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Students ring in the new school year By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

As a new academic year begins, students heading to Florida public schools will be welcomed to campuses that are now protected by armed security. The Florida Legislature mandated the armed guards at public school campuses across the state in response to the Valentine’s Day shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland

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that left 17 students and staff members dead, and 17 others injured. But, the additional security is just one of many changes awaiting students at schools across The Laker/Lutz News coverage area. Some students will be heading to entirely new campuses. The North Tampa Christian Academy, is opening at 5619 E. County Line Road in Wesley Chapel. It will serve students from age 2 through 12th grade. Union Park Charter Academy, a charter

public school, is another new school. It is opening, at 32775 Oldwoods Ave., in Wesley Chapel. It is a kindergarten through eighth grade school, but this year will be serving only students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Meanwhile, in Land O’ Lakes, students and faculty arriving at Land O’ Lakes High School will continue to see a campus in the midst of a major makeover. There’s still a See SCHOOL, page 11A

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Touching is encouraged at this event Kids are accustomed to hearing the expression, ‘Don’t Touch,’ but at ‘Touch-A-Truck – Saturday in the Square,’ they were encouraged to climb into or onto a variety of vehicles that provide public services and emergency help. Children checked out the controls of an excavator, sat in the driver’s seat of a police car and waved from the interior of a school bus, among other things, on a recent morning in downtown Zephyrhills. The free event was hosted by Main Street Zephyrhills. A portion of Fifth Avenue was closed to traffic to allow families and children to get close to the vehicles, and have a chance to meet the people who operate them. Above, children pose inside the blade of a front loader. They are, from left: 7-year-old Jayden Landis, of Illinois; 5-year-old Owen DeAngelis, of New Tampa; 4-year-old Camden Landis and 7-year-old Tristan DeAngelis. The Landis family was in town visiting the DeAngelis family. The children’s mothers have been friends since their college days at the University of South Florida.

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Four-year-old Wesson Swisher, of Zephyrhills, left, and 5-year-old Parker Lindsay, of Lutz, peek out the windows of a school bus to see if their dads are watching. The boys, along with their families, are very close and get together often because their fathers have been lifelong friends.

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Panel offers formula to help struggling teens: Judge less, listen more By B.C. Manion COURTESY OF PASCO COUNTY FIRE RESCUE

Construction is underway on a replacement fire station for Pasco County’s Fire Rescue Station No. 13, in Wesley Chapel. The station is expected to open in January.

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A new fire station in Wesley Chapel will replace an aging facility that has become inadequate to handle the needs of a growing population. Pasco County’s Fire Rescue Station No. 13 is expected to open in January 2019. A See STATION, page 11A

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Those working in the front lines of mental health, drug prevention, drug addiction and recovery heard firsthand last week from a panel of youths about strategies that can help young people who need help in those areas. The panel made up of members of STAND (Safe Teens AgaiNst Drugs) convened at the community center at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, under the auspices of the monthly coalition meeting of the Pasco Alliance for Substance Abuse. The room was filled with professionals, and the youths— who have experienced firsthand the issues of addiction, attempted suicide, losing a loved one to drug abuse or being shuffled between foster homes — had plenty of ideas to share. There needs to be better access to help, said panelist Annabelle Durff. Services are available sometimes, but they’re across town, she said. “That’s not going to help. It’s too far away,” Durff said, noting many students don’t

Safe Teens AgaiNst Drugs (STAND) is a team of youth leaders determined to end youth substance abuse in Pasco County by providing education to teachers, police, businesses and other community members. Priority Issues: • Change youth perspective of drugs • Reduce accessibility of drugs • Reduce marketing of drugs to young people • Create an environment where young people in recovery can thrive

drive or have a way to get a ride. Paying for therapy is another issue, she said. Lack of parental support is a problem, too, she said, noting that some parents refuse to help their kids get help. “I think if you have more school programs that are right (there), direct for the kids, that’s going to help,” Durff said. It’s not enough to simply have counSee TEENS, page 11A

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“They’re learning about responsibility, commitment, things like that, as well,” Scalone said. Edwards was among 21 participants at the hospital’s Volunteen program at St. Joseph’s Hospital–North over the summer. The program on that campus is open only to children of hospital employees at this point, but is expected to be expanded in the future, Scalone said. Edwards’ mom, Dian Creighton, is a patient care technician in the medical/surgical unit at the hospital in Lutz. The teen volunteers are well-received by patients and staff, Scalone said. “All of the team members and the patients just love the Volunteens.They love the energy that they bring, and just the unique perspective that they have. Being fresh and go-getters,” Scalone said. Edwards said she’s glad she did the volunteer work. “I think it’s a good opportunity, especially if you want to be in the medical field,” said the young woman, who has not yet decided where she will study nursing.

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If you are curious about Pasco County’s history, perhaps the best way to become familiar with it would be to check out the website, Fivay.org. Jeff Miller, a recently retired high school mathematics teacher, maintains the website and has invested countless hours piecing together Pasco County’s story. Miller has gleaned information from newspaper articles, old deeds, post cards, photographs, public records and personal accounts to create a repository of information that provides visitors a chance to learn about the history of the county’s geography and its people. Miller, who is a member of the West Pasco Historical Society, was the guest speaker last week at the Pasco County Historical Society meeting at Pioneer Florida Museum & Village in Dade City. His talk focused on the origins of names for various places in Pasco County. For instance, the name Fivay — for which his website is named — is a community in West Pasco that was established by five men whose last names each began with the letter A: Preston Arkwright, Martin F. Amorous, H. M.Atkinson, Gordon Abbott and Charles F.Ayer. The town, famously, was put up for sale, Miller told the crowd of about 60 people who gathered for his talk.The 1912 advertisement offered 104 residences, bungalows, stores and hotels, electric lights and a water plant, noting it was willing to sell the property “whole or separately.” A historic marker that helped share Fivay’s story sadly has been stolen, Miller said. But, the marker isn’t entirely gone because there is a photo of it on Miller’s website. The local historian traced Pasco County’s place names by sharing maps dating back to 1714, when Florida was still under Spanish rule. The name Anclote, appears on that map and may have appeared on earlier maps, going back possibly to 1500s, Miller said. “Anclote is apparently the oldest place name in Florida,” he said. He told the crowd that Fort Dade, the fort, was established in 1837, and was named after Francis Langhorne Dade, who was killed in the “Dade Massacre,” a battle with the Seminole Indians. Other places named for Dade include Dade City; Miami-Dade County; Dade County, Georgia; Dade County, Missouri; and Dadeville,Alabama, according to Miller. “We don’t know what he looked like,” he said, because no photographs were taken of him. “On the Internet, there’s a web page about him that has a picture, but it turns out the picture is actually Zachary Taylor,” Miller said. At one point, Fort Dade was in Mosquito County, a huge county that stretched to where Palm Beach County is now, Miller noted. Hernando County was created in 1843, he said.The name was changed the following year to Benton County, after residents

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asked the Florida Legislature to rename the county to honor U.S. Sen. Thomas Hart Benton, for his role in passing the Armed Occupation Act.That legislation opened up South Florida for settlement by providing each settler 160 acres, if the settler lived on the land for five consecutive years, built a home on the land and defended the land against Seminole Indians. But, the county’s name was reverted to Hernando County in 1849 after Benton came out against slavery. Miller also noted that the name Tuckertown, which was named for a local family, was mentioned in a newspaper in 1870. It was later changed to Richland in 1886.

WESLEY CHAPEL ALSO KNOWN AS WESLEY ON AREA MAPS The name Wesley Chapel was known to be in use in 1877, Miller said. Records show a school at Wesley Chapel for the 1877-88 school year. It was thought to be named for John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church. A post office named Wesley operated from 1897 to 1902, and during that time, maps show Wesley, rather than Wesley Chapel, he said. The longer name was probably unacceptable to officials naming post offices at the time, he said. In East Pasco, the name Lake Jovita is said to have been named by Judge Edward F. Dunne and Capt. Hugh Dunne on Feb. 15, 1822, because it was the feast day for Saints Faustinus and Jovita, Miller said. The lake also is called Clear Lake. In 1882, the Sumner Post Office is established.The initial request was to name the post office Clear Lake, but that was denied with the request to use a short name, Miller said. Three weeks later, the name was changed to San Antonio. The name was

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Local historian Jeff Miller shared his knowledge about the origins of various Pasco County place names last week during a meeting of Pasco County Historical Society.

changed to Lake Jovita on Nov. 1, 1926, and then changed back to San Antonio on Aug. 31, 1931. Neither St. Joseph nor St. Leo were part of the original Catholic Colonies, established by Judge Edward F. Dunne. St. Leo was named after Saint Leo University, which was named for Pope Leo I, and St. Joseph was named by the Barthle family, who had lived near a town named St. Joseph, Minnesota. The Hatton Post Office was established in 1882, but it was moved, and its name was changed to the Dade City Post Office on Dec. 18, 1884. In 1885, the McLeod Post Office was established. It was sort of the original name for Trilby. The name was changed 23 days later to Macon, and then changed to Trilby in 1901.

Trilby’s name came from railroad tycoon Henry B. Plant, who wanted to name the area around Macon after the heroine in wife’s favorite book,“Trilby,” by George du Maurier. Even though the name wasn’t formally changed until 1901, there were references to Trilby in the late 1800s, Miller said. “They platted out street maps showing streets named for characters in the story,” he added, and newspapers around the country reported that a small town in Florida was being named Trilby. The renaming of the town was reported on by newspapers around the country, he added. The city of Zephyrhills, originally was known as Abbott, got its name in 1888. It was changed in 1910 by Capt. Hugh B. Jeffries, who founded a retirement colony for Civil War veterans. The word zephyr means gentle breeze, and Zephyrhills is known for its hills, Miller said. The Pasco Post Office, established in 1889, was named after the county. Pasco County got its name in 1887 when Jefferson Alexis Hendley and Dr. Richard Bankston traveled to Tallahassee to lobby the Legislature for a new county to be called Banner County. The name did not go over well with legislators, who said “my county is just as much a banner county as yours,” Miller said. Bankston then proposed the name Pasco County, in honor of Samuel Pasco, the newly elected U.S. Senator. On the same day, in 1887, Pasco and Citrus counties were created, with Pasco coming from the southern third of Hernando County and Citrus coming from the northern third. The community of Land O’ Lakes got its name in 1949 and was the result of giving the Drexel-Denham area a new name. The following year, the Ehren Post Office was moved and renamed Land O’ Lakes.

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The Tampa Bay Heralds of Harmony is a 60voice semiprofessional chorus that performs throughout the year for businesses, and social, civic and professional organizations.The group rehearses from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the TPepin Hospitality Center, 4121 N. 50th St., in Tampa.Anyone interested in becoming a member can call Steve Matheson at (813) 254-9115. For information, visit HeraldsOfHarmony.org.

NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY MEETING The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The Aug. 14 meeting’s topic is, ““Movie Night, Seashore Eyewitness.” Meetings are free, and all interested parties are invited to attend, to bring questions about their yard, and enjoy some light refreshments.There also will be a chance to win a native plant. For information, call (727) 207-1853, or visit PascoNativePlants.org.

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LATIN NIGHTS Maestro’s Restaurant at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts will host Latin Night Aug. 16 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Maestro’s will transform into a Latin supper club, featuring a live salsa band, dancing, tapas and drink specials. Dance assistance also will be available from Simone Amaral of Simone Salsa Dance Studios.The cover charge is $15 per person, at the door or at the Straz Ticket Office.Another Latin Night is scheduled for Sept. 20. For information, visit StrazCenter.org.

LUNCH AND LEARN The University Area CDC (Community Development Corporation) will offer a free Lunch and Learn Aug. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the University Area Community Center, 14013 N. 22nd St., in Tampa.The topic of discussion will be the CDC’s Get Moving! Program. Reservations are required at UACDCLunchAndLearn.eventbrite.com. For information, contact Jaree Ervin at (813) 558-5212, ext. 210, or jervin@uacdc.org.

KIDDUSH LUNCHEON Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host a free Kiddush luncheon Aug. 11 after the 9:30 a.m. Shabbat services. Non-members are asked to RSVP by calling (813) 962-6338.

COMPOSTING WORKSHOP UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension Service will offer a composting workshop Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Jim Moll, Florida Friendly Landscaping program manager. Participants can learn the benefits of using a compost bin, and the dos and don’ts of composting Florida flowers and vegetables. Each Pasco household will be eligible to receive one compost bin, when at least one household member registers and attends. The cost is $35 that includes workshop and instruction and one composting bin. Registration is required at Eventbrite.com.

HURRICANE AND LANDSCAPES The UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension Service will host a free seminar on “Hurricanes and Trees:The Answer is Blowin’ in the Wind” Aug. 9 at 6 p.m., at the New Port Richey Public Library, 5939 Main St. Participants can learn how to prepare landscaping to minimize damage in the event of a storm. Registration is required at EventBrite.com. For information, call (352) 518-0156.

BOOK BAZAAR The Friends of the Hugh Embry Library will host a book bazaar Aug. 10 and Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City.There will be a diverse selection of books, audio and video media, magazines, and related materials, all for a modest cost. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

EVENING OF DANCE Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts will host an “Evening of Dance”Aug. 10 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., in the TECO Theater. Patel students will perform ballet, tap and jazz in this showcase.Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased by calling (813) 229-7827, in person at the Straz Center Ticket Office, or online at StrazCenter.org.

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Free stargazing Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, 10500 Wilderness Park Blvd., in New Port Richey, will host a free stargazing event for the Pasco Astronomers Club’s 15th anniversary on Aug. 11 from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mars will be closer to Earth, and Saturn and Jupiter also should be in a good position to view. Telescopes will be provided. Guests should wear long sleeves and long pants, and bring/wear bug spray. The rain date is Sept. 1. For information, email mark_h37@yahoo.com.

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Cobb Theatres, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will host its annual Back-toSchool Bash Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. The theme will be the 100-Acre Wood from Disney’s “Christopher Robin.”There will be free school supplies, haircuts, face painting, health and dental supplies, games and more. For information, call (813) 948-5445.

The Hilton Garden Inn-Tampa Suncoast Parkway, 2155 Northpointe Village in Lutz, will present “Sounds of Summer”Aug. 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.There will be local talent performances, local vendors, a free car wash, family games and more.All proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

MUSIC, TRUCKS AND JEEPS HOME SHOW The Mid-Florida Summer Home Show will take place Aug. 11 and Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Strawberry Festival Grounds in Plant City.There will be more than 100 home-improvement specialists, a plant and garden show, seminars, do-ityourself projects and more. Habitat for Humanity will be available to accept donations and volunteer applications. Admission and parking are free. For information, visit SimplyEventsFl.com, or call (727) 674-1464.

The city of Brooksville and the Hernando Community Anti-Drug Coalition will host “Kickin’ at the Q Concert,Truck and Jeep Show”Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, at 800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd.There will be live country music, as well as the car show. Guests can bring a chair or blanket. This is a back-to-school event with no alcohol, and is a fundraiser for Friends of the Children Inc. General admission is $5, and high school students and ages 18 and younger are free. For information, call the Brooksville Parks and Recreation Department at (352) 540-3830.

The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club Summer Flea Market Fundraiser will take place Aug. 17 and Aug. 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 41.There will be collectibles, household items, kitchenware, décor, seasonal, clothing, books, the Plant Lady’s booth and more.All proceeds will benefit the community. For information, call (813) 786-8461.

VEGETABLE GARDENING UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension will offer a free seminar on vegetable gardening basics Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Participants can learn how to choose a location for the garden, what makes good soil, when to plant different vegetables, and how to control common vegetable garden pests. Registration is required at EventBrite.com.

WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER Beach House Assisted Living & Memory Care at Wiregrass Ranch will host “Wine for a Purpose”Aug. 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., to benefit Sunrise of Pasco County.The event is for ages 21 and older.Tickets are $30 each, or two for $50.To register, visit SunrisePasco.org.

4-H PROGRAM MEETING The 4-H Brooker Creek Explorers Youth Development Program will have an informational meeting Aug. 18 at Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road in Tarpon Springs.Youth ages 5 to 18 from Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas can join. The club encourages community service, public speaking, and leadership. For information, email Leah Fox at 4hbrookercreekexplorers@gmail.com.

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RALLY DAY Messiah Lutheran Church and Preschool, 14920 Hutchison Road in Tampa, will host a Rally Day Aug. 12 at 11 a.m., to kick off a new year.There will be a bounce house, a dunk tank and family friendly games.The men’s club will serve hot dogs and hamburgers. For information, visit MessiahTampa.com.

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The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Pasco Sheriff’s Lodge 29 hosts bingo every Tuesday evening, at 21735 YMCA Camp Road in Land O’ Lakes. Doors open at 4 p.m., Early Bird is at 5:30 p.m., and regular games start at 6 p.m.A bingo book starts at $3 for two cards.There are drinks and snacks available, but outside food and drink are allowed.All proceeds benefit the Pasco County Law Enforcement FOP and Fallen Law Officers Memorial. For information, visit F.O.P. Pasco Lodge 29 on Facebook.

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Adam Smyk liked the sense of community he found in his 20-year career in the Navy. But, he often had to leave his family for sixmonth tours of duty at sea. When he came home, he had to re-introduce himself to his young sons. One lasting bond between them was Lego. They could spend hours together snapping Lego bricks into space ships or create their own special projects. “It was something for us to go out and get, and then, do it together,” said Smyk, who retired from the Navy about two years ago. The family was living in Hawaii then, but New Tampa is home now. And, Lego remains a bond between Smyk and his youngest sons, James, 10, and Andrew, 7. It also is the family business. Smyk opened Bricks and Minifigs at The Shops at Wiregrass in March, at 28210 Paseo Drive. The shop is the first, and to-date only, franchise of the Utah-based company to open in Florida. It’s sort of a Lego consignment shop with new items for purchase, but also opportunities to trade for store credit or cash. Bricks and Minifigs sells older box sets

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Smyk’s son, Daniel, is product manager; his daughter-in-law, Jenny, is general manager; and his wife, Sonya, handles social media. “I was looking to be part of a community when I got out of the Navy,” he said. “The Lego community is very passionate about what they’re about.” Lego famously is almost a rite of passage for children. The company began in the early 1920s as a store selling handmade wooden toys.The name Lego comes from abbreviations of two Danish words,“leg godt,” meaning “play well,” according to the Lego website. But, Smyk said customers also can be young at heart or Lego collectors who love the creativity and imagination that the bricks represent. One of his best customers is a 71-year-old woman whose doctor approves of her hobby. “She loves Lego, but her doctor thinks it’s a good way to keep dexterity in her fingers,” Smyk said.“We really appeal to everyone.” The shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. For information, visit BricksAndMinifigs.com or Facebook.com/BAMtampa/.

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Members of the Rotary Club of San Antonio donated a batch of handmade quilts to Judge Tepper’s courtroom. The quilts are given to adoptive parents and caregivers of infants and young children, to help form a nurturing bond for families navigating custody cases.

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When children enter Judge Lynn Tepper’s family courtroom in Dade City, they’re often welcomed with healthy snacks, stuffed animals, and lots and lots of books. Another staple in Tepper’s courtroom of late: Dozens of homemade quilts, stitched with an assortment of bright colors, shapes and other unique designs. The quilts are given to adoptive parents and caregivers of infants and young children, to help form a nurturing bond for families navigating custody cases. They’re made and donated by members of the Rotary Club of San Antonio, as part of one of its many community service projects. Creations range from small baby quilts to full-size bed quilts. Handbags have even been designed for older children. “The quilts have been amazing,” said Tepper, who oversees dependency, delinquency and domestic violence cases for the 6th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. “It’s a positive thing for (parents) to wrap around the baby or when the baby is now starting to come home with them. It’s just such a positive — the expression is so positive that they’re coming here, giving them something.” For Tepper, the quilts are part of a broader theme of facilitating positive, impactful relationships for youth in her courtroom, many of which have experienced adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse and neglect. “It is a buffering relationship that makes the difference,” said Tepper, who’s served on the bench for 34 years.“You should see the look on the parents’ faces. …They just get such a kick out of them. My bailiff loves to give them away.” Rotary club members last week handed off another batch of quilts to Tepper, who was the featured guest speaker at the organization’s monthly dinner meeting at the Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club. Her talk centered on trauma-informed care and the importance of getting to the root of societal problems through rehabilitation, as opposed to outright punishment. “She likes to take care of the children,” San Antonio rotary club member and past president Winnie Burke says of Tepper.“It’s

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SOUNDS OF SUMMER The Hilton Garden Inn-Tampa Suncoast Parkway, 2155 Northpointe Village in Lutz, will present “Sounds of Summer” Aug. 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be local talent performances, local vendors, a free car wash, family games and more. All proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

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WRIST & HAND PAIN Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will offer a free seminar entitled,“Do You Have Wrist or Hand Pain?” Aug. 14 at noon, in the fourthfloor classroom. Dr. Luis Laurentin-Perez, hand surgeon, will discuss who is affected by arthritis, what the symptoms are, how arthritis is diagnosed and treated, and what surgical options may be available. A light lunch will be provided Reservations are required by calling (844) 504-9378, or visiting FHWesleyChapel.org/events.

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Pasco Economic Development Council announced its selection of 15 finalists for the 32nd Annual Awards and Trade Show, according to a news release from the Pasco EDC. The event will be on Sept. 6 at Saddlebrook Resort and Spa, 5700 Saddlebrook Way in Wesley Chapel. Festivities will begin with a reception at 5 p.m., followed by the award announcements from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. A dinner and Bill Cronin trade show, with about 50 exhibitors from Pasco County businesses, will be featured, too. Six businesses, selected from the finalists, will be honored as award winners at the annual celebration. All nominees were scored based on company growth, leadership in current business issues, and corporate citizenship.

• A.L. Saland Insurance Solutions • Academy at the Lakes Inc. • DC Johnson & Associates • Habitat for Humanity of East & Central Pasco County • Hernandez Accounting Solutions Inc. • Medical Center of Trinity • Merrell Bros., Inc. • Mettler Toledo • Millian-Aire Enterprises Corp. • Morton Plant North Bay Hospital • Pharmaworks Inc. • San Antonio Lumber Co. • Spark Technology Solutions • Tampa Premium Outlets LLC • Ultimate 3D Printing Store

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ACADEMY RIBBON CUTTING New L.E.A.P.S. Academy will host a ribbon cutting Aug. 9 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at its new location, 21754 State Road 54 in Lutz. Festivities will include food, drink, music, raffles and prizes. Hawaiian shirts and hula skirts are optional. For information and to RSVP, call Megan Carrillo or Terie Alonso at (813) 973-7938, or email mcarrillo@newleaps.org or talonso@newleaps.org.

Changes in start times take place for the first day of school in Hillsborough County on Aug. 10. All campuses open 30 minutes before the first bell for free breakfast and a range of enrichment activities. Most schools will operate on these schedules: • Elementary: 7:40 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. (12:55 p.m. on Mondays) • Middle: 9:25 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. (3:20 p.m. on Mondays) • High: 8:30 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. (2:25 p.m. on Mondays) • Magnet elementary: 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. (2 p.m. on Mondays) • Magnet middle and high: 8:30 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. (2:25 p.m. on Mondays) To confirm school bell times, and to check out before and afterschool care options, visit SDHC.k12.fl.us.

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Dr. Jeffrey D. Senese, president of Saint Leo University, announced the appointment of John Nisbet as vice president of business affairs and chief financial officer, effective July 1. Nisbet will be responsible for the university’s financial staff, Human Resources, and University Technology Services. He also will create a five-year fiscal plan, including operating and capital budgets, revenue, and strategic investments. Previously, Nisbet served as vice president for finance at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Prior to Creighton, he had leadership roles in finance and administration at Ohio State University, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, OhioHealth, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Nisbet has a Master of Business Administration from Ohio State University, and a Master of Science in molecular and cellular physiology from the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. He also has a Bachelor of Science in zoology from Ohio State University.

BACK 2 SCHOOL DRIVE Eckerd Connects, which helps vulnerable and troubled children, is hosting a “Back 2 School” campaign in an effort to support local programs: Project Bridge, Raising Hope, E-Nini-Hassee, Challenge Youth Academy, and foster children in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. To support the campaign, school supply donations can be made at any drop-off center. Locations can be found at Eckerd.org/Back2School. Monetary donations can be made on Eckerd.org. A $25 donation can support a child with either one school uniform or one backpack full of supplies. The campaign runs until the end of August.

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A panel of youths recently shared suggestions about taking aim to reduce drug abuse and mental health problems. For starters, they said, it would help to have more counselors on campus who have time to listen to them. From left: Ormand Derrick, panel moderator, and panelists Mariah Morales, Ariana Santillana, Mia Cuasey and Annabelle Durff.

TEENS, from page 1A selors available, the staffing needs to be adequate, panelists added. There are guidance counselors on campus, but they are pulled in too many directions. “If I’m having an issue, or a mental breakdown, I have to wait until next week because they (other students) want to talk about their test scores. “There’s nobody there just for the students to talk to,” she said. More creative approaches are needed to teach young people to avoid using drugs and alcohol, said panelist Ariana Santillana. She thinks that people tend to minimize the dangers of alcohol abuse. In her opinion, it’s the biggest substance abuse problem in Pasco County. “I feel like it’s been so normalized. Nobody really thinks it’s a big deal,” she said. Plus, it’s easily available in many homes. She advocates coming up with new strategies to reach kids, instead of simply pulling out a Power Point presentation and repeating the common refrain “drugs are bad, don’t do them,” she said. There needs to be a new attitude when helping people who have substance abuse or mental health illnesses, panelists said. “Offer your support, instead of punishment,” Santillana said. Panelist Mia Causey agreed:“We need to show kids we are here for them. If they need help, we’re there to help them, instead of passing them off to somebody else.” Drug prevention efforts usually last for about a week and generally involve free pencils, wrist bands, stickers and posters, the panelists said. Durff asked: “What about the kids that are already doing drugs?” She added: “What about kids (whose) parents are already doped up?” It doesn’t help to tell people that drugs are bad, she said. “They probably already know that, but they don’t have the strength to stop it themselves,” Durff said.

STATION, from page 1A groundbreaking was held in mid-March on the same day the Pasco County commissioners approved the construction contract of about $2.6 million. Funding is partially from the Penny for Pasco program. In addition, Pasco purchased an adjacent property for about $467,000, according to county records. The additional land was needed to accommodate a new fire station that, at about 9,400 square feet, will more than double the size of the old station. The new station also will have space for a Pasco County Sheriff’s substation, where deputies will be able to write up reports, and conduct interviews. The new station will have three drivethrough bays and will be able to hold six fire vehicles. Currently, five firefighters and a battalion chief work each shift. But, the additional space means that eventually up to nine firefighters and one battalion chief could be accommodated. Instead of dormitory-style sleeping quarters, individual bunkrooms will be provided. There will be a larger kitchen, with individual pantries for each shift. Firefighters will have an on-site fitness area, and a specialized washing system for their gear. Also, there will be customized gear lockers in a climate-controlled room. For emergency calls at night, a “stumble light” system will automatically turn on lights at the fire station, as firefighters don their gear and board fire vehicles. The station is modeled after Fire Rescue Station No. 30 at Little Road and Massachusetts Avenue, in western Pasco. In 2015, the station won Firehouse Magazine’s “Notable Architectural Design Award.” Pasco County Fire Chief Scott Cassin said,“It’s essentially the same footprint and design.” While the new station is under construction, the old station – built in the 1970s – remains operational, Cassin said. It will be torn down once its replacement is opened, he added. “It’s really in a good location in the central part of the county,” said Cassin. The area is also a high growth area for the county, with new residents arriving monthly.

TALK ABOUT ISSUES, DON’T HIDE THEM, PANELISTS SAY Mental illness, substance abuse and suicide are issues that need to become part of the public conversation, panelists said. “The thing about STAND is that we’re not afraid to bring light to the problem,” Causey said. “How do you expect to solve the problem, if we don’t bring light to it?” Getting help to end drug use or to cope with mental health issues shouldn’t be taboo topics, she added. An appointment for a therapy session should be viewed in the same light as going to the doctor for an ankle injury or to treat a cold, Causey added.“It should be a normalized thing.” Helping kids find their passions and a positive outlet could go a long way in reducing drug use and promoting positive mental health, panelists added. Causey:“If you have passion for something, take what you already know and take your already given talents and apply it to that. I love talking. I also am really good at writing poetry, so I do spoken word. I speak at all sorts of different events.” Santillana noted: “Schools offer sports and band. I’m in band, and I’ve got a zillion things to do every day, so what time do I have for drugs?” Mariah Morales, another panelist, said she immerses herself in art. “That has really helped me through everything I’ve been through. Art is my way of getting out my feelings and expressing myself. It really does help.” The panelists also said they believe having a 12-step program in schools would be helpful. Finally, they believe that sharing their stories can help other youths who are going through challenging times. “We need to step up, and talk about it and say, ‘If you are going through these things, I got past it. I got through it, and it’s not the end,” Durff said. Causey agreed:“Saying ‘No’ for yourself is the first step. Helping somebody else say ‘No’ is the next step.”

Estimates show Pasco adds about 300 homes each month, Cassin said. Pasco’s growth in all areas of the county is bringing challenges to county departments that deliver services to residents. Fire rescue especially is called upon to respond to increasing numbers of emergency calls. At budget workshops to prepare the 2019 draft budget, fire rescue officials noted that in 2017 firefighters responded to more than 71,000 such calls. Over the next eight years, those calls are expected to increase to 100,000 a year. Much of that is due to overall population increases, but Cassin said other factors also add to the call volume, including Pasco’s aging population. Lack of health insurance for some is also a factor, he said. “A lot of people have dropped their health insurance and don’t get the medical care that they should,” Cassin said.They can wind up seeking medical attention when it becomes an emergency, he added. “We’re seeing some of that,” he said. As the county’s growth continues, Cassin said fire rescue is planning to expand its capabilities. However, that comes at a cost to build new stations, increase personnel and add equipment. In the general election on Nov. 6, voters will be asked to consider approval of four 30-year general bond referendums for the sheriff’s department, parks, libraries and fire rescue. Over the life of the bond, if approved, fire rescue estimates collecting more than $70.2 million in revenues. About $2.2 million would cover costs of financing the bond, and leave fire rescue about $68 million for construction projects. Funds would be used to build nine fire stations, including new ones and expanded or refurbished ones. Four new stations would be located at Suncoast Parkway and State Road 52; State Road 52 and Majestic Parkway; Meadow Pointe, by State Road 56; and Bexley, off State Road 54. In addition, five stations would be expanded and upgraded. They would be at U.S. 41 and Central Boulevard; Seven Springs Boulevard; U.S. 19 and Cross Bayou Boulevard; Shady Hills; and, Crystal Springs.

considerable amount of work left to do, but the project involves a substantial upgrade of the facility. Students and staff at Woodland Elementary School in Zephyrhills will find a campus that has already undergone a massive makeover. And, while it’s not noticeable yet, Zephyrhills High School is gearing up to begin a renovation that also will breathe new life into the facility. There are changes on the academic front, too. Cypress Creek Middle High School, in Wesley Chapel, for instance, will have its first senior class. And, Pine View Middle School, at 5334 Parkway Blvd., is starting the new school year as Pasco County’s first authorized IB Middle Years Programme World School. The middle school has worked long and hard to achieve the distinction, dating back to May of 2015 when it became an IB candidate school. In addition to that new distinction, Pine View also has been named a magnet school, which means that students who live outside of the school’s attendance zone can apply to attend the school. On another front, Pasco County Schools offers a variety of enrichment programs before

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and after school for elementary-age children. The district’s afterschool enrichment department also manages five other programs. Two of those programs are funded through 21st Century Community Learning Centers federal grants. Those programs are the STAR Academy, for elementary students; and DELTA Academy, for middle school students, according to the district’s website. Both are free and are aimed at academic enrichment. The STAR Academy programs are located at Gulf Highlands, Quail Hollow, and Rodney B. Cox elementary schools. The DELTA Academy programs are located at Gulf, Hudson, and Raymond B. Stewart middle schools. Two afterschool fee-based programs also are being offered at some district schools. Beyond the Bell is an afterschool program for middle school students that incorporates homework assistance, sports, music, dance, leadership development and community service activities, the district’s website says. It will be offered at Charles S. Rushe Middle School, in Land O’ Lakes and River Ridge Middle School in New Port Richey. Explorations will be offered at Wiregrass Elementary School, in Wesley Chapel. The program operates Monday through Thursday, from 4:10 p.m. to 5:10 p.m.The program includes a variety of enrichment activities for children, such as coding and robotics, dance, Spanish, and sports drills and skills.

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rom the likes of Jeff Lacey and Keith Thurman, to Winky Wright and Antonio Tarver, the list of world boxing champions with ties to Tampa Bay runs deep. Wesley Chapel’s Evander Lamourt wants to be next. Since turning pro in 2016, the 26-yearold super featherweight has compiled a 4-1 record and actively ranks among the top 100 boxers in the United States for his weight class. Lamourt, who moved to Wesley Chapel from New Jersey at age 14, was an accomplished amateur fighter before that. From 2013 to 2015, USA Boxing ranked him among the top ten fighters in the light welterweight elite division.Across 65 amateur bouts, Lamourt was a seven-time state champion, two-time Florida State PAL (Police Athletic/Activities League) boxing champion, and 2013 Florida Golden Gloves state champion. Beefing up his professional boxing resume is the next focus for Lamourt, who graduated from Wesley Chapel High School and studied at Saint Leo University. He plans to schedule five to seven more fights through the end of next year. The next likely will be in September at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, through Fight Night Promotions. The busy slate is all in hopes of hitting the radar of any one of boxing’s four sanctioning bodies: World Boxing Association, World Boxing Council, International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Organization. In order to be considered for a title fight, pro boxers typically must have at least seven to nine fights under their belt, said Roi Maya, who represents Lamourt through Urban Athlete Management.

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Lamourt, who graduated from Wesley Chapel High School and attended Saint Leo University, was one of the nation’s top amateurs before turning pro in 2016. From 2013 to 2015, USA Boxing ranked him among the top ten fighters in the light welterweight elite division. He also was a seven-time state champion, two-time Florida State PAL (Police Athletic/Activities League) boxing champion, and 2013 Florida Golden Gloves state champion.

“I would like to next year win some junior belts. They’re not world titles, but they’re belts that help you climb the ladder against some better opposition and, if not by the end of next year, by 2020 I would like to be fighting for a world title,” said Lamourt, who trains at the St. Pete Boxing Club and Punch Boxing Wesley Chapel. Known as a boxer-puncher, Lamourt and his trainers of late have focused heavily on honing his strength and power. Lamourt explained: “Last couple fights I’ve been very patient, trying to get the rounds in. But this next fight, we’re really emphasizing power, and we’re expecting these next couple fights to end with knockouts.”

The quest for a world title goes beyond a personal ambition. It’s also to support his wife and future family. “I love boxing,” he said,“but my ultimate goal is to be able to put my kids through college before they’re even born.” Though he didn’t start boxing competitively until he was 15, the sport’s been entrenched in Lamourt’s family, of which several members were boxers at one point, including his father. In fact, Lamourt was named after fourtime world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield. He also grew up watching boxing greats like Oscar De La Hoya, Felix Trinidad,

Bernard Hopkins, Shane Mosley and, of course, Holyfield. “It was always something I wanted to do, a passion of mine,” said Lamourt His boxing career hasn’t been without some punches. Lamourt admits to losing a lot of fights early in his amateur career, as he often faced more experienced and skilled boxers. Going toe to toe against better competition early on served him well later on, however. “I was fighting some very accomplished amateur fighters. I wasn’t winning, but I was learning every time,” Lamourt said. “I definitely had some talent, but I didn’t know from the beginning that I would become as good as I have now. I always worked hard, but I was a slow learner. I struggled at the beginning a lot — a lot of ups and downs to get to where I am now.” Along the way Lamourt picked up the nickname “Lionheart,” from his brother. Said Lamourt,“Everybody that’s always seen me fight since I was a kid, any fight, people knew they were in for a tough fight because I had a lot of heart, even if the other guy was more skilled.” Whatever comes of a world title shot, Lamourt said he expects to continue boxing through his early 30s. From there, he’s considered opening a slew of boxing gyms to inspire and mold the next generation of young fighters. “It’s all about desire,” Lamourt said of being a successful fighter. “Coming up, I could’ve stopped boxing several times if I would’ve listened to other people saying, ‘It’s a rough sport, it’s this, it’s that, you’re not talented enough for it…’ People pigeonhole boxers into like a specific type of person. If you love something and have the work ethic, you can achieve anything.”

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PICKLEBALL STARTS AUG. 21 Beginning Aug. 21, the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex will offer pickleball games every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.All ages are encouraged to play. Paddles and balls are provided. For information, email Bob Matthews at bobmatthews60@gmail.com.

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ADULT COED SOFTBALL SIGNUP Registration is ongoing for Idlewild Baptist Church’s Adult Coed Softball league. The league is open to all adults in the community. The eight-week season runs from Aug. 30 through Oct. 18 and concludes with a postseason tournament on Oct. 25. All games are played Thursday nights at Idlewild’s Lutz campus, 18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd. Cost is $35 per player. For information, call the Idlewild recreation office at (813) 264-8759, or visit Idlewild.org/recreation.

FALL YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE Registration is ongoing for the Idlewild Baptist Church 2018 Youth Fall Soccer League, which runs from Sept. 4 through Nov. 17. The league is open to all in the community, from age 3 to high school seniors. Games are played on Saturday mornings, while practices are Monday, Tuesday,Thursday or Friday at either 5 p.m., 6 p.m., or 7 p.m. For information, call the Idlewild recreation office at (813) 264-8759, or visit Idlewild.org/recreation.

SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE TRYOUTS North Tampa Bay Senior Softball will begin its seventh season on Sept 21. Before that, player tryouts and evaluations will take place Sept. 7 and Sept. 14, at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Tryouts begin at 8:30 a.m., both days. The league is open to men over 60 years old and women over 55. For safety, players must demonstrate a minimum level of playing ability – running, throwing, hitting, catching. Games are played Friday mornings through mid-December. League fees are $25. For information, email NTBSS2016@aol.com, or call (813) 528-5664.

SPECIAL NEEDS SOFTBALL LEAGUE Registration is ongoing for Idlewild Baptist Church’s (IBC) Champions Division Fall Softball League. The IBC Champions

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Twisted Sisters are top-notch The U-10 Twisted Sisters softball team, part of the North Tampa Athletic Association (NTAA), battled over 200 teams in local, district and state tournaments to finish undefeated in the Babe Ruth Softball State Tournament. The achievement allowed the team to represent the state of Florida and the NTAA in the Babe Ruth World Series, which wrapped up on Aug. 4. Coaches, back row, from left: Otis Bass, Jamie Ankers, Michael Connell, Justin Horne and Devon Connell. Players, middle row, from left: Chelsea Andersen, Jordan Ankers, Isabellarose Bass, Eliza Connell, Lola Coole and Hailey Horne. Players, front row, from left: Allison McDuffie, Grace Mercado, Eliana Rivera, Willa Soorus and Skylah Stephens.

Division is open to players from the community, as well as church members. It comfortably accommodates wheelchairs and walkers. Games will be played Saturday mornings from Sept. 15 through Nov. 3. For information, contact Deana Troyer at (813) 264-8773 or dtroyer@idlewild.com.

CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT The first annual All-American Charity Golf Tournament, benefitting Guardian ad Litem Foundation of Tampa Bay and “We Honor Veterans,” is set for a noon shotgun start on Sept. 15 at The Groves Golf & Country Club, 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes. The event, hosted by the Republican Club of Central Pasco and the Pasco Federated Republican Women’s Club, will include contests and games, raffles and auction, and an awards dinner. Registration deadline for sponsorships and golf is Sept. 1. For information, contact Meg Merritt at (813) 428-6541 or megmerritt3@gmail.com; or, Lillian Cucuzza at (954) 520-4555 or lilcucuzza@yahoo.com.

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SUNRISE OF PASCO GOLF TOURNAMENT Sunrise of Pasco, a domestic and sexual violence prevention/victim services organization, will host its sixth annual “Holes for Hope” golf tournament Oct. 1 at Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, 12900 Lake Jovita Blvd., in Dade City. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $125 per golfer, or $500 for a foursome. Golf, cart, lunch, contests, prizes and drawings are included. Sponsorships also are available. For information, contact Sunrise at (352) 521-3358 or events@sunrisepasco.org.

SAINT LEO BASEBALL TO HOST PROSPECT CAMP The Saint Leo University baseball program will host prospect camps Oct.6 and Oct. 7, to give high school athletes a jump on preseason workouts. The High School Prospect Camp will be at Thomas B. Southard Stadium on the Saint Leo campus, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo. Each camp day begins at 9 a.m., while pitcher-only instruction will begin at 11 a.m.

Jason Nicolette, left and Dominick Coniglio, of the FC Tampa Lutz Rangers, were members of the Olympic Development Program (ODP) Florida U-17 team that recently won the ODP Southern Regionals. The 18-member select squad had three wins and a draw against teams from Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Nicolette is a rising senior at Pasco High School; Coniglio, a rising senior at Tampa Catholic High School.

The camps, open to players in high school graduation classes 2019-2022, will provide the Saint Leo baseball staff the opportunity to workout and evaluate high school age players for the purpose of future recruitment, to educate the players on techniques used by the Saint Leo baseball program, and to help improve the players’ skills. The camp also will give participants the full experience of Saint Leo baseball with instruction, evaluation, competition, and a campus tour, all under the supervision of Saint Leo head coach Rick O’ Dette and his staff. To register, visit SaintLeoSportsRegistrations.com. For information, email assistant coach Morgan DePew at morgan.depew@saintleo.edu.

FISHING FOR FAMILIES Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco’s Fishing for Families Saltwater Tournament is set for Oct. 12 at 8 a.m., at Catches Waterfront Grille, 7811 Bayview St., in Port Richey. Registration is open to individual anglers, and opportunities remain available for sponsorships. No experience is necessary, and the event is all-inclusive. This catch-and-release tournament will benefit the Pasco Sheriff Youth Fishing & Environmental Education Program, the Family Support Network, and the Police Explorers programs. To register, visit tinyurl.com/y95gzdc6. For information, contact Rick Cochran at RCochran@PascoSheriff.org or (727)-5148417.

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St. Petersburg’s ‘oldest living museum’ Worth the Trip By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

irds chirp, as breezes stir through the trees. Butterflies flutter about and people relax on shaded benches. There is beauty around every bend and Bougainvillea, a thorny ornamental plant, is there’s no clue, in this tranquil place, that a flowering machine. It can grow to be quite busy Fourth Street North is less than a block large and often adds a profusion of color to away. the landscape. There’s plenty to take in at this botanical garden, which dates back more than a century. Described by some as St. Petersburg’s “oldest living museum,” it boasts some of the region’s oldest tropical plants. It has cascading waterfalls, meandering paths, demonstration gardens, and more than 50,000 topical plants and flowers. It provides a picturesque backdrop for weddings. It hosts a variety of horticultural and children’s programs.And, it is a frequent destination for school field trips. There’s a bench there, made of fossilized limestone rock, known as the Sunken B.C. MANION Gardens Growing Stone.A nearby sign pro- This sign, in the Sunken Gardens parking lot, invites passersby to visit the gardens and The designs on these sanchezia plants add claims:“Legend has it that,‘He who sits upon explore the beauty that awaits. interest to the landscape. the ancient stone shall be granted tranquility, inner harmony and the talent to make things grow.’” All kinds of people spend part of their day here at Sunken Gardens. Moms push strollers, or walk along, clinging to a small child’s hand. Friends chat as they make their way through. Couples share the experience. And, there are families and nature lovers, too. Those who want to learn the identity of various plants and flowers can check out the informative signs, and if you have a camera or a smartphone, you’ll find plenty of photo ops, too. Sunken Gardens got its start in 1903, when George Turner Sr., a plumber and avid gardener, purchased the site, which included a shallow lake that was 10 feet below sea level, according to published historic accounts. He drained the lake to If you want to see some gorgeous hibiscus blooms, a form his private, sunken garden. stop at Sunken Gardens will satisfy that desire. He also planted papayas and citrus, along with exotic plants on the rich soil on his property. If you go By the 1920s,Turner had opened a nursSunken Gardens ery and began selling fruits, vegetables, roses and other plants. Visitors paid a nickel to Where: 1825 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg stroll through the gardens. When: Open Mondays through In the fall of 1935, he fenced his garden Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sundays, and began charging a quarter for admission. noon to 4:30 p.m. Over time, Sunken Gardens became a Sunken Gardens is open on most holidays, popular tourist attraction, luring more and except it is closed on Thanksgiving and more visitors. At one point, it was rated Christmas Day. among Florida’s top 10 commercial attracCost: $10/Adults, $8/Seniors (62+), tions. $4/Children (age 2-11). Parking is free. After Turner died in 1961, his sons Ralph and George Jr., took over Sunken Gardens. Children’s Programs: Children’s classes He eventually sold it to the City of St. are held on Saturdays beginning at 10:30 Petersburg. am. Location within Sunken Gardens is anSunken Gardens has numerous special nounced prior to the class date. events during the year. To find out more, Info: (727) 551-3102 Don’t just look around and look down at Sunken Gardens. Look up, too. It’ll help you apprevisit StPete.org/attractions/sunken_gardens. ciate the many splendors of nature’s grand designs.

‘Triostar’ is also sometimes called ‘Tricolor,’ and both names derive from the color combination on the leaves. The tops of the leaves are variegated white and green, while the undersides are a brilliant reddish-pink. This color scheme makes ‘Triostar’ a contemporary alternative for people wishing to give potted plants during the holidays.

You can get a nice close look at some parrots at Sunken Gardens.

PET PAWS PET-SAFE PLANTS UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension Service will offer a workshop on attractive, pet-safe plants Aug. 11 at 10 a.m., at the Zephyrhills Library, 5347 Eighth St. Participants can learn which nonpoisonous plants are also highly attractive to native pollinators, and safe for pets. Registration is required at EventBrite.com.

BARK PARK OPENS The Grand Opening “Pawty” of the Beach House Bark Park will be Aug. 14 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Beach House Wiregrass, 30070 State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel. For our furry friends there will be fresh dog biscuits (made by the residents), pools for the pooches to swim in and comfy cots for them to rest in. For our human companions there will be hot dogs and refreshments sold.All proceeds will go to the Alzheimer’s Association. For information and to RSVP, call (813) 508-6677.

CLEAR THE SHELTERS Pasco County Animal Services, 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes, will take part in Clear the Shelters 2018 on Aug. 18 from noon to 6:30 p.m. All adoption fees will be waived, no exclusions, on this date only. Also, all adoptions include spay/neuter, microchip and vaccinations. Pasco County residents are required to purchase appropriate licensing for a new pet. For more information, please visit ClearTheShelters.com, or call Pasco Animal Services at (813) 929-1212.

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& Luncheon Aug. 30 at 10 a.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. The event is a fundraiser to benefit Canine Companions for Independence, which provides assistance dogs free of charge to adults, children and veterans with disabilities. The cost is $20, and includes a catered luncheon and 10 games of bingo. Extra cards will be available. There also will be prizes, opportunity baskets and more. To reserve a spot, call (813) 949-1710.

NOMINATE PASCO ANIMAL SERVICES Cat’s Pride cat litter has launched its new Litter for Good program. When you buy a green jug of Cat’s Pride Fresh & Light, the company will donate a pound of litter to animal welfare organizations across the country. For Pasco County Animal Services to be eligible to receive a share of the donated litter, nominations are needed from its supporters. To nominate PCAS, visit CatsPride.com/member-dashboard. Join the free Cat’s Pride Club, search for the shelter by zip code (34638) and nominate Pasco Animal Services. Those interested can also watch a video about the program at CatsPride.com/litterforgood.

SHARE YOUR PET NEWS If you have pet news about adoptions, walks or other events for pet owners and their pets, you can let us know by sending us an email. We just need the basics: who, what, when, where and why. The information should be submitted two weeks prior to the desired publication date.We also need a contact name and number, in case we have questions. There is no guarantee of publication, but we consider each item we receive.

Three siblings Peanut, Butter and Jelly are all siblings and available for adoption. They originally arrived at the shelter in May and spent some time in foster care. They are ready to find their furever homes.

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Jada is fun-loving Jada is a looking for her furever home. She walks well on the leash, loves to play tug and also has a few tricks up her sleeve.

If you would like to adopt Jada, or Peanut, Butter and/or Jelly, be sure to visit Pasco County Animal Services at 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes. The adoption center is open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6:30 p.m. All adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines. For more information, email adoptionpartners@pascocountyfl.net.

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Rocky loves the water Rocky is a pure-bred Rottweiler and is 19 months old. He loves the pool and the dog beaches, and his girl friend, Keri, next door. Rocky’s proud owners are Phil and Sherry Meerovitz, of Lutz.

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MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly membership luncheon Aug. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Fox Hollow Golf Club, 10050 Robert Trent Jones Parkway in Trinity. Guest speaker is U.S. Rep. Gus Bilarakis. The cost is $20, but please RSVP. For information, call the chamber at

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GENERAL MEETING The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have its general membership meeting Aug. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Suncoast Parkway, 2155 Northpointe Parkway, at Northpointe Village. U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis will be guest speaker.

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SMART BUSINESS SERIES The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly “Small Business Series”Aug. 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Overnight Success Studios, 17743 Hunting Bow Circle, Lutz. Guest speaker is Dineen Wasylik of DPW Legal. The cost is $20. Please RSVP and prepay. For information, please contact the chamber at office@northtampabaychamber.com or (813) 994-8534.

CHAMBER MIXER The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have a mixer on August 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Asturia, 14575 Promenade Parkway in Odessa. For more information, please contact the chamber at (813) 909-2722 or email events@centralpascochamber.com.

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