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Complaints increasing about area traffic
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Pasco County has been attracting more residential, commercial and industrial development in recent years — leading to new opportunities and population growth. But the growth creates traffic and there’s growing pushback against the county’s clogged traffic arteries. Carla Card appeared, via a remote feed,
during the public comment portion of the Pasco County Commission’s Dec. 7 meeting. “I’m here today to discuss the tremendous growth, which is leading to the terrible traffic issues and accidents, near State Road 54, State Road 56, the Grove (at Wesley Chapel),Tampa Premium Outlets, and Old Pasco Road to Bruce B. Downs (Boulevard),” Card said. “My home is off of Wesley Chapel Boulevard, and this concerns County
(Commission) Districts 1, 2 and 3. “Fender-benders and horrible accidents are happening in this area every day because of the overgrowth in population. “Our community can’t handle any more. “Not only is the gridlock and the buildup negatively affecting the quality of life with current residents, but it’s also negatively affecting the wildlife that has nowhere to go See TRAFFIC, page 9A
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Nine-year-old Levi Blake, of Dade City, rides the mechanical bull - a first for him - at the Pasco County Fair. After being bucked off the machine, he jokingly told 9-year-old Kasen Howard, his best friend, ‘I’m a cowboy, baby.’
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As the Pasco High Navy JROTC School Color Guard marches in step presenting the colors, Brooksville resident Robert Westfall’s 5-year-old BoxerRottweiler, named Roman, was on his leash at the Dogs’ Day event at Agnes Lamb Park.
Pasco County Sheriff says jail Pasco County Schools expansion will fall short of need continue to add more school choices
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Even before it opens, Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco says the planned expansion of the county’s detention center in Land O’ Lakes will fall short of the county’s needs. The sheriff and County Administrator Dan Biles addressed the issue during the county board’s Dec. 7 meeting. “One of the reasons that people are happy to move to Pasco County is because it’s safe,” Nocco said. However, he said, the capacity of the county’s detention center can’t accommodate the county’s needs and the expansion won’t resolve that, either. Pasco County voters approved a bond issue in 2018 for a 1,000-bed jail expansion. A PowerPoint prepared by the Sheriff’s Office, which was included in the county’s board’s agenda packet, says the bond will fall $19 million to $25 million short and will provide just 540 beds, if the shortfall is addressed.
The Sheriff’s Office manages the jail for the county, which falls under the county board’s jurisdiction. Currently, a temporary structure helps address the bed shortage at the jail. The PowerPoint notes: “With only 540 additional beds and with the temporary structure outliving its expected use by several years, the county jail expansion will be outdated and over capacity before it is even open.” Nocco said the county’s current situation has its roots in past failures to address the county’s jail needs. “These are things that happened way before any of us. These are things that have been going on for years and because they weren’t dealt with then, we’re now in the predicament we’re in,” Nocco said. He cited a study done in 2015 projected that the county’s detention center would need 2,535 beds in 2024. It currently has 1,432 beds. Another problem the county is encounSee JAIL, page 9A
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The Pasco County School Board recently approved the conversion of two existing elementary schools into Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics magnet schools. The board voted on Dec. 14 to shift the boundaries for Centennial Elementary School, in Dade City and for Marlowe Elementary School in New Port Richey into the boundaries of nearby schools. The conversion to the new approach to learning will take place beginning in the fall of the 2022-2023 school year. Centennial Elementary will provide a convenient option for students and families in East Pasco, to explore the same educational opportunities as those offered at Sanders Elementary STEAM Magnet School, See CHOICES, page 9A
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ICI Homes is continuing to see a high level of interest in Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club in Dade City, so the prestigious homebuilder is still releasing homesites in the community, on a limited basis. “We are still seeing a lot of growth in Dade City. Families love the short, 20-minute drive to Wesley Chapel and the old-fashioned charm of downtown Dade City,” said Jones. One inventory home, with the Arden floor plan, will be ready in January of the new year. The Arden is a 2,402-square-foot, one-story home designed for entertaining and gracious family living. The foyer leads to a large living room centrally located for maximum convenience. A spacious gourmet kitchen and dining area are perfect for entertaining guests or spending quality time with the family. Views from the dining room look out on the covered lanai and large backyard.
Asturia, a 550-home master-planned community situated on 500 pristine acres in Odessa along the State Road 54 corridor, just five minutes from the Suncoast Parkway, is sold out of lots. ICI Homes is the exclusive builder in Asturia and has built plenty of inventory homes, including the one-story, 2,193-square-foot Juliette III, for families looking for open and spacious floor plans that include Florida-lifestyle features like summer kitchen patios, open balconies, and tons of windows. “Asturia is one of the most successful developments in Pasco County, which residents love for its smaller size and convenient location to major roadways,” said Jones. Asturia offers a kid-friendly, family oriented lifestyle surrounded by miles of multi-use trails, interspersed with dog parks and pocket parks. Its distinctive, 5,800-square-foot Amenity Center includes a fully equipped fitness center, covered outdoor living rooms, a luxurious resort-style swimming pool and expansive lawn areas for recreation. ICI Homes model homes are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m., on Sunday. The Persimmon Park model is at 3793 Lajuana Blvd., Wesley Chapel; the Asturia model is at 2112 Secret Cove in Odessa; and the Lake Jovita Sales Center is at 12330 Lake Jovita Blvd., in Dade City. To schedule a VIP appointment, call 844-349-6401, or email Jones at gjones@icihomes.com.
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things to happen during the process,” says Otero, “And our builder was very communicative about the progress of the home. He was great.” “They [Mattamy Homes] are very accommodating and willing to help you every step of the way,” says Ortiz, “I just felt like they really cared.” Last month, Parkview opened a new amenity center, called Parkview Pavilion, that features a resort-style pool, shaded breezeway, cabanas and social gathering areas. Residents of this gated community also can enjoy another outdoor gathering area that includes hammocks, a comfortable seating area, cornhole and a dog park. “People of all ages are enjoying it,” says Dec, “It was really important for us to create gathering areas in the community that homeowners can use for a variety of activities, recreation or just relaxing. Dec really hopes these new amenities bring a new sense of community. “That’s exactly what they’re designed to do,” says Dec.
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Nearby in Wesley Chapel, Mattamy Homes has opened four new decorated model townhomes with contemporary exterior styling in its all-new l community of Volanti, located on Wesley Chapel Boulevard at Hay Road. Models are professionally decorated and open for tours daily, with private personalized appointments available. Four floor plans are available, ranging from 1,667 to 2,574 square feet, with three to four bedrooms and 2.5 to three baths. There are three exterior styles available at Volanti — Craftsman, French Country and
Contemporary. Base pricing begins in the low to mid $300s. “Volanti is the debut of our new Contemporary exterior style of townhomes, designed to offer a more modern, fresher look,” said Lisette Minnick, the homebuilder’s Tampa & Southwest Florida Division vice president of sales. Four distinct floor plans are available at Volanti — Marianna, Ormond, Sebring and Venice. All have one- or two-car attached garages and large lanais. The gated community will have 200 homes at build out, and fun-filled, family friendly amenities, including a resort-style swimming pool with an open-air pavilion, a barbecue area and a fire pit. Construction on the amenities began in October, and Mattamy Homes expects to have them completed by early summer. Making the community even more attractive is free lawn maintenance and no Community Development District (CDD) fees. Townhomes are released for sale regularly, but home offerings may be limited for a temporary time frame, due to the current high demand for homes, and labor and material constraints. Located just 4 miles from Interstate 75, Volanti boasts excellent access to the best of the Wesley Chapel area, including premier shopping and dining destinations.
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Mattamy Homes recently announced that it also is building 60 new townhomes in Citrus Park, on Gunn Highway, called Citron Grove. The Craftsman-style townhomes will have two floor plans available — the Marianna and Ormond. Pre-sales will
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begin in February. Citron Grove is just 1.5 miles from the Veterans Expressway, 2 miles from Citrus Park Mall, and 12 miles from Tampa’s Westshore Business District and International Airport. The gated community, which was formerly Be Mac Nursery, will offer low-maintenance living, value-oriented price points and outstanding schools. Interested parties should register for updates on the website.
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Giving Back To The Troops To give back this holiday season, Avalon Park Wesley Chapel partnered with The Stano Foundation, a nonprofit in Wesley Chapel dedicated to supporting troops of all branches, both active duty and veterans. Avalon Park Wesley Chapel’s entire team recently helped to make 100 care packages for the troops. “We are always looking for ways to give back to our community, and we love every time we get to collaborate with The Stano Foundation,” says Marielle Fernandez, marketing and events coordinator at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel. “Avalon Park Wesley Chapel is not only an amazing community, but one that loves to give back to so
many. We are so grateful for their partnership, as we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without their support,” says Paula Stano, founder of The Stano Foundation. For more information on The Stano Foundation, visit Stano.org.
Partnership With The Pasco Fine Arts Council Avalon Park Wesley Chapel began its partnership with the Pasco Fine Arts Council and its East Pasco Fine Arts Gallery back in 2019. The residential community offered its Welcome Center as a new gallery on the east side of the county. The developer also committed to building a permanent arts center in its downtown, in coming years. “This partnership brings great opportunities to expand the arts to not only our community, but the entire east side of the county,” says Lerret. The vision the leaders at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel have for the arts in their masterplanned community meshes perfectly with that of the Pasco Fine Arts Council. “We want to have art classes
and workshops for our community, and a place to share artwork created by students and adults,” says Beat Kahli, president and CEO of Avalon Park Group. “As it turns out, the Fine Arts Council has been providing these types of programs for years, and all they needed was a place in East Pasco to bring their programs and exhibits to our residents in Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, San Antonio and Dade City.” For more information about the Pasco Fine Arts Council, visit PascoArts.org.
Championing The Local Arts Avalon Park Wesley Chapel is collaborating with The Wesley Chapel Theater Group, a new group that is banding together to create a local community theater for Wesley Chapel residents. “It is our pleasure to support local, grass-roots organizations that build up the arts, especially when it provides opportunities to meet and build relationships with neighbors,” says Beat Kahli, president and CEO of Avalon Park Group. One of those neighbors — and a resident of Avalon Park Wesley Chapel for the past five years— is
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Navarro Orthodontics in Land O’ Lakes is asking local schools to participate in its quest to commit $50,000 of orthodontic treatment to students in need. Teachers can help to identify students in need of orthodontic care, who may not otherwise be able to afford or have access to treatment. Once candidates are identified, the student must write an essay stating who they are, what their dreams are, how they will contribute to the community in the future, and why they need or want orthodontic treatment.Written consent from the parent of the student will be required, too. For information and questions, email dr.jn@navarroorthodontics.com, or call 813321-0084.
BRIDGING THE GAP
Most college-bound students qualify for financial aid to help pay for their education, such as federal and state grants, scholarships and federal loans. Some students may find that these programs do not cover all the costs of college, according to a Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) news release. Because interest rates on private loans depend on the borrower’s credit rating, students may have to pay higher rates than they would on federal student loans. In addition, many lenders require students to have a cosigner, and most require
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John Martinez, of Dade City, has been named to the Union University Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. Founded in 1823 and affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention, Union University is characterized by quality Christcentered teaching and learning. Union offers liberal arts training in more than 100 majors and programs of study, along with professional programs in business, education and nursing.
STUDENT AID OPTIONS
Veterans and members of the U.S. armed forces and National Guard may be able to take advantage of numerous student aid programs to help pay for college or technical training, according to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA), in a news release. The federal government offers programs for the dependents of veterans and service members, too.These include: • GI Bill benefits, first passed for veterans of World War II.There are several versions, and more changes are coming as a result of the Forever GI Bill passed in 2017, the release says.Visit Benefits.va.gov/gibill/ for options and information. • Federal Tuition Assistance, for active duty members of all branches of the armed forces, including the Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserves. For information, contact the college financial aid office or unit education officer.
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Simple comfort goes a long way Saint Leo University presented nearly 250 teddy bears and stuffed animals to the Tampa Police Department (TPD), at the school’s Tampa Education Center. The bears were donated by students, faculty and staff, and the public. The TPD’s Behavioral Health, and the Major Crimes, Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence units will carry the bears in their vehicles as part of a ‘comfort squad’ to help children in stressful, crisis situations. Law enforcement members are shown loading the numerous bears and stuffed animals into a vehicle.
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JAIL, from page 1A tering is the rising cost of materials to construct the jail expansion, Nocco said. “Nobody expected material to go up the way that it did. Every industry is dealing with it right now,” Nocco said. Biles said:“Since the end of ’18, the cost of materials for this project has gone up almost 45%. It’s accelerating. It’s not slowing down. “Every month we delay that, the prices are increasing anywhere from 4% to 5%. “It (the jail expansion) is significantly short (of) funding and we are working to bring it forward, with a funding solution to that,” Biles said, estimating the shortfall at between $20 million to $30 million.
“The current contract will be here in front of the board in the next few months, for the project price. We expect to start to construct this spring,” Biles said. Nocco also noted that construction funding is only part of the problem. The bond issue did not address staffing costs. He estimates that 250 additional employees will be needed to staff the jail expansion. “I just want to bring this to your attention because this is an issue that — since the early 2000s — hasn’t gone away,” Nocco told the county board. Pasco County Commission Chairwoman Kathryn Starkey told Nocco: “We’re glad you’re here today, but it’s frustrating news. “I’m sure we’ll be talking about it, later this year, about how to come up with the funding,” she said.
New bell times await students The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report
Pasco County Schools wants to remind students and parents of the changes that are being put in place for when students return after Winter Break. New bell times begin on Jan. 4; if you are unsure of the new time for your student, visit Pasco.k12.fl.us. Bus passes are now available in myStudent.The district sent an email notifying parents of the updated bus information. If the email was not received, call the bus garage in your area. Temporary delays can be expected.
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A new 6-12 STEAM magnet school is expected to open in the fall of 2023, near Moffitt Cancer Center’s planned Pasco campus. The acronym STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics.
CHOICES, from page 1A in Land O’ Lakes. Marlowe will do the same in West Pasco. Sanders recently received national recognition for the quality of its programs. Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation, under construction on Curley Road in East Pasco, will open during the fall of the 20222023 school year. The school is expected to have an enrollment of 1,000 students and its programs will include digital technology, engineering, biomedical science, transportation and building technology. The 104-acre school site is about 3 miles due east of Interstate 75. A number of career and technical education labs are planned, including those designed for digital media, engineering robotics, biomedical and patient care. Automotive, diesel, welding, construction, electrical and cybersecurity programs are planned, as well.The diesel program will be one of just a few in Florida. The school district also is expected to open a new 6-12 STEAM magnet program in Land O’ Lakes, near Moffitt Cancer Center’s planned Pasco County campus. School district and Moffitt officials are already in discussion regarding the vast potential for unique learning opportunities for students who will be attending that school. The school, which is expected to open in the fall of 2023, is planned on an 18.8acre site within Angeline, south of State Road 52, north of the future Ridge Road extension and west of Sunlake Boulevard,
Window for school choice opens Jan. 6 The application window for Pasco Pathways School Choice opens on Jan. 6 at 8 a.m. and closes on Jan. 20, at 4:30 p.m. This will be the only application window for all grade levels, and it will be for all school choice options, including STEM and STEAM magnet schools, Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation, Wendell Krinn Technical High School, International Baccalaureate (IB), and the Cambridge Programme. The Pasco Pathways Innovative Programs and School Choice application will be available for parents via the myStudent parent portal. Parents who don’t already have an account may establish a myStudent account by clicking on the myStudent link. Go the Pasco County Schools website to find out more. The school district’s website is:www.pasco.k12.fl.us/
according to Ajax’s website. These schools are just a few of the educational options that Pasco parents can choose for their students. Those wishing to know more can visit the school district’s website to peruse the Pasco Schools Pathways school choice catalog to find out more about program offerings. The window for applications opens at 8 a.m. on Jan. 6 and closes on Jan. 20 at 4:30 p.m.
and live. “Deer are constantly being maimed and killed on these hazardous roads, and it’s very disturbing to see. “The new construction in the area needs to be reviewed and additional development in this area should be halted, if there is no funding to fix the road issues. “We certainly should not allow more development to increase in this area, which actually increases the chaos. “There are several new multi-tenant buildings being built right now. Once completed, the population will grow and cause more traffic issues. “It’s so bad right now that emergency vehicles are not able to respond quickly. “And, how awful this is, if you or a loved one needs emergency care. “So, we must stop any new developments until we get this traffic under control. “People are running red lights and blocking intersections, which is just causing mayhem. “It takes me over 35 minutes to get to I75 (Interstate 75) and it used to take 12 minutes. “There are six traffic lights in a short distance, and not one works to move the flow of traffic correctly. “There are too many businesses near the I-75 on- and off-ramps.This is extremely dangerous. “We need to stop new development or require developers to pay for the build on the roads necessary, prior to the development of new structures. It’s just really becoming too much,” Card said. During a different portion of the same meeting, Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore also expressed concerns about growing gridlock. He showed his colleagues photos he took of traffic backed up on Wesley Chapel
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Boulevard, which turns into County Road 54. “My son practices and plays golf a lot at Lexington Oaks Golf Club,” Moore said. “I live in Seven Oaks, which is literally 5.9 miles away. “It’s taken me 45 minutes, to go 5.9 miles,” he said, noting he makes the trip between 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. By comparison, it only take 18 minutes to 21 minutes to get to Interstate 4, from Interstate 75, he said. The traffic that’s backed up is not waiting to get on I-75, but rather waiting to make its way through Pasco County, Moore said. “We have a lot of things coming up in this area.The area I just showed you is the exact area where an apartment complex was just approved.Another one (multifamily) in front of Lexington Oaks; another one is being built a block away. “If you go around the corner, that’s that one that got approved on Bruce B. Downs (Boulevard), and there’s a couple more that are coming up for votes in the future,” Moore said. “This road can’t handle any more.When I say no more — no more.” Moore continued: “That’s not a good quality of life.” “Nothing more can go around that area. We can’t handle any more.The citizens can’t handle any more,” said the commissioner, who successfully persuaded his colleagues to approve a temporary moratorium on new multifamily applications in a portion of his district. The board is expected to revisit that issue in early 2022 because Moore would like to include some additional areas that are now part of his district. The new areas became part of Moore’s District 2, when the county board approved new boundaries as part of the redistricting process that occurs every 10 years, after the U.S. Census count is completed.
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2021 offered special moments in local sports By Kevin Weiss
Sunlake High/University of Florida product Tommy Mace was selected 69th overall by the Cleveland Indians (now named Guardians) in the 2021 MLB first-year player draft.
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Land O’ Lakes native Shannon Saile was a part of history — guiding the University of Oklahoma women’s softball team to the 2021 NCAA Division I national title, serving as one of its top senior pitchers. With her decorated athletic career in tow, Saile’s next major task was organizing a series of fastpitch softball clinics to train the next generation of youth standouts. To do that, the 23-year-old returned to her central Pasco hometown and set foot on the same park ballfields that forged a pathway for myriad athletic accomplishments. The upstart Shannon Saile Pitching Clinic was held on July 25 at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, home to Land O’ Lakes Little League. About 30 girls — ages 8 to 15 — took part on a steamy Sunday, eager to take in guidance from Saile and other widely known pitching instructors and volunteers. With Saile’s tutelage, young campers sharpened their fastballs and secondary offerings like changeups, through arm path mechanics and leg drive techniques, as well as various speed, agility and balance drills. “I just hope that I can teach them the foundation of pitching, because it’s much more important than just getting out there and throwing pitches,” Saile explained to The Laker/Lutz News. “The drills are super important, because they help me grow my strength and my confidence in my pitches.” Besides learning newfound softball techniques, campers also had an opportunity to get signed autographs and take pictures with Saile, who’s become a household name in the sports world. She was invited to ESPN’s nationally televised 2021 ESPY Awards, for being part of one of the best moments from the year in sports. Saile goes down as one of the most accomplished — if not most accomplished — fastpitch softball players to ever come out of Land O’ Lakes High School and the greater Tampa Bay area. As a Gator, she amassed 517 strikeouts and a career 1.76 ERA in four varsity seasons from 2013 to 2016, also compiling a combined 41 wins, 31 complete games, 11 shutouts and five no-hitters. The advancement to the college ranks likewise went swimmingly for the 5-foot-7 right-hander. Saile began her Division I softball career at Florida International University, finding immediate success with a pair of sub-2.00 ERA seasons in the circle, before transferring to Oklahoma. As a redshirt senior this past season, Saile posted an impressive 1.70 ERA and 1.06 WHIP while being second on the team in wins (17), innings pitched (100.1), complete games (six), and strikeouts (132).
It’s not uncommon for at least a few ballplayers from area high schools and colleges to be taken in the Major League Baseball (MLB) first-year player draft. This year 2021 was no different, as five local athletes from The Laker/Lutz News coverage area were taken in the nationally televised draft, which spanned 20 rounds (and 612) picks from July 11 through July 13: • Sunlake High/University of Florida pitcher Tommy Mace (Cleveland Indians/Guardians, Comp B, 69th overall) • Wharton High shortstop Zach Ehrhard (Boston Red Sox, 13th round, 376th overall) • Gaither High shortstop A.J. Graham (Pittsburgh Pirates, 18th round, 523rd overall) • Saint Leo University left-handed pitcher Jimmy Burnette (Toronto Blue Jays, 18th round, 543rd overall) • Gaither High/University of Texas third baseman Cam Williams (Kansas City Royals, 19th round, 559th overall) Every player, except for Ehrhard opted to sign with their drafted team, for various dol-
lar figures. Mace — the highest selection from the local community — inked with the Indians (now Guardians) for a $1.1 million signing bonus; Graham signed with the Pirates for $125,000; Burnette signed with Blue Jays for $50,000; and, Williams signed with the Royals for $25,000. Ehrhard, meanwhile, will play collegiate baseball at NCAA Division I Oklahoma State University, majoring in applied exercise science with a focus on strength and conditioning. He was this year’s recipient of the 2021 Wade Boggs Athletic Achievement Award, which honors a high school baseball player in Hillsborough County on the basis of outstanding athletic, scholastic and community achievements. (While slightly outside our coverage area in west Pasco County, Fivay High/University of Mississippi product Gunnar Hoglund went in the first round (19th overall) to the Blue Jays.The 6-foot-4, 220-pound right-hander from Hudson ultimately signed with the team for just under $3.25 million.)
Little League celebrates 50th anniversary The start of each Little League season often elicits a heightened level of nostalgia. With spring in the air, youth of all ages and skills partake in America’s favorite pastime, testing their mettle on the mound, at the plate and in the field. For Land O’ Lakes Little League, this year’s Opening Day festivities took on added significance:The organization celebrated its 50th anniversary on Feb. 27, at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, off Collier Parkway. The organization actually formed back in 1967 at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center (now Heritage Park) off U.S. 41, but it didn’t receive its first Little League charter until 1971. The local league has come a long way since its initial startup — boasting upwards of 800 boys and girls, ages 4 to 16, playing baseball and softball across 10 fields. The large ballfield took center stage in the league’s season-opening event. Teams from all age divisions were spread
across the infield and outfield, signaling the league’s staying power and sustained growth. First pitches were accurately thrown from veteran baseball players, as well softball Little League players. Local players sang the national anthem and read the league pledge. There was the unveiling, too, of a framed 50th anniversary “golden ticket” issued and signed by the Little League International Headquarters, which is based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The beauty of the organization is it’s a recreational format. It welcomes the novice player that may never make an all-star team or play high school ball, to others who have the potential to earn college scholarships and maybe play professionally someday. “I think every kid should play Little League,” Land O’ Lakes Little League President Gary Gwinn told The Laker/Lutz News.
Zephyrhills runner competes in U.S. Olympic trials Evan Miller’s sprint for a spot on Team USA for the Tokyo Summer Olympics may have come up short — but it was still an experience most athletes can only ever dream about. The Zephyrhills athlete on June 25 competed in the U.S. Olympic track and field trials at the legendary Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Miller — then a rising senior at University of South Carolina — clocked 21.04 seconds in the first-round heat of the men’s 200-meter dash, finishing 23rd overall. He competed in Evan Miller the same heat against other widely known professional sprinters, including Terrance Laird and Jaron Flourney, among others. The competition was televised live nationally on NBC Sports Network. Miller’s trials mark was a shade off his personal best of 20.50 seconds — which he recorded at the Weems Baskin Relays hosted on-campus at South Carolina in late March; he wound up earning second-team NCAA All-American honors during the season, too. Miller was one of about 30 sprinters nationwide who either qualified or accepted an invitation, and declared for the men’s 200-meter trials event. From there, the top three men’s 200meter finishers at trials earned spots on the U.S. Olympic team — Noah Lyles (first, 19.74 seconds), Kenny Bednarek (second, 19.78) and Erriyon Knighton (third, 19.84). While disappointed with his own trials output overall, Miller relished the opportunity so very few earn — let alone coming off a 2020 track season hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic. “All around, it was a really good experience,” Miller told The Laker/Lutz Newspaper.“It was kind of surreal that I was there with the top athletes in the country. It was just a really good feeling. I was kind of trying to take it all in, but I also couldn’t like believe it at the same time.” Before college, Miller had made a name for himself as a sprinter at Zephyrhills Christian Academy. His senior year, he won the Class 1A individual crown 100-meter dash (10.75) at the 2018 FHSAA State Track & Field Championships. He also was a leg of the school’s 4×100 relay team that won back-toback state crowns in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
NBA hopefuls showcase hoops skills in Wesley Chapel Pasco County and the greater Tampa Bay region isn’t really known for its basketball prowess, but that reputation, or lack thereof, may soon change. Pursuing dreams of playing professional basketball, a large group of athletes dropped by Wesley Chapel, of all places. In early June, some 50 National Basketball Association (NBA) draft-eligible hopefuls descended upon the area to showcase their athleticism and hoops skills in the inaugural Tampa Bay Pro Combine (TBPC), at the AdventHealth Sports Arena at the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus of Pasco County. The elite-level hoopers — many from recognizable high and mid-major NCAA Division I programs — dribbled, dunked, jumped, shot and passed their way into the eyes and impressions of various NBA and international coaches and scouts. Several names may be familiar from deep runs in the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball March Madness tournament, such as University of Southern California guard Tahj Eaddy, University of Houston forward Justin
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A look back at 2021
Sometimes, a picture really is worth a thousand words. Here’s an array of images that help tell the story of the year 2021 in The Laker/Lutz News region. Above, Capt. Emily Quintana, of the Zephyrhills High School Army JROTC, joined other cadets in a dignified ceremony to retire worn American flags. The event took place at the Oakside Cemetery in Zephyrhills.
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Nine-year-old Jawaun Washington, of Dade City, lowered his mask to munch on a hot dog at the Jelly Bean Fling.
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Fourteen-year-old Cody Adams Jr., of Dade City, flashes the peace sign, as he rides the swing ride ‘Vertigo’ with his 10-year-old brother, Justin Young. Adams said that he likes the hand symbol, and does it all the time. Their mother, Jessica Young, waited on the ground while her sons rode the popular thrill ride, which rises nearly 90 feet in the air.
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Director Michael Malott, right, frames a view of a scene with actress Erin Pearl, of Fort Myers. Pearl plays the part of ‘Lisa’ in ‘Bed of Nails,’ being filmed at Dade City-area locations.
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Early-comers to the bleachers at Tom Fisher Stadium sit in front of the base of the Zephyrhills High School stadium press box, now named for Greg First and Kerry Ryman. A ceremony took place prior to the start of the recent football game between Zephyrhills and Weeki Wachee high schools.
And now presenting (drum roll, please), some of our favorite pets Whether your best friend barks or meows, is high-spirited or laid-back, curious or shy – we know that your animal friend brings a special joy to you throughout the year. Here’s a look back at some of the pets showcased in our Pet of the Week feature during 2021, along with their owners’ names. Thank you, readers, for sharing the joy of your pet with us. Keep those stories and photos coming throughout 2022. Next week, in our Jan. 5 editions, we’ll feature a look back at some of our favorite local wildlife photos published during 2021.
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The City of Tampa’s Solid Waste and Environmental Management Department is working with city leaders to educate the public about the right way to recycle this holiday season, in an effort to stop shutdowns of recycling equipment, according to a news release. The average resident’s household waste will increase by more than 25%, the release says, as trash cans may be full of holiday food waste, shopping bags, bows and ribbons, packaging, and wrapping paper — all of which contribute to an additional 1 million tons a week to the landfills, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Families are encouraged to look for waste reduction opportunities — through reuse, composting and recycling. Certain items, such as Christmas lights, garland, ribbons, and electronics with rechargeable batteries, are known to be “tan-
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VEGETABLE SEMINAR
The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54, will offer a seminar about perennial vegetable plants on Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. Registration is online at PascoLibraries.org. For information, call the library at 813-7886375.
ENGLISH CLASSES
The Pasco County Library Cooperative will host these upcoming English classes, via Zoom: • ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages): Jan. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon, and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.Thirty-minute appointments are offered Tuesday and Thursday mornings and afternoons. • English Conversation: Jan. 5 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., for speakers of all levels to practice English-speaking skills, for adults. • ESOL: Jan. 5 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. • English Conversation: Jan. 7 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Registration is required for all classes. Email the South Holiday Library to sign up and for information, at sh@pascolibraries.org.
GLASS LUMINARIES
The New River Library staff will visit the Zephyrhills Senior Center, at St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church, 5855 16th St., in Zephyrhills, on Jan. 5 at 10:30 a.m. Participants can learn to make glass luminaries.Visit PascoLibraries.org to register. For information, call the library at 813-788-6375.
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• All Pasco County Tax Collector offices: closed on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1; will reopen on Jan. 3 • Pasco Board of County Commissioners offices: closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 3; will reopen Jan. 4 • Pasco County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources offices, recreation complexes and community centers: closed Dec. 31, Jan. 1 and Jan. 3; parks and beaches will remain open from dawn until dusk • GoPasco County Public Transportation: open Dec. 31, but Route 19 bus service ends by 8 p.m.; no service on Jan. 1; will reopen Jan. 3 • All Pasco County Libraries: closed at 5 p.m., Dec. 30; will reopen on Jan. 4 • Pasco County Animal Services office, adoption center, intake/reclaim shelter and field services: closed Dec. 31, Jan. 1 and Jan. 3. An animal control officer will be available for emergencies only. • Pasco County Resource Recovery Facility, West Pasco Class III and East Paso Transfer Station: closed Dec. 31 to public (open to Pasco licensed commercial haulers); closed Jan. 1 to public and licensed haulers; will reopen on Jan. 3
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The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa, will host a Teen Advisory Board meeting on Jan. 6 at 4 p.m., for grades eight to 12. Participants can share ideas for library programs and ways to get involved in the community. Masks are recommended, but not required. Registration is required at PascoLibraries.org.
The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa, will host a hands-on workshop on Jan. 6 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., for ages 9 and older. Participants can learn to make a mini sketchbook (also called a ‘zine’), and receive guided instruction on drawing basics and ideas on how to fill the pages.All skill levels can attend. Supplies are provided.A signed safety waiver is required. Registration is online at PascoLibraries.org.
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The UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension will host the Junior Master Gardener Youth Education Series starting Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 8 to 12. The series is a virtual session one Saturday a month from January to May, with a final inperson session, and an induction ceremony scheduled for June.Topics will include: Florida-Friendly gardening practices; gardening fundamentals; new plant
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The Tampa Bay Ukulele Society will host its monthly Ukulele Jam at the New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, on Jan. 8 from noon to 2:30 p.m. Participants should bring their own ukulele.To register, visit PascoLibraries.org.
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The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host a teen volunteer orientation on Jan. 8 at 3 p.m., for those interested in earning volunteer hours both in person and virtually.To register, visit PascoLibraries.org. For information, call the library at 813-788-6375.
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The New Tampa Players will present “Black Butterfly, Jaguar Girl, Pinata Woman and Other Superhero Girls, Like Me” by Luis Alfaro from Jan. 15 to Jan. 23, at the Uptown Stage in University Mall, 2200 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa.The performance follows the lives of five girls living and growing up in east Los Angeles.All audience members are asked to wear a mask.Tickets are $20. For show times, information and tickets, visit NewTampaPlayers.org.
FLORIDA BIRD WEBINAR
The Friends of Weedon Island will host a webinar entitled,“Learning Florida Upland and Backyard Birds,” on Jan. 15 at 10 a.m., for adults and families (kids ages 7 and older).The guest speaker will be wildlife biologist Jeanne Murphy. Participants can learn what birds are typically found in Florida’s upland and backyard habitats, how they adapted to live here, and if that gives them a unique survival advantage. Registration is required at tinyurl.com/yc7wdr5v.
DADE CITY GARDEN CLUB
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It wasn’t all that long ago that there was no AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel. And, if the facility — which has the largest ice rink in the Southeastern United States — had not opened in 2017, the community would have missed out on all sorts of big events and special occasions. For instance, National Hockey League prospects would not have skated into Pasco County to show fans and pro scouts their skills in shot-making, blocking, toughness and teamwork. The center, at 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd., would not have been used as the training grounds for the gold medal-winning 2018 U.S. Olympic women’s ice hockey team, either. Plus, it wouldn’t house the Women’s Sports Herstory Museum — which is dedicated to female pioneers in hockey. And, the coveted Stanley Cup never would made a stop there — thus, depriving the young hockey players who had the chance to see it, of that thrilling and inspirational experience. The list of big events and special moments at the ice center goes on and on. And, it was Gordie Zimmermann, the facility’s owner manager partner, who had the vision for Center Ice, and its enormous possibilities. He received recognition for the center’s contributions to the economy and quality of life in Wesley Chapel, during the North Tampa Bay Chamber’s Dec. 7 breakfast meeting. Michael Berthelette, the chamber’s outgoing chairman, singled out Zimmermann by presenting him with the Chairman’s Award for 2021, during the meeting at the Porter Campus of Pasco-Hernando State College. “I really took some time to really think about who I wanted to honor with my chairman’s award for 2021,” Berthelette told those gathered. He said Zimmermann demonstrated that the ice center could achieve its goals, despite the challenges. He told Zimmermann the award is “in recognition for your contributions toward a broad range of economic development ac-
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When Javan Grant joined the North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce in 2014, he said it was a smaller chamber but its “level of engagement” was infectious. “I still remember one of the first events that I attended. It was a lunch at Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club. I literally knew no one, going in. When I walked out, I had a small group of friends. “It was that experience, that day, that led me to jump headfirst into getting involved, in not only the chamber and its mission, but also our local community,” said Grant, recently named chairman of the chamber’s board of directors. Early on, Grant said, he recognized “it was only a matter of time before this chamber was going to explode.” And, that’s exactly what happened, he added, detailing the chamber’s expansion. “First, it merged with the New Tampa Chamber, creating a two-county regional chamber. “Next, in 2017, we merged with TrinityOdessa Chamber, creating the largest chamber in Pasco County, he said, that serves all of Pasco, and New Tampa, too. The membership growth, of 26%, was significant, he said. “It all culminated in 2019 when the
chamber achieved what many here thought may have been impossible when it first became an organization,” he said. The North Tampa Bay Chamber was named the 2019 Florida Chamber of the Year. “The chamber was hitting its stride, membership was up, growth was exploding and engagement was off the charts.The sky was truly, the limit,” Grant continued. “Then, Covid happened and with it, not only changes that impacted each of your lives and each of your businesses, but it impacted the chamber as well. “We went from being chamber of the year in 2019 — with packed events like we have today to having no events — to having to create a chamber road show, just so we could provide some type of engagement for our members,” Grant told those gathered at the chamber’s Dec. 7 breakfast meeting. “Like many of you, and many of your businesses, the chamber had to pivot and we had to pivot quickly.And, it hasn’t been easy, just like I’m sure it hasn’t been easy for any of you. “But slowly, slowly we weathered the COVID storm, and now look at us, two years, post the pandemic, here we are, packed house. Enjoying each other’s company. Enjoying each other’s friendship, once again. Being together, once again. “Yet,” he continued,“we still have such a long way to go.” Grant then challenged chamber members:“Jump headfirst into that arena with us. Help us hit reset and relaunch the chamber for 2022. We need your passion. We need your engagement.We need every single one
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of you, and those outside of here, to help bring us back to where we were before COVID hit. “You’ve got to remember: This is your chamber. It’s not just mine. It’s not just our board’s. It’s yours. So, ask yourself: What would you like to see accomplished, for the chamber to accomplish in 2022? “Let’s get fully engaged. Let’s relaunch the North Tampa Bay Chamber.” While Grant focused on inspiring fresh energy, outgoing chairman Michael Berthelette spent a few minutes reflecting on the chamber’s recent accomplishments, despite COVID obstacles. “2021 was a most challenging year, in every aspect possible. Unprecedented is al-
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WEEK SCHEDULED
The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce has announced that Business Development Week is back and will be held Jan. 24 through Jan. 28. Sponsors of various levels are being sought. For more information, visit GreaterPasco.com.
BUSINESS RESEARCH
As part of Pasco Economic Development Council Inc.’s Entrepreneur Education Series, local businesses can learn how to make smarter decisions using Big Data analysis. Businesses can get industryspecific and hyperlocal information. The research is individually customized for each company.The class, provided via Zoom, will be on Jan. 26, from noon to 1 p.m. Go to the PascoEDC.com event page to register.
SCORE OFFERS FREE WEBINARS
If you’re looking for ways to improve the performance of your business, you may want to check out some free seminars offered by Pasco-Hernando SCORE. Upcoming sessions include: • Jan. 8, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: How to Get (More) Paying Customers
Discover the secret of how to determine exactly who your customers are, what they want, and how you craft the perfect message and offer that results in buyers. You also can learn two powerful tactics that should be included in all sales marketing.The webinar will be presented live by Jay Snaric, Pasco-Hernando SCORE volunteer. • Jan. 12, noon to 1 p.m.: How To Really Start Your Own Business You will learn the key issues for starting a business: finding good people, structuring the business, understanding cash flow, finding the money, and creating a business plan.This webinar will be presented live by Bill Gelbach, Pasco-Hernando SCORE volunteer.
GROWPASCO
GrowPasco is an event aimed at equipping entrepreneurs and executives for growth. The event, presented by the Pasco Economic Development Council Inc., will feature 15 breakout sessions.The keynote speaker for the event is Peter Kageyama, author of "For the Love of Cities.” The event is on Feb. 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Hyatt Place Tampa Wesley Chapel, 26000 Sierra Center Blvd., in Lutz. Registration is $40 for non-Pasco business and residents, and $20 for Pasco businesses and residents. The cost includes registration, workshop materials, breakfast and lunch. Go to the event page at PascoEDC.com to register.
HUB CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY
The Hub at Bexley, a new shopping, dining and gathering space at State Road 54 near the Suncoast Parkway, will open in the
summer of 2022, according to a news release. The Hub at Bexley, positioned near the front entrance of the Bexley by Newland community, will feature green spaces, shade structures and open-air concepts. It aims to be a place where people can come together to work, meet with friends and family, and take care of all of life’s daily necessities.
PAYMENTS IN THE PINES
Payments in the Pines offers business consulting services by evaluating and reducing businesses’ credit card processing fees. If needed, upgraded terminals and POS equipment are optional, according to a news release. Any business that accepts credit cards online or in person can benefit from their service, according to Steffen Sheerin, owner of Payments in the Pines. “Our success is grounded on increasing our clients profits, excellent customer service and trusted relationships,” Sheerin said, in the release. For more information, contact Steffen Sheerin at (910) 315-5555 or Steffen@paymentsinthepines.com.
SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES
Eighty-six percent of hotels say that supply chain issues are affecting their operations, according to a new survey of American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) members. More than 70% reported experiencing increased costs and a lack of availability for key items. More than half (52%) say the problem has grown worse over the past three months and 74% say supply chain issues are having a negative impact on business revenue.
DONATIONS WILL PROVIDE SWIM LESSONS
SCP Distributors Inc., Superior Pool Products and parent company POOLCORP is partnering with the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA to provide scholarships to provide water safety lessons for area children. Donated funds will provide 100 Lifeguard Training Scholarships and Safety Around Water (SAW) lessons for more than 1,400 children who otherwise might not be able to afford to participate, according to a news release.
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards, according to a news release. The NSBW Awards recognize the achievements of SBA-assisted small businesses, and the contributions they have made to their communities and the nation’s economy. All nominations should be submitted electronically by 3 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on Jan. 11. The awards will be presented during the NSBW Awards ceremony in the first week of May 2022. To nominate a small business owner in your area or download related forms, criteria and guidelines, visit SBA.gov/nsbw.
NATIONAL AWARDS
Hillsborough County Fleet Management has been named the top government fleet in the country, and its leader, Robert Stine, has been named the top fleet management director. The honors were announced on Nov. 16 at the Government Fleet Expo and Conference in Orlando.
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