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City’s budget approaches $25 million

By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

The City of Dade City has finalized and adopted its fiscal year 2021-2022 budget — with the price tag coming in at nearly $25 million. The figure represents an increase of about $7.25 million — or nearly 41% — from this past year’s budget. The Dade City Commission unanimously approved the second, and final, reading of the new budget, during its Sept. 27 meeting

at City Hall. No residents spoke about the budget during the public hearing. The fiscal year commences Oct. 1 and runs through Sept. 30, 2022. Slightly more than $1.74 million of the budgetary increase is due to a change in budgeting special revenue and impact fee funds, according to the city’s final operating budget book and other documents. In prior years, impact fee revenues were minor, due to limited growth in the city; beginning with fiscal year 2022, all impact fees

funds will be included in the budget. Also, in prior years, the local option gas tax was treated as a special revenue fund; now, this activity will be included in the general fund. Capital outlay and debt service represents the largest chunk of the 2021-2022 budget, anticipated to total $13.74 million (55% of the total budget) and up about $5.92 million from this past fiscal year. Major capital projects include construcSee BUDGET, page 9A

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Park celebration = fun for all Grand opening festivities at the new Wesley Chapel District Park Recreation Center, located at 7727 Boyette Road, drew hundreds. This was one of those times when the cliché, ‘and a good time was had by all’ appeared to ring true. Above, youth ball hockey players honed their skills in a rink outside the new recreational center. See story, page 1B.

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Pasco extends multifamily moratorium By B.C. Manion

A look at the exterior of the new Wesley Chapel District Park Recreation Center.

Seven-year-old Reagan Peal, of Land O’ Lakes, concentrates on keeping her Hula-Hoop spinning during one of many games and events at the grand opening of the new facility. She was with her 10-year-old sister, Kendal, and her mom, Samantha.

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Pasco County has extended its temporary moratorium on new multifamily applications — which applies to a specific area of the county — until April 1, 2022. The approved 185-day extension occurred after Commissioner Christina Fitzpatrick called for receiving a report back on the issue within 90 days, but that request received no support from her board colleagues. The county board initially approved the moratorium on May 4 — retroactive to April 1, 2021 — at the urging of Commissioner Mike Moore, who expressed concerns that his district was becoming oversaturated by multifamily development. The temporary ban on new applications applies to an area contained in Moore’s District 2, essentially made up of Wesley Chapel and Land O’ Lakes. The area is generally defined as between State Road 52, on the north; U.S. 41, on the west; State Road 54 on the south; and, Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, on the east.The boundary zigzags between Moore’s District 2 and Commission Chairman Ron Oakley’s District 1. Initially, the temporary ban was set to expire on Sept. 28. The temporary ban’s intent “is to study the potential oversaturation due to the existing and all possible future multifamily developments within the moratorium area and to determine whether additional regulations are necessary,” according to a resolution the board approved at its Sept. 28 meeting, to exSee MORATORIUM, page 9A

Should Pasco ban the retail sale of pet rabbits? By B.C. Manion

Pinellas County took in 246 pet rabbits last year. “We don’t have the statistics yet of the Humane Society of Pinellas, Pasco County outlawed the sale of but we’ll get those to you. kittens, puppies, cats and dogs from “And the Humane Society in pet stores last year, and now animal Tampa took in 190 pet rabbits, as of advocates are urging the Pasco July this year. County Commission to halt the retail “There are no facilities that acsale of pet rabbits, too. cept pet rabbits in Pasco County,” A trio of speakers appeared before she said. the county board during the board’s A couple of good Samaritans public comment portion of its Sept. began the Suncoast House Rabbit 28 meeting. Rescue in 2019, Rivard said. Kurtis Marsh, of Holiday, explained COURTESY OF MARY RATHMAN “Since then, they have taken in the need for the change. “Rabbits, if you don’t know, are the This bunny was kept in a loving home; unfortunately, rabbits over 100 rabbits.They line up fosters to help them. third most popular pet, which makes often are ‘impulse buys’ and are abandoned on the streets “They cannot keep up with the them the third most dumped pet,” shortly after their purchase, say some animal advocates who want to ban the retail sale of rabbits at pet shops. overwhelming number of calls they Marsh said.. get from people who are turned “This year alone, because of away from the nonprofits because COVID-19, our small rescue has taken in 25 rabbits. you on the dog chaining law for Pasco they have no space,” she said. Just this month, the people who run the “Since the first of September, there have County.” been a total of 66 rabbits we’ve been conNow, the focus is on trying to end the shelter said they had to turn away 60 rabbits. tacted about — either dumped, or someone sale of rabbits by pet stores, she said. “Pet rabbits are not native to Florida and is about to dump them. People call the res“We’re working on this issue with five cues and threaten to dump the rabbits,” he counties that make up the greater Tampa they can easily die of temperatures below said. Bay area: Pasco, Hillsborough, Pinellas, 50 degrees and above 80 degrees.They also By prohibiting the sale of rabbits at pet Manatee and Sarasota. Not a single county- do not know how to find food and shelter. “Commissioners, we are asking for your stores, the number of rabbits being dumped run animal shelter takes in pet rabbits. Only on the street will decline, he said. four nonprofit facilities accept pet rabbits,” help with this issue. “As far as we can see, we have two opPeople are buying pet rabbits over the she said. weekend and dumping them by Tuesday of She then recited some statistics for the tions. Even provide a facility to take in unwanted rabbits, or ban the retail sale of the following week, he said. county board. “SPCA (the Society for the Prevention rabbits. “It’s just gotten that bad,” Marsh said. Another speaker, Renee Rivard, reminded of Cruelty to Animals) in Manatee County See RABBITS, page 9A commissioners:“We worked with some of took in 76 rabbits last year. The SPCA of

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Dade City Commission renews administrative contracts By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

The Dade City Commission tackled a number of business items during a Sept. 27 regular meeting at City Hall. This included finalizing administrationlevel employment contracts for its city attorney and finance officer, among other actions, respectively. Commissioners approved a one-year agreement with Thomas Thanas, through the Bradenton-based firm of Dye, Harrison, Kirkland, Petruff, Pratt & St. Paul, PLLC to provide legal services for Dade City. The action extends an agreement with Thanas, who has served as interim city attorney May 2019. The annual contract for Thanas’ services will increase from $84,000 to $92,400, with the designated interim tag also removed. Dade City Mayor Camille Hernandez described Thanas as “a beacon of light” and “always helpful and always there,” while discussing the action item with commissioners. Thanas has been an attorney since the 1980s. He spent much of his career serving as a city attorney and a private practitioner representing municipalities primarily in the Chicago, Illinois area. He also once served as city manager of Joliet — the third-largest city in Illinois — from 2008 to 2013. The veteran lawyer shared positive words about working for the East Pasco

finance officer and removes the designated interim tag. Laflin has served as the city’s interim finance officer since July 2020. His annual contracted rate with the city will now increase from $78,000 to 84,000. Laflin’s duties have entailed assisting with the budgeting process, preparing for year-end audits, reviewing and approving payroll and non-payroll transactions, leading various projects such as fee studies, and providing leadership Dade City Finance Officer Dade City Attorney and guidance of the city’s fiAndrew Laflin Thomas Thanas nance and utility billing divisions. County small town, addressing the commisLaflin’s firm provides similar consulting sion. services to the City of Madeira Beach and “I really enjoy working with the (com- City of Starke. mission) and with the city staff,”Thanas said. He expressed gratitude to city leadership “You have a lot of good things going on for showing confidence in him to continue with this community, it’s a great communi- to provide financial consulting services, ty,” he said. mostly in an off-site or virtual capacity. “…I’ve learned a lot by being around all “I think we’ve done some good, positive of you, so I do enjoy it. We’ll continue on. I things in the finance group,” he said.“Faced really do enjoy working here, and I’d like to some adversities and challenges, not only continue it.” with COVID, but the cybersecurity incident Commissioners also approved an agree- and having limited access to our network ment with Tampa-based Aclarian LLC to and files and system, but we’ve persevered provide accounting and financial services. and look forward to seeing improvements The move makes the Aclarian’s presi- in the future. And hopefully, being able to dent, Andrew Laflin, the city’s contracted use technology and innovation in order to

streamline business processes further and just make this a more efficient operation.”

IN OTHER ACTION, COMMISSIONERS:

• Approved a two-year collective bargaining agreement with the police sergeants of the Dade City Police Department through the West Central Florida Police Benevolent Association.Among the notable changes include new starting salaries for a sergeant being $50,000; and a pay step plan that creates a 2% increase for every year of service between years one and 14, along with a 5% increase at year 15 and another 5% increase at year 20. • Approved changes to the city’s personnel leave policy, including the addition of Juneteenth to holiday observances; increased notice for reporting out sick from 30 minutes to an hour before the shift; and incorporated some updates to the Family and Medical Leave Act provisions, showing inclusion of qualified exigency leave and military caregiver leave. Dade City Human Resources Director Patty Coram summarized the various personnel leave policy alterations to the commission. “It’s kind of streamlining what everyone else is doing out there,” Coram said. “It seemed like a lot of entities were moving forward to celebrate Juneteenth; they jumped on that federal holiday, so we’d kind of like to move forward to enact that for our employees, also.”

Intersection planned on State Road 52, at Sunlake By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

Pasco County has approved a local funding agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) regarding the construction of an intersection improvement at State Road 52 and Sunlake Boulevard/Rhombus Court. The Pasco County Commission approved the agreement, as part of the consent agenda, during the board’s Sept. 15. When an item is on the consent agenda that means there is no public discussion and it is voted on along with a number of other agenda items, in a single vote. The intersection improvement is part of the State Road 52 reconstruction project, from east of the Suncoast Parkway to east of U.S. 41, according to the board’s backup materials.

The intersection improvement project cost is $709,460, the agenda packet says. Under the approved local funding agreement, the state transportation department will construct the intersection improvement, but the work will be paid for by the county. The FDOT is constructing the widening improvements on State Road 52, from east of the Suncoast Parkway to east of U.S. 41. The developer for State Road 52 Industrial LLC, will require access from State Road 52 to their future development, on the north side of State Road 52, west of U.S. 41, according to the board’s agenda packet. This access will be provided through Rhombus Court, which is located on the north side of State Road 52, and aligns with North Sunlake Boulevard on the south side of State Road 52.

The developer has prepared design plans for the improvements that will be needed on State Road 52 at the connections of North Sunlake Boulevard and Rhombus Court. These plans were reviewed and accepted by the FDOT. Since the widening project on State Road 52 is already under construction, the FDOT has agreed to include the intersection improvements as part of its construction project, if the county provided funding for the intersection project. The improvements include a full median opening, eastbound and westbound left and right turn lanes, pedestrian improvements, and additional lighting. The contractor for the State Road 52 widening project (D.A.B. Constructors Inc.), has been found in default and the FDOT is in the process of rebidding the

project, the agenda packet says. The construction of the intersection improvements was already included and scheduled as part of the State Road 52 widening project prior to the default and will be included in the new bid package. The estimated cost of the improvements is $709,460.00. The developer for State Road 52 Industrial LLC and the county have entered into a funding agreement, in which the developer paid it a proportionate share of the cost of improvements, in the amount of $199,205.80. The county has agreed to fund the balance of $510,254.20. Under the agreement with the FDOT, the county will pay a lump sum to enable construction to proceed. This payment is due to the FDOT by Oct. 4. If the cost is less than estimated, the funds will be returned to the county.

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He tended to practical, and spiritual, needs By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

Edward Grady Maggard Jr., better known by his nickname, Sonny, had a hand in the practical side of life for decades for countless customers at his appliance store in Dade City. But he also was involved in helping others develop their spiritual life, once serving as a Sunday School director and growing the program from about 100 participants to more than 1,200. His Sept. 23 memorial service, filled to capacity, was held in the chapel at Hodges Family Funeral Home and Cremation Center, on U.S. 301, just down the road from Sonny’s Discount Appliances Inc., a business Maggard founded well over a half-century ago. The store has been a community fixture for people needing dishwashers, refrigerators, washing machines, stoves, or other household appliances. Maggard worked alongside his sons, Dale and Randy, and still came to the store long after his sons took over the day-to-day operations. On the company’s website, the family attributes the appliance store’s longevity to this belief:“If you take care of the customer, the customer will take care of you!” The Maggards experienced that firsthand when a fire destroyed the business on

Nov. 28, 2001. Dozens of firefighters tried to put out the blaze but were impeded by insufficient water supplies, according to news accounts at the time. Investigators said the fire began in some cardboard boxes in the back of the store, but did not determine the cause. The 16,000-square-foot, one-story store, the warehouse and the buildings’ contents were destroyed. But no one was hurt and no jobs were lost. And, thanks to the business’ suppliers, and the community it had served for so long, Sonny’s started back up with a fledgling operation less than 24 hours after the fire, according to published reports. In the midst of it all, Maggard told a reporter that he wanted to thank the more than 500 people — including competitors — who had stopped by or called his home since the fire to express sympathies or to offer help. Three years later, the store reopened on the same spot where the former store had been destroyed. Throughout his life, faith was important to Maggard, the funeral home’s obituary says. He was a lifelong follower of Jesus, and devoted a lot of time and service to his church. He dearly loved his family and enjoyed spending as much time as he could with them.

The write-up also describes him as “a true southern gentleman, who never met a stranger.” Besides faith, family and business, Maggard had other interests. He was a dedicated cattleman, outdoorsman and lifelong, respected member of the National Wild Turkey Federation, his obituary says. He was involved in the Second Amendment Club and supported gun safety lessons for youths. He was treasurer on the volunteer board of the CARES Zephyrhills Senior Center, according to news reports. Turkey hunting was one of his greatest passions. It was so important that he started the Gulf Coast Limbhangers National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) chapter in Pasco County in 1994, according to a post on the NWTF’s website. The chapter now bears Maggard’s name. In recognition of his love for the pursuit, his hunting jacket was on proud display at the front of the chapel, during his funeral service. Mark and Cornie Maffett, of Dade City, wrote about Maggard’s enthusiasm for hunting, on Maggard’s memorial page on the funeral home’s website. “So many times over the decades he welcomed us into the store where not only

Groups sending mailings to Pasco voters The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

Pasco County Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley has announced that The Voter Participation Center (VPC) and the Center for Voter Information (CIV) were expected to begin sending voter registration application mailings to Pasco County voters last week. In a news release, Corley said that in the past these mailings have confused and angered Pasco voters who received them for family members who are deceased, persons no longer residing or whom never resided in their household or the state of Florida,

and even for their pets and underage children. The mailings also often arouse suspicion from already-registered voters who believe their registration has in some way been compromised, according to Corley’s release. “After many years of lobbying by myself and my fellow supervisors, the legislature passed a bill, which was signed by Governor DeSantis that allowed Florida to join the multi-state compact known as the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC),” Corley said, in the release. “This allow us to compare the voter

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purchases were transacted but hunting stories swapped. “At times he was so proud to show a specimen waiting for taxidermy and the stories that went with it. Other times we exchanged (stories about) beloved turkey hunts.” A former employee, Jim Miller, of Jacksonville, also shared his appreciation for the family on Maggard’s memorial page. “I worked at Sonny’s in the ’90s. Sonny will always have a special spot in my heart along with Randy and Dale,” Miller wrote. Kevin and Kim Eldridge wrote, in part,“A life well lived for his Savior and his family...what a wonderful legacy.” Messages of sympathy were shared on the page, from people living as near as Dade City to as far away as Australia. Maggard was born on Sept. 26, 1934, in Wise, Virginia. He was 86 when he died on Sept. 16, at his Dade City home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene, who died on Jan. 3, 2020 — shortly before the couple would have marked their 65th anniversary, according to her obituary. They met when they were 16, her obituary added. Maggard is survived by his son Dale, and Dale’s wife, Ann; and, his son Randy, and Randy’s wife, Colleen. He also is survived by six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and another great-grandchild that is on the way.

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FESTIVAL & HAUNTED FARM

The Raprager Family Farms, 16907 Boy Scout Road in Odessa, will host a Fall Pumpkin Festival & Haunted Farm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and on Oct. 29 and Oct. 30. Friday and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.The festival will include farm animals, pumpkins, an 80-foot giant bounce pillow, a 40-foot hay chute slide, a corn pit, a mini crop maze, live entertainment (comedians, musicians and more), a haunted barn, Fort Merlin (play fort), tractor-pulled hayrides and a greenhouse display, included in the $12.50 cost per person. Children age 2 and younger are free.There also will be a scarecrow contest. Gem mining, pony rides, face painting and items at the Raprager’s Sweet Shop will cost extra. For more information and tickets, visit RapragerFamilyFarms.com.

FALL VIBE KIT

The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa, will offer a Fall Vibe Check Kit on Oct. 7, all day. Stop by and pick up an activity kit to help harvest all the fall vibes. The kit includes crafts, a fall playlist, scavenger hunt, and more. No registration is required. First come, first served. For information, call 727-815-7126.

DANCE PERFORMANCE

Hillsborough Community College (HCC) Visual and Performing Arts will present “Familiar” on Oct. 8 and Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m., at the HCC Mainstage Theatre,Ybor City campus.The choreographic duo of Alice Klock and Florian Lochner, known as “Flock,” will perform an exploration of the joy, struggle and wonder of deep connection with another being. Check out Flock at FlockWorksDance.com. General admission is $15.Admission is free for HCC students, faculty and staff with ID. For inperson or virtual ticket options, visit HCCFl.edu/dancetickets.

SCARECROW FESTIVAL

The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, will host a Scarecrow Festival on Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The event will include Soccer Collies (every hour starting at 9:45 a.m.); Build Your Own Scarecrow; a pumpkin patch; Sphere’s Bubble Magic Show (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.); Skunk Rescue; games with prizes; arts and crafts; vendors;

appointment-only photo sessions with Santa on Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Three packages will be available in different price ranges. Prebooking is required and can be done online through JessMontgomeryPhoto.com, by clicking on “contact,” and filling out the information and entering “10/10/21 DCWC Santa Photo Session” in the appropriate field.A link to RSVP also can be found in the Event section at the club’s website, DCWC.org.All booking purchase proceeds will benefit the woman’s club.

YARN PUMPKIN

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will offer a We-Make Kit on Oct. 12 through Oct. 16. Participants can pick up a kit to make a yarn pumpkin. For information, call 813788-6375.

The Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex (LOLRC), 3032 Collier Parkway, will present the inaugural Trick or Treat Skate Jam on Oct. 30, at the skate park. Check-in is at 9 a.m., followed by the contest at 10 a.m. There will be four age divisions, starting at 6 and older. The cost is $25, which includes a T-shirt and stickers. There are two ways to register: Visit the front desk at the complex, or online at Secure.rec1.com (“Activities at LOLRC,” “Special Events.”) Registration deadline is Oct. 8. For more information, call 813-929-1220.

live entertainment; costume contest (10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.), different age levels at both times; pumpkin painting; pony rides; a petting zoo; a blacksmith demonstration; and more. No coolers, food or beverages, and no pets allowed.Admission is $5 for students, $10 for adults, and children younger than age 5 are free. For information, visit PioneerFloridaMuseum.org.

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The Concourse, 11919 Alric Pottberg Road in Shady Hills, is hosting its Spooky Train and Scary Haunted Walk-thru Trail on Fridays and Saturdays, through Oct. 30, and on Oct. 31, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests can ride the train past and through Halloween venues and walk through a quarter-mile haunted trail.“Do not scare” trail escorts are available upon request for sensitive people or small children.Tickets are sold at the gate.The cost is $8 per person for the Spooky Train; $8 per person for the Haunted Trail; or $15 for both. Children younger than 24 months are free. For information, text 727-639-7639.

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The East Pasco Networking Group will meet on Oct. 12 at 7:30 a.m., at the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center, 6585 Simons Road in Zephyrhills.The guest speaker will be author and retired educator Madonna Wise. For information, call Nils Lenz at 813-782-9491 or Vicky Jones at 813-431-1149.

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The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative will present “Explore the Cosmos with the Webb Space Telescope” on Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m.The presentation will be followed by a hands-on STEAM origami activity demonstration. Origami templates will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at your Hillsborough County local library branch, one per customer, while supplies last.The event is for all ages. Register through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.

Grace Episcopal Church (Tampa Palms), 15102 Amberly Drive in New Tampa, will host a Community Fall Festival on Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Booths will include arts and crafts, gourmet foods, holiday decorations and collectibles, vintage and white elephant sale items, local authors, food trucks and live music.Admission is free. For questions, email Gina Cox at ginacox1968@gmail.com.

CLAY KEYCHAIN

The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa, will offer a take-and-make craft kit on Oct. 9, all day, for ages 8 and older, while supplies last.The kit will include all the materials needed to make a clay swirl keychain.All you have to provide is the oven at home. Pick up inside the center or through its drive-up window. For information, call 727-815-7126.

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The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet on Oct. 12 at 7 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Jennie Mounger on the topic of “Floristic Diversity of the USF Forest Preserve.” Meetings are free and open to all. No refreshments or drinks will be available, but guests can bring their own, and must wear a mask.Visit PascoNativePlants.org, or call 813469-9597 for more information.

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CANDY CORN PLUSH

The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa, will offer a take-and-make kit on Oct. 16, all day.All materials will be included to make a felt candy corn plushie. Pick-up is on a firstcome, first-served basis, while supplies last. For information, call 727-815-7126.

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The Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road in New Port Richey, will offer a take-andmake kit Oct. 13 through Oct. 15. Participants can pick up a kit that includes all the supplies needed to make a spell book for Halloween. Kits are available while supplies last, limit one per person. For information, call 727-861-3049.

PUMPKIN STORY TIMES

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will offer in-person story times about pumpkins on Oct. 13 and Oct. 15, for toddlers at 10:15 a.m., and for preschoolers at 11 a.m. Space is limited.Visit PascoLibraries.org to register. For information, call 813-788-6375.

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The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa, will offer a take-and-make kit Oct. 13 through Oct. 16, for children, to celebrate Bat Month. Bat bookmark kits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and while supplies last.A video will be posted on the library’s social media for instructions. For questions, email sr@pascolibraries.org.

KOREAN CULTURE CLUB

The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa, will host the second program in its Korean Culture Club series on Oct. 14 at 4:30 p.m. Participants can learn about traditional Korean clothing, the Korean written language, and Korean culture. Registration is online at PascoLibraries.org.

MYTH & MAGIC

The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative will present a panel discussion on “Myth and Magic” on Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m., for teens and adults, as part of the Tampa Bay Teen Lit Fest.The panel will explore magical worlds inspired by well-known myths and stories of various cultures where each world is filled with its own unique twists. Register

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Three Pasco County high schools — Land O’ Lakes High, J.W. Mitchell High and Wiregrass Ranch — have been named recipients of the College Success Award, which recognizes high schools for college preparation and enrollment, as well as postsecondary success, according to a news release. In winning the award, the schools join 1,838 high schools in 25 states that met the standards to earn the Great Schools College Success Award. GreatSchools.org is a nonprofit that provides a wealth of school information to parents and families to help them make informed decisions to guide their students’ futures. Award-winners are determined by a methodology that evaluates school-level data on college preparation, college enrollment, and college performance. In addition to a review of overall student college readiness and test scores, the schools are rated on their record of success with students, broken down by demographics, race and ethnicity, socio-economic status, and disability status. “Congratulations to the high schools that earned this honor,” said Pasco County Superintendent of Schools Kurt Browning, in the release. “This truly reinforces the district’s vision of students achieving success in college, career and life,” said Browning. To see a full list of Florida award winners, as well as details on how the schools earned the recognition, visit GreatSchools.org/gk/csawinners/.

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The Peace Corps announced the University of South Florida (USF) ranked No. 2 among schools on the agency’s list of top

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SOCIAL WORK CONFERENCE

Saint Leo University will host its seventhannual Social Work Conference on Oct. 8, using a virtual platform, for both established professionals and those interested in the field. The theme of this year’s conference is “Social Workers are Essential.” Those attending can learn the ways in which social needs and social work practices have evolved and changed since COVID-19. There will be a keynote panel at 9 a.m. Sessions will end around 3:30 p.m. Admission is $20.Admission and continuing education credit will be available for $40 (payment accepted online). Saint Leo students and alumni will be admitted free, but must register. To learn more and to register, visit SaintLeo.edu/annual-social-work-conference.

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Veterans Elementary School was one of the recipients of a donation from the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office to benefit students through the school district’s ABC Program.

ABC Program is a benefit Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s five offices this summer collected donations for the Pasco County School District’s ABC (Assist, Believe & Care) Program. The program was created to provide financial assistance to students and their families who are experiencing economic hardship, especially when those needs interfere with the student’s ability to be academically successful. The monies collected go into a fund that teachers can use when they see or learn of a need a child may have. “The management and staff of each of the five tax collector offices in the county chose which school in their respective community they wanted to donate their funds to,” said Fasano, in a news release. “Each office earmarked $1,000 for a school in need. In addition, due to the generosity of the community, a sixth school was also the recipient of a $1,000 donation,” commented Fasano.

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MORATORIUM, from page 1A tend the moratorium. The 185-day extension was recommended by county staff, to provide time that’s needed to complete the study, and to draft and adopt any needed regulations to implement the study’s results, says the resolution, included in the board’s agenda packet. A housing market research firm is preparing the report and will present it to

BUDGET, from page 1A tion of the Dade Oaks retention pond, Howard Avenue stormwater improvements, Tank Hill well and booster station, Morningside Drive extension, wastewater force main and lift station projects, and sidewalk/road improvements. Personnel costs are expected to be roughly $6.43 million, or nearly 26% of the total budget, and an increase of $626,446 from the last budget. The increase in personnel costs is a result of: • Funding new positions • Increased health care premiums • The adoption of a new pay scale and associated increases • A 3% salary adjustment for individuals not affected by the new pay scale • Increased wages and benefits through the negotiation of the police union contracts, and associated retirement costs. Lastly, operating costs came in at $4.73 million — up about $706,000 from this past year’s budget.They represent about 19% of the latest budget. Changes in operating costs include: • Funding for a comprehensive plan update • Development of a disaster recovery plan • Additional IT security costs • Election year costs • Increases in solid waste collections and utilities • Additional funding of the city’s utility renewal and replacement fund, as per recommendations from a rate study The 2021-2022 fiscal year budget is based, in part, on a 7.14 millage rate, assessed on taxable value of property within the city. The city’s certified taxable value is about $340 million. At the rate of 7.14 mills, ad valorem tax revenues in the city’s general fund are antic-

RABBITS, from page 1A “At the very least, consider a seasonal ban in March and April, to curb the impulse buys of rabbits for Easter,” Rivard said. Nina Perino, of Palm Harbor, also asked the county board to address the issue. “It’s a huge problem. “People just leave them in their cages,” she said, where they get rained on. “They’re diseased. Full of fleas. Anemic.

the board. That report will cover the current quantity of multifamily dwelling unit entitlements and the current acreage of land zoned for multifamily dwelling units, including the acreage having potential for multifamily units upon approval of a conditional use. It also will include the potential number of multifamily dwelling units available through existing land use equivalency matrices to accurately calculate and determine the true potential for the oversaturation of

City of Dade City fiscal year 2021-2022 budget Total: $24,961,790

In granting the extension, the board agreed with the resolution’s finding that the action “is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare, and that it advances a valid and important public purpose.” No additional extensions will be granted, the resolution says. Objections were raised to the moratorium when it was initially approved, but there was no public opposition before the board’s recent vote.

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ipated to levy an estimated $2.3 million, an increase of slightly more than $262,000 from the prior year’s $2 million for general fund expenses. The breakdown of ad valorem revenues comes from the assessed value of the city’s 1,857 single-family homes, of which 1,231 have at least one exemption, according to city records. Commissioners held eight budget workshops between June, July, August and September to hammer out myriad details and considerations. Dade City Mayor Camille Hernandez thanked city administration and staff for “lots of hard work” during the budgetary planning process. “A lot of things on the table,” Hernandez said of the latest budget.“Hopefully, we are bringing Dade City forward with some additions we’ve made, and certainly some adjustments we’ve made with salaries and staff, and all that…and hopefully only great things ahead.” Dade City Manager Leslie Porter summarized the city’s financial picture in the finalized 87-page budget book. Her statement in the budget book reads, “This budget will enable Dade City to begin the path to grow with the demands for services while protecting our thriving and safe community that cherishes its location, unites in its diversity and evolves to meet the continuous challenges that success brings.”

Sometimes they can’t be saved,” she said. “They don’t know how to find food, or shelter,” she said. People will buy rabbits on an impulse and then dump them because they don’t know how to take care of them, or don’t want to take care of them. “You can’t force people to be responsible,” Perino said, so, she added:“Don’t give them opportunity to buy rabbits. “Their lives matter, and they only get one,” Perino said.

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Midseason review of area prep football By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

t’s about the midway point for the 2021 Florida high school football regular season. Here’s a closer look at some of the developing storylines involving teams and players from schools in The Laker/Lutz News’ coverage area, within Hillsborough and Pasco counties.

Midseason records High school football programs in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY: • Carrollwood Day School Patriots (4-2) • Freedom High School Patriots (1-5) • Gaither High School Cowboys (3-3) • Steinbrenner High School Warriors (2-4) • Wharton High School Wildcats (4-0)

PASCO COUNTY: • Academy at the Lakes Wildcats (1-4) • Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School Hurricanes (0-3) • Cypress Creek High School Coyotes (2-3) • Land O’ Lakes High School Gators (5-0) • Pasco High School Pirates (0-5) • Sunlake High School Seahawks (1-5) • Wesley Chapel High School Wildcats (3-1) • Wiregrass Ranch High School Bulls (3-1) • Zephyrhills High School Bulldogs (5-0) • Zephyrhills Christian Academy Warriors (4-1)

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The Zephyrhills High Bulldogs remain an area powerhouse, as they’re off to an impressive 5-0 start under sixth-year head coach Nick Carroll.

Zephyrhills continues dominant ways The Zephyrhills High Bulldogs have once again solidified the team’s place among the upper-echelon programs in Pasco County and the greater Tampa Bay area. The Bulldogs are off to a 5-0 start, under sixth-year head coach Nick Carroll. Outside of a narrow 16-12 road win over Lakeland Kathleen in its season opener,

COVID-19 still impacting play The COVID-19 pandemic reared its ugly head in the early portions of the 2021 prep football season, with a number of cancellations and postponements across the Tampa Bay area and state as a whole. Local programs impacted include: • Wiregrass Ranch High was unable to play its first two football games of the season because of coronavirus outbreaks from their would-be opponents. It was a flipped script from 2020, when the Bulls missed out on the playoffs after its last game was canceled due to virus issues within its own program. • Wharton High was forced to cancel multiple games amid coronavirus concerns, be it contract tracing or positive tests, within its own program.This included a highly anticipated matchup against nationally ranked Tampa Jesuit in early September.

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The Gaither High Cowboys appear better than their 3-3 record indicates.

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The Gaither High Cowboys entered the 2021 campaign with quite lofty expectations. After all, last season’s team won 10 straight games before falling to Lake Minneola High in the Class 6A regional final. And many key contributors from that

Zephyrhills’ other victories have been lopsided affairs over Hernando (43-2 win), Fivay (42-0 win),Wesley Chapel (34-9 win) and Weeki Wachee (48-0 win), respectively. The Bulldogs have exhibited strong play in all three facets of the game — offense, defense and special teams. Momentum-shifting takeaways also have been a calling card, as the Bulldogs have banner squad returned this year, including a slew of NCAA Division I FBS recruits and national ranked prospects like defensive tackle Tawfiq Thomas, defensive end Mario Eugenio, and inside linebacker Kobe McCloud. Not to mention the impact transfer of South Carolina high school quarterback Brooks Bentley, who has Division I FCS offers and comes from a legacy football family of three brothers who played college football. But the Cowboys have somewhat stumbled out of the gate, now staring at a pedestrian 3-3 mark. Their slate has been anything but a cakewalk, however, with multiple close defeats against fellow area powerhouses in Armwood (22-19 loss),Tampa Bay Tech (2814 loss) and Mitchell (17-14 overtime loss) high schools. The Cowboys should have a much more manageable schedule down the stretch, against the likes of Steinbrenner, Sickles, Leto and Hillsborough high schools, respectively.

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The Pasco High Pirates have had a tough year thus far with a difficult schedule and mounting injuries.

These teams need a rebound As some local teams have endured surprising — or expected — achievements on the gridiron, other programs are still trying to find their footing entering the second half of the season, be it tough scheduling or otherwise ineffective play. These squads include Bishop

McLaughlin (0-3), Freedom (1-5) Pasco (0-5), Sunlake (1-5), and Steinbrenner (2-4) high schools. Pasco has had arguably the most challenging go, as they’ve yet to score a point this season, being outmatched by a 156-0 margin.

Moreover, Pasco’s season has faced more turmoil. Due to mounting injuries, it forfeited its Oct. 1 contest against Ocala Vanguard High and canceled its Oct. 8 game versus Lake Gibson High. The cancellation against a district foe (Vanguard) means the Pirates will now have to go independent for the remainder of the season, per rules from the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA).

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nine fumble recoveries and five interceptions to date. Among the team standouts are senior tailback Jaylin Thomas, senior linebacker Theotis Smith and senior defensive end Maguire Neal, among others. Zephyrhills is out to improve on its 8-3 mark from last season, which included a string of eight consecutive wins.

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At 5-0, the Land O’ Lakes High Gators are off to its best start since 2013.

Land O’ Lakes enjoying turnaround season The Land O’ Lakes High Gators strategically opted to go independent this year, rather than play a large-school Class 7A slate. The decision was made, in part, to give a youthful roster chock-full of freshmen and sophomores more opportunities to have success and compete game-to-game, rather than become discouraged by a daunting large-school schedule. The move is paying dividends, as the Gators are off to a 5-0 start under secondyear head coach Trac Baughn, a longtime college and high school coach mostly throughout Mississippi. The Gators haven’t been undefeated this far into a season since 2013, when the team got off to a 6-0 start under then-coach Brian Wachtel. This season has included a nail-biting 2826 road victory last month over Sunlake High in the annual ‘Butter Bowl’ rivalry game — something the Gators program hadn’t done since 2018. One of the many bright spots has been sophomore quarterback Kyle Horvath, who’s completing nearly 62% of his throws for 1,023 yards, 16 total touchdowns and no interceptions. Also of note: Land O’ Lakes junior varsity squad is off to a similarly impressive 5-0 campaign.

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ids competed at HulaHooping, checked out the new gymnasium, played some outdoor hockey and had a chance to enjoy other activities, at the grand opening celebration of the Wesley Chapel District Park Recreation Center, at 7727 Boyette Road. The atmosphere was festive — from the archway of balloons that greeting those arriving at the rec center, to the free cupcakes doled out to those wanting one. The celebration also included inflatables, games, music, ball hockey clinics and food trucks. Children had a chance to play and adults could find out about the various programs that will be offered in the new center. The new 17,800-square-foot gymnasium and activity rooms have been added to the 144-acre park, making it the largest indoor/outdoor county park in Pasco County. Many classes will be offered there, including ballet and jazz, boxing, chair yoga and cheerleading, according to the district park’s Facebook page. According to previously published reports in The Laker/Lutz News, Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore has long advocated for an indoor recreation center to be built at the district park. He knows how hot it gets at the park: He coached flag football, baseball and soccer there for years, when his three children were younger.

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Eight-year-old Saraya Mercado, of Wesley Chapel, takes a shot during the ball hockey clinic.

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Those wishing to participate in the district park’s programs must purchase a yearly membership for $10 per person, which applies to everyone over age 13. All memberships must be purchased at the district park’s front desk. Membership sales began on Oct. 4. For more information, call 813-345-3145.

As designed, the center can accommodate basketball, volleyball, pickleball, summer day camp, toddler activities and community events.

The writing literally was on the wall, as visitors to the new recreational facility search informational leaflets to find out about the diverse programing offered at the center.

The new facility features a gymnasium with a regulation-size basketball court that can be converted into two smaller courts, two volleyball courts or four pickleball courts. There are restrooms and showers, too. Multipurpose areas will accommodate a range of activities for groups, such as the Rotary Club, community associations, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts. The district park already is packed with outdoor sports activities, including several athletic fields for youth and adults, a lighted soccer field, basketball and tennis courts, and picnic tables and grills for barbecues. It also is home to the county’s only uni-

University of South Florida National Champion cheerleaders Bri Wilson, left and Jason Brooks, right, of Tampa, show off their championship rings. They will be among the instructors for cheerleading classes, which begin Oct. 6.

versal playground — designed specifically to enable all children — regardless of their physical capabilities — to be able to enjoy time at the park.

Five-year-old Eliel Leibovici munches on a cupcake at the grand opening of the Wesley Chapel District Park Recreation Center. The child was there with mom, Cynthia Leibovici, and grandmother, Lila Manzana, both of Wesley Chapel.

Wideline Joseph of Zephyrhills decorates cupcakes with sprinkles. Sponsor Hope Services made it possible for cupcakes to be offered to each visitor at the new recreation center building.

An inflatable dinosaur looms in the background, as Phyllis Olsen, of Tampa uses an umbrella to shield herself from the hot morning sun. She was waiting for her granddaughter, 9-year-old Claire Olsen, who will be taking part in the youth soccer program at the park. From behind the safety fence, Frankie Mercado, a proud dad from Wesley Chapel, watches as his daughter, Saraya Mercado, 8, moves the ball to the net and takes a shot for a goal. Saraya, the only girl in the hockey clinic, excels quickly.

What’s a party without balloons? Stephanie Salimbene, of Wesley Chapel, enters under an archway of balloons in the new recreation center, pushing her 2-year-old son, Lorenzo, in the stroller and holding her 3-year-old son Andrew’s hand. Salimbene said they are frequent visitors to the park. At right, while a little too young to join cheerleading classes, 1-year-old Jaylen Jean-Francoise, of Wesley Chapel, will have a lot of fun watching his 9-year-old sister, Aaliyah, right take cheerleading classes at the new recreation center. Their 6-year-old brother, Justin, was checking out other classes offered, along with their mom, Brandi Jean-Francoise, of Wesley Chapel.

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HALLOWEEN DOG SHOW

The Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center, 6585 Simons Road in Zephyrhills, will host a Halloween Dog Show on Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This “dress-up” dog show will feature raf-

fles, gift doggie bags, a bounce castle and more. Prizes will be given for the top three dogs. The cost is $15 per dog in advance; $20 per dog on the day of the event. Twenty-five percent of entry proceeds will be donated to Allie Cares, a nonprofit that offers free medical care treatment options for animals and families in need. For information and to RSVP, call 813361-6660, or visit SVBtenniscenter.com.

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Bosco’s great food leads to great community service By Trevor Lloyd

When Charles and Nancy Frankulin assumed ownership of Bosco’s Italian To Go in Wesley Chapel, their goal was to offer more than just a fresh menu with delicious pizza, but also to serve their community. The couple started working at Bosco’s while in college, and did not want to let the stand-alone restaurant close when the previous owner decided to sell. So, they stepped up to become the new owners, and brought with them a Co-owners, and husband and wife duo Nancy and new management philosophy and Charles Frankulin of Bosco’s Italian Pizza To-Go. motivation that centers on their Community Center. Customers receive core Christian value of giving back. “Owning a restaurant is a good way a free cheesy bread for every five nonto help people. Sure, we’re making perishable items they donate. In addimoney by selling people tasty food, but tion to food items, Bosco’s also is colwe now have the ability to actually turn lecting toiletries, such as soaps, tootharound and help more people,” said paste and feminine hygiene products. “People don’t realize food insecurity Nancy. Both Charles and Nancy have volun- is a year-round problem. We only tend teered at Life Community Center in to think about this during the big holiWesley Chapel educating at-risk teens days, and the need is all year long,” said who have experienced generational Nancy. Even the name Bosco’s is rooted in poverty. They keep in close contact with the students they help, and con- the desire to help. In the 18th century, tinue to be one of the local restaurants Saint John Bosco spent his life making that bring weekly free hot meals to the sure children received the help they needed to be safe, fed and especially center. “Life Community made it known educated. These are the core values that that they needed kitchens in the com- the Frankulins uphold as owners of munity that are able to cook for 80-plus Bosco’s Italian To Go. “Bosco’s is a safe place for anyone people. We were able to do that, and seeking help, or just a place to sit for a wanted to help,” said Charles. The Frankulins also run a food while,” said Nancy. “We don’t need a pantry from Bosco’s storefront on State mansion or fancy cars. We’re simply Road 54 that is open during business here to take care of anyone who needs hours, almost as an extension of the it in our community.”

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Pasco County adopts new budget By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

The Pasco County Commission has adopted a new budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, which includes an increase of $106 million in general fund expenditures. “The county realized a 10.8% increase in taxable assessed values the past year,” said Robert Goehig, the county’s budget director. Goehig identified some of items included in this year’s budget: • A wage increase for board and constitutional officer employees • Bringing Fire Station No. 3 and Fire Station No. 9 online.Adding a second rescue unit at Fire Rescue Station 30 • Adding a veterans service officer • Adding positions in the planning and zoning divisions • Reaching the recommended reserve level of 16.7% of budgeted expenditures. Not on that list, however, was full funding for a request by Nikki Alvarez-Sowles, who is Pasco County’s clerk and comptroller. In previous discussions, the clerk said her office has been covering expenses, which, by law, are the obligation of the county. In essence, she said her office has been subsidizing the county. The clerk maintains she is just asking for what she is entitled to, by state law. During the public comment portion of the hearing, three speakers urged the county board to step up to cover those costs. The county has agreed to provide the funding, but only 40% of it this year. In previous discussions, County Administrator Dan Biles said paying the full amount in a single year is too big of an ask. During the budget hearing, however, Commissioner Christina Fitzpatrick made a motion calling upon the county to cover the entire cost. Her motion failed, for lack of a second.

In action earlier in the day, the county board: • Approved a request by Pasco County Fire Rescue for emergency authorization to purchase $627,481 worth of equipment to enable the department’s personnel to safely respond to needs of COVID-19 patients. Items include patient lifts, infection control airway bags, specialized aerosolized nebulizers, safety goggles and others.The expenditures will be paid for with Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding. • Approved $865,000 for the purchase of library books, resource subscriptions and other items by Pasco County Libraries for fiscal year 2022. • Held the first reading on a change to the land development code relating to solar facilities, in response to state legislation. Under the change, solar facilities shall be allowed as a principal use in all agricultural zoning categories and as a special exceptions use in commercial/light manufacturing, light industrial and general industrial categories. The second and final hearing is scheduled for Oct. 12. • Approved an amendment to the county’s land development code to change the planned alignment for Tyndall Road, in the Villages of Pasadena Hills, and to make changes relative to administrative review fees in the special planning area. • Approved renaming water and wastewater service impact fees to instead call them connection fees.At the same time, the board approved increasing the charges associated with the connection fees and moving the fee schedule out of the land development code. The new connection fees call for an increase of $499, phased in over four years, for water and sewer connections; and an increase of $475, also phased in over four years, for water, sewer and reclaimed water connections. The last time the rates were modified was 2006.

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The Pasco County Commission has approved a one-year renewal of a landscaping agreement with NDL LLC, doing business as Natural Designs Landscaping, for ongoing landscape maintenance services. The agreement, which was approved as part of the county board’s consent agenda, is for $7,239,588 for fiscal year 2022, bringing the new cumulative total to $28,801,521 for a four-year period ending Sept. 30, 2022. The board’s consent agenda consists of items that receive no board or public comment and are approved with a single vote.

The board approved a one-year renewal period, which expires on Sept. 30, 2022.The current agreement allows up to one more additional year. The estimated amount of work required by each department is: • Facilities Management: $495,000 • Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources: $125,970 • Public Works: $5.5 million • Utilities Operations and Maintenance: $893,000 • Pasco County Public Transportation: $6,468 • Libraries: $122,000 • Fire Rescue: $97,120

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The 2021-2024 Strategic Plan for Pasco County’s library system calls for more outreach, more programs and cultural events, to enhance the system’s services and to attract new users. The Pasco County Commission approved the system’s 2021-2024 Strategic Plan during the county board’s Sept. 15 meeting. The Pasco County Library Cooperative, also known as Pasco County Libraries, must create a new strategic plan every three years, and that plan must be approved by the county board, in order for the system to qualify for state aid for public libraries. Nancy Fredericks, a library administrator, told commissioners that the new plan was developed by the county’s library team, along with the help of Leon Donovan, a consultant, to obtain community feedback through planning sessions, focus groups and stakeholder meetings. The effort included two surveys, too. Besides telling the board about efforts to develop the plan, Fredericks shared a video that outlined the key points. The board’s agenda materials also spelled out the primary elements of the strategic plan. In essence, it identifies three major focus areas: Community, Culture and Education. It also contains goals, and strategies to achieve those goals.

PRIORITY AREA: COMMUNITY

In this focus area, the library system plans to increase outreach opportunities for community members and for organizations to become involved with the library. It has identified activities to help achieve those goals. For instance, it plans to establish Pop-Up library services to expand access to resources and services. It also is planning to provide 20 hours of service per month beginning in the first quarter of 2022. It will promote library resources at a minimum of 20 meetings per year for community groups, civic organizations, nonprofits, and government agencies. And, it plans to coordinate with the Friends of the Library on an annual campaign to help increase membership and raise funds.

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In this area, the library system has identified the goal of providing access to a collection of print, non-print, and electronic resources that support the diverse needs and interests of Pasco County residents. It also aims to provide resources and programming to support lifelong learning, and

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The Area Agency on Aging of PascoPinellas will host a Vaccine Information Session on Oct. 7 at 11 a.m., at the New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, for seniors and caregivers, regarding the agency’s Vaccine Outreach Program. The program is designed to provide access to those who want to be vaccinated, but are otherwise prevented from doing so. To register, visit PascoLibraries.org.

EAR, NOSE, THROAT TALK

AdventHealth Zephyrhills and AdventHealth Dade City will offer an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Virtual Health Talk on Oct. 7 at 8 p.m., on both hospitals’ Facebook pages. The guest speaker will be Dr. Joseph Derbyshire, ENT and facial plastic surgeon. Register by calling 877-534-3108, or visit AHZephyrhills.com.

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The free SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas continues to provide Medicare seminars, via Zoom. • Oct. 9 at 10 a.m.: Medicare Basics • Oct. 11 at noon: Medicare Part C Advantage Plans • Oct. 13 at 10 a.m.: Medicare Basics • Oct. 13 at noon: Medicare Open Enrollment • Oct. 16 at 10 a.m.: Medicare Basics • Oct. 18 at noon: Medicare Financial Assistance • Oct. 20 at 10 a.m.: Medicare Part C Advantage Plans • Oct. 20 at noon: Medicare Open Enrollment

The 10th annual Paulie Palooza Music Festival is set to take place on Oct. 16 from noon to 9 p.m., at Main Street Zephyrhills, to benefit Gulfside Hospice, which provides patient care and bereavement services to the community. The event will include live music with local bands, vendors, food trucks, a silent auction and more. A $5 wristband donation will provide access to all the event has to offer, with proceeds going to Gulfside Hospice. For information, visit PauliePalooza.org., or contact Leesa Fryer at 727-845-5707 or leesa.fryer@gulfside.org.

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The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is scheduled for Oct. 16, at Sims Park in New Port Richey. Last year’s walk was mainly virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but this year the association is moving forward with an inperson event. There will be an opening ceremony at 9 a.m. To register and for walk updates, visit ALZ.org/walk.

DINING IN THE DARK

The Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind (LVIB) will celebrate White Cane Awareness Day during its sixth annual “Dining in the Dark” on Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. The event includes ways to dine in the dark, prize drawings, client testimonials, white cane demonstrations, and donor recognition. Everyone is invited to attend this free, virtual celebration on Zoom and Facebook.com/LVIBDiningintheDark. To purchase chances for LVIB’s prize drawings, text “Dark” to 41444, visit LVIB.org, or call 727-815-0303. “Dining in the Dark” will benefit the LVIB programs for the visually impaired and blind.

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NEW SURGICAL CENTER AdventHealth leaders cut the ribbon on the new $300 million Taneja Center for Surgery at AdventHealth Tampa, the largest surgical expansion in Tampa Bay history, according to a news release. The 314,000-square-foot surgical tower is a state-of-the-art facility built to expand for Florida’s growing population, and for larger robotics needed for intricate surgical cases requiring multiple surgeons. New additions include: Withlacoochee River Park, 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd., in Dade City. The event will include a Stomp Out Suicide 5k (starting at 8 a.m., $35) and 1mile trail run/walk (starting at 9 a.m., $15); followed by music, a family fun zone; youth and adult recreational/leisure activities; vendors; raffles; food trucks; stress reduction activities and demonstrations; mental health resources; rejuvenation opportunities; and more. Proceeds will help to establish/facilitate mental health events within Pasco County. Participating runners/walkers will receive a race shirt, complimentary snacks and a finisher award. Registration is at tinyurl.com/2w437vmn.

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AdventHealth Zephyrhills will host a Breast Health Panel on Oct. 21 at 8 p.m., on the hospital’s Facebook page. The guest speakers will be board-certified general surgeons Dr. Thushy Siva and Dr. Kimberly Apple.

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PRESCRIPTION TAKE BACK DAY

The Pasco County Sheriff’s (PSO) Office will have a Prescription Take Back Day on Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at The Shops at Wiregrass parking garage in Wesley Chapel and at the PSO Administration Building, 8700 Citizens Drive in New Port Richey. The event provides a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. For more information, please visit TakeBackDay.dea.gov.

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• Premier Martial Arts, 1934 Collier Parkway, in Lutz, recently had a grand opening. To find out more about this business, visit PremierMartialArts.com/LandOLakes, or call 813-693-5606. • Lufka Wesley Chapel, at 27221 State Road 56, had a ribbon cutting on Sept. 23. This is Wesley Chapel’s first Zero Waste store. For more information, visit Lufka.com. • YogaSix Trinity, 12271 State Road 54, Unit 3, had a ribbon-cutting on Sept. 24.

TRAVEL INSURANCE PURCHASES UP

New data shows that a growing number of travelers are turning to travel insurance to protect their vacation investments and health while traveling, according to a AAA Travel survey. That survey showed that 31% of U.S. travelers are more likely to purchase travel insurance for their trips planned between now and the end of 2022, specifically due to the pandemic. AAA’s travel insurance sales have increased more than double digits year-over-year, as members return to travel and see the value of protecting that investment, according to a AAA news release. Choosing the right policy is important,

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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity recently announced that Florida has experienced 16 consecutive months of job growth. In total, Florida has gained 990,400 jobs since April 2020. Florida’s unemployment rate of 5% for August 2021 dropped one-tenth of a percentage point from July 2021. For 13 consecutive months, the state of Florida’s unemployment rate has remained below the national rate, currently at 5.2%. Florida’s labor force also continues to grow substantially, increasing by 65,000 over the month. Over the last five months, Florida’s labor force has grown by 373,000. Florida’s unemployment rate also has lowered over the year, decreasing by 2.9%, according to the department of economic opportunity.

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