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Zephyrhills golf course to stay open
By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com
The Zephyrhills Municipal Golf Course will remain in play, after all — which is good news for area golfers who enjoy using it. The Zephyrhills City Council passed a first amendment to its lease agreement with Under Par Inc., to continue to serve as management operators of the 18-hole, par-68
course, at 39248 B Ave. The action came as part of the consent agenda during a regular meeting on Nov. 29 at Zephyrhills City Hall. The current lease agreement is set to expire in April 2022. The new agreement extends the lease for an additional 10 years, until April 30, 2032. While the initial term is 10 years, the city
has the right to cancel the agreement after year five with 18 months’ notice. Per the lease, Under Par’s annual rent will be $62,000 to the city, and will continue to increase by the consumer-price index (CPI) every two years through April 2027. Beginning in May 2027, the annual lease will increase by 2% or the CPI each year on See GOLF, page 9A
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Barbara Karnay, of New Port Richey, waits for customers under the roof of the Nature Coast GFWC booth to buy her Christmas wreaths that were fashioned from clothespins. See more photos from the Lutz Arts & Crafts Show, page 1B.
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Eighteen-month-old Monroe Wilkie rides atop of Justine Wilkie’s shoulders, as the mom and son, from Tampa, stroll through the arts and crafts show. They were there with Judy Nicolosi, of Lutz.
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The COVID-19 pandemic — with its associated lockdown, and even without it — has created mental health challenges that have played out in assorted ways, according to a panel of experts who addressed the topic in a Zoom session organized by the League of Women Voters Hillsborough County. “I heard from parents of children who were maybe 6 years old, bedwetting, acting out aggression, not wanting to leave home,” said Natasha Pierre, executive director of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Hillsborough. She said she was not prepared for the number of college students who reached out, who were dealing with work, parents having COVID, roommates having COVID, or not having insurance. “I heard from a lot of veterans.Veterans, who because of the stillness, were having memories of combat,” she said. She heard from women who had experienced military sexual trauma or date rape. “Because of the stillness, once again, these memories are coming back,” she said, noting many of those women had never reported the assault. She also heard from retired people, who were financially stable, but felt socially isolated. The pandemic created a mental health crisis, with people feeling overwhelmed by frustration, fear and stress, she said.
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The first step for getting help is to let someone know you need it, said Pierre, who has lived with mental illness for more than 20 years. “We know that there are people that are being affected by a mental illness, and they’re not talking.They are living in pain. Suffering in silence. They’re existing in a silo,” said Pierre, who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder ultradian. She shares her experiences, with the goal of helping others. “When it comes to public awareness, we know that storytelling saves lives,” Pierre said. “The only reason I am speaking to you tonight — with certainty — is because I had great insurance at a time when I needed it most. “The reality is that the vast majority of the people who need the treatment that I got, will not receive it,” Pierre said. Stigma and self-stigma are the biggest
The Pasco County School Board and district officials are asking state officials to take another look at a state rule change they believe could have negative consequences on students with significant cognitive impairments. Changes in the state rule, which took effect this school year, impact the district’s ability to deliver a modified curriculum to teach students with severe cognitive impairments and to evaluate them using an alternate assessment. The rule change essentially eliminated the ability to use that approach for all severely cognitively impaired kindergartners, and severely restricted the option for all students who have an IQ of 68 or more. The problem, according to the Pasco County School Board and the district’s administration, is that children who began kindergarten this year may have already been receiving a modified curriculum while enrolled in programs since the age of 2, but are not provided that option this year. And, older students who had been receiving the less rigorous coursework — with the goal of helping them achieve to the best of their potential — can no longer qualify, except in extraordinary circum-
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Hercules Park redevelopment plan raises questions By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com
As the redevelopment plan for Hercules Park in Zephyrhills presses forward, at least one resident stakeholder is raising “strong concerns” with its preliminary conceptual plan. At issue is a portion of the plan that calls for a BMX (bicycle motocross) track, where mountain bike enthusiasts could traverse jumps and obstacles across a circuitous riding trail. Dade City resident Kimberly Barker raised questions about how youths wanting to access the trail would be able to ride their bikes safely through the city’s congested roadways to get to the attraction. Her remarks came during the public comment period of a Nov. 29 Zephyrhills City Council regular meeting at Zephyrhills City Hall. An initial rough conceptual sketch plan shows a circuitous riding trail covering roughly 5.29 acres on the southwest corner of the property.There’s also a proposal to build a more traditional multi-use path that surrounds the perimeter of the mountain bike course to accommodate walkers, joggers and casual bike riders. Barker — a real estate broker for VITIS Realty — pointed to the busy street traffic that surrounds the 12acre park property, at the corner of County Road 54 and Gall Boulevard, next to Zephyrhills High and Woodland Elementary schools. She observed the bustle is only going to grow, as high density residential development makes its way down Eiland Boulevard, as well as west and north of that area. “Having an amenity there that draws bicyclists and pedestrian traffic, specifically, young pedestrian traffic, to cross what is one of the largest intersections in the city of Zephyrhills, is of great concern to me,” said Barker, a lifelong East Pasco resident and a graduate of Zephyrhills High School. “I just wanted to speak tonight to voice that concern, and ask the This is an initial conceptual sketch plan of the Hercules Park redevelopment. city to maybe pump the brakes a little bit and let’s reevaluate what we’re doing with that property, and what’s transients and homeless people who are reg- mented the issue with photos on her cellphone. going to add the greatest value to the com- ularly on the park’s premises. munity,” she said. The speaker told council members she “I’d like to see the city do something with She also raised another concern — the visited the site a couple weeks ago and docu- that property that is maybe going to elimi-
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nate that problem right next to the elementary school, and I don’t know that the current plan is going to do that,” she said. Meanwhile, Barker encouraged the city develop a citizens advisory committee to oversee the park development, as well as other projects and initiatives. Council President Alan Knight thanked the speaker for her concerns and feedback. Knight emphasized that “nothing has absolutely, totally been finalized” yet on the park’s forthcoming features and amenities, so additional citizen comments are welcome. “Any input you would like to give, we would certainly appreciate it, but we are really finalizing it down, and just on the first couple of looks, it looks pretty nice, and I will think when it gets through, you will really like it,” he said. Knight added the homeless population inhabiting the park is nothing new, estimating this has been an ongoing dilemma for some 30 years. “The transients and so forth have been a problem on that property,” he said.“It’s always been that way.” This isn’t the first time reservations have been raised about a BMX track within the park property. Zephyrhills Mayor Gene Whitfield raised objections to the amount of land being used for the BMX concept, during an Oct. 25 city council meeting. “It just seems like a lot of the project is going to that, a lot of the land area. We could do multiple things in there, or a couple of things,”Whitfield said, at the time. Addressing the issue during this latest November meeting, Zephyrhills City Manager Billy Poe said he’s had conversations with Zephyrhills Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Director Gail Hamilton on significantly “shrinking” the BMX course layout. “We’ve heard council loud and clear, and citizens have been pretty clear about it as well, so we’re taking a hard look at that,” Poe said.“There FILE is a way to condense it down considerably, and so we’re looking at that, and that’ll be brought back through the whole process.” In October, city council granted a contract for the park’s design and construction document services with engineering firm Kimley-Horn, in the amount of $292,985.
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Wesley Chapel Library is a step closer to reality By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
A new Wesley Chapel Library has moved a step closer to reality. The Pasco County Commission has authorized negotiations with Fleischman Garcia Architecture and Planning, as its first choice to handle the project’s design. The board shortlisted the top firms vying for the job, during its Nov. 9 meeting. If negotiations with Fleischman Garcia are unsuccessful, the county would move on to begin negotiations with the second-ranked firm. Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore began talking up the idea well over a year ago, telling his colleagues during discussions of the budget for 2021 that it was important to begin laying the groundwork to make that happen. Moore has a soft spot in his heart for libraries. He recalls riding his bicycle to the library when he was young, to get his hands on books and magazines. He sees libraries as community assets — because they have something to offer to people of all ages and walks of life. Initially, Moore was simply trying to move the project forward. It got a push, however, when the county
board decided to set aside funding from the American Rescue Plan to build the library. “The goal is to have it under construction next fiscal year,” County Administrator Dan Biles, told those gathered at a breakfast meeting of the North Tampa Bay Chamber. The breakfast meeting was at the Porter Campus of Pasco-Hernando State College, which is in Wesley Chapel. The county has owned the planned library’s site since 2004. It’s next to Seven Oaks Elementary, which is at 27633 Mystic Oaks Blvd. The planned Wesley Chapel library is just the latest news involving the county’s library system. It also received national recognition for the design of the Starkey Ranch Theater Library and Cultural Center, which opened this year at 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, in Odessa. The county also is in the midst of modernizing all of its branches, using proceeds of a bond issue approved by 66% of Pasco County voters in a 2018 referendum. The Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, and Hugh Embry Branch Library in Dade City are both closed now, for renovation. The New River Library, at 34043 State Road 54, in Wesley Chapel, now completely updated, has reopened.
Pasco’s Citizens Academy accepting applications The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report
If you want to learn the ins and outs of Pasco County Government, you might be interested in signing up to join the Pasco County Citizen’s Academy. The academy is now accepting applications through Dec. 17, according to a county news release. You must be at least 18 and live or work in Pasco County to take part. The Citizens’Academy begins on Jan. 19
and has 10 sessions. It culminates with a graduation in April. “This is truly a hands-on, interactive opportunity to learn how local government works and to share ideas about how to better serve our communities,” Citizens’ Academy Program Manager Johanna Rodriguez said, in the release. Participants learn about county government, constitutional office and state agency partners.You can apply by filling out an online application, at bit.ly/CitizensAcademyApp.
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Staff at the Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center spotlight the Library Journal issue that features its national achievement.
Designed with nature in mind, library receives recognition By Mary Rathman mrathman@lakerlutznews.com
Pasco’s brand new Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center (Starkey TLC) is getting some noteworthy attention and national recognition for its unique design. Pasco County Libraries has announced that the library is featured in the Library Journal’s “Year in Architecture 2021” issue, according to a Pasco County news release. The library, which opened in August, is recognized by the magazine for incorporating nature in its design. The use of soft, natural light in the lobby and natural wood in the main entryways is designed to help connect people with the outdoor environment, the release says. “To be recognized by such a distinguished publication as Library Journal is quite an honor for Pasco County Libraries,” said Bob Harrison, communications pro-
gram manager, in the release. “We’re proud of the innovative design of the Starkey TLC and how the community has responded to it,” said Harrison. The library was built in conjunction with, and partially funded by, Pasco County Schools, and serves as Starkey Ranch K-8 school’s media center. Patrons can visit the library at 12118 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa. The general contractor for the project was the Walbridge Group of Tampa, and the architect was FleischmanGarcia Architecture. The Starkey Ranch TLC joins three other libraries also featured for reflecting nature in the building design: Brooklyn Pubic Library’s Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center in New York; The Newark Public Library in New Jersey; and, the Ledding Library in Milwaukie, Oregon.
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Your Community Calendar • Submit 2 weeks in advance to: news@lakerlutznews.com • All listings free of charge class on Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., for ages 9 and older. Jewelry options will include stud earrings, dangle earrings or a pendant necklace.All supplies will be provided. Signed safety waivers and makerspace forms are required to participate.Waivers can be filled out on the day of the class. Registration is at PascoLibraries.org.
RIP CITY FUNDRAISER The nonprofit youth basketball program called Rip City Basketball is offering a “Christmas Through Time” escape room experience to raise funds for its players, to help offset travel and equipment costs for tournaments.The escape room, located in a large warehouse, can be scheduled any time during the workweek or on Friday and Saturday evenings. Rip City is based in Wesley Chapel and includes players who come from at-risk personal situations. For more information, contact Colin Bolinger at 812-841-6042 or chapelripcity@gmail.com.
Christmas Drive The Founders Garden Club of San Antonio’s “Christmas Drive Around the Park” will take place on Dec. 12 starting at 7 p.m. The drive starts on Rhode Island Avenue, onto Joe Herrmann Drive at San Antonio City Park, 32819 Pennsylvania Ave., in San Antonio. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be there for a lighting of Christmas cards and a tree, and Showstoppers entertainment will perform throughout the park. The program ends at 8 p.m. Social distancing will be practiced. Prepackaged candy bags will be given out by Santa’s elves, too. For information, call Barbara Berberich at 352-668-4540.
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS The Suncoast Harmony Chorus once again will offer magical, musical COVID-free Christmas greetings.The West Central Florida chapter of Sweet Adelines International will telephone family or friends, anywhere in the U.S. or Canada, and deliver a live performance of your chosen Christmas carol(s). Calls will be available on Dec. 16 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and on Dec. 19 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.The cost is $15 for one song or $20 for two songs, to the same phone number.Additional songs can be added for $5 per song, also to the same number. Zoom delivery will be available with either audio delivery or audio plus video. Information and an order form (which has a list of songs available), can be found at Suncoast-Harmony.com, or on the Suncoast Harmony Facebook page. For questions, call 352-597-4376. Orders and payments must be received by Dec. 9.
CLASSIC MOVIES The Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in downtown Tampa, will present classic holiday films and a sing-along to Christmas carols with the Mighty Wurlitzer theater organ before the shows. • Dec. 12 at 3 p.m.:“Jingle Jangle:A Christmas Journey” (2020) • Dec. 17, Dec. 18, Dec. 19, Dec. 20 to Dec. 23:“It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) – check show times • Dec. 26 at 3 p.m.:“Elf” (2003) Tickets for the sing-along are $13 ($10 for theater members); all other holiday movies are $10 ($7 for theater members), and can be purchased at the box office or online at TampaTheatre.org.
NAPKIN RINGS The New River Library staff will make a stop at the Zephyrhills Senior Center, at St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church, 5855 16th St., in Zephyrhills, on Dec. 15 at 10:30 a.m. Participants can make felt poinsettia napkin rings. Registration is required at PascoLibraries.org.
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EXTENSION OFFICE CLOSED DEC. 10 The UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension Service offices will be closed on Dec. 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to allow its employees to participate in development activities focused on improving services for customers and team members.The office will reopen on Dec. 13.All calls or emails for assistance will be returned within 24 hours.
NATIVITY PLAY New Tampa Players will present “The Black Nativity,” by Langston Hughes, Dec. 10 to Dec. 12, at the Uptown Stage, at University Mall, 2200 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa. Audience members are required to wear masks. General admission is $20. For performance times and ticket purchases, visit NewTampaPlayers.org.
OPERATION SANTA The United States Postal Service’s Operation Santa program is in full swing. The program was established to help those in need during the holidays and is intended to help as many deserving families as possible. Kids can write a physical letter to Santa, put it in an envelope (include a complete return address), add a stamp, and mail to: Santa Claus, 123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888. Letters must be postmarked by Dec. 10.To “adopt” a letter, or for more information, visit USPSOperationSanta.com. There is no guarantee that a letter will be adopted, or a gift will be provided.
CHRISTMAS PARADE The Dade City Christmas Parade is scheduled for Dec. 10 at 7 p.m., on Seventh Street, between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Church Street. Guests can bring lawn chairs and blankets. Not pets will be allowed.
AVALON AGLOW Avalon Park Wesley Chapel will host its annual Avalon Aglow on Dec. 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 5060 River Glen Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.The event will include a bounce park, food trucks, vendors, community performances, pictures with Santa, and fireworks at 9 p.m. For information, email info@AvalonParkWesleyChapel.com.
HOLIDAY VILLAGE The Carrollwood Cultural Center, in collaboration with the Carrollwood Village HOAs and the Friends of the Carrollwood Village Park, will host a Holiday Village for families, on Dec. 11 from noon to 7 p.m. This free, holiday-themed event will feature food trucks, decorations and more.There also will be a concert performed by community groups at the cultural center.
GREETING CARDS The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa, will offer a program for tweens and teens, grades seven to 12, on Dec. 12 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., to make greeting cards for seniors (residents at the Southern Pines HealthCARE Center). Registration is online at PascoLibraries.org.
STUFF YOUR STOCKING Jodie Sullivan Productions will host a Stuff Your Stocking Drive-Thru on Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Tampa Premium Outlets, 2300 Grand Cypress Drive, in Lutz. Guests can decorate their cars, wear their
Christmas pajamas, and bring their stockings to hang out the car windows, so local businesses can stuff them with goodies and candies.The ‘Grinch’ will be there to greet the families. Decorated vehicles may win a prize, as two giant stockings full of treats will be given away. Admission is free.A portion of the vendor and sponsorship proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel and the Build That Home project that supports victims of human trafficking. For information, email jodiesullivanproductions@gmail.com.
CRAFTERNOON The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host a Crafternoon on Dec. 13 at 1 p.m., for kindergarten through 12th grade, with the library staff.To register, visit PascoLibraries.org. For information, call 813-788-6375.
WEBB TELESCOPE The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative will host “Eye on the Universe: The Future of NASA’s Webb Telescope” on Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m., for all ages. Participants can join astronomer Natalia Guerrero for a sneak preview tour of the universe, and the galaxies, stars and exoplanets that the telescope will set its eye on. Registration is through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
SCRABBLE JEWELRY The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa, will offer a scrabble tile jewelry
The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa, will offer a craft class on Dec. 16 at 4:30 p.m., for tweens. Participants can make a tealight snowman ornament. Masks are recommended, but not required. Registration is required at PascoLibraries.org.
GUARDIAN AD LITEM The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host a Guardian ad Litem volunteer orientation on Dec. 15 at 1:30 p.m., for anyone interested in being the voice of a child in the foster care system. For information, call 813-788-6375.
BOOK BINGO The New River Library staff will stop at the Zephyrhills Senior Center, at St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church, 5855 16th St., in Zephyrhills, on Dec. 15 at 10:30 a.m., for book bingo.To register, visit PascoLibraries.org. For information, call 813-788-6375.
DIY LIP BALM The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa, will offer a DIY lip balm class on Dec. 16 at 6 p.m.All supplies are provided. Allergen warning: coconut oil and beeswax. Masks are recommended, but not required. Registration is required at PascoLibraries.org.
TRIVIA NIGHT The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative will host “Trivia Night:Winter Wonderland” on Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m., for teens and adults. Participants can test their knowledge of the season’s weather, See WHAT’S, page 5A
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GIFT WRAPPING
The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa, will offer holiday gift wrapping, on Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon, for all ages. Bring your gifts; all other supplies will be provided. Participants also can bring their own supplies. For information, call 727-815-7126.
YETI PLUSH
The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa, will offer a class on Dec. 18 at 3 p.m., for teens in grades eight to 12. Participants can create a no-sew hand-tied fleece yeti plush.The event will include a look at global folklore surrounding winter, ice and snow. Registration is required online at PascoLibraries.org.
CAROLS & COCOA
The Harvester United Methodist Church, 2432 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will host “Community, Carols and Cocoa” on Dec. 18 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., open to all family, friends and neighbors.There will be nativity displays, an animal petting area, a photo op in a ‘stable setting,’ fire pits to roast marshmallows and makes s’mores, and sip on hot chocolate. Guests can bring lawn chairs.Admission is free. For more information, call the church at 813-9482311.
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Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host a live nativity scene on Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. Guests can bring their own chairs. Handicap spaces will be available.There will be refreshments afterward. For information, visit DiscoverALC.com, or @ALCWC on Facebook.
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Impacts remain unclear regarding Omicron variant of COVID-19 By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
As the holidays approach and gatherings are likely — questions persist over the Omicron variant of COVID-19, which continues to spread to new locations. As of Dec. 5, Omicron had been found in 17 states, according to a breaking news report by Forbes. Florida was not yet on that list. In an interview with Martha Raddatz, on ABC’s “This Week,” over the weekend, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, fielded questions regarding Omicron. The CDC director began by putting things in perspective. “We have about 90,000 to 100,000 cases per day in the United States and 99.9% of them are the Delta variant,” she said. She then told ABC’s Raddatz:“We know it has many mutations, more mutations than prior variants, and many of those mutations have been associated with more transmissible variants, with evasion of some of our therapeutics, and potentially evasion of some of our immunity — and that’s what we’re watching really carefully. “What we don’t yet know is how transmissible it will be. How well our vaccines will work. Whether it will lead to more severe disease,” the CDC director said. The national agency has posted information relating to Omicron on its website, but it’s a good idea to monitor trusted websites and news sources to keep abreast of contin-
uing developments — as you make decisions regarding plans for travel or gatherings, as the holidays approach. Here’s a rundown of some of the information on the CDC’s website. • The variant is likely spread more easily than the original COVID-19 virus, but it remains unclear how its transmissibility compares to the Delta variant. • The CDC experts expect that anyone with the Omicron infection can spread the virus to others, even if they are vaccinated or don’t have symptoms.
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Students from Stewart Middle School recently were recognized as Top Dogs, through a program that was started more than 30 years ago to honor students for academics and their leadership roles in the school. Each honoree received a goody bag and a Tog Dog key chain.The students honored for the first quarter are: Andrea Zayas Santiago, Kingston McCollough, Lily Mahon Garcia, Ja’nae Jenrette, Adriana Mendoza, Nathaniel Webb and Jeszaya Conner. Addysen Reynolds was also recognized.
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The Rotary Clubs of Zephyrhills Daybreak and Port Richey made a donation of $4,674.80 to Chasco Middle School’s Literacy Program called One Book, One School. The program is designed to create a shared reading experience across an entire school. Students listen to the teacher read a chapter from a book they are currently reading and then take part in answering questions, with the opportunity to win prizes. Cory Sommers, a Zephyrhills Daybreak Rotarian and an assistant principal at Chasco Middle School, made the request for the donation to support the literacy program. The donation was made possible by a Rotary District Matching Grant along with a club fundraiser.
Pasco County Schools’ employees of the year were surprised with their honors by Superintendent Kurt Browning, school board members, and Pasco Education Foundation Executive Director Stacey Capogrosso. The annual awards recognize outstanding employees who go above and beyond to serve Pasco County students, and strive to better the lives of others at their schools, worksites, and in their communities. This year’s winners are: • Melissa Caruso – Assistant Principal of the Year • Melissa Musselwhite – District Administrator of the Year • Aimee Starkey – Non-bargaining Employee of the Year • Dee Dee Johnson – Principal of the Year • Joann Ortiz Ramos – School Related Personnel of the Year • Ryan Bintz – Teacher of the Year “Congratulations to this year’s remarkable group of winners,” said Browning, in a news release.“I am extremely proud to know that we have exemplary staff members like this working in our district. It has been an honor to visit them and let them know that they are truly making a difference in the lives of everyone around them.” Photos and videos of the surprises can be found on the district’s social media channels, Twitter and Facebook.
STUDENT NEWS
Payton VanNort, of Lutz, recently was a crew member for Marietta College’s (Ohio) performances of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” in the Friederich Theater. VanNort, who is majoring in theater, served as an assistant stage manager in the production.
COURTESY OF PATRICIA SERIO
Promoting a love for reading Members of the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club donated and assembled ‘Snuggle Bunnies,’ which included a storybook, a little flashlight, and a warm, snuggly fleece blanket. The woman’s club delivered 91 bundles to Lutz Elementary School to be distributed to each first-grader. The purpose of these gifts is to encourage the kids, at a very young age, to develop a love of reading, which will hopefully last a lifetime. From left: Renate Mastandrea, Lucy Albury, Ellen Brayton, Sabrina Scott, Cheryl Winegar and Faith Sincich (not pictured) delivered the Snuggle Bunnies to the school. For more information on this volunteer service organization, visit GFWCLutzLandOLakesWomansClub.org, or its Facebook page.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
The Cypress Creek High School girls’ lacrosse team will host an inaugural Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 18 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., in the school’s cafeteria, 8701 Old Pasco Road in Wesley Chapel. Those attending will be served a pancake breakfast catered by Mind Over Matter Meals.
Santa will be on site for family photos, and there will be Christmas movies on a big screen, cookie decorating, and holiday music. Tickets are $10, and $5 for children younger than age 10. To purchase tickets, please visit tinyurl.com/4pmc5yxv.
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an annual basis — whichever figure is greater. Under Par also will be required to invest $40,000 for the paving of the golf course’s parking lot, within 18 months of the effective agreement. (Should the city cancel years six through 10, the city will pay a penalty of 50% of the remaining golf cart lease and a prorated share of Under Par’s $40,000 capital investment.) Meanwhile, the course will undergo a slight alteration under the updated lease, as the city secured state funding to construct an access road from Alston Avenue to the airport infield.This access road will be constructed along hole No. 2, along the fence line. The construction will reduce the course’s total acreage by about 0.65 acres, officials say. Other considerations in the amended agreement include: • An option for two five-year renewals • No penalties for early termination during the renewal periods, with an 18-month notice • Both parties must agree to the renewal at least six months prior to expiration The city and Under Par have been partners for nearly two decades, as the lessee and lessor originally executed a lease agreement for the course back in September 2002. Questions had been swirling about the golf course’s future during the past year, as city leaders pondered the possible sale of the 65-acre property. The National Guard had been scouting the site, on the southwest quadrant of the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport, for possible use for a Florida Army National Guard Armory. But, the military organization turned its attention to a different location near the airport for an armory to house full-time Army officers during the week, plus hundreds of soldiers and service people visiting and training on weekends. State lawmakers approved $25 million in appropriations to the military organization, for future training grounds in Zephyrhills,
stance, if they have an IQ of 68 or higher. Melissa Musselwhite, the district’s director of student support and services, laid out the district’s concerns during a Nov. 16 school board meeting. During the session, school board members also expressed concerns and authorized school board member Colleen Beaudoin to work with Musselwhite to write a letter that will be sent to Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran, members of the state board of education, and legislative leaders.That letter is expected to be sent this week. Musselwhite briefed the board on the background leading up to the current situation. Years ago, the Florida Legislature recognized there’s a barrier with educating students with significant cognitive disabilities using standardized curriculum and assessments, Musselwhite said. So, a state rule sets the eligibility criteria for students to be taught using a modified curriculum and evaluated through an alternate assessment. But a state rule change that took effect this year removes the alternative option for all kindergartners, Musselwhite said. Now, they must be taught and tested using general education curriculum and standards. That change does not take into account the severity of the child’s cognitive disability or the child’s IQ, she said. Musselwhite said she’s concerned “that these students will start their educational career off struggling, which will impact them not only educationally, but socially and psychologically, as they progress through the educational system. “For many of them, they will likely spend the rest of their education struggling, trying to catch up for what could be seen as a lost year of educational opportunity,” she said. To force districts to comply with the rule change, the state deleted the kindergarten access courses from its course code directory — allowing only general education courses as an option for scheduling, Musselwhite said. The state rule change also requires students to have an IQ of 67 or below, regardless of grade level, to qualify for the modified curriculum and alternate assessment, Musselwhite said. That strict cutoff applies, except in extraordinary circumstances, she said. The rule doesn’t take into account “other exceptionalities that may impact that student’s ability to learn or demonstrate mastery of the educational concepts taught to them,” she said. For instance, she said, a student who has severe autism, language deficiencies, hearing impairment, orthopedic disabilities and an IQ of 68 would not qualify, while a student with
MENTAL HEALTH, from page 1A barriers to people seeking help, she said. But she added, it’s important for people with mental health challenges to know: “‘You’re not alone.You’re not the only one feeling anxious when you leave home. You’re not the only one concerned about going back to work.You’re not the only one that is in active grief.” An essential part of helping those who are suffering is to simply be present, she said. “Sometimes support is:‘I’m so sorry that happened to you.That sounds awful.That’s probably hard on you. What can I do to help. I’m going to check on you later tonight.’ “Hurting in a silo, in my experience, causes people to lose their lives. Suffering in silence leads to decreased and diminished hope, and if there is anything people need right now, people need hope. “They need hope that tomorrow will be the day that a job calls me back. “Tomorrow will be the day where I have insurance. “Tomorrow will be the day where I can fall asleep and remain asleep through the night. “That tomorrow will be the day where I am less paranoid, or I am able to keep food down. “As long as we can fuel and empower hope, in our communities, we have a chance to reduce the number of people who take their lives,” Pierre said. She continued:“I’ve heard it many times, you know,‘People who die by suicide, they take the easy way out.’As a person who has had suicidal thoughts, as a person who has been suicidal, that is not true. “When that’s an option for you — you’ve run out of options.You’ve run out of hope. You are hopeless, (you’re thinking) there’s no way life can change,’” she said. She said she keeps telling her story and talking about the work that NAMI and mental health community partners do, in an effort to change that trajectory. “We want to get to someone before they make that decision (to take their own life), before they have that plan,” Pierre said.
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The Zephyrhills Municipal Golf Course is designed to provide a public, low-cost alternative compared to other courses in the area. The 18-hole, par-68 course is known as a haven for snowbirds and beginners alike.
during the past legislative session. The possible sale of the golf course roused area golfers and residents to rally around keeping the golf course, with several speakers turning out to multiple city council meetings in May to voice their support for continuing its operation. The course — established in 1957, then opened in 1978 — is regarded as a low-cost alternative compared to surrounding golf courses, where snowbirds and others flock to during the year. It’s also known as a welcoming place for beginners, seniors, and golfers with disabilities. Representatives with Under Par have previously stated the facility can average upwards of 1,500 players per week and some 6,000 rounds per month, during the busy winter season between October through February.
ices for the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, said the call volume ramped up because of COVID-19. Suicide calls increased dramatically, she said. “What was super alarming to us was (that) calls from kids, ages 13 to 18, went up 36% — suicide calls from kids 13 to 18 went up 36%,” Hall said. A spike in suicide calls is not unprecedented, she said, noting there was jump in the volume after Robin Williams took his own life, and the same with Kate Spade. During COVID, Hall said, “the suicide calls started going up and they stayed up, and they’re still up.” She highlighted another startling statistic involving sexual assault calls:“We saw a 70% increase in people who met their assailant online. People were meeting their assailant online, then they were going to physically meet them,” Hall also addressed COVID-19’s impacts on children. “One in 500 kids in our country have lost a caregiver, they’ve lost somebody close to them, to COVID.There’s a lot of anxiety,” Hall said. “Kids in school are seeing teachers or teacher’s spouses, dying, especially in the last three, four months. “I was talking to someone in the Pasco school system the other day and the social workers have responded every week to a death of an adult in the Pasco County school system. So, that’s what’s happening to kids. Those triggers lead them to some acute needs, related to mental health,” Hall said. Alan Davidson, chief clinical officer for Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, said the aging population also has felt the extra mental health challenges because of COVID-19. Some have experienced social isolation; others have chosen or have been forced to retire early; some have had trouble accessing specialized care or day-to-day assistance that they need; and, some have faced a whole new set of adjustments, as changing circumstances have caused them to move. Hall said the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay has honed its focus and its mission to ensure that no one faces crisis alone. The panelists encouraged anyone needing help to reach out to let someone know.
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an IQ of 67 and no other impairments would. In essence, the rule bars the district’s staff and its Individual Education Plan teams from using their professional judgment in planning for and educating students, Musselwhite said. She’s concerned that students who don’t meet the IQ standard, but have a multitude of co-existing disabilities, could be destined for frustration and failure. Another big concern is that the rule change could affect students in any grade — meaning they could be going down one educational path for years and then suddenly be shifted. She expressed it to school board members this way:“The arbitrary and capricious decision to impact a student’s education based solely on IQ score, without considering the student as a whole, and without taking into account that student’s individualized needs, is completely contrary to the underlying concepts of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).” That act was created to protect students with disabilities and ensure they are treated fairly through the provision of a free and appropriate public education, she said. Under IDEA, students with disabilities are entitled to an educational plan that is specifically tailored to their individualized needs and abilities. The new rule permits an exception to the 67 IQ limit, in extraordinary circumstance, but the Florida Department of Education would need to approve the process the district would use and, so far, no guidance has been provided on what a permissible process would be, Musselwhite said. Musselwhite noted that the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) permits the usage of alternate assessments, but limits that to 1% of the total student population. The problem, Musselwhite said, is that the actual need for the approach in any particular school system could exceed 1%. Musselwhite said the state is currently seeking comment for a waiver to exceed the 1% requirement. School Board Chairwoman Cynthia Armstrong said she thinks the results of this year’s state rule change may be an unintended consequence of trying to comply with the ESSA 1% rule. She said the district should pursue legislative action in the coming session to address the issue. In later interviews, both Beaudoin and Musselwhite said they hope parents — whose children could face significant impacts — will express their concerns to legislators. Beaudoin also said it’s important for the district to act on behalf of the students who could face negative impacts because of the change. “If this was my kid, I would be up in arms,” Beaudoin said.
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The Cypress Creek High School varsity girls golf team took seventh place in the 2A state competition.
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The Cypress Creek High School varsity boys golf team finished in sixth place in the 2A state finals.
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imply qualifying for Florida’s high school state golf championship tournament is an achievement in itself. It’s an opportunity reserved for just 48 teams of boys and 48 teams of girls across three classifications. The championship tournament also is open to individual qualifiers. Hundreds competed, out of thousands of prep golfers — in an opportunity to showcase their skills among the state’s elite. Three teams and three individuals from The Laker/Lutz News coverage area had the chance to show off their skills at the 2021 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) state golf championships, from Nov. 9 through Nov. 17. The event took place at Mission Inn Resort & Club, in Howey-in-the-Hills. Boys competed at the Lake County resort’s 6,764-yard par-72 El Campeon course. Girls took on the 5,455-yard, par-72 Las Colinas course. The most notable showing came from Cypress Creek High School’s varsity golf program, in the Class 2A state tournament. The boys squad finished sixth among 16 teams, while the girls program finished seventh, also among 16 teams. The Coyotes boys are coached by Dennis Martin, while the girls are coached by Rob Patterson. Cypress Creek sophomore Connor Newbold recorded the best score among all local golfers — carding a 5-over par across two rounds (74-75 — 149) to finish fifth out of 95 golfers in the 2A event. The only golfers who topped Newbold in the 2A tournament were Broward American Heritage’s Luke Clanton (72-69— 141), Tampa Jesuit’s Carter Dill (69-77 — 146) and Andrew Siffert (77-70 — 147) and Delray Beach American Heritage’s Jason Shwartz (71-77 — 148). Other Cypress Creek boys golfers included Daniel Polce (tied 30th, +18),Trey Sasser (tied 66th, +32), Joaquin Parrilla (tied 70th, +34) and Levi Wade (93rd, +58). Meantime, the Cypress Creek girls were paced by junior Carmen Phousirith, who shot a 16-over par across 36 holes (78-82 — 160) to finish 17th among 96 golfers in the
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2A competition. Her teammates included Tiffany Colin (tied 24th, +19), Annamarie Ratican (tied 37th, +27), Addison Noll (91st, +81) and Jillian Scott (94th, +89). The state tournament otherwise wrapped up a strong season for both Cypress Creek squads, as the girls team won district and regional titles, and the boys won a district title and were regional runner-up. The other area team that qualified for the state golf meet was the Sunlake High School varsity girls, who finished 10th (out of 16 schools) in the 3A event. Sophomore Alyssa Mixon paced the Seahawks with a 7-over par across two rounds (72-79 — 151), earning her a tie for seventh place with Naples Gulf Coast freshman Ann-Sophie Bourgault. Golfers who finished ahead of Mixon and Bourgault in 2A, in order, were, Lake Mary’s Izzy Pellot (64-71 — 135), Forest’s Haley Davis (69-72 — 141), Lake Mary’s Ryleigh Knaub (72-72 — 144), Niceville’s
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Gracie Grant (72-76 — 148), St. Cloud’s Morgan Beaulieu (73-75 — 148) and Niceville’s Peyton Maraman (72-77 — 149). Sunlake senior Taylor Zachary wasn’t far behind. She shot a 9-over par (76-77 — 153), good enough for an 11th place tie with Orlando Dr. Phillips sophomore Elan Zhang. Other Seahawks golfers included Hailey Stricker (tied 76th, +53), Helena Potter (tied 88th, +53) and Hannah Mathis (92nd, +61). Besides team play, there were three individual qualifiers from The Laker/Lutz News coverage area. Carrollwood Day School seventh-grader Elyse Meerdink carded an 11-over par ( to finish tied for 40th in the 1A girls event. She made headlines back in April when she won the National Drive, Chip and Putt Championship at Augusta National Golf Club (Augusta, Georgia) as a sixth-grader competing in the 10- to 11-year-old age group. She was one of 80 boys and girls
CYPRESS CREEK (SEVENTH PLACE, OUT OF 16 SCHOOLS) • Carmen Phousirith (17th) 78-82 — 160 • Tiffany Colin (tied 24th) 82-81 — 163 • Annamarie Ratican (tied 37th) 79-92 — 171 • Addison Noll (91st) 115-110 — 225 • Jillian Scott (94th) 113-120 — 233
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from across the nation to qualify for the event held at the site of the Masters Tournament. Academy at the Lakes junior Tristin Perkins carded a 14-over par (79-79 — 158) to finish 40th in the 1A boys event. Sunlake senior Cody Williams shot an 18over par (79-83 — 162) to finish 57th in the 3A boys competition.
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SUNLAKE (10TH PLACE, OUT OF 16 SCHOOLS) • Alyssa Mixon (tied 7th) 72-79 — 151 • Taylor Zachary (tied 11th) 76-77 — 153 • Hailey Stricker (tied 76th) 94-90 — 184 • Helena Potter (tied 88th) 94-103 — 197 • Hannah Mathis (92nd) 101-104 — 205
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CYPRESS CREEK (SIXTH PLACE, OUT OF 16 SCHOOLS ) • Connor Newbold (fifth) 74-75 — 149 • Daniel Polce (tied 30th) 82-81 — 163 • Trey Sasser (tied 66th) 87-89 — 176 • Joaquin Parrilla (tied 70th) 92-86 — 178 • Levi Wade (93rd) 108-94 — 202
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Land O’ Lakes resident Randy Hoedt teamed up with Paul Daniels (not pictured) to win the South Pasco Bassmaster Club Classic Tournament last month in Lake Okeechobee. The duo hauled in a total weight of 24.72 pounds, including a big bass weighing 5.68 pounds. The fisherman caught their haul flipping and pitching buggy whips and cattails, as well as junebug colored plastics. For more information, visit SouthPascoBassmasters.com.
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fter calling off its biggest fundraiser of the year last year, the GFWC LutzLand O’ Lakes Woman’s Club resumed its popular holiday shopping festival and art show over the weekend at Keystone Prep High, in Odessa. The 42nd annual Lutz Arts & Crafts Show featured plenty of tasty treats to eat and myriad choices for shoppers looking for unique items for people on their holiday gift lists. The annual arts and crafts show — now known throughout the region — started small, with a crafts show at the Old Lutz School. It has been held in recent years
at Keystone Prep High, 18105 Gunn Highway, in Odessa. The event, geared with holiday shopping in mind, has been held without fail for decades, except for two years. It was canceled in 2015 because of a sinkhole in Lake Park, and it was called off last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It typically attracts between 20,000 and 30,000 over the course of the weekend, giving people a chance to shop, enjoy each other’s company, and take in the sights and sounds. This year’s event featured more than 200 vendors. Santa was there and an orchestra played holiday tunes. The woman’s club uses proceeds from the event to support scholarships and numerous community organizations and causes.
Kathleen Nay makes her way into the menagerie of metal birds, part of a display under the tent of Robyn’s Garden of Metal Garden and Lawn Ornaments. Nay, along with her sister, Elaine Duncan, both of Tampa, were checking out the artistic wares at the Lutz Arts & Crafts Show, presented by the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club, on the grounds of Keystone Prep High School in Odessa.
Ten-month-old Kate Aldridge lets out a yawn, as her mom Courtney Aldridge, of Land O’ Lakes, pushes her stroller along one of the rows of vendor tents. Kate’s brother, Chandler Aldridge, 4, was there, too, along with friend Jill Melle.
Timmy, a 3-year-old French Bulldog, had it made in the shade as Jenny Engle wheels him through the arts and crafts show. Engle is fostering the dog for Southern State Bully Rescue. The woman was accompanied by her friend Krissy Mazza. They are both from Shady Hills.
With art in her eyes, a display of handcrafted gift items are reflected from the sunglasses of onlooker Monica Kasson, of Odessa. Kasson, a fiber artist who works with tie-dye and other art forms, was browsing through the Lutz Arts & Crafts Show.
Mary Rich, of Land O’ Lakes, and Sharon Greene, of Tampa, look over the old wooden post office boxes for sale under Paul D. King’s booth at the Lutz Arts & Crafts Show. The boxes — some of which date back to the 1800s — were converted by King into savings banks.
Artist Michael Howland’s fluidic work of an American flag was an eye-catcher for many strolling through the Lutz Arts & Crafts Show. Howland is from Keystone Heights, outside Gainesville.
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Ten-year-old Magdah Moore, left and her grandmother, Hllary Moore, stand behind their table of homemade goods that they sold at a bazaar in Connerton. They donated the proceeds of the sale to Joshua House. Joshua House is a haven for abused, abandoned and neglected children.
A display of generosity Ten-year-old Magdah Moore and her grandmother, Hilary Moore, sold items at the Connerton bazaar on Nov. 6, and donated the proceeds to Joshua House. Magdah made slime to sell, and Hilary made knitted stockings and baked goods. They raised $263, which Magdah wanted to donate, after hearing DeDe Grundel talk about the kids there, during a tea she attended in May. The pair hopes their gesture will draw attention to the need to help others who are less fortunate, Hilary said, in an email to The Laker/Lutz News.
Ten-year-old Magdah Moore, of Connerton, presents a check to DeDe Grundel, of Joshua House, representing proceeds from items she and her grandmother, Hillary Moore, sold at a bazaar in Connerton.
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Students at Premier Martial Arts Lutz are being empowered with lessons that have remained firm for over a thousand years. This martial arts school helps its students develop the personal skills that are necessary to build a successful life, as well as learn how to take on any task, in an environment that fosters inclusion and social belonging. Its unique curriculum combines the styles of Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Krav Maga and kickboxing to help its students become wellrounded martial artists and human beings. Owners Dan and Deb Favuzza are excited to teach kids the importance of discipline paired with self-defense. “A lot of kids don’t get that ‘training’ much anymore where they learn discipline, respect, self-confidence, etc.,” says Deb. “If we can instill some of these values along with martial arts, then it’s a huge win for our students.” Premier Martial Arts Lutz offers both kids and adult classes. Its adult classes focus on the highly effective self-defense arts of Krav Maga and kickboxing. Krav Maga is a technique taught to give you reality-based self-protection techniques, tactics and mindset designed to keep you safe. It also is a fantastic way to burn body fat and improve your level of conditioning. For its kid classes, the martial arts school trains children’s muscles and minds.
One of Dan’s favorite parts of the kid classes are the “mat chats.” This is when the kids will sit down on the mat and discuss a positive topic such as kindness. He and his team will then assign homework for the kids to accomplish during the week that’s relevant to the topic discussed, such as performing five acts of kindness. “In such a short amount of time, we are already seeing the change in our students,” says Dan. Dan and Deb both know first-hand how powerful that change can be. They were first introduced to the practice when their son was in first grade. He was extremely shy and they decided to try martial arts to build his self-confidence. Their son began to open up and flourish. He ended up spending six-and-a-half years in karate and earned his black belt. He then went on to graduate high school at 16, study abroad at 18, graduate college at 20, and the day after graduating college, moved into his own place. “I really feel that martial arts helped give him self-confidence, discipline, and definitely brought him out of his shell,” says Dan. “We thought, if we can help other kids like our son… that’s the positive difference we want to make in this community.” For more information on Premier Martial Arts and to learn more about its free introductory class, go to PremierMartialArts.com/landolakes/.
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For the fifth consecutive year, the Florida Blue Foundation hosted the #FloridaGives social media campaign asking Floridians to share on social media the nonprofits they supported and why, along with the hashtage #FloridaGives, according to a news release. The foundation randomly selected five of the social media posts and surprised the Florida 501(c)3 charities with a $10,000 donation on Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving. LYF Inc., in Land O’ Lakes, received one of the donations. LYF Inc. fulfills the need for individuals with disabilities to learn life skills, independent choice-making and environment-specific learning by maximizing a quality-of-life approach. Other nonprofits from across the state that received a donation include: Help Now of Osceola (Kissimmee); Epi-Cure (St. Augustine); Haitian American Nurses Association of Florida (Miami); and Wheels of Success (Tampa). More than 2,000 people submitted names of nonprofits to the 2021 #FloridaGives campaign.
Sara Dodds, a Lutz resident and operations director at St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, has been named to the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” list honoring young professionals, according to a news release. Every year, the Journal selects outstanding young professionals under the age of 40 from Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties. More than 500 nominations were received this year and 40 made the final list, the release said. Nominees are evaluated on business success, community involvement, leadership ability, and influence on the region, public policy or quality of life. As operations director at St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, Sara has oversight in areas that include quality of patient care and fi- Sara Dodds nance. She works closely with all departments in the 216-bed hospital. Dodds also had a leading role in the hospital’s $76-million expansion that was completed in 2020, and doubled the hospital’s bed capacity and increased services. Dodds has been in her executive position since 2016. She has been with BayCare since 2004 when she started at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, as a patient care technician, while attending nursing school. She became an RN at
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The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54, will offer a Medicare 101 session on Dec. 16 at 10:30 a.m. Staff from SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) will provide an overview of the parts of Medicare, including Parts A, B, C, D, Medigap, and available financial assistance. For information, call the library at 813788-6375.
HOSPITALS GET SAFETY GRADE
The Medical Center of Trinity and Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021, according to a news release. This national distinction recognizes a hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. The Leapfrog Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harm to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. “The mutual focus on safe patient care between our medical staff and caregivers drives this performance in excellence,” said Tripp Owings, CEO of the Medical Center of Trinity, in the release.
“We are proud to provide high quality health care to our community,” said Owings. The Leapfrog Group assigns an A, B, C, D or F grade to general hospitals across the country based on more than 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, injuries, accidents and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. “Patient safety is our top priority when providing care to our community. Receiving the ‘A’ grade validates our commitment to safety,” said Gina Temple, CEO of Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, in the release. “I’m extremely proud of our caregivers and the work they do every day to provide safe, high quaity care to our community,” said Temple.
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The 10th annual Hittin’ the Road for Hospice, a motorcycle poker run to raise money for Gulfside Hospice, is scheduled for Feb. 19. Registration is open now for groups and single riders. Several motocycle clubs are gearing up to raise funds and compete for the Wings & Wheels Award, given to the top fundraising team at the event. The run will start at the Harley-Davidson New Port Richey and end at the Moose Lodge in Zephyrhills. All event proceeds will benefit Gulfside Hospice, and provide hospice care and resources for patients and families in Pasco County. For information and to register, visit HittinTheRoadForHospice.org.
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Allied Universal, a security and facility services company, is seeking to hire 50-plus unarmed health care security professionals in Tampa.The open house hiring event will be Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the main lobby of the company’s branch office at 408 Reo St., in Tampa. The company is recruiting for all shifts and levels of experience. It is conducting interviews and hiring on the spot.
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StretchLab, an assisted stretching boutique, has opened at 1281 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. Deep stretching is used to decrease pain, lower risk of injury, reduce stress, and improve performance at work, in the gym and in everyday life. StretchLab is a national franchise. StretchLab Wesley Chapel is owned by Steve Ojeshina, according to a news release. StretchLab Wesley Chapel can be reached online at tinyurl.com/4fp4azea, by email at wesleychapel@stretchlab.com, or by phone at 813-771-0411.
THE ENTREPRENEUR EQUATION
The Pasco Economic Development Council Inc., is offering a free workshop to help entrepreneurs learn about tools and strategies that can help make running a business easier and more effective. This free workshop will be on Dec. 15 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the East Pasco Entrepreneur Center, 15029 14th St., in Dade City. Go to PascoEDC.com, and click on the events tab, to register.
BUSINESS AND EDUCATION SUMMIT
CareerSource Tampa Bay will hold an education and business summit on Jan. 10.The summit, entitled:“Vision 2022: Shaping the Future of Work,” is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Tampa Marriott Water Street, in downtown Tampa. Coffee and networking starts at 8:30 a.m. For more information or to register for the event, visit CareerSource Tampa Bay’s Vision 2022, at tinyurl.com/ymsvxpnj. Registration is $50 per person. Sponsorships also are available for businesses that want to help underwrite the event or would like to register multiple individuals.
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The U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy has released a new version of its most popular publication, “Frequently Asked Questions About Small Business.”Another publication,“What’s New with Small Business?” also has been updated. For more information, go to Advocacy.sba.gov.
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These announcements are courtesy of the North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce: • Bliss Dental Lounge, at 17735 Huntington Bow Circle, celebrated its twoyear anniversary on Dec. 9. • Prime Barber Shop, at 6027, Unit 206, Wesley Grove Blvd., had its grand opening on Dec. 7, at the barber shop, which is above Falabella Family Bistro, on the second floor, at the Grove Wesley Chapel. • Jolie Smiles Denture & Implant Studio, 7749 Van Dyke Road, in Odessa, had its grand opening on Nov. 19. • Philidor Brady & Co. Realty, at 5331 Primrose Lake Preserve, Suite 235, in Tampa, had its grand opening on Nov. 15 • The Volkswagen dealership at 26500 Silver Maple Parkway in Wesley Chapel, had its grand opening celebration on Oct. 26.
STARKEY APPOINTMENTS
Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey has been named to three committees at the National Association of Counties, according to a Pasco County news release. Starkey will serve on these committees: • Community, Economic and Workforce Development Steering Committee, as vice chair • International Economic Development Task Force, as vice chair • Large Urban County Caucus, as a member The association’s mission is to strengthen America’s counties, and create healthy, safe and vibrant counties across the country. It serves nearly 40,000 county elected officials and 3.6 million county employees, the news release says.
GOPASCO WINS MARKETING AWARDS
Pasco County’s public transportation system won three marketing awards during the annual Florida Public Transportation Association conference, according to a county news release. The system, which has been rebranded as GOPASCO, received these awards: • Special event category, first place: Rebrand rollout,Aug. 24, 2021 • Website category, second place: GOPASCO.com • Electronic media category, third place: Rebrand rollout, live radio broadcast “We worked tirelessly on a new design for Pasco County Public Transportation and are honored to be recognized for our tenacious work,” Rosemarie Bruckner, GOPASCO program manager, said in the release.
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