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The Grove at Wesley Chapel shopping center is in store for a major makeover — something being hyped as a future downtown entertainment district for the growing Pasco County community. Owner and developer Mark Gold unveiled his vision for the property during a

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Mural project promotes healthy eating The Autism Society of Florida, along with Pasco County Planning and Development, UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension, and Pasco County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources organized a mural project — engaging youths with special needs, to promote healthy eating. Above, 10-year-old Jenna Nevins, of Palm Harbor, left, holds on to the palette of paint, so 6-year-old Vanessa Rodriguez, of Wesley Chapel, can move freely as she paints flowers on the mural. Nevin’s mother, Amy, is the artist that transposed the winning drawings on the wall. The artwork for the mural, now on the wall at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, was designed by student artists with special needs, and on the autism spectrum, who submitted a colored drawing or painting depicting what sustainable ‘Food for All’ means to them. Six winners were chosen to have their work memorialized on a mural next to the new community gardens at the park. Artist Amy Nevins, of Palm Harbor, transposed the winning artwork onto the wall, and student artists, including those with special needs, helped to paint it. The official mural unveiling and a grand opening of the community gardens is planned for a family friendly event on Feb. 15 at 11:30 a.m. At left, 5-year-old Isabelle Romain, of Wesley Chapel, helps create handprint flowers on the Food for All mural with artist Amy Nevins.

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When experience matters to you! 73rd annual Pasco Fair: Neighbors battle townhomes near Lake Thomas

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With its slew of food options, new performances, live entertainment and other activities, the 73rd annual Pasco County Fair is aiming to make an impression. The fair’s theme is “It’s An Adventure,” and the show will run Feb. 17 through Feb. 23 at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 State Road 52 in Dade City. Details about the festival were shared at a Jan. 21 Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting, hosted at the fairgrounds. The fair kicks off with a parade in downtown Dade City on Feb. 17 at 11:30 a.m. As usual, there will be marching bands, colorful floats, mounted horse units and more.The parade’s grand marshal will be country music star Billy Dean. “We are excited about that,” said annual fair chairman and director Tracy Thompson. “We think that’ll attract some more people to come out to the parade.” In the way of entertainment, there figures to be a little something for everyone during the course of the weeklong event, Thompson told chamber members. “We promise you there’ll be lots of adventures this year, in entertainment,” he said. One of the major headliners is Jay Mattioli, a magician illusionist who was featured on Season 3 of “America’s Got Talent,” and became one of the youngest magicians ever to receive the International

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Brotherhood of Magicians’ Champion of Magic award. A sought-after entertainer on luxury cruise lines and for corporate events, Mattioli performs magic with live animals, levitates microphones and other illusions. He will perform daily on the Back Porch Theatre. Keeping with the adventure motif, the fair will take on a bit of a Jurassic Park feel from “Walking With Giants,” an interactive, California-based show that will feature moving animatronic dinosaurs that children can crawl and play on, and pose for a picture with. The show will be in the Schrader Building Entertainment Area. Children also may get a kick out of another daily show called “Pirates of the

Residents living near Lake Thomas are fighting a proposed townhome project, on approximately 42 acres, on the west side of U.S. 41, about one-half mile north of Ehren Cutoff, in Land O’ Lakes. Barbara Wilhite, an attorney representing the applicant, appeared at the Jan. 23 Pasco County Planning Commission hearing, seeking a change to the county’s land use plan to increase the potential density on the site from three dwellings per acre to six dwellings per acre. Obtaining the land use change is just the first step in the process. A rezoning also would be required before the townhomes could be built. Wilhite said her client is aiming for a 218-unit townhome project on the property, which represents a density of 4.8 units per acre. She said meetings have been held with neighbors and, as a result, conditions will be included with the rezoning request to address concerns that have been raised. Several neighbors voiced objections during the public hearing. Shirley Schmidt, 21133 Marsh Hawk Drive, Land O’ Lakes, who lives at The Preserve at Lake Thomas, said 300 feet of

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Pasco considered for new cross-county bus routes By Brian Fernandes bfernandes@lakerlutznews.com

Pasco County commuters may soon have easier access into neighboring counties, as two new bus routes are being explored along the Interstate 75 and Interstate 275 corridors. Bus stops along State Road 56 and State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel would allow riders to catch buses traveling to Tampa and Saint Petersburg. The bus rapid transit project would help travelers move around, while reducing congestion on the highway. The Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (TBARTA) has been working on the idea in conjunction with the Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) of Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. The regional transit authority began a study in 2019 to evaluate the 41-mile bus route. If implemented, those in Pasco could travel south into Tampa, stopping near the University of South Florida and in downtown Tampa. Bus riders would have the option to continue riding southwest, ending up in downtown St. Petersburg. The highway also may be widened to accommodate a designated lane for buses as well. The initiative has transitioned into the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study, with the support of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Trying to find a way to improve transit

and ease congestion has been an issue for decades. Providing more public bus services across Tampa Bay could help reduce the estimated 50% increase in motorists expected over the next two decades, according to TBARTA. Other cities across the nation — including Los Angeles, Cleveland, Minneapolis and Las Vegas — already have bus rapid transit. Routes can be selected based on where there is a high volume of businesses, attractions and daily needs. Kurt Scheible is the director of Pasco County Public Transportation and sits on TBARTA’s Transit Management Committee. He pushed for two bus stops when one was originally being considered for Pasco. This resulted in both State Road 56 and State Road 54 being selected, near their intersections with Interstate 75. “(State Road) 56 is not really a good starting point for Pasco County, (State Road) 54 is,” Scheible said.“(State Road) 54 is where the customers are actually going to be. That’s where the people are and that’s where they’re going to go.” Currently, the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) Authority offers bus rides from Wesley Chapel into Tampa. While the exact locations of the proposed stops haven’t been pinpointed yet, they will be two new alternatives to the HART bus service. With the support of FDOT, the project could cost up to $455 million. Studies are scheduled for completion in 2021, but a construction timetable hasn’t been determined yet.

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No. 1: Make sure the marriage is really over. No. 2: Get a divorce coach or therapist. No. 3: Become informed and take control of your divorce process. If you aren’t already aware of your financial state, find out. Gather financial statements, run a credit check. No. 4: Put your kids first. Do what’s best for the kids, even if it hurts you. No. 5: Get good legal advice and build a team of professionals. No. 6: Do not speak negatively about your soon-to-be ex-spouse. No. 7: Be careful who you listen to. Your family and your friends love you, but they’re not unbiased and they’re not divorce experts, either. No. 8: Don’t use your lawyer as your divorce coach or therapist. Lawyers are trained in law, not emotions. No. 9: Be kind to yourself. Divorce is tough enough, don’t make it worse by letting go of your health. No. 10: Don’t fight it out at all costs. Don’t insist on getting every last penny you feel you are due, do what you can to settle your case amicably. Your children will thank you. Source: Hayley Lisa Botha, Emerge Strong Divorce Coaching Services

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The Uptown Art Gallery, 201 Howell Ave., in Brooksville, will celebrate Black History Month with a new art exhibit, featuring art and artifacts from the collections of several private collectors in Brooksville.There will be a reception,“This Is Our Story,” on Feb. 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Gallery, which is at Brooksville City Hall.The exhibit is open to the public daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except holidays. For information, call (352) 540-3811.

Book blooms The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a craft class on Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., for ages 18 and older. Participants can ‘tear into a romance’ and get creative, making a bloom from a book. All materials will be provided. Registration and safety paperwork are required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host “Makers Gonna Make: Snarky & Sweet Valentine’s Cards” on Feb. 12 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., for ages 9 to 18. All supplies and some examples will be provided for participants to make Valentine’s Day cards. No registration is required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

St.Timothy Catholic Church, 17512 Lakeshore Road in Lutz, will offer a Surviving Divorce Class starting Feb. 6.The 12-week program will meet every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.The class is open to all, regardless of faith or length of separation or divorce.The cost is $30, which includes materials.To register, visit SaintTims.org/surviving-divorce/. For information, email Gina Gawienczuk at gina@sainttims.org.

Paper heart baskets The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host “Mischief Makers: Paper Heart Baskets” on Feb 12 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

Cookie decorating The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host “K’s Kitchen: Valentine Cookie Decorating” on Feb. 13 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Participants can decorate heart-shaped shortbread cookies and package them for gifting. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

PUBLIC SERVICES EXPO

Pasco’s Public Services Branch and the River Ridge Middle School Parent Teacher Student Association will host the second annual “Get Connected With Your Community” expo on Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at River Ridge Middle School, 11646 Town Center Road in New Port Richey.The expo will feature offerings from Pasco County Development Services and Pasco County Recycling.There also will be bounce houses and music;Touch-a-Truck, including Fire Rescue, PCPT and Pasco County school buses; food trucks; and, the Pasco Sheriff’s Mounted Posse and K-9 Unit. Also available will be representatives from various Pasco County departments, including human services; veterans services; senior services; libraries; parks, recreation and natural resources; Pasco County Public Transportation; tourism; UF/IFAS Cooperative Extension; misdemeanor probation; and, recycling.

PASCO BLUES FESTIVAL

The Pasco Blues Festival will return to Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., on Feb. 8 from noon to 7 p.m.The event will feature local Blues acts, food trucks, a vendor market, kid zone, and activity areas.There will be wide-open seating, so bring a chair or blanket.Admission is $10, cash only.The festival will benefit two local nonprofit Pasco County organizations. For information, call (727) 674-1464.

BOUNCE HOUSE IS BACK

The Big Bounce America Tour rolls into Tampa Bay from Feb. 8 to Feb. 23.The opening weekend will be at Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, and the final two weekends at Ruskin Recreation, 901 Sixth St., S.E., in Ruskin. Deemed the “biggest touring inflatable event in the world,” it includes the World’s Largest Bounce House, Sport Slam,The Giant, and airSPACE.Tickets start at $17. For tickets and pricing, visit TheBigBounceAmerica.com/tickets/.

JR. GARDENERS

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host “Jr. Gardeners: Gardening from Kitchen Scraps” on Feb. 8 at 2 p.m., or ages 9 to 12 only. Participants can learn what plants can be regrown, how to do it, and the workings of air and water in plants and root systems.Those attending can bring one of the recommended fruits/vegetables to learn how to prepare it for replanting and then take it home. Some samples will be provided, but they will be used for planting in the Read & Seed Community Garden. Registration and waiver forms are required. For information and to register, call (813) 929-1214.

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES

The UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension Office will offer a free seminar on ornamental grasses on Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Participants can learn what grasses grow best in Central Florida and how to care for them. For information, call (813) 996-2411.

KIDS’ KITE CRAFT

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Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade. Stop by the children’s area between those hours for a special kite craft. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

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The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet on Feb. 11 at 7 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Dennis Beeker, vice president of the Suncoast Herpetological Society and a member of the Tampa Bay Turtle and Tortoise Society, on the topic of “Common Non-venomous and Venomous Snakes of the Tampa Bay Area.” Light refreshments will be served and there will be a native plant drawing. For information, call Sandy Vanno at (727) 207-1853, or visit PascoNativePlants.org.

The Hillsborough River State Park Preservation Society will present the Fort Foster Rendezvous on Feb. 8 and Feb. 9, at the Fort Foster Historic Site, 15402 U.S. 301 in Thonotosassa.This annual event is a living history experience, featuring reenactors, traders and craft demonstrations.There also will be refreshments and goods available for purchase.There will be a battle reenactment on both afternoons.Admission is $5, cash only. Kids age 12 and younger are free. No ATMs on site.The event will benefit the Preservation Society. For details, call (813) 987-6771, or visit HistoryAndNature.org.

ASK A MASTER GARDENER

The Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., will host “Ask a Master Gardener” on Feb. 8 at 9 a.m., for anyone who has questions about Florida-friendly gardening. Bring your own plant to get help, too.And, at 10 a.m., there will be a session on lawn care and weed control. Both seminars are free. For information, call (813) 780-0064.

CALL TO ARTISTS

The Pasco Fine Arts Council will sponsor its 2020 Art Annual Exhibition and Competition from Feb. 8 to Feb. 29, with a reception on Feb. 15, at 4145 Fairford Drive in New Port Richey.There will be two categories: Professional and Nonprofessional, with awards. For information, visit PascoArts.org, or call (727) 845-7322.

CENSUS PRESENTATION

Idelia Phillips, president of the League of Women Voters in Hillsborough County, will give a Voter and Census Presentation on Feb. 9 at 12:30 p.m., at Wesley Chapel Episcopal Church, 3836 Flatiron Loop, Suites 101 and 101. For information, call Rev.Adrienne Hymes at (813) 803-7489.

AFRICAN CUISINE

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will present “Cook It Up:African Cuisine” on Feb. 10 from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., for ages 15 and older. Participants can learn to cook African cuisine from the eastern and southern regions. Recipes may include chakalaka, banana curry, and chapti. For information or to register, call (813) 929-1214.

FAIRY TALES OF GRIMM

The Atlantic Coast Theatre for Youth will present “Fairy Tales of Grimm” on Feb. 11 at 10:30 a.m., at the Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road.Tickets are $7 for

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The Atlantic Coast Theatre for Youth will present “The Reluctant Dragon” on Feb. 12 at 10:30 a.m., at the Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road.Tickets are $7 for members, $8 for general admission, and free for kids age 4 and younger.To inquire about the free ticket, email boxoffice@carrollwoodcenter.org.

COLLAGE WORKSHOP

The Pasco Fine Arts Council will offer a collage workshop with Suzanne Natzke from Feb. 13 to March 5, each Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at 4145 Fairford Drive in New Port Richey. Register online at PascoArts.org, or call (727) 845-7322.

PAINTING & MOCKTAILS

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer “Painting with a Mocktail Twist” on Feb. 13 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., for ages 18 and older. For beginners, the class will guide participants to make silhouette art.A signed liability waiver is required. For information and registration, call (813) 929-1214.

CONCERT 4 A CURE

The annual Christian Concert 4 a Cure will take place Feb. 15 from noon to 6 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The event is sponsored by Sam Ash Music, and will include a kids’ play are with bounce house, and a silent auction. Admission is free. Concert T-shirts will be available for purchase. For information, call (813) 551-7351.

PASCO SPORTS FAIR

Pasco County Schools will host its first Pasco Sports Fair on Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Skydive City, 4241 Sky Dive Lane in Zephyrhills, for the entire family.The free, family friendly event is open to all ages and will feature a meet-and-greet with professional athletes, plus an introduction to various sport and game offerings in Zephyrhills and Pasco County, including

tennis, soccer, football, basketball, skating, skydiving, boxing, mini-golf and more. Food and beverages will be available, including beer samples from Florida Avenue Brewing and Zephyrhills Brewing Company.All event proceeds will benefit The Sarah Vande Berg Tennis Foundation.

‘ANYTHING FLORIDA’ SHOW

Out of Our Hands Gallery, 14245 Seventh St., in downtown Dade City, will host “It’s a Florida Thing,” an art show about “anything Florida,” through Feb. 29.The juried show will feature more than 25 artists with paintings, photography and sculptures. For information, call (352) 437-3204, or visit OutOfOurHandsGallery.com.

MARINE4EVER MEETINGS

A local veteran organization for active duty and honorably discharged Marines and Navy F.M.F. corpsmen and chaplains who have served on active duty with the U.S. Marine Corps, meets weekly at 5 p.m.The group provides a venue for members to meet over food and drink, renew their camaraderie and share experiences. Spouses and other veterans also are welcome to attend. Call (813) 381-9324 for restaurant location.The group also has a business meeting on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m., at the Lutz Community Center, 98 First Ave., N.W. For more, visit Marine4Ever.com.

FRIENDSHIP SINGERS

The Friendship Singers, a volunteer organization that performs in local nursing homes, assisted living facilities and senior centers in Pasco and Hillsborough counties, is looking for new members.The group practices Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Pasco County Senior Center, 6801 Wisteria Loop in Land O’ Lakes. Performances are on Sunday afternoons. There are no auditions, and the ability to read music and prior singing experience are not necessary. For information, call or text Gerri Jackson at (352) 999-0425, or email jngrone@earthlink.net.

BOOK DRIVE

The book drive for Goodwill’s BookWorks childhood literacy program runs through March 15. Donate children’s storybooks in good condition, or make a donation to purchase books for the program. Goodwill can purchase new storybooks for less than $1 each.To donate books, attach a note indicating “For BookWorks” and drop them off at any Goodwill-Suncoast store or donation site in Pasco and Hillsborough. Last year, volunteers presented books to more than 55,000 children who may not otherwise have books in their homes. For more locations, visit Goodwill-suncoast.org, or call toll-free (888) 279-1988. For monetary donations, visit Goodwillsuncoast.org/give-online/.To volunteer for BookWorks, email bookworks@goodwillsuncoast.com.

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A Phillips and Jordan regional office is currently being built in Dade City. Located at 30115 State Road 52, the 15,600-squarefoot structure will be three stories. The contracting company focuses on heavy civil construction, right of way construction and disaster relief. Construction completion has not been scheduled yet.

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The Volkswagen Dealership of Wesley Chapel will join the chain of dealerships running along State Road 56, in Wesley Chapel.The 25,000-square-foot structure will be at 26500 Silver Maple Parkway.

Aside from multiple offices, it will feature a service bay, showroom and outdoor carwash. Construction is scheduled to be completed in November.

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The Willowbend Offices plaza is currently being developed in Lutz. The structure is located off of State Road 54 on Collier Parkway, heading southbound. The site is on the east end of Collier Parkway, adjacent to The Reading Corner school. The 12,190-square-foot development will consist of two separate buildings for office and medical space. A construction completion date has not been determined yet.

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When Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano first learned about the Luggage of Love program, he committed to helping meet its goal of providing displaced children and families with new and/or gently used suitcases. Luggage of Love is a coordinated effort in Pasco County by the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Pasco County Extension Office. In the past, children who often travel with caseworkers into foster care, or are otherwise removed from their homes due to emergency situations, have had just a plastic garbage bag for carrying their clothing and personal belongings. The luggage program adds a measure of dignity to a child who is most likely experiencing one of the most traumatic events in his or her young life. In other cases, single mothers, often escaping domestic violence, are the recipients of the luggage for themselves and their children. The Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office staff members recently were able to make two luggage deliveries, as well as a cash donation of $500 to the program to use as needed. Elizabeth Urquiola, program coordinator for the UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension

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The ‘soft opening’ of the Starkey Gap Trail has generated some concerns about safety. The new segment of trail creates a connection between Pasco and Pinellas counties, and is an important link in the Coast to Coast Connector Trail, running from Saint Petersburg to Titusville. The estimated $2.6 million Starkey Gap Trail project starts south of Trinity Boulevard, in Pinellas County, heads north connecting to State Road 54 and goes west on the corridor to intersect with Starkey Boulevard. The Starkey Gap Trail isn’t officially open yet, but that hasn’t stopped people from using it, said Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey. Starkey has noticed a safety concern involving those walking the north end to the south end of State Road 54, to get to the trail. As she put it:“They have been left in the little strip of concrete in the middle of State Road 54, absolutely terrified.” She’s been vocal about getting an overpass over State Road 54, to solve that problem. The overpass would connect the north end and south end of the corridor, while avoiding motorists. Starkey said she’s been discussing shortterm solutions with David Gwynn, secretary for the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) district seven. The state is looking into potential funding sources, she said. Starkey said a proper trailhead is needed, too, to discourage those who use the trail from parking on the grass along Trinity Boulevard. A trailhead typically is located where the trail begins, and includes parking, so people can unload their bicycles. It would be a means of offsetting parking buildup for establishments, and their patrons, off of Trinity Boulevard – such as Fox Hollow Golf Club and Restaurant. Starkey noted: “If you’ve ever tried to park there for a lunch meeting or anything, [there] is very small parking.They’ve even had to pull off to the grass under the trees on the right. “They’re not going to be happy if people are parking in their parking lot for the trail, which goes right by there.”

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Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey has been instrumental in pushing the Starkey Gap Trail forward. The pathway would be a part of the Coast to Coast Connector Trail, running from Saint Petersburg to Titusville.

Pasco County did not include the installation of a trailhead in its original plans for the project, but Starkey said she and Sam Beneck, a county project manager, have “identified a couple places that could be a temporary trailhead,” including Duke Energy property. Advocating for trails and trail safety is nothing new for Starkey. She frequently asks questions about potential trail connections during Pasco County Commission public hearings, to make sure potential linkages are protected. She also is known for her work in the arena of bicycle safety, receiving the 2018 Elected Official Champion of the Year from the Florida Bicycle Association. In bestowing the honor last year, Becky Alfonso, executive director of the association, praised Starkey’s work. “Her experience, tenacity and public service record are admirable and inspirational,”Alfonso said, at the time.

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The Laker/Lutz News likes to keep our readers informed about available classes, seminars, lectures and events regarding health and wellness issues. Hospitals, doctors, individual practitioners and anyone related to the health care industry can submit information, at least two weeks in advance, to be considered for publication. Photos of events, recognitions and so on, also are welcome. Submissions should include who, what, where, when, cost, contact information, identifications for individuals in a photo (unless it is a large group), and a photo credit. This information should be emailed to news@lakerlutznews.com.

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WOMEN’S CHOICE AWARD

AdventHealth Wesley Chapel has been named one of the top hospitals in the country for obstetrics and patient safety by the Women’s Choice Award. The Women’s Choice Award empowers women to choose the best health care based on female patient satisfaction and clinical excellence for hospitals across the country. This is the fifth consecutive year AdventHealth Wesley Chapel has been named a top choice for women. “We are thankful for once again (to) be the top choice for women looking for highquality health care,” said Erik Wangsness, president and CEO of AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, in a release. “We work hard every day to provide safe quality care, and to have that work recognized is gratifying,”Wangsness added. The Women’s Choice Award evaluates specific Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey results, along with primary research about women’s health care preferences. For information on the award, visit WomensChoiceAward.com.

VIDEO CHAT WITH DOCTOR

Gulfside Hospice & Palliative Care will host an Ask the Experts Live Video Chat on Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. Chat live with Gulfside Medical Director Dr. Lisa Barker on the topic of hospice and palliative, and have your questions answered. Have a question to ask? Email it ahead of time to tanika.tucker@gulfside.org. For information about the video chat, call (727) 845-5707. The video will remain posted on Gulfside’s Facebook page, to watch later.

LIVING WITH A DISABILITY

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will present “Social Seniors: Living with a Disability” on Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 55 and older. The guest speaker will be Beth Lang on the topic of the challenges she has faced with speaking and writing with a disability, and how she overcame them.

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Aiming to fulfill basic needs The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club collected hundreds of pairs of eyeglasses, sunglasses and more, and donated cartons filled with the eyewear to the local Lions Club. The Lions Club, in turn, sorts and distributes the used eyewear to low and middle income people in countries and states (including our own) lacking access to basic eye care needs and services. From left: Elayne Bassinger, Lions Club officer Claudette Henry, and Madeline McCulloh. For more information on the woman’s club, visit GFWCLutzLandOLakesWomansClub.org or its Facebook page.

There also will be coffee and cookies. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

FREE DENTISTRY DAY

Residents in the New Port Richey community and surrounding areas can receive free dental services by a team of providers at Grand Dentistry of New Port Richey, 4530 Grand Blvd., on Feb. 7. Patients will be accepted on a firstcome, first-served basis between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., for cleanings, fillings and extractions. For information, call (727) 849-4246, or visit FreeDentistryDay.org.

BIRTH CENTER TOURS

St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, offers a free orientation program and tour of its birth center every Sunday at 1 p.m. The tour is designed to introduce the

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HEART-HEALTHY COOKING

AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will host a heart-healthy cooking demonstration on Feb. 11 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in the second floor Wellness Center conference room. Participants can watch the demos, sample the menu items, and take home tried-and-true recipes. Reservations are required by calling (813) 929-5432, or online at AHWesleyChapel.com/events.

BREAST-FEEDING SUPPORT

St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will host a breast-feeding support group on Feb. 11 at 1 p.m., and on Feb. 25 at 10 a.m., in Garden Classroom B. Admission is free. For information and to register, call (855) 269-4777.

SILVER SNEAKERS CLASSES

Silver Sneakers strength and balance classes take place every Wednesday at 9 a.m., and every Friday at 10:30 a.m., at The Groves Golf and Country Club Civic Center, 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes. These are low-impact classes for men and women, and are designed to improve flexibility and balance, which can help prevent falls, broken hips and more. The classes are free for Silver Sneakers members and $5 per class for nonmembers. For information, contact Tom Marbell at (352) 409-2984.

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NEW APPOINTMENT

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has appointed Paige Laughlin, MHA, as chief operating officer. Laughlin comes to Bayonet Point from Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, where she served as the vice president of operations, ethics and compliance officer, and chief staffing officer. She received her bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering from Ohio State University, and a Master of Health Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond,Virginia.

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Cesar Heyaime and Aliana Metsey are the perfect hosts. Their charismatic personalities, hearts of gold and undeniable passion for cooking makes anyone who walks into their Lutz restaurant feel completely welcome. The couple opened their new restaurant, Heritage: An American Bistro, three months ago in the Tropical Village shopping center on U.S. 41, across from Walmart. In many ways, their restaurant is a second home to Cesar and Aliana. Food was always a huge factor in Cesar’s and Aliana’s lives. Aliana learned her love of food by frequently eating out while growing up in Chicago with its diverse food scene. Cesar’s passion for cooking came from watching his mother and grandmother cook for his family. By the time he was 10, Cesar had a 1-inch binder full of recipes he had made, and by age 14 was cooking dinner for his family a few nights a week. It was food that brought Cesar and Aliana together. They met in culinary school in Miami, graduating in 2015. After graduation, they worked a variety of jobs in the food industry, including catering and meal prepping. They soon realized they wanted their own place, where they could share their passion for cooking with the world. From authentic Cuban sandwiches, Cajun shrimp pasta, pistachio-crusted salmon to gourmet Brussel sprouts, Cesar and Aliana have created a menu with the flavor profiles of their cultures — Aliana

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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a new series to ready preschool children to excel in kindergarten, on Feb. 11 at 10:30 a.m. The program uses creative play, cooperative learning and activities to stimulate the imagination. Concepts and skills will be introduced that align with the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards. The class is for ages 3 to 5. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

EARLY RELEASE DAY

Pasco County Schools has implemented a monthly, two-hour-early release time to allow for staff to engage in professional development aligned with student needs, and district and school priorities. Early release days will take place on the second Wednesday of each month, with the exception of January and May. The next early release day is Feb. 12.

SNEAK PEEK OPEN HOUSE

Marchman Technical College, 7825 Campus Drive in New Port Richey, will host a Sneak Peek Open House on Feb. 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Prospective students can tour the campus and explore Marchman’s programs, such as cybersecurity, automotive service technology, commercial art, cosmetology, digital cinema production, early childhood education, electricity, welding and more.

ON-FOOT FIELD TRIP

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer “On Foot Explorations” on Feb. 12 at 4 p.m., for grades four to seven. This is a short walking field trip to a spot in Downtown Dade City. A waiver is required and can be picked up at the library. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

9/11 SURVIVOR TO SPEAK

Saint Leo University’s College of Arts and Sciences will host guest lecturer Michael Hingson on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m., at 33701 State Road 52, Kirk Hall, Rooms 123 and 124, in St. Leo. Hingson, a 9/11 survivor and accessibility advocate, will talk on “Speaking with Vision.” Blind since birth, Hingson changed careers after surviving the destruction of World Trade Center Tower One, with the help of his guide dog. His book,“Thunder Dog:The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero” will be available for purchase and signing, after his talk, at 8:30 p.m. Hingson also will speak to students during selected class sessions, lead workshops on campus, and meet with groups of faculty and staff, as Saint Leo’s Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow of 2020. Admission is free. For information and special seating requests, contact Megan Case at (352) 588-8401.

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Ten students were recognized as The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce Students of the Month for January. The honorees are chosen by teachers and administration of the individual schools for exemplary effort, achievement and contribution to their school, family and community. The students receiving the honor are: Darla Cant, The Academy of Spectrum Diversity; Jaxon Lindsey-De’Ath, The Broach School; Austin Walters, Chester Taylor Elementary School; Richelle Barriffe, East Pasco Adventist Academy; Caleb Jackson, Heritage Academy; Savanna Best, Stewart Middle School; Bellamy Miricle, West Zephyrhills Elementary School; Audney Lapoint, Woodland Elementary School; Jocelyn Knowell, Zephyrhills Christian Academy; and, Woodson Stuckey, Zephyrhills High School.

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Entries will be judged on how well the student communicates his or her response, overall essay structure, appearance and readability. Students in public/charter schools should submit their essays to their principal, who will then forward it to the tax collector’s office. Students in private, parochial, nonpublic or home-schools should send their entries directly to Greg Giordano, assistant tax collector, Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office, P.O. Box 276, Dade City, FL 33526. Entries also may be emailed to ggiordano@pascotaxes.com. All submissions must include the student’s name, school, grade and contact information. The winner will be announced no later than March 27. For information and questions, call Greg Giordano at (727) 847-8179.

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FAIR, from page 1A Colombian Caribbean,â&#x20AC;? in the Kiddie Land Entertainment Area. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an aerial high-wire thrill extravaganza, where pirate-dressed performers sword fight, rope slide, and take on other stunts on highwire 20 feet in the air on top of a giant 60-foot pirate ship and a 35-foot rotating â&#x20AC;&#x153;wheel of death.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids love pirates, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be a cool show,â&#x20AC;? Thompson said. A fair staple â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Trenton Tyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Purgatory Ironworks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; returns this year, at the Clayton Way Entertainment Area. It features 1800s-era blacksmith demonstrations on how to make horseshoes, instruments and other tools, from a guy whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been featured on The History Channelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forged in Fire.â&#x20AC;? While all that is going on, the Dan Cannon Auditorium again will be hopping with a variety of music choices throughout the week. A bluegrass show will be headlined by Little Roy and Lizzy, who Thompson called â&#x20AC;&#x153;legendaryâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;iconsâ&#x20AC;? in the bluegrass world. They are scheduled to perform on Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. A gospel show will be headlined by Greater Vision, an award-winning band based out of Morristown, Tennessee. They are scheduled to perform Feb. 20 at 6 p.m.â&#x20AC;&#x153;We expect a full auditorium that night,â&#x20AC;? Thompson said. There also will be a Latin flair, with a concert from Baja Zero, a Mexican-themed music group made up of Florida natives.That particular show, scheduled for Feb. 23 at 2 p.m., is already drawing a buzz, as Thompson said thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been â&#x20AC;&#x153;numerous comments on people excited about this coming up at the fair.â&#x20AC;? A new feature at the fairgrounds is a rest and relaxation area, provided by AdventHealth,Thompson said.That area also will have phone-charging stations. Foodies will find plenty to like at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair with myriad offerings available along the independent midway, said Jim Ward, vice president of the Pasco County Fair Association and the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concessions manager.

He put it like this:â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lots of kids in this area with nothing to do. If you want to do something, you need to drive to South Tampa and suffer through the traffic. I want South Tampa to come to us.â&#x20AC;? Weekly and monthly community and cultural events also are planned for The Grove and KRATE, Gold said. For instance, there will be a nationwide graffiti contest for KRATE, where each container park will be able to get its own unique design. For example, the outside of a pizza eatery could be decorated up with Italianstyle food images.â&#x20AC;&#x153;Graffiti alone is an event,â&#x20AC;? he said. The developer also envisions a localbased singing competition, modeled somewhat after NBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TV program, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Voice,â&#x20AC;? with winners receiving cash prizes upward of $10,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything is on the table,â&#x20AC;? he said. While he has loads of ideas, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also seeking input from business leaders and residents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please be involved, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important,â&#x20AC;? he told chamber members.â&#x20AC;&#x153;If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not good, or thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something you really like, let us know. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not from here, so I really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, I can only guess.â&#x20AC;? In addition to The Grove, Gold operates more than a dozen commercial properties, mainly throughout the southeastern United States, including Florida locations in Jacksonville and Orlando. Many of those properties include attractions, such as indoor roller rinks, zip lines in parking lots, haunted houses, obstacle courses, trampoline parks, climbing walls and arcades. He decided to purchase The Grove after hearing about the massive growth happening in Wesley Chapel and surrounding communities, he said. With reports of another 50,000 homes coming online in the next 24 months, Wesley Chapel has been labeled the fastestgrowing community in the Tampa Bay area, and one of the fastest in all of the southeastern U.S. Gold sees the potential.

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Pasco County Fair WHEN: Feb. 17 through Feb. 23 (Hours vary) WHAT: Rides, food, games, entertainment, livestock and exhibits WHERE: Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 State Road 52, Dade City COST: Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 through 12; parking is free. Discounted gate and ride tickets are available online at PascoCountyFair.com. INFO: Visit PascoCountyFair.com, call (352) 567-6678, or email office@pascocountyfair.com.

In addition to traditional fair grub, such as pizza, corn dogs and cotton candy,Ward said thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be new vendors offering items like deep-fried tacos, fried ravioli on a stick, a grilled cheese bar, and even alligator meat â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in the form of gator tail, gator nuggets and gator gumbo. In total, the fair expects about two dozen food vendors,Ward said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For a small county fair, we do have some top food out there,â&#x20AC;?Ward said, noting every year fair organizers try to attract exciting new food vendors to the event. Those visiting the fairgrounds may notice a few upgrades on the property, too. Pasco Fair president R.J. Huss said the Higgins Hall building underwent a $200,000 renovation, equipped with â&#x20AC;&#x153;state-of-the-art, industry-leading vendor electrical hookups.â&#x20AC;? The renovations come after a transformer caught fire in the building at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair, knocking out power for some vendors. Higgins Hall and the Schrader Building, and Poultry have been freshly painted, too, Huss said.The fair association president also mentioned a brand-new sound system is being installed in the Agriculture Barn. Meanwhile, Huss said the fair association is looking at other measures â&#x20AC;&#x153;to try to improve the aesthetics of the groundâ&#x20AC;? for future years. For more information about the fair, visit PascoCountyFair.com.

TOWNHOMES, from page 1A her property is immediately adjacent to the subject property. The developer has listened, but she still objects, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made revisions to address many of our concerns, but there is one overwhelming objection that cannot be mitigated if this project is approved â&#x20AC;&#x201D; density, and its impact on traffic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Ridge Road extension project, which is going forward within a few years, will dump a huge flow of traffic onto (U.S.) 41, just north of where this project is located. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That alone will result in an unbearable increase in the traffic volume. Now, add yet another 400 vehicles from this project, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be one step closer to total gridlock. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The traffic light at 41 and Ehren Cutoff is dangerous already. Residents from the proposed townhouse development, who need to go north, will be turning south onto 41 and crossing three lanes of traffic in the space of approximately 200 yards, to do a Uturn. That southbound turn lane creates a blind zone for those headed north and attempting to turn into our subdivision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We, in The Preserve at Lake Thomas, lost a resident not less than three months ago to a horrible accident, with this exact scenario. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please protect the rights and safety of the existing residents with your â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Noâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vote on this project,â&#x20AC;? she urged planning commissioners. Scott Hitt, of 21008 Little Lake Thomas Road, is concerned about impacts of intensifying development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You get a bunch of people piled in on top of each other and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to get stuff that starts happening. Right now, we leave our doors unlocked. We have stuff all over the place. Nothing goes missing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of a cool place. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a gem thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hidden away in here. He urged commissioners to reject the request:â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a good fit.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not against development. Development is good, just not R-6.â&#x20AC;? Planning Commission Chairman Charles Grey asked:â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is good?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;R-3 (the current land use) is good,â&#x20AC;? Hitt replied. Joe Seidle, of 20955 Lake Thomas Road, has lived in the area since 1982. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not saying weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re anti-growth.Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re saying,â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too many units,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Seidle said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heard one compelling need to change the land use. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Res-3, why are we changing it?â&#x20AC;? Kathy Eshleman, of 5419 Shell Road, turned in two petitions with signatures from 99 people who couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attend, but are opposed to the request. She voiced her opposition, and she told planning commissioners she would prefer the development of single-family homes, within the existing density. Other speakers objected to the intensification of development and voiced concerns about the potential impacts on traffic, drainage and the quality of Lake Thomas.

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Ed Bly, of 21117 Lake Thomas Road, asked planning commissioners to consider the precedent that change would set.â&#x20AC;&#x153;This decision will forever change all of Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakes, not just the Little Lake Thomas community,â&#x20AC;? Bly said. Jane Smith, of 5353 School Road, Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakes, is worried about the impacts to the lake, as more people move into the area.â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m concerned about the runoff, with 218 units.â&#x20AC;? Wilhite brought a team of experts to talk about her clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intentions for the project. Alexis Crespo, a certified land use planner with Waldrop Engineering, said the client rec-

ognizes that a binding project plan and conditions are important, in order for his request to be successful. Many changes have already been made to the plan, in response to concerns that have been raised, she said. For instance, the proposed access to the site will be directly from U.S. 41. Also, the units will be clustered internally to limit impact from the buildings on adjacent single-family residences. The units also will be limited to four-unit townhomes, two stories in height, she said, and the project will have substantial buffering. The conditions for the proposed rezoning also address concerns about boat access to Lake Thomas, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will have a passive boardwalk for residents, but no motorized or non-motorized boats will be able to access the lake from this project.â&#x20AC;? She said the proposed project is consistent with the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision for infill development in areas where there are water, sewer, schools and roadways to serve it. She also noted that townhomes represents a diversity in type of residential development, and said many beautiful master-planned communities within Pasco County regularly incorporate housing diversity within their communities. Steve Henry, of Lincks & Associates, said the additional traffic generated from the change compared to whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s currently permitted would have a negligible effect on U.S. 41. He also noted the developer plans to put a right-turn lane in and a right-turn out lane at the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s driveway. Roy Mazur, professional engineer with WRA Engineering, said the project would not be allowed to cause flooding to on-site or offsite property, or to create adverse impacts on water quality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even though a lot of the site will be impervious â&#x20AC;&#x201D; there will be concrete, asphalt, buildings â&#x20AC;&#x201D; our discharge in the developed condition cannot exceed that the discharge of the existing condition.Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why the (retention) ponds are there,â&#x20AC;? Mazur said. Wilhite also noted that the installation of the boardwalk will prevent access to the lake. Chief Assistant County Attorney David Goldstein noted that Crespo had presented a site plan that had more detail than is typically included in a master unit plan development. He asked Wilhite if the zoning request for the master plan unit development will have a detailed plan that will be adopted with the zoning. Wilhite said her client is willing to document commitments, but hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t finalized the plan that will accompany the rezoning request. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nobody likes us to say things and then not do them. I get that.Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not our intent,â&#x20AC;? Wilhite said. Planning Commissioner Michael Cox asked Wilhite if her client is committed to proposed conditions contained in the master plan unit development narrative, including no access onto Little Lake Thomas Road, no boat access onto Lake Thomas and buffering requirements. Wilhite said:â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s correct.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It seems to me that these conditions address a ton of the concerns of residents,â&#x20AC;? Cox said. Chairman Grey said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here really to talk about the number of units we want to allow on the site. Personally, I think maybe R-6 is a little bit too intense.â&#x20AC;? The planning commission voted 4-3 to recommend approval of the requested land use change. The County Commission is scheduled to consider the request on Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m., in the board chambers at West Pasco Government Center, 8731 Citizens Drive in New Port Richey.

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Wiregrass sports campus to open in July By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

hard hat tour and official logo unveil signaled construction is moving swiftly on the highly anticipated Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus of Pasco County, at 3211 Lajuana Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. Several Pasco County officials and other local dignitaries gathered on Jan. 28 to get an up-close look at the forthcoming $44 million project. The 98,000 square feet of indoor space will be used primarily for basketball, volleyball, cheerleading and more than a dozen other sports.And, there will be two adjacent outdoor multi-use fields for soccer, lacrosse and other events. Marshall Quarles, project manager for contractor Ajax Building Corp., said the complex is “over 50%” complete, and still on track for a July opening. The project manager also said bio-cushioned hardwood floors will be installed sometime in late April. “We try to push that (hardwood install) as long as we can, because obviously we don’t want to have to go back and do any work on top of it,” Quarles explained. With a timeline in place, sports events have already been booked for the remainder of the year. Officials said as many as six events have been booked for late 2020, which will equate to 2,460 room nights. The first is a Sept. 11 high school volleyball tournament that will draw teams from Hillsborough, Pasco and Orange counties, said Richard Blalock, president and CEO of RADD Sports, the private sports management company tasked with operating and managing the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus. That initial volleyball tournament will serve as a soft opening of sorts for subsequent tournaments, Blalock said, “to make sure the nets come down, the scoreboards work, benches are in the right place, all that kind of stuff.” While still months away from completion, Blalock already is getting inquiries from youth and amateur sports tournament directors looking to lock up their events at the facility in 2021 and beyond. Blalock has said he hopes to book more than 30 events in the facility’s first full year, then grow from there. “I’ve got organizations fighting over dates,” he said. The multi-purpose sports complex, which features 37-foot-high ceilings, is large enough to hold either 16 volleyball games or eight basketball games at one time — the floors separated by a cheer/dance studio, fitness center and second-level mezzanine.The floor spaces also can be converted to accommodate less traditional sports such as pickleball (up to 16 courts) or futsal (up to eight courts), and more than a dozen other sports and activities. Other notable amenities include an educational lab, full-service kitchen, a concessions area and snack bar.The indoor facility will have a capacity of 1,100, and the campus will have 700 available parking

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Before revealing the new logo for the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus of Pasco County, Commission Chairman Mike Moore offered a few remarks about the project to those taking a hard hat tour of the site. Behind Moore are Adam Thomas, director of Experience Florida’s Sports Coast, left, and Richard Blalock, CEO of RADDSports.

Marshall Quarles, project manager for Ajax Building Corporation, uses a map to explain the layout of the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus, during a hard hat tour.

spaces, officials said. Blalock pointed out multiple events could be going on simultaneously. For instance, one side of the gym could be used for a volleyball tournament, while the other side could be used for another sport or even a convention.“Our whole concept is to be

as flexible as it can be. That’s why it’s designed the way it is,” said Blalock. Blalock also revealed there’s been active discussions with soccer teams from the United Kingdom to utilize the Wesley Chapel-based campus as a year-round indoor/outdoor training residency. In addition

to the outdoor fields, Blalock said the campus meets the regulations for indoor soccer. Meanwhile, soccer teams could room at an on-site 128-room Marriott Residence Inn that will be phased in at a later date through private funds. “It appeals to them.They can come right here, stay, train, and everything’s in walking distance,” he said. Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore underscored the expected impact the facility will have on the area’s economy and tourism industry, during the facility preview. Said Moore,“As people visit our community for gymnastics, volleyball, cheerleading, basketball, wrestling and so many more sporting activities, they’re going to travel with their families, stay in Pasco County hotels, shop at Pasco County stores — to help businesses, small and large alike, grow.” But, the campus figures to be more than simply boosting county tourism figures. It also will serve as a community sports hub for local residents, including youth camps, recreational games and more. The plan is for the facility to be open to the public Monday through Thursday, while Friday through Sunday is set aside for weekend tournaments. Other uses include such events as graduations, trade shows, cultural and art fairs. Additionally, the facility will be deployed as a “shelter of last resort” in the case of a hurricane, as it will be equipped with a generator. Moore called the campus “a public asset that will help continue to grow Pasco County’s tourism industry and open up jobs for our community, as well as providing athletic opportunities to local citizens and children alike.”

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Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School senior Adam Berry has committed to play collegiate baseball at Pasco-Hernando State College. Berry, an outfielder and right-handed pitcher, is coming off a strong 2019 campaign for a team that went 19-8 and made the Class 3A playoffs. In 96 plate appearances, he slashed .342/.458/.481 with 27 hits, 25 runs scored, nine RBIs, 17 walks and seven stolen bases. In 8.1 innings pitched, Berry posted a 0.84 earned run average and five strikeouts, and was credited with two wins. Berry also has played football and basketball at Bishop McLaughlin.

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The Groves Golf & Country Club in Land O’ Lakes has been ranked as the No. 2 best golf value in the Tampa Bay area by Golf Advisor, a website which offers golf course reviews and ratings by golfers across the United States and world.

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Nearly 95% of the reviewers who played The Groves recommended the course, second highest among 120 in the Tampa area, the website reported. For this list, Golf Advisor looked for courses that are roughly 2,200 yards and longer, or a par 31 (double that for 18-hole courses), and urban courses that allow a golfer to hit every club in their bag.The site used 2018-2019 Nielson market size data to determine the 50 largest markets and used a 30-mile radius from the urban core. Courses were ranked on: • Conditions • Value • Layout • Friendliness of Staff • Pace • Amenities

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Basketball standout honored Academy at the Lakes senior basketball standout Jackie Laihinen was recently recognized as Spectrum Scholar-Athlete of the Month for January. For the honor, Laihenen will receive a $1,000 scholarship from Spectrum, as well as a certificate and a feature that will air on Bay News 9 and Spectrum Sports. Laihenen averages 17.8 points per game on the basketball court and has a 3.86 GPA in the classroom. From left: Academy at the Lakes Head of School Mark Heller, Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore, Jackie Laihinen, Academy at the Lakes Athletic Director Tom Haslam, and Spectrum Government Affairs Senior Manager Albie Kaminsky.

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The horse pull team of Tom Bowman of Orangeville, Pennsylvania, is seen competing in Round 2 of the lightweight class competition. The two horses, George and Willie, successfully pulled 3,600 pounds and moved onto the next round.

Farm festival still draws a crowd, despite rain By Christine Holtzman

A poor forecast could not deter fans from the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village’s annual Farm Festival and Quilt Show. Despite rain, the Feb. 1 event at the Dade City venue drew a large crowd — as people toured the museum and watched demonstrations throughout the day. Several dozen quilts were on display at the quilt show, and there were table runners and accessories, too. That exhibit was offered in the Mabel Jordan Barn. Visitors had a chance to vote on their favorite quilts in a “People’s Choice” competition. They could weigh in on seven different categories, including: machine-pieced quilts, hand-pieced quilts, applique quilts, art quilts, miniature quilts, quilted fashions/accessories, and junior exhibitor. Winners of each category took home a ribbon, plus bragging rights. Many of the quilts and accessories also were available to be purchased. Brenda Grampsas, a certified quilt appraiser, also was there, available to provide written appraisals or verbal evaluations, for a fee. There were other vendors at the festival, too, offering handmade goods and concessions. Festival-goers also could see sugar cane grinding and syrup making. The draft horse pulling contest, presented by the Southern Draft Horse Association, was popular. Horse pulling is a sport were two draft horses are hitched to a truck equipped with a hydraulic weight machine, called a dy-

namometer. The horses then pull the weighted machine a short distance. If successful, the team moves on to the next round, and the weight is slightly increased. This process continues until just one team remains. A total of 37 teams (19 in the lightweight class, 18 in the heavyweight class) took part in the competition. Nearly all the draft horses in the competition are of the Belgian breed, with only one horse being a Percheron. Thirteen different states, including Florida, were represented in the show. Many teams travelled from as far away as Vermont, Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and New Hampshire. Terry Yoder, the president of the Southern Draft Horse Association, said that this Dade City competition draws in the “best of the best teams” and that winning is not about the cash prize, it’s about the pride. He also said this year was a special year, because it is the first time that there were four women competing in the sport that is typically dominated by men. During an intermission - while the crew placed chains on the truck’s tires, due to muddy conditions on the course - announcer Carlene Davis told spectators about the origins of the sport, which date back to the 1920s.The activity was a way to accurately measure horsepower in the days when horses, not machines, did all heavy work around farms, she said. She also noted how the research data collected in those days helped farmers subsequently produce a more powerful draft horse. And, she noted that modern-day horse pulls remain a valuable part of our agricultural history.

A colorful quilt, which measure 74 inches by 79 inches, was created by Pansy Rush, of Dade City. It was entered in the ‘Machine Pieced Quilt’ division of the contest.

Waiting to be called for their Round 2 attempt, draft horses Rowdy and Harley, with team Adams/Specht of Orangeville, Pennsylvania, patiently wait with team members by the fence.

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Mijke and Wyatt, two Belgian draft horses with the Bowman/Root, Brown & Carpenter team from Litchfield, Michigan, make their way toward the truck for their Round 2 attempt at pulling 3,600 pounds.

Twelve-year-old Abigail Morreale, of Lutz, stands next to her quilt, ‘Stars & Flowers,’ that she submitted into the Junior Exhibitor division of the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village’s quilt show on Feb. 1. This is the fifth year she’s entered the competition, and she previously has won first-place ribbons twice. Her grandmother, Patrice Neville, of Land O’ Lakes, and her grandmother’s friend, Mary Smith, both taught Morreale how to quilt when she was 8 years old.

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Beans now knows the comforts of a home Beans, formerly known as ‘Frijoles’ (Mexican-style pinto beans), is from a rescue group in Texas called Lone Star Dog Rescue, which rescues dogs from puppy mills in Missouri. Beans is a French bulldog that lived for 6 ½ years in a small crate with very few creature comforts. Lone Star takes care of the animals’ medical needs and then finds homes for the dogs. Lindsey Paris was chosen just over a year ago to fly out to Dallas to pick him up. Every day she sees more of Beans’ personality come out and says it is a joy to finally see him chewing on a bone or playing with an old sock – luxuries he never knew before. Beans likes to nap, to cuddle with this big sister Lady (a yellow Labrador), and to beg for food. In addition to dog treats, Beans loves carrots and cantaloupe. Beans lives with Lindsey in Wesley Chapel.

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This year’s Pasco County Fair parade is set for Feb. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It will travel along a new route in downtown Dade City, due to ongoing construction for a stormwater project.

New route for Pasco Fair parade The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report This annual Pasco County Fair parade will take on a few new twists and turns this year in downtown Dade City. The parade, set for Feb. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., will travel an alternate route, due to ongoing road closures and construction associated with the city’s downtown stormwater improvement project. According to a news release from the Pasco County Fair Association, the alternate route will begin at Rodney B. Cox Elementary School on Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and turn south on Seventh Street until Meridian Avenue.The parade will then turn east on Meridian Avenue and continue until Third Street, ending on Live Oak Avenue. In prior years, the parade has traveled along Seventh Street from Meridian to Florida Avenue.The event represents a kickoff to the weeklong 73rd annual Pasco County Fair, which runs from Feb. 17 through Feb. 23. Pasco County Fair chairman and board member Tracy Thompson commended the City of Dade City for accommodating the new route, in the release. Thompson said: "Unforeseen road construction almost disrupted the parade. But, the city has worked with us to establish an alternate route. We are thankful to them. Otherwise there would be a lot of disappointed children and adults.” This year’s parade grand marshal is Grammy Award-winning country music star Billy Dean, who also will present an acoustical concert that evening at 7 p.m., at the Clayton Way Stage, with former American Idol contestant Chloe Channell. Dean has released 11 albums, and has been recognized with several awards and nominations during the course of his 25plus year music career. The Quincy native also has performed and toured with some of

Country music star Billy Dean is grand marshal of the Pasco County Fair parade.

the country music industry’s biggest stars, including The Judds, Kenny Rogers, Clint Black,Alan Jackson,Wynonna Judd and others. In addition to Dean, the parade will feature many colorful floats, and horse and buggies, and school marching bands, a tradition that dates back some 70-plus years. Entry in the parade is free, with a Feb. 7 entry deadline.The lineup will be based on those entries, but others will be accepted until 5 p.m., Feb. 12. Information and applications for the parade are available online at PascoCountyFair.com, or by calling the Fair office at (352) 567-6678.The fair will open at 2 pm. on Feb. 17, at the fairgrounds on State Road 52 in Dade City, and continue through Feb. 23.

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Participants in the Florida Python Challenge 2020 Python Bowl removed 80 invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades, while simultaneously helping to raise awareness about this conservation issue. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced the results and the winners of the removal competition. Most Pythons: Pro grand-prize winner Mike Kimmel, eight pythons; rookie grand-prize winner Kristian Hernandez, six pythons; pro second-place winner Lindsey Floyd, six pythons; rookie secondplace winner Ethan O’Neil, four pythons; and, active service member or veteran winner Barry Offenburger, three pythons. Longest Python: Pro grand-prize winner Tom Rahil, 12 feet 7.3 inches; rookie grand-prize winner Kristian Hernandez, 11 feet 6.5 inches; pro second-place winner Amy Siewe, 10 feet 7 inches; rookie second-place winner Dave Mucci, 11 feet .08 inches; and, active service member or veteran winner Dave Mucci, 11 feet .08 inches. Heaviest Python: Pro grand-prize winner Tom Rahill, 62 pounds; rookie grand-prize winner Dave Mucci, 49.4 pounds; pro second-place winner Dustin Crum, 9 pounds; rookie second-place winner Kristian Hernandez; and, active service member or veteran winner Dave Mucci, 49.4 pounds. More than 750 people from 20 states registered to take part in the 10-day competition to remove Burmese pythons, which are decimating native wildlife populations in the Everglades. For information about the challenge, visit FLPythonChallenge.org.

PETFAX ACT INTRODUCED

U.S. Representatives Charlie Crist and Guy Reschenthaler introduced legislation in the U.S. House recognized as the Petfax Act, according to a news release. The Petfax Act would create a Petfax report for buying a pet, which would de-

tail the conditions in which the animal was bred and raised.The Act would mandate honesty and transparency in the commercial sales of dogs and cats, and crackdown on cruel puppy mills – large commercial dog breeding operations that breed high volumes of puppies to sell at pet stores and across the internet. This is the third anti-puppy mill bill introduced in this Congress, which indicates a broad concern about the systematic mistreatment of dogs in large-scale commercial dog breeding operations. “Pet owners deserve the peace of mind that their new family member wasn’t abused or mistreated by breeder or seller,” said Rep. Crist, in the release. The Petfax Act for honesty in pet sales is the latest in local, state and federal legislation to root out puppy mills. Two other bills also have been introduced in Congress:The WOOF Act, which would address loopholes to stop puppy mills with suspension from continuing to operate, and the Puppy Protection Act, which would increase the standards of care for mother dogs kept in these mills.

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Once again, last year was the worst year on record for manatee mortality from watercraft strikes, as has been the case each year since 2016, according to a news release from the Save the Manatee Club. The sharp increase in watercraft mortality has coincided with the U.S. Department of Interior’s decision to downlist the manatee from endangered to threatened status, raising the question of whether there is an erroneous perception that the species is now recovered. Due to greater development and human population growth over the same time period, more boats are on the water and there is more habitat fragmentation. Eco-tourism also has rapidly grown. Well-meaning manatee lovers are jeopardizing the animals’ safety through unintentional harassment and failure to practice passive observation. People have posted to social media of themselves chasing down manatees, petting manatees, floating kayaks on top of manatees, swimming between mothers and calves, feeding manatees, and giving them water. Plastic bags and debris clog the waterways and clutter once-hidden springs, and the manatee has suffered. If you see an injured, dead, tagged or orphaned manatee, or if you see a manatee being harassed, call (888) 404-3922, email or text Tip@myfwc.com, or use VHF Channel 16 on your marine radio. For manatee protection tips, and reporting injured or sick manatees, visit SaveTheManatee.org/tips.

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