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Specialty grocers sprouting up in Pasco By Kathy Steele Special to The Laker/Lutz News

A national trend for smaller, specialty grocery stores is taking hold in Pasco County. Within the next year, Earth Fare, Sprouts Farmers Market, and possibly Lucky’s Market will open grocery stores that specialize in natural, organic and fresh foods. Aldi is planning to open its no-frills, discount grocery stores in Zephyrhills and

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New Port Richey in 2019.Also, a new store is coming to the southeast corner of State Road 54 and Wesley Chapel Boulevard, on a parcel owned by developers of the Cypress Creek Town Center. South Branch Ranch developers submitted plans to the county that include a “prototype” grocery store within a mix of commercial, office and retail.The approximately 25,000-square-foot store, on State Road 54 at Suncoast Parkway, would fit

within the size range for boutique-style grocery shopping. These new foodie arrivals on the retail scene follows an explosion of growth all over Pasco of more shops, restaurants and residential development. Activity centers include Cypress Creek Town Center, the Village at Mitchell Ranch, Starkey Ranch and Wiregrass Ranch. See GROCERS, page 15A

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The sun sets over East Lake as decorated golf carts line up to get ready to be in the golf cart parade. The nearly 5-mile parade began at the corner of Collier Parkway and Parkway Boulevard, and ended at Frank George Park, on Lake Saxon Drive, just in time for the boat parade on Lake Saxon.

Dressed as a festive Uncle Sam, Richard Rust, drives his cart to join the procession of decorated golf carts. The Rust family includes Richard’s wife, Amanda, 2-year-old daughter Faith and 9-year-old daughter Peyton, right. They recently moved to the community from Alaska and were excited to be taking part in the parade for their first time.

Central Pasco project County continues pursuit could be like ‘a of Ridge Road Extension self-contained city’ By Brian Fernandes

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A proposal for a 24 million-square-foot corporate business park, plus residential and other components in Central Pasco is a step closer to reality. The proposed development, dubbed Project Arthur, would be located on 6,951 acres — east of the Suncoast Parkway, west of the CSX rail line and south of State Road 52. In addition to the massive office park, there would be 11,495 residences and other supportive uses, under the proposal. Besides changing the county’s long-range land use plan, Project Arthur requires changes to the county’s highway vision map. The Pasco County Commission voted 4-0 on Dec. 11, with Commissioner Kathryn Starkey absent, to transmit the proposed changes to the Department of Economic Opportunity and other agencies for review. Commissioner Mike Wells welcomes the proposed project. “This is about jobs. It’s about time we’re a county that’s creating jobs, being competitive with the region,” See PROJECT, page 15A

Pasco County is continuing its pursuit of a project to allow the extension of Ridge Road, and Sam Beneck, the county’s project manager, gave a briefing on the status during a Dec. 12 luncheon meeting of the North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce. “We are currently in the design and permitting phase,” said Beneck. “We have not started any construction activities,” he told members and guests during the luncheon at the Fox Hollow Golf Club in Trinity. The planned 9-mile project will be broken into two phases, the project manager said. Phase 1 would stretch from Moon Lake Road in New Port Richey heading east to the Suncoast Parkway. Phase 2 would run from the Suncoast Parkway to U.S. 41, in Land O’ Lakes. The duration for the first phase is expected to be three years, but the county hopes to shorten that. The U.S.Army Corps of Engineers views it as one project, and the funds for the phases will be allocated separately. The first phase is estimated at $67.8 million. The second phase has not yet been funded. A Suncoast Parkway interchange also is being considered.The design for that project is expected to cost $1 million, with

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At the North Tampa Bay Chamber luncheon on Dec. 12, Sam Beneck, Pasco County project manager, updates attendees on the current plans for the Ridge Road Extension.

funding from the Florida Turnpike Enterprise. “In prior years, we have expended almost $20 million on this project,” Beneck explained.“That includes land acquisition, a fair amount of design and redesign.” He emphasized that in working with the Corps of Engineers, the county vigorously sought the alternative that is cost efficient, See EXTENSION, page 15A

BayCare wants to build new hospital in Pasco

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BayCare has received preliminary approval of an application to build a new 60-bed hospital on a 111-acre site, at the northeast quadrant of Interstate 75 and Overpass Road. The Agency for Health Care Administration on Dec. 10 announced preliminary approval of the hospital’s application for a Certificate of Need. As part of its application, BayCare outlined plans that include: • Construction of the hospital • Recruitment of primary care practitioners • Implementation of additional behavioral health services • A commitment to community outreach, wellness and education activities • An investment in training and education for Pasco County school students interested in health care careers. Tommy Inzina, president/CEO of BayCare, said the new hospital would provide medical services in a growing area of Pasco County. The proposed site meshes well with the hospital’s need to take the long view, Inzina said, noting,“hospitals have to have a plan for 50 or 100 years.” When BayCare was considering locating a hospital in Pasco, it began looking north of Wesley Chapel, to meet the growing need moving north along the Interstate 75 corridor, the hospital executive said. BayCare wanted a site near Interstate 75, to make the site easily accessible, and it wanted 50 acres or more of land, Inzina said. “There’s just not an infinite number of sites that would meet that definition,” Inzina said. The property at I-75 and Overpass Road fit the bill. Inzina noted the property is “a large enough piece of property to not only accommodate the hospital needs today, but what the needs might look like 30, 40, 50 years into the future.” There are plans to create an interchange at I-75 and Overpass Road, and the area is poised for considerable growth, as new developments occur in the state-approved Connected City corridor, which covers about 7,800 acres in northeast Pasco County, bordered by I-75, State Road 52, and Curley and Overpass roads. The timing for construction of the new hospital is unclear at this point, Inzina said. Adventist Health, which operates Florida

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Hospital Wesley Chapel, Florida Hospital Zephyrhills and Florida Hospital Dade City in Pasco County, has raised objections to BayCare’s application. Inzina said BayCare expects to know by early January whether Adventist Health will appeal. Inzina said the state was aware of the objections that were raised and BayCare’s responses, when it issued its preliminary approval for the Certificate of Need. “If they (Adventist Health) appeal this, it could take perhaps up to a year to work through the appeals process,” Inzina said. Meanwhile, BayCare will continue preparing for the new hospital, Inzina said. “You can’t begin construction without a Certificate of Need, but we can do all of the planning we want to,” he said. For example, the hospital can work to secure the proper zoning for the land. Typically, it takes 3 ½ to 4 years for a hospital project to be completed, including design, permitting and construction, Inzina said. No specific figures are available for the project’s cost, but Inzina offered a rough estimate ranging from $250 million to $300 million, Inzina said. BayCare expects hospital construction to bring hundreds of jobs to the area. It also expects about 300 permanent positions at the hospital by the second year of hospital operations. Additionally, BayCare expects the hospital’s economic impact to include surrounding growth, including medical offices and other businesses. BayCare Health System operates 15 hospitals in the Tampa Bay and Central Florida regions.

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The North Tampa Arts League has recognized its featured artists for the fourth quarter — Diane Harm and Oliver Parson. Harm is best known for her realistic colored pencil and mixed-media paintings of birds. Her painting, ‘Incoming,’ was inspired by a visit to a friend’s garden. Parson paints primarily in acrylic and enjoys drawing with ink. His painting, ‘The Calf Roper,’ is part of a series depicting the African American cowboy. For information, visit DianeHarm.com. Or, email Parson at GLOPAR479@aol.com.

County Line Road speed limit decrease The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

The Pasco County Commission has voted to decrease the speed limit on County Line Road, between Bruce B. Downs Boulevard and 500 feet east of Livingston Road.

The new speed will be 45 mph, down from 55 mph. The traffic engineering departments in Pasco and Hillsborough counties agreed on the change. Pasco commissioners also approved spending $400 for new speed limit signs.

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Sports museum coming to Florida Hospital Center Ice By Kevin Weiss

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Digit Murphy knows a thing or two about achieving success in the sports industry, as one of the most decorated female hockey coaches of all time. She was the featured guest speaker during the North Tampa Chamber of Commerce’s Women of Wesley Chapel event on Dec. 7 at Beach House Assisted Living & Memory Care, at Wiregrass Ranch. Her presentation centered on female empowerment and fostering gender equity in sports. She was in town for another announcement, also. Murphy’s Play It Forward Sport Foundation has partnered with Florida Hospital Center Ice to bring a first-of-its-kind women’s sports museum to the Wesley Chapel-based ice complex. Expected to open early next year, the interactive museum will be situated in one of the facility’s viewing rooms, where visitors will scan a QR code to view content. The room will also feature various historic memorabilia in women’s hockey. Murphy’s personal history includes starring as a collegiate player at Cornell University and then embarking on a 22-year coaching career at Brown University, where she compiled more than 300 career wins. At one point, she was the winningest coach in Division I women’s hockey. (She now ranks 13th all-time in career wins in college women’s ice hockey). In the professional ranks, Murphy spent three years with the Boston Blades of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League, becoming the first American-born coach to win two Clarkson Cup titles. She was the first coach to lead a U.S.-based team to two Cup wins. In addition to coaching, Murphy in 2016 co-founded the United Women’s Lacrosse League, the world’s first-ever pro league for women’s lacrosse. Murphy, 57, now serves as an advocate for gender equity in sports through United Women’s Sports and nonprofit partner Play It Forward Sport Foundation. The Laker/Lutz News caught up with Murphy for an exclusive Q-and-A, where she opined on a number of different topics related to women, sports, and of course, hockey. On why women need to place value on sports for their children: “We don’t prioritize what sports can do for our kids. We should even see sports as more important than school at some level, because it develops their whole body, and, in a really great way, their mind. It’s about discipline. It’s about being on time. It’s about respect. And, I’m not saying that you don’t learn that in school, but you certainly learn that with the right coach on the field, and that’s where I really believe when (women) can make a difference, if they make sports a part of their life. It teaches you how to deal with adverse situations, and we don’t look at it (sports) like something that’s necessary, we look at it like an activity, and I really, truly believe that it can change people’s lives; sport is a great way to

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Digit Murphy, left, is shown with Florida Hospital Center Ice Managing Partner Gordie Zimmermann. Murphy’s nonprofit, Play It Forward Sport Foundation, has partnered with Florida Hospital Center Ice to bring a first-of-its kind women’s sports museum to the Wesley Chapel-based ice complex. The interactive museum is expected to open early next year.

help empower people.” On the need for more female coaches, especially at the youth levels: “I think that a voice of having a woman coach, coaching boys is very important, as well as coaching girls. I believe that women can coach differently. They can become comfortable with coaching, with the right mentoring. Unfortunately, coaching is looked at as a nontraditional female (occupation). You can learn the Xs and Os, but you can’t learn the management of kids, and moms do it best. Moms have eyes in the back of their head. We see a lot, so I think we are actually perfect coaches, especially at the young ages.And, keeping it fun.Again, men make it about the Xs and Os. Women have the potential to be better at the younger ages, because they make it fun.” On building a successful model for women’s professional sports leagues: “Women (athletes) right now, in my opinion, can’t get off the dime professionally because they operate in silos and there’s not enough critical mass around the model to have sponsors. Like, I see women’s sports as a huge opportunity in the world, because we’re not where men’s sports is, so any visionary and business is going to see it as an option, especially if we do the model differently. Let’s make it sustainable. It doesn’t have to be as big. Make it smaller. Make it community-based. Make it regional.Take the all-stars from that and make it into a pro league. Change the rules. It’s that simple. There’s just so many different models that people aren’t thinking about, because they’re just not thinking about them, because they just accept the status quo. Why do we have to play in these huge stadiums? Maybe we can play in smaller stadiums. Maybe it can be a mother-daughter event as opposed to a daughter-father event like it always turns into.” On why women’s professional sports leagues have struggled to become viable in the United States: “I’ve said for years:The reason women’s professional sports doesn’t succeed is be-

cause they’re in the wrong cities. I think you need to be in cities that want you. Not just because it’s Boston, New York, Detroit — that’s where all the men (pro sports organizations) are. Go to outliers; they’ve got nothing to do. I remember when I was at Brown, one of our biggest, biggest, biggest venues to go to was Hanover, New Hampshire (to face Ivy League rival Dartmouth University), because there’s nothing else to do in New Hampshire. Same thing with Ithaca, New York (Cornell University). I think sometimes, because we’re so entrenched in the tradition, we can’t think outside the box. You’ve got to find an environment that will embrace it, that has a progressive mindset, that has a community that’s ready to pop. You need energy, you need passion, and you need that positive growth mindset. If you have that, you really can do anything.” On the advancement of gender equity in college sports in the Title IX era: “It’s kind of sad that there’s a long way to go. Unfortunately,Title IX’s an entitlement program because you have to have it, and whenever you have to have something,

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you’re not motivated to do better. And, sometimes, women’s sports are perceived as a suck on the (college) athletic department, because they have to have it, so they just throw it over there and they just do it because they have to have it. But, if women took control of it and gave back to it and nurtured it like they do other things, I think you would see a major shift in athletics. So, I think the people in charge need to change their mindset.They need to change the people that are implementing the practices, and when you start to see that, that’s when you’re going to see Title IX really take control — when you see people embrace it, instead of seeing it as a detriment.And so, I think Title IX has come a long way, but you still see it go on. The problem is we don’t have enough women in the industry. Because, the second you introduce wealth into it, you don’t see a lot of women coaches.You need to have more women leaders, role models and examples.This is what I always say: Title IX works when you see women coaches crossing over to men’s sports.” On what she’s most proud of from her hockey playing and coaching career: “I think the moment that I was most proud of probably was in 2015, winning the Clarkson Cup (with the Boston Blades).The way we won it was very important to me. It was a third-line player that scored the goal to win it, and it was in overtime.You know, it was empowering for me to be able to manage a bench that had a whole team playing and contributing; I think that was important. But, I also think that there’s just so many things for me, because I really was a woman that had done a lot of firsts, because there was no one else. Whatever it was, like those firsts really culminated in my life to give me what I can do, which is to give more opportunities.” On touring the Florida Hospital Center Ice in Wesley Chapel, the largest ice complex in the Southeast United States: “Unbelievable. I thought I was actually walking into a Canadian rink. It’s very impressive.They thought of all the details.The whole energy that’s around sports in Tampa and Pasco County is very exciting.”

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JAZZ EXPRESS

Florida Jazz Express, an 18-piece band, will give a holiday performance Dec. 20 at 8 p.m., at Dockside Grille, 5015 U.S. 19 in New Port Richey.Admission is free. For information, call (516) 480-8587.

OLD LUTZ CHRISTMAS

The 22nd annual “Christmas at the Old Lutz School,” 18819 U.S. 41, will be Dec. 20, Dec. 21, Dec. 22 and Dec. 26, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.The historic schoolrooms will be decorated with trees, trains and Christmas displays.The Lutz Museum also will be decorated.There will be live entertainment on several nights. Refreshments will be served.Admission is free. Canned good donations will be accepted. For information, email info@oldlutzschool.com.

CHURCH STREET CHRISTMAS

Church Street Christmas will host its annual celebration for three nights in Dade City. The first night is Dec. 21 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.There will be decorated homes and Christmas cards, and nightly entertainment by area church groups and musicians. Church Street will be closed at 6 p.m.Admission is free. Parking is free at these churches: First United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church and First Presbyterian Church. For information, call (352) 567-1163.

LUMINARIES OF LOVE

The Benedictine Sisters of Florida invite community members to honor a loved one this holiday season, by placing the name on a luminary and display all the dedicated luminaries around the Blessed Mother in San Antonio’s City Park on Christmas Eve. If you live locally, you can take your luminary home on Christmas Day.The cost is $5 and will go toward the needs in the community and provide gifts to the elderly at Heritage Park Rehabilitation Center.To order, call (352) 588-8443, or go online to BenedictineSistersOfFl.org, and click on the “Donate Now” button.

CANDLELIGHT YOGA

Sun Yoga, 19026 Geraci Road in Lutz, will host a Donation Candlelight Yin Yoga session Dec. 21 from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Participants will practice breathwork in long-held seated and reclined postures.The candlelight will help foster a calm and serene space to ground yourself and reflect on the season. For information, call (813) 955-1262, or visit SunYogaTampa.com.

MINECRAFT CAMP

The Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., will offer a three-day Winter Break Camp called “I Dig Minecraft,” Dec. 26, Dec. 27 and Dec. 28 for fourth-graders to eighth-graders. Participants can join in on different challenges and activities in the game. For information and to register, visit MOSI.org.

COSMIC CAPERS

The Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., will offer a three-day Winter Break Camp called “Cosmic Capers,” Dec. 26, Dec. 27 and Dec. 28 for kindergarteners to third-graders. Participants can learn the mysteries of the cosmos, the distance of planets, how the sun is a star, and more. For information or to register, visit MOSI.org.

FAMILY FUN RUN

First Baptist Church, 5105 School Road in Land O’ Lakes, will host the First Baptist Family 5K Fun Run on Dec. 29. Pre-race activities are from 8:15 a.m. to 8:50 a.m., and the race starts at 9 a.m.There will be

food, carnival games and bounce houses. Tickets are $10 per person, or $40 maximum per family. Register online at RacesOnline.com/events/family-fun-run5k/registration.

ENGINEERING CAMP

The Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., will offer a three-day Winter Break Camp called “Engineering Explorers,” Jan. 2, Jan. 3 and Jan. 4, for kindergarteners to third-graders. Participants can learn to build and construct, investigate how to make strong structures and foundations, and how a building survives an earthquake or hurricane. Campers will construct airplanes, helicopters, rockets and more. For information and to register, visit MOSI.org.

MOVIE CAMP

The Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa, will offer a three-day Winter Break Camp called “Lights, Camera, Action,” Jan. 2, Jan. 3 and Jan. 4, for fourthgraders to eighth-graders. Participants can create a movie masterpiece using digital media, sound effects and hands-on prop design. For information or to register, visit MOSI.org.

HAND TOOLS 101

Northside Bible Church will offer a free Lifeskills Workshop entitled,“Hand Tools 101,” Jan. 4 at 6:30 p.m., at 405 Hayes Road (between Florida and Nebraska avenues) in Tampa. Participants can learn about basic hand tools used around the house,

CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS

A “Celebration of Lights” will take place through Dec. 23 at The Concourse in Shady Hills. Guests can drive through The Concourse and Safety Town, 11919 Alric Pottberg Road, Sunday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Safety Town will host vendors and Santa Claus, and there will be train rides available for $4 per person, open Friday and Saturday nights from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The cost is $10 per car. For information, email celebrationoflights@gmail.com, visit CelebrationOfLights.net or The Concourse.org.

CHRISTMAS LANE

Christmas Lane, in the Charlie Grimes Ag Building at Plant City’s Florida Strawberry Festival grounds, will be open until Dec. 24, every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.The event will feature Christmas displays, food, carnival rides, a Kid Zone, letters to Santa, face painting, ornaments, live entertainment, and more. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos every night.The event is wheelchair accessible. No pets. Only service animals will be allowed in, and must be wearing their service items. Parking is free. Tickets are $5 plus tax for ages 13 and older; $3 plus tax for ages 4 to 12; and free for ages 3 and younger. Rides are a separate cost. For information, visit ChristmasLane.com.

FROSTY’S ADVENTURE

The New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., will present “Frosty’s Snowy Adventure” Dec. 27 at 3 p.m., for kindergarteners to fifth-graders.The event will include wintry wonderland experiments.There is a limit of 40 participants.Those interested should register through the calendar at HCPLC.org.

WINTER’S WONDERLAND

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium presents “Winter’s Wonderland” now through Jan. 6. There will be lights and decorations, holiday-themed habitats, a Kids’ Fun Zone to learn about penguins and polar bears, Santa and his elves, and more.The event will be closed Christmas Day. For information, visit SeeWinter.com. including a hands-on session.There also will be a drawing for a beginner’s tool set. Register by calling (813) 961-1307, or by emailing your name, phone or email address, age and number of participants to info@northsidebible.org.

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Pasco County Farmden & Community Garden, 15029 14th St., in Dade City, will host a Learn & Grow Volunteer Day on Jan. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants will be weeding, harvesting, washing produce, planting and learning about gardening.The produce from the farm is donated to the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry.Those interested should bring a hat, water, gardening gloves and closed-toe shoes. Pets are not allowed.Volunteer days take place monthly through May 4. For information, contact Eden Santiago at (352) 518-0156 or esantiagogomez@pascocountyfl.net.

CATHOLIC WOMEN

The Catholic Women Club of Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church will meet Jan. 7 at 7 p.m., at the Parish Center, 32848 Massachusetts Ave., in San Antonio.The club will finalize the assembly details and distribution assignments of 600 kumquat pies for the upcoming Kumquat Festival. For information, call (352) 588-3082, or visit SAOPCCFL.org.

NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY

The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet Jan. 8 at 7

p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Lara Milligan, natural resources agent for UF/IFAS Extension in Pinellas County, on the topic of “Microplastics 101.” Guests will be introduced to the everyday presence of microplastics, and the issues they pose in Tampa Bay and possibly human health. There will be light refreshments and a native plant drawing. For information, call Sandy Vanno at (727) 207-1853.

GARDEN CLUB

The Orange Blossom Garden Club of Lutz will meet Jan. 9 at 9:40 a.m., at the Lutz Civic Center, 98 First Ave., N.W. The guest speaker will be S. Jewel on the topic of growing and caring for begonias. Bring a canned good for the food bank, and a plant/cutting for a plant exchange. Newcomers are invited. For information or directions, call (813) 949-1301, or leave a message on the club’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/OrangeBlossomGardenClub ofLutz.

SHORT FILMS SHOWCASE

The Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa, will present the winning short films from the Project Mars International Film and Art Competition.The grand-prize winner was “Rendezvous With Mars,” by Mayukh Goswami, Subigya Basnet and Divya More, of New York.All the films will be shown now through Feb. 2, and are free with a MOSI admission. For information, visit MOSI.org.

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REDESIGNED 2019 TOYOTA RAV4 SEATS FIVE IN COMFORT By NITISH S. RELE

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ince it debuted in 1996, the RAV4 has stood the test of time delivering a civilized and enjoyable ride. Of course, never to rest on its laurels, Toyota has totally overhauled its best-selling vehicle in the United States for 2019. Under the hood of the compact SUV resides a 2.5-liter inline-4-cylinder engine that doles out an adequate 203 horsepower. That 6speed auto gear box, a mainstay for all these years? It is history and now replaced by an 8-speed for even, seamless shifts and substantial fuel savings. The independent MacPherson strut front and double-wishbone rear suspension does a particularly good job of soaking bumps and potholes with skill and sure-footedness in this front-wheel or all-wheel-drive ride. Also, the good ole column-mounted steering is now a thing of the past and has been swapped with a rackmounted system. This makes it almost effortless to steer the vehicle at higher speeds or pull confidently into a spot in the parking lot at your grocery store. In short, you get a firm on-center feel. Though no speed demon by any means, brakes are potent, fade-resistant and have a strong, assuring pedal touch. Want to save on gas? Well, switch on to eco from normal mode. And, look for a RAV4 hybrid (219 hp) in March, we are told. Sporting a rakish, brawnier stance with a low roofline, the bold fascia shows off multi-LED headlights with chrome bezels and LED daytime running lights. Essentially, wheelbase sees an uptick translating into more head, leg and shoulder room. It’s not just top-notch, but also a well thought-out and elegant cabin with fine materials and craftsmanship. Take for example the touches of brushed metallic silver finish as you slide behind the three-spoke leather tilt/telescopic steering wheel. And, there is ample space for the tots, as well as sufficient freedom for the 6-footers too. Fold the 60/40split second row seat down and you get substantial cargo space. The sixway adjustable driver and four-way front passenger seats are comfortable and supportive. We counted eight total cup/bottle holders, open bin atop the glove box, a sizeable center console, and more for storage. It is optional, but if you like airiness in a ride, go for the panoramic sunroof, a first for the RAV4. Dual front and side airbags, side curtain airbag and driver knee airbag are standard along with sideimpact door beams, four-wheel antilock brakes, electronic brake distribution and brake assist, vehicle stability and traction control, and rearview camera. Also included at no cost is Toyota Safety Sense 2.0. If you need to seat five in comfort in a roomy and safe vehicle, equipped with a responsive power train, the RAV4 should be at the top of your list. Offered in LE, Adventure (this one’s for all you off-roaders who truly like to go places!), XLE, XLE Premium and Limited trims, the hot-seller is priced just right. Besides, the superb ride comes with Toyota’s solid reputation for reliability and durability.

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GO ANY ROAD, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME IN 2019 FORD EXPLORER By NITISH S. RELE

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est-selling three-row SUV in America? The Ford Explorer, you bet. Available as a frontwheel or all-wheel drive, the Explorer is offered as a 3.5-liter V-6 (290 horsepower); 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 (365 hp); or the 2.3-liter, 4-cylinder turbo (280 hp). As you can see, that’s plenty of choices to “explore” the horizon. But, the crisp-shifting 6-speed auto is still the only transmission. In fact, for a vehicle that weighs over 4,500 pounds, this Ford moves with remarkable agility and sure-footedness. Some of the credit goes to the MacPherson strut front and independent multilink rear suspension. Indeed, the Explorer delivers a civilized and composed ride with impressive handling, crisp steering and superb balance. For an excellent on-center response, the SUV is equipped with the electric power steering, making it effortless to dodge sharp and sudden turns on the road. How come it is so quiet in the cabin at highway speeds? We wondered. That can be attributed to low noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels. If you are looking to haul a small boat to the beach during those warm months, then count on a 5,000-pound tow capacity. And, for that trip up north this winter, you can securely select ‘snow’; other modes are normal, mud and sand. The Explorer sports a robust but pleasing-to-the-eye appearance, thanks to LED headlights that surround a distinct grille with satin chrome finish. But, what we find even more appealing is the EXPLORER embossed in the lift gate applique. It truly stands out. We found the interior to be goodlooking with plenty of comforts and

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umerous three-row SUVs compete vigorously in the market, but among the standouts is the Chevrolet Traverse, which went through a major overhaul this year. It’s like the rebirth of an all-new vehicle, with a total revamping inside and out. Sharing its design with the Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia, the bodyframe integral structure of the Traverse will boost the confidence of any driver. Lighter by 400 pounds with a 3-inch legroom boost for second-row passengers (from previous model), it is equipped with a 3.6-liter V-6 engine putting out a healthy 310 horsepower. That is plenty of clout to propel this 4,362-pound SUV toward its destination briskly on challenging roads. Power routed through the crisp-shifting 9-speed auto gear box delivers adequate performance. Standard active noise cancellation isolates occupants from road sound and imperfections. Available as front-wheel or all-wheel drive, the Traverse comes in base L, LS, LT Cloth, LT Leather, RS, Premier and High Country seating seven or eight passengers. Of course, it’s in the passenger/cargo department that the Traverse truly shines. Have a seat up front in the muscularly-styled SUV and you will notice that the center stack offers MyLink with a 7-inch color touch screen for hands-free phone and audio. Underneath the infotainment system are large illuminated climate control knobs. The instrument cluster of two gauge binnacles hosting readings for speedometer, tachometer, water temp, battery and fuel, as well as

a driver information center, is simple but clear. Thanks to tri-zone auto a/c, the driver and all passengers can control their own individual temperature settings. The 60/40 second-row and 50/50 third-row seats can be folded via a lever. That opens up 98.2 cubic feet of storage area. Simply put, throw in a stroller, numerous pieces of luggage, backpack, ice chest, cooler, etc., into

the cargo hold and the Traverse laps it all up. The four-spoke robust steering wheel, which offers controls for audio, phone and cruise, has a robust look and feel to it. Providing eye candy is wood sprinkled on the front center console around cup holders and doors in certain trims. And, during those occasional rainy days, umbrella holders in the front doors will come in quite handy. Dual front and side airbags, side curtain airbag for both rows, front center airbag, four-wheel antilock brakes with brake assist, antiskid system, stability and traction control, remote vehicle start, rearview camera, hill start assist, tire pressure monitoring system and daytime running lights are standard. Go ahead and ‘Traverse’ the landscape in this Chevy crossover. There is abundant power to ensure a quick but silent and smooth ride, with superb handling and cornering balance. A

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Ask Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakes residents about their hometown and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll probably describe it as friendly, quiet and community-oriented â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but not the most likely setting for a horror film. However, filmmaker Chuck Morrongiello, who is a local resident, already has started shooting scenes for his second horror film right in Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakes. The Long Island, New York, native grew up with an affinity for scary content on the big screen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was into horror movies, into classic thrillers,â&#x20AC;? he explained, referencing notable pictures like â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Exorcist,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Shiningâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Texas Chainsaw Massacre.â&#x20AC;? By the late 1970s, he was living out another love of his â&#x20AC;&#x201C; playing guitar for a rock band he helped form. From his late teens to his early 20s, Chuck and his band were performing live shows, living like rock stars. He made a transition in 1987, when he moved to Tampa and began working as a financial agent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had to shift to a different career,â&#x20AC;? he said, attributing this to a dynamic change in the music industry.â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had to get into a suitand-tie situation.â&#x20AC;? He had new-found success. In 2006, he built a home in Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakes, with a backyard overlooking the water. As the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s namesake suggests, it has lakes galore. And, that sparked the filmmaker to consult with his wife, Karolina, about an idea of

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Harveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hardware Store, a staple in the Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakes community for more than 50 years, was a chosen location for an upcoming horror movie. Film editor Karolina Morrongiello, left, poses with general manager Paul Harvey and cast member Catherine Hall.

his - a couple living in a home near a haunted lake. He recalls thinking it would be cool to create that story and put a Hollywood spin on it. Karolina, a fellow horror buff, was intrigued by the idea, especially having the location set in their own town, where it could gain more notoriety. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We love Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakes,â&#x20AC;? she said.â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thinking itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good for the community.â&#x20AC;? Production is underway. The film doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a name yet, but the couple expects to complete the production by next summer.

The real-life couple will also play the main storyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s couple in the film. In addition to playing one of the lead characters, Chuck is the director, musical composer and screenwriter. Karolina is editing the film and providing vocals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The soundtrack is everything,â&#x20AC;? said Chuck who envisions a dark, cinematic sound.â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without music, the scene is boring. The music gives it that jive and that juice.â&#x20AC;? The scenes will be shot at Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakes locations.There will scenes on the highway, in homes and in landmark establishments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; such as Harveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hardware Store. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are the oldest family oriented, family

operated business in Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakes,â&#x20AC;? said Emma Lou Harvey, whose store was established in 1961. While she admitted sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no horror fan, Emma Lou was welcoming, opening her shop to the cast and crew. Karolina recalled it being a long day on set as the filming took nine hours. Chuck chose the hardware store being itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a â&#x20AC;&#x153;historical areaâ&#x20AC;? and even got Emma Louâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son, Paul, in for a small role. As director, Chuck wants the film to be original in the sense that even the cast members are from the Tampa Bay Area, if not specifically from Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakes. He does not hold traditional auditions, but instead approaches those who he believes have the potential to pull off a role. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to take people who know nothing about acting and make them an actress or actor,â&#x20AC;? Chuck explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best way to do it.â&#x20AC;? He has suggested parts to friends whom he feels have certain skills useful on screen. For instance, he even offered a role to his chiropractor. The independent project comes off the heels of Chuckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first horror film, Mt. Misery Road, which was filmed in both New York and Florida. Although the film is still awaiting a release date expected in early 2019, it has already been critically acclaimed, winning the Honorable Mention Award in Ohio. Chuck said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s currently living the â&#x20AC;&#x153;retirement fun modeâ&#x20AC;? phase of his life working on this second film. While he hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stopped his financial career altogether, it has taken a backseat to directing films.

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Keystone Community Church, 21010 State Road 54 in Lutz, will present GriefShare on Jan. 3 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The GriefShare support group meets weekly to help those facing the challenges of grief, and to move forward from mourning to restore hope and rebuild lives.

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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point’s Swing for Charity Golf Tournament raised more than $18,000 for the American Heart Association Heart Walk. The tournament took place at Plantation Palms Golf Club in Land O’ Lakes. Jonathan Jefferson, Bayonet Point Heart Walk chair and Swing for Charity tournament chairman said, in a release, “The success is due to a combined effort from all involved both with Regional Medical Center and by the community at large.”

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Both Pasco and Hillsborough county schools will closed for winter break from Dec. 24 through Jan. 7. All students will return to classes on Jan. 8. For complete 2018-2019 school calendars, visit Pasco.k12.fl.us/calendar or SDHC.k12.fl.us/calendar.

The 2018 Tampa Bay Times Festival of Reading took place in November and featured a lineup of children’s authors, adult authors, music and food. The winners of the 2017-2018 Tampa Bay Times Newspaper in Education Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing Award (an annual writing contest for area high school students) were honored at a presentation at the festival. Allana Taylor, a Sunlake High School student, was recognized as the 2018 second runner-up for her submission, “How to Resurrect Your Fish in Five Easy Steps.”

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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) officially nominated 27 high school students for admission into the nation’s military academies: Air Force (USAFA), Navy (USNA), Army (USMA) and Merchant Marine (USMMA). Nominations are earned based upon each student’s interview with Castor’s Nomination Committee, their individual academic record, extracurricular activities and leadership qualities. All U.S. military academies, except the

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GROCERS, from page 1A Rooftops and retail are two major parts of getting development started, and making them profitable, said Bill Cronin, executive director of the Pasco Economic Development Council Inc. “Some of the developments now are coming to fruition with their plans,” Cronin said. Grocery stores are one part of that development pattern. As 2019 unfolds, Pasco residents can anticipate a buffet line of new grocery options in addition to the traditional brand names, such as Publix and Winn Dixie. According to the U.S. Grocery Store Trends 2018, consumers continue to prize high-quality fruits and vegetables, low prices, and great product selection and variety. Currently, the new trend in groceries is for smaller stores that offer organic, natural and local foods. In addition, consumers are looking for something extra – a food “experience.” “Everybody is looking for that food experience, whether its ethnic sourcing or that new product,” said David Fikes, vice president of communications and community/consumer affairs director for the Food Marketing Institute. “It’s not (about) giving people 11 varieties of ketchup in the store. The digital age is ushering in coupons and social connectivity via mobile applications. Online grocery shopping is gaining in popularity, especially with millennials, according to the survey. Baby boomers, though, are showing keen interest, as well. Experiences are shared on Facebook, or other social media, as if saying “I discovered

PROJECT, from page 1A Wells said. The next step is a much more detailed process, which lays out all of the particulars for a Master Plan Unit Development that would govern the way the tract is developed, according to Clarke Hobby, the land use attorney representing the applicants. In presenting the proposal to county commissioners, Ernest Monaco, assistant planning and development administrator, characterized it as “a great opportunity for Pasco County to address the imbalances between jobs and housing.” The site had been previously approved on the county’s long-range plan for a variety of uses.The net increase, under the Project Arthur plan, is approximately 19 million square feet of employment-generating land use, Monaco said. Project Arthur will create an employment center, with residential to support it, reducing the need for people to commute elsewhere for jobs, Monaco said. In the planning department’s report on the request, planners noted:“Project Arthur is uniquely poised to create an innovative and sustainable community, which uses the site’s strategic location to realize the employment-generating vision set forth in the County’s 2008 Urban Land Institute (ULI) Report.” Specific issues, such as the need for

EXTENSION, from page 1A while improving mobility and reducing hurricane evacuation time. Replacing roadside slopes with walls and pedestrian rails is being considered, he said. The project manager also said the county has been working closely with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reduce impacts to the environment. Pasco County and the Corps of Engineers came to a consensus in 2017 on an approach called Modified Alternative 7 as the least environmentally damaging option. It calls for partially elevating the Ridge Road Extension. According to a traffic analysis survey, Modified Alternative 7 would also increase traffic flow and reduce evacuation time. Under the plan, 16 bridges would be added in sensitive areas, as well as curbs and guardrails. Specialized fencing also will be installed in areas where animals are most likely to frequent. The county also would provide $3.2 million in compensation for environmental impacts during Phase 1. The county also is collaborating with Duke Energy to design a new trailhead with

this, and you’re the foodie among your group,” Fikes said. Prior generations would shop to stock the pantry in order to have enough food on hand, Fikes said.That evolved later to a desire for nutritional, healthy food, he added. Now, a third factor is a desire for discovery, engagement and connection, according to the FMI survey. “We are moving away from stocking up our pantry to what’s the next meal,” Fikes said. The specialty grocery stores coming to Pasco include:

EARTH FARE

The store will open at Cypress Creek Town Center, at 25535 Sierra Center Blvd. The organic-based grocery store boasts that shoppers don’t need to read labels to know its products are healthy. Its food is free of added hormones, artificial anything, and, according to Earth Fare’s website, the store sells “100 percent clean food for your family.” Earth Fare began in Asheville, North Carolina, as a health food store before it enlarged and, in 1994, became a full-service grocery store. Its stores are built to be energy efficient, with skylights and LED light bulbs. Biodegradable to-go containers are used, and recycling is encouraged in the store. Among its features is the Heirloom Juice Bar.

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Aldi is in the permitting phase for a store at 2215 Sun Vista Drive, which is near the Tampa Premium Outlets, off State Road 56. The store is expected to open in fall 2019, according to email responses from Matt Thon, Haines City Division vice president

schools, police and fire services, would be addressed during the request for approval of zoning for the development, Hobby said. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed long-term land use and highway vision map changes during its Nov. 29 meeting. During that meeting, some planning commissioners expressed great enthusiasm for the proposal. Planning Commissioner Peter Hanzel said, “When I was reading through this document, I became very excited about it, and I’ll tell you why. There’s city in California called Davis, California, it’s outside of Sacramento. “When I read through this document, it almost identifies that city. It’s a self-contained city. For the most part, the people who live there, work there.They have a great hospital. They have great recreational facilities. “It will definitely be a benefit for Pasco County. It will definitely be a benefit for employment opportunities that will be available,” he said. Planning Commissioner Roberto Baez added: “Thank you for being in Pasco County, and for embracing Pasco County and believing in this community.That is the kind of project that is going to change the entire county.” Hobby said he expects to be back before the Planning Commission in a matter of months to present a more specific plan. “We’re excited.This is a big opportunity; I think everybody can see that,” Hobby said.

for Aldi. Thon also confirmed in the email that an Aldi will open in Zephyrhills, but no other details are available. The location under discussion is off Pretty Pond Road, at U.S. 301. One issue nearing resolution at the site is the relocation of a traffic signal to that intersection. The traffic signal “is under design review and engineering,” said Todd Vande Berg, Zephyrhills’s planning director. Plans are to remove the existing signal at the main entrance to the shopping plaza, but to have traffic signals at the north and south ends of the plaza. No construction date is set, but Vande Berg anticipates Aldi will open in 2019.

LUCKY’S MARKET

Lucky’s is eyeing an approximately $1.5 million renovation to the former Winn Dixie grocery store at Collier Parkway and State Road 54, according to county records. A pre-application meeting with county planners was held in November. The Lucky’s option isn’t a done deal, but is the latest grocery to show interest in the site. Previously, representatives for Sprouts Farmers Market made inquiries and submitted a plan for a grocery store, as well as retail and a restaurant. Nothing came of the proposal. Now, Lucky’s is exploring options, though a spokeswoman for Lucky’s said no contract is signed. The pre-application included demographics suggesting why the site has potential.

Average daily vehicle trips within 3 miles of the site, on State Road 54, total nearly 40,000; within 7 miles, more than 173,000 vehicle trips are charted. About 14,770 households are within 3 miles of the proposed Lucky’s, and about 66,000 within 7 miles. Average household income ranges from about $87,000 to $94,000. Lucky’s began in 2003 with inspiration from two chefs. The store highlights local, organic and natural foods. Customers can sip glasses of wine or beer at an in-store café, or as they stroll along the aisles and fill their carts. Lucky’s also has a juice bar, hot-ramen bar, a bulk foods section, and specialty foods, including house-made sausage and inhouse smoked bacon.

SPROUTS FARMER’S MARKET

Pasco’s first Sprouts Farmers Market will be one of three anchor stores at the 165,000-square-foot shopping center, The Village at Mitchell Ranch, according to a Dec. 13 press release from The Shopping Center Group. Other anchors will be HomeGoods and Michaels.The shopping center is in Trinity, at Little Road and State Road 54. The Arizona-based chain opened its first store in 2002. Its roots, however, date to 1943 and a fruit stand operated by Henry Boney in San Diego. Sprouts features natural foods at affordable prices. Its motto is “eating clean and living healthy.” Today, the chain has about 300 stores and 28,000 employees.

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Road to 500-plus career victories

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chieving another coaching milestone was all but inevitable this season for Wesley Chapel High School varsity boys basketball coach Doug Greseth. After all, Greseth ended last year sitting on 499 career wins as a high school hoops coach in Florida. He didn’t have wait very long into the 2018-2019 campaign to celebrate win No. 500. It came in the Wildcats very first game of this season — a dominant 59-27 road win against the Pasco High Pirates on Nov. 27. “I’ve been very fortunate,” Greseth, 61, said about achieving his 500th career victory.“I’ve had a lot of good players. I’ve had a lot of good assistant coaches, athletic directors and principals, that have helped me along the way. I’ve just had some good people and good coaches, and just a lot of really, really great memories.” Greseth is now in his 33rd season coaching high school basketball in Florida. Much of his success has come by way of Wesley Chapel — going 271-145 (as of Dec. 17) through 16 seasons. (His 267th win at Wesley Chapel was his 500th career win as a high school basketball coach.) Additionally, Greseth registered 70 wins in four seasons at Tampa Jefferson (19992002) and 163 wins in 13 seasons at Okeechobee (1983-1996) high schools. He also had a two-year stint as an assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Tampa. Greseth entered the coaching ranks after wrapping up a playing career at Rochester (Minnesota) Community College and Division III Augsburg (Minnesota) University. Initially, he saw it as a “year-to-year thing.” He kept returning to the sidelines, however, realizing he had a passion and enthusiasm for the profession — and a desire to help athletes reach their full potential. Greseth put his thoughts about his role this way:“Most people don’t like the grind of practice and getting your players ready to go. I kind of enjoy that part. I kind of enjoy teaching them and coaching them how to play. I enjoy it when we start seeing improvement, and just being around the game.” He acknowledges, however, it can be frustrating at times, and the workload can be taxing. Much like other high school hoops coaches, Greseth describes himself as part teacher, part janitor and part house mom.

• 163 wins in 13 seasons at Okeechobee High School (1983-1996) • 70 wins in four seasons at Jefferson (Tampa) High School (1999-2002) • 271 wins (as of Dec. 17) in 16 seasons at Wesley Chapel High School (2003-present)

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Wesley Chapel High varsity boys basketball coach Doug Greseth recently notched his 500th career win as a high school coach.

The gig requires more than coaching games, organizing practices and drawing up plays. Besides overseeing the development of 26 boys on the school’s varsity and junior varsity squads, Greseth also pumps up balls, launders jerseys, sweeps the gymnasium floor and handles countless logistical issues. “You do more than people think you do,” said Greseth, who also teaches health and physical education at the school.“When you’re a head high school basketball coach, you pretty much do A to Z,” Greseth said, adding, “I have a lot more responsibilities than just the 2 to 2 ½ hours on the practice floor.” He’s passionate about the work. “I really put my heart and soul into this. I really try to do the best I can for my players and in turn, I think they try and do the best they can for me,” Greseth said. With his teams, priority is placed on effort, unselfishness, and sound defensive play. It’s a philosophy he’s stuck to through the years. The results speak for themselves. He has guided Wesley Chapel to eight playoff appearances, three district championships, and to six seasons with more than 20 wins. He also made three playoff appearances at Jefferson.And, his 27-3 record during the 1990-1991 season at Okeechobee remains the best single season mark in that program’s history. He’s a teacher, on and off the court. “I kind of look at the gym as a big classroom — I’m trying to teach them how to

play basketball. I think if you approach it that way, you can stay consistent that way and have good results,” Greseth said. Beyond the wins and accolades, Greseth also has coached his fair share of standout hoopers. Among the most notable are Tarence Kinsey at Jefferson and Erik Thomas at Wesley Chapel — both of whom earned state player of the year honors, in 2002 and 2013, respectively. Kinsey went on to star at the University of South Carolina and played three seasons in the NBA (Memphis Grizzlies in 20062008, Cleveland Cavaliers in 2008-2009), before embarking on a basketball career overseas. Thomas, meanwhile, starred at the University of New Orleans, where in 2017 he was named Southland Conference Player of the Year and led the program to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in over 20 years. Thomas — Wesley Chapel’s all-time leading scorer (2,138 points) and rebounder (1,203 rebounds) — now plays professionally overseas in Argentina. “Those were two of the best players I ever had,” Greseth said.“I had a lot of other good ones, too.” After three-plus decades of coaching, Greseth shows no signs of slowing down. His current Wildcats squad — a mix of veterans and inexperienced players — is off to a blistering 5-0 start (as of Dec. 17). Their average margin of victory is 22 points. Greseth describes the team as “a great bunch of kids to coach for,” and believes the team can compete at the top of District 8-

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The Sunshine Athletic Conference (SAC) All-Conference football teams recently were announced for the 2018 season. Selections were made by high school coaches for both the East and West division, reflecting Pasco County’s 14 public high schools. The following schools from The Laker/Lutz News coverage area were represented in the East: Cypress Creek, Land O’ Lakes, Pasco, Sunlake, Wesley Chapel, Wiregrass Ranch and Zephyrhills. The Zephyrhills Bulldogs (11-1) were awarded SAC East team champions after finishing the regular season undefeated and reaching the second round of the Class 5A playoffs; Bulldogs third-year head coach Nick Carroll was awarded SAC East coach of the year. Zephyrhills also registered the most AllConference selections with 14, followed by Wiregrass Ranch and Land O’ Lakes, each with nine selections.

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FAMILY 5K FUN RUN Land O’ Lakes Christian School and Land O’ Lakes First Baptist Church is hosting a Family 5K Fun Run on Dec. 29, at 5105 School Road in Land O’ Lakes. Pre-race activities begin at 8:15 a.m.; race start time is at 9 a.m. In addition to the run, the event will include

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Meanwhile, Land O’ Lakes senior running back Kyle Leivas was named SAC offensive player of the year — rushing for 1,252 yards and 12 touchdowns on 184 carries (6.8 yards per carry), and catching 16 passes for 239 yards and three touchdowns. Wiregrass Ranch junior linebacker Dylan Ridolph was named SAC defensive player of the year — registering a county-leading 22 sacks along with 82 total tackles; his career total of 37 sacks (12 as a sophomore) is a Pasco County record. SAC EAST ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS Team Champion: Zephyrhills High School Coach of the Year: Nick Carroll, Zephyrhills Offensive Player of the Year: Kyle Leivas, Land O’ Lakes Defensive Player of the Year: Dylan Ridolph, Wiregrass Ranch FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE: QB – Doug Crawford, Zephyrhills, senior RB – Kyle Leivas, Land O’ Lakes, senior

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RB – Cartrell Strong, Zephyrhills, senior WR – Jelani Vassell, Wesley Chapel, junior WR – Ja’Quan Sheppard, Zephyrhills, senior OL – Seth Petty, Wesley Chapel, senior OL – Ethan Vest, Zephyrhills, senior OL – Tyler Verscharen, Sunlake, senior OL –Taivon Jackson, Sunlake, senior OL – Demetrius Wright, Zephyrhills, junior TE – Steven Mira, Wesley Chapel, junior Utility/Athlete- Tre’Pavis Mobley, Zephyrhills, senior DEFENSE: DL – Dylan Ridolph, Wiregrass Ranch, junior DL – Tyler Wittish, Wesley Chapel, senior DL – Samuel Bergeron, Zephyrhills, senior DL – Kasean Ridgel, Wiregrass Ranch, senior LB – Myron Bloom, Land O’ Lakes, junior LB —Grant Henderson, Sunlake, senior LB – Caleb Keeling, Zephyrhills, senior LB – Brenden Maddox, Wesley Chapel, junior DB – Jelani Vassell, Wesley Chapel, junior DB – Nathan Howard, Land O’ Lakes, senior DB – Jacquez Mobley, Pasco, senior P – Clark Cooley, Sunlake, senior K – Collin Corrao, Land O’ Lakes, senior

DEFENSE: DL – Jonathan Wallace, Sunlake, sophomore DL – Alex Wingbigler, Zephyrhills, senior DL – Tim Johnson, Pasco, senior DL – Devin Santana, Cypress Creek, senior LB – Cameron Lee, Wiregrass Ranch, senior LB – Ja’varrius Wilson, Zephyrhills, senior LB – Tyler Verscharen, Sunlake, senior LB – Clayton Hendriksen, Land O’ Lakes, senior DB – Cartrell Strong, Zephyrhills, senior DB – Dorien Green Wiregrass Ranch, senior DB – Ja’Quan Sheppard, Zephyrhills, senior P – Tyreese Wigfall, Zephyrhills, senior K – Hayden Wills, Wiregrass Ranch, senior

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SAC All-Conference football teams announced By Kevin Weiss

2003-2004: 22-6 (state playoffs; region semifinals) 2004-2005: 17-10 (district champions; state playoffs) 2005-2006: 23-6 (conference champions; district champions; state playoffs) 2006-2007: 15-12 (district runner-up; state playoffs) 2007-2008: 19-7 2008-2009: 12-14 2009-2010: 13-12 (conference runner-up) 2010-2011: 13-16 (district runner-up; state playoffs) 2011-2012: 24-5 (conference champions; state playoffs) 2012-2013: 24-5 (conference champions; district champions; state playoffs) 2013-2014: 21-6 (conference runner-up) 2014-2015: 17-10 (conference runner-up) 2015-2016: 21-8 (conference runner-up; district runner-up; state playoffs) 2016-2017: 9-17 2017-2018: 16-11 2018-2019: 5-0 (as of Dec. 17)

Registration is ongoing for Idlewild Baptist Church’s Adult Coed Kickball league.The league, open to all adults in the community, runs from Jan. 16 to Feb. 27. Games are played on Tuesday nights. Cost is $30 per player. To register, visit Idlewild.org/adult-coed-kickball-2018/. For information, contact Amanda Carrow at (813) 264-8759 or acarrow@idlewild.org.

Registration is ongoing for the 2019 Light Up the Night Tampa Bay 5K Run/1Mile Walk, slated for Jan. 19 at 8 a.m., at Pasco-Hernando State College Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. Cost for the 5K run is $35; the 1-mile walk is $20. Runners will receive a water bottle, Tshirt and medal. An awards ceremony will follow the race.To register, visit LightUpTheNight.us/. For information, email lightupthenighttampabay@gmail.com.

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People fanned out to place wreaths on headstones throughout the 512-acre Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. To date, more than 129,000 have been laid to rest at the cemetery.

Wreaths Across America pays homage to fallen veterans By Randy Underhill Special to The Laker/Lutz News

n touching tributes that played out at cemeteries across the country, the nation paused for a moment on Dec. 15 to remember its fallen military veterans through Wreaths Across America. An estimated 2 million wreaths were laid on the gravestones of military veterans, including more than 30,000 at Florida Military Cemetery in Bushnell. Thousands arrived to Bushnell early, on a cloudy, windy day, to take part in the annual ceremony. The wreaths arrived in semi-trailer trucks. People traveled there on motorcycles and in cars.They came as members of veterans organizations, civic clubs, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.There were family members and friends of the veterans being honored.

The crowd lined the narrow streets, as the escorted semi-trucks made their way to different sections of the 512-acre cemetery — delivering more than 30,000 wreaths to be placed at the headstones of veterans. A ceremony was held at 11:45 a.m., with the presentation of colors, the placing of the POW/MIA table, the posting of ceremonial wreaths and other ceremonial touches. Keynote speaker Maj. Gen. Michael E. Langley, of U.S. Central Command, spoke about the nation’s veterans, and their fortitude and willingness to serve. The playing of “Taps” concluded the service. The event was hosted by Wreaths Across America Bushnell and U.S. Military Vets MC. Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell is off Interstate 75, about one hour north of Land O’ Lakes.

Ninety-six-year-old Lyle Strong, of Zephyrhills, stands proudly, as he is recognized for his service during World War II.

Major Michael E. Langley, of the U.S. Central Command, was the keynote speaker for Wreaths Across America, an event at cemeteries across the country, including Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.

U.S. Air Force veteran David Reeve, a member of the U.S. Military Vets MC, stands near a table set in honor of prisoners of war and missing comrades. Each item on the table has significance. The table is set for a meal, but never occupied, at every military ceremony.

This is the gravestone of Lowell Hathaway, who served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He is the father of Mary Eberhard, accounting manager for The Laker/Lutz News.

Vernon Brown, of Fort Myers, a veteran of the Vietnam War, placed a wreath for a fallen soldier he did not know during Wreaths Across America on Dec. 15

Staff Sgt. Andrew King, of Oklahoma, and Sgt. Kristopher Calnon, from California, both stationed at MacDill, post one of the ceremonial wreaths during Wreaths Across America, at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.

Arbor is a bright girl This is Mojo Mojo is a 3-year-old Havanese. He is wearing his bomber jacket on a cold morning in Land O’ Lakes. Mojo recently won a second ribbon in his first agility competition, at which the jump bars are set at 8 inches for him. Mojo’s proud owner is Jo Rider.

Arbor is a gorgeous 3 ½-year-old pup that arrived at the shelter in October. She loves to be the center of attention and in photographs. Animal Services is happy to help facilitate a meet-and-greet, if there is another dog in the home.

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HOG HUNTS OPEN The Southwest Florida Water Management District has opened Phase 2 hog hunt registration. Swiftmud hosts a series of hog hunts on its land throughout the year to help reduce the feral hog population. Phase 2 will include six hunts that will take place in January and February. Permits are transferable.The single top producer on

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The state college will host events on Jan. 15 at its West Campus in New Port Richey, 10230 Ridge Road, in Conference Room R151: • Using Emotional Intelligence... Intelligently: 8 a.m. 9:15 a.m. This free session will focus on how emotional intelligence can prepare you for success in business. This includes a light continental breakfast. • Five Dysfunctions of a Team: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This free session focuses on causes of low morale and poor teamwork, and how to change course. • Successful Women in Business Luncheon Panel: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Cost is $12, register at WestPasco.com by Jan. 9). Speakers for this panel include Suzanne Legg, CEO, Day Spring Academy; Sharon Hayes, CEO, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point; and Sero Sigh, owner/president, Jennifer Gardens Assisted Living. To learn more or to view a full schedule of events, visit WestPasco.com. For information on Pasco-Hernando State College programs, visit PHSC.edu.

The Pasco Economic Development Council Inc., has hired Turner Arbour as its workforce development manager, to run the new Pasco Pipeline Program. Arbour is a long-time Pasco resident, who holds a degree from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg with a Bachelor of Science in Global Business, according to a news release from Pasco EDC. Arbour has been working with small Turner Arbour businesses since 2010. "I am very excited about Turner's experience in Pasco County, and I think he is the right pick for this new and very important program" Pasco EDC President/CEO Bill Cronin said, in the release. The Pasco Pipeline Program is a three-

Diners now have a couple of new choices along State Road 54 in Central Pasco. First Watch, a restaurant serving breakfast, brunch and lunch has opened a new location at 23865 State Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes. It is open daily from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, visit FirstWatch.com. Keke’s Breakfast Café, 22592 State Road 54, Suite 510, in Lutz, is a local chain serving American breakfasts and comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating. Open 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit Kekes.com.

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The Pasco County Commission has updated its mobility fee rate schedule, with some new categories and some reductions in specific categories. Mobility fees are one-time impact fees on new development projects that help fund necessary transportation systems such as sidewalks, bus stops, and roads. For complete details on the updated ordinance, visit: bit.ly/MobilityFees.

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