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Florida’s final $92.2 billion budget reflects a billion dollars in projects and programs vetoed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor blamed the economic impacts of COVID-19 for forcing the budget cuts — which included numerous initiatives in Pasco County. “As the budget was coming due, we started to see the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, which has changed the trajectory of the nation’s economy and
obviously the economy here in Florida.And has, of course, affected the budget balances,” DeSantis explained in a televised news conference when he signed the budget on June 29. “As we were looking at the budget, my goal was to try to safeguard the historic achievements that we were able to do, while also realizing historic savings, so that we could put Florida on a more solid fiscal foundation,” the governor said. The budget “provides significant support for education, the environment, infrastructure, child welfare and more,” he said.
He also noted that, in light of Florida’s population growth, per capita spending has declined, as compared to the previous year’s budget. “Everyone understands that circumstances have changed,” DeSantis said. Still, he added,“I don’t think we necessarily forecast the economy simply stopping for a time.” The budget puts a high priority on teacher salaries. “We wanted to take Florida from the bottom half of the country in average minimum See BUDGET, page 9A
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by the end of 2016. Pasco County records show a conceptual Owners of Amici Pizza & Deli are planthe plan with about 3,000 square feet for ning to build a new stand-alone restaurant, for restaurant, and about 1,800 square feet with additional retail space, on Wesley retail. Chapel Boulevard. “We’d like to have our own building and The new restaurant is a short distance a bigger kitchen,” said Andrea Mannino. from the existing Amici restaurant in Grand No decisions have been made on the adOaks Square, at Wesley Chapel and Pet Lane. ditional retail space, he said. Andrea and Josephine Mannino, are
The site is located at the corner of Magnolia Boulevard and Wesley Chapel Boulevard, which is also known as County Road 54. Pasco County is moving forward with acquisition of right-of-way along County Road 54 to prepare for the expansion of the twothe lane road into a four-lane road at 54 junction of State Road 56 and State Road See PIZZA, page 13A
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Pasco County Administrator Michele Baker expects to be very busy over the next year and a half. She’ll be crossing off a to-do list, one by one, before leaving in 2017 to go on a lengthy road trip with her husband. The couple will hit the road with their recreational vehicle and their motorcycles, on a tour of as many baseball parks and national parks as they can squeeze into a year. “That’s been our dream,” Baker said, so letting her contract lapse in July 2017 makes sense. But, don’t expect a lame duck administrator. “There’s no kicking back here,” Baker said.“This isn’t me slowing down. ” Baker has told Pasco County commissioners she won’t seek renewal of her current two-year contract, which makes her
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last day July 9, 2017. the jail and construction of new fire stations By then, Baker will • Relocating have worked 35 years central Pasco more government offices to in public service, 24 Baker also plans to fill vacancies for a of those years with few key leadership positions that remain, Pasco County. cluding an assistant county administrator infor Her to-do list, in public safety and administration. short form, includes: Progress has been made, Baker said, but • Completing mas- government services still could be more ter plans and updates customer-friendly. for storm water, solid A culture that was decades in the waste and tourism making is being changed, she said.“You don’t • Funding and building a diverging get to dia- turn a canoe.You’re turning mond road design to ease traffic congestion a ship.” Public service wasn’t Baker’s first at State Road 56 and Interstate 75 career choice. • Completing the State Road 56 extenOver the years she worked sion as a waitress, • Nurturing SunWest Park, the county’s flight attendant and a theater manager. She also served in the U.S.Air Force Reserve. fledgling aqua park Her undergraduate degree was in • Replacing and repairing aging busiinfra- ness administration. structure and roads damaged by the It wasn’t until she accepted a secretarial summer flooding • Making progress on the expansion of See RETIRE, page 11A Michele Baker
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Camryn Farquhar, an athlete and a scholar, keeps picking up awards. Recently, she was named Pasco County’s Career Technical Education High School Student of the Year. She also was named Wesley Chapel High School’s Outstanding Senior. And, those are just the latest of her many accolades. She loves the classroom. But, she feels most at home in the barn. She grew up with horses. She used to raise hogs. Now it’s more about showing livestock, connecting with cows and learning all she can about the dairy industry. “But, this is more than just farming,’’ Farquhar said. The agriculture lifestyle, through the Future Farmers of America (FFA), includes training in business, leadership and public speaking. It included a stint as Champion Youth Ambassador for the Florida State Fair. It has propelled her to the University of Florida, where she plans a major in agricultural communications and education. “When you say FFA, people sometimes have a preconceived idea of what it’s all about,’’ said Farquhar, who carried a 4.5 GPA and served in student government.“The truth is, it’s very important that the general public know about this industry.“It’s really important. “It’s always nice to get honors, but I think it’s especially nice to be recognized in a field with so many great kids at our school and so many great kids throughout the county. I was just over the moon to be selected.’’
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Farquhar, who competed in cross-country for Wesley Chapel and remains an active runner, always remembers being surrounded by animals. But, her interest really began when her mother, Erin, became an agriculture teacher. Her mom came to the field by accident. “I didn’t realize there were agriculture teacher jobs,’’ said Farquhar’s mother, a former special education teacher.“I was saying, ‘Why is there a barn at school?’“But, when I stumbled into it and changed jobs, I immediately fell in love with it. It combines teaching with animals and plants. It probably would’ve been my passion earlier had I known it existed,” she said.
Pasco County Schools expects to experience some growth in the coming school year, but the district remains uncertain about just how much. The district has been projecting a growth of slightly more than 1,900 students, districtwide, including charter schools. But, Chris Williams, the district’s director of planning, said he’s not sure whether that projection will hold up. “I’ve been looking at the situation and the housing situation with COVID-19, and the big question is are we going to hit our 1,900 growth? I don’t know if we are, it’s hard to tell,” Williams said, during a Pasco County School Board budget workshop session on July 7. “I do anticipate that we will have growth,”Williams said. “I don’t know that we’ll hit our 1,900.We may. But, with a slowdown in housing, we
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Donna Lillibridge soon will close Quilts on Plum Lane — “The Friendliest Quilt Shop in Florida’’ — and life in downtown Dade City may never be quite the same. After 17 years in business, Lillibridge simply believes it’s time to go. It’s not because of COVID-19, she just wants time. Time to organize her home, do some yardwork, hike new trails, go kayaking and make more memories with her family, including three grown children who live in the area. She also will keep quilting, just for fun. But saying goodbye for good? It’s a bit more difficult than she imagined. The shop has been a mingling place for friends, acquaintances and strangers — a 1,900-square-foot town square, where precious keepsakes were created, quilting classes were held and permanent relationships were forged. “My goal was not just to sell fabric — anyone can do that,’’ Lillibridge said.“I wanted to help them be successful, so they can come back and do more. If they got stuck or didn’t quite know what they were doing, they could come here and learn. We have had very good teachers here.And, we’ve had so much fun along the way.’’ Lillibridge moved from her native California in 1971, first becoming a classroom teacher in Hillsborough County, then settling into a 30-year stint as a psychologist for Pasco County Schools. Along the way, she revived an interest in quilting, a way to be creative and pass the time, but the quilt shop she frequented was about to close. “I’m not very good at sitting around,’’ Lillibridge said.“I need to keep busy.’’ She took a chance, opening a quilt shop of her own. The name? It has a backstory. When Lillibridge was 4 years old, she remembers walking a few blocks to her grandfather’s house for ice cream. It was a dark and spooky night. Her older brother was too scared to go. She traversed a little dirt alley, surrounded by plum trees. It
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seemed frightening for a child, but she got the ice cream and made it home. “You have to take risks to get something you want,’’ Lillibridge said. “That’s why I named it ‘Quilts on Plum Lane.’ It reminds me of taking risks. And, it was definitely a risk. During the recession (2008), I had to borrow money off my house. It was dicey. But we made it.And it came back strong.” Lillibridge said she will miss the little things — such as carrying flannel and personally dyeing the wool that attracted people from all around Central Florida. She will miss the women — and sometimes their husbands — who started by tentatively cutting the fabric, then got hooked on the craft. She even will miss dealing with various sales representatives, discovering new
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“The Parking Lot Social” will take place starting on July 16, and continue July 17, July 18 and July 19, at Raymond James Stadium, 4291 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa.This event modernizes the traditional drive-in experience through a supersized, multisensory attraction.There also will be a “Social Kids” event on July 18 and July 19, which will include a Parents vs. Kids theme, and “Midnight Movies” on July 17 and July 18.The Parking Lot Social will include Car-AOke, a Headphone Disco DJ Battle, Boom Boom Bingo,Themed Trivia, Parking LOL and Midnight Movies.Tickets start at $29. For information, tickets and a complete schedule, visit TheParkingLotSocial.com.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH
Westfield Citrus Park, 8021 Citrus Park Town Center in Tampa, will host a Full Inclusion Back-to-School Bash on July 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The event focuses on families with both neuro-diverse and neuro-typical children.There will be a “Quiet Hour” when the ‘doors’ open an hour prior to the event for children on the spectrum or with sensory disorders. Both vendors and guests are asked to wear masks, but a DIY maskmaking station will be provided.There also will be a touchless photo booth with characters, and plexiglass partitions on tables. Families must register in advance for a child to receive a backpack. Some vendors will offer school supplies and take-home activities.Admission and all school supplies (while supplies last) are free. For information and to register, call (727) 674-1464.
SHARK WEEK KIT
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer the curbside pickup of a Shark Week kit on July 18 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Supplies are limited to the first 50 families. No library card needed.The kit will include crafts and activities. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
The Church at Myrtle Lake, in Land O’ Lakes, will host a virtual Vacation Bible School entitled,“Concrete & Cranes,” from July 20 to July 24.All kids are welcome to attend. For information, visit MyrtleLake.org.
VIRTUAL LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Pasco County Libraries offers systemwide virtual programs.Tune in every weekday for a new virtual activity video, including comedy store theater shows, crafts, recipes, author interviews, guest performers, games, and more.These digital services are geared toward kindergarten through seventh grade. Activities are free. No library card is required.All locations are included. To view the videos, visit
The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive in Wesley Chapel, rain or shine. Registration is from 10 a.m. to noon. Judging starts at 12:15 and awards will be presented at 4 p.m.As a Wiregrass safety rule, no cars can leave the premises until after the awards ceremony is over.The event also will include music and vendors, and food and drink will be available for purchase. Preregistration is $20, and $25 on the day of the show. For information and to register, visit PremiumCarShows.com.
CLOTHES 4 KIDS The YMCAs of Tampa Bay and the Florida Blue Foundation will resume offering free Safety Around Water lessons during the week of Aug. 3 to Aug. 6, at the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA, YMCA of the Suncoast and YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg. The program is free for all beginners and non-swimmers, ages 3 to 12, in the Tampa Bay community. The four-day course with certified instructors will teach a sequenced set of skills that can reduce the risk of drowning and give the kids confidence in and around water. Participants must be present the first day of class, and bring a swimsuit and towel. A YMCA membership is not required, but preregistration is. Contact your local YMCA for information.
The annual Clothes 4 Kids Drive is accepting donations of good, used clothing and shoes for school-aged boys and girls, ages 4 to 18. Donations of bicycles, helmets and school supplies also will be accepted.An event is scheduled for Aug. 1 in the Pin Chasers parking lot, 6816 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills, for disadvantaged families to pick up what they need. For more information, email Carol Davis at kdavis1095@tampabay.rr.com. Davis also can provide pickup for donations.
BACK TO SCHOOL BLAST PascoLibraries.org/events/supersized-virtualstories/, and use the password ‘library.’ Each upcoming Page Turner Adventure is all day: • July 20: Show Day:The Magnificent Circus Mystery • July 21:Younger Kids’ Craft Day: Clown Bookmarks & Magical Steamer Trunks • July 22:Author Day:Tom Lichtenheld, illustrator of “Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site” • July 23: Older Kids’ Craft Day: Learn how to juggle plastic grocery bags and make your own juggling balls • July 24: Guest Performer Day with Jessica Jane Peterson, from Penn & Teller’s “Fool Me,” and a virtual tour of the International Clown Hall of Fame
MAKE A DREAMCATCHER
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a dreamcatcher kit from July 20 at 10 a.m. to July 25 at 5 p.m., through curbside pickup. Each kit will include a faux leather cord, a 3-inch metal hoop, feathers and instructions. Colors of materials will vary. Participants will need their own scissors and hot glue gun to make the dreamcatcher. Registration is required. Call (813) 929-1214.
RAINBOW CRAFT
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer a virtual adult craft on July 21 at 2 p.m., to create a textured rainbow with color from foam and yarn, for wall art. Kits will be available.You can register online at by visiting PascoLibraries.evanced.info/signup/calendar.
MASQUERADE BALLS
Pasco Libraries will offer two virtual Masquerade Balls, for participants to make a mask with bling and feathers. Kits will be available.Teens can check in virtually on July 22 at 3 p.m., and tweens (grades four to seven) can check in on July 23 at 3 p.m. Registration is required online at PascoLibraries.evanced.info/signup/calendar.
TEA PARTY MYSTERY
There will be a Mad Hatter Tea Party Murder Mystery on July 22 at 3 p.m., for teens in grades eight to 12.A link to the activity will be made available on that date and time, via
Regency Park Library’s social media outlets on Facebook and Instagram.
MASTER GARDENER TRAINING
The UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension Service will offer a free Meet & Greet online preview session on July 23 at 3 p.m., for anyone interested in applying for the 2020 Master Gardener Volunteer Training Class, which will begin in September.The training class will include weekly, live online sessions, as well as weekly at-your-pace modules, for seven consecutive weeks.The Meet & Greet is required to be considered for volunteer program. Preregistration is at bit.ly/PascoMGV.
FARM GIRL MARKET
Darby Harvest Country Market, 31116 Darby Road in Dade City, will host a Vintage Farm Girl Market on July 25 from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. There will be about 20 vendors selling handcrafted, repurposed and unique treasures in vintage, farmhouse, farm and garden, and junk and unique styles. Guests also can sip lemonade, and get up close and personal with a mini cow or other farm critters.
NAME THAT TUNE
Pasco Libraries will host a virtual “Name That Tune” on July 25 at 2 p.m.There will be song clips from popular TV series, games shows and movies. Participants can try to win with the most correct answers in the Zoom Room. Email maryg@pascolibraries.org for the Zoom invitation.
JUNKIN’ IN JULY
The fourth annual “Junkin’ in July” will take place on July 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 12202 Main St., in San Antonio.There will be about 20 vendors under roof, shops on vintage row taking part, and 30 to 40 vendors outdoors.There will be everything from antiques to shabby chic, hand-mades, furniture, signs, art, repurposed stuff, old doors, windows, and more. For updates and information, visit Facebook.com/thebloominghouse or Facebook.com/twoolehens.
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The Tampa Bay Moms Group, along with TBMG Productions, Events & Expos will host a Back to School Blast on Aug. 8 from noon to 6 p.m., at the Tampa Premium Outlets in Lutz. Guests can receive free backpacks with school supplies and free books, while supplies last. Backpacks are one per child under the age of 13 and two per family maximum. Books are one per child. Featured exhibitors will include public, private, charter, home-school and educational resources; child care facilities; tutoring and extracurricular programs; health and wellness providers and products; special needs resources; community organizations; products and more.There also will be giveaways and entertainment.The event is rain or shine, as long as it is safe to do so.There may be postponements or cancellations should it be deemed unsafe for health reasons.Visit tinyurl.com/yd8ofatt.
VIDEO TUTORIALS
The University Area Community Center Complex, Computer Lab, Mort Park and Harvest Hope Park will be closed through Aug. 9.All programming, including the Dreamcatchers summer camps, has been suspended through this time.The Prodigy Cultural Arts Program instructors developed more than 40 video tutorials on topics such as life skills, painting, drawing, dancing, bass guitar, the shaker, and more.These videos are available at UACDC.org/prodigyonline.A variety of subjects will be added weekly. Also, Get Moving! exercise videos on body sculpting, yoga, nutrition for children, dancing for senior citizens, and more are free to the public and posted on YouTube at tinyurl.com/y8batzb9.
WATER WISE AWARDS
The 2020 Tampa Bay Community Water Wise Awards is looking for entries to this waterefficient landscape contest. If your landscape combines Florida-friendly plants, elements with attractive design and minimal maintenance, and uses efficient irrigation techniques that reduces water use, you can enter.Winners receive a custom garden stone, recognition by local elected officials, and neighborhood bragging rights. Applications must be submitted by Aug. 31. For information, visit Awards.tampabaywaterwise.org.
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Westfield Citrus Park, 8021 Citrus Park Town Center in Tampa, will host a Full Inclusion Back-to-School Bash on July 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The event focuses on families with both neuro-diverse and neurotypical children. There will be a “Quiet Hour” when the ‘doors’ open an hour prior to the event for children on the spectrum or with sensory disorders. Both vendors and guests are asked to wear masks, but a DIY mask-making station will be provided. There also will be a touchless photo booth with characters, and plexiglass partitions on tables. Families must register in advance for a child to receive a backpack. Some vendors will offer school supplies and take-home activities. Admission and all school supplies (while supplies last) are free. For information and to register, call (727) 674-1464, or visit EventBrite.com.
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Saint Leo University now is offering a new form of high-quality instruction that allows adults to pick up new skills or knowledge in a short period of time through highly focused courses. Rather than seeking degrees, those opting for these courses will be enrolling to earn micro-credentials from the new Center for Alternative Pathway Programs. For mastering the material in certain courses, learners will be awarded a digital Saint Leo ‘badge,’ which is a formal acknowledgement that can be added to resumes and online documents, and whose validity employers can trust. The badge signifies a micro-credential the way a diploma represents the completion of a college degree program. Saint Leo launched the Center for Alternative Pathway Programs to address the continuing education needs in the American marketplace, according to Cindy Lee, director of the center. Those who have completed some level of formal education or workplace training still find that they may need to learn new techniques, business processes or programs, or revisit material, Lee said, in a news release. Saint Leo faculty and consultants designed the courses on topics such as cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, grantsmanship, and exam preparation for the Project Management Professional credential. The roster of badge-bearing courses will
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Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s five offices will be collecting donations during July for the Pasco County School District’s ABC (Assist, Believe & Care) Program, which was created to provide financial assistance to students and their families who are experiencing economic hardship. Money donated goes into a fund that teachers can use when they see or learn of a need a child may have. Cash donations may be made at any of the tax collector locations in Pasco County. For information on the ABC campaign and other charitable giving programs, call Assistant Tax Collector Greg Giordano at (727) 847-8179, or visit PascoTaxes.com.
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Saint Leo University’s plan to reopen its University Campus is rooted in the concern for the health and safety of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. The transition will be a methodical process and vary depending on the different needs and working environment of each department and location of the university, according to a news release from the school. Stage One of returning to campus is expected to remain in place through Aug. 14, unless there are changes to the situation, which university officials will continue to monitor. Saint Leo’s steps to ensure a healthy work environment: • Every employee must be tested for COVID-19 and report negative results before returning to work. • AdventHealth provided drive-thru anterior nasal swab testing on campus in early June. • Daily monitoring is required, including temperature/fever checks. • Face masks or face coverings must be worn by all staff working on site when in the presence of others and in public settings, both indoors and outdoors. • Social distancing practices will be employed. Employees must stay at least 6 feet away, even when wearing a mask, and keep groups to less than 10 people. • Work areas during Stage 1 will not exceed 50% capacity. • Deep cleaning processes are being used aligned with the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Hand-sanitizing stations are at all major building entrances, elevator stops and high-traffic areas. Employees should wipe down commonly used surfaces, too. • Elevators will be limited to one person per trip. Stairwells will be one-way for routine use and marked accordingly. • Employees must bring their own meals or purchase grab-and-go items available in Benedict’s Coffeehouse. During Stage One, the Dining Hall and the Lions’ Lair will be closed. • Those reporting to work could have staggered schedules to accommodate those entering and exiting buildings. • Only visitors with essential university business will be allowed on campus, and are required to follow the guidelines of face masks and social distancing. The university is planning to reopen all on-ground classes at University Campus on schedule, in August.
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The Museum of Science and Industry’s (MOSI) summer exhibit, “Space For Art,” through the Space For Art Foundation, is now open, at 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa. The foundation’s mission is to use community art projects to inspire and unite children in COURTESY OF SPACEFORARTFOUNDATION.ORG hospitals, refugee centers and schools around the world, along More than 1,000 children in hospitals and schools with a team of art, aerospace, astro- from nine countries submitted artwork to the naut and health professionals. Its Postcards to Space mission. To see a full video for the projects focus on space explo- astronauts, which includes the voices of the children, ration, and the connection visit YouTube.com, and search Postcards to Space. between personal and planetary health.The foundation’s work also aims to Take a picture of the artwork and email raise awareness of each person’s role as a it to art@spaceforartfoundation.org, or post crew member, not just a passenger, on on Facebook.com/SpaceForArtFoundation. ‘Spaceship Earth.’ Don’t forget to let the foundation know The visual MOSI exhibit aims to engage where you are on the planet, too. all ages through the use of paintings, sculpArtwork will be shared online and particture, drawings and a digital interactive ipants will be updated on global community experience. It also includes art from “indi- projects, as well. viduals in STEM-related fields, as well as The Space for Art Foundation states on pieces from the Apollo astronauts, cosmo- its website that it “aims to facilitate and imnauts and other space travelers,” as stated in plement space-themed art and healing a press release. programs; to award scholarships and grants Kids from around the world now can to art students and artists who want to dejoin the foundation’s crew for its next mis- velop their own space-themed art therapy sion,“Beyond,” and are encouraged to simply ideas; and to document its work in support look for inspiration in the night sky, through of ongoing research in the field of art and books about the universe, a window, or healing.” videos and pictures from space.Then, make For information about the exhibit, call a painting or drawing of how you imagine MOSI at (813) 987-6000. Earth in the universe (no special materials To learn more, you can visit are required). SpaceForArtFoundation.org/projects.
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The Tampa Downtown Partnership’s Summer Series is back at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, to help residents escape the heat. The series offers free activities, including a 10,000-square-foot tent to help protect guests from the Florida sun while they burn off some energy. “To help encourage kids to practice social distance while playing, we’ve incorporated a no-touch design to the project’s large ground mural,” said Shaun
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AWARD, from page 1A “It’s not like Camryn was pushed into this. She always had a natural interest. I know she got an award once and someone said,‘Of course she did. Her mother is the ag teacher.’ But truly, she has made her own path. It’s not like we go home, sit around the kitchen table and talk about agriculture. She has developed this interest on her own.’’ Farquhar is the oldest (by 10 minutes) of triplets, along with siblings Ryan and Tifani, who are both headed to Florida State University. Ryan, who plays lacrosse and dabbles in FFA, plans a sports management major.Tifani, a projected criminology major, is best known as a standout diver, although she, too, has competed in FFA, but not to Camryn’s extent. “We get compared to each other a lot, even though we are really different,’’ Farquhar said. “I think it’s an example of three people finding things they love and are passionate about, then following through. It’s not that one is better than the other. It’s just what you’re interested in. “There were definitely advantages to having my mother be the (agriculture) teacher, but maybe some negative experiences, too, just an assumption that things were given to me. She has helped me and inspired me, but I worked pretty hard for everything I’ve done. It has mostly come about because I’ve
issue of requiring face masks. Board members appeared to be leaning toward mandatory masks during a previous workshop session, but Browning said he wants the district to hold off on that decision for now. “We’re monitoring that situation. We’re looking at research, best practices,” Browning said, adding that the district is working with the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County. “We’ll make a decision as we get closer to school start and that decision will be made public to our parents as soon as it is made,” Browning said. “We will be making decisions right on up to the day that teachers return on Aug. 3, and we’ll be making decisions right on up, including to the start of school on Aug. 10. “We know that parents are eager for information. They’re eager for accurate information. “We’ve received hundreds, if not thousands, of questions,” Browning said. School board member Megan Harding said that she has been flooded with emails and telephone calls relating to masks. “I think that’s been a lot of worry for parents, on both sides,” Harding said. Deputy Superintendent Ray Gadd said the district has been working on guidelines, so it will be ready to use them, if that’s the direction the district decides to take. Browning said he prefers to monitor the situation and make a decision closer to the start of school. “I think it’s a little premature at this point. I understand the parents want either a yes or a no, but things are changing.And, quite honestly, they are changing hourly. “I think having guidelines in the que, ready to go for consideration, is a wise move. But, I think it’s early to make a decision about masks right now,” the superintendent said. loved it so much,” she said. COVID-19 brought about a different way of celebrating Farquhar’s honors. She learned of the CTE award (which included nominees from robotics, automotive, health and video production programs) through a Zoom call with school officials, including Pasco County Schools Superintendent Kurt Browning. At Wesley Chapel, the Outstanding Senior award was noted by administrators delivering balloons, flowers and confetti poppers, along with plenty of mentions on social media. Farquhar had been a well-decorated performer before, having earned honors at the Florida State Fair and Pasco County Fair, along with being selected to a state dairy judging group. “These awards bring more focus to our program and that’s great,’’ Farquhar’s mother said.“We’re trying to foster a love of agriculture for the kids. They can learn about nutrition, developing foods, animal systems, environmental protections, and maybe that could become a career.At the very least, they will become more educated and become better consumers.We’re thrilled when agriculture is seen in that light and part of all aspects of school, not just having a notion that they’re just the ‘cowgirls.’ “I think Camryn was very honored just to be nominated. She was humbled by that.To actually be selected was very touching and meaningful.’’
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salary to the top five. It was not an easy fight, there were a lot of folks who didn’t want to do that. “We were able to get $500 million to increase the average minimum salary in the state of Florida for K-12 teachers, as well as including money for salary increases for teachers who are more seasoned, and other eligible personnel. “We are now in the top five for average minimum salary. I think this is really a historic achievement,” DeSantis said. Also, “we do have the highest funding ever for K-12 (kindergarten through 12th grade) schools, with an increase of $137 per student,” he said. The state’s college and universities also received increases, and the state continued its commitment to restoring the Everglades and state waterways, and improving water quality, the governor said. The budget also fully funds the Florida Department of Transportation’s $9.2 billion work program, which DeSantis said is necessary, as the state continues to grow. There’s also $8.7 million in new funding to support the Office of Public and Professional Guardianship to help ensure the legal rights of older Floridians are protected, and eliminate abuse, neglect and exploitation of the elderly population, he said. Plus, the budget also includes more than $138 million in state and federal funding to address the opioid epidemic, and $8 million to continue providing community-based behavioral health services. Still, the governor vetoed pages and pages of projects and programs. “These were not easy decisions,” DeSantis said. “These were difficult circumstances. I want people to know, particularly those in the Legislature, that there were obviously things that I vetoed that I think there could be good policy.There are specific projects in there, that under normal circumstances, I would have supported.” Locally, initiatives such as a stand-alone senior center in Dade City, a landscaping beautification project along U.S. 41 in Land O’ Lakes and an archive center at Florida Pioneer Museum will have to wait or find another funding source. But, not all was lost. Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore said he’s gratified that hard work by Pasco’s legislative delegation resulted in getting many projects into the original budget. He’s also pleased that some county initiatives gained funding. “I am thankful the Governor did approve two Pasco projects worth just under $8 million dollars for needed infrastructure improvements,” Moore said, via email. Those projects are the Lacoochee industrial area right-of-way improvements for approximately $5.5 million, and the U.S. 301/Pretty Pond and Medical Arts Court Intersection Improvements estimated at $2.3 million. Moore also noted that in comparison with some other areas in the state, Pasco
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State budget highlights Gov. Ron DeSantis gave a news conference when he unveiled the state’s final $92.2 billion budget. Here is a look at some budget highlights he mentioned: • $500 million to increase teacher salaries • $137 increase in spending, per student in K-12 • $25 million increase in mental health programs for schools • $22.8 million increase for Florida colleges, bringing total to $1.3 billion in state operating funds • $44.4 million increase for Florida’s universities, bringing total to $2.7 billion • $322 million for Everglades Restoration; $50 million for springs restoration; $160 million for targeted water quality improvements; $40 million for alternative water supply; $25 million to combat harmful algal blooms and red tide • $2.3 million to implement the first statewide threat assessment strategy in the country • $17.3 million to begin transitioning correctional officers from a 12-hour shift to an 8.5-hour shift • $15 million to fund prevention programs for at-risk youth
County fared well. The commission chairman also said the lack of state funding won’t kill all of the projects that were vetoed. “At the moment, Pasco County staff is still reviewing options for the vetoed projects; we do expect some will move forward although they may be delayed from original timelines. As an example, the Quail Hollow stormwater improvement project has already pursued alternative grant funding from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) we are awaiting final word on,” Moore said.
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Greseth’s long-lasting career is much appreciated by Wiregrass Ranch High boys basketball coach Jeremy Calzone, whose teams have rivaled Wesley Chapel’s the past 14 years. Calzone described Greseth as “by far one of the best ever to be on the sidelines, just what he teaches those kids over there and their defense.” Calzone added:“He’s lasted this long because he gets kids to really buy into his defensive philosophy, and they play hard for him. “It’s the hardest game of the year for us, not just because it’s a rivalry, but because I
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Longtime Wesley Chapel High varsity boys basketball coach Doug Greseth recently announced his retirement. He exits with 300 wins at the school and 533 career wins overall, adding up his years at Okeechobee and Tampa Jefferson high schools. Combined, he spent more than 34 years coaching the high school ranks.
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Greseth coached Erik Thomas at Wesley Chapel, one of Pasco County’s most decorated players who’s now playing professionally in Mexico. Thomas said Greseth made a substantial impact on his successful basketball career.
Road to 533 career victories • 163 wins in 13 seasons at Okeechobee High School (1983-1986) • 70 wins in four seasons at Jefferson (Tampa) High School (1999-2002) • 300 wins in 17 seasons at Wesley Chapel High School (2003-2020)
know they’re going to give it to us defensively, and get in our face and be physical.” Off the court, Calzone considers Greseth a mentor and close friend. The younger coach was just 26 years old when he landed the Wiregrass Ranch job, when the school opened 2006. That first semester his team was forced to practice at Wesley Chapel’s gymnasium, as the new school’s gym wouldn’t be ready until January 2007. Calzone will always remember how generous Greseth was in sharing his space and resources.There were times when Calzone’s hoops team was practicing on one end of the floor, while Greseth’s physical education class was on the other side. Calzone recalled Greseth’s hospitality: “He welcomed me in with open arms even though he knew we were going to be rivals. He made sure that I got whatever I needed, like as far as basketballs if I needed them or extra gym space, he just was very accommodating from the very beginning, and he couldn’t have helped me any more than he did. “He’d just give me advice, and he’d make sure if I needed anything, like there’s just so much that he did that he didn’t have to do. He could’ve been mad and said,‘Oh, these guys are using our gym,’ and he did not do that, which I’ll never forget that.” In game action, Greseth’s aggressive oncourt demeanor may have been a turnoff for some watching from the stands. Calzone acknowledged if someone were to catch a Wesley Chapel game, they might come away thinking Greseth “was a pretty bad guy.” But, that’s far from the case, Calzone insists. “Even though he’s intense and he yells a lot, the love he has for the game and for people in the game and his players, I don’t think people really appreciate that, and I’m going to miss that, and I know the players that he leaves behind are certainly going to miss that, as well,” Calzone said. Greseth’s consideration and having others’ best interests at heart isn’t lost on former players, including Greg Jenkins, who graduated from Wesley Chapel in 2008. Jenkins is best known for his work on the gridiron, where he became was a star quarterback at Alabama State University, and spent three seasons in the NFL with the Oakland Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars, respectively.
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Wesley Chapel boys basketball under coach Doug Greseth 2003-2004: 22-6 (state playoffs; region semifinals) 2004-2005: 17-10 (district champions; state playoffs) 2005-2006: 23-6 (conference champions; district champions; state playoffs) 2006-2007: 15-12 (district runner-up; state playoffs) 2007-2008: 19-7 2008-2009: 12-14 2009-2010: 13-12 (conference runner-up) 2010-2011: 13-16 (district runner-up; state playoffs) 2011-2012: 24-5 (conference champions; state playoffs) 2012-2013: 24-5 (conference champions; district champions; state playoffs) 2013-2014: 21-6 (conference runner-up) 2014-2015: 17-10 (conference runner-up) 2015-2016: 21-8 (conference runner-up; district runner-up; state playoffs) 2016-2017: 9-17 2017-2018: 16-11 2018-2019: 18-9 2019-2020: 16-10 (state playoffs)
He also played varsity hoops for three years for Greseth, developing into an AllConference player, leading scorer and hard-nosed defensive player. “He’s definitely going to push you, not only as a basketball player, but as a young man,” Jenkins recalled of Greseth. “If you weren’t a team player, you wouldn’t really like his coaching style. Like, he was a teamoriented style coach, and he loved to win,” Jenkins said. The former pro athlete’s connection with Greseth transcends sports. When Jenkins was a middle-schooler, Greseth would pick him up from his Dade City home and drive him to and from summer league basketball games in Wesley Chapel.The experience isn’t lost on Jenkins. He acknowledged he had a rough upbringing and was raised in a single-parent household and didn’t always have a ride to athletics events. “He’s like a father-figure,” Jenkins said of Greseth. So much so, Jenkins makes a point to text Greseth a positive message every Father’s Day. The coach was there for important moments in Jenkins’ life, too. Greseth attended
his mother’s funeral in 2016 and his wedding in 2017. “Anything I have going on, he’s definitely there,” said Jenkins, now an Atlanta-based fitness and athletic trainer. “We have a real friendship. It’s bigger than sports.” Jenkins also underscored Greseth’s humble nature. When Jenkins recently made a trip to his old stomping grounds to catch up with Greseth, he said his former coach never mentioned he had eclipsed the 500-career win mark. Jenkins didn’t know about the achievement until he noticed a celebratory plaque hanging on the school’s gymnasium wall. “He just loves the work, the work behind the scenes. He’s doesn’t like accolades, he just works,” Jenkins said. Erik Thomas is the most decorated hoops player Greseth coached at Wesley Chapel. He is the program’s all-time scorer and rebounder who won the Florida Class 4A Player of the Year in 2013. He’s gone on to have a notable college career at NCAA Division I University of New Orleans and will be playing in the Mexican professional basketball league this year, after spending the past three seasons playing in Argentina. Thomas detailed how Greseth improved his game throughout his four years of high school, helping him fine-tune fundamentals and better understand the sport’s nuances. “He brings you back to what basketball is about, and knowing the game and becoming a student of the game,” Thomas said. “He helped me get to where I wanted to go.” Thomas said Greseth’s coaching style resembled a “Bob Knight type,” referring to the legendary Indiana University men’s basketball coach who won three national championships and was known for instilling a disciplined approach and for his fiery oncourt presence. “I had to work my butt off,”Thomas said of playing for Greseth.“He tried to enforce working hard and having a hard work ethic, and I think his character and his demeanor and energy rubbed off on all the players, allowing them to get better on the court.” Like others have found, beyond Greseth’s sometimes gruff exterior is a coach who really cared. One of Thomas’ favorite memories was when his prep coach showed up to his senior night game in New Orleans in 2017. Greseth made the nine-hour drive to New Orleans to support Thomas, then drove back home later that night. “Him being there meant a lot, and it just shows we have a relationship after I had graduated and after I had went into college,” Thomas said.“He always was hoping that I would go out and do big things, and I was able to achieve them. I was just glad I was able to come to Wesley Chapel and play under him, and do what I did there in those four years I was there.”
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he Melton family’s history of farming and ranching in Pasco County stretches back to 1950, when Jack Melton went to work growing watermelons for
a rancher. Steve Melton, Jack’s oldest son, shared the story of his family’s abiding love for the land during a spring tour of their holdings with a photographer and writer from The Laker/Lutz News. Over decades, the Meltons have acquired 1,500 acres of farm and pastureland in northeast Pasco County, where Jack and five families of Meltons now make their homes. “As we could get a little bit of money, we’d buy a little bit of land. We’d owe that money to the bank. We’d get that paid off,” Melton said. It has been a family affair, he said. It has required the efforts of his dad, Jack, the four Melton brothers — Steve, Johnny, Mark and Joe — and their sister, Becky Worrell. “This has not been given to us. It was not left to us,” Melton said.“That’s why our heart is in this land because it was through our toil that we paid for it.” As he drove his pickup truck along bumpy roads, he stopped, occasionally, to show off beautiful views. “Right over that hill, straight ahead of us, is Dade City. Blanton is over that next hill. “What’s so remarkable about this is the steep relief in this valley right here —how quickly this drops off. “You see those towers right there on the next horizon? That’s Trilby and Lacoochee. “That second tower to the right is the big grain elevator in Lacoochee.You can see a water tower, sometimes, in Webster, from here,” he said. Throughout the property, there are scenes that capture a sense of Old Florida. There are ancient oaks, tree-canopied roads, and wildflowers bursting with color along the roadsides. The family’s agricultural operations are varied. “On our 1,500 acres, we have several hundred head in our cow/calf operation.We raise the calves, and then we have a few lease ranches around, too. That’s a major part of our operation. “So, we have horses — quarter-horses for working, and working dogs to help pen the cattle,” he said. The ranch also has cow pens, seed barns, and a shop to repair and maintain equipment.
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“We’re in the seed-harvesting business. “We custom harvest this Bahia grass that you see growing out here, throughout all of Central Florida,” Melton said. He stopped by a field, where rye was growing — as far as the eye could see. “It looks like a sea wave, when the wind passes through,” Melton said. “In a month, this will be golden waves of grain. “Sometimes — a very rare occasion — we’ll see clouds of this white pollen, wafting through the field — pollinating all at
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Steve Melton rests a spell, and shares some of his cowboy poetry with visitors. Melton, now retired, enjoys writing and reciting poetry and also does heritage arts, such as making brooms and grinding sugar cane to make sugar cane syrup.
once,” he added. Once harvested, the rye is packed into 50-pound bags and sold to ranchers to graze their cattle with in the winter, said Melton. He saves some of the grain to make rye bread. “People sometimes have an idyllic interpretation of farming, as being Sunday on the front porch and just watching the crops grow,” Melton said. But, he continued:“Farming is not for the faint of heart.” Threats to a farmer’s livelihood come in many forms: “Too much rain. Drought. Freezes.And, hurricanes coming — destroying the crops. Then, you have the stress of getting the harvest in,” he said. COVID-19, which has been raging through Florida, hasn’t had much of an impact on the Meltons’ operations. “Really, it’s not slowed us down.We hardly know anybody that knows anybody that’s had it,” he said. “It’s kind of isolated in the country.We’re working outdoors most of the time and (are) not connected with many people,” he added. Melton attributes his family’s ability to survive — and thrive — to forward-thinking and the ability to adapt. “My brothers are always thinking,‘What’s the next thing we can do, that might fill in a gap?’” he said. When an orange grove was lost, for instance, the family increased its hay production. Despite hard work and uncertainty,
This cow seems quite content in a pasture on the eastern edge of Pasco County.
Melton loves what he and his extended family have created. “It keeps me connected to the land,” he said. “My dad started the farm and ranch. All of the siblings and myself have helped build it up through the years,” he said. Now, his brothers, Johnny and Mark, and
his five nephews run the operation. The idea of a third generation continuing the work is gratifying, Melton said. “This gives us so much encouragement. It carries on the family tradition. “This is very comforting to know, especially for dad, and for us — that it still has a future,” he said.
The Meltons — including Jack Melton, his children and their families— live on 1,500 acres the families have acquired through decades of hard work.
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A new Aldi grocery store has opened at 2215 Sun Vista Drive in Lutz.The store, near where State Road 54 and State Road 56 come together, is on the south side of the road. It is accessed off a road that leads into Tampa Premium Outlets and is in an area that boasts a wide array of restaurants, shops and other businesses.Aldi’s store hours are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking, a national faith-based nonprofit organization, has selected Stephanie Costolo, as its vice president. In addition to her work at the institute, which has a location in Tampa, Costolo serves as the vice chair of the Pasco County Florida Commission on Human Trafficking. She also is an advisory board member for the Post 911 Veterans Nonprofit Community Organization.
PANDEMIC AFFECTS HOUSING PAYMENTS
A recent survey by Apartment List shows that 32% of those responding failed to make
their full housing payment on time, according to an Apartment List news release.This is the highest percentage since Apartment List began running the survey in April.The survey also shows that fears around evictions and foreclosures have worsened, and more Americans today are considering a move as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Key findings from the report: • 19% of respondents have not yet made a housing payment for July; 13% more have made only a partial payment. Missed payments remain common for renters and homeowners alike. • 21% of renters say they are “very” or “extremely” concerned about facing eviction in the next six months, up from 18% in June. Meanwhile, 17% of homeowners expressed serious concern about foreclosure, up from 14% last month. • More than half of respondents have had their moving plans impacted by the pandemic.Thirty-three percent say that they
are now less likely to move during the remainder of 2020, driven primarily by health concerns, while 21% say that they are now more likely to move, driven primarily by the need to find more affordable housing.
REGION RECEIVES CARES ACT GRANT
The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council in Pinellas Park has received a $400,000 CARES Act funding grant to boost economic development programs aimed at helping a six-county region respond to COVID-19, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The regional planning council was invited to apply for additional funding, and the funding is intended to allow the planning council to expand technical and planning assistance to Tampa Bay area communities, the release from the Commerce’s department’s Economic Development Administration says.
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