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Pasco expands magnet program By B.C. Manion

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Pasco County Schools is expanding its magnet school options beginning next school year, and is holding a series of community meetings to explain the additional options. The district is converting Centennial Middle School, in Dade City, into a STEM Magnet School. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. A series of community meetings, with each beginning at 6 p.m., will give parents a chance to learn more about the new middle school magnet program. • Jan. 11 in the cafeteria at Raymond B. Stewart Middle School, 38505 10th Ave., in Zephyrhills • Jan. 12 in the auditorium at Pasco Middle School at 13925 14th St., in Dade City • Jan. 13 in the cafeteria at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School, at 30649 Wells Road in Wesley Chapel • Jan. 19 in the cafeteria at Dr. John Long Middle School cafeteria, 2025 Mansfield Blvd.,Wesley Chapel • Jan. 20 in the cafeteria at Centennial Middle School, at 38505 Centennial Road in

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Dade City • Jan. 21 in the cafeteria at Chester W. Taylor Elementary School, at 3638 Morris Bridge Road in Zephyrhills Parents of sixth- and seventh-graders at the host schools, as well as parents of current fifth-graders that feed into those schools, are encouraged to attend. Elementary schools feeding into

Centennial Middle School are Centennial, Cox, Double Branch, Lacoochee, New River, Pasco, Quail Hollow, San Antonio, Seven Oaks, Veterans, Watergrass, Wesley Chapel, West Zephyrhills and Woodland. At each meeting, Superintendent Kurt Browning, the magnet school principal and See MAGNET, page 11A

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2015 marked by growth, loss, compassion By B.C. Manion

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New construction captured many headlines during the year 2015 in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area. But, so did traffic issues and changes happening in area schools. Other news chronicled setbacks and tragic losses. But, there were inspiring stories, too. Tampa Premium Outlets, a 441,000square-foot mall with 100-plus designer brand shops, opened in October off State Road 56, near the Interstate 75 interchange. Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel embarked upon a $78 million expansion project – 2 ½ years ahead of schedule — to add 112,000 square feet and renovate 11,000. Florida Hospital Center Ice, a new 150,000-square-foot sports facility, broke ground on Feb. 24. It will have an Olympicsized hockey rink, four other rinks and the ability to accommodate other sports.

Lutz and Land O’ Lakes also saw their share of growth. New homes and apartments are popping up along the State Road 54 corridor and along portions of Land O’ Lakes Boulevard. A Lowe’s home improvement store opened on State Road 54, the Land O’ Lakes Community Park underwent a $2.3 million upgrade, and a new Pasco County Utilities Administration building opened off Land O’ Lakes Boulevard, also known as U.S. 41. Just outside Dade City, an aerial adventure park, known as Tree Hoppers, began operation, and a number of new businesses have settled into the downtown historic district. Of course, the new development has added to the area’s traffic jams, which won’t be resolved in the short term. But, there are efforts being made to address the issue. The Florida Department of Transportation is exploring solutions to adSee 2015, page 11A

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The 152,000-square-foot Lowe’s home improvement store, at 21500 State Road 54, held a number of events to mark its grand opening.

Tampa Premium Outlets, a 441,000-squarefoot mall with 100-plus designer brand shops, opened in October off State Road 56, near the Interstate 75 interchange.

Superintendent calls social media appeals ‘problematic’ By B.C. Manion

Go Fund Me site was seeking funds to purchase materials for students at Denham Oaks Concerns raised about a Go Fund Me site Elementary. during a recent Pasco County School Board The posting said that 42 permeeting prompted Superintendent Kurt cent of the students in the Browning to voice concerns over how ap- school’s first-grade have reading peals for help are posted by teachers on deficiencies and need additional social media sites. materials. The issue came up when Amy Bracewell, Bracewell lives in Northwood, a parent who lives in Northwood, told a community in Wesley Chapel, Superintendent school board members that a posting on a which has been reassigned to at- Kurt Browning

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tend Denham Oaks Elementary, in Lutz, next school year. She and other parents objected to their children being moved from their Wesley Chapel community to attend a school in Lutz. “Considering that I have a kindergartner starting in the fall, I find it extremely disturbing to find a Go Fund Me page set up for the first-graders of Denham Oaks Elementary School,” she told

board members. Browning said he became aware of the Go Fund Me site the evening before the Dec. 15 school board meeting. The superintendent said the post “was somewhat troubling to me, because it made it sound that we, as a district, were not providing the level of materials to those schools. That is just not the case. “We provide the materials at every one of See APPEALS, page 11A

AROUND THE PARKS

Tom and Laurie Carter attempt to stay warm during a street party.

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A table of goodies drew some hungry folk.

Cold weather, bonfire and street party By Helene Rubenstein

sweatshirts. Some people came in shorts. They all sat around a bonfire that was set up. There were three tables of food and several dishes, On Dec. 19, about 55 to 60 people gath- including a dessert table filled with loads of ered at the cul-de-sac for a party organized by goodies. There also was a collection of nonCOURTESY OF SANDRA GILBERT-ABEL Al and Sandy Lindke. Everyone who attended perishable foods or gift cards to a had a great time on a very brisk day. The peo- supermarket, which was was presented to the Gail and Tony Andrade with Buffalo Bob, who entertained at the Andradesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; going-away party ple that joined in on the festivities were First United Methodist Church of Zephyrhills. after 23 years at Rainbow Village. dressed in sweaters, coats, mufflers and/or The church serves 80 families a month.

Grand Horizons

Christmas traditions kept alive for residents

Christmas spirit on display

By Sandra Gilbert-Abel

tifully decorated for Christmas. A large crowd attended. The electric slide was one of the favorite dances during the evening. A big thanks to George Raab for his great music, and a big thank you to the dance committee for all their work so we could dance the night away. Our annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Evie McMannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Teaâ&#x20AC;? was held at the social hall with Sue Flynn, our manager, and Vicki Arndt chairing the tea. We were greeted at the door by Nancy Pollack wearing the dress that Evie wore 24 years ago, when she started the tea from her little trailer serving fruit cake, sticky buns, and lots of cookies and tea. It has continued each year in her memory. Sandwiches, chips, cookies and tea were served. The entertainment was a bell choir from local churches, directed by Vicki Arndt, performing some beautiful Christmas songs. We ended the afternoon with singing Christmas carols, a great way to get into the Christmas spirit. The ladies brought gifts to share with the pregnancy center. Thank you to all who helped to continue Evieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tea. The Rainbowettes Red Hat Ladies enjoyed a night at The Shops at Wiregrass light show, and we ate dinner at the Red Robin restaurant. It was a beautiful night seeing a great light show, especially great music from a local Methodist church. Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year to all!

Rainbow Village

By Helene Rubenstein Grand Horizons

On Dec. 12, we had our annual golf cart parade. Approximately 12 carts circled our development at Grand Horizons.The parade went at a pace where anyone could view it. Brian Heidman led the group and did a terrific job. Each cart was decorated very nicely, but only six decided to be judged. There were three winners. Those in the top three were Jim and Judi Leitzke, Paul and Carolyn Ray, and Ron and Joyce Bell. Each couple received a trophy and had their picture taken. The trophies were donated by Andy and Margaret Castonguay. After the parade, we all gathered in the community center where there were goodies plus coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Fletcher Music had a sing-a-long and presented a free CD plus two certificates for a six-week course of beginner lessons. PHOTOS COURTESY OF MARTY RUBENSTEIN Joyce Bell also presented a check to Beth Ron and Joyce Bell get a grip on the trophy Aker, director for East Pasco Meals on they won in the golf cart parade. Wheels. This is a fundraiser that Grand Horizons has donated to for the past four years.

Rainbow Village looks like Christmas with most of the homes decorated with beautiful lights. It is so much fun walking up and down the streets admiring how the residents have decorated their homes. There were prizes for the best decorated home and trailer. It sure was hard to pick a winner! Tony and Gail Andrade were honored at one of our ice cream socials. They have been residents for 23 years and, due to some health issues, are going home to Maine. Tony was very involved in organizing our shuffling teams, and we will always remember Tony for his great spaghetti dinners. We wish them the best and will miss them. Judy Lykins and Ellie Sawyer co-chaired our annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas Cookie Exchangeâ&#x20AC;? this year. These ladies have refreshments and punch for the ladies that donate cookies, and they decorate the tables so prettily. The residents bring two-dozen cookies: one dozen to donate to Meals on Wheels, and one dozen to share.They also can pick out a dozen to take home. They collected over 125 dozen cookies for Meals on Wheels. A big thanks to Judy and Ellie for hosting this event for Meals on Wheels. George Raab provided the music for our Christmas dance recently. The hall was beau-

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It is not hard to sit back and enjoy these warm, sunny days. Yes, it was Christmas week, and yes, we should have be thinking of friends and relatives up north freezing and shoveling. But, the truth is that we were having an exceptional December in Florida and our northern friends were also. This did not stop the enthusiasm for special events over these weeks. The regular activities, however, go on as usual. The only noticeable difference, at the conclusion, were the happy faces, warm hugs and/or handshakes, and the heartfelt â&#x20AC;&#x153;Merry Christmasâ&#x20AC;? wished to all.Wonderful! Christmas, as always, was celebrated at Happy Days starting with a craft sale on a Saturday morning. This year, for the first time, it was open to the public and was a commercial success for the crafters and also the hot dog lunch. The hall was quickly turned around for the evening annual Christmas party. This is always a favorite with residents. A mixture of why we celebrate Christmas is combined with the joy of spoofing ourselves, Santa and Mrs. Claus, surprise $5 gifts and, of course, more food. Thanks to Dennis and Paula Cosmo. The hit this year was performed by two former presidents who demonstrated why politicians are fodder for comedians. It is hard to imagine â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Night

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Before Christmasâ&#x20AC;? as a slightly off-color routine, but you had to be there. Three cheers for Linda Jenkins and Phil Knaack. On Saturday evening, our ad hoc carolers toured the park serenading those who are not as mobile, and entertaining all. Cookies and refreshments on the tour were appreciated, to keep the pipes moist. As usual, it was also the judging and awarding of individual lighting displays. Some of us were expecting visitors from the not-so-frozen north over the week, packing bathing suits and sunglasses. However, we enjoyed family and friends wherever they were, remembered the true meaning of Christmas, and gave thanks for the goodwill of man and the freedom we enjoy. From all the residents, and management of Happy Days, hope you had a very merry Christmas.

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Connerton and Pasco on the path to new homes By Kathy Steele

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Kyle and Melody Marks fit in nicely with the demographics that are driving residential growth in Pasco County. And, these young professionals are clear on the lifestyle they want for themselves and their two children, Amelia, age 5, and Brody, age 7. In six months, they plan to move from a starter home to a new and larger home in Connerton, a master-planned community off Land O’ Lakes Boulevard, also known as U.S. 41. Connerton is one of Pasco’s up-and-coming neighborhoods attracting eager buyers who want bang for their buck, a touch of the rural, and the amenities of big city life. The Marks are saying goodbye to the temptation to cross the county line into Hillsborough or Pinellas, in search of a good restaurant or a shopping excursion. “There is no more traveling back to Tampa for everything,” said Melody Marks. The Marks set their sights on Connerton months ago, and became the first buyers of a Lennar-built home in the community. Lennar is the newest homebuilder to offer homes at Connerton. The Marks are part of an overall resurgence of home buying in Pasco County, which is recovering from the disastrous economic downturn in 2008. Back then, new home construction constricted. And, many residents saw their existing housing values plummet. Some are still underwater, with mortgages that are higher than their property values. But, that is changing, said Jeff Morin, vice president of sales for Lennar Homes. “People wouldn’t sell before, because they were upside down,” he said. “This uptick has allowed people to be more comfortable that they can break even or make a little money.” Developers are building more rooftops, and a growing population has hit critical mass and pay dirt for retail. Tampa Premium Outlets is the most visi-

The sign at the entrance to Connerton is decorated for the holidays. The masterplanned community is seeing an uptick in housing sales.

Plans for a town center and shops are back in the picture, likely to happen within two to five years, Gibbons said. Pasco County owns about 20 acres that is set aside for a government center. Connerton Elementary School is open, KATHY STEELE/STAFF PHOTOS and Sanders Memorial Elementary STEAM Kyle, Amelia and Melody Marks, left, will wait about six months for their new Lennar home to School, an elementary magnet school, is lobe built in Connerton. Stew Gibbons, president of Gibbons Group, and Jeff Morin, vice pres- cated to the south, off U.S. 41. ident of sales for Lennar joined them at the newly opened Lennar model home. Residents currently can enjoy about two miles of nature trails. ble tip of an explosion of new shops, restau- Florida Regional MLS. Connerton is unique in pegging its housrants, hotels and offices that are here or on More than 350 families live in ing numbers to job creation, as part of a their way. Connerton. state incentive program. “We do everything over here,” Melody Connerton’s new home sales have averAt 2,000 homes, for instance, 500 jobs Marks reiterated. aged 100 or more annually in the past two must be documented within a one-mile raWhen the Marks signed their contract, it years, and Gibbons anticipates that will in- dius. wasn’t just for the shops and restaurants or crease by 50 percent in the next year. More houses, shops, offices and hotels because Kyle Marks’ parents already live in Gibbons pioneered living in Connerton are on the way. Connerton. when he bought a home in 2006. He and a “Pasco should be pretty robust,” said “It’s a lot more affordable here,” said Kyle few other residents waited out the recovery. Gibbons.“The number of rooftops relates to Marks. “We knew ultimately it’s cyclical, even retail that can be supported. They withheld Statistics bear that out. though this is one of the worst cycles ever until the market returned. It’s rising everyThe year-to-date median price of a home seen and the worst downturn the nation where.” in Hillsborough and Pinellas is about has seen.” Gibbons said. At the height of the housing bubble, $218,000, while Pasco’s median price is But, he said now, “That’s created pent up 6,000 homes were selling annually. Gibbons about $154,000, according to data from My demand. It’s growing as confidence grows.” said it hit a low of about 1,000 homes a Florida Regional MLS. For a time, the economic downturn year, but has risen to about 2,500 this year. Connerton’s housing prices generally turned the master-planned community into There is potential within five years to begin in the low $200,000s, said Stew a poster child for a stalled future. reach between 6,000 and 7,000 housing Gibbons, president and chief executive offiNew construction of roads and street- sales a year, he said. cer of Gibbons Group. lights stuck out in a neighborhood of blank Gibbons remains sold on Pasco’s econoThat price falls into the sweet spot for spaces where hundreds of homes should my, and Connerton, in particular. Pasco housing sales of between $140,000 be. “It’s easy to meet people. I’m still here. I and $250,000, again based on data from My The future is much rosier now. still love it,” Gibbons said.

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GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club longtime member Elaine Pittman presented her annual $1,000 donation to Christian Social Services in Land O’ Lakes. The money will be used to stock its food pantry for the area’s needy. Pittman, also known as “The Plant Lady,” over the course of the year, singlehandedly propagates, pots and sells hundreds of beautiful plants at various club events and flea markets. At the check presentation were, from left, Ciel Birkett, woman’s club chair; Jacquie Petet, Christian Social Services’ executive director, and Elaine Pittman.

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If AMIkids Pasco makes considerable progress, Browning said he will recommend that the board revoke the termination; otherO.B. Stander, president of AMIkids Pasco, wise, the district will take over operation of recently updated the Pasco County School the site on Jan. 29. Board on changes being made to improve the Browning said discontinuing the district’s program. relationship with AMIkids Pasco is not the The changes are in response to the preferable option for him or for Pasco County board’s Dec. 1 vote to terminate the organiza- Schools. tion’s contract effective Jan. 29. Stander told board members that retired When they took the vote, board members principal Pat Reedy has been helping AMIkids made it clear they would revisit the issue and Pasco in the development of an enhanced acwould reinstate AMIkids Pasco, if the organi- tion plan. zation could demonstrate substantial “We changed the school’s leadership team improvement in its performance by Jan. 12. to strengthen both the educational and beThe board’s initial action came at the rec- havioral modification expertise,” Stander said. ommendation of Superintendent Kurt It also has hired additional staff to make Browning, who informed the board that sub- sure that class size ratios and mental health stantial progress would be needed. needs of the students are being met. At the same time, Browning said he hopes It also has increased staff compensation to AMIkids Pasco can turn the program around, a rate that’s higher than the school district’s so it could continue operating it. rate, to improve retention, Stander said. AMIkids Pasco serves 46 students, who AMIkids Pasco also has partnered with the come from across Pasco County. University of South Florida’s Department of The program serves 25 therapeutic emo- Applied Behavior Analysis to participate in a tional/behavior disability students and 21 pilot program, Stander said. That program instudents in the Department of Juvenile cludes having a university faculty member, Justice program at a campus of portables on with a doctorate in behavioral analysis, as U.S. 41, north of State Road 52 at 18950 well as two graduate students on campus, for Michigan Lane in Spring Hill. a total of about 60 hours a week, Stander said.

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Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, has a number of kids’ magazines available for checkout, including American Girl, Sports Illustrated for Kids, Faces, National Geographic Kids (and Little Kids), Boys’ Life, High Five, Highlights, and more. Reluctant readers will sometimes try a magazine before a book! For information, call (352) 567-3576.

BASSMASTERS LOOKING FOR MEMBERS

South Pasco Bassmasters, a nonprofit team format club, is accepting applications for the 2016 season.The club is looking for fishermen that would like some friendly competition. For information, call (813) 9963377, or visit SouthPascoBassmasters.com.

THE MARKET PLACE IS JAN. 2

The Market Place will take place Jan. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Hibiscus Park, at Seventh Street and Bougainvillea Avenue in Dade City.The Garden Café will offer food samples.The craft demonstrator will be a representative from “Stampin’ Up,” and Derrick Tucker will provide music from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.There also will be a variety of vendors. For information, contact Lucy Avila at (352) 521-5858 or lucyavila707@gmail.com.

MOVIE AND POPCORN

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a movie and popcorn event for grades kindergarten to fifth grade on Jan. 2 at 2 p.m.The movie will be a newly released G or PG rated film. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

KOL AMI HOSTS HAVDALAH

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host a “Havdalah and Hollywood Program” on Jan. 2 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Havdalah will take place under the stars at 7 p.m., followed by the movies “Keeping the Faith” (for adults) and “Prince of Egypt” (the animated version for kids).Adult supervision will be available for the kids’ movie. Admission is free, but guests should RSVP by calling (813) 962-6338.

ICE RINK OPEN IN TAMPA

The annual ice-skating rink is now open at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N.Ashley Drive in Tampa, through Jan. 3.The tented rink will be open daily, Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday noon to 9 p.m. Skating is $12 for 90 minutes, and includes rental skates.

NEW BOOK CLUB

The Tampa Jewish Community Center & Federation, 13009 Community Campus Drive in Tampa, will host a new book club starting Jan. 4 from 11 a.m. to noon.The club will meet every two months, on Mondays, to discuss the current book

host Eliot Kleinberg on Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Kleinberg, a reporter, was born in South Florida and has written 10 books on the state.The topic will be “Florida in the Civil War? Believe It!”Admission is free.

Photoshop class

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host the second class in a series on Photoshop elements on Jan. 2 at 10:15 a.m. The class will focus on “expert mode.” For information and to register, call (813) 9291214.

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Photography club

The Land O’ Lakes Photography Club will meet at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Jan. 5 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The club is open to all beginners, amateurs and professionals. There will be an educational talk and a display of photos from the December field trip. The cost of the meeting is $2. For information, email Ron Bowman at rbphotolutz@gmail.com.

Digital photography course

The Wilderness Lake Preserve Photography and Birding Club will host “The Art of Photography,” a digital photography course, once a month January through April. It will be at Wilderness Lake Preserve Lodge, 21320 Wilderness Lake Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. The schedule is: • Session 1: “Digital Introduction” on Jan. 7 • Session 2: “Composition” on Feb. 4 • Session 3: “Finishing Touches & Sharing” on March 3 • Session 4: “Adobe Photoshop Elements” on April 7 All sessions are from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and the cost for each session is $3 for residents of Wilderness Lake Preserve, and $3.30 for non-residents. To register, email Mike Coppola at mcoppola47@hotmail.com. For information, contact Maury Griffith at (813) 345-8778 or maury.griffith@gmail.com.

selection.The first book is “Love and Treasure” by Ayelet Waldman. For information, contact Marissa Rosenthal at (813) 769-4724, or marissa.rosenthal@jewishtampa.com.

chi and QiGong. M.J. Price will be the yoga instructor.The classes are free, but donations will be accepted, and the class will vote on a local charity to receive the funds. For information, call (727) 623-2107.

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Venue Actor Studio Pinellas Park, 4989 72nd Ave., N, will host its free annual open houses Jan. 4 to Jan. 9, with daily overviews of sample classes. Space is limited to 25 participants per day. For information, call (727) 822-6194, or email venueactorstudio@gmail.com.

CELEBRITY KARAOKE

Family Resources’“Celebrity Karaoke” will be on Jan. 22 at TPepin Hospitality Centre in Tampa. There will be a VIP reception at 6 p.m., followed by the main event from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.The fundraiser will include local entertainment, pool and casino games, karaoke, a silent live auction and more. Proceeds will support Family Resources’ programs serving homeless and runaway youth, and families in crisis.The cost of tickets before Jan. 5 is $75, and $100 thereafter. Sponsorships are available. Guests must be 21 years or older. For information and tickets, visit CelebrityKaraoke.org.

FREE YOGA CLASSES

Triniti Fitness & Nutrition, 6248 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills, will offer weekly yoga classes on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., starting Jan. 5, for adults age 18 and older. Classes will be taught in both Sanskrit and English, and will include a mixture of hatha, kundalini, ashtanga, lyengar, restorative, anusara, vinyasa and others, as well as tai

The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will offer a free adult ballet workshop called “Ballet for Joy & Vitality” on Jan. 5 at 6:30 p.m.The class is for beginners of all body types and skill levels. LaBaren-Root, a dance professional with more than 30 years’ experience, will lead the workshop using an adaptive approach to ballet technique with consideration to mobility, flexibility, posture and balance. For information, contact LaBaren-Root at (813) 922-8137 or beth@carrollwoodcenter.org.

RINGLING BROS. CIRCUS

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey will present “Legends” at Amalie Arena Jan. 6 through Jan. 10.Tickets start at $16.All seats are reserved. For information and tickets, visit Ringling.com.

VEGETABLE SEMINAR

The Fern Garden Club of Odessa will meet on Jan. 7 at 10 a.m., at the Keystone Community Center, 17928 Gunn Highway in Odessa.The guest speaker will be a master gardener on the topic of how to grow vegetables in the landscape of Central Florida. For information, call (813) 8541308.

FLORIDA HISTORY PRESENTATION

Pasco County asks that you recycle your live Christmas trees to help the environment. Drop-off locations will accept Christmas trees through Jan. 8.The trees will be chipped and made into mulch for landscaping. Locations include: • Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. • Wesley Chapel District Park, 7727 Boyette Road (north end at Overpass Road) • John S. Burks Memorial Park, 1322 Gene Nelson Blvd., Dade City • Sam W. Pasco Recreational Complex, 9835 Chancey Road in Zephyrhills All tinsel, metal hooks and decorations should be removed. For additional locations and information, call (727) 856-4539.

WINE DOWN AT GARDEN CAFÉ

The Garden Café, 14227 Seventh St., in Dade City, will host a “Wine Down” on Jan. 8.The Sunspots will provide entertainment from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For information, call (352) 567-7277.

AUTHOR TIM DORSEY IN CARROLLWOOD

The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will host author Tim Dorsey with a presentation on “Florida:A Target-Rich Environment for Crime Writers” on Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. Admission is free. For information, call (813) 922-8167.

LEARN TO KNIT/CROCHET

The Tampa Jewish Community Center, 13009 Community Campus Drive, will host an ongoing beginner/intermediate knitting/crocheting class, starting Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon.The cost of the class is $7 for members, and $10 for nonmembers. Guests should bring a pastel or light color, worsted weight number 4 yarn, and an eight or nine size needle.To RSVP or for information, contact Marissa Rosenthal at (813) 769-4724 or marissa.rosenthal@jewishtampa.com.

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Best classic pictures at Tampa Theatre Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin Theatre in Tampa, will host a “Best Picture Classic Series, featuring seven Best Picture winners that span 10 decades. All shows are at 3 p.m. The January shows are: • Jan. 10: “All About Eve” • Jan. 17: “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” • Jan. 24: “My Fair Lady” • Jan. 31: “The Artist” The cost is $10 for general admission, and $8 for theater members. For information and tickets, visit TampaTheatre.org.

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Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host a Shabbat family event on Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Guests can choose between a “Pizza and PJ Shabbat” for younger families, or a musical Shabbat

The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, will host its annual “Raising Cane & Pancake Breakfast” Jan. 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.There will be a syrup tasting contest and cane grinding, sugar cane pole toss, greased pole climb, iron skillet toss, log sawing, and a recipe contest. The breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., and costs $3 per serving. Fried chicken and fixings will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and costs $5.Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for senior citizens, and $4 for children ages 6 to 18. Parking is free. No coolers, food or beverages are allowed. For information, call (352) 567-0262.

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New Leaf Chiropractic Wellness Center, 2029 Osprey Lane, Suite B, in Lutz, will present a nine-week video series called “The Truth About Cancer.” The series will run every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., starting Jan. 5. The program will touch on topics such as how to decrease your chance of getting a cancer diagnosis, and the types of alternative therapies available. Admission is free, but a reservation is required for limited seating. For information, call (813) 254-2500.

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., will present “Getting Down to the Bare Bones” on Jan. 6 at 12:15 p.m. The program is for anyone experiencing arthritis, hip or knee pain. This will be an open questions-and-answer forum with Dr. Gerald Alexander III. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. For information and to make a reservation, call (877) 534-3108.

NATURAL HEALING LECTURE

Access Health Care LLC, 5350 Spring Hill Drive in Spring Hill, will offer a lecture called “Using Herbs, Enzymes & Other Natural Healing Items for You and Your Family” on Jan. 7 from 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. For information or to register, call (352) 688-8116, ext. 4344.

CHATTERBOXES MEETING

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host a Chatterboxes support group meeting on Jan. 7 at 3 p.m. The group assists individuals suffering from communication deficits as a result of a HEART HEALTHY NUTRITION cerebral vascular accident or other neuroThe Heart Institute at Regional Medical logical disorder. Center Bayonet Point will offer a class on Caregivers and spouses are encouraged “Heart Healthy Nutrition: Eating for a to attend. Healthy Heart” on Jan. 6 from 1 p.m. to 3 For information, call (727) 834-4445. p.m., at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT Topics will include how diet and eating Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road habits can prevent and treat heart disease, in Trinity, will have a breast cancer support the role of different types of fats, choles- meeting on Jan. 7 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. terol, sodium and fiber, and food label The group is an open discussion on topreading, recipe modification and more. ics of interest. Anyone who has been Reservations are required. For informa- touched by cancer is invited to attend. Light tion, call (888) 741-5119. refreshments will be served. For information, call (727) 236-0302.

GENERAL CANCER SUPPORT

Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will host a general cancer support group meeting Jan. 6 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The meeting is for anyone who has been touched by cancer, not just patients. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are advised. For information, call (727) 808-4818.

VISION TREATMENTS FOR DIABETICS

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., will offer a monthly diabetes support group. The next meeting is on Jan. 6 at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Dr. Ahad Mahootchi, board certified ophthalmologist, on the topic of how new treatments can save vision for those affected by diabetes. Admission is free. For information and to register, call (813) 715-6683.

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Jennifer Chianella (center), provider representative for Gulfside Hospice, brought the ‘Brother at Rest’ painting by Jacob J. Neagle to facilities in New Port Richey for seniors to paint their own interpretation. The painting travelled with Gulfside Hospice to Regency Residence and Angels Senior Living in New Port Richey, and Trinity Regional Rehabilitation Center in Trinity. When not travelling, the painting is on display at the Gulfside Centers for Hospice Care.

PELVIC DISORDER DISCUSSION

The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will host “Bellies, Bladders and Bowels…Oh My!” on Jan. 12 at 6 p.m. This will be a discussion about pelvic floor disorders that can range from incontinence to pelvic organ prolapse, and advances in treatment options. Admission is free, but reservations are required. For information, visit FloridaHospital.com/wesley-chapel/events.

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Dr. Randolph Knight, a Zephyrhills-based process. orthopedic surgeon, will give a presentation Light refreshments will be served. on robotic partial knee and hip surgery on Reservations are required. Jan. 13 at 1 p.m., at the Wellness Center conFor information, call (877) 534-3108. ference room at Florida Hospital HEART PRESENTATION Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd. Florida Hospital Zephyrhills’s Creation Dr. Knight will discuss who is a candidate, what is involved and the recovery Café will host a bingo session with a well-

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MAGNET SCHOOL OFFERS TOUR

Sanders Memorial Elementary STEAM Magnet School, 5126 School Road in Land O’ Lakes, will offer a school tour on Jan. 8, to show parents and prospective students the programs and facilities. Principal Jason Petry and staff will lead parents through each grade level area, the collaboration center, outdoor classroom areas, boardwalk, and athletic facilities. Sanders is Pasco County’s first magnet school and was designed to focus on science, technology, engineering, arts and math. For information, call Kristie Newsome at (813) 794-1500.

STEM MAGNET SCHOOL INFO MEETINGS

Centennial Middle STEM Magnet School, scheduled to open in August, will host parent information sessions at 6 p.m., as follows: • Jan. 11 at Raymond B. Stewart Middle School, 38505 10th Ave., Zephyrhills • Jan. 12 at Pasco Middle School, 13925 14th St., Dade City • Jan. 13 at Thomas E.Weightman Middle School, 30649 Wells Road in Wesley Chapel • Jan. 19 at Dr. John Long Middle School, 2025 Mansfield Blvd.,Wesley Chapel • Jan. 20 at Centennial Middle School, 38505 Centennial Road in Dade City • Jan. 21 at Chester W.Taylor Elementary School, 3638 Morris Bridge Road in Zephyrhills Parents of sixth- and seventh-graders at the host schools, as well as those of current fifth-graders in the elementary schools that feed into them, are encouraged to attend. The superintendent, the magnet school principal, and district staff will discuss the STEM magnet theme and programs that will be offered at the school. Parents also will hear about magnet school application timelines and options for transportation.

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Belle of the Ball Project is supporting Bright House Networks’ program, “Bright Ideas STEM from Today’s Youth,” to help youth develop into innovative entrepreneurs. In the program, students are encouraged to submit a new idea, powered by STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) that can help make the world a better place. By entering, high school students will vie for the opportunity to compete head-to-head on TV, in front of a studio audience in Orlando. The winner will have the chance to work with a leading innovation firm. The program is currently open and available for students ages 14 to 19. The deadline to enter is Jan. 4. To enter, visit the website at BrightIdeas.BrightHouse.com/.

LUTZ NATIVE PERFORMS AT BELMONT CONCERT

Sarah Fechtel, a native of Lutz and commercial music major at Belmont University, performed in the “Christmas at Belmont” concert at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The concert was taped live and aired nationally on PBS this holiday season. More than 700 student musicians joined the Belmont School of Music faculty and the Nashville Children’s Choir for the concert. This year’s edition featured the University Symphony Orchestra, Belmont Strings, University Singers, Belmont Chorale, Percussion Ensemble, Musical theatre, Jazz Band, Jazzmin, Southbound and Company, and mass choirs.

THURSDAY MUSICALE OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS

The Thursday Musicale, a women’s choral group formed to promote music in Pasco and Hernando counties, offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Pasco and Hernando counties who plan to study music in college and make it a career. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is Jan. 22. Auditions will be Feb. 2 and Feb. 9 at Trinity Presbyterian Church of Seven Springs in New Port Richey. For applications, contact your high school career counselor and/or music director. For information, email kathnjer1@hotmail.com.

TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN APPLICATIONS

Take Stock in Children scholarship applications are now being accepted online through Jan. 24 for Pasco County Schools’ students on free/reduced lunch in grades eight to 10. The organization, a program with the Pasco Education Foundation and partnered with Pasco County Schools, has provided scholarships, mentors and hope since 1995. For information and an application, visit PascoEducationFoundation.org.

2015, from page 1A dress traffic flow at U.S. 41 and State Road 54. There are efforts to extend State Road 56 between Meadow Pointe and Zephyrhills, and, construction work continues at the I-75 and State Road 52 interchange. On the education scene, there was a changing of the guard in top leadership at Saint Leo University, just outside Dade City. Dr. Arthur Kirk retired, and Dr. William J. Lennox Jr. assumed the top post. Pasco-Hernando State College also has a new president, with Dr. Timothy Beard being named to the post after the retirement of Dr. Katherine Johnson. The state college’s Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch also hit a milestone, announcing that it would be surpassing the 3,000-student enrollment mark. On another front, Sanders Memorial Elementary School reopened in Land O’ Lakes, as Pasco County Schools’ first magnet school. It is a STEAM school, with a curriculum that focuses on science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics. Pine View Middle School also launched an effort to become the public school dis-

trict’s first International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. And, Wiregrass Ranch High School in Wesley Chapel began operating on a 10-period school day, to reduce the number of students on campus at the same time. A more permanent solution to Wiregrass Ranch’s overcrowding is expected to occur when the district opens a new school for grades six through 12 that is being constructed on Old Pasco Road. In another change, the district adopted new boundaries for a new elementary school in Wesley Chapel, off Mansfield Boulevard, which is scheduled to open next fall. The new school will relieve significant overcrowding at Seven Oaks Elementary. The boundary shifts, which were controversial, will increase enrollment at Denham Oaks Elementary in Lutz. In other school news, St. Timothy Catholic Church in Lutz opened the Saint Paul II Youth Center and opened a new elementary school to house Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School. Saint Anthony Catholic School also marked a milestone — dedicating a new brick classroom building in February. While much of the news in 2015 was

Saint Anthony Catholic School in San Antonio held a dedication ceremony in February, to celebrate the school’s new brick classroom building.

MAGNET, from page 1A

In addition to the new middle school magnet, the district also has an elementary STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the district staff will discuss the STEM magnet arts and mathematics) program at Sanders theme and programs that will be offered. Memorial Elementary in Land O’ Lakes. Parents also will hear about magnet Parents of prospective students to school application timelines and options for Sanders are invited to tour the school, at transportation. 5126 School Road in Land O’ Lakes, on Jan. 8 Fifth- through seventh-grade students may at 10 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. apply for acceptance to the magnet school Parents will have a chance to learn more during the magnet school application period, about the school’s programs, facilities and Jan. 18 through Jan. 31, 2016. Students and unique features. parents not listed are welcome to attend the Sanders has unmanned aerial systems, meetings, but will need to apply for accept- solar panels, and other high tech devices, as ance through the regular school choice well as computers and iPads for each stuperiod, which begins Feb. 1. dent.

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about progress and new beginnings, not all of the news was positive. For instance, the GFWC Lutz Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club was forced to cancel its 36th annual arts and crafts show, because a sinkhole developed at Lake Park. The annual two-day event, which has drawn about 30,000 shoppers a year, was the club’s biggest fundraiser. So, besides disappointing shoppers and about 300 vendors, the cancellation also will reduce the club’s ability to help scores of community organizations and charities. The year also was marked by the passing of Land O’ Lakes cross country coach Kris Keppel and Laura Hauser, a former non-instructional employee of the year, who worked at Wesley Chapel Elementary before she became too ill to work. Both lost battles with cancer. And, car accidents claimed the lives of Pasco High student Jordan Ivie and Wesley Chapel High. These deaths inspired demonstrations of respect, generosity, compassion and kindness — to help those grieving their loss. In another show of support, the community of San Antonio rallied to hold a benefit

for Lewis and Diane Riggleman, whose home was destroyed by fire. Other uplifting moments involved Suellen Smith, the cafeteria manager at Zephyrhills High, who continues her tradition of collecting and giving away dress shirts, dress pants, gowns and dresses to help outfit young men and women for prom, homecoming, weddings and other special occasions. Another big moment for 2015 involved Leigh Dittman, a Gaither High student from Lutz. The 15-year-old recently reached a goal she set when she was 7: To raise $1 million for Shriners Hospitals for Children. The young woman has a disorder known as Osteogenesis Imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease. During a recent interview, she said she was motivated to raise the money for Shriners because of how giving it has been to her. “They are such an amazing group of people, and they’ve given me so much, with my life. It seemed like the right thing to do,” Dittman said.

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said.“They’re problematic as a whole.” Sometimes requests are made for materials that are not compatible with district our schools that support our students in needs, he said. For instance, “iPad minis will learning to read and learning to read on not support many of the things that we do grade level,” Browning said. in classrooms,” he said. “They wanted additional materials and Browning also noted, it’s impossible for were asking for contributions to pay for the district to monitor all of the requests those additional materials,” he said. that are posted on social media. He also asked teachers and other staff With 87 schools in the district, he said, members to be careful when they are mak- “We just don’t have the resources to do ing social media appeals to be sure they that.” accurately convey the nature of the request. So, he urged caution in the postings, not“The whole Go Fund Me pages and the ing the message they send doesn’t just affect Donor Choose pages, in my opinion, are in- one school, but reflects on the entire discredibly problematic for this district,” he trict.

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Frank Arcuri has nearly three decades of experience coaching softball. He was an assistant coach for Eckerd College last year, and spent many years in travel ball, where he won multiple championships. His daughters even played Division I college softball. So what brings him to Carrollwood Day School, 1515 W. Bearss Ave., to head their softball program? It’s the timing. Not for the coach; for the players. “I feel like my niche is the 14-, 15-, 16year-old athlete,” Arcuri explained. They’re right where you want them in the development stage, and it’s a real joy to take them to the next level of playing.” At the college level, coaches are doing more fine-tuning and strategizing with players, he said. But when they’re a few years younger, they can still learn new things to improve their game significantly, yet they’ve already established that they have the talent to compete. Carrollwood Day School’s softball team has already demonstrated its abilities. The Patriots have reached the regionals in state playoff competition in each of the past three seasons, including a trip to the state semifinals a couple of seasons ago. Arcuri wants to build on that success, but there’s a lot of time between now and the start of the season. That’s why he wanted the team to participate in a Hillsborough County fall league, to give the players time to gain extra experience and additional time playing together.

school and encourages them to play other sports that might even help them with improved footwork when they return to the softball field. “Track and basketball are very good. So is soccer,”Arcuri said. That footwork will be important, because he wants speed to be a character trait of his team. He’s considering bringing a special trainer out to teach them different techniques, and to allow players to use their speed to cause problems for opposing defenses. Arcuri also will focus on selling the program to the team and building trust, since he views himself as a players’ coach. With so much experience teaching and coaching at different age levels, he has a good feel for how to handle athletes at different stages of development. And for female athletes in high school, the best method is to instruct without being too critical, he said. It’s better to use positive language to put them at ease, but keep them in a learning mindset. “It’s pretty good, but let me show you where it might be even better to help you out,” Arcuri suggests as a method of teaching an athlete a new technique. “You have to keep a positive spin on everything.” COURTESY OF FRANK ARCURI As he settles into his new job, Arcuri is Softball coach Frank Arcuri is the new head softball coach for the Carrollwood Day School already feeling positive about the talent he’s Patriots. He is shown here wearing the shirt of his former team. inheriting, the school’s commitment to a successful program, and the opportunity to It also enables Arcuri to have a chance to Arcuri believes he can get more out of teach young players and make a good athevaluate his team before the season starts, the team by having the athletes play on lete even better. he said. By identifying its areas of strength, other teams. He doesn’t want them to “There are some good players over and what needs the most work, he can pre- adopt a “softball all year” attitude, which is there. I was impressed with the talent level pare efficiently, and get the most out of his becoming more prominent in athletics at such a small school,” Arcuri said. “I can’t team. today. Instead, he wants them to focus on wait to get started.”

LOL girls soccer works hard, aims high and consistently wins By Michael Murillo

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When a team lets the opponent score 11 goals in soccer, it sounds like the defense is struggling. But, when those goals occur over a 17game span, it sounds like a championship defense. The Land O’ Lakes Gators girls soccer team is seeking a championship, and the defending Class 3A-8 champions are off to a 15-2 start. Earlier this year, the Gators closed out its previous season in a 2-1 loss in the title game against American Heritage from Plantation. While some teams might stumble a bit after that kind of loss, Land O’ Lakes has raced to a strong start. Aside from a 3-0 loss to Academy of the Holy Names on Dec. 1 and a 2-3 loss to Mitchell High on Dec. 14, only a handful of their games have been particularly close. And, they have won several of their games by sizable margins. Coach Vicky King doesn’t see any se-

cret formula to the Gators’ success. “We work hard. We do have a good bit of talent. They have high expectations,” she said. “We work for everything we get. We know that nothing is given to us.” That work includes a preseason conditioning program, which ensures that the athletes are in good shape when the first whistle sounds. Many of them also play club soccer, which helps, King said. Many of them also play on different club teams, which the coach sees as an advantage. The players come together after being exposed to a variety of philosophies and styles of play, and when they play for their high school team, they execute at a high level on the field. Even bumps in the road can have positive benefits. The loss to the Academy (who was also undefeated) was a lesson that they still have areas that need improvement. “It was a good game. It was very challenging for us and shows what we need to work on,” King said. “It makes us refocus. If we want to reach our goals and succeed, then we know we have work to do.”

“Work” is a common theme with King. It has built a strong program over her 29 years as the team’s soccer coach, and it’s something she discusses with her players regardless of their opponent or their record at the time. By maintaining that focus, it builds a level of expectation that freshmen and sophomores recognize immediately, and work to meet or exceed from the very beginning. It also helps maintain impressive records from year to year. Including the two losses this year, the team has lost only six games since the beginning of the 2013-14 season. With that much success, some coaches might see a return to the state championship game as a likely event, or at least one that has a good chance of happening. But, King lives by the “one game at a time” mentality she preaches to the athletes. Like her players, she takes nothing for granted and only allows that continued success is a possibility if they remain focused and work hard. “A lot of things can happen. They’re teenagers. Injuries, illness — the cards

Zephyrhills’ girls weightlifting looks ahead to districts By Kevin Weiss

down from Class 2A to 1A. “We’re in a lower division now, and there’s less teams After finishing in second that we’ve seen in years past, place to Sunlake High at the so it should be advantaEastside Tournament on Dec. geous,” Rinaldo remarked. 16, the Zephyrhills girls Rinaldo added there’s a weightlifting team hopes to “long way to go” before the build off that momentum Bulldogs can think about once district qualifiers begin. reaching the state champiThe Bulldogs notched 47 onships. For example, the points, behind Sunlake (71 team must improve certain points), but ahead of thirdaspects of their weightlifting place finisher Land O’ Lakes techniques by the time dis(38 points) at the tournament. KEVIN WEISS/STAFF PHOTO trict qualifiers ramp up. “We did better than I ex- Zephyrhills’ Rebecca Swift performs a 90-pound clean-and-jerk before a “There are things that pected and better than years’ panel of judges at the Eastside Tournament aren’t major, but can be past,” said Zephyrhills’ head cleaned up,” Coach Rinaldo coach Joseph Rinaldo, who’s pointed out. “Some of these in his ninth season. “Over the girls haven’t peaked yet. past five years, I think it’s the best we’ve qualifier on Jan. 13 at River Ridge High Some (girls) are still misfiring. ever done. Granted 71 to 47 is a big lead, School in New Port Richey. “It’s time to get people in the right posibut I didn’t expect for us to score as many The road to advancing to regionals and tions to try to advance to regionals, and points as we did.” possibly the state finals is perhaps more fa- from there, try to get them to states,” he The Bulldogs’ next test is the 1A district vorable for the Bulldogs since bumping said.

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have to fall just right,” she said. Those cards tend to fall into place for Land O’ Lakes, but it doesn’t happen with animated yelling or aggressive coaching on game days. The real work is done in practice, King said. If a team is prepared and focused, that should show up on the field. And, with all the players understanding what’s expected of them, most of the pieces are already in place when they step onto the field. At that point, it’s up to them to execute. With all her success (the team won a state title in 2003) King said it’s ultimately their team, and they understand what it takes to continue the winning legacy of Land O’ Lakes girls soccer. “I coach the team, but the team belongs to the players,” she said. “It’s their team. They know what our expectations are as far as performance on the field, performance in the classroom and performance in the community.” The team has two remaining games on its schedule. It plays Pasco High on Jan. 6 at 7:45 p.m., and it plays Tampa Catholic on Jan. 8 at 7 p.m.

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CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN TAMPA

The Florida High School Athletic Association will host the 2016 competitive cheerleading state championships at the University of South Florida Sun Dome, 4202 E. Fowler Ave. in Tampa. The championships will be Jan. 29 and Jan. 30 of next year. Tickets are $10 per day. For information, call (813) 974-3111, or visit SunDomeArena.com.

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A butterfly perches on the shoulder of Master Gardener William Wampler, of Zephyrhills. He was among the volunteers releasing 50-plus butterflies, of many varieties, into the Butterflies and Blooms exhibit at The Pasco County Fair.

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Noah (Royak) the Juggler demonstrates his fire eating and breathing skills in the middle of the San Antonio park during the San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival.

A look at 2015, through photos The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

hether it was a juggler eating fire, a bugler playing taps, a butterfly perching on a gardener’s shoulder or a Kashyyyk trooper at a LAMECon gathering —

there were plenty of visual delights around The Laker/Lutz News coverage area in 2015. Here’s a look at some images – captured by Fred Bellet, Richard K. Riley and Joe Spena — that we thought you’d enjoy seeing again.

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Tim Griffin, of Brooksville, is a member of the 501st Legion, a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization. Griffin is a member of the Florida Garrison. Here he is dressed as a Kashyyyk Trooper during the LAMECon gathering in Land O’ Lakes.

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Members of the VFW Post 8154 stand in formation, as a bugler plays ‘Taps’ during a ceremony honoring Purple Heart recipients in Zephyrhills.

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Nine-year-old Gabriel Thomas looks like joy incarnate as he dances in the mist of Waterplay Park, at Zephyr Park. He and others were there to help celebrate the sixth birthday of his cousin, Izzy Thomas of Zephyrhills.

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Jerome Leavy, 46, of Land O Lakes, better known as Miramato Michi, takes on Carlos Hernandez, 26, of Tampa, known as Mifune Teishu, in a duel at a LAMECon gathering in Land O’ Lakes.

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Magician Windy Douton of Largo pulls his assistant, Kyleigh Eaton, 7, of Zephyrhills, out of a hat during his performance for those attending the Snowbird Palooza at Zephyr Park. The little girl was at the event with her mom, Kristina Eaton, and a cousin who sang songs. She was picked from the audience to assist Windy.

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Pasco County Extension Service will offer a free “Plants and Pets” seminar on Jan. 5 at 6:30 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway. The seminar will help identify plants in the garden that are poisonous to dogs and cats, how to protect pets from them, and what you can still have in your yard or home with the proper precautions. For information, call (813) 996-2411.

Pasco County Animal Services, 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes, will host a Birthday Bash/Adoption Event on Jan. 9. Adoption fees will only be $10, as the shelter celebrates a local author’s birthday. Selena Schulz, author of “A Bed, A Buck, A Buddy,” has asked for adoptions and donations in lieu of presents. The event will include food, vendors and a bounce house. For information, call (813) 929-1212.

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