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Public Invited to Help Develop Floodplain Robbery  - Continued from page 1
Information for Portions of Citrus County afront. The age hat, possibly video an Americansuspecton the
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flag
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The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is gathering infor-
ing and leaving in a white sport utility vehicle - possibly a
mation to improve identification of flood prone areas in Citrus County s Homosassa River
Ford Escape, 2005 to 2007 model.
North, Homosassa River South and Homosassa South Fork watersheds. Most of the current-
If you recognize the suspect in the surveillance pho-
ly available floodplain information is 10 to 30 years old and is outdated because of natural
to or have information about this crime, please call Crime
and physical changes caused by land use, development and erosion.
Stoppers of Citrus County, immediately. You can remain
Residents living in the Homosassa River North, Homosassa River South and Ho-
anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward. Simply call
mosassa South Fork watersheds are invited to attend an open house on Thursday, August 22,
1-888-ANY-TIPS, visit crimestopperscitrus.com or text the
2013 beginning at 4 p.m. at the Lecanto Government Building. The building is located at
word CITRUS plus your tip to 274637. During business
3600 W. Sovereign Path in Lecanto.
hours, you may contact Det. Jose Carreras at 352-726-4488.
Citrus Sheriff s Office Citizens
District representatives will present preliminary floodplain information, explain
the basis behind the findings, and gather additional information that may be used to identify
areas that are flood prone. After addressing public comments, floodplain information will
Academy Wants You!
be finalized and presented to the District s Governing Board for authorization to use the
data for regulatory purposes. This floodplain information for the Homosassa River North,
If you haven t already heard about it, we d like to encourage you to attend the
Homosassa River South and Homosassa South Fork watersheds is not incorporated in the re-
Citrus County Sheriff s Office Citizens Academy, a 10-week-long educational program of-
cently issued Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Preliminary Digital Flood
fered free of charge to all Citrus County residents. The next class begins on September 5,
Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs). However, it may be used in future updates to the DFIRMs.
2013. Since its inception in June 1997, more than 2,000 people from all walks of life – stu-
The floodplain information will be used by the county for land use and zoning deci-
dents, elected officials, businesspeople, journalists, retirees and volunteers – have taken the
sions, to help manage development in and around floodplains and wetlands, to reduce flood
time to learn more about the Citrus County Sheriff s Office.
risks, to preserve land and water resources, and for emergency planning. It will also provide
The academy was designed to provide a better understanding of the Sheriff s Of-
valuable information to the public for decisions about purchasing and protecting property.
fice, and show citizens exactly what we do and how we do it. Beyond that, the underlying
For more information call the District at (352) 796-7211, ext. 4297.
objective is to build an even stronger partnership between law enforcement officers and the
people they serve.Lt. Chris Evan, who works with the agency s accreditation process and
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special projects, is the Citizens Academy director. Experienced Sheriff s Office profession-
als serve as classroom instructors, and each handson, interactive session focuses on specific
segments of the agency. The program agenda includes instruction and demonstrations in
48 Hwy. 19 S.
road patrol, criminal investigations, vice & narcotics, intelligence analysis, the Emergency
Inglis, Florida • 352-447-5201
Operations Center/911, Sheriff s Fire Rescue Division, traffic, aviation, marine, the Sher-
Open 7 Days 5:00 am - 9:00 pm • Wi-Fi Available
iff s Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT), K-9 teams, identification and evidence,
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Dine-In or Carry-Out
crime prevention and much more.There is no cost to attend the academy, and classes meet
on Thursdays at the Sheriff s Emergency Operations Center in Lecanto. Participants may
Our Famous 2-2-2 Breakfast
choose between an afternoon class (1-4 p.m.) and an evening class (6-9 p.m.). There are
scheduled field trips that give participants a chance to interact directly with deputies and
Special 5:00 - 8:00 am
communications officers. There are also interactive demonstrations.
“The Sheriff s Citizen s Academy really WAS a life-changer for me,” said Amy
Monday thru Friday, only $2.22 - 2 Eggs, 2
Holaday, Community Relations Director of Sunflower Springs Assisted Living Facility.
Holaday graduated with Citizens Academy Class 69. “It opened my eyes to the criminal ac-
Bacon or Sausages and 2 Pancakes!
tivity that unfortunately does take place in our county despite the incredible efforts our Sher-
iff s Office makes to prevent crime. It allowed me to see the tremendous resources they have
Daily All-You-Can-Eat Specials
acquired through writing grants for state-of-the-art equipment and technology. It showed me
the commitment and loyalty our law enforcers have towards making our community a safe
MONDAY - BBQ Pulled Pork or Fresh Fried Mullet - $9.99
one. Although we were allowed to miss up to two classes, I could not even think of missing
TUESDAY - Fried Shrimp or Shrimp Scampi - $9.99
a single one! Top this all off with a ride in the famous “Sheriff s Helicopter”, and it was an
experience I will never forget. I sleep better at night knowing that Sheriff Dawsy and his
WEDNESDAY - All-You-Can-Eat Clam Strips - $9.99
team are on patrol!”
THURSDAY - All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti & Meatballs - $7.99
Graduates of the class are provided the opportunity to ride a shift with a patrol
deputy, a marine deputy, fly in the helicopter during a patrol shift or sit at the communica-
FRIDAY - All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry - $9.99
tions center with dispatchers. Applications are available at the Sheriff s Operations Center
SUNDAY - All-You-Can-Eat Beef Tips over Rice or Noodles
or any of the agency s community resource offices. Or go to the Sheriff s Office home page
at www.sheriffcitrus.org to print out an application form. Interested candidates also may call
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
352-341-3457 for more information or to have an application mailed to them. Once they ve
completed the program successfully, graduates are eligible for membership in the Citizens
Academy Alumni Association. The organization provides continuing education opportuni-
is Steak Night & BBQ Ribs Night!
ties for alumni members as well as an avenue for fund-raisers and special projects that ben-
efit both the Sheriff s Office and the community at large.
Both Served with Baked Potato or Fries
We invite you to sign up for the Sheriff s Office Citizens Academy and experience
the excitement of law enforcement!
and Corn or Baked Beans for only $11.95
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