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Dreams and visions for the redevelopment of Pasco County began more than two decades ago.Today, homes, shops, hotels, offices and medical campuses are coming out of the ground and redrawing the county’s future. On March 1, developers of four of Pasco’s master-planned communities updated more than 100 people who came to the annual Meet the Developers breakfast.The Pasco Economic Development Council sponsored the event at the Marriott Residence Inn, off State Road 54. In closing remarks, Bill Cronin, president of Pasco EDC said,“this is the right time, the right place for Pasco County…If nothing else, I hope you have that ‘oh, wow’ effect. That’s not the Pasco I knew.” Speakers at the breakfast were Matt Call, project director at Starkey Ranch, which is being developed by Wheelock Communities;Tom Panaseny, vice president and general manager for Bexley by Newland Communities; J.D. Porter, of Wiregrass Ranch Inc.; and, Kartik Goyani, vice president of operations for Metro Development Group Inc. “We’re all selling this dream and vision of where Pasco can go,” Call said. Three years ago, Starkey Ranch, about four miles west of the Suncoast Parkway, off State Road 54, was largely still on the drawing board. Today, Starkey Ranch anticipates having more than 300 new homes under contract in a year, Call said. So far, there have been more than 150 closings, he added. The average price of homes being sold

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window, and a menu with a variety of choices, he added. The other shops, including Lost in Lutz, will occupy existing storefronts located onsite. Exact dates for their openings isn’t known yet. Lost in Lutz will be escape room entertainment, where game participants follow clues and solve puzzles in an interactive adventure. Escape rooms are a growing entertainment trend nationwide, according to co-owner Julie Woolary. Players “crack the lock” and “beat the clock,” according to the website. The first of three escape rooms to open will have a theme, “Stuck in the ‘70s”. Players will have 60 minutes to solve puzzles, riddles and clues to find their way back to the present.

“We are hoping that people will come out and test their skills and brainpower, and most importantly have fun,” said Woolary. Hot Rods had been a dining staple in Lutz since the late 1990s.Then-owner, Rod Gaudin, started his restaurant with a barbecue pit and a converted wood-frame house next to a country store he operated. In addition to barbecue and cornbread, it had an offbeat menu with specialty items such as ‘lizard tail’ and ‘armadillo eggs’. They were more commonly known as beef steak and cheddar cheese poppers. And, despite the restaurant’s claims, the ‘swamp bat’ delicacy actually was quail, according to a published account by Sherri Ackerman, a reporter for The Tampa Tribune.

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Sunsets restaurant, which will open in May, is under construction on Livingston Avenue on the former site of Hot Rod’s BBQ.

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While Newland Communities is new to Pasco, its track record in Tampa Bay includes master-planned communities in Hillsborough County, including FishHawk Ranch in Riverview and Westchase in Town ‘n Country. Panaseny described Newland as the largest private developer of planned communities in the country, with projects in 19 states, stretching from coast to coast. The homebuilder’s first Pasco community is Bexley Ranch, in an area encompassing about 1,700 acres. It is located also on State Road 54, east of Suncoast Parkway.

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there is in the low to mid-$400,000s. The most expensive home — at about 4,800 square feet – sold within the past two weeks for about $874,000. “Most are not first-time homebuyers,” Call said.“Most are moving-up buyers.” Upcoming projects included widening Gunn Highway and extending the road into Starkey Ranch. About one-third of a 20-mile trail system is built and will eventually connect with Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Preserve and the Suncoast Trail. A business park, fronting State Road 54, is in the works.A town square is planned for 2018.

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A down-home, comfort-style restaurant – named Sunsets – is expected to open in May on the former site of Hot Rod’s Country BBQ. The popular dining spot in Lutz, locally famous for selling what it claimed to be ‘swamp bat,’ closed in 2013. Since then, rumors and speculation have swirled around just what would replace Hot Rod’s. A wrecking crew took down the old restaurant in March, several months after Sunset Livingston LLC bought the property, at 18430 Livingston Ave., in Lutz. Construction is well underway on Sunsets. The restaurant will be the anchor for a small retail and entertainment plaza that will have an escape room, archery shop, consignment store, insurance agency and a barbecue food trailer, according to an email from real estate broker Jerry Shaw. “The concept is simple, good food at an affordable price,” said Shaw in the email. There will be a relaxed “sit down” atmosphere, screened porch, a drive-through

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Bill Cronin, president of the Pasco Economic Development Council, left, introduces developers who spoke at a ‘Meet the Developers’ breakfast. They are: Matt Call, project director of Starkey Ranch/Wheelock Communities; Tom Panaseny, vice president/general manager of Bexley by Newland Communities; J.D. Porter, co-owner of Wiregrass Ranch Inc.; and, Kartik Goyani, vice president of operations for Metro Development Group LLC.

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During his visit to Washington D.C., 13-yearold Colin Cagle received tours of the U.S. Capitol Building, the Kennedy Center and the Library of Congress.

Like millions of other Americans, Colin Cagle viewed President Donald Trump’s first speech to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 28. Unlike most, the 13-year-old Odessa resident, attended Trump’s speech in Washington D.C. He was the invited guest of U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis. That fact is even more impressive, considering each member of congress was allotted just one extra ticket for Trump’s address. Cagle, a seventh-grader at Martinez Middle School, was thrilled to receive the rare invitation. “I was just extremely thankful, and I was in shock. I was so surprised,” Cagle, said. Bilirakis first became aware of Cagle when his family requested tickets for

President Trump’s Inauguration on Jan. 20. (Though Bilirakis’ office was out of tickets, Rep. Dennis Ross was able to pitch in.) Cagle and Bilirakis have remained in touch, and the congressman became enthralled by the youth’s keen passion for politics. That was furthered once Bilirakis’ office came across a 6 ½-minute NBC News feature on Cagle’s political interests and ideology. Cagle, an unabashed Trump supporter, left the address content with the president’s remarks on strengthening the military and unifying the country. “He put out plans that I know that both Democrats and Republicans can all stand behind,” Cagle said. “Overall, it was very presidential, and it was an amazing experience.” See CONGRESS, page 13A

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Once known for its cattle and citrus groves, the Wiregrass Ranch area of Wesley Chapel is now being viewed as a place where people can live, work, shop, learn and receive medical care. During the past decade: • Pasco-Hernando State College opened Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, giving Wesley Chapel students their first opportunity to seek a four-year college degree in their own backyard. • Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel opened, and the demand was so great that the hospital expanded — well ahead of expectations. • Florida Medical Clinic opened, on land situated near the hospital. • North Tampa Behavioral Health opened, and has been so successful that it is already undergoing an expansion. • Financial services giant Raymond James closed on the purchase of 65 acres of land and is expected to break ground later this year on a satellite campus, across from the college. And, that’s just part of the story, according to J.D. Porter, president of sales and development for Wiregrass Ranch, in Wesley Chapel. Besides the health care, education and commercial projects, residential growth is going strong, too, Porter said. Wiregrass Ranch — with 340 housing starts — was No. 1 in housing starts in the period ending Dec. 31, 2016, according to a report by MetroStudy. FishHawk Ranch, in southern Hillsborough County, was second on the list with 324 starts. Other Pasco County developments among the top five were Long Lake Ranch, at fourth place, with 227 starts; and, Starkey Ranch, at fifth place, with 219 starts. Porter expects residential growth to continue to flourish in Wiregrass Ranch. He pointed to a contract on a large tract of land for a new active adult community that’s expected to close this year.

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The development, which will J.D. Porter, president of have around sales and development for 1,000 units, Wiregrass Ranch will fill a niche in the market, Porter said.“Nowhere in Wesley Chapel is there really an age-restricted community,” he said. It will be “highly amenitized,” he said, and will be designed for people who are 55 and older. Another residential development will offer row houses, and will appeal to people who are looking for a maintenance-free lifestyle, he said. More commercial growth is on the horizon, too, Porter said. A 15,000-square-foot medical office is going up next to Florida Medical Clinic, he said, noting the bottom floor will be occupied by an orthodontist. He expects that to open within the next seven months to nine months. “They’re turning dirt like crazy right now, which is fantastic,” Porter said. The medical office market is hot, Porter added. “We probably get five to 10 calls a day,” he said. It’s possible that another 100,000 square feet to 150,000 square feet of medical office could be added, he said.“It’s going to be limited by size.” Porter also noted that his family is actually doing a strip center of its own on State Road 54, which will include restaurants and businesses which cater to local needs. And, while there’s been a considerable amount of interest about when Raymond James will break ground and bring new employment opportunities, Porter said other major players are also eyeing the Wiregrass Ranch area. Wiregrass is also on the shortlist of a couple of other companies that have equal, if not greater, name recognition as Raymond James, Porter said. “Now that we have these foundations, it just ramps up to a different level, which is exciting,” Porter said.

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Army vet gets big surprise: A mortgage-free home By Kevin Weiss

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An unseasonably chilly and windy March morning wasn’t going to disrupt one family’s warm welcome to Land O’ Lakes. Retired U.S.Army Sgt. David Roca and his three children were on their way to receiving a new home in Connerton, the 4,800-acre mixed-use, master-planned community in central Pasco County. Yet, they had no idea. The Roca family, who currently live in Orlando, assumed they were just going through Operation Finally Home’s preliminary interview process on March 3. Instead, they were treated like VIPs, as they received an escort by the Patriot Guard Riders, and were greeted at the site of their new Land O’ Lakes home by dozens of residents, dignitaries and fellow veterans. The groundbreaking for the family’s new one-story, four-bedroom home was a patriotic celebration that left the 36-year-old single father smiling. And, speechless. “It’s a great feeling,” Roca said afterward. “It’s hard finding the words.” Lennar Homes and Connerton partnered with Operation Finally Home to provide the custom-built, mortgage-free home to the army veteran and his children, Amelie, 15; Alex, 14; and, David Jr., 3. Based in Texas, Operation Finally Home has provided more than 150 mortgage-free homes for veterans during the past 10 years. The nonprofit was one of three organizations that MacDill Air Force Base recommended to Connerton officials. The ceremony marked the sixth home Lennar has provided to military families around the country, and the first in the Tampa Bay market. Construction has already begun on the 2,065-square-foot home, at 8743 Savory Walk Drive.

Construction is already underway at 8743 Savory Walk Drive. The family of four is expected to move in on April 30, thanks to an expedited permitting and review process by Pasco County.

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Retired U.S. Army Sgt. David Roca and his three children received a new home in Connerton. The 2,065-square-foot, four-bedroom is mortgage-free. From left, Alex, 14; Amelie; 15; David Jr., 3; and, David.

The family of four is expected to move in on April 30, thanks to an expedited permitting and review process by Pasco County. Like other recipients of Operation Finally Home, Roca’s background is honorable, yet heart-wrenching. The native of Queens, New York, enlisted in August 2004 as a 13F Forward Observer. During his deployment to Iraq, he sustained several traumatic brain injuries in combat, one of which occurred when an improvised explosive devise hit his vehicle. Upon returning home, Roca’s injuries prevented him from performing in physical training. He experienced mood swings and severe headaches, too. After thorough evaluation, Roca medically retired in December 2008. Today, Roca still suffers from several brain injuries, migraines, sprained ankles and post-traumatic stress disorder.

In service, Roca received numerous accolades, including the Valor Device, an award for saving his Commander’s life in battle. He has also received an Army Commendation Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award and Army Good Conduct Medal. Rusty Carroll, executive director of Dozens of residents, dignitaries and fellow veterans attended the Operation Finally groundbreaking ceremony for the Roca family’s new home. Home, was particularly moved by Roca’s background. to his family,” Carroll said.“That certainly has “He suffered through countless incidents shined through ever since I was able to that nobody would want to go through,” know David and meet him.” Carroll said. “But, his courage and valor Operation Finally Home, Carroll noted, stood true, and he helped save lives.” simply “connects the dots” among commuUpon retiring in 2008, Roca moved his nities, builders and subcontractors, to honor family to Long Island, where he hoped to re- veterans. cover and continue his bachelor’s degree at “David and others just like him don’t feel Nassau Community College. like they deserve it, but they do,” Carroll But, he struggled with concentration and said.“He has paid for it. He’s paid it through memory due to his wartime injuries, and his service and his sacrifice to this country, opted to focus on his mental and physical so he’s earned it.” health before continuing school. Once the family moves to Land O’ Lakes, He and his three children moved to Roca said he eventually wants to work with Florida for a “better life.” the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to “The thing that stood out to me when I find employment that suits his skills, and imfirst saw David’s story, was his commitment merse his family into the community.

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DRIVE-THRU PRAYER

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Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will offer Drivethru Prayer every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Stop by. Stay in your car. Ministry partners will be there to share your cares and concerns in prayer.

BOOKS FOR TROOPS Books for Troops needs four volunteers for data entry on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., in Land O’ Lakes.To sign up, email BooksforTroops@verizon.net, or visit the website at BooksForTroops.org to fill out a volunteer application.

IRISH MUSIC Gem Estates Mobile Home Village, 39415 Elgin Drive in Zephyrhills, will host Terry Connolly March 10 at 7 p.m. Connolly was born in Dublin, Ireland, and his music covers everything from Irish folk to big band to pop to country. Doors open at 6 p.m.Tickets are $10. For information and tickets, call Lee Heffelfinger at 9813) 7801012.

MUSIC FESTIVAL The Will McLean Music Festival will be March 10 to March 12 at the Sertoma Youth Ranch, 85 Myers Road in Brooksville.The Will McLean Foundation promotes the work of artists, and provides for research, education, performance and training.The event kicks off March 10 at noon with musical performances at four covered-stage areas, plus workshops. Over the weekend, there also will be song circles, a kid’s activity area, food vendors, and arts and crafts. Pets must be on a leash. Guests can bring chairs.Weekend admission is $45 in advance (available on website through March 9) and $50 at the gate. Children younger than age 12 are free. Daily admission is $20 for Friday, $25 for Saturday and $15 for Sunday.Visit WillMcLean.com.

BETMAR THEATER The Little Theater at Betmar Acres, 37137 Lakewood Drive in Zephyrhills, will perform “Knotcase Family Revival” March 10 at 7 p.m., March 11 at 2 p.m., and March 12 at 7 p.m.The show is about twin brothers meeting up for a family reunion and their experiences along the way. Admission is $5.Tickets can be purchased at the door, or by calling JoAnne Stepler at (585) 334-8344.

OSTEGO COUNTY PICNIC The 2017 NY Ostego County Picnic will be March 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Country Aire Manor clubhouse, 10115 Wellington Ave., in Dade City. Coffee, tea and lemonade will be provided. Guests should bring a dish to share and a table setting.This year’s theme is hobbies, so guests are encouraged to share their own. For information, call Sharon Scofield at (607) 435-4561 or Faith Yurenka at (607) 437-9870.

ROSECASTLE YARD SALE Rosecastle of Zephyrhills, 37411 Eiland Blvd., will host a yard sale March 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., to benefit Thomas Promise Foundation.There will be housewares, toys, electronics, clothing, jewelry and more. For information, call (813) 783-8100, or email jhancock@rosecastle.life.

The New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., will offer these upcoming events: • National Day of Puppetry Festival, March 11 at 11 a.m. This is a free family festival with puppet shows, crafts and workshops. • The Spanish-American War, March 13 at 10:30 a.m. A docent from the Tampa Bay History Center will present a program, for adults, on how Cuban patriots demanded independence from Spanish rule.

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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a preteen program on making a leprechaun trap March 11 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 9 to 15. Completion of a liability waiver is required. Refreshments will be provided. For information and to register, call (813) 9291214.

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host its annual Purim Carnival: Queen Esther’s Rowdy Royal Revelry March 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.There will be a bounce house, games and prizes, arts and crafts, hot dogs and chips, hamentaschen, popcorn, cotton candy and more.A $20 wristband includes all-you-can-play attractions and games, and lunch.Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. For information, call (813) 962-6338.

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Christian Edge Coffee House, 20942 U.S. 301 in Dade City, will host “Coffee for a Cause” March 11 at 7 p.m., featuring the band Rustic Road Crossing.All proceeds will help fund the Roger Durden Kaminski Scholarship, through the Pasco Education Foundation. Kaminski was involved in education for 35 years in Hillsborough and Pasco counties, and wanted to see the youth succeed in life and overcome obstacles. For information, call Christian Edge at (352) 583-5786.

The final two shows of “Spotlight on Talent” will be March 11 at noon for younger solos and groups, and at 7 p.m., for older solos and groups.A Pasco Heritage Scholarship will be awarded to a Pasco County graduating senior at the evening show.Tickets at the door are $12 for adults (or $20 for both shows), and $6 for students through high school (or $10 for both shows). Children age 5 and younger are free. For information, contact Barbara Friedman at (352) 567-1720 or spotlight@heritagearts.org.

AMERICAN LEGION MEETING FOUNDERS’ DAY The 107th Founders’ Day Celebration in Zephyrhills will be March 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Main Street Zephyrhills District.There will be a parade at 10 a.m. This year’s theme is classic board games. Admission is free. For information, visit MSZI.org.

BOOK SALE & PETS The Friends of the New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a Spring Book Sale and Adoption Event March 11.The book sale will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the pet adoptions will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There also will be a children’s craft corner, face painting and giveaways. Proceeds will benefit all the library’s programs. For information, call (813) 7886375.

GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP The 2017 Great American Cleanup will take place throughout Pasco County March 11 from 8 a.m. to noon.Volunteers will pick up trash from parks and roads. High school students can earn community service hours. For information, call (727) 856-7252, or email kking@pascocountyfl.net.

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The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a book bazaar March 10 and March 11 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For information, call (352) 5673576

The Tampa Bay Fossil Club will present FossilFest March 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and March 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Florida State Fairgrounds.There will be free door prizes, kids’ games, silent auctions and raffles throughout the weekend.Admission is $8 for adults. Children age 12 and younger are free. For information, contact Michael Searle at (813) 909-9358 or fossilnerd@msn.com.

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GARDENING SEMINARS

Knights of Columbus Council 8104 of Land O’ Lakes will host its annual Lenten Fish Fry from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348

The Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., will host “Ask a Master Gardener” March 11 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., and “Master Gardener: Green Thumb”

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Lutz-Land O’ Lakes American Legion Post 108 will meet March 11 at 9 a.m., at Harvester United Methodist Church, 2432 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes.All members and potential members are invited. For information, email Lyle Watson at atanchor1@gmail.com.

NEW ENGLAND DAY The CARES Rao Musunuru MD Enrichment Center, 12417 Clock Tower Parkway in Hudson, will host New England Day March 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.There will be displays from the New England states, regional foods, arts and crafts vendors, and outdoor entertainment. Bring your own chair. No coolers will be allowed.Admission is free. Proceeds will benefit CARES. For information, call (727) 863-6868.

• Family Science Night, March 14 at 7 p.m. Celebrate Pi Day and Albert Einstein’s 138th birthday with Mad Science. After the show, stay for a slice of pie. The program is for kindergarten through fifth grade. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.

Collier Parkway.The cost is $9 for adults, $5 for children, or $30 for a family (parents and three children younger than age 13). Dessert, and beer and wine are available for an additional cost. Credit cards will be accepted. Proceeds will support the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home, special-needs students, and scholarships to Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School. Upcoming dates are March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31 and April 7.

The Friends of the Hacienda & Historic New Port Richey will give free tours of the Hacienda Hotel, 5126 Main St., March 11 form 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.There also will be an antique golf display, antique cars, Roaring ‘20s music, guest historians and more. For information, contact Greg Smith at (813) 468-8825 or Gary Gann at (727) 457-3982.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Big Brothers Big Sisters will host a mentor orientation March 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Rasmussen College, 18600 Fernview St., in Land O’ Lakes. For information, contact Deb Kristol-Irwin at (813) 997-6881 or DebK@bbbxtampabay.org.

FINANCIAL WORKSHOP Thrivent Financial will present a free financial planning workshop March 14 at 6:30 p.m., at Oasis Pregnancy Centers, 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Suite 108, in Land O’ Lakes. Participants can learn how to save money, meet financial goals and safeguard financial security. Light refreshments will be provided. For information and to RSVP, call (727) 459-5440.

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MEMORIAL CAR SHOW The Al and Ida Silver Memorial Car Show will be March 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in conjunction with the Land O’ Lakes Music Festival (from noon to 8 p.m.).There will be prizes for the top 30 cars.The show is open to all years, makes and models.The registration fee is $15 per vehicle.The music fest will include food trucks, beer and wine sales, vendor booths, a kids’ play area, and live music all day. Parking is $10 to benefit local schools. Preferred seating is available. For information, car registration and tickets, visit EventBrite.com.

WINERY BIRTHDAY Land O’ Lakes Winery, 3901 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., will celebrate its second anniversary March 11 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.There will be appetizers, wine specials, and live music by Steve and Cindy West of Union West from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. For information, call (813) 995-9463.

ART IN THE PARK The Hernando County Fine Arts Council will present “Art in the Park” March 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and March 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Tom Varn Park, 306 Darby Lane in Brooksville.There will be artwork by more than 100 fine art and craft exhibitors, an appearance by the Hernando Symphony Orchestra on Saturday at 2 p.m., a children’s art activity tent, and a festival food court.Admission is free. Parking is $5. For information, call (352) 279-5182.

The Zephyrhills Art Club will meet March 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Alice Hall, 38116 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills.There will be an “Anything Green” mini art show for members and a watercolor demonstration by Suzanne Desneux. For information, call (813) 780-8562.

LUTZ SENIOR CENTER The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will host these events: • March 14 at 11 a.m.:“What’s Your Sign” game to name fast-food chain slogans, jingles and signs • March 15 at 1 p.m.:“Safe Walking and Walking Wise” presented by the USF Center for Urban Transportation For information, call (813) 264-3804.

CONSTITUENTS MEETING The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host Congressman Gus Bilirakis’ constituents meeting March 14 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Bob Hatfield, a representative for Bilirakis, will meet with constituents. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet March 14 at 7 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Lisa Roberts on the Florida Wildlife Foundation.There will be light refreshments and a native plant drawing. For information, call Sandy Vanno at (727) 207-1853.

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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis is looking for nominations for the second annual Heroes Among Us event. The event honors men and women who make communities within Florida’s 12th congressional district special. It aims to recognize those who are dedicated to good deeds, volunteerism and going above and beyond to serve others. “We all know that the Tampa Bay Area is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. It’s time we recognize the individuals who help make our community so special. If you know somebody who makes a positive difference for others, I encourage you to nominate them to receive a Heroes Among Us award,” Bilirakis said, in a news release announcing the call for nominations. Last year’s honorees included: • Selena Schulz: This 9-year-old author from Pasco County wrote “A Bed, a Buck, a Buddy” about helping shelter animals. She raised $1,500 in donations to the Pasco County Animal Shelter. • Bob O’Brien and Vince Blancato:These teachers at Gulfside Elementary School in Holiday help students understand the benefits of growing and eating vegetables. • Susan Traylor: This registered nurse in Pasco County founded Wellness Ministries, a charity that helps provide local homeless or vulnerable individuals with health care, transportation, clothing, and job resources. • Marie Whitney and Lee Pagill: These were the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit Volunteers of the Year in 2015 • Paula and Barry Cohen: These are the

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founders of the PACK Camp, a nonprofit summer camp for special needs children in Pasco County. • Nancy Crane and Sarah Page: These women work at Quantum Leap Farm in Odessa, a nonprofit that provides therapeutic horseback riding for adults and children with mental/physical disabilities, including Veterans. Nominations for this year’s award must be submitted by March 31. Submissions can be emailed to Tucker O’Brien at tucker.obrien@mail.house.gov. They should include the nominee’s name, email address, phone number and reasons why he or she should be recognized. Last year, about 100 citizens were honored with a Heroes Among Us award at a ceremony in the district.The congressman will host a ceremony recognizing nominees later this spring.

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ing and quick response to active shooter situations, missing person investigations, homicides and terrorist attacks. Nocco said the recent attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando showed the need for greater preparedness and communications between local, state and federal law enforcement. It also could help build a statewide database of an estimated 16,000 cold cases in Florida, Nocco said. And, he added, it will provide career opportunities for college students through internships, as well as professional certificates and degrees. The University of Tennessee in Knoxville was the first to establish a forensic training and research center in the 1970s. Others are at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Western Carolina University, Sam Houston State University, Texas State University in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University and Colorado Mesa University. The “body farm” label came into use after crime novelist Patricia Cornwell wrote “The Body Farm” in 1994. Her protagonist, Kay Scarpetta, solves a child’s murder with help from a secretive research facility in Tennessee known as the Body Farm. In 2015, USF proposed a forensic training center in Hillsborough County’s Lithia Springs. Nearby residents objected, and USF dropped the project. Residents had concerns about safety and security with a “body farm” near their neighborhood. The proposed site will be fenced off, and Moore said, “There’s no chance of anyone getting in here and disturbing the site. It’s a great opportunity not just for our people, but for people nationwide to come here and participate.”

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State legislators will try to secure about $4.3 million in state funds to build a forensic anthropology training center – also known as a body farm - next to the Land O’ Lakes Detention Center, off U.S. 41. A local campaign also aims to raise about $200,000 for a tactical training program onsite for Pasco’s K-9 unit.Those efforts will be spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel. Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco outlined details for the Florida Forensic Institute for Research, Security & Tactical Training, or F.I.R.S.T., at a Feb. 27 press conference. The campus has the potential of becoming the “Silicon Valley” of forensic anthropology research and an economic boost for Pasco, Nocco said. “This is really going to be a forensics hub,” he said.“It is a unique opportunity.” State Rep. Danny Burgess, Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore, and Erin Kimmerle, associate professor of anthropology at the University of South Florida and director of the Florida Institute of Forensic Anthropology & Applied Science, were among those attending the press conference. Burgess and State Sen. Wilton Simpson plan to request state funding for the project during the upcoming legislative session.The Pasco County Commission gave its approval to the project in January, and donated county land next to the jail. The indoor and outdoor facility would be the seventh in the nation to study body decomposition as an aid in solving crimes,

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and identifying victims of murder or other trauma. It also would bring together research and practical applications of crime solving, forensic anthropology and criminal prosecution in a single location. Partners in the project are PascoHernando State College and the IFAAS, with Kimmerle leading the anthropology team. Kimmerle and USF are well-known for their work in identifying bodies found in unmarked graves at the former Dozier School for Boys in Marianna. The campus in Pasco would include a laboratory for research and forensic casework, classrooms, a morgue and evidence

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When Laura Lewis saw the Dunkin’ Donuts going up on U.S. 41, in Lutz, she couldn’t wait until it opened, She wanted to enjoy a bite to eat there, and to reminisce. So, once the shop opened, at 17514 U.S. 41, she and her friend Carolyn Smith headed over there for breakfast. B.C. MANION The shop serves hot coffee, iced coffee, hot tea, iced tea, espresso- Carolyn Smith and Laura Lewis visit a Dunkin’ based drinks, sandwiches, donuts and Donuts that recently opened on U.S. 41 in Lutz. The two women enjoyed a beverage and breakfast other bakery items. Alex DaSilva, director of opera- sandwiches, while reminiscing about Lewis’ dad, tions, said the shop chose that who used to operate a real estate business on the location because the area is experi- same spot. encing residential and commercial growth, and Dunkin’ Donuts likes to get in arts teacher, teaching woodshop in New on the front end of new development. Jersey for 35 years before retiring to Lutz. “It’s an up-and-coming market,” DaSilva Smith, whose mother was Lewis’ mothsaid. er’s best friend, has been a close friend for Lewis said she knows her dad, George more than three decades.The women share M. Lewis, who spent his final years in Lutz, a home in Lutz. would be happy to see how the spot where Lewis’ mother, Smith said,“was like my he had his real estate office is being put to mother’s sister.” use. Both women were enjoying a trip down He’d be glad to see that a family-oriented memory lane during their recent Dunkin’ business is operating there, Lewis said. Donuts visit. Her dad was originally from the At one point, Lewis’ dad had a huge sign Kansas/Missouri area, she said. in front of his real estate business on U.S He did various kinds of work through 41, Smith recalled the years, said Smith, who has been a friend People would pay him to use the sign of Lewis’ for more than 30 years. for advertising. “He worked for the shipyard first,” Smith “It was 20 (feet) to 30 feet high,” Smith said. said. “When they would come and put an “Then, from the shipyard, he did dredg- advertisement on it, he would tell them:‘No ing,” she said.The dredging work involved alcohol, no tobacco, nothing offensive,’” area canals, and dredging for pipelines in Smith said. South America, Smith added. “He went to Lutz Baptist, right down the He also got into ranching and real estate. street, and he said,‘My people see that and I At one point, he had 1,000 acres in want something nice on the sign,’” she exTarpon Springs, Lewis said. He also had 10 plained.“One time they put up a cigarette acres on Gunn Highway, in Citrus Park. ad. He called, and they came and took it Lewis recalls helping her dad, when she down right away.” was young. When Dunkin’ Donuts was under con“I used to trail my dad around all of the struction, they had to keep the sign on the time, handing him tools and driving the property — it was planted too deep into tractor,” she said. the ground for them to remove it, Smith When she was older, she went to work said. for Maas Bros., earning $28 a week, but de“I was here when they put it in. It has to cided that wasn’t the life for her. be cemented in about 15 feet deep. It’ll “I went out at lunchtime and joined the never come out,” Smith said. Army,” she said. She enlisted for three years, “They tried to get it out of the ground but had to stay longer because of the and they couldn’t, so they just built the Korean War. Dunkin’ Donuts sign around it,” she said. After that, she used her G.I. Bill to get her “A piece of him is always here,” Smith education and then became an industrial said.

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Pasco County Schools has expanded its list of educational choices for elementary school children living south of U.S. 41 by adding the Cambridge Programme at San Antonio Elementary School. The program is an advanced academics program, which means it has a more rigorous curriculum and is taught at a faster pace. The district is adding this program, which will help prepare students who are entering the Cambridge Secondary 1 Programme, already offered at Pasco Middle School, and the Cambridge Secondary 2 and Cambridge Advanced programs, already offered at Pasco High School. The University of Cambridge began the Cambridge Programme more than 150 years ago, with 370 candidates in seven English cities. Since then, the program has expanded to include more than 8 million candidates in 160 countries. The program seeks to develop learners who are reflective, confident, engaged, responsible and innovative, according to a PowerPoint presentation shown to interested parents at a meeting on Feb. 23 at Wesley Chapel Elementary School. Applications for the programs at Pasco Middle and Pasco High are already closed for this year, but the elementary program is accepting applications, said Kimberly Anderson, principal of San Antonio Elementary School. Anyone interested must complete the application by March 16. A timed writing test will be given at the elementary school on March 17. The times for the test will vary, based on the student’s age. The program has made provisions to ensure that academically gifted students will work with academically gifted teachers. Gifted certified teachers will work with Cambridge teachers, and gifted teachers will meet monthly with students to monitor their progress toward their goals. Pasco County Schools will provide transportation to children who will be transferring to San Antonio Elementary, through the use of satellite bus stops. Stop locations haven’t been determined yet. Cambridge’s mission statement, in part, reads:“We prepare students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. Our programs and qualifications set the global standard for international education.” A brochure distributed by Pasco County Schools says the Cambridge approach supports schools to develop learners who are:

Deadline for applying is March 16. Applications are available on San Antonio Elementary School’s website, SAES.pasco.k12.fl.us. Applicants also must complete a timed writing sample on March 17 in the media center at San Antonio Elementary, 32416 Darby Road in Dade City. The timed writing samples will be done for incoming first-graders at 9:30 a.m., and incoming second- through fifth-graders at 12:30 p.m. The writing sample is not something that requires study or preparation by students. Extenuating circumstances will be taken into consideration, and alternate writing dates are available by contacting Principal Kimberly Anderson at (352) 5245300. While students are completing their writing sample, parents are invited to enjoy complimentary refreshments in the school’s cafeteria.

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Shell’s Feed and Garrd den Supply has been serving re r esidents of Lutz and Land O’ Lakes for thr ee generations with its unique combination of garrd den, farm and feed supplies, including custom quality prrooducts sold under the Shell’s name. The storree is owned by Lutz resident Gr eg Shell, whose fatherr,, Charles, bought the store in 1961. Greg took over the store in 2007, and is assisted by Manager Dax Gonzalez, who has worked at Shell’s for over 12 years. *Some inffo ormation obtained frro om the Univerrssity of Florida, Hillsborro ough County agriculturra al eex xtension website.

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TAX COLLECTOR SPOTLIGHTS THERAPY RANCH The Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office will focus on the Kiddy Up Horse Therapy Ranch as its charity for the month of March. The therapy and learning academy includes therapeutic riding, therapeutic driving utilizing the respected Horse Boy Method, and related learning programs for children with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. Funds raised will help provide for the medical and daily maintenance needs of the equine therapists. For information on the ranch, visit KiddyUpRanch.org, or call Tammy Sliger at (727) 203-6595. For information about donating, visit PascoTaxes.com.

STROKE SEMINAR The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer “Breakthroughs in Fighting Strokes” March 9 at noon. Dr. Rami Akel will discuss advances in technology, treatment, and medications to prevent strokes. Admission is free. A complimentary lunch will be provided. For information and reservations, call (727) 834-5630, or email MedicalCenterTrinity@HCAHealthcare.com.

COMMUNITY EVENTS The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer these upcoming community events: • Autism Support Group, March 9 at 7 p.m. • Chatterboxes, March 9 at 3 p.m. • Huntington’s Disease Support Group, March 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. • NAMI Family & Friends Support Group, March 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.,

Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., in New Port Richey, will offer a free weight-loss surgery seminar March 13 at 5:30 p.m. For information and to preregister, call (727) 953-6877.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will host the “Man to Man” prostate cancer support group March 14 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Topics will include the importance of early detection, signs and symptoms, prognosis, disease stages, incontinence, impotence, treatment options, and the latest research and treatment modalities. Family members can attend. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are required. For information, call Dennis Brown at (727) 203-6713.

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Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will host a grocery store tour at Nutrition S’Mart, 1821 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. Participants can “shop” with a nutritionist, get an aisle-by-aisle tour of the organic food and vitamin center, and discover healthier food choices. Reservations are required. For information or to RSVP, call (844) 504-9378, or visit FHWesleyChapel.org/Events.

MEN’S SEXUAL FUNCTION The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer a seminar on “Men’s Sexual Function and the Pursuit of Happiness” March 15 at noon. Dr. Ramon Perez, urology and men’s health, will discuss sexual dysfunction as a sign of health problems. Admission is free.A complimentary light lunch will be served. Reservations are required. For information and to RSVP, call (727) 834-5630, or send an email to MedicalCenterTrinity@HCAHealthcare.com.

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NEW PRACTICE OPENS A new primary care and diabetes practice has opened its doors in north Tampa. The center,Your Best You P.A., is at 15511 N. Florida Ave., Suite 502, and is owned by Shani V. Davis, a nurse practitioner. Clinic services include adult primary care, diabetes metabolic and chronic disease care, geriatric wellness care, urgent care and other services. Davis received her bachelor and master degrees in advanced nursing practice from Florida A&M University, and she earned a Doctorate in Nursing Philosophy in Nursing from the University of South Florida in 2013. Your Best You can be reached at (813) 936-2609, or visit YBYClinic.com.

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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has given its volunteer Star Awards for the fourth quarter of 2016.The awards were presented at a ceremony in January. Volunteers receiving a Five Star Award included Wilma Comeau, Linda Donadoni and Virginia (Ginnie) Fournier. Comeau started as a volunteer in 2010 and has accumulated nearly 1,900 hours of service in the last six years working in the cardiac post-recovery unit waiting room. Donadoni began volunteering in 2011 at door A and door D, welcoming the public, and has accumulated more than 5,150 hours of service. Fournier has been a volunteer since 2013 and has accumulated 8,000 hours working as a courier dispatcher, as well as in the gift shop.

BAYCARE LAUNCHES APP BayCare Health System has launched a free mobile app, HealthNav, to help guide people with non-urgent conditions to convenient, quality medical services. Users of HealthNav can more easily: • Find the closest BayCare emergency room

• Make an appointment for an office visit • See a doctor through a virtual visit • Reserve a visit at a nearby BayCare Urgent Care Center • Receive directions and contact information for their desired location The app combines several processes: symptom checking, mapping a location and scheduling, so that the user can get more information on a possible condition and make a decision about the next step. HealthNav connects patients to BayCare services across Tampa Bay and Polk County, including 14 leading hospitals, emergency centers, urgent care centers and physicians. For more information, please visit BayCare.org/HealthNav.

HIDDEN WORKS OF ART Hidden gems of painted inspiration are waiting to be found at the Gulfside Centers for Hospice Care. A group of artists, started by Carrie Bronson in memory of her sister who passed away nine years ago, leaves painted message on rocks around the community for unsuspecting passersby to find. “Pasco Love Rocks for Hospice” strategically places painted rocks at the three Gulfside centers throughout Pasco County for patients and families to find.The patients and families can hold on to the rocks as a way to lift and encourage them. For those willing to share their rock on social media, they can visit Facebook.com/PascoLoveRocks. For information about the group, visit the Facebook page, or call (800) 561-4883.

BRAINS, BALANCE, STRENGTH The Groves Golf and Country Club, 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes, will host a Brains & Balance class on Tuesdays at 11 a.m., to help improve seniors’ memories. There also is the Silver Sneakers Strength & Balance class on Wednesdays at 9 a.m., and on Fridays at 10:30 a.m., in the ballroom. These are low-impact classes for men and women designed to help improve flexibility and balance, which may help prevent falls, broken hips and more. The class is free for Silver Sneakers members, and $5 per session for non-members. For information, call Tom Marbell at (352) 409-2984 or send him an email at TrainWithTomM@gmail.com.

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The Trinity Dragons Team 6430 won last month’s state robotics championships, securing bids to compete in the 2017 Vex World Robotics Championships, in April. Last year, Team 6430 finished ninth among 500 teams at the world championships, which consisted of more than 16,000 participants from 37 nations.

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The Lutz-based Trinity Dragons swept the Florida Vex Robotics State Championships last month, securing multiple bids to represent the state in April’s world championships. On Feb. 17, Team 6430 outscored 56 other high school teams to claim both the Excellence Award and the Tournament Championship Award at the Florida State Fairgrounds.

A week earlier, the Dragons’ elementary squad, Team 6430X, outscored 28 other teams in the Florida State Elementary School IQ Vex Challenge Championship; they were also recognized for winning the Robot Skills Champion Award. The high school team, is ranked fourth internationally, of 8,500 teams worldwide, in autonomous programming skills;Team 6430 also went undefeated in each of its tournament championships. The 2017 Vex World Robotics Championships, entering its 10th year,

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LOCAL STUDENT RECOGNITIONS These area students were recognized by their respective schools for the fall semester: • Alexia Faith Acebo, Lutz, Dean’s List at University of Alabama • Calee Ash, Lutz, Dean’s List at Harding University in Arkansas • Cami Ash, Lutz, Dean’s List at Harding University • Courtney F. Bobo, Lutz, Dean’s List at Samford University in Alabama • Alexis Burnette,Wesley Chapel, Dean’s List at Furman University in South Carolina • Rachel Carlson, Lutz, Dean’s List at University of Maine • Mackenzie Morgan Cuffe, Odessa, President’s List at Clemson University in South Carolina • Samantha Nicole Cuffe, Odessa, Dean’s List at Clemson University • Stephanie Leeanne Erickson, Odessa, President’s List at Clemson University • Dominique Eule, Lutz, Dean’s Honor Roll at Southwestern College in Kansas • Brycie Gauthier, Lutz, Dean’s Honor Roll at Oklahoma City University • Jessica Howell, Lutz, Dean’s List at Furman University • Grace Korta, Lutz, Dean’s List at Mercer University Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics • Ashley Kubel, Odessa, Dean’s List at Georgia Southern University • Garren Lewis, Lutz, Dean’s List at Seton Hall University in New Jersey • Ayson Grace Logrono, Land O’ Lakes, Dean’s List at the College of William & Mary in Virginia • Nathan Mansour, Odessa, Dean’s List at University of Dayton in Ohio • Gabriel Montenegro Slowing, Lutz, President’s List at University of Southern Mississippi • Ebonee A. Nicholes, Lutz, Dean’s List at University of Alabama • Tyler W. Scarboro, Lutz, Dean’s List at Samford University • Andrew Jacob Schwitzgebel, Lutz, Dean’s List at University of Alabama • Taylor Avery Trumbetti, Lutz, Dean’s List at University of Alabama

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The Medical Center of Trinity volunteers will host a jewelry sale fundraiser March 9 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and March 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the hospital’s lobby at 9330 State Road 54. The Masquerade Jewelry and Fashions sale will include jewelry, watches, scarves, rings, umbrellas and more. The scholarships will benefit local students studying in any area of the medical field.

MUSIC FEST NEEDS HELPERS The Land O' Lakes Music Festival is looking for volunteers, for a variety of jobs, to help with its second annual event, scheduled for March 11. Students can help the community and earn some community service hours at the same time. For information, call Linda Christle, volunteer coordinator, at (727) 809-3938, or email her at lindachristle@yahoo.com.

BUS DRIVERS NEEDED Pasco County Schools is looking for experienced bus drivers or anyone interested in becoming a bus driver. There will be an information meeting March 15 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Marchman Technical College, 7825 Campus Drive, Building 1, Room 01-036, in New Port Richey. Guests should bring a driver’s license, social security card or permanent resident card.Those who have worked in a CDL-required (commercial driver’s license) position in the last two years should provide employer’s name, address and fax number. Prospective drivers must attend an information meeting before being approved for a certification class. For information, call Pasco County Schools’Transporation Department at (813) 794-1862.

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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Hillsborough County Social Services and the Community Action Board offer scholarships up to $5,000 to eligible students who want to continue education at an institution of higher learning. Scholarship applications for the 20172018 school year will be accepted through March 31. Recipients will be notified in writing prior to the the start of the fall semester. Applications can be downloaded at tinyurl.com/zxvwatv. Students may submit completed applications online, via email, or hand deliver to any County Community Resource Center.

PASCO CHILD CARE PROVIDER RECOGNIZED Kids ‘R’ Kids of Wesley Chapel owner, Bimal Bhojani, was named first runner-up for WEDU’s “Be More Positive” Award, for his donation to the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando’s waitlist for subsidized child care. Last spring, 10 children from Pasco County were given an early learning opportunity — a year of free services from Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of Wesley Chapel. Bhojani’s donation came at a time when the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties Inc.’s waitlist had more than 1,200 children. Every year,ABC Action News and WEDU receive dozens of nominations from community members who have encountered everyday heroes throughout the year. Bhojani joined numerous nonprofit organizations and individuals at the 2017 awards luncheon at the Glazer Family Jewish Community Center in Tampa.

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Pasco-Hernando State College will host a Lunch and Learn March 16 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at its West Campus, 10230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey. Employers can participate in a panel discussion and learn the benefits of hiring an individual with a disability. Following the lunch, there will be an “open to all” job fair from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Those attending can meet with representatives from for profit, government and nonprofit organizations. Participants should

Pepin Academies Pasco was named a state winner in the “2017 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow” contest, and will represent Florida in the national competition. Pepin Academies is a kindergarten through 12th-grade school for boys and girls with learning capabilities. The school’s STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) teacher, Carrie Donahue, submitted the entry that was “chosen for its innovative approach to advancing interest in STEAM among its stu-

dents, as well as making an impact in the local community,” according to Samsung Electronics America officials in a statement. Pepin Academies Pasco is the only school in Florida, and just one of 50 schools in the United States, to win the state prize. The school will receive $25,000 in technology, including a video kit for students to create videos to showcase their project development. Pasco will now go on to Samsung’s national competition with a short video that brings its STEAM “Activity Plan” to life.

HOME-SCHOOLING MINISTRY Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, offers a Home-schooling Ministry, with weekly co-op at the church, social events and more. For information, email Linda Holt at lmtca@verizon.net.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s office is accepting entries to Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller Paula O’ Neill’s Constitutional Officers Essay Contest.The contest runs through March 31. Middle school students in Pasco County, grades six to eight, in public/charter, private, non-public and home-schools can participate. In 500 words or less, students must answer the question: “How do you, as a middle school student, benefit from taxes your family, friends and neighbors pay?” Each entry must include the student’s name, school, grade and contact information. Entries will be judged by a panel of directors from the tax collector’s office, and will be reviewed on how well the student communicates a response to the question, as well as overall essay structure, appearance and readability. Students in public/charter schools should submit essays to the school’s principal, who will forward the essay to the tax collector’s office. Students in private, nonpublic or homeschools should send essays to Greg Giordano, assistant tax collector, Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office, 8731 Citizens Drive, Room 120, New Port Richey, FL 34654, or by email to ggiordano@pascotaxes.com. The deadline is 5 p.m., March 31. The winning entry will be notified by telephone by April 17. For information, call Greg Giordano at (727) 847-8179.

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Village Drive should open, with access directly off State Road 54. The average home price is about $350,000. “It’s been a strong market,” Panaseny said. Upcoming projects include a medical facility, a Race Trac gas station and convenience store, and a 7-acre shopping center. “We’d love to have a grocery store anchor the center, or possibly restaurants,” Panaseny said. A Marriott hotel is expected to break ground in July. There also is about 32 acres available for offices.“We very much want to bring Class A office space here,” he said. Wiregrass Ranch is rebranding itself, with a new logo and a re-energized focus as new developments in the master-planned community emerge. Wiregrass is the fastest growing community in the Tampa Bay area, said Porter, president of sales and development for Wiregrass Ranch Inc. The property is zoned for 10,500

homes; 2.7 million square feet of retail; 2.6 million square feet of office; and 600 hotel beds. A middle school and a high school have been built.Additional retail and office space are planned. Next to The Shops at Wiregrass, plans are underway for an expansion that will include high-end shops and boutiques, a cine bistro, a grocery store and apartments. Raymond James Financial campus is expected to start construction later this year on a campus that could have about 1 million square feet of office space and an 1,800-space parking garage. Medical facilities are filling up the surrounding area. They include Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, Florida Medical Clinic and North Tampa Behavioral Health. Beach House is an upscale assisted living facility under construction. “You’re going to continue to see good, smart growth because it’s an environment people want to be in,” said Porter. Metro Development Group is building a master-planned community at Epperson Ranch with 37,000 homes; 12 million square-feet of office, retail and technology

CONGRESS, from page 1A The teenager’s visit to Washington D.C. also included tours of the U.S. Capitol Building, the Kennedy Center and the Library of Congress.“It was really awesome,” he said. Though Cagle always has had an interest in politics, his curiosity peaked following the Feb. 2016 death of his 75-year-old grandfather, Lyndon Hooper. According to Cagle’s mother, Sharri, the youth’s grandfather was “extremely involved” in politics, assisting with numerous campaigns, including former Republican Congresswoman Katherine Harris. Following his grandfather’s death, Cagle closely monitored the 2016 presidential race, heavily researching the hot-button issues. Trump’s position on health care reform and immigration were two of many Cagle agreed with. “I kind of formed my own opinions, and they happened to match up with President Trump’s,” Cagle explained. He then put his conservative principles in action. Prior to the election of the 45th president, Cagle volunteered at Republican call centers in Carrollwood, Brandon and Orlando. He also attended three of President Trump’s campaign rallies in Tampa, Lakeland and Ocala.

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Colin Cagle, left, was an invited guest of Rep. Gus Bilirakis during President Donald Trump’s first speech to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 28 in Washington D.C. The 13year old Odessa resident is in seventh grade at Martinez Middle School.

Being such an open Trump supporter has come with some challenges, however. Cagle’s mother acknowledged her son has received “a lot of backlash.”

Yet, he’s stood firm in his viewpoints. “I’m proud of him,” she said.“I think that’s important to stand with your convictions, and not waver when you believe in some-

manufacturing; 100 miles of traffic lanes for self-driving vehicles; and two Crystal Lagoons. The lagoon at Epperson Ranch is a 7acre, manmade pool of crystal blue water under construction at Epperson Ranch, off State Road 52 at Overpass Road. To the north, a second community, known as Mirada, is also planned with a larger Crystal Lagoon. Metro’s communities are part of the Connected City, a state-approved pilot program to develop about 7,800 acres in northeastern Pasco. Metro and other developers are expected to build master-planned communities embedded with cutting-edge technology, and focused on creating technology driven jobs and new businesses. A groundbreaking for the Crystal Lagoon at Epperson happened in February. The lagoon is expected to be complete by the end of 2017. In the first weeks, 15 homes have sold, and there is a waiting list of more than 1,000 people who want to buy, said Kartik Goyani, vice president of operations for Metro.

thing, and not change who you are depending on who you’re with,” he said. She added:“I know how ugly politics can be. So, we try to use things as a learning experience for him, and he’s seen the good and the bad.” Cagle said he hopes one day to make a difference in politics, perhaps as a senator or congressman. “I’d like to work for a congressman when I’m in college, so that way I can get some hands-on experience,” he said. “I just like how all the congressman and senators are running to make a difference, to help our country be better.” With plans to start a Young Republicans Club at Martinez Middle, his passion for government and politics doesn’t appear to be waning anytime soon. “He spends so much time and effort learning the issues at hand, and trying to base his opinion on facts,” his mother said. “We just tell him to be open-minded, listen to both sides, and base your opinion on facts, and try not to engage in ugliness.” Meanwhile, the young conservative remains pleased with President Trump, less than two months in office. “Everything he’s said he’s going to do, he’s doing it,” Cagle said. “He’s not really backtracking. Obviously, he’s going to have to make some compromises, which is what he’s saying. But, he’s still sticking to the main principles of what he said he’s going to be doing.”

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The high school softball season in Florida is underway, and several of the top players — and teams — in the state reside right here in our coverage area. From Land O’ Lakes to Steinbrenner, there’s no shortage of prep softball talent.

triples (21), doubles (24), hits (103), runs (92) and stolen bases (51). Through four games this season, Frost has already slugged two homers and is batting .615. A Florida International University signee, Frost is lauded by coaches for her all-around athleticism and deep understanding of the game.

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Academy at the Lakes: Armed with one of the nation’s elite pitchers in Alexis Kilfoyl, the Wildcats also add a bevy of power-hitting youngsters in eighthgraders Kendra Falby, Brooke Blankenship and Devyne Davis, each of which are already making an immediate impact for the 6-0 Wildcats. It doesn’t hurt, either, to have an experienced Division I coach anchoring the program. In the offseason, the Wildcats hired Diane Stephenson to oversee the team’s move to Class 3A. Stephenson served as the head softball coach at Indiana University from 1987 to 2002. She was also an assistant softball coach at both the University of Iowa (2008-2010) and Purdue University (20102013). More recently, Stephenson was the head softball coach at Division II Saint Joseph’s College (2014-2015) in Renssalaer, Indiana.

Land O’ Lakes High: Despite graduating three starters — including former dominant ace Shannon Saile — the Gators, coached by Mitch Wilkins, are still primed as a regional powerhouse. Plenty of skill and depth remain from last year’s 27-win team that advanced to the Class 6A state semifinals.A trio of juniors — Tia Williams, Ashley Smith, Brianna Lindner — expect to offer plenty of support for sophomore ace Callie Turner. Meanwhile, opponents will have to contend with several heady baserunners, like sophomore Shelby

Steinbrenner High: Already off to a blistering 6-0 start, the Warriors’ winning ways don’t appear to be going away anytime soon, especially under third-year coach Brenda Leach. In addition to having one of Hillsborough County’s top pitchers in Emalee Jansen (a University of Tampa signee), the Warriors return five .300 hitters from the 2016 squad. Also a solid team defensively, the Warriors figure to win several close games. Over the last two seasons, Steinbrenner has 40-13 combined record.

Other key players: Catcher Kameron Aitken, senior, Wiregrass Ranch P/INF Emalee Jansen, senior, Steinbrenner

SOME PLAYERS TO WATCH AS THE SEASON PROGRESSES: • Pitcher Alexis Kilfoyl, sophomore, Academy at the Lakes: Just a few weeks into the 2017 season, the 6-foot-1 sophomore ace and University of Alabama commit is already living up to the national hype she received throughout the preseason. Kilfoyl, a varsity standout since seventh grade, has won her first five starts, tallying a 0.50 ERA and 50 strikeouts through 28 innings. Her presence is also being felt at the plate, with a .471 average and a team-leading three home runs. Kilfoyl was selected in January to join the 2017 USA Softball Junior Women’s National Training Team, along with just 23 other athletes nationwide. She is known for her ability as a drop-ball pitcher. • Infielder/Outfielder Isabella Huff, junior, Sunlake High: A transfer from Bishop McLaughlin, the versatile fielder is on a tear this season for the Seahawks, batting a whopping .625, with two home runs, a triple and seven RBIs, through five games. It’s not a surprise, considering Huff had a breakout season in 2016, batting .441, with four home runs, six triples and 18 RBIs. Huff is also a threat on the base paths (nine steals in 2016). She was a 2016 Miracle Sports All-State Class 3A Honorable Mention. • Pitcher Callie Turner, sophomore, Land O’ Lakes High: This season, Turner has been tasked with assuming the ace pitcher role vacated by Shannon Saile, now at Florida International University.Through five appearances, Turner has handled the challenge swimmingly, compiling a 0.68 ERA and

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LAND O’ LAKES 2017 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE The Land O’ Lakes Gators have announced their 2017 regular season football schedule, along with its spring and preseason matchups. The Gators, coached by Brian Wachtel, are looking to rebound from a disappointing 2-6 season that saw them go winless at home. The 10-game regular season slate includes six road trips and four home games: • at Lecanto (May 18, 7 p.m.) (Spring Game) • at Wesley Chapel (Aug. 18, 7 p.m.) (Preseason Game) • at Ridgewood (Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m.) • at Anclote (Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m.) • vs. Hernando (Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m.) • at Sunlake (Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m.) • at Cypress Creek (Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m.) • Bye (Sept. 29) • at Lakeland Christian (Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m.) • at Springstead (Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m.) • vs. Pasco (Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.) • vs. Mitchell (Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m.) • vs. Fivay (Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m.) The Gators, meanwhile, expect to return quarterback Jude May (466 passing yards, 1 touchdown, five interceptions) and tailback Kyle Leivas, the team’s rushing (308 yards) and receptions leader (20 catches). Linebacker Myron Bloom, the Gators’ leading tackler (119 tackles), is another key contributor likely to return.

HILLSBOROUGH ALL-STAR SOCCER PLAYERS The following prep athletes from our coverage area were selected to participate in the 24th annual Senior Soccer Challenge, in which chosen all-stars from Hillsborough County high schools face off against those from Pinellas County high schools. BOYS • Clifford Adjei,Wharton • Steven Soronellas, Steinbrenner • Dovydas Sakalys, Steinbrenner • Seth Bos, Gaither

INF Tia Williams, junior, Land O'Lakes 3B Ashley Nickisher, sophomore, Wesley Chapel P/SS Jordyn Kadlub, sophomore, Pasco High

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68 strikeouts through 31 innings. A University of Tennessee commit, Turner is quickly establishing herself as one the region’s top pitchers. As a freshman in 2016, Turner won five games, netting a 0.46 ERA and 79 strikeouts in 46 innings. • Pitcher Hailee DeCicco, junior, Gaither High: The 5-foot-10 right-hander is picking up precisely where she left off in 2016.Through two starts, DeCicco has a 0.00 ERA and 20 strikeouts through 12 innings. Last season, DeCicco was one of the most unhittable pitchers in Hillsborough County, compiling a 0.91 ERA and 86 strikeouts in 100.1 innings. In 2016, she was a Hillsborough County Western Conference American Division First-Team selection and a 2016 Miracle Softball All-state Class 7A Second-Team selection. • Shortstop/Catcher Emma Frost, senior, Carrollwood Day School: Perhaps the most consistent hitter in our coverage area, Frost is looking to put together one of the more impressive four-year prep careers in recent memory.An immediate impact player since her freshman year, Frost has eye-popping career numbers in several categories, including batting average (.664),

Westbrook and senior Jessie McCallister. The Gators are currently 5-1.

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Land O’ Lakes High’s varsity softball team looks to return to the state tournament in 2017.

PHSC Cheer Team captures state title For the fifth time in seven years, the Pasco-Hernando State College cheer team won the state championship title in the College Co-Ed Level 6 division at the American Championships Official Florida Championships Cheer and Dance competition. The team received a score of 88.78 out of 100, during the Feb. 11 competition at the Florida State Fair. “We pushed really hard, and the team faced some adversity this semester; however, they pulled together and made it happen,” Sophia Fluellen, the team’s coach, said in a statement. The team’s next challenge is March 17, when they travel to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to compete in the Cheer Ltd. Collegiate Nationals at Canam. The college placed fourth at nationals last year, and fifth in 2015. “Our sights are always set on improvement — hoping for a first place this year,” Fluellen said. To view the award winning routine, visit PHSC.edu/athletics/cheerleading.

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ODESSA SOCCER CLUB KICKS OFF Registration is open for the Odessa Soccer Club spring season.Two coed age divisions are being offered: Age 6 through 8 and age 9 through11. Players are not required to try out to make a team.Teams will play a seven-game season, from March 25 to May 20.All Saturday games and practices are at 18105 Gunn Highway in Odessa. For information, visit OdessaSoccerClub.com.

LUTZ BASKETBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION Registration is open until May 5 for the Our Lady of the Rosary Summer Basketball League. Youth and adult leagues are being offered. Cost is $40 per player. The season runs through June and July. Games are played at the John Paul Youth Center, 17512 Lakeshore Road in Lutz. For information, call (813) 949-4565, or email sportsdirector@ladyrosary.org.

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The Pasco-Hernando State College cheer team will compete at nationals on March 17.

The Alzheimer’s Family Organization will host its Pasco Challenge March 11 at the Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, 10500 Wilderness Park Blvd., in New Port Richey. The 17th annual event includes a 5K, 10K and half-marathon foot race, as well as a noncompetitive one-mile Fun Run and bike tour. Funds raised will benefit individuals with Alzheimer’s disease in Pasco County and Central Florida, and their families. For information or to register, call (727) 8488888, or visit AlzheimersFamily.org.

FREE WATER SAFETY LESSONS In an effort to prevent childhood drowning, the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA is offering free Safety Around Water lessons to children March 13 through March 16. The lessons will be open to beginners and non-swimmers ages 3 through 12. During the free four-day course, certified instructors will teach children a sequenced set of skills to reduce the risk of drowning, and give them confidence in and around water. YMCA membership is not required, however, preregistration is required due to limited space. Participants must be present on the first day of class and bring their own swimsuit and towel. Times vary based on YMCA location. For information, visit tinyurl.com/ju8dkys.

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Slip away to Safety Harbor, a ‘secret little hideaway’ Worth the Trip By Karen Haymon Long Special to The Laker

hen I told a friend at work years ago I lived in Safety Harbor, he said, “Ah, Safety Harbor. It sounds like a place where nothing bad ever happens.” It sometimes seems that way still. With a crime rate less than half that of Florida’s, this little town on the northwestern edge of Old Tampa Bay is the perfect place to take long walks, picnic in a picturesque park, or pick up a book from one of the Little Free Library boxes scattered around town like whimsical birdhouses. Locals seem to like that the town has only 17,139 residents, and that they often run into neighbors at Main Street’s 3rd Friday Music Series or at Market on Main every Sunday at the gazebo.

If you go: Safety Harbor is in northern Pinellas County, off McMullen Booth Road. Its downtown is roughly south of State Road 580 and north of County Road 611. Philippe Park is at 2525 Philippe Park Parkway. Hours are daily 7 a.m. to dusk, and closed only the Friday after Thanksgiving and on Christmas. For events, including those for the city’s centennial, and for dining options, visit CityOfSafetyHarbor.com. For a map of downtown, see SafetyHarborChamber.com, or stop by the chamber of commerce, at 200 Main St., for free visitors’ guides and attraction brochures.

Tupelo on 4th, a boutique in a converted house in Safety Harbor, sells home décor, jewelry and women’s fashions.

The Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce even advertises the 4.92-squaremile town as a “secret little hideaway,” – that for years did not have one single cellphone tower. It doesn’t have as many restaurants, breweries or shops as its more glamorous sister city, Dunedin, but it has plenty of options to please visitors looking for quiet walks, good places to eat and to fly kites. Some residents are so proud of Safety Harbor, they nicknamed themselves “Harborites,” and, to celebrate the town’s 100th birthday this year, they launched a literary journal and a project to collect video town memories. They’ve also planned 100 centennial events, including those the town usually hosts annually. The town’s jewel is Philippe Park, a Pinellas County park just 1 ½ miles north of downtown, bordering Old Tampa Bay. It has a boat ramp, picnic shelters and tables, playgrounds, paths along the bay, and plenty of places to launch kayaks and paddleboards. A canopy of ancient oaks arches over the park’s main road, leading toward a 20-foot temple mound used by the Tocobaga tribe, which left the area in the mid-1700s.The top of the mound offers million-dollar views of the bay and is a popular setting for weddings. On weekends, especially, the park teems with bikers and walkers, many with dogs - on leashes, a park rule requirement. Birdwatchers are likely to see great blue herons, night herons, snowy egrets, osprey

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Safety Harbor, in northern Pinellas County, is home to 17,139 residents, and lots of festivals, including the Seafood Festival, March 10 through March 12.

Whistle Stop Grill and Bar, near the railroad tracks in downtown Safety Harbor, is known for fried green tomatoes and a friendly staff.

and the rarer roseate spoonbills. We once even saw a flock of flamingoes, just south of the park. We like to leave our car at the park and walk south along a bayside sidewalk to downtown to see manatees from the municipal pier, just south of the Safety Harbor Resort & Spa.Then, we have lunch in town before walking back. Often, between November and early May,

Safety Harbor’s municipal pier draws locals and visitors alike to fish and watch manatees.

Manatees can be spotted from Safety Harbor’s municipal pier, often between November and early May.

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Safety Harbor will have a sidewalk chalk art festival March 18 and March 19.

four or five manatees float in the bay right next to the pier. On a recent visit, a Washington State visitor looked amazed to see five manatee faces -- bursting from the water for air. A boy named Colin peered over the pier railing and called out “I love you, manatees’’ repeatedly, while fishermen took time out from cast netting for mullet to watch the manatee show. Meanwhile, in Veterans Memorial Marina Park, between the pier and the Safety Harbor City Marina, families picnicked under a shelter, enjoying the bay breezes. The town’s annual seafood festival - this year March 10 through March 12 - in Waterfront Park, across from the marina, attracts visitors from throughout the bay area. Safety Harbor prides itself on its festivals, featuring everything from arts and crafts to a sidewalk chalk art festival March 18 through March 19, a British car show Oct. 21, and a wine festival Nov. 4. From the marina, it’s an easy walk to Main Street and to the town’s restaurants - from Whistle Stop Grill and Bar, known for fried green tomatoes; to Bar fly, a locals’ favorite, with a popular Taco Tuesday; to the pricier critics’ pick, Parts of Paris, a French bistro serving smoked frogs legs, duck confit and other delicacies. Two pizza restaurants, a barbecue place, a Latin American cantina and Green Springs Bistro, known for tasty bison burgers, are among other options. The Syd Entel Galleries and Susan Benjamin Glass, at 247 Main St., is worth a visit, with art shows, as well as artwork, glass and jewelry for sale. And, we like Tupelo on 4th, a boutique in a turquoise house with a tin roof that sells home decor, jewelry and women’s fashion. But mostly, we go downtown to stroll, to manatee watch and to eat lunch. One day, we bought tasty sandwiches at The Sandwich on Main and picnicked in Veteran’s Memorial Marina Park.The sandwich shop’s motto:“We Got It Good” - a sentiment that might well describe Safety Harbor itself.

Safety Harbor City Marina, near the city’s pier and just south of the Safety Harbor Resort & Spa, is home to mostly sailboats.

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Looks can be deceiving Diva is a sweet girl who, despite her serious face, is very cuddly. She loves to have her head held and scratched.

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Roxz, also known as Peanut or Peanut Butter, is a 10-year-old Morkie (Maltese/Yorkie mix). She is very lovable and full of kisses. Roxz loves any kind of treats, but is obsessed with peanut butter. Roxz brings lots of happiness to her proud owners, Peggy and Eddie Wingo of Lutz.

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Stalking its prey Karen Whitenton took this photo of a wood stork fishing in the pond in her backyard in Lutz. The wood stork is the only stork breeding in the United States. Its late winter breeding season is timed to the Florida dry season, when its fish prey becomes clustered in shrinking pools of water.

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PET PAWS SIT, STAY, READ The Friends of the New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a pet adoption event March 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in conjunction with a book sale (from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) For information, call (813) 788-6375.

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Dogs’ Day in Dade City will take place March 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Agnes Lamb Park. Here is the schedule of events: • 10 a.m.: Dog Wagon Parade • 11 a.m.: Dog Costume Contest • Noon: K9 Challenge • 12:30 p.m.: Canine Got Talent • 1:30 p.m.: Ice cream/yogurt Eating Contest Please note, all dogs must be on a leash. For information, visit DogsDayInDadeCity.com.

The Pasco County Animal Shelter in Land O’ Lakes will host the Girl Scouts Troop 497 third annual Furry Friends 5K on April 22 at 8 a.m., at Wilderness Lake Preserve Lodge, 21320 Wilderness Lake Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. Admission is at least one donation of pet food or supplies, per person. Monetary donations also will be accepted, but must be turned in at registration the day of the event. Food and supplies will be donated to the Pasco County Animal Shelter and P.U.R.R. (Pets Unconditionally Rescued and Rehomed). Animals will be available for adoption after the race. Furry Friends T-shirts can be pre-ordered on website by March 25. To sign up, visit tinyurl.com/ju273dd.

SUPPORT K-9 TRAINING The Pasco County Sheriff is accepting donations to further its K-9 training. Check donations should be made out to Pasco Sheriff Charities Inc., with “K-9 Training Center” on the memo line. Pasco Sheriff Charities is a nonprofit

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