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Zephyrhills names new fire chief Kevin Weiss

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The Zephyrhills City Council appointed a new fire chief during a special meeting on Aug. 16. It was the fourth new fire chief within four years. Brian Swartout has more than 32 years of fire service experience, and most recently served as Division Fire Chief for the Seminole Tribe Fire/Rescue in Broward County. As division fire chief with the Seminole Tribe, Swartout supervised a staff of 104. He was also responsible for fleet management, capital projects, new purchases, and rehabilitation of apparatus and equipment maintenance. Swartout previously worked for the Lee County Port Authority, City of Deland Fire/Rescue, Flagler County Fire/Rescue, St.

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New Fire Chief Brian Swartout addresses the Zephyrhills City Council on Aug. 16. He is the city’s fourth fire chief over a four-year period.

Johns County Fire/Rescue, City of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue and Broward County Crash Fire Rescue. City Manager Steve Spina said Swartout "definitely stood out” among the three candidates that were interviewed for the post. With continual turnover at the fire department’s leadership position, city council members indicated they’d like to see a “multiple year” commitment from the new fire chief. In May, Daniel Spillman resigned from the position after being appointed in Oct. 2014; he replaced Verne Riggall, who also resigned after being under fire for how he had managed the agency from 2012-2014. In a 2014 memo to the council, Spina addressed budding concerns about the direction of the department under Riggall’s leadership, saying there was a “clear lack of See CHIEF, page 19A

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Several Zephyrhills community leaders were on hand for the Aug. 15 groundbreaking ceremony for the new community event venue at the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport. From left: Tim Linville, president of The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce; Danny Burgess, state representative; Randy Surber, CEO of Florida Hospital Zephyrhills; Melonie Monson, executive director of the Zephyrhills chamber; Steve Spina, city manager for the City of Zephyrhills; and, Gene Whitfield, mayor of Zephyrhills.

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The popular Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Festival, along with several nonprofit organizations, will finally have a permanent event venue at the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport. A groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 15 marked the beginning of construction for a 14-acre community venue site, at 5040 Airport Road. Once complete, the site will include a 20by-40 stage and 50 vendor spaces equipped with water and electricity, along with additional space for free-standing vendors, business expos and children’s activities. The venue is situated north of the Zephyrhills’ City Yard, stretching to Airport Road and backing up the southern boundary of the Lincoln Heights subdivision. Its location will be able to accommodate up to 15,000 guests at a time, and will provide easy access and parking along South Avenue. The $60,000 venue, owned and operated by the city of Zephyrhills, is expected to be complete in time for the seventh annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ and Blues Festival set for Jan. 21. Nearly a year ago,The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce proposed the con-

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The annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Festival typically draws around 9,000 people. Ground was broken last week on a new permanent venue that will be able to accommodate up to 15,000 guests at a time, and will provide easy access and parking along South Avenue.

cept for a local festival grounds after the organization determined a larger site was needed to house Pigz in Z’Hills. The tract of land the chamber had been using for the festival was about 2.5 acres. “We kind of got to a point where we

grew so much, that it was really impossible to every year set up a whole venue,” Melonie Monson, chamber director, said at the groundbreaking ceremony.“This is going to See VENUE, page 19A

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Twin goals: Safe roads and increased tourism By Kathy Steele

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San Antonio is a destination for many bicycle enthusiasts who want scenic vistas and the rolling hills they can find in rural northeast Pasco County. On weekends, bicyclists en masse pedal their way across the landscape. For four years in a row, San Antonio has hosted Gran Fondo Florida, one of eight events nationwide in the Gran Fondo National Championship series. County officials are taking notice of cycling’s growing popularity, and the potential for San Antonio as a tourist hub surrounded by a trail system and destinations that promote the arts, entertainment, food and nature’s beauty. But, if the foundation is there, a lot of work is still to be done to build a unified vision for everyone who shares the roads – bicyclists, residents and motorists.

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The scenic landscape in and around San Antonio is popular with bicyclists. The area served as a backdrop in March for Gran Fondo Florida.

The obstacle that most often pops up is where to find the money to make things happen. Pasco County Chairwoman Kathryn Starkey hopes she has started the dialogue. She told 30 or so people who attended an Aug. 11 public meeting in Dade City that money shouldn’t be the focus – at least, for now. “We’ll never get there if we don’t plan,” she said.“What I’m hoping is we start having a vision and a plan.Then, we’ll get the money.This is just a first step.” Topics at the meeting ranged from the

practical – who to notify about potholes – to the visionary – how to craft a grand plan to promote tourism and safe roads for everyone. Pasco County’s Metropolitan Planning Organization has a consulting firm – AECOM - that soon will conduct a factgathering study to identify potential projects. Input from the meeting on popular routes and trails, as well as safety concerns, will aid the county in defining the “scope of work” needed from AECOM. Consultants also will scout out funding sources, and recommend how to start the process, said James Edwards, transportation planning manager for Pasco MPO. While some recommendations would focus on long-range plans, Edwards said, “We want to look at the low-hanging fruit. What can we do in the short term?” The narrowness of many of the rural two-lane roads is a major safety issue.They barely allow two vehicles to pass, and bicyclists have no sidewalks or shoulders to get out of the way of motorists. Janet Geiger isn’t a bicyclist. But, she said,“I drive (agricultural) trailers where the wheels are outside the lanes.The right of way is there, but the pavement isn’t.” Josh Thornton, a former professional cyclist, leads community bicycle rides on See GOALS, page 19A

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Now serving chicken pilau, with a side of nostalgia By B.C. Manion

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All cousins, hanging out at the Cutler/Kotkin family reunion in Connecticut.

Family reunion sparks memories By Helene Rubenstein Grand Horizons

Even though we are experiencing hot and humid weather, Grand Horizons still tends to be active with various activities such as dominoes, crafting classes and more, to keep everyone busy. In addition to this, there was a breakfast on July 16 that approximately 62 people attended. It was a pancake breakfast hosted by Jim and Judi Leitzke.They had blueberry pancakes, French toast, sausage, orange juice and coffee. As usual, there were several volunteers to help out in different jobs.They were Vic and Lynne-Rae Dyson, Tina Stritch, Luella Wheeling, Mim Gardner, and David and Gloria Rivord.This is a fun way to start off the morning.There is much conversation and a very good way for people to mingle. The pancake breakfast went over so well that they had another one on Aug. 6. This was also well-attended with close to 40 people. It was hosted by Mim and Terry Gardner, and they also had pancakes, French toast, sausage, orange juice and coffee, plus much kidding and conversation. Volunteers for various jobs included Diane Taggart, Tina and Byron Stritch, Ron and

Maureen Walker,Tom McKain, and Vic and Lynne-Rae Dyson. From what I know about previous get-togethers, everything ran well and everyone had a good time. In the meantime, while this was going on, Marty and I attended a Cutler/Kotkin reunion on July 30. Many years ago, our family was so huge that we had a yearly banquet. Of course, it was so long ago that I was too young to go. This went on for many years until the family got smaller and, now, thanks to Jason Wasserman, we had a reunion in Barkhamsted, Connecticut. The picnic was in a state park beneath a pavilion.The weather cooperated, and we had a lovely time. They had everything planned, and it was a great menu of chips, veggies, sandwiches of roast beef, roasted vegetables and several other varieties.They also had punch, coffee and other drinks. There were delicious cookies for dessert. Pictures were taken, and everyone reminisced.There were cousins, grandchildren and other generations. It was a fun time, and credit goes to Jason and Jennifer who worked tirelessly on the decorations, the food and the planning.

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Fifty-six-year-old Richard Christmas cannot recall a time in his life without chicken pilau. The dish, which has been served for decades at events in San Antonio and Dade City, features chunks of chicken and white rice, which have been seasoned with garlic, onion, salt and pepper. Although the name of the dish is spelled p-i-l-a-u, it’s pronounced per-loo, which rhymes with purview. Christmas’ earliest childhood memories include his Uncle Hugh Dunne’s chicken pilau. “He’d cook it for the (Pasco County) fair. He’d cook it for the Rattlesnake Roundup (now known as the Rattlesnake Festival). And, then he would cook it for the Knights of Columbus,” Christmas said. Now mayor of the Town of St. Leo, Christmas said, until he was an adult, that when people talked about fair food — they weren’t talking about chicken pilau, but instead were talking about corn dogs, or elephant ears or funnel cakes. “My fair food was pilau,” he said, or beef from back in the livestock area. His uncle was widely known around San Antonio — which the locals call San Ann — for his special touch with chicken pilau. After his uncle passed on, Jack Jones picked up the tradition. And now, the torch has been passed back to Christmas and Sam Sessa, both members of the Knights of Columbus Council 1768. The council has 198 members who come from three Catholic churches, Sacred Heart in St. Joe, St. Rita’s in Dade City and St. Anthony’s in San Antonio. They hold about three chicken pilau dinners a year to raise money for various causes. Generally, they help local causes, such as buying winter coats for children in need. But this time, they’re raising money to enable some girls in Tanzania to go to school, Christmas said. The fundraising dinner will be on Aug. 27, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the council’s hall, 11549 Curley Road in San Antonio. Diners often arrive early, around 4:30 p.m., Christmas said. He and Sessa arrive much earlier — about 10 a.m., to begin preparing the pilau. They start by putting pots of water on to boil. They slice up the onions and garlic, while bringing the water to a boil. Christmas admits he can get a little “tearyeyed” while chopping up the onions. Once the vegetables are ready, they’ll add them and chicken pieces to the boiling water and let them cook, periodically adding salt and pepper to taste. “You cook it until it falls off the bone,” Christmas said. About 1 p.m., the “bone pickers” will arrive to help debone the chicken, before returning it to the pot. Finally, the long-grain white rice is added — to the right amount of

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Knights of Columbus Council 1768 Chicken pilau recipe 3 gallons of water 3 whole chickens 6 large onions 1/3 bulb garlic, peeled 6 pounds Uncle Ben’s converted rice 2 tablespoons salt, to taste 2 tablespoons black pepper Pour water in a huge pot, with a lift-out colander, if available. Use a marker to mark the water level outside the pot. Place chickens, onions and garlic into the colander, and lower it into the water. (If you don’t have this kind of pot, be prepared to strain the broth into another pot when the chicken is fully cooked.) Add the salt and pepper, and bring the contents of the pot to boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the chicken is tender. Lift out the chicken, onions and garlic. Discard the onions and garlic (optional). Put the broth back into the original pot and add/or remove broth to the original measured mark. Keep the broth hot, while you carefully remove the bones from the chicken. Place the chicken back into the broth, and then add the rice. Carefully stir the contents of the pot a few times after adding the rice. Taste the broth, and add salt and pepper to taste. Lower the heat, and cover the pot. Simmer until the rice is fully cooked.

broth — about 45 minutes before serving time. Christmas said he’s not really sure where his uncle got the recipe, or where the recipe for chicken pilau originated. He does know it’s a versatile dish. “It’s a rice meal that you could add whatever meat you choose to add. Most people add chicken, but you could add squirrel.You could add possum, I suppose. “Typically, it’s a warm-blooded meat, but I guess it could be gator, but I’ve never seen anybody do that,” said Christmas, whose uncle was named for Capt. Hugh Dunne. Capt. Hugh Dunne played an important role in the history of St. Leo, San Antonio and other communities that are part of the original Catholic colony established by Edmund Dunne, and Christmas’ family heritage traces back to the colony’s founding. So, besides being based on a recipe that’s been a tradition for more than a half-century, the person serving it up comes from a family that reaches back to St. Leo’s beginnings. Those coming by for the dinner will get chicken pilau, plus coleslaw, sweet peas, bread, water, sweet tea, unsweetened tea, or coffee and dessert. Diners are welcome to eat in the hall, or purchase meals to carry out. Tickets are sold in advance, but most of the meals are sold to those dropping by, Christmas said. “Some people come and take it out. Some people sit and eat. We encourage people to sit and eat,” he said. “For us, it’s a good way to get a lot of people together,” he said. It’s not just a chicken dinner, It’s a chance for people to mingle. In other words, it’s chicken pilau served with up with camaraderie. “I think it’s a pretty good deal,” Christmas said.

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Extension needed to avert potential disaster

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here I was on a recent Monday morning, headed west on State Road 54 on my way to one of the several part-time jobs that occupy me since the demise of the Tampa Tribune. And, it was all good. I had my podcast going on. I was making good time.The consumption indicator in my car’s computer reported I was cruising at more than 40 miles per gallon.As much as a 60-something guy not on his way to play golf on a weekday could be, I was content. Then, seconds past the railroad crossing at Land O’ Lakes Boulevard, there it was: a sea of glowing brake lights announcing a three-lane parking lot stretching around the gentle bend leading to Oakstead. Ahead, a Pasco County Sheriff’s deputy’s patrol car sat broadside to the stopped traffic near a break in the median. And beyond, past another half-mile of stopped traffic, by the landmark sign for Stonegate, flashed the lights of a rescue vehicle. We sat like that for 20-odd minutes, until the deputy whose car blocked our path began directing us through the median cut that ordinarily was off-limits to westbound travelers. I can’t say how long traffic was blocked, or how long it had been stymied when I came upon it. Neither the sheriff’s office nor the Florida Highway Patrol could produce a record of the incident. But, while I am left to guess at the duration, I’m certain about the rest: For at least an hour, if not longer, on that recent Monday morning, all of Pasco County east of U.S. 41 was one incident on State Road 52 from being cut off from the western half of the county, including Sunlake High School, the Suncoast Parkway, the west-side government complex,Trinity, U.S. 19 and the Gulf. What would it have taken? Another crash, of course, but not just a crash. A gas leak like the one that shut down State Road

54 near Starkey Boulevard in late June would have done it. Another manhunt like the one in early June near Safety Town. A mishap in a construction zone. Something going wrong at the CSX crossing.A sinkhole. That morning it was westbound traffic under threat. Tomorrow it could be eastbound, or, with just the right confluence of misadventures, all traffic in both directions. Clearly, two east-west thoroughfares, separated by a dozen miles, are no longer sufficient for a county of nearly 465,000 extremely mobile residents, and who knows how many more passing through. If only Pasco planners had some sort of strategy to address this looming concern. Oh, wait.They do. It’s called the Ridge Road extension, an 8mile, multi-lane, limited-access highway that, while splitting the difference between state roads 52 and 54, would provide a vital third link between New Port Richey and Land O’ Lakes. It’s been part of the county’s comprehensive transportation plan since before we knew about Monica and Bill, before the dotcom bubble, even before smartphones.The Ridge Road extension plan has been around so long, biker jackets and real estate had time to be cool, fall out of favor and become cool again. And, with certain construction caveats, building it ought to be a no-brainer. Which is where Margaret Smith and Sam Beneck, a couple of affable civil engineers who love making things work better, come in. Smith, as director of engineering services for Pasco County, is Beneck’s boss. Beneck, 31, a Virginia Tech graduate who cut his transportation teeth trying to improve the commuting nightmare around Washington D.C., is the Ridge Road extension project manager. Everything that worries me about having just two east-west thoroughfares concerns them, too, but they absolutely obsess about what happens when everybody living along the U.S. 19 corridor waits (as you know they will) until the very last moment before fleeing for high ground in the face of the inevitable Big One. Or the Sort-of-Big or even Medium One, given how much of the coast, from Palm Harbor north, is floodplain. As Beneck explains, by the time the first bands of a serious tropical event arrive,“The Courtney Campbell Causeway is going to be underwater. Everybody in northern Pinellas is going to be coming north.” On a good day, there’s not enough space on State Road 54 to accommodate everybody, even if authorities converted all of it to one-way eastbound.When the bad day hap-

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Sam Beneck and Margaret Smith are on the Suncoast Parkway, standing above the path of the proposed Ridge Road extension.

pens — engineers don’t deal in “if” — Pasco will need another eastbound artery. As my recent Monday scenario demonstrated, Pasco already does. Environmentalists reliably push back, claiming any number of things that either aren’t necessarily true, or authorities could prevent. For instance, the Ridge Road extension would go through the Serenova Preserve, which was set aside as mitigation for the Suncoast Parkway. Why put a highway through a mitigation zone? Because the Serenova agreement anticipated the extension; proof is in the expensive overpass at the Suncoast’s Mile Marker 25.2, precisely where the extension is projected to emerge from the Serenova and link up with the toll road before plunging ahead toward Land O’ Lakes Boulevard. But, it will be disruptive to wildlife. Yes. Preserving human life, or simply making it more convenient, sometimes is. Still, highway planners are not heartless. Lots of them — I can cite at least two — love long bicycle rides on paths otherwise set aside for nature.

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ly, academically and socially. The Foundation will pay for the costs of free infant hearing screenings.These screenings cost the parents nothing and, in fact, encourages them to bring their child into a screening site even if they just have a concern.

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“That’s why I live in Land O’ Lakes,” Smith says.“I’m never more than 10 minutes from a park.” Accordingly, the project calls for at least eight wildlife crossings and two bridges, and, according to Smith and Beneck, a rather spectacular bicycle path. Well, it’ll certainly lead to more development. Well, not in the Serenova. And, if the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — whose approval stands between the planners and groundbreaking — stick to its limited-access guns, not much will spring up on the Suncoast-to-U.S. 41 stretch. All that remains, apparently, is a proper tweaking of the route with an eye to the least possible impact at the best possible construction price.The money is set aside. The time has never been better. Twin disasters a dozen miles apart is not unimaginable. And, every day that passes without it happening is a day closer to the day it will. Tom Jackson, a resident of New Tampa, is interested in your ideas. To reach him, email tjackson@lakerlutznews.com.

mation to the brain. Loaner hearing aids will allow any one of those children to hear the voice of their loved ones. Hearing loss is the most common birth defect nationally. Early detection and intervention is vital for an infant to have the opportunity to access speech and other sounds for learning and brain development. To find out more, visit FamilyHearingHelp.org.

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COFFEE BEAN ART The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host coffee bean art, for ages 16 and older, on Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants should bring a coffee cup to use for the project. Registration and a signed liability waiver are required. For information and to register, call (813) 9291214.

HEBREW LITERACY PROGRAM Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host the Judith Sobel Hebrew Literacy Program with the first meeting on Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m. During this session, participants will be evaluated to determine which class they belong in — beginners or one to improve what you know. Hebrew classes will start in the fall on Thursday evenings. For information, call (813) 9626338.

BLINGED BINGO BENEFIT The third annual “Blinged Bingo Benefit” for the Hacienda Girls Ranch will be on Aug. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Lutz Community Center, 101 First Ave., N.W.The Ranch is a safe haven for at-risk, abused and/or homeless teen girls.Tickets are $20, and include lunch and 10 bingo games. Extra cards will be available for purchase. Reservations are required. For information, call (813) 240-9321.

COLOR ME CALM The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host “Color Me Calm” on Aug. 26 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., for adults. Participants can learn the tranquil craft of adult coloring.Admission is free, but registration is required. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

LOCAL AARP MEETING The Land O’ Lakes AARP Chapter 4764 will meet on Aug. 26 at 10:30 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.This meeting will double as the chapter’s third annual charity silent auction to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. For information, email pebross@verizon.net.

FAMILY SHABBAT SERVICES Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host family Shabbat services on Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m.There will be family friendly melodies to learn along with your children, and musical instruments. For information, call (813) 962-6338.

REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S TEA The Pasco Federated Republican Women’s Club will sponsor a High Tea Party on Aug. 26 at 11 a.m., at the Angel Tea Room, 37847 Meridian Ave., in Dade City. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite Kentucky Derby-style hat.The cost is $25. For information, contact Fran Scerbo at fmscerbo@yahoo.com or (727) 597-3727.

FOOD TRUCK RALLY The “Rally Around Town” Port St. Pete Food Truck Rally will take place Aug. 26 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at 250 Eighth Ave., S.E., in St. Petersburg.There will be live music, waterfront seating, free parking and free admission. For information, visit StPete.org.

INTRO TO TOOLS The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will present “An Introduction to Tools for Jr.Woodworkers” on Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 9 to 15. Participants can learn about the various woodworking tools in the Foundry.A signed liability waiver and registration are required. For information or to register, call (813) 9291214.

CHICKEN PILAU DINNER Knights of Columbus San Antonio Council 1768 will host a chicken pilau dinner on Aug. 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Knights Hall, 11549 Curley Road in San Antonio.The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger.All proceeds will benefit the

Experience personal styling at outlets Tampa Premium Outlets, 2300 Grand Cypress Drive in Lutz, will offer complimentary personal shopping and styling experiences from Sept. 2 to Sept. 11, at the outlet center, with Valeria Romas and Jackie Walker. Romas runs her own company, One2styleu, and was the stylist for The United Way Suncoast Art of Giving Event in 2014 Walker is the author of two best-selling books, “I Don’t Have a Thing to Wear, The Psychology of Your Closet” and “Expressionista.” The personal shopper program can provide tailored style consultations, making recommendations that are on point and on budget. The first 80 guests to register will receive a $10 Simon gift card at the time of the appointment, as well as a shopping tote and makeup caddy filled with retailer goodies and coupons to assist with the shopping experience. Those interested can select a time and date, and book an appointment, on a firstcome, first-served basis. To schedule an appointment, you can visit PremiumOutlets.com/Tampa.

Knights’ charities.The dinner is eat-in or takeout. For information, email louisaricardo1@gmail.com.

OLD LUTZ SCHOOL The Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 41, will host these upcoming events: • Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. to noon: Museum Day, which will include a Lutz pioneer available to answer questions. For information, email info@oldlutzschool.com, or call Suzin Carr at (813) 453-5256. • Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.:Autumn Day, an outdoor market. For vendor information, visit OldLutzSchool.com, or call (813) 9092701 or (813) 784-4471.

Cantor Beth, the religious school teachers and committee representatives, visit the new youth lounge, see the new Kol Ami Kids’ Korner, sign up for a youth group, have hot dogs and watermelon, and support the teens by having their car washed.The bloodmobile also will be on-site. For information, call (813) 962-6338.

FERN GARDEN CLUB The Fern Garden Club of Odessa will meet on Sept. 1 at 10 a.m., at Keystone Community Center, 17928 Gunn Highway in Odessa. Eileen Hart, master gardener, will present a talk about ferns. For information, call (813) 854-1308, or visit FernGardenClub.org.

ZEPHYRHILLS SUMMERJAM The Rotary Club of Zephyrhills will present “SummerJam 2016” on Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Skydive City, 4241 Sky Dive Lane in Zephyrhills.There will be games and activities, skydivers, food and drinks, water slides, face painting and more. Parking is $10.All proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club and the Thomas Promise Foundation. For information, call Sean Klotz at (813) 3880970 or Amanda Keith at (352) 424-1747.

DESSERT TRAILER OPENING The Cake Girl’s dessert trailer will celebrate its opening, along with other food truck vendors, on Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Gables Motorsports of Wesley Chapel, 28009 Wesley Chapel Blvd.There will be drinks, food, giveaways and free cupcakes. For information, email Kristina Lavallee at thecakegirlllc@gmail.com.

STRING ART The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host string art for preteens on Aug. 27 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 9 to 15. Participants can design their own art. Registration and a completed liability waiver are required. For information, call (813) 9291214.

GECKO BALL The Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd., S, in Gulfport, will host the “20,000 Geckos Under the Sea Gecko Ball” on Aug. 27 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.There will be live music, dancing, catered cuisine, a costume contest, live and silent auctions, and a gecko queen coronation.Tickets are $35 each and are available at the Gulfport Welcome Center, Gulfport Beach Bazaar, or online at VisitGulfportFlorida.com.

KOL AMI OPEN HOUSE Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road, will have an open house on Aug. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests can meet Rabbi Bob,

OKLAHOMA! PERFORMANCES Dreamhouse Theatre, 1840 Oak Grove Blvd., in Lutz, will present the musical “Oklahoma!” on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m., Sept. 2 through Sept. 18.Tickets are $20.86. For information and tickets, visit DreamHouseTheatre.com, or call Bryan D’Onofrio at (813) 997-7146.

SHABBY HEN FALL EVENT The Shabby Hen’s Nest, 14114 Seventh St., in Dade City, will host its inaugural fall event on Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to show its customer appreciation.There will be handmade primitive and country fall décor and gifts, refreshments, and a raffle for a gift basket. For information, call (352) 518-0458.

BEGINNERS’ ARCHERY The Chinesegut Conservation Center, 23212 Lake Lindsey Road in Brooksville, will host a beginners’ archery class on Sept. 3 at 10 a.m. This is a two-hour instructional course and target shoot.All equipment is free for the program and provided by the center.The class is for adults only. For information and advance registration, call (352) 754-6722.

GECKOFEST IN GULFPORT The 16th annual GeckoFest Gulfport will take place on Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., at Gulfport Historic Waterfront, on Beach Boulevard S.There will be street performers, live music, artisans and craftsmen, food and beverage vendors, a costume contest, and an audience participation walking parade.A portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities. For information, visit GeckoFest.com, Facebook.com/GeckoFest, VisitGulfportFlorida.com, or call (727) 3225217.

MILITARY FAMILIES FREE AT MOSI The Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., is offering free admission to all

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GARDEN CLUB MEETING The Land O’ Lakes Garden Club will meet on Sept. 6 at 10:30 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Club business will be discussed. For information, call Marie Woody at (813) 9612697.

ORANGE BLOSSOM CLUB The Orange Blossom Garden Club of Lutz will have its first meeting about the new program year on Sept. 7 at 10 a.m., at the Lutz Civic Center, 98 First Ave., N.W., in Lutz. The Hillsborough County Extension Office will provide the program. Members are asked to bring a small rooted cutting to trade and a canned good for the food bank. Visit the club on Facebook.com/Orange Blossom Garden Club of Lutz, Florida. For information, email Srb027@gmail.com.

BUSINESS WORKSHOP The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa, will offer a workshop on “Doing Business with Hillsborough County” on Sept. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Topics will include how to register with local, state and federal government agencies, how to find bidding opportunities, and where to find assistance. There also will be an overview of the certification process for the Disadvantaged Minority/Disadvantaged Woman Business Enterprise program.The workshop can benefit businesses in construction, professional consultant selection, and service contracts. For information, call (813) 273-3652.

ANTHONY MULLEN TO SPEAK Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will host Anthony Mullen on Sept. 9 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the church. Mullen is the chairman of the Children of the Father Foundation, a nonprofit organization that is the world’s largest provider of reduced cost materials on the Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary. Mullen will speak on the book “The Flame of Love,” the movement, pray the Rosary, and answer questions. For information, call Nancy Griffis at (813) 3913120.

REGISTER FOR SENIOR GAMES Hillsborough County’s Senior Games will take registrations through Sept. 9. Competition will take place from Sept. 26 through Oct. 13, and includes powerlifting, cycling, golf, pickle ball, swimming, tennis, track and field, table tennis, billiards, bowling, bean bag toss, dominoes, darts, baking, hobby show, and a talent showcase. Participants must be age 50 and older. Registration is $30, and includes two tickets to the Oct. 14 Celebration Luncheon at All People’s Life Center, 6105 E. Sligh Ave., in Tampa. For a full schedule of activities and to register, call (813) 744-5595, ext. 38206, or visit HCFLgov.net/seniorgames.

DEMOCRATIC PARTY DINNER The Democratic Party of Pasco County will host U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, 2nd Congressional District, on Sept. 10 at the “Breaking the Ultimate Glass Ceiling” dinner at Seven Spring Golf & Country Club in New Port Richey.All guests can attend a one-on-one reception at 6 p.m., prior to dinner.Various other local Democratic candidates also will be in attendance. Reservations are now being accepted by calling Dottie Brisley at (317) 402-8211, or by visiting PascoDems.com.

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Tomatoes are one of the most popular veggies to eat, but trying to grow them can be one of the most frustrating experiences for new gardeners in Central Florida. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be exasperating, and it can be quite fun. With just a little bit of knowledge, any home gardener can grow beautiful and bountiful tomatoes. For successful tomatoes, there are a few simple concepts to keep in mind. First, remember the one principle that underpins them all for Florida-Friendly Landscaping (and veggie growing, too); plant the right plant in the right place. I normally add one more caveat to that phrase when it comes to veggie gardening: Plant at the right time. Tomatoes exemplify this principle. Put them in the right place at the right time and you’ll get great tomatoes with little effort. With Florida’s warm weather, we can plant tomatoes in late winter and early spring – but not in the summer. In Florida, we can have two crops of tomatoes — not just one. Try to be patient, and plant them after the threat of frost has passed. Remember, you can start seeds indoors and transplant when the soil warms, and you can use hanging baskets and containers.That allows you to move them around for protection if a frost is coming. Another key concept is to ensure you plant early enough to get fruit before the summer temperatures get high – once the nighttime temperatures hit 80 degrees, your tomatoes are done. There are some exceptions though like grape and cherry tomatoes, which can often tolerate the summertime temperatures. Larger-fruited varieties will not endure the high heat and humidity that ushers in pathogens that like our tomatoes as much as we do. Do a little research on the variety you choose – do they need 70 days to mature? Or do they need 80 days? Let this info help guide your planting schedule. For most of Pasco County, planting tomatoes in late February is usually a good bet to avoid frost in the spring. Late September or early October is a good time to plant in the fall to avoid cold damage before fruiting. Besides planting at the right time, make sure you plant in the right place.Tomatoes need plenty of sunlight, so put them in a sunny location where your garden gets at least 4 hours to 6 hours of full sunlight daily. And, since tomatoes prefer soil pH to be between 6.0-6.5, a soil test is a great idea before you plant. Your local UF/IFAS Extension office can help you with a soil test kit. If you need to adjust your soil with or-

ganic matter, be sure you do so well in advance of planting, sometimes months in advance if you’re using manures. Also, give your tomatoes the space they need. Some tomatoes, called intermediates, become very large plants that easily topple over – these need support and possible pruning. While they’ll produce fruit over several months, their size can be a limiting factor. Determinate varieties are best for those with limited space – these are more like small bushes. Staking or using a trellis is good for both types though, as it’s important to keep the fruit off the group. Choose varieties bred for Central Florida’s climate.They’ll be more tolerant of common insect and disease problems. When you purchase tomatoes, look for the two to three-letter abbreviations on the label. These abbreviations refer to the more common problems and let you know those plants have some resistance to that particular problem. For example, if you see “VF” on the label, those cultivars are resistant to verticillium and fusarium wilt, both common problems in Florida. To care for your tomatoes once they are in the garden, scout early and often for problems. It’s OK to remove a sick looking plant to prevent spreading a potential disease to the others. Catching an insect problem early is much better than later as well – we can control insects and diseases more effectively when they are caught in the earliest stages. Scouting early and often affords us that opportunity. Tomatoes do need fertilizer, especially in our nutrient-poor soils. Since organic matter/compost is not fertilizer but a soil stabilizer, applications of fertilizer are required to produce healthy plants. Fertilize soon after planting, then on a regular schedule through the growing season using a 6-8-8 or similar formulation. A well-balanced fertilizer doesn’t have to be expensive to be effective.You can use liquids or granulars, just go for a controlled-release version so that you’ll get the most bang for your buck, and you won’t contribute to nutrient pollution in waterways through leaching or runoff during heavy rains. Keep your plants watered with one inch to two inches of water per application. Soaking them is preferable to frequent light watering. Mulching can help lock in moisture and prevent weeds – just keep the mulch a few inches away from the stems of the plants and no more than 2 inches to 3 inches deep. Planting the right plant in the right place at the right time is all it takes for successful tomatoes in Central Florida.

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onnerton residents are smiling more and more these days as their “New Town” community continues to develop the quaint flavor and feel of an old-fashioned town — and doing so without sacrificing the modern comforts of today. Residents enjoy the camaraderie of their neighbors, and love socializing at Club Connerton with its resort-style pool, fitness center, tennis and basketball courts and planned activities for all ages. They also enjoy a peaceful retreat from everyday stresses as they revel in the beauty of nature, watching blue herons, wood storks, sand hill cranes, deer and other wildlife that frolic undisturbed in Connerton’s abundant conservation areas. Families also chose to live at Connerton because they recognize the immense potential of their New Town as it continues to blossom. Interestingly, three out of four people who call Connerton home have moved from four surrounding counties — Pasco, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Hernando. And as Connerton grows, so do the opportunities for residents to work close to where they live. Connerton’s master plan includes entitlements of 730,000 sq. feet of retail services, and 1.4 million sq. feet of office/medical office and industrial space. For the past three years, Connerton has averaged over 100 new home starts annually. Many of these new homes buyers are current residents finding their next home in Connerton. Other buyers are family and friends of current residents, who want to live down the street or around the corner from friends and family so they can share in Connerton’s many amenities. In addition to Clubhouse amenities, residents walk or bike the trails, play and relax in the community’s four parks, and take their

furry friends to exercise and play in the private dog park. Connerton parents rest easy during the summer as their kids enjoy Parent’s Night Out programs, where kids find their creative side with arts and crafts, stay fit while swimming in the resort-style pool and socialize through supervised daily activities. As Connerton continues to grow, so do businesses in the area. McDonald’s will soon open at the Arbor Square entrance. Connerton

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new community of waterfront homes on beautiful, cypress-lined Lake Padgett — the most desirable, and prestigious lake in Pasco County — is now ready for sale by Mobley Homes. The Manors at Lake Padgett is a gated enclave of just eight homes built on large, waterfront lots with each having 80 or 90 feet directly on the lake. Every home comes with a dock, and has an incredible view of Land O’ Lakes’ largest lake, renowned for its boating, water skiing, fishing and all-around family fun. At 200 acres, Lake Padgett is the heart of Land O’ Lakes, located just north of State Road 54 and east of U.S. 41. The Manors at Lake Padgett is along the lake’s south shore on Carson Drive, close to area restaurants, shopping centers and entertainment. “This is truly beautiful lake frontage,” said Sasha Goodman, marketing manager for Mobley Homes. “It is rare to find such a serene and peaceful waterfront setting that’s conveniently tucked right in the middle of all the things people want nearby.” The community’s size of just nine acres is cozy and neighborly — but, its homes are spacious and elegant. Ranging from 2,500 to 4,000 square feet, buyers have the option to build their dream home from one of Mobley’s luxury home plans, all

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It’s been 10 years since James and Dana Spears opened the doors of Cornerstone Pros, and the growth they’ve seen — from 6 employees to over 60 — they credit to their loyal customers and a culture of exceeding customer expectations. “We’ve accomplished so much because of our many, many loyal customers who value the level of service and expertise we bring to the job, said Dana. “Many customers have been with us for the entire 10 years — supporting us as we grew from just an air conditioning company, to all the services we provide today.” Dana and James started their business in 2006 in air conditioning and heating. In 2013 they added plumbing services, expanded into electrical services in 2015 and this year started a new construction division working with homebuilders and commercial contractors. “We’ve been successful because we’ve built our business on reputation and trust,” said Dana. “We are hands-on business owners, and always stand behind the work of our employees. Our motto is to go above and beyond customer expectations, and everyone of our employees strive to make that happen every day.” This model of trust, Dana explains, begins with their staff. “Most employees have been with us for over three years, and we have techs who have worked here for all 10 years. In the trade industry, this kind of longevity is almost unheard of.” Cornerstone Pros is very much a family business, Dana explains. In addition to employing six family members, she and James view their employees as part of their extended family. The Spears family has deep roots in the local community. James grew up in Tampa, and Dana is a graduate of Land O’ Lakes High School, as are her three daughters. Her son is a senior at Land O’ Lakes High this year,

and their youngest begins kindergarten in Land O’ Lakes next year The family’s connection to the community is very strong, which is why Cornerstone Pros is committed to supporting several community organizations. This is the second year Cornerstone is the annual banquet sponsor for Oasis Pregnancy Center in Land O’ Lakes and Wesley Chapel. And this fall is the third year that the company is a sponsoring two football games at Land O’Lakes High, and the fourth year it has helped buy uniforms for the school’s wrestling team. Among the many charities that

Cornerstone supports are the American Cancer Society, Operation Stand Down to support homeless veterans, Tighten The Drag Foundation fishing tournaments to benefit spinal cord research, and supporting Xavier Johnson, a former Sunlake High football player who was injured. “We want to give back to our community, which has done so much to support our business over the years,” said Dana. “This is who we are.” The next big step for Cornerstone Pros is an expansion at its Land O’ Lakes location on U.S. 41. The Spears are planning the groundbreaking later this year of an additional 6,000

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Residential building momentum in Pasco By Kathy Steele Originally published in The Laker/Lutz News on July 27, 2016.

otorists cruising on major corridors see bulldozers stirring up dirt on open pasture land or crews in hard hats pounding nails into houses, frame by frame. Billboards are inescapable. They fill the rights of way in clusters along State Road 54, State Road 56 and U.S. 41. They call out to passersby — inviting prospective homebuyers to seek out the newest in luxury living. Long Lake Ranch, Bexley South, Asturia, Connerton and Estancia at Wiregrass are just a few on the expanding list of upscale communities with new homes for sale. The unmistakable message? New home construction is taking off in Pasco County. Homebuyers are touring the market from near and far, in person and online. Moving day for Traci and Marlo Moore, and their children, Kynnedy 5, and Noah, 2, came on the weekend of the Fourth of July. They moved into a single-family home in an enclave of Wiregrass Ranch that is so new that construction dirt is still flying. The Michigan transplants spent more than two years searching for a dream home in Florida, Texas and North Carolina. They found it in Wesley Chapel, off Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, one of the busiest development areas in the county for homes and retail. The Moores are among a multitude of people in the hunt for new and modern homes, with easy access to jobs, shops, schools and restaurants. “There is a lot of pent-up demand,” said Steve Seeger, director of sales and marketing for Lennar, one of the home builders at Wiregrass Ranch. In 2016, Lennar plans to build 116 homes in the Wiregrass subdivision where the Moores now live. The homebuilder is constructing or selling homes in nine communities in Pasco and 46 in the Tampa Bay area. Other builders including CalAtlantic, M/I Homes, Beazer Homes, Homes by WestBay, David Weekley Homes and the Ryland Group are among the companies signing up for the residential boom in Pasco.

HOUSING ON THE RISE IN PASCO Business is brisk in Pasco County’s building department. Contractors pulled more than 1,900 building permits by mid-July. That’s nearly the number that was pulled for the entire year in 2015. Construction of single-family homes has been on an upward trend in Pasco County every year since 2012. The climb back from the Great Recession continues, though there’s still a huge gap between the number of homes being built this year compared to the number that were built in 2005, when the county issued 7,252 permits for single-family homes. At the same time, the number of permits issued in both 2015 and in 2016, reflect a significant improvement compared to the 884 permits issued in 2011. People who study housing trends see Pasco’s residential construction continuing to trend upward. Pasco had four of the top 10 communities, based on new housing starts in the first quarter of 2016, according to Metro Study. Long Lake topped the list with 264 housing starts in that period. Wiregrass was next, with 229. FishHawk in Hillsborough County took third spot with 225 housing starts. Most on the list are in Hillsborough. But Union Park, with 188 housing starts, and Concord Station, with 175 housing starts, were also in the top 10. “A year ago, no Pasco community was on the list,” said Tony Polito, regional director for Metro Study. And, these numbers are not just data collecting in some government computer. The information for the Metro Study is gleaned by local field teams who drive through the county collecting information on housing trends. New construction in many communities was just beginning last year, and now Polito said, “Pasco has the biggest supply of lots.” The one missing product from Pasco’s flurry of home building is starter homes, Polito said. “Apartment buildings are taking over for people who would be traditional first-time buyers,” he added.

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The Moore family moved from Michigan to a new Wiregrass Ranch subdivision to enjoy Florida sunshine and the small-town feel of their new neighborhood. From left: Noah, 2, father Marlo, Kynnedy, 5, and mother Traci.

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A large sign advertising future construction of the planned mastercommunity of Bexley South seeks to catch the attention of passing motorists on State Road 54.

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BUILDERS CAN BUILD ON A ‘GRAND SCALE’ Others also find good news in Pasco’s housing trends. The economy in general is looking brighter all across Tampa Bay. But in the housing arena, Pasco is in what real estate broker Bill Eshenbaugh described as an interesting position. Eshenbaugh publishes the Eshenbaugh Report, which looks at local trends and property listings. “It’s a pretty clean palette,” he said. Large tracts of open land, especially along State Road 54 and State Road 56, are worthy investments for developers who want to build on a grand scale. More new development is possible in Pasco in contrast to redevelopment and infill in more urban, built-out

counties like Hillsborough and Pinellas, Eshenbaugh said. “Pasco has a really nice place in the market,” he said. “It’s a desirable area.” Long Lake is enjoying great success, as is Wiregrass, where a couple of $1 million sales have happened in Estancia, Eshenbaugh said. Some residential is going up in Lutz around the Veteran’s Expressway and North Dale Mabry Highway. One new subdivision under construction is CalAtlantic’s The Promenade at Lake Park, off North Dale Mabry, near Idlewild Baptist Church. Some homebuyers in Pasco are purchasing second, or third, homes, Eshenbaugh said. “They are moving to upscale,” he said. Those age 55 and older also are interested in Pasco. And, Eshenbaugh said some people are skipping South Tampa, where they might have to tear down an existing

house to build the new home of their dreams. “Here, they can buy a lot of house that is nice and modern,” he said. That is what eventually sold the Moores on their new home, even after checking out Orlando, as well. They wanted a neighborhood with a small-town feel, but one that was part of new growth. “We thought it would be nice to get into that process earlier,” said Traci Moore. “We’re doing this as a family.” Wesley Chapel fit the mold. “It’s an extremely diverse area, multicultural and with age diversity. That appeals to me especially,” Traci Moore said. “The Wiregrass area seems to be a good mix of things – business and residential.” Pasco is a good place to start a new chapter in their lives, she said. Not far behind will be her parents. They, too, are in the market for a Pasco County home.

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Asturia Builder Ashton Woods Announces New Home Series 11 new, single-family home plans beginning in the mid $200s

ew homes continue to go up in Asturia, Hines’ new mixed-use, master-planned community in Odessa. The community offers a variety of single-family home sites and home styles from award-winning builders Ashton Woods Homes and David Weekley Homes. Ashton Woods, the nation’s fourth largest private builder, has released the Grove and Evergreen Series Homes at Asturia, Hines’ signature new community in Odessa. The Grove Series includes five unique floor plans ranging from 1,682 to 2,280 square feet. The Evergreen Series offers six incredible floor plans from 1,878 to 2,725 square feet. Ashton Woods now has five distinct home series in Asturia, which combined offer 30 floor plans that begin in the mid $200s. Every home provides buyers with a high level of personalization and design options tailored to their individual needs and unique lifestyles. For example, buyers can replace a fourth bedroom with a nursery, expand the master suite with a sitting room, expand walk-in closets, convert a powder room into a pool bath, and convert a formal dining room into a private study. There are many other options to fulfill every family’s needs.

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MEDICARE HELP The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City will host a SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) representative on Aug. 25 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., to answer Medicare questions. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Gulfside Hospice will offer an eightweek bereavement support group starting Aug. 25 at 3 p.m., at Gulfside’s Bereavement and Community Outreach Center, 6230 Lafayette Road in New Port Richey. Groups will take place every Thursday, and are for anyone coping with the loss of a loved one. For information, call Kelly Cavagnetto at (813) 431-3348, prior to the start date.

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SERTOMA OFFERS FAMILY SUPPORT Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation now offers family group support.The next meeting is on Aug. 26 at 6 p.m., at the New Port Richey Library, 5939 Main St. Parents with hard-of-hearing children can attend at no charge. There will be a guest speaker with information about opportunities for children with hearing difficulties.There also will be games and activities for children, and adults. Dinner will be provided. For information, call (727) 834-5479.

DIGESTIVE ISSUES The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will present “Digestive Issues: Help is on the Way” on Aug. 30 at noon. Dr. Saeed Ahmed, gastroenterologist, will discuss minimally invasive procedures that are highly effective to assess and treat digestive diseases.A meal will be provided. For information or to make a reservation, call (813) 929-5432.

GRIEVING WORKSHOP Gulfside Hospice will offer a Creative Grieving Workshop on Aug. 30 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Gulfside Bereavement & Community Outreach Center, 6224 Lafayette St., New Port Richey. Participants will use a variety of mediums to express and work through grief, including music, coloring and meditation. For information, call Kelly Cavagnetto at (813) 431-3348.

GENERAL CANCER SUPPORT Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will offer a general cancer support group on Aug. 31 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., for anyone who has been touched by any form of cancer. For information, call (727) 808-4818.

BREAST CANCER GROUP Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will host a breast cancer support group on Sept. 1 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., for anyone who has been touched by breast cancer, not just patients. All breast cancer survivors are invited to attend, too. Light refreshments will be served. For information, call (727) 372-9159.

WEEKLY GRIEF SUPPORT Keystone Community Church, 21010 State Road 54 in Lutz, will host a weekly grief seminar and support group on Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., from Sept. 1 through Nov. 23. The group is designed to help anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one rebuild their life. For information, contact Cathy Wirt at (813) 948-4522.

HOSPITAL LAUNCHES ER PLEDGE SPEED UP YOUR METABOLISM Pure Health Fitness Studio, 2206 Knight Road in Land O’ Lakes, will host a seminar on “Tips to Speed Up Your Metabolism” on Aug. 27 at 12:30 p.m. There will be healthy desserts and gourmet coffee.Admission is free, but seats must be reserved. For information, call (813) 377-4887.

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FRIST HUMANITARIAN AWARD WINNER Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has honored Dr. Christine Behan with this year’s Physician Frist Humanitarian Award. Behan has served in the community as a primary care physician for more than 20 years.

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST BENEFIT Beef O’ Brady’s, 7040 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., at Wilderness Lakes in Land O’ Lakes, will host a pancake breakfast to benefit the Land O’ Lakes High School Lady Gators softball team, on Aug. 27 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The cost is $5. For information, call Mitch Wilkins at (813) 431-8261.

LEADERSHIP SUMMIT Pasco County high school student leaders and the teachers who serve as their student government sponsors will take part in a Raising Student Voice & Participation (RSVP) Leadership Summit on Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes High School, 20325 Gator Lane. RSVP is sponsored by the National Association of Student Councils and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. RSVP is a student-engagement program that uses democratic dialogue to give stu-

dents the tools to speak out and take action on issues in their schools and communities that are important to them. The program asks students what they care about, what proposals they have for positive school change and community improvement, and shows them how to work with adults to implement their ideas. For information, call Ric Mellin at (813) 794-9400.

WIN SCHOOL SUPPLIES The Dixie Belle Paint Company is sponsoring a contest to win $500 for school supplies. Those interested can paint a favorite piece of furniture (no smaller than a stepstool) in your school’s colors with Dixie Belle paint. Photos can be submitted to Facebook.com/DixieBellePaint along with these two hashtags: #DixieBellePaint and #PaintYourFutureBrightDBP. Submissions (limit three per person) must state the school colors used. The deadline is Aug. 31.The winner will be announced on Sept. 15. For information, call (813) 909-1962.

DONATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES Great Clips at Arbor Square, 7818 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, will collect back-to-school items, such as pencils, notebooks and erasers, through August. All donors will receive $1 off any haircut at Great Clips. Supplies will be donated to Land O’ Lakes schools. For information, call (813) 693-4247.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP APPLICATIONS Youth Leadership Pasco is accepting applications for the Class of 2017. Current junior and sophomore students can apply. The program is a leadership development program that informs, motivates and increases the awareness of selected high school-aged students through issue-oriented seminars and interaction with community leaders. The class meets once a month from October through March.Youth sessions and tours take place at various locations throughout Pasco County and surrounding counties. Applications are available online at LeadershipPasco.com, and are due no later than Sept. 1.The cost of the program is $35 per student. For information, call (727) 534-4280.

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message I’m telling them is that,‘As the new fire chief, I’m here to support you and get you what you need.’” With discussions already underway for the city’s 2016-2017 budget, Swartout said he likely won’t add much input into the fire department’s general fund, which reached $2.4 million in 2015-2016. “I think I may be too late to have much of an impact into the next fiscal cycle, but what it does do for me is it does give me an ability to see what the needs are throughout the year and hopefully come back with some ideas or some solutions to issues,” the new fire chief said.“It actually works in my favor — I look at it as a blessing where I have time to learn and then move forward.” During a council meeting in May, the city manager presented council members with several possible scenarios to consolidate fire services, and reduce operating and equipment costs. However, the council opted to keep the department and its two fire stations intact. At the time, Spina noted there’s duplication in services with the city and Pasco County Fire Rescue, since the county also responds to all medical and fire calls.

Saturdays. Of more than 60 miles of roads within the area, he said, “Less than five miles have any shoulders.” Currently, the county has no plans to widen any roads in the area. But Starkey said,“At the end of the day, we’ve got to figure out how to put shoulders on these roads.” Tampa resident Steve Brown, who also organizes Saturday rides in San Antonio, said road conditions in some areas have been poor for years. “We know where those spots are,” he said.“We need to know who to call.” County officials said potholes or other road issues should be reported with the county’s mobile phone application, MyPasco. Finding ways to improve the roads and accommodate the growing cycling crowd that seeks out northeast Pasco is driving the county’s future tourism plans. Surrounding counties also are looking for “green dollars” from trails and tourism. “It’s one of the most asked for things at tourism centers,” said Steve Diez, a transportation planner for Hernando County and chairman of the Good Neighbor Trail Committee. “When they get done with Disney, they want to ride their bikes.They want to see the countryside on two wheels.” Florida is working on a Coast to Coast trail that will link the state’s east and west coasts. A portion of the trail will go through Pasco and county officials are lobbying for a special loop trail that would come south to Dade City and San Antonio. Another future trail could follow the former Orange Line railroad tracks, near Land O’ Lakes. Pasco’s Tourism Manager Ed Caum said the county plans to spend about $1.2 million promoting and marketing the county’s trails and trail-related activities. Another $250,000 will pay for cycling-friendly visitor centers, which will bring together the

public and private sectors. There is potential to transform the former Dade City police station into a bicycle tune-up site that also could offer cyclists craft beers, sandwiches and an opportunity to explore the restaurants and shops in downtown Dade City. Pasco can look to Pinellas County and the Pinellas Friendship Trail as an example of the economic benefits of trails, said Richard Gehring, Pasco’s strategic policy administrator. It is a major component in marketing campaigns for homebuilders and area businesses, he said. “People like to advertise how close they are to the trail,” Gehring said.“Everyone is building them into their amenities packages…and seeing that as a really marketable element.” Not everyone is ready to embrace an influx of more bicyclists, however. Tensions bubbled up at the meeting revealing a divide that often exists between cyclists and motorists who don’t always agree on who has the right of way. One area resident said bicycle groups sometimes behave more like road hogs, and don’t get out of the way. Bicyclists at the meeting said most riders are respectful in following the rules of the road, and see aggressive driving as the problem. Dade City resident Sonya New said she understands the motorist’s frustrations. But, she said,“There’s a lot of hatred for the cyclists out there.” Florida and the Tampa Bay area annually rank at or near the top in annual bicycle and pedestrian fatalities. Based on federal statistics, Florida, per capita, has the most bicyclist fatalities of any state, with an annual average of 5.7 deaths per million people. The national average, per capita, is 2.3 deaths per million people. The consensus at the meeting was for more education on road rules, and safety for cyclists and motorists. “We can have both. It happens in rural America all over the place,” Starkey said.

Chamber officials say Pigz in Z’Hills has created an economic impact of more than $1.3 million for Zephyrhills. Out of the 30,000 total attendees the past six years, more than half have come from outside the region and state. “Somewhere in the last few years, Pigz in Z’Hills stopped just belonging to the chamber and now belongs to the community,” Monson said. “With that, this new building will reaffirm the strength of the partnership that we have with the city and community.” In addition to the chamber, several organizations have expressed interest in using the event site, including the Rotary Club of

Zephyrhills, Thomas Promise Foundation, Ride for Hospice and Paulie Palooza. Once in operation, nonprofit organizations wanting to use the venue will pay a fee to cover the cost of site maintenance and staffing, which will be performed by the city. “This is truly a community effort,” said Bob Winters, of the Rotary Club of Zephyrhills.“It’s an outstanding opportunity for the nonprofits of Zephyrhills to make a showing, and kick money back into the community.” Zephyrhills Mayor Gene Whitfield said the venue will be used “for generations to come. “We’re going to enjoy this venue today

and the days ahead, but it’s something for our children and grandchildren,”Whitfield said. “We’re always about trying to do things for our community and our citizens, always with an eye on the future.” Events are expected to be limited to daytime festivals in order to prevent stage noise in the residential area behind the venue, although the stage will be designed to direct music towards the airport. The new venue also paves the way for the return of the Celtic Festival and Highland Games to Zephyrhills; the festival’s immense popularity forced it to vacate its venue at Zephyr Park in 2011.

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Zephyrhills Fire Rescue consists of a 23-member crew that responds to approximately 3,000 calls annually.

CHIEF, from page 1A coordination and communication in Zephyrhills Fire Rescue” and “a clear sense of dysfunction and morale issues” that were affecting day-to-day operations. Swartout, who said he was unaware of the past issues within the department, now oversees the 23-member fire rescue crew that responds to approximately 3,000 calls annually. The new chief said the first few days on the job have been “a whirlwind” as he becomes familiar with the staff, the city, and other municipal departments. Swartout said his initial duty is to build relationships with his staff before making any major department-wide decisions. “I’m more of the opinion that it’s important for me to sit back and observe, and listen...so I have a better idea of which way I need to go,” Swartout said.“I don’t believe in coming in anywhere and making (immediate) changes — I want to see what’s going on before I address anything.” He added: “In my mind, I’m here to be supportive with what the guys do, and the

VENUE, from page 1A make it (possible) to grow where we want to grow...and it won’t take all week of putting stuff together.” Officials say the permanent venue will help the annual shindig run smoother, creating a better layout for musicians, vendors and attendees. Moreover, the permanent site will help cut down on variable expenses, including the annual costs to rent a stage and generators, which officials say can total nearly $10,000. “The only way for this event to go forward was to find a permanent venue,” Monson said.

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Pasco County now is on a path to widen County Road 54 — also known as Wesley Chapel Boulevard — to a six-lane divided road. The move comes nearly 15 years after the county proposed widening the road from two lanes to four lanes. The project also will include a multi-use trail on one side and a sidewalk on the other side. No construction start date is announced, but the road’s design is about 90 percent complete. The Pasco County Commission approved a road reKATHY STEELE/STAFF PHOTO evaluation study on Aug. 9, which Sierra Properties, the developers for Cypress Creek is the next step in what has been Town Center, are building an entrance into the mall off a drawn out process. County Road 54, also known as Wesley Chapel A 2003 study that looked at fu- Boulevard. ture traffic needs anticipated Getting in and out of subdivisions, such as widening the road to four lanes. At the time, data showed that by 2025 slightly more than Stagecoach and Grand Oaks, means long waits 20,000 vehicles a day would travel the corri- and safety risks, they said. “We are tired of playing Russian Roulette dor. More recent data estimates that the aver- every time we leave or enter the subdivision age daily vehicles by 2040 will exceed (Grand Oaks),” wrote Robert Potts in a written comment from the workshop. 52,000. Beyond the mall entrance, the county "(The original study) didn't capture all of the growth going on in this dynamic part of plans to widen the corridor to six lanes to just the county," said Mike Campo, of Kisinger north of Magnolia Boulevard.There will be 4Campo & Associates.The Tampa-based engi- foot bicycle lanes, a median, 5-foot sidewalks neering firm was hired in 2008 to provide on the eastern side, and an 8-foot multi-use trail on the western side. design services for the road project. No additional right of way will be purThe extra traffic lanes take into account the explosive growth at an intersection chased. The widening will take advantage of rights where State Road 54, State Road 56 and County Road 54 meet up.The intersection is of way donated to the county from Stagecoach and Grand Oaks subdivisions. just west of the Interstate 75 interchange. All-around growth is evident at Tampa Three traffic signals are planned at Premium Outlets, the soon-to-open Florida Stagecoach, at Grand Oaks near Veterans Hospital Center Ice sports complex and Elementary School, and at Cypress Creek Holiday Inn Express, and the soon-to-rise Town Center. Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore Cypress Creek Town Center. A newly announced project, Brightworks pressed for a traffic signal at Compark 75, an Crossing, could add a maximum of 350 apart- industrial park off Wesley Chapel Boulevard. ments, offices, self-storage and a 150-room Campo and Pasco County engineer Chris Wert hotel on vacant land across from a planned said all intersections would be reviewed. However, because Compark is less than a entrance into Cypress Creek Town Center. The mall’s developers currently are build- half-mile from the Grand Oaks signal, it isn’t ing the entrance as part of the initial certain the industrial park could meet distance requirements. roadwork to improve County Road 54. Compark currently is expanding its faciliAs part of the study, residents weighed in with their opinions at a workshop held in ties, and Moore said nearby vacant land could January at Veterans Elementary School.They be developed in the future. “We’re talking basically about an employexpressed frustrations with a road that no longer can handle the volume of motorists ment center there,” Moore said. “People are moving north and south along County Road going in and out of there on a daily basis.” 54. www.LakerLutzNews.com

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Freedom golf seeks a fourth district crown By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

The expectations are high once again for the Freedom boys golf team, as it enters the 2016 campaign seeking its fourth consecutive Class 3A-District 10 title. If it pulls off the noteworthy feat, it would Freedom’s first sports team to win four consecutive district championships. Armed with the district’s past two individual medalists in senior Tyler Bray and junior Cy Storlien, plus a superbly talented freshman in Cooper Smith, the Patriots appear to have a solid nucleus with their season kickoff against Wharton scheduled on Aug. 23. Bray, expected to consistently be one of Patriots top one or two scorers, said this year’s squad has a similar profile to the one that reached the state tournament in 2013 — when he was a freshman. “The last two years, we’ve kind of just been like one guy short, but I feel like we’re a lot stronger this year, for sure,” the senior said. “We have a new freshman on the team, Cooper Smith — he’s going to really help us out.” He added:“We’re definitely focused on districts and regionals, and hopefully we’ll make it to states again.” Michael Passarelli, Freedom’s golf coach, said this year’s group “absolutely” has the potential to not only win districts, but also make a solid showing at regionals, and pos-

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The Freedom Boys golf team is seeking their fourth consecutive district title. From left, Cooper Smith, Matt Daniello, Cy Storlien, Nick Mitchell, Tyler Bray and Sam Smith.

sibly advance to states in late October. “We’ve got a couple of really, really good golfers,” Passarelli said.“The goal is definitely there.” The work ethic and commitment to reach those goals is, too. “They’ve got a club in their hands at all times,” Passarelli said.“These guys practice every aspect — they hit a ton of balls, they chip and putt a thousand balls, they play all the time. “They work unbelievably hard.”

Freedom golf coach Michael Passarelli On freshman Cooper Smith: “He gets the ball out there for a little guy, but what makes him so dang good is his short game is ridiculous — you get that kid around the green and he has a chance to make anything happen.” On senior Tyler Bray: “Tyler is the only one that’s been here for four years (as a letterman.) He’s pretty much the leader of this team.” On senior Nick Mitchell: “This kid has worked so hard. He’s come such an unbelievably long way — it’s really crazy to think about where he was two years ago and where he is right now because he’s a heck of a golfer. ...He’s going to be one of the guys that we’re going to count on, and he knows it.”

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Freedom boys golf roster: • Tyler Bray, senior (4-year Letterman, 2014 District 3A-10 champion, 2015 District runner-up) • Matt Daniello, junior (2-year letterman) • Nick Mitchell, senior (3-year letterman) • Cooper Smith, freshman (projected starter)

Perhaps one concern heading into the season is the team’s depth, or lack thereof. As opposed to a roster that goes nine or 10 deep, the Patriots will need quality play from the likes of seniors Nick Mitchell and Sam Smith, if they plan on making a deep postseason run. “The two guys behind our top three are the ones that need to step up and be consistent, solid contributors,” Passarelli said.“If those two guys can play the way they are capable of, then we have a real shot. “Those ‘No. 4’ and ‘No. 5’ guys know that at least one of them has got to score for us.” With just six players on the varsity roster, Passarelli said the main key is ensuring everyone’s “mental approach is sound” throughout the course of the season.

• Sam Smith, senior (2-year letterman) • Cy Storlien, junior (3-year letterman, 2015 District 3A-10 champion)

“They all just need to make sure they play within themselves, and their expectations are real,” Passarelli said. “It’s just a matter of understanding of how to deal with things if a certain aspect of the game is not there on a given day. “When you’re as talented as some of these kids are — the game is there, every single shot in the bag is there — it’s just about being able to manage a round of golf from a mental standpoint to make sure that mistakes remain one mistake, and not two or three.”

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SAINT LEO GOLFER CAPTURES CANADIAN MEN’S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP Saint Leo men's golf standout Hugo Bernard came from behind to win the 112th Canadian Men's Amateur Championship on Aug. 11 at the Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. Bernard, a sophomore at Saint Leo, won by two strokes with a four-round total 271 (-11) over Andy Zhang, 273 (-9). Bernard, the first Canadian to win the title since 2011-12, opened slowly with a first round 73 (+3) before firing off rounds of 64 (-6), 69 (-1) and 65 (-5) to capture the Canadian Men's Amateur title. With the win, Bernard became the first Quebec native to win the tournament since Craig Matthew in 1998.

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Saint Leo women’s basketball rounds out roster The Saint Leo women's basketball team has added two players to its 2016-2017 roster: Kamryn Kimmel, a prep standout from Ohio, and Nikira Hooks, a junior college product from North Dakota. Kimmel, a 5-foot-6 guard, joins the Lions from Pleasant High in Marion, Ohio. As a high school senior, Kimmel (9.1 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 3.5 assists, 3.0 steals) earned First-Team Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference (MOAC) honors, while helping her team earn a MOAC championship, and an Ohio State Championship runners-up nod. "Kamryn Kimmel is expected to be a workhorse who challenges for playing time at the point guard position," Saint Leo coach Anthony Crocitto said, in a release.“She handles, defends and will fit well in our system.” Hooks, a 5-foot-11 forward, heads to Saint Leo following a successful sophomore season at Williston State (North Dakota) College, a National Junior College Athletic

Association (NJCAA) school. As a sophomore, Hooks started all 24 games, averaging a team-best 17.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, while shooting 47.6-percent from the field. She earned Second Team All-Region and was in the Top-25 of NJCAA for free throw percentage. "Nikira Hooks will look to impact this program in many, many ways," Crocitto said. "She is a long guard-forward who will shoot the three, rebound the ball on both ends and post you up at times.We see Nikira's experience supporting in a successful transition from the junior college ranks. She has a strong scorer's mentality, but will pass and make solid basketball decisions with the best of them.” With the addition of Kimmel and Hooks, the Lions will have six newcomers in the upcoming season, as the duo joins Ragen Dotson, Gina Brierley, Courtney Cox and Madelin Lang.

Division I school. The 6-foot-2, 240-pound Connors recently transferred from Carrollwood Day School, where he logged 53 tackles and 10 sacks in 2015. Connors is a two-star recruit, according to Scout.com.

student-athletes' academic and athletic success, made Pablo the obvious choice to keep Saint Leo tennis among the top programs in the nation." Montana spent the last 12 years coaching women’s tennis at California University of Pennsylvania, building one of the nation's elite Division II programs on a campus situated in the mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania. Montana guided the program to a 259-72 overall record, capturing 10 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) championships and 10 NCAA Atlantic Region Championships. Montana, a five-time Wilson/ITA Atlantic Region Women's Tennis Coach of the Year honoree, was named the Wilson/ITA Division II Women's Tennis National Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2010. Since 2012, Montana has also been on

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LAND O’ LAKES PITCHER COMMITS TO PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY Troy Klemm, a 6-foot-5 senior right-handed pitcher, has verbally committed to Palm Beach Atlantic University, a Division II school in West Palm Beach. In 27 innings last season, Klemm recorded a 1.81 ERA and 21 strikeouts.

ACADEMY FINISHES STRONG IN PRIVATE SCHOOL STANDINGS Academy at the Lakes finished eighth overall in the 2015-16 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All-Sports Award 2A private school standings, the highest in the Tampa Bay area. It marks the fifth straight year the Wildcats have finished among the top eight in the final standings.The school’s highest finish in the Sunshine Cup standings came during the 2014-15 school year, placing third overall.The All-Sports Award standings are based on criteria that award points for state, regional, or district championships won in each sport sanctioned by the FHSAA.

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NEW TENNIS COACH JOINS SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY Pablo Montana, a two-time national coach of the year with seven NCAA Elite Eight appearances, is the new head coach for men’s and women’s tennis at Saint Leo University. "In an applicant pool with many exceptionally qualified candidates, Pablo Montana's name quickly rose to the top," Francis X. Reidy, Saint Leo's director of athletics, said in a release. "His extended track record of success in Division II, combined with his international recruiting connections and his commitment to his

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the staff at the College Tennis Academy in Tampa. Montana replaces Chris Frusci, who stepped down in June to become an assistant women’s tennis coach at Baylor University. In two years at Saint Leo, Frusci achieved immediate success, posting an overall record of 43-8 on the men’s side, and a 42-9 record on the women's side.

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U.S. Army veteran Bob Edward, who served in Vietnam, becomes emotional during ‘Honor Flight at Home,’ an event at the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home on Aug. 20. Edward, a resident of the nursing home in Land O’ Lakes, was joined by his wife, Holly Edward.

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Members of Santa’s Drill Team Honor Guard brought quite a bit of color and good cheer, as they honored each branch of the U.S. military, and gave veterans tokens of their appreciation.

Veterans enjoy ‘honor flight’ at home By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

undreds of people turned out to the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home on Aug. 20 to bring “Honor Flight” to veterans unable to travel to Washington D.C., to enjoy the whirlwind experience. Instead of boarding airplanes, these veterans walked down the nursing home’s corridors, or were wheeled down — receiving hearty applause and cheers from well-wishers. “This is your big day,” one woman told a vet, as he rode by. “Are we ready to have some fun?” another woman asked. The nursing home was awash in patriotic colors. Red, white and blue balloons bobbed near the ceiling.There were sprays of stars. Red, white and blue bunting decked the walls. Family members snapped photos, and

people who had lined up along the corridor’s walls, approached veterans, to thank them and shake their hands. As the veterans made their way toward the dining room — where the main event was staged — they were entertained by a band playing a medley of military tunes. There was also music from the World War IIera and other popular hits. The veterans also had a chance to stop and have their photograph taken in a pose with a woman wearing military apparel. Once the vets arrived in the main dining room, they were honored by individual military branch, entertained by singers and had a visit from Santa’s Drill Team Honor Guard. They also heard remarks from the keynote speaker, U.S. Brig. Gen. Richard K. Sele. Then, they watched a video, which offered a virtual tour of the war monuments in Washington D.C. — the same tour they would have had, if they’d been able to make the trek to the nation’s capital. Some veterans at the nursing home, however, couldn’t even make the trip to the

facility’s dining room. Those veterans were given the opportunity to watch the event via a live-streamed, closed-circuit broadcast, in their rooms. There were also too many people to fit into the dining room. But, they could watch it via big screen TVs in the nursing home’s common areas. It took two years of preparation to organize the event, which was spearheaded by Operation Patriot and Honor Flight of West Central Florida. In addition to family members of the veterans, more than 200 volunteers showed up to help get the veterans from their rooms to the dining room and to attend to them during the event. Each veteran received a white Honor Flight shirt and a ball cap. They also received a goody bag containing several gifts, and a manila envelope filled with letters and other items during mail call. Finally, as they were guided back to their rooms, the veterans were greeted with a warm round of applause from those gathered for a “Welcome Home” receiving line.

A Navy veteran stands and salutes, as Fred Still, 90, sings along with music that designated each branch of the military.

Standing amidst the veterans at the ‘Honor Flight at Home’ event were Pasco County Commissioners, top center, Ted Schrader and, top right, Mike Wells. Eighty-eight-year-old Angel Torres, center, a veteran from Puerto Rico and a resident of the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home, is being positioned to have his photograph taken by Mark Fosket, of Valrico. Gabrielle Perrella, a volunteer from Baltimore, Maryland, who is dressed in a uniform costume, posed with each veteran for their portrait.

U.S. Army veteran Richard Dyer, 82, who served in the Korean War, found a moment to dance to the music with daughter Lucy Dyer, left, and friend Janie Armand, right, during a musical interlude.

The heartfelt event brought tears to the eyes of Karen Burgos, of Spring Hill, as she holds hands with nursing home resident Henry Burgos Jr. He was a paratrooper with the U.S. Army while serving in Korea.

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