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Board delays decision on land use County commissioners encourage attorneys for opposing sides to try to work something out.
By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
The Pasco County Commission has delayed a decision regarding a controversial request that would clear the way to consid-
er commercial uses at the southwest corner of State Road 54 and Meadowbrook Estates. The request is being vigorously contested by residents in Meadowbrook Estates and Sierra Pines subdivision, in Lutz. Opponents object to allowing a change
in the land use designation that would open the door to a rezoning request that would allow a litany of commercial uses. Kiddie Campus University Inc., the land See LAND, page 11A
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Event-goers to the Jelly Bean Fling at the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, in Dade City, had the chance to visit the Easter Bunny, grab a bite to eat, make an Easter bonnet, search for eggs and take in a bubble show, among other things. Above, 1-year-old Emma Dewey delights at the sight of bubbles while on her father, Garrett Dewey's shoulders. For more photos from the March 20 event, visit page 1B.
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As museum photographer, Laura Barthle tries to get a picture, Caydence Leasure, 2, gets a little uneasy in the arms of the Easter Bunny. His mom, Tisha Leasure, of Hudson, said: ‘He was better with Santa.’ Caydence was there with his sister Makenna Leasure, 7.
Children and adults were showered with bubbles, at the Jelly Bean Fling.
Local chiropractor shares lessons from ‘life in a bubble’ By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
Like everyone, Dr.Timothy Bain, a chiropractor from Wesley Chapel, has had to adapt due to concerns about COVID-19. Unlike the vast majority of people, though, Bain’s adjustments have been more extreme. As the Tampa Bay Lightning’s team chiropractor, he was in a traveling party that spent a combined 65 days at hotels in Toronto and then Edmonton through the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Stanley Cup title run. Bain was “in the bubble” from late July through late September, while games were played without fans in attendance and measures were taken to allow teams to safely complete the NHL playoffs. The chief executive officer of B3 Medical shared some of the lessons he learned from the experience, and other insights he’s gleaned along life’s way, during a Zoom business breakfast meeting on March 2, with members of the North Tampa Bay Chamber
of Commerce. One lesson Bain shared involves the importance of learning from failure. “You’re going to fail. Everybody fails. Everybody fails a lot. You’re going to fail more often as a business leader and a business owner, I think than the average person — because we’re willing to fail. “We look at, ‘How am I going to succeed?’And, the answer is,‘You’re going to fail — a lot of times,” he said. In the season the year before claiming the Stanley Cup, the Lightning failed. “We failed. Really miserably. In front of everybody,” the team’s chiropractor said. “We won the President’s Trophy, which meant we had the best record in hockey. In fact, we had a historic season, then we went to Columbus and we just got swept right out of the playoffs. “Nobody could believe it.We couldn’t believe it. I’m sure none of the fans could believe it. See BUBBLE, page 11A
Connerton ‘downtown’ moving closer to reality By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
A plan for a downtown in Connerton — that’s been decades in the making — is moving closer to coming to fruition. The Pasco County Planning Commission, and the county’s planners, are recommending approval of a change that would set the stage to convert land currently zoned for agricultural into a master-planned development. The proposal, by applicant Lennar Homes LLC, calls for Connerton Villages III and IV, which would be a master-planned development that would allow a maximum of 2,160 dwelling units, 150,000 square feet of retail, 150,000 square feet of office, a charter school with up to 765 students, an See CONNERTON, page 11A
Approval sets stage for 325 Access road to be built to more homes in Bexley area serve future county facilities
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The Pasco County Commission has approved a change to the county’s land use plan to set the stage for additional residential development on the south side of Tower Road, south of Bexley Village Drive. Board members voted on March 9 to change the land use designation on 77.21 acres from a maximum of three dwelling units per acre to a maximum of six dwelling units per acre. The change clears the way for a potential rezoning to allow up to 325 units on the property, at 17370 Bud Bexley Parkway, in Land O’ Lakes. A rezoning, which has been requested, also must be secured before the additional density can be achieved. The Pasco County Planning Commission
recommended approval of the rezoning request during the planning board’s March 25 meeting. The property is surrounded by Bexley South on the north; Suncoast Meadows on the south; Ballantrae on the east; and Sapphire Village on the west. Besides getting a recommendation for approval from the planning board, planners also support the request. County planners have described the site, which is currently vacant, as an appropriate location for the proposed development of single-family homes, at a maximum density of 4.21 units per acre. The site has access from Tower Road. The proposed development is expected to yield 59 students for Bexley Elementary School, 31 students for Charles Rushe Middle School and 40 students for Sunlake High School, according to background materials.
New fire station coming to Central Pasco The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report
The Pasco County Commission has approved spending $1,650,000 to purchase 3.25 acres from SR 54 Land Associates for Fire Station No. 45. The land is located on State Road 54.The new fire station is intended to service Trinity, Starkey Ranch,Asturia, Bexley and surrounding communities within a 5-mile radius. The purchase will support the needs of future growth in the area.
The anticipated start date for construction is April 2023, with completion expected in April 2024. A market value appraisal was completed on Nov. 12, using a sales comparison approach. The appraisal valued the land at $1,840,000. The property is vacant and is zoned for commercial use. Funding for the land purchase and all closing costs is budgeted and available in the Public Safety General Obligation Bond Series 2020 Fund, Fire Rescue, Station 45.
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The Pasco County Commission has approved a task order for CPH Inc., to handle road design and permitting for an access road between Central Boulevard and Symphony Parkway, in Land O’ Lakes. The cost of the work is not to exceed $207,608, according to information contained in the board’s March 9 agenda backup materials. The work is being done under a continuing professional services agreement with CPH. The access road, which is included in the county’s facilities master plan, will be built on county-owned land that is slated to serve
as the future location for several county facilities. This road will allow access to county property south of Central Boulevard. The initial facilities to be constructed will be for the Fire Rescue Training Center and Facilities Management Central Office & Warehouse. The task order calls for services to include roadway design, drainage design, signing and pavement marking design, Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) Environmental Resource Permit (ERP), utility coordination design support services for road connections, permitting assistance, and a proposed gate near the Symphony Parkway entrance.
Pasco has new director of building, construction services The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report
The Pasco County Commission has confirmed the appointment of Roy Mazur as the county’s new director of building and construction services. In his new role, which takes effect on April 19, Mazur will receive an annual salary of $125,000. A national search was conducted before Mazur was selected for the post, according to an agenda memo in the board’s backup materials. “I’m ecstatic to be here. This is the opportunity of a lifetime. I just can’t wait to get going.” Mazur told the board. Sally Sherman, assistant county administrator of development services, pointed to Mazur’s credentials and experience as key reasons he will be a good fit for the job. She said the position is critical. “We’re being presented with an unprecedented amount of work that is coming to us, as a branch,” Sherman said.
At the same time it is responding to greater demand, it also is trying to improve service delivery, she said. Mazur has held positions at WRA Engineering, Southwest Florida Water Management District, Hillsborough County and Autodesk. He is a Florida professional engineer, a certified planner and he holds bachelor’s degrees from the University of South Florida and from Florida State University, according to the agenda packet. There’s no doubt the county’s building and construction services department has been busy. Sherman pointed to some statistics contained in the agenda backup, as evidence of the amped up activity. In calendar year 2020, the county had 5,741 residential single family permits, A 32% increase over the previous year. It had 581 new commercial permits in 2020, a 16.7% increase over the previous year.
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Wesley Chapel native relishes second shot at ‘American Idol’ By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com
Wesley Chapel native Zach D’Onofrio made his first brief appearance on ABC’s hit reality television show “American Idol” back in 2018. Then he was a timid 17-year-old Wiregrass Ranch High School student who perhaps came away best known for his colorful sock collection, before being eliminated during the show’s “Hollywood Week” competition in Los Angeles. D’Onofrio’s second chance at stardom proved more fruitful. Entering as a more seasoned and confident 20-year-old college sophomore studying at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, D’Onofrio aimed to advance farther in the competition and to have a more enjoyable experience overall. Mission accomplished for D’Onofrio. He made it to the second round of “Hollywood Week” thanks to his rendition of Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind,” as part of the show’s genre challenge. He also had previously impressed celebrity judges — Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie — in a live audition broadcast March 14 singing “Golden Slumbers” by The Beatles solo, and “Falling” by Harry Styles with girlfriend and former “Idol” contestant Catie Turner. However, D’Onofrio’s run ended in the show’s duets challenge on March 22, where showrunners paired him with Sloane Simon, a 16-year-old high school cheerleader from the Pittsburgh area. Together, they belted out a cover of “You Make My Dreams” by Hall & Oates. Following the aired performance, Perry said of D’Onofrio:“Listen, I believe in you. You really have grown and overcome.” In the same breath, however, the Grammy-nominated pop star said both D’Onofrio and his duet partner “need more experience” and “it’s not the time” for them to continue in the competition. But, she later added this of D’Onofrio on the broadcast: “Next time he comes back,
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he’s going to show us — the underdog always wins, always.” Despite a rejection witnessed by millions of viewers nationwide, D’Onofrio came away pleased to have achieved more compared to his first go-round, thanks in part to countless choir and voice lessons taken the past couple years. He also left with several friendships forged with other talented contestants throughout his appearance on the show. He traded in his unique socks for showy, colorful sweaters, too. “My whole thing the second time was getting out of my shell, and I really did think I got out of my shell,” D’Onofrio told The Laker/Lutz News in a recent phone interview. “I definitely felt better the second time. I just didn’t want to get cut earlier than I did the first time. I just wanted to make it farther, that was my main goal, and I did.” D’Onofrio acknowledged that he felt more comfortable this time performing in
front of the daunting star-studded cast of judges — who are among the world’s alltime best-selling artists in their respective genres. After all, it wasn’t the first time he performed for them. “I definitely was more confident, because I was like, ‘Yeah, they know me, I’ve done this before,’ like it really wasn’t that bad,” said D’Onofrio, who grew up in the Seven Oaks neighborhood in Wesley Chapel. “I just saw (the judges) as people this time, instead of figures, because they really do give advice, and talk to you heart-to-heart and it feels real, because some things on TV are sometimes fake, obviously, but when you’re actually there in person and you can connect person to person, it just feels really nice.” D’Onofrio began singing around his junior year of high school, making his talent known at Dreamhouse Theatre in Lutz, which was then owned by his family. The budding singer-songwriter adeptly plays the piano, electric guitar and ukulele, and fancies himself an old soul at heart — with a passion for oldies and classics music dating to the 1940s era. “It just feels right when I sing those types of songs,” said D’Onofrio, who lists Billy Joel among his favorites. “That was kind of my goal with “American Idol,” to introduce the new generation of people that maybe aren’t familiar with that type of music…so it’s like taking older songs and just making them fun and new and that’s kind of my goal, just so people don’t dislike oldies.”
NEWFOUND CELEBRITY While D’Onofrio said no music labels have reached out to him since his latest “Idol” appearance, he’s received offers to perform at some local piano and jazz bars in Tampa Bay. His college also has been quite supportive of his career, hosting an “Idol” watch party and has “offered a lot of really cool opportunities,” such as on-campus performances. He’s also acquired a certain level of fame — from getting verified on Instagram to
having fans reach out to him on social media from Argentina, Brazil and Philippines, and other places. Even former “Idol” contestant Clark Beckham, who finished runner-up on the show in 2015, reached out to him for words of encouragement. Every once in a while, D’Onofrio is even recognized on campus, or about town. But, people tend to be timid about approaching him. “At school, I get so many stares,” he said, noting he realizes it’s because of his American Idol appearances. He doesn’t say anything, because he thinks that would make them feel awkward. “People want to say something but they never do, and I’m like,‘I’m not scary, I swear, it’ll be OK.’”
MUSIC IS THE MOTIVATION D’Onofrio continues to make music from his college dorm room — which he’s transformed into a makeshift studio. He also collaborates on projects with a friend through FaceTime calls. He plans to release a single titled,“Don’t Leave,” in late April, which he describes as “a pop piano ballad.” He’s also working to produce and release an EP album by summertime. Now the lingering question: Could the third time be the charm for D’Onofrio, on “American Idol” or another reality television singing competition? At the moment, D’Onofrio is focused on finding success as an independent artist and pursuing a degree in music management. But he hasn’t closed the door on music competitions. “I’m sure I’ll audition again just to see,” he said. But he doesn’t know if that will be to “American Idol” or “America’s Got Talent” or “The Voice.” If he makes a return to “Idol,” he’d like to make it to at least round three. While he’s exited the show this year, 19year-old Alanis Sophia, of Dade City, remains active in the competition.
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Take Stock in Children, a need-based scholarship program with the Pasco Education Foundation, has announced that its application period for the 2021-2022 school year is now open to students currently in eighth grade attending Pasco County Schools. The program is statewide, and provides scholarships, mentoring and hope, to help break the cycle of generational poverty through education. Eligibility requirements and online applications are posted at TakeStockPasco.org or PascoEducationFoundation.org.The deadline to apply is April 15. Selected students will be provided with a college readiness coach, a mentor, and College & Career Readiness Services.
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Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) is offering a course for child care directors to become credentialed and a course for those seeking a child care professional credential. The Operation of an Early Childhood Center course will be offered as a remote, online class via Zoom, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., from May 17 to July 16. The Childcare Professional Credential course will be offered as a hybrid course meeting via Zoom for 48 of the 120 class hours, on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., from May 13 to Aug. 3. The remaining course hours will be delivered through online assignments. Both courses are T.E.A.C.H. scholarship eligible (visit Teach-fl.org.) and Rapid Credential scholarship eligible (visit PHSC.edu/academics/job-training/scholarship). Students need to apply as soon as possible, as T.E.A.C.H. takes six weeks to eight weeks to process, and Rapid Credential is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. To learn more about these courses, or to enroll, visit PHSC.edu/academics/continuingeducation, or email ce@phsc.edu.
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The Republican Party of Pasco Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for Pasco County Schools’ graduating seniors, including pubic, homeschools, charter and private schools. Graduating seniors from any Pasco County high school are eligible if they meet this criteria: • Must be a registered or preregistered Republican • Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA • Complete a 650-word minimum essay on the topic:“What is the importance of conservative values for young people in today’s world?” • Extra points will be given for club and social activities, volunteer hours and campaign participation • Must be planning to attend an accredited community college/university or accredited vocational school in Florida Applications can be found online at PascoGOP.org, at the individual’s high school career counselor’s office, or at the Pasco Republican Party office in Hudson. Applications and essays must be emailed to info@pascogop.com, or to RPOP, 12043 Cobblestone Drive, Hudson, FL 34667, Attention: Sandy Graves, scholarship chair. For information and questions, call 727863-5400, or email info@pascogop.com. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m.,April 30. Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in May.
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before or know someone who has. This means, rather than hiring a stranger, you’re hiring a familiar face and a company with a proven reputation for dependability. 3. Quality service and fair prices: Cornerstone also makes service affordable and easier on your budget. Affordability never comes at the expense of quality. From exclusive coupons and discounts, to flexible financing options, it delivers dependable, high-quality craftsmanship that is affordable and easy to pay for, over time.
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In addition to its many community events and art shows, families choose to live in Avalon Park Wesley Chapel because it offers so much more than just another subdivision with homes and amenities. “We are not just developers— we are building a brand new town,” said
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Stephanie Lerret, senior vice president of marketing for the Avalon Park Group. “We’re bringing together everything a family needs to enjoy life today and in the future.” Avalon Park Wesley Chapel has been welcoming families since 2012, when this community on State Road 54, about three miles east of Interstate 75, began building its first homes. Today, 1,000 homes have been completed or are underway, and residents enjoy unique amenities, neighborhood schools, and a convenient location with easy access to Tampa, Lakeland and Orlando. Homebuyers can choose from several models from Avex Homes, and will soon have more floor plans available from DR Horton. Singlefamily and townhomes are currently for sale, and apartments and senior housing are planned for future phases. Homes range in price from the mid $200s to over $400s. “Our builders offer homes for everyone, from teachers to physicians to empty-nesters wanting the convenience of the no-fuss, townhome lifestyle,” said Lerret.
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Avalon Park Wesley Chapel will offer places to shop and work in its downtown hub that will be connected to its residential neighborhoods by tree-lined streets, walkways and bike paths. “We are building a traditional downtown, with stores located inside of our community on the boulevard road leading to our residences, parks and schools,” said Lerret. The first phase of downtown Avalon Park Wesley Chapel will include 130,000 square feet of
mixed-use commercial space and apartments built above the storefronts. “We’re building beautiful, multistory buildings with commercial space designed for businesses our residents want close to home — restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, bars and entertainment, hair and nail salons, as well as activities like dance, gymnastic and karate studios,” said Lerret. Construction on the first phase is expected to begin later this year, at the same time that the expansion of State Road 54 is completed. Eventually, Avalon Park’s downtown will have more than 560,000 square feet of retail, and 120,000 square feet of office space. At build out, this 1,650-acre master-planned community will have about 4,400 single and multi-family homes, and be home to 10,000 residents. For more information about Avalon Park, call 813-783-1515, or email info@AvalonParkWesleyChapel.com. Information is also available at AvalonParkWesleyChapel.com, and its Facebook page at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel.
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Tampa Bay Lightning team chiropractor Dr. Timothy Bain celebrates the organization winning its second Stanley Cup in franchise history.
The story of the Stanley Cup championship season didn’t start off well. “The beginning of the season, was truthfully ugly for us,” Bain said. But the team picked up Pat Maroon, who was a catalyst in breaking up team cliques, he said. “Sometimes, it just really takes one person to get those cliques to start to work together, so you can start to move forward,” Bain said. The team made some deals at the end of the season, to bring more grit to its game. It had to go into the playoffs with a different attitude, and style, and that was a hard adjustment for some players, he said. “Guys wanted to play the old-style of Lightning hockey, which is fast, furious, move it around, score tons of goals. And, in the playoffs, really you can’t do that,” Bain said. He said he knew the team had reached a turning point when it won a game that had five overtimes. One moment, in particular, stood out to him. “I remember at the end of the fourth overtime, the guys came in, I’m thinking: ‘These guys are going to be exhausted.’The first thing I see, is somebody said,‘This is fun, isn’t it? I can’t wait. I hope we have another one of these things.’ “That was cool. Right then and there, I knew we were going to win that game,” Bain said, because of the players’ mindset. “Our identity now was:‘We’re not going to lose this thing. We’ve got this.’,” Bain added. In today’s business climate, COVID-19 brings a lot of fear and anxiety. The Lightning overcame challenges. “We dealt with adversity upon adversity. Guys getting hurt.We lost our captain. “It didn’t matter what the obstacle was. We had a notion that failure was not an option this year,” Bain said. “We created a plan.We worked the plan. We trusted the plan,” he said. “We had to
adapt.We adapted better than other teams.” “Every business creates a plan at the beginning of year.‘OK, I’m going to execute on the strategy,’” he said. But, it’s important to periodically check back on that plan:What worked? What didn’t work? What needs to change? During COVID, employers and employees have faced a multitude of changes. Some employees work at home. Some are dealing with child care issues. Some are sick, or have family members who are sick. Some have lost loved ones to COVID. Employers need to keep a pulse on what’s happening with their staff, he said. “So, there’s got to be an element that we bring into our businesses, of empathy and trust.And, we’ve got to make sure that we’re there for our employees and our team members, because they’re going through stuff as much if not worse than we are.They’re fearful for their jobs, they’re fearful for their life, they’re fearful for their families,” he added. It’s important to stay focused on the company’s ultimate goal, and for staff to have buy-in. “In a company, everybody is a cog in the wheel, and without each piece, you can’t really get anywhere,” Bain said.“If you’re having one person who is inside your team, who doesn’t know their role, or doesn’t understand their role, inside of the bigger picture — or doesn’t understand the big picture — it can really derail what you’re trying to do,” Bain said. With the Lightning,“the mission was really obvious,” Bain said.They had to make it to the last game of the season, or they had failed. “It was about putting the right team of people, on the ice. It was about putting the right team of people behind the people on the ice,” Bain said. The same is true for companies that are in pursuit of a goal. The shiny object may vary, but he said: “We all want to win our Stanley Cup.”
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proposed development area. Park sent an email to be read into the record. “Over the years, there has been one variance after another and none of the proposed downtown areas were built,” Park wrote. “The variation requests address that and reads like a fairytale, and sounds like a dreamland,” he added. “Issues of congestion, light and noise are not mentioned,” Park continued. “The proposal does not say one thing about blending in with Bahia Acres across the street, which has generations of residents. I have been there 40 years, and I am the relatively new guy on the block,” Park’s email says. Hobby responded to Park’s email by noting:“For the planning commission’s benefit, Mr. Park has objected at several hearings about his concerns about Ehren Cutoff, which is a county collector and it is morphing into a larger-scale road.” Hobby also noted that:“Most of the uses that Mr. Park is concerned about are about a half-mile from Ehren Cutoff and really won’t have an effect on those people on the east side of Ehren Cutoff, and moreover, the uses are really only community-serving retailsized.” Planning commissioners voted unanimously to recommend approval of the request, to the Pasco County Commission, which has final jurisdiction on land use and zoning issues.
80-acre district park and the allocation of 7 acres for a library/fire/emergency medical services facility within the villages. Clarke Hobby, an attorney representing Lennar, said “when Connerton was approved originally over 20 years ago, it included a 300-acre downtown area — in this area — that included a very large community college and over 1 million square feet of regional commercial. So, basically it was going to have a mall.” The new vision is substantially different. It has a connectivity plan — including trail systems — that will greatly reduce the dependence on vehicles to get around the community, according to background materials in the agenda packet. The commercial plan is different, too. “It’s going to be a bunch of local-serving retail that will benefit the Connerton community, but will not be of regional nature,” Hobby said. “We’re really excited.We’ve worked with staff for 2½ years to get to this point — and the community plan, and connectivity plan that we’ve created — I believe is going to be one that we’ll all be proud of for generations,” he said. The only public comment came from Rob Park, who lives in Bahia Acres, which is on the other side of Ehren Cutoff from the
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able only to uses that would not have an adverse effect on the neighborhood. Wilhite told commissioners that the proposed use is in keeping with the county’s long-range land plan. The location fronts on State Road 54, which is a six-lane arterial highway.The site also is at a signalized intersection, which is ¾-miles east of the Suncoast Parkway. She cited a policy in the county’s land use plan that specifically directs where the board wants commercial land uses to occur, and this location meets that criteria. Commissioners said they want to ensure that buffering is adequate to protect the neighboring properties. Commissioner Mike Moore asked:“Any chance counsel on both sides could maybe get together, put their heads together a little bit, and come up with a compromise between the two and bring this back? “Just a thought, a suggestion. I don’t know if both sides are willing to have those discussions,” Moore said. Moore said he has concerns for the house that’s across the street and for the house that abuts the property. He also questioned if there is sufficient room to meet buffering requirements. Commission Chairman Ron Oakley and Commissioner Kathryn Starkey also raised concerns about protecting nearby properties. Starkey said “the devil is in the details” and noted there are plenty of examples of commercial uses adjacent to residential neighborhoods around the county. Moore asked Wilhite if she was willing to meet with the other side. She responded:“Commissioner Moore, you know I will always have conversations. I’m happy to have conversations.” Commissioner Jack Mariano agreed with Moore’s suggestion to ask the two sides to meet, to see if they can work something out. Mariano told Pressman:“Mr. Pressman, I strongly recommend, take the opportunity to meet with them, otherwise, we vote on it now.We don’t know where it’s going to go yet.” Pressman replied: “I hear you commissioner, and with that, I don’t think we have a choice but to meet and talk. But I’m going to say again, you’re putting the onus on the applicant for site plan and buffering. You need to put the onus on use.” Starkey told Pressman:“I disagree.” After both sides agreed to meet, the board voted to continue the land use request until April 20. The companion rezoning request also has been delayed. It is now set for May 18.
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Former Tampa Bay Rowdies head coach Stuart Campbell will coach the Pasco-Hernando State College women’s soccer program. Campbell, a Wesley Chapel resident, also played professional soccer for 16 years, mostly in England.
which represents about 61% of the student body. Moreover, Winterling highlighted the popularity and surplus of high-level girls youth and high school soccer throughout Pasco County and the Tampa Bay region, plus the opportunity to house the program on the county’s east side in Wesley Chapel. (All of PHSC’s other sports programs are based on the West Campus in New Port Richey.) “We’re hoping to keep young women in our area that want to continue playing soccer because there’s not a whole lot of opportunities for them,” the athletics director said. “There’s a lot of talent out there and I think this is going to be exciting to keep some people close to home, where they can play a couple more years and maybe go on and play at a four-year (school), and that’s always the plan of our program here.” Having a recognizable name in Campbell to lead the way seems to be another bonus to generate buzz for the program and school from the onset. “Everybody knows the Rowdies,” Winterling said,“so if that doesn’t get you excited about soccer and somebody wanting to come and play at our college, I don’t know what would.” Remaining logistical tasks for the program, the athletics director said, include
finalizing a first-year budget, schedule, and equipment and uniform needs, as well as familiarizing Campbell with NJCAA rules, regulations and compliance protocols. The team will offer 11 tuition-and-books scholarships to start, with another dozen or so walk-on players. Campbell will host a tryout for interested athletes on April 11 at 5 p.m., at the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus. As for style of play, players and fans can expect lots of action and high-scoring affairs, under Campbell’s tutelage. The coach quipped, “I’d rather win a game 4-3 than 1-0, because, at the end of the day, the product you put out on the soccer field, you’re there to entertain, and if you give the players that freedom, that license to go express themselves, I think they’ll be really, really productive.” He added: “I want to excite the players and excite the fans to come to watch. We like to play a possession-based game that makes it exciting for the fans. In my previous role as a head coach (with the Rowdies), we always scored lots of goals.”
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PHSC’s women’s soccer program — like the school’s other sports — creates another pathway for athletes who want to play college ball, but might need more seasoning and maturity before advancing to the NCAA
Division I or Division II ranks, such as the University of South Florida, University of Tampa or Saint Leo University, to name a few. Campbell cited “alarming” dropout and transfer rates among college soccer players in their freshman and sophomore years at larger four-year schools for various reasons, such as unhappiness with lack of playing time and homesickness. Campbell explained,“They leave home at a relatively young age.They leave for college at 18 (years old), they’re in a different environment for the first time, they’re not playing and it’s a relatively short (soccer) season…so if we can give them that platform for them to grow and develop, and then if they can go onto another school, we’ve done our job, not just sending them off as soccer players, but more rounded young women.” Winterling himself started the PHSC baseball program back in 1991 and also coached at Florida College and Florida State University. He likewise emphasized the impact of junior college athletics serving as a launch pad for underclassmen athletes to seamlessly advance to more prominent four-year programs. The junior college level, he said, helps younger student-athletes who may otherwise “get lost” by larger classroom sizes and increased demands of a Division I or Division II program. “I have not heard or talked to a studentathlete that has ever regretted going two years at the state college here and moving on,” he said. “We want our student-athletes to get their AA (Associate of Arts) degree, enjoy two years of sports, if that’s what they so choose, and then if they want to continue and go on, we work hard to find them another place to play to finish out their bachelor’s degree.” Women’s soccer might not be the only new sport coming to PHSC, meanwhile. Part of the athletic department’s future plans include adding men’s cross-country and men’s soccer in coming years,Winterling said.“We want to add more sports down the road.”
Conference champs The Saint Leo University men’s basketball claimed its first-ever Sunshine State Conference (SSC) championship tournament title, defeating Florida Southern University 83-70 on March 21 at the Marion Bowman Activities Center. The Lions (7-1) were paced by senior guard Rusty Moorer, who registered a game-high 28 points. The team is coached by Lance Randall.
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Solid haul Kristofer Samson, left, and Mike Mathews teamed up to win the South Pasco Bassmasters (SPBM) March tournament on the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes. The team hauled in five bass for a total weight of 13.80 pounds. Their strategy was to fish in water 15-feet deep using diving crankbaits and jerkbaits. The next SPBM tourney is set for April 17 at Lake Panasoffkee. Visit SouthPascoBassmasters.com for more information.
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VIRTUAL BOOK DRIVE
Goodwill’s BookWorks program will host a virtual book drive from April 1 through April 30.The program gives books to children who may not otherwise have them. BookWorks volunteers also read to preschoolers and then present each child with a book to take home. During the pandemic, volunteers are doing interactive online readings, and teachers are giving out the books that volunteers drop off. Book drive participants can purchase needed books, or make a donation to the BookWorks fund, online at Goodwillsuncoast.org/book-drive-2021.To volunteer for the program, call 888-279-1988, or email bookworks@goodwill-suncoast.com.
CLOUD LIBRARY
The Pasco County Library Cooperative will host a virtual “Clue into Cloud Library – Live!” on April 1 at 10:30 a.m., for adults. Participants can learn how to use Pasco County’s newest addition to its e-content, and learn how to access books electronically through Cloud Library. If using an Apple device, bring your Apple ID to the session. For information, call the Hugh Embry Library at 352-567-3576.To register, visit PascoLibraries.org.
EGG HUNTS & TRAIN RIDES
The Concourse, 11919 Alric Pottberg Road in Shady Hills, will host Easter egg hunts and train rides on April 2,April 3 and April 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.There also will be vendors, food, and a visit from the Easter Bunny and Mother Goose.Trains leave the station every hour for the egg hunts.Wear an Easter bonnet and join the parade.Admission is $6 per person. Kids age 1 and younger are free. Credit cards will be accepted. For information, visit the Grand Concourse Railroad on Facebook.
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The City of Dade City and the Dade City Police Department will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and rededication of Mickens Field, 14318 Canal St., in Dade City, on April 3, at 10:30 a.m.There will be free food and drinks, giveaways, an Easter egg hunt, and a DJ. For information, visit DadeCityFl.com.
OPEN MIC DAY
A Cup of Organic will host an Open Mic Day at Crossvine at Connerton, 20421 Rose Cottage Way in Land O’ Lakes, on April 3
chicken magnet. Registration is required at PascoLibraries.org, through the event calendar feature.
CHARM BRACELET
The Pasco County Library Cooperative will host an adult jewelry crafting class on April 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants can learn to make a charm bracelet out of beads, buttons, or both. No experience is necessary.There is a supply list for the class. Registration is required. For information, email sh@pascolibraries.org.
MOBILE OFFICE HOURS
Spring Show & Shine car show
American Legion Post 147, 17383 Gunn Highway in Odessa, will host its first-ever car show fundraiser,“Spring Show and Shine,” on April 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rain date is April 18. This community, family friendly event will support the Post 147 veterans, and building repairs. The Post has been providing community support for the past 55 years. The cost is $5 at the gate to display your classic or collectible car, truck or motorcycle. Display grounds are on the grass. Suggested set-up is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Space is limited. There also will be on-site food and beverages for purchase, and 50/50 raffles. A cash bar will be open to members and their guests. No outside, food, beverages, alcohol, coolers, weapons or drugs. No on-site water spigots. Guests are required to wear masks to enter the indoor campus area (bar, hall, bathrooms). The American Legion campus is non-smoking/vaping. There will be no refunds, and violators of American Legion rules will be asked to leave the campus. For information, call Zig Biernacki at 813-240-4311.
from noon to 2 p.m. Performer signups begin at 11:30 a.m.All ages are welcome. This is an outdoor event (weather permitting), so bring a chair! Available seating is limited. For information, call 813546-6659.
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candy and prizes.Admission is free.Also, the church will host a drive-in Easter service on April 4 at 10:30 a.m., at which guests can bring lawn chairs or stay in their vehicles. Activity bags will be provided for children. For information, call 813-949-5516, or visit MyrtleLake.org.
The Pasco County Library Cooperative will host “Full STEAM Ahead – Piggy Banks” on April 3.April is Financial Literacy Month, so kids can learn about earning, saving and spending money.A library staff member will use play dough and paper to make coins and money, too.The prerecorded video will be available all day to view, at Facebook.com/hughembrylibrary or Facebook.com/newriverlibrary. For questions, call 352-567-3576.
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The Church at Myrtle Lake, 2017 Reigler Road in Land O’ Lakes, will host a children’s Easter egg hunt on April 3 at 11 a.m., for prekindergarten through fifth grade.There will be a free lunch, children’s goodie bags,
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Regal Railways will present an Easter Toy Train & Toy Show/Sale on April 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Lopez Hall, 7177 58th St., N, in Pinellas Park.There will be model trains, various hobbies, collectibles and die cast cars. Girl Scouts will be selling lunch. Admission is $5 for adults. Kids age 12 and younger are free. Credit cards will be accepted. For information, visit RegalRailways.com. The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a curbside-pickup craft from April 5 to April 10, for adults.The kit will include cut felt, thread, safety eye, polyfil, magnet and instructions to make a
The Office of Sen. Marco Rubio will host virtual, mobile office hours on April 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., on Skype. Participants can meet local staff and learn about the services offered by Rubio’s office.Topics include immigration, Medicare, IRS/banking, military/VA, social security, and legislative issues. For information, call The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce at 813782-1913.
PALM PESTS/DISEASES
The UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office will present a free, virtual “Florida First Detector” workshop on April 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participants can learn how to use the Distance Diagnostic Identification Service to report invasive species.There also will be a discussion about palm weevils and other common palm pests and diseases. For information and to register, visit bit.ly/FLFirstDetector.
REPUBLICAN CLUB
The Wesley Chapel Republican Club will meet on April 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Myrtle Lake Baptist Church, 2017 Reigler Road in Land O’ Lakes.The guest speaker will be Stafford Jones, the governor’s appointee to the Republican Party of Florida, on the topic of redistricting in the 2022 elections. For information, call Peter Cracchiolo at 813-360-9813.
SKY WATCH
The Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa, will host its last Sky Watch of the season on April 10 from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Participants can bid farewell to the Orion Nebula and Pleiades, as they disappear from the spring sky. Leo See WHAT’S, page 5B
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the Lion will rise as the sun sets, and the optical double stars of Alcor and Mizar will be at prime viewing in the tail of Ursa Major (the Big Dipper).Admission is free. For information, visit MOSI.org.
FLEA MARKET
The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club will have a smaller version of its annual Spring Flea Market fundraiser on April 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., pandemicstyle, outdoors.The sale will take place at the Boy Scout Pack 12 property, 205 Second Ave., S.E., in Lutz.The rain date is April 11. For information, call Peggy Andrews at 201715-7638.
PEDAL FOR PREVENTION
Pedal for Prevention will take place on April 10 from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Starkey Park Bike Trail, 10500 Wilderness Park Blvd., in New Port Richey, Shelter No. 5.The event aims to bring awareness on preventing substance abuse, to promote recovery, and to educate Pasco County youth. Participants can bike, walk or run.The cost is $25 per adult.Youth ages 17 and younger are free. Registration is through EventBrite.com.
provided by local artists, businesses and organizations.Activities also will include a “take-and-make” project.Admission is $5 per person, for ages 3 and older. For information, contact Leesa Fryer at 727-8455707 or leesa.fryer@gulfside.org. The Straz Center will present “Voices of the Community,” virtual town hall meetings, on the third Thursday of each month through June, at 8 p.m., on Facebook Live. Each meeting is free, and will feature different presenters and themes, with the goal to amplify Black voices. • April 22:“A Jazz Legacy” takes a journey through Tampa Bay from the historical relevance of Tampa’s Central Avenue and St. Petersburg 22nd Street. Black musicians, such as The Deuces, filled the cities’ segregated community “jazz joints” with the music they originated. • May 27:“Dance, Dance, Dance” discusses how the art form helped define the communal and cultural richness of communities of color. • June 24:TBD (to be determined) To take part in the virtual meetings, visit Facebook.com/StrazCenter.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
The East Pasco Networking Group will meet on April 13 at 7:30 a.m., at IHop, 13100 U.S. 301 in Dade City.The guest speaker will be Rosie Paulsen, commissioner, published author, speaker, and Medicare broker. For information, contact Nils Lenz at 813-7829491 or nilslenz@gmail.com, or Vicky Jones at 813-431-1149 or donlvicl@yahoo.com.
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WEST PASCO ART GUILD
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts will resume live, in-person Arts Legacy Remix performances on the Riverwalk Stage, continuing through May. • April 16:“A Journey Through Central and Eastern Europe” — A melodic journey through Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Russia and more • May 21:“Jazz, Jazz, Jazz” — Performance by The Straz High School Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra and others All concerts are from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are free but required in advance at StrazCenter.org.There is a $3.90 processing fee.
ARTS FESTIVAL
Support Gulfside Hospice by attending the Charity Festival of Arts on April 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.There will be live entertainment from local talent groups. The arts will be showcased through dance, voice, music, acting, visual art and more,
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa will host these upcoming summer camps: • June 7 to July 30 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the club locations • June 7 to July 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., on school sites (locations pending) Summer camps will be closed July 2 to July 5. Registration is now open. For details and to register, visit BGCTampa.org.
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The West Pasco Art Guild, 6206 Jefferson St., in New Port Richey, hosts general membership meetings every month, via Zoom, followed by an artist’s demonstration. Monday evening classes will resume in mid-April.Visit WestPascoArtGuild.org or its Facebook page for details, including upcoming Zoom workshops and meetings.
GUARDIAN AD LITEM
The Guardian ad Litem Program advocates for abused, neglected and abandoned children, and volunteers are needed to help the program with its mission.There will be online Guardian ad Litem information sessions on Tuesdays, at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., for those interested in being a ‘child’s voice.’To see the schedule and to learn more, visit HeroToAChild.org/calendar and click on GAL Program Calendar Pasco. For questions, contact Larnelle Scott at larnelle.scott@gal.fl.gov, 727-834-3493, ext. 3768.
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being licensed and insured, is the level of expertise his team offers, and the equipment he owns. “Our truck-mounted commercial grade pressure and soft-wash equipment are commercial machines, not just basic units out of your local hardware store,” explains Batchelder. “We also have the ability to bring water to jobs, and can heat the water up to 200-degrees for jobs that require very hot water. And, we have both day and night crews, to give us the ability and flexibility to accommodate when the customer needs their job done.” Batchelder defines pressure-washing as the use of high-pressure water that is sprayed from a nozzle to remove dirt, grime, dust, mold, pollen and other unwanted contaminants from hard surfaces, such as driveways, wood decks, pool decks, sidewalks and other outdoor areas. Because of Florida’s high humidity, he recommends pressure cleaning your home twice a year to prevent mold and mildew buildup on walkways, decks, driveways and siding. “How often you need pressure-washing services depends on the environment you live in, and because of all the lakes and wetlands in Land O’ Lakes, Lutz and Wesley Chapel, spring and fall is always recommended because of the area’s high humidity,” said Batchelder. Batchelder is proud of being recognized on Angie’s List with a Super Service Award for the past five years because of its excellent customer service. As his company grows, he looks forward to adding more trucks to his fleet and providing quality jobs to his employees and continued good service to his customers. A native of Brooksville, he is married and has two young children.
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Easter services are evolving, amidst pandemic By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
There was so much uncertainty last year about COVID-19 that many churches changed up their Easter celebrations, to reduce potential spread of the disease. A year later, many churches across the region continue to use a variety of approaches in celebrating Christianity’s most significant holy day. Last year, for instance, Idlewild Baptist Church, at 18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd., in Lutz, relied on online services to celebrate Easter.This year, it will be holding a number of in-person services. The First United Methodist Church of Land O’ Lakes, at 6209 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., livestreamed its Easter service last year.This year, it will have an in-person service. Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, at 2348 Collier Parkway, in Land O’ Lakes, created a more personal touch for its
online services last year, by attaching photographs of parishioners on chairs — so officiants could look at them, while saying Mass. This year, the church will have in-person services — while limiting the size of the crowds. Last year, Myrtle Lake Baptist Church, 2018 Riegler Road, in Land O’ Lakes had a drive-in Easter service and it will do that again this year, on April 4 at 10:30 a.m. Meanwhile, Grace Community Church, at 7107 Boyette Road in Wesley Chapel, will switch from the drive-in service it had last year to an in-person worship service on April 4 at 10:30 a.m.After the service, families will be able to take advantage of a photo booth, to pose for their Easter pictures. Last year, families shot selfies in their cars. AdventHealth Zephyrhills will have its 36th annual Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m., on April 4, virtually, via Facebook.com/ad-
venthealthzephyrhills.The event was held virtually last year, too, after decades of conducting the service on the hospital’s lawn. Meanwhile, across the Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg, Bishop Gregory Parkes has kept protocols in place for the nearly 500,000 Catholics in Tampa Bay Area, according to a Diocesan news release. Those protective measures include social distancing, sanitizing and the use of face coverings. Church holy water fonts remain empty and collection baskets are not circulated, the news release says. Bishop Parkes also has kept in place the general dispensation from Sunday Mass at this time. If you’re interested in attending an Easter service, be sure to check your local church to get the latest details on services. Many places of worship require reservations, so be sure to check soon to reserve your spot.
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All sorts of celebrations are planned around The Laker/Lutz News’ coverage area. Check with your local church’s website to find out specifics on services.
Pasco County Good Passover continues through April 4 Friday closings Compiled by Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com
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Pasco County’s offices will be closed on April 2, in observance of Good Friday, and government offices will reopen on April 5. The county’s parks, recreation and natural resources’ offices, recreation complexes and community centers will be closed on Friday, April 2, but the parks and beaches will stay open to the public from dawn to dusk, according to a Pasco County news release. Pasco County Public Transportation will operate all fixed routes and paratransit on April 2, but the administrative offices will be closed to walk-in customers. However, the phone lines will be open. All Pasco County Libraries will be closed on April 2 and will resume regular business hours on April 3. The Pasco County Animal Services Administration Office, Adoption Center, Intake/Reclaim Shelter and Field Services will be closed on April 2. An animal control officer will be available for emergencies only.The Adoption Center & Intake/Reclaim Shelter will resume regular business hours on April 3. The Pasco County Resource Recovery Facility, West Pasco Class III, and the East Pasco Transfer Station will be closed to the public on April 2, but will be open to Pasco County licensed commercial haulers.
The Jewish holiday of Pesach, or Passover, is an eight-day festival celebrated in the early spring, from the 15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan. This year, it runs from March 27 through April 4. Passover celebrates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. Following its various FILE rituals and traditions allows the Jewish community to re- Jewish Passover runs from March 27 and April 4. Seder live and experience the meals and matzah bread are major holiday traditions. freedom of their ancestors. This includes substituting matzah for begins with the first Seder. leavened grains, from midday of the day beThese final days of Passover begin before fore Passover until the conclusion of the sunset on April 2 and end after nightfall on holiday. April 4. Passover is divided into two parts. It’s customary for Jews to not work durThe first two days (March 27 and March ing this time, aside from food preparation, 28) and the last two days (April 3 and April reciting holiday prayers, lighting candles and 4) are full-fledged holidays. some other special practices. Holiday candles are lit at night, and fesDuring morning services on the seventh tive meals (Seders) are usually enjoyed for day,Torah reading includes the biblical readone or two days. The middle four days are ing of the parting of the Red Sea and the referred to as Chol Hamoed, or semi-festive exodus from Egypt. “intermediate days.” During morning services on the eighth The seventh and eighth days of Passover, day, memorial prayers are recited for dead meanwhile, are celebrated as Yom Tov, holi- relatives. days, capping the weeklong celebration that Source: Chabad.org
Local synagogue information
Various in-person and virtual Passover services are being offered throughout The Laker/Lutz News coverage area. Here is a listing of local synagogues and Jewish houses of worship: • Chabad Lubavitch of Tampa Bay, Tampa: Call 813-963-2317, or visit ChabadOfTampaBay.com. • Chabad Jewish Center of West Pasco, Trinity: Call 727-376-3366, or visit ChabadWP.com. • Chabad at Wiregrass, Wesley Chapel: Call 813-642-3244, or visit ChabadatWiregrass.com. • Congregation Beth Am, Tampa: Call 813-968-8511, or visit BethAmTampa.org. • Congregation Beth Chavarim, Land O’ Lakes: Email familyfriendlytemple@yahoo.com. • Congregation Kol Ami, Tampa: Call 813-962-6338, or visit KolAmi.org. • Congregation Mekor Shalom, Tampa: Call 813-963-1818, or visit MekorShalom.org. • Shoresh David Messianic Synagogue, Wesley Chapel: Call 813-760-3269, or visit ShoreshDavid.org.
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A pair of Dade City Police Department employees have achieved the distinction of earning an advanced firearms certification. Dade City Police Detective Amanda Chambers and Investigator Diana Surratt completed a local three-day certified firearms specialty class, organized by the International Firearm Specialist Academy. Chambers and Surratt were among 22 class members from various law enforcement agencies from across the Tampa Bay area.The in-classroom firearms specialist academy took place at the DCPD Training Center in November 2019. The two became the first to successfully complete the course’s 13 learning modules and tests, according to Dade City Police Chief James Walters. Areas of focus for certification include safe handling practices; accurate identification of firearms and ammunition; competency to explain firearms rules and classifications, and nomenclature; and mechanical operation. The two members’ certifications became official March 4. The firearms academy originally was de-
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