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As if COVID-19, an economic meltdown and soaring unemployment aren’t enough — Floridians need to brace for an above-normal hurricane season, according to forecasters with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center.
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Just days into the season, which runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, Tropical Storm Cristobal swept into the Gulf Coast, triggering a storm surge of almost 6 feet along parts of the northern Gulf Coast, according to national weather reports. Heavy rain triggered flash flooding as far east as Florida, and as far north as Wisconsin and Minnesota.The storm also spawned tornadoes in Florida and as far north as Illinois. That was the beginning of an Atlantic hurricane season that experts predict will have above-normal activity. Information released by NOAA says there’s a 60% chance of an
above-normal season, a 30% chance of a nearnormal season and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a range of 13 to 19 named storms, with winds of 39 mph or higher. Of those, six to 10 could become hurricanes, with winds of 74 mph or higher, including three to six hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5), with winds of 111 mph or more. An average hurricane season produces 12 named storms, of which six become hurriSee HURRICANE, page 9A
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As Hillsborough County Schools gears up for a new school year, district officials need guidance from parents to help them plan. Hillsborough Schools Superintendent Addison Davis has laid out three potential models the school district could follow in the fall, depending on what’s happening with COVID-19.
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Paradise Ventures is building a new 18,000-square-foot ‘strip retail’ center, at State Road 54 and Old Cypress Creek Road.
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A new retail strip center is coming to a site on State Road 54, west of Tampa Premium Outlets and the Cypress Creek Town Center. Paradise Ventures Inc., is clearing land and installing infrastructure on about 3.5 acres at the northwest corner of State Road 54 and Old Cypress Road.The site is west of Interstate 75, within proximity of Tampa Premium Outlets and the Cypress Creek Town Center. A conceptual plan filed with the county shows a “strip retail” center of about 18,000 square feet.Two 9,000-square-foot buildings are planned with a 20-foot breezeway between them. An outparcel is proposed as a site for a “quick service” restaurant of about 3,500 square feet.Two outdoor patios also
are shown. A company representative could not be reached for comment. Paradise Ventures, based in Safety Harbor, previously developed the Shoppes at Terra Bella, also along State Road 54, east of Livingston Road. No information is available on potential tenants at Shoppes at Cypress Creek. But, tenants at Terra Bella include national chains, such as AT & T, Firehouse Subs, and Tropical Smoothie Café. State Road 54 is among the county’s busiest east/west corridors, making it an attractive development area. Plans filed by Paradise Ventures cite state traffic counts along the State Road 54 corridor at about 73,000 annual average daily trips. That volume is expected to grow to nearly 100,000 by 2025, according to a county comprehensive transportation plan.
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Model A has three options: • Students can return to school for traditional, face-to-face instruction. • Students can learn from home, using eLearning, an improved version of the online instruction they received last school year. • Students can enroll in Hillsborough Virtual School.These courses are designed to require students to meet certain requirements, but they have flexibility in scheduling their learning. Model B has three options: • Students can spend 40% of their time in face-to-face instruction, and 60% of their time in eLearning. • Students can do eLearning only. • Students can do Hillsborough Virtual School. Model C: • Students can do eLearning or Hillsborough Virtual School. Campuses are closed. At a June 23 workshop with the Hillsborough County School Board, Davis emphasized,“the plan has to be, and should be, very fluid along the way.” See SCHOOL, page 9A
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The Rotary Club C of Land O O’ Lakes is proud to hon the memory of our Land O’ Lakes fallen Marine, Carl Radtke, who was killed in Vietnam in 196 67.
Cour tney would lik C ke to honor all the Men and Women of the e armed forces who bravely wear the unif u orm. God bless you and thank you. The e Burgess family also honors the memorr y of Cour tney’s uncle, Thomas Clem, who o was shot down and declared KIA in Vie etnam. His body was never e recovered. Thoma as was a A-6A Intruder Marine pilot.
Our Rotary club also would like to honor She eriff Chris Nocco and the Pasco County Sheriff’s O Offic for their dedication and commitment to “protectt and serve”. We thank you all. Dr. Susan and Dr. Lou MacManus in memory of t father and brother: H. H Cameron MacManus, MacManus Unit States Navy flight instructor, Pensacola WWII a H. Cameron MacManus, Jr., United States Navvy Reserve Physician.
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Congressman Gus Bilirakis is proud to honor his er ved father, Congressman Michael Bilirakis, who se in the United States Air Force during the Korea an War and in honor of all the members of the Arme ed Forces that sacrifice daily for the sake of free m and in memory of all those that gave their livv to preserve that freedom. Sandy and Steve Graves honor in memory MS Leo o Graves, US Air Force, Korea and Vietnam, SGT ber t y Pye, WWII, Battle of the Bulge and Normandy. er t also honor the service of Steve’s brother, Robe Graves, United States Air Force, Vietnam, their br therin law, John Luck, United States Navy, Vietnam. Troy y Stevenson,, Acme on the Go Mobile Med memory of his father, Joseph P. Hughes, mark in the Vietnam War.
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Colleen Beaudoin, Pasco County School Boa ar Member, is proud to honor her father, Robert . Palmer, Jr., United States Marine Corps, Vietna Conflict, 1960-1964. County Commissioner Mike Moore in loving memory of his grandfather, Bill Moore, United atess Army, WWII, Bronze Star Medal recipient. Steve Va Valeri in honor of his father, Richard Va Valeri, and his service as a United States Navy office World War II. Bruce Shindelman, Wells Fargo Advisors, honor the memory of his father, Edwin L. Shindelman, w served in Occupied Japan. Rhonda Buckley, Buckley American Home Title of Lan O’ Lakes, in honor of her father, A.C. To Townsend, U ed States Navy. Kurt Conover recognizes the memory of his fa a er, Wolfert D. Conover, United States Army, WWII a Korea, his brother, Donald E. Conover, United tes Marine Corps, Vietnam, and his brother, Gerrit W. Conover, United States Navy, Gulf War. Lonnie Piper and Bobby Buckle, Buckle former owne ers o AOK Trophies, in loving memory of Lonnie’s fatther, founder of A-OK Trophies, Albert (Al) Silver, Un nited d States Army, WWII. Lonnie also honors her hu usba Bobby’s 22 years of service in the United States Tech Sergeant, Vietnam, Gren nada Airforce, retired Te Falkland Islands and Desert Storm. Commissioner Kathryn Starkey honors her so on-inlaw, Lieutenant Colonel Tino Diaz, currently se er vin ng at Fairchild Airforce Base. Larry Giannone, Christian Brothers Automotive, in n d honor of his sons: Sgt. Steven Giannone-82nd Airborne Division and SPC. David Giannone-1 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army. Dixie Belle Paint Company would like to hono or th he Dixie Belle team members that have served: Kevin v on Fulford, United States Navy, 1st Gulf War, Operratio Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom; Ma ark Balance, United States Marine Corps; Susan D Devoe, o United States Air Force, 1st Gulf War; Amber N Nicho ols, US Army, November 2000-November 2003; Blu u Glenn, US Navy, Oct 1999-May 2005. Senator Mike Fasano (Pasco County Ta Tax Colle ecto or) and Pasco TC Gives, Inc. honors all those brave Men M and Women who have served and are servin ng our o country with bravery, dedication and self-sac crifice. Former Director of Ve Veteran’s Affairs and cand didatte for the Florida Senate, Danny Burgess, and hiis wiife
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The Law Offices of Lucas Magazine would like to thank all of our active militar y, veterans an nd all our Gold Star Families a for their ser vice and d sacrifice to our cou untr y. Deborah TTa amargo o honors Vietnam war veterrans and life-long patrio ots suppor ting our active duty d and retired militar y: y Tedd Webb, Air Force, and Jack Harris, Army. Elayne and Hal Bassinger in honor of the mem mor y of Hal’s father, Harold o Bassinger Sr., United Sta ates Navy, WWII and Pea arl Harbor sur vivor and in honor of the memo or y of Elayne’s father, Robe er t Cockcroft, United States S Air Force, WWII. Lee Meredith, Mere edith Tire and Auto, in mem mor y of his grandfather, Bradley Meredith, who serr ved as a Sergeant in th he United States Army durin ng WWII, in memor y of o his father-in-law, Alber t Argenbr g ight, g , United d States Navy y, and in hono or of his uncle, TTo orrey Ha ansen, an United States Airfforce veteran who ser ved in Vietnam. Chris Poole, Princip pal of PA PACSCON, in memorr y of his father, Edward B. B Poole, Lieutenant JG, Uniited States Navy. Chris would like to honor his goddaughter, Alysssa K. Poole, Petty Officer Second Class, Unite ed States Navy, his nephew, Br yan E. Poole, E-4 Senior Airman, United State es Air Force, and his fatherr--in-law Donald W. Pottter, Specialist 3rd Classs, United States Army. Than nk you all for your ser vice. Kathy Balthazard of o First National Bank of Passco is proud to honor; her h son, Ret. Army Sgt. Alec c Schutz, after 13 yea ars of ser vice, her nephew, EOD TTe ech PFC Jason Sta ack who graduated from EO OD Training in May and her friend Army V Ve eteran Sgt. Richard Car twrightt for 13 years of ser vice. John Callender is p proud to honor in memor y his father, Frank Callen nder, United States Navy y,, WW WII. Bob Schleyer in me emor y of his father, John R. Schleyer, WWII, D Day+1 D with Patton’s Third Army, Staff Sergeant, Unitted States Army. Tony and Barb Goiiran are proud to honor their Air daughter, AIC Reag gan Goiran, United States A Force and SPC Jusstin Bar tz, United States Army. David Cravatta, Wells e Fargo Financial Adviso or, honors in memor y, David Erenstoft, UH pilot, II Corps, United State es Army. He was killed in action on March 19970, Quang Duc Province, South Vietnam, whe en his helicopter crashed. Aw A warded the Air Me edal for distinguished ser vice. Cesar Rabi, of PCLa and Computer Ser vices, h honor s Sgt. g Thomas Foy, U.S. Air Force,, 19641 1968. Air Policema an assigned to TTa an Hun N Nhut, Air Force Basse, Vietnam, 7th Air Force, 37 77th Air Police Squ uadron. Ten months tw wenty eight days. Duties: Repel any att ttacks, protect all personnel. He was proud d to have ser ved his countr y. Fran nk Reeves and Terr y Reeves, Primerica, hon nor their nephew, Elijah Morales, ser ving in th he U.S. Army Reser ves. Comp plete Spine & Wellness in honor of all their V Ve eteran Patien nts…we appreciate your ser vice e to this great countr y of ours. stice, Candidate for Pasco Cour t Judg ge, and his wife Petra memor y their t grandparents: illiam “B Bill the Barrber” T. Charnock Jr., ates Marin nes, Vietnam; honors y Vincent incent J. Risco, United my Air Corps, World War II.
COVID-19 prompts local face mask requirements Positive cases in Florida nears 9,000-mark on a single day on June 25
ty and operating guidance for members of the hospitality industry, to ensure the safety of employees and guests. The FRLA is strongly encouraging all Florida residents and visitors to wear masks in public spaces, including at restaurants and hotels, and to practice social distancing. “Ensuring employee and guest safety is of the utmost importance,” Carol Dover, the FRLA’s president and CEO said, in a news release. “All Florida businesses must do everything possible to contribute to the health and safety of our communities.We are strongly urging all Floridians to adhere to statewide Executive Orders, comply with the Department of Business and Professional FILE Regulation (DBPR) and While wearing an N95 mask for her safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, Linda McCabe, of Dade City, conother business regulators, firms the amount of food bags needed for one of the cars that showed up recently for the Pasco County follow CDC (Centers for school district’s free lunch program, at the Pasco High School site. Disease Control and Prevention) and the Florida work site open to the public, according to or companions. Department of Health recommendations on the district’s news release. Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees mask-wearing and social distancing.These The county order and school district’s di- also has issued an advisory recommending collective efforts will help ensure the safety rective will remain in place indefinitely and “all individuals in Florida should wear face of all Floridians and our visitors,” Dover said. both are subject to change as circumstances coverings in any setting where social disInformation available on the afternoon of change. tancing is not possible” and discouraging June 26 showed that Florida had a total of These actions follow requirements im- social gatherings of more than 50 people. 122,960 positive cases, including 8,993 on posed by the Emergency Policy Group of The North Tampa Bay Chamber notified June 25.The state recorded 3,336 deaths of Hillsborough County, which voted 5-3 on its members about the requirements for Florida residents and 98 deaths of non-resiJune 22, to require face coverings be worn face coverings, providing links to the vari- dents. by customers and employees in indoor ous government jurisdictions for more Hillsborough County had 8,108 cases, inspaces of businesses, when social distancing information. cluding 7,941 Florida residents and 77 of 6 feet cannot be achieved. The chamber also offered its members non-Florida residents. That order is automatically set to expire the opportunity to contact its office to obThe figures for Pasco County stood at within 7 days of its adoption, unless re- tain some free masks, through touchless 1,326 cases, including 1,314 Florida resinewed. pickup.The masks are being made available dents and 12 non-residents. The median age of those testing positive Tampa Mayor Jane Castor imposed a through the chamber’s partnership with the face covering order on June 19, also requir- Florida Chamber of Commerce and Pasco was 35 statewide, compared to a median age of 31 in Hillsborough County. Pasco ing masks when inside any business within County. The Florida Restaurant and Lodging County’s median age for those testing posithe city of Tampa, when not maintaining social distancing, excluding family members Association (FRLA) also issued updated safe- tive mirrored the state’s age of 34.
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As Florida’s positive COVID-19 cases continue to climb, local officials are taking action to require the wearing of face coverings. The requirements vary by jurisdictions. Pasco County has joined the list of local governments imposing restrictions in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Pasco County Administrator Dan Biles issued an executive order on June 23, requiring everyone in Pasco County to use face coverings while indoors at a public business or county government facility.The order took effect immediately, with enforcement beginning on June 25. There are exceptions to the order, which include children under age 2 and anyone with an existing health condition that would be complicated by wearing a mask. Pasco County Code Enforcement is enforcing the ordinance, focusing first on education.
UNDER PASCO’S ORDER: • Face coverings should cover nose and mouth. • All businesses and county government facilities open to the public must comply. • Businesses must ensure compliance, with those found in violation facing a fine of up to $250. The county also announced the availability of face masks at several locations. Those wishing to report a violation should call (727) 847-2411, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pasco County Schools issued a statement in response to the county’s order, noting that while the order doesn’t apply to schools, the school district will require masks or face coverings for employees and visitors. Masks or face coverings will be required for anyone visiting any district school or
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4TH OF JULY HOEDOWN
County Line Produce, 206 Newberger Road in Lutz, will be the site for a 4th of July Hoedown, on July 4 from noon to 8 p.m. There will be food trucks, a corn-eating contest, watermelon-eating contest, live music, vendors, a kids’ stroller/wagon/power wheels parade, and fireworks at dark. For questions, text (813) 299-3600.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host a vacation Bible school,“Heavenly Sprouts Farm: Growing Fruits of the Spirit,” July 6 to July 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for ages 5 to 12.Admission is free. For information and to sign up, call (813) 973-2211, or email office@discoveralc.com.
MAKE A FELT CACTUS
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a curbside pickup craft from July 6 at 10 a.m. to July 11 at 5 p.m., for ages 18 and older.The take-home kit will include the supplies needed to make a cuddly felt cactus, and includes instructions, felt squares, a paper template, stuffing and a ceramic pot. Registration is required to reserve a kit. Register online at PascoLibraries.evanced.info/signup/ calendar.
MYSTERY MISSION
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer Mystery Maker Monday on July 6 at 10 a.m. Stop by and pick up a kit of random supplies and a mission, to use your creativity to build something. Kits will include everything needed, and a mission prompt. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
TINKERING TUESDAY
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a curbside pickup Tinkering Tuesday kit called “Measuring Up!” from July 7 at 10 a.m. to July 11 at 5 p.m. Kits must be reserved ahead of time Reminder: The traditional Independence Day festivities in Lutz, hosted by the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club, will not be held this year, including the Fourth of July parade and all associated activities.
Virtual summer library programs Pasco County Libraries offers systemwide virtual programs. Tune in every weekday for a new virtual activity video, including comedy store theater shows, crafts, recipes, author interviews, guest performers, games, and more. These digital services are geared toward kindergarten through seventh grade. Activities are free. No library card is required. All locations are included. To view the videos, visit PascoLibraries.org/events/supersized-virtual-stories/, and use the password ‘library.’ UPCOMING PAGE TURNER ADVENTURES INCLUDE: • July 6: Show Day, Show Day: The Great Pizza Contest • July 7: Younger Kids’ Craft Day: Pencil-Thin Mustache Craft, Paper Plate Flag Pizzas and No-Bake Fruit Pizza Recipe • July 8: Author Day • July 9: Older Kids’ Craft Day: Granola Pinwheels, Tortilla Pizzas, 7inch Pie in a Glass • July 10: Guest Performer Day with Gayon & Willimour Daniel from Young Chef’s Academy in Coral Spring
and will include a book bundle (if desired). Kids can learn about measurement through hands-on activities, crafts, recipes and online components.The library’s Facebook page Notes section will offer links for the experiments and activities, as well as online resources.The kits are limited to 30 participants.To register, visit PascoLibraries.evanced.info/signup/ calendar.
MAKE A PILLOW
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer three pillow-making kits. On July 7 at 2 p.m., adults can join in a live virtual event to make a unicorndecorated pillow. On July 8 at 3 p.m., teens can join in to create a pop-tart design pillow without any sewing.And, on July 9 at 3 p.m., tweens (grades four to seven) can learn to make a pop-tart pillow, too. Kits for all events will be made available.
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DIVORCE SUPPORT
Emerge Strong Divorce Coaching will resume its free Separation & Divorce Support Group through Zoom meetings, starting July 7. Weekday meetings will take place every Tuesday at 7 p.m. To register, email emergestrongdivorcecoaching@gmail.com, or call (561) 339-3711.
SQUIRE TRAINING
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a live virtual event on July 9 at 11 a.m., for squire training. Kids in kindergarten through third grade can join in for a story time with singing and a craft, all about knights. Kits will be made available.To register, visit PascoLibraries.evanced.info/signup/ calendar.
SAFETY TOWN YARD SALE
Safety Town, 15325 Alric Pottberg Blvd., in Spring Hill, will host its annual yard sale July 10, July 11 and July 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come shop an abundance of new and slightly used items.The sale will support the education and safety of children, through Safety Town. For information, call (813) 929-1203.
MONSTER TRUCK RALLY
A Monster Truck & Food Truck Rally Festival is scheduled to take place on July 11 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., at The Grove, on Wesley Grove Boulevard in Wesley Chapel. There will be a Street Legal Truck Competition and Food Truck Competition; as well as more than 20 food trucks, 100 artisan craft vendors, inflatables, games, family activities, corn hole, a batting cage and live entertainment.There also will be more than $2,500 in prize money. For details and updates, visit WesleyChapelEvents.com.
FARM SHARE
Pasco County Schools, in partnership with Pasco Sheriff’s Office and the Bread of Life Worship Center, will host a Farm Share event on July 15 from 9 a.m. to noon, at Pasco High School, 36850 State Road 52 in Dade City. Food is first-come, first-served. For questions, call Pasco County Schools at (813) 794-2000 or (352) 524-2000.To learn
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PARKING LOT SOCIAL
“The Parking Lot Social” will take place starting on July 16, and continue July 17, July 18 and July 19, at Raymond James Stadium, 4291 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa.This event modernizes the traditional drive-in experience through a supersized, multisensory attraction.There also will be a “Social Kids” event on July 18 and July 19, which will include a Parents vs. Kids theme, and “Midnight Movies” on July 17 and July 18.The Parking Lot Social will include Car-A-Oke, a Headphone Disco DJ Battle, Boom Boom Bingo,Themed Trivia, Parking LOL and Midnight Movies. Tickets start at $29. For information, tickets and a complete schedule, visit TheParkingLotSocial.com.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH
Westfield Citrus Park, 8021 Citrus Park Town Center in Tampa, will host a Full Inclusion Back-to-School Bash on July 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The event focuses on families with both neuro-diverse and neuro-typical children.There will be a “Quiet Hour” when the ‘doors’ open an hour prior to the event for children on the spectrum or with sensory disorders. Both vendors and guests are asked to wear masks, but a DIY mask-making station will be provided.There also will be a touchless photo booth with characters, and plexiglass partitions on tables. Families must register in advance for a child to receive a backpack. Some vendors will offer school supplies and take-home activities.Admission and all school supplies (while supplies last) are free. For information and to register, call (727) 6741464.
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Stay safe around water The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report There’s been an uptick in service calls relating to near drownings, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. To stay safe near water and reduce potential drowning deaths, the Sheriff’s Office offers these suggestions: • Make sure children are supervised at all times while around water. A child can drown within seconds. • Know your limitations in the water and don't take risks. • Do not swim alone. • When boating, be sure there is a life jacket for each person on board and be sure the jackets can be accessed quickly and easily.
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Museum honors Blue Star program By Mary Rathman mrathman@lakerlutznews.com
The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) has long been a Blue Star Museum, providing free admission for military families. In April of this year, the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families decided to take a break from the Blue Star Museums free admission program for the summer, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, MOSI has announced that it will continue to honor the Blue Star Museum program, despite its earlier plans. “In a community like Tampa, where our military has such a positive impact on all of us, we thought it would be the right thing to do as a resource for these families from an education and entertainment point of view,” said Rob Lamke, MOSI’s chief operating officer, in a news release. The museum will provide free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families, from July 1 through Sept. 7. Blue Star Museums is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in collaboration with Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums nationwide. For more than 35 years, MOSI has been offering programs to all in the Tampa Bay community that focus on a variety of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
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Members of the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club have continued to donate food, hygiene items, clothing and money to local food banks and pantries since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and area job losses. Patricia Serio drops off bags to the St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry in Land O’ Lakes, an organization that the club has donated to on a weekly basis. For more information on the woman’s club, visit GFWCLutzLandOLakesWomansClub.org, or visit its Facebook page.
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Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s five offices will be collecting donations during July for the Pasco County School District’s ABC (Assist, Believe & Care) Program, which was created to provide financial assistance to students and their families who are experiencing economic hardship. Money donated goes into a fund that teachers can use when they see or learn of a need a child may have. Cash donations may be made at any of the tax collector locations in Pasco County. For information on the ABC campaign and other charitable giving programs, call Assistant Tax Collector Greg Giordano at (727) 847-8179, or visit PascoTaxes.com.
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Westfield Citrus Park, 8021 Citrus Park Town Center in Tampa, will host a Full Inclusion Back-to-School Bash on July 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The event focuses on families with both neuro-diverse and neurotypical children. There will be a “Quiet Hour” when the ‘doors’ open an hour prior to the event for children on the spectrum or with sensory disorders. Both vendors and guests are asked to wear masks, but a DIY mask-making station will be provided. There also will be a touchless photo booth with characters, and plexiglass partitions on tables. Families must register in advance for a
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced more than 3,300 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship winners from among the finalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program who plan to attend their institution. The awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship. These area students are recipients of a college-sponsored award: • Steven Miltenberger, Land O’ Lakes, Land O’ Lakes High School: National Merit University of Florida Scholarship. Probable career field: computer science. • Emily Flinter, Lutz, Carrollwood Day School: National Merit Emory University Scholarship. Probable career field: medicine. • Rebekah Hurwitz, Lutz, Steinbrenner High School: National Merit University of Florida Scholarship. Probable career field: actuarial science. • Vivek Kondapavuluru, Lutz, Hillsborough High School: National Merit University of Florida Scholarship. Probable career field: medicine. • Zachary Melson, Lutz, Middleton High School: National Merit University of Florida Scholarship. Probable career field: undecided. • Rana Xen Scherer, Lutz, Steinbrenner High School: National Merit University of
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Wiregrass Ranch High School student Anna Speer has been selected as the 2020 winner of the Congressional Art Competition, which recognizes and encourages artistic talent among high school students in Florida’s 12th Congressional District. Speer’s oil painting, ‘Reflections,’ will hang in the U.S. Capitol over the next year. She was nominated by teacher Paula Roush-Smith. Other award winners: Nathan Wang, Land O’ Lakes High: Award of Merit; and, Sarah Evans, Kara Galley and Kiley Gambrel-Groover, Mitchel High: Honorable Mentions.
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ships, Fasano noted his office has been forced to issue roughly 1,000 more tax lien certificates (an enforceable first lien against the property for unpaid real estate taxes) compared to this time last year. “We had a lot of phone calls from people who were having some difficulty paying their taxes this year,” Fasano said.“It’s just a sad situation for everybody.”
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After closing its doors for nearly a month amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pasco County Tax Collector’s five countywide branches are back open for business. And, they’ve been quite busy ever since reopening, Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano said during an East Pasco Networking Group virtual meeting earlier this month. Besides handling various tax payments, Fasano said his office has had an influx of other requests of late, such as road tests for driving licenses, hunting and fishing licenses, issuing applications and renewals for concealed weapons permits, and more. In fact, concealed weapons permits, specifically, have shot up in recent weeks, he said. Concealed weapons permits are offered at three of the county tax collector’s five offices — in Dade City, Wesley Chapel and Gulf Harbors, respectively. And, those offices recently have been “overwhelmed” with the number of people seeking concealed weapons permits, Fasano said. Over 100 permits were issued each weekday in the first week of June alone, he said. Fasano observed of the influx:“I won’t expand as to why, I can only assume, of what is happening throughout this country and throughout this world.This happens a lot, whenever there’s some unrest, of any sort, we see a large population of people coming in, old, young, and they’ve come into our three offices that we provide weapons permits.” Fasano added “the vast majority” of weapons permits issued are from people who’ve never had one before, while some
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others were simply renewals. He went on to mention the three branches provide a “onestop shop” in offering applications, fingerprints, photographs and related services for concealed weapons permits; it usually takes a few weeks for new permits to be issued, pending state approval, he said.
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While tax collector’s offices and lobbies were closed for much of April, the government agency did provide many services through its website, call center and by mail. However, the agency still took a “significant revenue loss” during that period in most everything but property taxes, Fasano said.That included fees collected from providing motor vehicle services, title work, birth certificates, concealed weapons per-
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mits and so on. But, despite the shortfall in fees, Fasano noted his office didn’t have to lay off or furlough any of its 200 or so employees. Said Fasano,“We were able to do things so that no one got laid off, no one lost their job, no one had to collect unemployment, and everybody stayed in their position, working every day, five days a week, and it’s been successful.” Meanwhile, for those residents who’ve been laid off or furloughed in the wake of COVID-19, the tax office has multiple payment assistance programs for those struggling. Fasano mentioned there’s quarterly property tax payment plans, as well as partial payment options, where residents can pay increments of at least $100 at a time. As a sign of the present economic hard-
Avoid risky celebrations for the Fourth of July By Mary Rathman mrathman@lakerlutznews.com
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Downtown Law Firm Experience Now Available in North Tampa By William Jacko Special to The Laker / Lutz News
When people need a good lawyer, they often turn to a big downtown firm. With the opening of its new building in North Tampa, Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace now provides this big-firm quality and prestige for Pasco and North Hillsborough residents. “We’re right on the corner of Florida and Bearss. We’re convenient for people who want the service that a well-established Tampa firm offers, but don’t want the hassle of having to go downtown,” said Jonathan Newlon, partner. Although BBD&G represents many large commercial and institutional clients, it also is devoted to representing smaller businesses and individuals. Newlon specializes in estate and tax planning, probate and trust administration and litigation, guardianship and fiduciary litigation, and family law litigation. He also specializes in listening to his clients. “What I pride myself most on is paying attention to what people actually want,” said Newlon. “I make sure I sit down and listen to the clients, and try to understand exactly what they want.” Newlon grew up in rural Pasco County in San Antonio. His small-town roots give him an affinity for Pasco and North Tampa, and many of his clients are from this area. Newlon deals largely with death and divorce, and advises prospective clients to seek general advice early to help them in their decision-making process. “I’ve had a lot of people come in and talk to me about a divorce,” said Newlon. “Sometimes I don’t hear from them again. Other times I’ll hear from them a year later, and they say, ‘I’m glad that I didn’t pull the trigger rashly
before.’ Most of the time those people are grateful that I listened to them and gave them some options, instead of just saying, ‘OK, hire me, and let’s do this.’ There’s nothing wrong with going to get some advice and then not doing anything with it other than thinking about it.” Clients can feel confident in the advice they receive at BBD&G. The firm has received a prestigious AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the gold standard in the legal ratings business. “The A represents the legal skill and capabilities that we have here, and A is obviously the highest rating that you can have. The V stands for the highest ethical rating that you can have, so the AV rating is considered a preeminent rating of lawyers in the Martindale-Hubbell system,” explains Newlon. Many of BBD&G’s partners gained experience working for big downtown law firms before founding BBD&G, and Newlon considers that big-firm experience a valuable asset. “We can deliver that level of service and legal skill, and at the same time, we know that people ultimately want to be treated like people. We all appreciate family, fellowship and civic duty. We’re a firm that has a lot of legal acumen, but that also really enjoys helping our clients,” said Newlon. The firm welcomes visitors to its North Tampa office, but is also prepared to assist clients abiding by COVID-19 safety recommendations. “We have all kinds of tech capacity, including large conference rooms with large screens for video conferencing, “ said Newlon. “My advice is to get guidance sooner rather than later, and we have the tech capacity to allow people to do that now without having to compromise their health.”
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Gulfside Hospice will offer free bereavement support groups open to the community that are both in person with limited capacity and virtual meetings. The in-person meetings will take place at the Rucki Center for Hospice Care, 5760 Dean Dairy Road in Zephyrhills. Ongoing groups will be on Wednesdays at 3 p.m., and a new six-week session will start on July 8 at 11 a.m. Groups are limited to a capacity of eight people, to allow for social distancing. Preregistration is required by calling Sonia Houston at (727) 845-5707. The virtual support group will take place online via Zoom, weekly at 11 a.m., on Thursdays. For information, call Dody Santana at (727) 845-5707.
BLOOD DRIVES
The YMCAs of Tampa Bay are working with OneBlood and LifeSouth to host blood donation drives in locations across Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties, on July 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All donors will receive a free COVID-19 antibody test, a free tote bag and a free wellness checkup that includes blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening. These area YMCAs will participate: • East Pasco Family YMCA, 37301 Chapel Hill Loop in Zephyrhills • James P. Gills Family YMCA, 8411 Photonics Drive in Trinity For other locations and to make an appointment, visit OneBlood.org/ymca, or call (888) 936-6283.
WALK FOR ALS
The ALS Association Florida Chapter is inviting the Greater Tampa Bay community to take part in a one-of-a-kind Walk Your Way experience, presented by Tech Data Corporation, to help support ALS patients, while also fighting back to defeat the disease. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Walk Your Way to Defeat ALS will take place on Aug. 1, through a virtual online platform. Teams should gather at 9:45 a.m., as live opening ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. Walk Your Way will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Participants are asked to take personal walks with their family, friends or coworkers, in a route and format that is decided by each “team.” The walk can be around the block, in a park, inside your home or in the backyard. Teams can decorate their cars and organize a car parade through their subdivision. At the end of the event, all teams will gather for brief, live closing ceremonies at 11:30 a.m. Those interested should register by contacting Samantha Schneider at sschneider@ alsafl.org or (888) 257.1717, ext. 115.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL PHYSICALS
Premier Community HealthCare is offering $15 back-to-school physicals until Aug. 31, on Monday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., at its six locations, including Dade City and Zephyrhills. Students can receive a complete physical examination, state-required screening, and a free backpack with school supply kit (while supplies last).
PELVIC HEALTH FOR WOMEN Dr. Vanessa M. Brockhouse, a women’s pelvic health physical therapist, recently opened her practice in Wesley Chapel, Fruitful Womb with virtual and in-person sessions. The practice emphasizes prenatal and postpartumin care, including preparation for birth, prenatal exercise and postpartum care to ensure good bowel, bladder and sexual health. Brockhouse treats women with complex cases of pelvic pain, urinary conditions, bowel conditions, sexual dysfunction, orthopedic hip/pelvic pain, prenatal and postpartum conditions. As an advocate for women, and a pelvic health educator, Brockhouse believes in addressing women’s health with a whole body approach, which allows identification at the root cause resulting in relief of symptoms. Dr. Brockhouse’s office is at 2136 Ashley Oaks Circle, Suite 102, in Wesley Chapel. For information, visit FruitfulWombPT.com, call (813) 6078776, or email vanessa@fruitfulwombpt.com. Schedule an appointment by calling (352) 518-2000, or online at PremierHC.org. Same-day appointments are available.
COVID-19 FACILITY DOUBLES BEDS
Hillsborough County is in the process of contracting for an additional 60 beds at an assisted living facility that is serving as a transition unit for senior care facility residents diagnosed with COVID-19, County Administrator Mike Merrill announced on June 15. The decision to pursue additional transitional beds at The Inn at University Village is a proactive step, Merrill said in a news release. The Inn is for senior care facility residents who were hospitalized with the virus, but who do not require hospitalizations.The facility is serving as a transitional unit between the hospital and their senior care community for those patients while they wait for final clearance to return to their previous residence. The patients are temporarily residing in a separate wing specifically designed for COVID-19 cases.
TEENS AND SLEEP
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), sleep problems also are a concern for teenagers, and the average teen needs about nine hours of sleep a night. Children and teens who do not get that much may have problems getting along with others, and they may feel angry and impulsive, have mood swings, feel sad or depressed, or lack motivation.They also may have issues with paying attention, and may get lower grades and feel stressed. In addition to the sleep tips offered to adults, teens can try: • Avoiding screen time at least an hour before bed • Banning all-nighters (don’t leave homework for the last minute) • Writing in a diary or on a to-do list just before sleep, to reduce stress • Sleeping no more than two hours later on weekend mornings than on weekday mornings
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HURRICANE, from page 1A canes, including three major hurricanes, according to NOAA, a division of the National Weather Service. Concerns about the potential spread of COVID-19 — the deadly virus that has already claimed more than 3,400 lives across Florida — is causing emergency officials to plan differently this year. Pasco County Emergency Management Director Andrew Fossa said the county will be working with the Department of Health that is maintaining a current list of COVIDpositive patients, as well as people of interest. Part of the county’s plan calls for using the center at Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, to shelter positive COVID-19 patients, or people who have been exposed to the virus. The county also will use schools as shelters, and will open them as they are needed. This year, because of the pandemic, the county also has lined up some hotels and a resort, to use, if necessary, Fossa said. Some empty big box stores also might serve as shelters, he added. “You’ve got to get creative in this kind of work,” he said. The county needs to add more potential shelters this year because, in response to COVID-19, the American Red Cross and FEMA have changed the footprint required for sheltering. “It used to be at general population, you were allocated 20 square feet, inside this big open area. That was your little slice of life. Now, with COVID, they made that 60 square feet,” Fossa said.
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While waiting to register, those arriving will have to stay apart from each other, to maintain a safe social distance. Before entering the shelter, they will have their temperature taken, will be asked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guideline questions and will be given a mask to wear in the shelter, Fossa said. Anyone whose temperature exceeds 100.4 degrees F., will be sent to a different shelter, if time permits, or will remain at the shelter but will be housed in a separate part of the shelter. Fossa said the county has secured enough personal protective equipment for county staff, nurses and firefighters that will be working at the shelters. The county is uncertain how comfortable people will feel about staying at a shelter because of concerns about COVID-19. It has released a survey to try to get a better idea of where Pasco residents stand on that issue.
SCHOOL, from page 1A The Model A version envisions the state operating at Phase III of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reopening plan, which allows buildings to operate at up to 100% of capacity. The district understands that some parents and some staff may decide to not return to school, so the eLearning and Hillsborough Virtual School allow other options, Davis said. If parents pursue one of the online options, fewer students would be on campus, making it easier for the district to achieve social distancing, the superintendent explained. The district’s hybrid model provides a way to reduce the number of students who are on a campus at the same time. That means fewer students simultaneously riding buses, eating in the lunchroom, heading to the library or using other heavily trafficked areas on campus. Another advantage of the hybrid model is that it gives students a chance to have faceto-face instruction for four out of 10 days of learning. “There’s no substitute for a high-quality teacher in front of students,” Davis said. The district is now reaching out to parents through an online survey, asking parents to identify what option they prefer for their students. The district needs information about specific students, so it can plan properly, Davis said. He hopes to have that information by July 10. Regardless of the district’s final plans, the district intends to provide masks for its em-
Fossa noted that AAA has done a survey in Florida and the results showed that 42% would not go to a shelter because of COVID19. The emergency management director also noted that the state has issued some guidance on whether people should evacuate. “If you have a home that was built post1996 and you’re not on the water, you’re not in an evacuation zone, the coastline or anything like that, they’re (state officials) actually encouraging residents to stay in their houses for a Category 1, maybe Category 2 (storm).” Fossa urged residents who have not already prepared for a potential threat, to do so now. “Be ready,” he said.“If you don’t have a gokit yet, you’re behind the curve. “If we need to evacuate you, I am not going to sit at your house for 45 minutes while you say, ‘I’m going to grab this, I’m going to grab that. I’m going to grab that.’ Have it ready to go,” Fossa said. Those evacuating should “go 10s of miles, not 100s of miles,” Fossa added.“You can go 10s of miles to stay with family and friends.” By staying close to home, residents can avoid getting stuck in miles of traffic jams and keep hotel rooms free for people who are evacuating from more vulnerable areas. If you are ordered to evacuate, wait for emergency officials to let you know that it’s safe to return. The county has a fleet of drones it can use to assess damage, Fossa said. He also noted that the county has 28 generators, which it can use to temporarily restore power to traffic lights that have been knocked out by severe weather. And, it is getting another generator that is large enough to power a small building, he said. The primary use for that generator would be to restore power to a nursing home — to avoid a tragic outcome like the one that occurred at a Hollywood, Florida, nursing home a few years back. Pasco County also has had to plan differently for managing its Emergency Operations Center. “We’re not going to be like Irma. I’m not going to have 120 bodies in my EOC,” Fossa said. Instead, there will be about 17 key personnel there. “Everybody else will work virtually.That’s the safest way to do it,” Fossa said. The county has a wealth of information available for residents who want to find out if they’re in an evacuation zone, how to prepare for a hurricane and what to do in the aftermath. You can find that information at PascoEmergencyManagement.com. For tips on how to prepare for a hurricane, stay safe when it hits and recover from any damage, please turn to page 1B.
ployees and to provide three, and possibly as many as eight, reusable masks per student, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Regardless of the approach the district uses, it will greatly limit assemblies, pep rallies and field trips and will have stringent restrictions involving visitors on campuses. It also will have protocols involving sanitation, personal hygiene and its response when a staff member or student is suspected of being positive for COVID-19. School board member Steve Cona III said he’s a fan of Model A. “I appreciate the creativity of Model B,” he said, but he added,“from a parent’s standpoint, I think it’s a logistical nightmare.” He also thinks the district needs a defined criteria for what eLearning looks like. “We need to ensure that we have proper procedures and standards across the district.” Davis assured board members that in the coming year,“eLearning will be significantly improved” compared to the online instruction students received at the end of last school year. Cona also noted that the district needs to ensure that its standards for cleanliness are uniform across the district, which, he said, was not the case even before COVID-19. School board member Karen Perez noted there are students who reside in multi-generational households, and she voiced concerns that asymptomatic students could infect their grandparents. School board member Stacy Hahn said she’s happy there are options for parents. But, she voiced concerns about a digital divide. She called for learning opportunities to help families that are struggling with the use of technology.
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Daisy Girl Scouts Troop Leader Heather Tibbetts, left; Addison Tibbetts, 6; Kennedy Flege, 5; Reagan Flege, 6; and co-Troop Leader Audrey Flege donated about 650 books to Goodwill’s literacy program, BookWorks. Back row: Ken Karbowski, left, regional sales manager for Goodwill Industries-Suncoast Inc.; assistant Goodwill store manager Robert Taylor and Store Manager Mistie Bradley.
Daisy Scouts give the gift of books By Kathy Steele ksteele@lakerlutznews.com
Girl Scouts deliver much more than delicious cookies. They’re also leaders in delivering community services. For example, some Daisy Girl Scouts from Land O’ Lakes Troop 50128 recently donated about 650 gently used books to BookWorks, a literacy program sponsored by Goodwill Industries-Suncoast Inc. Ken Karbowski greeted the Scouts and their troop leaders as they dropped off box after box of books at the Goodwill store, at 2390 Willow Drive in Wesley Chapel. The books will end up in the hands of lowincome preschool-age children or at area elementary schools that need them. Getting such a large book haul is tremendous, said Karbowski, the regional sales manager for Goodwill Industries-Suncoast Inc. The nonprofit serves a 10-county area, including Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties. “You girls are awesome,” he told the Scouts.“You did a good thing for a lot of kids.” Karbowski is quite familiar with BookWorks. Once a month he visits a Head Start program within the region and reads two or three books aloud to excited preschoolers. Then, each child gets a book to take home. “This program we have is huge,” Karbowski said.“We do so much good with it.” Often, a child leaves the event with the first book they’ve ever owned, he added. Goodwill estimates that BookWorks serves about 40,000 children each year. The website for the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida includes BookWorks on its list
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rab a snorkel, a swim mask and some fins — because • Scallops must be landed within areas recreational that are open to harvest scallop season is right • Active scalloping area: All Pasco around the corner in Pasco County waters and Pinellas County waCounty. ters north of the Anclote Key Lighthouse, The annual 10-day bay including all waters of the Anclote River scallop season this year in • Scallops may be collected by hand or Pasco runs July 17 through with a landing or dip net July 26. It begins annually on • Daily bag limit: 2 gallons whole bay scalthe third Friday in July. lops in shell or one pint of shucked per The county’s scallop zone person; maximum of 10 gallons of scalencompasses all state waters lops in shell or ½-gallon of bay scallop south of the Hernando-Pasco meat per vessel county line and north of the Anclote Key Lighthouse in • Scallops may not be possessed on wanorthern Pinellas County, ters outside of areas that are open to and includes all waters of harvest the Anclote River. COURTESY OF FLORIDA’S SPORTS COAST • Properly display a divers-down flag The outdoor adventure The 10-day annual recreational bay scallop season returns to Pasco County waters from July 17 through while in the water activity of hunting for scal- July 26. lops is often referred to as an underwater Easter egg hunt. Requiring only basic swimming skills, the idea is to float along the top of the water until you spot scallop shells in Florida seagrass beds lying several feet underwater, then you grab them by hand or with a landing or dip net. For the county’s tourism agency — known as Florida’s Sports Coast — scalloping means big business. Last year’s 10-day season generated more than a half-million dollars in economic impact, said Florida’s Sports Coast tourism director Adam Thomas. It is the top leisure activity for the Hunting for scallops is often referred to as an tourism agency, representing about 5% underwater Easter egg hunt. to 6% of all visitation during the fourth quarter in 2019,Thomas said. “It is so much fun. I officially consider Since Pasco is the southernmost county myself a Floridian, after having participated in Florida to offer a scallop season,Thomas in that activity,” Gayson, a North Carolina said the bulk of non-residents partaking in native, said. the activity come from the state’s central “It’s really a one-of-a-kind thing and it is and southeast regions. so easy. It’s just addicting, especially if As COVID-19 wiped out many tourism you’re competitive, like myself, you really opportunities for Pasco the last several could just stay there for hours, and look and months, Thomas is poised to have scallop scout and dive and grab, so it’s really the season soon underway. “Economically best.” speaking, it’s a need right now,” he said. Thomas, too, harped on the competitive COURTESY OF FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Thomas has discovered scalloping in side of scalloping with friends and family. Shown here is a map of Pasco County’s scallop zone. It encompasses all state waters south Pasco to be a more pleasant endeavor com- The tourism director mentioned he often of the Hernando-Pasco county line and north of the Anclote Key Lighthouse in northern pared to trying the activity in more challenges his wife to see who can go unnorthern Florida counties. derwater the longest and collect the most Pinellas County, and includes all waters of the Anclote River. A former tourism director for Citrus scallops at once. County, which also has a scallop season, On that note,Thomas acknowledged the cause you’re guaranteed to have a fun As for having a scallop season longer Thomas explained the activity up north is “a activity creates lasting memories and family time,” Gayson said. than 10 days in the future, Thomas said it little bit more exhausting” because it often bonds — being out on a boat, fishing for Added Thomas:“We’ve got some of the will probably take another couple years requires divers to fight tides in 6 feet or 7 scallops, then cooking hauls for a meal to- best captains and guides that really cater to until the FWC grants the county that opfeet of water to collect a decent haul. “It gether. the consumer experience of scalloping, and portunity. The ideal scenario would be to takes a little bit longer to get to your count “It’s definitely a generational experience not only scalloping, but also fishing and someday offer upwards of a 30-day scallop or your fill of the boat.” to have,” Thomas said. “My kids, they’re 6 being on the water. Not everyone has a season, he said. In Pasco, however, he’s found success and 8 years old right now, and they love it, boat, but everyone has a means to a boat, “The (scallop) population has come simply floating in water and catching big they look forward to going scalloping every and it starts with the Pasco County guides.” back, but the sustainability of the populaenough scallops reaching down 2 feet or 3 single year.” The county’s bay scallop season is a tion, that’s what the FWC is still trying to feet beneath the surface. For those who don’t have a personal newly rebooted venture. determine,”Thomas said. Explained Thomas,“It is so much easier vessel or boat or a saltwater fishing license, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation In anticipation of continued growth in here.You really don’t need fins, depending Florida’s Sports Coast officials recommend Commission (FWC) granted Pasco an annu- popularity with scalloping, Pasco County on the tide. You just float around, you can booking a half-day or full-day private guided al scallop season last year, following a Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources stand up.The water came up to my thighs, charter with a local fishing captain. successful trial period in 2018. has announced concentrated efforts to exand sometimes my knees. Here, you just “They will always put you right on top Before that, it was nearly 25 years since pand and improve county boat ramps to float around, let the tide do all your pad- of the honey hole,” Gayson said. “They residents and visitors could traverse Pasco provide more trailer parking and overall dling for you.” know the scallops, they know where they waters for scallops. better launch experiences for both local Florida’s Sports Coast communications are and that’s half the fun of going out with That’s because the county’s bay scallop and out-of-town scallopers. manager Kolby Kucyk Gayson tried scallop- a captain, is they really just automatically season was revoked in 1994 by the FWC, For more information, visit ing for the first time ever last year, in Pasco put you right into the experience. due to overharvesting and depleted popula- FLSportsCoast.com/things-to-do/scalloping waters, of course. “You don’t have to bring anything other tions that couldn’t sustain an active or MyFWC.com/fishingsaltwater/ Fair to say, it quickly lured her in. than sunscreen and just a good attitude, be- recreational season. recreational/bay-scallops.
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LOCAL BASEBALL STANDOUTS INK PRO CONTRACTS Two athletes from The Laker/Lutz News coverage area will soon get to pursue their dreams of playing professional baseball, after agreeing to terms with their respective MLB organizations. Steinbrenner High School and Florida State University product CJ Van Eyk signed a professional contract with the Toronto Blue Jays for $1.8 million, according to multiple reports. The 21-year-old right-handed pitcher was selected by the Blue Jays in the second round (42nd overall) in the 2020 MLB Draft earlier this month. Across three seasons at FSU, the 6-foot-1 Van Eyk logged an 18-5 win-loss record, 3.21 ERA, 1.274 WHIP and 225 strikeouts in 176.2 innings. Van Eyk won a state title and state player of the year honors at Steinbrenner. Meanwhile,Wesley Chapel native Carson Ragsdale — a Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School and University of South Florida (USF) product — signed with the Philadelphia Phillies for $225,000, according to multiple reports. The 22-year-old righty was selected by the Phillies in the fourth round (116th overall) of this year’s draft. The 6-foot-8 Ragsdale transitioned to a starter’s role in his redshirt junior year at
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Kayla Grant and Ariana Heppenstall.
Wesley Chapel High athletes sign with colleges
A pair of Wesley Chapel High School girls basketball standouts will continue their hoops careers at the collegiate level. Senior Kayla Grant, a 5-foot-10 guard, signed with Georgia Southwestern State University, an NCAA Division II program in Americus, Georgia. Senior Ariana Heppenstall, a 5-foot-6 guard, signed with Bryn Athyn College, an NCAA Division III program in Bryn USF, after pitching out of the bullpen his freshman and sophomore seasons. He tallied a 3.75 ERA, 1.391 WHIP and 77 strikeouts in 50.1 career innings. (He missed the 2019 season due to Tommy John surgery.) The status of when and where Van Eyk and Ragsdale start their careers in the minor leagues remains up in the air due to uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it might not be too long before
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Athyn, Pennsylvania. Grant and Heppenstall helped guide the Wesley Chapel to a 26-4 mark and the Class 4A regional finals this past season. Grant led the Wildcats in scoring (14.2 points), rebounding (11.3), assists (2.1), steals (3.7) and blocks (1.2) per game. Heppenstall was the team’s second-leading scorer, averaging 12.1 points per game.
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Roy Woodhouse, left, and Rick Schueller teamed up to win first place in the South Pasco Bassmasters (SPBM) June tournament on the Harris Chain of Lakes, hauling in five bass for a total weight of 17.72 pounds. The fishing duo caught their haul flipping shoreline grass using creature baits and stick worms. The next SPBM tournament is scheduled for July 18, at Lake Henderson.For information, visit SouthPascoBassmasters.com.
The Little Lions Camp is a kid-centered, fun-based day camp that primarily focuses on keeping kids physically and creatively active during the summer months.This event is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 13. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., each day. For cost and other information, email Carrie Fidurko at carrie.fidurko@saintleo.edu.
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THINGS TO DO NOW BEFORE A HURRICANE, PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY:
• Be sure your trees and shrubs are trimmed. • Clear out clogged rain gutters and downspouts. • Document your valuables by making a list of the items, and taking photos of them and your property.
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• Cover windows with pre-cut plywood or hurricane shutters. • Store outdoor furniture, windchimes, garbage cans, decorations, potted plants and other items that could become projectiles in high winds. • If you have a boat, determine how and where to secure it.
PROTECT YOURSELF
• Know your evacuation zone and be prepared to leave, if authorities tell you do so. Particularly vulnerable areas include mobile homes, high-rise buildings, coastal areas, near rivers or inland waterways, and land below sea level. • If you live in a mandatory evacuation zone, prepare an evacuation plan that includes transportation routes and destinations, and considers all family members and pets. • If evacuating, reach out to family or friends, now, to see if you can stay with them.Whether you are sheltering in place, or evacuating, be sure to share your plans with someone outside of the danger zone. • When making evacuation plans, think in terms of 10s of miles away, instead of 100s of miles. People have been known to leave their homes only to go where the hurricane landed.
HAVE A GO BAG READY
Your go bag should include: • Medications • Clothing • Important documents, in a waterproof container, which includes bank account records, marriage certificates or divorce decrees, driver’s license, Social Security card, passport, titles, deeds, income tax information, trusts, wills, insurance papers and birth certificates.
SOME PRACTICAL POINTERS
• Avoid gas lines: During hurricane season keep your tank full, or at least 3/4 full • Have cash on hand, in case banks are closed and ATMs lose power • Have a phone charger that doesn’t require electricity • Have a printed list of important telephone numbers, including county emergency management office, evacuation sites, doctors, bank, area schools, veterinarian, etc. • Have books and games available, to help pass the time
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• Water — one gallon for each person for three to seven days • Food — enough food for at least three to seven days. Nonperishable packaged or
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Annette Rogers, of Land O’ Lakes, shovels sand to fill several sandbags at the self-service station set up by Pasco County, in the parking lot of the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex. The government agency set up several stations throughout the county, offering free sand and sandbags. Two years ago, Rogers’ property experienced minimal flooding during Hurricane Irma and she was taking no chances for this storm.
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canned food and beverages, snack foods, juices. Supplies should include nonperishable foods that are easy to store and prepare, including protein bars, dried fruit, canned pastas, soups, canned tuna, peanut butter and jelly, crackers, raisins, beef jerky. Don’t forget the baby formula and baby food.
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• Non-electric can opener, paper plates, plastic utensils, plastic cups • Grill, cooking tools, fuel, charcoal • Hand tools, automotive repair tools • Duct tape and heavyweight garbage bags or plastic sheeting (for shelter-in-place) • A wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
PERSONAL COMFORT/HYGIENE/SANITATION
• Blankets, pillows, sleeping bags • Sunscreen, aloe, bug spray • Special items for babies, elders, persons with disabilities • Toiletries, hygiene items and sanitary wipes • Moist towelettes for sanitation • Garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
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• Radio — battery-operated or handcranked radio, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Weather radio • Flashlight and batteries • Medications, a first-aid kit • Filter masks to protect your mouth and nose • A whistle to signal for help • Seasonal rain gear, sturdy shoes or boots
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Pasco County didn’t feel the full fury of Hurricane Irma’s wrath, but some other communities were less fortunate.
PLAN FOR YOUR PETS
• Your pet emergency kit should include: Sturdy leashes, harnesses and/or a carrier; pet food, drinking water, bowls, cat litter, a litter pan; pet health records, current photos of your pets, in case they get lost; pet beds and toys.
DURING THE STORM WHEN SHELTERING IN PLACE
• Close all interior doors. Secure and brace exterior doors.Take refuge in a small interior closet, or hallway on the lowest level. Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object. • Fill bathtubs or buckets with water to use for cleaning and toilet flushing. • Stay away from windows and glass doors. • Don’t be fooled by a lull in the storm. It could be the eye of the storm and the winds could resume.
AFTER THE STORM
• Do not drive into water when you can’t see the bottom of the road; you could drown. • Do not walk through flooded areas, fastmoving water could carry you away.Also, the
water could be contaminated with oil, gasoline, raw sewage and other contaminants. It also may be electrically charged from a downed wire. • Be careful about the foods you eat. If the power is out for a prolonged period, your food may have spoiled. • Do not burn charcoal in your house or garage, the fumes can be deadly. • Do not use gas-powered generators indoors or in a garage, the exhaust can be lethal. • If you’re using a generator, do not plug it into a building’s wiring. This can cause generator back feed, which is extremely dangerous for utility workers and for anyone in the public who comes into contact with a downed electrical wire. • If you have been evacuated, do not return to your home until authorities tell you that it is safe to do so.
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Three Generations of Cabinet Makers By Kelli Carmack
Ever since he was a young child, Jerry Moates Jr. has been in the cabinet business. His father, Jerry Moates Sr., opened Statewide Custom Cabinets in 1972, and would bring his namesake with him to work whenever he could. “I went on Saturdays and just hung out with him until he got off work,” said Jerry Jr., who is now the owner of the Zephyrhills cabinet shop. And, when Jerry Jr. had children of his own, he continued his father’s tradition and brought his two sons to the shop. Today, Jerry III and Allen are grown, and work with their dad in the family business. Statewide Custom Cabinets specializes in residential and commercial cabinets and surface top installations. The company offers free estimates, and it’s not unusual to see a customer the same day they call the office for a quote. The company is very price competitive, especially compared to big box stores, because it also is a manufacturer, which is a rare thing to find today in the cabinet business. “The benefit of being your own manufacturer is that you can build the way you want to ensure quality, and can build to a customer’s custom sizes,” said Jerry Jr. “Plus, our turnaround is faster, and depending on the size of a job, the demolition and installation process is usually just a day or two.” Statewide Custom Cabinets recently opened a new showroom so customers can see and feel the different styles of cabinet and surface tops it sells. Because of social distancing, currently only one customer is allowed in the showroom at a time, and it is thoroughly sanitized before the next customer enters.
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One of the most popular cabinet styles that customers are buying is shaker-white, which has very simple, clean lines that looks great in kitchens, especially with light countertops. For countertops, customers are choosing quartz, which is extremely durable, low-maintenance and easy to clean. “Quartz is the best cabinet top you can get,” said Jerry Jr. “But, not everyone can afford quartz or granite, so we also offer high definition (HD) laminate, which gives the look of granite at the fraction of the cost.” Laminate is dramatically different than what it used to be, explains Jerry Jr. “It is three to five times harder than the original laminate, plus it is scratch-resistant,” he said. At the end of the day, giving exceptional customer service is the Moates family primary goal, and is why they have built cabinets for generations of the same family. And, it’s why Jerry Jr. and his sons always stay busy. “One day we’re building something for a hospital, or it might be building for a doctor’s office, a dentist office, or a veterinarian office, and the day after that, we could be working in a mobile home,” said Jerry Jr. “It’s been a very rewarding business for me and my family.”
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