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December 28, 2001

Jan Glidewell
Desire for censorship has become big coverup
It was only a matter of time before we could come full circle.

Growing county sought dollars
Labeled by some as the builders' buddy, Pasco County spent much of 2001 trying to sand down the rougher edges of rapid growth.

Landowner asks for more homes
LAND O'LAKES -- After 1 1/2 years of haggling with Pasco County, Dr. J. Crayton Pruitt got approval in September to build 1,300 homes and a winery on his ranch north of State Road 52.

Hospital chief unveils blueprint
Not even six weeks on the job, and East Pasco Medical Center chief executive Scott Pittman has firmed up a game plan to provide medical care in Wesley Chapel, and to refocus care at the Zephyrhills hospital to complement it.

Odd and otter: Stories stayed strange in 2001
What comes out of Pasco County?

Rep. Fasano reports car stolen from outside office
NEW PORT RICHEY -- The witness could only offer a vague description of the car thief: a young woman, light brown or blond hair, wearing a pony tail.

A brand new year
Here's hoping county teams will find success soon in the playoffs

Make red light runners pay, not taxpayers
Re: County rethinks sales tax increase, Dec. 16.

Squabble over money doesn't serve us well
Three Pasco cities will start the new year with a present that arrived over the holidays -- checks from Pasco County.

Family hopes for firefighter's recovery
SHADY HILLS -- A week before Christmas, Emiko and David Sota already knew where they would open their gifts.

Police reports
Fight between brothers sends one man to hospital

Family of man killed in accident sues truck driver, his employer
DADE CITY -- The family of a man killed in an October traffic crash in Land O'Lakes has sued the driver of the other vehicle.

Chilly weather a preview of colder conditions to come
DADE CITY -- A blast of chilly air that whipped across Pasco County overnight Wednesday wasn't cold enough to wreak any agricultural havoc, but it was plenty cold enough to serve as a warning.

Mustangs could struggle vs. Central in River Ridge Tournament
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Mitchell started the season as one of the contenders to Ridgewood's throne atop the district and conference standings. But circumstances have left the Mustangs virtually depleted entering today's River Ridge Tournament.  


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  • Police reports
  • Robber hits Best Western hotel
  • Things to do when the year is new
  • Deputies hope their rink keeps kids out of clink
  • This week
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  • 2001: A strange, terrifying year
  • Cold brings back chilly manatees
  • Retrial expected in DUI death
  • Around and about
  • Air Force's McLain working on transfer

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