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New Aldi stores springing up in Pasco By Brian Fernandes bfernandes@lakerlutznews.com
The Aldi retail chain is opening three stores to meet new demands of Pasco County’s burgeoning growth. Construction is underway simultaneously on new Aldi stores in Odessa, Lutz-Wesley Chapel and Zephyrhills. The grocery chain already has stores in
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Chapel locations. The Odessa store is at the intersection of State Road 54 and Trinity Boulevard, west of the Suncoast Parkway.The Lutz-Wesley Chapel store is near where State Road 54 transitions into State Road 56, near Interstate 75. The State Road 54/State Road 56 corridor has been bursting with growth in recent See ALDI, page 15A
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Dignitaries, veterans and members of the community gathered for a tribute to Vietnam-era veterans at the 2019 Swamp Fest at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park on Nov. 2. U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis was among those gathered to honor the veterans at the event, which included a video of various phases of the Vietnam War. It was presented by The Rotary Club of Land O’ Lakes and Acme On the Go mobile advertising. The event was held on the morning of the first full day of Swamp Fest. The tribute preceded the annual celebration of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, which is the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I, in 1918. Above, among the 16 Vietnam War veterans recognized for their service, Vinnie Rega (right), 74, of Port Richey served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, in 1965 and 1967. A mobile LED display at the event was provided by Matt Prenderville, of Acme On the Go, of Wesley Chapel.
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Above, John A. Conkle, 71, of Lutz, and Jim House, 74, right, of Land O' Lakes, salute as the Color Guard from Boy Scout Troop 149 of Wesley Chapel posts the colors. Both veterans served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. At left, Jerome Sableski, of Palm Harbor, reflects on his years in Southeast Asia. He served with the U.S. Navy from 1968 to 1970. Sableski represented Veterans Alternative in Holiday.
Medal of Honor recipient inspires local students By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com
It was May 8, 1968, in La Chu, when then 19-year-old U.S. Army Specialist 4 Robert Martin Patterson singlehandedly bumrushed five machine gun bunkers, killed eight enemy soldiers and captured a weapons cache, all in the midst of a firefight in the Vietnam War. The actions that day earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor, the United States military’s highest and most prestigious designation for acts of valor. Patterson would go on to serve 26 years in the Army and reach the highest enlisted rank, Command Sergeant Major, before retiring in 1991. Post-military, he worked as a representative for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 12 years. He is one of just 70 living Medal of Honor recipients, out of total of 3,507. See HONOR, page 15A
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Loving Hands Ministries lifts up men in need By Brian Fernandes bfernandes@lakerlutznews.com
When Gustavo Cabrera arrived at the Loving Hands Ministries campus in Dade City, he had no idea about the kind of impact it would have on his life. His path to the ministry began while he
was in Miami. He had taken up with bad company there and was implicated in a robbery. After the incident, he began a spiritual quest to get his life in order and came across a pamphlet about Loving Hands See LOVING, page 15A
Brewery aims to become Wesley Chapel ‘gem’ By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
If all goes according to plan, Florida Avenue Brewing will open in Wesley Chapel by next spring. It aims to become “a destination, a gem,” said Anthony Derby, the Founder and CEO of Brew Bus Brewing, located in Seminole Heights. Brew Bus Brewing and Florida Avenue Brewing are affiliated, but Florida Avenue Brewing is considered to be the company’s flagship brand. And, while operations will continue in Seminole Heights, the Wesley Chapel location will be called Florida Avenue Brewing and will be known as the company’s flagship location. The goal for the new Pasco County location is to create a place that people refer to as “a cool brewery,” Derby told those attending the North Tampa Bay Chamber economic development luncheon last week. “The project that we’re building now is going to be able to do 60,000 barrels (a year). It will be the largest locally owned
He’s excited about the possibilities. The brewery will operate in a 32,000-square-foot building, formerly known as Sports + Field, at 2029 Arrowgrass Drive. “For us, it’s kind of a blank slate.We’re going to be able to do a lot of really cool things,” Derby said, noting he wants to incorporate the best elements of what he’s seen at breweries across the United States. The company is making a sizable investment. “Before we open the FILE doors, we’ll have spent about Anthony Derby is the Founder and CEO of Brew Bus $10 million on the project,” Brewing. Derby said.That includes land acquisition, new equipment brewery in the state of Florida,” Darby said. and building improvements. Over the The brewery wants to be a place where course of the next five years, he expects the people gather to drink , to eat, to play games company to invest another $2 million to $3 — such as bocce ball and cornhole — to million. listen to music, to watch sports, to celebrate There will be an open kitchen, and also a special events, or to just hang out in the larger closed kitchen. beer garden, he added. Part of the brewery will have community seating, on a first-come, first-served basis — promoting a come-and-go vibe.And, a small space will be devoted to a more formal dining setting. There will be a private event space, too, accommodating about 100 seated guests, or between 150 to 200 standing, Derby said. That area will have three huge sliders that open to a private beer garden. Plus, a 3,500-square-foot outdoor beer garden is planned, too. “We’re not building any new structures,
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but a lot of internal modifications need to happen,” Derby said. “We are painting the entire façade, almost a whitewash brick with a gray metal roof and then some red or burnt orange accents.” The entrance to the building will be moved. Glass is being installed, so guests will be able to see into the brewery from the outside, and also from the dining room. “We’re upgrading our water line from a 2-inch to a 4-inch,” he said, to support brewing operations.Additional power is needed, too, so an additional transformer is being added. To preserve parking, they’re paving a roadway to enable valet parking for the special events area. On the brewery side, all of the equipment will be new, including its canning line, which will be imported from Italy. It will be able to do about 250 cans a minute, compared to the company’s current canning line that does 50 cans a minute. A grain silo is planned, on the State Road 56 side, to allow the brewery to buy grain in bulk. Besides getting the site ready for the business, the company also will be hiring about 50 employees.That’s in addition to its 53 current employees in Seminole Heights, Derby said. Jobs will include such roles as a lab manager, a general manager, an assistant general manager, an event coordinator and hourly employees, such as bartenders and servers. Plans call for being open daily, with doors opening at 11 a.m. Closing times will be set, as the business dictates.
Principal raises the roof to promote literacy By Christine Holtzman choltzman@lakerlutznews.com
Students at Wiregrass Elementary School have a summer tradition. They take part, every year, in the Scholastic Book reading challenge. Two years ago, the students logged in over 43,000 minutes, and came in eighth in the state. But, Steve Williams, principal of the school at 29732 Wiregrass School Road in Wesley Chapel, knew they could do better. So, he challenged them to log in more than 50,000 minutes. If they could, he promised he would spend time reading to them from the school’s roof. The students slayed the challenge — logging more than 160,000 minutes of reading. And, the principal responded by spending a full day on the school’s roof — about 32 feet above ground — reading through a megaphone to the students below. About every half-hour or so, the principal went on Facebook Live to connect with the community and with his students. CHRISTINE HOLTZMAN Teachers could log in and let their stu- From approximately 32 feet above the ground, Steve Williams, the principal of the Wiregrass Elementary School, waves to passing students dents watch. and staff members from the school’s roof. Williams spent the whole school day on the roof, reading books through a megaphone, as well as The principal read a series of fiction and broadcasting on Facebook Live, to promote literacy and to fulfill a promise he made to his students during the summer reading challenge. nonfiction books. He read newspapers and textbooks. He regaled the audience with his thoughts about the characters, plots and illustrators. As a special treat, the top reader in every grade level was invited to come to the courtyard to listen to the principal read a book to them, from his high perch, through a megaphone. Williams said that the kids love the fact that their principal is willing to do fun and extreme Steve Williams, principal of the Wiregrass Elementary things. School, reads a book into a megaphone, so the students He summed up the rooftop seated in the courtyard below could hear. The top stuchallenge like this:“Today is real- dent readers from each group and their classmates ly all about supporting literacy.” earned the right to enjoy a story from the courtyard. Steve Williams holds up a book that he will read during one of his broadcasts via Facebook Live. Every half-hour or so, Williams went on Facebook Live to connect with the community and with the students. Throughout the campus, teachers were able to log in and let their students watch.
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Veteran celebration
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host “Social Seniors: Volunteering & Staying Active in the Community” on Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 55 and older.There will be coffee, cookies and conversation about library programming suggestions.The guest speaker will be Chris Noble, of Seniors In Service, on the topic of volunteer opportunities.There also will be information on how to apply for jobs/volunteer positions online. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, will host a Veterans Appreciation Week from Nov. 8 to Nov. 16. Various activities include an Honoring Our Veterans Ceremony on Nov. 8 at 1:30 p.m., at the ‘For Those Who Serve’ statue in Dempsey Plaza. There also will be a Day of Service on Nov. 11; a Military Resource Center open house Nov. 12; Land Navigation 101 on Nov. 13; a volleyball match on Nov. 15, and a conference on the “Centennial of World War 1, 1919-2019” on Nov. 16. For information and schedule, visit SaintLeo.edu.
TERRARIUM NECKLACE
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a workshop Nov. 7 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 18 and older. Participants can make an terrarium pendant, working with small pieces and tools to put together dried plant/flower pieces or gems.All materials will be provided.A liability waiver is required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
CRAFTY STORYTIME
The Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., will offer a crafty storytime on Nov. 7 at 10 a.m., for ages 3 to 5, and their caregiver or parent.The theme will be farms/harvest. For information, call (813) 780-0064.
TENT BLESSINGS
Join in a service of prayer and worship to commence Metropolitan Ministries’ Thanksgiving and Christmas season of caring at one of these holiday tent blessings Nov. 7 at 8:30 a.m.: • Keystone Community Church, 21010 State Road 54 in Lutz • Restored Hope, 13703 17th St., in Dade City RSVP online at metromin.org/TentBlessing.
LECTURE ON THE LAWN
Pasco County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources will host a Lecture on the Lawn on Nov. 7 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Starkey Ranch District Park, 11880 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa.The guest speaker will be Gary Mormino on “Ten Foods That Define Florida.”There will be music by Andy Bryant prior to the presentation, and a food truck and wine sales. Bring chairs and blankets. For information, visit bit.ly/2M2vhle.
BOOK BAZAAR
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a book bazaar Nov. 8 and Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.There will be books of all genres and DVDs are often available, too. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
THE LITTLE MERMAID
Live Oak Theatre will present “The Little Mermaid” over three weekends, starting Nov. 8, at the Morsani Center for the Arts, 21030 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville. Shows are at 7:30 p.m., on Fridays and Saturdays, with matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.Tickets are $20, or $5 for children age 13 and younger. For information, call (352) 593-0027.
BOOK SALE/PREVIEW
The Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a Fall Book Sale on Nov. 8 and Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.There will be a preview Nov. 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., with an admission cost of $5. Cash and checks only.Tickets also will be available for a cooking-themed basket drawing.All proceeds go to support library programming. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
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Marine Corps Ball
The Lutz Marine Forever Detachment of the Marine Corps League will sponsor a Marine Corps Birthday Ball on Nov. 8 at 6 p.m., at Heritage Harbor Country Club, 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway in Lutz. There will be a patriotic program, dinner, dancing and fellowship. For information and tickets, call (813) 381-9324.
Free admission for veterans
The Chihuly Collection, presented by the Morean Arts Center, will offer free admission to U.S. military veterans during museum hours on Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Nov. 10 from noon to 5 p.m. And, on Nov. 9 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the public can visit the opening of a special exhibit of glass art created by veterans through Operation: Art of Valor. For information, visit MoreanArtsCenter.org.
Veterans Day BBQ
The veterans group of the community of Connerton in Land O’ Lakes will host a Veterans Day BBQ on Nov. 10 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., for a ctive duty, guard, reserve, separated, and retired military personnel and their families located in the community of Connerton, and the immediate surrounding neighborhoods. Congressman Gus Bilirakis will speak at 4 p.m., to talk about current veteran legislation. For information, email Patrick Storer at patrick.storer_1@hotmail.com.
Aquarium salutes veterans
The Florida Aquarium is saluting America’s military service members, both active duty and veterans, on Nov. 10 and Nov. 11. All active duty military, retired, and prior service of the Armed Forces (including Guards and Reserve) can receive two free general admission tickets to The Florida Aquarium. Additional guests of up to four people can get a 50% discount on a general admission ticket, purchased at the aquarium. To take advantage of the promotion, military personnel must show a valid military ID at the ticket office. Tickets are not available in advance online. To learn more, visit FLaquarium.org.
Free meal for veterans
Texas Roadhouse invites all veterans and active U.S. service members for lunch ‘on the house’ in honor of Veterans Day. On Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., all veterans, including all active, retired or former U.S. military, can get a free lunch at any Texas Roadhouse location across the country. There will be 10 entrees to choose from on a special Veterans Day menu. Proof of service includes military or VA card, or discharge papers.
GET A FREE HEADSHOT
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a free headshot event on Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon, to help those who are looking for a job, need to update their LinkedIn profile, etc. Participants should come dressed in business professional attire. No registration is necessary. Headshots will be edited and available for download through a Facebook Album posted to the @landolakeslibrary Facebook page. Processing the images will take up to a week.The event is part of the library’s Professional Development Series throughout the month of November in honor of National Career Development month. For information, call (813) 9291214.
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Keystone Community Church, 21010 State Road 54 in Lutz, will host a First Fruits Harvest Festival on Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., to help kick off the Metropolitan Ministries’ Holiday Collection Tent season. There will be a bouncy tent, lawn games and other fall activities. Bring a bag of food as a donation and get lunch for free. For information, visit KeystoneCommunity.org, or call (813) 948-4522.
PROPAGATION SEMINAR
Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host a New Member and Congregational Shabbat Dinner on Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m.The dinner will be preceded by Shabbat services at 6:30 p.m.Adults pay $18, children are $11, and age 3 and younger are free. RSVP by calling (813) 9626338.
UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension will offer a free seminar on “The Oddities of Propagation” on Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Participants can see examples and samples of unusual ways to propagate certain plants. Black thumbs are welcome. For information, call (352) 518-0156.
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The Pasco Fine Arts Council will host a member art show,“All About Landscapes,” on Nov. 8 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 4145 Fairford Drive in New Port Richey.There will be professional and nonprofessional categories for prizes. For information, call (727) 845-7322, or visit PascoArts.org.
The San Antonio Farmers Market & Community Sale will take place Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at City Park, 12202 Main St., in San Antonio.There will be Christmas gifts, decorations, holiday baskets, fruits and vegetables, plants, baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, jewelry,
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YOGA OPEN HOUSE
Sun Yoga, 19239 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz, will host a free Yoga Open House on Nov. 9 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.There will be free yoga, a Tai Chi demo, healthy snacks, a raffle and more. For information, call (813) 955-1262.
NATIVE PLANT SALE
The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will have a native plant sale on Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.There will be nursery grown plants; a plant profile for each plant purchased; free literature and nursery information; native plant books for sale; carts available for plant transportation; and a master gardener table to help with gardening questions.And, from 10 a.m. to noon, Mary Ellen Gotto will discuss what a native plant is and why we should use them for conserving natural resources and sustaining wildlife. For information, call Sandy Vanno at (727) 207-1853.
FIGHTER TOWN USA
The Bay City Flyers, a local radio-control flying club, will host Fighter Town USA on Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Conner Preserve, 22500 State Road 52 in Land O’ Lakes.This is an opportunity to learn about the hobby.There also will be a Fun Fly for kids of all ages.Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. For information, email Mike Diesu at mdiesu@tampabay.rr.com.
BUG JAM
The 31st annual Florida Bug Jam will take place Nov. 9 and Nov. 10 at the Pasco County Fairgrounds in Dade City.There will be a car show, swap meet, camping, a poker run, a parade, live music, an off-road course, vendors, food, kids’ activities and more. Gates open at 11 a.m., Nov. 9, and at 9 a.m., Nov. 10.Admission is $10 per day, or
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The Junior League of Tampa Holiday Gift Market, presented by Publix and The Junior League of Tampa, will take place Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall & Entertainment Hall, 4800 U.S. 301 N., in Tampa.There will be more than 200 merchants, and 100% of the net proceeds go to fund the Junior League’s programs and community projects in education and child welfare. General admission tickets are $10 and can be bought online at bit.ly/HGMTickets.
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
American Legion Post 147, 17383 Gunn Highway in Odessa, will host a cornhole tournament Nov. 9 at 3 p.m., to benefit the Sons of the American Legion projects.Adult contestant fee is $10 per person in advance and $15 at the event; and, $2 per child.There also will be burgers, hot dogs, sausage, baked beans, fries and cold beverages available, as well as face painting. Registration is from 2 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. For information, call or text Bill Dixon at (813) 767-9447 or Bruce Wallace at (813) 810-5988.
TINA TURNER TRIBUTE
The City of New Port Richey Parks and Recreation Department will host a free outdoor concert,“Simply Tina:A Tina Turner Tribute,” on Nov. 9 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Sims Park, 6431 Bank St., in New Port Richey. Bring chairs or blankets. Snacks will be available. Pets will not be allowed. For information, call (727) 841-4560.
CHURCH BOUTIQUE FAIR
St.Timothy Women’s Club will host its 32nd annual Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair on Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 17512 Lakeshore Road in Lutz.There will be more than 150 indoor and outdoor vendors, a bake sale, a plant sale, raffles, food, music and more. Admission is free. For information, visit SaintTims.org, or email Burnita Wilder at burnitaw@gmail.com.
ORPHAN SUNDAY
North Pointe Church, 19872 Amanda Park Drive in Lutz, will host an Orphan Sunday concert on Nov. 10 at 6 p.m., with recording artist Mark Schultz. Participants can explore ways to get involved with foster care and adoption, and listen to an evening of stories and songs. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.Tickets are available only online at itickets.com.All proceeds will help fund adoptions for families in the community and support local children in foster care.
NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY
The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet Nov. 12 at 7 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Laura Starkey, founder and executive director of Heartwood Preserve Conservation Cemetery, on the subject of “How the Longleaf Pine Keeps Its Cool Under Fire.”There will be light refreshments and a native plant drawing. For information, call Sandy Vanno at (727) 207-1853.
MAKE A CANDLE
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a mason jar candle craft on Nov. 12 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., for ages 18 and older. Participants can learn how to melt wax, add scent and set a wick, as well as decorate the jar.A registration and safety waiver are required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
CRAFTS FOR SENIORS
The New River Library will host these programs for seniors on Nov. 13: • Beadworks from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Zephyrhills Senior Center, at St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church, 5855 16th St., Zephyrhills • Quilting 101 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Zephyrhills Senior Center • Beadworks at the YMCA from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 37301 Chapel Hill Loop in Zephyrhills
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The Brian Bill Foundation hosted its sixth annual Special Operations Sporting Clay Shoot at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays in Land O’ Lakes. The event raised about $20,000 for the St. Petersburg, Florida-based nonprofit foundation, which helps special operators heal from the invisible wounds of war. The foundation is named for Brian R. Bill, who was a Navy SEAL killed in action in Afghanistan in 2011. In addition to shooting clay targets, there were special capabilities demonstrations from the Pasco Sherriff’s Office SWAT Team, and a live and silent auction. New York Times best-selling author and former Navy SEAL Team SIX Commando Don Mann gave the keynote address. From left: third-place winner Pat Burke, first-place winner Russ Miles and second-place winner Skip Schaer.
Hillsborough’s economy showing new signs of growth By B.C. Manion
activity and interest in the downtown area. “Now, they’re seeing the cranes. Now, they’re seeing the walls going up, the buildAdams Myers, senior business develop- ings going up, the J.W. Marriott going up, ment manager for the Tampa Bay Economic everything that’s happening in Phase One Development Council, paid a visit to Pasco of Water Street. OK, now I can almost touch County a few weeks ago, to share what’s it. It’s tangible,� he said. happening on the economic Another major project, front in Hillsborough County. Midtown Tampa, is planned near Myers outlined some of the Interstate 275 and North Dale major new developments hapMabry Highway. That’s a $500 pening in Tampa and million mixed-use project of reHillsborough County during a tail, residential and office, he said. membership luncheon meeting Riverwalk Place, a 50-story of the North Tampa Bay Chamber tower is going up in downtown of Commerce. Tampa.The $350 million project He assured those gathered is the tallest building on the West that economic development is Coast of Florida, Myers said. not something that happens in a It began as a mixed-use projAdam Myers vacuum. ect, but the condo sales went so “While we are Hillsborough well, it was essentially converted County-focused, we work with our partners to a residential project with retail at the botin Pasco County Economic Development tom, he said. and Pinellas County Economic Another project, called Heights Union, inDevelopment, Polk County, Sarasota, cludes new office space being built at the Manatee, all of the way up to Hernando southwest corner of Palm Avenue and County. North Tampa Street. Meanwhile, Highwoods “When something great happens in Properties is building a new mixed-use projPasco County, that’s going to benefit ect in Westshore. Hillsborough County,� said Myers, senior Myers also noted that Tampa is being recbusiness development manager for the ognized by outside evaluators, as a good Tampa/Hillsborough economic develop- place to work and live. ment agency. Earlier this year, for instance, Zillow “When something awesome is happen- ranked Tampa as the No. 1 market for firsting in Hillsborough County and Pinellas time homebuyers. County, that’s benefiting Pasco County, as It’s also a great place to start a business, well. Myers said. “It’s important to recognize that eco“Entrepreneurism in Tampa is at an allnomic development is really a team sport,� time high, and there are more and more Myers said. resources that are out there that are starting That being said, his talk focused primari- up to help our entrepreneurism ecosystem ly on some of the big things happening in grow,� he said. Tampa and Hillsborough County. He also shared some of the economic deFor instance,Water Street Tampa, a $3 bil- velopment agency’s statistics. lion investment in downtown Tampa, is “Between Oct. 1, 2016 and July 31, 2018: getting underway, he said. We worked with over 48 companies to “Now, the buildings are under construc- make the decision to choose Hillsborough tion,� Myers said.“The first building is almost (County),� Myers said. That created nearly done, with USF’s (University of South 6,200 jobs. Florida’s) new medical school.That is bringThose jobs, in turn, created nearly 2,300 ing a lot of momentum and excitement, and indirect jobs and 4,060 induced jobs.
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When Andy Warrener went to Villagio Cinemas in Carrollwood last week, he wasn’t going merely as a movie patron. He was there to see the Florida premier of “The Black String,� a movie which the Odessa native co-wrote and co-created. For Warrener, the film’s Florida debut was a moment that was years in the making. “I’ve been in the screenplay format since I was 19,� he said.“Screenplays became a creative outlet.� A photojournalist by trade, Warrener made a transition into the film industry. His love for literature also compelled him into that line of work, he said. He moved to Los Angeles in 2002, where he lived for almost seven years. While there, he met director Brian Hanson, who introduced a screenplay idea that Warrener found intriguing. The concept dealt with a psychiatric patient who couldn’t distinguish between delusions or reality. “I’m like ‘I love it. Let’s talk more about it,’� Warrener said. “Subsequently, we had meetings and sessions, and we fleshed out the idea. Next thing you know, there was a script.� However, the two screenwriters began to focus their attention elsewhere, putting the script aside. It wasn’t until 2017 that producer Richard Handley read the script, found it interesting and wrote a newer version – ultimately becoming the film’s storyline. Jonathan, the main character of “The Black String,� is played by Frankie Muniz. Muniz rose to prominence as a child actor starring in the television series “Malcolm in the Middle,� as well as several movies. Initially, the film premiered at the Austin Film Festival in 2018. The film also has been released on DVD,
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Own a piece of Florida history By Mary Rathman mrathman@lakerlutznews.com
The Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office, at 4720 U.S. 19 in New Port Richey, will be offering historic photos, framed and under glass, for reasonable prices. Each photo represents some aspect of early Florida life. The photos were on display in the Gulf Harbors office for many years prior to its recent renovation. Framed photos 4 feet by 6 feet are $25, and framed photos 4 feet by 8 feet are $50.
The purchases are tax deductible because all proceeds will be considered donations to Pasco TC Gives, the nonprofit arm of the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office. Pasco TC Gives supports charitable organizations that provide various services to residents in Pasco County. The sale will run from Nov. 4 through Nov. 8, or until all the photos are sold. The office is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Area residents looking ffo or a new home fortunate to haavve one of Florida’s most are fo unique semi-custom builders, ICI Homes of Daayytona Beach, building in Ta Tampa Baayy’s most in-demand communities — Asturia in Odessa, Bexley in Land O’ Lakes and FishHaaw wk Ranch in Lithia. And d now, fo for the h ffiirst time ever, move-in ready ICI homes in these communities are participating in a company-wide, statewide sale this weekend that offfeers buyers some of its lowest prices ever, along with unique design fe features and options not av available with other builders. To celebrate this year-end pricing, the ICI To Homes Statewide Open House is Sundaayy, Nov. v. 10 from noon to 4 p.m. Families visiting during open house hours are eligible to win a $500 gift card by registering when they tour a quick-delivery showcase home. “If you haavven’t yet had the opportunity to visit one of our models, this is the weekend to make that happen,” said Ron Ferguson, division managger fo for ICI Homes. “Many of our w, and you could showcase homes are ready now, first of be living in one of these homes by the fi the year.” In the Pasco communities of Asturia and y, fi five showcase homes are av available, Bexley, including the Serena, which was the builder’s model home in Asturia’s Phase II. This innoour bedrooms vative, one-story home has ffo and three baths on a deep conservation lot. families wanting a turn-key home, the For fa model’s proffeessionally decorated, high-end furnishings are aavvailable. Also ready now in Asturia is the Arden, another ffo our-bedroom, three-bath home on a conservation lot that also offfeers a separate dining room and a full three-car garage. This one-story home is located in a secluded area in the back of the communityy.. The Costa Mesa is another one-story four bedrooms and showcase home with fo three baths, and ffeeatures the same floor plan as the builder’s new model in Asturia. It is being built on a conservation lot that overlooks a pristine lake near the front on the communityy..
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Saint Leo conference focuses on WWI and its impacts By B.C. Manion
Interspersed between the panels, Saint Leo faculty members will help take WHAT: Centennial of World War I & Peace conference-goers back to 1914 to 1919 Interdisciplinary Conference World War I through poetry WHERE: Saint Leo University Student readings and musical performCommunity Center, 33701 State Road 52 ances from the era. in St. Leo Chantelle MacPhee, the WHEN: Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. university’s chair of language COST: $12 (Includes lunch, beverages studies and the arts, will read and snacks); free parking “In Flanders Fields,” a World Saint Leo University alumni, students, faculWar I poem by John McCrae, ty, and staff, with proper ID, will be a medic from Canada. admitted for free. “He wrote it in the memoDETAILS: Conference-goers have a ry of those he saw perish chance to immerse themselves in the hiswith him,” said MacPhee , tory of World War I and gain a greater who herself lost great-uncles understanding of its impacts. in World War I. INFO: Contact the College of Arts and “In Flanders Fields,” she Sciences at said, “is the most famous in collegeofartsandsciences@saintleo.edu, Canada and is recited every or leave a message at (352) 588-8401. Nov. 11, which is called Remembrance Day.” Conference attendees also “World War I is essential in will be able to glean an additional sense of the emergence of America as what life was like during World War I through an array of posters featuring comCOURTESY OF SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY a global super power, as well as the beginning of the de- bat scenes, war memorabilia, and a glimpse This World War I-era poster was created by James mise of the European order,” of African-American life at that time. Montgomery Flagg in 1918 and printed by the American Rimanelli said. The $12 admission to the conference deLithographic Company of New York. It shows Uncle Sam Panelist Dan DuBois, an as- liberately was kept affordable to encourage arm-in-arm with Britannia, accompanied by a lion (U.K.) sistant professor of history, attendance. Admission includes lunch, and an eagle (U.S.A.). It will be included in Marco will focus on how World War snacks and beverages and there is no charge Rimanelli’s presentation at an upcoming conference at I played out in East Asia, in his for parking. Saint Leo University. talk entitled “Aye, What has Also, Saint Leo University alumni, stuBecome of Civilization?: East dents, faculty and staff will be admitted free, “Alliances & U.S. Military in World War I: Asia & The Great War.” with proper ID. ‘Doughboys & Trenches,‘Over There’” “To understand the current degree of Teachers attending the conference may “We want to try to give an overview,” distrust between the United States and also be eligible to apply for continuing edusaid Rimanelli, a driving force behind the China, that really begins in 1919,” DuBois cation credit, which Saint Leo University conference. said. will help to document.
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Maybe you’re a history teacher, with a penchant for the World War I era. Perhaps you have a fascination for the impacts that World War I had on politics, medicine, diplomacy or, even closer to home — your family’s personal history. Maybe you’re just curious about what life was like in the wider world, during the time of Downton Abbey. If any of this resonates with you, an upcoming conference at Saint Leo University could be right up your alley. The university is inviting teachers, history and political buffs, veterans and the general public to a conference that centers on the history of World War I, and subsequent peace-building efforts. The Nov. 16 event, called the Centennial of World War I & Peace 1914 to 1919 Interdisciplinary Conference, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the university’s campus in St. Leo. The event comes slightly more than a century after the original Armistice Day — Nov. 11, 1918 —which marked the official end of World War I. The conference is structured around three panels, with presentations by speakers and time allotted for questions and answers, said Marco Rimanelli, full professor of political sciences and international studies at the university. The presentations will cover: • Military and diplomacy • Medical and health care issues in the Great War • The impact of the League of Nations Rimanelli’s presentation is entitled
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The Rattlesnake Festival had its biggest year since The Thomas Promise Foundation took over, despite the appearance of Tropical Storm Nestor, event organizers say. “We’ll be able to provide 100,000 lunches as a result of this years’ Rattlesnake Festival,” Joe Simmons, executive director for The Thomas Promise Foundation, said in a news release. “That’s more than the last FILE two years. Imagine what we could do if the storm hadn’t David and Howard Bellamy performed for a sold-out crowd come through,” Simmons on Oct. 18 at the Rattlesnake Festival. It was their first performance at the event since 1968. added. According to long-held tradition,The Rattlesnake Festival was held on the third weekend of October, Oct. 19 but, because of heavy rains, some which this year fell on Oct. 19 and Oct. 20. vendors and entertainment groups did not Having the festival that weekend was de- set up that day. cided in 1967, based on research by a Weather began to clear at about noon and weatherman that historically that weekend some festival-goers turned out, but organizers had the best weather. realized that Nestor had put a damper on Indeed, over the years the festival has en- their event. joyed dry weather most of the time, “We were hoping to exceed the 10,000 according to the release. mark on visitors,” Simmons said. “I believe But, not this year. that if the weather had been as nice on Tropical Storm Nestor crossed the Florida Saturday as it was on Sunday, we may have Panhandle and sent waves of heavy rain and done so.” tornado warnings on down the West Coast, By the evening of Oct. 19, the rain had the release reports. stopped and “Rattlesnake Festival After Dark,” Still, the weekend got off to a great start, an event planned with adults in mind featurwith a successful Bellamy Brothers concert ing local bands, was well-attended for a on Oct. 18, despite threatening weather.The first-time event. band played to a sold-out crowd in the Dan The following day, the even opened with Cannon Auditorium at the Pasco County sunshine, and the event went well. Fairgrounds. “The weather is the weather, that’s true It was the internationally known musi- everywhere, but sometimes it seems especians’ first time back to the festival since 1968 cially true in Florida,” Simmons said. when they performed their first musical gig “This is our third year running the festival with their father at the festival in San Antonio and our second year at the Pasco County City Park, which hosted the event for a half- Fairgrounds. We’re already on the schedule century before moving to the fairgrounds. for next year, which is Oct. 17 and 18, by the “We so appreciate the Bellamy Brothers way. We planned a great festival and we’re coming to the Rattlesnake Festival this year,” glad that we were still able to have a better Simmons said, in the release.“It was the suc- year than last year because it’s all about raiscess of their concert that offset the bad day ing money to buy food to feed hungry kids.” we had on Saturday and enabled us to have The Thomas Promise Foundation is a our best year so far.” 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated Rattlesnake Run organizers had to cancel to providing weekend meals to food-insecure the 5-mile and 1-mile runs because of a tor- students in Pasco County Schools when nado watch that was in effect at the time the breakfast and lunch programs are not operatrace was set to begin. ing. For more information visit The rain-or-shine festival opened on time TheThomasPromise.org.
Bella Tire Opens On State Road 52 By Deborah Bostock-Kelley News Special to The Laker / Lutz News Rich Nicoloff was already late for church when he spotted a couple on the side of the road with a blown tire. He knew if he stopped, he’d miss the service. But, Nicoloff also knew he wasn’t the kind of person who could just drive past. So, he pulled over, explained that he owned Bella Tires in Land O’ Lakes, and offered to open his shop on a Sunday to replace the couple’s blown tire. Nicoloff didn’t think much of that act of kindness, because he enjoys helping people as much as he enjoys managing Bella Tires, a business he opened in August, after a 27-year career as a criminal investigator for government. Following the advice of a friend who also owns a tire store, Nicoloff found a highly visible spot for his business on State Road 52, about a mile east of U.S. 41, in front of the Pilot Country subdivision. Bella Tires, which is named after Nicoloff’s daughter, offers tires and automotive services for personal and commercial vehicles and trailers. It has a drive-up port for semi-trucks for tire repair and replacement, and will soon be adding two new service bays. Nicoloff buys his tires directly from the manufacturer (purchased through a distributor), which are of better quality than tires sold at box stores and national tire retailers. If he doesn’t have the particular tire needed, he will get it — even a lawnmower tire. In addition to tire repair and replacement, other services include lift kits, leveling kits, brush guards, winches, car and truck
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SKIN SEMINAR
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AdventHealth Wellness Center, 38233 Daughtery Road in Zephyrhills, will offer a grief support group on Nov. 7 at 3 p.m., for anyone who has experienced a loss. No reservations are required. For information, visit AdventHealth.com/hospital/adventhealthzephyrhills.
OBSTETRIC PROGRAMS
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host these community events: • Childbirth Preparation Four-Week Series: Nov. 7, Nov. 14, Nov. 21 and Nov. 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Saturday Childbirth Superprep: Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Tour of Obstetrics: Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m., and Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. • Newborn Care Class: Nov. 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Family and Friends Infant CPR: Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. Reservations are required by calling (727) 834-5630, or online at MedicalCenterTrinity.com.
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HEARTBURN SEMINAR
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54 in Trinity, will present a free seminar on “Is My Heartburn Normal?” on Nov. 8 at noon. Dr. Mathew Ninan, thoracic surgeon, will discuss how the reoccurrence of acid reflux can have serious consequences to your health and indicate other issues. Participants can learn about the signs and symptoms, and when to see a doctor. A complimentary light lunch will be provided. Reservations are required by calling (727) 834-5630.
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AdventHealth Wesley Chapel will present a seminar entitled “Gut Check: GERD and Reflux Disease” on Nov. 13 at noon, in the fourth-floor classroom. Dr. Jonathan Lohrbach, general surgery, will discuss common digestive conditions and treatment options. A light lunch will be provided. Reservations are required by calling (813) 929-5432, or online at AHWesleyChapel.com/Events.
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AdventHealth Wellness Center, 38233 Daughtery Road in Zephyrhills, will offer “Art Therapy with Junior Polo” on Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon. For $15, which includes all materials, participants can create an oil pastel to take home. Payment is with cash, check or credit card upon arrival to the class. For information, visit AdventHealth.com/hospital/adventhealthzephyrhills.
ALZHEIMER’S PREVENTION
AdventHealth Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., will present “Use Your Brain: Alzheimer’s Prevention” on Nov. 13 at 2 p.m., in the Education Room. A representative from the University of South Florida’s Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training program will discuss
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AdventHealth Dade City, 13100 Fort King Road, will host a Bingo Bonanza on Nov. 14 at 2 p.m., in Classrooms 107 and 108. Participants can learn all about vitamins and nutrition, while playing bingo and having refreshments. Reservations are required by calling (833) 300-2371.
WOUND SEMINAR
AdventHealth Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., will present “Let’s Heal What Wounds You” on Nov. 15 at noon, in the Cypress Room. Topics will include treating chronic nonhealing wounds, and how a hyperbaric oxygen chamber is used. A light lunch will be provided. RSVP by calling (877) 534-3108.
FOOT & ANKLE ARTHRITIS
East Pasco Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7333 Dairy Road in Zephyrhills, will present “Help for Foot and Ankle Arthritis” on Nov. 18 at noon, in the Fellowship Hall. Dr. Sean Lannon, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, will explain what causes arthritis in the feet and ankles, and how to get up and moving again without pain and discomfort. Reservations are required. Visit AdventHealth.com/hospital/adventhealthzephyrhills.
MENOPAUSE LECTURE
AdventHealth Dade City, 13100 Fort King Road, will present “Secrets to Surviving and Thriving Through Menopause” on Nov. 18 at noon, in Classrooms 107 and 108. Dr. Jennifer Roller, gynecologist, will present ways to provide relief and support. Reservations are required by calling (833) 300-2371.
DIABETES MANAGEMENT
AdventHealth Wesley Chapel will offer a seminar on “Diabetes and Its Management: Myths and Realities” on Nov. 19 at noon, in the fourth-floor classroom. Dr. Sheena Chatha, endocrinology, will discuss the myths and realities of diabetes, and how to manage the disease while living an active, healthy life. A light lunch will be provided. For reservations, call (813) 929-5432, or visit AHWesleyChapel.com/events.
STRETCHES FOR SENIORS
AdventHealth Wellness Center, 38233 Daughtery Road in Zephyrhills, will host a “Stretches for Seniors” class on Nov. 20 at 3:30 p.m. Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing. Reservations are required by calling (813) 779-6476.
BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM
Gulfside Hospice’s Bereavement Services team will offer its annual holiday grief workshop on Nov. 20 at 3 p.m., at the Rucki Center for Hospice Care, 5760 Dean Dairy Road in Zephyrhills. Families and counselors can create conversations and activities to honor loved ones during the holiday season. The workshop is free, but reservations are required by calling Jan Double at (727) 845-5707.
BARIATRIC SUPPORT
AdventHealth Dade City, 13100 Fort King Road, will offer a bariatric support group on Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m., in Classrooms 107 and 108, for anyone considering bariatric surgery or who has had the surgery. The hospital’s bariatric and digestive health coordinator will talk about weight loss, and discuss challenges and concerns. No reservations are required.
HEART SEMINAR
AdventHealth Dade City, 13100 Fort King Road, will offer a seminar on “Taking Care of Your Heart” on Nov. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Classrooms 107 and 108. Dr. Binu Jacob, cardiologist, will share ways to keep your heart beating strong and steady, as well as treatment options for heart disease. Free blood pressure screenings will be offered from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.The program will begin at noon. Reservations are required by calling (833) 300-2371.
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Coffee shop, nail salon coming soon New banking option in Trinity
A retail plaza will open at 25595 Sierra Town Centre Blvd, in Lutz. The approximately 4,000square-foot building is already set to hold a nail salon and a Raining Berries coffee shop, with additional space. Construction could be wrapped up by early 2020.
A new Republic Bank branch is emerging in Trinity. The 3,042-square-foot building is located at 10601 State Road 54 and will have two drive-through lanes. Details on the completion date and opening have not be released.
A restaurant and more retail for Cypress Creek The Cypress Creek Town Center will have a new building at 25988 Sierra Center Blvd., in Lutz. The 15,287-square-foot structure will be designed for retail and restaurant space. An opening date has not been released.
Urgent care center coming to Lutz A new medical facility is being added to the Lutz area. Doctors Urgent Care is located at 18981 N. Dale Mabry Highway and will stand at 3,250 square feet. The building’s interior will have a lab, six patient rooms, a surgery room, an X-ray room and a wellness center. Construction is set to end in December, with a possible January opening.
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STUDENT ARTWORKS The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host an Expressions of Thanks Youth Art Contest reception on Nov. 7 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The reception will showcase the artwork honoring our veterans and those serving in the military, submitted by students in Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. Students in kindergarten through 12 grade entered artwork, poetry and essays. Light refreshments will be served at the reception. The artwork will be on display in the hospital lobby through Dec. 1. For information, call Mary Sommise at (727) 834-4868.
SAINT LEO OPEN HOUSE
Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, will host a Fall Open House on Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Check-in and breakfast are available from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., in the Marion Bowman Activities Center gymnasium. Students will have an opportunity to explore life at Saint Leo and learn about academic programs through the faculty, resource fairs, and academic presentations and demonstrations. Visitors also can tour the campus, learn about clubs and organizations, meet with financial aid representatives, talk with admissions counselors, and more. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Admission is free. Prospective students can register at SaintLeo.edu/open-house. For assistance or questions, email admissions@saintleo.edu, or call (352) 588-8283.
CAR SHOW FUNDRAISER
The second annual Fundraiser Car Show to benefit the bands of Sunlake High School and its Color Guard program will take place Nov. 10 from noon to 4 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. There will be live music, special guests, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, food and more. There is a $15 registration fee for all classics, hot rods, muscle cars, customs and motorcycles.
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Music to their ears The GFWC Little Women of Lutz, a teen group mentored and sponsored by the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club, presented Lutz Elementary School music teachers with a $500 donation in memory of the late Marilyn Wannamaker. Wannamaker was an advisor to the Little Women for many years, and a past president of the woman’s club. The funds will be used by the school to purchase new sound equipment and xylophones. From left: Genesis Corbin, music teachers Kathy Barbur and Kelly Couthu, and Rachel Lightner.
For more information, you can email SLHSCarShow@gmail.com.
MATH COMPETITION
Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, invites middle-schoolers to participate for free in the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) 8, scheduled for Nov. 13. This is a national competition developed by the Mathematical Association of America. Students can apply their knowledge to a 25-question, multiple-choice exam, to be completed in 40 minutes. Saint Leo can accommodate 30 students. Mathematics faculty will monitor the exam. Advance registration is required by emailing Kevin Murphy at kevin.murphy@ saintleo.edu, with the phrase “AMC 8” in the subject line. Parents also can call Murphy at (352) 588-7192.
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National Memorial Day parade. For information, call Meggan Nichols, the ZHS Band sponsor fundraiser coordinator, at (813) 403-0700.
Pasco County Schools District Office, 7227 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., will host a Pasco County Schools Fall Instructional Hiring Event on Nov. 14 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Participants can meet with administrators from schools across the district and interview for vacant positions. Qualified applicants need to have a valid teaching certificate or a valid statement of eligibility, or be a recent college of education graduate. Registration closes at midnight on Nov. 7. Register at FallHiringEvent2019.eventbrite.com.
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Saint Leo University will now offer a Bachelor of Arts degree in emergency management, completely online, and will begin enrolling students in January. Faculty at the school were inspired to create the new program by the sustained demand across the country for people trained in managing coordinated response to disasters, fires, and other emergencies caused by conditions ranging from coastal flooding and powerful storms, to industrial accidents and criminal actions. Admissions inquires can be made online at tinyurl.com/y53z4rmm, or by calling tollfree (877) 622-2009.
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The Zephyrhills High School Band will host an indoor yard sale on Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Zephyrhills First Nazarene, 6155 12th St., to help fund a trip to Washington D.C., to march in the 2020
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Three new Aldi stores will be opening in Pasco County to keep up with the area’s growing demands.
ALDI, from page 1A years, with new residential and commercial developments. Aldi’s history dates back to its first store opening in 1961. Since then, it has branched out to have a total of 1,900 locations in 36 states across the country, the retail grocer’s website says. The grocer also expects to open nearly 2,500 new stores nationwide by 2022, according to the website. Aldi operates as a grocery store with a variety of foods, including meats and fresh produce.The majority of products are exclusive brands, only found in Aldi stores. Like other Aldi locations, the Pasco stores
will be roughly 12,000 square feet.They also will have an interior layout that’s similar to other stores in the chain. Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore said he’s happy to see the new Aldi coming to his district, which will be built almost directly in front of a Costco store. Moore said he’s been hearing a desire by his constituents for an Aldi store for quite some time. “It’s great to have options for people.The more options the better.They’re in a good location.That’s for sure,” Moore said. Having more locations is good for both the company and consumers,Thon said. He said the bottom line is this:“We want to be conveniently located for our shoppers in Pasco County.”
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Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Robert Martin Patterson recently visited Land O’ Lakes High School as part of an educational program to inspire middle and high school students.
HONOR, from page 1A Patterson’s heroism and military career were highlighted during a recent speaking engagement at Land O’ Lakes High School. The visit was part the school’s yearlong collaboration with the Medal of Honor Character educational program, where teachers use stories of Medal of Honor recipients to help students explore the values of courage, integrity, sacrifice, commitment, citizenship and patriotism. Patterson’s appearance at the school coincided with this year’s annual Medal of Honor Convention in Tampa, which hosted 46 Medal of Honor recipients from Oct. 22 to Oct. 26. Seven other Pasco County schools also were visited by Medal of Honor recipients through the program.They were Deer Park Elementary; Centennial, Pine View, Charles S. Rushe, and Paul R. Smith middle schools; and Hudson and Wesley Chapel high schools. Addressing a lecture hall full of students, the 71-year-old Pensacola resident inspired high schoolers to follow their dreams and strive to do their best. “The most important part of your life is your education,” Patterson said.“You can be anything that you put your mind to. You want to be a doctor? You can be a doctor. You want to be a lawyer? You can be a lawyer.” Patterson emphasized the importance of personal integrity and good decision-making, as a means to set up for future success and happiness in adulthood. “The most valuable asset is your integrity,” he said.“You are the only person that can affect your integrity. Nobody else can. Only you. Don’t ever jeopardize your integrity. Once your lose that integrity, you’ll play hell ever getting it back.” The overall theme was something he himself battled growing up in a poor family of tobacco farmers in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Patterson was known around his hometown as a troublemaker, dropping out of high school in 12th grade. “I wasn’t going to be anything in my life, according to all my teachers and everything.
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Ministries – a program that relies on the study of Scripture, to help men get their lives back on track. After his two-year stay on the Dade City campus, he went on to graduate from Southeastern University and is now a minister helping to build churches. Loving Hands Ministries has two campuses. One is in Dade City and the other is in Palmetto. Marshall Walker is program director for the Dade City campus. He, too, went through the ministry’s two-year program. “The reason it’s become successful for me — and I believe for all the men — is that it’s a spiritual regeneration,” Walker said. The program requires the men to spend several hours each day studying the Bible. Walker described himself as a struggling drug addict when he moved onto the Dade City campus. Building a relationship with Jesus and getting away from worldly distractions changed him,Walker said. “Sin is fun for a season, but then after a while, it’s not fun anymore,”Walker said. Loving Hands Ministries was founded in the 1980s by Pastor Wendell Wilson and his wife, Nancy, who wanted to help men like Cabrera and Walker. Pastor Wilson had led a number of different churches throughout Florida, but after ministering to men on the street and in jails, he felt compelled to do more, said Kim Dodson, his daughter and current president of the organization. In 1982, the Wilsons opened their Bradenton home to men who were struggling with addiction or other issues — and encouraged them to redirect their lives. The Wilsons opened the first campus of Loving Hands Ministries in 1984 in Bradenton.That ministry later relocated to Palmetto. The Dade City campus opened in 1992. It now has five buildings for living quarters, a dining area, a gym and a food storage area. There’s also a recreational facility and a basketball court. And, the foundation has been laid there for a new chapel. It will provide the men more room for their spiritual work. Men come to the ministry in different ways. Some are court-ordered; others join voluntarily. Some travel from different parts of Florida. Others, from different states. Some learn about the program when they’re in the hospital, or in jail, or at a church. The two-year program keeps the men productive — with cooking, daily chores
If you go Loving Hands Ministries banquet WHEN: Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: First Church of the Nazarene, 6155 12th St., Zephyrhills COST: Free admission, suggested minimum donation of $200 for a party of eight DETAILS: The organization is celebrating its 35th anniversary, with a fundraiser to support its work. INFO: To RSVP and donate online, visit LovingHands.net, or call Marshall Walker at (352) 523-1399.
and several hours of Bible study daily. Through such responsibilities, the men can discover their gifts, Dodson said. She put it like this:“We teach these men that their life matters and they’re created by God for his purposes, and to be used daily to serve someone else.” During the second year of the program, the men begin to learn how to minister to each other on campus. They also visit churches to share their testimonies — hoping to reach others who can benefit from the ministry. Occasionally, they get away, too, for deep sea fishing, to watch the Tampa Bay Rays, or to enjoy other outings. Those who graduate from the program, like Walker, have the chance to build careers at their respective campuses. Some have gone on to higher education. Some are now businessmen, or ministers. Loving Hands Ministries relies on individual, community and church donations, and occasional fundraisers, such as yard sales, golf tournaments and banquets. In fact, it is planning to celebrate its 35th anniversary with a banquet on Nov. 21, at the First Church of the Nazarene in Zephyrhills. David West, of Making a Difference Inc., will be the keynote speaker. Dodson noted: “All these years we’ve never charged a man or their family.” As her late father used to say:“You can’t put a price on a life.” Even though her parents have passed away, Dodson wants to continue their vision, with plans to branch out to South Florida. “Overall, we’re just so blessed with the success rate,” Dodson remarked. “In the end, it’s the change that takes place in a man’s heart that really changes him,” she said. To find out more about the organization, or the banquet, visit LovingHands.net or call Marshall Walker at (352) 523-1399.
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(They said) the only thing I’d ever be in my life was nothing but a dirt farmer,” Patterson recalled. Patterson, of course, would later prove any doubters wrong with his decorated military service, where he also obtained a college degree. “The only thing blocking you from doing anything in your life, is your own mind,” Patterson said, adding, “I really do regret dropping out of high school because education is really important in your life, and I didn’t realize it until years later.” For students facing similar challenging life circumstances, Patterson recommended the military as a positive route getting on the right track. He pointed out the service instills punctuality, work ethic and personal responsibility.“Military is not a bad way to get a start in the job market,” he said. As for his distinguished act of bravery over 50 years ago, it was all a blur. “I don’t remember my actions at all,” he said.“I was young, dumb and invincible.” And, he doesn’t consider himself to be a hero, either. “I just did my job,” he said. “Somebody was going to do it, I just happened to be the one that did it.” Asked about what it means to don the Medal of Honor, a humbled Patterson said,“It’s not mine. I just keep in sacred trust. It belongs to the (soldiers) that didn’t come back.”
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Pasco County all-star football rosters announced By Kevin Weiss
The East all-star team leads the series 3-1
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igh school football in December? It’s becoming a tradition in Pasco County. Some of the county’s top senior high football players will get to experience Friday night lights one final time, at the 2019 Pasco County East-West Classic. The fifth annual all-star showcase is slated for Dec. 13 at 7 p.m., at Sunlake Field, 3023 Sunlake Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. The game, organized by the Pasco County Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), features some of the best senior players from 15 county high schools. Players on the East squad will represent Cypress Creek, Land O’ Lakes, Pasco, Wesley Chapel, Wiregrass Ranch, Zephyrhills, and Zephyrhills Christian schools. Players on the West squad will represent Anclote, Bishop McLaughlin Catholic, Fivay, Gulf, Hudson, Sunlake, Mitchell and River Ridge. Zephyrhills head coach Nick Carroll will lead the East squad and Fivay head coach Matt Durchik will lead the West.Team practices for the game begin on Dec. 2. To select the rosters, coaches from every county high school gather in a “war room” and draft the players from every school and every position.After much deliberation, the
EAST TEAM
CYPRESS CREEK Jovanni Anderson Sebastian Bramonte Noah Smith Jalen Warren Jehlani Warren
LAND O’ LAKES Ethan Forrester PASCO Desmin Green Juan Herrera Ivory Lopey Jordan McLaughlin Rubin Pickett Darrion Robinson WESLEY CHAPEL Isaiah Cole Tyson Gillott Quay Jones Brendan Maddox Fletcher Martin Steven Mira Jelani Vassell
2018: East, 29-22 2017: East, 17-14 2016: West, 27-21 2015: East, 14-2
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Eighty of the high school seniors in Pasco County will square off in the 2019 Pasco County EastWest Classic football game on Dec.13, at Sunlake Field. The annual showcase began in 2015.
all-star teams get whittled down to 40 players in the East and 40 players in the West. Wiregrass Ranch garnered the most selections for either side with 10 picks, followed by Fivay (eight), River Ridge (seven) and Wesley Chapel (seven). The idea for a countywide all-star football game was spearheaded several years ago by FCA area director Bob Durham, upon the suggestion of local FCA board of directors, who pointed to the success of
WIREGRASS RANCH Julian Gonzalez Robert Gibb Tyler Hayes Josh Hood Connor Lenczden Isaiah Miller Nate Miller Dylan Ridolph Jonavon Tillis Keith Walker ZEPHYRHILLS A.J. Mathis Bobby Reidenbach Zion Williams Demetris Wright ZEPHYRHILLS CHRISTIAN Tyler Davis Myles Francois Cole Johnson Malik Jones Jose Martinez Nick Whittington
long-established all-star games in both Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. The game has since proven to be a hit among fans, drawing more than 2,000 attendees each year. The East team leads the all-time series 3-1, its lone defeat coming in 2016. For many players, the showcase provides a chance to perform in front of college recruiters, many of whom attend the game from across the Southeast region.
EAST COACHES Head coach: Nick Carroll, Zephyrhills Tony Egan, Wesley Chapel Anthony Hendrix, Land O’ Lakes Mike Johnson, Cypress Creek Mark Kantor, Wiregrass Ranch Mike Smith, Zephyrhills Christian Jason Stokes, Pasco
WEST TEAM ANCLOTE Brice Arit Ricky Hall Adam Hardy Breon Jackson Demetrik Jenkins Alvin Williams
Ricky Stoffer Josh Wood FIVAY Elijah Colon-Gotwalt William Denmark Bryan Hair Kellan Helt Nicholas Lovino Kenny Richards Jaqueze Richardson Nazavious Williams GULF Kayn Clark Eddie Petchulis
BISHOP MCLAUGHLIN Marcus Berreza HUDSON William Akossou-Harvey Dougie Blanton Brad Kidwell
SUNLAKE Anthony Daher Hunder Fieden Damian Riewold Zach Spicer Cayman Wiseman MITCHELL Nick Garcia
While it may signal the last football game ever for some, the event also will feature athletes destined for big-time NCAA Division I FBS football, such as Pasco wide receiver Darrion Robinson (Western Kentucky University commit) and Zephyrhills Christian defensive tackle Malik Jones (Florida Atlantic University commit), among others. In addition to the all-star game, players will be recognized at a banquet where character awards, courageous awards, GPA awards, and various skill awards will be distributed. A ‘Coach of the Year’ also will be named and voted on by county coaches. An all-star cheerleader team also has been assembled for the showcase and will be announced at a later date. Tickets are $10 and can be pre-purchased at any participating high school or at the gate at the all-star game. They also are available online at PascoAllStars.eventbrite.com. For more information, visit PascoAllStarGame.com.
Rob Graham Noah Midthun Johnathan Nelson Ethan Phelps Nick Voyer RIVER RIDGE Ryan Grosso Travis Hawks Desmond McBride Dylan Nichols Ryan Reiche Anthony Roussos Quinton Stedman WEST COACHES Head coach: Matt Durchik, Fivay Gary Allen, River Ridge Trey Burdick, Sunlake Glen Hobbs, Hudson Dan McLeod, Gulf Jason Messamore, Anclote Andy Schmitz, Mitchell Joe Vaughn, Bishop McLaughlin
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The Pasco-Hernando State College women’s cross-country team claimed its fourth straight regional title.
PHSC WOMEN’S XC WINS REGIONALS
Make it a four-peat for the PascoHernando State College (PHSC) women’s cross-country team. The Bobcats last month claimed its fourth consecutive NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Region 8/FCSAA (Florida College System Activities Association) championship, at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee. The Bobcats, coached by Jacki Wachtel, posted a team score of 35 points, ahead of second-place place finisher Daytona Beach State College (50). The Bobcats were paced by individual medalist and Steinbrenner High product Olivia D’Angelo, who won the 5K race for the second straight year in 19:53. Teammate Isabel Oliveto, a sophomore, finished second in 20:12. Other top PHSC runners included sophomore Grace D’Angelo (seventh, 21:23), freshman
Katerina Dobkowski (10th, 21:32), sophomore Avery Mayer (12th, 22:02), sophomore Jordyn Avers (12th, 22:06), and sophomore Brenna Moran (13th, 22:30). The Bobcats next travel to Albuquerque, New Mexico, for the NJCAA Division I National 5K Championship on Nov. 9.
MEN’S XC WINS CONFERENCE TITLE
The Saint Leo University men’s crosscountry program took team and individual medalist titles at last month’s Sunshine State Conference (SSC) Championships in Boca Raton. The Lions, coached by Kurt Reiber, tallied 40 points to best second-place finisher Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (54) on the 8K course at Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park. Junior Shane Bracken paced the Lions with a winning time of 25:25.6, while senior
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Cypress Creek wins championship
The Cypress Creek High varsity girls swimming and diving team recently captured the program’s first district championship — winning the 2019 FHSAA 2A-District 4 meet hosted by Crystal River High School at Lecanto YMCA and Bicentennial Park, on Oct. 26.
Shawn Bell (sixth, 26:16.1), junior Felix Nadeborn (ninth, 26:10.5) and junior Tadgh McGinty (10th, 26:16.1) all finished in the top 10. Scoring the last point for the Lions was senior Blake Watson who finished 14th overall, at 26:38.5. Bracken joins Carl Dunne (2013), Niclas Bez (2014),Valentin Lenz (2015) and Ronald Cheserek (2016, 2017) as Lions’ SSC individual champions. The SSC title marks the fourth for the men’s program. It won three straight in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Saint Leo will next compete in the 2019 South Region Championships on Nov. 9 at Holloway Park in Lakeland.
ADULT SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT The first annual NSA/CAJS Enterprise adult softball fall classic is scheduled for Nov. 16 and Nov. 17 at Mitchell Park, 4025 Little Road in New Port Richey. The double-elimination tournament will include men’s and coed recreation and competitive divisions. Men’s play will be on Saturday, while co-ed play will take place Sunday. Team entry fee is $350 plus an NSA (National Softball Association) fee, if not already sanctioned.The tournament will offer up to $1,000 in prizes per team. Deadline to register is Nov. 11. For information and to register, visit CAJSenterprise.com, or email Charles Wagner at cajsenterprise@yahoo.com.
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A group of skydivers enter a plane which they will jump from at Skydive City in Zephyrhills. Skydive City is one of Pasco County’s top tourist attractions.
Tourism to keep booming in Pasco County, officials say By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com
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ourism is booming in Pasco County — which reported nearly a million visitors last year. And, the best may be yet to come, according to a presentation by county tourism officials Adam Thomas and Kolby Kucyk Gayson, during a recent Dade City Commission meeting. The county now brands itself as “Florida’s Sports Coast,” with the tagline, “Let’s Play,” in its tourism pitches. Previously, it used the slogan “Visit Pasco. Open Spaces.Vibrant Places.” It changed its brand in March to highlight the county’s growing list of recreational sports venues and outdoor activities. “We were in dire need of a rebrand as a destination,” said Gayson, communications manager for Florida’s Sports Coast. “We needed our own identity within the Florida tourism market.” Now, word is spreading about Pasco County in tourism circles regionally, nationally and even internationally, said Thomas, the county’s tourism director. “In the past six, seven months, we’ve created some strong destination awareness, so the buzz is starting to get out there about the Sports Coast,” he said. Thomas expects a noticeable uptick in activity once the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Complex of Pasco County comes online in July 2020 and begins booking events for 2021.The $44 million, 98,000-square-foot indoor space in Wesley Chapel will primarily accommodate basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, dance and gymnastics events. “We’re thinking on a global scale for that facility,”Thomas said. “It’s a one-of-a-kind facility,” he said, noting no other facility in the Southeast compares to it. “We’re offering something that’s unique that people are going to travel around the state to come experience,”Thomas said. The sports complex will ultimately benefit each surrounding community in Pasco, the tourism director explained. That’s because, he said, there’ll be opportunities for marketing partnerships with local chambers and merchant’s associations, encouraging visitors to make trips
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Tree Hoppers Aerial Adventure Park, in Dade City, gives people of all ability levels the chance to experience a ropes course and ziplining. Tree Hoppers is one of Pasco’s top tourist draws. FILE
Pasco County’s tourism department is now branded as ‘Florida’s Sports Coast.’
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Pasco County tourism director Adam Thomas spoke at the Florida’s Sports Coast brand launch in March, at Tampa International Airport.
The $44 million Wiregrass Ranch Sports Complex is expect to draw tourists from across the country, and even internationally, after it opens next year.
to Dade City, Zephyrhills, New Port Richey and so on. He put it like this:“The longer (tourists) stay here, the more money they spend.The more money they spend, the greater the economy gets.” During the presentation,Thomas shared various tourism facts and figures from the past year. There were 965,000 visitors to Pasco, booking 1.23 million hotel room nights in 2018, he said. That generated roughly $57.5 million in sales tax for the county. The economic impact generated an estimated $194 in tax savings for each Pasco household,Thomas added. Additionally, tourism supports about 7,500 jobs each year, at hotels, restaurants, attractions and other businesses, he said. That represents 13 percent of all jobs in the county, he said. The tourism agency’s “bread and butter” is youth and amateur sports tourism. The next most popular categories are
leisure and adventure travelers for activities including biking, fishing, boating, ziplining and so on. He pointed out the county’s top tourist attractions annually, in order, are: • Skydive City in Zephyrhills • Giraffe Ranch in Dade City • Lift Adventure Park in Hudson • TreeHoppers Aerial Adventure Park in Dade City • Anclote Key Preserve State Park in West Pasco • Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park in West Pasco He described adventure attractions as “where the rubber meets the road in pulling the entire 742 square miles of a destination together under one umbrella to call ourselves Florida’s Sports Coast.” In addition to sports and outdoor recreation,Thomas said a greater focus is being placed on soliciting social, military, education, religious, fraternal groups, as well as business travelers, conventions and corporate retreats.
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They’re doing that by leveraging meeting space that’s available at various hotels, golf clubs and local colleges. “Those are the niche marketing segments or niche influencers that we’re trying to partner with and cater to,” Thomas said. The bulk of the county’s visitors come from other areas of Florida and the Southeast region, followed by the Northeast and Midwest, he said. But, he noted, there’s a growing number of international tourists.They made up 9% of all travelers to the area in 2018. Pasco’s top international market is Canada,Thomas said.They mainly visit between January and April and their primary interests lie in outdoor activities, particularly cycling. Meanwhile, as tourism grows,Thomas’ department is growing, too. The agency has six staff members, including Thomas, but also is hiring a corporate tourism sales manager and a digital media producer, he said.
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During the month of September, the Humane Society of Pasco County was the featured charity at the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office. A combined total of $11,257 was collected by the staff at all the tax collector office locations. The Humane Society of Pasco is a 100% no-kill shelter, run solely by volunteers and community donations. “Thank you so very much for making the Humane Society of Pasco your Charity of the Month,” commented Suellen Szeskyski, president of the Society’s board of directors, in a release. “The amount donated was way beyond our expectations.We are trying hard to get a new shelter building before the one we have completely falls apart and this will really help,” she added. For information about the charity programs and other services, visit PascoTaxes.com, or call Greg Giordano, assistant tax collector/communications & special projects, at (727) 847-8179. For information regarding the Humane Society, visit HumaneSocietyofPasco.org, or call Christine DePaolo, shelter director, at (727) 856-6762.
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Baz needs some TLC Baz is a middle-aged boy that arrived at the shelter a little over a week ago after being left behind in a home. At 21 pounds, he is in need of a home, a diet plan and exercise to help reduce his weight, and ensure a long and healthy life going forward. Baz currently resides in the Feline Freedom room.
The nonprofit Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida announced a $13,000 grant to the National Wild Turkey Federation – Gator Gobblers, to introduce more women and youth to hunting. In addition to getting participants outside at the Little Orange Creek Preserve in Hawthorne, the project will include education on gun safety and land management for game species. Up to 100 new hunters will learn all aspects of hunting and have a chance to harvest their first animal in a safe environment. The overall goal of the grant is for new audiences to gain an appreciation for the connection between well-managed wildlife habitat, game species and conservation efforts. Grant funding came from the “Wildlife Foundation of Florida” license plate, which includes an image of a deer. From each purchase, $25 supports protection and management of lands open to public hunting, hunting safety programs, and training in archery and other shooting sports for women and men of all ages and backgrounds.
PETSNIP OPENS NEW LOCATION
TLC PetSnip will open its fourth location in early 2020. It has partnered with Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS) to bring high-quality, high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter services to Pasco County. TLC PetSnip is expected to open on Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes, with PCAS as its neighbor. According to its website,TLC’s founder Terry Sandlak and her late mother, LaVerne Peyton, had a dream to start up a
high-quality facility that supplied affordable pet care that owners could trust. The nonprofit was created out of the concern of pet overpopulation in the community. Sandlak discovered that the main reason people do not spay/neuter their pets is due to the high cost or the lack of availability to the services. TLC PetSnip Inc., was formed in 2012.
FOUNDATION CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
The nonprofit Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida is celebrating its 25th birthday, this fall. Since its founding, the foundation has raised and donated nearly $40 million to conserve Florida’s best lands, waters and wildlife, working closely with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), and many other partners. Florida panthers, manatees, black bears, turkeys, wood storks and red snapper are just a few of the species it has helped conserve. And, with The Nature Conservancy, the foundation invested $120,000 this year into restoring critical manatee freshwater springs habitat. One of the foundation’s priorities is increasing public access to and enjoyment of traditional outdoor pastimes, such as birding, fishing, boating, hunting, archery and more. And, many of its outdoor programs benefit returning veterans, women and at-risk youth. The foundation also responds to emergencies, whether it’s hurricane disaster relief for FWC employees, identifying technologies for mitigating red tide or helping fund rescue of corals. “For 25 years, we’ve worked to conserve nature and our outdoor heritage, thanks to help from the public and many partners,” said foundation president and CEO Andrew Walker, in a release.
GRANT SUPPORTS BIRDS AND HABITAT
Duke Energy Foundation’s $27, 340 grant will enable West Pasco Audubon to support bird and habitat conservation through the construction of a bird blind in Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park. The new bird blind will be constructed over Grassy Lake, which will allow for optimal unobstructed viewing and monitoring of several threatened species, including roseate spoonbills, wood stork, sandhill cranes, little blue herons, tricolored herons and southeastern American kestrels. Data gathered from the bird blind will be shared with land managers, and may be used to inform decision-making for the lake. Once built, Pasco County Parks and Recreation will maintain the bird blind. The blind also will be available to the general public using the park, Pasco County’s Parks and Recreation programs, school students, those who visit the park to learn about ecosystems, and local nature photographers.
Meredith likes to people-watch Sweet little Meredith is very shy but has done some exploring. She loves to look out windows and take advantage of the nearest cat stand to start a people-watching habit. Meredith arrived over two weeks ago as a stray and is about 2 years old. She has attended playgroups before and was a bit nervous with larger crowds of pups.
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The Tampa Downtown Partnership is set to host the International Downtown Association’s 2020 annual Conference & Tradeshow for the first time in nearly three decades, according to a news release.The three-day event is expected to attract nearly 1,000 business leaders, urban planners, and elected officials from around the world. “We are thrilled and honored to host this international event,”Tampa Downtown Partnership CEO Lynda Remund, said in a release.“This will be a tremendous opportunity to showcase the transformational
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projects currently underway in our downtown core like Water Street Tampa and the growth in Tampa Heights, while also highlighting projects like the Tampa Riverwalk and Curtis Hixon Park that have helped create a live, work, play environment in Downtown Tampa.” Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said, in the release: “Tampa’s a world class city with a booming urban core and we look forward to hosting downtown associations from around the globe.”
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The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce has plenty of reasons to celebrate. Board members and staff, from left: board members Sam Turgeon, Ken Burgess, Randy Light, Sam Abrahani, Dr. Ed Goolsby, Mark Murphy, Amy Chappell, Vicky Jones, Carolyn Hodges, Jasmine Wilkins, Dr. Randy Stovall, Katy Boyd, and staff Melonie Monson, Eleanor Cornelius, Chrisie Luc. (Board members not pictured are Alex Hulbert, Amanda Maggard, John Scott, Dean Smith, Kevin Sullivan, David West).
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