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Special session set for Nov. 15

By B.C. Manion

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The Florida Legislature will meet in special session beginning on Nov. 15 and will conclude its session by no later than Nov. 19, under a proclamation issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis last week.

The session is intended to “provide protections for Floridians who have lost their jobs or are having their employment threat-

ened due to vaccine mandates,” according to a posting on the governor’s web page.

DeSantis announced, in a news conference on Oct. 28, that the state had filed a lawsuit against the federal government — challenging the Biden administration’s authority to impose a vaccine requirement on federally contracted workers.

“We are not going to deny people the ability to earn a living, based on their decisions about an injection,” DeSantis said,

during that news conference.

During the special session, DeSantis expects legislators to pass laws to protect Florida jobs and protect parents’ rights when it comes to masking and quarantines, the website posting says.

The governor is calling on state legislators to address vaccination issues on a number of fronts.

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Having fun at the fall festival

Three year-old Noah Sykes, of Wesley Chapel, dressed in a Chase Paw Patrol costume, admires the one (out of five) foam and Velcro hatchets that stuck to the target. He was at the Zephyrhills Harvest Festival with his 4-year-old brother, Jayden Sykes, and their dad, Jason Sykes.

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Roadway connectivity is key to Zephyrhills’ economic vitality

By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

The Zephyrhills area has experienced burgeoning activity in the way of residential growth and commercial development.

Pasco County Commission chairman Ron Oakley has witnessed it firsthand, since being elected in 2016.

“Zephyrhills has been a very good, working city,” said Oakley, who represents District 1, which covers areas in East and Central Pasco.

“Economically, they’ve done very well over the years, and I mean, it just didn’t start here lately, it’s been that way.

“They have a good council here, and they have good planners and others,” the county board leader said.

But Oakley is especially enthused about the forthcoming roadway connectivity in and out of the city limits — which he detailed as one of the featured speakers at the fifth annual Zephyrhills Economic Summit held last month, at Zephyrhills City Hall.

The Oct. 13 event was organized by the City of Zephyrhills, Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce, Zephyrhills Economic Development Coalition, Main Street Zephyrhills, Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC), and AdventHealth Zephyrhills/Dade City.

These were among the finished or active projects that Oakley highlighted: • State Road 56 extension, from Meadow Pointe Boulevard in Wesley Chapel to U.S. 301 in Zephyrhills • Wire Road pavement rehabilitation See ROADWAY, page 11A

Barbara Stetson, of Zephyrhills, sets out a basket of Halloween candy under the tent of Marcie L. Baker, a Zephyrhills attorney — who also happens to be her daughter.

Having their snapshot taken by Samantha Harmeson at the Zephyrhills Harvest Festival are Rosa, right, and Luz Trevino, of Zephyrhills. People who had their picture taken will find the photo in the email addresses they provided.

Pasco County pursuing new effort to curb panhandling

By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

The Pasco County Commission wants to follow Lee County’s lead, in enacting an ordinance that aims to reduce panhandling — while avoiding potential concerns about free speech violations.

Patrick Moore, a senior assistant county attorney, explained the approach during the county board’s Oct. 26 meeting.

In essence, the new approach makes it illegal for people to stand in a roadway area that’s less than 6 feet wide and prohibits physical interactions between motorists and pedestrians.

“The county’s current ordinance was created for the purpose of protecting vehicular and pedestrian safety, and the free flow of traffic. This purpose hasn’t changed,” Moore said.

However, he added, the county’s current ordinance “makes it unlawful to solicit or attempt to solicit with the intent to receive a charitable donation.”

Because of that, the ordinance is often referred to as the county’s panhandling ordinance, he said.

“As far as enforcement goes, historically, direct citations haven’t always been effective, which causes the sheriff’s office, in an attempt to enforce the ordinance, to utilize the county’s public roadway, public right of way, trespassing ordinance,” he said.

“However, due to recent case law, the sheriff’s office has decided not to enforce or utilize the ordinance, in order to trespass someone, moving forward.

“In fact, that’s kind of across-the-board in the state of Florida. Law enforcement agencies across the state are deciding not to enforce many panhandling ordinances in different counties,” Moore explained.

So, he said,“this discussion is something that many other jurisdictions are also struggling with.

“The reason why this new case has caused this result is because it points out the infringement on First Amendment rights, specifically related to free speech, as

to requesting charitable donations and so on, in public roadways.”

The ordinance recently adopted in Lee County essentially eliminated the solicitation aspect, Moore said.

“It has the same exact purpose of our current ordinance,” Moore said.

But, it eliminates the concerns over the First Amendment because it “eliminates any mention of solicitation or panhandling, as a basis of the violation.

“It creates a violation for remaining in a median or other areas of the roadway,” Moore said.

“It is unlawful” to remain in a median, whether the area is paved or not paved, if it less than 6 feet, unless you are actively crossing in a crosswalk.

It also is unlawful in Lee County “to have a physical exchange, or physical interaction, amongst a pedestrian and a vehicle.

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Health Plan Markets, a business that helps to educate local residents on health insurance options, recently opened in Zephyrhills.

“We found that there weren’t a lot of local agencies in Zephyrhills, so we decided to open an office so the community has a place to come with health insurance questions,” says Justin Jacobs, owner and principal agent at Health Plan Markets.

“We’re really excited to serve the Zephyrhills community, and have already had a great experience with providers in the area.”

At Health Plan Markets, every customer is assigned a benefit advisor, a licensed health insurance agent who becomes their advisor as long as they are a client. The company has made it its mission to provide information to everyone, and has agents who speak over 12 different languages, including Spanish, Vietnamese and French Creole.

“We have local offices that customers can come to, but also are happy meeting people at their home, or discussing services over the phone,” says Jacobs.

Each benefit advisor at Health Plan Markets strives to make sure their clients have a positive experience finding the best health plan for their needs. Clients are asked to bring a list of all their doctors, medications and special needs, to avoid surprises later on when their health insurance is used.

“Every customer's needs are different, so a health plan that might work for one person may not work for another,'' says Jacobs. “We really want to ensure that our clients are on the right plan for the right reasons.”

Besides exceptional customer service, education also is very important at Health Plan Markets, which is why it

Justin Jacobs offers free seminars to educate and empower the community. One of its most popular seminars is Medicare 101, which addresses the different parts of Medicare and how it works, as well as various options.

“We are happy to serve,” says Jacobs, “Our phone calls are always free, and our main line even accepts text messages, which we usually respond to within 20 minutes.”

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This Dade City festival paid homage to Monarch butterflies

By Kelli Carmack kcarmack@lakerlutznews.com

The Dade City Monarch Butterfly Festival celebrated a winged creature that is perhaps North America’s best-known butterfly.

The Dade City Garden Club and Dade City Youth Council teamed up to present the festivities, which took place on Oct. 23, at Hibiscus Park in Dade City.

Those wishing to do a little shopping could choose from native plants, handcrafted jewelry, pottery and other items.

There were educational displays and presentations on A little girl pretends she’s a butterfly at the Dade City monarch butterflies, raffles and Monarch Butterfly Festival. The event had lots of opportuplenty of hands-on activities for nities, for young and old alike, to have a good time and appreciate the beauty of monarch butterflies. the kids.

Dade City was proclaimed a “Monarch City USA” back in 2019.The desig- Garden club, visit DadeCityGardenClub.com. nation refers to the city’s efforts to maintain To check out video footage from the the survival of monarch butterflies. event, visit LakerLutzNews.com or its For more information about the Dade City Facebook page.

Cindy Smith, a recently retired Pasco County Schools art teacher and Land O’ Lakes resident, displays her craft business, Be Dazzled, at the festival. She specializes in handcrafted beaded and clay jewelry, as well as other unique items.

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Owner Mary Katherine Mason offers free samples of some of her most popular flavors such as dark chocolate caramel pecan, chocolate chip and guava. Mason, a Dade City native, got into the spirit of the event by getting herself a butterfly face painting.

Betsy Krumsick is ecstatic getting her face painted by Gina Allison, owner of Gigi and Friends Entertainment, a party service that offered butterfly face paintings, complimentary of Lanky Lassie’s Shortbread, at the festival.

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LEAF WREATH

The Tampa JCCs and Federation will present the J Stage Theatre’s performance of “Biloxi Blues,” by Neil Simon on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m., Nov. 6 at 8 p.m., Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Nov. 9 and Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $20.The Nov. 10 show is a special engagement Veterans Day show, and all veterans receive a half-price ticket and a show gift. For information, visit JewishTampa.com.

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WRITING WORKSHOP

The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa, will host a writing workshop on Nov. 5 at 4 p.m., for grades eight to 12.

Participants can bring their own work if they want to, and brainstorm, formulate ideas, edit work, and more. For information, call 727-815-7126.

FREE KIDS IDS

The Zephyr Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons will provide Zephyrhills and parents in the vicinity, the Florida Grand Lodge-approved free child ID program on Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 5950 12th Ave., in Zephyrhills.The child’s fingerprints, photo and information will be burned on a CD for parents and immediately deleted from the computer program so only the parent has the information.A DNA kit also will be provided, along with a teeth bite kit for the parents to use on their child, for more detailed information. During the event, participants also can have lunch during the Masons’ barbecue chicken dinner, taking place at the same time. Meals are $10 for adults and $5 for each child.

UPCYCLE FESTIVAL

The sixth annual Pasco Upcycle and Arts

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will offer a youth takeand-make kit from Nov. 8 to Nov. 13, while supplies last. Participants can pick up a kit to make a poppy flower, in honor and remembrance of all veterans and military troops. For information, call 813-788-6375.

The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa, will host a Day of Play on Nov. 10, all day, to celebrate International Games Week.

• Open Field, 10 a.m. to noon: Mahjong, mancala, chess and other games will be available at the service desk to play in public areas. Guests can even reserve a study room for a group of up to four players.

• Foal of Fun, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: After early release, kids can play available board games and more. The courtyard opens at 1:30 p.m.

• Leveled Up, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.: More complicated games will be available during this time, as well as Dungeons and Dragons materials at the service desk to use as reference.

• Teen D20 Dice Cage Craft, 6 p.m.: Teens in grades eight to 12 can make a D20 dice cage for ‘on the go’ and to be ready for any campaign. Registration is online at PascoLibraries.org.

For information, call 727-815-7126.

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The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will offer a youth takeand-make kit from Nov. 1 to Nov. 6, while supplies last. Participants can pick up a kit to make a leaf wreath (most materials provided). For information, call 813-7886375.

BUTTON CRAFT

The Hugh Embry Library will host “Buttoned Up” at the Dade City Senior Center, 13853 15th St., on Nov. 8 at 10:30 a.m., to celebrate International Button Day. Participants can make a fun or fancy button. For information, call the New River Library at 813-788-6375.To register, visit PascoLibraries.org.

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Festival, presented by Covanta, will take place on Nov. 6 at Sims Park in New Port Richey. Upcycling is known as the reuse or the transformation of unwanted waste into new materials or products.The event will feature a variety of upcycle vendors and artists selling items such as jewelry made from spoons, repurposed furniture and décor made of pallets, and more.There also will be a farmer’s market, plant sales, and food trucks available. Live bands will provide entertainment. For information, call 727-834-3611, or email info@keepascobeautiful.org.

person and virtually, for those interested in finding out how to earn volunteer hours.

Register online at PascoLibraries.org. For questions, call 813-788-6375.

CAR & TRUCK SHOW

The Mustang Club of Tampa will host a family day at its 40th annual Mustang, Shelby & Ford Roundup on Nov. 6, at the Northpointe Village Shopping Center in the parking lot of Glory Days Grill, 16553 Pointe Village Drive in Lutz.The event includes a judged car show, door prize raffles, a 50/50, a Kids’ Zone, face painting, superheroes, games, and a bounce house.

Car registration is $30 on the day of the show. Proceeds will benefit the 1Voice Foundation, which supports Tampa-area children with cancer and their families, by connecting them with financial, emotional and educational care.Those attending the event are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the Metropolitan Ministries’ annual holiday food drive. For information and to register, visit MustangClubOfTampa.com.

Ronnie Setser Customs will host a Dade City Car & Truck Show on the first Saturday of every month, through May, at the Historic Pasco County Courthouse in Dade City.The next show is Nov. 6 from noon to 4 p.m.The registration fee to qualify for trophy presentations is $10. Cruising cars will be allowed, but will not be part of the judging or receive dash plaques or trophies.

Participants should enter the event from U.S.301/Seventh Street onto Pasco Avenue.

For information, call 813-879-1616 or 813601-7227, or visit RonnieSetserCustoms.com.

TEEN VOLUNTEERS

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host a teen volunteer orientation on Nov. 6 at 2 p.m., both in

NATURE COLLAGE

The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa, will offer a program on making fall leaf nature collages on Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., on the patio near the rear entrance of the building. For information, call 727-815-7126.

TAMPA MUSTANG CLUB

The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa, will offer guests a chance to color a flag for Veterans Day, which will be made part of a flag display on the center’s lawn.

The display will be on exhibit from Nov. 8 through Nov. 12.Ask the reference desk staff for a flag to color and then return it to the desk.

VIRTUAL TOUR

The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative will host a “Tampa Bay History Center: Native American Exhibits Virtual Tour” on Nov. 9 at 10 a.m., for all ages.The tour will include Florida’s First People,The Seminole and Miccosukee Story, and the Coacoochee’s Story Theater.The video tour and a brief presentation will be followed by a Q&A session with a Tampa Bay History Center representative.To register, visit HCPLC.org.

EAST PASCO NETWORKING

The East Pasco Networking Group will meet on Nov. 9 at 7:30 a.m., at the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center, 6586 Simons Road in Zephyrhills.The guest speaker will be Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano, District 5. For information, call Nils Lenz at 813-782-9491 or Vicky Jones at 813-431-1149.

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Staff from the Hugh Embry Library and the New River Library will visit the Dade City Senior Center, 13853 15th St., on Nov. 10 at See WHAT’S, page 5A

Celebrating Quality of Life During National Hospice and Home Health Care Month November is National Hospice and Home Health Care Month, and there’s much to recognize and celebrate at Gulfside Healthcare Services.

The Land O’ Lakes-based nonprofit has been providing end-of-life hospice and palliative care services to local residents and families for over 32 years, and since April 2019, home health care with skilled nursing for patients needing shortterm rehabilitative care.

“In our two-and-a half years of providing home health services, we have grown to over 130 patients a day,” said Linda Ward, president and CEO of Gulfside Healthcare Services. “And, with the COVID pandemic, home health has never been more important than it is now, because keeping patients at home while they recover is always the safest choice.”

Patients typically receive home health services for between 30 and 60 days after hospitalization, accident or injury. Gulfside’s staff provides skilled nursing, physical and occupational therapies, wound care treatments, and social services. It currently serves patients in Pasco and Pinellas counties, and is expanding into Hillsborough County in 2022, and Hernando County in 2023.

“We are one of the few nonprofits in the area to offer home health, which means no one falls in between the cracks,” said Ward. “While most of our patients are covered under Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance, some are not. And as a nonprofit, we never have to turn anyone away because of a lack of coverage.”

This same inclusive philosophy holds true for hospice and palliative care — all of Gulfside’s services are provided to anyone who needs its help, as long as they are medically qualified. The

Gulfside Healthcare Services Hospice - philosophy of care for patients with lifelimiting illnesses and their families that provides support for the whole person, wherever they call home Palliative Care - specialized medical care for people with serious, chronic illnesses that focuses on providing relief from pain and stress of a serious illness Home Health - skilled nursing and rehab at home to help patients remain independent while recovering from an illness, injury or surgery

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cost to provide these services to uninsured people comes from donations, proceeds from five area thrift shops, and several fundraising events held throughout the year.

“We have a very generous community and active group of over 250 volunteers, who help us raise money so that no one is ever turned away,” said Ward.

One of the benefits of adding home health to the Gulfside family is that many of its home health patients transition to palliative and hospice care as they age and/or their illness progresses.

“This means there is a continuum of care for the patient and their family,” said Ward. “We provide the same outstanding services – nursing, psychosocial and spiritual — in all of our service lines. This holistic, interdisciplinary approach allows our staff to be aware and prepared to handle a situation when a care crisis comes up.”

Ward stresses the importance of Gulfside’s clinical social workers. “They have master’s degrees and work much like counselors to help patients with depression, anxiety, financial, family dynamics and, if needed, placement in facilities outside of the home,” she explains.

In Pasco County alone, Gulfside Healthcare Services helps over 3,000 families every year. On a daily basis, this translates to 630 hospice patients, 200 active palliative care patients and 130 home health patients.

Gulfside Healthcare Services takes care of this large and growing client list with 420 employees — with the vast majority being medical professionals providing health care services.

“Every day, and especially during the month of November, we recognize the home care and

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hospice community by honoring the hundreds of skilled nurses, licensed therapists, social workers and committed volunteers who make a remarkable difference every day in the life of our patients and families,” said Ward.

“These heroic caregivers play an essential role in our health care system, especially today with the challenges caused by COVID-19, and we call upon our community to commemorate the power of caring with us during National Hospice and Home Health Month,” said Ward.

Linda Ward has been a Gulfside leader for the past 15 years, and credits her employees for the organization’s growth and success.

“I can’t tell you how much I care for our employees and volunteers. We have decades of experience with our team members – from ages 18 to 96, representing seven generations,” said Ward. “At 61 years of age, I am learning so much every day from my staff, especially those in their 20s, who keep our organization progressive and relatable.”

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A new club, the Wesley Chapel Patriots, will meet on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m., at the Grand Oaks clubhouse, 25849 Frith St., in Land O’ Lakes.The club plans to meet once a month, to organize those who want to become poll watchers in central Pasco County for local, state and national elections.There is no cost to join.

Refreshments will be provided. For details, email jeff@protovisual.co.

VETERANS SERVICE

American Legion Post 147, 17383 Gunn Highway in Odessa, will host a veterans service on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.There will be a presentation of colors by the USN Sea Cadets, as well as a presentation of wreaths.

The guest speaker will be retired USAF Chief Master Sgt. Shelina Elizabeth Frey.

After the service, the post will offer free hamburgers and hot dogs.

‘RED’ PERFORMANCE

Shakespeare in the Yard will present “Red”

by John Logan from Nov. 11 to Nov. 14, at the home of Jason and Jill Ricardo, 36731 Missouri Ave., in Dade City.The event is a two-act, two-actor play about Mark Rothko, a modern artist and his conflicts with showing his works. Curtain is at 8 p.m., for all performances.Tickets are $10, cash only, at the entrance. Guests should bring lawn chairs or blankets. For information, call Rhett Ricardo at 352-467-8085.

JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS

Just Between Friends Tampa will host its annual fall sale Nov. 11 to Nov. 14 at the Raprager Family Farm, 16907 Boy Scout Road in Odessa, to benefit its local charity partner. Prime time shopping will be Nov. 11 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. ($25 per person at the door), with special invited guests (firsttime parents and grandparents; military and first responder families; foster and adoptive families; and educators) from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.There also will be a petting zoo, a play fort, a mining experience, face painting, and bounce pad activities.Additional hours are Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon, and from noon to 8 p.m.; Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.,; and Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For detailed information and (discounted) tickets, email Billie Jo Wilson at bjfarea@hotmail.com.

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World War II event American Legion Post 147, 17383 Gunn Highway in Odessa, will host a two-day event honoring World War II veterans.

• Open House: Dec. 4 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will include an educational program with displays, videos and games for all ages, and recognition of the families of deceased veterans.

• Recognition Dinner (World War II veterans and guest, by invitation only): Dec. 5 To request a registration application, email 147worldwar2thanks@ gmail.com, call Sal Poliandro at 813-920-4512, or mail American Legion, P.O. Box 901, Odessa, FL 33556. Deadline to register is Nov. 20.

present The Acorn Theatre’s production of “Oliver! Jr.” from Nov. 12 to Nov. 14 and Nov. 19 to Nov. 21, at the Carol and Frank Morsani Center for the Arts, 21030 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville.Advanced seats are $15 for adults and $8 for children ages 13 and younger, when accompanied by an adult.

Tickets at the door are $20 for adults and $10 for children. For show times and to purchase tickets, visit LiveOakTheatre.square.site/, email liveoakboxoffice@gmail.com, or call 352593-0027.

VETERANS RESOURCE FAIR

The 15th annual Veterans Resource Fair will take place Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Pasco-Hernando State College Porter Campus at Wiregrass, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.Available resources will include health care; veterans claims services and education; benefits; job placement/employment services; and housing/social services. For information, contact Congressman Gus Bilirakis’ office at 727-232-2921.

CRAFT FAIR

Southport Springs Golf and Country Club, Chancey Road (1 mile east of Morris Bridge Road) in Zephyrhills, will host a craft fair on Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m..There will be approximately 40 vendors. Masks are optional, but appreciated.

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The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host the First Saturday Book Club on Nov. 13 at 10:30 a.m., to discuss “The Little Paris Bookshop”

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Pasco commissioners push for faster completion of long-range plan County board members said they don’t want to wait five years before beginning to implement needed changes

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A presentation on the county’s efforts to update its comprehensive plan was cut short last week — after a majority of commissioners raised questions about the proposed time frame for completing the work.

Nectarios Pittos, director of planning and development, began his presentation at the board’s Oct. 26 meeting by explaining — for the public’s benefit — that the purpose of the comprehensive plan is “the longrange plan to manage growth, improve quality of life and ensure long-term sustainability for the county.

“So, why are we doing an update of the comprehensive plan?

“We want to understand the current conditions and address the changing needs and reassess the vision that the current comprehensive plan has,” Pittos said.

Required by state law, the county’s comprehensive plan must consider: future land use, transportation, housing, conservation, coastal management, recreation/open space, public facilities, capital improvements, intergovernmental coordination and economic development.

“It’s been 16 years since the last update, 31 years since the establishment of the plan and a lot has changed since 1991 and 2006, and a lot is changing right now.

“And because the 1991 plan took us to 2025, we’re looking at the next plan to take us to 2050, hence the new name of the future comprehensive plan being the Pasco 2050 Plan,” Pittos said.

The county approved its first task order with HDR Engineering to help with the project last year, and approved a second task order with HDR, at last week’s meeting.

The county has envisioned a five-year process for updating the comprehensive plan — which lays the groundwork for the county’s vision and growth over the longterm.

“So, we’re going to be revisioning the county’s long-term plan and we’re going to be looking at a number of data, asking lots of questions and studying the county — where we’ve been and where we’re going,” Pittos said.

Public involvement is important and a public engagement plan has been created to foster that participation, Pittos said.

The planning director then laid out the major efforts that will be completed, as part of the update over the next four years.

He planned to hand off the presentation to a member of his staff, to go into greater detail regarding what’s been done so far, but that didn’t happen.

Instead, Commissioner Mike Moore began questioning why the process needs to take so long and asking what can be done to update the plan sooner.

When the county board discussed the update a few years ago, Moore said, he was under the impression it would be done

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“There’s a lot of things we’ve asked for.

There’s a lot of things we requested. So, now we’re going to wait until 2025 for a lot of these things,” Moore said. “Hey listen, I know it’s a big project.This is a long time to wait.

“We’re going on four years or so, from when it was first brought up and first asked to initiate changes. In reality, you’re looking at about a nine-year time frame from when it was first brought up.”

Commissioner Kathryn Starkey told Pittos:“Every one of the steps is very important. We want you to go through all of them.”

But she asked:“Is there any way to speed it up?”

County Administrator Dan Biles told commissioners that the first year of the project was part of last year’s budget and the second year of the project is part of this year’s budget.

“It’ll be in the budget for the next two or three years, until we get this done. It’s not a short-term process,” Biles said.

Commissioner Jack Mariano agreed with Moore and Starkey:“Should it take that long?

Can we speed it up?”

Pittos wrapped up his remarks as the meeting was approaching the break for lunch.

He offered to have his staff member make her presentation after lunch.

Instead, Biles addressed Commission Chairman Ron Oakley: “Mr. Chair, I would suggest that we table this for now, we can come back and brief each of you individually, with where we are, where we’re going, what the plan is, get feedback from you directly, and then bring you back something at a later date and kind of wrap up all of this discussion.”

The county administrator noted that may include some schedule adjustments to accelerate the work.

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St. Leo commissioner recognized for 20 years of service The Laker/Lutz News staff report St. Leo Mayor Pro Tem James Hallett, O.S.B., has been recognized by the Florida League of Cities for 20 years of service with the Town of St. Leo. Florida League of Cities ambassador Eryn Russell presented Hallett with the organization’s Mayor John Land Years of Service

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The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

To become a finalist, the semifinalist and a high school official must submit a detailed scholarship application in which they provide information about the semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received.The nominated student also must have an outstanding academic record, be endorsed by a high school official, write an essay, and earn SAT or ACT scores that confirm the student’s performance on the qualifying test.

Semifinalists that will be designated to the finalist level will be notified in February.

National Merit Scholarships will be offered in the spring of 2022.

Students that were named as semifinalists in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area are: • Devin T. Connerney – Gaither High • Sohan Malladi and Daniel J. Urbonas Land O’ Lakes High • Kenneth P. Chew - Pasco High School • Louis E. Cohen - Sunlake High • Meryl A. Bentz,Andrea L. Burgess, Erin S. Kim and Vivian Rao – Steinbrenner High • Eric T. Reichard – Wiregrass Ranch High For more information, visit NationalMerit.org.

GRANT AWARDED

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that a project to build a technical training complex in Hernando County has been awarded a $6.1 million grant through the Florida Job Growth Grant, according to a news release.

The Citizen Success Center (the technical training complex) is a joint project between Pasco-Hernando State College, the Hernando School District, and Hernando County Government.

All three entities collaborated on the grant application.

The complex is set to be located on 17 acres at the Brooksville Tampa Bay Regional Airport, and has an expected completion date of fall 2023.

The grant funds will be used to prepare the county’s property and add the necessary infrastructure prior to the start of construction.

It will offer convenient, streamlined workforce training to prepare residents for direct entry into positions available in Hernando County.

“The college is excited to be involved in this joint effort to create a dynamic, student-centered educational facility with the mission of building specific skills to meet local employers’ needs in key career and technical fields” said Stanley M. Giannet, Ph.D., executive vice president and chief academic officer and college provost, in the release.

“Quality workforce training is vitally important to the economic health of our community and a significant component of our PHSC mission,” said Giannet.

COX ELEMENTARY EVENTS

Staff members from the New River Library and the Hugh Embry Library will visit students at Rodney B. Cox Elementary School, 37615 Martin Luther King Blvd., in Dade City, for these upcoming events: • Fall into Reading Drive-Thru Festival: Nov. 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Students can receive goodies to encourage reading and learning.

• Early Release Day Craft: Nov. 10 For more information, call the New River Library at 813-788-6375.

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The Saint Leo University Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies will host a free lecture on Nov. 4 starting at 7 p.m., at Congregation Schaarai Zedek, 3303 W. Swann Ave., in Tampa.

The guest speaker will be Rabbi Dr. David Novak from the University of Toronto, on the topic of “Is There a Universal Moral Law? Natural Law in the Catholic and Jewish Traditions.”

Another guest speaker, Dr. Vincent Lloyd, will follow Novak’s address and the two will share some reflections.

To attend, reserve a seat online at Zedek.org/ccjs.

SAINT LEO FOOD DRIVE

Saint Leo University’s Tampa Education Center will collect food through Nov. 18 for Metropolitan Ministries, whose mission is to care for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless, according to a news release.

Saint Leo University-Tampa is in the former Berriman-Morgan Cigar Factory building, at 1403 N. Howard Ave., in Tampa.

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Board secretary named Tampa executive and former Florida legislator Edwin Narain was named secretary of the Board of Trustees of his alma mater, Saint Leo University, for a two-year term. Narain earned two degrees from Saint Leo — a Bachelor of Arts in psychology in 2007 and a Master of Business Administration in 2009. He has served on the university’s board since 2016. Narain also earned his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law.

at rod.kirkwood@saintleo.edu or 813-7433228.

COLLEGE HONORS

Saint Leo University was named as one of the best regional universities in the South, in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, according to a news release.

In addition, Saint Leo was named to the Top Performers on Social Mobility list.

About 1,466 U.S. bachelor’s degree granting institutions were assessed on 17 measures of academic quality.

Only regionally accredited institutions that enrolled first-year (freshmen) students to four-year bachelor’s degree programs are considered for the honors.

Among regional universities in the South, Saint Leo ranked 29th overall and 39th for social mobility.

The Top Performers on Social Mobility ranking measures the extent schools enrolled and graduated students who received federal Pell Grants (those typically coming from households whose family incomes are less than $50,000 annually, though most Pell Grant money goes to students with a total family income below $20,000).

EARLY RELEASE DAYS

Pasco County Schools again will utilize a monthly, early release time to allow for staff to engage in professional development aligned with student needs, and

district and school priorities.

Upcoming early release dates are: Nov. 10, Dec. 8, Jan. 12, Feb. 2, March 9 and April 13.

On each of these days, students will be released two hours early.

The bell times, including the early release times for each school, can be found online at Pasco.k12.fl.us/site/pcs_bell_schedule.

HONOR SOCIETY HOSTS FUNDRAISER

The Martinez Middle School National Junior Honor Society will host a donation drive to benefit Hope Children’s Home, on Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Stonebrier basketball gazebo, 3741 W. County Line Road in Lutz.

Guests can bring a blanket or lawn chair, and eat, relax and listen to live music with local metal band,Actual Purgatory.The Bacon Boss food truck will be on site from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Kona Ice will be on site from noon to 2 p.m.

Accepted donations include: Nonperishable items (such as canned veggies, box/bag cereal, canned soup); household items (such as paper plates/bowls, aluminum foil, dryer sheets); school supplies (such as white board cleaner, binders, post-its); and, gently used clothes/shoes for boys and girls ages newborn to 18 years old.

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During his Oct. 28 news conference announcing the state’s lawsuit against the federal government, DeSantis said,“We want to protect people who are working now in

PANHANDLING, from page 1A way at an intersection, stopped at a red light, stopped at a stop sign.

“It removes any contemplation on the enforcement side, whether it’s the sheriff’s office or code enforcement, of trying to determine what the intent of the message is that the person is trying to relay. It simply says this is a violation.There is no physical interaction between a pedestrian and a vehicle.”

Commissioners Mike Moore, Kathryn Starkey and Jack Mariano all spoke in favor of the ordinance, noting panhandlers pose a danger to motorists and to themselves.

Commissioner Moore said when he came on the board in 2014, it was a problem, but lessened for a time and now seems to be on the uptick, as word gets out that enforcement isn’t happening.

Starkey noted:“I’ll drive around Holiday, which I do regularly.They’re at every intersection and it’s dangerous because they’re walking down between the cars.Who wants

ROADWAY, from page 1A • County Road 54, east to 23rd Street, which includes traffic signals, turn lanes, and multi-use path • U.S. 301/Pretty Pond Road, which includes traffic signals and median improvements “Those are great things happening, because that’s going to help everybody move around better,” Oakley said.

Some countywide roadway upgrades also will benefit the municipality, too, Oakley noted.

That includes the $33.6 million diverging diamond interchange at Interstate 75 and State Road 56, which is expected to be completed in summer 2022.

Oakley put it like this:“What good is a diverging diamond to Zephyrhills? Well, economically, it helps people get in and out of the area, and it helps them get here, and then also to get out of here.”

There’s also the $64 million interstate interchange on I-75 at Overpass Road, south of State Road 52, scheduled for completion in late 2022 or early 2023.

“That’s going to help divide that traffic up from (State Road) 56, to Overpass to (State Road) 54 and then (State Road) 52,” Oakley said.

By spreading the traffic out,“your movement will be much better,” he explained.

Oakley was quick to point out that these big-ticket roadway infrastructure projects would not be possible without the mobility fees paid by surrounding growth and development.

“None of this happens without the fact that we’re doing a lot of residential development that brings in impact fees (mobility fees) and school impact fees that builds schools, and also pays for the roads that you see,” he said.

LARGE DEVELOPMENTS ARE IN PROGRESS

Oakley also told the crowd about some of the large-scale developments that he said, “are cropping up everywhere around the city.”

He directed attention to Two Rivers, a master-planned unit development (MPUD) zoning off State Road 56, between Morris Bridge Road and U.S. 301.

The project is substantial.

The county has approved up to 6,400 residences, more than 2.6 million square feet of office and industrial, and 630,000 square feet of commercial uses.

The 3,405-acre property’s southern boundary is on the north side of County Line Road, and its northern boundary is on the north side of State Road 56.

The Two Rivers development also in-

the state of Florida.These people have been workin’ the whole doggone time, and now, all of a sudden they’re goin’ to get kicked to the curb? Give me a break.”

He added:“In Florida, we believe these things are choices based on individual circumstances.There are physicians that will recommend one course of action or another, based on your health history.”

DeSantis told those at the news conference: “We cannot have the federal government coming in and exceeding their power.

“They’re really rewriting contracts, and they’re transforming normal contracting into basically public health policy and that’s not anything Congress has ever authorized,” he said.

At the same news conference, Attorney General Ashley Moody said President Joe Biden has overstepped his authority.

“It is a complete and gross overreach of the federal government, into the personal autonomy of American workers,” Moody said.

The state attorney general also described the action as an “unlawful mandate” and added,“we will not back down.”

While issues involving COVID-19 vaccinations will play out in the state legislature and the courts, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Oct. 29 authorized the emergency use of Pfizer for children ages 5 through 11.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to take up the issue this week and must grant authorization before vaccines can be distributed.

to hit someone walking down the street? It’s unsafe for our citizens.”

Mariano added: “This has been a very sore subject in the Hudson area. Probably the No. 1 complaint, I get is all of the panhandling.”

The Lee County ordinance appears to be an excellent approach, Mariano said.

“It addresses stopping, standing or otherwise occupying a median that is not sufficient pedestrian refuge.”

And, it seeks to get people to understand “they are in violation, if they give,” Mariano said.

“Those two things will help us tremendously.

Mariano also noted: “I can’t think of a more important thing for code enforcement to do than to attack this issue, at least in the Hudson area. It may deter this behavior from going on.”

Starkey made a motion for the county’s legal team to draft an ordinance that incorporates Lee County’s approach, to advertise it for public hearing and to bring it back for board action.

cludes a site for an elementary school, middle school and high school, an 80-acre district park and a public safety site.

“All these developments are going to bring more people into the economy of Zephyrhills; very important for that economy,” Oakley said.“Those people coming in will be really helping a lot of businesses here in Zephyrhills.”

The speaker acknowledged the possible strain on services and utilities such as water and sewer, but assured local citizens that the county is well-prepared.

“There’s nothing wrong with good, planned growth,” Oakley said.

The commissioner also shared his vision and standards for new residential developments popping up in East Pasco.

These large developments, the commissioner said, should entail “good architectural views, good landscaping, and a place you’d be proud to live in.”

In the same breath, he pushed back on small-lot housing subdivisions.

“I honestly believe that we shouldn’t have 40-foot lots,” he said. “We have some, and they work, I guess, somewhere, but they’re really too small.”

He continued,“We want to build a whole residential development that’s more of a community, and not houses right beside each other, with no landscaping. We want something to be proud of in Pasco.”

Elsewhere, Oakley mentioned the county is working on plans to help small businesses, in the way of zero-interest loans, grants and other assistance programs.

“They’re pretty much the backbone of our community, when you think about all the small businesses,” said Oakley.“We have the big businesses, and they’re a different source themselves, but small business is very important.”

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State Rep. Danny Burgess, R- Zephyrhills also participated in the economic summit, speaking virtually from his Tallahassee office.

His remarks focused on the forthcoming Florida National Guard Armory coming to Zephyrhills that is set to be located near the city’s municipal airport.

State lawmakers earmarked $25 million for the construction of the project during the past legislative session.

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fter more than a year of waiting — due the COVID-19 pandemic — Saint Leo University’s athletics department will formally be able to recognize and celebrate its Hall of Fame Class of 2020, which features three individual honorees and one team.

The East Pasco-based institution will host an induction ceremony on Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m., at The Block, 14307 Seventh St., in Dade City.

Inductees in the Saint Leo Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2020 include Kit Gardner (baseball football, basketball, track and field), Daphne Washington (basketball), Pat Bowen (baseball), and the 2005 men’s soccer team.

The night will begin with a reception from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by a dinner and ceremony.

Tickets for the event are $40 per person, with Hall of Fame members getting a discounted price of $25. Tickets can be purchased at Your.saintleo.edu/hoco.

The induction ceremony is part of the university’s homecoming weekend, which features other events on and around campus, including the annual Spirit of Saint Leo Golf Tournament, several alumni games and in-season athletic contests.

The addition of the Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Class brings the total number of inductees to more than 140, as well as three teams.

The Saint Leo Athletics Hall of Fame was organized by the Saint Leo Alumni Association and Saint Leo athletic department in 1986-1987.

It was created to honor former students, coaches and administrators who excelled in Saint Leo athletics in the prep school, junior college or senior college.

Its purpose is “to perpetuate the memory of those persons who have brought distinction, honor and excellence to Saint Leo athletics, and familiarize the entire campus community and alumni with the university’s rich athletic history.”

Here is a closer look at the inductees:

KIT GARDNER (1960)

From 1957 through 1960, Kit Gardner excelled as a four-sport athlete at what was then Saint Leo Prep — competing in football, basketball, baseball, and track and field.

Gardner served as both the kicker and quarterback for the football team while starting as a guard on the hardwood; he also played shortstop for the baseball team while competing in hurdles on the track.

With his versatile athletic dexterity, Gardner was a two-time “The Yankee Clipper” award winner at Saint Leo, the highest athletic award given out during the Saint Leo Prep era.

Gardner went on to serve in the United States Air Force and then became a golf professional at the Columbia Country Club in Columbia, South Carolina.

COURTESY OF SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT

The Saint Leo Athletic Hall of Fame will formally introduce some new inductees on Nov. 4.

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Joel Harrison was head coach of the historic 2005 Saint Leo men’s soccer team.

2005 SAINT LEO MEN’S SOCCER TEAM

The 2005 Saint Leo men’s soccer team — under then head coach Joel Harrison— became the first program in school history to capture a Sunshine State Conference (SSC) Championship after a notable 7-1 run in conference play and a 15-1 regular season mark.

Unforeseen circumstances prevented what could’ve been an even more memorable season.

Because of Hurricane Wilma, the team was unable to compete for an SSC Tournament Championship, but earned the right to host the 2005 NCAA South Regional.

Saint Leo had a 14-day layoff before competing in the regional final against Lynn University, falling 3-1.

The team was led by All-American and Saint Leo Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2017 member Asmir Pervan along with four others who earned All-SSC honors, including Brent Stanze, Matias Pereze, Giancarlo Conte, and Hall of Fame Class of 2018 member Eusebio Herrera-Montoya.

Pervan was named SSC Player and Offensive Player of the Year, while HerreraMontoya brought home Freshman of the

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Daphne Washington

Year honors. Also, Harrison was named the SSC Coach of the Year.

DAPHNE WASHINGTON (1993)

Daphne Washington had a celebrated four-year career on the court between 1989 through 1993 — and remains one of the women’s basketball program’s most productive scorers and rebounders.

She ranks second in program history in career scoring (1,495 points) and fifth in rebounding (704 rebounds).

Meantime, her career field goal percentage (54%) and single-season field goal percentage (58.8% in 1991-1992) are tops in program history, while total free throws made (297) ranks second in the books.

As for other accolades, Washington was Sunshine State Conference (SSC) Freshman of the Year in 1989-1990, and went on to become a two-time Honorable Mention All-SSC selection and a Second Team All-SSC performer as a junior.

PAT BOWEN (1999)

Pat Bowen joined the Saint Leo baseball program as a walk-on in 1995, but etched his name into the record books by the time he graduated in 1999, also penning that into

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a short-lived pro ball career.

A native of Millersville, Maryland, Bowen ranks second in program history in career strikeouts with 266, behind only Dave Garcia (303, 1993-1996).

He posted a 20-8 career mark including five saves; those 20 wins ranked him third all-time at the end of the 1999 season.

During his junior campaign, Bowen ranked seventh among all NCAA Division II pitchers for strikeouts per nine innings at 11.9. He also started and led Saint Leo to a historic 11-8 victory over powerhouse Florida State University in May 1998.

All told, Bowen was part of a pair of NCAA postseason appearances (1996, 1999), an All-South Region honoree in 1999, and a two-time All-SSC selection.

Following a storied Saint Leo career, Bowen was drafted in the 34th round of the 1999 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by the Anaheim Angels, where he spent a few years playing in rookie-level ball and the independent circuit.

After a few years of professional baseball, Bowen began coaching youth sports and went on to be the head baseball coach at Bishop McGuinness Catholic School, in Kernersville, North Carolina.

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The four-person scramble will have an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. The 18-hole event will cost $100 per individual player and $350 per team, with golf cart and lunch included. Individual players and open foursomes will be randomly filled.

Raffles, team and individual awards will be presented, including prizes for longest drive, putting, closest to the pin and hole-inone challenge.There also will be a sorority and fraternity challenge.

Walk-ups the day of the event are welcome. For information and to register, call Pete Peterson at 727-643-4758, or visit TampaKappas.org.

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Conference champ

Sunlake High senior Cody Williams won the 2021 Sunshine Athletic Conference (SAC) individual champion last month at Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, firing a 77. Williams' efforts also helped pace the Seahawks to a conference team title. Williams, left, is pictured with coach Bob Kamps.

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The Goal Diggers claimed the NewAPSL (Adult Premier Soccer League) women’s recreation summer season title at Wesley Chapel District Park. Members of the winning squad include: Katie Assaf, Shelley Cox, Amber Elrom, Kristy Flaughter, Sarah Gelinas, Stephanie Kominiak, Karryn Matthews, Claire Owen, Taylor Reiss, Alicia Szilagyi, Charleen Wilson and Lindsay Zullo. Registration is now open for the league’s fall season, which begins Nov. 7.

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Lining up some of his inventory of guitars is Giorgio Castaldi and his wife, Jackie Castaldi, of the Spanish Guitar Shop in Lutz. They brought a number of special guitars to the festival.

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A harvested pumpkin was among the seasonal decorations at the Church of The Nazarene booth, one of many churches represented at the Zephyrhills Harvest Festival. Grace Smith, top/right and her daughter, Bethany Smith, make their way down Main Street perusing booths.

Under the ‘Scentsy’ tent, stacks of scented wax await buyers, and 8-monthold Rasberri Harper keeps herself busy as her mother April Harper, her grandmother Virginia Anderson, and her aunt Ruth Clark serve customers.

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hrowing foam and Velcro hatchets, tossing bean bags, listening to music and enjoying refreshments were just some options available at the Zephyrhills Harvest Festival held on Oct. 23 in the East Pasco’s city downtown.

Three year-old Noah Sykes, of Wesley Chapel, dressed in a Chase Paw Patrol costume, seemed to get a kick out of an attraction that had festival-goers throwing foam and Velcro hatchets.

He accompanied his 4-year-old brother, Jayden Sykes, and their dad, Jason Sykes, the festivities.

Oscar Ramirez, of Wesley Chapel, was there, too, and he went home carrying a

ukulele he bought from Giorgio Castaldi, of Lutz, one of festival’s many vendors.

Ramirez was with 4-year-old Valentino Neris, 14-year-old Dereck Neris and 13year-old Oscar Neris.

Numerous churches also were represented at the festival, which drew people from a wide variety of places, including Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Lakeland, Zephyrhills, Odessa and Plant City.

Pete White, of Odessa, sits behind a sea of seasonal centerpieces on the table at Gigi’s Gifts, at the Zephyrhills Harvest Festival.

White’s daughter, Gini Ruggiero, of Wesley Chapel, makes the home decor by hand.

Zachary Balogh, right, and his brother, drummer Caleb Balogh, left, make up the duo, ‘Kid Ambient Arcade.’ They played for a crowd at the Main Street stage at the festival.

Oscar Ramirez, of Wesley Chapel, carries a ukulele he bought from renown guitar-maker Giorgio Castaldi, of Lutz, one of many vendors at the harvest festival. Ramirez was with 4-year-old Valentino Neris, lower/center, and 14-year-old Dereck Neris, back/left, and 13-year-old Oscar Neris.

Carolyn Krug, of Zephyrhills, shows off one of the many lighted glass blocks she crafted and filled with a string of LED lights, that are powered by a small battery.

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Lauren Masters, 3, of Plant City, sits on the lap of her great-grandmother, Lori Gay, as they make their way on Gay’s motorized chair, along booths situated on Main Street.

Five-year-old Alivia Parker, of Zephyrhills, is delighted with the balloon poodle made for her by Jan Monroe, a member of the Ladies Oriental Shrine.

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PET PAWS PETCO DONATES 600 VACCINES Dogs and cats can get free vaccinations at Pasco County Animal Services, 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes, as part of a new initiative by Petco Love to vaccinate a million pets nationwide.

Free DAPPV and FVRCP vaccines will be given on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to noon, through Nov. 30.

Appointments are required.

Limited slots are available on a firstcome, first-served basis.

To book an appointment, visit App.waitwhile.com/book/pascocountyanim/service.

ADOPT-A-THON

Nonprofit animal rescue groups in Pasco County are planning a push to adopt out lots of furry friends to forever families.

The groups will come together at Pasco County Animal Services, 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes, on Nov. 13 from noon to 3 p.m., for an Adopt-AThon.

Each participating rescue group will have its own fees, requirements and adoption processes.

Organizations that will be taking part

in the Adopt-A-Thon include:Animal Luvr’s Dream Rescue, Humane Society of the Nature Coast, Humane Society of Pasco County, Humane Society of Pinellas, Maxx & Me Pet Rescue, Mercy Full Project, Pawesome Village Rescue, Raining Cats & Dogs Shelter and Sanctuary,The Runaways Animal Rescue, and the Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue.

Pasco County Animal Services also will have dogs and cats available for adoption.

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The information should be submitted two weeks prior to the desired publication date. We also need a contact name and number, in case we have questions.

There is no guarantee of publication, but we consider each item we receive.

If you’d like to make a submission, send it to news@lakerlutznews.com.

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Baylee is a mature gentleman Baylee is 9 years old and is looking for a quiet home. He is calm, gentle and loves to be with his people. Baylee enjoys being petted and brushed, and he has a ton of love to give to his new family. He also gets along well with other cats. Between his soulful gaze and patient, sweet personality, Baylee is easy to fall in love with.

Make an appointment today to meet him.

Chippy is a true delight Chippy is an active boy that loves other dogs, but would do best with those his size because he likes to wrestle. He has participated in play groups at the shelter, preferring a rough-and-tumble style of play. Chippy would do best in a home with older children and no cats. This 2-year-old weighs about 60 pounds. If you're looking for a fun-loving companion, make an appointment today to meet him.

If you would like to adopt Baylee or Chippy, be sure to make an appointment at Pasco County Animal Services at 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes, by calling 813-9291212. The adoption center is open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6:30 p.m. All adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines. For more information, email adoptionpartners@pascocountyfl.net.

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A large group of young people gathered recently to learn farm safety relating to several specific topics. The special day was organized by the Pasco County CattleWomen’s Association and was supported by a number of sponsors.

Youths get a chance to learn about farm safety The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

The Pasco County CattleWomen’s Association organized a Youth Farm Safety Day on Oct. 18, to gives youths a chance to learn about various aspects of farm safety.

Ninety-five youths from across Pasco County who are actively engaged in agricultural operations had a chance to learn more about safety relating to eight specific areas: animals, hand tools, wild animals, knives and machetes, tractors, lawn equipment, all-terrain vehicles and personal protection, according to Casie Holloway, president of the Pasco Cattlewomen’s Association.

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CattleWomen’s special day.

Participating youths are involved in agricultural pursuits in a variety of ways, including FFA, 4-H, or by living on a farm or a ranch, according to Holloway’s submission.

The event was held at Bird Island Lake Ranch, in Dade City.

The Pasco County CattleWomen's Association is grateful for supporters who made the event possible, Holloway noted.

The sponsors were Famous Tate Appliances; Pasco County Farm Bureau; Pasco County Cattlemen's Association; Lowman Law Firm; Florida Wildlife Commission; and Everglades Tractor, in Odessa.

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The North Tampa Bay Chamber is hosting its 2021 Celebrating Excellence Awards on Nov. 11 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Florida Avenue Brewing, 2029 Arrowgrass Drive, in Wesley Chapel.The event is a cocktail reception to celebrate finalists and honor the winners.This will be an abbreviated event, with light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Networking begins at 6 p.m., and the event starts at 6:30 p.m. Business or cocktail attire. To find out more, email the chamber at office@ northtampabaychamber.com.

CITIZENS BANK & TRUST EXPANDS

Citizens Bank & Trust has received full regulatory approval to acquire the Dade City and Valrico offices of The Bank of Tampa, according to a news release.

These offices, formerly owned by Hillsboro Bank, are located in Pasco and Hillsborough counties, respectively.

This move represents the first expansion outside Polk County for Citizens Bank & Trust, the release says.

“This is such an exciting time for us at Citizens Bank & Trust,” Greg Littleton, president and CEO of Citizens Bank & Trust, said in the release. “We have served the people of Polk County for the past century. We look forward to welcoming these

Jason Newmyer, vice president/administrator for AdventHealth Dade City, has been named president and CEO for the recently announced AdventHealth hospital in Riverview.

The appointment becomes effective on Nov. 7.

“I’ve enjoyed watching Jason grow within the organization over the years. His experience in leading operations, strategic planning, and building highly engaged teams will serve him well as he steps into this new role,”Terry Shaw, president/CEO for AdventHealth, said in a release.

“Jason is driven by his passion to extend our mission and I am confident he new customers to the Citizens Bank & Trust family, and developing new business and personal relationships within both communities,” he said. Hillsboro Bank customers were previously notified of the pending acquisition of the Dade City and Valrico office locations. Both offices were expected to open for business as Citizens Bank & Trust on Nov. 1.

NEW WAY TO PAY UTILITY BILLS

Pasco County Utilities is switching to a new payment service provider to offer customers enhanced payment features and new payment options when paying their utility bills, according to a county release.

“Switching to Invoice Cloud, a third-party provider, enhances our level of service, provides new payment features and ensures a top level of security,” Utilities Customer Service Director Sandra Anderson said, in the release.“Expanding payment options for residential, commercial and business cus-

will continue to help AdventHealth deliver exceptional whole-person care throughout the Riverview community.”

Newmyer will continue on in Dade City, to ensure a smooth transition for the next leader.

Newmyer responded to his promotion this way:“I consider it a privilege to have worked with such incredible teams throughout my career with AdventHealth and I feel honored to serve in this role.

“I am excited for the work that we’ll get to do in Riverview and look forward to engaging with our team members, providers, leaders, and the community,” Newmyer said, in the release. tomers is a top priority.”

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PALM MEDICAL ADDS OFFICE

Palm Medical Centers (PMC) is opening its second office in Pasco County, with a new office opening in Zephyrhills in November, according to a news release.

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cation in Florida, including 12 clinics serving the booming Central Florida region. It is PMC’s fifth clinic addition during 2021, the release says.

The office is at 6836 Medical View Lane and will be under the medical direction of Marina Kulick, M.D., an established family practitioner.

Office hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Representatives from several Hooters Management Corporation restaurants delivered wings to first responders in the Tampa Bay area in honor of First Responders Day on Oct. 28.

Hooters Girls visited fire stations in numerous locations, including Pasco County and the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, to demonstrate their gratitude for the work that first responders do to keep the community safe, according to a news release.

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Pastor Troy Peterson, who has been attending Pasco County Commission meetings regularly of late, asked the county board — at its meeting last week — to let him be in charge of the board’s invocations.

“Once again, I am here to address praying in Jesus’ name for the invocation,” Peterson said.

“I’ve been praying about this for quite some time,” said the Port Richey pastor, who also cited some scriptural verses at the podium.

“I don’t see any prayer or invocation with Jesus’ name in it.That’s why I’m here.

“What I’m asking is if the board would approve me, and a group of pastors that I would approve, if I could not make it, I would appoint somebody to come in that I know is going to pray according to the word of God,” Peterson said.

A couple of other speakers spoke in favor of Peterson’s request and another speaker spoke against it, noting that Pasco is a growing county, with Christian, Jewish, Muslim and people of other faiths.

County Attorney Jeffrey Steinsnyder weighed in on Peterson’s request, by first

providing some background on the issue.

“So, in September of 2003, the former county attorney was asked the question about invocations,” Steinsnyder said.

“That’s what led to what the clerk reads (at board meetings).

“The federal law, with regard to praying in county commission meetings, has not changed and in fact , one of your fellow counties on the East Coast has taken the case up. In 2019, the 11th Circuit affirmed all of the case law that basically says, you can’t have secular prayer.

“The Brevard County Commission was doing something very similar to what the pastor suggests, where they would have pastors, preachers, rabbis on call to come in and pray before the county commission.

“It was found to violate federal law.

“So, my advice to the board would be to continue the practice that you’ve adopted,” Steinsnyder said.

Since the speakers’ remarks came during the public comment portion of the meeting, the issue was not on the board’s advertised agenda.

Board members did not comment, and based on the county attorney’s recommendation, it appears that the board will not pursue the request.

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Hillsborough County Tax Collector Nancy C. Millan’s office issued a news release to remind property owners that discounts are available, when taxes are paid early.

Property tax notices were scheduled to be sent out on Nov. 1, according to the office.

“We encourage Hillsborough County property owners to take advantage of both the online payment options and early pay-

ment discounts,” Millan said, in the release.

“The earlier customers pay, the better the discount. If you pay by Nov. 30, you receive a 4% discount,” the release says.

It also notes that customers don’t have to visit an office to make payments.They can pay online and there are alternative payment options available.

If taxpayers choose to visit a branch to make a property tax payment, they will need to visit HillsTax.org, and click on ‘Save Your Spot In Line.’

Hillsborough County has over 560,000 parcels of property totaling about $2.4 billion in revenue for the 2021 tax season, according to the release.

Internet outages are disrupting learning The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report The president of the United School Employees of Pasco (USEP) is calling upon the school district’s leadership to resolve internet outages.

“We've also been receiving numerous calls and emails regarding the district internet failures. Outages, many for long periods of time — sometimes daily — are occurring at schools, which have interfered with lesson delivery, data reporting and the printing of much-needed educational materials,” Don Peace, president of the union, told the Pasco County School Board at its Oct. 19 meeting.

“We have heard of a problem with the current provider and urge the district to make quick work of a solution, even if it means selecting a different provider,” Peace said.

“Internet disruptions do negatively impact learning in the classroom,” he added.

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AdventHealth Zephyrhills and AdventHealth Dade City will host a health talk entitled,“Oh, My Aching Joints,” on Nov. 4 at 8 p.m., on both hospitals’ Facebook pages.

The guest speaker will be Dr. Matthew Moralle, orthopedic surgeon.

To register, call 877-534-3108, or visit AHZephyrhills.com.

BACK PAIN DISCUSSION

AdventHealth Zephyrhills and AdventHealth Dade City will host a health talk entitled,“Say Goodbye to Back Pain,” on Nov. 18 at 8 p.m., on both hospitals’ Facebook pages.

The guest speaker will be Dr. Mohamed Saleh, neurosurgeon.

To register, call 877-534-3108, or visit AHZephyrhills.com.

FREE DENTISTRY DAY

River Crossing Dental Care, 5242 Little Road in New Port Richey, will host a Free Dentistry Day on Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., for residents in the New Port Richey community and surrounding areas.

Dr. Monica Ghattas, Dr. Cristina Parsons and their team will provide free dental services of cleanings, fillings and extractions.

Patients will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, call 727-877-6933, or visit FreeDentistryDay.org.

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The Candace Glewen Charity Fashion Show will take place on Dec. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., in New Port Richey, to benefit Gulfside Hospice.

The show is named in honor of longtime board member Candace Glewen.

There will be a seated lunch, an auction, a vendor expo, door prizes and prize drawings.

Fashions will be presented by Dillard’s, The Shops at Wiregrass.

The guest emcee will be Deiah Riley, from ABC Action News.

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“It’s because of the generosity of our guests, sponsors and vendors that Gulfside is able to ensure that no hospice patient is ever turned away because of an inability to pay,” said Fryer.

For information on the event and ways to support it, visit GulfsideFashionShow.org, or contact Fryer at 727-845-5707 or leesa.fryer@gulfside.org.

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The Pasco Sheriff’s Office has compiled community-based resources on its website to help serve its citizens, according to a news release.

Resources are available for a variety of challenges that citizens may encounter, including mental health issues, houselessness, suicidal thoughts, and more.

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Boot drive garners over $2,800 for MDA The five Pasco County Tax Collector’s offices in September accepted donations on behalf of the Firefighters Charities of Pasco’s Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Boot Drive. Breaking with the tradition of firefighters standing on street corners, the tax collector offices instead served as donation sites for those wanting to support the cause. This year, staff and customers raised $2,808.13 to help the MDA fund its 150 research projects around the world. Boot drive coordinator Sean Messer and fellow firefighters joined Pasco Tax Collector Mike Fasano and members of the tax collector’s staff to deliver the donation.

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Dade City kicks off its holiday season each year with the Magical Night Christmas Parade, an event that dates back to at least 1982.

It typically draws thousands of spectators, to see floats, entertainment acts, bands, vendors, seasonal displays and Santa Claus.

The annual Christmas shindig will press on, but under new guidance and leadership.

The Pioneer Florida Museum and Village now will host the downtown holiday event, instead of The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce.

The parade is scheduled for Dec. 10 at 7 p.m., in downtown Dade City.

The Dade City chamber indicated it wanted to focus efforts on larger events, such as the signature Kumquat Festival, traditionally held the last Saturday in January, according to Pioneer Florida Museum executive director Stephanie Bracknell Black.

The decision to hand the Christmas parade off to the local museum came after Black recently met with Dade City Chamber executive director John Moors and city administration.

“It was just mentioned to us that the chamber was no longer looking to do the Christmas parade,” Black said.

“They were looking for someone else to take it over…and it just seemed like a good fit for the museum to go ahead and take it over,” she said.

The Christmas parade was canceled last year, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Attendees shouldn’t expect too much change from the typical holiday format, at least for this year, as the museum takes the reins so close to the date.

The announcement of the parade organization change came in an Oct. 20 press release from the museum.

Many volunteers who have previously worked on the parade with the chamber are expected to continue to assist the museum.

“We’re doing mostly everything pretty much the same,” Black said.“We’ve had the similar requirements and stuff that they had done in the past. It’s going to be the same.

We’re going to try to keep it the same as it always has been. It’s worked in years past, so we’re going to go ahead and give it a try and keep everything pretty much the same.”

The official parade route will begin at Martin Luther King. Jr. Boulevard/Fifth Street, head west on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/Seventh Street, south to Church Avenue, and then east to Fifth Street, in front of the local post office.

Simpson Lakes jumped aboard as the parade’s first sponsor and Grand Marshal.

Black, who lives in Zephyrhills, has brought her children and grandchildren to the event many times over, during the parade’s three-decade run.

She’s also been actively involved in the festivities, when she worked for Habitat for Humanity of East & Central Pasco County, which has had floats in the parade previously.

“I think everybody looks forward to the night parade,” she said. “It’s part of everyone’s Christmas tradition in this area.”

It’s customary for people to eat, shop and stroll the city’s downtown area hours before the event kicks off.Attendees also are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for the night’s showing.

Black acknowledged it’s tough to speculate about how many attendees are expected this year, with lingering pandemic issues, but she noted,“usually every year, it’s one of the bigger parades.”

The museum is currently accepting parade entry applications and other sponsors.

Parade entry applications are due by 5 p.m., Nov. 12.

Registration may close early if the parade entries reach the limited capacity of about 80 floats.

Black noted entries “seem to be coming in pretty quickly.”

The Pioneer Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the historic preservation and education of Florida’s pioneer heritage.

The museum is located a mile north of downtown Dade City, just off U.S. 301, at 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City.

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The Pasco County Planning Commission has recommended approval of a proposal that will change the way its members are selected.

The planning board took the vote at its Oct. 28 meeting.

The action stemmed from the Pasco County Commission’s previous direction to county planners to pursue changes to the land development code to alter the selection process.

County board members said they wanted to be able to make an individual appointment to the planning board, rather than voting collectively for the entire planning board.

Under the proposed process, each of the five county board members will appoint a member to the planning board, and the board will act collectively to appoint a sixth planning board member.

One seat, which is occupied by a representative for Pasco County Schools, will not be affected by the new system.

The proposed terms of the planning board members would coincide with the term of the county board member who se-

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The recommendation now goes to the Pasco County Commission for final action.

Once approved, the new process would become effective Feb. 22, 2022.

While each county board member will be able to appoint one planning board member, there are no restrictions on where the planning board member must live, said Denise Hernandez, the county’s zoning administrator.

Currently three planning board members live in County Commissioner Mike Moore’s district and three live in County Commissioner Christina Fitzpatrick’s district, while no planning board members live in the other three districts.

In other action, the planning board: • Recommended approval of a rezoning request that would allow 238 multifamily units on 37.9 acres, within a master-planned unit development on the southeast side of Dale Mabry Highway/U.S. 41 intersection and abutting Hillsborough County to the south.

• Recommended approval of a change to the county’s land map from a residential designation to a neighborhood commercial category on 4 acres at the southeast corner of the intersection of Foxwood Boulevard and State Road 54.

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