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December 12, 2001

Driven to succeed
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[Times photo: Brendan Fitterer]
Salvatore Leonardi, 63, drives golf balls off a practice tee last week at All-Star Golf in New Port Richey.
Residents reject deal on larger store signs
Even so, Target is pursuing a sign variance to erect bigger ones at the SuperTarget on Bruce B. Downs.

Commissioners moving ahead with park fees
Hearings will be held on a proposal to raise $20-million over the next 10 years.

Investigation stretches into Pasco
Richard Worch, a top Pasco deputy, was questioned about lost helicopter parts.

Council member's switch draws scrutiny
A member appears to do an about-face on the fate of the Zephyrhills' computer consultant. But he says he's just voting his conscience.

County will try to balance fire protection tax
In an effort to spread fair costs and protection all over the county, some could see a fire tax hike.

Appeal okayed on adult zoning
County officials vote 3-2 to challenge a court suspension of adult entertainment ordinances.

Chaotic city meetings to be brought to order
After months of rambling debates, soapbox speeches and personal attacks, the council plans to enforce the rules of order.

Nominees need some scrutiny
For several minutes Tuesday morning, Pasco County commissioners talked about their ability to follow Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law prohibiting elected officials from holding private discussions on public matters.

Quick action got liberator a just award
Re: WWII veteran's story is a source of pride, Dec. 3 Bill Stevens column.

Nominees need some scrutiny
For several minutes Tuesday morning, Pasco County commissioners talked about their ability to follow Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law prohibiting elected officials from holding private discussions on public matters.

Gators get Poyssick back
Her suspension finished, the county's No. 2 scorer returns to Land O'Lakes.

Experience makes the best teacher
Senior tour player Allegra Campos believes her playing benefits the students she teaches.

Pasco sideline
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Castles and courtiers: A Renaissance revival
After three months of studying the history, music, food and customs of the Middle Ages, Marlowe Elementary students and faculty present their own festival of rebirth.

School turns into a circus act
The Circus of the Kids visits St. Anthony's Catholic School, and students master -- or at least attempt -- the art of scarf juggling.

Saint Leo ex-official named Citizen of the Year
SAINT LEO -- Town commissioners honored one of their own this week, naming Brother Gabriel Estes, a former commissioner, as Citizen of the Year for 2000.

Airport manager buzzed by barber, then roasted
The Zephyrhills airport manager is called upon not to explain a lease but to defend his buzz cut.

Stable is sued over girl's death
The family of the 9-year-old claims she was given a horse to ride that was inadequately broken.

Class notes
School calendar

Castles and courtiers: A Renaissance revival
After three months of studying the history, music, food and customs of the Middle Ages, Marlowe Elementary students and faculty present their own festival of rebirth.

Students learn about marketing as their art sells
A story in last week's Top of the Class featured art students from Wesley Chapel High School who were invited to sell their wares at the Lutz-Land O'Lakes Women's Club Arts and Crafts Festival.

MICHELE MILLER
The Circus of the Kids visits St. Anthony's Catholic School, and students master -- or at least attempt -- the art of scarf juggling.

Upscale neighborhood planned near U.S. 41 in Dade City
Curve Lake will join other upscale residential areas near U.S. 41. Plans call for 36 homes off the 13-acre lake.

Police reports
Man arrested after truck set on fire

Marker honors efforts on courthouse
DADE CITY -- The role retired County Commissioner Sylvia Young played in the restoration of the historic courthouse downtown is carved in stone.

Garbage truck leaves slippery trail
Police cite a driver after his truck's fluid leak closed roads for two hours.

Bail remains for attack suspect
A man charged in an attack on his wife's boyfriend was denied a bail reduction.  


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