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Whether its drive-thru feeding sites or widespread distance learning, the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has created myriad logistical challenges for school districts nationwide. Pasco County Schools is no different — operating as the state’s ninth-largest school district, and 49th largest in the nation. Even so, Pasco Schools Superintendent Kurt Browning is maintaining an upbeat outlook in what has otherwise been a trying
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very robust virtual education program” known as Pasco eSchool, which typically serves more than 3,000 students in a normal year. “It wasn’t easy, but we were better positioned than a lot of districts even surrounding us,” the superintendent said. Unlike other districts, too, Browning added Pasco School instantly pushed out lesson plans for most courses to the virtual learning platform, rather than requiring teachers to develop a curriculum to post See SCHOOLS, page 13A
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Jesse Varnadoe mostly has kept an optimistic outlook, despite stay-at-home orders and quarantine protocols. It hasn’t been easy, though. Besides claiming lives and flattening the economy, the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in a range of reactions — including loneliness, isolation, cabin fever and other responses. “Being stuck in the house, not being able to go anywhere — I started to get in a funk almost,” said Varnadoe, a student at PascoHernando State College (PHSC). To stave off negative moods, the student said he tries to “make every day mean something.” Even simple routines help, he said, such as folding laundry or hanging clothes. Staying in regular communication with friends and family helps, too. His advice to others? “Every day, make sure that you have something that you want to accomplish, even if it’s not much, and it’ll keep you on the right track, it’ll keep you moving, it’ll help you to not become depressed,” Varnadoe said. He was one of several speakers on a virtual panel discussion organized by PHSC and designed to offer ways to help people cope through the COVID-19 pandemic. Speakers at the May 11 virtual summit included students and individuals from behavioral panelist Rod Cunningham underscored the vulnerability of people in isolation. Cunningham, who is the community outreach director with the Drug Enforcement Agency, observed that even vicious criminals are found lying in the fetal position when retrieved from solitary confinement. “Men are not made to be alone,” Cunningham said. He advised people to schedule social distancing activities that simply make them “feel better,” whether it’s gardening, reading, playing video games, or even perusing social media. “It’s important to understand yourself and start to pull your plan together,” Cunningham said. Panelist Harold Jackson suggested one
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way to lighten things up is to take a humorous look at certain aspects of the pandemic. For instance, he joked:“If you need a 144 rolls of toilet paper, you probably needed to see a doctor before COVID-19 hit. “There are aspects of this thing that we can laugh about, because we’re not laughing a lot today,” said Jackson, who is a community relations liaison with Tampa Family Health Centers. He also suggested that people draw on whatever faith-based experiences or readings they have, “to move forward through (the pandemic).” Dr. Joe Bohn, a professor at the University of South Florida College of Public Health, recommended using the new-found personal downtime to pick up a new skill or hobby. He is following his own advice by taking online dance classes. Amidst the pandemic, it’s been therapeutic, he said. He’s also passed along what he’s learned about dancing to other professors and students. “It’s helped them, given them an outlet,” he said. “I think it’s one of these things of having something to do every day.” Some panelists from the college also offered suggestions on what the college can do to help support PHSC’s large student body during this pandemic. Dr. Eddie Williams said many students are facing financial issues, technological issues
The Pasco County Planning Commission is recommending approval of an ordinance that would raise mobility fees charged for market-rate apartments. The proposed ordinance also would eliminate mobility fees for single-family and multi-family projects that qualify under the county’s definition of affordable housing. In recommending approval, the planning commission suggested that the higher rates take effect on Jan. 1, 2021.The changes had been proposed to take effect on Aug. 10. The Pasco County Commission will have the final word on the issue. Planning commissioners decided to recommend a delay in implementation based on their concerns about the current economy, and after hearing those same worries expressed by the public. Ed Rogers with Florida Design Consultants, who spoke on behalf of Crown Community Development, urged commissioners to delay implementing higher fees. “Crown Community Development currently has two projects under active development that are fully entitled and have multi-family components. Chapel Crossings is in the urban service area and Watergrass is in the suburban area. “In both projects, Crown has contracts pending with market-rate apartment developers who are on the cusp of moving forward,” Rogers said. He referred to a County Commission workshop, when that board decided to seek higher mobility fees for market-rate apartments and to drop the fees for affordable housing. “We were living in a different economy back in February,” Rogers said.“In fact, the first item on the workshop agenda that day was the county budget for the next fiscal year, and the OMB (Office of Management and Budget) presented to the board a glowing picture of the economy, which was vibrant at the time. “The COVID-19 crisis and its significant
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Rezoning recommended for Thomas townhomes By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
The Pasco County Planning Commission has recommended approval of a rezoning that would allow a 218-unit townhome development, off U.S. 41, about one-half mile north of Ehren Cutoff. When it was originally proposed, there was significant neighborhood opposition, but no one spoke against the project during a May 21 virtual planning commission, and there was a letter of support for the project submitted by Jeremy Couch, president of the Glen Pine Homeowners Association. “I understand that this developer has voluntarily agreed to several conditions that will be an improvement for how the property could be developed under the current land use and zoning,” Couch’s letter says. “Having a townhome development at this location will not only benefit the surrounding property owners and the owners on Lake Thomas, it will benefit our community, as well. “U.S. 41 needs continued investment to be the place that many desire it to be. “With new homes, quickly come new retail and restaurant opportunities, that the area so dearly needs. “We look forward to this project and ad-
ditional development on U.S. 41,” the letter adds. A land use change was previously approved by the Pasco County Commission, which cleared the way for consideration of a rezoning on the 45-acre site. Applicants for the rezoning are N & Z Corporation and Two Sisters Land Trust. During the course of public hearings on the land use change, Barbara Wilhite, an attorney representing the applicants, noted that the applicants have agreed to numerous conditions that address concerns raised by neighbors. Among those conditions are height restrictions for the townhomes and buffering requirements. Additionally, no boating access — either motorized or not — will be allowed to Lake Thomas. Also, access into and out of the project will be off U.S. 41, with a gated emergencyaccess only entrance to Little Lake Road, according to the conditions. Planning Commissioner Chris Poole expressed concerns about traffic the development will generate, but ultimately voted in favor of the motion recommending approval of the request to the Pasco County Commission. The land’s existing zoning allowed 100 single-family homes. The rezoning, if approved by the Pasco County Commission, allows 218 townhomes.
Virtual orientations offered to ‘Bigs’ By Mary Rathman mrathman@lakerlutznews.com
Due to the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Tampa Bay has had to cancel all in-person community orientations and trainings for adult mentors and role models, or “Bigs.”Virtual orientations now are offered, instead. Throughout the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, it is crucial for the organization to maintain its mentoring of relationships. Many of the BBBS children in the program, called “Littles,” would welcome hearing from a friend who can help ease their fears and provide a distraction. Depending on the program, all it takes is four hours to eight hours a month, with a
focus on being consistent and spending “virtual” quality time with a Little. The first step is to attend a Big Orientation & Training session to learn about the BBBS programs, commitments, expectations, and its kids. Virtual orientations are offered twice a week. No preregistration or RSVP is required. Upcoming meetings are: • June 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., and June 6 from 10:30 a.m. to noon • June 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., and June 11 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. • June 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., and June 18 from noon to 1:30 p.m. • June 23 and June 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, visit BBBSTampaBay.org/virtual-big-orientationtrainings/.
Check out these reopened Pasco County libraries By Kathy Steele ksteele@lakerlutznews.com
Pasco County residents once again can walk into a library and check out a book. Or, spend time on a computer doing online searches. Or, find a magazine to their liking. As of May 18, Pasco County libraries are open for business — with the exception of the Zephyrhills Branch Library, which is offering curbside service only at this time. The county’s reopened libraries do have limitations to prevent the potential spread of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). For one thing, they’re closed from noon to 1 p.m., each day, for cleaning. Capacity is limited, too. Plus, face masks are required of both patrons and staff. There are a limited number of face masks available for those lacking one. Floor space is marked off for social distancing. And, computer time is by appointment only. Self-checkout is available for books and magazines. Curbside pickup is still available, and is encouraged. “Our curbside pickup is the star of the show,” said Catherine Seavey, librarian at the Land O’ Lakes Branch Library. Curbside service began a week before the libraries reopened. At the Land O’ Lakes branch, patrons drive to the back of the building, park in one of the curbside slots and wait for a librarian to bring out their pre-ordered book selection. “That’s been especially popular,” said Bob Harrison, marketing program manager for Pasco County library system. In fact, it’s so popular, the service likely will continue even after the libraries are fully reopened, Harrison said. Currently, under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order, libraries can operate at 50% capacity. Pasco County has opted to be more conservative, with as few as nine patrons at a time in the Hugh Embry Branch Library in Dade City and as many as 36 at once at the Hudson Regional Library, in Hudson. “We decided to be very slow, very cau-
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Patrons are accustomed to E-books and audio books, Harrison said. But, during the shutdown, librarians looked for more ways to use technology, too. In addition to the curbside service, there could be other and newer online activities that will continue, Harrison said. “Libraries in general, and Pasco, in particular, pride ourselves on innovation,” Harrison said. For library hours and other information, visit PascoLibraries.org.
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The online entertainment site, NerdBear.com, conducted a poll for insight into how people are occupying themselves during the coronavirus pandemic. The top three most popular hobbies: watching TV and movies, reading, and working out. The three least popular hobbies: learning a language, learning an instrument, and writing.The interest in home workouts is five times more popular than it was at the same time last year.And, communication is up, as 28% of respondents say they are talking to friends and family more.
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The Community Market at The Grove at Wesley Chapel, 6105 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, is scheduled to start back up on May 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event includes live entertainment, food trucks, fresh local produce and local vendors.Visit GroveShopping.com/events for updates and information.
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Hillsborough County will reopen many of its larger conservation parks, according to a news release.These parks in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area were scheduled to reopen, as of May 26: • Lake Rogers Conservation Park, 9010 N. Mobley Road, Odessa • Lake Park (hiking and equestrian trails only), 17302 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Lutz Picnic shelters, boardwalks, playgrounds and restrooms will remain closed. For updates on all park reopenings, visit HCFLGov.net/StaySafe and click on the “Current Closures & Reopenings” tab.
Pasco County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources will host a modified 2020 Summer Day Camp program, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Online registration starts May 30 at 10 a.m. Guests must register for all six weeks to participate.The program will run Monday through Friday, June 15 through July 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is limited to Pasco County residents ages 7 to 11. Safety practices will include temperature taken daily; no field trips; sign-in/check-out at your vehicle; reduced camper-to-staff ratios; increased sanitizing of facilities and equipment; and, face coverings required for staff. Camp is subject to cancellation based on renewed restrictions from the state or a positive COVID-19 test within the camp. Register online at bit.ly/PascoCreateAccount.
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The Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI), 5401 E. Fowler Ave., again will open its doors as “the intersection of science, technology and innovation in the Tampa Bay region, where conversations and learning happen, knowledge is exchanged and new ideas are celebrated,” on May 27.All guest-facing MOSI staff will be required to wear face masks; entry/exit doors will be propped open to avoid touchpoints; all staff will have a temperature check; and, indoor attendance capacity will be at 50% (does not include open-air Science Park).To read the entire reopening plan, visit tinyurl.com/ydeet39e.
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Several local businesses in Carrollwood will host a free drive-in movie night on May 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., to show the family friendly movie,“Sing.” Guests can park on a first-come, first-served basis, and must stay in their cars during the show. Car-hop service will be provided. For information and location, call The Cake Girl at (813) 360-0909.
The North Tampa Volleyball Club will host a Donation Drive on May 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 25344 Wesley Chapel Blvd., in the parking lot. Items needed include clean, gently used clothing, shoes, books and small household items. For information, visit Events on Facebook.
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The Orange Blossom Garden Club of Lutz will not host its annual June Memorial Scholarship Luncheon, and also will not meet in July and August.The club hopes to resume its meetings in September with guest speakers.
HISTORY CENTER TO REOPEN
The Tampa Bay History Center is set to reopen to the public on June 1 at 10 a.m., in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the state, in adherence to health and safety recommendations outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and following the recommendations from the American Alliance of Museums. • There will be limited capacity in galleries
ZOO PREPARES TO REOPEN LUTZ FOURTH CANCELED The GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s club has decided to cancel its traditional Lutz 4th of July Celebration, parade, Guv’na race, cake bake, and all other associated activities that day, amid ongoing concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.The decision was made for the “safety and well-being of its members, the public with all the families, youngsters and oldsters, and everyone in between, who have attended and enjoyed these festivities for decades,” according to an email from the woman’s club. and theater presentations. Some hands-on gallery interactives have been temporarily disabled. • Staff will wear protective equipment, and the center will be cleaned and disinfected on a regular schedule. • Guests are encouraged to wear a mask and utilize the sanitation stations provided. • Timed-entry tickets for the gallery should be purchased in advance at TampaBayHistoryCenter.org. • Adult admission levels will be reduced by $2.All other tickets will be $12.95 for seniors age 60 and older, military, first responders and students; $10.95 for ages 7 to 17; and free for children age 6 and younger. Visitors should call ahead or check the center’s website for up-to-date information and announcements.
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The Tampa Museum of Art will open its doors again, in phases.Art+ members and sponsors only can visit on May 30 and May 31. On June 1 at 10 a.m., the museum will open seven days a week to the public, resuming its regular hours of operation. It also will participate in the Museums for All program for the unemployed and underemployed who receive food assistance (SNAP) benefits.These guests simply need to show their EBT card at the ticket desk for free admission.Also reopening will be the Riverwalk Café and the museum store, following all directives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and government officials. Prior to a visit, guests are encouraged to go to TampaMuseum.org, for details. For information, call (813) 274-8130.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park will move forward with a detailed modified operations plan for a target reopening date on or about June 1.These are a few of the new guidelines and protocols to help ensure public safety: • Limit the number of guests to 50% of comfortable capacity • Social distancing of 6 feet or more will be required and enforced • Restrict the zoo’s indoor venues to 25% capacity, emphasizing outdoor seating, with staff supervision • Add safety and thermal monitoring stations at point of entry, hire on-premise EMTs • Provide PPE (personal protection equipment) to employees and offer masks to guests For a complete list of protocols and information, visit ZooTampa.org. While closed, ZooTampa will continued to clean and sanitize zoo grounds and provide care for the 1,100 animals who live at the zoo.
WATERMELON FESTIVAL
The Lutz Watermelon Festival now is scheduled for June 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at County Line Produce, 206 Newberger Road in Lutz.The event will expected to include a Lil’ Miss Watermelon pageant; watermelon seed-spitting contest for youth and adults; watermelon-eating contest; watermelon catapult contest; watermelon wine; watermelon sales; and, watermelon everything! The festival will be hosted by the Intensity Academy Gourmet & Hot Sauce Company. Admission is free. For information and updates, visit Lutz’s Watermelon Festival on Facebook.
ZEPHYRHILLS SUMMERFEST
The sixth annual Zephyrhills SummerFest now is scheduled for June 27 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills. Before the festival, there will be a morning market featuring 50 local artisans and vendors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Then, the event will kick off with a dance competition for kids, followed by watermelon-eating contests for youth and adults, and will end with a 30-minute fireworks show over the lake. Families also can visit local food vendors, bounce houses, face painters, balloon twisters and more. For updates and information, visit SummerFest Zephyrhills on Facebook.
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1. HOME FEELS COOLER
Your home feels cooler and more comfortable, because Daikin’s inverter/smart system technology is highly effective at maintaining desired humidity levels.
2. HALF THE SIZE
The outdoor unit is half the size of a traditional condenser, which
Daikin’s smart system provides so much more technology than other products offer at this price point.
7. 12-YEAR FACTORY WARRANTY
The Daikin Fit is covered by one of the best warranties in the industry, with a 12-year parts and labor warranty included in the price of the unit.
8. GREAT FINANCING The condenser on a Daikin Fit A/C system is half the size of a traditional condenser, which makes it perfect for patio areas.
makes it perfect for pool and patios areas, allowing more space for outdoor living. It also is great for homes with narrow lot lines.
3. EXCEPTIONALLY QUIET
It is so quiet that it can be installed outside a bedroom window and not be heard inside. This makes it great for sleeping, for both kids and adults, because you don’t hear a compressor kicking on and off during the night. It is so quiet, you can be standing right next to it and wonder if the unit is even running.
4. ENERGY EFFICIENT
The Daikin Fit has an energy efficiency rating of 16 SEER and above, which means it consumes less energy to cool your home. SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio — the higher the SEER rating, the
more efficient the cooling equipment is.
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Until now, A/C systems with inverter technology were very costly. Pricing on the Daikin Fit allows homeowners to get the best inverter technology available at a price comparable to lower competitor two-stage systems.
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The Daikin Fit has all the bells and whistles – including Wi-Fi connectivity and thermostat controls that are accessible from your phone, pad and laptop. Its super-intelligent, user-friendly system controllers allow you to orchestrate and monitor mode, temperature, time, airflow volume and more across your entire system, at the touch of button.
Daikin has some of the best financing terms and rebates available in the industry, plus Cornerstone Pros works with local utility companies to qualify customers for additional rebates for installing energy efficient A/C systems. “The new Daikin Fit system has so many more benefits than other systems — there is nothing out there that compares,” said Beurmann. “Cornerstone has never worked with a system that has so much to offer, and at a price point most people can afford.” Beurmann adds that Cornerstone technicians are paid hourly, so customers never have to worry about being pressured to buy a new or upgraded A/C system. “Our only motive is to do what is best for our customers,” he says. Cornerstone Pros offers 24-hour heating and cooling assistance. Call (813) 990-0561 anytime, day or night. For more information, visit the website at CornerstonePros.com.
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asco County’s newest charter school, Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel, is on track to open later this summer with 652 students in kindergarten through sixth grades. Principal Aimee Mielke reports there are still openings for students in all grades, and encourages interested families to explore the school’s website and complete its application as soon as possible. Information and the application form are at PinecrestWesleyChapel.com. The school, which is located on State Road 54 about three miles east of I-75, will have several sections at every grade level, with kindergarten having the most. “We’re looking at opening with between six and eight kindergarten classes, and four classrooms each for first and second grades,” said Mielke. “It is very rewarding to be a new school that is flexible and able to offer the number of classrooms per grade that our community needs.” Grades three through six will have two and three sections. Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is a tuition-free public charter school situated at the community entrance of Avalon Park Wesley Chapel. It is the first Pinecrest Academy in Tampa Bay, and will be expanding to add seventh and eighth grades in subsequent years. With 16 schools nationwide, Pinecrest Academy Inc. has made a name for itself in the education community. It offers advanced programs, including a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) curriculum, and a dual English/Spanish language program. With the STEM program, Pinecrest students will learn about new technologies, such as robotics, and will have fully functioning STEM labs in all grades — something most schools do not offer. Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel also will have self-contained classrooms for gifted students, where pacing will be faster and performance tests much more in-depth, to allow gifted students to flourish in their education. “All Pinecrest schools have an emphasis on high-quality instruction. We’ll continuously be monitoring the data so we know what each student needs, and have many different programs available to focus on the needs of the individual student,” says Mielke. Everything designed and purchased for the classroom was chosen for student engagement, Mielke explains, and technology is an essential component of the new school. Laptops are being provided for every student in grades two through six, as are iPads for firstgraders and kindergartners. Each classroom will have a 70inch Clear Touch Interactive Board
The modern architecture of Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel gives students and faculty stunning lake and conservation views.
mounted on the wall that will be used to pull up textbooks and other teaching aids. Teachers and students will be able to work on the screen, much like a giant, touch-screen white board. The inviting furniture Meikle’s team selected for their classrooms was chosen to give students a feeling like they are walking into their living room, not a traditional school classroom. “There is a lot of research that proves that children have different learning styles, and we want our classrooms to be flexible and versatile so kids can break up into small groups to work together most effectively,” said Mielke. The Principal is especially excited about a large whiteboard table in every classroom that children can work directly on, and which the teach can then elevate and flip up to create a large white board for the entire classroom to see. Plus, every chair and table is on wheels, so they can be easily moved around the
classroom for small group learning. The furniture and technology will begin to arrive at the school in midJune, and Mielke hopes to open the school’s doors for tour to families and teachers in July. The school schedule is tied to that of the Pasco County Public School system, which is expecting schools to open August 10. Mielke has hired most of the school’s 27 teachers, including classroom, art, music, Spanish and physical education, as well as an instructional coach and office staff. “We have a nice combination of experienced teachers from both public and charter schools, with seven teachers at more than 20 years of experience. Plus, we have two brand-new teachers who I am very excited about,” said Mielke, who adds that over half of her teaching staff have master’s degrees. Blue and green colors brilliantly burst along the hallways of the modern building that has 49 large classrooms, oversized art and music
rooms, and high-tech science labs. The school is visually notable with unusual windows in the shape of half-moons, circles and squares that give students and faculty stunning lake and conservation views. “There’s no question that Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is a visually stunning architectural masterpiece,” said Miekle. Pinecrest is offering before and after care for their students, which will start at 6 a.m., and end at 6 p.m. It will be fee-based, but Mielke ensures it will be affordable. Pinecrest also will be providing a fee-based private Pre-K program for siblings of Pinecrest students; to be considered for the Pre-K program, a child must be 4 years old by Sept. 1. Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is one of the most important elements of the goal to build a brand-new town in Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, says Stephanie Lerret, senior vice president of marketing and community relations for the Avalon Park Group. Lerret noted that the developer’s goal is to have the very best school in the entire state. “Our residents are ecstatic to now have the option to send their children to one of the top charter school operators in Florida,” said Lerret.
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ith tree-lined streets winding around sparkling lakes and flower-filled parks, Avalon Park Wesley Chapel exemplifies small-town America. Avex Homes, a premier builder in this award-winning community, combines this small town charm with innovative floor plans to bring affordable single-family homes and townhomes to area homebuyers. Avex homes are solidly built in a variety of classic designs, each rich with architectural detail and a traditional focus on the front porch. Its single-family homes start in the mid-$200s, and are available on a variety of lots, including conservation and water views. The builder offers buyers eight floor plans to choose from, ranging in size from 1,585 square feet to 2,856 square feet in one- and twostory plans. Four inventory homes are available for families looking to move this summer. All are one-story homes, with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2-car garage. Prices range from $259,000 to $296,092. Avex also offers maintenance-free townhomes with two-car garages in the rear. Three floor plans are available, ranging from 1,608 square feet to 1,834 square feet, each with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Homes are built with distinctive
If building from scratch, homebuyers can upgrade their townhome’s finishes to their individual lifestyle and design preferences — from moving electrical outlets, to upgrading cabinets and flooring, to choosing colors that best show off their individual taste. The most popular upgrades are quartz countertops and luxury vinyl flooring. Beazer Homes is closing out its sales in Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, and is selling its model home. The Cypress Pointe is a two-story home at 2,254 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a 2-car garage. This home is loaded with designer upgrades, including a spacious master suite, covered lanai and luxurious pool. The home is available now, and the price is $389,000.
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find in townhomes that begin in the low $200,000s.” Three inventory townhomes are available now, all affordably priced between $232,761 to $247,688. “Buyers love our townhomes’ cozy feel and old-fashioned, traditional look,” said Gonzalez. “People always comment on how spacious they feel because of our open floor plans and standard 9-foot ceilings on both the first and second floors.”
Few communities offer the recreational activities found at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, thoughtfully created for residents of all ages. New in 2019 was an expansive second amenity center with a zero-entry pool, splash pad, spa and picnic area. Avalon Park families also enjoy a wide array of other amenities, including another swimming pool, tot lot, basketball courts, pocket parks with mini-libraries, dog park, and trails and walkways that will interconnect with its planned downtown.
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dults age 55-plus are discovering Club Wildwood in Hudson as a perfect community to live because of its beautiful manufactured homes, first-class amenities (including an 85,000-gallon pool), and fabulous location just 30 minutes from Land O’ Lakes and 5 minutes from the beach. At 478 homes, Club Wildwood is the largest retirement community in north Pasco County. With so many residents, there is always something going on for folks to enjoy, from water aerobics in its Olympic-size swimming pool, to twice-a-week bingo and weekly happy hours. Residents are friendly and welcome newcomers to activities and clubs. This exceptionally maintained park has re-sale homes priced from $20,000 to $85,000. New homes also
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As a dog lover (well, an animal lover in general), I spend a lot of time keeping an eye on my treasured pets. I make sure they are eating a healthy diet, drinking plenty of fresh water and have comfy beds for sleeping. I’m also vigilant about keeping them away from getting into anything dangerous, such as cleaning supplies, fertilizers and medications. Whether they’re inside or outside, pet owners must be responsible for keeping their pets safe. That’s a duty that I take seriously. Pet owners typically are aware that chocolate, grapes, onions and caffeine are poisonous to pets. But, other dangers aren’t always so obvious. Those hazards include poisonous plants and common landscape items that can become hazardous. Many would agree that mulch is an excellent addition to the landscape. It locks in moisture, prevents weeds and adds curb appeal. However, be sure to keep your pets, especially the younger ones, away from it. Mulches generally are woody and sharp, and when a pet chews on mulch, there’s a risk of pieces lodging in the throat or the intestines. That’s always serious and sometimes can be fatal. So, when puppies are out exploring your yard, be sure to keep a close eye on them and offer them lots of pet toys to keep their interest. Watch out for small rocks and sticks, too. They also pose choking dangers and can cause puncture wounds, and blockages. But, the biggest risk comes from common landscaping plants because many, while beautiful, are poisonous. Of course, just because a plant has toxic properties, it doesn’t mean it can’t or shouldn’t be used in a landscape. Plants play various roles in the landscape. Sometimes they are pollinators.They also provide food or homes for wildlife. Plus, they are important aesthetic features that can boost the value of property. So, with all those benefits, just remember to be mindful of what you are planting in your landscape, and be sure to take precautions to keep your pets and children away from potential dangers. To help you stay safe, here are some things to remember about some popular landscape plants. Milkweed, a favorite among gardeners, exudes a milky sap. Besides causing irritation, the sap can be toxic if consumed. If you have this plant in your landscape, be sure to keep your pets way from it. Also, be sure to prevent your pet from straying onto someone else’s property because there may be plants there that could pose harm. Lantana is another fan favorite.This plant is tough as nails and pretty, too, and is frequented by bees and butterflies. It is also easy to grow and adds nice color to the landscape. But, it also has its downsides. It is not recommended in Florida because it is quite invasive and once established, is hard to control. Plus, it is highly toxic to animals. Angel’s trumpet is a beautiful plant with huge flowers, shaped like trumpets. The flowers — which can come in white, yellow, orange or peach — hang downward and have a delicate fragrance. But, the name angel’s trumpet is a misnomer:All parts of this plant are poisonous. Coral bean — a favorite plant of hummingbirds and butterflies — has tall, red blooms. Those blooms give way to black seed pods, and when they are opened, they give way to shiny, red seeds. The pretty seeds are enticing to pets and children, but are highly toxic. If you have this plant, consider removing
Oleander is known for its beauty, but it is poisonous, too.
the seed pods before they split so the seeds aren’t distributed into the landscape. Another beautiful plant, oleander, is fastgrowing and requires little maintenance. This gorgeous plant produces copious flowers of red, pink, coral, yellow or white combined with long, dark green leaves — making it a shrub showstopper. At this point, you may have surmised, that every part of this plant is poisonous. Chinaberry, a very common tree in Florida, grows quickly and tall, and has fragrant flowers. But, it doesn’t live long, and is a messy tree with poisonous fruit and seeds. This plant is aggressive and invasive, and not recommended in the landscape. Nicotiana, or flowering tobacco, is another home gardener favorite. Its green, purple, pink or white flowers are plentiful and it has a heavenly scent, especially at night, making it a great plant for moon gardens. Since it does contain nicotine, it is another poisonous plant to keep away from pets. Mistletoe, a popular traditional decoration around the holidays, is poisonous to pets. It’s not good for trees, either. Found living on many trees in Florida, mistletoe is a parasite, robbing its host plant of nutrients and water. Large infestations of mistletoe can kill otherwise healthy and established trees over time. It also spreads easily, so if you spot mistletoe, remove it from your landscape. During summer months, yesterday-todayand-tomorrow blooms can grab your attention as they change color from purple or lavender to white within a day or two. These plants can grow to be 8 feet tall to 10 feet tall, although there are some dwarf varieties available. All parts of yesterday-today-and-tomorrow plants are poisonous. The berries are the most toxic. When deciding what to add to your landscape, be sure to take the time to investigate new plants before planting them. The first principle of Florida-Friendly Landscaping is to put the right plant in the right place. This applies not only to mature height, width, sun or shade, but also with consideration to pets and the potential dangers that exist. Also, after pruning poisonous plants, do not burn the branches. Burning them can release toxic compounds that can cause serious health risks, if inhaled. Finally, keep in mind that just because a plant is poisonous, it doesn’t mean it must be banned from your landscape. It just needs to be located in a place where it will be less accessible, or inviting, to pets and children. If you would like to know about specific plant species and whether they are poisonous, or if you are unsure of a plant identification, be sure to reach out to your local University of Florida/IFAS Extension Office for information. As the old adage goes, it’s better to be safe, than sorry. Dr. Whitney C. Elmore is the UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension director and an Urban Horticulture Agent III.
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Barrington Hill, 16117 Lake Iola Road in Dade City, invites all Pasco County seniors, from public and private schools, to a Glitz & Gala prom on June 20 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are available online. For more information, please contact Alicia Trias at (727) 642-6128 or Barringtonhillfarm@gmail.com
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The University of Tampa (UT) virtually hosted its 150th commencement on May 9. The Class of 2020 included these students in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area: • Allison Barthel, of Odessa, Bachelor of Science in Public Health • Amy Clement, of Lutz, Bachelor of Science in Writing • Samuel Collins, of Lutz, Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity • Michael Dailey, of Lutz, Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity • Bernard Deysson, of Odessa, Master of Business Administration • Courey France, of Lutz, Bachelor of Science in Allied Health • Madison Ghodsi, of Lutz, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science • Talia Goldenberg, of Odessa, Bachelor of Science in Nursing • Jordan High, of Lutz, Bachelor of Science in Nursing • Jean Labossiere, of Lutz, Master of Science in Exercise and Nutrition Science • Michaela Lewis, of Lutz, Bachelor of Science in Education–Elementary • Ashley Martin, of Odessa, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology • Amanda Mencia, of Odessa, Bachelor of Science in Allied Health • Trent Puleo, of Lutz, Bachelor of Science in Management • Nina Sennott, of Odessa, Bachelor of Science in International Business-Marketing • Ashlee Stormer, of Odessa, Master of Business Administration • Gianna Taravella, of Lutz, Bachelor of Arts in Communication • Nikea Veney, of Lutz, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology • Derian Yeretzian, of Odessa, Master of Science in Accounting The event was viewed online by the students, their family members and friends,
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More than 300 graduates were recognized during the 179th Black Hills State University (Spearfish, South Dakota) virtual commencement ceremony, which took place on May 8. Local student Conor Heaney, of Land O’ Lakes, was part of the Class of 2020 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Services. A total of 27 master degrees, 282 bachelor degrees and 20 associate degrees were awarded.
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NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Hillsborough and NAMI Pasco will host a lunchtime chat on May 28 at noon, on Facebook or YouTube. Those that tune in can hear from local business officials, peers and family members on a variety of mental health issues. For example, a recent episode was provided by nationally certified intervention professional Stephen Sundquist on not only addiction but the importance of recovery, too. For information, visit NAMI Pasco on Facebook.
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Construction on a $44 million outpatient cancer treatment center in Wesley Chapel is nearing completion. The three-story, approximately 100,000square-foot medical building is expected to open on schedule in late fall. The new center is part of the AdventHealth Wesley Chapel campus, at 2600 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. A medical partnership between Moffitt Cancer Center and AdventHealth was announced last year, and construction on the outpatient center began in May 2019. The new outpatient center will provide area cancer patients with up-to-date, cuttingedge medical and radiation oncology services. There will be four operating rooms, 20 exam rooms, 22 infusion stations and two linear accelerators. Cancer patients who are in remission or are post-treatment will have access to screenings and survivorship programs. “The goal is to stop people from driving so far and bring treatment to where they live,” said Ashley Jeffery,AdventHealth’s manager of corporate communications for the
SEMINAR, from page 1A and increased bouts of anxiety. The assistant professor, who works in human services, called upon faculty and staff to be proactive in “letting students know the resources that are out there.” He noted it is particularly important to do that because some students are reluctant to ask. He said he’s personally been reaching out to struggling students who haven’t been quite as active in virtual classes. He think that’s something that more instructors should do. Even a simple phone call can set them back on the right track, he said. “They get very surprised and happy, and they feel supported, usually by me just calling,” he said. “I let them know to communicate with me. Let them know
FEES, from page 1A economic impacts hadn’t yet made its imprint on anybody’s consciousness at that point. “But, we now live in a different world where more than 30 million Americans have sought unemployment benefits because of the effects of the coronavirus on the economy,” Rogers said. Raising the fees now could jeopardize Crown’s pending multi-family sales, he said. He asked that consideration of the proposed fee increases be tabled until the economy is “on a more certain and positive track.” Attorney Barbara Wilhite, who also spoke on behalf of Crown Community Development, cited similar concerns. Planning Commission Chairman Charles Grey also questioned the timing of the proposal. “I think this is probably not a good time to increase fees to anybody that wants to
West Florida Division. Moffit Cancer Center, in Tampa, is recognized as a top-tier cancer hospital. It is one of only 50 with a designation from the National Cancer Institute as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. AdventHealth, formerly Florida Hospital, is a faith-based, nonprofit hospital with several locations in Pasco County. In a news release announcing the partnership with Moffitt, Mike Schultz, president and chief operating officer of AdventHealth West Florida Division, said,“Our partnership allows us to strengthen our network of care by expanding the type of health care services we can provide to our communities and gives cancer patients greater access to the country’s leading-edge research, clinical trials and cancer treatments at Moffitt.” AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, which opened on Oct. 1, 2012, wasn’t even three years old when it announced a $78 million expansion, which included additional emergency rooms, inpatient rooms, surgical suites and related surgical services, Heart Catheterization Lab, recovery/observation rooms and shelled space for future growth. The hospital also added Inspiration Place in 2018, which is a women’s center in an adjacent building on its campus.
what’s out there and let them know you’re supporting them.” Dr. Micheal Jones, a psychology professor at the college and the men’s basketball coach said faculty must take a leadership role. During times of crisis, he said, “it’s our due diligence to reach out to the students.” He advocates for more robust mental health support groups and services on campus, because he believes there will be an influx of students facing issues with anxiety and depression come fall. “We just have to be prepared to be able to service these students with the issues that they’re dealing with, especially coming back from this pandemic,” Jones said. “I think this is one of the things that students never really thought could happen, but it happened, so we’ve got to find a way to support them and keep them enrolled, and keep them positive,” he said.
bring a benefit to our county. It’s a fact that would discourage them.We need growth.” “To me, this is a bad time to do it,” Grey said. Planning Commissioner Chris Poole agreed, noting that he’s read about the state’s sales tax being decimated in March and that the numbers are expected to be even worse for April. “Given the uncertainty that we’re facing, I really think that this is an issue that should be tabled and picked back up at a later date,” Poole said. One representative for the Bay Area Apartments Association spoke in opposition of the higher fees for market-rate apartments, while another representative of that association spoke in favor of eliminating the mobility fees for affordable housing. Ultimately, planning commissioners voted to recommend that the proposal be found consistent with the county’s comprehensive plan. The proposed rate changes now go to the Pasco County Commission for consideration.
SCHOOLS, from page 1A online, on the fly.“I think the teachers were appreciative of that because that was less on their plate that they had to work with,” he said. As for how and when brick-and-mortar schools will open back up, Browning said district staff is having ongoing meetings to brainstorm various scenarios and possibilities, keeping in mind recommended social distancing health and safety protocols.Virtual learning will continue through summer school, he said. At least one thing’s for sure — traditional schooling will “look different” compared to how things were before the pandemic, Browning said. The superintendent observed:“Normally, you would have had 45 kids on a school bus, you can’t put 45 kids on a school bus anymore, if you’re going to social distance. How are you going to feed a school of 700 kids in a cafeteria, if you’re going to social distance? …We’re going to have to move and move pretty quickly, so we can let moms and dads know.” If there’s one positive result from the coronavirus pandemic, parents and families now have “a greater appreciation” for educators overall, Browning said. Said Browning,“I think the teaching profession, over time, has been diminished and just had a rough go, but I do believe that parents will have a better idea what teachers have to put up with and deal with on a daily basis to ensure that their children are learning.” With that, Browning noted Pasco School teachers have done a solid job engaging and interacting with students on Zoom calls throughout the pandemic.“I am so, so proud and pleased where our teachers and where our administrators have taken us,” he said. However, the superintendent later acknowledged the virtual learning setup has proved tough for servicing the district’s special needs population. “It is an area we’re really going to have to spend some time in to make sure those kids do not get shortchanged,” he said. “We’ve been getting through it but, I do think going forward, we’ve got to have a more sustainable process to deal with kids with special needs.”
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Maybe the largest hurdle to implementing distance learning to all schools was ensuring all students had access to computers and tablets. Browning said the county loaned roughly 20,000 electronic devices to students districtwide, which were distributed curbside at various schools. The superintendent admitted he initially felt uneasy on the thought of loaning expensive electronic devices to grade school students. Said Browning, “I cringe every time I think of this, because we’re giving an $800 device to a student, and we’re hoping and praying it comes back to us in one piece. But, we knew we had to do it. Personally, I had to get beyond that because I knew that if we wanted to get kids to continue to learn, we had to provide them the device.” Ensuring all students had a viable Internet connection at home created another obstacle, Browning said. Even in this technological day and age, the superintendent came away “surprised at the number of our kids that don’t have WiFi” at their home.
To resolve that, the district has issued home hotspots to families and organized a handful of community hotspot hubs in remote areas, such as Crystal Springs. Here’s how it works:The school district positions a mobile hotspot vehicle at a local church or community center, allowing parents to drive up and have their children do complete online schoolwork and lessons from inside their parked car, during predetermined dates and times. “We know it’s not easy, but nothing about COVID-19 has been easy for us,” Browning said.“The fact is we want our kids to continue to learn, so at least by providing those hotspots in those community hubs, at least we’re giving them the opportunity to have them get their lessons done, get their studying done and be caught up as best they can during this really weird time we find ourselves.” Besides technology offerings, ready-to-go, prepackaged meals is another service the school district has been offering amid the coronavirus pandemic. The district hit the 1-million meal mark last week. The district’s food nutrition services department initially offered meals for pickup five days a week, but since transitioned to distributing all 10 meals (breakfast and lunch covering five days) per student, picked up once per week.As an example, a family with four school-age children could swing by a particular curbside feeding site and pick up 40 free meals for the week. Browning mentioned even under normal circumstances school-provided meals might be the only opportunity for many students to eat, particularly those coming from the county’s Title I schools (whereby a large percentage of a particular school’s student population is eligible for free or reduced lunch). “It’s been a lot of work on the school district, but that’s what we do. We care for people, in addition to educating people,” said Browning. Elsewhere, the superintendent also touched on a number of other district-related matters: • Pasco Schools graduation rate sits at 88.7 percent, “the highest they’ve ever been,” said Browning.“It’s not where I want them, but we’re moving in the right direction.” • Pasco Schools is one of two school districts in Florida named to the College Board’s AP (Advanced Placement) District Honor Roll, for increasing access to AP for underrepresented students while simultaneously maintaining or increasing the percentage of students earning AP Exam scores of 3 or higher. DeSoto County was the other recognized school district in the state. • Browning said the district will make “a huge College Board announcement regarding the opportunities we’re providing our kids,” sometime after Memorial Day weekend. • The Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation technical high school in East Pasco will break ground this fall and will open in August 2022. Browning added the district also is building a K-8 school nearby that’ll feed into the technical high school, which is being built at the corner of Curley and Kiefer roads, in Wesley Chapel. “It’s going to be easy to get to from Zephyrhills, Dade City,Wesley Chapel,” Browning said of the forthcoming technical school.“Not only is it a pretty cool building, but there’s going to be some great programs in there that are going to be able to prepare our kids for jobs.”
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Locals on MLB.com’s top 200 prospect rankings • Steinbrenner High/Florida State University pitcher CJ Van Eyk (No. 39 overall draft prospect) • Sunlake High/University of Florida pitcher Tommy Mace (No. 70) • Trinity/Mitchell High catcher Jackson Miller (No. 105) • Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High/University of South Florida pitcher Carson Ragsdale (No. 170)
ball down in the zone and getting groundball outs. He gets high marks for his mound presence and makeup, putting him among a solid crop of top two round college pitchers in Florida.” Though slightly outside our coverage area, an athlete in west Pasco County also cracked MLB’s top 200 prospect list. Trinity native Jackson Miller, a senior catcher at Mitchell High, is rated as the 2020 draft’s No. 105 prospect. The Wake Forest University commit posted a .414/.498/.591 slash line in 88 games across four varsity seasons. Meanwhile, Wesley Chapel native/Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High product Carson Ragsdale, a redshirt junior right-handed pitcher at the University of South Florida (USF), is ranked as the draft’s No. 170 prospect. The 6-foot-8, 225-pound Ragsdale transitioned to a starter’s role this year at USF, after pitching out of the bullpen his freshman and sophomore seasons. (He missed the 2019 season following Tommy John surgery). He posted a 3.75 ERA, 1.391 WHIP and 77 strikeouts in 50.1 innings across three college seasons. Off the field, he was selected to the 2018-2019 American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team. Ragsdale was a four-year letter winner at Bishop McLaughlin. He compiled a 1.58 ERA and .352 batting average in his high school career.Those Hurricanes teams that Ragsdale played on went a combined 77-21 from 2013 to 2016. MLB.com’s report on Ragsdale observes: “Ragsdale threw a lot of strikes this spring, but is still more control than command at this point. Given that scouts only saw four outings from Ragsdale as USF’s Sunday starter, there’s very limited track record for teams to look at, but his size and arm strength, even if it ends up in the bullpen, could be enough for teams to take a chance on him in this year’s Draft.”
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It’s not uncommon for at least a couple locals from area high schools and colleges to be drafted each year. Last year, Land O’ Lakes High/St. Petersburg College second baseman Dustin Harris was selected in the 11th round by the Oakland Athletics, while PascoHernando State College/University of Tampa pitcher Tyler Beck was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 30th round. The 2018 draft yielded four local products: • Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High/University of North Florida pitcher Frank German (fourth round, New York Yankees)
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• Saint Leo University pitcher/first baseman Jake Sims (31st round, San Diego Padres) • Saint Leo University second baseman Zach Scott (32nd round, Seattle Mariners) • Wiregrass Ranch High/University of North Florida pitcher Austin Drury (34th round, Los Angeles Dodgers) The 2017 draft also was particularly kind to local talent. In addition to Van Eyk and Mace getting drafted out of the prep ranks, six other athletes with local ties were chosen: • Odessa native/Bishop McLaughlin/College of Central Florida pitcher Nate Pearson (first round,Toronto
Blue Jays) • Steinbrenner High/USF shortstop Kevin Merrell (first round compensatory, Oakland Athletics) • Steinbrenner High first baseman Patrick Morris (14th round,Toronto Blue Jays) • Steinbrenner High/Bishop McLaughlin/University of Pittsburgh pitcher Josh Falk (17th round, Oakland Athletics) • Odessa native/Alonso High pitcher Jordan Butler (34th round, New York Yankees) • Bishop McLaughlin outfielder Paul Coumoulos (40th round, Philadelphia Phillies)
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Three sophomore members of the PascoHernando State College women’s volleyball program have announced signings with various four-year colleges and universities: • Alyssa Lake, middle hitter — Coker University (Hartsville, South Carolina) • Arianna Colon, opposite hitter — Catawba College (Salisbury, North Carolina) • Morgan Bullinger, opposite hitter/setter — Northwestern Oklahoma State University (Alva, Oklahoma) The Bobcats, led by former Sunlake High girls volleyball coach Deann Newton, are coming off an 11-15 campaign in the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Division II ranks in 2019.
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Paul Daniels, left, and Randy Hoedt teamed up to win first place at the South Pasco Bassmasters (SPBM) May tournament on Lake Reedy, hauling in five bass for a total weight of 20.80 pounds. The haul also included the tournament’s biggest bass, at 6.07 pounds. The fishing duo caught their haul using assorted plastics and worms around docks and shoreline grass. The next tournament is scheduled for June 20 on the Lake Harris Chain. For information on membership, visit SouthPascoBassmasters.com.
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Saint Leo University sophomore golfer David Longhini has been tabbed a DII PING Honorable Mention All-American selection, by the Golf Coaches Association America. The native of Asiago, Italy, competed in six events on the year, compiling a teambest stroke average of 72.61 and ranking 47th overall in Division II on GolfStat, with an adjusted scoring average of 72.83. Longhini finished inside the top-10 three times with two top-five placements.That included a best-of tie for second in the final tournament of the season, the Southeastern Collegiate in Valdosta, Georgia, carding a 54hole score of three-under, 213.
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State Rep. Randy Maggard, left, and Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore worked with about 50 other volunteers to distribute 33,000 pounds of food at a Farm Share event on May 20 at The Shops at Wiregrass.
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asco County Schools has delivered more than a million meals to students since school campuses closed. The district has been serving bagged meals at numerous sites and bus stops to provide meals to students who, in many cases, rely on schools for their only reliable source of food. Since March 23, when the district began its remote feeding efforts, the district has served 1,095,537 meals, according to Betsy Kuhn, assistant superintendent for support services. The district has been serving 10 meals per student age 18 and under, at each of its locations, accounting for five days’ worth of meals, including a breakfast and lunch for each day. Last week, it served an additional five meals because the operation is closed this week. Next week, it reopens on June 2. Check
the district’s website for locations because some of them have been closed and consolidated with other locations. The district also had three Farm Fresh Pop-ups last week — at Cypress Creek Middle High,Anclote High and Centennial Middle School. The district’s maintenance team served 2,300 boxes of vegetables, weighing 10 pounds each, at those three sites. Those aren’t the only efforts to help provide food for children and families in need, during this coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic. Sunlake High School and Land O’ Lakes High School collected more than 2,000 pounds of food for the St.Vincent De Paul Food Pantry, in their COVID-19 Quarantine Butterbowl. “This week’s Butterbowl has ended, and the winner is the community,” tweeted Ric Mellin, principal at Land O’ Lakes High School.The donations exceeded expectations, he noted. “Both schools should be proud of what they accomplished,” Mellin wrote.
Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore, State Rep. Randy Maggard and more than 50 volunteers helped distribute 33,000 pounds of food to an estimated 700 cars on May 20 at The Shops at Wiregrass, according to Andy Taylor, Mike Moore’s aide. A group of Saint Leo University students also were among the volunteers. Meanwhile, food pantries are helping to put food on the tables of those in need, too. Make a Difference Inc., will have a Mobile Food Pantry on May 28 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, 37722 State Road 52. No identification is required, and the food is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Atonement Lutheran Church, at 29617 State Road 54, has reopened its Helping Hands Food Pantry, and is providing a drive-thru service on Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The church is observing social distancing restrictions. Father and Son Love Ministries, at 21418 Carson Drive in Land O’ Lakes, operates a
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Pastor C.J. Johns Sr., stands outside the new location for the Father and Sons Love Ministries, at 21418 Carson Drive, in Land O’ Lakes. The church has a food pantry and has noticed a much broader range of people coming in to pick up food items to help their families during this time of pandemic.
food pantry on Tuesdays, from noon to 2 p.m.; Fridays, from noon to 3 p.m.; and on Sundays, starting at 12:30 p.m. On one recent Friday afternoon, the Land O’ Lakes pantry served 174 people. The ministry has marked its floor to guide people through its pantry, in order to practice social distancing. Pastor C.J. Johns Sr., said the pantry is serving a broader range of people because of economic impacts caused by the pandemic. Before, about three-quarters using the food pantry were elderly, but now they make up just about half. Besides offering the pantry, the church also will make deliveries to people who are unable to come there. Also, the First Presbyterian Church, at 5510 19th St., in Zephyrhills, is serving a free take-out meal every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the church. Before heading out to any food pantry, it’s a good idea to call ahead or check the website to get the latest information on the days and hours of operation.
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