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It’s no secret that Florida’s tourism economy has been decimated from impacts of COVID-19, and Dana Young, president and CEO of Visit Florida, recently detailed tourism losses the state has suffered during a Zoom breakfast meeting with the North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce. At the same session, Young outlined ef-

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Economist Amy Baker warned last year that tourism-related revenue losses posed the greatest potential risk to Florida’ economic outlook. “A little over a year later, that prediction has come true. In the long-range financial outlook released last month to the Legislature, the economists reported that the pandemic’s fiscal impact on tourism acSee TOURISM, page 11A

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Starkey Ranch K-8 is set to open next fall By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

A new kindergarten through eighth grade school that’s being constructed in the Starkey Ranch community now has an official name: Starkey Ranch K-8. The school is scheduled to open next fall, and will part of a complex that includes a district park, a theater and library. The district park opened in November 2017. The quartet of community amenities resulted from a public-public-private partnership involving Pasco County Schools, Pasco County and the Wheelock Communities, the private developers of Starkey Ranch, a community off State Road 54 in Trinity. Starkey Ranch K-8 School is the public school district’s first school specifically designed for elementary and middle See STARKEY, page 11A

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Dr. Timothy Bain dreamed of someday hoisting the NHL’s Stanley Cup, as he grew up in the Northeast and played and watched hockey. Little did he expect, however, to actually get that rare opportunity. “Who knew at 53 (years old) that this would happen? I thought it’d happen at like 23,” Bain quipped, in reference to hoisting the Cup, after the Lightning’s Stanley Cup win after six games against the Dallas Stars. The Wesley Chapel resident has been the Lightning’s team chiropractor since 2011. He also runs his own practice, B3 Medical, with locations in Wesley Chapel, New Tampa, Carrollwood and Riverview, and works with a sports performance facility at Saddlebrook Resort & Spa designed for elite-level athletes. Bain assists Lightning players on injury prevention and body maintenance. The scope of work includes neurological-based adjustments, post-concussion therapy, craniosacral therapy, plus other exercise therapies to help improve muscle tissue on extremities, such as feet and ankles. “Ultimately, it’s about getting the athlete better,” Bain said, describing his role with the team. The chiropractor’s work to enhance players’ bodies for the ice was deemed so critical that he was included in the team’s 52-member traveling party (including players and coaches) to the NHL’s quarantine “bubble” for the postseason tournament in Canada. “They were really great at saying, ‘We need you there, we want you there, you’re a big part of our team,’ and it made me feel really good and proud of that,” Bain said. The traveling party spent a combined 65 days at hotels in Toronto and then Edmonton through the team’s lengthy title run, from late July through late September, where all games were played without fans in attendance.The great measures were put

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Tampa Bay Lightning team chiropractor Dr. Timothy Bain celebrates the organization winning its second Stanley Cup in franchise history. The Wesley Chapel resident spent 65 days with the team in the NHL playoff ‘bubble’ in Canada from late July through late September.

in place to safely complete the NHL playoffs amid the COVID-19 pandemic. For Bain and other Lightning personnel, being away from family and home for so long was quite challenging. So, too, was being cooped up in a hotel room, ice rink or training room. The Wesley Chapel physician made the best of it, however. He approached it as a valuable bonding experience, particularly when the club shifted to Rogers Place in Edmonton for the conference finals, where rinks and hotels are intertwined. He likened it to a kid’s summer camp, where everyone bunks together on the same floor and is around each other seemingly at all times. “We lived on basically one floor, and we walked to the rink and walked back to the

floor,” Bain said.“We had a really small, little treatment room, and all the guys kind of came in there and hung in there while they were getting treated, or waited to get treated, so we became a real close-knit group through this whole bubble process. “I never want to have to leave my family again for that long, but it was a really great experience,” he said. Boredom might’ve set in for some on non-gamedays, but Bain kept busy all throughout. He worked with each of the 25-plus active players on various therapy regimens and body maintenance, all while keeping tabs on his medical businesses back in Tampa. “Me, I really didn’t have a lot of downtime,” Bain said. “All of us therapists were See CHIROPRACTOR, page 11A

Pasco experiencing recent spike of overdoses By Joey Johnston Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has reported a record-setting spike in drug overdoses. A lethal dose of the painkilling opioid Fentanyl is 2 milligrams, almost imperceptible, but the PCSO Narcotics Unit removed 435,000 lethal doses of the drug from the county’s streets during a six-week period. The story doesn’t stop there. Aided by a federal grant, the PCSO has established a Behavioral Health Intervention Team, which helps citizens with mentalhealth issues or substance-abuse problems. Members of the 16-person team contact overdose survivors within 48 hours of the incident, then connect them with community rehabilitation partners such as BayCare. According to Sheriff’s Office records, Pasco County overdoses reached an all-time monthly high of 167 (37 fatal) in May, then maintained a steady pace in June (146, 18 fatal); July (140, nine fatal); and August (147, 24 fatal). From 2017-2019, the largest overdose total in any month was 89. In 2020, there were startling overdose upticks in May (297% increase), June (239% increase), July (204% increase) and August (234% increase), compared to the average of those month’s totals in the previous three years. But, to Pasco County Sheriff’s Capt.Toni Roach, the key number is 49.Those are the people who have been placed under the care of a substance-abuse program because of the intervention team’s work. “I know that doesn’t seem like a large

quickly and reduce the withdrawal effects, they’re going to be more successful in staying,” she said. Sometimes, it’s difficult to follow through, though. Roach said the intervention team has worked with approximately 1,000 overdose follow-up assignments in the last year.About one-third of the subjects couldn’t be located, potentially because they were homeless, transient or intentionally avoiding authorities. For subjects who are loCOURTESY OF THE PASCO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE cated, about half of them Even a 2-milligram dose of the painkilling opioid Fentanyl, are interested in services. although almost imperceptible, can be fatal. After a recent Most of the time, Roach uptick in overdoses, the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has said, they don’t know emphasized rehabilitation solutions. where to start. “We have that hard connumber, but we’re running at about a 25% versation and tell them, ‘This is your rock commitment into a program (after interven- bottom, and we’re here to help you,’” Roach tion),’’ Roach said. “That’s (49) people I said.“We help take away all the excuses.We know who aren’t going to potentially over- do all the legwork and take people to their dose and die in our community. That’s first appointment. If the process is intimidatbecause the detective has been able to en- ing or they don’t have transportation, we gage them and help them get appointments get them that help.’’ with behavioral health providers. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, “We’ve created a path, giving these over- that help has been needed more than ever. dose subjects a golden ticket, getting them “We definitely saw an increase in the to the head of the line for services. These overdose numbers and there were multiple overdose subjects, they overdose, they al- potential reasons,’’ Roach said. “Some of it most die and they want help.“The overall was stimulus related. When the stimulus effects of withdrawal and addiction manifest checks came out, some people partied like themselves within the first 24 hours.That’s it was 1999.The substance abuse communiwhy it’s crucial to get to them before they See OVERDOSES, page 11A use again. If we get them into services

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For Pasco’s Spotlight on Talent, the show must go on By Joey Johnston Special to The Laker/Lutz News

For those of you who may have been wondering — yes, Spotlight on Talent plans to continue its tradition of giving young singers, musicians, dancers and artists a chance to compete and show off their skills. After all, Spotlight on Talent, has been providing a showcase for performers from throughout Central Florida since 1982. The Pasco County tradition will continue in 2021 — but the event might look different this time, due to COVID-19 protocols. Barbara Friedman, the event producer, said the preliminary auditions are scheduled for Feb. 13, with two final shows set for March 6 at the Center for the Arts at Wesley Chapel. “That’s what we hope happens because it’s a really big deal for about 200 kids and their families,’’ said Friedman, who also is publicity chairman for the Heritage Arts Center Association (HACA) nonprofit organization. Performers in the talent showcase compete, with participants ranging from kindergartners through GARY HATRICK/COURTESY OF SPOTLIGHT ON TALENT high school seniors. Guitarist Salvador Hernandez performs during the Ticket sales for the live shows are 2020 Spotlight on Talent. typically robust. “People from all over are already calling to ask, ‘Are you going to have graduating senior who has the highest Spotlight?’ The answer is yes we are, but score. given what’s going on in the world, we “If it all doesn’t go exactly as we’d like it, need a Plan B,” Friedman said. we won’t be completely heartbroken,’’ Under Plan B, the auditions will be can- Friedman said. celed and everything will wrap into the She added: “We’re not sure what the March 6 performance date. Tickets won’t world will be like in February and March, be sold. Performers will be presented in but we’re going to make it (the competismall groups with a socially distanced stag- tion) happen.’’ gered format and all Center for Disease As they say, the show must go on. Control (CDC) protocols will be followed, That’s what the HACA, which is charged she said. with promoting the arts, has made happen Either way, Friedman said the event will for nearly four decades. Between the offer $4,000 worth of cash and prizes, in- Spotlight on Talent and the annual cluding a $1,000 scholarship to the Moonlight and Ivory concert at the Dade

ganization and professionalism. At the auditions and final performances, each participant is analyzed by a panel of five professional judges. Some might be college professors. Others could be dance studio owners, or artists. But, they bring a level of expertise that is valued by everyone. “We want to develop and reward all these kids with God-given talents who are working really hard,’’ Friedman said.“One great way to do that is through our judges. It’s one thing to prepare a piece, come on a big stage and perform in front of people. But, the judges really make a difference.” She went on: “We pay these judges to evaluate the performance with a written evaluation, so they get feedback on what they should do to further develop their talent.They get experience at auditioning and performing, plus they get tips from professionals. If kids are serious about their talent, those are exactly the things you need to get to college and get scholarships. Our event is very valuable for the performers — GARY HATRICK/COURTESY OF SPOTLIGHT ON TALENT the serious piano students and the serious dance students — in the Dancer Julianna Mazza, who won the top prize of a area. It represents an opportunity for $1,000 scholarship, performs during the 2020 them.’’ Spotlight on Talent. The all-volunteer, 15-member HACA board of directors oversees City Women’s Club (used to raise scholar- everything from event administration to ship money for performing arts students), ticket sales. the organization has provided numerous “We are very hopeful that everything opportunities for local performers. will work out,’’ Friedman said.“It would be Spotlight on Talent was founded by Sally great to have it come off like it always does. Blackwood, whose family still runs a dance I think we’d all like COVID to just go away. studio in Dade City. But, regardless of what happens, we’re The annual showcase has grown into a going to be able to offer everything we norlong-anticipated event for performers and mally do — with the possible exception of audience members throughout Central a large crowd. Florida. “We’re moving forward and we’ll make “There just isn’t anything like this in our it work,” Friedman said.’ area, so we draw from well beyond Pasco For more information about Spotlight on County,’’ Friedman said. Talent, including a look at last year’s show, Spotlight on Talent prides itself on its or- log onto HeritageArts.org.

Pasco County launches citizen survey The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

Pasco County is conducting its annual Citizen Survey through Nov. 6, according to a county news release. The Citizen Survey, initially launched in 2009, is conducted annually to collect feedback on a variety of topics that affect the county’s future. Here are topics included in the survey: Transportation; parks and libraries; emergency services; safety; growth; importance and quality of services. The survey typically receives thousands of responses, intended to help the Pasco County Commission with planning discussions and decision-making. “We’ve adapted in the face of unprece-

dented challenges to serve you in innovative new ways during 2020,” Organizational Performance Management Director Dr. Marc Bellas said, in the release.“Your feedback is a critical component to learn what matters most as we work to develop future programs and places that ensure a bright future for Pasco County.” You can take the short survey in one of the following ways: • On the Pasco County’s homepage: MyPasco.net • On the MyPasco App, by clicking on the Citizen Survey button • On the Pasco County Facebook or Twitter pages • Click directly on the survey link: bit.ly/2020CitizenSurvey.

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VIRTUAL HORROR FEST

The Tampa Theatre will present “A Virtual Nightmare on Franklin Street” through the month of October. • Oct. 15 to Oct. 18: Phantasmagoria XI “Plague Tales,” a main stage installment of five literary tales of terror, horrific folk stories, legends and myths. Cast members will live-stream a Q&A on Oct. 17.A portion of the proceeds will benefit Heart Gallery of Tampa. • Oct. 16 at 9 p.m.: “Immortal Island” (2011), plus a live post-show Q&A with Tampa-based filmmaker/director Robert Sterrett. For information and tickets, call (813) 2748286 or (813) 274-8981.The theater also offers private 75-minute ghost tours through Oct. 30, by appointment only. To book a tour, email Jill Witecki at jill@tampatheatre.org.

FARM FUN

The HarvestMoon Farm, 15990 Stur St., in Masaryktown, will host spooky fun on Oct. 16, Oct. 17, Oct. 23, Oct. 24 and Oct. 30, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting. Guests can experience a not-so-scary corn maze in the dark and walk through the Haunted Trail. Pre-purchased tickets are recommended, as a limited number of walkups will be available. Bring a flashlight. For information and tickets, visit HarvestMoonFl.com/tickets-hours.

COMPUTER RECYCLING

The University Area CDC (Community Development Corporation) and eSmart Recycling will host an electronic recycling drive on Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 .m., at 14013 N. 22nd St., in Tampa.The organizations are joining forces to help local children and families gain access to computers to support virtual learning needs. Donors are asked to bring unwanted laptops, computers and other electronic items. Donated equipment can be new or used, working or not working. eSmart will destroy hard drives, scrub personal information, refurbish and reload computers with original Microsoft licenses. For larger items, specialized pickups, and questions, contact eSmart Recycling at (813) 501-7768 or you can visit eSmartRecycling.com/community.

SIX-PART GARDEN SERIES

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Tales of Old Florida

The Cracker Country Living History Museum will present its third annual adventure by lantern light,“Tall Tales of Old Florida,” on Oct. 17, starting around 6:45 p.m., at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 in Tampa. Each one-hour walking tour is recommended for ages 6 and older. Storytellers will share unique Florida stories about skunk apes, misbehaving trains, cowhunting giants, and other legendary creatures. There also will be a magic lantern show, featuring turn-of-the-20th-century projection technology that led to the birth of the film industry. Guests can view seasonal decorations and CRACKERCOUNTRY.ORG play Victorian games in the garden, prior to the tour. After the tour, visitors can have a snack and visit the general store. Tickets are $14 per person (includes a snack), and are sold in time blocks. Enter the Fairgrounds via the MLK Parking Entrance and park near Gate 2. Parking (cash only) is $8 per car and $14 bus or RV. For information, visit CrackerCountry.org.

2:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., on Fridays. Each session is $10. Scholarships are available upon request. • Oct. 16: Sustainable Garden Management • Oct. 23: Facilitation and Community Engagement for Garden Leaders • Oct. 30: Growing in Community Gardens, Horticulture Topics (Florida Vegetable Gardening 101 and Seed Saving) • Nov. 6: Compost and Vermicompost, and Fertilizing, Pest and Disease Management • Nov. 13: Good Bug/Bad Bug in the Garden, and Diseases in the Vegetable Garden • Nov. 20: Food and Harvest Safety, and Food Donation from Community Gardens To register, visit tinyurl.com/y5vvy8sx.

Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, in the Mabel Jordan Barn, in Dade City.The guest speaker will be R. Bruce Anderson, Ph.D., associate professor of political science and pre-law advisor, on the topic of the elections. Safety precautions will be in place. Guests should wear face masks and social distance, and should only bring snacks for personal use (not for sharing). For information, contact Glen Thompson at (352) 567-7449.

SONS OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION

The Tampa Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will meet on Oct. 17 at noon, through Zoom, with the chapter’s president Dave Bryant presiding. For information on access to the meeting, email William Floyd at bfloydpres@aol.com.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

The Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, 709 W. Linebaugh Ave., will host its 21st annual Holiday Bazaar. Craft items will be available at the outdoor bazaar on Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the church.That event also will include an Antique Attic with china and collectibles, jewelry, books and more. Guests can purchase a barbecue take-out lunch. Proceeds from the bazaar are returned to the community with grants to nonprofit organizations. For information, call (813) 932-6149.

ELKS LODGE BINGO

Elks Lodge No. 2731, at 6851 Wire Road in Zephyrhills, offers Thursday bingo. Doors open at 4 p.m., and bingo is played from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Refreshments are served.The lodge also now offers Sunday Matinee bingo games.The next one is Oct. 18. Doors open at noon, and bingo starts at 2 p.m. Both days have monetary and door prizes. For information, call the lodge at (813) 782-4604.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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The Pasco County Historical Society will meet on Oct. 16 at 6 p.m., at the Pioneer

Artisan Market on Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.The event will feature local artisans, multiple décor styles, DIY workshops and paint demos, food vendors and live music. The DIY Make-N-Take stations will be open at noon, while supplies last. For more information, you can visit TheShopsAtWiregrass.com.

ROCK PIONEERS

The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, will host a celebration of classic rock pioneers on Oct. 18 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., featuring classic rock by J2.There will be food and cold treats. Guests should bring a lawn chair. No pets, no coolers, no smoking. Gates open at 3 p.m.The event is wheelchair accessible.Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. Parking is free. For information, visit EventBrite.com.

MAKE A COASTER

The Pasco County Library Cooperative will offer a craft class on Oct. 20, all day, on how to make a tile coaster. Materials are not provided for this activity.View video on Facebook.com/hughembrylibrary or Facebook.com/newriverlibrary.

FRIGHTFUL SNACKS

The Pasco County Library Cooperative will offer a Craft at Home on Oct. 20 at 10 a.m., for teens. Participants can learn how to make Halloween-themed food (frightful snacks out of cookies and more).View video at Facebook.com/southolidaylib.

HALLOWEEN TREATS

The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative will offer a class on how to make homemade Halloween treats, on Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m., using ingredient substitutions for healthier treats like chocolate-dipped fruit, marshmallows and pretzels.The event is for all ages. Register through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.

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SPOOKY APPLES

The Pasco County Library Cooperative will present a Teen/Tween Virtual Craft:Apple Heads on Oct. 21 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participants can learn how to make a spooky or endearing apple head.View the video at Facebook.com/newriverlibrary or Facebook.com/hughembrylibrary. For more information, call (352) 567-3576, or send an email to Danielle Lee at daniellel@pascolibraries.org.

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The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative will host “Choose Your Haunted Library Adventure” on Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m., for ages 6 to 12.The participant can choose which eerie journey/path to take, guided by a library staff member. Register through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.

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The Dade City Garden Club will host a “Planting Seeds, Growing Friends and Community” plant sale on Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the club, 13630 Fifth St., in Dade City.There will be plants propagated by club members, a selection of pesticide-free butterfly plants, and information on the Monarch Butterfly Haven project.The garden club’s Monarch City USA collectible ornament also will be available for sale.All sales will be cash or check only. Social distancing and masks are required to attend.

FIZZY APPLE ART

The Pasco County Library Cooperative will host a Virtual STEAM Saturday on Oct. 24, all day. Participants can learn cool science experiments to do at home, such as fizzy apple art.The event is prerecorded, and supplies will be listed in the comments of the video.All ingredients and materials are things that might be around the house. To find the video, you should visit Facebook.com/newriverlibrary or Facebook.com/hughembrylibrary. For information, call (352) 567-3576, or email daniellel@pascolibraries.org

SPOOKTACULAR

Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, 33613 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host a free Spooktacular on Oct. 24 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with costume parades, haunted houses, music, trick-or-treating, prizes and food. For information, visit AvalonParkWesleyChapel.com.

HALLOWEEN BOAT PARADE

The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation and Friends of the Riverwalk will present a Halloween Boat Parade on Oct. 24 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., along the Tampa Riverwalk.

Boats will be decorated in displays of lights, with crews in full costumes.

TRUNK OR TREAT BASH

Pasco County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources will host a Trunk or Treat Halloween Bash on Oct. 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Wesley Chapel District Park, 7727 Boyette Road in Wesley Chapel. Families can drive through and visit a series of decorated trunks, while collecting candy from various vendors. Children can wear costumes.The event is recommended for ages 12 and younger. For information, call (352) 521-4182.

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St. James United Methodist Church, 16202 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in Tampa, will host its annual Harvest Fest on Oct. 25 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.The event will feature live music, a kids’ zone, food trucks and a vendor market. For information, visit StJamesTampa.org/harvestfest.

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Boy Scouts of America will host a free Scouting Virtual Information Session on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m., on Zoom, for boys and girls ages kindergarten through 12th grade. To attend, visit tinyurl.com/y2jq5ped, Zoom meeting ID: 886 9537 7613. For information, contact Jeremy Twachtman at (863) 224-4230 or Jeremy.Twachtman@scouting.org.

SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN

Live Oak Theatre will present “The Bard Unleashed,” the first in its “Shakespeare on the Green” series, on select days in October, at the Carol and Frank Morsani Center for the Arts, 21030 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville. Seats are $25 for adults, and $10 for kids age 13 and younger when accompanied by an adult. For tickets and more information, please visit LiveOakTheatre.square.site/, email liveoakboxoffice@gmail.com, or call (352) 593-0027.

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The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, will present “Blue Moon at the Museum” on Oct. 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.The event will include “A Haunted History of Pasco County” by Madonna Jervis-Wise book launch and signing, and book contributors speaking on local chilling tales and more. There also will be lantern tours of the museum buildings; live music; a food truck; shortbread and hot cider; and drawings for door prizes.Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; $5 for students; and, free for kids younger than age 5. For information, visit PioneerFloridaMuseum.org.

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With the holidays quickly approaching, Aging Solutions Inc., once again is hosting its Elves for Elders Gift Drive, to benefit the individuals it serves. Aging Solutions Inc., the Office of the Public Guardian, was established to provide guardianship and advocacy for individuals who legally have been found to be incapacitated, according to information on Aging-Solutions.org’s website. The nonprofit organization, appointed by the court, “provides services throughout Central Florida to individuals with developmental disabilities, frail elderly, veterans, those who suffer from chronic mental illness, and those who suffer from progressive cognitive loss due to dementia or other neurological disorders, and traumatic brain injuries,” the website says. Some of these individuals rely on family for their care. Others become wards of the Court, and must depend on a guardian to watch over their personal, medical and fi-

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Vouchers for a new specialty license plate bearing the iconic 4-H clover will be available for purchase at all county tax collector offices and license plate agencies in Florida, starting Oct. 16. The license plate will go into production once 3,000 pre-sale vouchers have been sold. Florida 4-H has two years to reach the pre-sale goal. The voucher, which includes the $25 specialty plate fee plus processing fees, is a total of $33. One-hundred percent of the $25 specialty license plate fee will go directly toward statewide leadership programs such as 4-H University and 4-H Legislature, the Florida 4H camping program and 4-H youth competitive teams, Michael Gutter, associate dean of the UF/IFAS Extension and 4-H state

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The 2020 Sunshine Summit to End Hunger, presented by the Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger in partnership with Bread for the World and Florida Impact, will be hosted virtually for the first time ever, according to a news release. The 10th annual event is slated to take place Oct. 29 and Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST), each day, and will act as a forum for participants to learn, share and network while exploring the best practices in solving hunger. This year’s theme is “Global Effects of COVID-19 on Food Systems and Local Effects on Emergency Feeding Efforts.” Sessions will be locally, nationally and internationally focused on the experiences of families struggling with food insecurity, and

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Entrepreneurs can learn how to expand their business into international markets by utilizing resources and tools that are available. Small Businesses Growing Global, presented by the Pasco Economic Development Council Inc., is scheduled for Oct. 22 from 8 a.m. to noon. Highlights include a consular discussion on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Importance of Trade,â&#x20AC;? featuring Juan Jose Sabines, Consul General of Mexico in Orlando;Andreas T. Siegel, Consul General of Federal Republic of Germany, in Miami; and Rodrigo da Costa Fonseca, deputy consult of Brazil, in Miami. The opening session will be presented by Manuel â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mannyâ&#x20AC;? Mencia, senior vice president of international trade and business development for Enterprise Florida Inc. His presentation will focus on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trade.â&#x20AC;? The U.S. Small Business Administration, the Florida SBDC, the U.S. Commercial Service and Enterprise Florida Inc., will be represented at the event, which will provide information grant opportunities, financing opportunities, benefits of trade missions, and information about markets. Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey talked up the value of the conference during a recent board meeting, noting that companies can learn about all sorts of opportunities to extend their business to international markets. Businesses can travel to other countries and have meetings set up for them with potential customers, she said. Some speakers at the event will be from Pasco businesses, who will be sharing their success stories. The free event will be at Hyatt Place Tampa,Wesley Chapel, 26000 Sierra Center Blvd., in Lutz. In addition to the in-person seminar, participants can attend virtually via the Pasco EDC YouTube Channel. Registered is required online at PascoEDC.com/events.

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The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce is set to have its annual Member Appreciation and Awards Banquet on Oct. 22, beginning at 6 p.m., in the new event center at Silverado Golf & Country Club, 36841 Clubhouse Drive in Zephyrhills. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme,â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hills & all that Jazz,â&#x20AC;? will focus on the community and what makes it special. Limited seating is available, following CDC guidelines. For more information or to purchase tickets, please go to ZephyrhillsChamber.org. The following businesses, individuals and organizations were nominated: SMALL BUSINESS â&#x20AC;˘ Carts Unlimited â&#x20AC;˘ Head to Toe Salon & Day Spa â&#x20AC;˘ Saigon CafĂŠ Vietnamese Restaurant â&#x20AC;˘ Sky Dive City â&#x20AC;˘ Zephyrhills Community Pharmacy â&#x20AC;˘ Zephyrhills Brewing Company LARGE BUSINESS â&#x20AC;˘ AdventHealth Zephyrhills â&#x20AC;˘ CenterState Bank â&#x20AC;˘ City of Zephyrhills â&#x20AC;˘ First National Bank of Pasco â&#x20AC;˘ Publix â&#x20AC;˘ San Antonio Citizens Federal CU â&#x20AC;˘ Staples DIAMOND AWARD (NON-PROFIT) â&#x20AC;˘ East Pasco Meals on Wheels â&#x20AC;˘ Fraternity of the Eagles #3752 â&#x20AC;˘ Make a Difference â&#x20AC;˘ Pasco County Schools â&#x20AC;˘ Restored Hope â&#x20AC;˘ The Church at Chancey Road â&#x20AC;˘ The Thomas Promise Foundation â&#x20AC;˘ Zephyrhills/Wesley Chapel Ministerial Assoc. CITIZEN OF THE YEAR â&#x20AC;˘ Beth Aker, East Pasco Meals on Wheels â&#x20AC;˘ Greg First, Retired â&#x20AC;˘ Kevin Bahr, Bahrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Propane Gas & AC â&#x20AC;˘ Mayor Gene Whitfield â&#x20AC;˘ Tim Mitchell,The Church at Chancey Road CHAMBER MEMBER OF THE YEAR â&#x20AC;˘ AdventHealth Zephyrhills â&#x20AC;˘ Bahrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Propane Gas & AC â&#x20AC;˘ CenterState Bank â&#x20AC;˘ Pasco News Publication â&#x20AC;˘ San Antonio Citizens Federal CU

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TOURISM, from page 1A counts for half of Florida’s $2.7 billion budget shortfall,”Young said. Hotels have been hit hard,Young said, in response to a question from a Zoom listener. “The latest number I saw was that hotels in Florida had lost over $5 billion, and that was several weeks ago, so I’ve got to think that number is significantly higher,” she said. But, Young said Visit Florida is ready to meet the challenge. Speeding up recovery, if only just by a few months, will restore millions of dollars in tax revenues and create thousands of jobs for Floridians, she said. “Since the pandemic began, Visit Florida and my great research and marketing professionals have been carefully monitoring public health data, travel-related metrics and trends, to guide our decision-making process,” she explained. When the virus began making news in China,Visit Florida decided to stop advertising in that market. “When travel essentially ceased to exist in March, Visit Florida pulled out all of our advertising, in preparation for the recovery,” Young said. Doing that saved $13 million that is now being invested in a recovery campaign, she said. “The timing of our recovery plan, as in everything at Visit Florida, is driven by data. “We’ve been monitoring traveler sentiment, destination readiness and all sorts of trends out there — to determine in a data-driven way, when we should start advertising again. “We want to make sure that people are ready to book travel, or receptive to seeing messages about travel,” she said. “In these early stages of recovery, we know that people are more likely and more comfortable to travel closer to home. So, instate travel is absolutely critical to our rebound. “Floridians hold the key to our recovery, particularly in these early stages. “In our first round of ads, we’re looking to

CHIROPRACTOR, from page 1A extremely busy from sun up to 12 a.m., 1 a.m. We had guys working on different things and keeping them on track.You may have had an hour here or an hour there to grab a sandwich, but you really didn’t have a ton of downtime.” Circumstances aside, seeing the Lightning win the Cup for the first time since 2004 ranks among his life’s most special moments. “I was hoping to win a Stanley Cup since I can remember, and so this is a way to have that dream come true,” Bain said. Like other staff members of the Lightning — Bain has since enjoyed some personal time with the Cup, like hugging it during the team’s plane ride back to the United States. He’s partaken in other Cup traditions — kissing it, sharing drinks out of it, and otherwise marveling at it in the training room and lunchroom at team headquarters. “We really had a lot of great time to spend with the Cup,” Bain said. As a hockey lifer, Bain appreciates the significance of the moments. Aside from playing hockey as a youth and working for the Lightning, Bain’s also been a longtime referee in the sport’s minor leagues. The Cup is the oldest existing trophy to be awarded to a professional sports franchise in North America. Part of its lore is being the only trophy in major sports not reproduced each year. When a team wins the Cup, they are allowed to hold on to the trophy for one year, and the name of every player, coach and front-office employee is inscribed onto it. With that, it’s widely considered bad form for players and hockey fans to touch the Cup if their team didn’t win it in a particular year. Naturally, Bain had never touched the Cup until now. “There’s no trophy in the world like it, right?,” Bain said.“There’s only one of these things, and part of that joy is being able to spend some time with it.”

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The Lightning had its fair share of opportunities to claim an NHL championship since Bain began working for the club nearly a decade ago. Before this banner season, Bain was sure the 2018-2019 team would win the Cup following its 62-win regular season — which tied the 1995-1996 Detroit Red Wings for most by a team in the regular season in NHL history. That squad, however, was shockingly swept

OVERDOSES, from page 1A ty relies heavily on peer support and interaction. So when we stopped meeting in person, churches closed and things went online, it wasn’t the same as having that human interaction. “The whole aspect of social isolation has been a huge part of the pandemic and overall mental health. No doubt, isolation has played into it in a very big way,” she said. Fentanyl also plays into it in a very big way. It’s the drug of concern for local officials.

remind Floridians of why they should be so proud to live here, and live in a state where the world dreams of vacationing. “We want to take that pride and we want to channel that into getting Floridians to travel within our state, and harness that into supporting our Florida businesses, so many of which are hurting badly right now,”Young said. “We’re trying to introduce them to maybe a part of Florida that they’ve never seen. “Maybe they thought they would have to fly to another state or another country to have experiences that they can have right here at home,” she added. The budget for the in-state marketing campaign is $3.4 million. Visit Florida also understands how important it is to attract out-of-state visitors, too, Young said. It launched a new effort last week that focuses on key drive markets to Florida, around the United States, particularly in the Eastern United States. The tourism organization’s research reveals that people are willing to travel about 700 miles for a Florida vacation,Young said. So domestic marketing focuses on areas such as Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Birmingham, Nashville and Philadelphia. The budget for that campaign is around $10 million,Young said. “While we have heard anecdotally that other states are at a complete standstill about marketing to out-of-state visitors, we at Visit Florida plan to continue to be very aggressive in our approach, to save as much of the winter season and early 2021 as possible,” Young said. “We want Florida to be the first destination that comes to mind when travelers sit down and plan a vacation, and heavy marketing is the best way to accomplish that goal. So, that is what we are doing,”Young said. During the pandemic, the North Tampa Bay Chamber has shifted presentations that typically were given at in-person breakfast and luncheon meetings to Zoom sessions instead, allowing members to hear from speakers on a broad range of topics — without risk of exposure to COVID-19.

in four games by then No. 8 seeded Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round. Bain had a front row seat to that squad’s April 2019 playoff meltdown. “We had the superstars,” he said,“(but) we didn’t necessarily have the grit and the determination and the size to get through the way that the game is (loosely) officiated and played differently throughout the playoffs.” Bain also viewed the 2014-2015 and 20152016 teams capable of winning a title, until key injuries to goalies and others hit at the wrong time. This year was different though. A couple circumstances gave Bain unwavering confidence the Lightning would finally pull off a Cup win. He credited the organization’s respective acquisitions of forwards Blake Coleman and Barclay Goodrow and defensemen Zach Bogosian, Pat Maroon and Luke Schenn. Those players, Bain said,“changed the culture enough” by bringing some toughness to the club to complement its offensive-minded skill players. The team chiropractor singled out Maroon for his leadership in bringing the team together during a critical weeklong trip to Sweden back in November. “Where there may have been cliques before, Pat Maroon changed that,” Bain said of the 32-year-old defenseman who also won the Cup in 2019 with the St. Louis Blues, becoming the third player in the NHL expansion era to register back-to-back titles with different teams. Another watershed moment, Bain said, came when the team was exacting revenge over Columbus in a five overtime 3-2 victory in Game 1 in the Eastern Conference first round on Aug. 11 — the fourth-longest game in NHL history. “When we won that game, that’s when I thought,‘This is gonna happen,’” Bain said of the possibility on the Lightning winning the Cup. Besides the outright win, it was the team’s composed locker room between each period that opened his eyes: “When the guys were coming out or going in, they were all laughing and having fun, and there was not a guy in there that was nervous, and they kept it that way through five overtimes.” He added: “Everybody was on the same page, they all bought into a system and put aside their own personal stuff to win a goal, and it was an amazing thing to be a part of.” Now that he’s hoisted the Cup, Bain already has a new goal — defending the Cup in 2021, hopefully at Amalie Arena, in front of 20,000 or so screaming Lightning fans. “That would be nice, wouldn’t it? That was the hardest part, is we weren’t able to do that with all the fans,” Bain said.

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Saint Leo Athletics adds to Hall of Fame By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

hile meaningful competition has halted on Saint Leo University athletics fields this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s still some positivity coming out of the athletics department — in its announcing of the 2020 Hall of Fame inductee class. The class features seven individual honorees and one team. The inductees for the Class of 2020 are: • Kit Gardner, baseball, football, basketball, track and field • Daphne Washington, women’s basketball • Pat Bowen, baseball • Hannah Beard, women’s soccer • Marcus Ruh, men’s basketball • Matt Obermeyer, men’s lacrosse • Jaclyn Mailoto, volleyball • The 2005 men’s soccer team “This is a really great class of Hall of Famers,” Saint Leo athletics director Fran Reidy said, in a release.“We have inductees who are at the top in the records books, others who helped propel their teams to NCAA postseason play, and the 2005 men’s soccer team that earned the first SSC title in school history, and in doing so, set the tone, which has led to 23 additional SSC Champions. “This class not only excelled during competition, but in the classroom too, as evidenced by the diversity of the recognition they received during their careers for the Green and Gold,” he said. Reidy continued:“We are disappointed we can’t get them officially into the Hall of Fame until next Fall, but the Saint Leo community looks forward to providing the Class of 2020 with an event matching their exceptional achievements.” The addition of the 2020 Class brings the number of inductees up to 145 and three teams. The Hall of Fame was organized by the Saint Leo Alumni Association and Athletic Department in 1986-1987, to honor former students, coaches and administrators who excelled in Saint Leo athletics in the prep school, junior college or senior college. Its purpose is “to perpetuate the memory of those persons who have brought distinction, honor and excellence to Saint Leo athletics, and familiarize the entire campus community and alumni with the university’s rich athletic history.” Here’s a closer look at this year’s inductees:

Kit Gardner, Class of 1960

Kit Gardner from 1957 through 1960 excelled as a four-sport athlete at what was then Saint Leo Prep, from competing in football, basketball, baseball, and track and field. He served as both the kicker and quarterback for the football team while starting as a guard on the hardwood. He patrolled shortstop for the baseball team while competing in the hurdles on the track. He was a two-time “The Yankee Clipper” award winner at Saint Leo, the highest athletic award given out during the Saint Leo Prep era. Gardner went on to serve in the United States Air Force and served as a golf professional at the Columbia Country Club in Columbia, South Carolina.

Pat Bowen, Class of 1993

Pat Bowen is a prime example of the maxim,“It’s not how you start, but how you finish.” He joined Saint Leo program as a walkon in 1995, but etched his name into the record books by the time he graduated in 1999, also penning that into a short-lived pro ball career. Bowen ranks second in career strikeouts with 266, behind only Dave Garcia (303, 1993-1996).The 6-foot-3 pitcher also posted a 20-8 career mark including five saves; those 20 wins ranked him third all-time at the end of the 1999 season. Meantime, Bowen ranked seventh among all NCAA Division II pitchers in strikeouts per nine innings (11.9) his junior season. Also, he was part of a pair of NCAA postseason appearances (1996, 1999), an All-South Region honoree in 1999, and a two-time All-SSC selection. Following a storied Saint Leo career, Bowen was drafted in the 34th round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Anaheim Angels, where he spent a few years playing

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The Saint Leo University athletics department recently announced its 2020 Hall of Fame inductee class, which features seven individual honorees and one team.

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in rookie-level ball and the independent circuit. Bowen later began coaching youth sports beginning as an assistant varsity baseball coach and head junior varsity coach at Greensboro Day School (Greensboro, North Carolina). He went on to become the head softball coach at Bishop McGuinness Catholic School (Kernersville, North Carolina) before landing in his current role as the school’s head baseball coach, as well as the offensive coordinator for the football program.

of SSC All-Tournament teams. Also notable: As a junior, Beard helped lead Saint Leo to its first conference tournament championship in program history. Following her time with the Lions, the Liverpool, England native played professionally in both the United States and Australia.

mark is a program record, too. Meantime, her 3,222 career assists currently rank second in the Saint Leo career record book, while her career average of 8.57 assists per set comes in at fourth. Mailoto has since gone onto coach club volleyball for 850 Elite Volleyball Academy, in Valparaiso.

Daphne Washington, Class of 1993

Daphne Washington had a celebrated four-year career on the court between 1989 through 1993, and remains one of the women’s basketball program’s most productive scorers and rebounders. She ranks second in program history in career scoring (1,495 points) and fifth in rebounding (704 rebounds). Meanwhile, her career field goal percentage (54%) and single-season field goal percentage (58.8% in 1991-1992) are tops in program history, while total free throws made (297) ranks second in the books. As for other accolades, Washington was Sunshine State Conference (SSC) Freshman of the Year in 1989-1990, and went on to be a two-time Honorable Mention All-SSC selection and a Second Team All-SSC performer as a junior.

Hannah Beard, Class of 2009

Hannah Beard is unquestionably one of the most decorated women’s soccer players in Saint Leo history. The four-time All-Sunshine State Conference (SSC) selection has her name plastered throughout the program’s record book — tops in career assists (31) and games played (76), second all-time in points (123) and fourth all-time in goals (46). Beard, too, holds other notable marks — including the single-season record for assists with 12 in 2008 and tied for most goals scored in a single game, with four against Clearwater Christian College in 2008. (Casie Poyssick also achieved the feat twice, during the 2003 season.) The list of awards for the striker runs deep. Beard was a two-time NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America) Scholar All-American and three-time NSCAA All-Region honoree, and was named an NSCAA All-American as a junior. She also was honored as the SSC Offensive Player of the Year as a junior and was named to a pair

Marcus Ruh, Class of 2013

Marcus Ruh only spent two years donning a Green and Gold uniform, but his impact was felt the first time he laced up his sneakers and hit the hardwood. A junior transfer from Wisconson-Eau Claire, the 6-foot-4 guard went on to score 859 points from 2011 through 2013 — a combined 14.8 points per game —pacing the Lions to two NCAA berths and the school’s first-ever Sunshine State Conference (SSC) Championship. His senior year, Ruh was named 20122013 SSC Men’s Basketball Player of the Year after averaging 16.5 points and 5.3 rebounds, while leading the squad to a then school-record 22 victories. He shot 45.8% from the field, 45.9% from three-point range, and 79.6% at the free throw line that season. Ruh not only excelled on the court, but also in the classroom — posting a 4.0 gradepoint average in business administration and graduating summa cum laude. For that, he was named NCAA Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year and CoSIDA Capital One Men’s Basketball Academic AllAmerican of the Year, the highest academic honor bestowed in the sport. Ruh went on to pursue a professional hoops career in Australia, spending one season with the Ringwood Hawks. He also spent time as a coach with the Green Bay Storm on the AAU circuit before moving into his current role as a sales representative for Cintas.

Jaclyn Mailoto, Class of 2014

Playing under former Saint Leo head volleyball coach Sam Cibrone from 2010 to 2013, Mailoto was tasked with running the team’s offense as a setter from the time she was a fresh-faced freshman to a wily senior. Her top-level play was underscored throughout the years, as she was named to the Sunshine State Conference All-Freshman Team in 2010, then recognized as a senior with First Team All-Conference and AVCA AllSouth Region First Team honors. Mailoto led the conference in both assists (1,366) and assists per set (11.78) her senior year, the single-season assists per set

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Matt Obermeyer, Class of 2014

A dynamic playmaker during his four seasons on the Saint Leo men’s lacrosse team, Obermeyer is still the program’s alltime leading goal scorer (135) and fourth in career points (158). The 5-foot-10 attacker made an instant impact as a freshman in 2010, charting 33 goals and five assists, which earned him Deep South Freshman of the Year. Accolades continued the ensuing three years, earning First Team All-Conference honors from 2012 through 2014; Capital One CoSIDA Academic All-District in 2012 and 2013; USILA Scholar All-American honors in 2014; and Deep South Player of the Year in 2013. Since graduating with a marketing degree, Obermeyer is currently director of operations at SpotX, a global video advertising platform.

2005 Saint Leo men’s soccer team

Led by head coach Joel Harrison, the 2005 Saint Leo men’s soccer team became the first program in school history to capture a Sunshine State Conference (SSC) Championship after a notable 7-1 run in conference play and a 15-1 regular season mark. Unforeseen circumstances prevented what could’ve been an even more memorable season, however. Because of Hurricane Wilma, the team was unable to compete for an SSC Tournament Championship, but earned the right to host the 2005 NCAA South Regional. Saint Leo had a 14-day layoff before competing in the regional final against Lynn, falling 3-1. The team was led by All-American and Saint Leo Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2017 member Asmir Pervan along with four others who earned All-SSC honors, including Brent Stanze, Matias Pereze, Saint Leo Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2018 member Eusebio Herrera-Montoya, and Giancarlo Conte. Pervan was named SSC Player and Offensive Player of the Year, while Montoya brought home Freshman of the Year honors. Harrison was named the SSC Coach of the Year for his efforts, as well.

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oters already have begun casting their mail-in ballots in Election 2020 — making decisions that will have enormous consequences. The top of the ballot features a choice between reelecting President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, or electing challengers former Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Senator Kamala Harris. Early voting will begin in Pasco and Hillsborough counties at several locations on Oct. 19. A number of other key races are on the Nov. 3 ballot. Pasco County voters, for instance, will decide who should represent them in District 3 and District 5 on the Pasco County Commission.They also will choose the superintendent of Pasco County Schools. In Hillsborough County, voters will select the county sheriff, county tax collector, the county property appraiser, and seats on the Hillsborough County Commission and Hillsborough School Board. Voters also will choose their congressional representatives and state lawmakers, in contested races. Key races at the local level include Florida’s 12th congressional district; District 36, District 37 and District 38, in the Florida House; and District 20, in the Florida Senate. Statewide, voters will decide the fate of a half-dozen constitutional amendments. All of this comes in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer and Pasco County Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley are encouraging voters to consider voting by mail, or taking advantage of Early Voting, to reduce waiting time for voters on Election Day, Nov. 3. They also assure that steps will be taken to protect both voters and poll workers at election sites — through social distancing, face coverings and other precautions. In addition to the pandemic, Election 2020 comes at a time of bitter partisan divide. Political scientist Susan MacManus put it like this: “Obviously, everything that we thought we knew about politics has been turned upside down this election year.” The national party conventions were different.The presidential and vice presidential debates have been different.The way people will vote — with experts predicting a record number of mail-in ballots — is different, too. And, the constant frenzy of breaking news on social media and cable networks has made an impact. “We’ve seen issues change by the hours, making it very difficult for campaigns to come up with a clear message,” added MacManus, a retired distinguished professor of political science at the University of South Florida. “The nation is the most partisan/polarized in its history.The partisan divide is the deepest ever and so is the generational divide, really, politically,” added MacManus, who has been a close observer of elections for decades. “Democrats are seen as moving more toward Socialism, and Republicans are seen as more toward, what they call maintenance of the Capitalistic system,” she said. On top of that, she said,“you had a health care and an economic meltdown at the same time, basically reconfiguring how people live — in every facet, whether it’s no toilet paper in the grocery, to the point of, ‘Now, do I send my kid to school in person, or do I not?’ Plus, there are clashes over racial injustice and the role of police. The political landscape is changing, too, MacManus observed. “The demographic shift that’s taking place across the country is very evident in the registration, and the makeup of Florida’s electorate. It’s much more racially and ethnically diverse, and much more age diverse than it was, even in 2016,” MacManus added. “Many women are running in the

10 reasons your vote is safe and secure

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Election privacy booths are spaced out, to provide social distancing and privacy for voters.

Safe and secure at the polls:

Steps are being taken in Pasco and Hillsborough counties to keep voters safe. Those include: • Limiting the number of people inside the polling place at one time. • Ensuring that poll workers have face coverings • Providing hand sanitizer • Reminding voters to wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines

Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer says voters can be assured of a safe and secure election in Hillsborough County.

Voting

There are three ways to vote: Vote By Mail, Early Voting, and voting on Election Day. Voters who vote by mail can either mail in their ballots, or drop them off at an early voting site. Your ballot must be received by your Supervisor of Elections office by 7 p.m., on Nov. 3. Those voting by mail are encouraged to mail in their ballots early, to ensure they arrive on time. When voting in person, bring one or two forms of ID, which include your signature and photo. If you do not bring proper ID, you can vote a provisional ballot that will be evaluated later by a canvassing board, for eligibility.

Important dates

• The deadline to register was Oct. 5. • Early voting in Hillsborough County begins Oct. 19 and ends Nov. 1, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily • Early voting in Pasco County begins Oct. 19 and ends Oct. 31, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily • Election Day voting nationwide is Nov. 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. FILE

Pasco County Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley said his office will work with Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco’s office to ensure that elections are safe.

For a list of Early Voting places and other information, go to PascoVotes.gov for Pasco County and VoteHillsborough.org for Hillsborough County.

This is what it looks like when voters drop off ballots in Hillsborough County.

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TURNOUT IS A BIG QUESTION FOR BOTH DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS

MacManus, who is frequently called upon to share expertise with national news outlets, said each political party is struggling to reach specific groups of voters. Democrats are seeking to attract working class whites, particularly men; the Latino vote; and Minority School Choice voters, she said, noting in the past those groups were

predictably Democrat voters. Republicans are seeking to reach collegeeducated white women; suburban moms with kids; and older voters, especially women. In essence, Republicans are struggling with a gender gap, she said. “Then, each of them, of course, has a big, big, big, big turnout question,” MacManus said. For the Democrats, the big turnout question is how many young voters will turn out. Young voters, she said, want to be inspired, they want genuine discussions of

Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer offers these 10 reasons that voters can be assured their vote is safe and secure. 1. The Florida Division of Elections checks each voter registration form to verify the applicant’s identity. 2. Our voter registration database is updated regularly to remove deceased and ineligible voters. 3. Voters have to show photo and signature identification to vote. 4. Our voter records are updated electronically to record when a voter has requested a mail ballot or voted. If someone comes to vote in person, their mail ballot is immediately canceled. And vice versa. 5. The state-certified equipment is tested before each election with a public logic and accuracy test to make sure machines are counting votes correctly. During this test, pre-marked ballots are put in a randomly selected sample of our machines to make sure the count is what it’s supposed to be and that every position on the ballot is being read by each machine. 6. Our ballots and equipment are under 24-hour camera surveillance and stored in areas with restricted key card access until they are deployed for voting. During voting, the ballot scanners are kept in plain sight and secured with seals to prohibit tampering. 7. We use a stand-alone server, not connected to the Internet, to tabulate and report results. 8. Electronic results from each ballot scanner are encrypted and backed up by printed results that are posted on the doors of each polling place and driven to our central office. 9. Paper ballots are held for 22 months and can be rescanned if there is a problem with the equipment or question about results. 10. After every election, we run a postelection audit using a separate system to re-tabulate the ballots and confirm the accuracy of our results.

Source: Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections’ website

their issues, and they value diversity. Republicans, on the other hand, are worried that moderate Republicans will cross over and vote Biden.They’re also concerned that voters deemed as ‘Never Trumpers’ just won’t bother to vote, she said. Despite those issues, MacManus believes that turnout will be higher for this year’s election. She thinks it’s important for voters to understand that it may be awhile before the final results are known. “There are legitimate reasons why you may not know on Election Night in a very close state like Florida,” she said. A delay in counting overseas ballots is one of those reasons. “Military and overseas ballots aren’t due until 10 days after the Election, and we have a lot of people that meet criteria,” MacManus said. “No. 2, if you vote early and you forget to take your ID, you can still cast what’s called a provisional ballot.Then, after the election is over when the canvassing board meets, they can check it. If you are indeed registered, your vote counts. In 2000, they would have been tossed out. “The third reason is that you can get an onslaught of mail-in ballots that get there on Election Day or a day or so before. “If it’s really, really tight in Florida, you may go to bed thinking it’s one candidate (who won), and then a couple of days later it will be different — and, it won’t be because anybody’s fraudulent,” MacManus said. Even after the votes are counted, it might not be over, she said. “Each side is already lawyered up to the max,” MacManus said.

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer will host a walk at The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive in Wesley Chapel, on Oct. 17 at 9 a.m., to unite behind the American Cancer Society’s efforts to save lives from the disease. Check-in is at 8 a.m., followed by an opening ceremony at 8:30 a.m., by the stage. The walk is open to survivors, caregivers, men and women from all walks of life who are committed to saving lives from breast cancer. Participants can celebrate their shared efforts and inspire each other to carry on.

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The Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind (LVIB) will host a virtual fundraiser, “Donating in the Light,” on Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. The event is designed to raise awareness about vision impairment and funds for services benefiting visually impaired residents of Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties. The fundraiser will include recognition of sponsors and donors; a speech by one of the LVIB clients on how donations help; and prize drawings. For log-in information and a list of prizes, visit LVIB.org/events/donating-in-the-light. Every donation of $50 or more will earn a chance to win one (or more) of several prizes. To donate, use the NOW button online at LVIB.org, or call (727) 815-0303. Donations must be received by Oct. 17.

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