Nobody is left out at this playground [Times photo: Dan McDuffie] NEW PORT RICHEY -- Dana Sarfino had never been down a slide.

Developer secures right to buy Cannon Ranch
A spokesman said the option does not necessarily mean the company that develops upscale retirement communities will buy Cannon Ranch.

County and utility reach pared down settlement
Now after a year of mediation, commissioners will take a look at the agreement with Mad Hatter Utility.

Driver cleared of felony charges
A man facing a vehicular homicide charge in a fatal hit-and-run crash is cleared of the charge but convicted of a misdemeanor offense.

Gas pipeline increases risk of catastrophe
Re: Settlement was to avoid problems, Oct. 16 guest column:

Police reports
Three women accused of theft from man, 71

Judge seeks gun safety program
The circuit judge in the Ridgewood High student shooting case asks the help of school officials to start the program for high school students.

Diver gets life term for sex act with child
NEW PORT RICHEY -- A Tarpon Springs sponge diver was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday for forcing a 10-year-old girl to perform oral sex on him.

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Health care managers hosting Vendor Fair
Local health care managers will be hosting their fifth annual Vendor Fair from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the St. George Orthodox Church, 9426 Little Road, Port Richey. There will be a fashion show and a wine and cheese tasting. The vendor fair is open to all health care office managers and physicians who are interested in learning about new products and services in the medical field. Some of the vendors will include group health insurances, home health care, office payroll, rehabilitation, stock brokers and medical supply. For information, call Carrie Teegarden at (727) 819-8501.

Armed man robs Zephyrhills bank
ZEPHYRHILLS -- A man armed with a chrome-plated pistol robbed the First National Bank of Pasco Wednesdayand escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash, Pasco County sheriff's deputies said.