about Austin Cadwallader, and a rush of memories spring to mind.
New Port Richey draws map for downtown walking tour
The effort will be funded by a $4,000 grant from Florida Power Corp. Maps should be available in December.
