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Taking the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Connerton This isn’t the first time that Connerton’s adventurous residents have jumped into chilly water at the Land O’ Lakes community swimming pool. The annual Polar Bear Plunge debuted in 2011 and attracts an assortment of brave souls every year. Those who took part were offered free hot cocoa to warm themselves up. Above, on the count of three, the participants of Connerton’s annual Polar Bear Plunge jump into the brisk 72-degree pool water on Feb. 16.

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Bay Area ‘Big’ and ‘Little’ honored By Brian Fernandes bfernandes@lakerlutznews.com

Just three years ago, Howie and Hunter were complete strangers. But, through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay program, the two have become best buddies. In fact, their friendship has earned them the district’s 2019 Big Brother and Little Brother Award. “It wasn’t something we were striving for, so it made it that much more of a surprise,” said Big Brother Howie Taylor.“It’s quite an honor.” They were nominated by their match specialist who initially introduced them in 2016 and believes their friendship exemplifies the kind of relationship the program strives to achieve. Every year, Big Brothers Big Sisters pairs volunteer adults, referred to as Bigs, with youths, referred to as Littles, around the country. See BROTHERS, page 19A

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The Ringger family, of Land O’ Lakes, with family friend 9-year-old Oliver Lopez in front, boldly stand under a large mechanical bucket that dumps gallons of water in a matter of seconds. From left, the Ringgers are Kent, who is the father, holding 5-year-old Beckett; 9year-old Hans; 12-year-old Corbin; and, 11-year-old Indee.

Eleven-year-old Emersyn Stroka, of Land O’ Lakes, enjoys a cup of hot cocoa after taking part in the Polar Bear Plunge on Feb. 16 at Connerton. The hot cocoa was the best part, she said.

Treasure-seekers may discover hidden gems at Lutz Flea Market By Brian Fernandes

With her handy magnifying glass, Roseanne Lange carefully analyzes donated jewelry items before deciding a price for them. Lange is one of the volunteers from the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club getting ready for the annual flea market, which will be March 1 and March BRIAN FERNANDES 2 this year.

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Elaine Pittman is looking forward to the annual flea market at the Old Lutz School. She’s a staple at the annual event, hosted by the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club. Nicknamed the ‘Plant Lady,’ Pittman will have her signature booth displaying an array of plants and flowers outside. “Plants have always been my hobby,” the 87-year-old explained.“I had my first garden bed when I was about 11 years old living on Long Island.” Over the years, she has sold African violets, Christmas cactus, amaryllis and kalanchoes plants of different sorts. Not far from Pittman’s booth will be the woman’s club ‘juniorettes.’ The teenage girls will be selling baked goods to satisfy hungry patrons. Rooms throughout the school have been stocked with various goods. Each room has its own theme. One room displays racks of clothes organized by size, while others offer jewelry, chinaware and electronic appliances, among others. Outside, there will be tents showcasing furniture, handbags, shoes, toys and seasonal decors. Pat Serio, another club member, said “you can’t beat our prices.” Plus, she noted: “Everything is carefully

cleaned, organized and well-priced.” The club is still accepting donations to help raise money to benefit the woman’s club scholarship program and other local causes. The money that Pittman raises through plant sales is used to benefit Christian Social Services, which, among other things, helps feed the hungry. Donors who have items they’d like to contribute to the flea market are welcome to drop off items at the school on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. February 27 is the last day to drop off donations. This year’s flea market will be March 1 and March 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission and parking will be free to the public.

If you go Annual flea market at the Old Lutz School WHERE: Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 41, Lutz WHEN: March 1 and March 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. COST: Free DETAILS: The Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club will sell clothes, furniture, kitchen appliances, toys, dishes and other items. Baked goods and drinks will also be available. INFO: Call Annette Bellingar at (813) 482-8183.

Marilyn Wannamaker leaves a legacy of service By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

She was a fixture for years at Independence Day celebrations in Lutz, overseeing the annual Cake Bake Contest. She was a regular, too, at the Christmas House at the Old Lutz School, serving up hot chocolate and doling out cookies. But, those are just a couple of the many, many ways that Marilyn Wannamaker served the community of Lutz. She was deeply involved in the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club, occupying nearly every office, including president for two terms. She was devoted to helping young girls develop a heart for community work, as well as leadership skills, through her role as adviser to the Little Women of Lutz.

Marilyn Wannamaker’s life was remembered on Feb. 23, during a Memorial Eucharist at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church in Tampa. During the religious ceremony, she was eulogized by her sons, Mark and Scott Peterson; and by Annette Bellinger, a first vice president of the Woman’s Club, and Jane Mason, current adviser for the Little Women of Lutz. Her son, Mark, also shared some thoughts provided by his wife, Val Peterson. Bellinger recalls feeling a little bit intimidated when she met Wannamaker, who was president of the woman’s club at the time — and had total command of club protocol. But, Bellinger said her initial concerns were quickly erased, as she witnessed Wannamaker’s incredible warmth. Wannamaker paid attention to people, WWW W.FRANKY-DS.COM 18450 US 41 & SUnSet Rd

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and became aware of not only details in their lives, but in their loved ones’ lives, as well, Bellinger said. Wannamaker led by example. “She was always willing to work,” Bellinger said. “Even when she didn’t feel that great, she still turned up.” Mason, who now works with The Little Women of Lutz, recalled Wannamaker’s passion for that group. During Wannamaker’s tenure as its advisor,The Little Women of Lutz cooked dinner at the Ronald McDonald House, helped at the Lutz Branch Library, kept a stretch of road clear of trash; and helped a family at Christmas, and performed other acts of community service. Working with the girls was a source of joy to Wannamaker. “To me it’s wonderful to watch them grow and develop into wonderful young women,” she told The Laker/Lutz News, in a feature story about the group. Wannamaker’s sons — Mark and Scott — were unabashed in expressing their affection at her memorial. “Mom never missed an event,” Mark said. “She graded our homework. “She was our life coach. We have so many fond memories of our mom,” he said. “Our mom volunteered for everything,” Mark added. Over the years, she was active on the board of the Lutz Volunteer Fire Department, held the honorary title of Lutz Guv’na, was head of the St. Clement’s Altar Guild, and was a Salvation Army bell ringer, among other things. Mark said her calendar was so crowded that he would have to call her weeks in advance to get a date to take her out to dinner. He wasn’t complaining: He was proud. Her son, Scott, said his mom was a good sport. When he was playing Little League baseball, she’d put on a glove to go outside to play catch with him.And, she stepped up to become the official scorekeeper.

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Marilyn Wannamaker was known for her steadfast service to the community of Lutz, and her kind, caring ways.

“She had immaculate penmanship,” he marveled. She encouraged his love of music, even to the point of allowing his bands to practice at their house. “I don’t know how many times that poor woman had to hear ‘Gloria,’” he said, drawing laughter from the crowd. Wannamaker enjoyed traveling and had the chance to visit such places as Scotland, Australia and the Far East. She enjoyed those trips, but she was always happy to return to Lutz, where she spent much of her time and energy working to improve community life. After the service, her friend Pat Serio, another member of the Woman’s Club, described Wannamaker as “a very, very involved friend, and a dear, caring person. “Marilyn will definitely leave a large void in my life, as well as in our club and the Lutz community,” Serio said. She was always thinking of others, even to the end, her sons said. One of her final requests was that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Little Women of Lutz, c/o Lutz Land O’ Lakes Women’s Club, P.O. Box 656, Lutz, Florida 33548-0656.

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A planning committee preparing for the Lutz 4th of July Parade will have its first meeting on March 12 at 7 p.m. The community is encouraged to attend and to offer fresh ideas for the annual holiday event, which has been a Lutz tradition for years. The meeting will take place at the Old

Lutz School at 18819 U.S. 41. Future meeting dates will be announced during that initial assembly. The Independence Day celebration will be hosted by the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club. It will include a parade, which begins on Lutz Lake Fern Road. For additional information, contact Jennifer Rankin at (813) 240-5492 or at Jenn4Parade@gmail.com.

Summit addresses mental health challenges By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

Overcoming mental health and substance abuse issues in local communities seems a daunting undertaking — but offering a helping hand and a shoulder to lean on may be a good place to start. At least that’s what a group of educators and faith-based leaders asserted at a recent mental health summit at Pasco-Hernando State College’s (PHSC) Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, in Wesley Chapel. The state college’s Bridging Faith and Mental Health Communities Summit brought together dozens of faith-based leaders, public and private clinical agencies, students, educators and community members.They discussed ongoing problems and solutions on topics such as depression, suicide and substance abuse, wellness and recovery. A plenary panel discussion addressed those topics head-on. University of South Florida philosophy and religious studies professor Garrett Potts tried to pinpoint the root of mental health issues. He suggested that depression and addiction have been exacerbated because there’s “a crisis of meaning” and “a loss of hope” in society and culture today. And, as a result, he said, people have turned to drugs and alcohol, as a coping mechanism. The panelist advised that if you think someone may be suffering from substance abuse or a mental health crisis, empathy and guidance without judgment can go a long way. “We have to be able to sort of lay our cards on the table and say, ‘Hey, I’m with you,’” Potts said. “Try at all costs to avoid the shame cycle that our fellow addicts and sufferers are already stuck in. They don’t need any more shame than they’re already placing on themselves.” He added,“A lot of times, what you hear with individuals who are struggling with suicide, is they’ve found themselves in a place where they’re isolated. Either something they’re struggling with is stigmatized to the point that they don’t feel loved, or

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Pasco-Hernando State College hosted a mental health summit on Feb. 18 at its Porter Campus in Wesley Chapel. It featured a panel discussion between educators and faith leaders in the community.

they feel like no one around them cares about them or can help them.” Another panelist, Dr. Eddie Williams, director of PHSC’s behavioral health department, pointed out those dealing with depression and suicide “often disengage from everybody” in their personal and social life, and in the workplace. Williams underscored the importance of reaching out before a particular mental illness worsens. A decreased functioning in everyday life and a general feeling of sadness are some warning signs to watch out for, he said. “We need to make sure that person gets reconnected,” Williams said, “to let them know that they’re loved and understood.” He added:“Don’t take no for an answer, if you start to see someone disengaging from life. Sometimes, it just takes that one act of courage and that could save someone’s life.” Williams also observed those who’ve successfully recovered from substance abuse or mental illness must “give it back and try to help someone else reach that level of recovery.” Williams added:“You’ve got to have that support from people who’ve been in similar situations.” Pastor Doug Zipperer, of Shady Hills’ United Methodist Church, called for more fellowship and outreach groups. He mentioned organizations like Alcoholics Anonymous do a good job of bringing people together and helping each other, so they’re not fighting mental health and addiction battles alone. Zipperer put it like this:“The words and encouragement and counsel of a real close

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friend is probably more lasting than hours of clinical counseling or the professional help of somebody they don’t trust.” Another panelist, Taiwan Simmons, the co-founder of Inside Reach Ministries in Wesley Chapel, suggested there’s not a onesize-fits-all answer to people struggling with mental health issues and substance abuse. Offering care and affection to loved ones may not be enough, Simmons said. Still, the panelist said there’s a responsibility to reach out to those dealing with those troubles — even in the face of getting rejected by that person. “We have people who are hurting,” he said.“They need our prayer, they need our support, they need our attention, they need our encouragement. “You have to be engaged and you have to empower not just yourself, but the peo-

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PIRATE PARTY

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The Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library, 13619 N. 22nd St., in Tampa, will host a Pirate Party on Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. Participants can create their own pirate name, design an eyepatch, walk the plank, and go on a scavenger hunt. For information, call (813) 273-3652.

The 2019 New York State Picnic, for all NY snowbirds and Florida residents who are past NY residents, will take place March 3 at the Lion’s Club, 5827 Dean Dairy Road in Zephyrhills. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be at noon. Bring a dish to share, and your own beverage and place setting. No alcohol will be allowed.There also will be music, dancing and raffles.Admission is $5 per person. For information, call (813) 355-4008, or Gay and Larry Ostrander at (813) 780-8604.

YARNING GROUP

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host a yarning group Feb. 28 at 1 p.m., for beginners to the experienced.The group meets once a week to yarn and yak, to create and share. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

FASHION SHOW

The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club will host its annual “Anything Goes” fashion show Feb. 28 at 11 a.m., at the Lutz Community Center, 101 First Ave., N.W. Club members will model zany outfits pulled together from donations made to the upcoming flea market.A live auction will allow guests to purchase the fashions, too.There will be a fundraiser buffet lunch for $7.All proceeds will benefit the Arts For All program, which provides art supplies and art projects for special needs schoolchildren. For information, call (813) 382-4259.

WOMAN’S CLUB

The Zephyrhills Woman’s Club will meet March 1 at noon, at 38545 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills.The guest speaker will be Eden Santiago-Gomez on the topic of community gardening.All women age 18 and older can attend. Lunch will be served. For information, call (813) 4045789.

Free Prodigy Showcase The University Area CDC (Community Development Corporation) will present a free Prodigy Showcase on Feb. 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Boys and Girls Club, 38724 Mudcat Grant Blvd., in Dade City. Youths in grades one through 12 from the CDC’s Prodigy Cultural Arts Programs in Pasco County will perform dance, music and spoken word presentations. Many of the students will be performing for the first time. There also will be visual art by Prodigy students on display. The cultural arts program aims to empower, educate and enable at-risk youth, ages 5 to 18, to experience performing and visual arts as a tool for self-expression, communication, exploration, problem solving and conflict resolution skills. For information and other performance dates, visit UACDC.org/prodigy.

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The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will offer a family sign language class March 2 at 10:15 a.m., for all ages. Participants can learn the basics of American Sign Language. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

The Z Book Club will meet at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., March 1 at 3 p.m., to discuss the book “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah. For information, call (813) 780-0064.

The Benedictine Sisters of Florida will host their annual gala,“One Singular Sensation” dinner and show, March 2 at the Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club, 10641 Old Tampa Bay Drive in San Antonio.There will be “Off Broadway” talent, with song and dance from Broadway shows.Tickets are $50, and include the show, dinner, dancing, a silent auction and other surprises. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. For information and to RSVP, call (352) 588-8443, or email BenedictineSistersOfFl.org.

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The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club will have its annual flea market March 1 and March 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 41.There will be clothes, furniture, kitchen appliances, toys, dishes, plants and other items. Baked goods and drinks also will be available. For information, call Annette Bellingar at (813) 482-8183.

WEAVING GROUP

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host the Woven Together Weaving Group on March 1 from noon to 2:30 p.m. Participants can compare and discuss weaving techniques, looms, spinning wheels, threads, yarns, color and more. Bring your own tools and materials. For information, call (352) 5673576.

CULTURAL CELEBRATION

The Straz Center for the Performing Arts will host an Arts Legacy REMIX:Asian Cultural Celebration on March 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Straz Center Riverwalk’s River Stage.There will be singers, dancers and musicians to honor the traditions of Asian culture.The event is free. For information, visit StrazCenter.org.

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer a Make-It Saturday on March 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by the children’s department and create string art. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

AMERICAN CLEANUP

Volunteers are needed for the Keep Pasco Beautiful Great American Cleanup on March 2 from 8 a.m. to noon, in Pasco County. Participants will pick up litter and debris along roadways, waterways and public spaces. High school students can earn community service hours.To register, call (727) 856-7252, or email kking@pascocountyfl.net.

AUDUBON SOCIETY

The West Pasco Audubon Society will meet March 2 at 8 a.m., for a nature walk at J.B. Starkey Wilderness Park, 10500 Wilderness Park Blvd., in New Port Richey. This is a 1-mile to 4-mile walk.The group will then meet at 11 a.m., for a presentation on “Wild Raptors” by Barbara Walker and the Clearwater Audubon Society’s Wild Raptor Sanctuary team. Both events are free. For information, call Christine Rowland at (917) 459-2631.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer “Plant Babies for Teens” March 2 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants can make plant boxes filled with baby succulents and herbs. For information, call (813) 929-1214. UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension will offer a seminar on rose care March 2 at 9 a.m., at the One-Stop Shop, 15029 14th St., in Dade City. Registration is recommended. For information, call (352) 518-0156.

STORYBOOK FOREST

The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties will present “Storybook Forest” March 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Crews Lake Wilderness Park, 16739 Crews Lake Drive in Shady Hills. No on-site parking.There will be fee shuttle pickup at Crews Lake Middle School, 15144 Shady Hills Road. Guests can meet Daniel Tiger. Admission is free.

CAMP-A-PALOOZA

The Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts will host a free Camp-a-palooza on March 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.There will be information on summer camps and classes, face painting, bounce houses and food samples. Instructors will be on hand to meet parents and students. Guests also can tour the classrooms, theater and facilities. For information, visit PatelConservatory.org, or call (813) 222-1040.

BOLTS FAMILY NIGHT

The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Lightning Foundation will host the first Bolts Family Game Night on March 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the historic Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in Tampa. Lightning players will take the stage to participate in game showstyle competitions.Afterward, there will be a block party outside with carnival-style games, and autograph and photo stations. Proceeds will benefit local charities through the Lightning Foundation. For information and tickets, visit tinyurl.com/y4se874x.

XTREME ADVENTURES

Xtreme Adventures, 24810 State Road 54 in Lutz, will host a Community Appreciation Party on March 3, its last day of operation, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.The event will be an all-you-can-eat and all-youcan-play party for the cost of $15. For information, email ann.xtreme@gmail.com.

MEALS ON WHEELS BENEFIT

Senior Information Resources will host a fundraiser for East Pasco Meals on Wheels on March 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Tampa Tap Room, 13150 N. Dale Mabry Highway.Admission is $10, and includes a beverage and New Orleans-style appetizers. Guests can wear a Mardi Gras mask and beads. For information, call (813) 949-0752, or visit SeniorInformationResources.org.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

The Land O’ Lakes Photography Club will meet March 5 at 7 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.All levels of photographers can attend.The topic will be nature photography.The print competition will be “Triptychs.” For information, call (813) 838-1473, or visit LandOLakesPhotographyClub.com.

HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

The Zephyrhills Historical Association will meet March 5 at 5:30 p.m., at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St. Refreshments will be provided and members will bring food. For information, call (813) 780-0064.

ORCHID SEMINAR

UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension will offer a seminar on caring for orchids March 5 at 6:30 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Parkway. Registration is recommended. For information, call (352) 518-015.

GARDEN CLUB

The Orange Blossom Garden Club of Lutz will meet March 6 at 9:40 a.m., at the Lutz Civic Center, 98 First Ave., N.W.The topic will be vegetable garden basics. Bring a canned good for the food bank and a plant/cutting for a plant exchange. Newcomers are welcome. For information, call (813) 949-1301, or visit Facebook.com/OrangeBlossomGardenClu bOfLutz.

NAACP MEETING

The Pasco County Branch NAACP will meet monthly at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 14549 Eighth St., in Dade City, downstairs. For information, call (813) 863-4770, or email NAACP5630Pasco@gmail.com.

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t is estimated that homebuyers visit 10 homes before they find “The One.” Potential buyers will have a chance to walk through dozens of model homes at the annual Tampa Bay Parade of Homes, which is being held the first two weekends in March. This year, Bexley by Newland Communities will play a prominent role as the featured Showcase Community. Seven models representing three of Bexley’s award-winning builders will be on display during this popular twoweekend event. “We’re honored to be this year’s Showcase Community, and to have the opportunity to show potential homebuyers what the Bexley lifestyle has to offer,” said Pam Parisi, vice president of marketing for Newland Communities, developer of Bexley. The Parade of Homes is an exceptional time to see the floor plans, interior designs and architecture of model homes, which are also judged by a panel of industry experts. Featured homes in Bexley will include models from popular builders Cardel Homes, David Weekley Homes and Homes by WestBay. Parade visitors can tour Cardel Homes’ Henley and Savannah models. The two-story, four-bedroom Henley provides more than 3,900 square-feet of living space, while the four-bedroom Savannah floor plan features three baths and more than 3,300 square feet of living space in a single-story design. Both models

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have three-car garages and have been newly decorated. David Weekley’s Stonebrook model is a two-story home with four bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a rear entry two-car garage. This popular builder’s newly designed Tangelo floor plan features four bedrooms and 3.5 baths in a single-story home with just over 3,000 square feet. The Sandpiper and Cypress models from Homes by WestBay offer stately four-bedroom and two to 2.5bathroom floor plans. The one-story Sandpiper provides just over 2,000 square feet and a two-car garage,

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while the Cypress is a two-story floor plan with more than 2,700 square feet. As one of Pasco County’s premier master-planned communities, homeowners at Bexley have access to a wide range of amenities and activities. The central hub of the community is The Bexley Club. This lakeside clubhouse is a popular meeting place for residents and the surrounding community. Many come in to enjoy great food at the Twisted Sprocket Café, which serves breakfast, gourmet lunches, desserts,

smoothies, wine, craft beer and coffee drinks. Next door to the clubhouse, Suncoast Trailside Bicycles sells a variety of bikes, including mountain and electric bikes, gear and clothing. The shop also offers repairs. If you’re looking to cycle around the community or hit the Bexley BMX pump track, you’ll find everything you need at this one-stop shop. In addition to two resort-style pools and a fitness center, residents also enjoy miles of multi-surface Avid™ trails, ideal for walking, biking, jogging and strollers. Fit Stations located along the trails add fun and variety to workouts. Want to know what it’s like to live at Bexley? Sign up for the “Resident for a Day” program, which lets prospective homebuyers utilize many of the community’s amenities to get a true feel for what it’s like to live there. “We love giving people an opportunity to experience life in Bexley firsthand. The Resident for a Day program gives prospective buyers an opportunity to enjoy the amenities, talk with residents, and see for themselves why so many families have chosen to make Bexley their home,” said Parisi. Bexley’s Parade of Home models are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Friday and Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Sunday. A guide to the models is available onsite at The Bexley Club, or download a copy at TampaBayParadeOfHomes.com. For more information, visit BexleyFlorida.com, or call (813) 425-7555.

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93 Models To Tour In This Year’s Parade Of Homes

he 2019 Tampa Bay Parade of Homes, hosted by the Tampa Bay Builders Association (TBBA), takes place over the next two weekends — March 1 to March 3 and March 8 to March 10. This is one of the largest Parades in Florida, with 93 model homes representing 40 builders at locations throughout Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. The Parade of Homes is a hands-on way to see the latest in floor plans, interior designs and architecture styles of the area’s most prominent builders and developers. There is no cost or appointment needed to tour Parade homes. Included in today’s Laker/Lutz News is a 12-page Parade of Homes Guidebook, which gives detailed maps pinpointing the location of each Parade home. In Pasco and south Hernando counties, there are 40 homes to tour, and in north Hillsborough County, 12 homes. You can create a self-guided map of homes you want to tour at the Parade’s website, TampaBayParadeOfHomes.co m. You can also view individual model homes online by builder, as well as entries from custom builders and remodelers. A great place to start your tour is in Land O’ Lakes at the Parade’s showcase community of Bexley, a master-planned development by Newland Communities, located on State Road 54 and the Suncoast Parkway. Seven models representing three of Bexley’s award-winning builders are on display

during the Parade, with entries from Cardel Homes, David Weekley Homes and Homes by WestBay. “It is a great time to buy a new home in Tampa Bay with a wide range of price points, including very affordable options, Cheryl McCormick Brown, chairperson of the 2019 Parade of Homes. “The variety of plans, locations and price points that our 93 entries represent is truly indicative of the spectrum of buyers moving into this market every day. There truly is something for everyone at every life stage,” she said. Parade of Homes models are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Friday and Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m., on Sunday. During the Parade, home entries are judged by an expert panel of building industry professionals from across the country, who consider site plan, curb appeal, design, materials, outdoor living spaces, architectural detailing and workmanship. In addition to Bexley, other sponsors of the 2019 Tampa Bay Parade of Homes are MidFlorida Credit Union, TECO Peoples Gas, and Opendoor. The TBBA has more than 800 members from the local building industry, including builders, developers, suppliers, subcontractors, lending institutions, architectural and engineering firms, as well as other related businesses. The organization promotes professionalism and continuing education within the tricounty building and development industry. For further information, call (813) 571-TBBA, or visit TBBA.net.

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ardel Homes is one of few builders to offer buyers communities of all sizes and price points â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from moveup developments like Bexley with its many active living amenities, to those like the Enclave at Lake Padgett and Oakwood Reserve with acre lots, pristine privacy and luxury custom features. Here is a quick look at communities where Cardel Homes is building that are attracting buyers from Pasco and north Hillsborough counties.

THE ENCLAVE AT LAKE PADGETT

There are only a handful of lots remaining on Lake Padgett, which is why Cardel Homes is so excited to be building homes in the Enclave At Lake Padgett. This secluded, gated community of just 18 homes is conveniently located off U.S. 41 in Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakes, just two miles north of State Road 54. All homesites back up to a natural lagoon that flows into Lake Padgett, and all lots can be permitted for docks that are large enough for fishing, waterski and pontoon boats. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost unheard of to find new home construction on Lake Padgett,â&#x20AC;? said Brian Phillips, vice president of sales and marketing at Cardel Homes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have eight large homesites remaining â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all very private and perfect for families wanting a waterfront home with no CDD fees.â&#x20AC;? Cardel Homes is offering three one-story plans at the Enclave, all with tile roofs and brick paver driveways as standard features. The Henley, Wesley and Savannah plans range from 3,000 to 3,308 square

feet, and offer four bedrooms, three or four baths and three-car garages. If your family is looking for a new home now, the St. Lucia model home is ready for a quick move-in. This stunning home is 3,336 square feet with 12-foot ceilings, white cabinetry, quartz countertops, wood-plank tile and tray ceilings in the foyer, bonus room and master bedroom. The four-bedroom, three-bath home is on a wooded lot with a large front porch and covered lanai. An oversized dock is perfect to dock a boat and enjoy the natural backyard setting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Living in the Enclave is the best of both worlds â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all the recreation that Lake Padgett offers in a private oasis setting, and the convenience of Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; central location and top-rated schools,â&#x20AC;? said Phillips.

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If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a new home in Hillsborough County thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s close to USF, Oakwood Reserve may be the perfect community for you. Only five lots remain in this exclusive community of 1-acre homesites on Clement Road â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a quiet, rural street tucked between Hannah Road and Livingston Avenue. Oakwood Reserve is just 25 minutes to downtown Tampa, and minutes from Moffitt Cancer Center, James A. Haley Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hospital and AdventHealth Tampa. This rural community has lots ranging from 1 to 1.55 acres with magnificent mature trees. Two homesites have already been sold, and an inventory home is under construction and will be ready in May.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our first two buyers are young professionals who love the location and wanted a small community with no CDD or HOA fees,â&#x20AC;? said Phillips. Homes in Oakwood Reserve begin at $447,90, and range from 2,507 to 3,393 square feet. All have four to five bedrooms, three to four baths and three-car garages.

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BEXLEY

Cardel is being showcased in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parade of Homes over the next two weekends with two model homes in Bexley â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a masterplanned community being developed by Newland Homes along the State Road 54 corridor in Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakes. Parade visitors will be touring the Henley and Savannah models. The two-story, four-bedroom Henley provides more than 3,900 square feet of living space, while the fourbedroom Savannah floor plan features three baths and more than 3,300 square feet of living space in a single-story design. Both models have three-car garages and have been newly decorated. Cardel Homes has been building in Bexley since the community opened in 2016, and recently expanded into Phase 2A, with beautiful lots and floor plans beginning in the upper $300s. Two quick inventory homes are available in this new phase, as well as the St. Lucia model home in Bexleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first phase. Bexley is known for its pools, parks and trail system designed for active family living. It encompasses 1,200 acres of preserved wilderness and 13 miles of breathtaking trails that connect to the renowned Suncoast Trail.

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This is the only villa in the Wilderness Lake neighborhood on the market! 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,428 sq ft situated on one of the best lots in the community! The bedrooms are on opposite sides of the floor plan. Each has a large walk in closet. The master bedroom is at the rear and looks out to the lanai and beyond to the pond and conservation. The kitchen is open to the great room with a breakfast bar that comfortably fits 4 stools. The dining/dinette area is part of the kitchen. The 2 car garage has custom closets to cover the AC, water heater, and make extra storage, a work bench, utility tub and new door opener. Amazing lanai has approximately 10x11 under truss and 15x25 screened space with tile flooring. The screen has FL glass on the side for extra privacy. The lot is very wide and private in back. It backs to a pond and conservation land beyond. Peaceful! Beautiful! The yard is set up with Invisible Fencing for your fur baby's safety (comes with collar). The furnishings are included in the sale. This villa is move in ready! Wilderness Lake Preserve offers fabulous amenities (too many to list). The villa community has a separate pool. This section is gated. Priced at $225,900. Contact Karen Hernandez at 813-918-5765.

Craftsman Style home in Wilderness Lake Preserve! Move right in to this immaculate 3/2/2 home on PRIVATE Conservation Homesite. Home is located near the end of a quiet, cul-de-sac street. As you walk through the front door, you will notice the spacious living room dining room combo. Enjoy the light and bright living room bay window. Spacious kitchen overlooks family room. Extra flex space off of family room could be used as office space, play area, or just to sit & relax & enjoy the view. Home features newer A/C (1yr old), beautifully upgraded kitchen with granite countertops, wood cabinets throughout, open floorplan, & all appliances are included. Master Suite features tray ceilings, plenty of closet space, & double sinks in bath. Great curb appeal with fresh new plants & rock landscaping. Enjoy the all resort style amenities & abundant wildlife Wilderness Lake Preserve has to offer; 2 pools, hot tub, playgrounds, kids splash area, fishing lake with dock, canoes & kayaks, Fitness center, planned events at the lodge for children & adults, movie theater, and nature center. Wilderness Lake Preserve is a fast & easy commute to almost anywhere. Priced at $245,000. Contact Jodie Maddaloni at 813-382-2692.

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27443 SKY LAKE CIR, WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544

NO ELECTRIC BILL! This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Carpenter's Run uses WHOLE HOUSE solar energy. The home had a new roof installed 10/2016. The Solar Photovoltaic system was installed in 11/2016. You have a minimum service charge electric bill every month! The AC is about 3 years old. All the big stuff has been done. The home has a great floor plan and need cosmetic stuff done. The laminate flooring in the Dining room, the secondary bedroom hall and 2nd bedroom is being replaced. The home has a large eat in kitchen wit breakfast bar into the family room. There is a wood burning fireplace in the family room. The sliding glass doors lead to the screened lanai and open pool. Split bedrooms, formal rooms. There is a lot to offer here! Additional features include a large, cul-de-sac lot; private in ground swimming pool with spa; sheds in back yard; fenced yard. Come put your own touch on the cosmetic stuff - what a great value!Priced at $234,900. Contact Karen Hernandez at 813-918-5765.

BEAUTIFUL POOL HOME IN A FANTASTIC LOCATION! The Lakes at Northwood is in the heart of Wesley Chapel with a low HOA and no CDD. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2,434 sq ft, 2 car garage home is close to everything. Spacious living/dining room, separate family room with sliding doors to the screened in pool area, bright open kitchen includes all appliances & eat-in kitchen space. Inside laundry room is well equipped with upper cabinet storage and utility sink. The downstairs half bath provides access to outdoor pool. All bedrooms & additional loft space are on the second level. HUGE Master offers two walk-in closets, master bath with garden tub and dual vanities make this a perfect master retreat. The 4th bedroom is extremely large and is functioning both as a bedroom & office space; however, does not have a closet. This room could easily function as a den/office/bedroom & has plenty of room to add a closet. The upstairs also features a separate loft area perfect for use of an office/play area/second family room. Screened-in lanai overlooking your large sparkling saltwater pool and fenced in backyard. Priced at $350,000. Contact Holly Ruhlig at 813-240-6768.

Down Payment Assistance for First-Time Homebuyers

he Florida Housing Finance Corporation is re-launching the Florida Hardest-Hit Fund Down Payment Assistance Program in five approved counties, including Pasco and Hillsborough counties. This federal program was implemented to prevent foreclosures by stimulating home purchase activity and stabilizing neighborhoods in counties that demonstrate high levels of housing market distress. The program provides up to $15,000 in down payment and closing costs to eligible first-time homebuyers, and is forgivable over five years. Florida Housing has successfully disbursed 100 percent of the over $1 billion in program funds two years ahead of schedule, and is now using approximately $20 million in loan repayments to assist additional Florida families. “Statistics show that foreclosures have drastically decreased in

Florida and that our state has recovered from the housing crisis,” said Trey Price, executive director of Florida Housing. “This funding will further assist with the continued stabilization of recovering, distressed neighborhoods.” As of this past January, 52,742 Florida families have received assistance through Florida Housing programs, including more than 20,000 families who received down payment and closing cost assistance. It is estimated that approximately 1,500 eligible firsttime homebuyers will be assisted with this additional funding. Florida Housing was created by the Florida Legislature more than 35 years ago. It is the state’s housing finance agency that administers state and federal resources to help provide affordable homeownership and rental housing options for Florida residents. For more information, please visit www.floridahousing.org.

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Mattamy Home’s Fabulous Spring Sales Event

ith two new townhome communities opening in Lutz and Citrus Park, Mattamy Homes is offering families special savings on new, quick move-in townhomes for a limited time only, including paying closing costs. A variety of three- and fourbedroom townhomes are available for move in this spring, at Avea Pointe in Lutz and Lakeview at Citrus Park.

NEW MODELS IN CITRUS PARK

Mattamy Homes been selling in Lakeview at Citrus Park in August, and already has sold more than 30 townhomes. And now, with the opening of three new, professionally decorated models, Mattamy expects sales to move even faster in this gated community off Ehrlich Road and the Veterans Expressway. “Lakeview at Citrus Park is one of the prettiest and most convenient locations in the north Tampa area,” said Kathleen Dec, marketing manager for Mattamy Homes. “Our homeowners love being so close to Westfield Citrus Park Mall, and value their easy access to the Veterans and downtown Tampa.” New models are beautifully decorated and furnished, and feel just as spacious and private as single-family homes. The Marianna (1,667 sq. ft.) and Ormond (1,888 sq. ft.) have 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and single garages. The Venice (2,574 sq. ft.) has 4 bedrooms, including one downstairs, 3 baths and a double garage. Prices begin in the mid $200s. The community, which will have 124 townhomes when completed, overlooks Gant Lake at the end of Tom Fuller Road. Residents have access to the lake for fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding from its community pier. Other amenities include a children’s playground.

AVEA POINTE IN LUTZ

Avea Pointe is Mattamy Homes’ newest townhome neighborhood in Lutz, located off Van Dyke Road on

Townhomes by Mattamy Homes offer spacious floor plans and two-car garages.

Lakeshore Drive, and directly across from Lakeshore Preserve —a Mattamy townhome community that sold out in less than 18 months. “The demand for our townhomes in Lakeshore Preserve was so incredible that we’re very happy to be offering families more townhomes in the same great location,” said Dec. Avea Pointe’s first residents will be moving into their new homes this spring. The community’s amenities will be ready this fall, and include a resort-style pool, cabana and sun deck. At completion, Avea Pointe will have 224 homes. This gated community offers three spacious floor plans designed to live like single-family homes, incorporating large open kitchens, optimized living spaces, covered lanais and 2-car garages. Avea Pointe offers very distinctive

plans— the Santa Rosa at 1,913 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, with an owner’s suite on the first level; the Sebring at 2,230 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths; and the Venice at 2,574 square feet with 4 bedrooms (including a first-floor bedroom) and 3 baths. Base prices are from the low $300s. “We offer some of the most spacious townhome floor plans in the area,” said Dec. “Their unique designs meet the needs of first-time homebuyers, families with children and empty-nesters.”

IN DEMAND LOCATION

Mattamy’s Lutz communities are just minutes from St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, and are convenient to shopping, dining and entertainment in Carrollwood, Lutz, Land O’ Lakes and Wesley Chapel. Located within

two miles of the Veterans Expressway makes them an easy commute to Tampa, the airport and area beaches. “This desirable location is one of the main reasons our homes at Lakeshore Preserve and Avea Pointe are selling so quickly,” said Dec. “Excellent schools are another reason — parents want their children to attend the area’s best schools.” Children at Lakeshore Preserve and Avea Pointe attend Steinbrenner High, Martinez Middle and Schwarzkopf Elementary, all less than three miles away on Lutz Lake Fern Road. Also close-by is the Sunlake Academy of Math and Science charter school. Visit MattamyHomes.com, or call (813) 580-7303, to learn more about these communities, the Spring Sales Event, or to schedule a VIP appointment.

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New Townhomes offering 1,667 – 2,574 sq. ft. with 3 – 4 bedrooms, 2.5 – 3 baths, & 1-2 car garages Fabulous Citrus Park location on Ehrlich Road (Less than a minute from the Veteran’s Expressway) Gated community with a tot lot, community pier, and access to Gant Lake for ﬁshing, kayaking, and more Less than three miles to Citrus Park Mall and ﬁfteen miles to Downtown Tampa

TOWNHOMES FROM THE MID $200S LOCATION: EHRLICH ROAD & TOM FULLER ROAD, TAMPA, FL 33625

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Three spacious townhome designs available: 1,926 -2,574 sq. ft. and 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5-3 baths, and 2-car garages Gated community entrance with future amenities including a resort-style pool and cabana Conveniently located on Van Dyke Road close to shopping, dining and recreation (close to Dale Mabry and the Veterans Expwy.) A-rated school district – Steinbrenner, Martinez Middle and Schwarzkopf Elementary

TOWNHOMES FROM THE LOW $300S SALES CENTER AND DECORATED MODELS ARE OPEN AT LAKESHORE PRESERVE (ACROSS THE STREET).

LOCATION: VAN DYKE ROAD AT LAKESHORE ROAD, LUTZ, FL 33558

Sales Centers and Decorated Models are Open Daily To Learn More or Schedule Your VIP Appointment, Call 813-278-1760

mattamyhomes.com/tampa All pricing, availability and plans are subject to prior sale and may change without notice or obligation. *Terms and conditions apply. Values of incentives vary by home, home site and closing date. The discount value stated is for one or more specific homes in a specific community in the Southwest Florida Division. Valid only on new contracts signed between 2/24/19 and 3/29/19; and home must close upon completion. Closing Costs incentives offered only when financing home through Mattamy Home Funding LLC, our preferred lender, (NMLS#64022). Alternate incentive may apply for cash purchases. Other restrictions apply. E.&O.E. Builder’s #CGC1524054 02/19 MATTPA0013

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58 Years of Experience at Shell’s Feed & Garden Supply

n a time when many families are exploring sustainability and growing their own food, a family operation like Shell’s Feed & Garden Supply is just the kind of store they need to answer their questions and guide them. “Whether it’s backyard chickens or growing vegetables, our employees are an amazing resource for families who have limited experience in gardening or raising chickens,” said Greg Shell, whose family has owned Tampa’s oldest feed store since 1961. “Most of our employees have worked here for many years, and have an incredible amount of experience to share with customers,” said Shell. “Our customers come from as far away as Brooksville and Sarasota, not only because of the quality plants and products we carry, but also to seek advice from our staff.” Shell’s Feed got its start when Greg’s father, Charles, was 21 years old and just out of the Army. It was 1961, and Charles was looking for something to do when a feed store came up for sale at Nebraska Avenue and Busch Boulevard in Tampa. Charles bought the store and changed its name to Shell’s Feed. “It was a good fit for my dad, since my grandfather sold Purina products for many years, and dad was familiar with the feed business. Plus, our family’s farm was in Lutz, and the store was close to our home,” said Shell. Charles began updating the store, and in 1965 married Betty Tamargo, whose family owned a dairy farm off Casey Road in what is now Carrollwood. Back then, Tampa Bay was still very rural, and Shell’s Feed took care of farmers and ranchers in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Polk counties. “Dad started selling to Busch Gardens when it was just a two-man operation in the 1960s, and also serviced Hillsborough and Pinellas County Animal Services,” said Shell. The city grew up around the feed store, and when Busch Boulevard was widened in 1967, the store moved four blocks north to its current location on Nebraska Avenue. Shell’s first job at the store was pick-

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dening from start to finish. We make sure you choose the right plants to grow at the right time of the year.”

SATURDAY CLASSES

Store Manager Dax Gonzalez, left, and Owner Greg Shell have worked together for over 10 years.

Stop by at Shell’s Nebraska Avenue location and step back in time to an old-fashioned feed and garden store with affordable prices and superb customer service.

ing up trash in the parking lot when he was 8 years old for 25 cents a day. As he got older, he began stocking shelves after school, and eventually became a manager at age 20. Shell left the family business for eight years in 1999 to open a pet store in Lutz. By 2007, his parents wanted to be less hands-on at the feed store, and he returned to the family business.

GARDENING AND PETS

“When I came back, I spent the first six months as a regular employee, helping customers and asking what they liked about the store, and what they wanted to see,” said Shell. “This was when I learned our customers were very interested in gardening, and wanted

more offerings in pet foods and supplies, so we expanded in both areas.” “We carry pet food that is equal in quality to the brand names, but without the high prices,” said Shell. “We also sell a wide assortment of bulk treats, so you don't have to buy a whole bag, like you do at most stores.” Shell said many pets today have allergies, and most are food related. “We have hypo-allergenic dog foods that work great and won't break the bank,” he said. Gardening is also a big part of Shell’s business. “Our vegetable plants are grown by a local grower, and are healthier than those sold in big box stores,” said Shell. “Our staff can answer questions on gar-

Since many customers are inexperienced gardeners, and many want to learn how to raise chickens in their backyard, Shell’s offers Saturday classes for its customers. Its next class is March 9, and the topic is growing and harvesting Earthbox gardens, which are ideal for suburban patios and urban balconies. The class is from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration and information for all classes and events are at www.shellsfeed.com/store-classes-events/. Shell’s also hosts free Saturday Seed Swaps once a month from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., for most of the year. The next two Swaps are March 23 and April 20. “Our Seed Swaps are a great way to swap seeds, cuttings and seedlings for something new. Plus, it's a great way to meet people who also love to garden,” said Shell. Through the years, chicken feed has always been Shell’s top seller, although much of today’s feed now goes to families with backyard chickens. “Chickens are very easy to take care of. A family of four can keep three hens and have all the fresh eggs their family needs,” said Shell. Shell’s Feed & Garden Supply is still the old-fashioned, down-home shop Greg's parents started, but with products and services suburban families want today, including online ordering and shipping. “We invite you to bring the kids and visit our store for an old fashion experience that the whole family will enjoy,” said Shell.

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WOW!! TWO LOTS IN SPRING HILL Looking for a property that offers a bit MORE. NEWLY REMODELED throughout, 3/2 Mobile Home with 15x38 porch. Upgraded kitchen and appliance with granite countertops. Additional lot is included in price. Total acreage 2.35 acres. 3 garages on property: 1) 1200 sq. ft. air conditioned garage (40x30) with workshop; 2) 1800 sq. ft. warehouse (30x60) with office 11x30 RV Port; 3) 11x14 mower garage.$339,000 Call Cody at 813-909-0712

READY TO MOVE IN 2/2/2, Villa located in gated golf course community. 55 + retirement community. Lawn maintenance, basic cable TV and pest control included in rent. GREAT amenities: community pool, fitness center: tennis, golf, clubhouse with restaurant, and security. 12 month lease available for $1,300.00 monthly. Call Brandy Carrillo 727-998-2032

JUST REDUCED ACTIVE ADULT GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY IN LAND O’ LAKES 2/2/1 Villa located in gated community. Eat-in kitchen with a breakfast bar, dining room/family room combination with sliding doors leading out to the Florida room. Additionally it has a screened lanai to enjoy the Florida sunshine. Tile and laminate flooring throughout. Worry free maintenance, as the homeowners' association fee covers the outside maintenance of the villa, exterior painting every 7-10 yrs., roof replacement 17-20 yrs., lawn mowing, shrub trimming and mulching. $167,500.00 Call Billie at 813-446-5144 COURTESY OF RAEQUEL TOMSICH

Sharing the love

The GFWC New Tampa Junior Woman’s Club has already had a busy 2019. After a successful book drive, the club donated 155 books to two local Title 1 elementary schools, including Mort Elementary and Lacoochee Elementary, as well as Palmetto Elementary in Orlando. The club also engaged in several service projects in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day; members collected magazines and delivered them to local laundromats; volunteered at the Light Up the Night 5K race and 1-mile walk, an event to bring awareness to human trafficking; and made 750 valentines that were delivered by Meals on Wheels. Above, The GFWC New Tampa Juniorettes (ages 12 to 18) made a visit to the residents at Legacy at Highwoods Preserve, an assisted-living facility, for a ‘Share the Love’ event. Residents were given homemade valentines and goody bags. For information, visit GFWCNewTampaJuniors.org.

Cypress Creek Town Center gets OK to change future uses The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

The Pasco County Commission has unanimously approved a request by Cypress Creek Town Center to amend the county’s long-range plan on 427 acres within the development, off State Road 56, west of Interstate 75. The proposed uses in the amendment include an increase of the commercial/retail mall entitlements from 1.3 million square feet to about 2.4 million square feet, as well as the removal of the retail center and highway commercial entitlements of 600,000 square feet, and 96,000 square feet, respectively. The change also increases the number of multi-family units from 230 units up to 600 units, and adds motel, congregate living and care facility, and school land use categories. County planners said the property is in

WATERFRONT HOME 3/2, 1.27 acres $175,000 on Hwy 41 in Land O Lakes, Commercial/residential Call Phil Tamm 813-408-1357 MANOR OAKS IN LUTZ BEAUTIFUL POOL HOME IN PEACEFUL, QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD! The home sits on a large oversized lot in cul-de-sac with mature trees. SPACIOUS 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home has a huge master as well as spacious bedrooms and a den. Large windows throughout the home allow plenty of natural light. Outside the large screened-in lanai is perfect for cookouts, splashing around in the large pool or relaxing in the spa. Centrally located close to shopping, dining, great schools and Florida Ave, SR 54 and I-275 providing easy access to all of the Tampa Bay Area. ** Low HOA. **NO CDD $579,900 Call Cody at 813-909-0712

LEASE RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL SKI LAKE 300’ road frontage & 250’ lakefront. Property is large enough for 2 homes. On lakefront with white sandy bottom. No Deed Restrictions. Call Cody Adams 813-909-0712 WATERFRONT 2.44 acres on fishing Lake Ryan on Newberger Road in Lutz. . NO CDD or HOA! You are free to tear down the 1928 frame house to build the home of your heart’s desire. Included are a concrete block 1 car garage, pear tree, banana trees and lush foliage on this fenced lot! Call Faith Garcia 813-503-6610

COMMERICAL LEASE 2,500 SF of Professional Office Space available near intersection of Dale Mabry and Sunlake Blvd. Unit is divided into 8 offices, foyer area with administrative station, kitchenette and public and private restrooms, and conference/flex space. Included with lease: Water, Septic, CAM, Exterior lighting, maintenance of roof and exterior walls. Call Cody at 813-909-0712 RESIDENTAL LEASE IMMACULATE 3/2/2, single family residence located in gated golf course community. 55 + retirement community all the amenities, including tennis, golf, clubhouse with restaurant, community pool, fitness center and security. Lawn maintenance, basic cable TV and pest control included in rent. 12 month lease available for $1,600.00 monthly. Call Irving Hernandez 813-843-6026

VACANT PROPERTY WOODED BEAUTY BELL LAKE & ALPINE in Land O Lakes. Come build your dream estate or family compound. Great Location, beautiful wooded lot. Almost 3 acres. NO DEED RESTRICTIONS! City water available. Property can be subdivided into two lots. Build on one and sell the other. $299,900 Call Cody at 813-909-0712 WESLEY CHAPEL 1.65 Acres in Quail Hollow Pines. Call Phil 813-408-1357 BEAUTIFUL WOODED LOT 2.2 acres. Build your dream home with no CDD or any restriction. Owner financing available. Easy terms. Call Irving Hernandez 813-843-6026 SPRING HILL - 31.28 Acres on Bowman Rd Your dream home is waiting to be built! Bring your horses and cows! Plenty of room for all your dreams. Close to Suncoast Parkway. 31.35 Acres on Vernon Dairy Rd Beautiful location for your dream home!!! Bring your animals as there is room to spread out! Enjoy country living yet so close to all major highways and shopping. Call Cody at 813-909-0712 S.R. 41 on Land O Lakes Call Phil Tamm 813-408-1357

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the county’s South Market area and is suitable for the proposed planned development designation. The South Market Area, according to planners, “is envisioned as ‘an urban gateway opportunity area.’” The proposed uses also coincide with a county policy that promotes the creation of high-density mixed uses that attract a broad spectrum of employers and businesses, offer opportunities for people to live and work in the same area, and offer maximized transportation opportunities. No one spoke against the proposal at the board’s Feb. 19 meeting. Clarke Hobby, the attorney representing the applicant, told commissioners “What you’re doing today is setting up Cypress Creek Town Center for success over the next 15 to 20 years, until its ultimate buildout.”

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Blanket Tampa Bay Hopes To Build Urban Rest Stop By William Jacko Special to The Laker / Lutz News Beth Ross dreams of building the first Urban Rest Stop in Tampa — a place where the homeless and working poor can use restrooms, take showers and launder clothes, and eventually get haircuts, conduct job searches, and access financial and mental health counseling. Until that dream becomes a reality, Beth and her husband, Ray, will continue to help the homeless through Blanket Tampa Bay, a nonprofit they founded to feed the homeless and distribute blankets, toiletries and bicycles. Although they did not realize it at the time, the couple’s Urban Rest Stop dream began five years ago while they were attending Oakwood Community Church in Carrollwood. “The church had a really large donation,” Beth said. “They gave every family in the church a hundred dollars, and said, ‘Go do something good with this.’” Since Beth Ross hates cold weather, she decided to give blankets to the homeless for warmth, padding and protection against insects. She created a Blanket Tampa Bay Facebook page, and with the church’s seed money, distributed more than 1,000 blankets the first two years. In time, the Rosses expanded their mission from blankets to hygiene products, bicycles and other items the homeless need. Their volunteer work attracted the attention of corporate sponsors, including the New York Yankees, who donated $10,000. That donation inspired the couple to explore new ways to help the homeless, which led them to Seattle to tour the country’s first Urban Rest Stop. When Beth speaks to groups about Blanket Tampa Bay, she tells stories of unexpected blessings, happy endings and new beginnings —stories that motivate people to act. One of her favorite stories is about a homeless man she passed on her way to work who hadn’t moved from the same bench in several days. He repeatedly rejected Beth’s offers of help, so she asked a police officer to check on him. The officer was able to involuntarily commit the man to St. Joseph’s Hospital for

medical evaluation, where he was treated for a broken hip and kidney failure. “He was in so much pain that he couldn’t move off that bench,” Beth speculated. She soon learned the man’s backstory. He had worked for Pinellas County Schools for more than 30 years and was entitled to a pension that he was not receiving. Social services intervened and helped him get his pension, and today he is healthy and living in an apartment. Had Beth not intervened, the man would have likely died on the street, virtually invisible, amidst the averted eyes of hundreds of people waiting at the nearby bus stop or driving by. “That man wasn’t a bum. He wasn’t an alcoholic. He wasn’t doing drugs or anything. All it takes is one life-changing event to be homeless,” Beth said. On Monday nights the Rosses serve the homeless in the parking lot at St. Peter Claver Church, located at 1203 Nebraska Ave., from 7 p.m. to 8p.m. “We serve about a 160 to 180 homeless people every week,” Beth said. “There are so many men, women and children out there who are homeless and need help. I can’t wait to build an Urban Rest Stop so the homeless have a place to clean up, use the bathroom and launder their clothes.” To learn more about Blanket Tampa Bay, and to donate, visit BlanketTampaBay.org, or call Beth at (813) 300-9277.

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Oasis Day at Hungry Harry’s Family BarB-Que will take place March 4 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the restaurant, at 3116 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., to benefit the Oasis Pregnancy Care Centers. Twenty percent of sales, eat-in or takeout, will be donated to Oasis. Guests can use take-out and have a picnic by Lake Padgett, too. For information, call (813) 949-2025.

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EATING DISORDER SUPPORT

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will offer an eating disorder recovery support group every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson, in conference rooms 3 and 4. The group is free to attend. For information, contact group mentor Kimberly Miller at (727) 619-4366 or kamrecoverygroup@gmail.com.

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Oak Hill Hospital, 11307 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville, will offer a Living With Cancer support group Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. The group focuses on creating a circle of support for those newly diagnosed and living with cancer; empowering each other through education, sharing and listening; and fostering hope and strength. For information or to register, call (352) 597-6333.

OBSTETRICS PROGRAMS

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, offers these obstetrics programs: • March 2 at 2 p.m.:Tour of Obstetrics • March 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Breastfeeding Course • March 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Childbirth Super Prep • March 13 at 5:30 p.m.: Tour of Obstetrics • March 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Newborn Care Class • March 25 at 6 p.m.: Infant CPR Reservations are required by calling (727) 834-5630, or online at MedicalCenterTrinity.com.

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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host an Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group March 6 at 11 a.m., to discuss services and support available for patients with dementia. For information, email Phyllis Bross at pebross@verizon.net.

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AdventHealth Wesley Chapel will present “The Power of a Plant-Based Diet” March 5 at 6:30 p.m., in the Wellness Center, Wellness Plaza, second-floor classroom. Registered dietitian Megen Erwine will discuss how plant-based foods protect from disease and are essential to optimal health. Reservations are required by calling (813) 929-5432, or online at AHWesleyChapel.org/events.

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ZUMBA FOR FITNESS

Karl & DiMarco North, 19022 Geraci Road in Lutz, will offer Zumba for women every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 10:30 a.m., for $5 per class. All levels and ages can join. Participants should wear sneakers and bring a water bottle and a towel. For more information, email dance911@gmail.com.

BRAIN & BODY HEALTH

The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, along with the Rath ConNEXTions Center, will present “Healthy Living for the Brain and Body” March 6 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Reliance Medical Center, 3655 Innovation Drive in Lakeland. The seminar is part of its Caregiver College — free classes to help local caregivers of those diagnosed with dementia. In this class, participants can learn about the latest research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to incorporate recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. To register, visit ALZ.org/crf, or call (800) 272-3900.

BALANCE SEMINAR

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, along with CARES (Community Aging and Retirement Services), will present a “Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls” from March 6 to March 29. The class will take place over four weeks, every Wednesday and Friday, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the hospital, at 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson. The program includes eight two-hour

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Stepping into another’s shoes ‘Blind’ diners enter the Silverthorn Country Club during the Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind’s fifth annual Dining in the Dark event. The event raises funds for services and helps to increase the public’s understanding of vision impairment. More than 120 guests wore blindfolds while eating the first course of their meal, to experience how difficult it can be to use a fork without the aid of vision. Some diners had no idea what they were eating. The mission of the Lighthouse is to provide people with visual impairments the skills needed to achieve maximum independence. For information, visit LVIB.org, or call (727) 815-0303.

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The Medical Center of Trinity will host these upcoming community events: • Breast Cancer Support Group: March 6 and March 20

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• Chatterboxes: March 7 and March 21 at 3 p.m. • NAMI Family Support Group: March 11 and March 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Compassionate Friends Support Group: March 20 from 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Huntington’s Disease Support Group: March 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. • Lymphedema Support Group: March 21 at 3 p.m. • JDRF Cups of Hope-Type 2 Diabetes

NAMI Pasco County (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers support groups for families and those with a psychiatric diagnosis. • NAMI Connection: every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the WellCare Office, 5113 U.S. 19 in New Port Richey • NAMI Family Support: the second and fourth Monday of the month, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Medical Center of Trinity, 5637 Marine Parkway in New Port Richey • NAMI Family Support: the first and third Tuesday of the month, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel Education classes offered by NAMI are free, but registration is required.These include: • Peer-to-Peer: an eight-session educational program for adults with mental illness • Family-to-Family: a 12-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness These classes include presentations, discussions and interactive exercises. For more information, call (727) 9929653.

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School crossing guards are trained by the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. The mission of a crossing guard is to oversee elementary school children as they cross busy streets upon arriving at and departing from school. If interested, call Ken Mizerek, crossing guard supervisor, at (727) 277-7200, or visit PascoSheriff.com/careers.

BRIDGE-BREAKING CONTEST

Saint Leo University’s Department of Mathematics and Science will present its annual bridge-breaking competition March 4 at 6 p.m., in Selby Auditorium, Lewis Hall, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo. Teams of Saint Leo students constructed model bridges from lightweight wooden sticks and glue, adhering to strict rules on materials and dimensions. The audience can vote on which bridge is most attractive, and faculty members will test each bridge to see which one can hold the most weight before it breaks. Admission is free. For information or preferred seating, contact Leo Ondrovic at (352) 588-7408 or leo.ondrovic@saintleo.edu.

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Saint Leo University’s social work programs will sponsor a one-day conference March 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo. Social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, human service and criminal justice system professionals can attend. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Ruth A. Brandwein, winner of the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Social Workers. Brandwein and faculty experts from Saint Leo and the broader community will give presentations throughout the day, based on the theme “Transformative Social Work: Solutions,Action, Hope.” For information, and how to access the program and registration form, contact Jilliam Gartner, academic coordinator, at (352) 588-7732 or Jilliam.gartner@saintleo.edu.

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In the few months that Union Park Charter Academy (UPCA) in Wesley Chapel has been open, there have been many exciting events and accomplishments. The Kinder Community at Union Park celebrated 100 Days of School with crafts, individually decorated Tshirts, and a parade through the corridors met with cheers from the upper grades and staff. The school’s soccer team led by Coach Frank Richardson had its first win against Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science. Fifth- and sixth-graders received a visit by the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, a federally chartered nonprofit youth organization for youth ages 10 to 17. The UPCA’s Jr. Thespians team, under the direction of Myndee Washington, received five medals in competition in Orlando. And, gifted students are exploring and researching ways to help provide clean water, preparing lessons about electricity for younger students, and investigating their own curiosities. The school serves kindergarten through sixth grade for the current school year, but will be adding seventh and eighth grades in the upcoming two academic years. For information, call Danielle Rosario at (813) 358-7306, ext. 1008.

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Pasco County Schools, in collaboration with Youth and Family Alternatives, and Premier Community Health Center, received $100,000 in federal funding to enhance its efforts to improve the physical and mental health of students and families in the Holiday area. These services are delivered through the School Based Health Center, at Gulfside Elementary, a Community Partnership School. The current program has provided dental services to approximately 500 students within surrounding neighborhoods. Parent and students also were provided with education regarding nutrition and disease prevention/management, mental health counseling and limited direct health services. For information on the grant, visit inyurl.com/y3rxtkku.

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EARTH FARE, from page 1A and within weeks will open stores in Boynton Beach and downtown Orlando. “We see an opportunity for our brand to fill a void in the marketplace,” Scorpiniti said. “Americans, just generally, are seeking healthier alternatives to feed their families and their children,” Scorpiniti explained.“We have found that there is a lot of need of what we bring to communities. “We don’t want to be preachy.That’s not our mission here. Our mission is to make health and wellness easy to come by, at Earth Fare,” he said. “Our first litmus test is whether or not what we sell is healthy,” he added. If it’s not, it doesn’t make the cut. The grocery chain’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Angela Hind helps assure that Earth Fare meets that commitment, Scorpiniti said. “She and I have become very close colleagues in helping refine Earth Fare’s assortment, and understanding that this is a journey.We’re all learning still. But, when we look across North America, no one else is doing this,” Scorpiniti said.

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chickens and other items to their carts. Others took a break to grab a bite, and ate it on the patio. Earth Fare has come a long way since it debuted in Asheville, as a 1,200-square-foot store called Dinner for Earth. It was the city’s first health food store, and it offered a modest selection of organic dried bulk goods and wellness process. Over time, it has opened locations from Portage, Michigan to Palm Beach Gardens. Its assortment has evolved, but its commitment to healthy food has not wavered, Scorpiniti said. The grocer promises its customers that they can shop in every aisle of the store without ever needing to read a label, and they can be confident that their food selection will be healthy, the executive added. He also touched on what he considers to be a misperception when it comes to the price of healthy foods. “I think health and wellness eating has sometimes created this connotation that you have to pay a lot more to be healthy in the food you buy,” Scorpiniti said. Earth Fare thinks it can provide, with a curated assortment in a 24,000-square-foot store, “a nice, bright, shoppable, friendly store,” and do it efficiently, in order to sell a 98-cent, non-GMO, baguette, every day, and a $5 rotisserie chicken, every day, she said As a newcomer to the area, the company also has reached out to learn what the community needs from Earth Fare, Scorpiniti said. It has a 19-member community advisory board, which provided suggestions regarding items to stock on store shelves, and offered input on what local cause the store should support. In this case, it is the New Tampa YMCA, which received a $3,000 check from the grocer. When Earth Fare opens a new location, it’s a big day for the company, the president and CEO said. He said he typically gives the new team a pep talk. In essence, his message to them is this: “This is a different mission. It looks like we’re selling groceries, but we’re changing lives.”

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The key is for a Big to be a positive mentor to a child of the same gender – being a confidant, helping with academics and having fun. “We don’t just play in the park – we’re learning about volunteerism, citizenship, respect [and] responsibility,” Howie explained. “Apparently that’s something that other people are looking at and saying ‘Hey, that’s cool stuff that you’re doing.’” Before meeting Hunter, Howie said he’d suffered the passing of his younger brother, Chris, in 2014. Howie and his wife also became emptynesters, when their two daughters moved away from home. So when the 52-year-old spotted a flyer for Big Brothers Big Sisters at a local Dairy Queen, he was curious. He decided to attend a volunteer orientation and was instantly hooked. “This sounds like an amazing idea,” Howie thought to himself.“This is going to fill that void I had in my life.” The program’s match specialist soon paired Howie with Hunter – a then shy 13year-old with an affinity for video games. Hunter also had experienced a shift in his family: His older brother had left home for college. Howie initially met Hunter and his family at their Land O’ Lakes home. Hunter recalls that first meeting. “There was a strong bond from the beginning, but it got better over time,” Hunter said. For their first adventure, Howie found a way to get Hunter more engaged outdoors. He took him to a local park in Land O’ Lakes to fly a drone — something Howie uses in his work. Hunter was more than happy to take the drone for several spins. “I’m a programmer by trade,” Howie said. “Obviously I swell with pride when it’s something he’s interested in, too.” Since then, Hunter’s Big has helped him to see there’s a whole outdoor world waiting to be explored. They have enjoyed deep sea fishing together, have attended charity walks, have gone to amusement parks, have watched baseball games and have gone to concerts, to name just some of their activities. They’ve also adopted a signature look: Wearing fedora hats just about everywhere they go. And, Howie got Hunter involved with the Krewe of Blackbeard’s Revenge – an organization that raises funds for charities every month.

The group also participates in the Gasparilla Kids’ Parade – where the two brothers dress in full costume. “He makes a great pirate,” Howie said, with a chuckle. Food is another common interest for the Big and Little. They took a six-week cooking course, allowing them to prepare and taste new recipes. They acknowledge that, as pizza lovers, they were reluctant to add spinach as a topping, but they said, the taste grew on them. While they enjoy having fun, Howie is also ready to help Hunter with homework so he maintains good grades. “I was struggling with ASL (American Sign Language),” the teen recounted. “We both watched it together and figured it out.” Howie said that he wants Hunter to become a well-rounded adult. He takes Hunter to autism and cancer walks not only to be charitable, but also to help him develop a sense of gratitude for what he has in life. The mentor also teaches the importance of financial responsibility and punctuality. But, Hunter isn’t the only one on the receiving end. Howie has also learned valuable lessons, too. The friendship has helped him to become more patient and a better listener. “I wait for him to ask for advice,” Howie said.“Sometimes he doesn’t need somebody to solve a problem for him. Sometimes he just needs somebody to listen to him.” He also credits Hunter for giving him a chance to feel like a kid again. During their three-year friendship, Howie has watched Hunter grow physically, and in other ways, too. “I saw a lot of myself, when I was that age, in him,” Howie stated. Later this year, the pair will attend a Big Brothers Big Sisters bowling event. Such fundraisers help raise money, but state funding is needed, too. Howie plans to visit Tallahassee to speak with legislators, to seek more state assistance for the program. Both Howie and Hunter are also looking forward to being recognized at an awards ceremony in September. Both plan to don tuxedos. They’re also now eligible to compete for the Big Brother and Little Brother national award. No matter how that goes though, they both feel like they’ve already won the best prize: The mentorship program may have brought them together, but they’re confident they’ll be lifelong friends. To learn more about the Bay Area program, visit BBBSTampaBay.org.

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thletes within The Laker/Lutz News coverage were well-represented on the FloridaHSFootball.com’s AllState teams for the 2018

season. In total, 24 players from nine local schools in Hillsborough and Pasco counties were named first-team, second-team, thirdteam or honorable mention for their respective classifications. The All-State teams were compiled by FloridaHSFootball.com, along with the consideration of coaches nominations and consultation of all-area/all-county teams and members of the media from around the state. Zephyrhills High School and Zephyrhills Christian Academy were most represented among local schools, with five selections apiece to the Class 5A and Class 2A All-State teams, respectively. Zephyrhills High — which went undefeated in the regular season and reached the Class 5A regional semifinals — had two first-team selections (senior defensive tackle Samuel Bergeron, senior returner/athlete Cartrell Strong), a second-team selection (senior utility Tre’ Pavis Mobley), and two honorable mentions (senior quarterback Doug Crawford and junior offensive guard Demetris Wright). Bergeron, though undersized at 5-feet-9 and 192 pounds, registered big numbers with 104 total tackles, 35 tackles for loss, 15 sacks, 21 hurries and eight forced fumbles. The same can be said for fellow Bulldogs first-teamer, Strong. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound returner/athlete finished the 2018 campaign with 1,709 all-purpose yards and 21 touchdowns. Also a defensive standout at cornerback/safety, Strong added 98 total tackles, seven tackles for loss, two interceptions, nine passes defensed and three forced fumbles. Mobley, the Bulldogs second-teamer, also generated impressive numbers on each side of the ball. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound athlete registered 51 tackles, four interceptions and four passes defensed on defense, and 759 all-purpose yards and seven touchdowns on offense. He also served as the team’s kickoff specialist, where he averaged nearly 39 yards per kick and had three touchbacks. Zephyrhills Christian — which finished with a 7-4 mark and reached the Class 2A regional semifinals — had two first-team selections (senior utility Javion Hanner, senior cornerback Kavbion Marbra) and three second-team selections (junior offensive guard Malik Jones, senior defensive end Jalen Spencer, senior outside linebacker Nyjohn Moody). The 5-foot-9, 188-pound Hanner posted 1,408 scrimmage yards and nine touchdowns in 10 games played. His 1,201 rushing yards ranked sixth in all of Class 2A.

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• Land O’ Lakes High senior linebacker Myron Bloom committed to play college football at Division II Limestone College (Gaffney, South Carolina).The firstteam All-Pasco defensive stalwart’s 122 tackles last season were tops on the team and seventh among all Class 6A players. • Sunlake High senior right-handed pitcher Morgan Boudreau has signed to play college softball at NJCAA Division I University of South Carolina-Sumter. Boudreau last season posted a 7-0 record with a 1.00 earned run average and 44 strikeouts in 42 innings pitched.

SOCCER LEAGUE REGISTRATIONS

The Wesley Chapel Spring Soccer league is accepting registrations for its ninth annual season. The league is open to north Hillsborough County and Pasco County boys and girls who were born between 2005 and 2014. The league welcomes players of all skill levels, and intends to provide an opportunity for players to learn and play soccer in a

Class 8A • Logan Kilburn, Steinbrenner, senior, linebacker (second-team defense) • Matthew Adcock, Steinbrenner, junior, offensive tackle (third-team offense) • Cameron Brown, Steinbrenner, junior, punter, (third-team special teams) • Deon Silas, Steinbrenner, sophomore, returner (third-team special teams)

COURTESY OF CARROLLWOOD DAY SCHOOL ATHLETICS

Senior quarterback Chris Butash was one of three football players from Carrollwood Day School named to the Class 2A All-State team.

COURTESY OF ZEPHYRHILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ATHLETICS

Senior tailback Javion Hanner was one of five football players from Zephyrhills Christian Academy selected to the Class 2A All-State team.

Class 7A • Dylan Ridolph, Wiregrass Ranch, junior, linebacker (first-team defense) • Jordan Oladokun, Gaither, sophomore, cornerback (second-team defense) • Brysen Roth, Gaither, senior, linebacker (honorable mention) Class 6A • Kyle Leivas, Land O’ Lakes, senior, running back (honorable mention) • Collin Corrao, Land O’ Lakes, senior, kicker (honorable mention) • Clark Cooley, Sunlake, senior, punter (honorable mention)

COURTESY OF ZEPHYRHILLS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

Zephyrhills High School senior athlete Cartrell Strong was named Class 5A firstteam All-State. Four other Bulldogs also made the All-State team.

COURTESY OF STEINBRENNER HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

Senior linebacker Logan Kilburn was one of four Steinbrenner High School football players selected to the Class 8A All-State team.

Marbra’s nine interceptions and Moody’s 162 total tackles each ranked first among all Class 2A players; those numbers ranked third (tied) and fourth among all classes statewide, respectively. Spencer, who played in seven games, ranked eighth in 2A in tackles per game (11.3). Other schools in The Laker/Lutz News

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Wiregrass Ranch junior linebacker Dylan Ridolph was a Class 7A first-team All-State pick. His 22 sacks were second-most in the state, among all classifications.

coverage area also had multiple selections on the All-State list. Steinbrenner had four selections to the Class 8A All-State team. Senior middle linebacker Logan Kilburn (132 tackles, 8.5 sacks) was a second-team selection, while junior offensive tackles Matthew Adcock, junior punter Cameron Brown and sophomore returner Deon Silas were third-team picks. Silas tallied 1,198 all-purpose yards and 10 touchdowns. Brown averaged 35.6 yards per punt, including a long of 53 yards, and 15 punts inside the opposing 20-yard line. And, in addition to Zephyrhills Christian, Carrollwood Day School had three representatives on the Class 2A All-State team. Senior quarterback Chris Butash (2,466 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, eight interceptions) and senior wide receiver Kyle Benedict (843 yards on 49 receptions, six touchdowns) were second-team offensive selections, while junior athlete Shelton Quarles Jr., was named honorable mention. Gaither (Class 7A) and Land O’ Lakes (6A) each had two All-State selections. Wiregrass Ranch (7A), Sunlake (6A) and

Class 5A • Samuel Bergeron, Zephyrhills, senior, defensive tackle (first team defense) • Cartrell Strong, Zephyrhills, senior, returner (first-team special teams) • Tre’ Pavis Mobley, Zephyrhills, senior, utility (second-team defense) • Doug Crawford, Zephyrhills, senior, quarterback (honorable mention) • Demetris Wright, Zephyrhills, junior, offensive guard (honorable mention) • Jelani Vassell, Wesley Chapel, junior, utility (honorable mention) Class 2A • Javion Hanner, Zephyrhills Christian, senior, utility (first-team offense) • Kavbion Marbra, Zephyrhills Christian, senior, cornerback (first-team defense) • Chris Butash, Carrollwood Day, senior, quarterback (second-team offense) • Kyle Benedict, Carrollwood Day, senior, wide receiver (second-team offense) • Malik Jones, Zephyrhills Christian, junior, offensive guard (second-team offense) • Jalen Spencer, Zephyrhills Christian, senior, defensive end (second-team defense) • Nyjohn Moody, Zephyrhills Christian, senior, outside linebacker (second-team defense) • Shelton Quarles Jr., Carrollwood Day, junior, athlete (honorable mention)

Wesley Chapel (5A) each had one representative, for their respective classifications. There were no All-State representatives in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area from Classes 4A, 3A or 1A.

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SAINT LEO HOSTING FREE YOUTH BASEBALL CAMP

The Saint Leo University baseball program will host a free clinic for local youth March 8 from 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., at Thomas B. Southard Stadium, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo. The camp, open to kids in kindergarten through eighth grade, will be hosted by the Lions coaching staff and players. The camp will help teach young players about the game of baseball and Saint Leo University. Registration is available online at SaintLeoCamps.com, then scroll to “Baseball” and click on the “View Camps” link. For information, email assistant coach Matt Kennedy at matthew.kennedy@saintleo.edu.

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Allan Dorman, left, and Kristofer Sampson teamed to win first place at the South Pasco Bassmasters’ (SPBM) February tournament, hauling in five bass for a total weight of 26.24 pounds on the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes. Their haul also included the biggest bass of the tournament, weighing 7.44 pounds. The duo caught their fish around docks and submerged grass using Rat-L-Traps and assorted June bug and watermelon red plastic baits. The next tournament is March 16 at East Lake Tohopekaliga, in Osceola County. For information, visit SouthPascoBassmasters.com.

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Confederate Soldiers fire during a Civil War battle re-enactment at the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village in Dade City.

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ivil War buffs had a chance to see history come to life at the Pioneer Florida Village & Museum over the weekend. Re-enactors also had a chance to take part in battles and skirmishes on the museum grounds. The sounds of soldiers shouting commands and the smoke from firing guns

filled the air. Little ones shielded their ears to avoid the loud sounds of the guns. Besides seeing the soldiers in action, visitors could tour confederate and union camps, see re-enactors in character and get a glimpse of Civil War life. They also could see traditional period demonstrations and a ladies fashion show feature clothing from that period. There was live music, too.

Portraying a Confederate courier, Chuck Sheridan, of Sanford, delivers a message to Gen. Harding.

From the audience area, Samantha Johnston, of Seffner, portrays a Southern Belle. She was applauding the efforts of the 5th Florida Company B, at the end of the Civil War reenactment event.

The trio, 7 lbs of Bacon, entertained the crowd by playing music of the 1800s.

The Union soldiers defeated the Confederate soldiers on one day of the two-day event, and the Confederate soldier defeated the Union soldiers on the other day.

Six-year-old Gregory Jacobsen holds his ears during the booming sounds coming from the 12-pound Mountain Howitzers. This was the young boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first experience of seeing a Civil War re-enactment. He was there with his dad, Benjamin Jacobsen, of Tampa.

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Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS) will host a Park Walk on March 2 at 9 a.m., at Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, 10500 Wilderness Park Blvd., in New Port Richey. Adoptable dogs from the shelter will be available for adoption that day. Participants can also bring their own dogs, too. These rules must be followed: • All dogs must be on a leash (no flex/retractable leashes). • Those joining the walk also must clean up after their own pet.Waste bags will not be provided. • Dogs are not allowed face-to-face contact. • Bring water and bowls for your pet. • One pet per handler at all times. • Prong or electric collars are not permissible. For information, call PCAS at (813) 9291212.

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Kathy Mullen snapped this photo, in front of her shop, ‘The Snappy Gator,’ on Land O’ Lakes Boulevard. The sandhill crane was attempting to dry out after a recent rain.

The Maddie’s Fund Innovation Grant for $5,000 has been approved for Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS), in support of multimedia outreach and education. Animal Services applied to Maddie’s Fund for the grant in September 2018. This is a competitive grant offered for various animal welfare organizations. Maddie’s Fund is a family foundation created in 1994 by Workday co-founder, Dave Duffield, and his wife, Cheryl. The Innovation Grant is awarded to animal welfare organizations that implement a new innovative program in the organization, or take an existing program and redesign or reimagine it in an innovative way. Pasco County Animal Services will use the grant funding to increase community awareness of adoptable animals, spay/neuter education,Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return programs, and many more programs and services offered by PCAS through various multimedia efforts.

DOGS’ DAY

Dogs’ Day in Dade City’s 10-year anniversary celebration will take place March 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Agnes Lamb Park, 37603 Meridian Ave. All dogs must be on a leash.

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Beach House Assisted Living & Memory Care, 30070 State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel, will host its inaugural “Strut Your Mutt Doggie Fashion Show” March 16 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. All breeds welcome, big or small. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Dogs can enjoy the Bark Park, pet treats and doggie vendors. For information or to RSVP, call (813) 5086677, or visit EventBrite.com.

BARK IN THE PARK

Bark in the Park will take place along the Hillsborough River, in downtown Tampa, at Curtis Hixon Park, March 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be food trucks, wine and craft beer, music, vendors, dog costume contests, a dog agility zone, adoptable dogs, a VIP tent with mimosas and sweets, a pop-up dog park, and a 1-mile Walk for the Animals along the river. For more information, please visit BarkInTheParkTampa.com.

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The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have its Wednesday Morning Networking session on March 6 from 7:30 a.m. until 9 a.m., at the Lake House at Hungry Harry's Family Bar-B-Que, at 3116 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.

PASCO SCHOOLS JOB FAIR

Pasco County Schools is hosting a Spring Job Fair on March 7 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at River Ridge High School, 11646 Town Center Road in New Port Richey. The district has openings for teachers, maintenance workers, bus drivers and other positions. Applicants can get on-the-spot interviews and prizes for participating. Positions are available at the elementary, middle, and high school levels in various areas, including: • Food and nutrition services • Plant manager • Intermediate elementary teacher • Child care assistants

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AJ’S POWER SOURCE HELPS PASCO KIDS FIRST

AJ’s Power Source, in Land O’ Lakes, presented a $777 check to Becky Bennett, director of development for Pasco Kids First.The company, established in 1987, has more than 40 employees. It promotes volunteering and giving back to the community. Pasco Kids First has been providing services to children and families in Pasco County for 30 years to address child abuse and neglect.

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to 9 a.m., at Pasco-Hernando State College’s Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. Cost is $15 for preregistered; $20 at the door; $25 invoiced; and $35 for non-members. For more information, visit NorthTampaBayChamber.com.

ZEPHYRHILLS TOASTMASTERS

Zephyrhills Toastmasters is hosting an open house March 12 at the Microtel Inn and Suites, 7839 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. The organization helps individuals develop public speaking and leadership skills. Food will be provided. For more information, contact Zain Nensey at (813) 951-3248 or znensey@nenseytax.com.

DEVELOPMENT BRIEFING

The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce has a development briefing on the fourth Thursday of each month, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.The cost is $15 if members prepay and $20 for members at the door; for non-members, the cost is $25.The group meets at Hunter’s Green, 18108 Longwater Run Drive in Tampa.

NORTH TAMPA BAY CHAMBER MONTHLY COFFEE

The North Tampa Bay Chamber has a monthly coffee social at the Hilton Garden Inn Suncoast Parkway, 2155 Northpointe Parkway in Lutz. There is no fee to attend the gathering, which is from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., on the first Thursday of every month.

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