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Springstead and Weeki Wachee High School have each added a new sport into their girls’ athletic program.

Springstead inducted sand volleyball into their athletic offerings, and Weeki Wachee added girls’ flag football.

Weeki Wachee High School has put girls’ flag football within the athletic department for the Spring 2020 season.

“This is very exciting for us at Weeki Wachee,” Billy Hughes said.

“I think it’s important for us to have this opportunity to be that platform for these talented female athletes.”

Their preseason game is at Lecanto High School on February 25th at 6:30 pm. The girls only have a four-game season, and it seems perfect to get this program started.

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Presidents Day is not without controversy

fter nearly three years of bitter controversy over the actions of the present occupant of the White House and another vitriolic presidential election campaign already in progress, you might think the Presidents Day holiday on the 17th would bring at least a weekend of tranquility and civility.

But the occasion most often thought of as a time to honor the two February-born men historians have considered our greatest presidents — George Washington and Abraham Lincoln — has become

just another victim of vicious political correctness.

For decades most presidents, none more than Washington Adon Taft and Lincoln, have been remembered for their accomplishments, often growing out of a personal religious faith.

No more — at least in the popular culture as pictured in today’s mainstream press.

Admiringly known as “father of his country,” Washington was a battle-tested officer who had fought Indians on the frontier, served in the Continental Congress that adopted the Declaration of Independence, and led the American army to victory in the Revolutionary War before he was elected our first president under the newly adopted U.S. Constitution.

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The Coast Guard Auxiliary Meeting Hall was once again packed with residents eager to hear the results and learn about the future solutions planned for the river.

The extensive study was conducted from May 2018 through August 2019.

Water Resources Scientist Mary Szafraniec, PhD, PWS of Wood, a global consultancy in several areas, including environmental solutions explained the extensive data in a conversational tone, using easily understood photographs of the areas studied and charts of the resulting data.

Alexander Springs in Ocala was used as a comparison to visually show the differences in similar features compared to the Weeki Wachee.

“Point Bars” are the areas at which visitors to the river are most likely to park their vessels and wade or swim.

Many of the popular point bars resemble a beach, with a sandy area above the water line, extending at an incline into the middle of the river.

The point bars that are troubled have been denuded, or made free of vegetation from foot traffic and the parking of vessels.

The denuding of vegetation was shown visibly in the “Recreational Trampling Assessment” where a member of the data collection team stepped on vegetation

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MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Brooksville City Council Monday, February 24, 2020, 3:00PM - Special Meeting Location: 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FL - JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III COUNCIL CHAMBERS Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Regular Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 9:00 AM Location: JOHN LAW AYERS ROOM 20 NORTH MAIN STREET BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA 34601 School Board Meetings Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 11:00 AM - Informal Board Meeting 2:00 PM - School Board Workshop 6:00 PM - School Board Meeting Location: HCSD DISTRICT OFFICE - BOARD ROOM 919 N. BROAD STREET BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601 Hernando County Housing Authority - No meetings reported Recycling drop off location closure and removal of glass recycling (Brooksville, FL) The Hernando County Solid Waste and Recycling Department announces the removal of recycling drop off boxes at the Walmart located at 13300 Cortez Boulevard in Brooksville on February 28, 2020. The levels of contamination and trash being placed on the ground outside of these containers has been extremely high, making the site difficult to maintain.

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Residents without trash service and commercial businesses are encouraged to use one of the additional recycling drop off locations in the County listed below: East Hernando Convenience Center - 33070 Cortez Boulevard in Ridge Manor Hernando County Government Center - 234 E. Jefferson Street in Brooksville Northwest Solid Waste & Recycling Facility (Main Landfill) 14450 Landfill Road in Brooksville West Hernando Convenience Center - 2525 Osowaw Boulevard in Spring Hill Additionally, Hernando County will no longer accept glass in its recycling program due to ongoing industry changes. This is an ongoing trend in the State of Florida. Glass can be disposed of with your household garbage.

Contact the Hernando County Solid Waste and Recycling Department at (352) 754-4112 for additional information on these recycling program changes.

Vacancies on the Hernando County Board of Construction and Regulation Hernando County Board of County Commissioners is accepting applications from individuals wishing to serve as a member on the Hernando County Board of Construction and Regulation committee.

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LOCAL & STATE

How Hernando County School District compares with Grand Jury Report recommendations

By JULIE B. MAGLIO julie@hernandosun.com

for the data to be submitted in real time. This would require additional infrastructure and funding so at this point school districts aren’t expected A Grand Jury Report released to implement it immediately. in December 2019 analyzed how In Hernando County, SESIR-rewell the state’s school districts are implementing new school safety laws portable incidents are reported to law enforcement – either for consultation that went into effect following the Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy. or investigation. The on duty school resource officer receives the SESIR Part of the inquiry was to determine report. The SRO then determines whether districts have engaged in a misuse of funds earmarked for school whether additional resources are needed from the Sheriff’s Office. security.

All school administrators have had Almost a year after the Marjory SESIR training.

Stoneman Douglas tragedy, Governor Ron DeSantis called for the Radio Communication Florida Supreme Court to impanel a Grand Jury to “examine and review “One of the big issues that ocschool safety measures throughout curred in the Parkland situation the state, as well as the responses of tragedy was a massive radio compublic entities to laws designed to munication failure between organiprotect schools such as the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Pub- zations,” Renihan explained. The city of Coral Springs and Broward lic Safety Act,” per a press release County have separate radio commufrom the Governor’s office. nications systems for their respective The press release also explains law enforcement agencies. During what the grand jury would be investhe Parkland tragedy, cell phone calls tigating, and landline calls to 911 went to “The grand jury will investigate different 911 dispatch centers. These any crime or wrong within Florida failures delayed communication to Statute § 905.34 that relates to the first responders. following: One of the Grand Jury recommenWhether refusal or failure to follow the mandates of school-relat- dations is to form an oversight agency, that examines communication ed safety laws, such as the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Pub- between first responding agencies. lic Safety Act, results in unnecessary She said that there is a statewide and avoidable risk to students across radio communication patch that was not employed on that day, however the state; Whether public entities committed when employed in other situations its – and continue to commit – fraud and effectiveness has been inconsistent.

The report also addresses that deceit by accepting state funds condiduring the Parkland incident, first retioned on implementation of certain sponders had trouble communicating safety measures while knowingly out of the building to their own disfailing to act; patch centers by radio. Legislation is Whether school officials committed – and continue to commit – fraud now being proposed requiring newly constructed schools to be conducive and deceit by mismanaging, failing to first responder radio systems. The to use, and diverting funds from multi-million-dollar bonds specifical- school will not receive a certificate of occupancy unless first responders ly solicited for school safety initiacan communicate out through radio. tives; and Renihan stated that this of course Whether school officials violated will add expense as infrastructure – and continue to violate – state law like antennae and repeaters will need by systematically underreporting to be installed. incidents of criminal activity to the “Those are expensive and so that's Florida Department of Education.” a proposition that will end up defiCurrent legislation SB7040 has nitely costing taxpayers much more been proposed which incorporates findings from the Grand Jury Report. money in new construction. It's not a waste of money in any way shape or Jill Renihan, Director of Safe Schools for Hernando County School form if first responders can communicate effectively and efficiently in District, was asked to review the Grand Jury findings with the Hernan- the situation,” said Renihan.

In Hernando County there is one do County School Board and how the “primary first responder” agency: district (HCSD) fairs in relation to The Hernando County Sheriff’s those findings.

Office (HCSO).

Renihan explained that the report “That makes things a lot cleaner. was broken up into four parts: Radio We have one dispatch center that Communication, Charter Schools, we deal with so any communication Guardian Programs and The School that goes from us to our dispatch Environmental Safety Incident Recenter goes right back out to our first porting (SESIR) system. responders; both fire and rescue and they manage the dispatch for both SESIR Reporting agencies,” explained Renihan.

The district and School Resource The School Environmental Safety Officers also utilize the CrisisGo App Incident Reporting (SESIR) system to receive rapid alerts about crisis collects data on violent incidents, situations. The CrisisGo app unifies school safety and discipline that HCSD communication with HCSO. occur on school grounds, school Renihan explained that during the transportation, and off-campus, emergency response drill last spring, school-sponsored events. It is a special project of the FSU Center for the statewide radio patch system did work effectively between the multiCriminology and Public Policy Research funded by the Florida Depart- ple agencies that participated.

Renihan pointed out that SROs ment of Education. The system has been collecting data since 1995. The currently have two radios: one for the Sheriff’s Office and another for statewide Grand Jury Report found the school system. These two radio that some districts are intentionally not reporting SESIR incidents. They systems do not talk to each other. have made the following recommen- She further explained that third party dations according to a slide presenta- inspection has identified steps to take in order to bridge the radio systems. tion delivered by Renihan: • “Rewrite SESIR descriptions to be analogous to FL criminal code.

• “Ensure SESIR incidents are reported to law enforcement.

• “SESIR incidents should be shared with DOE in real time.

• “Create a forum for parents and students to share concerns of underreporting by schools/districts.

• “Clarify SESIR descriptions to eliminate “interpretations” by school district staff.”

Oversight and Sanction Authority

Currently there is legislation being considered to withhold the salary of a school district’s Superintendent and administrators should the school district be out of compliance with school security laws. They may also be subject to criminal charges of negligence. School board members/ Superintendent/Administrators may also be removed from office. The legislation is based on recommendaRenihan explained that she reviews tions from the Grand Jury Report.

“I think in terms of the school SESIR data monthly along with by board, we’re compliant with those Lisa Cropley, Executive Director of requirements,” said Renihan.

Student Support Programs and Jill The Department of Education Kolasa, Student Services Director.

Safe School’s Office has appointed From there they communicate any a regional contact who oversees reporting errors to principals. Typically reporting errors include missing five counties. Her duties include information, but there have been less conducting safety assessments and reporting positive and corrective reporting errors in recent months.

Currently they submit SESIR data actions needed, auditing records and participating in drop in drills. annually, per Florida statute. The School Board member Gus Grand Jury report recommends

Guadagnino questioned Renihan on how students’ stress levels are being affected by the numerous drills they are required to do.

Renihan said, “People know that there is a possibility just based on the sheer number of events that have been happening. The feedback that we've gotten on the preparation efforts from students and parents is much appreciated. Nobody wants to think that that's a possibility but to be unprepared for the possibility is a scarier thing I think. So I think teachers have done a really good job in letting their kids know what to do and letting themselves be viewed as a person who's looking out for those kids.” She said that the additional mental health resources in schools is also making an impact. Renihan says this year there have been fewer threat assessments so far.

Guadagnino asked if there is a number of drills that is deemed to be acceptable in terms of not overdoing it, but also maintains preparedness.

Renihan explained that there is pending legislation to scale back some of the drills. She said it’s statutory that they do a fire drill once a month from a public school facility.

Another Florida statute says they must do active shooter drills as often as other drills.

Charter Schools Grand Jury recommendations pertaining to charter schools are as follows: • Require District Sign-Off of charter safety plans • Safety plan should be part of initial charter application • Provide Charter-school specific security funds to ensure compliance with school safety officer • Expand school-district law enforcement authority to cover charter schools Renihan said that in Hernando County, the safety plan is part of the initial charter application. One area where there will be changes in the district is safety inspections for charter schools which will begin this month. In the past, the district has given the charter school the option of whether or not to undergo safety inspections and drop in drills. But now Renihan says, “It's not an ask anymore. It's a ‘this is going to happen.’ We need to be there and do that and there's multiple references to them being public schools and so, what that means is they need the same level of inspection.”

There are three charter schools in Hernando County and they do meet the safe school officer (SSO) requirements to be on campus every day from bell to bell. The Grand Jury Report has concerns about coverage when the SSO is sick, on vacation or called away. Hernando charter schools do have more than one SSO or guardian available to ensure coverage.

BEST Academy employs a security firm with multiple employees to cover.

Gulf Coast Academy and Gulf Coast Middle School each have a designated, certified guardian. They share an additional person to provide coverage in the event of an absence of one of the designated individuals.

Guardian Program In Hernando County, Guardians are only utilized at Charter Schools.

Previously, Sheriff’s Offices were granted the sole discretion of determining whether or not the county would have a Guardian program.

Now, the school board is able to make the decision to utilize Guardians.

The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office does not have a Guardian Training Program, but the school district can seek training from another Sheriff’s Office. That is how the charter school Guardians received their training last summer.

Recommendations coming from the Grand Jury Report are as follows: “DOE to develop a formal education program to explain Guardian [program] “School Safety Officer formula to ensure adequate coverage “Independent (fiduciary) psychological screening “Participation in Guardian training can ONLY occur after successful vetting.”

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Arrest Summaries “I ain’t going to Jail..”

ALLEN, DONALD RAY II YOB: 1983 Charges: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, DOMESTIC BATTERY, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF Arrested at: 02/08/2020 18:32 KEDRONE DR, WEBSTER, FL, 33597 Arrest Summary: On 2/8/20, approximately between 1645 and 1705 hours, the defendant arrived at a residence located on Kedrone Drive where he is currently residing. Prior to arrival at the residence, the defendant was engaged in an argument with his parents inside their vehicle in reference to his possibly using illegal narcotics. The argument continued as the defendant and the victim entered the rear of the residence.

While inside the living room of the residence, The Victim was speaking on the phone with someone about the defendant’s alleged drug issues. The defendant became enraged and grabbed the phone trying to take it away from his mother, and at the same time he clinched his hand on the phone, he clinched her chin, mouth, and nose area. During the argument the defendant told The Victim that he wanted to die and would kill himself. However he did not tell her the means with which he planned to use. The defendant released the phone and The Victim, and then ran outside to confront his father, Donald Allen. He ran toward his father cursing and punched him on the right shoulder. The defendant ran back to the rear French doors which had since been locked by The Victim and kicked them with his steel toed boots causing the double glass panes to break. He was yelling, “I will kill both you motherf***ers". The defendant ran back toward the front of the barn on the east side of the residence and picked up a length of steel rebar approximately 5/8”x60".

He raised the rebar as if holding a bat and then chased his father around the rear of the barn.

His father turned around as he was partially cornered between outbuildings, the barn, and a wire fence. The defendant ran toward him with the rebar still

raised and said, “I will kill you” causing his father to fear and believe that he was about to be struck on the head with the steel rebar. Being cornered, his father outstretched his hands to his sides as if to give up and said, “Go ahead and hit me”.

The defendant then ran past his father and stuck the rebar in the ground in front of the barn. The defendant was yelling, “I ain’t going to Jail. I’ll kill myself first”.

The defendant ran east into the woods and left the property.

The Victim suffered no injuries but a slight redness above her upper lip. Another victim suffered possible bruising on his upper right arm/shoulder area.

Both subjects refused medical assistance at the scene. Due to the suicidal statements and behavior, a ping of the defendant’s phone was initiated along with assistance from a K9 team in attempt to determine his location. The defendant was located by deputies and placed under arrest. Donald Sr provided a sworn written statement attesting to the events, which was later placed into records.

The Victim refused to provide a sworn written statement and stated it would "cost him 5 years in prison because she I Am a Federal Employee". The defendant was transported to the Hernando County Jail and while enroute said he hated his life numerous times and that he would kill himself. The defendant apparent new injuries but did have swelling and scabbing in his right eyebrow.

“You’re a public servant and you serve me" COCHRAN, MICHAEL PHILLIP YOB: 1983 Charges: BATTERY 0N LEO/ OTHER OFFICER, RESIST/ OBSTR OFFICER W/O VIOL, DISORDERLY COND/BREACH PEACE Arrested at: 02/13/2020 01:17 479 WINTHROP DR, SPRING HILL, FL, 34609 Arrest Summary: 0n 02113I2020, at approximately 2236 hours, I was dispatched to 479 Winthrop Dr, in reference to a verbal disturbance.

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neighbors stating the heard banging and screaming at 479 Winthrop Dr. Upon arrival, contact was made with Michael Cochran, later identified as the defendant, in the driveway of the aforementioned residence.

While speaking with the defendant, a strong odor of alcohol was emitting from his person.

The defendant did state he was drunk and that he “hates police officers" several times. While I was interviewing the defendant, he began to state “you’re a public servant and you serve me", the defendant then poked my chest using his right index finger, against my will. The defendant went on to state “you’re a disgusting Nazi and don’t know the law." Contact was then made with neighbors… who stated that while they were enjoying the peace and quiet within the residence located at 482 Winthrop Dr, they heard profanities being yelled. They advised that when they exited their residence, they observed the defendant standing in the driveway of 479 Winthrop Dr. yelling profanities at other neighbors and myself. Megan and Robert explained that the defendant was affecting their peace and quiet within their own residence. Ithen made contact with the defendant again in effort to place him into custody.

The defendant began to scream “you f***ing pig, I'm not going to jail," and then began to pull both arms away from to avoid detention. As the defendant began to avoid apprehension and pull away his arms, Iwas able to escort him to the ground and place handcuffs on. While transporting the defendant to the jail, he began screaming in the back of the patrol car “you’re a f***ing pig and I’ll have everything you own.” Ihe defendant was issued a felony court date of 3/11/2020 at 1330 hours in Courtroom E. The defendant was issued a total bond of 6,500.

But, the cops are already here…

VIEIRA, TAYANA ALVES YOB: 1980 Charges: RESIST/OBSTR OFFICER W/O VIOL Arrested at: 02/08/2020 16:16 SPRINGWOOD RD & CHAMBER CT, SPRING HILL, FL Arrest Summary: On 2/8/2020, at approximately 1549 hours, Iwas dispatched to the area of Yorkshire Avenue and Chamber Court in reference to a suspicious person. Information was

received that a white female with brown hair, wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans, was carrying a water bottle and walking down the middle of Yorkshire Avenue, looking In the front and rear of random houses. The complainant advised this subject's behavior was very suspicious and due to recent burglaries in the area, they requested contact be made With her. I Responded to the area and located a subject (defendant) matching that exact description, walking westbound on Chamber Court near Springwood Road. Deputy T. Huiskens had pulled up the defendant just prior to me and attempted to speak with her. The defendant refused to talk with Deputy Huiskens and continued walking westbound in the westbound lane of traffic (same direction as traffic). I also observed her to be walking in the roadway when there were sidewalks provided on both sides of the road, thus in violation of F.S.S. 316.1300), walking on the road when the sidewalk is present. I then positioned my marked agency patrol vehicle in front of the defendant to conduct a traffic stop. It is noted, Iwas unable to activate my emergency lights at this time because I Observed the defendant attempting to elude Deputy Huiskens. As Iexited, I Observed the defendant to continue walking while I Identified myself as a Deputy Sheriff and advised her Iam conducting a lawful traffic stop based on a pedestrian violation Iam currently observing her commit.

The defendant stated that I have no right to detain her and that she was not- going to stop walking because she did not do anything wrong. Ithen advised her once more that she is not free to leave, as Iam conducting a lawful traffic stop on her. The defendant continued to walk past me and stated she does not have to listen to me. Fearing she was going to attempt to flee from me and after her resisting several verbal commands to stop by Deputy Huiskens and I, I grasped her arm and escorted her to the front of my patrol vehicle. Once there, the defendant thrashed her body around and pulled her arms to the front

of her, while turning her body towards me. The defendant kept stating, “Get the f*** off of me, you’re violating my rights!”

At this point, the defendant was ignoring all verbal commands to place her hands behind her back so she could be detained because she was attempting to walk away while refusing to identify herself. After numerous verbal commands to comply, to which she did not, Deputy Huiskens and Iwere able to redirect the defendant's hands behind her back and place her in wrist restraints. The defendant still refused to provide her name and stated, “Go f*** yourself." After several minutes, she advised her name was Tayana Alves Viera (defendant) and her identity was confirmed.

She refused to speak with me regarding the nature of the original call. She stated Iwas a "f***ing moron a**" and “idiot " The defendant continued to yell abruptly at nearby citizens to “call the cops” because she was being illegally detained. The defendant was later transported to the Hernando County Detention Center without incident. She was placed on a total bond of $1000, per the bond schedule.

She was issued a misdemeanor court date of 3/6/2020 at 0900 hours in courtroom “B" at the Hernando County Courthouse.

The defendant was issued a citation for me pedestrian violation.

white Acura TL bearing Florida License plate KUXX03, to be traveling north in the center lane and swerving from side to side not maintaining a single lane. l activated my emergency lights and sirens to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle. I made contact with the driver and asked for his license and registration to wit he did not provide me with. |asked the driver multiple times before he gave me his Florida Driver’s license. While speaking with the driver, the driver could barely keep his eyes open and I could smell the strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. I observed the driver to be very thirsty and to have a white foam around his mouth. I asked the driver to step out of the vehicle multiple times, which he refused to do. I then explained to the driver if he did not exit the vehicle on his own I would assist him out of the vehicle. Trooper A. Runner (1 587) arrived on scene to assist with the traffic stop. The driver was later identified as Andres Elijah Stewart (DOB: 11/23/2000) (defendant), through FCIC/NCIC. When the defendant exited the vehicle, the defendant was very uneasy on his feet, slurring and mumbling on his words. Once the defendant was fully outside of his vehicle I searched him for weapons and placed him under arrest for DUI. He was handcuffed (double-locked), behind his back, and secured in the rear of my patrol vehicle. While inventorying the defendant’s car, I located in the passenger side rear, a blue Fanny pack. I opened the Fanny pack and found several clear plastic bags containing marijuana. At that time, I advised the defendant, he would be getting another charge of Possession of Marijuana more than 20 grams. The defendant was read his Miranda Warnings via a pre printed agency card.

The defendant was transported to the Hernando County Jail without incident. Upon arrival to the Jail, the defendant refused to do Field Sobriety Exercises and refused a Urine test. The defendant was read implied consent and still refused any test. The defendant was booked into the Hernando County Jail for DUI and Possession of Marijuana over 20 grams. The defendant was issued citations for DUI and failure to maintain a single lane. The defendant’s bond was set at $6,000.00 per the bond schedule.

Bad driving, eyes closed.

ANDRES ELIJAH STEWART YOB: 2000 Charges: POSSESS MARIJUANA OVER 20 GRAMS, DUI ALCOHOL 0R DRUGS Arrested at: INTERSTATE 75 MILE MARKER 294 Arrest Summary: On 2-9-2020, at approximately 1:42 AM, l was dispatched to a Reckless Driver that was headed north on Interstate 75, at mile marker 285, in Pasco County, Florida. The Reckless Vehicle was described as a white Acura 4-door bearing Florida License plate KUXXO3, that could not maintain lanes, and was forcing other vehicles off the road due to bad driving. I caught up to the vehicle at mile marker 294, in Hernando County and observed a

Sheriff's Office Briefing Notes Information contained in this report is from the previous 24 hours (Tuesday – Friday) or previous weekend (Monday).

Please note – Due to Marsy’s Law, specific information will no longer be provided on incidents that are classified as crimes. Marsy’s Law prohibits law enforcement from releasing any information that could identify the victim of any crime (name, address, sex, age, or any other information).

Monday, February 10, 2020 • Deputies responded to: o Missing Juvenile – District 1/Zone 7 – A teen left her residence without permission from her guardian. The teen did call her mother to say she planned to return home today – Active investigation – 2020-04753. o Domestic Violence Battery – District 2/Zone 4 – A couple got into an argument over his phone ringing repeatedly during the night from an unknown number. The victim attempted to leave the bedroom to deescalate the situation, however, the female blocked the doorway so he couldn’t leave. When the victim tried to push his way through the woman elbowed him in the nose and bit him on the arm – Arrest/ Female – 2020-04771. o Driving with License Suspended or Revokes – District 2/Zone 6 – Deputies conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Pinehurst Drive and Turf Lane in Spring Hill.

The driver admitted to not having a valid driver’s license – Arrest/Male – 2020-04764. o Child Abuse – Active investigation – 2020-04689.

• Schools o Explorer K-8 – An 11-year-old student was found in possession of a small plastic bag containing Marijuana – The student received School Discipline and a Juvenile Civil Citation – 2020-04704. o Powell Middle School – An 11-year-old student was found in possession of a recently smoked cigarette – The student was issued a Juvenile Civil Citation – 202004687. o Parrott Middle School – A 13-year-old student was found in possession of a nicotine vaping device – The student was issued a Juvenile Civil Citation – 202004701.

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

• Deputies responded to:

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investigation – 2020-05021.

• Deputies responded to:

o Suicide Threat/Baker Act – District 2/Zone 2 – Deputies responded to a home where an individual was threatening to do self-harm with a knife. The individual was taken into protective custody without incident – 202004847.

o Weeki Wachee High School – A 15-year-old student was found in possession of cannabis concentrate and a vaping device – The student was arrested and then transported and possessed at the Hernando County Detention Center. Per the Department of Juvenile Justice the student was released to a parent – (the student did not meet the criteria for a citation) -- 2020-04794.

o Accidental Shooting – District 2/ Zone 7 – Deputies responded to Bayfront Spring Hill in reference to an individual who accidentally shot himself. The victim said he was cleaning a gun in his garage and was in the process of reloading it when he fired a shot into his hand – Active investigation – 2020-05016.

o Domestic Battery/Victim over 65 – District 2/Zone 5 -- An elderly mother and her adult daughter got into an argument that turned physical when the daughter struck her mother with a plate of food, knocking the mother to the ground – Arrest/Female – 2020-05097.

o Aggravated Assault x 2 – District 1/Zone 5 – A woman brought her daughter to a local hospital who was suffering from the flu. While at the hospital the mother and father got into an argument where the man grabbed the woman’s phone and broke it. When hospital staff was called to assist the man pulled a knife and threatened to cut people. The man fled on foot prior to law enforcement’s arrival. The suspect was later located by law enforcement – Arrest/Male – 202004913. o Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Sell/ Possession of Paraphernalia/Driving While License Suspended or Revoked – District 2/Zone 2 – Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of the Walmart located at 13300 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville. Deputies noted the driver had a suspended driver’s license and an active warrant.

During a search of the vehicle deputies located a digital scale, a glass smoking pipe with residue, several clear plastic baggies, cash, and 12.9 grams of crystal methamphetamine – Arrest/Female – 2020-04908. o Felony Failure to Appear Warrant – District 2/Zone 7 – Deputies responded to the 2000 block of Maximillian Avenue in Spring Hill to make contact with Barry Bracker Jr., W/M DOB/04-141986, regarding an active warrant for possession of a controlled substance – Arrest/Male – 202004916.

• Schools o Central High School – A student told classmates about bringing a gun to school and wanting to injure people. A search was done and deputies determined the student, 16, did not have access to a firearm either at school or at home – The student was given 10 days of out of school suspension -- 2020-04846. o Weeki Wachee High School – A student walked into a classroom and made a threat to injure students. The incident was not reported by the teacher until the following day. The student indicated the statement was meant as a joke – The student received three days of out of school suspension – 2020-

o Central High School – A 14-year-old student was found in possession of a vaping device that contained THC liquid -- The student was arrested and then transported and possessed at the Hernando County Detention Center. Per the Department of Juvenile Justice the student was released to a parent – (the student did not meet the criteria for a citation) -- 2020-04793. o Nature Coast Technical High School – A 15-year-old student was found in possession of marijuana – The student was given a Juvenile Civil Citation and five days of out of school suspension – 2020-04786.

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 • Deputies responded to: o Stolen Vehicle – District 2/Zone 6 – A couple stayed overnight at a house on Holiday Drive in Spring Hill. While at the house another couple asked to borrow their vehicle, which they permitted.

When the couple woke up the following morning their vehicle had not been returned – Active investigation – 2020-04967. o Structure Burglary – District 1/ Zone 1 – A homeowner reported that an unknown person came onto her property on Valley Road and removed various items from a shed – Active investigation – 202004981. o Vehicle Burglary – District 1/ Zone 7 – A individual reported that an unknown person entered his vehicle while it was parked at the Walmart Distribution Center. The suspect removed a gun belonging to a friend that was inside the vehicle – Active investigation – 2020-04951. o Child Abuse – District 1/Zone 5 – Arrest/Male – 2020-05009. o Grand Theft Auto – District 1/ Zone 5 – The owner of a vehicle reported another individual was supposed to do some work on his vehicle and was refusing to return it. Contact was made with the suspect over the phone who told deputies he no longer had possession of the vehicle – Active

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o Battery on LEO/Resisting without Violence/Disturbing the Peace – District 2/Zone 7 – Deputies were called to the area of Winthrop Drive in Spring Hill in reference to an individual causing a scene.

Deputies noted the individual appeared intoxicated. The suspect refused to comply with a deputy’s commands and poked the deputy in the chest. The suspect started pulling away as deputies attempted to subdue him – Arrest/Male – 2020-05039.

• Schools o Central High School – A 16-year-old student was found in possession of two glass cartridges containing liquid THC -- The student was arrested and transported and possessed at the Hernando County Detention Center. Per the Department of Juvenile Justice the student was released to a parent – (the student did not meet the criteria for a citation) – 2020-04938. o Challenger K-8 – One 11-yearold student hit another 11-year-old student in the face with a rag and walked away. The student retuned a short time later and was punched in the head by the student who he hit with a rag – Parents of both students signed waivers of prosecution – Both students received School Discipline – 202004952.

Thursday, February 13, 2020

contained liquid THC -- The student was arrested and transported and possessed at the Hernando County Detention Center. Per the Department of Juvenile Justice the student was released to a parent – (the student did not meet the criteria for a citation) – 2020-05053 Friday and Weekend, February 14-16, 2020 (Includes Monday, February 17 - Presidents Day)

o Grand Theft Auto – An individual reported that someone stole an ATV from the driveway of his residence – Active investigation – 2020-05049.

• Deputies responded to: o Commercial/Construction Burglary – District 2/Zone 3 – An employee at a local home builder reported that between 9 a.m. on Feb. 12 and 9:50 a.m. on Feb. 14, someone removed electrical wiring from a home on Centerwood Avenue that was under construction – Active investigation – 2020-05189.

o Abandonment of an Animal – District 1/Zone 6 – A meter reader for Hernando County Utilities was attempting to read a meter on a residence on Flagler Avenue when he heard dogs fighting in the backyard. One of the dogs appeared to be severely injured.

An animal enforcement officer located five dogs in the back yard with no access to food or water.

The homeowner was home, so all five dogs were seized and taken to Animal Services – Active investigation – 2020-05081.

o Possession of Methamphetamine/ Possession of Heroin/Possession of a Controlled Substance/ Possession of Paraphernalia/ Driving with License Suspended or Revoked – District 2/Zone 2 – The suspect was driving a vehicle that was stopped for a traffic violation.

The suspect did not have a valid driver’s license. A search of the suspect’s purse uncovered various drugs including methamphetamine, heroin, hydromorphone and paraphernalia – Arrest/Female – 2020-05266.

o Death Investigation – District 2/Zone 4 – 24 YOA female – Unattended death -- Active investigation – 2020-05132. o Domestic Battery – District 2/ Zone 3 – A couple got into an argument in the driveway. Both individuals appeared intoxicated.

During the argument the man grabbed the woman by the hair and started to drag her. The woman was able to free herself by kicking the suspect in the leg. The suspect left prior to law enforcement’s arrival, but returned a short time later – Arrest/Male – 2020-05153.

Schools

o Shooting – District 2/Zone 7 -- An individual was riding his ATV along the power line area when he was struck in the back by a projectile. The victim drove back to his residence on Hathaway Avenue where his girlfriend saw the injury and transported him to the hospital – Active investigation – 2020-05277.

o Central High School – A 14-year-old student was found in possession of a vaping device that

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hernandosun.com Feb. 21- 27, 2020

Planning and Zoning Board makes approval recommendation for 5 of 6 parcels petitioned

by Hartland Homes, Inc.

by LISA MACNEIL lisa@hernandosun.com

At the regular Planning and Zoning meeting on Feb. 10, 2020 the board recommended the rezoning of 5 of the 6 parcels petitioned by Hartland Homes, Inc. Hartland Homes is owned by State Representative Blaise Ingoglia (R - Spring Hill).

The sale and potential development of the properties has been opposed by residents, most of them neighboring the various properties.

The board recommended against the rezoning of a parcel bordering Holiday Drive and Trafalgar Drive.

Hartland is seeking rezoning of the properties from PDP-REC (Planned Development Project Recreational) to PDP-SF (Single Family).

The recommendations by the Planning and Zoning Board will be heard by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on March 10, 2020 for final determination.

A sizable group of concerned residents attended the meeting to voice their opposition and concern over the propriety of the sale to Hartland Homes in addition to the development of the green spaces which were once slated to be neighborhood parks.

Don Lacey of Coastal Engineering explained that the parcels were, “Designated as recreation on the original plan. They

were turned over to the county at some point in time. The County Commission has decided to sell those parcels for purposes of development.”

Assistant County Attorney Kyle Benda explained the history of the park designation for the parcels in question. “The deed that where the property was transferred from the Deltona Corporation to the county was back in 1987, and as a condition of that deed it required that that these properties that were designated as parks by the by the Deltona Corporation were to remain as parks or for recreational purposes for 21 years.”

Those designations expired in 2008, and the owner of the properties -- Hernando County -- is legally able to do what they wish with them.

The first parcel discussed is on Oleta Street and Kane Street, where the plan is for an addition of 12 single family homes. Each lot is to be fitted with a septic system, as are existing lots in the neighborhood.

County Planning Director Ron Pianta explained that these will be advanced septic systems, designed to reduce nitrogen introduced into the springshed, which is a new requirement of Florida state law.

Resident Mark Hahn collected 80 signatures from his neighbors dissenting the proposed development. Hahn told

the board that there is an assortment of wildlife inhabiting the property, including an eagle. The first of several expressing dissatisfaction with the way the sale was conducted, Hahn said, “(The county is) selling this off at $10,000 acre if you put 12 houses there that's $156,000 you're only paying $400,000 for all these properties?

It doesn’t seem right, and it’s unsolicited … If you’re going to sell it for $10,000 an acre, I want some acres.”

Hahn’s statement was followed by an eruption of applause from the audience. Numerous others who came to address the

board also stated that if they had been aware of the property being offered for sale, they would have been interested in a purchase.

Zoning board member John Scharch said, “I'm a big fan of development, but this concerned me, and I have a feeling that we're going to see (this concern) on all the other (parcels) that we're going to speak to today. I look at this, and I see Central Park. You have a plethora of homes around it. It's a bit of green space that’s utilized by wildlife and I kind of like that. The other thing that bothers me, is that it was an unsolicited bid …”

VOTING RESULTS 1st: Oleta and Kane - Proposal for 11 lots: Approved 4-1, Scharch voted against the rezoning.

2nd: Pinehurst near Skylark - proposal for 6 lots: Approved 4-1, Scharch voted against the rezoning.

3rd: Laredo near Danforth - proposal for 6 lots: Approved 4-1, Scharch voted against the rezoning.

4th: Holiday and Trafalgar - proposal for 12 lots: Denied 4-1, Qureshi voted to approve.

5th: Norvell and Landover - proposal for 10 lots: Approved 4-1, Scharch voted against the rezoning.

6th: Sheffield and Landover - proposal for 13 lots: Approved 4-1, Scharch voted against the rezoning.

LEGAL NOTICES - See page 19 for additional legal notices IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NUMBER: 2019-CA-681 CURTIS DEEN, Plaintiff vs.

RIDGE MANOR OAKS LLC, ROBERT L. CARSON, REBECCA CARSON, ELIZABETH O'BRIEN, DOW AGROSCIENCES, LLC, LUFFMAN WELL DRILLING, LLC, YAMAHA GOLF-CAR COMPANY, ROBERT ARMSTRONG, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ROBERT ARMSTRONG, CAROL ARMSTRONG, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CAROL ARMSTRONG, ELIZABETH M. KOLODZIEJ, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ELIZABETH M. KOLODZIEJ, LOUIS CARREIRA, CATHERINE ROSE, JOHN DOE and JANE DOE, fictitious names for any unknown tenants, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the final judgment rendered in this action on January 13, 2020, the Clerk shall offer for sale the following described real property at public sale for cash to the highest bidder: SEE EXHIBIT “A” This sale shall be conducted at the Hernando County Courthouse, 20 N. Main Street, Room 245, Brooksville, FL at 11:00 a.m. on March 5, 2020. This notice shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in the The Hernando Sun at least five days prior to the date of this sale. /s/ SHAWN M. TRAUTMAN, ESQUIRE WATSON, SOILEAU, DeLEO & BURGETT, P.A. 3490 North U.S. Highway 1 Post Office Box 236007 Cocoa, Florida 32923-6007 (321) 631-1550 Attorneys for Plaintiff Florida Bar Number: 124269 ATTENTION: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN HERNANDO COUNTY: 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 Court Administrator's Office at (352)754-4402 at least seven (7) days prior to your scheduled date, or immediately upon receiving the notification of the time of the appearance if less than seven (7) days.

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EXHIBIT "A" All that part of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of Section 1, Township 23 South, Range 21 East, Hernando County, Florida, lying North of the present rightof way of Old State Road No. 50, and West of the present right-of-way of U.S. Highway No. 301 (less The North 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of said Section 1); AND All that part of the East 1/2 of Section 2, Township 23 South, Range 21 East, Hernando County, Florida, lying North of the present right-of-way of Old State Road No. 50; LESS AND EXCEPT: That portion thereof platted as Ridge Manor Country Club Estates, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 70-A, AND LESS that portion thereof platted as Ridge Manor Country Club Estates, Unit No. 2, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 18, Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: Lots CC-A, CC-C, CC-E, CC-F, CC-G, CC-H, CC-J, CC-K, CC-L, and CC-HA, as described in Official Records Book 48, Page 494; Official Records Book 72, Page 549; Official Records Book 52, Page 222; Official Records Book 50, Page 454; Official Records Book 67, Page 187; Official Records Book 52, Page 459; Official Records Book 79, Page 411; Official Records Book 49, Page 73; Official Records Book 53, Page 448; Official Records Book 68, Page 385; ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: Lot No. CC-B, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeasterly corner of Lot 69, Ridge Manor Country Club Estates, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 70-A, Public Records of Hernando County, Florida for the POINT OF BEGINNING, run thence West 98.25 feet, thence North 54° 08’30” West, 90.0 feet, thence North 73° 14’00” East 148.69 feet; thence South 22° 30’00” East 24.5 feet; thence South 14° 53’30” East 75.8 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: Lot No. CC-D, described as follows: BEGINNING at a point North 14° 53’30” West 75.80 feet and North 22° 30’00”

West, 24.50 feet from the Northeast corner of Lot 69 of Ridge Manor Country Club Estates Unit No. 1, in Section 2, Township 23 South, Range 21 East, Hernando County, Florida, run thence South 73°14’00” West 148.69 feet; thence North 54° 08’30” West 100.00 feet; thence North 56° 51’00” East 53.39 feet; thence North 71° 17’00” East, 148.30 feet; thence South 22° 30’00” East, 100.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: Lot CC-N, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeasterly corner of Lot 69, Ridge Manor Country Club Estates, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 70-A, Public Records of Hernando County, Florida, run thence North 14° 53’30” West, 75.8 feet; thence North 22° 30’00” West, 534.5 feet to a POINT OF BEGINNING, run thence South 57° 37’30” West 157.29 feet; thence North 50° 00’00” West 80.0 feet; thence North 45° 20’00” East 148.75 feet; thence South 63° 43’30” East 35.0 feet; thence South 45° 20’00” East, 80.0 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: That parcel conveyed to John E. and Eileen Chutz, recorded in Official Records Book 527, Page 153, Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: All of Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase I as recorded in Plat Book 18, Pages 29 and 30, Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: All of Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase II as recorded in Plat Book 18, Pages 72 and 73, Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: All of Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase III as recorded in Plat Book 18, Pages 94 and 95, Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: All of Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase IV as recorded in Plat Book 19, Page 22, Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: All of Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase V-A as recorded in Plat Book 20, Pages 5 and 6, Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: All of Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase V-B as recorded in Plat Book 21, Pages 46 and 47, Public Records of Hernando County, Florida, being a replat of portions of Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase V-A as recorded in Plat Book 20, Pages 5 and 6, Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: All of Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase VI as recorded in Plat Book 20, Pages 49 and 50, Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: All of Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase VI-A as recorded in Plat Book 21, Pages 44 and 45, Public Records of Hernando County, Florida, being a replat of Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase VI as recorded in Plat Book 20, Pages 49 and 50, Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: All of Future Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase VII described as follows: For a point of reference, commence at the Northeast corner of Section 2, Township 23 South, Range 21 East, Hernando County, Florida; thence South 88° 33’58” West along the North boundary of said Section 2, 450.00 feet for a POINT OF BEGINNING; continue thence South 88° 33’58” West along said North boundary of Section 2, 1796.96 feet to the Northeast corner of Ridge Manor Country Club Estates Unit No. 2 (Plat Book 6, Page 18); thence South 01° 30’40” West along the East boundary of said Ridge Manor Country Club Estates Unit No. 2, 311.40 feet; thence North 88° 33’58” East parallel with the North boundary of said Section 2, 960.95 feet; thence Southerly 71.14 feet along the arc of a curve to the right (said curving having a radius of 771.00 feet and a chord bearing and distance of South 06° 58’14” West, 71.11 feet); thence South 09° 36’49” West, 139.93 feet to the Northwest corner of Lot 24 of Whispering Oaks Estates Phase II (Plat Book 18, Page 73); thence the following four (4) courses along the Northerly boundaries of said Whispering Oaks Estates Phase II (1) South 80° 23’11” East, 118.00 feet; (2) North 09° 36’49” East, 76.00 feet; (3) South 80° 23’11” East, 22.0 feet; (4) Southeasterly, 39.27 feet along the arc of a curve to the left (said curve having a radius of 25.00 feet and a chord bearing and distance of South 35° 23’11” East 35.36 feet thence South 80° 23’11” East along the North right-of-way line of Cedarfield Drive of Whispering Oaks Estates Phase III (Plat Book 18, Pages 94 and 95), 93.00 feet; thence North 09° 36’49” East 88.93 feet; thence Northerly 120.94 feet along the arc of a curve to the left (said curve having a radius of 1029.00 feet, and a chord bearing and

distance of North 06° 14’47” East, 120.87 feet); thence North 88° 33’58” East, 594.90 feet; thence North 01° 46’43” West, 310.99 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: The following known as Parking Spaces: For a point of reference commence at the Northwest corner of Block 15, Replat of Blocks 12 and 15 of Whispering Oaks Estates Phase I, as per the Map or Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 18, Pages 37 and 38, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; thence South 10° 18’14” West along the West boundary of said Block 15, 22.31 feet; thence North 79° 41’46” West, 19.47 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence South 10° 34’05” West, 56.27 feet; thence North 69° 31’46” West, 68.81 feet; thence North 22° 28’11” East, 53.02 feet; thence South 71° 58’30” East, 57.33 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: For a POINT OF BEGINNING commence at the Easternmost corner of Lot 40, Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase - II, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 18, Page 73, Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; thence South 54° 06’49” West along the Easterly boundary of said Lot 40, 65.00 feet; thence South 35° 53’11” East 32.00 feet; thence North 54° 06’49” East, 65.00 feet to the Southerly right-of-way line of Whispering Oaks Estates Boulevard, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 18, Page 73, of said Public Records; thence North 35° 53’11” West, along said right-of-way line 32.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: Treatment Plant tract described as follows: For a POINT OF BEGINNING, commence at the Northeast corner of Section 2, Township 23 South, Range 21 East, Hernando County, Florida, thence South 88° 33’58” West along the North boundary of said Section 2, 450.00 feet; thence South 01° 46’43” East, 300.00 feet; thence North 88° 33’59” East, 450.00 feet to a point on the East boundary of said Section 2; thence North 01° 46’43” West along said East boundary, 300.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: Mailbox Parcel 1: A parcel of land lying in Section 1, Township 23 South, Range 21 East, Hernando County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Southeast corner of Block 1, Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase I, as recorded in Plat Book 18, Pages 29 and 30, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; thence along the Easterly boundary of said Block 1, North 10° 21’16” East, a distance of 94.00 feet to the Westerly right-of-way of Beachwood Drive as shown on the plat of Whispering Oaks Estates Phase V-B, as recorded in Plat Book 21, Pages 46 and 47, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida and the Southerly rightof-way of Whispering Oaks Boulevard as shown on the plat of Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase I as recorded in Plat Book 18, Pages 29 and 30, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; thence along the Southerly right-of-way of said Whispering Oaks Boulevard South 79° 38’44” East, a distance of 96.00 feet to the most Easterly corner of the Open Space Tract as shown on the plat of said Whispering Oaks Estates Phase V-B for a POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continue along the Southerly right-of-way of said Whispering Oaks Boulevard, South 79° 38’44” East, a distance of 125.00 feet to the West right-of-way of U.S. Highway 301; thence along the West right-of-way of said U.S. 301, South 10° 21’16” West, a distance of 208.00 feet; thence North 79° 38’44” West, a distance of 125.00 feet to the most Southerly corner of said Open Space Tract; thence along the Easterly boundary of said Open Space Tract, North 10° 21’16” East, a distance of 208.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: Mailbox Parcel 2: A parcel of land lying in Section 2, Township 23 South, Range 21 East, Hernando County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Southwest corner of Block 13, Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase I, as recorded in Plat Book 18, Pages 29 and 30, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida for a POINT OF BEGINNING, said point being on the Northerly right-of-way of Whispering Oaks Boulevard and the beginning of a curve; thence Westerly 45.00 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, said curve having a radius of 386.27 feet, a central angle of 06° 40’30”, and a chord bearing and distance of South 78° 47’56” West, 44.98 feet; thence North 06° 33’28” East, a distance of 124.74 feet to the Northwest corner of said Block 13; thence along the West boundary of said Block 13, South 14° 32’18” East, a distance of 119.0 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: Mailbox Parcel 3:

A parcel of land lying in Section 2, Township 23 South, Range 21 East, Hernando County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Southeast corner of Lot 1, Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase II, as recorded in Plat Book 18, Pages 72 and 73, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida for a POINT OF BEGINNING; thence along the East boundary of said Lot 1, North 24° 55’25” East, a distance of 118.00 feet to the Northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence South 07° 43’49” West, a distance of 121.55 feet to the Northerly right-of-way line of Whispering Oaks Boulevard and a non-tangent point of curvature; thence Westerly 36.00 feet along the arc of a curve to the right to the POINT OF BEGINNING; said curve having radius of 344.73 feet, a central angle of 05° 58’58”, and a chord bearing and distance of North 68° 04’03” West, 35.98 feet.

ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: Mailbox Parcel 4: A parcel of land lying in Section 2, Township 23 South, Range 21 East, Hernando County Florida, being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Northwest corner of Lot 99, Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase III, as recorded in Plat Book 18, Pages 94 and 95, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida for a POINT OF BEGINNING; thence along the West boundary of said Lot 99, South 09° 36’49” West, a distance of 125.00 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot 99; thence North 05° 02’23” East, a distance of 125.40 feet to the South right-of-way of Whispering Oaks Boulevard as shown on the plat of said Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase III; thence along the South right-ofway of said Whispering Oaks Boulevard, South 80° 23’11” East, a distance of 10.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: Mailbox Parcel 5: A parcel of land lying in Section 1, Township 23 South, Range 21 East, Hernando County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows; For a POINT OF BEGINNING commence at the Northwest corner of Lot 16, Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase IV, as recorded in Plat Book 19, Pages 22 and 23, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; thence along the Westerly boundary of said Lot 16, South 10° 21’16” West, a distance of 10.00 feet; thence North 79° 38’44” West, a distance of 8.00 feet; thence North 10° 21’16” East, a distance of 10.00 feet to the Southerly right-of-way of Cedarfield Drive as shown on the plat of said Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase IV; thence on the Southerly right-of-way of said Cedarfield Drive, South 79° 38’44” East, a distance of 8.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: Parking Lot Parcel A portion of the Open Space Golf Course tract as shown on the plat of Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase V-B, as recorded in Plat Book 21, Pages 46 and 47, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: For a POINT OF BEGINNING commence at the Southeast corner of Block 1, Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase I, as recorded in Plat Book 18, Pages 29 and 30, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; thence along the Easterly boundary of said Block 1, North 10° 21’16” East, a distance of 94.00 feet to the Westerly right-of-way of Beachwood Drive as shown on the plat of said Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase V-B, and the Southerly right-ofway of Whispering Oaks Boulevard as shown on the Plat of said Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase I; thence along the Westerly right-of-way of said Beachwood Drive, Southerly 99.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, said curve having a radius of 175.65 feet; a central angle of 32° 20’58”, and a chord bearing and distance of South 05° 49’20” East, 97.86 feet; thence North 79° 38’44” West, a distance of 27.26 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: Nagle Parcel: A parcel of land lying in Section 2, Township 23 South, Range 21 East, Hernando County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: For a POINT OF BEGINNING, commence at the most Southerly corner of Lot 40, Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase II, as recorded in Plat Book 18, Pages 29 and 30, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; thence along the Southeasterly boundary of said Lot 40, North 54° 06’49” East, a distance of 53.00 feet; thence South 35° 53’11” East, a distance of 32.00 feet; thence South 54° 06’49” West, a distance of 53.00 feet; thence North 35° 53’11” West, a distance of 32.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: Armstrong Parcel: A parcel of land lying in Section 1, Township 23 South, Range 21 East, Hernando County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows:

Scharch was interrupted by Pianta, who admonished the board, “Those decisions are the Board of County Commissioners’, you are not here to talk about how the property was surplused, what the price of the property is…

The BOCC made a decision that this is surplus property, and there's been an offer made. The offer is pending an application for a rezoning so you're here to talk about the application for rezoning.”

Baya further explained that the Planning and Zoning Board’s role is to discuss the impacts of the properties’ planned developments, and whether or not they are consistent with their respective surrounding areas.

Chairperson Alia Qureshi quieted the room several times due to angry outbursts from the audience. Qureshi explained that the role of the Planning and Zoning Board is to make recommendations to the BOCC, but this board has no ultimate effect on the final decision by the County Commission.

She further advised that members of the Planning and Zoning Board are volunteers and not elected officials.

Board member Ronald Cohen conveyed his understanding of the public sentiment, and mentioned that he and his dog also enjoy the property. “Seeing as our charge is to address the compatibility

of the site, and looking at the adjacent property…

I don’t think we have the legal jurisdiction to say, ‘This doesn’t fit.’”

The commision recommended approval of the rezoning 4-1, with Scharch having the dissenting vote.

Scharch voted to not recommend approval for the remaining properties as well.

BRIEFING NOTES from page 3

o Criminal Mischief – District 1/ Zone 5 – Unknown individual(s) spray painted a “smiley face” on one homeowner’s garage door and male genitalia on another neighbor’s garage door – Active investigation – 2020-05286 & 202005258. o Domestic Aggravated Assault/ Domestic Battery on a Person 65 or older – District 2/Zone 2 – An adult daughter forced her way into her mother’s home and started to attack the mother, who is elderly. The suspect first used a knife to threaten her mother before attempting to use pillow to smother her. The suspect made statements about killing her mother. The suspect left prior to law enforcement’s arrival. Deputies responded to the suspect’s home on Odin Street where she initially refused to speak with deputies.

After some negotiation the suspect exited her home and was taken into custody – Arrest/Female – 202005320. o Missing Juvenile – District 1/ Zone 9 – A 14-year-old juvenile left without her grandmother’s permission and has not returned home – Active investigation – 202005350.

o Attempted Robbery/Battery – District 1/Zone 5 – A woman was driving along Lincoln Avenue in Masaryktown when she hit a horse.

She immediately got out of the vehicle to check on the horse. Two men and a woman who were in a vehicle near the horse offered the woman money not to report the accident. When the victim attempted to take a picture of the suspect’s vehicle tag she was pushed to the ground by one of the Commence at the Southeast corner of men. The other man attempted to Lot 100, WHISPERING OAKS ESTATES, take her cell phone. The two men PHASE V-A, as recorded in Plat Book 20, and the woman loaded to horse on Pages 5 and 6, of the Public Records of to a trailer and left the area – Active Hernando County, Florida, for a POINT OF BEGINNING; thence along the investigation – 2020-05374.

Easterly boundary of said Lot 100, North 38° 21’01” West, a distance of 125.00 feet to the Northeast corner of said Lot 100; thence North 51° 38’59” East, a distance of 30.00 feet; thence South 38° 21’01” East, a distance of 125.00 feet to the Northerly right-of-way of Smoketree Lane as shown on the plat of said Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase V-A; thence along Northerly right-of-way of said Smoketree Lane, South 51° 38’59” West, a distance of 30.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. LESS AND EXCEPT lands described in Official Records Book 2859 page 1609 A parcel of land lying within Sections 1 and 2, Township 23 South, Range 21 East, Hernando County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: For a POINT OF BEGINNING commence at the Northeast corner of Lot 19, WHISPERING OAKS ESTATES PHASE IV, as per the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 19, Page 22, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida, said corner also being the Northeast corner of Lot 18 of said plat; thence along the boundary of said WHISPERING OAKS ESTATES-PHASE IV, N. 59° 09’47” W., a distance of 362.94 feet; thence N.74° 19’36” W., a distance of 121.18 feet; thence N. 87° 56’21” W., a distance of 277.45 feet; thence S. 72° 08’38” W., a distance of 140.99 feet; thence S. 87° 12’09” W., a distance of 249.85 feet; thence N. 74° 00’14” W., a distance of 148.84 feet; thence S. 68° 12’32” W., a distance of 215.00 feet; thence N.18° 12’33” E., a distance of 401.90 feet; thence N. 02° 53’06” W., a distance of 140.50 feet; thence N. 52° 48’13” W., a distance of 166.01 feet to the Southeast corner of Parcel 3 as described in Official Records Book 700, Page 372, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; thence along the East boundary of said Parcel 3, N. 01° 46’43” W., a distance of 10.99 feet to the Southwest corner of those lands described In Official Records Book 681, Page 289, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; thence N. 88° 33’58” E., along the South boundary of said lands described in Official Records Book 681, Page 289, a distance of 450.00 feet to the East boundary of the Northeast 1 /4 of said Section 2; thence along the East boundary of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 2, S. 01° 46’43” E., a distance of 413.55 feet to the South boundary of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 1; thence along said South boundary of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, N. 88° 42’52” E., a distance of 1,054.85 feet to the West right-of-way line of U.S. Highway No. 301; thence along said West right of way line, S.10° 21’16” W., a distance of 396.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH: Drainage easements lying between Lots 12 and 13, and between Lots 29 and 30, Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase II, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 18, Pages 72 and 73, Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; AND Drainage easements lying between Lots 50 and 51, and between Lots 92 and 93, Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase III, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 18, Pages 94 and 95, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; AND Drainage easements lying between Lots 54 and 55, between Lots 63 and 64, between Lots 84 and 85, and golf cart paths lying between Lots 16 and 70, and between Lots 17 and 69, Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase IV, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 19, Page 22, Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; AND Open space golf course and open space as shown on the plat of Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase V-B, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 21, Pages 46 and 47, Public Records of Hernando County, Florida, being a Replat of portions of Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase V-A, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 29, Pages 5 and 6, Public Records of Hernando County, Florida; AND Golf cart paths lying between Lots 129 and 130, and between Lot 136 and Lots 137 and 138, Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase VI-A, as recorded in Plat Book 21, Pages 44 and 45, Public Records of Hernando County, Florida, being a Replat of Whispering Oaks Estates, Phase VI, as recorded in Plat Book 20, Pages 49 and 50, Public Records of Hernando County, Florida.

(02/14/2020), (02/21/2020)

o Missing Endangered/Runaway Juvenile – District 2/Zone 2 – A grandmother reported her 17-yearold granddaughter had run away from home – Active Investigation – 2020-05412. o Possession of Fentanyl/ Possession of Methamphetamine/ Possession of Cannabis/ Possession of Paraphernalia – District 2/Zone 2 – Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Commercial Way in reference to a vehicle operating with expired tags.

The driver advised he had a small amount of marijuana in the vehicle.

A search of the vehicle revealed a pouch that contained Fentanyl and methamphetamine. Deputies also located a smoking pipe with drug residue – Arrest/Male – 202005443. o Burglary Conveyance – District 1/Zone 2 – The victim reported that an unknown person made entry into her unlocked vehicle and rummaged through her glove box and center console. The victim was not sure if anything was taken – Active investigation – 2020-05510. o Burglary Conveyance – District 1/Zone 2 – The victim reported that an unknown person made entry into her unlocked vehicle and removed house keys and gum from the vehicle – Active investigation – 2020-05525. o Aggravated Assault with a Motor Vehicle – District 2/Zone 5 – Two men got into an argument over the phone regarding the well-being of a child. The suspect believed the victim was hiding his daughter from him. The suspect proceeded to the victim’s home where he began yelling threats. The victim walked out to confront the suspect. The suspect attempted to hit the victim with his vehicle, at which time the victim drew his weapon and fired a shot at the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect fled the area prior to law enforcement’s arrival. The suspect was apprehended a short time later during a traffic stop – Arrest/Male – 2020-05576. o Felony Domestic Battery – District 1/Zone 1 – A father and his adult son got into an argument.

During the argument a dog began biting the son. While the son was attempting to push the dog off the father began striking his son on the head before attempting to choke him – Arrest/Male – 2020-05544.

• Schools o Springstead High School – A 15-year-old student was found in possession of a vaping device that tested positive for THC -- The student was arrested, transported and processed at the Hernando County Detention Center. Per the Department of Juvenile Justice the student was released to a parent – (the student did not meet the criteria for a citation) – 2020-05192. o Springstead High School – A 17-year-old student who was initially believed to be having medical issues was found to have taken LSD the night before and liquid THC in the morning.

The student was not found in possession of any drugs. The student was transported to the hospital – 2020-05182.

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from page 1 200 times to simulate the foot traffic of visitors. The trampling study photos showed grassy vegetation almost completely removed and some submerged in the resulting water-filled indentations left by the weight of the person conducting the study.

“If you have people getting out of their boats and they're walking along these bars, they are causing some kind of an impact … After 200 tramples, it's just basically a puddle of water.” Szafraniec showed a photo taken months later that showed the area had not regrown any vegetation.

Additionally, it was noted that after 6 months, where there was regrowth, the areas contained “exotic, nuisance vegetation.” The site will be revisited in May, which is the one-year point to see if further recovery has taken place.

A man-made feature of the river was a rope swing that was attached to a tree some time ago. The tree holding the rope has been a common high-traffic area, attracting adventurous types who climbed the tree and used the rope to swing out over the river and drop in the water.

During the study, the tree fell, landing in the river.

Underwater vegetation is also at risk. Statistical analysis numbers showed how recreational vessels impacted water quality and clarity, resulting in increased turbidity. “Turbidity” describes the clarity of the water.

When turbidity is increased, light does not penetrate the water well enough to reach underwater vegetation, so it is also affected by decreased sunlight.

Learn more at: https://www.swfwmd.state. fl.us/projects/springs/weeki-wachee Click on Weeki Wachee Natural System Carrying Capacity Study under "District Funded Projects."

GRAPHS & IMAGES from the Weeki Wachee Carrying Capacity Study conducted by PWS of Wood

F R E E H E A LT H S E M I N A R

Matters of the Heart: Coronary Artery Disease

PRESENTED BY: Georges Joseph, MD and Michael Moore, DO

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 5:30 pm-7:00 pm

Silverthorn Country Club 4550 Golf Club Ln., Spring Hill, FL 34609 • • • •

Dinner will be served Reserve your spot today Limited seating Doors open at 4:45 PM

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States? Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease, and, according to the Center for Disease Control, about 18.2 million adults age 20 and older have CAD. Join us to learn about prevention of heart disease as well as treatments available. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.

R E G I S T E R BY P H O N E O R O N L I N E Call 352-597-6333 in Hernando • Call 352-628-6060 in Citrus • OakHillHospital.com/ForYourHealth

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ABOVE: Entry 3, Artistic Homes "Grand Bahama" model located at 13097 Pastore Court, Spring Hill, FL 34609. This model features an open kitchen and living area.

ABOVE: Ample bathroom counterspace is a feature of Hartland Homes' Verona model located at 11181 Riddle Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34609. This is entry number 8.

ABOVE: Don Calais model by Dream Home Custom Homes located at 12377 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34609; Entry number 7.

ABOVE: Large master bathroom in the Camilla model from PROBUILTU.S. Inc.. This is entry number 13 located at 11301 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34609 FRONT PAGE MAIN: Pastore Custom Builder's Ocho Rios model has a spacious living area with an open kitchen. This is entry number 12, and is a virtual entry.

FRONT PAGE LEFT: Elevation of Alexander Homes' GOya model at 5070 Delacroix Drive in Brooksville.

the general public in Florida’s Hernando and Citrus counties, always has been a showcase of virtual radiance and excellence in the art of homebuilding, this year's tour is 'virtual' in a second important sense.

This year's parade, co-sponsored by Sunshine Propane and scheduled February 29 - March 15 10am – 5pm Monday thru Saturday, 12noon – 5pm on Sundays throughout the duration of the Parade, features a total of 13 homes from seven area builders. And while you can visit 10 of these models at their tour locations, three of the models are presented in virtual tours, online at https:// www.paradeofhomesnaturecoast.com/index. php. Also at the site, you can see high definition photo galleries and detailed floor plans of every home featured, and access pertinent facts such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, square footage, address, maps, directions, and contact info.

This new way of presenting model homes to the public seems very much in line with the theme of this year's Parade of Homes.

"The tour starts on Leap Day," said Nita Beckwith-MeLaugh, Certified Executive Officer, NCBA. "We can leap into the New Year and a new decade with a new home."

Since its inception, the Parade of Homes--a partnership and collaboration of builders association members and community sponsors-has served a dual purpose in the community.

"For builders, the Parade is an opportunity to show the community their new homes, the top of their game. " said Beckwith-MeLaugh.

"For the public, this is the chance to find their dream home."

Although no set criteria is established for model entries, parade organizers pride themselves on presenting beautiful and affordable homes. Many of this year's models boast a two-bedroom, three-bathroom floor plan and approximately 2,000 square feet or more of living space.

"This is a showcase of new and existing models with many different features," said Beckwith-MeLaugh. "In many models, we see more open spaces for family gatherings and entertaining, and full and very convenient spaces and electrical outlets available for home offices."

Many models also feature accents such as fashionable, tropically influenced home designs, innovative home products, elegant decor, technology, energy efficiency, modern gourmet kitchens, relaxing owners' suites that include spa like baths, broad sparkling swimming pools, fireplaces, vaulting ceilings and marble countertops, etc.

Many of these features are customizable; and whether taking a self-guided tour of the parade on foot, or taking a virtual tour online, those interested can request the changes that they need to turn a parade model home into a dream home.

"Some prospective buyers like to customize options, like the number of bedrooms or other aspects of the floor plan," said Beckwith-MeLaugh. "Others walk into their dream home and buy on the spot."

As an added bonus, those who complete the parade on foot and visit all entries can qualify for a drawing to win a $300 Visa gift card.

Robin Pastore, Chairwoman of Parade of Homes and Owner, Pastore Custom Builders, Inc., says that today's home market is showing renewed signs of promise and growth.

"There is a real excitement in the building industry," she said. "The market is strong again, and it's good for everybody."

And so, says Pastore, is the parade itself.

"We have homes for everyone here, from starter homes to retirement homes," she said.

"All the work of great builders."

This year's Parade of Homes features St. Martens by Pastore Custom Builders, Ocho Rios by Pastore Custom Builders, Camilla

by ProBuilt U.S., Cabana Key by Palmwood Construction, Cabana Cay by Palmwood Construction, The Verona by Hartland Homes, Don Calais by Dream Custom Homes, Don Crystal by Dream Custom Homes, Don Valencia by Dream Custom Homes, Grand Floridian by Artistic Homes, Grand Bahama by Artistic Homes, Grand Cayman by Artistic Homes, and Goya by Alexander Custom Homes.

Andrew L Carr, vice president of Growth and Development at Sunrise Propane in Hudson, says that Sunrise Propane is proud to be sponsoring the Nature Coast Builders Association's Parade of Homes.

"This is our fourth year being the Platinum Presenting Sponsor," he said, "and we're looking forward to a great event this year."

Carr says that the parade provides a prime showcase, not only for his company's product, but for some amazing homes in this area.

"Being involved in the Parade of Homes gives us the opportunity to introduce the many efficient money saving features of using propane for residential use," said Carr.

"The builders we work with take great pride in the homes they build, and we enjoy working with them on a daily basis."

And ultimately, said Carr, the Nature Coast Builders Association's Parade of Homes serves as a beautiful showcase for the Hernando community.

"We hope everyone who's interested in a new home will come out and take a look at what's available in our beautiful community."

Website: https://www.paradeofhomesnaturecoast.com/

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Parade of Homes from page 1 Each model's floorplan is available at the Parade of Homes website

ABOVE: Take a 3D Tour of Palmwood Construction's Cabana Key model at www.paradeofhomesnaturecoast.com. Other entries offer this feature as well.

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Alexander Custom Homes ‘Goya’ 5070 Delacroix Drive; Brooksville, FL 34604

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Artistic Homes ‘Grand Cayman’ 4923 Sand Ridge Blvd; Spring Hill, FL 34609

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Artistic Homes ‘Grand Floridian’ 4957 Sand Ridge Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34609

Artistic Homes ‘Grand Bahama’ 13097 Pastore Court; Spring Hill, FL 34609

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Palmwood Construction ‘Cabana Cay’ 5507 Commercial Way; Spring Hill, FL 34607

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Pastore Custom Builders ‘St. Martens’ 12242 Elgin Blvd.; Spring Hill, FL 34609

Palmwood Construction ‘Cabana Key’ 14196 Spring Hill Drive; Spring Hill, FL 34607

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For Addresses and Directions to Model Home Entries,

PROBUILTU.S. Inc. ‘Camilla’ 11301 Spring Hill Drive; Spring Hill, FL 34609

Visit www.ParadeOfHomesNatureCoast.com

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IN, OUT & ABOUT

Upcoming Event Previews

Big Barn Sale to benefit Disabled Veterans

Everything that will get you out and about...

GRAND OPENING OF THE FLORIDA MERMAID TRAIL ON SATURDAY, FEB. 29, 10 AM

Come One Come All Every Saturday at the barn

8am - 5pm

All Sales and Proceeds will be donated to the Disabled Veterans 18736 Rosephil Rd (off County Line Rd near 41) Turn south on Rosephil and go to the end and look for the barn on the left.

THE HERNANDO

SpORTSmAN'S Club

Located 9 miles North of S.R. 50 on U.S. Hwy 19

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

• 80 Acre shooting facility • Clubhouse •General Rifle/Pistol Range • IDPA • USPSA •Junior Programs & 4-H • IHMSA • Archery •Skeet, Trap & Five Stand Range • Cowboy SASS •Black Powder Rifle/Pistol • Bullseye • Steel • High Power • Rifle • Action Rifle • Fast Draw • Appleseed Rifle • Bowling Pin

HUNTERS Education Classes

RANGE HOURS

Monthly Firearms classes for CCW SAT. & SUN 9AM-3PM

Tues - Fri 9AM-2PM; Tues and Thurs Eve. 5PM - 7PM www.hernandosportsmansclub.com 352-597-9931

Live mermaids and live music will provide your send-off as you explore the Florida Mermaid Trail in Brooksville. We’re also holding a Best Mermaid Contest for both people and animals at 10:15. Don’t miss it!

What is The Florida Mermaid Trail?

The Florida Mermaid Trail includes two routes (1.1 mile and 2.2 mile) that include Main St., Liberty St., Brooksville Ave., Good Neighbor Trail, Jefferson St., Saxon Ave., Broad St., and Ft. Dade Ave. Walkers will search for 20 bronze statues mounted on buildings along the trail. We

PARKS AND RECREATION 16TH ANNUAL FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE - SATURDAY, FEB. 29, 2020 FROM 1 PM TO 4 PM Plan to make special memories with your daughter(s) by attending one or both nights scheduled for Friday, February 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, February 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. (family dance) or from 7 to 10 p.m. at Christian Church in the Wildwood located at 10050 Country Road in Weeki Wachee.

This three-hour event includes music, dancing, dinner and a photo booth. All ages are welcome. Tickets are only sold in advance. There will be no tickets sold at

2nd Annual Blues Bash at the Ranch At Sertoma Youth Ranch; 85 Myers Road, Brooksville

Three Days of Incredible Blues Music and Workshops!

Dustin Arbuckle & The Damnations

MARCH 20-22, 2020

• Optional Camping in a Gorgeous Setting • Singe Day & Weekend Passes on Sale • Covered Stage, Dance Floor & Seating Area

anticipate lots of selfies, Instagram posts, and #flmermaidtrail hash-tagging!

The goal is to get people walking and exploring our lovely city. Walkers can use an app we are creating or a full-color paper map.

Keep up to date with the latest by following our Brooksville Main Street Facebook page, and visiting our website www.HistoricDowntownBrooksville.com.

Hosted by Brooksville Main Street ,Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce, Florida Mermaid Trail, Hernando Sun, NatureCoaster, Florida's Adventure Coast

Diana Rein

• Permanent Bathhouse & Restrooms • Children’s Activities at the Youth Pavilion • Family & Dog Friendly • Great Vendors

More info: 941-758-7585

the door.

Tickets are $20 per person. Tickets may be purchased by calling (352) 754-4031 or Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Parks and Rec-

reation office located at 16161 Flight Path Drive in Brooksville. Registration forms can be found online at https://www. hernandocounty.us/home/ showdocument?id=5996.

Registration is required.

Christian Church in the Wildwood is located at 10051 Country Rd, Weeki Wachee,

RECYCLING WITH SHIBORI CRAFT CLASS, TUESDAY, FEB. 25, 2020 10 AM TO 12 PM

Join us as we learn how to recycle cotton shirts, scarves or the like to create a Shibori design with provided indigo dye. Please bring desired cloth to dye.

Dade volunteers will teach Shibori technique dyeing using recycled natural fabrics.

Cost is $3 per vehicle or Florida Annual State Park Pass, plus $5 activity fee for ages 13 and up. For more information, contact kristin.n.wood@FloridaDEP.gov Dade Battlefield Historic State Park is located at 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell,

www.bluesbashattheranch.com JOIN US FOR BEACH, BANDS & GREAT FOOD!

Crab & Shrimp

Festival A festival filled with family fun at a tropical paradise setting makes it the ideal weekend destination event for the whole family.

Friday, Feb 28 - Sunday, March 1 FRIDAY 5PM-8PM • SATURDAY 10AM-8PM • SUNDAY 10AM-4PM SunWest Park 17362 Old Dixie Hwy, Hudson

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Feast On Savory Seafood Live Bands / Entertainment Stone Crab Claw Eating Contest Carnival Rides Crab Races

Friday • 6:00pm Black Honkeys Saturday • 6:30pm Matchbox 2.0 A Tribute to Matchbox 20 and Hootie & The Blowfish Sunday • 2:30pm - Scott Jordan, The World’s #1 Justin Timberlake Tribute Artist

Event Benefits:

$5.00 Parking Fee • Parking Fees Support SunWest Park Development.

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UF/IFAS Spring Pruning Tips

by Dr. William Lester, UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County

Thursday may hit 80 degrees but a cold front will Usher in much cooler air and bring a few showers Thursday night.

Friday will be a breezy, cool day with a high of only 62 and a low Friday night of 42. The weekend is looking partly sunny and dry with a high of 68 Saturday and 75 Sunday.

A chance of showers returns Monday and Tuesday and I see another cool spell coming around the last day or two of February. Folks have been asking me when the time changes, we go back on daylight savings time on March 8th, just a couple of weeks away. February can be a dangerous month for tornadoes in the state of Florida. The 1998 Kissimmee tornado outbreak of February 22–23, 1998, was a devastating tornado outbreak, the deadliest tornado event in Florida history. The deadliest and most destructive tornado of the night struck the Kissimmee–St. Cloud area, where 25 people were killed, and produced near-F4 damage.

42 people were killed in Central Florida that night.

On February 2nd 2007, 20 people were killed in Lake and Volusia Counties as three tornadoes touched down during in the middle of the night.

Drop me a note anytime to weather1@charter.net If you have any questions or comments, I am always available at weather1@charter.net

Spring is a good time to do some strategic pruning in order to get your landscape back under control.

Cold hardy plants, like crepe myrtles and most hedge bushes, can be pruned now. You should wait until closer to the end of March to trim back those more cold-sensitive flowering plants, like hibiscus and croton. This is because if we get a late frost or freeze those plants may be killed to the ground. Cold-damaged foliage left on a plant shields the lower portion from additional injury in a subsequent freeze event.

March is a fine time to get your palms back in shape for spring. Only remove totally dead and brown leaves though, because green or partly green leaves contain nutrients that the palm will move to the new growth. Over pruning palms (which unfortunately still happens a lot) can shorten the

College Basketball CBS & FS1, beginning at 2pm Live Highlights of Sunday’s college basketball action include St. John’s at Seton Hall (CBS), Butler at Creighton (FS1) and Maryland at Ohio State (CBS).

God Friended Me: “Raspberry Pie” CBS, 8pm In the new episode “Raspberry Pie,” Miles (Brandon Micheal Hall) is confused when the God Account sends him his own name as a friend suggestion.

Naked and Afraid Discovery Channel, 8pm Season Premiere!

Baring it all, two twin sisters and two brothers take on a unique four-person, 21-day challenge. Can the siblings survive the elements -- and each other -as tensions run high and their bonds are tested like never before?

The Simpsons: “Frinkcoin” FOX, 8pm Professor Frink (voice of Hank Azaria) becomes the richest man in Springfield after developing a cryptocurrency in the new episode “Frinkcoin.”

Duncanville: “Red Head Redemption” FOX, 8:30pm Rock star Alice Cooper is a guest voice on the new episode “Red Head Redemption,” in which an online video game tournament turns into a rivalry between Duncan and Kimberly (voices of Amy Poehler and Riki Lindhome).

The Walking Dead AMC, 9pm New Episodes!

The season ended with Gabriel stabbing Dante for killing Siddiq, but how many other double agents might be mixed in with their community? And what’s going to happen to Carol, Daryl and the rest of the survivors who fell onto a cave-like plateau with a herd of zombies below them?

NCIS: Los Angeles: “The Circle” CBS, 9pm Anna Kolcheck (returning guest star Bar Paly) warns Callen (Chris O’Donnell) that he is in danger and must now work with an archenemy to stop an underground trafficking ring in the new episode “The Circle.”

Race for the White House: “Reagan v.

Carter” CNN, 9pm The 1980 presidential race sees President Jimmy Carter and Republican opponent Ronald Reagan having to fight off fierce challenges from within as both parties struggle to reinvent themselves and use the global media spotlight to their advantage.

Bob’s Burgers: “Three Girls and a Little Wharfy” FOX, 9pm Louise (voice of Kristen Schaal) skeptically joins her friends in a search for the mythical sea monster Wharfy.

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist: “Zoey’s Extraordinary Boss” NBC, 9pm Zoey (Jane Levy) must decide whether or not to get involved in her boss Joan’s (Lauren Graham) troubled marriage after she hears Joan sing a “heart song.”

Zoey creates a new program for the family to communicate with Mitch (Peter Gallagher), but when his first word is not what they expected, Maggie (Mary Steenburgen) reaches a breaking point.

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along with allowing improved air flow to reduce the chances of developing fungal diseases.

Specimen flowering bushes, like hibiscus, firebush and oleander, also benefit from having all dead growth removed and being thinned a little. The best plan to follow is to prune the plant short in the spring and then just let it grow and flower.

Constant trimming usually results in reduced flowering and can get to be a lot of work! Any early spring flowering plants, like azaleas and camellias, should only be pruned soon after flowering is done and then left to grow through the rest of the year. Constant trimming on these results in almost no flowering next spring, because you are constantly removing next year’s blooms.

Proper trimming and pruning results in a more healthy, attractive landscape. We have many free classes at our office coming up this spring on all these topics and many more, so stop by or visit us on Face-

life of the plant and make it more susceptible to disease and insect pests. To prevent the spread of disease to your plants, make sure equipment is sanitized before and during the trimming process.

Hedge bushes, like viburnum, boxwood, ligustrum and others, benefit from a yearly major clean-up. Look into the interior of the hedge and remove any dead branches you find, along with a few older branches.

This opens the hedge to allow more light and air movement to reach the interior. What this does is stimulate new leaf growth inside the hedge,

book to see what’s coming up!

For more information about how to care for your lawn or landscape any time of year, call or stop by our office (352-754-4433) 16110 Aviation Loop Drive, Brooksville, 34604, weekdays from 8AM to 5PM; or the Master Gardener nursery at 19490 Oliver Street (behind the Hernando County fairgrounds). The nursery is open from 9AM to noon Wednesdays and Saturdays (weather permitting).

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Family Guy: “Undergrounded” FOX, 9:30pm Lois (voice of Alex Borstein) grounds Peter (voice of Seth MacFarlane) for overspending with his credit card, so Peter digs a tunnel leading directly to the Drunken Clam in the new episode “Undergrounded.”

The Rookie: “Day of Death” ABC, 10pm Officer Nolan (Nathan Fillion) and the entire team are in a desperate search to rescue Officer Chen (Melissa O’Neil) after her abduction and must attempt to get Rosalind to help them.

Better Call Saul AMC, 10pm Season Premiere!

In the 10-episode fifth season, Jimmy’s (Bob Odenkirk) decision to practice law as “Saul Goodman” creates unexpected and profound waves of change for those in his orbit.

NCIS: New Orleans: “Waiting for Monroe” CBS, 10pm In the new episode “Waiting for Monroe,” NCIS must track down a mysterious female assassin responsible for murders in Athens, Rome and London.

The Windsors: Inside the Royal Dynasty: “The Reluctant King” CNN, 10pm When the shy, stuttering George VI is crowned king in 1937, he must rebuild the prestige of the monarchy after the shocking abdication of his brother Edward, while World War II looms.

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Good Girls: “Not Just Cards” NBC, 10pm Beth (Christina Hendricks) makes a choice that surprises those around her just as an old foe from the past returns.

Vienna Blood PBS, 10pm Season Finale!

Suspicion at the military school falls on an elite group of cadets with a penchant for sadism and dangerous games.

Monday, Feb. 24 College Basketball ESPN, beginning at 7pm Live Monday night college basketball on ESPN has the Louisville Cardinals at the Florida State Seminoles, followed by the Oklahoma State Cowboys at the Kansas Jayhawks.

9-1-1: Lone Star: “Bum Steer” FOX, 8pm Owen (Rob Lowe) and his team are called to deal with a runaway bull in a used-car lot in the new episode “Bum Steer.”

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Better Call Saul AMC, 9pm Season 5 of Saul Goodman’s (Bob Odenkirk) journey continues tonight.

The Good Doctor: “Autopsy” ABC, 10pm When Dr. Murphy (Freddie Highmore) makes an emotional confession, the result may not be as desired.

Tuesday, Feb. 25 NBA Basketball TNT, beginning at 7:30pm Live A rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference finals has Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors on the road against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Conners: “Bad Dads and Grads” ABC, 8pm Dan (John Goodman) starts to bond with his younger half-brother (guest star Noel Fisher), but he can’t get over the fact that their father paid for Ed Jr.’s college education, something he refused to do for Dan. CBS News Democratic Primary Debate CBS, 8pm Live CBS News and the Congressional Black Caucus Institute cohost the 10th Democratic presidential primary debate from the Gaillard Center in Charleston, S.C.

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Vanderpump Rules: “Ex-Best Man, ExBest Friend” Bravo, 9pm In the wake of their explosive fight, Jax kicks Sandoval out of his wedding party and considers disinviting him from Kentucky completely.

This Is Us: “Clouds” NBC, 9pm Kevin (Justin Hartley) spends the day with Rebecca (Mandy Moore). Toby (Chris Sullivan) makes a grand gesture.

American Masters: “Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool” PBS, 9pm Discover the man behind the legend.

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Feb. 21- 27, 2020

Calendar of Events FARMERS MARKETS Spring Hill Farmers Market WHEN: Saturdays 10AM- 3PM WHERE: 3021 Commercial Way; Spring Hill, Florida 34606 Description: 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, Eden’s Nectar and so many more local, talented vendors.

or wheel around the track stopping at four colorful 5210 themed activity stations. As they progress from station to station, they will be splashed with color in celebration of their progress. Children 14 and under are eligible to participate. Free sunglasses and a white t-shirt will be provided to the first 150 registrants.

So what's 5-2-1-0? 5 fruits and vegetables per day, No more than 2 hours of recreational screen time, 1 hour of physical activity and Zero sugary drinks.

United Way's 5th Annual KICK Start to Early Literacy When: Saturday, February 22nd | 8:45 AM - 2:00 PM Brooksville Farmers’ Market Where: Anderson Snow Park, 1360 AnderWHEN: Every Sunday, 9am-3pm, son Snow Rd. Spring Hill, FL 34609 WHERE: 615 Old Hospital Drive, Brooksville, FL 34601.

Hernando’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library program has Description: st Sunday, Yoga at the Market; fourth Sunday, graciously been provided by United Way of Hernando CounHernando County Extension education series. Live music every ty for pre-school children for over ten years. On February weekend, kids games, local produce, arts, crafts, “Fresh Access 22nd, United Way will host their 5th Annual “KICK” Start to Bucks” SNAP matching program provides up to $40 matched Early Literacy Kickball Tournament at Anderson Snow Park for EBT users each day they use their card at the Market. in support of this early literacy initiative. Join them as teams Details at www.HernandoGrowers.org or www.Facebook.com/ from across the county compete for this year’s Ultimate TravHernandoGrowers, 352-584-5773. eling Trophy in a single elimination tournament. This event is proudly sponsored by Carter Foreman PLLC, Family ChiAirport Farmers Flea Market ropractic Center for Wellness, Centennial Bank, and Simply Where:17375 Spring Hill Dr. Brooksville,FL.34604 Healthcare. The proceeds raised from this exciting event will When: Saturday's & Sunday's benefit United Way’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) Time of Event: 8 am - 3 pm program, which provides enrolled Hernando County children Description of Event: We are a 19 acre outdoor and Indoor with a free book in the mail every month, from birth-age five.

Flea Market. With over 300 Vendors a Week. The Main Street This Family Fun Day will include: Bakery, Lei-Lo Tiki Hut, J & R Graphics, Lock Load Conceal LLC, • FREE Admission KNK Golf Cars & Hanks Golf Carts, AVON, Remus & Dorina's • Food and Snack Trucks Produce, Local Honey, Petting Farm & More. Free Admission & • Resource Vendors Well Behaved Pets are Welcomed.

• Music from PJ the DJ • Raffles Feb. 20- 23 • Bounce House • And so much more!

The Florida Classic Music Festival and Car Show If you or your company would like to help sponWHEN: 12:00 pm FEB 20- 23, 2020 sor the enrollment of a Hernando County child, conWHERE: 5360 Lockhart Road (102.39 tact the United Way office at 352-688-2026. mi) Brooksville, Florida 34602 The Bluegrass Classic, presented by Evans Media Source Feb. 24-25 features national touring Bluegrass and Classic County Acts. Add a week long activities with a super Classic Car Show and you Recycling with Shibori Craft Class have a week in paradise when the rest of the country is freezing. WHEN: Tuesday, February 25 10:00am – 12:00pm This year we will feature Country legend “Moe Bandy” WHERE: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park along with other Opry legends including Buddy jewell, The 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513, USA Grascals, IIIrd Tyme Out, David Church and more.

Description: This Rally only happens 1 time each year so you will want Join us as we learn how to recycle cotton shirts, scarves to make reservations in advance. Camping and hotel disor the like to create a Shibori design with provided incounts are available for you to take advantage of but somedigo dye. Please bring desired cloth to dye. times limited. Don’t wait, call today (386) 385-3500 Dade volunteers will teach Shibori technique dyeing using recycled natural fabrics.

Cost is $3 per vehicle or Florida Annual State Park Feb. 21-22 Pass, plus $5 activity fee for ages 13 and up.

CONTACT kristin.n.wood@FloridaDEP.gov Eagles at Hernando County Landfill WHEN: Friday, February 21 9:00am – 12:00pm Lunch with Lee Corso WHERE: Chinsegut Conservation Center 23212 WHEN: Tuesday, February 25 11:30am – 1:00pm Lake Lindsey Road Brooksville, Florida 34601 WHERE: Southern Hills Plantation Club 4200 SumDescription: Join a group of bird watchers on an eagle expedimit View Dr, Brooksville, Florida 34601 tion. Learn how eagles are intertwined in waste management, Description: Hosted by Greater Hernanhow waste services balance their input and impact for sensitive do County Chamber of Commerce species and help with conservation. Juvenile and adult eagles will Join us for an interactive luncheon with Amerbe observed on this trip. Ages 12+ only please. Register at (352) ican sports broadcaster, Lee Corso!!

754-6722. Meet at Chinsegut 9:00 AM. Program runs 3 Hours Football analyst and former coach, Lee Corso has been a featured analyst at ESPN's College GameDay program since its inception in 1987. He has served as the head football coach at St. Frances X. Cabrini Council of Catholic Women Dinner the University of Louisville from 1969 to 1972 at Indiana Univerand Show, featuring entertainment by Keith Coleman, singing sity Bloomington and is a 1957 Florida State University Alumni. songs as Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond. Hot Buffet Dinner.

Appropriate country club attire required - NO blue jeans Friday, February 21 from 5pm to 10pm @ St Frances Cabrini RC Church, 5030 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, FL in Xavier Hall Feb. 26 - 27 For information and reservations, please call Florence Durso @ 352-683-1150 Science Explorers; ages 9-13 WHEN: Wednesday, February 26 10:00am – 12:00pm Arts & Autos INFO: Call 352-754-6722 to register or FEB 22 2-6PM email Chinsegut@MyFWC.com.

201 Howell Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601-2041 Monthly on the fourth Wednesday, until May 28, 2020 This blended event has a new name but same great atmoDescription: This monthly program for ages 9-13 will meet sphere! An old time car show under the grandfather oaks the last Wednesday of each month February through May. in Historic Downtown Brooksville. Taking place the 3rd Enrollment is free and limited to 15 students. Each class is 2 Saturday of every month, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm in Historic hours long, running from 10 AM until 12 PM. Drop-off of the Downtown Brooksville, Florida. Presented by Lowman Law student is permitted, though parents are welcome to stay.

Firm with Brooksville Main Street. FREE ADMISSION Topics include: Food and drink available from our AMAZING downtown restaurants and special car show only reserved parkFebruary - Map and compass ing (entrance at 201 Howell Ave in front of City Hall), March - Geomorphology or just cruise in and park anywhere in Downtown to April - Creating space for wildlife join the fun. Car Show parking begins at 2 P.M. May - Fire (wildfire vs. prescribed fire) Nature Coast Technical High School Presents 5210 Kids Color Run. WHERE: Nature Coast Technical High, 5210 Kids Color Run, 4057 California Street, Brooksville The Hernando County Community Health Improvement Plan Partnership (CHIPP) is proud to bring the first ever 5210 Kids Color Run to Hernando County to kick off the 2020 National Children's Week celebration! This free, non-competitive run around the Nature Coast High School track and field area will be sure to bring fun and excitement to children of all ages as they enjoy a physical activity, coupled with loads of color and activities to reinforce healthy behaviors. Children will run, walk

Wednesday, Feb. 26 I Am Not Okay With This Netflix New Series!

This series based on Charles Forsman’s graphic novel comes from Jonathan Entwistle, the director/executive producer of The End of the F***ing World, and the producers of Stranger Things.

NBA Basketball ESPN, beginning at 7:30pm Live Luka Don?i? and the Dallas Mavericks head to San Antonio to take on LaMarcus Aldridge and the Spurs. In ESPN’s second game, Kemba Walker and the Boston Celtics are in Salt Lake City to battle Bojan Bogdanovi? and the Utah Jazz.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey: “Family Reunion” Bravo, 8pm Season Finale!

Margaret and Teresa’s friendship faces the ultimate test. Shockingly, Joe Giudice leaves ICE for Italy, and Teresa and the girls arrive to see Joe. Riverdale: “Chapter Seventy-One: How to Get Away With Murder” The CW, 8pm When a night in the woods goes horribly awry, Betty (Lili Reinhart), Archie (KJ Apa) and Veronica (Camila Mendes) are forced to confront what one of them may be capable of.

The Masked Singer: “Mask-Matics: Group B Playoffs” FOX, 8pm Gabriel Iglesias is a guest judge as Group B singers return for their playoff performances in the new episode “MaskMatics: Group B Playoffs.”

Chicago Med: “I Will Do No Harm” NBC, 8pm Drs. Charles (Oliver Platt) and Manning (Torrey DeVitto) treat a patient who is fully invested in pretending to be someone other than himself. Noah (Roland Buck III) begins to doubt his abilities as a doctor.

NHL Hockey NBCSN, beginning at 8pm Live A Wednesday Night Hockey doubleheader has the Buffalo Sabres at the Colorado Avalanche, followed by the Pittsburgh Penguins at the L.A. Kings.

SEAL Team: “Siege Protocol” CBS, 9pm New Episodes!

SEAL Team returns from winter break with a two-episode event titled “Siege Protocol.” Jason (David Boreanaz) and Bravo Team travel to Venezuela to extract a CIA agent being held hostage by that country’s special police force.

LEGO Masters: “Movie Genres” FOX, 9pm The LEGO Movie directors Christopher Miller and Phil Lord task the contestants with a building project straight out of Hollywood in the new episode “Movie Genres.”

Chicago Fire: “Off the Grid” NBC, 9pm In the first part of a two-show crossover event with Chicago P.D., a series of teen opioid overdoses sees Severide (Taylor Kinney) partner with Sean Roman (guest star Brian Geraghty), but he begins to suspect there’s more to the story than his old friend is telling him.

Chicago P.D.: “Burden of Truth” NBC, 10pm In the conclusion of the crossover with Chicago Fire, Intelligence searches for the dealer who caused multiple overdoses and is connected to Roman’s

(Brian Geraghty) missing sister.

Year of the Rabbit: “Brick Man” IFC, 10:30pm In the new episode “Brick Man,” Detective Inspector Rabbit (Matt Berry) and his cohorts must capture a killer stalking the streets of London disguised as the Brick Man, a terrifying figure from urban folklore.

Thursday, Feb. 27 Altered Carbon Netflix Season Premiere!

Season 2 of the sci-fi drama finds Takeshi Kovacs (Anthony Mackie), the lone surviving soldier out of a group of elite interstellar warriors, continuing his centuries-old quest to find his lost love Quellcrist Falconer (Renée Elise Goldsberry).

Followers Netflix New Series!

This visually stunning series directed

by Mika Ninagawa is set in Tokyo and juxtaposes the lives of two different women: Limi Nara (Miki Nakatani), a fashion photographer confident in her career and relationships, and Natsume Hyakuta (Elaiza Ikeda), an aspiring actress struggling to find her identity and self-confidence.

College Basketball ESPN2 & FS1, beginning at 7pm Live The Indiana Hoosiers visit the Purdue Boilermakers for a Big Ten matchup on FS1. Then on ESPN2, the Oregon State Beavers are at the Oregon Ducks in a Pac-12 rivalry game.

NHL Hockey: Dallas at Boston NBCSN, 7:30pm Live Tyler Seguin and the Dallas Stars are in Boston to face off against Brad Marchand and the Bruins on NBCSN. Last Man Standing: “I’m With Cupid” FOX, 8pm Mike (Tim Allen) sets Joe (returning guest star Jay Leno) up on a date with Cece (guest star Melissa Peterman) in the new episode “I’m With Cupid.”

NBA Basketball TNT, beginning at 8pm Live TNT’s Thursday night NBA twin bill features Damian Lillard’s Portland Trail Blazers at Domantas Sabonis’ Indiana Pacers and the L.A. Lakers at the Golden State Warriors.

A Year in Music: “1984” AXS TV, 8:30pm Downtown Julie Brown visits the musical year 1984 to examine the birth of the Video Music Awards.

Outmatched: “Bullying” FOX, 8:30pm In the new episode “Bullying,” Mike (Jason Biggs) and Kay (Maggie Lawson) look into a charter school for Marc (Jack Stanton) after he is brought into the principal’s office for bullying his teacher.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: “Debbie” NBC, 8:30pm When cocaine and weapons are stolen from the evidence lock-up, the squad must investigate the Nine-Nine itself.

Grey’s Anatomy: “Snowblind” ABC, 9pm Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Carina (Stefania Spampinato) question DeLuca’s (Giacomo Gianniotti) uncharacteristic behavior when he volunteers to perform a life-threatening task during a blizzard.

Project Runway: “The Height of AvantGarde Fashion” Bravo, 9pm With only one challenge left to make it to New York Fashion Week, the remaining designers must think big to create an avant-garde look that is anything but ordinary.

2020 Florida Strawberry Festival WHEN: February 27, 2020, 10:00am – March 8, 2020, 10:00pm WHERE: Florida Strawberry Festival 2209 W Oak Ave, Plant City, FL 33563, USA Description:The Florida Strawberry Festival is an 11-day community event celebrating the strawberry harvest of Eastern Hillsborough County. Each year, over 500,000 visitors enjoy the festival’s headline entertainment, youth livestock shows, exhibits of commerce and, of course, its strawberry shortcake. The 2020 Florida Strawberry Festival will take place February 27 - March8 at 2209 W. Oak Avenue in Plant City, Fla. For more information, visitwww.flstrawberryfestival. com, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (#berryfest20).

Feb. 29 2nd Annual Home & Garden Show The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce is bringing Hernando County the 2nd Annual Home & Garden Show!!!

Join us at Sand Hill Scout Reservation, 11210 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, Saturday, February 29th, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. We will have everything for residents' home and garden needs - from realtors to cleaning companies; cabinets to flooring and even great lawn care. This will be a one-stop shop to see everything this county has to offer for home and garden needs!

Now accepting vendors - - http://hernandochamber.com/pages/hernando-home-show March 7-8 Brookridge Social Dance on March 7th from 7pm to 10pm will host it's St. Patrick's Day Dance “Looking for the Gold” with Johnny Lobo performing at 8150 Hampton St, Brooksville. Dance music from the 50's to 80's. Casual Dress, BYOB and snacks – Coffee and Ice provided. $7 per person, tables of up to 10 – bring your friends, phone Val at 352-616-0242 and reserve your spot. Join us, dance, meet new friends and have some fun. Ask Val about Season Tickets for the 2020 dances. Discounted pricing available for snowbirds.

World War II Commemorative Weekend Starting10AM both days at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park Commemorating the most widespread armed conflict in history and celebrating both military and civilian culture during the war years.

• Interact with Allied and Axis Soldiers • Explore Home Front Activities • Examine and Learn About 1940’s Military Vehicles • Enjoy 1940's-Style Music and Live Comedy Acts $4 per Person; Age 6 & under, WWII & Korea Vets free

MOVIE TIMES GTC BEACON CINEMA 12961 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613

Rain Barrel Workshop at HCUD WHEN: Wednesday, February 26 10:30 – 11:30am WHERE: Hernando County Utilities Department 21030 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, Florida 34601 Description: Hosted by Hernando County Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program - Lilly Browning and University of Florida/IFAS Extension at Hernando County Registration Required - 352-540-6230 (All Sales Final—No Refund, No Exchange Only Checks Accepted) Recycle water! Learn the best techniques in harvesting rain water for use on your landscape. Great family project. Good science

TV BEST BETS Ink Master: “Sugar Rush” Paramount Network, 10pm In the new episode “Sugar Rush,” artists are hungry for the win -- and one bites off more than they can chew -- when they create sweet, full-color food tattoos.

class and project for home school families! A great way for anyone to capture some water before it becomes stormwater runoff.

Rain Barrels—$50 Attendance at a workshop is mandatory to purchase a rain barrel. HCUD customers receive a one-time credit of $25 on their water bill for attending a workshop and installing a barrel at their home. Payment is due in advance with CHECKS ONLY. Write checks out to HCUD and mail them to HCUD 15365 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613. ATTN: Rain Barrel Workshop

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Deputy: “10-8 Entitlements” FOX, 9pm In the new episode “10-8 Entitlements,” the sheriff’s department uncovers a West Hollywood burglary ring with crooks competing against each other for bragging rights.

Swamp People: “Friday the 13th” History, 9pm Strange things are happening in the swamp on Friday the 13th. Daniel and Big Tee chase a bait-stealing monster called the Ghost.

Will & Grace: “Filthy Phil, Part 1” NBC, 9pm Karen (Megan Mullally) introduces Will (Eric McCormack) and Grace (Debra Messing) to the new love of her life, Phil (guest star Joel McHale).

Ghost Adventures Travel Channel, 9pm New Episodes!

New episodes of the paranormal investigation series return.

Indebted: “Everybody’s Talking About Hot Goss” NBC, 9:30pm Joanna (Jessy Hodges) has a new girlfriend who doesn’t like to gossip. This forces the family to take a long hard look at the way they communicate, because they love hot goss.

Tommy: “19 Hour Day” CBS, 10pm In the new episode “19 Hour Day,” Tommy (Edie Falco) must contend with a protest that turns violent at the same time a mudslide shuts down a major freeway.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: “Eternal Relief From Pain” NBC, 10pm Rollins’ (Kelli Giddish) sister stirs up trouble and a possible SVU investigation when she reports a doctor who trades prescription painkillers for sex.

Friday, Feb. 28 All the Bright Places Netflix Original Film!

Based on Jennifer Niven’s bestseller, this film tells the story of Violet (Elle Fanning) and Theodore (Justice Smith), who meet and change each other’s lives forever.

Queen Sono Netflix New Series!

In this South African crime drama -Netflix’s first original series from Africa -- a highly trained spy (Pearl Thusi) must face changing relationships in her personal life while taking on her most dangerous mission yet.

The Waltons: “The Heritage” MeTV, 12pm An important message is shared in this Season 2 episode, where John receives an offer from a developer to buy their land.

NBA Basketball ESPN, beginning at 8pm Live Some of the NBA’s elite teams are in action tonight on ESPN as Chris Paul leads the Oklahoma City Thunder into Milwaukee to battle Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks. In the second game, Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets are in Los Angeles to clash with Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers.

Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector: “Requiem” NBC, 8pm Lincoln (Russell Hornsby), Amelia (Arielle Kebbel) and the team are tasked with tracking down an anonymous bomber targeting a string of buildings all across Manhattan.

Saturday, Feb. 29 College Basketball CBS, FOX & FS1, beginning at 12pm Live College basketball closes out February with Providence at Villanova (FOX), Kansas at Kansas State (CBS), Seton Hall at Marquette (FOX), Auburn at Kentucky (CBS) and DePaul at Butler (FS1).

XFL Football ABC & FOX, beginning at 2pm Live The L.A. Wildcats are at the N.Y. Guardians (ABC) and the Seattle Dragons are in St. Louis for a clash with the BattleHawks (FOX) in Saturday’s XFL Week 4 doubleheader.

Dying to Be You Lifetime, 8pm Original Film!

When Lily Anderson was in fourth grade, her class was given pen pals -- she received Molly Cumberland, who lives on a farm in Nebraska.

NBA Basketball: Houston at Boston ABC, beginning at 8:30pm Live James Harden and the Houston Rockets launch into New England for a battle with Kemba Walker and the Boston Celtics.

MLS Soccer: Atlanta United FC at Nashville SC FOX, 8:30pm Live It’s opening day of the 2020 Major League Soccer season, and it’s also the inaugural game for the new Nashville FC franchise, which hosts Atlanta United FC at Nissan Stadium tonight on FOX. Seven Worlds, One Planet: “Africa” BBC America, 9pm Crews spent 227 days filming this episode, enduring a nightly ritual of washing in a swamp and pulling ticks off of each other.

The UnXplained History, 9pm Season Premiere!

The William Shatner-hosted series that explores the world’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries returns with Season 2.

Saturday Night Live: “John Mulaney/ David Byrne” NBC, 11:30pm Live Former SNL writer John Mulaney (Netflix’s John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch) returns to host the show for his third time.

SPRING HILL 8 Address: 2955 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606 Phone: (352) 666-6656

Friday Feb. 21

Downhill (R) Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Will Ferrell 85 minutes 1:00, 4:30, 7:30, 10:25

Little Women (PG) Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson 135 minutes 3:30, 10:00

The Gentlemen (R) Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam 113 minutes 12:15, 7:00, 10:15

Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker (PG-13) Mark Hamill, Andy Serkis 142 minutes 3:20, 9:45

Bad Boys For Life (R) Will Smith, Martin Lawrence 123 minutes 12:30, 3:45, 6:45, 10:00

Jumanji: The Next Level (PG-13) Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart 123 minutes 12:45, 4:00, 7:00, 10:15

Dolittle (PG) Robert Downey Jr., Antonio Banderas 101 minutes 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 9:45 1917 (R) Richard Madden, Benedict Cumberbatch 119 minutes 1:00, 4:00, 7:15, 10:25 Just Mercy (PG-13) Michael B. Jordan, Brie Larson 137 minutes 12:00 PM

Knives Out (PG-13) Daniel Craig, Chris Evans 130 minutes 12:00, 6:45 Frozen II (PG) Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel 104 minutes 3:30 PM Parasite (R) Song Kang Ho, Chang Hyae Jin 133 minutes 6:30 PM

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

WH- West Hernando Branch Library located at 6335 Blackbird Ave, Weeki Wachee, FL 34613 BV- Brooksville/ Main Library located at 238 Howell Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601 EH- East Hernando Branch located at 6457 Windmere Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602 Please note that if events are full at the time we gather this insformation, they will not be printed on the calendar.

Feb. 22 Game On! - EH 2/22/2020 10AM - 4PM Enjoy family gaming at the East Hernando Branch!

Family Movie @ Your Library - EH 2/22/2020 1 - 3PM Movies on the big screen with free popcorn.

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Feb. 25 Sunshine Girls - SH 2/25/2020 10AM - 12PM Toddler Storytime - BV 2/25/2020 10:30 - 11AM; 2/27/2020 10:30 - 11AM; 2/28/2020 10:30 - 11AM Stories, songs, and more in a storytime program designed for children between 18 months - 3 years old.

Memory Cafe - EH 2/25/2020 11AM - 1PM Registration is open Are you a care partner of someone suffering from early stage dementia and looking for ways to keep you both socially connected? Then, please, come join our Memory Cafe.

Preschool Storytime - BV 2/25/2020 11:15 - 11:45 AM; 2/27/2020 11:15 AM - 12PM; 2/28/2020 11:15 - 11:45 AM Stories, songs, and more in a storytime program designed for children between 3 - 5 years old.

Spring Hill Book Discussion - SH 2/25/2020 12 - 1:30 PM; 1:45 - 3PM Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

by Gail Honeyman

Working with Computer Files - BV 2/24/2020 10AM - 12PM; 2/25/2020 10AM - 12PM; 2/26/2020 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Learn to save, organize, find, edit and delete your computer files.

Tai Chi for Beginners- SH 2/25/2020 4 - 5PM Learn the ancient form of exercise called Tai Chi, which Incorporates body, mind and spirit and allows one's life force to be invigorated through focused breath work and movement.

STEAM Storytime - WH 2/24/2020 11:15 AM - 12PM It's storytime with a little bit of STEAM thrown in!

Feb. 26

LEGO Afternoon - WH 2/24/2020 4:30 - 5:30 PM Come to the library to make some out of this world LEGO creations! Meet other LEGO fans and show off your skills. All Materials Provided. For Ages 7-12.

Club de Lectura en Español (Spanish Book Club) - Off Site 2/24/2020 5:30 - 6:30 PM Off Site Registration is open ¡Acompáñanos a una taza de café y conversemos de libros! La biblioteca traerá los materiales necesarios para la lectura y comentarios de cada libro del programa.

Writing Your Life Stories - WH 2/26/2020 10:15 - 11:45 AM "When writing the story of your life, never let anyone else hold the pen." Don't allow those irreplaceable personal & family stories to be lost. Come join us for an informal, enjoyable experience! In Writing Your Life Stories, we provide you with the opportunity to get started right away on your writing, through the use of "writing prompts" & a short time to write, followed by sharing of our writing, if you choose to share.

Each meeting, we provide helpful resources & tips for inspiration, and members discuss what is working for them.. Though we encourage writing by hand, you may bring a laptop if you prefer. Please ensure it

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Beginners Tai Chi - BV 2/26/2020 10:30 - 11:30 AM Registration is open Are you curious as to how you can help your breathing and movement? Tai Chi might be the answer. .

Financial Management Series - SH 2/26/2020 2 - 4PM This month's topic: Small Steps to Health and Wealth Feb. 27 Movies @ your library SH 2/27/2020 2 - 4PM tbd VITA - SH 2/28/2020 10AM - 1PM Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - by appt. only

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Winter Ukulele Strum and Sing - EH 2/28/2020 10 - 11:30 AM Registration is open Now that you've learned the basics, hone your skills during our Strum & Sing sessions.

SHINE - EH (individual counseling by appt. only) 2/28/2020 12 - 2PM Free Medicare and Health Insurance Counseling and Information during open enrollment period.

By appointment only. Call 352-593-0705 for more information.

Tai Chi 2 - BV 2/28/2020 1 - 2PM Registration is open Have you completed our Beginner's class and would like to learn some new moves? Then Tai Chi 2 is for you!

Black History Month PlayReading & Discussion SH 2/28/2020 2 - 3:30 PM Play-Reading & Discussion for adults in honor of Black History Month.

Feb. 29 Game On! - EH 2/29/2020 10AM - 4PM Enjoy family gaming at the East Hernando Branch!

VITA - SH 2/29/2020 10AM - 1PM Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - by appt. only

CALENDARS FOR ENRICHMENT CENTERS MINING ASSOCIATION FE9-4 Puzzles ENRICHMENT CENTER 10-3 Mini Poppins 352.544.5900 (2 Floors) John Gary Grubbs Blvd; 1:00 Alzheimer’s Support Brooksville Group by appointment

FEB. 27 9-4 Cards & Games 9-4:00 Puzzles 12:30-4 Nature Coast Basket Weavers

FEB. 24 9-1:00 AARP Tax Aid 9-4 Cards & Board Games 9-4:00 Puzzles 1-3 Creative Art

FEB. 26 9-4 Cards & Board Games 9-4:00 Puzzles 11-1 SHINE-appointment only Call 593-0705 4:45-7:30 Funtastic Gymnastics- Call 352.942.0012 to sign up

FEB. 28 9-4 Cards & Board Games 9-4:00 Puzzles 9-1:00 AARP 12:30-3:30 Early American Rug Hookers

9–10 Seven Hills ARB Committee Meeting 9:00-10:00 2-mile walk 9-11 Share A Craft 10:00-11:00 YOGA 1:00-Chewin’ the Fat! 1-4:00 Scrabble 1-3 Deaf Services & FREE amplified Phone 1:30-3:00 Tobacco Cessation 6:30-8:30 TLC for Mom

Squats 9:00-10:00 2-mile walk 9-11 Share A Craft 9-4 SHINE by Appt Only Call 593-0705 1:00 Chewin’ the Fat! 1-4 Scrabble 6:30-8:30 Mom to Mom

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SPRING HILL ENRICHMENT CENTER 10441Quality Drive Spring Hill, Florida 34609 Medical Arts Building Ste #105; Located on the campus of Bayfront Health Spring Hill tel. 684.7568 FEB. 24 8-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 9:00-10:00 Chair Exercise 9-11 Share A Craft 9-4 SHINE by Appt Only Call 593-0705 12-3:00 Current Events 12:30-4 Canasta- Hand & Foot 1:00-Chewin’ the Fat! 1-4:00 Painting FEB. 25 8-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 8:30-9:00 Weights & Squats BROOKSVILLE ENRICHMENT CENTER 17222 Hospital Blvd Brooksville, Fl 34601 Medical Arts Building Ste #120 Located on the campus of Bayfront Health Brooksville tel. 544.6022 FEB 24 8-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 8-12 Crafts 9 -4pm Phoenix Rising Room #6 9:30 Exercise 1-4:00 Alzheimer’s 7-9:00 Camera Club 5-6:00 “In the Know” with Tim Hill FEB 25 8-3 Sewing Group 9-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 9-12 Crafts

FEB. 26 8-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 9:00-10:00 Chair Exercise 10-2 Vocational Rehab 10-12 Ceramics 10-11 Bingo 12:30-4:00 Advanced Canasta Hand & Foot 1-4 Advanced Mah Jongg 1:00-Chewin’ the Fat! FEB. 27 8-4 Cards, Board Games & 8:30-9:00 Weights & 9 -4pm Phoenix Rising Room #6 9-5 SHINE BY APPT9:30-11 BINGO FEB 26 9-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 9:30 Exercise 9-1 Crocheting, Knitting, & Warm Up America 9 -4pm Phoenix Rising Room #6 10:00 HQG Board Meeting 11:30-12:30 Blood Pressure 12:30-4:00 CanastaHand & Foot 1-3 Pencil Sketching 1:00 Music with Gale 6:30-7:30 AA Support Group 7 Toastmasters- Public Speaking

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FEB 27 9-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 9-12 Crafts 9:30-11 BINGO 9 -4pm Phoenix Rising Room #6 8-3 Sewing Group 10:30-12 Caring K9’s 1-3 Creative Art 6-8 DC (SAS) Room #1 6:00-10:00 CPR-AED 7:30-9:00 AL-Anon FEB 28 8-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 8-12 Crafts 9:30 Exercise 10-1 Quilters with a Cause

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SPORTS IN GIRLS SOCCER

Weeki Wachee ends their tournament run; Nature Coast Tech proceeds to Regional Semi-Finals

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY

BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

Jordan McIntyre, took the role of head coach for the girl’s sand volleyball program. The girls practiced at Roger’s Park in Weeki Wachee.

Billy Hughes coach for the girls’ flag football team gets the girls prepared for their upcoming preseason game on February 25th at Lecanto High School.

• March 9 @ Bishop McLaughlin - 6: 30pm • April 6 @ Bishop McLaughlin - 6: 30pm • April 9 @ Citrus High School - 6pm • April 14 @ Lecanto High School - 6pm Springstead’s varsity volleyball coach Andrea Gracey, being a former player and coach herself, suggested the idea to Springstead’s Athletic Director Dustin Kupcik back in 2019 to offer a girls beach volleyball program.

“I knew it would help my (volleyball) program having the girls not only playing indoors but also beach. There are a lot of positives with conditioning,” Springstead’s varsity volleyball coach Andrea Gracey said. “I definitely wanted to make history to have the first public school (in Hernando County) to have beach volleyball.”

Jordan McIntyre, Springstead graduate, played at Webber during her college attendance. Jordan is taking the role of head coach for Springstead’s sand volleyball program.

“I am really excited to be the first head coach of a program like this because volleyball was a big part of my life,” Jordan McIntyre said.

Adding these new sports is an adjustment for both the Weeki Wachee and Springstead’s athletic directors, it’s a positive move for any young female athlete.

“We are trying to come up with different sports, different opportunities to provide our female student-athletes,” Dustin Kupcik said. “I feel it was a win, win, win all the way around for volleyball, female athletes, and our athletic program.”

Springstead’s preseason game is at Bishop McLaughlin on Feb. 26th at 6 pm

Billy Hughes during the girls’ flag football practice.

Weeki Wachee Hornets ended their season on Feb. 11 losing to Nature Coast Tech in the 4A Regional Quarterfinal against Nature Coast Tech.

However, the Weeki Wachee team achieved a milestone for the girls’ soccer program.

Under the leadership of Amy Mainella, these girls showed that being the underdog is not such a bad thing.

“We had nothing to lose yesterday, so that’s what we went in with. I feel Nature Coast is a good team and we gave them that fight last night,” said Weeki Wachee girls soccer coach Amy Mainella. “They all walked away with their heads held high and had a great season.”

Throughout the season, Weeki Wachee seniors have mentored the underclassmen, they have taught their younger teammates what hard work and teamwork can accomplish.

“The seniors left a mark this year, and they should be proud of that,” Mainella said. “Some of the underclassmen they know that now’s their time to step up and to keep this going.

It definitely will be interesting to see how we can continue to grow the program next year.”

4A Championship Tournament for Regional Quarterfinal final score was Weeki Wachee 0 - Nature Coast Tech 2.

Recapping last year’s bracket results, in a double-overtime match, the Nature Coast Tech Sharks lost against River Ridge 3-2 competing in the regional quarterfinals state championship tournament.

This year after winning the first round of regionals against Weeki Wachee, the Sharks continue to the regional semi-finals on Friday, February 14, against Lemon Bay. “Weeki Wachee came out and played hard, and I would say they even out hustled us in the midfield in the first half,” Chitwood said. “We had more

Sharks MacKenzie Bell plays the ball to begin the regional quarterfinals on Feb. 11, 2020 against Weeki Wachee.

people to switch to sub out and to get fresh legs in there.

We never lost the talent edge at any point.”

Chitwood said that his team’s opportunity to switch out their players was just enough to overcome the incredible work of the Hornets’ midfielders.

This win over Weeki Wachee is bringing the Lady Sharks closer to reaching the ultimate goal, competing in the final four.

“There are a lot of obstacles in the way,” Brandon Chitwood said, referring to facing Lemon Bay. “I have no idea how they play, which could be a bit of an advantage for us actually because we can lock things down defensively.”

“At this point, we need to just work on all the little things that actually get you wins, because at this point it’s the small things that you never expect that end up punishing you or winning you a title,” Chitwood said.

Hornets Senior Reilley Bain looks for an open teammate as Sharks Kirsten Lavallee looks for a steal opportunity.

UPDATE Nature Coast Tech girl's final soccer match on February 14 against Lemon Bay: Lemon Bay defeated the Lady Sharks 4-1 for regional semi-finals in the 2020 Girls Soccer State 4A Championship Tournament.

Nature Coast Tech boys soccer team: The boys team defeated Cypress Creek for regional semi-finals on February 15, 3-1, and moves forward to compete for regional finals against Mariner in Cape Coral on February 19.

County Prep Baseball and Softball Previews

BY ANDY VILLAMARZO — HERNANDO SUN SPORTS REPORTER

BASEBALL With all the winter sports now officially concluded in Hernando County, we move into the spring season of athletics and it brings on baseball and softball. Along with baseball and softball is track and field and spring football. We take a brief look at all the prep baseball teams across Hernando County and what to look forward to this upcoming 2020 campaign.

Nature Coast: The 2019 season was somewhat an up and down campaign for the Sharks under manager Frank Vitale. Nature Coast was just coming off a season in which they were able to make a deep postseason run but then went 15-10 in 2019. The Sharks season ended fairly quickly into the district tournament last year, as Nature Coast fell 10-4 to Central. Can the Sharks bounce back in 2020?

Springstead: A 22-5 season for mostly any baseball program is a pretty successful campaign for anyone.

Well except for Springstead, whose standards have been raised to new levels and a region quarterfinal ousting by Citra North Marion wasn’t exactly what they were clamoring for. Now the Eagles are back with another talented

roster that could make a deep run in the postseason.

Hernando: The Leopards were ousted early in the district tournament last year surprisingly by Hudson Fivay in the opening round.

Hernando always has one of the top teams in Hernando County and should be able to compete for a district championship this spring.

Central: The Bears made one of the most unprecedented playoff runs in recent memory, winning the district championship with a record of 5-21 and subsequently winning a postseason game before being shutout 10-0 against Orlando Bishop Moore. Now Central is coming off a 7-22 campaign, playoff appearance and the Bears are hoping to get into the postseason once again.

Weeki Wachee: The Hornets teetered back and forth between being one of the better teams in Hernando County and then seeing more regressed players throughout the season. Weeki Wachee was able to notch a record of 10-16, but were only 1-9 within district play. If the Hornets look to turn the corner, they’ll need to play better in the district this year.

SOFTBALL With all the winter sports now officially concluded in Hernando County, we move into the spring season of athletics and it brings on baseball and softball. Along with baseball and softball is track and field and spring football. We take a brief look at all the prep softball teams across Hernando County and what to look forward to this upcoming 2020 campaign.

Nature Coast: Nature Coast Technical most certainly had their moments from a year ago, as they were able to play with the top clubs in the area, but then would turnaround and have some head scratching losses.

The loss that ultimately ended their season last spring was an 8-3 decision against Wesley Chapel Cypress Creek in the district semifinals. The Sharks do have several returners from last year’s team, so they will be a club to watch out for.

Springstead: The haunting memories of just missing out on winning a district championship and losing 1-0 against Crystal River in a district semifinal is a hurtful one. The Eagles do plan to however rewrite the script on what happened last spring and try to once again reclaim their place at the top of the district. Springstead returns another talented roster

of players, headlined by Hannah Rizzuto and Jenna Ryan.

Hernando: It was just a year ago that Hernando was on a magic ride that took them all the way to the state semifinals, before they ended up losing 6-1 to Coral Springs Charter. That loss dropped them just short of reaching the Class 5A state championship game, but now the Leopards have to figure out life after pitcher Ali Shenefield.

The stud pitcher is now playing on the collegiate level and the Leopards have to discover who their next big time ace will be.

Central: Wins against Hudson Fivay, Weeki Wachee and New Port Richey Gulf is what the Bears have to show for from a 4-14 season last year. Now Central is once again against all odds to get to the .500 mark in a county loaded with softball talented ball clubs.

The Bears made some strides in 2019, but will be held bent to push the likes of Springstead, Hernando and Nature Coast.

Weeki Wachee: If any team had the toughest time trying to notch wins throughout the season in 2019, it was the Hornets. Weeki Wachee’s only wins came against Central and Hudson Fivay. After going 2-22 last season, the only way to go is up for the Hornets in 2020.

Andy Villamarzo can be reached at andyvillamarzo@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @avillamarzo.

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2020 Boys Basketball District Tournament Recap

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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.

Calling all Toms!

The turkey hunters in south Florida, south of SR70, will be in the woods busting beaks and filling skillets, beginning next week with their youth season beginning on the 29th.

I’m getting reports rolling in from many of my friends in that region telling me that the breeding season is in full swing down that way with gobbling off the chain each morning.

Here, in our hunting zone, which is anywhere north of SR70, the birds are only just beginning to fire up and that bodes well for our season as it opens with the youth weekend on the 14th of March.

The woods have been alive with turkey activity as the gobblers are busting out of their bachelor flocks and beginning to skulk about trailing the hen flocks.

As the 2020 youth weekend kicks off next week, I’ll be in the field for that two day youth season. I’ll be doing all I can to allow them to take to the woods for their own chance at calling in a gobbler for their family’s table, but without having to do so in competition with the adults. Happily, the rancher has also offered to allow the children I’ll be guiding for, the opportunity to harvest wild hogs and tells me that the hog population is quite over-populated at the moment.

A few weeks back, I was asked by a member of the Kids Outdoors crew, who is organizing youth hunting opportunities throughout south and central Florida, for help getting one of their participants a gobbler. I was very happy to assist and it works out well that the property they are hunting, happens to be one that I’m fairly intimate with and have taken some impressive old longbeards from in the past. I’ll give an update first week of March to let you know how my assigned youths did!

Early season is an exciting time as the birds are fired-up and I will use loud exciting calls to get a gobblers attention. I make my own callers and have a new box call I just finished sanding and tuning that is sounding perfect.

I’ll be using it in the mornings as the turkeys fly down to try to bring in a big boss tom right off of the limb. If he doesn’t come on the run and gets henned-up with a harem it’ll be a few hours before he’s bred the receptive ones and breaks away in search of one last piece of tailfeather. These late

Hernando County- Six schools in Hernando County competed in the 2020 District Championship Tournament, and even though some teams only made it to the quarter-finals, it’s not always about how far they got in the bracket, it’s about how they grew as a team and preparing for next season.

On Feb. 14, hearts were broken for the Central High and Nature Coast Tech basketball players.

Both these teams played hard for the District Championship win, but their challengers took home the trophy.

Central High Bears persevered to the 4A District 6 championship.

Defeating Weeki Wachee 66-32 in the quarter-finals brought the Bears to face

South Sumter, a level talented contender, for semi-finals. They cleared that match with a 61-51 win. On Friday night, Feb. 14, Central landed back on the court to challenge The Villages Charter for the District Championship.

“With good teams like that, you have to bring your ‘A’ game. I think their experience got to us. That’s one of the best teams in the state. We can’t feel sorry for us, it hurts but at the beginning of the year, not too many people would have thought we would be here,” Central basketball coach Matt Zandecki said.

“I am happy with the boys; they played their tails off.

Central lost to The Villages Charter 71-54.

Nature Coast Tech’s overall record this season is at 17 wins and 11 losses.

The Sharks took the quarter-finals win by ten points over Tarpon Springs 54-47.

Travis Norwood (21) completes a jump shot against South Sumter’s defense during the 4A District 6 championship tournament semi-finals on February 11 at Weeki Wachee High school.

Sophomore Tre Joyner (2), Central’s shooting guard, performs a layout as The Villages Charter Samuel Walters (15) attempts to block.

Then they had an intense fight in the semi-finals scraping by with only 5 points over Wesley Chapel 46-41. In the district finals, Anclote dominated NCT with an eighteen point lead at 69-51 which sealed the Sharks’ fate as 4A District 8 runners-up.

In 2A District 5, Hernando Christian Academy’s (HCA) season ended at three wins and 20 losses. HCA fell to Classical Prep 44-39, ending their district tournament at quarter-finals.

Hernando High’s season ended at four wins and 21 losses. Hernando took their final loss against Crystal River 71-51 during the 4A District 6 quarter-finals.

Weeki Wachee 20192020 season ended with one win and 25 losses.

The Hornets finished their court season during 4A District 6 quarter-finals against Central, 66-32.

F.W. Springstead High placed at third seed in the 5A District 6 division and held firm their entire season with 17 wins and eight losses. The Eagles dominated Gulf during the quarter-finals 73-56, but Zephyrhills stopped them at the semi-finals with a five-point lead, 62-57.

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2/21 CHS vs. Lecanto High School Varsity Conference Game @ LHS 3810 W. Educational Path, Lecanto FL 34461 7:00 2/21 SHS Varsity vs. Crystal River High School Conference Game @ Home 7:00 2/21 WWHS Boys Varsity vs.

HHS GC8 Conference Game @ Home 7:00 2/22 SHS Junior Varsity vs.

NCTHS Conference Game @ Home 11:00 2/24 CHS Boys Junior Varsity vs. NCTHS JV Conference Game @ NCTHS 4057 California St, Brooksville FL 34604 6:00 2/24 SHS Junior Varsity vs.

WWHS Conference Game @ SHS 3300 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill FL 34609 6:00 2/25 HHS Varsity vs. NCTHS Conference Game @ Un-

morning birds are the most vulnerable. That’s when I’m trading up my box call for a pot and glass call made by Spring King calls.

I had the great joy of using a Spring King Call, made by Kevin Vaughn over in Sumter County, last year and did so with great success. It had a soft and subtle yelp, which is an all-natural sound you won’t find on the shelves in one of the mass-market chain stores. So, for late morning gobblers, desperate for a hen, I’m again going to let the King sing.

I visited with Kevin a bit at the Florida Wild Turkey Expo a couple of weeks ago and picked out a new aluminum surfaced friction caller built into a beautiful pot of grainy exotic woods.

I’m pretty well confident, I’m going to have a great time in the woods with this call.

If you haven’t tried calling turkeys, there are only two vocalizations you need to master on your call

to hunt them with success. Yelps and clucks. Yelps strung together five or seven at a time in a rhythmic cadence are used to mimic a hen searching for a mate. Clucks however, are simply a casual call as if to say, “Hey, I’m over here.” There are many other vocalizations to learn, but mastering just these two, as well as figuring out when to use them, can earn you a turkey supper by season’s end.

You can find digital recordings of these, as well as a full range of turkey vocalizations at the National Wild Turkey Federation website, www.NWTF.org, to listen and practice mimicking on your own callers.

As always, I’d love to hear about your own outdoor adventures and maybe see a photo or two of your successes at Toby@HernandoSun.com. God bless and good hunting!

A pair of the Kings of Spring strutting in search of a hen on a local WMA

Central’s Tyreese Hill dribbles down the court during the 4A District 6 championship game against The Villages Charter on February 14 at Weeki Wachee High School.

known location 7:00 2/25 CHS Boys Varsity vs.

Citrus High School Varsity Conference Game @ Citrus High School 600 Highland Blvd, Inverness FL 34452 7:00 2/25 WWHS Boys Varsity vs.

SHS GC8 Conference Game @ SHS 3300 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill FL 34609 7:00 2/26 CHS Boys Varsity vs.

South Sumter High School Varsity @ South Sumter High School 706 N Main St, Bushnell FL 33513 7:00 2/26 HHS Junior Varsity vs. Lecanto High School @ Lecanto High School 3810 W Educational Path, Lecanto FL 34461 6:00 2/26 SHS Junior Varsity vs.

Bishop McLaughlin @ Home 6:00 2/26 SHS Varsity vs. WWHS School Conference Game @ Home 7:00 2/26 WWHS Boys Junior Varsity vs. NCTHS @ NCTHS 4057 California St, Brooksville FL 34604 6:00 2/27 HHS Junior Varsity vs. CHS @ CHS 14075 Ken Austin Pkwy, Brooksville FL 34613 7:00

High Conference Game @ Citrus High School 600 W. Highland Blvd., Inverness FL 34452 3:00 2/25 HHS Girls Varsity vs.

CHS Conference Game @ CHS 14075 Ken Austin Parkway, Brooksville FL 34613 3:00 2/25 HHS Boys Varsity vs.

CHS Conference Game @ Home 3:00 2/25 NCTHS Girls Varsity vs.

Citrus High School GC8 Conference Game @ Citrus High School 600 W Hghland Blvd, Inverness FL 34452 3:00 2/25 NCTHS Boys Varsity vs.

Citrus High School GC8 Conference Game @ Home 3:00 2/25 SHS Boys / Girls Varsity vs. Crystal River High School Conference Game @ Delta Woods Park 3400 Deltona Blvd, Spring Hill FL 34606 3:00 2/27 NCTHS Girls Varsity vs.

Lecanto High School GC8 Conference Game @ Home 3:00 2/27 NCTHS Boys Varsity vs. Lecanto High School GC8 Conference Game @ Lecanto High School 3810 W Educational Path, Lecanto FL 34461 3:00

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2/21 CHS Girls Varsity vs.

Citrus High School Varsity Conference Game @ Home 7:00 2/21 SHS JV / V vs. WWHS Conference Game @ Home (5:00 / 6:00) 2/24 SHS Junior Varsity vs.

Hernando High School Double Header Conference Game @ Tom Varn Park 306 Darby Ln, Brooksville FL 64601 5:00 2/25 CHS Girls Varsity vs.

Crystal River High School Varsity Conference Game @ Home 7:00 2/25 HHS Varsity vs. Citrus High School Conference Game @ Home Tom Varn Park 306 Darby Ln, Brooksville FL 34601 7:00 2/25 SHS Varsity vs. Nature Coast Conference Game @ Home 7:00 2/26 SHS Junior Varsity vs.

Nature Coast Double Header Conference Game @ NCTHS 4057 California St, Spring Hill FL 34604 5:00 2/27 CHS Girls Varsity vs.

Hudson High School Varsity @ Hudson High School 14410 Cobra Way, Hudson FL 34669 7:00

Tennis

2/21 HHS Boys / Girls Varsity vs. Citrus High School Citrus

2/21 HHS Boys / Girls Varsity Track Springstead Invite @ Springstead High School 3200 Mariner Blvd, Sping Hill FL 34609 3:00 2/21 SHS Boys / Girls Varsity Track Springstead Invitational @ Home Springstead High School 3300 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill FL 34609 4:30

Weightlifting

2/26 SHS Boys Varsity Weightlifting River Ridge/Gulf @ River Ridge High School 11646 Town Center Rd, New Port Richey FL 34654 3:00

Wrestling

2/21 CHS Varsity Districts Day 1 @ HHS 111 Ernie Chatman Run, Brooksville FL 34601 Time TBA 2/22 CHS Varsity Districts Day 2 @ HHS 111 Ernie Chatman Run, Brooksville FL 34601 Time TBA 2/22 HHS Coed Varsity Wrestling FHSAA District Tournament @ Home Unknown location 11:00 2/22 SHS Varsity Wrestling District IBT @ Lecanto High School 3810 W Educational Path, Lecanto FL 34461 10:30 2/22 WWHS Coed Varsity Wrestling Districts @ Unknown location 8:00

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In Girls Basketball: Hernando Christian Academy Heads to Regional Final

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BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

Brooksville-- The last time Hernando Christian Academy (HCA) faced Bayshore in the FHSAA 2A Girls Basketball State Championships was on February 19, 2019. Bayshore defeated the Lady Lions 57-36.

Things changed for Bayshore Christian on February 13 as Hernando Christian Academy took the win for the regional quarter-finals 36-32 to proceed in competing for regional semi-finals.

“Bayshore has always been a challenge to us, we lost four games (in the season), and three of them were to them.” HCA girls basketball coach Mike Drummond said. “This time we played them, they were in full strength, and we knew it was going to be a challenge.”

For the past ten years, Mike Drummond has continued to develop the girl’s basketball program not only with excellent sense integrity but also by trusting their faith.

“I said, God has us destined to be here for this moment, whatever happens in the game is gonna happen,” Drummond said. “We have just to keep playing our game, stick to our game plan, and it will work out.”

The Lady Lions took on First Baptist Academy on Tuesday, February 18, for the regional semi-finals. They won 43-34.

HCA proceeds to the regional finals to face Keswick Christian on Friday, February 21st. Tip off is 7pm.

Hernando Christian Academy hosts 2A Girls Basketball State Championships Regional quarter-finals on Thursday, February 13. HCA’s Cassidy Coffman (20) and Bayshore’s Sierra Bell (11) begin the game.

Lions' senior Abigail Jackson passes Bayshore's Anna Zulian.

Hernando Christian Academy girls basketball coach Mike Drummond on the courtside during the 2A Girls Basketball State Championships Regional quarter-finals on Thursday, February 13.

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Region Final Preview:

Hernando Christian at Keswick Christian

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Springstead's Jenna Ryan. Photo by CHERYL CLANTON

BY ANDY VILLAMARZO HERNANDO SUN SPORTS REPORTER

Springstead boys basketball season ends in district semifinals This past winter was a solid season for Springstead High School’s boys basketball team this 2019-2020 campaign, but it didn’t quite end the way many thought it would for the Eagles.

An off-season of hype surrounding the Eagles’ varsity team, Springstead saw its season end at district play. In the Class 5A, District 6 tournament, the Eagles ended up falling to the Zephyrhills Bulldogs 62-57 in the district semifinals.

The Bulldogs ended up facing Land O’ Lakes in the district final and lost 61-57 to the Gators a couple weeks ago.

The district tournament looked to have much promise for Springstead, as they were able to easily knock off New Port Richey Gulf 73-56 in the district quarterfinal match. In the one other meeting that Springstead and Zephyrhills had during the regular season, the Bulldogs were able to edge out the Eagles 54-46.

With the loss in the regional semifinals, Springstead finishes the season with a record of 17-8 and heads into the off-season with a lot of promise despite the early exit. The Eagles graduate four seniors from their roster, but do return leading scorer Unique Torain. Torain averaged 19.3 points per game and will be a senior on next season’s team. Springstead averaged 63 points per game as a team.

Hannah Rizzuto signs with Daytona State College; Jenna Ryan signs with Santa Fe State College National Signing Day has come and gone and Springstead did have its fair share of athletes make commitments to playing on the next level. One of those players was softball star Hannah Rizzuto, who made her college commitment a couple weeks ago.

The first baseman/ pitcher signed with Daytona State College and solidified her commitment just before the softball season gets going. Rizzuto was one of the Eagles’ top players from last season’s 20-7 squad.

Rizzuto batted .398 and was able to notch 33 hits and score 28 runs. Along with the aforementioned numbers, Rizzuto was also able to drive in 25

runs and hit three home runs for Springstead.

This season, Rizzuto is expected to once again be one of the Eagles’ best players and a key cog at first base. The Eagles start their 2020 season when they face Crystal River at home.

Rizzuto wasn’t the only Springstead player who inked her name to a commitment letter, as fellow teammate Jenna Ryan also signed, signing with Santa Fe State College.

Ryan has played on the varsity program all four years in high school and has an overall record of 4-0 as a pitcher. She has notched career totals of 43 runs, 58 hits, 7 home runs and 52 runs batted in.

Andy Villamarzo can be reached at andyvillamarzo@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @ avillamarzo.

The regular season for girls prep basketball in Hernando County is finally over for most of the teams in Hernando County. Last year’s state semi finalist Weeki Wachee wasn’t able to get back to the postseason despite nearly winning 20 games. It’s not completely over for one other team however, as Hernando Christian has punched their tickets to the region final round. Hernando Christian will take their show to the road this Friday when they go up against a one-loss Keswick Christian bunch. The two teams have some similarities when it comes to on the court play. They only have a few common opponents amongst both of their schedules. Now both teams will meet for the chance to play in Lakeland. We take a closer look at the region final playoff match on tap for Friday night.

Hernando Christian (25-1) at St. Petersburg Keswick Christian (28-1): Could it be two years in a row that we see a Hernando County team reach Lakeland for the state semifinals? Weeki Wachee was able to make the trip on I-4 last year and it could be the Lions making that same commute. To do that, however, they’ll need to get by a very talented Keswick Christian bunch that’s only lost one game this season. The similarity is that both teams have only lost one game on the court this year, but Hernando Christian’s one loss came to an opponent that Keswick Christian defeated by double digits. The Lions fell 56-42 against Bishop McLaughlin during the regular season. The Crusaders faced that same team and were able to get by them 48-37. If Bishop McLaughlin is going to continue their winning ways, they’ll rely upon the scoring of Esther Jackson, who is averaging 16.1 points per game heading into the contest. On the other side of the spectrum, the Lions will need to slow down the production of Keswick Christian’s leading scorer Jakara Akins, who is averaging 14.8 points per game. The region final will take place at Keswick Christian and is scheduled for a special 5 p.m. tip-off. Winner will move onto Lakeland.

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Weeki Wachee baseball players warm-up before playing Fivay on Thursday night at Central High School.

Central baseball Coach Al Sorrentino on the mound during the Central Preseason Classic at Central High School on Feb. 11.

Central hosts 2020 Preseason Baseball classic ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

Central hosted a twoday preseason baseball classic with Springstead, Fivay, and Weeki Wachee on Feb. 11 and Feb. 13, 2020.

Preseason classics are essential for coaches to observe how their players have progressed over practices and learn about the incoming talent.

Preparation may be different from coach to coach. Weeki Wachee baseball coach Patrick McHugh and SpringSpringstead coach Shawn Laferty talks on the mound stead’s baseball coach just before the game against Central on February 13.

Shawn Laferty tell us how they are getting program for 11 years and their players prepared six years as the Eagles’ for the upcoming 2020 varsity coach. season.

“You practice every Patrick McHugh is day, as much as you can. starting his ninth year at You’ve got to keep workWeeki Wachee. ing and keep grinding.

“It’s mainly to knock The preseason is somethe rust off competing thing to get us ready and against other teams …. to see what they can do,” try to keep everyone Laferty said. fresh and ready to go,” McHugh said. “I have a great group of kids and are ready to, hopefully, have a successful season this year.”

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Oak Hill hospital celebrates addition of Level II NICU

BY ROCCO MAGLIO ROCCO@ HERNANDOSUN.COM

Oak Hill Hospital is undergoing a $100 million expansion. They are unveiling their new neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The NICU provides care for premature babies and babies that require special care.

In addition to the NICU there are 24 private rooms. The fifth floor will be opening soon providing 36 additional private rooms.

The NICU provides 10 large private rooms for mothers to be able to stay with their babies during this difficult time. This is provided that the mother is medically cleared and discharged.

Oak Hill’s new facility is a Level II NICU. A Level II NICU is commonly known as a local NICU. This type of NICU enables babies born prematurely but are at least 32 weeks or are more than 1500 grams (3.3 pounds) to stay in the community.

This reduces strain on the family by enabling the infant to stay closer to home where they can be seen by their local physician. It also can support infants that require more advanced care. A Level II NICU may also be able to provide short-term intensive care.

The facility has two negative pressure rooms where an infant with a potential infection can be kept. The negative pressure means that the air from the hall will only enter the room

reducing the chance of spreading the infant’s infection. If the door to the room is left open for too long, an alarm will sound.

The NICU is a secured unit that requires visual identification to access. There is also onsite security personnel 24 hours, 7 days a week.

The NICU is located on the fourth floor of the North Tower. The Director of the NICU is Raquel Ferreira, MSN, RNC-NIC (Registered Nurse Certified-Neonatal Intensive Care), Director of Women’s Services.

The construction time was reduced by using Director of the NICU, Raquel Ferreira, MSN, RNC-NIC cuts the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce prefabricated construcRibbon surrounded by community leaders and the Oak Hill team. tion. Some sections were assembled in Alabama and Georgia and then hoisted into place.

The bathroom was actually a single piece that was installed in a short time. It is estimated that using prefabrication reduced construction time by 4 to 6 months.

Technology is also used in the NICU pharmacy. A Pyxis machine The Pyxis machine allows the physiallows a provider to cian to order medication for a patient from anywhere in the world. It also enter an order from safeguards against dosage errors, anywhere. particularly important for the smallest of The pharmacist then patients. receives the order, fills it and the medication is LEFT: A Registered Nurse speaks with available in the maguests in NICU Room. She is explaining chine. The average time the giraffe bed which, costs $60,000. It has that this takes is six a special humidity feature that helps baminutes. To dispense bies with water loss in their skin. There is the medication the nurse a procedure light and a bilirubin light. The has to scan the medicagiraffe allows parents to be bedside during tions barcode as well as all of these procedures. the patients to prevent airlift an infant to another mistakes. hospital. Usually between The new NICU will reduce costs for patients 14 to 18 percent of infants will need to spend time in by enabling infants a NICU. to stay at Oak Hill. It costs around $45,000 to

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BY SARAH NACHIN HERNANDO SUN

The Hernando County School system exemplifies the belief that it is never too soon to set goals, work on self-development and think about your future career. Proof of that was a conference on Friday Feb. 7 that the school board sponsored for the county’s eighth graders. Friday was the final day of the three day conference.

Students from all the middle schools, as well as the K-8 schools, attended the Home Grown Conference which took place at the WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center in Spring Hill. The event lasted from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and covered a wide range of topics that were presented in small group “break-out sessions.”

The purpose of the event was to engage students in a workshop-style environment in which they could interact with local business leaders and community members, while introducing them to career pathways in Hernando County. The following businesses and organizations that sponsored the conference included: Accuform, Chick-fil-a, Hernando County Education Foundation, Kiwanis Club of the Adventure Coast, Saint Leo University and

the Wellcome Om Center.

Superintendent of Schools John Stratton kicked off the conference with an address to an enthusiastic group of students. Afterwards, School Board member Jimmy Lodato inspired them with a brief summary of his life, his achievements and his commitment to students and his community.

Lodato told the students, “I am here to try and help you and get you in a direction that will make you successful. You must have the courage to move forward and do what is necessary to become successful. You can never give up.”

After Lodato’s speech, the students were free to choose a series of thirty-minute workshops to attend. At the end of each session they moved on to a different workshop for a total of four small-group sessions.

High school students were also there to mentor the younger students and explain some of the Career Academies that are part of the school system. For example juniors from Weeki Wachee High School talked about careers in the digital arts, entertainment and teaching fields.

Tyler Harris explained, “In the mainstream media and society, in general, we look more toward lawyers, doctors and business people. We forget how

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Members of the Weeki Wachee High School New Teacher Academy; L-R Ms. D.D. Brooks, sponsor; Brianna LaValle, Genevieve Montagna, Avery Rozelle

much money can be made in the entertainment industry. But, it’s not all about money; it’s about having fun in what you’re doing and enjoying it.”

Anthony Aulicino added, “Movies, T.V. shows, video games – those are all examples of entertainment.

It’s a very wide-open field because not a lot of people look at it as a career opportunity.”

Sarina Singh, Peer Educator at WellCome OM Education Center, held workshops entitled “Be EMPOWERED.” In the workshops, she explained how to make good decisions. “#Goals” was a workshop conducted by Yamil Figuero, a young woman who emigrated to the U.S. from Puerto Rico.

She grew up in Spring Hill basically in a single parent home. Her mother inspired her to excel and to not make excuses. Despite the many pressures she was under, she made the right choices. She spoke to the students about setting small goals, as well as long-term goals. Ms. Figuero told the students to write down the goals, put a date on them as to when they wanted to achieve those goals and then review those goals every day. She told them not

to think of themselves as “victims” of their circumstances.

Charlotte Edwards with the John Maxwell Team conducted two workshops on how to discover your personality using the DISC Method. They were entitled “Finding Your Strength (1)” and Finding Your Strength (2).

DISC stands for the four basic personality types - Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Conscientiousness. By checking off a series of personality traits and behaviors on two separate sheets of paper, the students were able to determine their basic personality type. Ms. Edwards pointed out that using the personality inventory might help them to decide what careers would fit them best.

Powell Middle School eighth grader Alison Brown, who wants to be a veterinarian, stated, “It was really helpful. It showed me more of my personality and what I could do when I get older.”

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CTE has two goals to achieve its mission. One is to develop knowledge-based graduates who will become qualified employees. The other is to provide programs leading to careers that are high-skill, high-wage and high-demand.

Each of the five high schools specialize in certain academic and career-related fields. The

purpose is to make what the students study more relevant to possible careers when they graduate.

Several of the K-8 and Middle Schools also have specialized programs.

For more information on CTE go to www. hernandocareerpathways. com. For a free career planning tool log on to www.MyCareerShines. org.

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BY SARAH NACHIN

HERNANDO SUN REPORTER

Last Friday evening a group of local history buffs and paranormal aficionados g.athered at Beef O’ Brady’s in Brooksville to watch a Travel Channel program entitled “Kindred Spirits” that aired at 9:00 p.m. The subject of the program was our own May-Stringer House, home to the Hernando Historical Museum.

Attending the Watch Party were several members of the Hernando Historical Museum Association, museum docents and a local “ghost-busters” group – the Brooksville Paranormal Investigation Team (Brooksville PIT).

Jesse Lisk, head of Brooksville PIT, was born and raised here and got into paranormal investigation in 2013. Lisk has investigated other local haunted places in Brooksville, including the Chinsegut Hill plantation and the train depot on Russell Street, where his group has heard whistling in the night, loud bangs and thumps and people whispering.

“There are a lot of spirits at the May-Stringer House. The most popular one is Jessie Mae Saxon, a three year-old girl who passed away there. There’s also one we call ‘Mr. Nasty,’ who haunts the attic.

He’s associated with an old trunk that was donated to the museum. I’ve had him come through very clearly on my recordings saying his name – Gary. He’s been known to say a lot of bad words. He doesn’t want you around his stuff,” Jesse remarks.

Other spirits that haunt the museum are Molly, who just started mak-

The May-Stringer House in Brooksville. Photo by ALICE MARY HERDEN

ing her presence known recently, and Jessie Mae’s mother, Marena, who died in the house giving birth to her daughter.

It was Lisk who contacted the producers of the Travel Channel program “Kindred Spirits.” Three months after he first got in touch with them, a team showed up to film at the May-Stringer House. That Jesse Lisk, head of was in June of last year.

Brooksville Paranormal A camera crew, along Investigation Team. with hosts of the program, motion sickness. Then I Adam Berry and Amy felt arms around my waist Bruni spent four days and then it disappeared. I filming at the historical was dizzy and it took me landmark. They also did a few seconds to get over research at the downtown to the stairs. That was the library and called in Chip Coffey, a nationally recog- only time I felt uncomfortable. We think it might nized medium, and Greg have been a ‘traveler,’ Newkirk, a paranormal insomeone who’s not a vestigator, as consultants.

Museum docent Autumn permanent resident of the house. There’s nothing in Resch was interviewed on the program and described the house that would ever scare me. I wouldn’t even several unsettling encounhave problems spending ters that she has had in the the night there.” past two years.

Perhaps that’s because “I was standing in one Ms. Sidlauskas grew up of the rooms and I had anin a haunted house in other guide with me. I felt Connecticut and raised my back burning. She took her children in a haunted a look at my back, gasped house in Massachusetts. and pointed to a very big “We knew the house I scratch there.” grew up in was haunted Another incident took because the windows and place when she was giving the closet doors would a tour. She felt someopen on their own. I find it thing on her head that she very comforting living in thought was a bug, so she a haunted house because it swatted her hair. shows that the bodies die, “One of the women on but the souls don’t. People the tour gasped and pointcontinue to survive and ed. Part of my ponytail had picked up,” Ms. Resch you’re not going to just disappear when you die,” explained. she concludes.

Probably the scariest Someone, ironically, that incident took place just has never had a paranortwo months ago when she mal experience at the was giving a ghost tour at museum is Mary Sheldon, night.

President of the Hernan“I thought that a guest do Historical Museum had stayed behind to try Association, who has been and scare me. I looked at with the organization for the bottom of the stairs approximately fifteen and saw a boy standing there. The figure was solid, years.

“I think I scare them,” not transparent or fogshe says, jokingly. like. I jumped and when I “I respect the people jumped, I looked again and who have had these expehe was gone. I’ve actually riences.

It’s a wonderful seen somebody twice. building and you can see Once outside of Jessie where history gets mixed Mae’s room and once in up with some of these the attic. experiences that people Despite the fact that Autumn is afraid of the spirits have,” Ms. Sheldon adds.

Besides the May-Stringshe continues to volunteer er House, the Historical at the museum because, as Association also operates she explains, “I love the the Russell St. Train Depot history. There’s just a draw and the one-room school to the house and, honestly, house at the same location. there’s nothing bad there.”

Tours at both of these Vicki Sidlauskas, ansites are limited because other docent, has also had they don’t have enough paranormal experiences at volunteers. the museum.

If you aren’t a believ“I’ve gotten hugs. I’ve er in the paranormal, smelled roses. The first you can take a tour of tour I ever did I was in the the May-Stringer House attic and I felt a cold hand during the day.

Ghost on my neck. One upsettours take place at night. ting experience happened For schedules go to www. a few months ago. I was Hernandohistoricalmuupstairs on the second floor in Jessie Mae’s room, seumassoc.com. You can also “Like” their Facebook I got very nauseous for a page for information on few seconds, almost like

Dolls on display in Jesse May's room. The doll on the left is said to be one of the most haunted items in the house.

Mary Sheldon, Vicki Sidlauskas, Autumn Resch.

past events and upcoming happenings.

If you enjoy history and would like to volunteer at any three of the museums

contact Mary Sheldon at 352-799-0129 or email msheldon8@tampabay. rr.com.

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more about Brooksville PIT, email Jesse Lisk at brooksvillepit@gmail.com or go to their Facebook page.

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Fine Arts Spotlight: Hernando Jazz Society

Megan Hussey

The Hernando Jazz Society, as per its mission, "is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, performing, and perpetuating all forms of jazz including swing and music from the Great American Songbook." And in order to preserve and perpetuate this classical musical artform, the society is offering a helping hand to young musicians who long to continue the tradition.

Under the auspices of its annual Scholarship and Music Assistance program, the society awards multiple scholarships to music students in grades 9 - 12 who reside in Hernando County. The student can apply these funds, which can run an average of $1,000 for a first place grant and $750 for a second place grant (with the exact amount depending on the number of grants awarded), in any number of ways.

They can use the funds to pay for private instrumental or group voice lessons, to buy an instrument, or to help cover the cost of a collegiate course in music education.

"We ask only that the money go toward music education," said Eddie Lawrence, President of the Hernando Jazz Society. "We have so much talent in this county, and we want to help these kids get into the music field."

Scholarship Director Jean Spaulding agrees.

"We don't restrict their use of the grant," she said. "We want them to use the grant to develop their musical

skills and endeavors."

Lawrence estimates that, since the inception of the scholarship program in 1996, the society has awarded more than $30,000 in scholarship funds.

And during that time, administrators have broadened the spectrum of students served through this program.

"Originally we awarded the scholarships to those studying music in college," said Lawrence, who incorporated the Hernando Jazz Society in 1995. "Now we also give to talented students in middle school and high school, or that are homeschooled."

In order to earn a Hernando Jazz Society scholarship, students must submit a completed application form along with a letter of reference from a school music teacher, guidance counselor, or a private music teacher, and a CD recording for the purposes of pre-audition screening. Recordings can be submitted in the MP3 or WAV file format.

"They can sing or play an instrument of any kind," said Lawrence. "We've heard saxophones, trumpets, pianos, all kinds."

Finalists will be invited to perform in a live audition session on a Sunday in March, with the date, location and schedule to be provided. The deadline for applications is Sunday, March 15; all recordings and applications should be mailed to Hernando Jazz Society, PO Box 3757, Spring Hill, FL 34611. Finalists must bring three copies of the sheet music and perform a solo with accompaniment. Accompaniment can be live or recorded.

"Extra credit will be awarded for performances of Jazz music," read contest guidelines.

Family and friends may attend scholarship auditions, however, all questions posed by society adjudicators to the applicant must be answered by the applicant only.

"We want to know their musical knowledge and see their presentation," said Lawrence.

Scholarship winners are expected to perform live at the last Hernando Jazz Society's session of the 2019-2020 season, Sunday, May 3.

Perhaps fittingly, the nonprofit society donates earnings from its member-

ships and its own concerts to fund its scholarship program.

The society performs 2-5 p.m. the 2nd Sunday of each month September through April, and the 1st Sunday in May, at The Wellington Club House, 400 Wexford Blvd., Spring Hill, off Mariner Blvd., two traffic lights north of County Line Road. All seating, except for that held for Patron members, is first come, first served.

Admission for members is free, for non-members, singles $10 and couples $15. Season tickets for nine (9) performances are $50 for individuals and $100 for couples.

The society next will perform March 8 for their monthly concert, and also will perform at the Hernando County Fine Arts Council's 36th Annual Art in the Park, 3:30 p.m. March 15, at Tom Varn Park in Brooksville.

Hernando Jazz Society scholarship winners have gone on to become professional performers, as well as band directors and music educators at schools. And regardless of their eventual career path, program administrators have one hope for winners.

"We want them to embrace the love of music," said Spaulding.

For more information about the Hernando Jazz Society scholarship, call Jean Spaulding at 352-650-9101 or jeanspauldinghjs@gmail.com.

Valentine's Day weddings at the historic courthouse

By JULIE B. MAGLIO HERNANDO SUN

The Hernando County historic courtroom, built in 1913, is a very beautiful place to get married.

The vaulted ceilings, light streaming in from the large arched windows, wooden bench seats, faux pillared facade of the walls all make the courtroom, an ideal setting for any couple to take their marriage vows. To be married here is somewhat of a rare opportunity since the historic courtroom is not available to the public to be reserved for weddings.

FIfteen couples had the good fortune to be wed in this unique venue on Valentine’s Day. Judge Healis, Judge Hitzemann and Clerk of Court Doug

Chorvat Jr. hosted a special day of free wedding ceremonies each lasting approximately 15 minutes. Judges Hitzemann and Healis arranged for the usage of the historic courtroom “A” on the third floor.

According to Chorvat, usually weddings are performed in the chapel area on the third floor of the courthouse, but soon they’ll be held at the Recording area for better customer service. The Spring Hill Customer Service Center has a chapel as well. Occasionally they will conduct weddings outside the courthouse, Chorvat explained.

A room adjacent to the historic courtroom served as a reception area for the newly wed couples. After vows were taken and the

marriage made official, the couples were ushered into the reception area for cake and wedding photos with family and friends.

Some couples brought many family members, while others only had a few. Some dressed up for the occasion, while others preferred to be comfortable. All the couples glowed with happiness.

One of those couples was Christopher and Haley Bull. “It was the right time to get married to my best friend so we heard about the opportunity here and took advantage of it,” said Christopher Bull.

Christopher had recently arrived home from military deployment.

Judge Healis remarked that she looks forward to providing this service again next year.

ABOVE: Judge Hitzemann performs the marriage ceremony for William and Lucy Koenig in the historic courthouse on Valentines Day. Below left: William and Lucy Koenig; Below right: The historic courthouse is decorated for the occasion

ABOVE: Judge Healis performs the marriage ceremony for Matthew Crowson and Sarah Englebert

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judgement. It all is blotted out by the damning fact that Washington owned a handful of slaves, most of whom were inherited through his marriage.

Just over two years ago, the Virginia church where we was a founding member and spent hours in prayer during times of crisis took down a memorial plaque honoring his role there as a vestryman. It made “some in our presence feel unsafe or unwanted,” a church spokesman said.

Faithful patriots and religious believers still look to Washington as one of their models as a public leader. The grandson of an Anglican priest, Washington was consistent in expressing his faith in and out of office.

It was he who started the tradition of the president using a Bible

in taking the oath of office and of calling for a national day of prayer of thanksgiving.

As a general, he always saw that a chaplain was assigned to every regiment.

Meeting with chiefs from the Delaware Indians who wanted their children to be trained in American schools, Washington pledged his help and commended them on their “desire to learn our arts and our ways of life and above all, the religion of Jesus Christ.”

In his farewell address as president, Washington warned that maintaining our new political system depends on religious faith: “Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports…and let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion,” he concluded.

Donald Trump is not the only president accused of abuse of power. Today, Lincoln is accused of exceeding his authority in calling out the militia without first getting approval of Congress, and also increasing the size of the army and navy, instigating a blockade and suspending habeas corpus.

Worst of all, his much revered Emancipation Proclamation violated a foundational principle of governmental law by “taking property (slaves) without compensation.”

Lincoln’s admirers note that the man who grew up in a Baptist home reading the Bible and the Rev. Mason “Parson” Weems’ “Life of Washington” issued his proclamation only after much prayer.

“I made a solemn vow before God, that if General Lee was driven back from Pennsylvania, I would crown the result by the declara-

tion of freedom to the slaves,” explained the craggy-faced rail-splitter who regularly attended Wednesday night prayer services at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church.

To all those who claim that the Lord is on their side in any conflict, “It is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and the nation should be on the Lord’s side,” was Lincoln’s response.

Can I hear an “amen?”

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Athletic Support: At what age should sports stop being fun?

By Eli Cranor Dear Athletic Support: These days it takes dedication by the whole family, 365 days a year, for kids to play sports. It’s all about travel teams and exclusivity. And we wonder why kids sit in front of electronics for hours on end. At what age, in your opinion, should sports change from a fun game for kids to a serious college-prep activity? —Pay To Play?

here are few talking points that might help: Tell him his over-the-top methods are actually hindering your game. Many times, I think parents fool themselves into thinking they’re actually helping when they let loose on a referee. Like, somehow, if they scream loud enough, they can impact the next call. This couldn’t be farther from the truth.

••• Officials are human.

They’re prone to anger and (Adon Taft was reDear Pay: Recreational resentment, just like the ligion editor for 37 of sports should always be rest of us. To make matters fun. Period. The best athworse, they’re giving up a his 48 years with The letes know this. They find substantial amount of time Miami Herald. He also ways to make all the gruto come and officiate games taught social studies at while barely getting paid Miami-Dade Community eling practices enjoyable. enough to cover their travel College. Now retired, he Otherwise, they’d never stick it out long enough expenses. So, when some lives in Birmingham, AL to become the “best.” unruly parent starts heckand can be reached at Judging by the letters ling them from the stands, adontaft@gmail.com) I receive each week, there’s a good chance a I’ve come to believe that ref might try to retaliate. grandparents are some of If that doesn’t get my most devoted readers. through to your father, So if you’re a grandparent, tell him he really could and you’re watching your be hurting your chances grandkids burn out on at earning a scholarship. sports, there’s good news— These days, college coaches you can still save them. scour social media pages, “Poppy,” my grandfalooking for any warning ther on my mother’s side, signs regarding an athlete’s taught me how to throw a off-the-court life. This also spiral. He also taught me extends to their family.

In a sport like basketball, how to tackle: “You got where there are usually be the only one to feel a little to get ‘em by the ankles, fewer than twenty players nostalgic for our year of “flex- E, and spin like a gator.” on a roster, a coach gets to The thing about Poppy’s ibility.” I wondered if joining this new church would have training—it was always fun. know his players intimately. This also means the been as rich an experience if coach will get to know his Dear Athletic Support: I’d been comfortably sitting players’ families. If your My dad constantly yells at in a pew the whole time. dad treats the refs like this, referees while I’m playing Every week, we’ve had to basketball. There was a how will he treat the coach? move and adapt to change.

Coaches, like officials, are college scout at my last Every week, the church has not perfect. They too are game, and every time my faced the challenge of how it dad started screaming at the going to make the wrong call, and when this happens, can fit everyone in and still officials, I was even more accomplish its many other embarrassed than normal. I how will your dad respond?

These are all questions a functions the other six days couldn’t help but wonder if college coach will conof the week. Every week the his poor display of sportssider before offering you congregation has had to work manship could somehow a scholarship. If you’re cost me a chance at a together in ways they never serious about playing college scholarship. Have have before. at the next level, make you ever heard of this hap- sure your dad is too.

While I’m certainly not wishing for the roof to fall in pening? — A Good Sport Dear Sport: First off, on anyone, I’m not sure it’s Eli Cranor is a former I think it’s high time you professional quarterbeen such a bad thing. back and coach turned Till next time, had a talk with your dad. award-winning author. Send Carrie Sit him down and explain how his berating of the questions for “Athletic Supofficials makes you feel. port” to eli.cranor@gmail.

Carrie Classon’s memoir This won’t be easy, but com or visit elicranor.com. is called, “Blue Yarn.” Learn more at CarrieClasson.com.

'Raising the Roof' The roof fell in on the church I started attending The collapse occurred after I’d been coming only a couple of weeks. While I have not always been a regular churchgoer, I thought this was kind of an over-the-top response to my unexpected appearance in church.

The collapse was pretty serious, as it turned out.

Several roof joists snapped and the rest were badly compromised and we were not permitted to return to the sanctuary. So, services had to be held in the basement (which was not directly underneath). The roof came down in January—of last year—we are still in the basement.

“What’s our word for the year?” one of the church’s two pastors would ask at the start of every service.

“Flexibility!” the congregation would reply, in unison.

It might have been my imagination but I sensed that a fair portion of the parishioners felt that yoga class would be a better place to practice this than church.

The first few weeks were a bit disorienting. The basement is long and narrow so it was hard to know how to set up the folding chairs. One

adjustors arrangement was tried the THE POSTSCRIPT and the first week

By Carrie Classon committee chairman but when became we arrived a minor the second celebrity. week, the He’d announce chairs were in who’d won the an entirely new latest round in set-up. Older church and folks parishioners would cheer as would enter if it were some the room and new kind of stand for several competitive long moments, sport. surveying the Apparently, landscape, to get we are now their bearings. getting close.

When the The project grew, as formation of the building projects like this almost committee was announced, always do. The pews were in there were plenty of eager need of refinishing and the volunteers. The thing about radiators needed an upgrade church committees is that they almost always involve: and the lighting was pretty badly damaged when the 1) cooking something, 2) roof dropped down like the visiting very sick people or, 3) asking people for money. underside of a boat.

“I think we’ll be in for No one actually likes Easter!” the chairman angoing to the hospital or asking for money and going nounced. That will be sixteen months after the collapse, and to battle with an insurance far longer, I am sure, than company beats making a anyone imagined it would be. tuna noodle casserole any On the way out last day of the week. But, as the Sunday, I looked at the pews, months went by, I began to lined up in the narthex with a worry that this committee new coat of stain and brandwas, perhaps, having just new cushions on them. It’s a little too much fun. They going to be nice, no question. spent months going back But I wondered if I would and forth with the insurance

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For any person who does not have a Constitution and would like one, please contact The National Center for Constitutional Studies at 800.388.4512 or https://nccs. net for a copy. The point of publishing the Constitution over the next several months is to better understand precisely what the document is and says, not argue about its points.

Article. I. (The Congress) Last Week: Section. 4. (paragraph 2) The Congress shall assemble at least once in every Year, and such Meeting shall be on the first Monday in December, unless they shall by Law appoint a different Day. This Week: Section. 5. (paragraph 1) Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the Attendance of absent Members, in such Manner, and under such Penalties as each House may provide.

(Editor’s note: These are federal offices, so each house in the legislative branch shall be the final judge in the elections and qualifications of its members, not the States. A majority of members present shall be sufficient (a quorum) to conduct business. However, without a quorum to do business, the members in attendance may adjourn and compel attendance of those not present.)

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D#10323074 – Sara is is an adorable black and white female American Bulldog mix, approximately 4 1/2 years old.

She wandered onto private property and into the front cab of an open box truck. She was afraid to leave the comfort of the truck, but was eventually coaxed out and brought into shelter care. Sara's still a bit timid, but coming around with all the TLC being lavished upon her by staff and volunteers.

She's enjoying long walks and plenty of play time in the spree areas. Now, she's looking for a safe, comfortable place to call home for the rest of her doggie years.

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D#10323183 – Rico is a beefy blue and white male Terrier mix, approximately 2 1/2 years old. He was found limping along Barnett Rd. and Broad St. in Brooksville when he was brought into shelter care.

Rico is a very friendly, pleasant boy who loves to play and get plenty of exercise. Volunteers are working with him on basic commands and leash training and he's doing very well. We'd love to see Rico find a home with a fenced back yard so he has plenty of opportunity to run and play. Rico's waiting patiently for a new family and home to call his own, so please stop by to meet him. Just look at that gorgeous head this big boy has!

Adoption fees are $50 for adult dogs over 25 pounds, $70 for puppies and small dogs under 25 pounds, $25 for heartworm positive and senior dogs, $20 for adult cats and $40 for kittens. For more information/ availability on these beautiful pets, please contact Hernando County Animal Services at 352-796-5062, or AC@hernando.fl.us. Visiting hours are Tu-Fr 9:30-4:30 and Sat 10-3. Animals areneutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated, heartworm tested and will have a 1-yr county animal license at the time of adoption.

What’s in a name? That, which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet. So…Meet Mouse.

Yes. Mouse.

As you can see, Mouse is a veritable mountain of dog.

He slobbers and drools.

He’s enthusiastic and curious. He’s somewhat clumsy, not quite aware of his size, and he loves taking hoomans for long, spirited walks. Yes, Mouse casts a mighty shadow. Yet in stark contrast to his somewhat intimidating 120-pound stature, he has a heart as big as his head and he wants so desperately to be loved.

Mouse came to us on January 31 of 2019. He’s a mixed breed, approximately 5 years old, neutered and up-to-date on all of his age-appropriate vaccinations.

Because of his large build, we recommend that interested families with children make sure the kiddos are

taller than him. It would also be a good idea to bring his potential hooman siblings along when you come see him to make sure everyone gets along. If you’re looking for a big, lovable goof-ball to share in life’s adventures, here’s your boy. He’s wonderful. He’s waiting. Won’t you be his Valentine?

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Common sense has to be taught The introduction of YouTube has helped in solving practical problems around the house, in sports, mechanical techniques and a host of other issues that pop up daily. It has made life easier for highly motivated and skilled problem solvers. Arriving at this point to know how to carefully watch and listen to detail then to follow through successfully completing the project takes many skill sets. People often clump these skills under “common sense.”

The foundation of common sense is usually taught at an early age by loved ones. As the child matures the observation skills increase along with the knowledge we call “common sense.”

This process is becoming less and less common for a large segment of our youth.

The cultural factors affecting the decrease in what we call common are undeniably powerful.

Modern children have less time to observe and learn from their paren-

tal figures and siblings.

Most parents are working outside the home while family size is diminishing. Both parents and children are riveted to their electronic devices, disengaged from each other. Family members doing things together around the house has practically vanished.

The rapid breakdown of the family has created many lost opportunities for parents to be the primary teachers of their children. Instead the children are chauffeured off to activities where the main focus is to develop skills in the arts and sports. These instructors point out methods of the specific skills of the discipline but not the more global habits that are common to almost all productive individuals.

Modern children often have little parental instruction or observation on how to do household chores. The job of washing windows is no longer common. Most children will do a slipshod job leaving the window cloudy and streaked

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Traditional Realist rather than clean. They appear to be unaware of what is expected and how to do it since no one took the time to teach them.

Another example of this is when there are several things to pick up in the yard and the child carries each to the stationary wheelbarrow instead of moving the wheelbarrow to the objects to pick them up. Adults would see this as using common sense but it has to be taught to most children.

Often homework is done with several other things distracting the child from totally concentrating on it. Too often schoolwork is done in a quick, haphazard way when the environment is not quiet enough to

Keep Your Face To The Sun

WILLIAM F. HOLLAND

MINISTER / CHAPLAIN We all have problems occasionally and there are times when we feel like we’ve been punched in the gut. I felt like this a couple of months ago when one morning I went into my office to start the day and my computer would not wake up. I realize that hard drive failures are not the worst things that could happen, but for someone who writes several hours a day, it’s discouraging to say the least, but in the big picture of crisis issues, this is actually pretty far down the list. As I grow older, I want to be more grateful for my blessings and this includes the hope of good health. My good friend who is being treated for lung cancer is still sending out his morning updates and always closes with a series of positive affirmations such as, “Attitude for gratitude” and “Live within the light.” I know that he is being shown precious wisdom as he travels through his journey and he’s quick to testify about his appreciation for each day.

I’m not sure who said it, but it’s so true to consider, “When some things go wrong, take a moment to be thankful for the many things that are going right.”

Within our observations, we realize that in comparison with others who are dealing with serious problems many of our troubles and disappointments are small. Even more amazing, there are a few individuals that have not only been able to adapt to devastating situations but have went on to excel and achieve astounding accomplishments. One of these special cases is Helen Keller (1880-1968), who was blind and deaf yet she grew up to become a world famous inspirational author, political activist, and relentless crusader for the rights of the disabled. She was a highly sensitive truth seeker who took great delight in sharing her passion for knowledge and spirituality. Helen was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama; and for her first year and a half, she was just like any other child, however, at the age of nineteen months, she became ill with what many suspect was

scarlet fever or perhaps meningitis. The Keller’s family doctor did not believe she would survive; but after several days, her fever subsided and everyone was relieved. Unfortunately, as little Helen recuperated, they were saddened to discover that she had been left totally blind and deaf as a result of the illness. Medical tests confirmed that she could not see any light or objects, and her ears could not conduct sound at all. To have a small glimpse of the world in which she lived, close your eyes and put your fingers in your ears. It is truly difficult to imagine living with no sight or sound.

For those who have seen the movie, “The Miracle Worker” we remember how her tutor Anne Sullivan poured water over Helen’s hand while spelling the word on her other palm. Helen is quoted, “It was as if I had come back to life after being dead! I understood what my teacher was saying, that the cold liquid that was rushing over my hand was water, and that it was possible for me to communicate with other people by these hand signs. It was a wonderful day, never to be forgotten.” Another important person in her life was a man named John Hitz whom Helen respectfully called, “The foster father of her soul.” He introduced her to the religious teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg and this ignited her spiritual hunger to know more about God and the Bible.

Helen Keller was the first deaf and blind person to earn a college degree, from Radcliffe, no less, from which she graduated cum laude in 1904 with a bachelor of arts degree. She was also nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 1953. In 1999 her name appeared on Time magazine’s list of the 100 most important figures of the 20th century, alongside such iconic figures as Albert Einstein, Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King and the Wright brothers.

One of her many famous quotes is, “Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows.” So how did Helen become such a strong force of optimism and positive energy? She learned to accept her limitations with grace and even joy, because within her heart she knew they had a purpose and that, in fact, her life could be made all the richer not despite them but because of them.

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internalize the material.

Most youngsters have to think several steps ahead to become more efficient.

As the child matures the common sense skills continue to get more complicated. Instead of focusing directly on the task presented to them, their minds wander.

Applying one’s undivided attention to any problem is more effective than trying to do several things at once. This used to be “common sense.”

This ability of the individual concentrating can be reinforced and improved by the parents or the child developing his own methods of doing it. Parental role modeling of the manner of learning encourages and assists the child’s picking up ideas and motivation to develop methods to solve complex issues that frequently occur in our everyday lives.

Common sense is not given to a person at birth.

We have to learn it by doing things to the best of our ability. Adults, usually a parent or other significant role model, can make the process

easier for the child through their suggestions and guidance. These respected people assign a chore to the youngster to be completed in a specific time period. The outcome often works better if there is an adult working with them rather than have them learn through their mistakes.

Often the adult will ask questions to help the child be more efficient and effective which increases their thinking process that is part of developing common sense. These questions help the child make more appropriate decisions by helping the child think through the process of what they want to accomplish.

You have to be with a child over an ample time period to understand how he focuses and attacks problems. These everyday events can be more revealing to the parent than taking the child to an amusement park or other fun activity to learn how the child processes information and uses his energies to do what he is supposed to.

Many youngsters who have no one to teach them have overcome this circumstance by learning through observations of others. These are exceptions to the general rule.

Most children have to be shown numerous times how to incorporate lessons of common practices and logical ways of thinking into their everyday experiences. Most of us need repetitive lessons by our role models to qualify as having common sense.

Common sense is taught, you are not born with it.

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A One is in front of the Two To everyone else, it’s 2020. I prefer that it’s 12020, based on the book “Cataclysm!” by D.S. Allan and J.B. Delair. Actually, they argue the catastrophic event that killed all megafauna and changed human history happened 11500 years ago, so really this should be 11520 A.D. (After Disaster) but I rounded up.

There are many possibilities for choosing a starting date.

The invention of agriculture would be the best, but that ancient time keeps changing with every new archeological dig. I believe that stone circles were devised to forecast when to plant crops, and cave paintings were maps to where, when, and what to hunt. Look at such things in that way and you’ll see what I mean. Over and again we humans, and perhaps our evolutionary counterparts, kept trying to figure out the seasons of Earth. But Earth kept tricking us, changing its climate so that great civilizations were destroyed and survivors wandered forth to again establish new empires. Hard to keep track of time that way.

The Mayans had a long calendar, but it proved to be a socio-political construct to keep the crowds confused, is my opinion. And our modern media in 2012 made sure that we, the crowds of this time, were re-

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united with at least the scary side of that confusion. I had to calm my kids about it, telling them that the planet we live on pays no attention to what we creatures upon it believe. Our goal is our own survival, to keep track of the weather and develop the means to predict the climatological future better than we’ve done before.

Some civilizations based their years on the longevity of a ruler. Hey, thanks for starting over every time your monarch died.

Perhaps the invention of writing should be our starting point, but is Cuneiform the first?

Or should it be printing? But that has two dates of importance, one for Asia and one for Europe.

How about steam power? And I don’t mean Heron’s party ball from nineteen hundred years ago (although we don’t really know if someone, somewhere, used it for something). I’m a fan of powered flight, though I won’t get on a plane, but no, that wasn’t long enough ago. Gotta have some weight to our calendrical date

Early in 2017 I told my fellow associates at Exwork that I was going to start counting backwards, so by that reckoning this is now 2013. Unfortunately, I can’t write that on official forms. In fact, if I could actually change time by declaring its date, I wasn’t done with the 90’s. And as far as that goes, I wasn’t done with 1972 and 1973.

Oh, I’ve tried to go back, like in the movie “Somewhere In Time,” but it doesn’t work. I’m always stuck in now. Occasionally when dozing in my recliner I experience a half-dream of nostalgic comfort from the olden days, but soon my joints jolt me back to the present, much like the penny in Richard’s pocket.

Our current year was suggested by monk Dionysius Exiguus around fifteen centuries ago. It took another three hundred years before it became common practice around the world. Regardless of your preferential reference, this system has served us very well.

Still, I think a one in front of the two is what this year should look like.

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LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File Number: 19-CP-1363 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ALFONSO JAVIER DIAZDELCASTILLO, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ALFONSO JAVIER DIAZDELCASTILLO, deceased, File Number 19-CP-1363 is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 North Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED 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 February 14, 2020.

Attorney for the Personal Representative: JAMES MARTIN BROWN, ESQUIRE Law Office of James Martin Brown Florida Bar Number: 228524 211 South Main Street Brooksville, FL 34601 Ph.: 352-799-0841 Fax:352-796-7670 jmbrown@jimmybrownesq.com office@jimmybrownesq.com Personal Representative: ELENA Y LOBODA DIAZDELCASTILLO 8710 King George Court Pomfret, MD 20675

Attorneys for Personal Representative: /s/Clayton T. Miller Michael J. Ivan, Jr. Florida Bar No.: 016144 Clayton T. Miller Florida Bar No.: 047094 Ivan & Daugustinis, PLLC 5150 Belfort Road, Bldg. 200 Jacksonville, Florida 32256 Telephone: 904-395-2395 Fax: 904-475-2121 Email: mike@ivanlawgroup.com 2d Email: clayton@ivanlawgroup.com Personal Representative: Ian Brophy 2546 Royal Pointe Drive Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

(02/14/2020), (02/21/2020)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2019-CA-851 DIRECT GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff, v.

MIKAYLA ANTOINAE TAYLOR, et al., Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION TO: KAY SUE PERRY, address unknown.

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for declaratory relief has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Plaintiff, DIRECT GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, through its counsel Robert K. Savage, Esq., whose address is 412 East Madison Street, Suite 815, Tampa, FL 33602, no later than 28 days after the first publication of this Notice, and file with the clerk of this Court, Doug Chorvat Jr., whose address is 20 N Main St, Brooksville FL 34601, before service on Plaintiff, or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against for the relief demanded in the declaratory judgment action.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk’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. Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the Clerk’s office.

Dated: Feb. 4, 2020 DOUG CHORVAT JR. Clerk of the Court & Comptroller By: /s/ Elizabeth Markidis As Deputy Clerk (SEAL) (02/14/2020), (02/21/2020), (02/28/2020), (03/06/2020)

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Brandon Schultz, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Pure Perfection Complete Landscaping and Masonry” located in Hernando County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

(02/21/2020)

IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2020-CP-000067 DIVISION: Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF THOMAS R. BROPHY III, a/k/a THOMAS RAYMOND BROPHY III, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of THOMAS R. BROPHY III, deceased, whose date of death was December 19, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 North Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative's attorneys 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 WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (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 THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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 Feb. 21, 2020.

(02/21/2020), (02/28/2020)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2020-CP-102 Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF GINA E. BURNETTE, a/k/a GINA ELIZABETH BURNETTE Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of GINA E. BURNETTE, deceased, whose date of death was August 26, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 North Main Street, Room #247, Brooksville, Florida 34613. 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 February 21, 2020.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Paul H. Nessler, Jr. Email Address: paulnessler@ bellsouth.net Florida Bar No. 0603384 Paul H. Nessler, Jr., P. A. 10002 Cortez Blvd.

Spring Hill, Florida 34613 Personal Representative: /s/ Abby Bell Burnette 11225 Linden Drive Spring Hill, Florida 34609 (02/21/2020), (02/28/2020)

ISSUE DATE: FEBRUARY 19, 2020 INVITATION TO BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissions of Hernando County, Florida, is accepting bids for: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ITB NO. 20-C00013/DK FOR SOLID WASTE FACILITY PAVING, PHASE I AND II Hernando County Board of County Commissioners is Vendor/Contractors that are active in milling and asphalt resurfacing of existing asphalt pavement.

Sealed Bid offers as two (2) originals for furnishing the above will be received and accepted up to 3:00 PM (local time), MARCH 25, 2020 in the Hernando County Purchasing and Contract’s office. Bids shall be plainly marked on the outside of a sealed envelope/container with: Bidder’s name and address, and Bid Name and Bid Number. Bids are to be submitted: Physical Address: Hernando County Purchasing and Contracts 20 N. Main St., 2nd Floor, Rm 266 Brooksville, FL 34601-2800 The Board of County Commissioners of Hernando County, Florida reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received in accordance with the Bid documents and the Hernando County Procurement Ordinance.

Interested firms may secure the Bid documents and plans and drawings and all other pertinent information by visiting the website of Bid Net at www.BidNetDirect. com. For additional project information, please visit the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing and Contracts Department at www. hernandocounty.us, or by calling Bid Net at (800) 835-4603 or the Purchasing and Contracts Department at (352) 754–4020.

Bid offers shall be accompanied by either a Bid Bond, Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Official Bank Check in the dollar amount representing not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount Bid as a guarantee to enter into a Contract and furnish a Contract performance and payment bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total Bid price within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of notification of the award.

A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference will be held FEBRUARY 27, 2020, @ 2:30 PM, at the Hernando County Solid Waste and Recycling Department, 14450 Landfill Rd., Brooksville, FL 34614. Representatives of Owner will be present to discuss the project. Bidders are required to attend and participate in the conference. THIS CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD ONLY ONCE AND FAILURE TO ATTEND AND SIGN IN SHALL DISQUALIFY ANY BIDDER NOT ATTENDING FROM SUBMITTING A BID. ATTENDEES MUST BE PRESENT AT THE START OF THE PRE-BID CONFERENCE. ARRIVAL AFTER THE START OF THE PREBID CONFERENCE SHALL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION. Exparte Communication: Please note that to insure the proper and fair evaluation of a submittal, the County prohibits exparte communication (i.e., unsolicited) initiated by the Respondent to the County Official or Employee evaluating or considering the submittals prior to the time a decision has been made. Communication between Respondent and the County will be initiated by the appropriate County official or employee in order to obtain information or clarification needed to develop a proper and accurate evaluation of the submittal.

Exparte communication may be grounds for disqualifying the offending Respondent from consideration or award of the Solicitation or any future Solicitation.

Purchasing and Contracts Division will post addenda on Bid Net at www.

BidNetDirect.com to all questions in accordance with the Solicitation Instructions.

It is the responsibility of prospective Bidders to visit the County’s website to insure that they are aware of all addenda issued relative to this Solicitation.

Pursuant to Florida Statutes 119.071 (current version) sealed Bids, proposals or replies received by an agency pursuant to a competitive Solicitation are exempt from inspection until such time as the agency provides notice of an intended decision or until thirty (30) days after opening the Bids, proposals, or final replies whichever is earlier.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HERNANDO COUNTY JAMES S. WUNDERLE PURCHASING AND CONTRACTS MANAGER CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER, HERNANDO COUNTY NOTICE TO BIDDERS To ensure that your Bid is responsive, you are urged to request clarification or guidance on any issues involving this solicitation before submission of your response. Your point-of-contact for this solicitation is Diane Kafrissen, Purchasing Agent II, Purchasing and Contracts, at (352) 754-4020 or email at purchasing@hernandocounty.us.

(02/21/2020)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 20-CP-0094 IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN P. ROBINSON, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JOHN P. ROBINSON, deceased, whose date of death was January 13, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N. Main Street, 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 the 14th day of February 2020.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Lani Candelora Florida Bar No.: 0121790 5329 Commercial Way, Suite 102 Spring Hill, FL 34606 Email: lani@lanicandeloralaw.com Telephone: (352)835-3223 Personal Representative: Virginia Holohan 2522 Ambassador Ave Spring Hill, FL 34609 (02/14/2020), (02/21/2020) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File Number: 19-CP-1363 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ALFONSO JAVIER DIAZDELCASTILLO, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ALFONSO JAVIER DIAZDELCASTILLO, deceased, File Number 19-CP-1363 is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 North Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED 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 February 14, 2020.

Attorney for the Personal Representative: JAMES MARTIN BROWN, ESQUIRE Law Office of James Martin Brown Florida Bar Number: 228524 211 South Main Street Brooksville, FL 34601 Ph.: 352-799-0841 Fax:352-796-7670 jmbrown@jimmybrownesq.com office@jimmybrownesq.com Personal Representative: ELENA Y LOBODA DIAZDELCASTILLO 8710 King George Court Pomfret, MD 20675 (02/14/2020), (02/21/2020) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 19-CA-001204 DIRECT GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff, v.

ISRAEL LOPEZ, JR., Defendant.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT TO: ISRAEL LOPEZ, JR., ADDRESS UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on PLAINTIFF DIRECT GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, through its counsel Robert K. Savage, Esq., whose address is 412 East Madison Street, Suite 815, Tampa, FL 33602 no later than 28 days after the first publication of this Notice, and file with the clerk of this Court, Doug Chorvat, Jr., whose address is 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601, before service on Plaintiff, or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against for the relief demanded in the declaratory judgment action.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk'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. Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the Clerk's office.

Dated:2/4/2020 DOUG CHORVAT, JR. CLERK OF COURT /s/ Elizabeth Markidis As Deputy Clerk (SEAL) (02/21/2020), (02/28/2020), (03/06/2020), (03/13/2020) NOTICE OF INTENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 121.055, (1)(b)1.a., Florida Statutes, that it is the intent of the Hernando County Tax Collector to designate the Tax Manager position as Senior Management Service Class as defined within Chapter 121 Florida Statutes, effective April 1, 2020.

Hernando County Tax Collector, Hernando County, Florida Sally L. Daniel Tax Collector February 10, 2020 (02/14/2020), (02/21/2020)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 19000157CAAXMX THE BANK OF NEW YORK FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-86CB MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-86CB, Plaintiff, vs.

MARIA MASULLO; MILKO MASULLO; DYCK-O’NEAL, INC.; UNKNOWN TENANT #1 AND UNKNOWN TENANT #2, Defendants, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Consent Final Judgment of Foreclosure date the 31day of January, 2020, and entered in Case No. 19000157CAAXMX, of the Circuit Court of the 5TH Judicial Circuit in and for Hernando County, Florida, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-86CB MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-86CB, is the Plaintiff and MARIA MASULLO; MILKO MASULLO; DYCK-O’NEAL, INC.; UNKNOWN TENANT #1 AND UNKNOWN TENANT #2 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 26 day of March, 2020, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 34, BLOCK 1164, OF SPRING HILL, UNIT 17, AS PER PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGES 31 THROUGH 46, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 10463 THORNBERRY DRIVE, SPRING HILL, FL 34608 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.

Dated this 4 day of February 2020.

DOUG CHORVAT, JR Clerk of the Circuit Court By: /s/ Elizabeth Markidis Deputy Clerk (SEAL) Submitted by: DELUCA LAW GROUP, PLLC Attorney for the Plaintiff 2101 NE 26TH STREET Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305 Phone: (954) 368-1311 Fax: (954) 200-8649 DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN 2.516 service@delucalawgroup.com

Knudsen, Carl, Jr., age 95, of Brooksville, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. He was a US Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by sons Carl Knudsen, III, and Carl Swanson. He is survived by his wife, Helen, children: Candace, Brandi, Deborah, Cheryl, Robert, and Mark; 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Src; Pinecrest Lasota, Joseph Walter, Jr., age 65, of Spring Hill, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. He is survived by his spouse, Michael, children: Joseph, and Charlotte; and 7 grandchildren. Src; Brewer Howard, Robert G., age 59, of Spring Hill, Florida passed away on February 11, 2020. Src; Downing Boraks, Stanley Charles, 75, of Brooksville, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. He was a United State Navy veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Maria. Src; Merritt Young, Betty Ruth, age 91, of Brooksville, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020. Src; Merritt Martel, Lillian Claire, age 72, of Spring Hill, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020.

She is survived by her husband Jerry, and sons, Thomas and Paul. Src; Brewer

Kloos, Thomas, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020. Src; Turner Vance, Roscoe C. Jr., age 93, of Brooksville, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020. He was a United States Navy veteran. Roscoe is survived by his wife Patricia; sons Grady, Cas (Mindy) and Gregory (Barbara); and 4 grandchildren. Src; Turner Greene, Rita, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020. Src; Brewer Gandy, William Howell, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020. Src; Brewer Reilly, Beatrice Mae, age 89 passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020.

Src; Downing Desimone, Vincent Angelo, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020.

Src; Brewer Vaughn, James, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Src; Brewer Dibello, Mary, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Src; Brewer Gannon, John Lawrence, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020.

Src; Brewer

d’Orlando, Michael, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020. Src; Brewer Morris Brittany Danielle, age 24, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020. She is survived by her mother, Candy; sister, Megan; nephew, Mason. Src; Brewer FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Andre Aris and Camille Ford Aris, owners, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Kings and Priests Made In Christ Ministries” located in Hernando County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

(02/21/2020) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Patricia Laramee and Jason Laramee, owners, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Stinger Ranch” located in Hernando County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

(02/21/2020)

Giovanni, your memory we cherish…

Your handsome face, your smile, Your Scottish brogue.

You are loved with a love beyond all telling, Missed with a grief beyond all tears, But close in our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remember every day.

We miss you so Wife Susan Quigley, Son Paul, Daughters Kerry and Francesca.

Notice of Self Storage Sale

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Southwest Florida Water Management District has received Environmental Resource permit application number 798799 from HCA Health Services of Florida, Inc. at 11375 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613. Application received: 02/13/2020. Proposed activity: Project name: Oak Hill Hospital – Medical Office Building and Parking Lot Addition. Project size: 5.86 Location: Section S30, Township T22S, Range R18E, in Hernando County. Outstanding Florida Water: No. Aquatic preserve: No. The application is available for public inspection Monday through Friday at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa, Florida 33637 or through the “Application & Permit Search Tools” function on the District’s website at www.watermatters.org/permits/. Interested persons may inspect a copy of the application and submit written comments concerning the application.

Comments must include the permit application number and be received within 14 days from the date of this notice. If you wish to be notified of intended agency action or an opportunity to request an administrative hearing regarding the application, you must send a written request referencing the permit application number to the Southwest Florida Water Management District, Regulation Bureau, 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa, Florida 33637 or submit your request through the District’s website at www.watermatters. org. The District does not discriminate based on disability. Anyone requiring accommodation under the ADA should contact the Regulation Bureau at (813)985-7481 or 1(800)836-0797, TDD only 1(800)231-6103.

(02/21/2020)

Giovanni Quigley Jan. 22, 1947-Feb. 23, 2010

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 Occupant who is in default at an Auction. The sale will occur as an online auction via www. storagetreasures.com on 3/11/2020 at 10:00AM. Susan Freeman unit #0436 contents: Household goods, tools & antiques. 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.

(02/21/2020), (02/28/2020)

NOTICE OF SALE Friday March 6, 2020 -1:00 p.m., United Southern Bank (352-4834502) will sell a 1979 Hunter Marine Corp sail boat ID #HUN54481M79H owned by Cynda Johnson Shaffer and current location is Hernando Beach Marina 4139 Shoal Line Rd Hernando Beach, FL (02/21/2020), (02/28/2020) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that John and Beverly Ohling, owners, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Suncoast Water Garden” located in Hernando County, Florida, 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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(02/14/2020), (02/21/2020)

CLK20-23 NOTICE OF HERNANDO COUNTY SPECIAL MASTER HEARINGS The Special Master Hearings for Hernando County Code Violations for March 2020 will be held on Monday, March 2, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m., and on Friday, March 20, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the County Commission Chambers, located in the Hernando County Government Center, 20 North Main Street, Room 160, Brooksville, Florida.

In accordance with Florida Statutes, these hearings are open to the public.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Hernando County Special Master with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in these proceedings should contact the Paralegal Director in the Hernando County Attorney’s Office, 20 North Main Street, Room 462, Brooksville, Florida, phone 352-754-4122, no later than three (3) days prior to the proceedings.

If hearing or voice impaired, please call 711 for assistance.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA /s/_Douglas A. Chorvat., Jr. (SEAL) Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller By: Susan Burns Deputy Clerk Publish: (02/21/2020)

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that LAWRENCE THOROGOOD, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “TKO BOXING GEAR” located in Hernando County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

Notice is hereby given that EDWARD S LAURICELLA and DEBRA A LAURICELLA , owners, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “COASTAL CUSTOM TRANSFER CASES” located in Hernando County, Florida, 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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