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When it comes to community service and advocacy, more can always be done in Pasco County. That was the general message put forth by Pasco County Commissioner Mike Wells, at a Nov. 12 East Pasco Networking Group breakfast meeting at IHOP in Dade City.

There’s all sorts of resources for seniors, veterans and children and families, Wells said. But, he is advocating greater collaboration between the county, nonprofits and outreach groups — such as Meals on Wheels East Pasco, United Way of Pasco County and The Coalition for the Homeless of Pasco County. “We’re doing so many great things in the county, but everybody’s got their own dang

silos and it’s almost like,‘This is mine, I don’t want you to know what I’m doing,’” said Wells, a Republican who represents District 4. His district stretches from West Pasco to State Road 52 and State Road 54 toward U.S. 41 in Land O’ Lakes. He added that deep-rooted community divide remains between the county’s east See HOMELESSNESS, page 15A

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Hanging out with alpacas Visitors at Sweet Blossom Alpaca’s fifth annual Alpaca Open House had a chance to get up close and personal with alpacas. The event, at 37543 Pappy Road, in Dade City, drew a big crowd. Above, an Huacaya alpaca looks curiously at a photographer — checking out the clicking sound of the camera. More photos on page 1B.

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The site is located at the corner of of heading toward a construction start Magnolia Boulevard and Wesley Chapel Amici Plaza in spring with an opening likely Boulevard, which is also known as County ksteele@lakerlutznews.com by the end of 2016. Road 54. Pasco County records show a conceptual Pasco County is moving forward with acOwners of Amici Pizza & Deli are planthe plan with about 3,000 square feet for Road ning to build a new stand-alone restaurant, for quisition of right-of-way along County restaurant, and about 1,800 square feet 54 to prepare for the expansion of the twowith additional retail space, on Wesley retail. the lane road into a four-lane road at Chapel Boulevard. “We’d like to have our own building and 54 junction of State Road 56 and State Road The new restaurant is a short distance a bigger kitchen,” said Andrea Mannino. from the existing Amici restaurant in Grand No decisions have been made on the adSee PIZZA, page 13A Oaks Square, at Wesley Chapel and Pet Lane. ditional retail space, he said. Andrea and Josephine Mannino, are

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Pasco County Administrator Michele Baker expects to be very busy over the next year and a half. She’ll be crossing off a to-do list, one by one, before leaving in 2017 to go on a lengthy road trip with her husband. The couple will hit the road with their recreational vehicle and their motorcycles, on a tour of as many baseball parks and national parks as they can squeeze into a year. “That’s been our dream,” Baker said, so letting her contract lapse in July 2017 makes sense. But, don’t expect a lame duck administrator. “There’s no kicking back here,” Baker said.“This isn’t me slowing down. ” Baker has told Pasco County commissioners she won’t seek renewal of her current two-year contract, which makes her

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last day July 9, 2017. the jail and construction of new fire stations By then, Baker will • Relocating have worked 35 years central Pasco more government offices to in public service, 24 Baker also plans to fill vacancies for a of those years with few key leadership positions that remain, Pasco County. cluding an assistant county administrator infor Her to-do list, in public safety and administration. short form, includes: Progress has been made, Baker said, but • Completing mas- government services still could be more ter plans and updates customer-friendly. for storm water, solid A culture that was decades in the waste and tourism making is being changed, she said.“You don’t • Funding and building a diverging get to dia- turn a canoe.You’re turning mond road design to ease traffic congestion a ship.” Public service wasn’t Baker’s first at State Road 56 and Interstate 75 career choice. • Completing the State Road 56 extenOver the years she worked sion as a waitress, • Nurturing SunWest Park, the county’s flight attendant and a theater manager. She also served in the U.S.Air Force Reserve. fledgling aqua park Her undergraduate degree was in • Replacing and repairing aging busiinfra- ness administration. structure and roads damaged by the It wasn’t until she accepted a secretarial summer flooding • Making progress on the expansion of See RETIRE, page 11A Michele Baker

Kumquats reign supreme at area festival By Kathy Steele ksteele@lakerlutznews.com

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A hungry llama has its choice of handouts, as visitors line up along the fence at Sweet Blossom Alpacas’ open house.

Higher density approved near Town of St. Leo By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

The Pasco County Commission has approved a land use change and rezoning to allow increased development at the edge of the Town of St. Leo, despite the Town’s objections. The approved rezoning allows up to 600 dwellings, 340,000 square feet of commercial and 60,000 square feet of office on 177 acres at the southwest corner of State Road 52 and Prospect Road. Under the approved land use change, up to 300 additional dwellings would be allowed. A barn now occupies the site. The Town of St. Leo abuts the northwest portion of the property, and the site is surrounded by the Villages of Pasadena Hills Special Area Plan area. See DENSITY, page 15A

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Meals on Wheels East Pasco looks to expand reach By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

Meals on Wheels East Pasco executive director Beth Aker paid a visit to the East Pasco Networking Group’s Nov. 12 breakfast meeting at IHOP in Dade City, to give some updates on the 501c3 nonprofit organization and its upcoming initiatives. Each day, Meals on Wheels East Pasco provides hot, balanced and nutritious meals to seniors, people with disabilities and other members of the Dade City and Zephyrhills communities who have limited ability to shop or prepare meals for themselves. “If you’re hungry, we’re gonna feed ya. It’s just that simple,” Aker said of the nonprofit’s mission. In addition to Aker, Meals on Wheels relies on the help of dozens of volunteers to prepare and deliver meals from its facility on 15th Avenue in Zephyrhills. Since taking over its operations in 2015, Aker said Meals on Wheels has partnered with 10 other charities to receive food donations and contributions from a host of local grocery stores, businesses and big box stores.

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Meals on Wheels East Pasco provides hot meals to seniors, people with disabilities and other members of the Dade City and Zephyrhills communities who have limited ability to shop or prepare meals for themselves.

Those partnerships have allowed the agency to cut spending on food alone from $40,000 to $50,000 per year, to about $500 per month now, she said. “When we were spending all that See MEALS, page 15A

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When people think about others in need, they don’t necessarily picture college students. But, Pasco-Hernando State College sees the need and has opened a food pantry to help students who are lacking basic necessities. The Bobcat Food Pantry operates at each of the college’s campuses, which are located in Brooksville, New Port Richey, Dade City, Wesley Chapel and Spring Hill. Sarah Brunet, who works for the state college also is the pantry coordinator. Brunet said it became apparent to college staff that there was a need to help students at each of the college’s locations. “It was just really a community awareness that came about to the college and really staff being on the pulse of the students’ needs,” Brunet said. In addition to observation, the college conducted a survey to gather more information. “From the results — really it was a little bit even more shocking than one might have thought,” Brunet said. Besides lacking access to a sufficient supply of food, the college discovered that some of its students are homeless. So, the college came up with a way to take aim at the problem. All of its campuses were closed for a day in October for an All College Day event, and employees came together to collect donations for distribution at the five campuses. Donations came in from the college’s faculty and staff to help address the need. Collected items included nonperishable foods and hygiene items, including soap, shampoo and deodorant. Any students who need some help can pick up some of these items, Brunet said, noting students don’t have to meet any specific requirements or fill out forms.

WHERE: Pasco-Hernando State College branches: • East Campus, 36727 Blanton Road, Dade City • Porter Campus, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., Wesley Chapel • North Campus, 11415 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Brooksville • Spring Hill Campus, 450 Beverly Court, Spring Hill • West Campus, 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey WHEN: Times and dates vary by location. Check with contacts for specific information.

Karen Swetland, left, a faculty member of Pasco-Hernando State College’s Dade City branch, stands next to Penny Morrell, of the Kiwanis Club of Dade City. The club has been providing the local school branch with food and hygiene products for students who may lack these items.

The college also provides mental health counseling and refers students to soup kitchens, other food pantries, employment opportunities and local organizations who may be able to assist them. The Kiwanis Club of Dade City is one local organization that decided to help out, when it heard about the college students in need. In general, the club tends to focus its efforts on young kids, but when they heard about the collegiate students’ need, they decided to address it. “They (students) just don’t have the money to buy food,” said Penny Morrell, a club member.“Obviously they need the food in order to study and do what they need to do. You don’t want that kind of thing to cause them to stop going to college.” So, every Tuesday in August, the club members would stock up a plastic tub of

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go before its board members to implement donation giveaways at the beginning of each school semester. Brunet stated that the pantry has had a good turnout, allowed faculty to develop good relationships with students and has support to continue going forward. “It’s been a very successful initiative for our students,” she said.“If students’ needs are being met, they’re more likely to be successful in class, and persevere and finish their degree.” PHSC students who are interested in the service, can contact their local branch for dates and times of operation, as they may vary at each campus. Contact Sarah Brunet for further information at (727) 816-3348 or at brunets@phsc.edu.

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Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer “Mock Interview Speed Dating” on Nov. 21 from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., for anyone looking for a job, or needing to brush up on interview skills.Volunteers will ask typical interview questions and provide feedback on your responses. No registration is required. For information, call (813) 9291214.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a ginger beer (nonalcoholic) workshop on Nov. 26 from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., for ages 18 and older. Participants can learn how to make ginger beer, as well as a ginger bug (type of bug is lactobacillus, similar to process used to make kombucha).A signed liability waiver is required. Registration is recommended. Call (813) 929-1214.

TECH HELP

Need tech help? Visit the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., on Nov. 21 (no appointment needed) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., or on Nov. 23 (by appointment only) from 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and get help with any device problem you may be having. For information, call (813) 7800064.

GARDEN GATE CLUB

The Zephyrhills Garden Gate Garden Club will meet Nov. 21 at 10 a.m., at the Magnuson Hotel, 5734 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.The topic will be raising and using herbs in the garden. For information, call (813) 782-8004.

WATERCOLOR EXHIBIT

Pasco Fine Arts Center will exhibit the work of Lionel Sanchez, entitled “My World Through Watercolor,” through Dec. 20 at 4145 Fairford Drive in New Port Richey. Admission is free.There will be a reception on Nov. 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For information, visit PascoArts.org.

GARDEN BROS CIRCUS

Garden Bros Circus will come to the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 in Tampa, on Nov. 22 at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 23 at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.; and Nov. 24 at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.Tickets start at $10.VIP seating and packages are available. For information, visit GardenBrosCircus.com.

ORCHID CLUB

The Tampa Orchid Club will meet Nov. 22 at 10 a.m., at the Northdale Recreation Center, 15550 Spring Pine Drive in Tampa. The guest speaker will be Peter Lin, of Diamond Orchids, on the topic of miniature orchids. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.There will be a bloom table, plants for sale and a silent auction. For information, call Barbara Barkhurst at (813) 226-7972.

RESUME WORKSHOP

Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a resume workshop on Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants can learn what to include, the best language to use, how to format, and how to stand out. Bring your own device, or use one of the library’s laptops. No registration is required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

MAT WEAVING

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer a mat-weaving class Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., for kindergarten through fourth grade.Visit the children’s department anytime during those hours, to weave a colorful placemat to decorate your table. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

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Kids Helping Kids Pasco County will host a Thanksgiving Food Drive on Nov. 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.Volunteers will collect food donations, and prepare and deliver baskets of food to 100 local Pasco families. For information, visit Kids Helping Kids on Facebook.

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Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a “Come Write In” session on Nov. 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for teens and adults, as part of National Novel Writing Month. Participants can bring paper, pencil/pen, or a laptop/device, to work on a novel in a quiet environment. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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Regal Railways will present a Toy Train,Toy Show/Sale on Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Hillsborough Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Road in Dover.Vendors will be on hand selling model trains, various hobbies, collectibles and die cast cars.There also will be a running train layout, and

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The North East Pasco Ministerial Association will host a Community Thanksgiving Service with a unity celebration and meal on Nov. 26 at noon, at Free Methodist Church, 37002 Howard Ave., in Dade City. Pastor Mark Kincaid will officiate.A meal will be served after the service. Donations will be accepted. For information, contact Pastor Kincaid at (352) 807-3327, mrkkncd@yahoo.com or DadeCityFMC@yahoo.com.

GOBBLE FEAST

The 10th annual Turkey Gobble Feast, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel, will take place Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel (near Saddlebrook). Free meals are dine-in or carry-out. RSVP with your name, the number of meals needed and approximate time of arrival by emailing RotaryTurkeyGobble@gmail.com.

THANKSGIVING LUNCH

The Rotary Club of Land O’ Lakes, KCC Second Serving, and Metropolitan Ministries will host a free takeout Thanksgiving lunch on Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Keystone Community Church, 21010 State Road 54 in Lutz.To reserve the number of meals you need for takeout, call (813) 9484522 or text (813) 494-3399. more.Admission is $5 for adults. Kids age 12 and younger are free. For information, visit RegalRailways.com.

BATTLE REENACTMENT

The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, will present a reenactment of the Hillsborough River Raid and Battle at Ballast Point on Nov. 23 and Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.There will be live entertainment, food, craft demonstrations, woodworking, cane syrup making and more.There also will be a church service at 10 a.m., Nov. 24, so bring a lawn chair. No pets, coolers, outside food, or weapons. Bags will be searched.Admission is $10 for adults, and $5 for students, and children age 5 and younger. Parking is free.

ANTIQUE AUTOS

The local Kumquat Chapter of the Antique Automobile Association of America will meet Nov. 23 at Laird Park in Lake Padgett Estates. Prior to that, at 11 a.m., the club will meet at the corner of State Road 54 and Collier Parkway, in front of the Grace Family Church, to drive to Laird Park for a picnic lunch and the meeting.Topics will include upcoming car shows and any vehicle purchases. New members are welcome. If interested, bring a sandwich for yourself and a salad or side dish to share at the picnic. For information, email Paul Wells at paulmwells@verizon.net.

MISTLETOE MARKET

The Dade City Woman’s Club will host a Mistletoe Market on Nov. 23 from noon to 4 p.m., at 37922 Palm Ave.There will be Christmas gifts, decorations, wines, food items, chocolates, stocking stuffers and more. Proceeds will benefit the Shoes for Kids program, and help with maintenance on the historic club building. For information, call (813) 244-6104.

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CAR SHOW

The third annual Field of Dreams Car Show will take place Nov. 23 and Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Florida Classic Park, 5360 Lockhart Road in Brooksville. There will be performance vehicles, a swap meet, car corral, arts and crafts vendors, music, and 60 trophies awarded. Admission is $5 per person. Kids age 12 and younger are free.The show will benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a workshop on decorating unique ornaments on Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., for ages 18 and older.And, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., ages 5 to 12 can make a Thanksgiving centerpiece. Registration is required for the ornament class. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

MAKE A LUMINARY

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a craft class on Nov. 25 at 5:30 p.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade. Participants can create a fall candleholder. Flameless candles will be included. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

KIDS’ DAY OUT

East Pasco YMCA, 37301 Chapel Hill Loop in Zephyrhills, will host a Kids’ Day Out on Nov. 25, Nov. 26 and Nov. 27 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kids can take part in STEM projects, sports, games and more. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Kids should pack a lunch.The cost is $35 for YMCA members and $50 for non-members. For information, call (813) 780-9622.

The Zephyrhills Senior Center at St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church, 5855 16th St., in Zephyrhills, will offer a class about birdhouses and baskets on Nov. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

CREATE A PIE

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a “Craftsgiving Pie” class on Nov. 27 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., for kids age 12 and younger. Participants can create a pie that will dazzle. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

PEACE BREAKFAST

Sunrise of Pasco, Domestic & Sexual Violence Center’s 16th annual Peace Breakfast will take place Dec. 4 at 7:30 a.m., at Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, in the boardrooms.The guest speaker will be Jessica Criswell, who will share her story of life after abuse.To RSVP by Nov. 27, call (352) 521-3358, or email events@sunrisepasco.org.

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT

East Pasco YMCA, 37301 Chapel Hill Loop in Zephyrhills, will host a Parents’ Night Out on Nov. 29 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Kids should wear neon colors.There will be dancing, games and food. Parents can take the opportunity to finish their Black Friday shopping.The event is free for members. Register at front desk before Nov. 27. For information, call (813) 780-9622.

LIFE CHURCH COLLECTION

Life Church Now, 6542 Applewood Drive in Wesley Chapel, will host an Imagine Christmas store for parents who may not have the resources to provide gifts for their children. Parents are asked to volunteer their time at local nonprofits, schools and churches in exchange for an opportunity to shop the Imagine Christmas store. Life Church’s Santa Workshop also will include gift wrap and batteries. Foster families are not required to participate in time exchange due to their volunteer role as a foster parent. Others can help by making a monetary tax-free donation; conducting a new toy drive, gift cards or stocking stuffer drive at their business; donating toys and gift cards for kids; or volunteering. Deadline for giving is Nov. 29. Donations can be picked up or dropped off. For information, call (813) 994-0685.

HISTORY THROUGH BRICKS

The Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St., in Tampa, will present a “Brick History” exhibit now through Feb. 16, featuring key figures from Mozart to Martin Luther King, scientific discoveries from the Big Bang to DNA, and recent history from mobile phones to the moon landings. Events will come to life through the use of Lego bricks, featuring 28 crafted models, each depicting a person, moment or discovery that altered world history.Tables also will be set up for kids and adults to make their own Lego brick creations. Tickets start at $10.95 for children age 7 and older; and free for children age 6 and younger. For information, call (813) 2280097, or visit TampaBayHistoryCenter.org.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

The GFWC Pasco Junior Woman’s Club will present a charity Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., at Lexington Oaks Community Center, 26304 Lexington Oaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.Tickets are $5 per person and include breakfast, a kid’s craft, a raffle and pictures with Santa. Proceeds will go toward providing Christmas gifts to local families in need. Guests can choose between four seating times.This event fills up fast.Tickets are available until sold out. For information, contact Sharon Grace at (813) 220-2716 or Sharon_grace@aol.com. For tickets, visit GFWCPascoJWC.eventbee.com.

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Gulfside Hospice Helps Over 1,000 Pasco Families Every Year November is National Hospice Month

ospice is the bridge that helps terminally ill patients and their families navigate the health care system in the final stages of life, while also providing emotional and social services support for the entire family. In Pasco County, Gulfside Healthcare Services has been providing hospice services for more than 30 years, and helps over 1,000 families every year care for their loved ones, and provides grief counseling and spiritual guidance to help patients through their final journey. Heading up hospice services at Gulfside is Kathy Postiglione, who started work at the agency 15 years ago as a registered nurse, and today is chief operating officer and senior vice president. “As a nurse, what attracted me to hospice care in the beginning, and still captures my heart today, is its holistic approach to patient care that is driven by the patient and family,” said Postiglione. “It is the most personal type of care found in nursing, and one that has not changed much since the hospice movement was founded in the 1970s.” The hospice philosophy provides care in the comfort, security and privacy of wherever a patient calls home, by bringing together a team of professionals who addresses the patient’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. “Our team of nurses, physicians, ministers and social workers works together to find out what the patient needs, discuss the best options for his or her wishes, and helps to set pain management goals,” said Postiglione. Hospice care begins with a discussion between the doctor and terminally ill patient and the family, who together agree to bring hospice in for a consultation. “Often it’s the patient who says, ‘I’m done, and no longer wants additional treatments,’” explains Postiglione. The initial meeting can be in a patient’s home, hospital, assisted living facility or nursing home, and include nurses, both RN and LPNs, hospice medical staff, social worker and chaplain. Up to 10 people can be at the initial meeting, plus staff from the facility. “We also work with the patient to identify personal goals they want to accomplish – it could be to write their personal story, put together a video, try to re-connect with family members and friends they have lost touch with, and often mend some bridges,” said Postiglione. Once a patient enters hospice care, the Gulfside team provides interdisciplinary medical support and

services, which are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It also has resources to help with legal and financial services involving end-of-life care. “Patients and families are often so overwhelmed by what needs to be done, that they are very anxious. We break down the tasks and set up a plan to help them accomplish their goals, while providing the care the patient needs to relieve pain, and make the journey as peaceful and comfortable as possible,” explains Postiglione. Being in hospice care does not mean patients need to give up treatments, and often continue to see their own doctors. “Patients sometimes want to continue their treatments, and we are here to support the patient in any way we can,” said Postiglione. Since its establishment in 1989, Gulfside Hospice has grown from an organization run primarily by volunteers, to a full-service health care entity that employs over 330 people with an average census of 550 patients. When Gulfside began operations, it had just 15 employees and was servicing 50 patients. While most patients are older adults and seniors, often diagnosed with cancer, Gulfside Hospice also cares for terminally ill children and young adults. Patients typically come into hospice when their prognosis is less than six months, and the average length of stay in the program is 70 days. One area that makes Gulfside Hospice unique compared to other hospice organizations is its ability to provide patients with more expensive medications. “When a patient has a need for a more expensive medication, we never deny the request, because we

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Beautiful lake front, pool home which is conveniently located on over an acre of land. This house has up to six bedrooms - garage converted to bedroom, but could be turned into parking space. Another bedroom could be used as an office. Huge great room/game room overlooking Lake Padgett. Screened in pool area with plenty of room to grill. You can rent for a year or more. Also available for the season. The house could be furnished or unfurnished. Call Phil 813-408-1357

PLANTATION PALMS A lovely large golf course home. Majestic entry opens to 20ft ceiling with beautiful sweeping staircase to 2nd floor. 4 bed/3 1/2 bath features master suite on main floor with private entry to lanai. Master suite comes with a raised sitting area for relaxing or morning coffee. Entertain guest from your dream kitchen complete with Corian countertops, 3 pantries, stainless steel appliances along with bay window in your eat-in kitchen. Work from home in your home office/library. Granite counters in all baths. Laundry room downstairs and laundry closet upstairs. Truly a breathtaking lanai with pavers comes complete with separate kitchen and bar both with gas fire pits. Your outdoor kitchen has granite countertops, grill, sinks, storage, ice maker, and refrigerator. PLUS hold your own mini golf tournament with your own 5-hole putting green. Relax and enjoy the panoramic view of the golf course, clubhouse and pond from either the form stone pool with beach access or beautiful bridge over pool to pillared gazebo with swing... 500-gallon â&#x20AC;&#x153;owner ownedâ&#x20AC;? propane tank powers pool, spa, grills, fire pits and spa heater. 3 car garage. BONUS: NO CDD with low HOA fees. Call Larry Crose 813-416-2141

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Little Owl Learning Academy expansion The Little Owl Learning Academy is expanding its day care with a second building. The 7,500-square-foot structure is being built at 10925 Trinity Blvd., in Trinity. The building will have several classrooms, office space, a nurse’s station, a laundry room and a catering room. Construction began in September and is expected to be completed by March 2020. An opening date has not been announced.

Chicken Salad Chick to open in Odessa The Chicken Salad Chick restaurant chain will be opening a new location at 12096 State Road 54 in Odessa. The 3,200-square-foot building will have a kitchen in the rear, multiple booths, regular table seating and a drive-thru. Construction began in October. Completion and opening are expected by January 2020.

Mazda car dealership undergoes remodeling Wesley Chapel’s Mazda car dealership is undergoing an indoor renovation at 26944 Wesley Chapel Blvd. Approximately 10,000 square feet of the building’s interior will be redesigned with a new ceiling, lighting and added walls. The structure also will house vehicles for display. The renovation began in August and is expected to be completed by December, with an opening in January 2020.

RE/MAX expanding offices in Pasco The RE/MAX Champions real estate office is among new development going up near the intersection of State Road 54 and Trinity Boulevard. The 12,781-square-foot facility will be located at 11541 Trinity Blvd. The two-story building will have 25 rooms per floor. The first floor will be designated space for RE/MAX, while the second floor will be available for leasing. Its construction began in July and is expected to be completed by July 2020. An opening date has not been announced.

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How to cater to strict diets at Thanksgiving By Shari Bresin Special to The Laker/Lutz News

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As fun as it is to host guests for Thanksgiving, it can be challenging to cater to those with strict diets. Guests who can’t eat something will say:“I’m allergic to eggs/nuts/wheat” or “I’m vegetarian/vegan.” But, these days, there also are plenty of fad diets or food trends that people take on as a lifestyle choice and not necessarily for medical reasons. Regardless of the why certain foods are off limits for some — offering an alternative for these guests to eat will make them feel welcomed and included. Some people with food allergies or other food restrictions may choose to bring or make their own food for Thanksgiving or other family events because they didn’t want to be a burden. That’s completely fine, if that’s their choice. Some may even prefer it that way. But, someone traveling and staying at a hotel might not be able to make a dish in advance and bring it over. So, to make it easier for you, when you are hosting the meal, make a dish that not only your strict-diet guests will like, but one that everyone else at the table will enjoy, too. Sometimes it is as simple as swapping out a few ingredients. For example, those following a vegan diet won’t eat any animal products. So, if you’re making sweet potato casserole, use vegan butter, plant-based milk, and vegan marshmallows. (Regular marshmallows have gelatin, which is made up of various animal sources, like bones, ligaments, or pigs’ skin). The sweet potato casserole will taste the same and the non-vegans probably won’t even notice. Also, be sure to take precautions to prevent cross-contact if someone is allergic to a food.This is the same concept as cross-contamination, but in this case we are talking about an allergen and not a pathogen. To avoid cross-contact, be sure to use separate cutting boards, knives, etc., or properly wash and sanitize them in between using the allergenic food and safe food. Also, always wash your hands in between handling the different foods. Shari Bresin is the Family & Consumer Science Agent for the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Cooperative Extension Pasco County.

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Directions Chop onions, celery, and mushrooms. Keep mushrooms separated from celery and onions. In a large stock pot, sauté celery and onions until tender. Add mushrooms and stir. Add a dash of salt and pepper. Measure your desired amount of rice. Add uncooked rice and stir, lightly toasting the rice. Add your desired liquid (water or vegetable stock) to the proportions on the rice. Stir and bring to a boil. Stay close to watch. Once boiling, turn heat down to low, stir again, place lid on the pot. Cook until rice is tender. Serve warm and enjoy. You can use a gluten-free chicken broth instead of water or vegetable stock if you weren’t also trying to make it plant-based.

Gluten and Dairy-Free Fresh Tomato Salad Ingredients Your Favorite Fresh Red Tomatoes Italian Seasoning Herbs Mixture Fresh Basil Olive Oil Balsamic Vinegar Kosher Salt Black Pepper

Directions Cut your fresh tomatoes into circles and place them on a serving tray. Chop fresh basil (about 1/4 cup basil for three large tomatoes, such as beefsteak). Sprinkle Italian Seasoning herb mixture on the tomatoes. Sprinkle kosher salt and black pepper. Add fresh basil. Just before serving, lightly sprinkle olive oil and balsamic vinegar on the tomatoes. Enjoy!

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AdventHealth Dade City, 13100 Fort King Road, will offer the IQuit Tobacco Cessation Program on Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon, in Classrooms 107 and 108. A representative from the Area Health Education Center will provide education and aids. Participants can set a quit date, learn how to use nicotine replacement therapies, and get insight on how to fight nicotine urges. Admission is free. For information and to register, visit AdventHealth.com/adventhealth-dade-city.

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AdventHealth Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., will offer a seminar on urinary and fecal incontinence on Nov. 21 at 11 a.m., in the Cypress Room. Dr. John Ferlita, gynecologist specializing in urogynecology, will discuss urgency-frequency symptoms, leakage, how Interstim therapy can help, and more. Reservations are required by calling (877) 534-3108.

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OneBlood’s Big Red Bus will make promotional blood drive stops from Nov. 22 through Dec. 1 at various locations, to help boost the blood supply for the Thanksgiving holiday season. Donors will receive a wellness checkup of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and iron count, a cholesterol screening, and a $10 gift card. Donors must be age 16 and older, and weigh at least 110 pounds. Photo ID is required. For locations, hours and appointments, visit GiveLife.io/veui, or call (888) 936-6283.

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Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., in New Port Richey, will present “Creative Carbohydrate Options” on Nov. 22 at 10 a.m., in the Bekesh Education & Conference Center, Rooms 2 and 3. The guest speaker will be a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator. To preregister, call (727) 953-6877, or visit BayCareEvents.org.

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Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville, will present a Congestive Heart Failure Education Series for those living with congestive heart failure. Meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of every month, in the sixth floor South Tower family waiting area. The next session will be Nov. 26 at 3 p.m. Participants can reduce stress and anxiety by learning more about the chronic disease, and the resources available. For information and to register, call (352) 597-6333.

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ZUMBA CLASS

Karl & DiMarco North Dance Studio, 19022 Geraci Road in Lutz, will host a Zumba Turkey Burn Master Class on Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., to help burn some Thanksgiving calories and get fit. The class is for all levels and ages. Participants should wear sneakers, and bring a water bottle and towel. Class is $10 per person, which includes a raffle ticket. For information, email dance911@gmail.com.

PREVENTIVE CARE

AdventHealth Dade City, 13100 Fort King Road, will host “What Women Should Know About Preventive Care” on Dec. 2 at noon, in Classroom 108. Dr. Jennifer Roller, board-certified gynecologist, will discuss women’s health, and the importance of preventive care and screenings. Admission is free. For information and to register, call Katie Ebner at (352) 521-1194.

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The Franciscan Center, 3010 N. Perry Ave., in Tampa, will host “Stress Less. Give More. A Stressless Holiday Shopping Experience and Fundraiser” on Dec. 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is a free open house offering hospitality and unique gift-giving opportunities for Christmas, Chanukah and other occasions. The gift-giving opportunities will focus on wellness, spirituality and arts services from the Franciscan Center, and other Tampa Bay providers and vendors. Activities also will include gift-wrapping services, holiday card writing in serene spaces, 50/50 raffles, center tours, a silent auction, and sample holiday fare tastings from the Franciscan Café. The Tampa Breakfast Sertoma Club also will sell poinsettias. For information, visit FranciscanCenterTampa.org.

PEACE BREAKFAST

Sunrise of Pasco, Domestic & Sexual Violence Center’s 16th annual Peace Breakfast will take place Dec. 4 at 7:30 a.m., at Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, in the boardrooms. The guest speaker will be Jessica Criswell, who will share her story of life after abuse. To RSVP by Nov. 27, call (352) 521-3358, or email events@sunrisepasco.org.

MENOPAUSE LECTURE

AdventHealth Wesley Chapel will present “Secrets to Surviving and Thriving Through Menopause” on Dec. 10 at noon, in the fourth-floor classroom. Dr. Marian Sampson, obstetrics and gynecology, will discuss the signs, symptoms and treatment options for peri-menopause, menopause and post-menopause. A light lunch will be provided. Reservations are required by call (813) 929-5432, or online at AHWesleyChapel.com/events.

HEALTH TIP BINGO

AdventHealth Dade City, 13100 Fort King Road, will host Bingo Bonanza on Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. Participants can learn how to stay well and reduce the risk of getting the flu by following simple tips. The guest speaker will be Deborah Lincoln, infection preventionist for AdventHealth. Admission is free. Reservations are required by calling (352) 521-1194, or emailing katie.ebner@adventhealth.com.

WALK TO FIGHT SUICIDE

The 10th annual Tampa Bay Out of the Darkness Community Walk will take place Dec. 14 at Al Lopez Park in Tampa. The walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s education and support programs, and its goal to reduce the annual U.S. rate of suicide by 20% by the year 2025. Last year, this local walk raised more than $98,000 and had more than 1,200 participants, according to a news release. Check-in and registration (free) start at 7:30 a.m., followed by an opening ceremony at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K walk from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Online registration (afsp.org/TampaWalk) closes at noon on Dec. 13. For information, call Gloria Ballard at (813) 922-2955.

FOOT PAIN

AdventHealth Dade City, 13100 Fort King Road, will host a free “Ask the Doctor” community event, on foot pain, on Dec. 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Blood pressure screenings will take place from 11:30 a.m. to noon, followed by the program at noon. Reservations are required by calling (833) 300-2371. The Laker/Lutz News likes to keep our readers informed about available classes, seminars, lectures and events regarding health and wellness issues. Hospitals, doctors, individual practitioners and anyone related to the health care industry can submit information, at least two weeks in advance, to be considered for publication. Submissions should include who, what, where, when, cost and contact information. This information should be emailed to news@lakerlutznews.com.

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SCHOOLS TAKE A BREAK As a reminder, Pasco and Hillsborough county students will have a Thanksgiving/Fall break from Nov. 25 to Nov. 29. All students will return to classes on Dec. 2.

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The Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) will accept applications for scholarships, starting Dec. 1. Students will be selected in their senior year of high school by local guidance counselors and WREC personnel. Each applicant must: • Be a high school senior and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA • Be a dependent of a WREC member • Be a bona-fide resident within the service area of WREC for at least one year prior to Dec. 1 • Plan to attend an in-state college, university or technical school full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) • Maintain a 2.0 GPA each semester (or higher if mandated by the institution) to maintain eligibility Each successful candidate will receive $1,375 per semester (maximum $11,000) for undergraduate studies. Applications will be available after Dec. 1 at high school guidance offices, any WREC district office, or online at WREC.net. Completed applications must be mailed to WREC headquarters and postmarked no later than March 20.

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Chamber honors student citizens Eight students from across the community were honored as The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce Students of the Month for October. Students are recognized for exemplary effort, achievement and contribution to their school, family and community. Front row, from left: Olivia Williams, The Broach School; Rudy Shari, Heritage Academy; Austin Jacobs, Chester Taylor Elementary; Landon Connell, West Zephyrhills Elementary; Lilly Garcia-Mahon, Woodland Elementary; and Melonie Monson, Zephyrhills chamber. Back row, from left: Katy Boyd, chamber ambassador chairperson; Malachi Kellerman, Academy of Spectrum Diversity; Bella Crain, Stewart Middle; Joseph Hoppe, Zephyrhills High; Lance Smith, City of Zephyrhills councilman; and Vicky Jones, Zephyrhills chamber president.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS • Kerry Cordero, of Odessa, graduated from Western Governors University with a Bachelor of Science, IT. • Charlene Meyer, of Odessa, graduated from Western Governors University with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. • Julianna Mitten, of Odessa, served at Dayton, Ohio’s Life Enrichment Center alongside fellow senior Cedarville

AP CAPSTONE DIPLOMA RECIPIENTS

Pasco County Schools has announced that 32 students earned the Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Diploma, and six students earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate last school year. The AP Capstone program develops students’ critical thinking, research, and presentation skills, both individually and as a team. Students conduct academic research on topics of personal interests in two interdisciplinary courses. To receive the diploma, students must earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar,AP Research and four additional AP exams. To receive the certificate, students must earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research. Students focused their research on a range of topics, including the extent to which phthalates used in U.S. food packaging harm human health, whether brine deposits from desalination plants trap excess CO2 in oceans and reduce the effects of ocean acidification, and how the utilization of hexagonal house structures made of hempcrete can create a more cost-effective, durable home. Of the Pasco County Schools students

who participated in the diploma program, the number of diplomas increased from 20 in the 2017-2018 school year.

BAHAMAS SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) is collecting donations of school supplies to assist the schoolchildren of the Bahamas.An estimated 18,000 children and their families have been displaced since Hurricane Dorian struck the islands on Sept. 1. Ten schools were destroyed on the island of Abaco alone, while many other schools sustained damages. The children of the Bahamas, some of whom lost family members, classmates, and their homes are transitioning to schools that are undamaged but strained to accommodate additional students. Donations of classroom supplies will be accepted at all PHSC libraries.

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Each college store also is accepting donations and selling discounted supplies to anyone contributing to the drive. Needed items include new backpacks, flash drives, notebooks, binders, calculators, pens, pencils, art materials, and other typical classroom supplies. The deadline to donate is Dec. 5, as the items will be shipped to the Bahamas in December. Campuses are in Dade City, Wesley Chapel, New Port Richey, Brooksville and Spring Hill. For information, email Lucy Miller, director of community outreach, at millerl@phsc.edu.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The GFWC Pasco Junior Woman’s Club is looking for dependable high school students for a variety of volunteer opportunities. The club is a 501© nonprofit organization, and time spent volunteering will count toward the necessary Bright Futures scholarship hours. For information, text the word ‘volunteer’ to (813) 461-3131.

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University nursing students, to complete seven week clinical studies as part of the Nursing Care of Population course. • Nelson Napoli, of Land O’ Lakes, graduated with an online MS Performance Improvement from Grantham University, a 100% online school. • Daniel Penning, of Odessa, graduated from Western Governors University with a Master’s Degree in Business

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HOMELESSNESS, from page 1A and west sides, which, he said, creates obstacles in getting tasks done. He put it like this: “It’s always kind of been east versus west. I always thought it was political, but it’s a lot more political than I thought.” Much of Wells’ talk focused on the county’s homeless situation and the need for workforce training. With the county’s homeless population numbered as high as 3,000,Wells said it’s important “to help those that want to be helped.” He acknowledged that he’s still “catching heat” from residents who opposed his support of building a family homeless shelter and resource center, in partnership with The Coalition for the Homeless of Pasco County, on the site of the former Boys and Girls Club on Youth Lane in Port Richey. But, Wells went to bat for the homeless: “These homeless people are like you and I. They’re regular people.You just have to take an opportunity to get to know them and get to know these folks.” He argued such a facility and other outreach programs isn’t just enabling area homeless. “Supposedly, that’s a Democrat thing, to help the homeless. No, it’s a humanitarian, kind thing. At the end of the day, it’s the right thing to do,”Wells said. On a related note, Wells believes the forthcoming $128 million expansion of the Land O’ Lakes Detention Center could go a long way toward helping the county’s homeless population get back on its feet. Within the 1,000-bed addition and upgrades to all of the jail’s central services will be a new wing designed to directly address mental illness and addiction, which Wells said is often tied into homelessness.The expansion project is expected to undergo construction in 2021, with completion in fiscal year 2023. Said Wells:“We’re going to be able to do more at the jail to stop that revolving door, because that’s what it is now.They come in the jail, (staff) don’t really do much for them for mental illness or addiction, they leave and come back, they leave and come back. …It’s going to be nice a couple years from now to say, ‘Wow, look what we can do here.’” Also tied into the rehabilitation piece is helping homeless and ex-convicts get back

MEALS, from page 1A money, we were just spinning our wheels trying to keep up with everything. Now we have partnered with so many organizations that recognized not to throw things away,” Aker said. All told, the agency feeds upwards of 1,500 people per week,Aker said. That figure includes supplying bulk quantities of food to groups, such as Moore-Mickens Education Center and Cornerstone Center for Women, as well as area homeless. “When I tell you that we give them food, we don’t just give them our leftover bread. “They get meats, and they get vegetables and fruit and nonperishables, and they go out with 10 or 12 or 15 boxes of food to support their organization, and we do that every single day,” she explained. As for its meal delivery service,Aker said the organization works to cater to the medical needs of the many seniors it regularly serves, whether they have diabetes, diverticulitis, heart problems and so on. She noted, meals aren’t prepared with salt or sugar, but are far from bland, with diverse menu choices each week. “It’s not a TV dinner, by any stretch of the imagination,” she quipped. Aker added the organization also makes it a point to help celebrate each senior’s birthday or anniversary with cards, cakes and more. It’s the personal touch that she believes the homebound seniors, who sometimes get lonely, appreciate. She went as far to say the organization has become “the eyes and ears of family members who live elsewhere” for those seniors. “We get to be there when things happen to them, when they’re not well, when

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Pasco County Commissioner Mike Wells was a guest speaker at the East Pasco Networking Group’s Nov. 12 breakfast meeting at IHOP in Dade City.

to work,Wells said. This year the county allocated $700,000 to CareerSource Pasco Hernando’Workforce Re-entry Program, he said. That program connects unemployed and underemployed people with jobs and training they needed to fill any skill gaps.The county initially allocated $350,000 in Penny for Pasco funds for the project last year. About 50 people went through the program with last year’s funding,Wells said. He shared the success story of a masterseducated man who was homeless this time last year and is now making $45 per hour with Pall Aeropower Corporation in New Port Richey. “He fell on tough times, and we were able to help him,”Wells said. The commissioner also noted the county now hires ex-felons for certain positions — something it didn’t do before he was first elected in 2014. Many of those hires now are “kicking butt with the county, getting promoted,” he said. “Everybody makes mistakes,”Wells said. “We all make mistakes, and everybody deserves a second chance.” Though he spoke at the networking meeting as a member of the Pasco County Commission,Wells has announced that he is pursuing a different role. He is running for Pasco County Property Appraiser in 2020. they’ve fallen,”Aker said. “We have to take care of each other. We’re all aging. Unless we pass away, we’re not getting out of this without aging,” she said. With that,Aker revealed the the agency’s next major goal is to build a community resource center that could serve seniors, veterans and single-parent families. Services would help those in need get help for elder law, reverse mortgages, food insecurities and more. Aker said such a facility is something “missing” in East Pasco. Possible locations she listed include the abandoned SunTrust building on Gall Boulevard in Zephyrhills, or, building upon existing property Meals on Wheels owns. The project’s first dinner fundraiser was held earlier this month at First Church of the Nazarene in Zephyrhills; Aker said the project’s also begun to receive support from some state representatives. “It was just a drop in the bucket, but we have to start somewhere,” she said of the initial fundraiser. Ultimately,Aker wants the resource center to be a place “to give our seniors a purpose for today, and give our youth a purpose for tomorrow.” She put it like this:“At the end of my day, I am a servant, and I want to be able to make that difference, and providing resources for people who don’t know where to go, who are afraid to reach out, they’re terrified, they live alone — whatever their picture looks like, they should have someplace to just pick up a phone say,‘Can you help me?’” Elsewhere,Aker said she would someday like to expand Meals on Wheels’ meal delivery service to the Wesley Chapel area, but currently doesn’t have the volunteer capacity to make it a regular route every day. “I would love to be in that area, to expand over to there, but the logistics portion of that is a little bit larger,” she said.

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A personal salute to veterans Sharon Matthews and her family had a ‘new flag raising’ ceremony at 11:11 a.m., on Nov. 11, at their home in Wesley Chapel, to honor of veterans, past and present. Several neighborhood veterans and others were there to honor the flag, including Jon Matthews (in US Air Force uniform), Nick Delliponti, John Taberski and Dave Lodge.

DENSITY, from page 1A County planners and the Pasco County Planning Commission recommended approval on the requests for the land use and zoning changes. But, the Town of St. Leo, represented by attorney Patricia A. Petruff, objected to the rezoning. She said the requested density is incompatible with St. Leo’s character. She raised concerns about disrupting the view shed that residents in the town now enjoy. “We had asked for some of those homes to be single-story. We had asked for enhanced landscaping,” Petruff said.“We don’t think the transitions are appropriate or adequate.” She also said:“You are required to address visual intrusion.” Planners and representatives for the applicant, however, said the proposed development is an appropriate transition between the Villages of Pasadena Hills and the Town of St. Leo. Attorney Barbara Wilhite and planning consultant Matt Armstrong represented the applicant. The new State Road 52 alignment goes

through the property, and increased demand for development in the area is expected. The plan calls for the main access to the property to be off of Prospect Road, south of the intersection of State Road 52, which is an existing signalized intersection. Wilhite and Armstrong said the project will provide residential and non-residential options for services for students near campus. They also noted that conditions of approval for the project go well beyond the county’s land development code. “We have brought forward a project that is the right project for this area, and does respect the area,”Wilhite said. But, Petruff urged commissioners:“We’re respectfully requesting that you table this and direct staff to take another look at those transitions.” Commissioner Mike Moore observed that aside from the Town’s attorney, no one else spoke in opposition. He made a motion to approve the request. Commissioner Kathryn Starkey also noted that Saint Leo University is nearby. “You’ve got a university that has a lot of density right there,” she said, before commissioners voted to approve the rezoning.The comprehensive plan amendment had been previously approved, in a separate vote.

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Steinbrenner cross-country wins first state title By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

fter finishing runner-up at the past two 4A state championships, Steinbrenner High’s varsity cross-country team won it all this year — defeating 31

other teams. The FHSAA (Florida High School Athletic Association) 4A state championships were held on Nov. 9 at Tallahassee’s Apalachee Regional Mark. The Steinbrenner Warriors were paced by senior Josh King, who finished in sixth place overall, crossing the finish line in 15:52.32 The rest of the team’s top five runners were senior Blake Walker (19th,16:05.88), senior Gabriel Lara (32nd, 16:19.79), junior Zachary Harrigan (45th, 16:26.18) and senior Rama Jonnalgadda (56th, 16:30.95). Steinbrenner’s 129 points were enough to edge out second-place team finisher Nease High (140), despite the latter having three of the race’s top five finishers. Steinbrenner’s showing marked the program’s first-ever state title. After falling just short of that elusive crown in 2017 and 2018, winning it all meant that much more. “You see how hard these guys work, and for them to have that moment, it’s unreal, you can’t really describe it,”Warriors head coach Allison Szponar said.“It was kind of surreal to be a coach…and you really appreciate all that goes into it and how hard that these guys have worked day in and day out in their absolute, unyielding commitment to the team and our mission.” That was especially the case for King, who battled injuries each of the last two years. He missed all his sophomore year with a stress fracture, and only ran a few races as a junior before he was sidelined again. Said King, “I kind of wanted to show who I am and prove my potential, and try to really lead the team because we’ve been runners-up for two years in a row, and we were really hungry for it and I wanted to contribute to it. “I think ending on a high note is really great for me because this is really like all I wanted and this is what I worked for, for so many years.”

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The Steinbrenner High varsity boys cross-country team won its first state championship earlier this month.

King worked to become the team’s No. 1 runner this season. His personal record of 15:50 in September at the Don Bishop Invitational broke the school’s 5K record of 15:56 set in 2012 by Matt Magee, who went on to run cross-country and track at Florida State University. Having his name attached to a state title and a school record humbles King:“I mean, that’s kind of crazy to me, because I thought we’d never be able to reach that record that’s been held for a long time now. Our school’s relatively young, but the guy who formerly had it was like a stud, so we all like thought it wasn’t reachable.” Besides King’s running prowess this season, Szponar said the senior leader served as the team’s quasi-athletic trainer, offering recovery advice and encouragement to fellow runners who went through various aches and pains. King’s own personal recovery also was a team motivator, the coach said. “He leads by example, which is the most important part,” Szponar said, also noting King has a 5.7 weighted GPA.“He worked

back from (injuries) to become an even stronger and better runner by finding what worked with him, and the younger guys will see that, so when they’re complaining of the shin splints or they tweak an ankle or something like that they know that,‘Hey, all is not lost.’” The team’s motto this season was “DNA: Doubt Not Allowed.” Since the start of summer workouts, the team’s mindset for each practice and race was to push hard and not make excuses, Szponar said. “We never give up and we don’t doubt what we’re doing,” the coach said. “If we gave up, we definitely would not have been state champions this year after coming off two straight years of being runners-up.A lot of guys would lose their focus and their drive, but our guys, it spurred them to work even harder and motivated them to achieve what they achieved this year.” King echoed those sentiments, noting the program’s success comes from “a winning culture.” King explained:“We have a team mental-

ity here at Steinbrenner, and we have younger guys that look up to the seniors and kind of try to replicate what they do, and we have an incredible coaching staff.” He added: “Cross-country is such a unique sport in that what you put into it is what you get out of. Like, you don’t line up to the line and (are) naturally 2 minutes faster. It’s literally the hard work that we put into it, and our team worked really hard this year to achieve our goals. “We had a lot of talent and we worked really hard, so I think the outcome that we got was definitely something that we were looking for, and it was really great.” Leading into the state meet, Szponar said the team was confident they could win the whole thing.After all, the Warriors swept its district and regional meets, and had the needed depth across its varsity squad. “The message was,‘This is y’all’s to lose, and the only team that can beat you are yourselves…so all you have to do is do what you’re supposed to do and you get to hoist that trophy at the end of this meet.’” That, they did.

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Zephyrhills High product Jeremy Oppenheimer recently scored his 1,000 career point as a member of the Southeastern University Fire basketball team. Oppenheimer, a 6-foot-2 senior guard, accomplished the feat in a 103-93 road loss to Bethel (Tennessee) University on Nov. 9. Oppenheimer, a second-team All-Sun Conference selection last year, has averaged 12.5, 7.7 and 13.8 points per game each of the last three seasons with the Fire, an NAIA school in Lakeland. Prior to Southeastern, Oppenheimer was best known for leading Zephyrhills to the 2016 5A state semifinals his senior year.

Wesley Chapel Martial Arts Academy had a strong showing at the Florida Tae Kwon Do Open Championships earlier this month in Palmetto. From left: Lenzy Sovine, 9, earned silver in forms and gold in Olympic sparring; Jeremy McMahon, 9, earned gold in forms and Olympic sparring; and, Matthew McMahon, 10, earned silver in forms and Olympic sparring. Wesley Chapel Martial Arts Academy owner Habib Fayiz stands with the children.

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Wesley Chapel-based Pryor Baseball Farm has added former professional Giovanny Alfonzo to its coaching/instructional lineup. Alfonzo played collegiate baseball at Florida State University and the University of Tampa (where he earned All-American honors and won a Division II National Championship), then was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 21st round of the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft.Alfonzo, an infielder, went on to play five years of professional ball for the Marlins and New York Mets minor league organizations, as well as in the independent Atlantic League, with the Long Island Ducks and High Point Rockers, respectively. Pryor Baseball Farm is a baseball school that offers lessons, classes and camps, for youth baseball and softball players. The school is run by Ryan Pryor, a former varsity assistant coach at Wiregrass Ranch High School and Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School.

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PASCO ALL-STAR GAME CHEERLEADERS ANNOUNCED

resent Anclote, Bishop McLaughlin, Fivay, Gulf, Hudson, Mitchell and Sunlake.

Cheerleaders have been selected for the fifth annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes Pasco County East-West Classic senior allstar football game, scheduled for Dec. 13 at 7 p.m., at Sunlake Field, 3023 Sunlake Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. Cheerleaders on the East team will represent Cypress Creek, Land O’ Lakes, Pasco, Wesley Chapel, Wiregrass Ranch and Zephyrhills Christian. Cheerleaders on the West team will rep-

EAST CHEERLEADERS Coach: Ashley Linden, Land O’ Lakes; Karlee Roach, Land O’ Lakes Cypress Creek: Julianna Greenburg, Kiera Hill Land O’ Lakes: Laura Madison, Gabriela Miller, Sarah Spitzig Pasco: Allison Crump, Emma Flannery Wesley Chapel: Gabriella Ekechi, Kristen Prado-Zapata

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WEST CHEERLEADERS Coach: Chelsea Bedson, Fivay Anclote: Sarina Deluca, Mackenzy Trotta Bishop McLaughlin: Zoe Papageorgiou, Ellie Schumm Fivay: Skylar Hunsberger, Sydney Philhower Gulf: Amaria DeCola, Ella Frerichs Hudson: Twylla Barber,Tina Harmon Mitchell: Claire McDermott Sunlake: Juliette Pacheco, Julia Thomas For information, visit PascoAllStarGame.com, or email Bob Durham at bdurham@fca.org.

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Austin Wash, 11, was in awe during his first encounter with a llama, as well as the many alpacas during the open house. Austin, along with his parents, Randy and Tiffany Wash, made the trip from Lakeland to attend the open house.

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risk weather didn’t deter a large crowd from showing up to Sweet Blossom Alpacas’ fifth annual Alpaca Open House, in Dade City. Visitors could get a close up look at Alpacas and Llamas, feed the animals and pose for photographs with the animals near them. The event was held on a 15-acre farm, at 37543 Pappy Road, just minutes off of Interstate 75. Besides checking out the animals, visitors could buy alpaca products, including hats, socks, scarves, shawls, rugs, raw fiber

and yarn. During the open house, one Alpaca photo-bombed a picture, while another gazed in curiosity as a photographer clicked his camera. According to Sweet Blossom’s website, Alpacas are "somewhat timid, but very curious and intelligent,".The website adds: "they are more cat-like than doglike in their attitude towards us humans." Two-year-old Zooey Ferland, of Dade City displayed no fear during her first encounter with a Llama at the open house. She was there with her mom and dad, Kristin and Alex.Alex works at the zoo at Busch Gardens.That’s why Zooey’s name is spelled that way.

Zooey Ferland, 2, of Dade City has no fear of the llama during her first encounter with the animal during the open house. Zooey was there with her dad and mom, Alex and Kristin.

Kelly Stead, of Tampa, center, and other visitors to Sweet Blossom Alpacas Open House check out a pair of alpacas standing back to back.

A Suri-type alpaca was all smiles at the sight of human visitors at the open house. Alpaca teeth are trimmed because they have only one set of teeth, on the bottom.

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Roo was found at a community park in Tampa. He was less than a year old, underweight and in pretty rough shape. The Wantuch family tried to find his owners for a month, but with no luck, they adopted him. He is named Roo (the ending of kangaROO) because his ears reminded the family of the animal, and he would bounce around in the grass. Roo welcomes Jackie Wantuch and family members home every day with a smile on his face — literally! Roo lives in Lutz.

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Meet Bruiser Bruiser is a lovely dog and a favorite among the volunteers. He even bounces up and down for attention when people walk by his kennel saying ‘pick me, choose me.’ Bruiser has participated in many of the Pasco County Pack Walks and is a total lovebug. He is beyond smart and knows many basic commands. Bruiser is too smart of a pup to live at the shelter. He is an active boy, so consider him if you like long walks on the beach or hikes. Bruiser is in building C, so please ask someone to take you to him. He is best as an only dog. Just more to love and snuggle with, right?

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Justice can be shy Justice is a 6 ½-year-old female kitty that arrive at the shelter in June, after her owner passed away. Justice can be shy at times, but enjoys roaming the Feline Freedom room with friends. She has attended a Cat Yoga event at the Land O’ Lakes Library and was a wonderful cuddler. Justice wants to be able to find a new home soon.

If you would like to adopt Bruiser or Justice, be sure to visit Pasco County Animal Services at 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes. 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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The Cake Girl, located in Carrollwood, recently announced that it has been named the Sweetest Cake/Cupcake Bakery in Florida by Dawn Foods, in its annual Sweetest Bakery in America contest. The bakery, owned by Kristina and Kirby Lavallee, competed against more than 1,000 other bakeries in the United States. “We are so honored to be named the Sweetest Bakery in Florida,” Kristina Lavallee said, in a news release. “We couldn’t have done it without our amazing fans who have

The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have its Jingle & Mingle Holiday Mixer on Dec. 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Springhill Suites Land O’ Lakes, 16615 Crosspointe Run in Land O’ Lakes. The gathering will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and games.The party is free for those who RSVP by Dec. 16. To RSVP, email Chamber@GreaterPasco.com, or call (727) 842-7651 or (813) 909-2722.

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• The Hilton Garden Inn, at 26640 Silver Maple Parkway in Wesley Chapel, recently celebrated its one-year anniversary with an evening of food and fun. • Atria Lutz Life Guidance Memory Community, at 414 E. Chapman Road in

Lutz, recently held its grand opening and ribbon cutting. • Midgard Self Storage, 23830 State Road 54 in Lutz, planned its ribbon cutting for Nov. 20, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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The Pasco County Commission has appointed Lauren Miceli to fill the workforce development/job creation industry member vacancy on the RESTORE Act Advisory Committee. The advisory committee solicits project applications, reviews applications, evaluates projects, ranks projects and presents the ranked list to the Pasco County Commission.

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CARES, which stands for Community Aging and Retirement Services Inc., has appointed Melissa Kehler as its new director of community engagement, according to a

news release. In announcing the appointment, Jemith Rosa, president and CEO said: “We are so excited to have Melissa join our team. She has an impressive background working with nonprofit organizations and brings a genuine passion for community outreach to CARES.” Kehler has more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership roles, and most recently served as executive director of Chinsegut Hill Retreat and Museum in Hernando County. Before that, Kehler served as chief operating office for Feed Our Vets, where she focused on fundraising, community partnerships and strategic planning.

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