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The board voted unanimously to deny an increase of the solid waste collection Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) from $172.80 to 176.40 annually.

The vote itself was irregular, since the increase was written into Republic Services’ original contract as an incremental increase regardless of performance.

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Perturbed by this condition, as were the others, Commissioner John Allocco said, “What is the point of me sitting up here and voting if I don’t actually have a vote … that (we) only get one vote, and the vote is ‘yes?’ ” Commissioner Steve Champion moved to deny the increase in spite of the contract. Champion reported that he met with

SPORTS Coach imparts sports injury lesson to her squad

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Economic development in the City of Brooksville

Central High's new football coach

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By ROCCO MAGLIO rocco@hernandosun.com

Fuller Center groundbreaking ceremony

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TOP LEFT: The new Zaxby's restaurant going in on Hwy 41 in Brooksville.

TOP RIGHT: The Mirador Lodging House, a historic Brooksville home is undergoing a commercial remodel. ABOVE: 7-eleven gas station is being constructed on Hwy 41 adjacent to the Dollar General store.

There are a number of construction projects either underway or in the planning stages in the city of Brooksville. The permit valuation from October 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 was around $19 million.

There were 111 residential permits during that time valued at more than $15 million. There were 70 commercial permits valued at more than $3 million. There were two demolition permits which removed around $550,000 in value.

The Seagate Development on Wiscon Road behind Lowes has See DEVELOPMENT, Page 5

'Life is an Adventure'

A Spring Hill boy’s tenacious goal to win a national competitive surfing championship

BY JESSICA WILLIAMS, HERNANDO SUN WRITER

Immediately after Nick Ferry-Lee’s 2019 National Championship win in Huntington Beach, CA, East Coast Surfers chaired him up to show support. Photo courtesy of Thresia Lee

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At seven years old, Nick Ferry-Lee stepped foot onto his very first surfboard. He was on a unique vacation with his family in Costa Rica.

It was important to his mother Thresia that he and his twin brother Vincent be introduced to new places and activities.

So, Thresia showed her sons what a surfboard was and how to ride one. As she, herself, spent many days as a young girl riding the waves.

This was an introduction to a water sport that would influence Nick's life, beyond what he (or anyone, for that matter) could imagine.

"Life is an adventure," as they say. Nick's mother truly believes it.

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Growing up in Spring Hill, Florida, Nick attended public school and grew up just like many other kids.

Nick’s twin brother Vincent was diagnosed with Autism at an early age. This presented some challenges, yet it didn't stop him from enjoying and learning the concepts of surfing alongside his brother, Nick. For several years, they surfed the waves together.

For Nick, surfing developed into something more than a hobby, he wanted to compete. At age 14, Nick Ferry-Lee would set in motion his first life-long goal.

He told himself he was going to win a national competitive surfing championship. Three years later (in 2019), that's exactly what he See SURFER, Page 20

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Springstead cheerleading coach Shannon Herod

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

The high school sports Fall season is fast approaching, and for the next couple of weeks, the Eagles’ cheer team is working hard to fine tune their sideline performances. With Shannon Herod on her fifth coaching season at Springstead, new and exciting crowd participation routines are in the works. The team picked up some new moves after a three-day cheer camp hosted by UCA (United Cheerleading Association) at the University of Florida in July.

“I always want to make sure we’re keeping up with the new transitions, new stunts and perfecting them,” Shannon said.

Cheerleaders are encouraged to be mentally and physically in shape but also know the importance of safety. There are a variety of stunts executed during squad performances and Shannon knows that mistakes can happen.

Shannon refers to herself as the product of a sports injury. She knows that whether you are a student or professional athlete, participating in any physical sport can be dangerous.

Her story began when See COACH, Page 12

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Lake County commissioners voted 3-2 on Tuesday to support relocating the bronze statue of Confederate Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith from National Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. to the Lake County Historical Society and Museum, a county facility in Tavares. General Smith was one of two Florida representatives in the National Statuary Hall.

Smiths statue had represented Florida since 1922. Florida state lawmakers decided to replace the Smith statue in Washington with a statue of civil-rights leader and educator Mary McLeod Bethune after pressure from activists. This was part of a nationwide push to remove confederate states that followed the mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church a historic black church in Charleston, S.C. The Associated Press reported “Lake County Historical Society’s Board of Directors wrote to Lake County Commission Chairwoman Leslie Campione last week explaining the decision to “provide a home” for the statue as preserving artifacts and relics, particularly those with Florida and Lake County ties. And, the letter said, the statue will not glorify Smith or the Confederacy.”

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Two Shark Attacks in 3 Days at New Smyrna Beach

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS Brooksville City Council Meeting Monday, August 05, 2019, 7:00PM Location 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FL JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Authorities reported 18-yearold Reed Zipperer was bitten on his left hand Monday afternoon at New Smyrna Beach. He was the sixth person bitten by a shark this year in Volusia County.

On Saturday, a 49-year-old man was bitten by a shark at New Smyrna Beach. He was treated by paramedics on the beach and later drove himself to a hospital for additional treatment. Lifeguards at New Smyrna Beach didn’t see the shark after the attack.

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 8/12/2019 9:00 AM Government Center John Law Ayers Room 20 N. Main Street Brooksville, FL 34601 Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting 8/13/2019 9:00 AM Government Center John Law Ayers Room 20 N. Main Street Brooksville, FL 34601 School Board Meetings 8/13/19 Informal 11AM, Workshop 2PM, Regular 6PM District Office-Board Room 919 North Broad Street Brooksville, FL 34601

Charging Stations Coming To Turnpike Plazas

Brooksville Planning & Zoning Commission Wednesday, August 14, 2019, 5:30PM Location 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FL JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III COUNCIL CHAMBERS Contact Community Development 352-540-3813

On Wednesday Gov. DeSantis said, “If you have a trip, you’re going to drive 200, 300 miles.

You’re not going to have to worry, I mean there’s definitely going to be a place (to charge).”

He also said by the end of this year, charging stations for electric vehicles will be available or under construction at all Florida Turnpike service plazas.

Metropolitan Planning Organization Regular Meeting 8/20/2019 1:00 PM Lecanto Government Center 3600 W Sovereign Path, Room 166 Lecanto, FL 34461

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Stranded pilot whales saved from shallow Florida shoreline Authorities and beachgoers came together to transport five whales trapped in shallow water along Florida’s western shore. In a statement to the Associated Press, Clearwater Marine Aquarium spokeswoman Carlee Wendell said pilot whale mass strandings have happened about a dozen times since 1990. Earlier this month, dozens of disoriented pilot whales were saved from a mass stranding near a Georgia shore.

Scott says he wasn’t told about Russian hacking in 2016 On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott said that he was never told by Homeland Security officials, when he was Florida’s governor, that Russian hackers had gained access to voter databases in two Florida counties ahead of the presidential election.

“Everybody needs to work together to make sure this doesn’t happen,” Scott said. “But all of us have to understand the Russians are here and other countries. They’re going to try to influence our elections.”

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Weapons Measure Attorney General Ashley Moody wants the Florida Supreme Court to block a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to prevent possession of assault weapons. The possibility of banning of assault weapons has long been controversial in Florida, but it gained renewed attention last year after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School killed 17 people.

Late Friday, Attorney General Moody filed a document that is a first step in arguing before the Supreme Court.

The issue is that she considers the constitutional amendment language to be misleading. Constitutional amendments can be blocked from the ballot if they are found to be misleading.

Attorney General Moody contends that constitutional amendments definition of assault weapons covers many weapons that are not commonly referred to as assault weapons. Adding to the confusion automatic weapons which include assault rifles are banned for civilians by the Federal Firearm Owners’ Protection Act of 1986.

Police are looking for a suspect in Miami synagogue shooting Law enforcement is searching for a man who shot and wounded a 68-yearold man as he sat outside a Miami area synagogue waiting for prayer services to begin. Miami-Dade police posted on Twitter that the “subject is described as a black male, slim build, with short cropped hair between the ages of 20-25.”

They also said they are looking for “a 2006-2013, black Chevrolet Impala with dark tinted windows.”

Primary Elections Proposal Goes To Supreme Court A proposed constitutional amendment that would revamp Florida’s primaryelections process has been formally sent to the state Supreme Court for review.

As of Monday evening, 395,924 valid signatures had been sent to the state for the primary-elections proposal.

Florida beekeeper says someone poisoned his honey bees A central Florida beekeeper says he believes someone is poisoning his honey bees. He’s offering a $30,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Horace Bell believes they’ve been poisoned because many of his bees have been acting abnormally as well as dying.

Bell has about 20,000 hives in Florida and about 1,000 are at the DeLand property. He’s taking the hives to Fort Pierce for safekeeping.

Record summer shaping up for Orlando International Airport More than 4.3 million people went through Orlando International Airport in May, launching what is shaping up to be a record-breaking summer for Florida’s busiest airport. Airport Officials credited an increase in the available seats on outbound flights for contributing to the increase.

Regulators Approve Citizens Insurance Rate Hikes The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has approved new rates

for Citizens Property Insurance Corp. This will increase average rates for residential personal-lines policies by under 4.7 percent, down from an earlier plan for an 8.2 percent hike, but still significantly higher than inflation.

The new rates will go into effect December 1.

The rate hike is in addition to a change in the law limiting assignment of benefits, which insurers had pointed to as a major driver of price increases.

Assignment of benefits allows homeowners to delegate collecting from the insurance companies to the contractor that did the work or other third party. Assignment of benefits was used by some unscrupulous individuals to commit fraud, but it also simplified the process for homeowners after a loss. The insurers are claiming the rate increases would have been significantly higher without the assignment of benefits change.

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LAVIN, WILLIAM LANCE YOB: 1970 CHARGES: BATTERY ON LEO/OTHER OFFICER (x2), POSS OF MARIJUANA, POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, POSSES OF WEAPON BY FELON, DEPRIVE OFCR-PROTECT/ COMMUNIC, RESIST/OBSTR OFFICER W/O VIOL (x2) Arrested at: 07/23/2019 07:55 7597 Cortez Blvd, WEEKI WACHEE, FL, 34607 Arrest Summary: On 7/23/2019, I was traveling westbound on Commercial Way, in the area of Steuben Street, in my marked agency patrol vehicle. Deputy J. Longo was the driver of the patrol vehicle and I was the front passenger of the vehicle.

Upon traveling westbound on Cortez Boulevard, myself and Deputy J. Longo observed a black 1997 Dodge pickup truck, bearing Florida tag 1388YS, traveling westbound in front of our patrol vehicle.

I visually estimated the driver to be traveling above the posted speed limit (45mph).

As the vehicle continued traveling westbound on Cortez, the distance between my marked patrol vehicle and the Dodge pickup truck continued to increase. It should be noted that I was traveling at approximately 60 mph to catch up to the vehicle; however, the distance between my patrol vehicle and the Dodge pickup truck increased.

After further accelerating the patrol vehicle to catch the violator's vehicle, I observed a county garbage truck turning left onto Spruce Drive, in front of the Dodge pickup truck. The Dodge pickup truck then rapidly reduced speed by using its brakes, at which time I observed the vehicle to have one (1) functioning brake light (right brake). The vehicle then proceeded to cross over the white fog line in order to pass the county garbage truck on the right hand of the road.

Upon the Dodge pickup truck passing on the white fog line, I observed the vehicle's right two (2) tries to completely leave the paved roadway, driving on the grassy shoulder.

Due to the traffic infractions, I activated my emergency lights and conducted a traffic stop in front of the business, Plummer's Air Conditioning & Heating Inc., located at 7597 Cortez Boulevard. Upon the vehicle coming to a complete stop, the defendant, later identified as William Lance Lavin via Florida driver's license, opened the driver door. The defendant then began to exit the vehicle.

I then gave the defendant verbal commands to get back in the vehicle, advising him a traffic stop was being conducted. The defendant then became irate, stating that he is at his place of employment.

I then continued to tell the defendant to sit back in his vehicle, to which he continued to yell he was at his place of employment and continued asking, "Why?" After multiple verbal commands issued by

myself and Deputy Longo, the defendant finally sat inside his vehicle.

Upon asking for the defendant's driver license, registration, and insurance, the defendant continued to ask, "Why?" I then advised the defendant the reasoning for a traffic stop. The defendant then began to retrieve his driver's license and held it in his left hand, without offering the driver license. The defendant appeared to acknowledge the reasoning for the traffic stop. The defendant then began to reach for his glove box, which appeared to be locked. The defendant stated, "It's still broken from the last time y'all searched."

The defendant continued to aggressively search through his center console and around his person, moving objects around his vehicle. While the defendant was reaching around the vehicle, I observed there to be multiple tools such as hammers, a crowbar, and other items that could be used as potential weapons near his person. While standing closely to the vehicle, I smelled an odor of burnt marijuana emitting from the vehicle. As the defendant continued to aggressively look through his vehicle, he continued yelling unknown profanities, and was becoming more irate. Due to officer safety concerns, I gave verbal commands to the defendant to exit the vehicle and to stand at the rear of his pickup truck. The defendant then shouted, "No! Why?" I then told the defendant that he was either going to exit the vehicle or be under arrest. Then defendant then refused by again stating, "No! Why?" I then opened the defendant's driver door and told him to exit the vehicle. I also advised the defendant that he was under arrest. The defendant then exited the vehicle, bowed his chest, clenched both of his fists, and appeared to enter into a fighting stance. The defendant then stated, "Or what?" Due to the defendant's aggressive demeanor and response, I then attempted to grab the defendant to place him into custody. Deputy J. Longo then attempted to assist me by grabbing his hands. The defendant then stated, "Oh you guys want to fight?" The defendant then pulled away from both myself and Deputy Longo. I then observed the defendant to punch Deputy Longo with a clenched right fist, striking Deputy Longo on the right side of his face, near his right cheek. Due to the fear that the physical altercation would continue to escalate, I then grabbed the defendant from behind. The defendant continued to swing his fists towards Deputy Longo, attempting to strike his face. Upon grabbing the defendant, the defendant's right elbow struck the right side of my shoulder.

As the defendant continued to swing his arms and thrash aggressively around, his actions caused my radio to get knocked off my uniform, depriving me of radio communication. I performed a leg sweep, causing myself, the defendant, and Deputy Longo to fall to the ground.

The defendant then continued to kick and attempted to throw more punches towards myself and Deputy Longo. At this time, I delivered three (3) knee spikes to the defendant's right upper leg. Due to the defendant aggressively thrashing around, the knee spikes struck the defendant's

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right ribs. I was then able to grab the defendant's right arm as he rolled on his side. The defendant continued to resist by pulling away and tucking his left arm, at which time the Deputy Longo delivered three (3) knee spikes to defendant's left side, near his buttocks, which appeared to be ineffective. I was then able to pull the defendant's left arm out from under his person and place the defendant in wrist restraints.

During this altercation, multiple verbal commands for the defendant to stop resisting were given; however, he ignored all commands.

During the altercation, I sustained abrasions to my left hand.

I then walked the defendant towards the rear of my agency vehicle, where he continued to pull away from myself and Deputy Longo.

The defendant continued to be irate and was pulling away from us as we placed him in the rear of my agency vehicle.

Once the defendant was secured in the rear of the patrol vehicle, the defendant's vehicle was searched due to the smell of burnt marijuana. The vehicle was also searched due to an inventory search needing to be completed, due to the vehicle later being towed.

A search of the vehicle revealed there to be a 6 inch fixed knife in the center console, where the defendant was aggressively rummaging through. Also, found in the center console was a clear plastic container with a blue lid. The container held a green leafy substance, consistent with marijuana, and a multicolored glass smoking pipe which smelled of burnt marijuana.

A field test using NARCO Test kit 7608 revealed the green leafy substance and glass smoking pipe to test positive for the presence of THC. The defendant was then transported to the Hernando County Jail by Deputy Donato, where he continued to be irate. When in route to the jail, the defendant spontaneously stated, "Tell your partner I have AIDS." Due to the physical altercation, myself and Deputy Longo received medical attention and blood testing due to having open wounds. The defendant later consented to a blood test at the Hernando County Jail.

A search of the Florida Clemency Board's website revealed the defendant's rights have not been restored.

A criminal history revealed the defendant to be convicted of a third degree felony on 01/16/2014 in Hernando County. The green leafy substance was weighed on a certified OHAUS scale (serial #B451399970), weighing 1.6 grams.

The defendant was held on a total bond of $26,000.

The defendant was issued a court date set for 8/20/2019 at 0900 hours in courtroom "D" at the Hernando County Courthouse.

“In a bad mood” KINGSLAND, KAYLA ANN YOB: 1973 CHARGES: DOMESTIC BATTERY, TAMPER/HARASS WITNESS-VICTIM Arrested at: 07/28/2019 02:25 KIRKLAND AVE, SPRING HILL, FL, 34606 Arrest Summary: On 07/28/2019 I responded to the residence of Kirkland Avenue in reference to a domestic

battery.

Upon arrival contact was made with the victim who stated that he was in a verbal argument with his live in girlfriend of thirteen (13) years, Kayla Ann Kingsland (the defendant).

The victim advised that the dispute began after he confronted the defendant about the amount of alcohol she had consumed during the day.

He stated he only confronted the defendant because while she was holding a child, she stumbled and almost fell. This frightened him, so he immediately told the defendant to give him the child since she was intoxicated. He stated the defendant then gave him the child, but began verbally berating him.

He stated that he walked away from the defendant to feed the baby, but the defendant followed him into the living room. At this point, another minor child overheard the defendant yelling, and she exited bedroom to see what was going on. Jeffrey told the child to go back into the bedroom (which they did not), and then the victim was then struck in the head by the defendant without warning, against his will. At this point the victim was still holding the baby in his arms. The defendant continued to attack the victim with punches to the face and kicks to the groin and legs, and ultimately was able to take the baby from his arms. The victim stated that while the defendant was holding the baby, she continued to attempt to attack him.

The victim yelled for the other child to call 9-1-1, but when the child got the phone and attempted to call, the defendant forcefully grabbed the phone out of their hands while screaming at to not call the police. The adult male victim advised he then grabbed a phone and exited the residence so that he could call 9-1-1.

The victim had a small laceration on the left side of his face, a small contusion above his left eyebrow, and a

laceration on his bottom lip.

Inside of the living room there were drops of blood on the tile floor. The baby bottle was also on the floor of the living room, just a few feet away from the drops of blood. The scene appeared consistent with the victim’s statements.

An interview with the older child revealed witnessed the entire incident. Statements did not conflict with the victim’s statements.

Contact was then made with the defendant, who was visibly intoxicated. Her speech was slurred, and she appeared to be unable to balance without supporting herself on something. The defendant advised me that she was never in an argument with the victim. She stated he was “in a bad mood” and it had nothing to do with her.

The defendant advised she was unsure why law enforcement was getting involved, as “nothing physical happened.”

The defendant’s statements were completely inconsistent with the other statements, and the physical evidence.

The defendant was taken into custody and transported to the Hernando County Jail. She was given a felony court date of 08/28/2019 in courtroom E of the Hernando County Courthouse at 0830 hours. She was given no bond for each charge due to them being domestic in nature.

GRAND THEFT Arrested at: 07/26/2019 9365 NORTHCLIFFE BLVD, SPRING HILL, 34608 Arrest Summary: On 7/26/19, contact was made with Floyd Thomas Lemons lll, the defendant, at his home residence of 9365 Northcliffe Blvd. Upon this affiant’s arrival at the defendant’s front door step, the defendant slightly opened his door while sticking his head out stated, “I know why you’re here! I’m calling my lawyer!” Then immediately shut the door close before this affiant could state that the defendant was under arrest.

Shortly after, the defendant’s mother opened the front door to the residence which allowed this affiant access to the inside of the residence (it should be noted that this affiant has had prior interaction with the defendant, and upon viewing the defendant’s face, this affiant was able to positively identify the defendant immediately).

After gaining access to the inside of the defendant’s residence, the defendant was placed into custody due to having an active felony capias.

The defendant’s identification was also later confirmed via DAVID by the defendant’s social security number, Florida driver’s license number, as well as the defendant’s date of birth (...1969).

Said capias was confirmed by employee 1091 from this agency’s Warrant’s Department. Due to said capias being signed on today’s date, it was not yet entered into FCIC/NCIC. The defendant was then placed under arrest and transported to the Hernando County Detention Center without incident. The defendant was issued a court date for 8/20/19, in Room D of the Hernando County Courthouse, at 0900 hours. The defendant was also issued a total bond of $5,000 per said capias.

“I know why you’re here!

I’m calling my lawyer!”

LEMONS, FLOYD THOMAS III YOB: 1969 CHARGES: FELONY

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Sheriff’s Briefing Notes Information contained

in these reports report are from the previous 24 hours (Tuesday – Friday) or previous weekend (Monday).

July 24, 2019 LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS Deputies responded to: o Recovered Missing Endangered Adult – 7969 Pinehurst Drive/Spring Hill – Employees from an assisted living facility reported that staff had discovered a resident suffering from dementia had left the facility on foot.

With assistance from the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, the individual was located in a wooded area a short distance from the facility – 2019-24216. o Loitering Prowling – 19476 Wildwood Drive/ Brooksville – The individual was issued a trespass warning for the property earlier by deputies after residents reported the suspect was making them feel uneasy. The suspect kept returning to the property after being issued the trespass warning, however, would leave prior to law enforcement arriving.

Deputies were finally able to locate the suspect hiding behind a nearby residence – Arrest/Male – 201924307.

July 25, 2019 LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS • Deputies responded to: o Missing Juveniles x 4 – New Beginnings Youth Shelter/ 18377 Sheriff Mylander Way/Brooksville – Four teens left the facility without permission. All four teens were located near the facility. Three of the four were returned to the facility. A fourth was arrested for an active warrant and transported to the Department of Juvenile Justice – 2019-24360. o Missing Juvenile – 8360 Omaha Circle/Spring Hill – a 14 YOA left home with intentions of running away due to school issues – Investigation active -- 201924395. o Death Investigation – 6450 Holiday Drive/Spring Hill – 32 YOA male – Investigation active -- 201924357. o Commercial Burglary – Jerome Brown Center/99 Jerome Brown Place/ Brooksville – Parks staff discovered the doors to a press box adjacent to the softball fields had been pried open. Nothing was reported stolen – Investigation active -- 201924324.

• Miscellaneous: o Two more inmates at the Hernando County

Detention Center have completed the facility’s GED program. To date, four inmates have completed the program and received their GED. July 29, 2019 LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS Deputies responded to: o Sex Offense – Dollar General/6336 Sherman Hills Boulevard/Brooksville – Two juveniles (male/16 and female/14) engaging in sexual relations in a vehicle – Arrest/Male – 201924423.

spit in father’s face several times – Arrest/Male (son) – 2019-24515. o Death Investigation – 11498 Fortune Street/ Spring Hill – Male/66 YOA – Preliminary investigation reveals death by suicide – 2019-24532. o Sex Offense – Ridge Manor – Active investigation – 2019-24628.

o Domestic Battery/ Tampering w/Victim – 5116 Kirkland Avenue/Spring Hill – Boyfriend and girlfriend of 13 years who have children in common engaged in a verbal dispute over the o Warrant Service – amount of alcohol the Sunoco/7170 Barclay female had consumed – Avenue/Brooksville – While the male was holding Deputies observed a the infant, the female male at the store who began battering him – The they knew to have at male directed another child least one outstanding to call 9-1-1 – The female warrant – Search incident took the phone from the to arrest revealed child, preventing the call methamphetamine for assistance – The male and methadone on his was eventually able to call person – In his vehicle, for help – Arrest/Female – deputies located a revolver, DCF notified – 2019-24630. multiple pills bottles with prescription medication, o Recovered Stolen a scale, and a smoking Mail – 6048 Smiley Street/ pipe – Arrest/Male – 2019- Brooksville – Husband and 24514. wife out walking located a large amount of mail – Mail o Aggravated Domestic collected by the citizens Assault/Domestic Battery – and turned over to deputies 5152 Panther Drive/Spring – US Postal Inspector will Hill – Son engaged in a be notified – Total of 15 verbal dispute with both victims identified - Deputies parents – Son then armed returned their mail to himself with a bat and them after the mail was began swinging it at father processed for latent prints – Father disarmed the son – 2019-24634. and held him down – Son

o Baker Act – Rudi Loop/Spring Hill – Male transported to Springbrook Hospital – 2019-24666. o Trespass – 22373 Golden Retriever Lane/ Brooksville – While the residents were in their living room watching TV, a male walked in the front door – The resident told him to leave and he did – Deputies and K-9 attempted to locate the suspect, yielding negative results – 2019-24710. o Missing Adult – YMCA/1300 Mariner Boulevard/Spring Hill – An adult male who resides in a group home in Pasco County went to the Y with a guardian – The male walked away from the Y in an unknown direction – Deputies and K-9 attempted to locate the male. Yielding negative results – 2019-24707. ·

Miscellaneous:

o Be sure to download the new Sheriff’s App from the App Store or Google Play – search Hernando County Sheriff.

July 30, 2019 LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS • Deputies responded to: o Recovered Stolen Vehicle – 2622 Landover Boulevard/Spring Hill – The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office received

word that a 2019 Hyundai Elantra that was reported stolen out of Hernando County was located by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop where the occupants of the vehicle fled – Investigation active – 2019-23999. o .Commercial Burglary – Boyette’s Grove/4355 Spring Lake Highway/ Brooksville – The owner reported that an unknown individual(s) had forced entry through a fence and over time had removed a largemouth bass skin mount along with several animals from the property to include two bearded dragons, a Moluccan cockatoo, a Goffin’s cockatoo, a Senegal parrot and an African spurred tortoise. Investigation active – 2019-24748. o Death Investigation – 4429 Dottie Court/Spring Hill – Female/77 YOA – Death not suspicious in nature – 2019-24755. o Residential Burglary – 9032 Foxdale Lane/ Spring Hill – Homeowner reported a known individual broke into home and stole seven pairs of shoes, cash and a video camera – Investigation active – 201924731.

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One mill increase to pay for $8 million deficit with $7.5 million increase to Sheriff's Office budget for FY 2019-2020

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by LISA MACNEIL lisa@hernandosun.com

t was a close and contentious vote, but the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) voted 3-2 to increase the proposed millage rate advertised on the TRIM by 1 mill, which equates to a 14.51% increase in taxes, that promises to fix the county’s deficit, which now stands at around $8,000,000.

Commissioners Steve Champion and Wayne Dukes voted against the increase.

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"I feel like the Commissioner of Trash," Commissioner Steve Champion said, reporting that roughly 90% of his contacts with the community are related to the trash collection problems.

Republic representatives and told them that it was probably going to be a unanimous ‘no’ vote. “I asked them if we were in breach of contract. They said, ‘well, kind of…’ I said, ‘Yeah, well you’re in breach of contract, because you’re not performing.’ So I call their bluff, and make the motion to deny the increase, and sue us, then.”

Several residents representing both mandatory and voluntary households spoke to the board about missed collections, having never received recycle bins or smaller carts, and the general poor quality of Republic’s customer services.

BOCC Chairman Jeff Holcomb opened the board discussion by remarking that Republic had received “some bad information” when they first bid on the county’s contract, resulting in Republic operating with a loss of revenue. Subsequently, two fee increases were passed, and Republic offered yard waste collection once per week instead of every second week.

Holcomb said he didn’t receive many complaints from residents until the latest contract went into effect, which offered special carts to be emptied by specialized trucks. However, he commended the representatives from Republic who were present as being attentive when he passed along complaints from his constituents.

Seeing that he could get the problems remedied quickly, Holcomb told residents to call him, and not Republic’s customer service number. After some thought, he said, “Why should I work as (Republic’s) customer service representative?”

“I feel like the Commissioner of Trash,” Commissioner Steve Champion said, reporting that roughly 90% of his contacts with the community are related to the trash collection problems.

Holcomb and Champion both said that they did not want to approve the fee increase “as a matter of principle,” even though Champion said that in eight years, Republic hasn’t missed a single collection at his home. “We need some kind of checkpoint to figure out how many stops are missed.” Champion also recommended that the commission send a letter to Republic suggesting changes in their call centers and getting smaller carts and recycle bins to the households that have requested them.

Commissioner John Allocco also reported hundreds of phone calls and emails and called Republic’s customer service “just terrible,” and recommends fining the company to the fullest extent allowed by the contract. Allocco also acknowledged the local Republic staff as being “phenomenal,” but said that they should not have to be contacted by the commissioners. “You should be hearing from your customer service (team).”

Commissioner Wayne Dukes stated he would like to see the contract amended to include a local call center and customer service team.

Commissioner John Mitten agreed with the others regarding the state of customer service, and added that he was also concerned with the non-ad valorem vendor payment being put on ad valorem property taxes.

Mitten reviewed that the tax was meant to remedy the problem of non-payment when coupled with county water and sewer bills, because it is illegal to disconnect those utilities for non-payment to Republic.

“I’m fundamentally opposed to … a vendor placing someone’s house at risk because of that vendor… putting (fees) on their property taxes.” Mitten went on to say that he struggles with the idea that there is no mechanism in place to refund citizens when fines are collected from Republic for poor performance.

Mitten also raised the issue of part-time residents being assessed for garbage collection for the full year.

Prior to the property tax assessment, “Snowbirds” paid only for the months they used services.

Regarding Republic’s low cost with respect to other markets, Holcomb remarked, they come to your house two days a week for $14 a month. That’s still the best market rate around.”

Mary Boyer of Republic Services, joined by other Republic staff reported decreases in missed collections and other deficiencies since the beginning of the contract. While the rollout has been anomalous, the consensus of the Republic team is that the number of consumer complaints have decreased overall.

Brian Thornton, Director of Operations for Republic also addressed the concerns brought by the commissioners and meeting attendees. According to Thornton, the primary reason Republic is seeking an increase is so they can give raises to their 52 member staff, as well as hire 8 additional employees.

County Attorney Garth Coller cautioned the board that violation of any contract could result in litigation against the county. Likewise, Coller said to the Republic staff, “I want to warn you … that there is a level of dissatisfaction that is so high, that I anticipate somebody’s going to be coming to me to say, ‘Isn’t Republic in breach of their contract?’ I want to make sure you at your level understand the seriousness. I expect that sometime in the very near future, my client will come to me and say, ‘We probably need to determine whether or not to continue this contract.”

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Financial reports generated by Stantec, which do not include the Admin Building costs (an estimated $70 million expediture over 30 years)

ance, the Board (Taxing Authority) is required to advise the Property Appraiser by Friday August 2, 2019, of the proposed maximum millage rates and the date, time and place of the First Public Hearing so that they can be noticed on the TRIM notice.

By setting the maximum millage the Board can lower the millage rates but may not raise them.

Budget Director Stephanie Russ presented to the board at the July 30, 2019 Board of County Commissioners meeting. The proposed general fund millage rate for FY 2019-2020 is 7.8912, which is 1 mill higher than the current 6.8912.

Commissioner John Allocco asked what the budget would look like without the millage increase. Russ had on hand representative slides from the recent Stantec presenta-

tion, and she displayed one with an unchanged millage rate through FY 2024, showing a complete depletion of reserves in 2021, and an ever-widening gap between revenues and expenses, with expenses “winning.”

In this scenario, the board is looking at cutting services such as parks and libraries. According to Rogers, the largest department is Facilities, however is deemed too important to consider service cuts.

The chart that accompanied the introductory letter in the interim budget proposal considers a 1 mill general fund increase, and also the discontinuation of accounting for the proposed Admin Building. In this scenario, the reserve fund hits its 18.5% target in FY 2021, and revenues surpass expenses as early as FY 2020.

Champion, adamantly opposed to

any tax increases said, “The elephant in the room … is $7.5 million more than last year for (HCSO).” Champion asserts the remedy is for all constitutional offices “hold the line” with zero extra funding, and zero reduction in staff.

Considering a faster fix, “Holding the line and cutting $4 million would fix the issue,” Champion said. Allocco disagreed, maintaining that he could not see a way HCSO could cut $4 million without cutting services or decreasing service levels.

Dukes agreed with Champion’s proposal.

Commissioner John Mitten calls the increase a “Public Safety” increase, asserting that the increases are a result of increased costs of insurance and other necessary equipment.

Weekly Crime Statistics July 21 - 27, 2019 1.1%

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T-Volt vocational graduation and expansion

T-volt plumbing helper graduates from left ot right: Joseph Yardley, Devon Davis, Gionnel Ramos, Dennis Harmon (instructor), Justin Liranzo and Mark Gidman (far right).

DEVELOPMENT been approved for 88 homes. They currently have finished 13 homes and a model, with the rest under construction.

The new Zaxby's on South Broad Street is in progress. It is 40% to 60% complete. Also on South Broad Street where the Golden Corral used to be located there is a 7-Eleven under construction.

The construction of the 7-Eleven is going quickly.

Clover Leaf Farms, a 55 and older mobile home community, has started clearing the land for their new phase which includes 66 mobile home units.

They just finished a Club House Remodel.

The Focus Fit gym, located in the Winn Dixie plaza on Broad Street is in process. They are hoping to open soon. They ran into some internal delays.

Flagstone Pavers has an expansion in the works. They are adding 1.55 acres to the existing 48.8 acres. Flagstone Pavers just completed a 43,000 square foot manufacturing facility.

The Milk-A-Way Farms property rezoning request is under review. Located off of 41 adjacent to Cloverleaf, the property’s approved comprehensive plan amendment allows for a mixed-use development for up to 999 residential units and 100,000 square feet of commercial floor space. The rezoning request has had some delays due to flooding concerns.

There is development going on in Southern

Registration for the course ends August 7th and the classes will run August 21st to Oct. 23rd, 2019. The classes consist of one On Wednesday July 24, 2019 T-Volt two hour class per week for 10 weeks. A vocational learning graduated their first commitment to the full course is required. plumbing helpers at the Greater Hope Specific information about T-Volt registraChurch in Kass Circle. Six students gradu- tion may be obtained at T-volt@msn.com ated with skills that will help them to assist T-Volt is expanding their offering with a plumber. They learned from licensed the help of some community partners. They Master Plumber Dennis Harmon who are planning to offer a course for veterans donated his time. in rough carpentry in either the end of fall The students learned basic plumbing or early winter. To teach a carpentry course, skills and in addition were tutored in the they needed to raise the funds to purchase soft skills: arriving on time, maintaining a insurance to use a space at the Hernando positive attitude, and expressing gratitude. County Fairgrounds that has the necesThree of the students are finishing their sary ventilation for sawdust. Through the schooling, of the three currently on the job Timber Pines Military Veterans Club they market two have already found employreceived the funding, with the stipulation ment as plumber’s helpers. that they develop a program for veterans.

T-Volt's next class will be for people inThey also received a matching donation terested in becoming air conditioning help- from Peak Financial that will enable T-Volt ers. The students will learn the basics in to continue to expand their offerings.

"Electrical and Control Service, Refrigerant T-Volt is an all-volunteer community basics, Air flow dynamics, Copper Connec- based non-profit 501[c]3 learning center, tions & soldering, Flare and Pressure Type servicing the unemployed, under-employed and Basic formula." The idea is to provide and high school seniors not going on to enough of a foundation that they can be college. hired to help an air conditioning contractor.

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TOP: New homes going up in the Seagate development off of Wiscon (near the Lowes store) ABOVE: Focus Fit gym storefront in the Winn Dixie shopping plaza on 41.

Hills Plantation. Lanier Homes has completed 7 homes. Inland Homes has 5 homes in progress and has completed 4 homes.

Ressel, Inc has 1 home in progress.

The historic home now called Mirador Lodging House located at 302 South Brooksville Avenue is undergoing a commercial remodel. They recently received the certificate of occupancy.

Lyle Wilson recently completed a major renovation of the historic old Coogler house at 137 Mt. Fair Ave.

Wilson, Mustang Homes and Armstrong Remodeling continue with residential build-outs on several properties within the city’s core area.

Freedom Gardens II off of Cortez Blvd and Freedom Way, recently completed four three story buildings which will provide 94 units.

A total of 34 new businesses started up in the city with an estimated employee count of 161 between Oct. 15, 2018 and June 27, 2019.

Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Zone/District Map

Clover Leaf Farms is clearing land in preparation for expansion.

SPRING 2019

Oak Hill Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

The designation recognizes Oak Hill Hospital’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.

The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization committed to improving health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. The Safety Grade assigns an ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ or ‘F’ grade to hospitals across the country based on their performance in preventing medical errors, injuries, accidents, infections and other harms to patients in their care.

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Former RNRF reporter arrested on grand theft charge

signed agreements with Hair and Barnette, even though it was stipulated that Tom Lemons, the most Lemons would not write well-known reporter of about the Dawn Center or Real News Real Fast Sheriff Al Nienhuis. Lem(RNRF) was arrested on ons said he was told those July 26, 2019 on a charge conditions were to “calm of grand theft. Lemthings down a little bit … ons allegedly accessed get the community to back advertising funds totalling off…” $1,034.34, and deposited Lemons said he was fired Thomas Lemons HCSO them into his personal shortly after Hair had a booking photo. account after he had sold meeting with Nienhuis. his company, Real News Regarding his recent complaint (revolves) around Real Fast. the time frame in which this arrest, Lemons said there According to police was no wrongdoing on his Google AdSense account reports, Lemons sold the part, since he explained to was modified.” company to Jonathan Hair (during exchange of An investigation was “Ray” Hair in August of initiated after Hair contact- the business accounts and 2018. Ray and Lemons documentation) that the ed the Hernando County had an agreement that AdSense account belonged Sheriff’s Office in DecemLemons would remain ber of 2018, which included to him, and was non-transwith the company as an subpoenas to Google, banks ferrable. “Google does not employee, and remained allow you to transfer the acnamed in the complaint until November 2018. count to a third party, they and Charter CommunicaHair alleges that Lemons tions, which is the parent have to create their own.” accessed the company’s Lemons said that prior to company of Spectrum, who Google AdSense account his arrest, he was unaware provides internet service in after his termination, and that Hair questioned the Hernando County. redirected the funds to transaction, and had not Lemons gave a public his own account. Google statement in a 20-minute heard from him since his AdSense is an advertising long video that was posted termination. He did hownetwork that pays website sometime on Monday, July ever file a lawsuit alleging owners to host advertisethat Hair still owes him 29, 2019. Lemons starts ments for compensation on with an overview of the $5,000 as part of the sales their sites. agreement. history of his discord with Hair did report that, Roughly eight years ago, HCSO and the Dawn Cen“Since the business’ Lemons purchased RNRF ter, and the events leading inception, the revenue up to the most recent sale of from Samuel McCall. Mchas been assigned to the RNRF. Lemons stated that Call stated in a Facebook RNRF News, LLC busicomment that he sold it to he began seeking investors ness account controlled by when he lost advertisers due Lemons, “for a couple hunJonathan Hair and held by to the public disagreements. dred bucks, so it was pretty the Suncoast Credit Union Lemons refers to two poten- much a gift.” for routine disbursement of tial investors in his video.

The website, rnrfonfunds/compensation.”

Lemon says, the first inves- line.com now redirects Lemons alleges that tor would have forbidden to Trender News Report him to publish anything fur- (trendernewsreport.com), he is still owed $5,000 following his departure in ther on the Dawn Center, so which is owned by Hair, he declined to go forward.

November of 2018. Any and managed and updated The second investor, argument over financial

by McCall. RNRF’s social according to Lemons, was transactions would normedia accounts have been mally be considered a civil Hair, and local businessman renamed to Trender News matter. However, accord- Tom Barnette, who LemReport. ing to investigation notes, ons describes as a “silent partner.” Lemons says he “The criminality of this

By LISA MACNEIL lisa@hernandosun.com

County IT Services moved to Clerk / Comptroller's Office and secure and generally doing a good job.

He went on to say that it is his job With some hesitation, the Board of to recognize duplication in services County Commissioners voted 5-0 to that taxpayers are paying for. In an approve an Interlocal Agreement to effort to streamline the structure of the reduce the county’s IT (Information county government staff and reduce Technology) department, and move expenses, Rogers unveiled an intercontrol from the County Adminislocal agreement which will centralize trator’s office to the Clerk of Court / the IT department under the Clerk of Comptroller’s Office.

Court / Comptroller’s Office. Current Reducing the size of and relocating IT staff not in that department will the county’s IT department is expect- need to apply for available positions. ed to save the county approximately As members of a Union, employees $300,000 per year after the first year, also have the option to apply for more according to County Administrator senior positions outside their departJeff Rogers. The reduced savings in ment that fits their skillset. the first year is attributed to paying out The agreement does not include embenefits and accrued time. ployees of Central GIS, Utilities GIS, Rogers opened the discussion by Addressing and Line Programming. commending the county’s IT department for keeping their systems safe

By LISA MACNEIL lisa@hernandosun.com

New hemp industry buoyed by CBD demand

TALLAHASSEE --Hemp has been hyped as a lifesaver for Florida farmers, touted as a versatile crop that can be used to build houses, feed livestock and create clothing.

But it’s the plant’s healing qualities that have sparked a second cannabis “green rush,” as the state’s hemp program gets off the ground.

The nationwide craze for products containing CBD is evident at supermarkets, gas stations and big-box stores, where lotions, tinctures and bath “bombs” are among the items flying off the shelves as consumers seek to quell anxiety, aches and pains and a host of other ailments.

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of the cannabinoids found in the plant cannabis sativa. What differentiates hemp from its cannabis cohort marijuana is the amount of euphoria-inducing THC. State and federal law defines “industrial hemp” as cannabis that has 0.3 percent or less tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC; cannabis plants that have more than that amount of euphoria-inducing THC are marijuana.

While marijuana remains illegal under federal law, Congress last year decriminalized industrial hemp as an agricultural product, allowing states like Florida to begin regulating the plant that’s been around for 10,000 years.

Following up on the federal action, Florida lawmakers this authorized a statewide hemp program and gave oversight of the crop to Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried.

Fried, a Broward County

Democrat elected in November, had already branded herself as the Sunshine State’s cannabis queen, making expanded patient access to medical marijuana a cornerstone of her campaign last year and continuing that crusade since taking office in January.

Fried in February appointed Holly Bell as the state’s first “director of cannabis,” three months before the Legislature handed hemp over to the agriculture agency.

While hemp can be grown for myriad purposes, Bell said she expects most Florida growers to cultivate flowering plants that will be used for CBD extraction, at least at the outset.

“The demand for the hemp crop is in the CBD crop right now, so that’s what the farmers will grow,” Bell said in a telephone interview this week.

Bell, a former banker who took over as Florida’s cannabis czar after playing a role in Tennessee’s hemp industry, said market research shows countrywide demand for hemp is anticipated to be “in the high double digits over the next few years.”

She estimates that as many as 3,000 growers will line up when agriculture department begins accepting applications for the program.

Widespread interest in hemp was evident this summer, when 900 people flocked to three rulemaking workshops as Fried’s department crafts regulations to govern the industry.

Bell and other enthusiasts extol medicinal qualities of CBD. “I tell people it’s the new ibuprofen. It comes from a plant, and doesn’t affect your liver the way

ibuprofen does,” said Bell, fied by a certifying agency” for hemp growers by the For example, types of adding that she’s used it to or a university participating time the state’s program hemp are referred to by reduce her blood pressure in an industrial hemp pilot is fully operational. That their “genetics,” rather than and relieve arthritis-related project. could be as early as the end “strains,” as in the marijuapain.

Bell said she expects the of the year, according to na arena. Instead of the term Despite its cult-like state’s initial hemp farmBell. “mother plant” used in the popularity and skyrocketing ers to start off small, with Because of the “explosive pot industry, they’re called use, CBD hasn’t received five- to 25-acre fields, so growth in interest” in CBD “stock plants” in the world approval from the Food they can get acclimated to a products, “there’s a huge of hemp. and Drug Administration plant that hasn’t been grown shortage” of hemp seeds, Once the plants are for medicinal use. And the legally in Florida for almost according to Kelley, whose harvested, they’ll have to be federal agency is cracking a century.

Sunshine Hemp partners processed by facilities that down on purveyors of CBD That’s where Sunshine include Tallahassee lobbyist will also be overseen by products.

Hemp’s Mike Kelley comes Jeff Sharkey.

Fried’s agency. Processors The agency on Monday in. Kelly was one of the “That’s where Florida are starting to set up shop in sent a warning to Curaleaf, founders of Kentucky-based growers are going to need the state. one of the nation’s largest GenCanna Global, one of to find the right seeds for Help Print Like Bell, Kelley said medical marijuana comthe country’s largest hemp Florida, at a price point that he’s seen a shift in attitudes panies, for selling “unapproducers. works. The prices on these toward hemp and CBD proved new and misbranded Sunshine Hemp has seeds are going up exponen- since he first got into the human drug products,” such teamed with Florida A&M tially,” Kelley said during a industry five years ago, NOAA/NOS/CO-OPS as vape pens, and claiming University a research telephone when “the stigma was really Tidein Predictions at 8727122, ROCKY CR.,LITTLEinterview PINE IS. BAY,while From 2019/08/02 12:00 AMby LST/LDThe to 2019/08/09 11:59 PM LST/LDT that the products relieve pilot project, authorized was overseeing work high.”

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Disclaimer: These data are based upon the latest information available as of the date of your request, and may differ from the published tide tables.

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IN, OUT & ABOUT

Fuji Hibachi Express: Delightful Japanese food experience

By ROCCO MAGLIO rocco@hernandosun.com

Fuji Hibachi Express is located in a storefront in Silverthorn Square.

They opened a few months ago, but have already have many positive reviews. It's a fast casual restaurant which gives the appearance of a takeout restaurant, but does offer table service. Take-out customers can order at the counter, while dine in customers are waited on at their tables.

You are greeted by maneki-neko a waving golden cat that sits on the counter. Maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine said to bring good luck to its owner.

We ordered a Sushi Party Tray which low is eight regular sushi rolls for an unbelievably reasonable price: $28.95. For that price point, one might expect that the seafood portion would be small, but we found the contrary. The portion of seafood within the sushi was very generous, something

Hefty portion of Seaweed Salad Maneki-neko greets customers at Fuji Hibachi Express

that many sushi places often try to skimp on.

We also ordered Miso soups, seaweed salads and a hibachi mixed vegetable entree.

The hibachi mixed vegetable came with large portions of fresh vegetables including broccoli, zucchini, onions, carrots and mushrooms. The helping of rice was also

large and very flavorful.

The hibachi teriyaki sauce was pleasing and not at all overpowering.

Service was fast and friendly. If you are looking for a family friendly, casual Japanese meal, check out Fuji Hibachi Express.

They are new in town, but they are quickly making a name for themselves.

ABOVE: Fresh fish on display, to be used in sushi preparations. BELOW: The basic Sushi Platter comes with eight types of rolls.

Fuji Hibachi Express

14257 Powell Road, Spring Hill, FL 34609 Telephone: 352-777-4616 http://www.fujihibachiexpress.com/ Open Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 am to 9:30 pm.

On Friday and Saturday from 10:30 am to 10:30 pm

Julie's Child: Arancini, a savory Italian treat The recipe I will be sharing with you today is one I discovered while I was in Italy.

Arancini is an old but commonly found food on the streets of Italy. The ricotta in this recipe gives the Arancini a wonderfully creamy flavor and texture. Now let’s get cookin’!

Ingredients: 2 cups of cooked sticky rice 1 egg ½ cup of ricotta A square of mozzarella Bread crumbs 2 tablespoons of Oil A pinch of salt A tablespoon of basil A tablespoon of oregano A tablespoon of parsley

by HANNA FOX,

Hanna Fox, 14, is Julie’s child and an aspiring chef.

If you have a favorite recipe, please send it to me, I'd love to try it out and include it in my column (with appropriate credit given of course)!

Email: hanna@hernandosun.com

Directions: First, take the cooked sticky rice and put it in a big bowl with a ½ cup of ricotta, a pinch of salt, a tablespoon of basil, a tablespoon of oregano, and a tablespoon of parsley.

Stir up all your ingredients until it is nice and mixed. Next, take the square of mozzarella and put it in the middle of the ball you make with the rice. Afterward, take the ball you made and dip it in the egg and then in the bread crumb. After that, cook it for 15 minutes. Lastly, enjoy!

There is always somethin’ cookin’ in Julie’s child’s kitchen.

Library Programs

SH- Spring Hill Branch Library, located at 9220 Spring Hill Drive.

care or anyone who would like a better understanding of how the program works. A fun discussion with plenty of time for questions.

WH- West Hernando Branch Library located at 6335 Blackbird Ave, Weeki Wachee, FL 34613

Adult Coloring Class - WH 8/6/2019 1:15 - 3PM Registration is open Pick a Color, Any Color.

BV- Brooksville/ Main Library located at 238 Howell Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601 EH- East Hernando Branch located at 6457 Windmere Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602 August 2 Ukulele Strum and Play - EH 8/2/2019 10 - 11:30 AM Registration is open Join TBUS guest instructor Gayle Grindey for Ukulele Strum and Play. Guaranteed to be a lot of fun. Bring your own instrument or use one of our class instruments.

Rice balls sizzling in the pan.

Weekly Classes at WellCome Om Integral Healing & Education Center 4242 Lake in the Woods Dr. Spring Hill, FL 34606 352-600-4242 Daily: The Conscious Market at OM retail shop.

When: Open 9-5 M-F and Saturday 10-4.

Daily: Yoga Classes When: Morning and afternoon classes offered.

Description: Check online schedule for times and description. www.WellComeOMCenter.com What: INTRO TO LATIN DANCE with Carmen Friedberg When: Monday, 3:30-4:15 pm Where: The Movement Studio on campus at 4242 Lake in the Woods Dr. Spring Hill, FL 34606.

Description: Movement and exercise could prevent or help reduce pain or increase energy naturally.

Come enjoy classes at your own pace and see the progress you make! First Movement class is complimentary!

What: Be EMPOWERED No-Cost Youth Workshops for Middle School ages.

When: Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm Where: The Heal Building on campus at 4242 Lake in the Woods Dr. Spring Hill, FL 34606.

Description: Be Empowered is a no-cost group with a Tuesday focus for Middle School ages to tackle the tough choices kids face every day. By learning some great coping skills through weekly workshops and making some new friends, the hope is Empowered kids who have a safe space and improved communication with adults, are encouraged to tackle obstacles, and bring some “OM” to their life as well as spread good vibes and acceptance to others.

What: Weight and Wellness Workshops for Adults and Teens When: Wednesdays, 6-7 pm Where: The Nurture building on campus at 4242 Lake in the Woods Dr. Spring Hill, FL 34606 Description: Weekly workshops designed to be a private, interactive group of individuals who want to create lifestyle goals and stay on track. Facilitated by Diane Friedberg, wellness coordinator this gives a weekly accountability as well as positive reinforcement to healthy changes as reducing weight and focusing on your individual wellness is the goal. Cost for this service range from discounted monthly and multi-class rate packages or a drop in rate for single classes.

What: Be EMPOWERED No-Cost Workshops for High School ages.

When: Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 pm Description: Be Empowered is a no-cost group with a Thursday focus on High School Teens and choices they face each day. By learning some great coping and communication skills through weekly workshops and making some new friends, the hope is Empowered teenagers who have knowledge and a safe space can tackle the obstacles facing them, enjoy adding “OM” to their life as well as spread good vibes and acceptance to others.

August 7 Surfing the Internet - SH 8/7/2019 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Ready to “surf the web"? In this class you’ll learn some of the fundamentals of using the Internet.

SHINE - EH (individual counseling by appt. only) 8/2/2019 12 - 2PM Free Medicare and Health Insurance Counseling and Information during open enrollment period. By appointment only. Call 352-5930705 for more information.

Financial Management Series - WH 8/7/2019 2 - 4PM This month's topic: Resource Conservation

August 3

Next, coat the rice ball in bread crumb and then cook the rice balls in a pan with olive oil until golden brown.

Learn to Sew! - WH 8/6/2019 4 - 5:30 PM Event is full Always wanted to learn to sew? Want to try it out before you invest in that sewing machine? Come to our monthly sewing class where you can learn the basics and make a simple project to take home.

History and Biography Book discussion - BV 8/2/2019 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Please join us to discuss "Reporter: A Memoir", by Seymour M. Hersh.

Tech Tutors - SH 8/2/2019 2:30 - 4:30 PM Not quite sure how to use your device? Do you have any questions or concerns?

Grab your gadget and stop by!

Press a piece of mozzarella into the cooked sticky rice mixture rolled up in a ball.

Florida 506 Book Discussion - SH 8/6/2019 2 - 3:30 PM Spring Hill Branch holds monthly discussions of Florida-themed writings. Ask for a copy of the assigned reading & join in.

Movies @ Your Library - EH 8/6/2019 2 - 4PM Movies on the big screen with free popcorn.

Adult Coloring for Stress Relief and Relaxation EH 8/3/2019 10AM - 2PM Enjoy an atmosphere suited for mental decompression while we sip tea and color to the tune of relaxing music.

Game On! - EH 8/3/2019 10AM - 4PM Enjoy family gaming at the East Hernando Branch!

Anime Club - SH 8/3/2019 11AM - 12:30PM Registration is open Are you a fan of anime, manga, or Japanese culture? Join Anime Club, where you can watch, read, and enjoy anime & manga with other fans.

K-Pop Club - SH 8/3/2019 1 - 2:30 PM Registration is open Fans of Korean music & culture and those curious about this new global sensation are invited to explore the world of K-Pop.4 August 5 Surfing the Internet - BV 8/5/2019 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Ready to “surf the web"? In this class you’ll learn some of the fundamentals of using the Internet.

Meditation Break - WH 8/5/2019 12 - 12:30 PM Enjoy a 30 minute Monday meditation break - show up for any or all sessions!

U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Hiring - BV 8/5/2019 12 - 3PM Looking for temporary, flexible work? The Census Bureau is hiring workers for the 2020 Census! Recruiters will be available in the Main Library meeting room from 12-3 pm.

Medicare 101 - WH 8/5/2019 1 - 2PM For people new to Medicare or anyone who would like a better understanding of how the program works. A fun discussion with plenty of time for questions..

Understanding the Basics of Social Security Planning and Long Term Care Planning - WH 8/5/2019 2 - 3PM Understanding the latest strategies in protecting your retirement portfolio from catastrophic Long Term Care expenses.

August 6 Surfing the Internet - WH 8/6/2019 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Ready to “surf the web"? In this class you’ll learn some of the fundamentals of using the Internet.

Medicare 101 - EH 8/6/2019 10:30 - 11:30 AM For people new to Medi-

Medicare 101 - BV 8/7/2019 2 - 3PM For people new to Medicare or anyone who would like a better understanding of how the program works. A fun discussion with plenty of time for questions.

Understanding the Basics of Social Security Planning and Long Term Care Planning - BV 8/7/2019 3 - 4PM Understanding the latest strategies in protecting your retirement portfolio from catastrophic Long Term Care expenses.

Kool Krafts - Pebble Art - SH 8/7/2019 4 - 5:30 PM Registration is open Join us as we create delightful works of pebble art! From selecting the stones to placing them on a canvas or piece of board and then creating the creatures with paint and completing the entire scene with found objects, the entire process is mesmerizing and the end result is charming in its simplicity. Each pebble art creation is unique and tells an entire story to its viewer.

August 8 Writers Workshop - EH 8/8/2019 1 - 3PM Free and open to the public - meets every other Thursday. All levels of experience from beginners to published authors. Our group is on-going and continuous, join at any time. Bring pen and paper.

For more information call 352-583-2441.

Savvy Caregiver Training - WH 8/8/2019 1:30 - 3:30 PM Movies @ your library - SH 8/8/2019 2 - 4PM August 9 Beginner Ukulele Strum and Sing - EH 8/9/2019 10 - 11:30 AM Registration is open Now that you've learned the basics, hone your skills during our Strum & Sing sessions.

Mom to Mom Breastfeeding support Group - BV 8/9/2019 10:30 - 11:30 AM Please join the WIC breastfeeding support team as we host the Mom to Mom Breastfeeding Support Group in Brooksville.

SHINE - EH (individual counseling by appt. only) 8/9/2019 12 - 2PM Free Medicare and Health Insurance Counseling and Information during open enrollment period. By appointment only. Call 352-593-0705 for more information.

Book Discussion Group - EH 8/9/2019 2 - 3:30 PM Registration is open The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone Tech Tutors - BV 8/9/2019 2:30 - 4:30 PM Not quite sure how to use your device? Do you have any questions or concerns?

Grab your gadget and stop by!

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HERNANDO SUN

IN, OUT & ABOUT

hernandosun.com Aug. 2- 8, 2019

Upcoming Event Previews Everything that will get you out and about...

Wine down your summer

Oak Hill Hospital Invites the Public to “Wine Down Your Summer” Event to Benefit the American Heart Association Spring Hill, Florida (July 29, 2019) – Oak Hill Hospital invites the public to “Wine Down Your Summer” on Friday, August 16, 2019, from 6 pm to 9 pm at Masaryk Winery, 19121 Phillips Road, Masaryktown, Florida 34604. “Wine Down Your Summer” is a fundraiser benefiting the American Heart Association. Masaryk Winery will donate 20% of their sales from the event to the American Heart Association. The fundraiser will also feature a cheese/cracker and fruit display by the Food & Nutritional Services team at Oak Hill Hospital as well as refreshments available for sale through Brooksville’s Pig Daddy’s BBQ Food Truck. For more information contact Heather Bemis, Heather.Bemis@HCAHealthcare.com.

BROOKSVILLE MAIN STREET FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE, AUGUST 9, 2019 5 TO 10 PM

SNAKES OF FLORIDA FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 10-11 AM Chinsegut Conservation Center presents a one hour talk on the various snake species of Florida, how to identify venomous vs non-venomous and how to avoid encounters with snakes in your landscape. No need to register for this free program.

Chinsegut Conservation Center 23212 Lake Lindsey Road Brooksville

5TH ANNUAL RUN FOR DAVID SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 8 AM - 3 PM AT CREWS LAKE WILDERNESS PARK Larisah Luiz-Baxter is a beloved classmate, friend and rising junior at Springstead who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer known as Medulloblastoma when she was just 13, over the past 3 years she has undergone surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy in her courageous battle with cancer. On August 10, we will be hosting our 5th annual 5K Run For David in support of her ongoing battle and her family! Please come out and show your support for this amazing girl! Register or donate online right now at 5krunfordavid.weebly.com! All proceeds from this year’s event will go to Larisah and her family!

6th Annual

What is Friday Night Live? Friday Night Live is a live outdoor music concert series held the 2nd Friday of each month at the beautiful Hernando County Band Shell Pavilion at 205 E. Ft. Dade Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601. The fun kicks off at 5:00pm and ends at approximately 10:00pm. This event is a community revitalization effort to regrow a connection to the Hernando County Community to its only downtown - Historic Downtown Brooksville. High energy bands are booked to play two music sets throughout the evening. Food trucks will be parked along Ft. Dade Avenue providing a wide variety of culinary treats. Games will be throughout the park for children and families to enjoy. There will also be a full selection of cocktails, beer and wine. Entertainment lineup to be announced at a later date.

Exciting changes are coming. This is just one of them.

Our monthly Friday Night Live outdoor concert series brings thousands to our historic downtown Brooksville.

And now, beginning December 14, 2019 we will be adding a Night Market. Interested in becoming a Friday Night Live Market Vendor?

We are seeking non-food type vendors, as our food trucks are already set! Book your spot now, I have a feeling these will fill up fast! Contact: Events@brooksvillemainstreet.

Spring Hill ®

Helping kids in need succeed Location:

Crews Lake Wilderness Park 16739 Crews Lake Dr, Spring Hill,

Shop in Air Conditioned Comfort!

Indoor Retail/ Business Center

Saturday August 3rd 3021 Commercial Way Spring Hill, FL 34606 10:00am - 1:00pm

Presented by

Senica A/C and the

Nature Coast Builders Association

Saturday, August 17, 2019 Hosted by Tommy Mara

6:00 PM to Finish St. Anthony’s Church, Heffernan Hall 20428 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34601

OVER $11,000 IN CASH PRIZES $10,000 Grand Prize “Grab The Cash Machine” Presenting Sponsor

7391 Sunshine Grove Rd. Brooksville, FL 34613 352-596-1114 nita@naturecoastbuilders.com

Tickets at the NCBA office on Sunshine Grove Road $75 Single Ticket or $100 Couples Includes Dinner for one or two and one entry into Grand Prize Drawing Call (352) 596-1114 or Register online at NatureCoastBuilders.com under the Events tab Tickets Available until Aug. 9th Charity Benefactors: Operation HeartF.E.L.T & Apraxia Kids

• 80 Acre Shooting Facility • Clubhouse • Skeet Trap & Five Stand Range • IDPA • USPSA • Silhouette • CMP Rifle • Precision Pistol • Action Rifle • Bowling Pin • Archery • Youth Programs • Cowboy Action Shooting ® • SASS • 4H Shotgun & Rifle

State of Florida Hunter Education

Try Out Your Favorite Shotgun at Our Fine Skeet, Trap and Five Stand Range

GUN & KNIFE SHOW AT THE CLUB

August 10 & 11, 2019

Saturday 9AM-4PM, Sunday 9AM to 3PM ADMISSION: $6.00 Will be held at the Hernando Sportsmans Club on US19, 9.5 miles north of HWY 50: 16121 Commercial Way (US-19); Brooksville, Fl. 34614 BUY - SELL - TRADE • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The gun show will feature all types of new, used, and antique firearms, knives, and related accessories for sale.

For info call 352-597-9931

www.hernandosportsmansclub.com

Cost: Adult admission tickets are $6 at door, with children 16 and under admitted free with adult. Free parking. Food and beverages available for purchase.

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Business & Community Briefs

Submit briefs to pr@hernandosun.com BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS: Towne Square Mall 6th Annual Operation Backpack Aug. 3 10AM-1PM; 3021 Commercial Way; Spring Hill, FL 34606 Back to School Bash to Provide Free School Physicals to Hernando County Children Terlep Chiropractic, in coordination with the Hernando County School District, will be hosting Back to School Bash-Round Two on Saturday, August 3rd from 10 am to 1 pm at Terlep Chiropractic located at 8466 Northcliffe Boulevard, Spring Hill, Florida 34606. No tickets are needed and the event is free. For more information contact Tina at Tina@DrTerlep.com.

Back to School Extravaganza Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 9 AM – 1 PM Anderson Snow Sports Complex 1360 Anderson Snow Rd, Spring Hill, Florida 34609 The Hernando County Sheriff's Office and several of our Community Partners are proud to welcome HERNANDO COUNTY RESIDENTS (proof of residency required) to the Inaugural Back to School Extravaganza.

During this FREE event, backpacks and school supplies will be given to HERNANDO COUNTY students (while supplies last). There will also be food, fun, and prize drawings.

Operation Backpack Jerome Brown Community Center Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 10 AM – 1 PM The City of Brooksville Parks & Recreation 99 Jerome Brown Pl, Brooksville, Florida 34601 We are already getting ready for that time of year again!!!!!! Operation Backpack will be held on Saturday, August 3rd at the Jerome Brown Community Center (99 Jerome Brown Place, Brooksville, FL 34601) starting at 10am. We will be giving out backpacks and supplies to the school age children in the community, one backpack per child and the child and parent must be present. The event will run as long as supplies last. If you would like to become a vendor for this event or would like more information, please contact Jen Raffaelli at 352540-3835 or JRaffaelli@cityofbrooksville.us We look forward to seeing you there!

Free School Supply Give-A-Way Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 9 AM – 11 AM The Spring Hill United Church of Christ 4244 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, Florida 34609; Everyone is invited to the Spring Hill United Church of Christ School Supply Give-A-Way on Saturday, August 3 from 9-11 am. We will have school supplies for all ages. No proof of residency is required.

Tax Free Holiday for Back to School Aug. 2-6, 2019 During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items will be exempt from tax including: certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item; and clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item; and computers and certain accessories selling for $1,000 or less per item, when purchased for noncommercial or personal use.

For more information and a list of qualifying items, please review the Department of Revenue's Tax Information Publication (TIP) on the 2019 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, as well as the Frequently Asked Questions document.

Locomo School Supply event!

Friday, August 9, 2019 at 6 PM – 10 PM The Locomo Skate-Dance-Party 10451 County Line Rd, Spring Hill, Florida 34609 Back 2 School Supply Skate ~Friday, August 9~ 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. $6.50 not including skates Bring a school supply in & receive a Free Admission Coupon to Return Another Time!

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS: National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) NARFE Chapter 1322 meets every third Friday of every month with the exception of June-August at 1:00 P.M. at the Enrichment Center of the Medical Arts Complex at Bay Front Health Hospital located at 17222 Cortez Blvd, Suite 120 Brooksville, FL. The next Chapter meeting will be

Friday, September 20, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. As a group, NARFE supports legislation beneficial to current Federal employees and annuitants and opposes legislation contrary to their interests. We regret the government shutdown which hurt so many of our members. The guest speaker at our September 20th meeting will be Dale from HEAT, a veterans’ organization dedicated to Honoring Empowering Assisting and Training veterans as they recover from PTSD. We always are always looking for new members. Contact Dennis Foley at 352-754-6160 or e-mail peacock1973@att. net for information.

Hebrew Classes Temple Beth David 13158 Antelope St. SH is offering an Adult Hebrew Grammar Class on Wednesdays from 9:30am to 11:00am. Also, an Adult Beginner Hebrew Class from 8:00am to 9:30am and from 11:00am to 12:30pm. Tuition is $5.00 per class for non-Temple Members and a fee per student for a textbook. Call Lynn @352-688-5578 or email lynn12036@gmail.com for more information.

The First Hernando Republican Club invites all Hernando County registered Republicans to join us at our next meeting. Our club meets at 6:30 P.M. on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Hernando County Association of Realtors building, 7321 Sunshine Grove Road, Brooksville. Our members are a welcoming group of politically active citizens whose aim is to educate and motivate civic awareness and participation in the political process. For more information please call 727-534-4941.

Big Orientation & Training Description: Join us as a defender of potential by becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister and together, we can change the world. All it takes is 4-8 hours a month, depending on the program, with a focus on being consistent and spending one-to-one quality time with your Little. Let’s clear a path to a child’s biggest possible future.

The first step is to attend a Big Orientation & Training session where you’ll learn about our programs, commitments, expectations and our kids.

Get more details about volunteering » https:// bbbstampabay.org/be-a-big/ Contact: Sheri Chancey, 352-410-4442, sheric@bbbstampabay.org Dates/Times/Locations: August 13 (Tuesday), 10-11:30 a.m., YMCA, 1300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill Hernando Computer Club: Meets on campus of Grace Presbyterian Church, 8375 Spring Hill Drive. Newcomers’ Orientation, 10 a.m., August 5th in the Education Bldg. B of church.

See what we offer; light refreshments served.

General meeting is August 26th in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a social hour with refreshments and meeting starts at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Lilli Browning who will speak on lawns, weeds and other things. Free/open to public. Visit http:// www.hcc.org or call 352-684-7171 for further information.

HERNANDO COUNTY FINE ARTS COUNCIL would like to invite the public to their meetings on the 2nd. Thursday every month at Brooksville City Hall, 201 Howell Ave. Brooksville, FL 34601 in Council Chambers at 5:30 pm. Our mission is to encourage, support and promote all of the creative arts and assist in bringing these arts to our citizens. SAVE THE DATE our “36th. ART IN THE PARK” event is March 14 & 15, 2020. For info go to our website at hernandoarts.org or e-mail hernandofinearts@gmail. com. You may contact Jan Knowles if you wish at 352.279.5182.

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Health Briefs

Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj Netflix Season Premiere!

Comedian and political commentator Hasan Minhaj returns for a fourth season of more timely thoughts on today’s society.

Major League Baseball: Boston at N.Y. Yankees ESPN, 7pm Live AL East rivals close out a three-day, four-game series at Yankee Stadium as the Boston Red Sox take on the N.Y. Yankees on Sunday Night Baseball.

CMA Fest ABC, 8pm Country music superstars Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini return to host the music event of the summer — this three-hour primetime concert special, which brings country music’s ultimate fan experience to a national television audience.

The Real Housewives of Potomac: “Opening Old Wounds” Bravo, 8pm With her due date quickly approaching, Monique calls on Chris for help, but his unexpected reaction catches her off guard.

Serengeti Discovery Channel, 7:55pm New Series!

Emmy winners Simon Fuller (American Idol) and John Downer (Penguin: Spy in the Huddle) are behind this revolutionary six-part series that follows the lives of several animal “characters” in the Serengeti region of east Africa.

Preacher AMC, 9pm Season Premiere!

In the fourth and final season of AMC’s supernatural epic, God’s “great design” for the universe is approaching its completion.

Southern Charm New Orleans: “A Date With Destin-y” Bravo, 9pm The group heads to Destin, Fla., for a weekend of fresh starts.

Instinct: “One-of-a-Kind” CBS, 9pm In the new episode “One-of-a-Kind,” Dylan (Alan Cumming) and Lizzie (Bojana Novakovic) investigate when a street artist’s work is found with a victim’s body in the middle of it.

The Movies: “The Sixties” CNN, 9pm This episode explores popular films of the 1960s, including West Side Story, The Graduate, Bonnie and Clyde and more.

Alaskan Bush People Discovery Channel, 9pm Season Premiere!

New goals, new challenges and new additions to the Wolfpack push the Brown family to their limits in the new season of the reality series.

Flip It Like Disick E!, 9pm New Series!

After years of being a part of the Kardashian entourage, Scott Disick (father to Kourtney Kardashian’s three kids) finally gets his own show.

Worst Cooks in America Food Network, 9pm Season Premiere!

Bobby Flay rejoins Anne Burrell to whip a new group of cooking disasters into culinary shape.

GARAGE SALES...

New Family Care – August 8 – 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Breastfeeding Beginnings – August 10 – 9:00 am to 11:00 am and August 20 – 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Childbirth Preparation – August 10 – 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Childbirth Preparation – August 12-13 – 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm both evenings Breastfeeding Support Group - August 20 – 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Belly to Baby Support Group – August 20 – 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Garage sale, one day only.

Rain or shine. Great prices, everything must go. Friday, Aug. 2. 7a.m.

- 5p.m. tools, lots of kitchen stuff and home decor. Some furniture.

13551 Banner Rd., S.H.

Admission to the program is free for patients. To register call 844-7MY-BABY (844-769-2229) or visit OakHillHospital.com/MyBaby. The classes are conducted by Taylor Theodore, CCC (Certified Childbirth Consultant). For more specific information about the class, contact Ms. Theodore at 352-585-2543 or email taylor@bellytobaby.org.

LifeSouth needs blood donors to help

LifeSouth thanks donors who have donated to help the community blood supply and the emergency need for blood, however the need for all blood types continues to alleviate local and national blood shortages.

LifeSouth and LifeSouth blood donors help patients at our local hospitals and a drop in donations has caused the blood supply to dip below a two day supply. It is important to maintain over a two day supply to make sure blood is available when needed for victims of accidents, those having surgery or being patients being treated for cancers and other illnesses.

Donors are invited to stop by a LifeSouth location or blood drive. It is a great time to become a blood donor, or for regular blood donors to donate and bring a friend.

All donors receive a thank you gift, and a mini-physical, including blood pressure, temperature, iron level and cholesterol screen.

Donors must be at least 17 or 16 with parental permission, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good health. A photo ID is needed.

LifeSouth’s donor center in Brooksville is located at 12395 Cortez Blvd. LifeSouth’s bloodmobiles will also be out at many locations in coming days (see attachment for schedule of upcoming blood drives). For additional information about donation or to find a blood drive near you, call LifeSouth toll-free at 888-795-2707 or visit www.lifesouth. org.

Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Game of Cat and Mouse Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9pm Original Film!

Candace Cameron Bure returns as librarian-turned-crime-buff Aurora Teagarden in a new chapter that is simulcast on both Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

Grantchester PBS, 9pm When Will asks for Geordie’s help with a family matter, Geordie is surprised to discover Will grew up in a house filled with secrets and lies.

The Good Fight CBS, 10pm Season Finale!

Season 1 of the CBS All Access drama The Good Fight wraps up on CBS tonight with the episode “Chaos,” in which Diane (Christine Baranski) takes on a new client who is accused of cyberterrorism, resulting in unforeseen repercussions for the firm.

Jamestown PBS, 10pm Jocelyn’s adventure tests friendships and leaves lives hanging in the balance.

Monday, Aug. 5

Bachelor in Paradise ABC, 8pm Season Premiere!

Breakout fan favorites from The Bachelor franchise are back and ready for a second (or third) chance at finding love.

American Ninja Warrior: “Seattle/ Tacoma City Finals” NBC, 8pm The series heads back to the Pacific Northwest for the City Finals round of the competition at the Tacoma Dome.

Competitors will face up to 10 challenging obstacles including Northwest Passage, which is new to the course this year.

Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood VH1, 8pm Season Premiere!

This season is the ultimate VIP pass to the Millennium Tour with B2K band members Fizz and J Boog.

So You Think You Can Dance: “Final Cut — The Top Ten Guys” FOX, 9pm The top 10 men are partnered with an all-star girl, and each performs a choreographed duet outside of his dance style specialty in the hopes of moving one step closer to becoming America’s Favorite Dancer.

Serial Killer: Devil Unchained Investigation Discovery, 9pm Series Finale!

Maria Awes accompanies Todd Kohlhepp’s biographer, Gary Garrett, on an emotional tour of Kohlhepp’s property, where investigators had previously found the bodies of three of his victims, and where Kala Brown spent two months imprisoned in a shipping container.

Mystic Britain Smithsonian Channel, 9pm New Series!

British comedian Clive Anderson and anthropologist Mary-Ann Ochota embark on a 10-episode study of their homeland’s ancient sites and beliefs.

Tonight: demonic symbols on a church’s walls and real-world witches.

The Kleptocrats Starz, 9pm This documentary looks at what happens to the money after $3.5 billion is stolen

Mobile Blood Donation locations: 8/2/19 Hernando County Library (inside set-up) Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Address: 6335 Blackbird Ave. Brooksville, FL 34613 Walmart Broad Street Hours: 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Address: 735 Broad Street Brooksville, FL 34601 Walmart Commercial Way Hours: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Address: 1485 Commercial Way Spring Hill, FL 34606 8/3/19 Chick-fil-A Hours: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Address: 13143 Cortez Boulevard Brooksville, FL 34613

Spring Hill, Florida (July 30, 2019) – Oak Hill Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Juan C. Medel, MBA, as Controller. Mr. Medel comes to Oak Hill Hospital from North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, where he last served as Assistant Controller. Mr. Medel holds an MBA cum laude from Orlando College and a BA degree in accounting with a minor in computer science from William Paterson University in Wayne,

Juan C. Medel, MBA New Jersey.

Mr. Medel has had a highly successful career while

America’s Got Talent: “Judge Cuts 4” NBC, 8pm Jay Leno joins the panel as a guest judge and gets the opportunity to send an act directly to the live shows with a Golden Buzzer.

Intervention A&E, 9pm Season Premiere!

In a new twist, the Emmy-winning docuseries spends the entire season exploring Philadelphia’s so-called “Heroin Hub” and the neighboring communities ravaged by America’s opioid epidemic.

The Real Housewives of Orange County Bravo, 9pm Season Premiere!

Returning for Season 14 are housewives Tamra Judge, Shannon Storms Beador, Kelly Dodd, Gina Kirschenheiter and Emily Simpson, joined by new housewife Braunwyn Windham-Burke. The tres amigas are back with their número uno, the OG of the OC, Vicki Gunvalson, who appears throughout the season.

The 100: “The Blood of Sanctum” The CW, 9pm Season Finale!

Sanctum becomes a battleground between the devout and the nonbelievers. The mystery of the anomaly deepens.

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Tonight, Freeform’s spinoff of The Fosters, starring Maia Mitchell and Cierra Ramirez, ends its summer season with the episode “Disruptions.” Following multiple confrontations in her life, Callie (Mitchell) decides to make a change.

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Grand Hotel: “Long Night’s Journey Into Day” ABC, 10pm The Mendozas begin to recover after an accident disturbs the family, and Danny (Lincoln Younes) discovers a bombshell that would jeopardize his relationship with Alicia (Denyse Tontz).

Tuesday, Aug. 6 Pandora: “I Shall Be Released” The CW, 8pm Still struggling from the loss of a close friend, Jax (Priscilla Quintana) joins Xander (Oliver Dench) and her fellow cadets in responding to an emergency distress call from a secret lab only to discover that a deadly experiment has infected the scientists and now the cadets are infected as well.

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Tonight ends the third and final season of the comedy starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden Church and Molly Shannon.

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Calendar of Events Aug. 3 Stage West Childrens workshop production of "A Murdered Mystery" and "The Waiting Room" 2PM; Stage West Playhouse 8390 Forest Oaks Boulevard, Spring Hill, FL (352) 683-5113 Back To School Bash WHEN: Saturday, August 3, 4pm – 6pm WHERE: 1300 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34609, USA (map) Description: Hosted by YMCA Join us for a fun afternoon to celebrate the end of the summer and start of a new school year! We will have games, bounce houses, arts and crafts and more suprises! Bring in school supplies to donate and receive a raffle ticket for some great prizes!! For more information please call 352-688-9622!

Pre-registration is required! Tickets and registration available at our member service desk. Registration ends August 1st! FREE for Members and $3 for Community Members.

FOR MORE BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE PAGE 9.

Tractor Supply Farmers Market WHEN: Sat, August 3, 10am – 2pm Where: Tractor Supply Co., 18741 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34601, USA Description: Parking lot of Tractor Supply Spring Hill Farmers Market Saturdays 10AM- 3PM 3021 Commercial Way; Spring Hill, Florida 34606 We are an outdoor market featuring local small businesses. We have over 45 vendors every week. Beasley Farms, Everlast orchids, Yalahala Bakery, Better Baked Goods, Come Unity Garden, Growin’ Crazy Acres, Healthy Green CBD oil, Avon, Amish Food, Moringa, Hurds Bagels, Edens Nectar and so many more local, talented vendors.

Aug. 4 Brooksville Farmers' Market When: Sun, August 4, 10am – 4pm Where: 615 Hospital Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601 Description: The Brooksville Farmers' Market is where Hernando County farmers and agricultural producers offer their finest. Come to see all the fresh produce, meats and seafood available in our beautiful downtown.

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Downtown Brooksville Now When: Wed, August 7, 8:00am – 9:30am Where: The Bistro 10 S. Main Street Brooksville 34601 Description: Downtown Brooksville NOW is a group that meets to discuss growth in the downtown Brooksville area, as well as connect and build business relationships throughout the community.

Guest Speaker: NATALIE KAHLER, Director of Brooksville Main Street Topic: "Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?"

Nature Explorers ages 5-7 When:Wed, August 7, 10:30am – 12:00pm Where: Chinsegut Conservation Center 23212 Lake Lindsey Road Brooksville, Florida 34601 Description: This program for ages 5-7 is offered monthly through November, the first Wednesday of each month. If you would like to register a child, please be sure you can attend all dates, so others do not miss out on the opportunity. This class is limited to 20 children by advance registration only at (352) 754-6722. Each class last 1.5 hours and is free of cost. The topic for August is habitats and food webs. See additional dates and topics online at MyFWC.com/Chinsegut or on Facebook @CHINSEGUTCONSERVATIONCENTER. Aug. 9 Snakes of Florida Friday, August 9, 10:00 – 11:00am Chinsegut Conservation Center 23212 Lake Lindsey Road Brooksville, Florida 34601 United States Description:This is a one hour talk on the various snake species of Florida, how to identify venomous vs non-venomous and how to avoid encounters with snakes in your landscape. No need to register for this free program.

Brooksville Main Street: Friday Night Live Friday, August 9, 5:00 – 10:00pm Monthly on the second Friday 205 E Fort Dade Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601-2613, United States Description:Hosted by Brooksville Main Street What is Friday Night Live?

Friday Night Live is a live outdoor music concert series held the 2nd Friday of each month at the beautiful Hernando County Band Shell Pavilion at 205 E. Ft. Dade Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601. The fun kicks off at 5:00pm and ends at approximately 10:00pm Aug. 10 & 11 Hernando Sportsmans Club Gun & Knife Show Aug. 10 and 11, 2019 The club's gun shows are held in the Clubhouse at the Hernando Sportsman's Club. The physical address for the club is 16121 Commercial Way, Brooksville, FL 34614. The entrance road to the Club is off of U.S Hwy 19 (Commercial Way), just 9 ½ miles north of SR 50, in Hernando County. Admission is $6.00.

Doors are open to the public from 9:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday, and from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sunday.

Panera Bread Fundraiser on August 5th! for Habitat for Humanity of Hernando Monday, August 5, 2019 at 4 PM – 8 PM Panera Bread (7061 Coastal Blvd, Brooksville, FL) 7061 Coastal Blvd, Brooksville, Florida 34613 Panera Bread on Coastal Boulevard is hosting a fundraising event for Habitat for Humanity of Hernando County! A percentage of the Aug. 13 proceeds from this event will be given to Habitat Hernando if you turn in the flyer with your order. It will be from 4pm to 8pm on August When Bad Landscapes Happen to Good People 5th! We look forward to seeing you there!

Tuesday, August 13 10:00 – 11:00am 16110 Aviation Loop Dr, Brooksville, FL 34604-6993, United Description: Hosted by Hernando County Florida-Friendly Multiple Dates in August Landscaping Program - Lilly Browning and University of Florida/IFAS Extension at Hernando County Stage West Childrens Theatre presents Guys and Dolls Jr. Unadvertised Special Class! Join us at the County Extension Office and August 9 &16 at 7:30 and 10,11,17 and 18 at 2pm learn simple solutions to common landscaping guffaws. Free class, no Stage West Playhouse registration necessary.

8390 Forest Oaks Boulevard, Spring Hill, FL Presented by Lilly Browning (352) 683-5113 Aug. 7 Aug. 14 Ribbon Cutting - Habitat for Humanity of Hernando County Science Explorers ages 9-12 Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 12 PM – 1 PM Wednesday, August 14, 10:00am – 12:30pm 16131 Daytona St, Brooksville, FL 34604-8058 Chinsegut Conservation Center 23212 Lake Lindsey Road Brooksville, Join us for the Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Habitat Hernando! See Florida 34601 United States the newest house that has been built and meet the new Executive Description:This program for ages 9-12 is offered monthly through Director!

November, the second Wednesday of each month. If you would like to register a child, please be sure you can attend all dates, so others "Tip a Cop" do not miss out on the opportunity. This class is limited to 20 children The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office will be holding a “Tip a Cop” by advance registration only at (352) 754-6722. Each class lasts 2.5 event from 4 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Carrabba’s Italian hours and is free of cost. The topic for August is Plant and Animal ID. Grill, 12957 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. Monies collected will benefit See additional dates and topics online at MyFWC.com/Chinsegut or Hernando County Sheriff’s Charities.

Best Bets Week Three Days That Defined a Generation” PBS, 9pm Broadcast in connection with this month’s 50th anniversary of the legendary Woodstock music festival, filmmaker Barak Goodman’s documentary features never-before-seen footage to tell the story of the political and social upheaval leading to those three historic days, as well as the extraordinary events and performances of the concert itself.

Animal Kingdom: “Julia” TNT, 9pm Shawn Hatosy, who plays Pope, directs this episode, which finds his character growing suspicious of J (Finn Cole) when Angela (Emily Deschanel) reveals the circumstances of her disappearance.

Flipping Exes Bravo, 10pm New Series!

The series follows former boyfriend and girlfriend Michael LeSure and Nina Klemm, who turned their breakup into a business flipping homes.

Blood & Treasure CBS, 10pm Season Finale!

In the Season 1 finale episode “The Revenge of Farouk,” secrets are exposed, fates are sealed, and Danny (Matt Barr) and Lexi’s (Sofia Pernas) lives will never be the same after Farouk’s (Oded Fehr) master plan is put into action. CBS has renewed Blood & Treasure for Season 2.

Undercover Billionaire Discovery Channel, 10pm New Series!

Billionaire Glenn Stearns believes in the American dream, and in this series, he will attempt to prove that anybody can be successful with the right knowledge.

Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Oakland Raiders HBO, 10pm Season Premiere!

The latest season of Hard Knocks spotlights the daily lives and routines of the Oakland Raiders’ coaches, established veterans, highly regarded rookie hopefuls and free-agent acquisitions. ’Til Death Do Us Part: “While You Were Sleeping” Investigation Discovery, 10pm Dr. Mark Wangler and his wife Kathy appear to be living the middle-class dream: a 29-year marriage, two sons, financial security and a strong faith.

Bring the Funny: “The Comedy Clash 1” NBC, 10pm In the next phase of the competition, the best acts from the Open Mic round will go head-to-head with another comedic act.

Code of the Wild Travel Channel, 10pm New Series!

Over eight episodes, brothers Chris and Casey Keefer — extreme adventurers turned wilderness private eyes — use their unique set of wilderness skills to tackle rugged territory as they track down the truth behind baffling mysteries.

Miz & Mrs USA Network, 10pm New Episodes!

New episodes rounding out Season 1 of the reality series following married WWE stars The Miz and Maryse begin tonight.

Wednesday, Aug. 7

Love Island CBS, 8pm Season Finale!

America’s vote decides the last couple standing. They’ll sail away with the $100,000 cash prize and (we hope) eternal love.

Bulletproof The CW, 8pm New Series!

Two undercover cops, Bishop (Noel Clarke) and Pike (Ashley Walters), chase down hardened criminals in London’s East End. Despite their differences, Bishop and Pike work brilliantly together even when the chemistry between them looks set to explode.

MasterChef: “NASCAR — Finish Line Feed” FOX, 8pm The top 10 contestants test their speed in a special team challenge that takes place at the Irwindale Speedway. grown-ish: “Dreams and Nightmares” Freeform, 8pm Season Finale!

In the Season 2 finale, the gang’s sophomore year comes to an end, and bottled-up emotions start to unravel, causing rifts in relationships and some interesting reconciliations.

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Ellen’s Game of Games: “Oh Shipwrecked” NBC, 8pm Contestants will play Danger Word, Oh Ship, Mount St. Ellen and Don’t Leave Me Hanging. The winner of each of the first four rounds advances to Know or Go, and the winner of that game advances to Hot Hands for a chance to win a cash prize.

Ancient Skies: “Our Place in the Universe” PBS, 8pm A cast of scientific pioneers reshapes the solar system and seeks a better understanding of the growing universe.

Queen of the Pythons Smithsonian Channel, 8pm Smithsonian Channel follows the daily life of a 13-foot female African rock python in this one-hour special.

Southern Charm: “Outfoxed” Bravo, 9pm Shep’s ultimatum to Austen is tested after he and Madison reconcile.

Hypnotize Me The CW, 9pm New Series!

This comedic game show, hosted by All American’s Taye Diggs, features physical comedy and unpredictable situations as contestants work together in teams and are challenged to complete a variety of simple, everyday tasks — after being hypnotized.

BH90210 FOX, 9pm New Series!

In this six-episode event series, the cast of the hottest ’90s teen soap gathers to put a new spin on an old favorite.

NOVA: The Planets: “Saturn” PBS, 9pm NASA’s Cassini explores Saturn for 13 years, looping through its icy rings and flying by its moons. The probe captures stunning ring-moon interactions, but when it finds the ingredients for life on the moon Enceladus, a bittersweet decision is made.

The Strongest Man in History: “Strongmen Go to Vegas” History, 10pm The strongmen are in Las Vegas, home of Nick Best, to attempt to outdo the greatest showman in strongman history, the late Monte Saldo. Can they draw a crowd and surpass Saldo’s death-defying car stunt?

The InBetween: “The Devil’s Refugee” NBC, 10pm Cassie (Harriet Dyer), Tom (Paul Blackthorne) and Damien (Justin Cornwell) investigate the cold case disappearance of Millie (guest star Berkeley Ratzlaff) and soon realize that her disappearance may involve an old acquaintance, Ed Roven (recurring guest star Sean Bolger).

American Mystery Travel Channel, 10pm New Series!

Each episode of this series dives into the history of three unsolved mysteries. The premiere episode focuses on mass UFO sightings.

Thursday, Aug. 8 The Naked Director Netflix New Series!

This true story follows the rise of adult video director Toru Muranishi, who revolutionized the porn industry in 1980s Japan.

Wu Assassins Netflix New Series!

This series follows Kai Jin (Iko Uwais), a young chef in present-day San Francisco’s Chinatown who becomes entangled with the Chinese Triad’s pursuit of deadly ancient powers.

The Young and the Restless CBS, 12:30pm Double Daisy! The Dukes of Hazzard’s Catherine Bach just popped up on History’s Car Week — now she’s gueststarring on Y&R for the first time in 17 months.

The Outpost: “The Blade of the Three” The CW, 8pm Wythers (guest star Andrew Howard) hatches a plan to save Garret (Jake Stormoen) before it is too late.

MasterChef: “Box in a Box in a Box” FOX, 8pm The home cooks return to the MasterChef kitchen for a Mystery Box Challenge that includes multiple mandatory ingredients.

Mountain Men: “No Guts, No Glory” History, 8pm Kidd and Harry set their sights on bagging a buffalo; Jake goes after

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100-plus hopefuls dying to be NFL cheerleaders learn the famous Dallas kick line. Can you follow along at home?

Halter top and short-shorts optional.

Million Dollar Listing New York: “A New York Upstate of Mind” Bravo, 9pm Ryan views a seven-story townhouse featuring an incredible indoor pool, but being honest with the seller about the price may prevent him from making a splash in Chelsea. Upstate.

Great Performances: “Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2019” PBS, 9pm Enjoy the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic’s annual concert from Schönbrunn Palace with guest conductor Gustavo Dudamel and famed pianist Yuja Wang performing pieces including Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” and Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever.”

Hollywood Game Night: “Kiss Me in Lamorne-ing” NBC, 9pm Jane Lynch hosts a no-holds-barred competition of entertaining party games including Song Sung Wrong, Block This Way and What’s in a Name?

Chasing the Cure TNT & TBS, 9pm Live New Series!

Every week, patients battling puzzling ailments meet with a panel of top doctors who work to help solve their cases.

Reef Break: “Despot” ABC, 10pm When a mysterious general arrives on the Reef with a secret collection of stolen art and jewelry, chaos and murder ensue leaving Wyatt (Desmond Chiam) to question Cat’s (Poppy Montgomery) involvement and who she is really working for.

Elementary: “Reichenbach Falls” CBS, 10pm The title of the series’ penultimate episode, “Reichenbach Falls,” suggests that Holmes (Jonny Lee Miller) and Watson (Lucy Liu) will finally defeat nefarious tech billionaire Odin Reichenbach (James Frain) before time (and the series) runs out.

Alone: “The Ice Cometh” History, 10pm As the weather gets colder and even less forgiving, the participants struggle to obtain basic resources.

Friday, Aug. 9 Free Meek Amazon Prime Video New Series!

All six episodes of the documentary series are available for streaming today and follow the transformation of Meek Mill (birth name Robert Rihmeek Williams) from chart-topping rapper to criminal justice activist.

GLOW Netflix Season Premiere!

In Season 3, the women wrestlers take the Las Vegas strip by storm and headline at the Fan-Tan Hotel and Casino. But they quickly learn that Sin City is much more grind than glitter.

Las Chicas del Cable (Cable Girls) Netflix Season Premiere!

The Spanish period drama set in the late 1920s, which follows four young women who start working for a new telecommunications company in Madrid, returns for Season 4.

Sintonia Netflix New Series!

This teen drama from Brazil is told through three characters’ perspectives as it explores the universe of music, crime and religion in São Paulo.

Good Morning America ABC, 7am Keith Urban takes the stage in NYC’s Central Park to show us, once again, why he’s the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year. Come for the pining vocals on his first-love hit “We Were,” stay for the guitar solos.

WE Day ABC, 8pm This annual celebration recognizes young people around the world who are working to be unstoppable forces for good.

Deadly Influencer Lifetime Movies, 8pm Original Film!

Skylar (Morgan Taylor Campbell) is obsessed with managing the careers of her social media “influencer” classmates, and will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, including murder Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team CMT, 9pm Consider this the long-running reality show’s Viewer Participation Night: The

Raising Chickens 101 Wednesday, August 14, 10:30 – 11:30am University of Florida/IFAS Extension at Hernando County 16110 Aviation Loop, Brooksville, Florida 34604 Description:Hosted by University of Florida/IFAS Extension at Hernando County Join UF/IFAS Extension Ali Baylor to learn all the basics of raising chickens at home. County ordinances will be discussed, along with proper care of chickens. Totally free!

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Aug. 16 It's Finally Friday - Let's Do Lunch!

Friday, August 16, 2019 at 12 PM – 1 PM Rising Sun Bistro and Market; 10 S Main St, Brooksville, Florida 34601 Hosted by Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce Let's meet up for lunch and chat!! We'd love to see you!!

Join us at The Bistro and meet VALERIE PIANTA, Hernando County Office of Business Development Aug. 17 2019 NCBA CASH BASH Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 6 PM – 10 PM St. Anthony The Abbot Catholic Church, 20428 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville Hosted by Nature Coast Builders Association Over $11,000 in prizes, $10,000 grand prize. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, need not be present to win. Presenting Sponsor, Senica Air Conditioning. $75 single tickets, $100 per couple, includes dinner and entry into grand prize drawing. Total limit 450 tickets. Please contact Nature Coast Builders Association for more info: (352) 596-1114.

Aug. 16 - 18 Spirit of Woodstock at the Sertoma Youth Ranch; 85 Myers Rd, Brooksville, FL The Inaugural Spirit of Woodstock will be held Friday thru Sunday, August 16-18, 2019 at the beautiful and rustic Sertoma Youth Ranch, 85 Myers Road, Brooksville, FL 34602 Camping is Optional. Come for the day or whole weekend. We're Here for the Music. There will be children's activities including hayrides and arts & craft projects plus much more https://spiritofwoodstock.org/ https://www.facebook.com/spiritofwoodstockliveson

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a mountain lion caught too close to civilization; and Morgan fights the deadly skies of Alaska in a race to resupply his homestead.

Two Sentence Horror Stories The CW, 9pm New Series!

This anthology series is inspired by the viral flash fiction of horror stories written using only two sentences.

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David Bowie: Finding Fame Showtime, 9pm This documentary offers a glimpse at a young David Jones (soon to be David Bowie) in his early years of performing.

For an artist who came to embody “cool,” the film clearly shows that Bowie was anything but in the beginning stages of his career.

Ghosts of Morgan City Travel Channel, 9pm Season Finale!

Got to watch out for those creepy toys.

The investigators delve into a gruesome murder in Berwick, La., where poltergeist activity is linked to not only a baby doll but also some paranormal doings at the team’s own headquarters.

Jett Cinemax, 10pm Season Finale!

Big drama on the, uh, drama: Russian criminal Miljan Bestic (Greg Bryk) has one last one-last-job for ace thief Jett (Carla Gugino) … who has her own plan to get free of him forever.

The UnXplained: “Unnatural Nature” History, 10pm William Shatner, who hosts and executive produces this series, explores some of the most puzzling mysteries of the natural world...

Killjoys: “Ship Outta Luck” Syfy, 10pm The trio must figure out a way to break out of an inescapable maximum-security prison.

Saturday, Aug. 10 Major League Baseball FS1, beginning at 4pm Live A doubleheader of NL matchups on FS1 has the Philadelphia Phillies at the San Francisco Giants, followed by the Colorado Rockies at the San Diego Padres.

The Zoo: San Diego Animal Planet, 8pm New Series!

The producers of Animal Planet’s The Zoo and The Aquarium go behind the scenes at the famed San Diego Zoo in this new docuseries.

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Friday Aug. 2 - Thurdsay Aug. 8 The Lion King in RealD 3D (PG) Donald Glover, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter 118 minutes 12:30, 1:00, 3:45, 4:00, 6:45, 7:00, 9:45, 10:05 Spider-Man: Far from Home 3D (PG-13) Jake Gyllenhaal, Zendaya 135 minutes 12:15, 3:30, 7:00, 10:15

V.C. Andrews’ Fallen Hearts Lifetime, 8pm Original Film!

Now a confident young woman, Heaven (Annalise Basso) appears to have it all until the ghosts of her past rise up and threaten her new life.

Yesterday (PG-13) Lily James, Himesh Patel 112 minutes 12:45, 4:00, 7:15, 10:15

Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2019 Nickelodeon, 8pm Michael Strahan hosts Nickelodeon’s annual event, which celebrates kids’ love of sports, athletes and unforgettable sports moments.

Annabelle Comes Home (R) Mckenna Grace, Patrick Wilson 106 minutes 1:15, 4:15, 7:30, 10:25

Wild Singapore: “Islands” BBC America, 9pm Episode 3, “Islands,” ventures to Singapore’s sandy beaches, coral reefs and murky mangroves, which are home to an array of fascinating creatures.

Toy Story 4 (G) Tom Hanks, Tim Allen 100 minutes 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10:05

A Taste of Summer Hallmark Channel, 9pm Original Film!

Sous-chef Gabby (Roselyn Sanchez) leaves a posh Manhattan eatery and her noncommittal boyfriend to open her own restaurant in New England. When she checks out the local competition, Delaney’s Coastal Grille, owned by handsome Caleb (Eric Winter), the two restaurateurs quickly embark on a restaurant war. But when the rivals are forced to pair up, they discover that their competitive relationship might be seasoned with a hint of romance.

Mountain Mamas HGTV, 11pm New Series!

Families with a passion for the great outdoors love Montana for its picturesque mountain vistas and wide-open spaces.

Real estate mavens and busy moms Jackie Wickens and Trecie Wheat Hughes help clients make their dream a reality, fueled by the duo’s Montana pride and fun friendship.

Pavarotti (PG-13) Luciano Pavarotti 114 minutes 12:15, 3:45 The Secret Life of Pets 2 (PG) Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate 86 minutes 4:30 PM Aladdin (PG) Will Smith, Mena Massoud 128 minutes 12:45, 6:45, 9:55

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A natural transition It's all about image off the field for Central's new head football coach

Toby Benoit is a best selling novelist and professional outdoorsman with thirty-five years of experience guiding and outfitting for big game all across America. Toby is a renowned archer and turkey hunting expert who manufactures custom game calls and is a regular judge at NWTF sanctioned turkey calling events across the Southeast.

Making plans and making friends

As the next deer season continues to creep up on us, most of us are beginning to get outside a bit more. Scouting out the mature bucks for sure, placing trail cameras and looking for signs from last year’s rut. Quite a few of us are going over our gear, checking to make sure things are as it should be. Others still are making their lists and checking them twice, readying for a bit of shopping to replenish last year’s supplies; deer pee, Thermocell cartridges, nitrile gloves and such.

One other item needs to be recruited and prepped for the season as well and I hope you all will give this consideration; new hunting buddies. Now folks, I’m not at all saying that there’s anything wrong with your old hunting buddies. My goodness, I’ve got a few I haven’t missed a season with in many, many years, but rather than us old-timers ganging up again with the same old stories, the same bad coffee and genuine mutual respect…. invite along a millennial.

No really, not a joke, although it can be quite fun to help them learn all the skills most of us take for granted. And come on, no one can really have too many hunting buddies, so let’s begin grooming some new ones now. Also, the younger crowd will be right handy to have around to help drag our deer and hogs back to the truck…. Just sayin’.

Mostly, it’s about the preservation of what we all love and passing that love along. Everybody hears the message, “get the kids involved.” But, what about the kids that slipped through the cracks and never learned. I firmly believe that these, now young adults, need the lessons learned from time spent in the outdoors more than ever. It teaches them patience, responsibility, accountability and a bit of reliability. Also, it teaches them to think.

The outdoors doesn’t tell you what to think, the way TV and video games do. But rather, it challenges your intellect and encourages problem solving and strategy.

Not skills they’re likely to have encountered during their school years. So do them a favor and pass on an invitation.

Here is the dark truth we need to face as well; we hunters are an aging demographic. All of

Newly appointed head coach for the Central Bears Football team, Robert Walden ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

Former Explorer K-8 sports coach Robert Walden begins to settle in as Central’s new head football coach. The transition from coaching middle school sports to high school sports seems to be a natural one for Walden.

The Bears football program has struggled to surpass two wins over the last ten years but the hope is that Walden’s seven seasons of coaching a variety of middle school sports from

football to tennis may generate a new path for the Bears.

Walden said that this team isn’t looking for state or district championships; their season goal is to place some numbers on wins side.

“They just want to get some wins, and the expectation is that we are going to win a few ball games,” said Walden.

Getting to know these players is an essential part of introducing himself as the new head football coach. A straightforward way to get to know his team was to talk with the players, one on one

starting with the seniors.

“Basically we sat down and talked a little bit about last season, and we’ll never talk about it again,” Walden said.

“They give me their thoughts on what they thought was good about last year, what they thought that wasn’t so good. I am taking all that in.”

This process began a solid start for Walden, building a trust between coaches and players. The connection paved the way for him to understand the players’ individual goals as well as team goals.

“I think it’s super

important to build that culture, to let them know you care,” said Walden.

There is another facet Walden is bringing to the team, and that is image.

He’s not talking about brand name clothing or fashionable bling. He’s talking about how every player’s action makes a representation of the entire Central football team.

“We want to be disciplined and want these kids to understand who they represent. Like when they are in the community, they’ve got to understand that they are Central football players and they are held to certain standards,” Walden said.

Another change in the works for the Bears, is the way helmet stickers are achieved. Helmet stickers are awarded per outstanding performance or accomplishment either as an individual player or team. This season, players will only earn Central C’s stickers not for on the field plays, but for what they do in the classroom

and for the community.

Walden explained within a short amount of time they have before the season begins, they are all learning about each other. Working and developing that chemistry to build strength and team character.

“That is something I am implementing to get the players caring more about other things rather than just football,” Walden said. “The upperclassmen have already taken to what I am trying to do, and we are already developing that chemistry.”

Central’s first game is at Umatilla High School on August 23. This game between the Bulldogs and Bears has something in common: both teams are starting off the season with a new head coach.

“I am excited to be here, and I can’t wait to get started and hit the ground running,” said Walden.

Players on the Central Bears football team have begun pushing harder in their defensive-line positions and preparing for their first game of the season against Umatilla on August 23.

Head football coach Robert Walden gathered players to discuss offensive tactics during summer practice.

Hernando Sportsman’s Club Calendar 16121 Commercial Way, Brooksville, FL 34614 (352) 597-9931

Hunting buddies.

the advances in wildlife conservation and land preservation will be lost without our ability to replenish our ranks. If we are to preserve the heritage and traditions we so love, we’ve got to get off our butts and teach others to love it as we do. So, how do we include them into our hunt camps?

First thing we should do is ask. That nice kid

bagging your groceries, the young lady serving your coffee, the ones you see wandering the detergent aisle looking for Tide pods; take a second to engage them. Try saying hello, introducing yourself and asking them if they hunt or fish. If the answer is no, straight away ask why not. If that answer is because they’ve no interest in

it, so be it. But, if the answer is, because they just have never had the opportunity…. well, then offer that opportunity to them. It’s the right thing to do.

I surely thank you for all of your input and as always, if you have any feedback, give me a shout at Toby@HernandoSun.com. God Bless and Good Hunting!

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“Sideline cheer is always important, because that’s your crowd leading participants,” Herod said. “We work really hard to be entertaining on that blue mat so that if it is a water break, a time out or at halftime, we always have a routine put together.”

“What we do on this mat it’s important to pay attention. The littlest things can happen and cause injury for life,” Springstead cheerleading coach Shannon Herod said during practice in the Springstead High cafeteria.

she was a sixth-grade cheerleader. Not knowing that one of her teammates sprained her wrist earlier in the competition, during the pyramid formation, that teammate’s wrist broke while holding Shannon in an extended lib position. She fell and hit her head on the gym floor.

It wasn’t until 15 years later, complications of that fall changed her life.

“We didn’t have rules and regulations as they do now in this sport,” Shannon said.

She continued to be active in playing sports throughout her high school years. At the age of 23, some symptoms of neurological concern surfaced during her pregnancy with her son.

She started to experience blurred vision and hearing loss. Her doctor confirmed that a cavernous malformation had formed on her left temporal lobe. The cause of the cavernous malformation was the result of the fall she endured during that one cheerleading competition. The malformation constricted the flow of blood to the arteries in her brain. After the birth of her son, she had no other issues, and the doctor overseeing her didn’t recommend surgery at that time.

A year later, while enjoying a cookout with friends and family, her husband noticed something was off.

“We were sitting there,

Coach Shannon going over routines with new squad members during their summer practice.“The things I teach in cheerleading apply in the real world. A flier needs to stay center, but how true is that in life. We always need to be centered and balanced.”

and my husband looked at me, he’s like are you okay, and I shrugged him off. He knew something was wrong,” she said. “I looked at him, and I can tell he was scared. I went to say I was fine, but all I could say was ‘red fire truck elephant.’ Then I realized what I was saying, and I couldn’t say the right words. I was getting frustrated.”

Her husband called 911.

“I can remember their faces of them being terrified,” Shannon said.

During her transfer to Tampa General, she was having multi-seizures. The possibility of receiving brain surgery to remove the cavernous malforma-

tion was held off due to her organs shutting down.

“For me, the best thing that happened was I don’t remember anything, which I am thankful for,” she said.

As soon as she was stable, the doctor explained the risks of undergoing brain surgery to Shannon’s husband and her family members. He said that she might need to relearn motor skills, like walking and eating.

“A week after my brain surgery, I was walking out of the hospital,” she said.

At twenty-five, Shannon was still recovering for two years after her surgery. She would still have mild seizures and

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This is the first year Shannon has coached a cheerleading squad that included male students. Shannon stated that Senior Allan Alcaide is involved in different sports and that he brings something extra to the mat because of the hard work that he is putting in. “A lot of guys would typically leave their other sports to cheer. Because they can get a college scholarship better as a male cheerleader than they would with the current sport that they are in,” Shannon said.

short term memory loss.

February of 2019 marked ten years of being seizure-free.

“I deliver that story on my mat every year,” Shannon said. “In the sense of I am a product of a sports injury in two different ways. One how important it is and two communicate you have an injury. Because if you don’t communicate that you have an injury, you’re not the only one that can get injured.”

Shannon is grateful for all the support she had during that time of healing and made that her number one priority in coaching Springstead’s squad.

“I feel like Springstead has set a precedent of cheerleading. But I don’t know that everyone knows the hard work that goes into getting where we’re at,” she said.

Cheerleading season runs from April to February and it doesn’t stop at football games.

Being a part of this squad requires dedication and commitment throughout the entire season. They all may be cheering from the sidelines during athletic games, but it’s much more than their presence at home or away games.

“We are the school’s spirit, so that is what we represent as sideline cheerleaders,” she said.

“We are the ones spreading school spirit during the day, and we are the ones that they see under the lights.”

Briefs from page 9 Oak Hill Hospital Announces the Appointment of Elizabeth R. Adams, DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC as Chief Nursing Officer

Elizabeth R. Adams

Spring Hill, Florida (July 30, 2019) – Oak Hill Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth R. Adams, DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice), MSN, RN, NEA-BC (Advanced Nurse Executive-Board Certified), as Chief Nursing Officer. Dr. Adams comes to Oak Hill Hospital with over 30 years in healthcare, and a diverse portfolio of experience serving in For-Profit Health Systems, Not-For-Profit, academic, rural and urban healthcare settings. She has a strong clinical, business, technology and strategy background. She is the President

and CEO of Match Healthcare Design & Innovation, LLC, in Tacoma, Washington, a Senior Executive Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety Licensed Consulting Firm. Over the last several years, she served as Chief Nursing Executive for the largest Not-For-Profit Health System in Washington State, and as a board member for the Northwest Organization of Nurse Executives, and The Washington Center for Nursing.

Previously, she served as a Chief Nurse in Florida and developed strong affiliations with state nursing organizations, research and academic

centers. In Florida, she developed a scholarship to advance nursing education (The Servant Heart Scholarship) and served on various community outreach boards. In her new role, she looks forward to advancing nursing education, the profession, and those she is honored and humbled to serve.

Dr. Adams is married to Robert, who is a Healthcare Business Systems Analyst and they have grown children (Aulton, Nicole and Trevor) and two mini schnauzers, Walter and Penny. They enjoy fishing, boating and spending time with friends and family.

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Lynda.com added to library offerings Today's job market requires continual learning. Many job listings require experience with the latest technology.

It is often said jovially that the requirement is for candidates to have six years of experience in a technology that has only been out for three years. Huh? The point is maintaining in demand skills requires constantly learning new skills.

There are many online tools that can help you to remain up to date with your skills.

A popular way to learn is by watching online training videos. Youtube has many training videos with varying quality. Some can be quite informative and others are less so.

There are also subscription learning sites which have lessons that are professionally produced in which the presenters are paid rather than earning money through ads. One of these online learning sites is Lynda.com.

Access to their training is $29.99 a month, but you can get access for free with your Hernando County Library card number and pin.

Lynda.com has a number of courses ranging for learning basic office programs like Powerpoint and Excel to learning advanced aspects of a programming language.

If you are a business professional, they offer courses in QuickBooks.

If you are into photography or design they offer courses in the Adobe Products.

To access lynda.com go to the Hernando County Library website.

Under the menu item pick Research Help and then select the option eResources for Adults. On the page of eResources choose the Lynda teaser option.

You will need to enter your library card number and pin to login.

To learn more about Lynda.com or other educational resources at the library contact Hernando County Library Services at 352-7544043 – Main Number.

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FCHNC Board of Directors with Nathan and Lindsay breaking ground on construction site

Fuller Center's first residential project in Hernando project breaks ground

ARTICLE BY KENNETH ANTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALEX ANTON

On Saturday, July 20, 2019 on a secluded, wooded lot in a Weeki Wachee neighborhood, a relatively new-to-the-area nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable workforce housing broke ground on their first residential construction project.

Alongside several community members, local businesses and elders from Community Church in the Wildwood, The Fuller Center for Housing Nature Coast (FCHNC) ceremoniously began construction on a new home for a family in need in Hernando County.

The Fuller Center, headquartered in Americus, GA, is a nonprofit organization which was founded in the Spring of 2005 by the same couple who founded Habitat for Humanity. The Fuller Center’s mission centers on communities coming together to construct homes for those in need with the ultimate goal of the recipients paying back the costs on terms they can handle. According to their website, “A fuller Center home is not a hand out, but a hand up.”

The foundation was brought to the Nature Coast by several former employees of Habitat for Humanity’s Hernando County ReStore. The core of the team consists of Rich Massa (CEO), Denise Damianakes (CFO), Marina Edwards (Community Relations Director) and Christi Muise (Community Development Director) as well as a board of directors. Roughly six months ago, Rich Massa began working with the idea of establishing FCHNC and on May 1st that plan became a reality. Within 60 days of establishing the organization, they had their first family and subsequently procured

the first lot for a home.

In line with the mission of the Fuller Center, the construction of the home will be accomplished via strategic partnerships with several area businesses, all chipping in to accomplish the amazing task of providing a place to live for a family whom, until now found themselves bouncing around looking for steady living accommodations.

One of the major sponsors of the project and the provider of the seed money to get the construction up and running, is Community Church in the Wildwood (CCW).

When Rich approached the elders with the idea of FCHNC, they not only saw an opportunity to do great things in their community, but also had the perfect candidate for the first family. Nathan, a father of a special needs daughter and construction day laborer, has been involved with CCW for seven years. The Elders of the church knew Nathan was in need and were able to provide the perfect solution to his troubles.

The organization’s first groundbreaking ceremony kicked off with some inspiring words from Mr. Massa: “Honestly, this is exactly what this is all about.

This is not about Fuller, not about the shovels.

It’s about a community coming together and being able to change the direction of somebody’s life, a family’s life, that might not have had an opportunity…. It’s being able to take the individuals and give them the opportunity they might not have got before.”

Once the dirt was thrown and the shovels replaced, Nathan spoke about the gracious charity being undertaken on his behalf. A construction worker himself, he was asked if he would be assisting in the building of the house to which he replied with humor: “oh

Left to Right - Rich Massa, Nathan and Lindsay

yeah, I got to. It’s what I do.” As the ceremony was drawing to a close, Nathan and his daughter Lindsay were visibly overjoyed with what was happening.

Nathan considers himself “very blessed, thankful” for the support which is being shown and is looking forward to getting the project moving forward.

Community sponsors for FCHNC’s

current project include: The Atlas Group, TDR Community Development, Southern Sky Solar, and Bayside Trailer Trash.

FCHNC is always looking for more community support in the form of monetary support as well as volunteers to assist in the home building projects. To get involved, please go to their website (https://fullercenter.org/nature-coast/

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School Supplies Being Collected at Publix location

13th Annual 'Stuff the Bus' fills Hernando classrooms Community donates thousands of pounds in school items to United Way’s Supply Drive United Way of Hernando County’s 13th Annual Stuff the Bus events took place Friday, July 12th through Sunday, July 14th. United Way staff, school teachers, community partners, and volunteers came together to collect donated school supplies at all Hernando Publix locations, as well as two local Walmart locations. This year, there were 721 total hours logged by volunteers. This education initiative brought in 8,306 lbs of school supplies which stocked over 158 classrooms in 23 schools.

On Saturday, July 27th, HCSD’s Parent Academy team, along with 85 school district and community volunteers, arrived at Nature Coast Technical High School to host their annual “Back To School Bash”.

Only in its 3rd year, the event reached an attendance milestone. Parent Academy staff estimate this year’s event brought in approximately 5,000 attendees - almost 2,000 more than last year!

Initially, the “Back To School Bash” was developed to help Hernando families reduce the cost of getting their children ready for the new school year by offering free school supplies and immunizations. Now, however, the event has added free physicals, health screenings, a variety of services including haircuts and voter registration!

“Over the last 2 years, we’ve seen the needs of many families move beyond school supplies.

So, we reached out to local community groups, organizations and business partners and asked if they could help,” Parent Academy Coordinator, Ivette Mendoza said. “Over 41 organizations committed to the event. Because of their generous donation of supplies and services, this year’s event was able to expand services and support to even more families.”

On Saturday, the lines began to form early, quickly reaching from the gym to the front of the school. Inside, Parent Academy staff and volunteers were ready and stationed at each venue. Families picked up backpacks, visited local non- profit representatives in the cafeteria and received immunizations along with vision, diabetic and dental screenings organized in the gym and the mobile dental office. If they needed a ‘little taken off the top’, students could get a trim in the school’s cosmetology room.

“It was amazing to see

School district staff give away back packs at the district's third annual Back to School Bash on Saturday July 27.

how many people came out to the event and both parents and their kids seemed very satisfied with the experience. It was a really happy event,” Florida Department of Health Hernando (FDOH) representative Nina Mattei said.

The results of the Back To School Bash speak to its success. Over 1,200 students received backpacks, 300 health screenings were completed, almost 100 students were immunized, approximately 300 physicals were conducted, and 104 haircuts were given!

“The Parent Academy dedicates itself to identifying barriers to student learning and finding solutions. We know that those first days of school are critical, and we don’t want any student missing out because they lack resources,” Mendoza said.

“The Back To School Bash is one way we help our students start strong and with our sponsors and volunteers, we were able to meet a true need.”

“With their incredible generosity and support of

University 16. YMCA of the Suncoast 17. Supervisor of Elections 18. UF/ IFAS Extension - 4H Youth Development 19. Hernando E-School 20. HCSD School Choice 21. Lifesouth Blood Centers 22.

Hernando Community Coalition 23. Live Oak Theatre Company 24. HCSD Exceptional Student Education 25. Hernando County Library 26. Big Brothers Big Sisters 27.

Mid Florida Community 1. Family ChiropracServices (HS) 28. HCSD tic Center for Wellness Students & Families in 2. Premier Community Transition 29. Ability Tree Health Care 3. Florida Florida 30. Early LearnDepartment of Health ing Coalition 31. NAMI Hernando 4. Spring Hill Hernando 32. HCSD Food Nature Coast and High & Nutrition 33. Boys & Point Lions Club 5. HerGirls Club of Hernando nando Christian Ministeri- 34. Suncoast Credit Union al Association 6. Cros35. Pasco Hernando State spoint Church 7. Li’l Teeth College 36. HCSD CTE/

by Oloph 8. Great Clips Dual Enrollment 37. Kelly 9. Rotary Club of Brooks- Educational Staffing 38. ville, Rotary Club of Girls Scouts of West FlorSpring Hill, Rotary Club ida 39. A New Generation of Spring Hill Central 10. 40. United Health Care Hernando County Adult 41. DJ Midj Education 11. SunTech Education 12. United Way of Hernando County 13.

Hernando County Education Foundation 14. Dawn Center 15. Saint Leo the event, our sponsors and volunteers sent a clear message - educating students is at its best when it is a community collaboration. That’s what makes Hernando a special place to live,” Superintendent of Schools, John Stratton said.

It is with great appreciation that we thank our participants and sponsors without whom this event could not be offered:

Donations included: 2,478 Glue Sticks 2,420 Packs of Paper 1,716 Colored Pencils “It’s truly amazing to work behind the scenes of such a large event. Being able to hand pack school supplies for local classrooms knowing the impact it will have on the children’s education, makes this event all worth it. United Way has proudly hosted this event in our community for the past 13 years.

We are so thankful to live in such a giving community that knows what it takes to LIVE UNITED and make a difference for Hernando’s youth,” said United Way’s Executive Director/CEO Angela B. Walasek.

Thank you to United Way’s Partners in Education, Oak Hill Hospital’s Pediatric Emergency Care Center for sponsoring Stuff the Bus T-Shirts, and Chocachatti Elementary School for allowing United Way to use their cafeteria space to sort and organize teacher Wish Lists in time for the new 2019-2020 school year.

(Local teachers excited to be participating in Stuff the Bus) Interested in volunteering your time for fun events like Stuff the Bus? Visit United Way’s online volunteer portal called Lend a Hand Hernando to search opportunities nearest you.

Go to www.UnitedWayHernando.org/Volunteer.

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Bible Word Search puzzle on page 12

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Our escalating climate crisis

Mary Mazzuco's birthday donations for Humane Society, SPCA, Hernando County Animal Services, and K9 Partners for Patriots filled a large van.

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As many of us get older, birthdays no longer have the same excitement as they once held in early childhood years. The excitement of waiting for our birthdays and the 'must have' presents has faded. We know longer have to wait for our birthday for something we want. Our friends and family like to acknowledge our birthday and few enjoy showing up at a party empty handed, so gathering donations for charity is an exemplary use of your birthday.

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Across the United States, and indeed everywhere in the world, we are experiencing the impact of climate change with heat waves, melting ice caps, rising seas and droughts.

The UK, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and other countries have recorded their highest ever temperatures following extreme heat waves over the past few years.

Wildfires, stronger storms and tornadoes continue to threaten American cities and towns and most summers are now either hot or extremely hot compared to the mid-20th century.

The general scientific consensus is that it's only going to get worse.

What’s causing these harmful changes?

It’s us. We are the ones burning fossil fuels and chopping down forests.

Each year, we are releasing more and more emissions of harmful gases into our atmosphere and warming up Earth's atmosphere. Climate change is certainly happening, despite what politicians and skeptics say and we are to blame.

The first scientific suspicions of climate change began in the early 19th century when natural changes in the environment began to be noticed and the warming of our planet’s surface was identified.

And it's thanks to the Swedish scientist Svante August Arrhenius (1859– 1927) — a Nobel Prize winner for Chemistry. It was he who first used the basic principles of physical chemistry to estimate how increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) are responsible for Earth's rising surface temperatures.

By the late 19th century, a host of other theories were put forward about how human emissions of greenhouse gases were changing our climate and by the 1960s, the warming effect of higher levels of carbon dioxide gas released into Earth's atmosphere became increasingly convincing.

The presence of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere occurs naturally and is important to sustain life on Earth. However, that normal pattern has been unbalanced because we are releasing too much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere through burning fossil fuels and deforestation, for example.

It's called the "greenhouse effect," and when there are more greenhouse gases in the air, the air holds more heat. This is why we are experiencing higher than normal temperatures globally.

Tackling the crisis In late 2015, 197 countries reached an international agreement, the Paris Climate Accord, to address global warming placing significant importance on the need to replace fossil fuels with clean, renewable energy sources.

Under the agreement, of which the US will indicate intent to withdraw in November 2019, each

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increasingly disrupt our climate and affect our ecosystems and weather patterns. We should all make personal sacrifices to help save our planet's future.

Ways we can help combat global warming

Sue Quigley country would set its own goals for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; detail how it will reach its goal; and monitor and report on progress. Their goals being to reduce emissions at least enough to limit average global warming to 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures.

Some proposals for reducing emissions include imposing carbon taxes to the elimination of coal and huge investments in clean electrical grids.

Who remembers Al Gore's presidential campaign and his documentary film, An Inconvenient Truth, to raise public awareness of the dangers of global warming and immediate action to curb its destructive effects on the environment?

Since then, Gore has been credited for raising international public awareness of global warming and re-energizing the environmental movement.

His documentary is also now included in science curricula in schools around the world.

There is a sequel to the film, titled An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, which was released in 2017. Here, Gore discusses the scientific opinion on global warming, as well as the present and future effects of global warming and stresses that global warming "is really not a political issue, so much as a moral one," describing the consequences he believes global warming will produce if the amount of human-generated greenhouse gases is not significantly reduced in the very near future.

Gore stresses that if we act now, global warming can be successfully reversed by releasing less CO2 and planting more vegetation to consume existing CO2.

Gore says "that each one of us is a cause for global warming, but each one of us can make choices to change that with the things we buy, the electricity we use, the cars we drive; we can make choices to bring our individual carbon emissions to zero. The solutions are in our hands, we just have to have the determination to make it happen. We have everything that we need to reduce carbon emissions, everything but political will. But in America, the will to act is a renewable resource."

At the end of the film, it suggests to viewers things they can do at home to combat global warming.

It's clear that global warming is real. Earth has already warmed and average temperatures will continue to rise worldwide. This trend will

Change a light Replace one regular light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb.

They consume 70 percent less energy than ordinary bulbs and have a longer lifetime.

Drive less: Save fuel and get good exercise. Walk, bike, carpool or take mass transit more often. You'll save one pound of carbon dioxide for every mile you don't drive! Try to buy a hybrid vehicle.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle more: Reduce buying new products. If you have to buy, then buy eco-friendly products.

Reuse water bottles, recycle and upcycle as much as you can. You can save 2,400 pounds of carbon dioxide per year by recycling just half of your household waste and save on landfills.

Check your tires: Keeping tires inflated properly can improve your gas mileage. Every gallon of gasoline saved keeps 20 pounds of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.

Use solar energy: Solar panels are readily available and government agencies and energy companies offer incentives and discounts.

Buy energy-efficient appliances: and save energy and money. It takes a lot of energy to heat water, for example. Use less hot water by taking shorter and cooler showers and washing your clothes in cold or warm instead of hot water.

Use a kitchen cloth instead of paper towels: think of all that tree consumption! Paper towels produce nothing but wasted energy.

Reuse Towels: hang towels to dry instead of washing unnecessarily after only a few uses.

Adjust your thermostat: turning your thermostat down just 2 degrees in winter and up 2 degrees in summer can save about 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.

Plant a tree: they not only produce oxygen but also absorb carbon dioxide, during the photosynthesis process — a main source of global warming. One tree can absorb one ton of carbon dioxide over its lifetime.

Turn off electronic devices: turning off your television, DVD player, stereo, and computer when you're not using them, will save you thousands of pounds of carbon dioxide a year.

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Manhattan Institute strategy prevents urban decadence

It is hard to believe once beautiful cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York City have turned into hellholes. There are bums, currently called “homeless,” injecting illegal drugs in front of the public.

These vagrants do not follow the acceptable protocol of public health. They urinate and defecate on the sidewalks and lie down in public places to sleep. Incredibly annoying and frightening, they no longer beg for a handout but threaten people for their money.

When the police are in the vicinity of these disgusting acts of anti-social, criminal behavior, even they turn a blind eye. Law enforcement no longer enforces the law. These out-of-control loiterers and

law-breakers have somehow become a “protected class” that is being allowed to dismantle once quaint, historic cities in the United States. All three of these cities have progressive leaders condoning the policies of lawlessness.

The think tank, The Manhattan Initiative for Policy Research, developed a theory called “The Broken Window.” It found a connection between disorder, fear, crime and urban decay. Besides emphasizing the relationship between enforcing lesser crimes such as breaking of windows, it tends to place criminals on notice that the police will actively enforce all laws no matter how inconsequential. A major component of the Broken Window approach was to take the police out of their patrol cars and put them on the city streets to become an integral part of the community.

The officers develop relationships with the local youngsters and private citizens.

They were supposed to become involved with local community leaders to develop programs to reverse the hostility directed at the community. They developed ways for neighborhood citizens to receive positive recognition for building better communities for everybody.

This partnership between law enforcement and the neighborhood was the key to significantly lowering crime rates in New York City in the 1990s during Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s administration. Violent crime declined by 56% as compared to only 28% in the rest of the nation. Felonies in the subways dropped 75%. This community partnership with

police in the neighborhood enforcing all the laws, even the minor ones led to a healthier, safer and more orderly city.

Yet when we go online to look up the “Broken Window” phenomenon the progressives have used every angle to attribute the positive results of declining crime to anything but the Broken Window law enforcement strategy. Some of these critics have gone so far as to rename it “The Broken Window Fallacy.” The stakes in denying this strategy of combatting crime are great.

There is no way that New Yorkers and tourists did not see the positive changes in Times Square, the subway and other parts of Manhattan landmarks in the 1990s. The local residents witnessed community stability return to their own block. All the boroughs were more peaceful places to live after the Broken Window approach was instituted.

On the other hand the effects of not enforcing basic health rules, decent behavior towards others and laws protecting the rights of others cannot be hidden. The relaxing of common decency towards tourists, allowing the homeless infestation, abusing police in once fashionable neighborhoods is startling. Tent cities that form on sidewalks and block local businesses create appalling sights and health conditions and have reintroduced diseases under control for decades are the result.

The glibbest progressive politicians cannot erase these vivid pictures of dying cities.

The mayor of New York City, Bill Deblasio, seems to relish his destruction of one of the

5-minute fish

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By VINCENT CARDEGIN AWARD WINNING COLUMNIST

were never eight of us on the floor all at once, and those two or four on the clock were often spread pretty thin throughout the vastness of Garden Center and the bigger area of the whole store.

But he was correct about the five minutes. It can even take less time to get a fish, but that’s only when one customer wants one fish and doesn’t care which of that kind of fish it is. Multiply five minutes by ten or twenty or thirty fish, and not just any fish, but a particular fish, when the customer moves his finger across the front of the tank, pointing at one out of a hundred or more, and suddenly it becomes a chore, which is much longer than a task.

I once spent seventy-five minutes getting fish for six people. My Dephead was pissed.

I protested to a Comag that the last person who should dip for fish is a guy soaked with sweat and covered from fingernails to elbows in cow manure compost. (A vendor had vehemently complained about that after fish in several tanks got sick.) The Comag

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Knowing God is the key to trusting Him The Biblical account of David and Goliath is one of most popular stories from the Bible. You remember that Israel and the Philistines were enemies as this true account finds them preparing for battle, but also in somewhat of a strange standoff. The two armies were gathered on opposite sides of a large valley, but instead of getting it over with, the Philistines had been sending out one of their most intimidating warriors to mock and make fun of the Israel’s army and even God himself. His name

Domenick Maglio, PhD. is a columnist carried by various newspapers, an author of several books and owner/director of Wider Horizons School, a college prep program. Dr. Maglio has a new book, available on Amazon and other sites, entitled, IN CHARGE PARENTING. You can visit Dr. Maglio at www.drmaglio. blogspot.com.

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Gone fishing

Back in aught-seven, during the big remodel at Exwork, the tanks of live fish were moved from the pet department all the way over to the wall behind Health and Beauty Aids (HBA), with the last aisle there filled with food and tank décor, as well as other products for caged pets. No one could explain to me the merchandising strategy of that. I don’t believe there was one. But HBA is right around the corner from Garden, and us workers were routinely tasked with bagging fish. The natural consequence was predictable: customers started waiting a long time to be noticed, and when they weren’t, they wandered over to tell our cashier to call someone.

Eventually we in Garden were threatened. A temporary Dephead got annoyed with hearing over his walkie-talkie that customers needed service in live fish, so he demanded that from now on one of us had to check around the corner every five minutes to see if someone needed help, or he’d write us all up! There were, he pointed out, eight of us in Garden every day.

And it only takes five minutes to get a fish!

None of us could do that, of course, and no one was written up. The eight (and there weren’t always eight) came in at different times during two shifts, and there were meals and breaks. There

greatest cities of the world. Sadly a large block of progressive voters are willing to walk over the cesspool of druggies, petty criminals, mentally ill and homeless in the name of “tolerance.” Many others are voting with their feet by relocating to the suburbs leaving the devastation for others to experience. Until hipster urban dwellers realize that these socialist policies are eroding the pride New Yorkers have for their great city it will continue to slide into chaos.

The Broken Window enforcement makes it advantageous to do the right thing while making it painful to do the wrong one.

Clear, concise messages of how to improve ones’ life are better than utopian socialist double talk. No one, especially government can improve your life. Throughout our history, discipline and the work ethic of the individual have brought minorities up the economic ladder.

The Broken Window philosophy will work today as it has in the past. It is tough love but is better than lies that degrade the dignity of people for the sake of another government handout. These “freebies” lead to dependency and loss of personal initiative and freedom.

didn’t want to hear it, told me I should wash my hands first. I had done that always, until the same vendor caught me doing so in the sink between the separate walls of fresh and saltwater tanks, and proclaimed with pointing finger on her shaking hand, “That’s why the tanks are contaminated!” According to her, debris from my hands were splashing into the small tub where they kept the nets in fishy disinfectants. Why the disinfectants didn’t work, she wouldn’t explain. We all continued to use that sink because washing in the bathroom would make the customer wait even longer.

The problem is that individual departments no longer have their own department heads.

The person in charge of all the food and sundries in Pets is also responsible for paper (napkins, towels, and toilet) and chemicals (household cleaners and everything related). As the variety of products increases and the number of workers decreases, attention to detail plummets. No one can attend to thousands of products in three or more departments with any accuracy. Prices are wrong, shelves are empty, and fish die.

And too many times customers mistakenly got mad at me because, after they got food for their dogs or cats, they See GOOFY, Page 20

was Goliath and he was truly a giant as some scholars have estimated that he stood between 9 and 10 feet tall. Fully dressed in battle armor, Goliath dared any man from Israel to challenge him. Everyone was terrified and not even the highly respected king Saul dared to step forward. It’s recorded in First Samuel chapter 17 where Goliath said, “Choose your best soldier to come out and fight me! If he can kill me, our people will be your slaves. But if I kill him, your people will be our slaves.”

Our hero David was the youngest of his father’s twelve sons and while his older brothers were called to join the military, David was considered too young and was needed to stay home and do chores. His dad Jesse would regularly send him to the front lines with food for his brothers and he would bring back news about what was happening.

One day David heard the giant teasing and taunting the soldiers of Israel and started asking the men about what the giant was saying. David stood boldly and challenged the men and was asking, “how can you allow this to happen, don’t you have any pride?”

His oldest brother overheard David talking and became angry thinking that the young boy was just being negative and stirring up strife. King Saul was told about the young lad and he sent for him as he wanted to speak with him. When he approached the

Recently the House of Representatives passed a resolution approving raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.

The news spread across mainstream media with many liberal and progressive groups celebrating this so-called achievement.

Outcry poured in immediately from all sectors of the market, from mom and pop businesses to large multi-billion dollar companies.

The fact of the matter is simple, a large portion of the population in the United States firmly believes that raising the minimum wage will more evenly redistribute wealth and place increased amounts of money into the pockets of lower income individuals. This cannot be further from the truth. As a business only operates to generate revenue, expenses must be kept to a minimum. Thus, operating costs such as salaries and wages can not increase. Owners and managers will compensate for a higher minimum wage by cutting hours and more than likely reducing jobs.

Furthermore, many issues arise over a one- size -fits -all attitude regarding minimum wage.

Fast food workers who exercise minimum skill experience would be receiving pay that is the same amount as those who are employed in a specialized field such as plumbers or electricians.

The economic impact would be catastrophic. Job losses in cities, that previously enacted higher minimum wages, have skyrocketed.

The prices of basic goods such as milk and gasoline will increase and thus diminish one’s spending ability. Think about it, if you receive a higher pay but spend more on necessities, then you are still making the same amount of money in the end.

Raising minimum wage is a short-sighted attempt to resolve an increasing wage gap. It is called a minimum wage for a specific reason. This is the smallest amount, legally, a company must pay their employees and is not intended to be a livable wage. For those who struggle to provide or fail to make ends meet by living on minimum wage, this is self-sabotage.

Gaining experience in knowledgeable fields, attending school and receiving a degree, or enrolling in institutions that provide technical

king David said, “Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him.”

As the story continues, Saul was no doubt impressed with this boy’s enthusiasm, but tried to explain that David did not really understand the situation. David told how he had killed a lion and a bear while watching over his father’s sheep and was very good with a sling. As the Lord had helped him be victorious in times of great danger, he was positive that God would also help him kill this giant. Amazingly Saul agreed.

David was offered all types of armor and weapons, but he only wanted his sling.

He searched in a nearby stream and found five smooth stones and placed them in his shepherd bag.

To make a long story short, Goliath was evidently offended that Israel would send a child out to fight against one of the fiercest warriors in the world. The giant was laughing, but David was focused as he loaded his sling with one of the stones he is quoted as announcing, “This day the Lord will deliver you into my hands, and I’ll strike you down and cut off your head. This very day I will give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds and the wild animals, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel.” As David declared that he was representing the name of the Lord

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certifications are ways individuals can rise above living on minimum wage and break through the cycle of poverty.

Conducting research into the economic impact of raising the minimum wage should be the priority of the House of Representatives. Succumbing to a loud minority is mob rule mentality, and ultimately will be detrimental to the economy and well being of the United States. This issue has prevailed over the years and will not falter anytime soon. Raising minimum wage is not a viable option or avenue that can be explored. By continually bringing up the topic, the House of Representatives is side stepping their obligations to represent their voters and failing the American people by increasing monetary stress in their lives.

Promoting education, specific skills and trades, and vocational institutions will be more beneficial over time and would raise the quality of living substantially.

The former CEO of McDonalds wrote in August. 20, 2013 during an interview: “The one thing you need to know about the minimum wage, it was designed for entry-level jobs that teach people soft work skills. It was never meant to be a career, it’s meant to be a career starter… If they did this minimum wage thing, I’m telling you there’d be another 15 to 20 percent [of small businesses] that are going to go away… You can’t afford it.”

Caleb Zapata is a recent graduate of Pasco Hernando State College and is a Hernando County native.

Almighty, he placed a stone in his sling and when he let it go, the rock sank deep into the giant’s forehead and he fell on his face like a huge tree crashing to the ground. David then picked up Goliath’s sword and cut off his head just like he had promised. Yes, this is an exciting and inspirational story, but how can we demonstrate courage when we are surrounded by fear and our circumstances seem overwhelming? The bottom line is that David trusted God because he knew him personally. You see, faith is a learned behavior and a positive response that is developed from our everyday experiences with the Lord. The Lord had never failed David and he was filled with confidence that with God nothing was impossible.

The Philistine army ran away in terror because this young boy decided to stop telling God how big his problems were and started telling his problems how big God is.

Today, the good news is that we can do the same.

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LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION Case No.: 19-CA-000172 SHERMAN HILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, v.

ROBERT WAYNE BRASCH, UNKNOWN SPOUSE, UNKNOWN PERSONS IN POSSESSION #1 AND UNKNOWN PERSONS IN POSSESSION #2, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS GIVEN that pursuant to the Final Judgment of Lien Foreclosure in favor of Plaintiff, Sherman Hills Homeowners Association, Inc. entered in this action on the 13th day of June, 2019, the Clerk of Hernando County, Florida, will sell to the highest and best bidder or bidders for cash at the Hernando County Courthouse, 20 N. Main Street, Room 245, Brooksville, Florida 34601 on August 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., the following described property: Lot 43, Block 10, SHERMAN HILLS SECTION 3, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 39, Page(s) 31 through 33, inclusive, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida. and improvements thereon, located in the Sherman Hills Homeowners Association, Inc., 30763 Water Lily Drive, Brooksville, FL 34602 (the “Property”). Any person claiming an interest in the surplus, if any, from the judicial sale of the Property, other than the Property owners, as of the date of the Notice of Lis Pendens, must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the judicial sale of the Property.

SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK, LLP BY: /s/ Cristina J. Ayo JONATHAN J. ELLIS Florida Bar No. 863513 CRISTINA J. AYO, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 1013895 Post Office Box 172609 Tampa, Florida 33672-0609 Telephone: (813) 229-7600 Facsimile: (813) 229-1660 Primary Email: cayo@shumaker.com Secondary Email: ccheaney@shumaker.com Counsel for Plaintiff If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator at the Office of the Trial Court Administrator, Hernando County Courthouse, 20 North Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601, Telephone (352) 754-4402, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

(07/26/2019), (08/02/2019) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No: 2019 DR 475 Division: Chanté Smith, Petitioner and Cameron Caines, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR Minor Name Change Consent TO: Camaron Caines 7715 Arezzo Ave. Orlando, FL 32819 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for consent of name change has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Chanté Smith, whose address is 16150 Aviation Loop Dr. Suite 15203 Brooksville, FL 34601, on or before __________, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 20 N. Main St; Rm 246; Brooksville, FL 34601 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

(If applicable, insert the legal description of real property, a specific description of personal property, and the name of the county in Florida where the property is located.)

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.)

Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: 7/8/19 CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT By: Margaret Monda Deputy Clerk (SEAL) (07/12/2019), (07/19/2019) (07/26/2019), (08/02/2019) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA FAMILY LAW DIVISION Case #:2019-DR-0867 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF: RYLEIGH MAY Adoptee, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR JOINT PETITION FOR ADOPTION BY STEPPARENT and TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: CHRISTOPHER MAY YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Joint Petitioner for Adoption by Stepparent and Termination of Parental Rights has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any to: Timothy M. Doud, Esq., Attorney for the Petitioner’s Law Office of Timothy M. Doud, LLC P.O. Box 1777 Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 Within 20 days from the first date of this notice and file the original with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Hernando County, Florida, 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601 before service on the Attorney for the Petitioner’s or immediately thereafter.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915). Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or emailed to the address on record at the clerk’s office. /s/ Timothy M. Doud Timothy M. Doud, Esq. FL Bar #0052601 Law Offices of Timothy M. Doud, LLC P.O. Box 1777 Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 352-596-6339 timdoud@aol.com Attorney for Jacqueline & Oliver Bevins

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Hide-Away Storage – Spring Hill located at 1000 Commercial Way, Spring Hill FL 34606 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below Occupants whom are in default at an Auction. The sale will occur as an online auction via www. storagetreasures.com on 8/14/2019 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings.

John Walters Jr. unit #0446; Courtney Francis units #2046, #3014 & #3065; Suzanne Khoury unit #3029. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice.

Certain terms and conditions apply.

See manager for details.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 19 DR 1382 Kevin Gerard Bautz, Petitioner, and Carol Ann Bautz, Respondent, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: Carol Ann Bautz 27 Sand Gate Rd. Arlington, VT 02505 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Kevin Gerard Bautz whose address is 3938 Beaumont Loop; Spring Hill, FL 34609 on or before August 30, 2019 and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 20 N. Main St.; Rm 246; Brooksville, FL 34601 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.)

Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: 7/19/2019 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Doug Chorvat. Jr. By: /s/ Jeanette McDonald Deputy Clerk (SEAL) (07/26/2019), (08/02/2019), (08/09/2019), (08/16/2019)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION Case No.: 19-000110-CA UCN: 272019CA000110CAAXMX VALLEY NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, v.

KATHY TODD, KATHY TODD AS PLENARY GUARDIAN OF JACK A. TODD, UNKNOWN TENANT 1, and UNKNOWN TENANT 2, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO F.S. CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Uniform Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 11, 2019 in Case No. 19-000110-CA of the Circuit Court of the Fifth Judicial Circuit in and for Hernando County, Florida wherein the Clerk of Court of Hernando County, Florida, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Hernando County Courthouse, 20 N Main St., Room 245, Brooksville, FL 34601, beginning at 11:00 a.m. on August 27, 2019 the following described property: LOT 67, LAKESIDE ACRES MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISION, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 17, Pages 59-61, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida.

Together With Mobile Home More Specifically Described as Follows: 1983 MOGO, ID# ALWH2212218 Property Address: 25146 Huston St., Brooksville, FL 34601 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale.

Dated this 26th day of July, 2019.

RICHARD T. HEIDEN, P.A. /s/ Richard T. Heiden, Esq. RICHARD T. HEIDEN, ESQ. FBN: 910661 BRIAN C. GUENTHER, ESQ. FBN: 50164 2723 State Road 580 Clearwater, Florida 33761 Telephone: (727) 771-7888 Facsimile: (727) 771-7899 E-mail: service@rthlaw.com richardheiden@rthlaw.com brianguenther@rthlaw.com Attorney for Plaintiff If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.

Please contact the ADA Coordinator at the Office of the Trial Court Administrator, Hernando County Courthouse, 20 North Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601, Telephone (352) 754-4402, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

(08/02/2019), (08/09/2019) PUBLIC NOTICE OF BARGAINING SESSION Notice is hereby given that the Hernando County School Board will hold its bargaining session with HUSW on Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the District Office, located at 919 N. Broad Street, Brooksville, FL, 34601 Originated by Susan Duval, The School Board of Hernando County Florida.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 19-000547-CA-AX-MS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

ANGEL E. MORALES A/K/A ANGEL MORALES, et al.

Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION To: ANGEL E. MORALES A/K/A ANGEL MORALES LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 13131 ODHAM ST, UNIT 20 SPRING HILL, FL 34609 CURRENT ADDRESS UNKNOWN UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ANGEL E. MORALES A/K/A ANGEL MORALES LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 13131 ODHAM ST, UNIT 20 SPRING HILL, FL 34609 CURRENT ADDRESS UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose Mortgage covering the following real and personal property described as follows, to-wit: LOT 64 OF OAKLEY PLACE, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 42, PAGES 46-56 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to file a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Orlando Deluca, Deluca Law Group, PLLC, 2101 NE 26th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305 and file the original with the Clerk of the above- styled Court on or before Sept. 4, 2019 30 days from the first publication, otherwise a Judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Witness my hand and the seal of this court on this 24 day of July, 2019.

Doug Chorvat Jr. As Clerk of the Circuit Court By: /s/ Elizabeth Markidis Deputy Clerk (08/02/2019), (08/09/2019) (08/16/2019), (08/23/2019) IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA FAMILY LAW DIVISION Case #:2019-DR-0921 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF: ANABELLE LOUISE SOSEBEE Adoptee, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR JOINT PETITION FOR ADOPTION BY STEPPARENT and TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: MORGAN SOSEBEE YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Joint Petitione for Adoption by Stepparent and Termination of Parental Rights has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any to: Timothy M. Doud, Esq., Attorney for the Petitioner’s Law Office of Timothy M. Doud, LLC P.O. Box 1777 Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 Within 20 days from the first date of this notice and file the original with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Hernando County, Florida, 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601 before service on the Attorney for the Petitioner’s or immediately thereafter.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915). Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or emailed to the address on record at the clerk’s office. /s/ Timothy M. Doud Timothy M. Doud, Esq. FL Bar #0052601 Law Offices of Timothy M. Doud, LLC P.O. Box 1777 Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 352-596-6339 timdoud@aol.com Attorney for Billy Jo & Brianna Berry (07/26/2019), (08/02/2019), (08/09/2019), (08/16/2019)

NOTICE OF THE AUGUST 13, 2019 SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Notice is hereby given that the School Board of Hernando County, Florida will hold the following meetings on August 13, 2019 in the School Board Room, 919 N. Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34601: Informal Meeting at 11:00 A.M. Workshop at 2:00 P.M. Regular Meeting at 6:00 P.M. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least five (5) days before the meeting by contacting Kelly Pogue at (352) 7977000. If you are hearing impaired, please contact the agency by calling (352) 797-7202.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he/she will need a copy of the official record of the meeting. The official record of any School Board meeting consists of the official minutes approved by the Board including any back-up materials or documents submitted to it and a transcript of the audio and/or visual recording of the meeting if any made and maintained by the District.

It is the responsibility of the party requesting a copy of audio/visual recording to have it transcribed for appellate purposes.

Originated by Susan Duval, Chairperson of The School Board of Hernando County, Florida By: Mr. John Stratton, Ex-Officio Secretary and Superintendent of Schools

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION Case No. 18000408CAAXMX Division SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS DEVISEES GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS AND TRUSTEES OF CHRISTA M. MURWIN A/K/A CHRISTA MICHELLE MURWIN, DECEASED, HAYLEY ELIZABETH MURWIN, KNOWN HEIR OF CHRISTA M. MURWIN A/K/A CHRISTA MICHELLE MURWIN, DECEASED JOSHUA MURWIN, KNOWN HEIR OF CHRISTA M. MURWIN A/K/A CHRISTA MICHELLE MURWIN, DECEASED, SYDNEY MURWIN, KNOWN HEIR OF CHRISTA M. MURWIN A/K/A CHRISTA MICHELLE MURWIN, DECEASED, JOY JACKSON, KNOWN HEIR OF CHRISTA M. MURWIN A/K/A CHRISTA MICHELLE MURWIN, DECEASED, CARL F. WILSON, KNOWN HEIR OF CHRISTA M. MURWIN A/K/A CHRISTA MICHELLE MURWIN, DECEASED, LLOYD G. MURWIN A/K/A LLOYD GERALD MURWIN, CAPITAL CITY BANK PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF HAYLEY ELIZABETH MURWIN,UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CARL F. WILSON, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in this cause on July 11, 2019, in the Circuit Court of Hernando County, Florida, Doug Chorvat, Jr., Clerk of the Circuit Court, :will sell the property situated in Hernando County, Florida described as: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE OF THE E 1/2 OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 21 SOUTH, RANGE 19 EAST AND THE CENTER LINE OF STATE ROAD 476, THENCE GO NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF THE E 1/2 OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 300.00 FEET, THENCE EASTERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE CENTER LINE OF STATE ROAD 476 A DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET, THENCE SOUTHERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF THE E 1/2 OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 27 A DISTANCE OF 300.00 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF STATE ROAD 476, THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID CENTER LINE A DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE SOUTHERLY 25.00 FEET TO BE USED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY, LYING IN THE E l/2 OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 21 SOUTH, RANGE 19 EAST, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA. and commonly known as: 20347 LAKE LINDSEY RD, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601; including the building, appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the Hernando County Courthouse, Room 245, Brooksville, FL 34601, on August 29, 2019 at 11:00 A.M..

Any persons claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Iis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Dated this 12 day of July, 2019.

Clerk of the Circuit Court Doug Chorvat Jr. By: /s/ Sonya Sanders Deputy Clerk (SEAL) (07/26/2019), (08/02/2019) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2019-CP-677 Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF MARY B. AMORELLO, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Mary B. Amorello, deceased, whose date of death was January 30, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N Main St, Brooksville FL 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: July 26, 2019.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Charles M. David, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 89003 Florida Probate Law Group P.O. Box 141135 Gainesville, Florida 32614-1135 Telephone: (352) 354-2654 Fax: (866) 740-0630 E-Mail: cdavid@circuit8law.com Secondary E-Mail: ndavid@circuit8law.com Personal Representative: Paul Amorello 1285 Mystic Court Spring Hill, Florida 34609 (07/26/2019), (08/02/2019)

(08/02/2019) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Michelle Daigneault, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Good Neighbor Task Cleaning Services” located in HERNANDO COUNTY, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

(8/02/2019)

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that MYRA Z RICHARDSON ROBINSON, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “INDIGO SKYY CLOTHES BOUTIQUE” located in HERNANDO COUNTY, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

(8/02/2019)

By: John Stratton Secretary and Superintendent of Schools Date of publication: (08/02/2019)

(07/12/2019), (07/19/2019) (07/26/2019), (08/02/2019)

Lawson, Richard Paul, age 61, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019.

He is his son Stephen Michael Lawson. Richard is survived by his wife BettyJean, children: Richard (Ivy), Ronda (Rob), and 9 grandchildren. Src; Pinecrest Canterbury Jackson Paul, age 75, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019.

He was a United State Navy veteran. Src; Brewer Scott Dorothy R., age 93, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Src; Brewer Dillon Jon D., age 78, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019. He is survived by his wife Shirley.

Src; Brewer Meyers Richard R., age 85 of Spring Hill, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019. He was a United States Army Veteran.

Richard is survived by wife, Barbara; son, Thomas Roberts; daughters, Kristine, and Karen; 3 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. Src: Downing Padgett Betty J., age 85 of Spring Hill, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Betty is predeceased by her husband. She is survived by her daughters;Vanessa, Marcella, Brenda, Rachel, Ursula; and 7 grandchildren. Src; Downing

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2017-CA-000186 SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, SURVIVING SPOUSE, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEE, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AND INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF HENRY A. THURLOW A/K/A HENRY THURLOW, DECEASED; DEBORAH THURLOW LONG; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.; DEBORAH THURLOW LONG, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF HENRY A. THURLOW A/K/A HENRY THURLOW A/K/A HENRY ANDERSON THURLOW, JR., DECEASED; SUSANNE MENDEZ; ELISABETH ALLEN; EDWARD DOYLE; SEAN DOYLE; GREGORY DOYLE, Defendants, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Consent Final Judgment of Foreclosure date the 22nd day of JULY, 2019, and entered in Case No. 2017-CA-000186, of the Circuit Court of the 5TH Judicial Circuit in and for Hernando County, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF10 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, is the Plaintiff and UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, SURVIVING SPOUSE, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEE, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AND INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF HENRY A. THURLOW A/K/A HENRY THURLOW, DECEASED, DEBORAH THURLOW LONG, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., DEBORAH THURLOW LONG, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF HENRY A. THURLOW A/K/A HENRY THURLOW A/K/A HENRY ANDERSON THURLOW, JR., DECEASED, SUSANNE MENDEZ, ELISABETH ALLEN, EDWARD DOYLE, SEAN DOYLE and GREGORY DOYLE are the defendants. The Clerk of this Court shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at HERNANDO COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN ROOM 245, 20 NORTH MAIN STREET, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601 beginning at 11:00 AM on the 10th day of September, 2019, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 2, BLOCK 55, OF SPRING HILL, UNIT NO. 1, AS PER PLAT THEREOF, RECORDS IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGES 53 THROUGH 64, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 1384 OLD MILL LN., SPRING HILL, FL 34606 ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK BEFORE THE CLERK REPORTS THE SURPLUS AS UNCLAIMED. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator at the Office of the Trial Court Administrator, Hernando County Courthouse, 20 North Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601, Telephone (352) 754-4402, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

Bailey Bruce D., 81, of Brooksville, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen. He is survived by his sons: William and Bruce (Kim); 2 stepdaughters: Alison and Diana; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Src; Merritt Mercer Paul W. age 88 of Weeki Wachee, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019. He was a United States Army veteran. Paul is preceded in death by one son: Randy Mercer. He is survived by his wife Phylis; sons: Paul, Philip, Billy, daughters: Joni, Patricia; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Src; Merritt Dadetto Joseph Vincent Sr., age 96, of Spring Hill, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019. He was a United States Navy veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife and son Joseph Jr. A visitation will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, August 5, 2019 at Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill Chapel, where Funeral Services will begin at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Florida National Cemetery. Src; Merritt Jackson Earle Fate, age 93, of Brooksville, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019. He was a United States Navy veteran. Earle is preceded in death by his wife, Betty June Jackson.

He is survived by his daughters; Debra, Andrea, and Vicki (Charles); 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:30pm, Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Florida National Cemetery. Src; Merritt Weidner Dennis, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019. Src; Turner Rose Dorothy M., passed away on Saturday, july 27, 2019. Src; Turner Shoup Charles Edward, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Src; Turner Schuller John H., passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Src; Turner Aviolla Vito, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019.

Src; Turner Royce Martha Ellen, age 67 of Spring Hill, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019. She is survived by her husband Bruce; sons: Bruce, Jr. (Samantha), Scott; daughter: Amy (Leslie); and 1 granddaughter. Src; Merritt

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Doug Chorvat, JR Clerk of the Circuit Court By:/S/ Sonya Sanders Deputy Clerk (SEAL) (08/02/2019), (08/09/2019)

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that MICHAEL J ALLISON and JO ALLISON owners, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “LOCOJO ” located in HERNANDO COUNTY, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

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did.

At the point he decided to surf competitively, he purchased his very first longboard (a $700 purchase), using his own money saved up for this purpose.

For the next two years, with the help of his parents and his coach, Ami Berg, and a few other dedicated surfing experts, they all helped Nick develop a rigorous training schedule to perfect his craft and give him a competitive edge.

It didn’t take him long to win his first Eastern Surfing Association

(ESA) Southeast Regional Longboard Championship, which he won at age 14. But it wasn't a national title championship. So, he worked harder.

Last year at age 16, Nick won the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) East Coast Open Longboard Championship. He also won the NSSA East Coast High School Longboard Championship.

In 2019 at age 17, he won the NSSA East Coast High School Longboard Championship again. This put him in position to compete for a national title. Nick won the 2019 NSSA National Explorer Longboard

Nick at his second home in Cape Canaveral, Florida Photo Credit: Darin Back.

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had to walk across the store from Grocery to just outside of Garden to get food for their parakeets and gerbils and such. My solution was simple and ignored: move all live pet paraphernalia over to the cat and dog aisles, and put more HBA products on that wall around the corner from Garden. (Personally, I’d like a wider selection of toenail

clippers—do they make long-handled ones? That’s what I want, so I don’t have to bend over.)

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Championship in July, achieving the goal he set for himself three years earlier.

It seems unbelievable that a kid from Spring Hill could win a national surfing title. To surf at all, there has to be waves.

Here, on the west coast of Florida waves are few and far between. But that did not stop Nick.

It just meant he needed to travel to Florida's East Coast, specifically, Cocoa Beach. He joined the Cocoa Beach High School Surfing Team (while also maintaining his full-time enrollment at Weeki Wachee High School and dual enrollment atPasco-Hernando State College). This, in itself, would require strong discipline as attendance to weekly surf practices are required.

In addition, Nick also volunteered with Special Olympics of Hernando, Surfers for Autism, Oak Hill Hospital and is a member of the National Honors Society. He also is employed as a lifeguard at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and spends time as a surf camp counselor at Ohana Surf School in Cocoa Beach.

To say that Nick stays busy is likely an understatement. His dedication and perseverance are a product of his passion for the sport of surfing.

During an interview with Nick and his mother, I asked him about the most inspiring moment of his stock and zone Toys will not know where a particular vitamin is in HBA. Those who cut cloth in Fabrics will not know the brands of bikes that are hung in the tall racks or chained up out front. And those who heft lawnmowers, grills, patio sets, and dirt will not know what the tank mates are, or the recommended food, for any fish. It’s not that they can’t learn those things; it’s a matter of familiarity, of opportunity and repetition,

Nick hanging ten during finals at the Huntington Beach Pier. Photo courtesy of Thresia Lee.

competitive surfing life, thus far.

He replied: "Meeting my idol, C.J. Nelson and spending quality time with him."

C.J. Nelson is a professional longboarder who starred in the surfer film, Sprout (1994). The film was co-produced

by Jack Johnson (an all time American singer/ songwriter/musician, and also a former professional surfer). Although Mr. Nelson faced many challenges in his life.

He overcame them, and continues to devote his time to surfing in California. Specifically, guiding young surfers like Nick and ensuring they reach their potential. He also designs the best of the best in longboards.

How did Nick meet C.J. Nelson?

Nick remarked, "I

and workers generally have enough ever-changing products in their own departments to keep them busy and guessing and even confused.

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spent an entire month in California this past summer (2019), after school was out. I met C.J. Nelson after winning the National Title.”

Nick won the National Title, while surfing on ‘The Sprout’ - a surfboard he had purchased, designed by Nelson.

Nick continued, “It caught me completely off-guard. C.J.’s Management Team arranged for me to meet him following the win.”

“It was something that I will definitely treasure for the rest of my life.

That type of stuff doesn't just happen all the time.

It's very rare."

Diving head-first into

his Senior year at Weeki Wachee High School this year, I asked Nick if he had any plans after graduation.

Nick explained, "I want to attend UNF (University of North Florida in Jacksonville)... I want to enroll in the Nurse Anesthetists Program there, and they also have a (collegiate) surfing team. My next goal is to become a National Collegiate Longboard Champion.

As they say, ‘Adventures don't come calling, you have to go looking for them.’ There are likely many more adventures on the horizon for Nick Ferry-Lee.

Nick Ferry-Lee, 17, of Spring Hill, won the 2019 NSSA National Explorer Longboard Championship in Huntington Beach, California early last month. Photo courtesy of Thresia Lee.

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