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Council nixes theater renovation

By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

The idea of breathing life back into the historic Zephyrhills Home Theatre is taking a backseat — at least for now. The Zephyrhills City Council on Oct. 25 voted to deny an appraisal of the dilapidated downtown building, located at 38521 Fifth Avenue. The $3,600 appraisal — if it had been ap-

proved during the regular council meeting — would’ve been performed by NewStream Companies in Tampa, and would have provided some clarity regarding a potential last-minute state appropriations request for the project. There have been conversations for several years about reviving the 500-seat twin theatre —perhaps transforming it into a playhouse or a venue to hold various community events. The theater was built in 1948 by lumber

magnate and former Zephyrhills Mayor I.A. Krusen. Back then, it was billed as one of the most modern movie theaters in the South, with comfortable seats, a wide stage, and a glass-enclosed “crying room” for babies. The movie house closed in 2007, but remained available for rent. It reopened in 2010, but was shuttered again. See THEATER, page 11A

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Zephyrhills approves street resurfacings By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

Two dozen streets throughout the City of Zephyrhills are set to be improved this year. The Zephyrhills City Council on Oct. 25 unanimously approved a construction agreement with Zephyrhills-based Asphalt Paving Systems Inc., to resurface a total of 24 streets within the city limits. Total cost of the work is not to exceed $598,572, slightly under the city’s budgeted amount of $600,000 for the project. The streets will be repaired with either cape seal or double-micro surfacing, according to Zephyrhills City Manager Billy Poe. The agreement — part of a piggyback bid with Lee County in southwest Florida — calls for work to be fully completed within 45 calendar days of the notice of commencement. The action came following a staff recommendation from the city manager and Public Works Director Shane LeBlanc. The Zephyrhills streets to be resurfaced include: • 14th Avenue — First Street to DE West • Ninth Avenue — U.S. 301 to First Street • 10th Street — North Avenue to 12th Avenue • Lincoln Avenue — Airport Road to Parker Street • Parker Street — Lincoln Avenue to Kennedy Avenue • King Street — Lincoln Avenue to Kennedy Avenue • Freefall Avenue — Chancey Road to DE West • 13th Street — North Avenue to 16th Street • B Avenue — Eighth Street to 20th Street • 23rd Street — Sixth Avenue to Heights Avenue • Park Drive: This road is a loop that begins and ends at Fifth Avenue • Pretty Pond Road — Greenslope Drive to new construction match line • 17th Street — Fifth Avenue to North Avenue • Fort King Road — North Avenue to 15th Avenue right of way • 16th Avenue — U.S. 301 to Fort King Road • Airtime Avenue — Skydive Lane to DE East • Skydive Lane — Freefall Avenue to Gate South right of way • Sun Path Avenue — Skydive Lane to DE West • Flight Line Avenue — Skydive Lane to DE West • Greenslope Drive — Daughtery Road to Kossik Road • A Avenue — 20th Street to Eighth Street alley west • Ninth Street — South Avenue to C Avenue • 13th Avenue — 14th Street to Eighth Street • Zephyrhills Water Park north and south side parking area

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Skaters show skills

Seven-year-old Jalen Diaz, of Tampa, watches skaters as they demonstrate their skills during the Skate Jam at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex. The young competitor said he’s been skateboarding for two years. His father, disc jockey Dondy Telesford, of Tampa, provided music for the event. See more photos, page 1B.

Gage Warner, of New Port Richey, positions his skateboard at the top of the starting ramp, as he prepares to start his three-minute run on the skateboard course.

Competing in the age 6 through 8 division, 8year-old Jude Crerand, of Dade City, gets set to take on the skateboard course.

Work resumes on State Pasco County Schools shifting Road 52 widening By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

Construction has restarted on State Road 52, near the Suncoast Parkway, in Land O’ Lakes. A new contractor, PCS Civil Inc., began work on Oct. 25. The contractor is expected to spend a few weeks doing cleanup, surveying and other tasks necessary to safely resume operations, according to an update from the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) District Seven office. Work on the project stopped on July 28, 2021, when the original contractor notified FDOT that it was halting work on the project. The state transportation department declared the contractor in default on Aug. 3. The FDOT requires its contracts to have bonds issued by a surety company. The surety company was required to obtain a completion contractor and chose PCS Civil Inc. The State Road 52 project calls for widening the road to a six-lane divided high-

way from the Suncoast Parkway to east of U.S. 41. The contract also includes widening U.S. 41 for approximately 1 mile, approaching the State Road 52 intersection. A 12-foot wide multi-use trail — to be built along the north side of State Road 52 — is another element of the project. The estimated cost for the State Road 52 widening is $49.8 million, according to FDOT’s website. While work has resumed on State Road 52, it is expected to begin again soon on the State Road 54 widening, from Curley Road to Morris Bridge Road, according to the FDOT update. The prospective completion contractor is sending the surety company an updated price proposal. A completion contract is expected to be with the surety by Nov. 12, with execution of the contract to follow. Once that occurs, the contractor is expected to begin work within a week. See WIDENING, page 11A

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The Pasco County School Board has adopted a new schedule for school starting and ending times, effective in January. The board unanimously approved the shift, during its Nov. 2 meeting, knowing that the new scheduling will disrupt virtually every school and student throughout the district. They said a shortage of bus drivers forced their hand. Board members and Superintendent Kurt Browning said other options were explored, but, in the end, none of them could ensure the on-time arrival of students to school. “We are, and have been, very concerned about the loss of instructional time for our students,” Browning said.“We have had numbers of our students coming to our schools See TIMES, page 11A

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Showing off their cars, to help Big Brothers Big Sisters The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

ome 150 custom Mustangs and other Ford models took part in the inaugural Bay Area Mustangs’ (BAM!) Mustang Madness, at Parks Ford of Wesley Chapel, at 28739 State Road 54. Although billed as a Mustang Madness event, all models of Ford vehicles were welcome. Besides the car show, there was a silent auction, costume contest, cash prizes, raffles and 50/50 chances.Trophies were awarded for best-dressed cars, people’s choice, spon-

sor’s choice, charity’s choice and participation awards, as well. The event benefited Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay. Bay Area Mustangs is a club that promotes the restoration, preservation and enjoyment of the Ford Mustang in the Tampa Bay region. The club gathers monthly on the first Thursday around 6 p.m., at Ford’s Garage, a restaurant at 25526 Sierra Center Blvd., in the Cypress Creek Town Center, off State Road 54/State Road 56. For a complete schedule of the club’s events, visit BayAreaMustangs.com.

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Skeleton mechanics work on Melinda Crosby’s 2020 California Special Mustang GT Premium. The mechanics were working their fingers to the bone for this Wild Stallions Mustang Club member.

During the ladies’ Halloween costume contest, master of ceremony, Frank Morales, left, dressed as a quack doctor. He draws a response from those watching, as he kids around with Darlene Esposito, of Lutz, who said she was dressed as The Slayer.

Customized and haunted, Lou McCarty’s 2018 Mustang has all sorts of eerie decorations, as it sits on display at the Bay Area Mustangs’ Mustangs Madness event. His Mustang GT has a 5.0 engine with a 10-speed automatic and a high performance package. Rodney Ford, of Plant City, looks in on the driver of his 2019 Mustang GT 5.0 liter engine. Ford, a member of the Wild Stallions Club, has had his car for three years.

Bay Area Mustangs’ Howie Taylor’s 2020 Mustang has a high-performance package in the 4cylinder turbo engine. Taylor says it kicks out 400 hp. Although the car is orange all yearround, Taylor added the pumpkin face decals to his doors to suit the season.

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These county offices will be closed on Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day: • Pasco Board of County Commissioners • Pasco County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources offices, recreation complexes and community centers; parks and beaches will be open from dawn to dusk • GoPasco County Public Transportation offices, to walk-in customers; phone lines will be open • Pasco County Libraries • Pasco County Animal Services administration office, adoption center, intake/reclaim shelter, and field services; an animal control officer will be available for emergencies only • Pasco County Resource Recovery Facility,West Pasco Class III, and East Pasco Transfer Station (both will be open to Pasco County licensed commercial haulers) • Pasco County Tax Collector, all five locations

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 (first-

THE LIT CLUB

Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Culture Center’s Lit Club (adults only) will meet on Nov. 13 at 10:30 a.m., to discuss “Magpie Murders” by Anthony Horowitz.The group will meet in the courtyard. Register online at PascoLibraries.org.

Veterans Day Tribute

The 57th annual Veterans Day Tribute will take place on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., at Veterans Memorial Park & Rear Admiral LeRoy Collins Jr. Veterans Museum, 3602 U.S. 301 N., in Tampa. The ceremony will salute all branches and eras of military service. There will be a keynote speaker; color guard and tributes from local high schools; Veterans Council Awards; patriotic music and live acoustic entertainment; and, light refreshments and camaraderie. Social distancing will be observed at this outdoor ceremony. The James A. Haley Veterans Hospital mobile unit also will be on site from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., to offer free flu shots to veterans only, and COVID-19 vaccinations or booster shots to veterans, their spouses or caregivers. For information, visit HCFLGov.net/Veterans, or call 813-635-8316.

BUG JAM

The 33rd annual Florida Bug Jam will take place Nov. 13 and Nov. 14 at the Pasco County Fairgrounds.There will be a car show, swap meet, camping, poker run, downtown parade, live music, off-road course, vendors and food. For information, visit FloridaBugJam.com.

Veterans Resource Fair

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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.

WESLEY CHAPEL PATRIOTS

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.

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” by Nina George.To register, visit PascoLibraries.org.

time 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.

HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET

The Junior League of Tampa Holiday Gift Market fundraiser will take place Nov. 12 to Nov. 14 at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., in Tampa.The event includes Breakfast with the Princesses, Santa Snaps, Cocktails for a Cause, and merchants from across the country. Net proceeds fund the league’s community projects and programs, and support its mission of promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through effective action and leadership of trained

The duo of Harmonie del Sur will present an afternoon of music at the Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, 809 W. Linebaugh Ave., in Tampa, on Nov. 14 at 3 p.m.The event,“Music for Mission,” features the pairing of Dr. Lauren Murray (oboe) from Pasco-Hernando State College and Dr. Robert Murray (trumpet) from Columbus State University. Donations will be accepted for the Judeo Christian Clinic, a nonprofit medical facility that serves the needs of those who are uninsured and who cannot afford to see a doctor privately.The concert is part of a series of benefit concerts, with additional events planned for Feb. 13 and May 22. For information, call 813-932-6149, or visit ForestHillsTampa.church.

volunteers.Tickets are $10 at the door or online at hgm2021.eventbrite.com.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

Christian Social Services, 5514 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., will host a Holiday Open House on Nov. 13.There will be snacks, decorations, door prizes and sales.

SYMPHONY IN LIGHTS

AdventHealth Wesley Chapel’s Symphony in Lights will return with a Tree Lighting Celebration on Nov. 13 at 5 p.m., at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel.The event will feature live music by Late Night Brass, stilt walkers, costumed characters, balloon artists, and Santa’s arrival.The light show will continue nightly from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., through Dec. 31.Admission is free.

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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.

The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center will host Novels on Tap, on Nov. 14 at 2 p.m., for adults age 21 and older.This is a new book club that will cover a variety of genres.This month’s theme is historical fiction with a book discussion on “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson.The club will meet at The Wicked Pour in Odessa. Masks are recommended, but not required.To register, visit PascoLibraries.org. For information, email sr@pascolibraries.org. More WHAT’S, page 5A

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EAST PASCO DEMS

The East Pasco Democratic Club will meet on Nov. 15, via Zoom, starting at 6 p.m.The guest speaker will be Bill VanHorn, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, on the topic of education and health care. For information, email eastpascodems@gmail.com.

INTERNET SAFETY

There will be a simple, straight-forward session on “Internet Safety for Adults” on Nov. 15 at 10:30 a.m., at the Dade City Senior Center, 13853 15th St., in Dade City. Registration is online at PascoLibraries.org. For information, call the New River Library at 813-788-6375.

MAKE A 3D TENT

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will offer a youth takeand-make kit from Nov. 15 to Nov. 20, while supplies last. Pick up a kit to make a 3D tent. For information, call 813-788-6375.

REPUBLICAN CLUB

The East Pasco Republican Club will meet on Nov. 16 at 6 p.m., at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 37015 Orange Valley Lane in Dade City.The guest speaker will be Madonna Wise, author and retired educator.

TAMPA ROSE SOCIETY

The Tampa Rose Society will meet on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., at the Seminole Garden Center in Tampa, to purchase roses for participants to make a holiday arrangement.The club will provide greenery and some containers, but guests should bring additional roses and greenery from their own garden, as well as other decorative items.Tables will be set as workspaces.There will be

assistants to answer questions. Bring a friend.Wear masks and socially distance. Every meeting has a raffle. For information, call 813-933-6166.

GARDENING DISCUSSION

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will offer a UF/IFAS gardening discussion on Nov. 16 at 3:30 p.m.To register, visit PascoLibraries.org. For questions, call 813-788-6375.

DEMOCRATIC CLUB

The Central Pasco Democratic Club will meet on Nov. 17 at 6:45 p.m., via Zoom.The guest speaker will be Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried.To register, email your name and address to centralpascodemocraticclub@gmail.com, to get a Zoom link.The meeting is only open to registered Democratic voters. Registration closes at 7 p.m., on Nov. 16.

TRIVIA NIGHT

The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12119 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa, will host a Tween & Teen Trivia Night on Nov. 18 at 4:30 p.m., for grades six to 12. Participants can test their knowledge of pop culture, young adult (YA) authors, and more. Masks are recommended, but not required. Registration is online at PascoLibraries.org.

STUFFED ANIMALS

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host a “Stuffed Animal Taxidermy Shop” on Nov. 18.Tweens can attend at 5 p.m., and teens can participate at 6 p.m.All materials will be provided. Registration is online at PascoLibraries.org. For questions, call 813-788-6375.

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A request to rezone 50.15 acres for a 108 single-family homes in Land O’ Lakes has been delayed until Nov. 18, to continue to explore a way to prevent cut-through traffic from future area development. The request, by Darrell A. and Karen J. Renner, calls for rezoning agricultural land into a master-planned unit development (MPUD) on the south side of Bexley Road, about a mile west of the intersection of U.S. 41 and Wisteria Loop. The Pasco County Planning Commission first heard the request on Sept. 30, but delayed it until Nov. 4 to give the applicant

time to pursue the possibility of building a county “vision road,” which, in effect, would keep future area traffic from spilling into the existing community along Wisteria Loop. County planners initially had recommended approval of the application, if the developer brought Wisteria Loop up to county standards. During the Nov. 4 meeting, however, area resident Ray Gadd called for approval of the application to be contingent on the construction of the vision road. Another area resident, Chris Nocco, urged the planning board to take a long-term look and act now to protect existing communities. Gadd is deputy superintendent of Pasco County

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The rain couldn’t dampen anyone’s spirit at the 2021 International Coastal Cleanup, presented by the Rotary Club of New Port Richey.

More than 1,200 volunteers worked their way throughout Pasco County, picking up 24,000 pounds of trash and litter along the roadways, public spaces and waterways during the event, according to a news release. By the numbers: • 12 tons of trash and litter were collected

Schools and Nocco is the county’s sheriff. Both made a point to say they were acting as private citizens, not in their official capacity. Shelly Johnson, an attorney representing the applicants, told the planning board at the Nov. 4 meeting that her client would be willing to construct the vision road or improve the existing road, but not both. However, her client subsequently found out that building the vision road would cost approximately $2.7 million and improving the existing road would cost $914,000.They also learned there’s wetlands involved, so it could take up two years to obtain the necessary permits to build the road. Planning Commission Chairman Charles

Grey said it’s not the planning board’s job to ensure that a project is financially feasible, but board colleagues Jaime Girardi and Don Anderson said they weren’t comfortable forcing the applicant to shoulder the additional costs. One possibility would be to reconfigure three existing skewed intersections into a traditional T-intersection, a representative for the applicant said. The planning board continued the request until Nov. 18 at 1:30 p.m., in New Port Richey, at the Pasco County government center.The delay is meant to allow the applicants to bring back a potential solution and to give area residents another opportunity to weigh in at a public hearing.

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Home-schooled Land O’ Lakes fifthgrader Lee Ellis claimed first prize in the ninth annual Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller Constitution Essay Contest, by “eloquently emphasizing the meaning and enduring importance of the famed opening phrase of the United States’ founding document,” according to a news release. Ellis wrote in his essay,“Did you know that ‘We the People’ means everyone? The rich, the poor, the young, the old, whites, blacks, men and women are all a part of ‘We the People.’ The student noted, significantly, that the Constitution does not “give” rights, but, instead, it guarantees them. This distinction, vital to our governing philosophy, often is misconstrued. An excerpt from Ellis’ essay states, in the release:“The Constitution is very important because it sets the framework that our government and legal systems still follow today. This framework protects the

“AMSkills is bringing hands-on skills training to youth and adults in low- to mid-income neighborhoods through the use of our Mobile Workshop…,” said Tom Mudano, president and CEO, in a news release. “Donations received will provide additional skills training to these individuals, free of charge, helping them launch a new career they may have never considered before,” said Mudano. Pasco Tax Collector Mike Fasano noted, in the release, “I have long been a proponent of technical education as an alternative to college, especially for those with talents and abilities that are best suited to manufac-

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efforts on social media: “All year long we ask for donations to go to local shelters and today Brooke did an amazing job. She got over a 100 donations in the first 3 hours of her shift. Way to go Brooke and thank you to all the neighbors that said yes to her today.” Other foundations she has volunteered for include The Thomas Promise Foundation, The Dade City Chamber of Commerce Car Show, A Salute for our Soldiers Backpack Drive, Little Everglades Ranch Mud Run, and much more. When asked what the most rewarding part is about being an active community member, Lea says, “It’s fun being involved with so many different organizations and it is an even better feeling knowing you were able to do your part in giving back and helping others.” Brooke also plays softball while she’s finishing up her senior year of high school. “I love softball! Learning the game and competing is so much fun, especially when you love the people around you. Win or lose, I always do my best,” says Lea. After she graduates, Lea plans on attending the University of Central Florida where she wants to work for child protective services or become a game warden.

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TIMES, from page 1A upwards of an hour late. “We are somewhat in a desperate place to ensure that we can fill the gap for those 60 to 65 drivers that we do not have,” Browning added. “There’s nobody in this district that likes this plan, including the superintendent. I don’t like it. I don’t like anything about it,” he added. However, he noted, having students arrive late is not appealing, either. The district has been flooded with suggestions for how to solve the problem. It has tried different strategies, but all of them fell short, according to Betsy Kuhn, an assistant superintendent who oversees the district’s transportation departments. People suggested the district ask parents to drive students to school. The district did. The response was too small to reroute buses and take any off the road, Kuhn said. Some recommended the district charge bus riders. It can’t because it has a state obligation to transport students living two miles or more from school, Kuhn added. Some said the answer is higher pay for drivers. “I’ve gotten lots of emails (in which) people say,‘If you just pay $20 an hour, this will all go away,’” Kuhn said. She supports a pay raise for bus drivers, but said,“we know, from looking at other districts and from looking around the country, that pay alone does not solve this problem. “While we do want to do that, and hope it is something we can do in the very near fu-

WIDENING, from page 1A In the meantime, mowing and litter removal is expected to occur. Another project that had been halted involves the construction of the Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) project being built at the State Road 56 and Interstate 75 interchange. That work stopped June 25, when the contractor informed FDOT it was halting work on the project. On July 1, FDOT de-

The city would be unable to get all of the information needed by that date to turn in an accurate request, Poe said. Another issue involves the feasibility of doing a renovation. The building’s age and condition also could lead to further unanticipated costs, upon a complete survey and feasibility study. The city has encountered this KEVIN WEISS kind of a dilemma in the past, with The former Zephyrhills Home Theatre sits at 38521 renovations of the Sixth Avenue Fire Fifth Ave. Station and Historic Jeffries House, to name a few. the state to revive the theater, theorizing it Smith noted: “That (theater) building, might jeopardize one or more of the other whatever you can possibly imagine it would projects. cost to renovate it, it’s going to be double or Council Vice President Jodi Wilkeson char- triple, guaranteed.” acterized those other projects as “the things Wilkeson agreed: “There’s lots of things we’re desperate for.” that could be wrong with the building.” Another concern is spreading staffers too The two-story theater building also feathin, if all four big-ticket items gained ap- tures two small commercial units on the first proval. floor — a salon and barbershop — and two Councilman Lance Smith noted that the residential units on the second floor. city has a lot going on. Also, if the city purchased the building — Other potential problems include insuffi- that would remove a commercial building off cient time to gather necessary details and the the tax rolls. lack of a concrete plan of action. Councilman Charles Proctor raised this The deadline for submitting appropriation question:“Are we in the business, as a city, to project requests to the Florida House for the be purchasing all these properties, and taking 2022 regular legislation session is Nov. 17. them off the tax roll?”

Despite myriad concerns, Poe pointed out that this may have been the window of opportunity to capitalize on the theatre renovation project — given strong representation from Burgess, state Rep. Randy Maggard, R-Dade City, and Senate President Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, respectively. Zephyrhills did well with state appropriations last year. It received $6.5 million for water and wastewater improvements on Handcart Road; $4.6 million for improvements to the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center; and, $3 million for improvements to the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport. The city also was selected as the site for a $25 million state-of-the-art Florida National Guard Armory. “As we know, kind of all the stars are aligned at the state,” Poe said.“Last year and this year is our best opportunities that we have.We have friendly senators or representatives, as well, in the right seats.” Council President Alan Knight said he appreciated Burgess for suggesting the idea of renovating the theater. But Knight noted: “I just think that it’s not a real good time right now.” Wilkeson concurred:“I just don’t think we can put together something professional enough that it would support Senator Burgess’s goals and objectives.”

ture, it’s not going to be the quick fix here,” Kuhn said. School board chairman Allen Altman said some have recommended that schools run on a split schedule.Those riding a bus would be on one schedule; and others arriving on their own, would be on another. “I’ve talked to some of our school people,”

Altman said. They essentially told him that would be impossible. Kuhn concurred: “School operations would be an issue.” Board members also heard from scores of people explaining the negative impacts that shifting the school day will cause. Two parents came to the board’s Nov. 2

meeting to share their concerns. One said his wife teaches in the district. He said the new school starting and ending times creates a child care issue. Spending money for child care, in essence, lowers his wife’s teaching salary. Although she loves teaching, from the family’s economic standpoint, they might be better off if she took a job where she could work from home. Another parent raised concerns about traffic safety issues. The new schedule has Wiregrass Ranch Elementary and Wiregrass Ranch High School starting at the same time. Both schools are located on Mansfield Boulevard. He’s concerned about having so many vehicles coming and going at the same time. Board members expressed empathy for the impact the scheduling changes will have on families, students and the community. But they said the district must do what it can to ensure students don’t miss out on instructional time. The superintendent initially had called for the new schedule to be in effect for the second semester of this school year and for the entire school year, in 2022-2023. But he has stepped back on that recommendation, agreeing, instead, to reassess the situation in May to determine whether the change will be necessary for next school year. The district also will continue its efforts to recruit more drivers. One way it hopes to entice applicants is by making sure potential drivers know that the district offers flexible scheduling. Drivers can take morning shifts, afternoon shifts, or both.They also can choose to work only on specific days of the week, Kuhn said.

clared the contractor in default. Work resumed on Sept. 13, after Superior Construction Company Southeast LLC was selected by the surety company to complete the work. The project, estimated at $33.6 million, is now expected to finished in summer 2022, according to FDOT’s website. The project will reconfigure the State Road 56/I-75 interchange between County Road 54 and Cypress Ridge Boulevard. The existing diamond interchange at the intersection will be converted to a DDI.

The main change will be to diverge, or cross, State Road 56 traffic to the left side of the road through the interchange, and then cross vehicles back over to the right side of the road on the opposite side of the interchange, according to a description on FDOT’s website. The changes will help to alleviate traffic congestion to reduce travel time for motorists in this rapidly growing area. A DDI was chosen for the State Road 56/I-75 interchange because of the proven ability of this traffic configuration to in-

crease safety and capacity while using a large amount of the existing interchange footprint, including the existing bridge, according to FDOT. The DDI also was chosen because of its ability to handle heavy left-turn volumes, such as the westbound to southbound movement from State Road 56 to southbound I-75. For more information about these or other FDOT projects in Pasco or Hillsborough counties, visit FDOTtampabay.com.

PROPOSED BELL TIMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS School Start Bexley 10:10 a.m. Centennial 9:10 a.m. Chester Taylor 10:10 a.m. Connerton 10:10 a.m. Denham Oaks 10:10 a.m. Double Branch 9:10 a.m. Lacoochee 8:10 a.m. Lake Myrtle 9:10 a.m. New River 10:10 a.m. Oakstead 10:10 a.m. Odessa 10:10 a.m. Pasco 8:10 a.m. Pine View 10:10 a.m. Qual Hollow 10:10 a.m. Rodney B. Cox 8:10 a.m. San Antonio 9:10 a.m. Sand Pine 9:10 a.m. Sanders 9:10 a.m. Seven Oaks 9:10 a.m. Starkey Ranch K-8 9:10 a.m. Veterans 9:10 a.m. Watergrass 9:10 a.m. Wesley Chapel 9:10 a.m. West Zephyrhills 10:10 a.m. Wiregrass 8:10 a.m. Woodland 10:10 a.m.

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MIDDLE SCHOOLS School Centennial Rushe Cypress Creek John Long Pasco Pine View Stewart Starkey Ranch K-8 Weightman

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HIGH SCHOOLS School Start End Cypress Creek 7:10 a.m. 1:37 p.m. East Pasco Education Academy 8:10 a.m. 2:35 p.m. East Pasco Education Academy 9:10 a.m. 3:35 p.m. Land O’ Lakes 7:10 a.m. 1:35 p.m. Pasco 7:15 a.m. 1:45 p.m. Sunlake 7:10 a.m. 1:44 p.m. Wesley Chapel 7:10 a.m. 1:34 p.m. Wendell Krinn 8:10 a.m. 3:05 p.m. Wiregrass Ranch 8:10 a.m. 2:36 p.m. Zephyrhills 7:10 a.m. 1:36 p.m.

Note: These schools are located in or near The Laker/Lutz News coverage area. For a complete list of schools and proposed bell times, visit the Pasco County Schools’ website at Pasco.k12.fl.us.

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Hiking — it’s a fine way to enjoy the great outdoors By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

nybody ever tell you to take a hike? Well, it’s not a bad idea, and this time of year is a great time to do it, especially since the sixth annual Hillsborough County Hiking Spree has begun. This annual event offers residents an adventure challenge to explore different types of trails at local parks and preserves. This year’s Hiking Spree features 26 trails at 22 locations spread throughout the county, encompassing neighborhood parks and recreation centers, conservation parks, nature preserves and state parks. Here’s how it works: Complete at least eight trails between November and the end of March, and you will earn a patch, a medallion for a walking stick, or a pet bandana. Participants can choose one hike that’s not on the listed locations. Participants may go hiking solo, or along with a friends and family. Hikers can bring along dogs, too, as long as the canines are kept on a leash. Hikers may repeat any trail twice for credit, as long as the hikes occur on different dates. The Hiking Spree is designed to offer something for everyone, from hiking rookies to seasoned outdoor enthusiasts. Trails are rated from easy to moderate to strenuous. Lengths range from less than a mile to over 5 miles, such as the 5.36-mile Snaggy Run trail at Bell Creek Nature Preserve in Riverview. Five of the 2022 Hiking Spree parks and preserves fall within The Laker/Lutz News coverage area.They are: Northdale Park, Ed Radice Sports Complex, Lettuce Lake Conservation Park, Lake Conservation Park, Lake Frances Nature Preserve, respectively. While many of the parks, preserves and trails are rotated in and out of the Hiking Spree each year, a few locations are constants because they have so much to offer. That includes Lettuce Lake — one of the county’s most popular parks, at 6920 East Fletcher Ave., in Tampa. More than half of the park’s property lies in the natural flood plain of the Hillsborough River, consisting of a hardwood swamp forest.The remainder of the park consists of hardwood hammocks and pine flatwoods plant communities. Another darling is the 1.25-mile Singing Bluffs Trail at Edward Medard Conservation Park, 6140 Turkey Creek Road, in Plant City. The trail is revered for unique elevation changes due to some old phosphate mines, alongside plenty of wildlife to admire from afar. Making the list for the first time this year

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SHOOTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT

The fourth annual Frenchy’s Big Clays for Kids charity tournament is set for Nov. 13, at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff in Land O’ Lakes. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m., with a 2:30 p.m. mandatory safety training and 3 p.m. start. Sign-up includes ammunition, ear plugs, 50 clays and a golf cart. One shotgun rental per team is available, if needed. There will also be awards, silent auction, raffles and more. The event will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay. Register online at Give.bbbstampabay.org/ge/clays2021, or contact Dawn Kuhn at 727-687-9190 or DawnK@BBBSTampaBay.org.

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The 5K Honor Run is set for Nov. 13,

Parks and trails for the 2022 Hiking Spree: NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS — short, paved trails with water facilities • Stephen J. Wortham Park, Riverview: Bluestem Trail: 1.4 miles • Northdale Park, Tampa: Owl Fitness Trail, 0.5 miles • Ed Radice Sports Complex, Odessa: Radice Fitness Park, 1.25 miles • All People’s Life Center, Tampa: All People’s Fitness Trail, 0.45 miles • Rodney Colson Park, Seffner: Cougar Fitness Trail, 0.5 miles • Boyette Springs Park, Riverview: Blackbird Fitness Trail, 0.75 miles • Bertha and Tony Saladino Park, Brandon: Sandhill Fitness Trail, 0.5 miles

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Lettuce Lake Conservation Park is included in Hillsborough County’s 2022 Hiking Spree. It is one of 22 locations people are encouraged to visit throughout fall and winter. Within the park is a 1.25-mile paved exercise trail and 3,500-foot boardwalk with an observation tower that provides scenic views of the Hillsborough River, and an opportunity to see all sorts of wildlife, from wading birds and songbirds, to even alligators.

is the 2.5-mile Tidal Walk preserve Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach. Hillsborough County’s hiking extravaganza — which draws thousands of participants annually — began in 2016 to encourage people to exercise, explore the outdoors, and experience nature through numerous parks and preserves. It was modeled on successful programs elsewhere, most notably Summit Metro Parks’ community hiking event throughout Akron, Ohio. More than 5,500 people registered for last year’s Hiking Spree, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The five-monthlong achievement window spanning fall and winter is timed to take advantage of the cooler, drier weather, and to coincide with prime bird-watching times. Parks officials recommend that novices first gain experience at a neighborhood park, and then progress to the conservation parks and nature preserves. The neighborhood parks and recreation centers are generally short, paved trails with water and facilities, unless otherwise noted.Additionally, most trails at neighborhood parks are ADA-accessible. Conservation park trails provide more of a nature experience than your typical neighborhood park trail.Though some are paved, most are primitive trails that traverse a variety of natural habitats ranging from upland pine flatwoods, to wetland swamps,

CONSERVATION PARKS — mid-range, well-maintained paths and trails • Lettuce Lake Conservation Park, Tampa: Hammock Run, 1.25 miles; Boardwalk, 0.75 miles • Edward Medard Conservation Park, Plant City: Singing Bluffs, 1.25 miles; Levee Trail, 2.6 miles • Lake Conservation Park, Lutz: Lake Vista Trail, 1.5 miles • Alderman’s Ford Conservation Park, Plant City: Picnic Trail, 1.9 miles • Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park, Tampa: Bobcat Trail, 0.4 miles; Otter Trail, 0.6 miles; Eagle Trail, 0.25 miles

Come prepared, and pace yourself When hiking, remember to bring these items: • Correct trail map for your destination • A compass or GPS • Plenty of drinking water • Appropriate shoes • Sun protection

to bottomland forests. Most of the conservation parks have amenities, such as running water, restrooms, playgrounds and manicured pathways. Nature preserve trails, meanwhile, take the nature experience up several notches — almost as if you’re briefly leaving civilization for a hike. On a nature preserve, development is kept to a minimum to protect natural areas and wildlife. Nature preserve trailheads have small, unpaved parking lots, a fence with a walkthrough entrance, and a small kiosk with trail information. They do not have restrooms or running water. Moreover, trails are unpaved, longer with fewer trail markers, and have rougher terrain. Participants are encouraged to post photos from their hikes using the hashtag #TakeAHikeHC. For more information and to register, visit HCFLGov.net/HikingSpree.

Toys for Tots 5K set for Dec. 4 The Toys for Tots Kringle Jingle 5K Walk, Race, Fun Run is scheduled for Dec. 4, at The Concourse, 11919 Alric Pottberg Road in Shady Hills. The 1-mile fun run begins at 7 a.m., followed by the 5K race at approximately 7:05 a.m. Cost is $25 for the 5K and $15 for the 1-miler. The race course is on both paved road and rolling Florida trails.

from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the Porter Campus of Pasco-Hernando State College, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. For information, email the North Tampa Bay Chamber at office@northtampabaychamber.com.

SAINT LEO LIONS LEGACY CAMPAIGN

The Saint Leo University athletics department is running its Lions Legacy Campaign donation program through Nov. 24. The campaign allows fans, friends and community members to donate to Saint Leo men’s or women’s intercollegiate programs,

FLORIDA STATE PARKS • Alafia River State Park, Lithia: Old Agrico Hiking Trail, 1 mile • Little Manatee River State Park, Wimauma: North Hiking Trail, 2.9 miles • Manatee Viewing Center, Apollo Beach: Tidal Walk, 2.5 miles • Hillsborough River State Park, Thonotosassa: Wetland Trail, 3.5 miles

ball, men’s swimming, women’s swimming, men’s tennis, women’s tennis, beach volleyball and volleyball. For information and to give, visit tinyurl.com/uewxfdz5.

The goal of the race is to bring awareness to the Toys for Tots program, and have runners and walkers enjoy a fun, Christmas-themed event.T-shirts, medals and age-group awards also will be presented. Participants also are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy on race day, or an additional donation of any amount. For more information, visit RunSignup.com/Race/FL/ShadyHills/Krin gleJingle5k.

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or the general athletic excellence fund. Monies will be used to ensure each university athletics program has equipment, facilities and resources for each of its 475 student-athletes. Each team has its own campaign goals, and donors have the opportunity to give to multiple campaigns or student-athletes. Saint Leo’s athletics programs include: acrobatics & tumbling, baseball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, cheerleading, cross-country & track, men’s golf, women’s golf, men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, soft-

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NATURE PRESERVES — no facilities, subject to daily conditions • Lower Green Swamp Nature Preserve, Plant City: Longleaf Loop, 5 miles • Alafia River Corridor South Preserve, Lithia: Horseshoe Trail, 3 miles • Bell Creek Nature Preserve, Riverview: Snaggy Run, 5.36 miles • Bahia Beach Nature Preserve, Ruskin: Wetland Walk, 1.4 miles • Lake Frances Nature Preserve, Odessa: Pasture Pass, 4.5 miles • Blackwater Creek Nature Preserve, Plant City: Creekview Trail, 4.36 miles

The Spirit of Zephyrhills Soccer Academy will host a pair of free all-girls soccer night clinics on Dec. 7 and Dec. 9, for those born between 2010 to 2014. Each session will run from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Samuel Pasco Athletic Park, 39835 Chancey Road, in Zephyrhills. Players must wear shin guards, bring a soccer ball and water.They also must sign a waiver when they arrive at the fields. For information and to register, visit tinyurl.com/2cbt4r62.

ADULT COED KICKBALL

Idlewild Baptist Church is offering an adult coed kickball league at its Lutz campus, 18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd. Games will be played on Monday nights, from Jan. 10 through Feb. 28. Cost is $45 per player. For information, visit Idlewild.org/recreation, or call Griffin Shollenberger at 813-264-8737 or email at gshollenberger@idlewild.org.

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Tyler Radford, 32, of Tampa, is on his way to winning the first-place award, as he glides across a tabletop and drops down on his skateboard to complete the run.

Skateboarders show off skills at Land O’ Lakes competition The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

katers took to their boards at a course at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex recently to test their skills against other enthusiasts. They had three minutes to demonstrate what they could do and they were judged on the difficulty of their run, as well as variety, style and execution. Fifteen skaters competed in four divisions, split up by ages 6 to 8; 9 to 12; 13 to 17; and 18 and older.

The Trick or Treat Skate Jam was presented by LANDO Skateboard and the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, at 3032 Collier Parkway, in Land O’ Lakes. Skaters paid $25 to participate, which included a free T-shirt. Entertainment was provided by DJ Dondy! Skaters came from Tampa, New Port Richey, Land O’ Lakes and Dade City. There was even one skater there from Wildwood, New Jersey, He was visiting a friend who lives in the region.

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Mitch Chaput prepares to start his three-minute run on the skateboard ramps and rails during the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex’s first Trick or Treat Skate Jam. The event, which is planned to be held annually, featured 15 contestants, ranging from 6 to over 18, competing for prizes. Chaput, who lives in Wildwood, New Jersey, was visiting friend and fellow skateboarder Gage Warner, of New Port Richey, who also took part.

Competitors watch as eventual winner 32year-old Tyler Radford, of Tampa, prepares to finish the course. Erik Thiebar, center, of Land O’ Lakes, records Radford’s skateboarding excellence from the top of the ramp.

On his way to a winning position in the age 18 and older division, Gage Warner speeds down the starting ramp, as he races against the clock during his three minutes on the skateboard course.

In the older division, Skate Jam winner Tyler Radford, center, is flanked by second-place winner Gage Warner, left, and Erik Thielbar, third place. Besides certificates, the winners received prizes from Dairy Queen and other local businesses.

Erik Thiebar, of Land O’ Lakes, finds himself shadow-dancing, as he makes is way to the top of the ramp. Organizer and judge Greg Mark, of Land O’ Lakes, and fellow judge Tony Grzanowski, of Tampa, work on the judging cards.

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Organizer Greg Mark, top/center, stands with the winners in the youth division, 7-year-old Jalen Diaz, of Tampa, bottom/left, who won second place and 8-year-old Jude Crerand, of Dade City, who won first place.

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