A sanctuary for the future [Times photo: Ron Thompson] Wyland finishes his Manatee Sanctuary and tells the crowd that children will rescue the endangered animal.

Schools again seek director of finance
Before starting a new job, the candidate chosen for the Citrus post decides to stay on with his current employer.

Distinct choices offered in commission race
Challenger Zoe McLendon and incumbent Vicki Phillips have different views of how well the county and commission are serving their constituents.

Fire destroys home just before baby due
An Inverness woman loses her baby clothing and furniture when wind whips up a house fire. Although people were home when it started, no one was hurt.

A matured Batchelor deserves another term
We haven't always agreed with Roger Batchelor's opinions, but we've never doubted his sincerity or his genuine concern for the people he represents.

Smith, Goff close in on Citrus Hobby leader
INVERNESS -- As the season draws to a close at Citrus County Speedway, there's one division with a points title up for grabs.

District arrival means it's do-or-die time
BROOKSVILLE -- There are two ways to consider the immediacy of this week's Class 3A, District 5 Tournament at Hernando.

Class a, dist. 5 boys golf tournament
WHO: Central, Citrus, Crystal River, Dunnellon, Hernando, Lecanto, Mitchell, Pasco, Saddlebrook, Seven Rivers Christian, South Sumter, Wesley Chapel, Wildwood and Zephyrhills.

Leopards armed with confidence
BROOKSVILLE -- The Hernando High boys golf team has been too talented to be beaten most of this season, and too young to care when it was.

Citrus briefs
Several options open for absentee voters