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Total Wine & More kicked off its grand opening at Cypress Creek Town Center in celebratory fashion — with giveaways, a live band and a festive atmosphere. The wine and beer emporium is the newest retail at the expanding town center, off the Interstate 75 interchange at the State Road 54/State 56 corridor. The commercially vibrant corridor is a magnet for economic development in the heart of Wesley Chapel and Land O’Lakes, stretching over through Odessa KATHY STEELE to Trinity. Total Wine & More is now operating out of a space formerly occupied by Earth Fare. The atmosphere was Retail and restaurants are chasfestive during the store’s grand opening. ing the booming rooftop construction — with residential growth in Pasco County breaking records. dine-in restaurants; a Krispy Kreme; and two Troy Rice, chief operating officer for Total As the pandemic recedes, established resi- specialty car washes are among the new and Wine & More, said the former grocery store dents and newcomers alike are eager to be coming attractions. space was a good fit for his company. out and about. Established shopping meccas such as the The plumbing and electrical work had And, they’re finding plenty to do. Tampa Premium Outlets, The Shops at been done, and Total Wine knew it had a gap Plus, more options are on the way. Wiregrass, and Cypress Creek Town Center in its coverage area, Rice said. County permits, signs planted on the road- are expanding their store directories, as new An appreciative crowd of wine and beer side and company websites provide a tenants take up residence. aficionados packed the store’s grand-opening snapshot of what’s under construction and Total Wine & More slipped into a spot at festivities. what’s on the future horizon. Cypress Creek Town Center that was once See RETAIL, page 9A An ale house, a fitness studio; fast-food and occupied by the specialty grocer Earth Fare.
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Not many people understand the inner workings of Pasco County’s economy quite like David Engel, director of the county’s Office of Economic Growth. Engel shared some of those insights as the featured guest speaker during The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce July business breakfast at Golden Corral in Zephyrhills. Engel’s office serves as the fiduciary and administrator of Penny for Pasco. It is tasked with executing the goals and strategies outlined in the county’s adopted Economic Development Plan and the Pasco County Commission's adopted Strategic Plan. In his role, Engel promotes economic development, job creation, and targeted industry recruitment and expansion for the Jobs and Economic Opportunities Trust Fund (Penny for Pasco) program. Engel also provides oversight to the county’s Jobs and Economic Opportunities Committee. He brings wide-ranging experience to the role, including more than 16 years of experience as a municipal planning director and transit-oriented development manager. He also spent 10 years on Wall Street, as a senior research analyst, specializing in public finance, transportation and energy technology systems.
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This is a rendering of Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, an urbanized mixed-use development off State Road 54, including a mixture of residential, commercial and general office use.
He said through smarter development initiatives, the county is “providing a more inclusive environment so that people that live here can work here, they can send their kids to good schools, (and) there’s options.” The county, he said, is refocusing its intention to create development that’s aesthetically pleasing and provide more than houses. “We’re creating communities, not subdiWORKFORCE DEMOGRAPHICS visions,” Engel said. Engel’s 30-minute talk — during the July His office also focuses on job skills train1 gathering — was replete with details ing. about Pasco’s evolving labor demographics. He said that the No. 1 question prospecIn 1990, about 23% of the Pasco’s work- tive businesses have is: “Where are my force commuted outside the county, which people going to live, and how am I going to at that time was essentially a rural and agri- get to work?” cultural county, Engel said. Pasco’s unemployment rate is below By 2000, the out-of-county both the state and region’s jobworkforce commuter figure balless rate. looned to 42%, and now, it’s He attributes that to the counroughly 46%. ty’s “very sustainable, good Engel put those facts into pereconomy.” spective: “What that means is Engel also touted the benefits there’s 200,000 people that are offered through programs such working in this county, 46% of as CareerSource and AmSkills. them get in the car and drive The programs help people to atelsewhere, and that’s why, driving tain skills, which improves their over today at 5:50 this morning, I opportunities to land good jobs. hit traffic on (State Road) 54, if And, it helps companies that you can believe it, because the David Engel have a need for trained workers. Suncoast Parkway’s the main Only 4.6% of the jobs in the commuter for the Tampa Bay area.” county are in the manufacturing sector, Despite frustrating traffic pileups, Engel Engel said. emphasized that the Pasco County But, he said, they are high-paying jobs Commission is “committed to a balanced and give young people good opportunities. lifestyle” incorporating a place for residents Engel also highlighted the increasing to live, work, play, learn and celebrate cul- need for private employers to find buildings ture. that are ready to house their operations. Engel is a member of the American When he joined the county three years Institute of Certified Planners and holds a ago, Engel said, inquiries would come in master’s in city and regional planning from from companies looking to relocate to the Rutgers University. area that would require 10,000 square feet
to 15,000 square feet of workable space, within two months. Satisfying the surging demand was a problem at the time. “We had no inventory,” he said.“We really didn’t have the infrastructure to deal with the demand in the county.” To resolve this matter, the county has what’s called Pasco Accelerated Development Sites (PADS) and Pasco Occupant-Ready Structure programs (PORS), funded through Penny for Pasco. The programs provide “loans to support office and industrial-type development to provide the inventory here to absorb the demand that is coming in the door,” Engel said. The county now has several hundred thousands of square feet of Class A office space up along the Suncoast Parkway and Northpointe Parkway (called NorthPointe Village), as well as State Road 54, near Ballantrae (called 54 Crossings). Asturia Corporate Center — a flex-industrial space along Lakepointe Parkway, in Odessa, has gone up, too. There’s also demand for more light-industrial buildings — think spaces with 30-foot ceilings and loading docks — especially throughout East Pasco, the economic development expert said. “We have so much demand for that.The east side needs it bad,” Engel said.
‘TROPHY PROJECTS’ ABOUND The speaker went on to discuss a trio of what he referred to as “trophy projects,” in the county’s pipeline. He first outlined Overpass Business Park, set on a 100-acre property at Old Pasco Road, that was formerly a county spray field. See GROWTH, page 9A
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With a fresh coat of paint, a new logo and an interior revamp, an old Hillsborough County school bus has been converted into a new AmbuBus, according to a Hillsborough County newsletter. The vehicle was funded solely through donations and grants from the Hillsborough County School District, and the Tampa Bay Health and Medical
Preparedness Coalition. The interior of the bus has been outfitted with supplies, cots and stretchers. It can carry 12 to 20 patients and paramedics at a time, and will be used for large-scale emergencies, such as hurricanes. The bus will be equipped with all of the necessary medical equipment that is included in regular ambulances and will be used to free up other vehicles that are needed to respond to different locations.
The Pasco County Commission imposed a number of restrictions on its public meetings, to reduce potential spread of COVID-19. No one was allowed in the board’s meeting room except for board members and county staff. Meeting participants had to speak from a kiosk, from outside of the board’s chambers, or take part remotely, via WebEx. Masks were required, too. Those who wished to participate could send emails to be read aloud into the record. Over time, the rules were relaxed, allowing a specific number of people to be in the meeting room — while others had to stay in a waiting area. Now, the board has resumed its normal operations. The kiosks are gone and emails no longer will be read into the record. But, the board has decided to keep the WebEx option for people who want to participate in meetings remotely. Chief Assistant David Goldstein explained the changes to the Pasco County Planning Commission at its July 8 meeting. The new rules apply to both the county board and to the county planning board, Goldstein said. “I think the board has gotten used to allowing WebEx as a participation option, unrelated to COVID,” the attorney said. “For example, if someone has something on the consent agenda, they don’t want to sit here for four hours, if they can just monitor WebEx. Or, you may have a member of the
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The Laker/Lutz News wins best in class in 2021 Florida Press Association contest By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
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Diane Kortus, publisher of The Laker/Lutz News, stands alongside Jim Fogler, president and CEO of the Florida Press Association and Intersect Media Solutions. She holds the trophy the newspaper received for winning first place in Division A, which is for weekly newspapers with a circulation of 15,000 or more — the largest circulation category in the 2021 Florida Press Association Weekly Newspaper Contest.
The Laker/Lutz News received 27 awards in the 2021 Florida Press Association Weekly Newspaper Contest, and won first place, overall, in its division. The top honor resulted from a team effort — with awards received for news and feature stories, page design and photography. Newspaper staffers Kevin Weiss, B.C. Manion and Matt Mistretta each played an important role in securing the recognition. But so did special contributors Joey Johnston, Kathy Steele, Christine Holtzman, Fred Bellet, Doug Sanders, Lillian Cucuzza and Steve Vinik. Behind-the-scenes work by Mary Rathman, editorial assistant, and Stefanie Burlingame, graphic designer, also played critical roles in the newspaper’s success. Points received from each of the winning entries are tallied to determine which newspaper will be declared the first-place winner. The Laker/Lutz News won that distinction in Division A, for weekly newspapers of 15,000 or more — the largest circulation division in the competition. Entries from The Laker/Lutz News received seven first-place, 12 second-place and eight third-place awards. The newspaper won top honors for coverage of the impact that a retiring coach had on his players, both on and off the court; the threat posed by a possible ‘twindemic;’ and, the mighty Wurlitzer playing on at Tampa Theatre, despite the pandemic.
Other first-place awards came for stories that detailed a panel discussion on social issues and race relations; a local javelin standout ready for a bigger stage; and, the flurry of construction projects underway in Pasco County Schools. A shot of the Neowise Comet, when it was closest to earth, won first place in the reader-generated photo category. The honors were presented during a July 16 luncheon at the Florida Media Conference, held at the Westin Sarasota, in Sarasota.
The contest drew 1,167 entries, from a total of 51 newspapers across Florida. The contest was judged by experienced editors and publishers from Arizona, California, Colorado, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York and Washington. The Laker/Lutz News, locally owned by Diane Kortus, covers the communities of Odessa, Land O’ Lakes, Lutz, New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Dade City, San Antonio and St. Leo.
Complete list of winning entries: Front Page Makeup: Matt Mistretta, second place Page Design: Matt Mistretta, third place Sports Spot News Story: Kevin Weiss, first place Sports Feature Story: Kevin Weiss, first place; Joey Johnston, third place Portfolio Photography: Christine Holtzman, second place Photo Series in One Issue: Christine Holtzman, second place; Fred Bellet, third place Reader-Generated Photo: Lillian Cucuzza, first place; Steve Vinik, third place
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Fred Bellet took this shot as one in a series of photos of Sophia Moon, a girl in Lutz who is wild about goats. Bellet won third place in the category of photo series in a single issue. Kathy Steele won second place for her feature profile about the girl.
Feature Photo: Christine Holtzman, second place Spot News Photo: Christine Holtzman, third place Community History: Doug Sanders, third place Outdoor & Recreation: Kevin Weiss, second place Local Government Reporting: Kevin Weiss, third place Roads and Transportation: Kathy Steele, second place Faith and Family: B.C. Manion, second place Arts Entertainment & Review Reporting: B.C. Manion, first place; Joey Johnston, second place Health, Medical & Science Reporting: Joey Johnston, first place; Kevin Weiss, second place Education Feature: Christine Holtzman, second place Education News: B.C. Manion, first place
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Kevin Weiss hauled in six awards at the 2021 Florida Press Association Weekly Newspaper Awards, including three first place honors.
Volunteer Deanna Okun, left, administers a medical exam inside the Medical Detainment room, to student Jyles Morales, during a living history simulation at McKitrick Elementary. The children were learning about Ellis Island. Christine Holtzman won a second place award in the feature story category for her coverage and a second place for this photo feature that accompanied the story.
Feature Story, Profile: Kathy Steele, second place; Joey Johnston, third place General News Story: Kevin Weiss, first place COVID-19: Feature Story: B.C. Manion, second place
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The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative will offer “Story Time with ZooTampa: Snakes and Reptiles” on July 22 at 9:30 a.m., for ages 3 to 6.The program uses stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive online activities that combine an animal encounter with early literacy skills, reading readiness and social interaction. Registration is through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
The Zephyrhills Lion’s Club offers bingo to the public every Tuesday and Friday, to raise money for its eyesight program. Doors open at 3 p.m. Bingo starts at 6 p.m., and ends around 9:30 p.m. You must be age 18 or older to be on the bingo floor. Average cost is $25. For more information, call 813-788-1441.
FOREST FUN The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will offer a preschool takeand-make kit from July 26 to July 31. Participants can pick up a kit to make playdough animals. Supplies are limited. For information, call 813-788-6375 or 352-5673576.
Lodge bingo John Nelson Memorial Fraternal of Police Lodge 29, near the corner of Bell Lake Road and Land O’ Lakes Boulevard (U.S. 41), in Land O’ Lakes, offers bingo every Tuesday evening. Doors open at 4 p.m., and bingo starts at 6 p.m. Guests can bring outside food and drinks. No one younger than age 18 will be admitted. Due to construction, entrance to the lodge is by way of a driveway from Bell Lake Road. For information, call 813-406-5611, or visit foplodge29bingo on Facebook.
MUSICAL THEATER The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative will host “City Mouse and Country Mouse” on July 22 at 11 a.m., for ages 3 to 8.The musical will be presented by the Atlantic Coast Theatre, and is an updated version of Aesop’s fable, filled with lessons in diversity, original songs and audience participation. Registration is through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
Highway in Lutz, will host its annual Christmas in July event on July 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on July 24 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.There will be pottery wheel demonstrations, free crafts for kids, door prizes, refreshments, and more. Hand sanitizer will be available, along with several sinks with antibacterial soap for handwashing. For information, visit Facebook.com/theceramicgarden or TheCeramicGarden.com.
MYTHICAL CREATURES The Pasco County Library Cooperative will host a virtual Summer Reading Program story time on July 22 at 10 a.m., with the reading of “Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great,” as part of its Mythical Creatures theme. Follow the link on Facebook.com/southholidaylib/ to access the video.
FIREFLY KIT The Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road in New Port Richey, will offer a tween takeand-make firefly kit on July 26, while supplies last. One kit per person. Pick up the kit and then tune into a how-to video on July 27 on Facebook and Instagram @RegencyParkLibrary. For information, call 727-861-3049.
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The East Pasco Networking Group will meet on July 27 at 7:30 a.m., at the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center, 6585 Simons Road in Zephyrhills.The guest speaker will be Maria Reza, recruitment coordinator of Career Source Pasco-Hernando in New Port Richey.
The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will offer an adult takeand-make kit from July 26 to July 31. Participants can stop by the library to pick up a kit to make a woodland creature ornament. Supplies are limited. For information, call 813-788-6375 or 352-5673576.
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BE A MOVIE EXTRA An independent film production company will start filming a feature-length, low-budget horror film in Dade City, in August.The film, entitled “Bed of Nails,” is being produced by the Cape Coral-based Bad Clown Films.The movie is scheduled for release in October 2022. Primary filming should take about 10 days to 14 days on private acreage in Dade City.The production is looking for local Dade City residents as extras, as well as a competent, local production assistant.The company also will be looking to fill one of the roles for a country folk character.Anyone interested should contact the film office by email at malottfilms@outlook.com, or call 239-257-1035 for more information.
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‘BLOOM’ PERFORMANCE The New Tampa Players will present “Bloom,” by Andrew Morton, on July 23 and July 24 at 7:30 p.m., and on July 25 at 3 p.m., at the Uptown Stage at the University Mall in Tampa, for ages 12 and older.The story shares the importance of friendship and community, and how a mentor can make a big difference. Guests must wear a mask at all performances.The cast will wear masks at the July 24 performance only. For information and tickets, visit NewTampaPlayers.org.
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS The Harlem Globetrotters’ Spread Game Tour will visit Tampa’s Yuengling Center on July 25 at 2 p.m.The Globetrotters have been committed to spreading joy through artful athleticism and unparalleled basketball skills, and to bringing a voice to social justice conversations.Tickets start at $20 and are available at Ticketmaster.com.Advanced
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CANDY SUSHI The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will offer a teen/tween take-and-make kit from July 26 to July 31. Participants can stop by the library to pick up a kit to make candy sushi. Supplies are limited. For information, call 813-788-6375 or 352-567-3576.
CROSS-STITCH FROG The Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road in New Port Richey, will offer an adult takeand-make cross-stitch frog kit from July 26 to
The Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road in New Port Richey, will offer a teen takeand-make Shrek slime kit on July 27, while supplies last. One kit per person. Pick up the kit and then tune into a how-to video on July 28 on Facebook and Instagram @RegencyParkLibrary. For information, call 727-861-3049.
FINGER PUPPET The Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road in New Port Richey, will offer an Early Literacy take-and-make duck finger puppet kit, for toddlers and preschoolers, from July 28 to July 30. For information, call 727-8613049.
SWAMP SLUDGE The Pasco County Library Cooperative will offer a cooking class on July 29 at 10 a.m., as part of its Summer Reading program. Participants can make nutritious “Swamp Sludge.” For information, contact Amaris Papadopoulos at 727-861-3020 or amarisp@pascolibraries.org. More WHAT’S, page 5A
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DRAGON TALES The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative will host “Dragon Tales” on July 29 at 11 a.m., for all ages. Participants can see live lizards and listen to Safari Todd talk about various species from around the world. Registration is through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
SPOOKY STORIES The Pasco County Library Cooperative will host “Haunted Pasco in the Park” on July 30 at 5 p.m., at the Elsie Logan Memorial Park, 15830 Greenglen Lane in Shady Hills.There will be spooky stories and s’mores.The guest will be local author and paranormal researcher Christopher Balzano. Participants should bring a lawn chair. For information, contact Amaris Papadopoulos
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CHRISTMAS IN JULY The St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation is hosting its annual Christmas in July donation drive, virtually, through July 31. Donations will help provide ways to help children at the hospital to cope during their stay.To find out how to help, visit StJosephsChristmas.org.
PSO4KIDS DRIVE The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is hosting its PSO4Kids Drive now through July 31, for children in need. Donations of clothing and hygiene items will be collected at the PSO’s three district offices, as well as the Land O’ Lakes Detention Center lobby. Drop-off locations are: • District I Office, 7432 Little Road, New Port Richey • District II Office, 36409 State Road 52, Dade City
THEATER FLEX PASSES Live Oak Theatre, based in Brooksville, offers flex passes for its seasons, in lieu of season tickets, to allow patrons to purchase multiple tickets at a discount that can be used for any of its productions, both Main Stage and its new Acorn Theatre
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The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club recently installed six new members and welcomed the ladies into the club at its Roaring ’20s luncheon. From left: District 8 Director Kathleen Hudson, Ellen Brayton, Jan King, Melba Piniero, April Saland, Dolores Tarafa, Mary Jane Carrino and president Annette Bellingar. For membership information, check out the club online at GFWCLutzLandOLakesWomansClub.org, or its Facebook page.
Members of the GFWC Wesley Chapel Woman’s Club spent a day at Idlewild Camp for Autism in Land O’ Lakes, to help to check in the campers, which can be a long process every Sunday. The club also donated a piano to the camp so the children and staff can play music, and use it for their talent shows. From left: club members Sue Mellor, Carmen Quiles, Linda Jenkins and Shantel Meyers, and Irene Roach, CEO of Camp Idlewild.
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Tapping into the power of positive psychology Establishing micro-habits can yield big results.
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If you want to make big changes, start small. And then, keep building on your successes. That’s the advice of Patricia Sullivan, a training and leadership coach, who shared her expertise with members of the North Tampa Chamber of Commerce during a Lunch and Learn Zoom session. “If we take on big chunks, or time-consuming issues — then a lot of times they fall down to lower priority,” Sullivan said. “Whereas, if we can just really start with small habits for us, I believe they lead to different changes. They lead to positive psychology. “When we’re talking about micro-habits, we’re talking about most of our habits being subconscious and really happening without much consideration at all. “For many of us, we created new habits during COVID. “Our world changed and we needed to change with it. Even beyond the global pandemic, “we create habits any time there's a change,” she said. Those new habits occur when we move, when we get a new job, when the kids go off to school and when we bring someone new into our world, whether it’s a new friend or significant other or grandbaby, she said. “New habits form all of the time because of change. And, often times, change is what requires us to undo habits that then have become poor habits. “I don’t know about you, but studies are showing that we’re either exercising a lot more with the pandemic, or we’re staying home and we’re doing less. “Studies are showing there’s a lot more alcohol being sold,” she said. “So, you might be somebody who used to enjoy a glass of wine every couple of days. You might be drinking a half-a-bottle now, because of the COVID thing,” she said. And, now that things are opening up, it might be a time to go back to a healthier habit. “So, we create habits when there’s change and often in response to change,” Sullivan said.
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ing ‘I’m going to change my diet.’You could be saying,‘I’m going to eat a vegetable three times a day.’ “Eating a vegetable at breakfast or lunch or dinner is very different than saying,‘My whole diet needs to be different for my physical, mental, long-term health.’ “And, micro-habits are empowering because of positive psychology. “When you do something in micro, you have a little success. And, when you have a little success, you’re more confident taking on a bigger success,” she said. Micro-habits can move you toward where you want to be. “It breaks the cycle of inertia,” Sullivan said. She offered an example of one microhabit she’s established. She began with the idea that doing five pushups — the kind that are done while kneeling — a couple of times day, on the days when she works at home. Over time, she’s built up the habit. She now does 10 pushups, while kneeling, seven times a day. “I’m going to Hawaii in December,” Sullivan said. “Defined arms by December is the longer-term goal, but five pushups to start, a couple of times a day, didn’t seem so bad. “Micro-habits really are a catalyst for big change,” Sullivan said. She noted the same concepts apply in organizational change. Organizations that have a change initia-
tive are successful just 20% of the time, she said. That’s because of resistance to change. Reactions to change can include flight — employees decide to get a new job; freeze — employees decide to sabotage the effort; or, fight — employees stay and stir up conflict. “With all of that being said, fight is probably the best in organizational change, because they’re (employees) so passionate. They’re still telling you,‘I’m going to have conflict with this. You need to get me through it,’” she said. In such cases,“there’s an opportunity to bring them on board.” Sullivan offered Zoom session listeners some ideas for micro-habits that might work for them. “How about, in leadership, one positive feedback a week for somebody that works for you?” In other words, make an effort to catch somebody performing well and give a positive shout-out.The acknowledgment can be done in an email, or handshake, or thank you note, or website posting — or some other way to let the person know you noticed. “If you can find four positives every week, or every month, with your group of people, you’re doing some good things for organizational behavior,” she said. Micro-habits can help change mindsets, too. You can make a habit of being grateful,
A daily intention could be to drink more water, in the pursuit of better health. Or reaching out your loved ones through a text, email or phone call. Or making a commitment to do an act of service to help someone else. Developing a micro-habit to find calm can help create physical, mental and emotional balance, she said. She recommends using breathing exercises to change chaos to calm. “Here is something we know is true:You can’t think your way out of stress,” Sullivan said.“You can contemplate.You can reflect on what you learned, based on stress. And, you can think and then take action, but the thinking is not going to allow stress to go away.You acting, will. “And, when I say, taking action — I’m talking about taking planned action — not reacting in a way that you upset everybody else in the room,” she said. Sullivan also reminded Zoom listeners to pay attention to the words they use. “If you’re using all-or-nothing language, it does not really support reality. So, one, you’re probably not even viewed as being objective at that point of time, because rarely is it all or nothing, always or never,” Sullivan said. So, instead of making stuff up or being emotional, seek to be objective, she said. It’s also important to listen to learn and understand, rather than listening to prove yourself right or the other person wrong. “If we can take control of our own habits, our own thoughts — recognizing that our thoughts actually become words, and our words become actions — then, when we’re taking care of ourselves, we’re much better to take care of the people who are counting on us, at home and in the work place,” Sullivan said. If you would like to reach out to Patricia Sullivan, her email is info@tampacoaching.com.
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PROPOSALS SOUGHT The Florida Organization for Human Services Inc. (FLOHS) will host a virtual conference scheduled for Oct. 6 and Oct. 7.The theme is “Resilient Horizons: Breaking Down Barriers.” The educational nonprofit is seeing workshop proposals on how to be resilient through trying times, and should focus on how to provide knowledge and skills to help others. The audience will include students, new practitioners and more established professionals. Submissions may include interventions, skills, knowledge and wellness, as related to assisting Human Services professionals to master their craft and become more effective leaders. Presentations are typically 60 minutes to 90 minutes long. Proposals should target one of the following areas: • Ethics in Helping Relationships • Interviewing and Intervention Skills • Group Work • Case Management • Human Development • Social and Cultural Issues • Social Problems • Assessment/Treatment Planning • Intervention Models/Theories • Human Behavior • Social Welfare and Public Policy • Research, Program Evaluation and Supervision
BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE-THRU The Church @ Myrtle Lake, 2017 Reigler Road in Land O’ Lakes, will host a Back to School Drive-Thru on Aug. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon. This is a free backpack and school supply giveaway for kindergarten through 12th grade. One backpack per child in attendance, while supplies last. For information, visit MyrtleLake.org.
SKILLSUSA RECOGNITION Elena Banet, of New Port Richey and a student at Marchman Technical College, was awarded the high school bronze medal in nail care, at the 2021 SkillsUSA Championships, that took place in June. Students were invited to demonstrate their technical skills, workplace skills and personal skills in 107 hands-on occupational and leadership competitions, including robotics, automotive technology, drafting, criminal justice, aviation maintenance, and public speaking. Industry leaders from 650 businesses, corporations, trade associations and unions evaluated the contestants against their individual standards for entry-level workers. More than 3,700 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical education, and more than 1,100 gold, silver and bronze medals were presented to students. Many winners also received industry
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS • Brady Lindauer, of Land O’ Lakes, was named to the Dean’s List at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota – Winona. • Leia Randall, of Land O’ Lakes, was recognized to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
FINANCIAL AID TIP High school seniors should keep a close eye on deadlines when applying for college financial aid, according to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). Staying on top of deadlines can help students earn more in free student aid so they won’t have to depend as much on student loans. KHEAA offers these tips: • File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible, beginning Oct. 1.To qualify for most state and federal student aid, a student must submit to FAFSA. • Check with the financial aid offices of the schools to which the student has applied, to determine if they require any forms other than the FAFSA. • Look for scholarships using the free online scholarship search at CareerOneStop.org/Toolkit/Training/findscholarships.aspx. • Attend college fairs and financial aid seminars. If a company charges a fee for helping with applications, remember that students can do that for themselves for free. If the student decides to pay, make
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RETAIL, from page 1A Other new developments coming to Cypress Creek Town Center include Carrabba’s Italian Grill, and new apartments that will be built near the Hyatt Place hotel. A Harley-Davidson dealership is coming to the area, too. It will be on Wesley Chapel Boulevard, across from the town center’s entrance at Pondside Drive. Meanwhile, there’s new activity at the Tampa Premium Outlets. Miller’s Ale House is coming to an outparcel along the Wesley Chapel Boulevard entrance into the mall. And Zaxby’s Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings, and Chicken Salad Chick will settle into parcels bordered by Wesley Chapel Boulevard and Sun Vista Drive. The Shops at Wiregrass, near the intersection of State Road 56 and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, has recent new tenants that include Sephora, Optimal Wellness, Perfume Palace and Gold Mine jewelers. The mall’s coming-soon list includes JABZ, a boxing gym; Sky Jewels; Spirit, a Halloween costume store; and Fresh Produce Market, a produce stand in the parking lot of Dillard’s. A shopping center next to Florida Avenue Brewing — at State Road 56 and Arrowgrass Drive — has attracted Green Market Café; Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center; and Lufka, an environmentally friendly health and beauty shop. New development is coming to Land O’ Lakes, too. Grand openings aren’t planned yet for the Shoppes at Cypress Creek, but construction is underway on State Road 54 next to the Circle K convenience store, west of the town center and outlet mall. Signs tout Fazoli’s Italian Restaurant and Woodie’s Wash Shack at 24749 State Road 54. Additional tenants are anticipated. Woodie’s car wash promises a “fun and funkie” experience, according to a marketing video.The beach-themed car wash acquired 11 sites in the Tampa Bay area, with expectations of turning on all its washing spigots by the end of 2021. Beach vibes, coconut scents and a light show inside the car wash add up to family fun, with a final touch of vacuuming and sweeping out car trash at “Muscle Beach.” Heading west along State Road 54, Krispy Kreme has planted a sign in a vacant parcel, just west of Camp Indianhead Crossings shopping center. So far, though, no permits have been filed. The Shoppes at Ballantrae — west of State Road 54 and U.S. 41 — is expanding its commercial offerings, with a Valvoline shop on Aprile Drive, and another Woodie’s Wash Shack at 17322 State Road 54. On a vacant parcel opposite from the Shoppes at Ballantrae, there’s an Aldi sign staked in the ground. Matt Thon, Haines City division vice president for Aldi, didn’t provide details on the chain’s plans in Land O’ Lakes. However, in a written statement, he reported that Aldi has “secured property in Pasco County with hopes to service more customers in the area.” First Watch, Starbucks and AutoZone are settling in, near the intersection of State Road 54 and Sunlake Boulevard. Starkey Ranch Business Park, which opened last year with shops such as The Wicked Pour, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, and Encore Nail Salon, is adding Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop and Butcher’s Mark Fresh Meat & Marinades, at State Road 54 and Heart Pine Avenue. The sandwich chain’s website currently shows no restaurants in Florida.
New commercial — open, or coming, along the State Road 54/State Road 56 corridor: The Shops at Wiregrass • Fresh Produce Market – produce stand in Dillard’s parking lot: Coming • JABZ, a boxing gym: Coming • Sky Jewels: Coming • Spirit, a Halloween costume store: Coming Cypress Creek Town Center • Total Wine & More: Open • Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Coming Tampa Premium Outlets • Miller’s Ale House: Coming • Zaxby’s Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings: Coming • Chicken Salad Chick: Coming Shoppes at Cypress Creek (Under construction) • Fazoli’s Italian Restaurant: Coming • Woodie’s Wash Shack: Coming Shoppes at Crossings Boulevard • Hot Worx: Open • PT Solutions (physical therapy): Coming • Jimmy John’s Sandwiches: Coming • Smoothie King: Coming • Beyond 2020 Vision Specialists: Coming • Touch Nail Spa: Coming Shoppes at Ballantrae (outparcels) • Valvoline: Coming • Woodie’s Wash Shack: Coming State Road 54/Sunlake Boulevard • First Watch: Open • AutoZone: Coming • Starbucks: Open
The targeted industrial and office development master plan will support about 860,000 square feet, projected to create at least 1,500 new full-time jobs. Commissioners approved a proposed incentive package to encourage the Rooker Company, based in Atlanta, to create an industrial park on the land. It was initially made possible through a state grant in the waning days of former Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s administration, Engel said.The grant was to rip out old infrastructure and create a development-ready site. Work began in February.A ribbon-cutting for the first industrial building is expected next summer. The project is both ahead of schedule and under budget, Engel happily added. A second notable project is the build out of the Lacoochee Industrial Area, which spans 90 acres near Bower and Coit roads. The project area eventually will accommodate approximately 700,000 square feet of industrial/light industrial development to generate up to 1,000 new full-time jobs. Community Development Block Grant and state appropriations are being combined toward rebuilding and repaving Coit Road, Bower Road and Cummer Road, he said. Plans are in motion, as well, to construct a rail spur in the industrial area. A targeted industry is already in place — The Reinforced Earth Company, which is a concrete product supplier that’s been hiring. “Those are probably the first (new) jobs in Lacoochee in probably three or four decades that have been created,” Engel said. The revitalization seeks to stimulate a community, in northeast Pasco, that’s been struggling since the sawmill company closed in 1959. “It’s one of the most impoverished areas in the state of Florida. It’s sad, actually,” Engel said. “When I first came here, I took a tour of the county. I saw a sign at a church that said, ‘No meals today,’ that’s how poor it is. The churches, because of the demand, had to turn people away for nourishment. “They’re isolated and stranded, don’t have broadband service, the roads are in bad shape, people are living in actual shacks with metal roofs and vegetation (is) growing on them.” Meanwhile, the picture is quite different in the Avalon Park Wesley Chapel development, which is located along State Road 54. The urbanized mixed-use development situated on 215 acres will feature multi-story buildings with residential, commercial and general office uses. The project calls for 2,695 residential units, 165,000 square feet of Class A office
space and 190,400 square feet of commercial development. It is expected to generate 1,065 new full-time jobs, situated in a walkable neighborhood. The owner-operator of the project is integrating public infrastructure, such as parking decks and roads, to meet the needs of the concentrated area. 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. Imagine restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, bars and entertainment, hair and nail salons, as well as activities such as dance, gymnastic and karate studios. The county offered up $32 million in ad valorem tax rebates to see the project through — with an expectation it will generate about $90 million in tax dollars on the backend. Engel described Avalon Park as “a great project” creating “a downtown urban development for Wesley Chapel.” Having a downtown area will help create a sense of place, where the community can gather, Engel observed. He also noted its close proximity to Zephyrhills, making it convenient for the city’s residents to take advantage of Avalon Park’s offerings, if they choose to do so.
CHALLENGES AHEAD Elsewhere, Engel touched on multiple big-picture challenges the county faces in the present and future. One major task, he said, is identifying redevelopment opportunities, chiefly along older commercial corridors such as U.S. 19 and U.S. 301. The corridors have necessary infrastructure, but have long been synonymous for blight, graffiti and homelessness, issues that otherwise “really detracts from the hardworking community,” he said. “That is stigmatizing this county,” said Engel. “You go out to other parts of this (Tampa Bay) area, (people) haven’t been up to Pasco in 20 years, and they’re just talking about U.S. 301 and U.S. 19 and how bad it looks, and they don’t have a clue, and we have to reeducate people using smart redevelopment.” Another challenge for Engel’s office is finding additional ways to support Pasco’s small businesses — noting 80% of county businesses have fewer than 25 employees. Penny for Pasco, in its current iteration, is only allowed to address target industries. So, Engel and one of his staffers are using a small business engagement survey to better understand those business needs and desires. A data-driven report will be presented to the county board, as Penny for Pasco funds are being authorized, Engel said.
The Preserve Marketplace (Coming) • Chipotle Mexican Grill: Coming • Lin China: Coming Starkey Ranch Business Park (Coming) • Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop: Coming • Butcher’s Mark Fresh Meat & Marinades: Coming
The Preserve Marketplace at South Branch and State Road 54 will add Chipotle Mexican Grill and Lin China restaurant.The shopping center is anchored by Publix GreenWise, and last year opened with tenants that included CVS Pharmacy and Panera Bread. Suncoast Crossings, which lost an anchor store when the Super Target closed more than four years ago, is undergoing a revival. The approximately 115,000-square-foot building is being remodeled for two tenants – Santander Consumer USA and Rasmussen University. Santander anticipates adding about 875 jobs. Rasmussen will bring in hundreds of students. Shoppes at Crossings Boulevard is a new strip mall built on outparcels of Suncoast Crossings shopping complex. Tenants will include Touch Nail Spa; Beyond 2020 Vision Specialists; PT Solutions, a physical therapy clinic; Jimmy John’s Sandwich Shop; Smoothie King; and Hot Worx, an infrared/sauna fitness studio. Hot Worx, set to open July 15, is a new venture for Debbie Upright, a former pharmaceutical representative and her husband, Scott, a retired dentist. The infrared-heated fitness studio will be open 24/7. Memberships and walk-ins are welcome for a variety of isometric workouts, yoga, Pilates and spinning. Upright said she and her husband considered various sites, but said the area’s robust activity was a key consideration, in selecting where to set up shop. “This is a prime location,” she said.
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Several local athletes taken in 2021 MLB Draft By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com
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spirations of playing professional baseball may soon become a reality for a handful of athletes from local high schools and colleges in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area. The Major League Baseball (MLB) 2021 firstyear player draft spanned 20 rounds (and 612 picks) from July 11 through July 13. The draft is held every summer by conference call among the 30 Major League clubs. The clubs take turns selecting players in reverse order of their won-lost records at the close of the previous regular season. Generally, a player is eligible for selection if the player is a resident of the United States or Canada and the player has never before signed a Major League or Minor League contract. Residents of Puerto Rico and other territories of the United States also are eligible for the Draft. The basic categories of players eligible to be drafted are: • High school players, if they have graduated from high school and have not yet attended college or junior college • College players, from four-year colleges who have either completed their junior or senior years or are at least 21 years old; and • Junior college players, regardless of how many years of school they have completed. Representing the highest selection from the local community was Sunlake High alum Tommy Mace, now a fourth-year junior from the University of Florida. The imposing 6-foot-6, 230-pound righthanded pitcher was taken 69th overall by the Cleveland Indians — in Competitive Balance Round B between the second and third round. The recommended bonus slot value for that lofty pick is just under $1 million, at $929,800. If and when Mace signs, he’ll join another local product in the Indians organization — Gaither High product Oscar Mercado, who earned a call-up with the big league club in June. Mace, 22, very well could’ve turned pro last year, but opted to return to school with hopes of further improving his draft stock. This past season at Florida he posted a 4.38 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 113 strikeouts in 90.1 innings pitched, along with a 6-2 record. Across his four-year college career, Mace compiled a combined 4.37 ERA, 1.279 WHIP and 258 strikeouts in 269.2 total innings pitched, with a 22-7 mark. Mace was ranked as the No. 45 draft prospect, according to MLB.com’s 2021 predraft rankings. He exhibits a four-pitch mix — fastball, slider, curveball and changeup. This includes a sinking two-seam fastball that is viewed as his top offering, touching 96 mph with cutting action, according to various scouting reports, including MLB.com. MLB.com’s draft profile on Mace otherwise states:“Mace has gotten a bit bigger physically, which could help with consistency of velocity and stuff. He’s always been good at throwing strikes, but has been more a contact, ground ball kind of pitcher, rather than one who misses tons of bats. He did increase his strikeout rate while continuing to fill up the strike zone in 2021.” Mace has been highly-regarded since his prep days at Sunlake, where he was a threeyear varsity letter winner. As a senior, Mace tallied a 1.29 ERA and 101 strikeouts in 77.2 innings, with an 8-2 record in 11 appearances — guiding the Seahawks to the Class 7A regional finals. He won 19 games during his high school career, posting a combined 1.65 ERA and 196 strikeouts in 165.2 innings. Mace was rated as No. 72 prep player in the class of 2017 by Perfect Game and No. 15 overall prep player in all of Florida — including the fifth-ranked, right-handed pitcher in the state. Among other accolades, he was named MaxPreps Second Team All-American and National High School Coaches Association AllSoutheast Team. Mace previously was drafted out of high school in the 12th round (347th overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 2017. He, of course, didn’t sign with the Reds, instead opting to pitch for the Gators, which had then come off a 2017 College World Series crown — the first national championship in the program’s history.
OTHERS DRAFTED IN LATER ROUNDS Mace was one several area players taken, albeit those in later rounds, on day three of the baseball draft.
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Sunlake High product Tommy Mace has been an impactful right-handed pitcher for the Florida Gators baseball program the past four seasons. He was selected 69th overall by the Cleveland Indians in the 2021 MLB first-year player draft. Wharton High senior baseball standout Zach Ehrhard, left, won Hillsborough County’s 2021 Wade Boggs Athletic Achievement Award on the basis of athletic, scholastic and community achievements. Ehrhard was picked by the Boston Red Sox in the 13th round of the 2021 MLB Draft. Also pictured here is Boggs, middle, and Ehrhard’s older brother, Drew, who also won the FILE award in 2017.
Locals picked in the 2021 MLB Draft • Sunlake High/University of Florida pitcher Tommy Mace (Cleveland Indians, Comp B, 69th overall) • Wharton High shortstop Zach Ehrhard (Boston Red Sox, 13th round, 376th overall) • Gaither High shortstop A.J. Graham (Pittsburgh Pirates, 18th round, 523rd overall) • Saint Leo University left-handed pitcher Jimmy Burnette (Toronto Blue Jays, 18th round, 543rd overall) • Gaither High/University of Texas third baseman Cam Williams (Kansas City Royals, 19th round, 559th overall)
Wharton High School senior Zach Ehrhard — an Oklahoma State University signee — was picked by the Boston Red Sox in the 13th round (367th overall). The 5-foot-11, 175-pound switch-hitting shortstop batted .438 this season for the Wildcats, with three homers, 12 doubles, 29 runs scored and 21 RBIs, along with 26 stolen bases. Ehrhard was this year’s recipient of the Wade Boggs Athletic Achievement Award, which honors a high school baseball player in Hillsborough County on the basis of outstanding athletic, scholastic and community achievements. Baseball talent runs in the Ehrhard family. His older brother, Drew, received the same prestigious county award in 2017 and went on to play collegiate baseball at the University of Tampa. Another area prep position player, Gaither High senior A.J. Graham, was taken with the first pick in the 18th round (523rd overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 6-3, 180-pound right-handed shortstop batted .346 with two homers, seven doubles, 18 runs scored, 14 RBIs and 12 stolen bases in 78 at-bats across 23 games this season. Also picked in the 18th round was Saint Leo University left-handed pitcher Jimmy Burnette, landing 542nd overall to the Toronto Blue Jays. This season the 6-foot-2, 205-pound redshirt senior led the Lions in innings pitched (45.0), wins (three) and strikeouts (53) to go along with a 5.80 ERA and 1.53 WHIP and a pair of complete games. Burnette appears to have emerged in the inaugural MLB Draft League, a summer showcase for top draft-eligible prospects providing exposures to scouts, coaches and advanced baseball technologies. Playing for the league’s Mahoning Valley
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Saint Leo University left-handed pitcher Jimmy Burnette was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 18th round of the draft.
Scrappers in Niles, Ohio, Burnette posted a 3.09 ERA, 1.4 WHIP and 44 strikeouts in 23.1 innings pitched. A Chicago native, Burnette transferred to Saint Leo from the University of Illinois this past season. Gaither High/University of Texas third baseman Cam Williams was taken in the 19th round (559th overall) by the Kansas City Royals. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Odessa native starred for a Longhorns squad that had a third-place appearance at the 2021 College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. The fourth-year senior led Texas with 20 doubles and was second with 12 homers, to go along with .295 average, 42 runs scored and 51 RBIs spread across 61 starts at third base. Prior to college, Williams led Gaither to the 2016 7A state championship his senior year and was named Rawlings-Perfect Game Honorable Mention All-American. He was drafted out of high school in the 39th round by the Seattle Mariners, but didn’t sign, opting for Dallas Baptist University and San Jacinto College before transferring to Texas. Williams’ father, Reggie, played four MLB seasons with the Anaheim Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers. (Note:While slightly outside our coverage area, Fivay High/University of Mississippi product Gunnar Hoglund went in the first round (19th overall) to the Blue Jays.The 6foot-4, 220-pound right-hander from Hudson was viewed as one of the draft’s most pol-
ished arms, but slipped slightly after having Tommy John elbow surgery in May.)
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Gaither High/University of Texas third baseman Cam Williams was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 19th round.
ROBUST DRAFT HISTORY It’s not uncommon for at least a few ballplayers from area high schools and colleges to be drafted each year. In 2020, Steinbrenner High/Florida State University right-handed pitcher CJ Van Eyk went to the Blue Jays in the second round (42nd overall), and Wesley Chapel native/Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High/University of South Florida right-handed pitcher Carson Ragsdale went in the fourth round (116th overall) to the Philadelphia Phillies. (Though slightly outside our coverage area on the west side of Pasco, Trinity native/Mitchell High catcher Jackson Miller went in the second round (65th overall) to the Reds.) The 2019 MLB Draft also yielded a trio of area selections. Land O’ Lakes High/St. Petersburg College second baseman Dustin Harris was selected in the 11th round (344th overall) by the Oakland Athletics; Pasco-Hernando State College/University of Tampa pitcher Tyler Beck was selected in 30th round (899th overall) by the Minnesota Twins in the; and Steinbrenner High/Mississippi State University pitcher Cole Gordon was selected in the 32nd round (958th overall) by the New York Mets. Prior drafts yielded several community picks as well, including four in 2018 and six in 2017, respectively.
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Explore the ways of the West By Karen Haymon Long Special to The Laker/Lutz News
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he West isn’t nearly as far away as you think. Spend a few hours at The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art and you’ll feel you’ve landed in the heart of western life. You’ll see paintings, life-size sculptures, sketches, jewelry, photos and etchings depicting Native Americans, cowboys and cowgirls.You’ll see sultry landscapes, stampeding horses, and life as it was, and still is, in the West. The museum building is artistic itself, with mesa-like sandstone walls inside and out, evoking western landscapes. Featuring
350 artworks and 100 pieces of jewelry, the permanent collection is one of the largest of its kind on exhibit in the country. Art on display is just a sampling of 3,000 pieces owned by collectors and museum founders Thomas A. James and Mary James. For years, some of their art was exhibited at Raymond James Financial headquarters in St. Petersburg, where Thomas James served as CEO for 40 years and is chairman emeritus. Now, the art is available for all to see in the museum that opened in 2018, thanks to the James’ $75-million initial investment. On the first floor are larger-than-life sculptures. Visitors are lured upstairs by a bronze sculpture called “The Wild” of frontiersmen Kit Carson and John Fremont riding a canoe through roiling waves. Vast
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The Introductory gallery showcases majestic landscapes of the American West and some of the diverse peoples who have called these places home. Figurative bronze sculptures seemingly bring to life 19th century Native leaders.
galleries feature paintings by Charles Russell, Frederic Remington, Ernest Blumenschein and others.There’s also Native American pottery, paintings and sculptures; contemporary Western paintings and more. A glass room called The Jewel Box features Mary James’ Native American concho belts, rings, necklaces and bracelets.Another gallery is filled with wildlife paintings and sculptures of animals from around the world.
WHERE: 150 Central Ave., downtown St. Petersburg. Parking is on Levels 3 and 4 of the South Core Parking Garage at 101 First Ave., S. The first hour is free; $1 an hour after that. WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, except Tuesdays, when hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. COST: adults, $20; seniors, active military and students, $15; ages 7 to 18, $10. Discounts given on Tuesdays. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at TheJamesMuseum.org. INFO: 727-892-4200; info@thejamesmuseum.org COVID-19 UPDATE: As of mid-July, masks are not required for vaccinated visitors but are required for unvaccinated visitors. The museum is temporarily not accepting cash. Canyon Café is closed, but free tea and coffee are available. Please check to see if there are any changes to these restrictions.
The museum gift shop sells books, jewelry and other items. The Canyon Cafe is temporarily closed. Museum membership offers rewards.The biggest reward, though, is being able to see some of the best of the West, slightly more than an arrow shot away from Tampa Bay. Note: This is an edited and updated version of a story that originally appeared in The Laker/Lutz News on Jan. 15, 2020.
Visit a ‘palm paradise’ in St. Petersburg By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
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Live pink flamingos, not the plastic ones found in many Florida yards, make their home at Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg.
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irds chirp, as breezes stir through trees. Beauty abounds around every bend in this tranquil place, so different from outside its walls just off busy Fourth Street.There’s plenty to take in at Sunken Gardens, which dates back more than a century. Described as St. Petersburg’s “oldest living museum,” the botanical gardens boast waterfalls, meandering paths, demonstration gardens and more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers, some of the oldest in the region. Where else within walking distance of a busy downtown can you see flamingos, koi, tortoises, orchids and palms all in one place? Here, moms push strollers, or walk along, clinging to small children’s hands. Friends chat as they make their way through. Couples, families, photographers and nature lovers share the experience, too. Sunken Gardens dates to 1903, when George Turner Sr., a plumber and gardener, bought the site that included a shallow lake 10 feet below sea level. He drained the lake to form his private sunken garden and grew papayas, citrus and exotics in the rich soil. By the 1920s, he had opened a nursery and sold fruit, vegetables, roses and other plants. He charged a nickel to stroll through
If you go Sunken Gardens WHERE: 1825 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg WHEN: Open Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 4:30 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. COST: adults, $12; seniors 62 and older, $10; children 2 to 17, $6. Parking is free. INFO: 727-551-3102 COVID-19 UPDATE: As of mid-July, no events or programs were scheduled. Call the gardens to find out the latest news.
his gardens. In the fall of 1935, he fenced his gardens off and upped admission to a quarter. Over time, Sunken Gardens became one of Florida’s most popular attractions. Turner’s sons, Ralph and George Jr., carried on after he died in 1961. Ralph’s sons sold the attraction to the City of St. Petersburg in 1999. Today, near a bench made of fossilized limestone rock, known as the Sunken Gardens Growing Stone, a sign proclaims:“Legend has it that, ‘He who sits upon the ancient stone shall be granted tranquility, inner harmony and the talent to make things grow.’” Note: This is an updated and revised version of a story that originally was published in The Laker/Lutz News on Aug. 8, 2018.
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om St. Peter, a volunteer at Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum in downtown St. Petersburg, has always been attracted to plants and trees. When he was in the corporate world, he often spent his lunch hour buying plants in local nurseries.The palm park is a special place, he said. “It’s like my cathedral. There’s an aura about it.” The 2-acre park once was a city-owned miniature golf course that closed due to increased costs. In 1976, resident Elva Rouse suggested a palm arboretum for the spot overlooking the bay. The St. Petersburg City Council agreed and Gizella Kopsick, a longtime palm admirer, contributed stock to establish the park. It began with 60 palms, representing 10 species. Now it has 500 palms and cycads, totalKAREN HAYMON LONG ing 150 species apiece, and Foxtail palms, natives of northern Australia, are rare and every palm species is native to protected. Florida. Volunteers and city workers maintain the park. Volunteer Phil Stager, who leads free If you go tours, said he’s not aware of another place Gizella Kopsick like it in the Western Hemisphere, even Palm Arboretum though palms are nearly universal. WHERE: 901 North Shore Drive, N.E., St. “Palms are native to every continent, exPetersburg cept the Antarctic,” he said. “Cycads are WHEN: Open daily 30 minutes before sunnative to every continent except Europe to 11 p.m. for self-guided tours rise and the Antarctic.” COST: Free admission, parking and volunCycads, he said, are the oldest seed-bearteer-led tours ing plants on the planet.They go back about INFO: For volunteer-led tours, make reser300 million years, while palms are about 60 at 727-893-7441; more details at vations million to 65 million years old. Sago palms StPeteParksRec.org. and other cycads are labeled by green signs in the park; palms are designated by gray ones. Tours are just one way to enjoy the park. at his home and joined a local chapter of Some visitors exercise there, push baby car- the International Palm Society. riages along the winding paths, take “That’s the best way,” he said, “to learn pictures, or merely sit on benches to enjoy about palms.” the tropical views. Note: This is an edited and updated verWhen Sager moved to Florida, he recog- sion of a story that originally was nized two types of palms - coconut palms published in The Laker/Lutz News on and all others.Then he planted a few palms April 19, 2017.
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BEAUTIFUL AND NON-VENOMOUS Nancy Boatwright was taking her dog out for an evening walk, and when she returned, this scarlet king snake was approaching her garage. Boatwright encouraged the non-venomous snake to head toward the grass simply by standing between it and the garage. A coral snake has similar coloring to a scarlet king snake. To help remember whether a snake is poisonous, think of this rhyme: “Red on yellow, kill a fellow. Red on black, won’t hurt jack.” Boatwright has lived in Quail Hollow for 33 years and also has seen deer, rabbits, racoons, opossums, pigs, turkeys and other critters.
PET PAWS PROTECTING PETS FROM HEAT Parts of the country already are experiencing record-breaking temperatures, and some states more than others are suffering highs hotter than the dog days of summer. According to a Best Friends Animal Society news release, it is hard to beat the heat even with easy access to air conditioning, icy drinks and swimming pools — and pets are particularly vulnerable because they depend on their owners for protection from the high temperatures and the sun’s rays. Best Friends conducted an experiment on a 95-degree day and discovered that the temperature inside a car (with the windows down a few inches), increased from 69 degrees to 140 degrees in 10 minutes. Heat stroke can occur when an animal’s temperature rises to a critical level.
Normal body temperatures for dogs and cats range from 100 degrees to 102.5 degrees. When a dog’s temperature rises to 108 degrees, or a cat’s to 106 degrees, the animal can suffer irreparable organ damage and even die. If you suspect a dog or cat is suffering from heat stroke, immediately move the animal to a cooler environment, and apply cool water to the abdomen, ears and footpads. Do not our ice water over the whole animal or submerge the animal in a tub of cold water, or cover the pet in a cold, wet blanket — all of these can cause shock. Best Friends offers these simple precautions to help keep dogs and cats healthy and comfortable: • Keep pets indoors during the day. Quick walks and bathroom breaks are fine, but try to keep the pet in the shade. • If pets are outside, ensure they have
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CARING FOR PETS The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative will host “Caring for Pets 101: Health, Wellness and Safety” on July 26 at 2 p.m., for all ages. Participants can join the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center for tips and best practices in keeping pets healthy and happy, and have a chance to win a free prize. Registration is through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.
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It’s easy to misidentify insects, plants, structures or conditions and view them as harmful, when in fact, they are helpful, or completely harmless. Making the distinction in the landscape regarding what is what, is important — because you don’t want to mistake a beneficial insect or harmless condition for a pest, disease or deficiency. It’s important to know, too, that insects can look very different, at different stages of their life cycles. For example, the beneficial lacewing larvae look nothing like its egg or adult lacewing stage. The vast majority of insects fall into the categories of harmless or helpful, with only about 1% considered to be pests. At the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Cooperative Extension Service, we use integrated pest management (IPM) approach strategies. Our goal is to protect beneficial insects, consider the overall landscape and causes of plant problems, and reduce risks to humans and the environment.
Buddy has a lot of pep in his step If you need a Buddy, look no further. This sweet, friendly boy loves all people, including children. He also has been around other dogs and did well with them. Buddy is easy to walk when properly leashed, and he sits on command. He may even be house-trained. At 8 years old and 60 pounds, Buddy is a senior and has a few health concerns that Animal Services staff can discuss with you. He would be an excellent family pet.
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MISTAKEN IDENTITY #3: BLACK SOLDIER FLY Black soldier fly larvae are important decomposers. Home gardeners may find them in their compost piles or soil.They look like black maggots, but don’t be worried.These larvae help recycle waste. They turn compost into nutrient-rich soil. If you find them in your compost pile, don’t be alarmed. Be glad. Appreciate their efforts to transform your compost into rich soil. Read more about black soldier flies and how they’re used in animal manure management on the Featured Creatures website, entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/livestock/ black_soldier_fly.htm.
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Insects may have different appearances throughout their life cycle. This spined soldier bug may be mistaken for a pest, but it’s a beneficial stink bug.
MISTAKEN IDENTITY #1: STINK BUGS Many stink bugs are pests of ornamental plants and vegetables, including tomatoes. But some are beneficial.The spined soldier bug and the giant strong-nose stink bug eat pests such as flea beetles and vegetable caterpillars. If you’d like to learn more about stink bugs, the “Ask IFAS” website has excellent publications including one about stink bugs and leaffooted bugs.
Prescott is wonderful and silly Prescott loves to play. He gets the "zoomies" and runs full speed around the yard. He is friendly and affectionate toward people and gets along well with other dogs, even participating in play groups. He also sits on command and takes treats gently. Prescott is 2 years old and the perfect medium size at about 50 pounds. He is heartworm positive, and Animal Services staff can discuss treatment options with you.
If you would like to adopt Buddy or Prescott, be sure to visit Pasco County Animal Services at 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes. The adoption center is open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6:30 p.m. All adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines. For more information, email adoptionpartners@pascocountyfl.net.
MISTAKEN IDENTITY #2: SYRPHID FLY We often underappreciate flies, including syrphid flies. Syrphid flies, also known as hover flies, are important beneficial insects. They are flies – not wasps – and they don’t sting.Adult syrphid flies feed on flower nectar and are instrumental in cross-pollinating some plants.Their larvae – which don’t look like the adult flies – appear as small slugs or caterpillars. However, these ugly-looking larvae eat aphids and other pests.The UF/IFAS Featured Creatures website explains that syrphid fly larvae may reduce aphid populations by 70% to 100%.
Some palms may develop a trunk that curls up from the bottom – out and over the roots.Although this may look like a disorder, it’s a natural part of the palm’s growth. As the palm roots grow at the root initiation zone, they may force the trunk outward. This is not a problem and control isn’t necessary.
MISTAKEN IDENTITY #5: LENTICELS Lenticels are naturally occurring structures found on the stems and roots of some plants. They may be mistaken for scale insects or diseases.These pores are vertical or horizontal, appear as spots, or have rounded, oval or elongated shapes. Lenticels provide a means of gas exchange between the air and plant tissue. Not all plants and trees have them.You can look for them on ligustrum.The UF/IFAS publication,“How to Identify a Tree,” discusses lenticels and other features you may use for tree ID. If you’d like to learn more about preserving beneficial bugs and helping your landscape to thrive, check the UF/IFAS Extension free online publications and feel free to consult with staff at your local county Extension office, at sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/. For additional information in Hillsborough County, please contact pinsonn@hcflgov.net or 813-744-5519, ext. 54145. Nicole Pinson is the Urban Horticulture Agent in Hillsborough County.
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FOOD INITIATIVE FOR TEENS AdventHealth has launched a teen-focused Food is Health initiative to teach healthy habits, and to help reduce food insecurity and poverty. AdventHealth Foundation West Florida and AdventHealth Carrollwood have partnered with the Hispanic Services Council and The Skills Center, a sports-based youth development organization, to pilot a youth version of the health system’s Food is Health program, at Armature Works and The City of Tampa’s Parks & Recreation. The program aims to increase access to health education and fresh, healthy foods to improve the overall health of local communities. “We are committed to caring for all who
need us, whether they’re in our care in an AdventHealth hospital or out in the community,” said Kimberly Williams, director of community benefit, AdventHealth West Florida Division. Twenty-five students from The Skills Center will participate in nutrition classes that incorporate Share Our Strength’s “Cooking Matters at Home Lessons,” taught by the Hispanic Services Council, and learn hands-on cooking techniques. Students also will receive free vouchers to shop for fresh fruits and vegetables on site, to prepare nutritious meals at home with their families.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL HEALTH The Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC) will host several Back-to-School events in Tampa, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., that include immunizations, physicals, and COVID-19 vaccines. • July 24:TFHC’s new location, at 1212 E. Bearss Ave.,Tampa • July 31:TFHC – Sheldon, 5611 Sheldon
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MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY AdventHealth Mobile Mammography, formerly Tampa Bay Mobile Mammography, provides a quick, convenient way to get a mammogram, which is key to detecting breast cancer early. A physician’s prescription is required for ages 40 and younger; no prescription is needed for those older than 40. Upcoming mobile unit stops include: • July 26, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Southport Springs MHP, 3737 Southport Springs Parkway, Zephyrhills • July 31, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Connerton, 21100 Fountain Garden Road, Land O’ Lakes For questions, call 813-601-1925. To schedule an appointment or for other mobile unit stops, visit AdventHealthMobileMammography.com, and select “Schedule Appointment” and then “Corporate.”
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The organization also provides bereavement counseling and caregiver support to the community, and operates five thrift shops to support charity care for those in need. The new website features virtual tours of the Gulfside Centers for Hospice Care, as well as testimonials about the care provided by Gulfside’s team,Ward said. Other featured sections include upcoming events, ways to donate, and various programs that provide specialized care for patients and families. p.m., for teens. Dr.Tristan Hensley will offer free dental cleanings to children and teens who are uninsured or otherwise unable to obtain dental care. Parents and guardians can register their teens to hold their spot for an hourlong appointment. True Smiles will accommodate as many patients as possible, but spots are limited and on a first-come, first-seved basis. Register online at tinyurl.com/dtnxdx2z.
ALZHEIMER’S SEMINAR The Alzheimer’s Association will host “In Good Company: Alzheimer’s in the Workplace” on Aug. 5 at 8:15 a.m., via Zoom. Participants can join community leaders to learn more about the impact of Alzheimer’s in the workplace and how an organization can make a difference in the community. RSVP at tinyurl.com/ENDALZflgc.
SIGN UP NOW The Tampa Walk to End Alzheimer’s, presented by Old Republic Title, is scheduled for Nov. 13, at Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. The walk is the largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Participants of all ages and abilities can join in. Registration is free at Act.alz.org/tampa. For event details, contact Steve Manuel at 813-230-1210 or stmanuel@alz.org.
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The North Tampa Bay Chamber took part in ribbon-cuttings at these new businesses: • IV Joint, IV Therapy & Wellness Center, 8628 Hunters Village Road, No. 310, in Tampa. The July 15 event, which included the ribbon cutting, also included free B-12 injections, free oxygen bar, refreshments and tours. • Oculofacial Surgery & Cosmetic Laser Institute, 24420 State Road 54, in Lutz.The ribbon cutting was on July 14.
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Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller Nikki Alvarez-Sowles received awards in all seven categories of the Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers inaugural Excellence in Best Business Practices last month, according to a news release from the clerk’s office. The office received awards of excellence in each of these categories: • Bail Bonds Forfeitures • Compliance Services • Confidential Judicial Records • Guardianship Audit • Marriage License
It’s important to get it right during the hiring process — both for the potential employee and for the employer. Learn more about the ins and outs of hiring and building a team through a free program offered by Pasco Economic Development Council Inc.’s SMARTStart program.To find out more and to register, go to the SmartStart.com website.
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available across the state, including tens of thousands from entry level to managerial in Florida’s hospitality industry. Florida’s hospitality industry was devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the travel, tourism and hospitality industries shut down internationally, more than 934,000 of Florida’s 1.5 million hospitality employees were furloughed or laid off, the release notes. As the industry rebounds, the website is intended to help address labor shortages, while helping job seekers at the same time. services under one roof.The new facility is in partnership with Mort Elementary, a Community Partnership School, to provide comprehensive health and wellness services to students, families, teachers and school staff, in addition to the surrounding community. The Bearss Avenue location is designed around the needs of children and families to enhance the overall well-being of patients by alleviating barriers to care, such as having to miss school or work for appointments.
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A new state law says that Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers are “not required to identify and designate information as confidential” in small claims, county civil and most circuit court documents, according to a news release shared with The Laker/Lutz News by the office of Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller Nikki Alvarez-Sowles. The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) sent out the release to alert the public about a recent amendment made by the Florida Supreme Court, regarding the review and redaction of confidential information contained in certain court documents. Beginning July 1, filers became solely responsible for ensuring that any confidential information contained in court records filed
with the clerk is appropriately identified for redaction in these cases, the FCCC news release says. A filer is defined as anyone who submits official court documents with the clerk to start or support a legal action, the news release says. If a filer drafting a document believes it contains confidential information, he or she should: Exclude the information if it is not necessary; or complete a Notice of Confidential Information Within Court Filing form before filing. Filers are required to identify the precise location of all instances of confidential information within the document – including page numbers and attachments, appendices and exhibits. The amended rule affects small claims, county civil, and most circuit civil court cases,
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The health department in Pasco County recently received a $12 million grant from the Florida Department of Health, that is intended to help with the return of students to school, according to Ray Gadd, deputy superintendent of Pasco County Schools.
“This is a very broad grant,” Gadd said, during a school board meeting last month. “It’s allowing us to purchase canopies, picnic tables and various supplies that will help us kind of separate kids during lunches and cafeteria time, to help mitigate the impact of COVID in the new school year. The grant will support more health pro-
except for Jimmy Ryce civil commitments, cases stemming from sexual assault, medical malpractice filings and family law cases, the release adds. Clerks around the state are exploring options across county offices to address the amendment’s broad implementation. Clerks strongly suggest attorneys, legal professionals and self-represented litigants review the amendment and become fully familiar with the rule change. To help filers prepare and reduce the risk of confidential information becoming public record, FCCC is developing a communications campaign to help educate attorneys, self-represented litigants, and legal professionals on the rule change. Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.420 outlines 23 categories of
information automatically confidential in court records, such as Social Security numbers, health records, bank account numbers, addresses of domestic violence victims, and juvenile delinquency records. Previously, clerks would independently review all filed records to further identify and redact confidential information protected by the rule, the release says. In accordance with the amendment, clerks no longer are required to perform this review and are obligated to protect information in civil and small claims cases only when notified by filers, by court order, or when the case itself is confidential under law, the release adds. See Supreme Court Opinion No. SC20-175 for the full text of the Florida Supreme Court’s amendment. For more information, visit FLClerks.com/ConfidentialRuleChange.
fessionals, nurses and other personnel — allowing district nurses to focus on their nursing duties, which involve screenings and of other activities with students, Gadd said. “Also, as part of this grant that we have with the department of health, we’ll be continuing to offer testing services to kids and staff, although the department of health will be running those testing programs. “They’ll be doing it with a mobile bus on
the east and the west side of the county. We’ll still have this location here, in the center of the county, but the department of health will be running it, as opposed to the school system. “In addition, we are offering vaccinations through Health Heroes, and this is strictly voluntary,” Gadd said.That program provides free vaccinations for youths age 12 and older.
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