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New retail is on the way to Cypress Creek Town Center, located west of the Interstate 75 interchange, on the north side of State Road 56. Across the road,Tampa Premium Outlets will add a new big box store – the At Home Décor Superstore. Construction on the infrastructure for the new shops is in early stages.
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HART rolling out regional bus service North Tampa Aero Park airport up for sale
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The debate over building and operating a tri-county bus rapid transit system on Interstate 275 won’t be settled for months. But, on July 1, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority, known as HART, will launch a new limited express bus service down I-275 from Wesley Chapel to Tampa. Connections also can be made to existing routes operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority with services to Largo, Clearwater and St. Petersburg. The 275LX route will be a first for regional transit in the Tampa Bay area. It also will be a test of the regional potential for bus transit. Funding for the new route is from about $1.2 million in grants from the Florida Department of Transportation. Funds are expected to cover operating expenses for 18 months. “We’re very excited about this service,” said Steve Feigenbaum, HART’s director of service development. “We have very high hopes for it.” Route 275LX largely will follow Bruce B. Downs Boulevard and Interstate 275. Feigenbaum said this service is separate from a proposed “catalyst” project for a bus rapid transit system that would travel on dedicated lanes built on the shoulders of I275.
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The Florida Department of Transportation funded a study that prioritized a 41-mile bus rapid transit system from Wesley Chapel to St. Petersburg. Initial construction estimates were nearly $455 million. Supporters hope that bus rapid transit can jumpstart a long-range transit vision for the area. Opponents say the project is too limited, too expensive, and won’t, by itself,
North Tampa Aero Park is on the market. The sales price for the licensed public airport is $4 million, according to brokers with CBRE. The company’s airport specialist group is in charge of marketing and selling the airport, located at 4241 Birdsong Blvd. “We’ve had quite a bit of interest,” said Gary Bauler, broker and first vice president for industrial properties at CBRE in Tampa. The airport, which dates to the mid1970s, covers 21 acres sandwiched between Wesley Chapel Boulevard and Interstate 75. Compark 75, a business park with premier office, warehouse and manufacturing tenants, is adjacent to the airport. The airport offers about 10,000 square feet of maintenance hangar space; 3,500 square feet of offices; three platted residential lots; office and hangar buildings; a fuel farm, 16 T-hangars; annual runway easement
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Hillsborough Area Regional Transit, HART, will launch a new bus route between Wesley Chapel and Tampa. A HART bus is shown here at Marion Transit Center in Tampa.
Park once again may be a place to make memories By B.C. Manion
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When Peterson Park originally opened, it was a place where motorists traveling down U.S. 98 could pull over to a wayside rest area to take a break. But, it was more than that. The small park, south of the Lacoochee River, became a popular place with locals — and was the setting where people made memories that have lasted for decades. When Scott Black, a Dade City commissioner, shared the news on his Trilby Homecoming Facebook page that Pasco County is seeking to reopen the park, his page lit up with comments. One post, by Tim Gibson, recalls:“I spent many summer days there as a kid (and enjoyed) fried fish, hushpuppies, cheese grits and baked beans.” Larry McElveen shared his recollections, too: “I remember picnics, family reunions and especially the summer swims with my Crawford (Sharon, Brenda and Janet) cousins at Peterson Park. Fond memories, indeed.” Rodney McLeod experienced an especially big moment at the park:“This is where I proposed to Debbie Marsee on 13 March 1981,” he posted. “Happy to see it reopened.” While many shared memories of socializing at the park, Barbara Basham recalled enjoying a different aspect of Peterson Park. It was, she posted,“my go-to place for reading and quiet time.” Alan Spriggs recalled going to the lowlying park when it was under water: “We even had fun when it flooded, trying to find the (picnic) tables to sit on,” he posted. And,Alvaro Fernandez shared a memory of a higher spiritual purpose for some visits to the park:“I remember the Baptist Church would baptize at the river at that location,” he posted. Black, a local historian with a deep fascination for Trilby’s history, keeps people up to date on news involving the community. When he posted about Pasco County’s intention to sign an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for a 30-year lease for Peterson Park, he couldn’t believe the extent of the reaction. “I’ve never had one (post) that generated this much interest,” Black said. “This had more views than anything:“11,647 people were reached, 274 people have reacted with Emojis, 113 comments. 147 shares,” he said. Peterson Park, which sits on less than 2 acres, became a park in 1952, when the state road department decided to establish wayside parks along state highways. The park is on the west side of U.S. 98, just south of the Lacoochee River, near the Pasco-Hernando county line. “They would set up these nice little picnic areas for the travelers, for them to stop,” Black said. Besides being a place for picnics, it was next to the river, so people could fish there, swim there and put in their boats there,
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Scott Black has a Facebook page called Trilby Homecoming. When he announced Pasco County’s plan to sign a lease with the Florida Department of Transportation that could lead to the park’s reopening, the post unleashed a floodgate of memories involving the park.
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This was a group of church members from the Trilacoochee Church of Christ having Sunday dinner after the morning church services.
Black said. The park had concrete picnic tables and benches, which are still there. “Everything is pretty much original,” Black said, noting county parks department may want to consider keeping it just the way it is. The site does flood periodically, so it’s probably not a good idea to have wooden picnic tables, or a dock, because those would be damaged by floodwaters, Black said. The park has been gated off for more than 20 years, according to the agenda item involving the lease agreement.
Peterson Park is a low-lying park, which is prone to flooding. This is a look at the park in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.
The county’s Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department is interested in reopening it. Doing so would provide access to recreational opportunities along the Withlacoochee River, which is a state-designated paddling trail, according to county staff. Reopening the park would provide opportunities for picnicking, fishing, wildlife viewing, canoeing and kayaking, the agenda item says. There is no current timetable for reopening the park. The agenda item for the lease states that
county staff “will continue to seek grant funding opportunities to redevelop the park. A county match may be required but would be presented to the BCC (County Commission) for approval at the appropriate time.” Black hopes the county will be able to secure funding to reopen the park. “This is where I grew up out here, so it’s a special place for me,” Black said.“People will drive by and bemoan the fact that the park is there, but can’t be used.” To read more of people’s memories, or to add your own, go to the Trilby Homecoming page on Facebook.
Delay appears likely on Ridge Road extension permit By Kathy Steele
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Pasco County officials were hoping for a decision on a permit, and a construction start for the proposed Ridge Road extension by winter 2018. Instead, a revised schedule provided to the United States Army Corps of Engineers projects the anticipated permit decision in late February 2019. Despite the revised time frame, Pasco County Administrator Dan Biles remains
hopeful of a quicker decision. “I still think there’s a way to get there this year,” Biles said. Pasco is whittling down a checklist of additional information requested by the Army Corps in May 2017. Monthly status reports are provided to the Army Corps and weekly conference calls are held. Biles said he was set to meet with Army Corps representatives on June 15 in Cocoa Beach.
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Members of the Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization got a brief update on the project at their June 14 meeting in New Port Richey. A May 3 letter to the Army Corps, with the new schedule, was included in an agenda packet for the meeting. The county has been on a quest for the Ridge Road extension permit for nearly 20 years.The roadwork would entail an 8-mile extension of Ridge Road, which currently dead-ends at Moon Lake Road in New Port Richey. The new segment would link Moon Lake to U.S. 41 in Land O’ Lakes, across from an entrance into the master-planned community of Connerton. The county puts a priority on Ridge Road as an east-west evacuation route during hurricanes. Environmentalists are fighting against the project, which would cut through environmentally sensitive wetlands in Serenova Preserve. The Army Corps is the federal agency in charge of regulating the Clean Water Act. In April, the agency selected one of 17 proposed routes through the Serenova Preserve as “the least environmentally damaging practicable alternative.” But, the Army Corps requested additional engineering and environmental information, including wetlands mitigation plans. In March, Pasco County commissioners approved a wetlands credit purchase agreement with Ecosystem Investment Partners
Visitors to the Serenova Tract at Starkey Park Wilderness Preserve can enjoy trail walks past scenic water views.
Credit Co., for up to $4.4 million. The Florida Turnpike Enterprise would pay a portion of the costs. The credits would come from the Old Florida Mitigation Bank, located south of State Road 52 and east of U.S. 41, adjacent to the Connerton Preserve. The route under review was set aside in a court settlement years ago to mitigate about 200 acres of wetlands lost during construction of the Suncoast Parkway. Opponents of the road extension say the county’s road project violates that agreement.They also maintain the road is meant to encourage new development, and will destroy wildlife habitats. Attorneys for the Save the Serenova Coalition have submitted documents in opposition to Ridge Road. Coalition members have said they would file a lawsuit, if the Army Corps grants the permit.
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Military academy appointments include soccer standout By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com
Growing up, Victoria Mitchell always knew she wanted to serve her country with a career in the military. She’ll soon get the chance, when she’s officially inducted into the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, on June 28. The 17-year-old recent Wesley Chapel High School graduate received her official appointment to the Navy in late March — about 10 months after she verbally committed to play soccer there last May and five months after she was nominated for appointment from the 12th Congressional District by U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis. Mitchell is one of six Tampa Bay area students who were nominated and subsequently received appointments to a United States service academy through Bilirakis’ office. The others are: River Ridge High School’s Connor Beckman, United States Military Academy; Mitchell High School’s Austin Jerome, United States Merchant Marine Academy; Clearwater Central Catholic High School’s Annalise Klopfer, United States Naval Academy; Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School’s Dennis Teicher, United States Military Academy; and,Wiregrass Ranch High School’s Payton Wilson, United States Air Force Academy. Mitchell, for one, vividly remembers when her acceptance letter arrived in an email. “I was pretty much overwhelmed with excitement,” Mitchell recalled.“I actually read the email several times and couldn’t believe that, like, I actually got in. I remember showing the email to my dad and being like, ‘Is this for real? This means I’m going straight there?’ I thought I was going to a prep school at this point, so I was kind of down; I didn’t think I was going to get in immediately. I had almost given up hope and then I got that email when I least expected it. I was just overwhelmed, excited — like, it was one of the best days ever.” Each year, members of Congress nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five academies: U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, Maryland; the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado; and, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.
APPLICATIONS FAR EXCEED OPEN SLOTS Appointments by service academies are usually made between January and April, and sometimes as late as May. Congressional service academy nominations don’t always guarantee acceptance. Approximately 1,200 candidates are selected each year for the Naval Academy’s “plebe” or freshman class, and each student is required to participate in Plebe Summer. Last year the Academy received more than 16,000 applications for the Class of 2022.
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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis held an annual reception last month to honor local students who received his nomination and subsequent appointment to a United States service academy. Appointees, pictured from left, Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School’s Dennis Teicher, United States Military Academy; Wesley Chapel High School’s Victoria Mitchell, United States Naval Academy; Wiregrass Ranch High School’s Payton Wilson, United States Air Force Academy; and, River Ridge High School’s Connor Beckman, United States Military Academy.
A 2018 study by the U.S. News and World Report found the U.S. Naval Academy to have an 8 percent acceptance rate — the 12th most selective among all colleges and universities in the United States. Attending a service academy comes with an obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. Each student receives a full scholarship. The application process alone is arduous, Mitchell said, from filling out hundreds of pages of paperwork to undergoing a background check and a physical fitness test. It also requires a series of interviews before a group of retired and active duty service members, which she labeled “probably the most complex part of the application.” Mitchell’s passion for the military traces back to her grandfather, Patrick Mitchell, who served in the Air Force for 24 years. As a young girl, her family would take her to Air Force bases throughout Florida, where she was in awe of “seeing our soldiers in uniform and just everything they stand for.” Mitchell, too, has always considered herself “a patriot at heart.” Said Mitchell,“I love my country, and I’ve always known I wanted to serve my country and protect our land — especially like nowadays with all the controversy going on, there’s a lot of disrespect towards our nation and it kind of motivates me to stand up (and) encourages me to go join our military…” Immediately after induction, Mitchell will report for Plebe Summer, which is designed to help freshman prepare for their first academic year at the Naval Academy. During this time, plebes have no access to television, movies, the Internet or music, and restricted access to cellphones.They are only permitted to make three calls during the six weeks of Plebe Summer. As the summer progresses, the new midshipmen learn basic skills in seamanship, navigation, damage control, sailing, and handling yard patrol craft. Plebes also learn infantry drills and how
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JUGGLING ACADEMY LIFE AND SOCCER Besides handling responsibilities of the service academy life, she’ll also be a member of the Navy women’s soccer team, a Division I program.
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Mitchell, a forward, opted to strictly play club soccer her senior year after playing varsity soccer at Wesley Chapel High the past three seasons. Her junior year, she posted a team-leading 34 goals in just 16 games played, earning second-team All-Sunshine Athletic Conference honors. Also throughout high school, Mitchell was a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She volunteered for Special Olympics and Relay for Life, and was a youth soccer coach for a local development academy. The Naval Academy was the only school she applied to, after vetting other service academies and what they offered. “It’s a pretty good fit for me,” she said,“because I get to play Division I soccer, go to school and then I also graduate as an officer.” She plans to serve for at least 10 years, noting she also has an interest in entering the aviation field at some point. “I’m going to see where it takes me,” she said of the Naval Academy. ”I know there’s a certain point in the Academy where you can sign on for more years in the service, which I’ll probably do,” she said.
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The Studio at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 13345 Casey Road in Tampa, will host Trivia Night: Sci-Fi on June 21 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Players will be tested on sci-fi knowledge, as teams play for wacky prizes and bragging rights.Admission is free. Spunky Spirits will provide a cash bar. For information, call (813) 922-8167.
READING CLUB EVENTS The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer these Summer Reading Club events: • June 26 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Radical 1980s, for teens • June 27 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Radical 1980s, for preteens • June 28 at 10:30 a.m.: Line Dancing with Angela Lewis-Bennett, for kindergarten through third grade For information, call (352) 567-3576.
Family Field Day Color Me Abstract will present a Family Field Day June 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City. There will be a bounce house, water games, face painting, music, food, picnicking, prizes, giveaways and free museum entry. Family Cellphone Karaoke will take place from 11 a.m. to noon. Guests are asked to bring nonperishable food, unused socks and/or toiletries for Sunrise of Pasco County and Bright Hopes. For information, visit IColorMeAbstract.com.
RED HAT MEETING The Radiant Redz (formerly Red Belles of Lutz), members of The Red Hat Society, will meet for lunch June 22 at noon, in the Market Place Food Court at Tampa Premium Outlets, 2300 Grand Cypress Drive in Lutz.Anyone interested can attend. For information, email Marsha Peters at mgpeters@earthlink.net.
COMMUNITY EXPO The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Carrollwood, will host a Community Expo June 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call (813) 273-3652.
WILDLIFE SHOW The Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., will present a Summer Reading Club event,“Wonders of Nature,” June 27 at 10:30 a.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade, and their caregivers.This educational wildlife show will feature birds and their behaviors to survive in the wild. For information, call (813) 780-0064.
SummerFest SummerFest will take place June 23 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills. The family event is pet-friendly, and includes a kids’ area with face painting and bounce houses, food vendors, music, a watermelon-eating contest and a fireworks show. There also will be an old-fashioned Patriotic Stroll around the lake at 7 p.m., to benefit Gulfside Hospice. The cost to participate in the stroll is $10 for adults and $5 per child. For information, call Simply Events at (727) 674-1464.
MS. LUTZ PAGEANT Lutz Guv’na candidate Kandy Sinquefield will host the Ms. Lutz Pageant June 23 at 7 p.m., at The Sydney Center, 102 Whitaker Road in Lutz.Tickets are $15. For information, visit Kandy4LutzGovna.com.
SOUNDS OF SOUL The Carrollwood Culture Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will host The Sounds of Soul on June 23 at 8 p.m.The group will perform songs of The Temptations,The Four Tops,Aretha Franklin,Whitney Houston,The Supremes, Lionel Richie,Tina Turner, Barry White and more.Tickets start at $29. For information, call (813) 922-8167, or visit CarrollwoodCenter.org.
TEEN ESCAPE ROOM The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host two Tween Summer Reading Club Escape Room events.The first is June 26 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and again on June 28 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Participants will need to figure out clues to escape the library. For information, call (813) 788-6375.
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It’s an annual reunion that draws people from near and far to celebrate the days they spent in any of Zephyrhills schools, from elementary through high school. Some of those attending the party didn’t attend a Zephyrhills school or work in one, either, but they’re friends or family members of people who did. The gathering is set for June 24, with the doors opening at noon, a covered-dish luncheon served at 1 p.m., and recognitions and announcements made at 2:30 p.m. The event will be at the Zephyrhills Lions Club, 5827 Dean Dairy Road. Everyone is welcome and there’s no admission charge, according to the new release. Of course, donations are accepted and it is a potluck supper. So, those who show up should bring a large food item to share. And, if you’re having trouble thinking about what to bring, organizers say that meat and vegetables are always in short supply. Please bring your dish to share in a disposable container. The reunion association supplies paper plates, napkins, plasticware, cups and iced tea. To help keep things flowing, the association has dropped the registration process that’s been used in the past and there won’t be any door prizes, the news release says. Those who want a name tag can make one to wear. The idea is to maximize the amount of time people have to sit and visit with each other. As usual, recognition will be given to the Oldest Grads, Youngest Grads, and teachers and administrators, past and present. Classes that are celebrating a special class reunion this year will also be recognized, the release says. To find out more about those reunions and about the 48th party, call Clereen Morrill Brunty at (813) 782-8763, or email her at Clereen@tampabay.rr.com.
Dreamhouse Theatre in Lutz will present “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” June 23, June 29 and June 30 at 8 p.m., June 24 at 3 p.m., and July 1 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for kids. For information and tickets, visit DreamhouseTheatre.com.
CLASSIC MOVIE Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in downtown Tampa, will show “To Kill A Mockingbird” June 24 at 3 p.m., as part of its Summer Classics Movie Series.Tickets are $7 for theater members and $10 general admission. For information, visit TampaTheatre.com.
START-UP SEMINAR The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Carrollwood, will host “Top 7 Legal Issues for Start-Ups” June 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. For information, call (813) 273-3652.
ESSENTIAL OILS The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host “The Science of Essential Oils” June 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.There will be a PowerPoint presentation and lotion to sample.The class is for ages 16 and older. A waiver and safety forms are required.To register, call the library at (813) 929-1214. The Tampa Orchid Club will meet June 26 at the Northdale Recreation Center, 15550 Spring Pine Drive in Tampa. Laurie Neissen will lead a Cattleya potting clinic.There also will be a bloom table, plants for sale and a silent auction. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., with the meeting starting at 10 a.m. For information, call Barbara Barkhurst at (813) 949-7467.
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Land O’ Lakes AARP Chapter 4764 will meet June 28 at 10:30 a.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Sylvia Stinson-Perez, CEO and executive director of the Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind. Potential new members can email Ileana Santini at tata101@verizon.net for information.
ROCK PAINTING The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host an Adult Summer Reading Club event,“Kindness Rocks,” June 28 from 10 a.m. to noon, to paint rocks. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
FLORIDA JAZZ EXPRESS The Florida Jazz Express, an 18-piece band, will perform June 28 at 8 p.m., at Dockside Grille, 5015 U.S. 19 in New Port Richey. There will be classic and modern big band music from a variety of composers and arrangers.Admission is free. For information, call (516) 480-8587.
YOUTH UKULELE The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer a Youth Ukulele class June 28 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., for grades four to 12. Instruments will be provided.This is a three-week course.To register, call (352) 567-3576.
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The National Hispanic Institute led the International Collegiate World Series at Saint Leo University last week for the second year in a row. The event is the capstone of a series of three programs designed by NHI to help high school students to develop the skills needed to become the next generation of community leaders, said Zachary Gonzalez, associate vice president of the institute. The conference is held annually for high school students from across the United States and from global Latino communities, Gonzalez said. This year, it attracted more than 110 students — traveling from different countries and from across the United States. Saint Leo University picked up the students at the airport, housed them, fed them and provided them a chance to get a taste of life on a college campus. “We are proud to again partner with the National Hispanic Institute for the Collegiate World Series,” Dr. Jeffrey D. Senese, Saint Leo University president, said in a prepared statement. “NHI holds the same values as Saint Leo University—both instill the drive for excellence and encourage respect for all. Saint Leo welcomes learners of all backgrounds. We are excited to welcome these young people to our campus, and help them learn about college life and all that it offers.” The program uses a self-directed, studentcentered learning method that encourages critical thinking. “Every high school program that we have focuses on a different angle of leadership development,” Gonzalez said.“NHI’s mission is to build more community leaders that don’t rely on external forces to guide them. We
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talk a lot about thought leadership.” During the week, the students work on filling out college application forms, writing essays and making other preparations for college life and beyond.They have a chance to collaborate with other students and to gain insights from mentors who have already experienced college life. “A lot of times a college freshman comes on campus, they don’t necessarily know how to plug in.They don’t necessarily know how to lead. Sometimes they don’t have any prior experiences in working with students of different nationalities, different backgrounds, confronting different cultures, confronting different social environments,” Gonzalez said. “We’re not here to tell them there’s a right or wrong answer. It’s about how do we
Connor Caldwell, 16, from San Antonio, Texas, knows exactly what she wants to do. “I want to major in computer science and electrical engineering, and I want to become a computer scientist or an electrical engineer for the FBI,” she said. “I also want to have a dance minor. I’ve been dancing since I was 2.” Participating in the week at Saint Leo is helpful, she said. “My school is really good about college applications and starting early, but this is an additional resource that I have that my peers don’t.” It’s an advantage,“especially going in as a rising senior, knowing what to expect and COURTESY OF BENJAMIN WATTERS having my essay looked at and Ana DiDonato, associate vice president for Student having my application looked Success at Saint Leo University, addresses participants at,” she said. last week at the National Hispanic Institute’s International “I’ve visited colleges before, Collegiate World Series. and I’ve talked to admissions counselors before, but now get them to see that their talents can be ap- that it’s actually my turn to do this — (it plied to the community, and begin to build helps) knowing what questions to ask, and those tools,” he added. what to get from my admissions counselors, Danielle Castro, who works in admissions and knowing how I can implement that at Saint Leo University, was one of the coach- with my applications and essays, and such,” es during the week. she said. She thinks the experience is helpful, as Gonzalez said the experience can be college-bound students look ahead to apply quite eye-opening for many of the students. for admission. “For a lot of them, it’s the first time “They’re getting prepped and ready, so they’ve flown to another state or country,” now they’re going to feel that much more he said. confident in applying to all the schools that For more information about NHI, its prothey really want to go to. It helps them men- grams, and its new path for developing tally,” Castro said. leaders, visit NationalHispanicInstitute.org.
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For some children, the meals they eat during the school day are their only source of nutrition. So, when schools close for the summer, there’s a chance that they could go hungry. The Summer Break Spot takes aim at that issue. The program, also known as the Summer Food Service Program, is a federal nutrition program operated by schools and local nonprofits to make sure that children have an opportunity to receive meals during the summer months. Through the program, although schools are not in session, there are many places across Pasco County where children under the age of 18 can have a free breakfast, lunch or snack. No application is needed at the sites operated by Pasco County Schools. Any child 18 or younger is eligible for a free meal during serving times. Adults or a responsible teen are asked to accompany the children receiving meals because the school district does not have a
large staff to oversee the program. No transportation is provided to the site. The free breakfast consists of one serving of milk, one serving of a fruit and/or vegetables and one serving of grains. The free lunch includes one serving of milk, one serving of grains and one serving of protein. The free snack includes one serving of milk, one serving of fruits and vegetables, one serving of grains and one 1 serving of protein. Lee Beville, a bus driver who is working in the program for the first year, said he drives a bus to deliver lunch to Pretty Pond and Wire Road, and at Zephyr Park. “The people who come are super appreciative,” he said.“We get a lot of people — they don’t know what they would do if they didn’t have this.” The numbers are going up, said Gail Hohensee, who serves the meals.“It helps them a lot.” The program also operates in Hillsborough County. To find out specifics on when the sites are open and where additional sites are located, visit summerbreakspot.freshfromflorida.com, or go to fns@pasco.k12.fl.us.
Different locations offer meals on different days and different times. Here’s a partial listing of Pasco County meal locations: • Pine View Elementary, 5333 Parkway Blvd., Land O’ Lakes • Glorious Church Mobile, 20714 Center St., Lacoochee • Pasco Elementary, 37350 Florida Ave., Dade City • Cypress Manor Mobile, 20737 Evergreen Court, Dade City • Hilltop Landings Mobile, 15641 14th St., Dade City • John S. Burkes Memorial Park, 13220 Gene Nelson Blvd., Dade City • Arbours Mobile, 12861 Stately Oak St., Dade City • Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., Dade City • Rodney B. Cox Elementary, 37615 Martin Luther King Blvd., Dade City • Lake George Mobile, 15246 Davis Loop, Dade City • Farm Workers Self Help, 37124 Lock St., Dade City • Community Garden, 15029 14th St., Dade City • James Irvin Civic Center, 38122 Martin Luther King Blvd., Dade City • Lacoochee Boys & Girls Club, 38724 Mudcat Grant Blvd., Dade City • Academy at the Farm, 9500 Alex Lange Way, Dade City • Centennial Elementary, 38501 Centennial Road, Dade City • Centennial Middle, 38505 Centennial Road, Dade City • Pasco High, 36850 State Road 52, Dade City • Pasco Middle, 13925 14th St., Dade City • Double Branch Elementary, 3500 Chancey Road, Dade City • Pasco Woods, 6135 Ryerson Circle Wesley Chapel • New River Lakes, 4944 Prairie View Way, Wesley Chapel • New River Library, 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel • New River Elementary, 4710 River Glen Blvd., Wesley Chapel • Quail Hollow Elementary, 7050 Quail Hollow Blvd., Wesley Chapel • Watergrass Elementary, 32750 Overpass Road, Wesley Chapel • Wesley Chapel Elementary, 30243 Wells Road, Wesley Chapel • Cypress Creek Middle High, 8701 Old Pasco Road, Wesley Chapel • Weightman Middle School, 30649 Wells Road
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Navigating wage and hour labor laws can be complicated. The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce offered a primer on the topic at its monthly economic briefing luncheon at Fox Hollow Golf & Country Club. The guest speaker was Lourdes Bahr, community outreach specialist for the wage and hour division of the United States Department of Labor. Based in Tampa, she travels throughout Central Florida providing federal labor law training. Bahr is an Emory University graduate and former investigator for the labor department’s wage and hour division. She also serves as trainer for new investigators. Good record keeping is the first piece of advice she offered. “Make sure you have good records,” she said. “They are your protection. They are your friend. Make sure you are proactive in checking records.” When the labor department investigates for violations, Bahr said it generally is the result of a complaint from a past or present employee, or maybe a third party. Some investigations also arise based on multiple complaints against a particular industry, she said. Investigations require interviews with employees and review of records, including
time cards and payroll sheets. “It’s always a nuisance when you’re investigated,” Bahr said.“Our staff knows this. We try to be as efficient and helpful as possible.” Bahr said the Tampa office has four technicians available to answer questions about labor laws, if business owners have concerns.“There’s nothing wrong with calling,” she said. Currently the labor department is offering a self-auditing program, known as PAID (Payroll Audit Independent Determination). It began about three months ago, and will continue for another three months, Bahr said. The program offers employees and employers a way to resolve inadvertent violations of overtime and minimum wage. It avoids costs and fees of litigation. However, employers can’t participate if they are in litigation or under current investigation by the labor department. The process requires completion of an application and registering with the labor department. The error can be corrected, and the business owner will have a “clean plate,” Bahr said. So far, not many businesses have applied, but she said,“We want to make sure people have the option to do this. We’re hoping to get some traction with it.” For information on PAID, visit DOL.gov/whd/paid.
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CLUB MAKES PILLOWS The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club had a “Stuffing Party” to finish its assembly line project of cutting, sewing and finishing 160 comfort pillows for women recuperating after breast cancer surgery. The pillows were delivered by Margee Carpenter, project chair, to the Women’s Center at Florida Hospital. For information on the club, visit GFWCLutzLandOLakesWomansClub.org.
MEDICARE PRESENTATION The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host a Medicare presentation June 21 at 11 a.m. For information, call (813) 788-6375.
SIPPIN’ WITH SUNRISE Sunrise of Pasco County Inc., will host a fundraiser June 21 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Covington Farm, 36222 Covington Road in Dade City. Tickets are $40 each, or two for $75. VIP tickets also are available for $55 each or two for $100.The evening will include entertainment, food, wine and craft beer vendors. The event is sponsored by Jarrett Ford Dade City. For information, call (352) 521-3358, or visit SunrisePasco.org.
COMMUNITY EVENTS The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer these community events: • Lymphedema Support Group: June 21 at 3 p.m. • Huntington’s Disease Support Group: June 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. • JDRF Cups of Hope Type 1 Diabetes Support Group: June 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. For information, call (727) 834-5630.
NEWBORN CARE St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will host a newborn care class June 23 from 9 a.m. to noon, in Garden Classroom A. The interactive class will cover feeding, diapering, bathing safety, signs of illness and newborn characteristics.
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The cost is $25, which covers the expectant mother and a support person. To register, call (813) 443-2046.
FREE PHONES The Sertoma Speech and Hearing Foundation will have free phones on June 25 from 9 a.m. to noon, at CARES Crescent Center, 13906 Fifth St., in Dade City, to share with Florida residents who have a certified hearing loss. The amplified telephones will be made available by Florida Telecommunications Relay Inc., a nonprofit organization. Cordless and corded phones also will be available to persons with mild to severe hearing loss at distribution centers statewide. The limit is one per customer. For information, call Ian David at Sertoma Foundation at (727) 312-3881.
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SUNRISE CENTER OPEN HOUSE Sunrise Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center will host an open house June 27 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at its new location, 5330 George St., in New Port Richey. There will be a ribbon-cutting at 4:30 p.m. The community can meet staff, learn about expanded programming and services, and network. For information, call (352) 521-3358, or email events@sunrisepasco.org.
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GRADUATION SURPRISE Mayah Jaramillo, a student at Weightman Middle School, received a surprise at her eighth-grade promotion ceremony. Her brother, Air Force Airman E-2 Joel Jaramillo joined her on stage when Mayah’s name was called for graduation on May 25. Mayah hadn’t seen Joel, a 2015 Wiregrass Ranch High graduate, all school year. For the previous three years, her brother always drove her to school on the first day. Assistant Principal Andressa Williams and Maya’s mom planned the surprise.
SAINT LEO SUMMER FEST Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, is hosting Summer Fest on June 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the university’s main campus. The event gives families and prospective students an opportunity to enjoy a day of music, food, fun and sun.The event is open to students who have committed to attending the university this fall, to students who are still making their college decision and to students who may be interested in attending the university in the future. The event is free. For more information, please email nicole.lesko@saintleo.edu.
ZEPHYRHILLS HIGH REUNION The 48th annual ZHS Alumni,Teachers & Friends Reunion will take place June 24 at the Zephyrhills Lions Club, 5827 Dean Dairy Road. Doors open at noon, with a potluck luncheon at 1 p.m., followed by announcements and recognitions at 2:30 p.m. The reunion is for anyone who attended, taught at or worked at any of the Zephyrhills schools, from elementary through high school, and their families. Dress is casual. No registration required. Admission is free. Guests should bring a covered dish to share. For information, contact Clereen Morrill Brunty at (813) 782-8763 or Clereen@tampabay.rr.com.
PASCO SCHOOLS DISCUSSION The Pasco Unit of the League of Women Voters will host “The Status of our Pasco Schools” June 26 at 6:30 p.m., at Stagecoach Clubhouse, 3632 Mossy Oak Circle in Land O’ Lakes. There will be pizza and fellowship starting at 6 p.m.
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Nine students from across the community were honored during the last presentation of the school year as the Greater Zephyrhills Students of the Month. Those being recognized included: Marcus Moncada, The Academy of Spectrum Diversity; Angelina Zaccagnino, The Broach School; Christian Clement, Chester W. Taylor Elementary School; Jacob Stoughenger, Heritage Academy; Emma Scudder, Raymond B. Stewart Middle; Nava Schuler, West Zephyrhills Elementary; Avery Barba, Woodland Elementary; Jenna Adams, Zephyrhills High; and Luke Gagnon, Hope Ranch Learning Academy.
The guest speaker will be Kurt Browning, Pasco County superintendent of schools. Topics will include school safety, arming teachers, funding issues, and the league’s position on charter schools.There also will be a question-and-answer session. To RSVP, email names of attendees to Sally Wilson, swilson4664@yahoo.com, by noon on June 25.
STUDYING ABROAD Katie Wynn, of Lutz, was busy packing up for the summer to join 700 Belmont University students in one of 43 faculty-led Maymester and Summer Study Abroad experiences across the world. The programs provide students with the opportunity to expand the classroom beyond the traditional experience, by visiting places they have never been, seeing historical sites and spending time delving into new cultures. A few of the new, added programs this summer from the Office of Study Abroad are: Acting and its origins in Belfast and London; examining the history and psychology of sport in Scotland; and, understanding service learning through live sound in South Africa and Zambia. Throughout the summer, students and faculty will document their travels on social media. Follow #BelmontAbroad to see frequent updates.
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Life’s Treasures Thrift Stores are looking for teen volunteers for the summer months. • Hours count toward the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship community service requirement. Colleges look for well-rounded applicants, and volunteers can show a good use of their time, as well as being a person who cares about others. • Volunteering helps to develop character, new skills and confidence. It also can lead to a great work ethic down the road. For information and store locations, contact Anne Ferrell at (813) 357-5321 or ferrella@chaptershealth.org.
DAY SCHOOL TURNS 50 Independent Day School/Corbett Prep is turning 50 and looking for alumni who attended the Independent Day School in Tampa for an anniversary celebration scheduled for Aug. 18. The school is asking for stories and photos from former students who were enrolled anytime between the school’s founding in 1968 to the present day. To share memories, help with planning or attend the event, you can email Lisa Herscovici at lherscovici@corbettprep.com, or join the Facebook group at Facebook.com/groups/IDS50. Independent Day School changed its name to Corbett Prep in 2012 and is located at 12015 Orange Grove Drive in Carrollwood. For information, call (813) 961-3087.
LOCAL ACHIEVEMENTS Students from The Laker/Lutz News coverage area have achieved the following: • Calee Ash (Lutz), Harding University Dean’s List: nutrition and dietetics • Kelsey Bognar (Lutz), Hofstra University (New York) Dean’s List • Kallie Cook (Odessa), Tallahassee Community College President’s List • Natalie Dambrosio (Lutz), Tallahassee Community College President’s List • Megan Everett (Lutz), Tallahassee Community College Dean’s List • Critina Filippone (Odessa),Tallahassee Community College President’s List • Elena Filippone (Odessa), Tallahassee Community College President’s List • Brycie Gauthier (Lutz), Oklahoma City University Dean’s Honor Roll
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The new retail will offer a range of shopping choices: • BURLINGTON The company began in 1924 as a wholesaler of women’s coats and junior suits. An outlet store opened in 1972 in Burlington, New Jersey. The shop expanded from women’s clothes to add men’s wear, sportswear and accessories. • EARTH FARE Earth Fare is a full-service supermarket that offers natural, healthy food choices. It began in 1975 as Dinner for the Earth, a health food store in Ashville, North Carolina. The first Earth Fare grocery store opened in 1994. • FIVE BELOW Five Below is aimed at teens, preteens and their parents, selling an eclectic mix of items,
SHOPS, from page 1A populated with restaurants and shops. Ford’s Garage, Mellow Mushroom, Men’s Wearhouse, Pollo Tropical, Chuy’s Tex Mex, Great Clips and Bahama Breeze are among existing tenants. A 130-room Hyatt Place Hotel & Conference is nearing completion.
including cellphone cases and chargers, yoga pants, footballs, and candy and seasonal items for Halloween, Easter and Christmas. • HOME GOODS Home Goods is a discount home furnishings store with a range of departments, including furniture, gifts, bedding, pets, and home accents. B.C. MANION
• AT HOME DÉCOR SUPERSTORE The Texas-based discount home décor store sells upwards of 50,000 items in warehousesize spaces. Departments include furniture, rugs, storage and organization, pots and planters, and lights.
At Home Décor Superstore is under construction on an outparcel, off Grand Cypress Drive at the outlet mall, which is being developed by Simon Property Group. The store will be directly behind the Costco Warehouse Store. Advertising on the exterior of a parked Home Décor truck touts a summer 2018 opening.A company representative couldn’t be reached for comment.
Funding available through new match program The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report
The Pasco County Office of Tourism Development is launching a program to provide up to $5,000 to promote events and increase visitation to Pasco. Special event organizers can expand their market reach through Visit Pasco’s new Matching Marketing Sponsorship Program. Applications must be received by June 28, and approved applicants must present a funding request to the Tourist Development Council. The Pasco Board of County Commissioners will grant final approval.
Other guidelines include: • The matching program requires a dollar-for-dollar match and/or in-kind goods or services. • The maximum allowable match is $5,000. • The program funds are for event-related marketing expenditures only. • The marketing dollars must be used to promote outside the Tampa Bay area. The new matching program replaces the previous Special Event Marketing Program. To apply for funding, contact the Office of Tourism Development at (727) 847-8129, or email cbsanchez@pascocountyfl.net.
Pasco County wins national recognition The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report
Pasco County will be honored in July for its county administration and management by the National Association of Counties, according to a news release. The county is receiving the national association’s 2018 achievement award for Pasco’s innovative and effective county programs that strengthen services to the communities and residents it serves. County Administrator Dan Biles said, “A big part of my decision to join the Pasco County team was that we are committed to a unique, best-practice infrastructure. Organizational Performance Management gives us a real advantage.” NACo’s annual Achievement Awards program, started in 1970, is designed to recognize county government innovations. Each nominee is judged on its
own merits and not against other applications received. Nationally, awards are given in 18 categories reflecting the vast, comprehensive services counties provide.The categories include children and youth, criminal justice, county administration, information technology, health, civic engagement and many more. “We are honored that NACo is recognizing Pasco County with another National Achievement award,” Dr. Marc Bellas, the county’s organizational performance management director, said in response to the award. “The work we have done over the past six years is paying off. Our goal is to be high-performing in every aspect of our business to support delivering the best possible service to our citizens,” Bellas added. The national association will recognize award-winning counties at its 2018 Annual Conference and Exposition July 13 through July 16 in Nashville,Tennessee.
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AIRPORT, from page 1A income fees; a licensed Lasergrade and PSI testing facility; and a licensed Federal Aviation Administration repair station. While most local airports are regulated by municipalities or aviation authorities, Bauler said North Tampa Aero Park is unique in being privately owned. The Brammer family has owned and operated North Tampa Aero Park for years. But, Bauler said,“They think it’s time to get out of the business, and do something else.” The area has seen a lot of changes since the airport opened in 1975, Bauler said. “When it was originally built, Pasco was a lot more undeveloped,” he said.“Now, you’ve
BUS, from page 1A address traffic gridlock. A decision on bus rapid transit is expected in the coming months. Meanwhile, major stops on HART’s limited express service will include Tampa International Airport, the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, the University Area Transit Center, the Westshore business district, and the Marion Street Transit Center in downtown Tampa. According to a HART news release, residents and businesses, especially in New Tampa and Wesley Chapel, asked for the bus route. It is considered a boon for employees commuting to and from work across county lines, and for area residents who want to visit dining, shopping or entertainment destinations in Hillsborough and Pasco counties. HART estimates about 123,000 residents live within the service area. Transportation from Pasco to the veteran’s hospital in Hillsborough is an especially important benefit to the area, said Kurt Scheible, director of Pasco County Public Transportation (PCPT). “I get requests all the time on how can we get people down to the veteran’s hospital,” Scheible said.“I think this is a great step forward.” The July 1 start is a soft opening, with an official ribbon cutting at Tampa
got a lot of residential and more businesses, like Compark 75.We’re encouraged that this is the right time to sell.There are a lot more affluent owners in the area now.” Tenants at the airport include Happy Hangar Café,American Balloons, and Tampa North Flight Center, which is the airport’s fixed-base operator (FBO). The flight center offers a range of services, including flight instruction, aircraft sales, instrument proficiency checks, parts sales and biennial flight reviews. It has been a training and teaching resource for the Wesley Chapel Civil Air Patrol. Some hangars are leased, but others are condominium hangars, whose owners are represented by a condominium association. For information, visit CBRE.com.
International Airport scheduled for July 13. HART buses will pick up passengers at the Route 54 bus stop operated by PCPT. The bus stop is located at the Wiregrass Park-n-Ride, at 28222 Willet Way, near Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel. The Wiregrass bus stop is the “backbone” of Pasco’s transit system, with the kind of ridership that makes it a perfect fit for HART’s new route, said Scheible. HART’s operating hours will be seven days a week, generally from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., with buses leaving hourly. Bus fares will be $2 each way. Free WiFi is available on the bus ride. PCPT’s Route 54 operates only six days a week, with no buses running on Sundays. Weekday hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., for east/west service from Universal Plaza in New Port Richey to Zephyrhills. Major stops are at Medical Center of Trinity, the Shops at Wiregrass and Tampa Premium Outlets. However, the Wiregrass park-n-ride is open seven days a week for residents taking a ride on HART’s buses. New services are coming in the future, including the expansion of Flamingo Fares, a mobile application for regional bus passes, Feigenbaum said. It is available from HART and the PSTA. In the next months, Pasco and Manatee County’s transit systems also will provide the mobile app and regional bus passes. “It will be seamless, built into all the systems,” said Feigenbaum.
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Locals well-represented in 2018 MLB Draft By Kevin Weiss
205-pound Sims, who bats left-handed and throws right, hit .250 with 17 hits, nine runs scored, four doubles and four home runs. He also drove in 13 runs while finishing the 2018 season with a .485 slugging percentage and .354 on-base percentage. Meanwhile on the mound, Sims held a 2.35 ERA in six appearances with 10 strikeouts and just four hits allowed. He allowed just two runs in his 7.2 innings of work. Sims is the second Saint Leo player to be drafted by the Padres, joining Darrin Reichie, a fourth-round selection in 1987.
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ecoming a professional baseball player will soon be a reality for a handful of athletes with ties to The Laker/Lutz News coverage area. The 2018 Major League Baseball Draft ran from June 4 to June 6 — whereby four locals had their names called. University of North Florida junior righthander Frank German, who grew up in Lutz and graduated from Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School, represented the highest local draftee when he was taken in the fourth round (127th overall) by the New York Yankees. German recently signed with the club for a reported bonus of $350,000. German’s college teammate, junior lefty Austin Drury, a Land O’ Lakes native/ Wiregrass Ranch High School product, was also drafted, in the 34th round (1034th overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Meanwhile, a pair of Saint Leo ballplayers also were selected — junior righty/first baseman Jake Sims, in the 31st round (921st overall) by the San Diego Padres; and senior second baseman Zach Scott, in the 32nd round (958th overall) by the Seattle Mariners. Both Sims, who signed with the Padres on June 12 for an undisclosed amount, and Scott helped Saint Leo University to a 38-11 record and a 21-9 mark in the Sunshine State Conference. They respectively join 49 other former Lions who have had their name called for the draft, dating back to 1969. Elsewhere, Saint Leo signee Waylon Richardson was also drafted, in the 40th round (1,187th overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies. Richardson, a 6-foot-5 righty out of Kankakee (Illinois) Community College, opted to sign with the Phillies for an undisclosed amount, forgoing his eligibility to play baseball for Saint Leo. The first-year player draft is Major League Baseball’s primary mechanism for assigning amateur baseball players, from high schools, colleges and other amateur baseball clubs, to its 30 teams — which offer up millions of dollars in signing bonuses to its top draftees. All 30 MLB teams have until July 6 to get 2018 drafted players signed. There were 40 rounds and 1,214 picks in total, during the three-day draft. Players came from across the United States and Canada, from high school and college, and from every position on the diamond. There were players from 47 states taken. Of those picks, 158 were from Florida, second to only California, which yielded 187 selections. Following California and Florida, were Texas (114 draftees), Georgia (65) and North Carolina (49). Last year’s draft was particular fruitful for area talent. Among the 2017 crop were four Steinbrenner High School products — Kevin Merrell (first round), Patrick Morris
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Frank German, a Lutz native who graduated from Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School before attending the University of North Florida, was selected as a pitcher in the fourth round by the New York Yankees in the 2018 MLB Draft.
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Saint Leo first baseman/pitcher Jake Sims was selected in the 31st round by the San Diego Padres. He signed with the club on June 12.
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COURTESY OF SAINT LEO ATHLETICS
Austin Drury, a Land O’ Lakes native and Wiregrass Ranch High School product, was drafted as a pitcher in the 34th round by the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was teammates with Frank German at the University of North Florida.
Saint Leo second baseman Zach Scott was selected in the 32nd round (958th overall) by the Seattle Mariners. He is now one of three former Saint Leo University players to get drafted by the Mariners, joining Daniel Torres (2013) and Taylor Perez (2015), all infielders.
(14th round), Josh Falk (17th round) and CJ Van Eyk (19th round); Bishop McLaughlin products Nate Pearson (first round) and Paul Coumoulos (40th round); and Sunlake High School’s Tommy Mace (14th round). Here’s a closer look at the local 2018 MLB draftees:
Game/Rawlings (3rd team), as well as being named an American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) All-South Region (2nd team) selection. Additionally, he was a First-Team AllAtlantic Sun Conference honoree and was named a semifinalist for the prestigious Golden Spikes Award, given to the nation’s top college baseball player. The accomplished thrower has a threepitch arsenal, which includes a 90-mph to-94-mph fastball, along with a curveball and changeup — which some draft experts say projects him as an end-of-the-rotation starter at the next level. As a high school senior, German earned 3A All-State honors and helped guide Bishop McLaughlin to the State Final Four.
FRANK GERMAN, RIGHT-HANDED PITCHER (New York Yankees-fourth round, 127th overall) HOMETOWN: Lutz/Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School COLLEGE: University of North Florida As a fourth round selection, the 6-foot-2, 195-pound righty became the highest-drafted pitcher in North Florida program history, which previously never had an arm drafted within the top five rounds. This past season, German went 8-3, posting a team-leading 1.58 earned run average and 108 strikeouts in 91.1 innings. He allowed one or fewer earned runs in 11 of his 14 starts, while notching six or more strikeouts in 13 contests. He also allowed just 14 walks and held opponent bats to just a .190 average. German picked up All-American honors from D1Baseball (2nd team) and Perfect
JAKE SIMS, RIGHT-HANDED PITCHER/FIRST BASEMAN (San Diego Padres—31st round, 921st overall) HOMETOWN: Guelph, Ontario, Canada COLLEGE: Saint Leo University Sims proved himself a capable two-way player for Saint Leo in his first and only season with the club, coming from Roane State Community College in Tennessee. At the plate for the Lions, the 6-foot-2,
ZACH SCOTT, SECOND BASEMAN (Seattle Mariners—32nd round, 958th overall) HOMETOWN: Scottsdale, Arizona COLLEGE: Saint Leo University The 6-foot, 185-pound Scott was a mainstay at second the past two seasons for Saint Leo after transferring from Colorado Christian University. He wrapped up the 2018 campaign with a .312/.570/.385 slash line, recording 58 hits on the year with 12 doubles, six triples and eight home runs, while scoring 45 runs and driving in 42 RBI in all 49 games. Defensively, Scott posted a .947 fielding percentage with 85 putouts and 131 assists while turning 27 double plays. He’s now one of three former Lions to get drafted by the Mariners, joining Daniel Torres (2013) and Taylor Perez (2015), all infielders.
AUSTIN DRURY, LEFT-HANDED PITCHER (Los Angeles Dodgers- 34th round, 1034th overall) HOMETOWN: Land O’ Lakes/Wiregrass Ranch High School COLLEGE: University of North Florida A former A-SUN All-Freshman and Freshman All-American, the 5-foot-11, 175pound lefty had a slightly down showing in 2018, finishing with a 4-4 record in 13 starts with a 4.85 ERA, recording 58 strikeouts in 68.2 innings of work and holding opponent’s to a .258 batting average. Yet, his past success and potential as a southpaw is likely what intrigued pro scouts to call his name late in the draft. In 2017, as a sophomore, Drury went 6-2 with a 2.43 ERA and 61 strikeouts in 74.1 innings, holding opponents to a .231 batting average. Should Drury sign with the Dodgers, he’ll achieve a rare designation as a thirdgeneration professional baseball player. His uncle, Ronald Kelly, and grandfather, Roy Kelly, both played in the minors. Prior to college, Drury was a four-year member of the Wiregrass Ranch High School baseball team. His senior year he earned First-Team All-Pasco honors as the Bulls’ top batter (.380) and pitcher (1.83 earned run average). He was also teammates with his older brother, Zach, at both Wiregrass Ranch and North Florida.
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Online registration opens June 20 at 6 p.m., for the Pasco County Parks & Recreation Department’s 2018 Fall Adult Softball League.The softball season begins the week of Aug. 6. Sign up by visiting PascoCountyFl.net, and clicking on “Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources” under Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park. Registration remains open through July. For information, email A.J Fernandez at afernandez@pascocountyfl.net, or call (813) 929-1229.
LIGHTNING HOCKEY CAMP The Tampa Bay Lightning will host a general hockey camp for all skill levels from June 25 to June 29 at Florida Hospital Center Ice, 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. The Lightning Made Summer Camp general session is a five-day camp taught by Lightning alumni and staff. Sessions are available for children ages 5 to 10, and 11 to 15. For information and to register, visit TampaBayLightning.com/LightningMade.
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The Land O’ Lakes Gators Athletics Foundation inducted five new members to the school’s athletics Hall of Fame during a dinner ceremony last month. The inductees for the 2018 class were: William Gebauer, a longtime administrator and varsity coach for football, track and wrestling; Jeff Hendrix, a three-sport athlete from 1979 to 1981 who became the first Land O’ Lakes football player to receive a Division I scholarship; Don Meredith, a three-year letterman in football and wrestling from 1988 to 1990 who later became a standout offensive lineman at the University of North Carolina; Dr. Kirk Peterson, a three-sport standout in soccer, football and track in the late ’80s; and Karla Walsh Graziano, a three-sport athlete from 1979 to 1981 in volleyball, basketball and track, where she qualified for the state meet and set the school’s jump record. The May 22 ceremony marked the school’s sixth Hall of Fame induction
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From left, Land O’ Lakes High School athletic Hall of Fame members William Gebauer, Don Meredith, Karla Walsh Graziano, Jeff Hendrix and Dr. Kirk Peterson. An induction ceremony was held at the school May 22.
class, which began in 2013 after the Gators Athletics Foundation was established as a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Anthony Becht, a former NFL tight end and current ESPN college football analyst, was the keynote speaker for the event. The foundation’s purpose is to “raise
funds through donations and fundraising events for the direct benefit of the athletic programs at Land O’ Lakes High School.” Funds raised through the booster club are currently being allocated to build an athletic field house at the school, perhaps within the next five years.
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inny Geiger, a member of the Dade City Garden Club, delivered an entertaining and informative program on the importance of bees at the Hugh Embry Library. Geiger led the “Nature Detectives Bee Workshop,” dispensing information and, at one point, demonstrating how a bee might act, if a wasp — an enemy of the bee — approached the hive. In her hour-long workshop, Geiger talked about the importance of bees as pollinators. The western honey bee, according to the University of Florida, IFAS Extension, is conceivably the most important pollinator in Florida and American
Agricultural landscapes. Bees are critical to the food chain, and without them much of the fruits and vegetables at local supermarkets would disappear. Besides talking about the importance of bees, Geiger also gave the children a chance to try their hand at making a bee. The workshop, held during National Garden Week, was sponsored by the Dade City Garden Club, in coordination with the Hugh Embry Library. The program was first developed by the St.Augustine Garden Club and is recognized by the American Library Association. Everyone who took part received a bee swag bag — containing things to do, fun facts, a packet of flower seeds, honey samples and a copy of the book “You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Bees.”
Deborah Roberts, of Zephyrhills, helps her grandson, 5-year-old Kaeden Roberts, construct a model bee during one of the hands-on activities given recently at the Nature Detectives Bee Workshop at the Hugh Embry Library. Deborah says that her grandson loves nature and was excited to attend the workshop. Seven-year-old Annabelle Harris, of Dade City, and her brother, 9-year-old Anderson, construct their model bees during a hands-on activity at the Nature Detectives program. Pasco County participants ages 9 through 12 are eligible to apply for a scholarship for a one-week paid nature camp at Camp Wekiva, near Orlando, in 2019.
With her model bee in hand, 9-year-old Glorie Todd, of Dade City, listens to instructor Ginny Geiger as she speaks about the next activity, which will be sampling honey.
Three-year-old Miguel Alvarez, of Dade City, proudly shows off his bee that he made during the workshop.
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Water play Eddy Miranda, from Asbel Creek in Land O’ Lakes, took this diving dolphin shot off Anclote Key in the Tarpon Springs area. Miranda also captured this photo of an underwater manatee in Homossassa Springs.
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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. If you’d like to make a submission, send it to news@lakerlutznews.com. Readers can now find Pets of the Week and Local Wildlife photos on our website at LakerLutznews.com, under the Pets/Wildlife link.
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Bacon is very playful Bacon is a 3-year-old mixed-breed pup that arrived at Pasco County Animal Services in January. He loves to spend time in the kiddie pool in the yard. Bacon should not go to a home with cats, but would be happy to meet your family. If you are interested in meeting Bacon, bring your pup along, if you have one, for a meet-and-greet.
If you would like to adopt Abby or Bacon, 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. www.LakerLutzNews.com
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Statistics show that more than half of Americans either own their own business or work for a small business.Those businesses create nearly two-thirds of the new jobs in the United States each year, according to a news release from the Pasco EDC. Pasco EDC has awarded more than $1 million in loans to local businesses. More than 40 local businesses on average have received more than $27,000 each. To qualify, program applicants must be for-profit companies in Pasco County. Borrowers must show that they have the experience and resources to be successful. Proceeds may be used for working capital, inventory, supplies, furniture, fixtures, machinery and equipment. Loans may not be used to buy real estate or to refinance existing debt. For information, contact the Pasco EDC at (813) 926-0827, or visit SmartStartPasco.com.
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MICROLOAN PROGRAM CenterState Bank donated $5,000 to the Pasco Economic Development Council’s Microloan Program. The bank has been a donor since the start of the microloan program in 2012. The Pasco EDC created the program to help entrepreneurs expand their businesses.
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ASIRVIA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS CONVENTION Becky Wanamaker, of Land O’ Lakes, earned Asirvia Business Solutions’ Pro Representative Certification. She recently attended the company’s Inter national Convention in Dallas,Texas. Wanamaker was one of the first in the company to earn the certification. Asirvia is an Becky Wanamaker online provider of Bluetooth marketing technology. The company offers small and large businesses solutions to create brand visibility to grow their companies. For information, call (813) 2208965, or visit GetMyGoToday.com.
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The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have its 2018 Installation & Awards Banquet on June 29 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at The Groves Golf & Country Club, 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes. Meet the new board of directors, celebrate award winners and nominees, and greet the new Honorary Mayor. Dress to impress or wear casual business attire. It’s your choice. Tickets are $50 per person, or two for $90, through June 27.Thereafter, tickets are $60 per person. Sponsorships, including tickets, are available. For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-272
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce had its Annual Banquet and Community Awards Dinner on June 7 at the Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club. The Richard Tombrink Lifetime Achievement Award went to Jeanette Barthle Sutton, presented posthumously. Sutton grew up in Dade City and married Joseph Barthle in 1949. She was the mother of seven children, and was an active leader
FINAL FRIDAY The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have a “Final Friday” mixer June 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Noble Crust restaurant, at 28330 Paseo
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journalist and became regional editor for the “Independent Farmer and Rancher” (now “The Record”), a weekly agricultural publication. Other awards were given to Bob Larkin Construction, which received the Area Business of the Year award, and to Two Men and A Truck, which received the Chamber Member of the Year Award. For more information, you can visit DadeCityChamber.com.
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