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With COVID-19 safety protocols in place and enrollments either declining or flat, Pasco County’s colleges and universities have welcomed back students for the fall semester. Whether it was Saint Leo University or the campuses at Pasco-Hernando State College, most courses were offered online to keep class sizes small. Zoom video conferencing technology was utilized for full interactivity, while hybrid/in-person attendance demanded face masks, hand-sanitizing and social distancing. Seat configurations were redone. Plexiglass shields were installed in hightransaction, high-touch point areas. Some student activities were abandoned, while
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School begins in Pasco and Hillsborough counties State teacher’s union wins motion for temporary injunction; impacts not yet clear By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
Students headed back to classrooms in Pasco County this week and began learning online for the first week of classes in Hillsborough County — while the impact of a temporary injunction and from a pending legal action are not yet clear. In response to lawsuits filed by the Florida Education Association and individual plaintiffs, the Leon County Circuit Judge Charles Dodson granted a motion for a temporary injunction against Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran’s executive order. “The order is unconstitutional to the extent it arbitrarily disregards safety, denies local school boards decision making with respect to opening brick and mortar schools, and conditions funding on an approved reopening plan with a start date in August,” the judge’s order says. It remains to be seen how the decision will play out in Pasco County, where brickand-mortar schools have reopened, and in Hillsborough, where they are scheduled to do so on Aug. 31. In their closing arguments on Aug. 21, lawyers for the Florida Education Association, as well as for individual plaintiffs, argued that the state’s Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran’s Emergency Order 6 was “arbitrary and capricious” and, therefore, unconstitutional. The order required school districts to submit reopening plans, which included opening every brick-and-mortar school for five days a week, with the school year starting by the end of August. Kendall B. Coffey, an attorney representing the teachers union, said the state’s order “completely ignored safety.We all agree that a safe education is a paramount duty under the Florida Constitution.” The state used “financial bullying” to coerce districts to comply with the order, Coffey said. He noted what happened in Hillsborough County.
The board approved a reopening plan, which the state subsequently approved. Then, the board heard from a panel of medical experts, who advised against reopening classrooms, until COVID-19 positivity cases declined. The board then voted to open online only for the first four weeks, before activating the previously approved plan. The state rejected Hillsborough’s decision. A letter from Corcoran told the district it would need to submit another plan, which justified any proposed closure, on a schoolby-school, grade-by-grade and classroom-by-classroom basis. The district ultimately agreed with state officials to open the school year online only for one week and then reopen brick-andmortar schools. But, that decision came after financial pressure from the state, Coffey said. “We know that Hillsborough was threatened with losing $200 million.” The attorney said it would serve the public interest to allow local school districts to determine when it safe to return to school, without risk of financial penalty. Attorney David Wells and Nathan Hill, representing the defendants, including Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Corcoran, said the state was acting under its authority to supervise the state’s 67 school districts. They said the emergency order considers a range of student needs. “What are the dangers of not going back to school?” Wells asked. “What happens when children have to learn from home?” Besides offering the educational benefits of face-to-face instruction, schools provide a wide range of other services for students, Wells said. Schools ensure students have access to meals, provide services for special needs students and offer an opportunity for intervention when students need protection in abusive homes, or require mental health services. Remote learning, by contrast, raises issues over whether families have enough digital devices to meet individual student needs, and whether households have internet access, he said. See SCHOOL, page 11A
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Domestic violence on rise during pandemic By Joey Johnston Special to The Laker/Lutz News
Domestic violence in Pasco County has followed a worldwide trend of increased cases and incidents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kelly Sinn, chief executive officer with Sunrise of Pasco County, a domestic and sexual violence center that offers shelter and services for victims, said her agency saw a 22% increase in hotline calls during the pandemic’s first three months. However, during the same period, the Sunrise shelter occupancy numbers were actually down. “A lot of what we were hearing on our hotline, which is the gateway into shelter, was these individuals in abusive relationships were stuck at home but they felt they were better off there,’’ Sinn said.“It’s the evil they know versus the evil they don’t know. The increased risk of contracting coronavirus in a residential facility — instead of being around two to four people, they might be around up to 40 — wasn’t worth it.’’ See VIOLENCE, page 11A
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The civil courts department of the Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office now offers online access to summonses and similar civil court documents. The service went live on Aug. 3, after a successful pilot program was completed, according to a news release from the clerk’s office. “E-issuance involves a Civil Courts deputy clerk affixing an authorized electronic signature to documents submitted through the Florida Courts eFiling Portal. By eliminating paper and no longer requiring in-person visits by petitioners and process servers, the process becomes speedier and more efficient,” the news release says. “It’s a significant step forward, one we’re certain our customers and partners will welcome,” said Clerk & Comptroller Nikki Alvarez-Sowles, in the news release. “As with most significant progress, it didn’t happen overnight. Our Civil Courts Operations and Information Technology teams have gone to great effort over the past year to make sure the process is efficient and effective for our office and customers,” Alvarez-Sowles said.
Civil Courts Director Dr. Jerome Jordan also weighed in, on the new development. “The value of this project to our office, customers and citizens is tremendous. The ability for clerk’s staff to electronically issue documents, such as proposed summonses and writs e-filed with our office, will eliminate many manual, time-consuming processes,” Jordan said. Highlights of the program include: • Reducing the time necessary to process documents. • Shrinking the turnaround time to make documents available to the filer. • Notifying filers at their eFile-registered email address a document has been added to a case and is available for viewing and downloading. • Eliminating postage and other costs as efilers log in to the clerk’s website to retrieve their issued documents to effect service. The pilot testers for the project were: Maggard Law Firm P.A.; Mander Law Group; McClain Alfonso P.A.; Marcadis Singer P.A.; Margaret A. McGarrity; Office of Audrey Jefferies; Office of Dale L. Bernstein; Office of Rechel & Associates P.A.; Office of Russell G. Marlowe P.A.; and Sharp Process & Investigative Services P.A.
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Voter turnout for the 2020 Primary Election was higher than it was in the 2016 Primary, in both Pasco and Hillsborough counties. In Pasco, 21.03% of registered voters cast ballots in the 2020 primary, compared to 18.64% in the 2016 primary. In Hillsborough, the number of registered voters participating was 25.38%, compared to 19.1% in the 2016 primary. Voters made their choices in some key races in Pasco and Hillsborough counties. In a universal primary in the race for Pasco County Commission District 4, Christina Fitzpatrick won the election, with 32.6% of the vote, compared to the secondhighest vote-getter, Gary Bradford, who received 31.52%. Jeff Miller and Gabriel “Gabe” Papadopoulos also ran in the four-way race to fill the vacancy that was created when Mike Wells decided to seek the post of county property appraiser, which Wells secured. All voters were eligible to vote in the universal primary for the District 4 seat because the winner faced no opposition in the general election. In the Republican primary race for superintendent of Pasco County Schools, incumbent Kurt Browning captured more than 64% of the vote, defeating David LaRoche. He will face Cynthia Thompson No Party Affiliation in the Nov. 3 general election. In the nonpartisan Pasco County School Board District 4 race,Alison Crumbley won reelection with more than 65% of the vote, defeating challenger Joshua Stringfellow. In Hillsborough County, four school board seats were up for grabs and all four are heading to run-offs in the Nov. 3 general election. In District 1, Nadia Combs was the top vote-getter, receiving 44.56% of the vote, and she will face incumbent Steve Cona, who received 33.30%. District 3 drew five candidates. Mitch Thrower led the pack, with 25.15% of the
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vote, while Jessica Vaughn came in second, with 24.49%. Four candidates competed in District 5, with Henry “Shake” Washington receiving 44.45% of the vote compared to incumbent Tammy Shamburger, who drew 23.70% of votes cast in that race. A quartet of candidates sought the District 7 seat, with Sally Harris emerging with a slight edge over Lynn Gray. Harris hauled in 28.40% of the vote, while Gray received 27.85%. In the Republican primary race for Hillsborough County Sheriff, incumbent Chad Chronister received 62.39% of the vote, defeating challenger Charles Boswell. Chronister will face Democrat Gary Pruitt and Ron McMullen No Party Affiliation in the general election. In the Democrat primary race for Hillsborough County Tax Collector, Nancy Millan received 61.07% of the vote, defeating April Griffin. Millan will face Republican TK Mathew in the general election. In the Republican primary race for Hillsborough County Commission District 1, Scott Levinson received 55.61%of the vote, defeating Tony Morejon. Levinson will face Democrat Harry Cohen, who received 54.24% of the primary vote, defeating Jen McDonald.
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Pasco County Registered voters: 378,157 Ballots cast: 79,538 Voter turnout: 21.03%
Source: Pasco County Supervisor of Elections
Hillsborough County Voters in the 2020 Primary Election were reminded to wear their masks and keep their distance, while casting their ballot on Aug. 18. The 2020 General Election, which includes selecting the nation’s president, is set for Nov. 3.
In the Democrat primary for Hillsborough County Commission District 3, five candidates competed to fill the seat being vacated by term-limited Les Miller. Gwen Myers was the top vote-getter with 26.52%, edging out Thomas Scott, who received 25.68%. Myers will face Republican Maura Cruz Lane in the general election. In a universal primary, Hillsborough County voters selected Cindy Stuart as the county’s next Clerk of the Circuit Court. Stuart received 53.44% of the vote, defeating Kevin Beckner.
Registered voters: 897,689 Ballots cast: 227,843 Voter turnout: 25.38%
Source: Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections
Election officials took care to make polling places safe. They asked voters to wear masks and maintain a social distance from other voters, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Pasco County Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley said “vote by mail was way up from the 2016 primary, while early voting in person was down considerably.” Election day operations went smoothly, he added. “I’m so blessed to have an amazing team and dedicated poll workers who pulled off a sense of election normalcy during a pandemic,” Corley said.
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$10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens, $5 for students, and free for kids age 5 and younger. For information, visit the Pioneer Florida Museum on Facebook.
The University Area CDC (Community Development Corporation) will reopen its computer lab, inside the main community center building, 14013 N. 22nd St., in Tampa, on Aug. 26.The organization’s INVEST Workforce Program, which helps area residents improve their employment opportunities, for free, operates out of the lab.The Harvest Hope Park community garden also has reopened. For information, call (813) 558-5212, or visit UACDC.org.
SCIENCE AFTER DARK
The Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI), 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa, will host “Science After Dark,” on Aug. 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., for adults age 18 and older.There will be light appetizers; beer and wine samples; hands-on activities, including oculus rift, robots and chemistry exhibits; and MOSI exhibits.All CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) guidelines will be followed.The cost is $14.95 per adult; members pay $12.95.To purchase tickets, visit MOSI.org.
TRAIN DEPOT EVENING
The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village will host “An Evening at the Train Depot” on Aug. 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City. • Visit the museum and its collection of train memorabilia in the 1927 Trilby Train Depot • Explore the 1913 Porter 10-wheeler engine, once part of the Cummer Cypress Company fleet • Watch a Lionel model train setup in action • Listen to a presentation on the history of Lionel Trains by Walter Cook, and a presentation on the Trilby Depot by Dade City Commissioner Scott Black • Listen to live music Guests should bring hand sanitizer and masks, and will be required to follow social distance guidelines.The museum staff sanitizes its common areas frequently throughout the day.Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for students. Parking is free. For information, visit PioneerFloridaMuseum.org, or call (352) 567-0262.
VOTER EDUCATION
The Nature Coast Florida Unit of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) will present a virtual education program entitled “A Call for Advocacy:Voter Engagement,” on Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for practicing social workers and interested members of the public.The program includes a speaker from the Southern Poverty Law Center on the topic of voter registration laws and the efforts in Florida to restore voting rights to released ex-felons. Other topics will include nonpartisan advocacy of voting participation; the political, social, emotional and health benefits of voting; and tools that can be used in voter-engagement work.The cost for NASW members is $20. Florida residents pay $25. College students are free.To register, visit NASWFL.org/naturecoast-unit.html. For more information, please email Christina Cazanave at naturecoast.naswfl@socialworkers.org.
TRAIN SHOW & SALE
There will be a Regal Railways Toy Train & Toy Show/Sale on Aug. 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Lopez Hall, 7177 58th St., in Pinellas Park.Vendors will be on hand with model trains, various hobbies, collectibles, and die-
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Gulfside Healthcare Services’ annual contest to find photos to feature in its 2021 printed calendar is underway. Once printed, the calendars will be sold at the Gulfside Hospice Thrift Shoppes to help raise funds for hospice care and other patient programs. Past calendars have featured iconic sights of the county, wildlife, sunsets and more. Each photographer can submit up to five photos. All photos must be taken in Pasco County and be sizeable for horizontal printing at 12-inches wide by 9-inches high. To view the full list of entry guidelines and submit your photos, visit Gulfside.org/calendarcontest. Entry deadline is at 5 p.m., on Sept. 15. Winners will be notified by Oct. 15. Each winner will get five printed calendars, plus a gift certificate for any Gulfside Hospice thrift shop. Winning photos also may be featured throughout the year on Gulfside’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.
cast cars.There also will be a running train layout.Admission is $5 for adults. Kids age 12 and younger are free. Credit cards will be accepted. For information, call (727) 2441341, or visit RegalRailways.com.
WATER WISE AWARDS
The 2020 Tampa Bay Community Water Wise Awards is looking for entries to this waterefficient landscape contest. If your landscape combines Florida-friendly plants, elements with attractive design and minimal maintenance, and uses efficient irrigation techniques that reduces water use, you can enter.Winners receive a custom garden stone, recognition by local elected officials, and neighborhood bragging rights. Applications must be submitted by Aug. 31. For information, visit Awards.tampabaywaterwise.org.
RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP
The UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension Service will offer a Rain Water Harvesting/Rain Barrel Virtual Workshop ondemand, online. Participants must pick up supplies in person Sept. 1 or Sept. 2 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.The cost is $40 per person, and includes a rain barrel (capacity about 50 gallons), spigot and instructions. Online payment is required. Pickup locations are at the Pasco Extension Office, 36702 State Road 52 in Dade City (Sept. 1 and Sept. 2); and, at the Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park Community Garden, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., (Sept. 1 only). Participants must print and bring a ticket as proof of purchase. Register online at tinyurl.com/y3gto6dl. No refunds. Registration ends Aug. 28.
WOMEN’S CLUB
The Women's Club of Zephyrhills will open a new year of service on Sept. 3 at 6 p.m., at its clubhouse, 38545 Fifth St., in Zephyrhills. Dinner will be served, social distancing will be maintained, and masks will be required.The Women's Club has a more than 100-year history of service to the community.All women age 18 and older are invited. For more information and questions, please call (813) 310-9165, or email finleyrl817@yahoo.com.
ART GUILD MEETING
The West Pasco Art Guild will have a general membership meeting, through Zoom, on Sept. 14 at 5 p.m.The meeting will be followed by an artist’s brushes demonstration by Sarah Hanson.Also, Lionel Sanchez will begin a five-week workshop series on Sept. 13, entitled “Florida Rural Landscapes.” Each session will focus on how to create thumbnail sketches for contrasts; how to use a watercolor wash to prepare your paper for the landscape; how to build up pigment-rich watercolor washes for contrast; and, how to complete your painting with calligraphy and final touches. For information or to register, visit WestPascoArtGuild.org.
VIRTUAL THEATER SHOWS
MAS Theatre, the resident theater company for the Carrollwood Cultural Center, will deliver classic theater productions to patrons at home through its new Classics on Film series.The series will open in September with the MAS production of George Bernard Shaw’s “How He Lied to Her Husband.”The three-character play will be recorded as a short film on location. Once completed, it will then be available to view for a small fee.The goal is to produce a new show every other month.Writings under consideration for the series include “The Proposal” by Anton Chekhov;“A Doll’s House” and “Hedda Gabler” by Henrik Ibsen; and, several others from playwrights Eugene O’ Neill and Oscar Wilde. For information about the film series, or to audition for an upcoming show, contact Aaron Washington at (813) 922-8167 or aaron@carrollwoodcenter.org.
CIVIL WAR HISTORY EVENT
The Pioneer Florida Museum and Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, will host “Eyewitness to History:A Civil Warera Living History Event,” on Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The event includes a reenactment group, presentations from living historians, firing demonstrations, and a salt works presentation. Guests should bring hand sanitizer and masks, and allow for social distancing guidelines.Admission is
The Thomas Promise Foundation Board of Directors has announced that the 54th annual Rattlesnake Festival and the 42nd annual Rattlesnake Run will be canceled for this year.The event usually takes place in October.This is the first time the festival will not run since its inception in 1967.
SCARECROW FESTIVAL
The annual Scarecrow Festival at the Pioneer Florida Museum and Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, is scheduled for Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests can build their own scarecrow. There also will be music, vendors, food and more. Entertainment and activities may vary because of COVID-19.The event is now accepting vendors. For information and updates, you can visit PioneerFloridaMuseum.org.
BUNCO FOR A CAUSE
The GFWC Pasco Junior Woman’s Club will host “Bunco for a Cause” on Oct. 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Lexington Oaks Clubhouse, in Wesley Chapel.Ticket admission includes a Taco Bar dinner and a chance to win baskets donated by local businesses. Doors open at 5 p.m. For information, email visit the club’s Facebook page.
SWAMPFEST
The Land O’ Lakes High School Athletic Booster club will host its Swampfest fundraiser on Nov. 6 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Nov. 7 from noon to 11 p.m.; and Nov. 8 from noon to 6 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Proceeds from Swampfest help fund scholarships.Admission is free. Guests pay for rides, games and food. Parking is $5 per car. For information, email Steve Silvest at srsilvestA@yahoo.com.
CUBAN SANDWICH FESTIVAL
The ninth annual International Cuban Sandwich Festival has scheduled for Nov. 8 at Centennial Park, 1800 E. Eighth Ave., in Ybor City.The event includes hot sauce samples; giveaways; more than 100 food, cultural and business vendors; and a live music and dance performance.An attempt also will be made to make the biggest Cuban sandwich in the world, at a goal of 190 feet. After the sandwich is made, it will be cut up and donated to a homeless shelter. Admission to the festival is free.To register, receive updates and special promotions, visit ILoveCubanSandwiches.com or TheCubanSandwichFestival.com.
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CARES will host its “Roaring ‘20s Celebrating Seniors” event on Nov. 14 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., in New Port Richey. Stay tuned for more information.
CHRISTMAS STROLL
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frika and Dawvel Brooks researched just about every homebuilder in Tampa Bay before deciding ICI Homes was the best one for their family. “We wanted the ability to move walls and customize our new home, and ICI Homes was the only builder to welcome structural changes, and to do so at an affordable cost,” said Afrika. The Brooks family discovered ICI Homes in the Asturia community in Odessa, and learned that the builder had just opened a new community in Wesley Chapel called Persimmon Park. “While we loved ICI Homes’ floor plans in Odessa, Wesley Chapel was a better location for my family,” said Afrika. “It is the middle of so many things — shopping, restaurants and entertainment, and also close to hospitals and health care services. Especially for our two teenage daughters, building our new home in Wesley Chapel was a huge draw.” The Brooks family is one of the first to buy in Persimmon Park, which is located off Bruce B. Downs within the master-planned development of Wiregrass Ranch. The community is directly behind The Shops at Wiregrass and AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, and across the street from a new $200 million hospital and health care complex being built by Baycare Health Systems. “My husband and I both work in the health care field, so being so close to two hospitals is very attractive,” said Afrika, who recently retired from the U.S. Air Force.
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The Brooks family is one of the first homebuyers in the new Persimmon Park community in Wesley Chapel. Shown here are Afrika and Dawvel Brooks, and their 14-year-old daughter, Amaya.
(Dawvel is still active duty and based at MacDill Air Force Base.) The family choose the two-story Primrose floor plan, which, at over 2,400 square feet, is the largest home ICI Homes builds in Persimmon Park. All homes in the community have two-car garages in the rear, which are accessed by private alleyways and provide ample parking. Afrika loves that the master suite in her new home is downstairs, as is a second bedroom and adjacent bath that is ideal for an office. Her girls’ bedrooms are upstairs with a shared bath, along with a large game room. “Because ICI Homes can make structural changes very affordably, we decided to add a studio/bonus room above our garage to give our family the additional space we de-
sired,” said Afrika. “I’ve been told that our bonus room idea has worked out so well, that other buyers are adding it to their homes.” The Brooks’ home is in the drywall stage of construction, and the family expects to move into their new home in November. “The entire homebuilding experience with ICI Homes has been excellent,” said Afrika. “From our salesperson, Carmen Worrels, to the architects who added our bonus room, to our project manager and customer service team. Everyone has been so helpful, nice and responsive.” “In addition to Persimmon Park’s desirable location, buyers are excited that the community’s amenities will be completed in late November,” adds Greg Jones, Tampa
Division Manager for ICI Homes. Amenities include a unique, Tshaped luxury pool with cabanas and grilling area. Coming soon are dog parks for small and large breeds, and trails that wind through the community and connect to the Wiregrass Ranch trail system. In Persimmon Park’s first phase, ICI Homes is building 40 homes; at build out, 97 homes. Prices begin in the high $200s, and buyers can choose from two, one-story and four, two-story homes, with more plans coming soon. There are four inventory homes available for families needing to move quickly. Jones adds that many builder upgrades are standard features for ICI Homes, including 6-foot windows, 8-foot doors and energy-efficient construction that boasts a 50-SEER rating. Persimmon Park offers low CDD fees at less than $2,000 a year, and its affordable HOA fee includes internet and cable television for just $90/month. Families with school-age children are drawn to Persimmon Park because the community is zoned to the area’s highest-rated schools — Wiregrass Elementary, Dr. John Long Middle and Wiregrass Ranch High. ICI Homes is currently offering an exceptionally low interest rate of just 2.75% on 30-year mortgages, when using the builder’s preferred lenders. Persimmon Park is the first Wesley Chapel community for ICI Homes, which is celebrating 40 years of business. Based in Daytona Beach, the company is family owned and managed, and is proud of its very personalized, no-pressure approach to sales.
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D.R. Horton To Build Up To 1,000 Homes In Avalon Park Wesley Chapel
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estgate Village is the name of the newest village coming to Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, with up to 1,000 homes to be built by D.R. Horton, the country’s largest homebuilder. In late July, Avalon Park Group/sitEX announced that it had closed on a 285-acre parcel adjacent to Avalon Park Wesley Chapel for its third phase, and that D.R. Horton will be the builder in Westgate Village. “Our foundation is a single, guiding principle: a value-first dedication to the individual needs of each and every one of our nation’s homebuyers,” says Donald R. Horton, founder and chairman of the homebuilder. D.R. Horton plans to break ground on Westgate Village during the first quarter of 2021, with plans to build townhomes and single-family homes, which will be built in two series — Express Series and Preferred Series. Homes in the Express Series will be built on 40-foot to 50foot homesites, and range in size from 1,239 square feet to 2,601 square feet. Floor plans will offer three to five bedrooms, two to three baths and oneor two-car garages, depending on a family’s needs. The Preferred Series will include higher-end features and finishes. Homes will be built on 50-foot homesites and range from 1,844 square feet to 3,561 square feet. Floor plans will vary between three to five bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half baths and oneor two-car garages. Townhomes will include three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, and a one-car garage with a twocar driveway. Two floor plans will be available at 1,673 square feet and 1,758 square feet. “I am looking forward to watching our dreams for this community continue to come to life with this newest addition,” says said Beat Kahli, president and CEO of Avalon Park Group/sitEX. “Working with D.R. Horton has been such a smooth process so far, and we cannot wait for the end result!” The Westgate Village community will embrace its own set of amenities for its residents, including a resortstyle pool, open-air clubhouse with an outdoor kitchen, playground, open sports field, and picnic area with pavilions. All D.R. Horton homes will come equipped with a smart home automation system called Home is Connected, America’s Smart Home®. Both townhomes and single-family homes will be built with concrete block on the first and second floors — a superior construction process. D.R. Horton is the only production builder that utilizes concrete block on two floors in its homes.
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SCHOOLS, AMENITIES AND DOWNTOWN
Opening for the 2020-2021 school year is a new charter school at the community entrance, Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel, with 650 students in kindergarten through sixth grade. The school offers a core curriculum of English/language arts, mathematics, social science, science and electives, such as performing and fine arts, and world languages. 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
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trails and walkways that will interconnect with its planned downtown. Avalon Park Wesley Chapel soon will offer residents places to shop and work when its downtown center is completed. Infrastructure construction has begun on the first phase, which will include two office buildings, two mixed-use retail/residential buildings and a community park. Avalon Park Wesley Chapel is east Pasco County’s premier masterplanned community to live, learn, work and play. The plan includes 4,800 residential homes and over a half-million square feet of commercial and civic uses, where residents will be in walking and bike-riding distance to schools, shops, restaurants, workplaces and recreational amenities. Already, 1,500 people call Avalon Park Wesley Chapel home, and over 800 homes have been sold since it opened in 2012. The community will continue to grow over the next several years and, at build out, will be home to 10,000 residents.
About Avalon Park Group Avalon Park Group is a uniquely diversified family of companies engaged in businesses ranging from master-planned community development, to homebuilding, mining and property management, in Florida, Texas and Switzerland. With more than $1 billion in total assets, Avalon Park Group combines its exceptional reputation, sound business experience and significant financial resources to invest in extraordinary opportunities. At Avalon Park Group, our mission is to change the way the world lives, learns, works and plays through creating healthy sustainable communities and every aspect thereof. For more information on Avalon Park Group, visit AvalonParkGroup.com, or call (407) 658-6565.
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Art Workshops Welcome Beginning Artists
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f you’re looking for something inexpensive to do that is interesting, artistic and safe in these days of social distancing, sign up for workshops sponsored by the Pasco Fine Arts Council at the Avalon Park Amenity Center in Wesley Chapel. These upcoming workshops are taught by local artists and welcome beginning artists. They are fun, informative and a great way to unwind and learn something new. Classes are limited to just eight students, and Zoom participation also is welcome. To keep class sizes small, students must sign up prior to the day of the workshop — there are no sameday registrations. Classes are free, although there may be a small charge for provided materials. The Pasco Fine Arts Council Inc., has been the local arts agency for Pasco County since 1978. Over the past 30 years, its goal has been to encourage community involvement in the arts, provide art education to residents and students, and stimulate art and cultural organizations throughout Pasco County. From this Council sprung the Pasco Fine Arts Center, where artwork by local and renowned artists are exhibited at its studio locations in New Port Richey and Wesley Chapel. Its programming includes a year-round schedule of art instructions in visual arts and fine crafts, organizing and
promoting workshops and demonstrations, and developing art programs for children and students. The Pasco Fine Arts Council recently opened a new gallery in Wesley Chapel to build relationships with local artists and community groups, and to provide cultural opportunities, art education and art exhibitions for East Pasco residents. This gallery is the result of a unique partnership that began in 2019 between the Pasco Fine Arts Council and the developer of Avalon Park Wesley Chapel. “Our goal is to bring art and cultural events, exhibits and educational classes to East Pasco County,” explains Stephanie Lerret, senior vice president of the Avalon Park Group. “In our first year, this partnership has led to the discovery of local artists, introduced art workshops to our community and given member artists the opportunity to feature their work in a new venue. We couldn’t be more pleased with this program!” “It has been an overwhelming positive experience as well for the Pasco Fine Arts Council to expand its presence in East Pasco, thanks to the vision and generosity of the Avalon Park Group,” said Jo Baughman, director of the Council. For the Avalon Park Group, one of the main goals of this partnership is to introduce people to local artists with
Upcoming Art Workshops Textures and Mixed Media With Patricia Garrow Sept. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Must sign up by Sept. 14 Fun With Wire Art With Melinda Paproski Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Must sign up by Sept. 26 Drawing From Still Life With Lionel Sanchez Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Must sign up by Nov. 6 LOCATION Avalon Park Amenity Center 5060 River Glen Blvd. Wesley Chapel 33543
monthly exhibits and demonstrations at its facilities. “This partnership has allowed us to expand the arts not only to our residents, but also to the entire east side of the county,” said Lerret. For Baughman, who has been involved in the Pasco Fine Arts Council for over 20 years, the invitation from Avalon Park West to work together accomplishes a long-held dream.
Land O’ Lakes artist Lionel Sanchez will teach ‘Drawing from Still Life’ at a Nov. 13 workshop at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel. Sanchez’s works include this Tarpon Springs painting, ‘Under Repair.’
“This partnership has been a tremendous asset to the artist community and our patrons, and has greatly expanded our ability to bring arts to all of Pasco County,” said Baughman. It is the vision of Avalon Park Wesley Chapel for its planned downtown to be the cultural and event center of East Pasco County. The downtown’s first phase will include a dedicated Arts Gallery that will become the permanent East Pasco home for the Pasco Fine Arts Council.
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omeowners often put more emphasis on which manufacturer they believe makes the best air conditioning unit, generator or hot water heater, instead of focusing on which company they hire to install and warranty the unit. “Manufacturers essentially use the same components, which are put together on the same assembly lines,” explains Dana Spears, president and owner of Cornerstone Pros in Land O’ Lakes. “And, because there has been a lot of consolidation among manufacturers, many products are virtually identical, and differ only in the name they market under.” Since there is little differentiation among brands, and because all manufacturers must meet the same industry standards and energy efficiency requirements, the most important factor for a homeowner to consider is what company they hire to specify and install their new home mechanical system. “The technician’s knowledge and expertise, the service warranty provided, and the longevity and reputation of the installing company are critical to a unit’s success after it is installed in the home,” said Spears. While an A/C unit, water heater and generator are technically home appliances, it’s important for people to understand that replacing these systems is not like replacing a refrigerator. “With a refrigerator, all you need to do is plug the new one into the wall outlet. But, an A/C system, for example, must be ordered with specifications particular to your home, and then properly integrated into your home’s mechanical systems by certified technicians who know what they are doing. “A homeowner can buy the most expensive product available, but it will not operate properly without the correct installation, or operate effec-
tively for the number of years that it should,” said Spears. Spears recommends choosing an established A/C, electrical and plumbing company that is locally owned, and has a reputation for great customer service and standing behind its work. “You want to be sure the installing company will be in business to help you with service and warranty issues for years to come,” said Spears.
TRANSFER SWITCHES AND GENERATORS
It is always best to be prepared by planning ahead before an emergency strikes. Spears explains there are two solutions to making sure your home has power in case of a storm or hurricane – a whole-home generator or a transfer switch to a portable generator. “Built-in generators are the best way to maintain power to your entire home. However, because of the cost and the delay in permitting, many families are having us install
transfer switches to power the refrigerator, lighting in key rooms and even a small bedroom A/C unit, which is often needed by someone with medical conditions,” said Spears. A transfer switch eliminates extension cords winding through a house, and can be installed very quickly. With the exception of Pasco County, most areas of Tampa Bay are seeing delays of two to three months in securing permits for installing whole-house generators. There is also a significant difference in cost. At Cornerstone Pros, a transfer switch typically costs between $1,200 and $2,500, while a whole-house generator begins at $9,000 (pricing depends on a home’s square footage). For families wanting whole-home generators, Cornerstone installs Generac generators, the country’s largest manufacturer of backup generators that automatically activate when there is a power outage. “Choosing the right size generator
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SOLANO BAY TOWNHOUSE off Waters in Tampa. Lovely 3/2.5 townhouse in a convenient location. It’s close to everything, great shopping within a mile of the Veterans Expressway. PAINTED 1 YEAR AGO, ALL APPLIANCES INCLUDING WASHER AND DRYER. BRAND NEW!! Laminated floor in great room and new ceramic tile in covered and screened porch with a pond view. GRANITE COUNTER TOP, CERAMIC TILE AND LOT OF CABINETS IN KITCHEN. Good sized bedroom upstairs and laundry room. Gated community, pool and lots of parking for your guests. HOA fee includes maintenance of exterior, grounds, pool, cable TV and trash collection. Make this dream townhouse yours today! Call Irving Hernandez at 813-843-6026
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dults age 55-plus are discovering Club Wildwood in Hudson as an ideal community to call home because of its beautiful manufactured homes, first-class amenities (including an 85,000-gallon pool with relaxing waterfall), and an enviable location just minutes from the beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. At 478 homes, Club Wildwood is the largest retirement community in north Pasco County. With so many residents, there is always something 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 all activities and clubs. This exceptionally maintained park has re-sale homes priced from $20,000 to $85,000. New homes also are available for sale or lease, and begin in the low $90s. All homes are double-wide, and offer two or three bedrooms, two baths and an attached carport and storage area. Most existing homes have been updated with the latest design styles, and are a tremendous value for a single-family home in terms of cost, amenities and location. Many of the community’s newest residents are moving from central and east Pasco, because living at Club Wildwood often costs less than renting an apartment, and its location on U.S. 19 makes it easy to get to work, shop and enjoy area attractions. The community’s monthly lot rental fee is less than $700, and in-
cludes city water, trash, sewer, landscaping and full use of all recreation facilities. In addition to its exceptionally large pool and deck, Club Wildwood has a picnic area, shuffleboard courts, a bocce ball court and horseshoe pits. There's even a dog run area for pets and a large catchand-release fishing lake for anglers. The community’s spacious clubhouse includes a small library, pool tables, fitness room and card tables. Regular activities including bingo, karaoke, potluck dinners, coffee hours, dart tournaments, happy hours, pancake breakfasts, line dancing, and bridge games. During the social distancing requirements of COVID-19, some of these activities have been suspended, but all will be back when it is safe to gather together again. Outside of the park, many Club Wildwood residents participate in special interest clubs, including bowling and golf leagues, the Red Hat Society and volunteering at nearby Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. The 290-bed hospital, which is less than 10 minutes from Club Wildwood, is the only Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center in Pasco County, and its renowned Heart Institute provides comprehensive cardiac care and an open heart surgery program. Contact Community Manager Sean Terris for a private tour at (866) 799-6706 or sterris@suncommunities.com.
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Pasco County Schools is accepting free and reduced-price household meal applications for the 2020-2021 school year, and will serve free breakfast at 49 schools. In accordance with the National School Lunch Act, households that are below the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines may qualify for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch benefits. Households must complete a new application each school year. Visit PascoSchoolMeals.com for a link to the online application, frequently asked questions, income eligibility guidelines, cafeteria menus and more. Schools in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area that will serve free breakfast are: Centennial Elementary, Centennial Middle, Chester Taylor Elementary, James Irving Education Center, Lacoochee Elementary, Pasco Elementary, Pasco High, Pasco Middle, Quail Hollow Elementary, R.B. Stewart Middle, Rodney B. Cox Elementary, San Antonio Elementary, West Zephyrhills Elementary, Woodland Elementary and Zephyrhills High. For information, call Pasco County Schools Food & Nutrition Services at (813) 794-2522.
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Zephyrhills native and 2013 Zephyrhills High School graduate Desiree Moon returned home on Aug. 9, marking the end of a seven-month deployment aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). After departing its home port of Norfolk, Virginia, in January, for a Composite Training Unit Exercise, the aircraft carrier remained underway and deployed to the Arabian Sea, Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Petty Officer 2nd Class Moon is an aviation support equipmentman aboard the carrier. Moon is responsible for being a mechanic on all equipment that supports aircraft functionality and safety. Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Moon, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Moon’s grandfather was in the Navy and retired as a chief boatswain’s mate, and her oldest sister and brother are currently serving in the Army.
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Saint Leo University has opened registration until Sept. 1 for its sixth annual Social Work Conference, scheduled to take place, through Zoom, on Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The conference is open to social work professionals and interested community members. The conference theme is “Strengthening
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SCHOOLS BENEFIT FROM DONATIONS
Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s five offices collected donations in July for the Pasco County School District’s ABC (Assist, Believe & Care) Program. The program was created to provide financial assistance to students and their families who are experiencing economic hardship, especially when those needs interfere with the student’s ability to be academically successful. The donations will go into a fund that teachers can use when they see or learn of a need a child may have. Each tax collector office earmarked $2,000 for a school in need, totaling $10,000 in donations countywide, Fasano said. The schools chosen by each office to receive funds are: • Dade City office: Pasco Middle School
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have seen another pretty substantial increase. We believe the fact that we have held steady is a reflection of how strong our new class is and the flexibility we’re providing them.’’ Saint Leo students could choose their educational method — either hybrid (alternating in Group A and Group B between in-person and Zoom), connected (exclusive Zoom in a scheduled class period with other students) or online. Regardless of the choice, all Saint Leo students are required to have at least one class fully online, so overall traffic at campus sites could be kept at acceptable levels (maximum 50% of the normal population, maximum of 15 students in all classes). “It’s a lot to take in, but we have a team solely dedicated to analyzing this and manipulating the boxes,’’ Storms said. “We went through the classrooms and determined where we’d need to be for comfortable occupancy. We backed that into the scheduling software and worked to make sure students would have the right mix and be optimized in their educational experience. “We’re all doing things we’ve never done before. Many students are just navigating their lives and saying, ‘Sometimes I’m on Zoom, sometimes I’m online, sometimes I’m in the classroom.’ It’s interesting that onethird of our students selected connected (Zoom), but our housing is only down 10%. So we anticipate a lot of students coming to live with us who are (solely) studying in the Zoom capacity. It’s a new world. We’re getting our feet wet and making adjustments on the fly.’’ At Pasco-Hernando State College’s Porter Campus, in Wesley Chapel, and its East
The pandemic — and its accompanying quarantines, social isolation, travel restrictions and stay-at-home orders — has created a rise in domestic violence cases worldwide, according to the American Journal of Emergency Medicine. The Pasco Sheriff’s Office reports that the monthly total in January to the monthly total in April — the heart of the pandemic’s shutdown — accounted for increases in domestic violence calls (22.4%), police reports (30.5%) and arrests (31.8%) within the county. The pandemic also has changed the way that Sunrise does business. “The early trend was we weren’t getting as many (people) in shelter,’’ Sinn said.“They found a way to cope and live with what was happening to them.They adjusted their life to abuse in the home, knowing what was coming and when it was coming, instead of dealing with a virus they knew nothing about. “Now, that is changing. Our (shelter) numbers are going back up. With the virus out there, we’ve had to adjust,” she said. The 40-bed Sunrise shelter, which generally ran above capacity in the pre-coronavirus days, has administered social distancing rules while keeping its occupancy at about 25 to 30. The normal eight-week average stay has trended up to nine weeks or 10 weeks. “We’re now limiting it to one family per room — or, if we have two women unaccompanied, we can put both of them in a room together — because we want to keep our victims and staff safe,’’ Sinn said.“We had to change quickly because things have happened quickly. “The bottom line is, we’re trying to limit the number of people who come into the shelter.We have turned to telemedicine for doctors and other providers. Normally, we would have case managers, counselors and legal advocates all coming in and out. Now, we are limiting interactions — and that might mean a call from the office, which might be on the other side of the parking lot. But, we must take these precautions,” she said. Even with those precautions, Sinn said Sunrise’s central mission won’t be compromised. “If somebody calls our hotline and it’s a dangerous situation, we’re going to do anything we can to get them into shelter,’’ Sinn said.“Whether that’s sleeping on a trundle, a blow-up mattress or moving people around, we’ll do that. “You have to make accommodations (immediately) because there’s no guarantee that individual will be safe or want to go (later). In the first few months (of the pandemic), people were scared and our numbers were low.As people become more comfortable with the virus and they can’t take abuse anymore, our numbers have increased.We are managing,” she said. There was preliminary talk of expanding
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SCHOOL, from page 1A Both Wells and Hill objected to any attempt to have the court rewrite Corcoran’s order. “If the governor and the department of education are neutered and left helpless to carry out their constitutional obligations, then the unions will have their way. The schools will not open,”Wells said.
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Attorney Billy Wieland represented some individual teachers challenging the state’s action. He told the judge that the issue boils down to this:‘If we send children and teachers back into the classroom for live, face-to-face instruction — are they going to be safe and secure? We believe you are in the best position to prevent avoidable death.” But Hill, representing the state, countered:“It is not for this court to second-guess the policy decisions of the executive branch. What they (opposing attorneys) want the court to do, really, is to write a new emergency order. And, that is simply not something the court has the power to do in this situation.” During closing argument, the judge asked
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Campus, in Dade City, course offerings will largely be online or Zoom.There are notable exceptions, particularly in the health sciences programs, where students need access to laboratories and specialized equipment or disciplines, such as welding or law enforcement. Porter Campus Provost Kevin O’Farrell said his enrollment was down 24% from last fall during a recent snapshot, but he was optimistic about an upswing due to students making last-minute decisions. “I know the word ‘unprecedented’ has probably been overused, but there’s no other way to describe the challenges faced by all levels of higher education,’’ O’Farrell said.“At the same time, I’ve been so heartened by the level of innovation and ingenuity everybody is using. I always say, ‘Don’t let a crisis go to waste,’ and by that I mean, it’s an opportunity to rethink all of our processes and problem-solving. “We went to a virtual waiting room for students to utilize time with advisors. I think that’s going to become a standard now. When the pandemic goes away, I think people would rather wait at home to speak with an advisor instead of sitting in the lobby. We’ll go back to some things, but we’ve found better ways to do other things.’’ At the state college’s East Campus, Provost Ed Goolsby said his faculty has adapted well to working remotely, although some prefer occasionally utilizing their oncampus office. “They can work from there, but they just won’t be teaching on campus for the most part,’’ Goolsby said.“There will always be a place for the face-to-face teaching and I know some students want that level of accountability.We’ll just have to see what the environment is moving forward to the spring semester and beyond. “I think we have shown — and we have been forced to show — that education can adapt. We have seen the words ‘fluid’ and ‘pivot’ quite a bit, but those are words that describe what we need to do,” he said.
Wells: “Under the emergency order, what choice did the districts have, but to submit a plan in accordance with the emergency order?” Wells replied:“It’s very clear on Page 6 (of the emergency order), you don’t have to submit a plan.” The judge responded:“Right, but you lose a lot of funding if you don’t do that.” Wells acknowledged: “There’s no question about that. I’m not going to dance around it.That’s absolutely right.” The judge also wanted to know:“To what extent does medical or scientific information play a part in Executive (Emergency) Order 6? It says you’ve got to open.” Wells said the state had to consider:“The risks I have if I move forward are X.The risks that I have if I don’t open school are Y. How do I make the balance?” The judge also wanted to know what happens to teachers who will be forced to return because the number of students who want face-to-face instruction. Hill told the judge:“There is a grievance procedure. They have an adequate remedy of law, under their contracts.” Meanwhile, another court case is pending.The United School Employees of Pasco has requested an expedited case. No additional information was available on that case, as the afternoon of Aug. 24.
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Safety Steps You Can Take Johns Hopkins Medicine offers these suggestions to help, if someone you live with becomes verbally or emotionally hurtful, threatens you, has episodes of explosive anger or harms animals: • Find a place you can retreat to safely. Avoid the bathroom or kitchen. • Enlist support from a trusted friend or family member you can call. • If necessary, use a code word or phrase to indicate you need help. • Memorize phone numbers of people and agencies you might need to call in an emergency. • Make sure you can easily access cash, identification (driver’s license and Social Security card), birth and marriage certificates, credit cards, safe deposit box keys, and bank information and health insurance information. Be sure to keep any documentation (photos, medical or police reports) relating to previous episodes of abuse.
Help is available • The 24-hour Sunrise of Pasco hotline/helpline is (352) 521-3120. The website is SunrisePasco.org. • The National Domestic Violence Hotline is (800) 799-7233 (SAFE).
the shelter at Sunrise, which opened in 1982 as a solitary office and help from community members who offered shelter to victims.The need for a permanent shelter became obvious.The 24-bed shelter was expanded to 40 in 2013. But, further expansion — and maybe other financial considerations — is on hold due to the virus. Sunrise, which has an annual $3.5 million budget, relies on federal, state and local government funding, along with private donations and fundraisers.An annual breakfast fundraiser was canceled in April, but a golf tournament remains set — for now — on Oct. 5 at Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club. “While there have been closings and limited services in a lot of businesses, a key message for us is Sunrise is open and available,’’ Sinn said.“It’s still a resource. People don’t have to live in an unsafe environment. Our hotline (352-521-3120) is 24/7. Even if individuals aren’t ready to leave, we can establish safety plans and offer other resources they may not have known about. “We need our community and our donors. Every nonprofit is feeling the pinch from the virus. But, our services are continuing, even in tough times. It’s humbling to see the support we continue to get and to know our community values what we can provide,” she said.
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asco County has marketed itself in recent years as a premier amateur sports and recreation tourism destination. Its tourism arm — Experience Florida’s Sports Coast — has leveraged that credo, with state-of-the-art athletic facilities springing up.Those include the AdventHealth Center Ice skating rink, Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus and Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center. Could a large-scale BMX (bicycle motocross) park be the county’s next major attraction? Delaney Morrison, and her team, would like to see that happen. Morrison operates Pinellas Park’s J&R Bicycles BMX Super Store. She’s also president of Ride Local Inc., a nonprofit group committed to providing safe and well-organized environments where enthusiasts can hone their skills in extreme sports. She outlined the Ride Local’s concept at the Pasco County Tourist Development Council (TDC)’s August meeting. “We’re eager to work with you, and hopefully bring BMX to Pasco County. It has been a passion of ours for decades now,” Morrison told the TDC, as she unveiled a 40page proposal on the initiative. The idea is to partner with the county to construct a BMX track and bike park on a 23-acre tract situated of the intersection of State Road 54 and Gunn Highway in the Odessa/Trinity area. The land is presently owned by Pasco County Utilities. Under the proposal, about 3 acres would be used for a BMX dirt race course made of various jumps and rollers. That would mark the first stage of a larger, surrounding bike park that would include a pump track, skatepark, mountain bike obstacle course, casual bike path and other features. There would be opportunities for recreational leagues and a beginner’s program for newcomers to the off-road racing sport. It also would host large-scale competitive events sanctioned by USA BMX. The open space also could be used for drone races, truck rallies, and Boy Scouts of America and All-Pro Dad meet-ups, among other activities, Morrison said. “Our goals for this project are to establish a world-class track for locals and visiting riders, regardless of age or skill level,” Morrison told the TDC.“With the work that Pasco County already has done as a bicycle community, we know that BMX can just round out your offerings for bicycle activities.”
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Over the past year or so, Morrison and her team have had ongoing discussions with Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey and Keith Wiley, the county’s director of parks, recreation and natural resources. The identified location seems ideal for multiple reasons. Morrison praised its high visibility along the booming State Road 54 corridor, sitting along the Tower Road extension and a future high school, whose adjacent lot could be used for overflow parking for large events. The ability for commuting motorists to see a BMX track from afar is a luxury other like-minded BMX facilities don’t have, Morrison said. Often, she said, they’re “hidden in the back of a park somewhere.” Case in point:Tampa BMX at Lake Park in Lutz. “They have good ridership there, but you can’t see anything from the road.You just have to be in BMX and know that it’s
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Dade City native Mike Penix Jr., a rising redshirt sophomore quarterback at Indiana University (IU), earned a spot on the preseason watch list for the 84th Maxwell Award, presented annually to the most outstanding player in college football. He is one of 90 college football players nationally selected to the watch list. Penix won’t be seen in action until next
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This is a basic rendering of what a BMX track could look like in Pasco. A project is believed to cost a minimum of $1.7 million to $2 million, without additional frills, such as an open-air covered roof for year-round use.
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back there,” said Morrison, who grew up in Lutz. However, she said a Pasco BMX park would pair well with Tampa BMX and Oldsmar BMX, which is under construction — to attract regional and national tournaments. The trifecta of facilities, she said,“would really set us apart from most other locations in the country.” The close proximity of the tracks to each other is a selling point, she said. “You can drive to any one of these tracks within 20 minutes and we could see, aside from bigger events, people from all over Florida wanting to come into our area to be able to ride a Friday, Saturday, Sunday and hit three tracks in the same weekend,” explained Morrison. Plus, she noted, local hotels, shops and restaurants would benefit from the business. Continuing on the tourism piece, Morrison pointed out BMX is the fastestgrowing sport/fitness activity.A study from the Sports and Fitness Association puts it ahead of other activities, such as cardio tennis, skiing, pickleball and rugby, among others. The sport is pandemic-proof, too, she argued. Morrison detailed a three-day BMX event last month in Toledo, Ohio — the Buckeye Nationals — drew representatives from 37 states. If Ohio can attract that kind of crowd, during the summer in the middle of a pandemic, she said, she’s confident that Tampa
Money appears the biggest hurdle in getting the project off the ground. The park has an estimated base cost of $1.7 million to $2 million, Morrison said. That’s without additional frills, such as an open-air covered roof on the BMX track, to allow for year-round use. That’s an amenity that Morrison highly encourages, should the county assist in a partnership:“You don’t have to worry about a rainout.You really cut down on the heat. We think we’d get some regulars, a larger local draw than what some other tracks that aren’t covered do.” Cities and counties in other states have generally “put up quite a bit of money” with funding such projects, Morrison told the board. Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore, who chairs the TDC, indicated the county could negotiate or support some type of land use or lease deal. Providing upfront funding for construction, though, is all but a non-starter, at least for the present, given the COVID-19 pandemic and funding of other projects, such as the $44 million Wiregrass Sports Campus, he said. “We just don’t have money in the tourism budget right now for additional capital projects,” said Moore.
“Not saying in the future there might not be, but right now, the cash, whether it be a million, million-and-a-half, two million or three million dollars, it just is not within the tourism budget,” Moore said. With that, Morrison acknowledged her organization hasn’t fully gone “down the rabbit hole” in terms of capital funding mechanisms. But, Ride Local Inc., is toying with some creative ideas, such as leveraging a corporate naming sponsorship or partnering with an electric company to install solar panels on a would-be covered roof to offset costs. The group is prepared for the legwork needed to cultivate creative partnerships and alternate funding sources, she said. “Really, for lack of a better term, we’re not scared,” Morrison said, there may be some other sources of funding within the state or region they can seek out. Funding complications aside,TDC members expressed enthusiasm for a BMX facility of some sort. “I love the idea,” said TDC vice chairman Wendy Longman, owner of Windsong Boat Charters in New Port Richey. “I think it would add a lot of value to the county and with the state of how things are, it’s a great social distancing sport, so I think it’s a phenomenal idea.” TDC member Judy Sutton, owner of Quality Inn-Port Richey, concurred, hyping up the tourist benefits:“Between the United States and Canada, I also know people that do BMX, and you do travel a lot, and there’s an opportunity to bring it to Pasco.”
two touchdowns. A two-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week selection, Penix averaged 232.3 passing yards and 252.2 total yards per game in six games. Penix’s promising redshirt freshman season was cut short after he suffered a clavicle injury in an early November contest against Northwestern. The Maxwell Award has been presented to the College Player of the Year since 1937 and is named in honor of Robert “Tiny” Maxwell, a former standout at Swarthmore College, who went on to become a renowned sportswriter and football official. Also notable, Penix’s father was an AllState tailback/defensive back at Pasco High in the early ’90s; his uncle starred there, too.
Dade City native Mike Penix Jr., is now a redshirt sophomore at Indiana University.
year. His school’s member conference, the Big Ten, announced earlier this month it postponed its upcoming fall season to spring 2021, due to COVID-19. The lefty thrower played his freshman and sophomore prep seasons at Pasco High School, before transferring to Tampa Bay Technical High School for his junior and senior seasons. As a redshirt college freshman in 2019, the 6-foot-3 Penix set IU’s single-season completion percentage mark (68.8%), which also ranks sixth in Big Ten history. He completed 110 of 160 passes for 1,394 yards with 10 touchdowns and four interceptions, and he posted a 157.56 pass-efficiency rating. He also rushed for 118 yards on 22 attempts (5.4 average) with
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n 1920 Harry T. Burn, a 24-year-old delegate in the Tennessee General Assembly, heeded his mother’s admonishment in a letter to be “a good boy” and vote for women’s suffrage. Burn did as he was told, and Tennessee — by the margin of one vote — became the 36th state to ratify the 19th amendment to the United States Constitution. Congress officially certified the 19th amendment on Aug. 26, 1920, a date now celebrated annually as Women’s Equality Day. To honor the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote, the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village is hosting a Smithsonian poster exhibit,“Votes for Women:A Portrait of Persistence!” The exhibit runs through Nov. 3 — the date for the 2020 presidential election. “We’re excited to have this here,” COURTESY OF STEPHANIE BLACK, PIONEER FLORIDA MUSEUM (FROM THE SMITHSONIAN POSTER EXHIBIT, ‘VOTES FOR WOMEN: A PORTRAIT OF PERSISTENCE!’) Stephanie Black, the museum’s executive di- College women, often members of sororities, picketed in front of the White House from January 1917 until the 19th amendment was ratified. rector, said regarding the exhibit.“It’s very interesting and very diverse.” The posters highlight more than seven decades of struggle to earn women a place in America’s political life. But, it also reveals the racism that separated white and black suffragists who worked toward the same goal. In the end, black women, including activists Mary Church Terrell and Ida B. Wells, were marginalized and the 19th amendment won only white women the right to vote. Black women and black men in the South waited another 45 years for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Native American women won legal citizenship and the right to vote in 1924. But they, like black men and women, suffered racist attacks that denied their access to the ballot box. Even with its limitations, the 19th amendment shook up the political and cultural world of America. “You’ve got to start somewhere,” Ida B. Wells was an investigative journalist and said political scientist Susan In 1913, women held a Suffrage Pageant. Actor Hedwig Reicher is in the foreground. suffragist. MacManus. “It shows that a lot of things in the political world take Republican women are running for House time because the work takes a while.” seats in 2020, an increase from 133 candiToday, women are filing to run for politiTimeline for If you go dates in 2018. cal offices in local, state and national races Women’s Suffrage WHAT: A poster exhibit from the “We’re raising our numbers,” said Sandy in numbers never seen before. MacManus Smithsonian,“Votes for Women: A Portrait Graves, who won in the Aug. 18 Primary counts 178 Florida women seeking office in 1848: Seneca Falls, New York convention; of Persistence!” Election in the race for Republican State 2020 – a record for the state. “Declaration of Sentiments” issued WHERE: Pioneer Florida Museum & Committee Chairwoman for Pasco County. Pollsters are focused intently on the 1850: First National Woman’s Convention Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, “We’re working very hard to try and encourwomen’s vote and its impact on dozens of 1866: Suffragists sent petition to Congress Dade City age women to get in there.” races across the country, including the presirequesting women’s right to vote WHEN: Tuesday through Saturday from 10 Graves is a lifelong Republican and espedential contest. 1872: Susan B. Anthony arrested in New a.m. to 5 p.m., now through Nov. 3 cially honored to win an election in a year But now, as in 1920, MacManus said peoYork for voting illegally. Fined $100, but COST: $10 general admission adults; $8 for that celebrates women’s right to vote. ple make a mistake in thinking women vote never pays seniors; $5 for students; free for children The amendment “was a hard-fought batas a bloc. 1878: Susan B. Anthony wrote the under age 5; group rates available tle,” she said. “It is a testament to our All women didn’t support the 19th “Anthony amendment” INFO: (352) 567-0262 or country.” amendment. Anti-suffrage clubs did their 1890s: National Association of Colored PioneerFloridaMuseum.org. She noted that Florida didn’t ratify the own protesting. Women founded by Mary Church Terrell amendment until 1969, when Claude Kirk Women today also hold diverse opinions 1909: National Suffrage Party founded was the first Republican governor since on everything. 1910: Suffrage parades begin Reconstruction. “That’s never been truer than in politics,” D.C., in 1913. White organizers feared of1913: Congressional Union for Women’s The Pasco County Commission had fending Southern lawmakers and told black MacManus said. Suffrage founded by Alice Paul and Lucy planned to recognize the 100th anniversary, For some suffragists, the 19th amend- women to march in the rear of the parade. Burns; Alpha Suffrage Club of Chicago as well as the month of March as women’s But, Wells boldly caught up with the ment came too late. founded by journalist Ida B. Wells history month, but that was delayed due to Susan B. Anthony, who wrote the white Illinois delegation and walked with 1913: More than 10,000 women march for COVID-19 concerns. ‘Anthony amendment’ for women’s right to them, refusing to be ignored and segregated. suffrage in Washington D.C.; Ida B. Wells Several women in past and current leadSororities set up picket lines outside the vote, didn’t live to see it approved. She cast defiantly marches with Illinois delegation, ership roles will be honored when the an illegal ballot in New York in 1872. She White House during Woodrow Wilson’s refusing to be segregated recognition takes place, including former was arrested, but refused to pay the $100 presidency. “Some stayed until the bitter 1917: College women begin picketing County Administrator Michele Baker, former end,” said MacManus. fine. White House Clerk and Comptroller Paula O’Neil, County Wilson eventually threw his support to Women voted in the first presidential 1917: Anthony Amendment reintroduced Commissioner Kathryn Starkey and election in 1920 ushering Republican the suffragists. in Senate & House Assistant County Administrator Cathy MacManus said Kamala Harris comes Warren G. Harding into the White House. 1919: Congress approved the 19th Pearson. Records suggest women represented about from that tradition as a Howard University Amendment; sent it to states Cheryl Pollock said the event will be 36% of the electorate. It’s likely some graduate and a member of Alpha Kappa 1920: League of Women Voters founded scheduled once the county commission is women asked their husbands for voting ad- Alpha. Harris made history last week by be1920: 19th Amendment ratified by 36th again able to meet in person. coming the first woman of color running on vice. state (Tennessee) Pollock is the first black woman to serve Slowly over the years, women began run- a major political party’s ticket as vice presias chair of the county’s Commission on the ning for office, at first mostly in local dent. By 1980, a voting gender gap emerged as Status of Women. She joined the commisIn Florida, black women have role modelections. They became role models for els, including Carrie Meek, Frederica Wilson more women than men voted in each of the sion about three years ago. women who came behind them. “While there are limited women of color last nine presidential elections. Many black women can trace their mod- and Val Demings. A record number of 100 women held in leadership roles in our county, the county “More women are getting into politics ern political activism to college sororities who organized for suffrage as well as the and lot of that is driven by more women seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, in itself is slowly growing in diversity based on Civil Rights movement of the 1960s, than men — by far — going to college,” 2018.About 90 are Democrats. But, a grow- census reports,” Pollock said, via email. She also said the Commission on the MacManus said.“This is especially true with ing number of Republican women also are MacManus said. Status of Women is dedicated to “strive to seeking elected office. Black women students from Howard minority women.” According to the Rutgers Center for understand disparate issues of women in The #MeToo movement also has had an University and Delta Sigma Theta were American Women and Politics, about 200 our community and work toward solutions.” among those who marched in Washington impact, the political scientist said.
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It’s a long way from reality, but Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore wants to begin taking steps toward the possibility of an overpass at State Road 56 and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. The commission chairman broached the idea during the commission’s Aug. 19 meeting. “If you know the intersection of 581, that’s Bruce B. Downs, and (State Road) 56 — that’s one of the largest intersections in the nation. It’s huge,” Moore said. “For bikers and walkers, that is impossible to cross,” he noted. “It’d be great for our citizens to have access, especially bike access, all across there,” Moore said.“All four corners have numerous things to benefit the citizens.” In addition to The Shops at Wiregrass, there also are a number of shops and restaurants along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, the county leader said. There’s also a multi-use path, and State Road 56 has been extended over to U.S. 301 in Zephyrhills. “I would love to see if we can look at possibly getting — I’m going to call it a flyover — for bikes and walkers. I mean, golf carts would be cool, too, but if that can’t
happen, at least for bikes and walkers,” Moore said. Creating this overpass would help the county move closer to its concept of creating walkable communities, Moore added. “We have a number of neighborhoods, very close to that intersection,” he said, mentioning Seven Oaks and Northwood, as well as numerous townhouse and apartment communities. “It’s just hard for them to get over,” Moore said.“If you want to make this bikeable, walkable — you need to have access. “We have the new brewery coming, that’s going to be one of the largest in West Florida,” he added. Moore said he raised the issue because he wanted to get a conversation going about the potential improvement. Fellow Commissioner Kathryn Starkey told Moore: “I think that would be great to have something like that over there, it’s just a process.” To move forward with the idea, she advised him to get in touch with Tina Russo, who heads up the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Starkey also added that getting an improvement like that built would need to go through the Metropolitan Planning Organization process.
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Saint Leo University’s Center for Alternative Pathway Programs (CAPPS), along with F1RSTForensics Institute for Research Security & Tactics, will present “Principles for Understanding the Workforce to Mitigate High Stress and Suicide,” a free webinar, on Aug. 27 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The webinar is to prepare law enforcement leaders to help their teams and employees. The panel discussion is tailored to assist leaders, at all levels, to identify mitigation strategies to deal with some of these struggles. A broader look at what leaders, within an agency, can do to help improve these factors also will be discussed. The guest speakers are Dr. Rahul N. Mehra and Bob Anderson. Mehra is the CEO and chief physician executive of the National Center for Performance Health. Anderson is the founder and CEO of 1Hero Sports, a leader assessment and development firm based in Stowe,Vermont. To register or for information, contact Leonela Alvarez, F1RST business analyst, at lalvarez@pascosheriff.org or (813) 918-2887. Visit FloridaFirstTraining.org for details.
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Premier Community HealthCare will host a Women’s Health Screening & Education Day on Aug. 31 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at several locations. Participants can receive a free clinical breast exam, pelvic exam, pap test, blood pressure test, body mass index (BMI), and giveaways and health information. Appointments are recommended, but walkins are welcome, too. Local offices include: • Dade City Family Health Center, 14027 Fifth St. • New Port Richey Family Health Center, 2114 Seven Springs Blvd.,Trinity • Women’s Health Center, 38030 Daughtery Road in Zephyrhills • Zephyrhills Health Center, 37920 Medical Arts Court Other locations include Spring Hill and Brooksville. For information or to make an appointment, call (352) 518-2000.
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Premier Community HealthCare is offering $15 back-to-school physicals until Aug. 31, on Monday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., at its six locations, including Dade City and Zephyrhills. Students can receive a complete physical examination, state-required screening, and a free backpack with school supply kit (while supplies last). Schedule an appointment by calling (352) 518-2000, or online at PremierHC.org. Sameday appointments are available.
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Gulfside Hospice will offer free bereavement support groups, open to the community, that are both in-person with limited capacity and virtual meetings. In-person meetings are at the Rucki Center for Hospice Care, 5760 Dean Dairy Road in Zephyrhills, on Wednesdays at 11 a.m.The new six-week session will start on Sept. 2. Groups are limited to eight people to accommodate social distancing. Preregistration is required by calling Sonia Houston at (727) 845-5707. The virtual support groups will take place weekly on Thursdays at 11 a.m., over Zoom.To attend the virtual group, call Dody Santana at (727) 845-5707. In addition to participating in the support groups, Gulfside recommends keeping up with regular phone calls to close family and friends, writing regularly about thoughts and emotions in a journal, practicing self-care, and going through normal daily routines, like checking the mail, making the bed and washing dishes. For information about the support groups available through Gulfside Hospice, call Gulfside’s bereavement department at (800) 561-4883. Additional resources, including a grief support library, are available online at Gulfside.org. These services are offered for free. To make a donation in support of this program, visit Gulfside.org/make-a-gift.
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These upcoming meetings will take place via Zoom. Registration is required. • Medicare Basics: Sept. 2 at 10 a.m. An overview of Medicare options and how SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) can help.
• Medicare Part C Advantage Plans: Sept. 2 at 1 p.m.An overview of Medicare Advantage Plan options available. • Medicare Part D Drug Plan (with SHINE): Sept. 3 at 10 a.m.An overview of Part D Drug plan options available. For information and how to register, contact Geralyn Fortney at (727) 570-9696, ext. 273, or Geralyn.fortney@aaapp.org.
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Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) is offering a Medical Scribe Professional Training certificate program for health care and nonhealth care individuals. A medical scribe assists physicians with electronic health records (EHR), maximizing workflow efficiency and productivity so that physicians can focus on providing the best possible patient care. Medical scribes can earn from $10 per hour to $16 per hour, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Those in the health care field may complete PHSC’s self-paced, online program in as little as two months. Individuals with no health care experience can learn medical fundamentals and specific scribe skills, and can complete the program in four months or less. The PHSC medical scribe program awards a certificate of completion and prepares students to sit for the national Medical Scribe Certification Exam (MSCE) through the American Healthcare Documentation Professionals Group. To enroll, or for information about the program, email ce@ phsc.edu, or call (727) 816-3213.
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NAMI Pasco (National Alliance on Mental Illlness) extends a congratulations to these 2020 Heroes of Hope award nominees: Angelica LaGuerre,Yahkaira Balbosa, Christine Pringle, Susan Echevarrie, Jo Dee Nicosia, Det. Michael Reckmeyer, Dr. Sh’Nai Simmons, Dr. Stanley Giannet, Susan Hanna, Dr. Edward Williams,Avery Lumax,Tammy White, Jeanne Botz, Michelle Warren, Crystal Wilson, Ken Delaney, Brie Burke, Todd Woodfill, Mike Piper, Robin Boyko and Bonnie Rogers. Winners will be announced during the NAMI Pasco virtual gala on Oct. 7. For information and to register for the gala, visit tinyurl.com/yxlgatem.
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St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, has expanded its surgical services with the addition of a second surgical robot — the da Vinci Xi robot. The robot provides superior dexterity, enhanced vision and improved surgical access compared to conventional minimally invasive surgery or traditional open surgery. A surgeon operates the da Vinci from a console that has four interactive arms and a high-resolution screen that projects 3-D images of the surgical site.The surgeon manually operates the instruments utilizing his or her own hands and fingers. When the surgeon moves, the instruments respond precisely to those movements in real time, working identically to the movement of a human arm, human elbow and a human wrist, with an enhanced range of motion. Other benefits of the da Vinci robots include: • Precise surgical incisions that allow unhealthy tissue to be removed without affecting surrounding healthy tissue • Smaller incisions that prevent less trauma and pain to a patient’s body • Smaller incisions that alleviate blood loss and lowers infection risk • Robotic surgeries may result in a shorter length of stay in the hospital • Recovery from robotic surgery may be quicker due to smaller incisions • Smaller scars result from robotic surgeries Robotic surgeries are performed in colorectal, gynecologic oncology, gynecology, pediatric urology and general surgery. For more on robotic surgery at BayCare hospitals, you can visit BayCare.org/services/surgery/robotic-surgery.
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Seeking first day of school photos The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report The first day of school, because of COVID19, will be anything but routine for the 2020-2021 school year. Some students will be attending classes virtually, while others will be strapping on masks, and heading to school campuses. It’s become a tradition 2020 for us to share First Day of School photos with our readers, and we would love to share yours. The photos can be taken in your home, on your front porch before or after school, near the school, at the bus stop, or at another location you prefer.
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