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Four bond issues on Pasco ballot Separate bond issues would pay for a bigger jail, improved fire rescue, enhanced parks and upgraded libraries.

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When Pasco County voters go to the polls in November, they will do more than choose their elected leaders.

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chip in to expand the county’s jail, improve its parks and recreation, upgrade its fire rescue services and enhance its libraries.

In other words, the county wants voters to agree to tax themselves by passing four separate general obligation bonds to fund those improvements.

Each of the bonds would be repaid over 30 years, using revenues from additional charges on property tax bills.

Pasco County Administrator Dan Biles recently talked about proposed bonds during

a breakfast meeting of The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce. So many people turned out for the session that some had to be turned away.

Biles began his talk by describing Pasco County’s explosive growth and its expanding needs.

“We’re one of the fastest-growing counties in the state,” the administrator said.

“We’ve had about 37 percent population See BOND, page 15A

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Eight-year-old Haliegh Rhymer, of Land O’ Lakes, participates in a drill during a youth tennis clinic held at the Land O’Lakes Recreational Center. This was Haliegh’s first time on the tennis court, her mother Amanda Presson added that she was interested in giving tennis a try because she used to play racquetball with her father.

Eight-year-old Christian Quandt, of Land O’ Lakes, decided to give tennis a try, and is shown here jumping to hit a ball back to Lauren Hallauer, a Charles S. Rushe Middle School student. Hallauer is helping at the clinics to earn volunteer hours for the National Junior Honor Society.

Teacher broadens Local business gives hope her horizons through to ‘special needs’ employee a fellowship in Korea

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It’s fitting Karen Coss teaches AP Human Geography and World Cultural Geography at Land O’ Lakes High School.

After all, she has visited 16 countries on six continents.

“I like to travel,” said Coss, who also teaches psychology at the high school.

Her most recent international stop came this past summer, in South Korea. The trip was part of a teaching fellowship through the Korean War Legacy Foundation.

Coss was one of just 30 teachers selected for the fellowship, which took place the last week of July.

According to the foundation, the fellowship “focused on building a deeper understanding of the Korean Peninsula’s rich history, its simultaneous achievements of rapid economic development and democratization, and close friendship with the United See KOREA, page 15A

When April Dean was only 6 months old, her mother Amy noticed she wasn’t sitting upright.

Two months later, doctors told Amy and her husband, Rick, that April had cerebral palsy, with little chance of ever walking.

It was also discovered that she had a developmental disability that would affect her speech and learning.

“He told us she would never drive a car or go to college,” said Amy, recalling the doctor’s diagnosis. “That was the real devastating BRIAN FERNANDES news.”

Cerebral palsy is a neurological April Dean (left) at home with her brother, Eric, and disorder which affects the move- mother, Amy. ment, muscle tone and posture of more than 500,000 people in the U.S. mon motor disability among children, and Muscles are either too floppy or stiff, re- there is no known cure. sulting in delayed motor skills, and can be Amy and Rick would need to take cauaccompanied by occasional seizures. tious measures to ensure their daughter’s According to the Centers for Disease See EMPLOYEE, page 15A Control and Prevention, it is the most com-

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The request has raised issues relating to the center’s current uses, the proposed zoning and who has authority to request the proposed zoning.

The center, on the south side of State Road 54 at the intersection of Hunting Bow Circle, in Lutz, is currently zoned as a PO-1 Professional Office District.

The request, by the Ballantrae Center Owners Association, is to change the designation to a PO-2 Professional Office District, which allows a wider array of uses.

The county planning department and the Planning Commission have recommended approval of the rezoning.

However, during the County Commission’s public hearing on Aug. 21, an owner of a condo office building within the develop-

ment objected to the proposed rezoning.

That objection prompted a discussion during which questions were raised about who has the authority to request the rezoning and how a failure to rezone would affect uses that are in the office park that are not allowed under PO-1 zoning.

At one point, a portion of the office park had been temporarily zoned PO-2 to permit Imagine School to operate there.

However, the PO2 zoning was always limited to the school and expired when the school left the office park, according to county staff.

The applicant’s representative also noted that the county appraiser’s website lists the property’s zoning as PO-2 and said there currently are businesses operating at the location which require PO-2 zoning.

The County Commission’s meeting on Oct. 9 will be at the Historic Pasco Courthouse, at 37919 Meridian Ave., in Dade City. Commissioners consider rezoning issues during their afternoon session, which begins at 1:30 p.m.

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The Southwest Florida Water Management District is holding a public workshop on Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m., regarding minimum and guidance levels for Pierce Lake, according to a news release from the water management district.

The workshop will be at Connerton Elementary School, 9300 Flourish Drive, in Land O’ Lakes.

The purpose of the workshop is to allow for public comment on the proposed minimum and guidance levels for Pierce Lake in Pasco County.

Water management staff will provide information regarding the technical basis for the proposed minimum levels for Pierce Lake.

Minimum levels are established to protect lakes and wetlands, and the minimum level is the limit at which further water withdrawals will cause significant harm to the water resources and/or environment, according to the news release.

The workshop allows local government, citizens and others to provide input regarding the proposed minimum and guidance levels. Information will be summarized and made available to the water management district’s governing board.

At the governing board’s meeting in

November, the board will decide whether to recommend adoption of the minimum levels into water management district rules.

The governing board meetings are open to the public, and brief oral comments are permitted on meeting agenda items.

The Florida Legislature requires the water management district to set minimum flows and levels for priority water bodies within the district.

Minimum flows are established to protect streams and rivers from impacts associated with ground water and surface water withdrawals, while minimum levels are established to protect lakes and wetlands. Minimum flows and levels serve as guidelines for the district’s permitting programs and for development of water resource projects.

A draft report summarizing the proposed minimum levels for Pierce Lake will be posted before the meeting on the District’s website at WaterMatters.org/MFLreports.

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When it comes to running a business, there’s always more to learn — and a recent half-day conference presented by PascoHernando.score aimed to give business operators more tools to help them succeed.

The free conference, “Game-Changing Tactics for Small Businesses,” featured speakers tackling such topics as “Keeping Your Eye on the Money is a Winning Strategy,” “The Best Defense is a Good Offense,”“Score a Touchdown Using YouTube,” and “Set Your Goals and Objectives to Win.” Jim Hammond, a mentor and executive board member for Chapter 439 of SCORE, offered practical advice to help businesses lay the foundation for continued growth.

“The key items in a business of any size are not the product and not the service,” Hammond told those gathered at the Residence Inn Marriott, in Lutz. “The key items are the people, the capital, and most importantly, the vision of the CEO. If the owner/CEO does not have the vision of where this business is going, it’s not going to grow.

“It’s not the products or services.Why do I say that? Because over some extended period of time, I guarantee you, all of the products and all of the services are going to change,” said Hammond, who was the CEO of a software business for 20 years.

“We went through five complete product changes,” he said, noting his company had to write new software from scratch.“The old stuff wasn’t any good.”

Being able to navigate change is critical, and it’s important to be thinking ahead, he said.

“All businesses run out of growth.You hit a plateau.

“If you don’t do something, if you don’t have a vision, it will start to tail off. It doesn’t matter what the business is,” Hammond said.

CASH FLOW AND GOOD PERSONNEL ARE KEY “In my world, the No. 1 financial statement is: Cash flow forecast,” Hammond said.

“If you’re out of cash, you’re out of busi-

ness.That’s how important it is,” he emphasized.

Maintaining a revenue stream is critical.

“You, as the CEO, are the No. 1 person in charge of sales, marketing and planning,” Hammond said.

“What did you sell today? How much revenue did you generate today? We don’t have time to be fooling with things that aren’t generating revenue. Prime time, you’ve got to generate revenue,” he said.

It’s also essential to be thinking of new ways to increase the amount of money the business brings in, he said. That could be achieved by adding a product line or service, bringing in a new employee, acquiring equity partners or through business acquisitions, he said.

As CEO of the software company, he met annually with his top staff, and they reviewed each department asking: “What were they going to do to help generate additional revenue for the company, provide services and so forth.”

Besides creating new revenue streams, companies need to keep a close eye on costs, he said.

“Businesses need actionable information.

If I don’t have a budget, these numbers (profit and loss) mean nothing,” he said.

For example, if a company’s budget is $2 million and its revenues are just $700,000, the result would be a disaster, he said.

“Every business needs not just financial statements, but a budget.

“We need a budget for the month, for the quarter, for the year.

“And then, we can start measuring: How are we doing?

“We don’t want surprises.

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Christmas and my birthday,” Hammond said.

He also urged businesses to work hard to reduce costs: It makes it easier to share profits with employees.

“If you can find a way to buy the same widget, for half the price, 20 percent off or whatever, go do it,” he said.“Sometimes we get sloppy on the expense side.

“A dollar’s worth of cost reduction can be worth $2 or more of income. It’s hard to get another $100,000 in income. It might be

a whole lot easier to reduce $50,000 in expenses,” he said.

bered and stored somewhere safe,” he said.

It’s also important to have cash available, in case of emergencies or an unexpected downturn.

“A reasonably healthy business, the minimum should be three to four months’ worth of all expenses, cash in the bank, plus any one big-time item,” Hammond said.“That, to me, is a pretty comfortable place to be.”

After cash flow, the next most important thing is having good people, Hammond said.

“Getting and keeping good employees is very important. It’s important for all businesses. It’s especially important for small businesses because you don’t have extras,” he said.

If a company wants to grow, it generally needs to add employees, he said, noting it’s difficult for a company with just a couple of employees to hit the $1 million mark.

When adding staff, however, “revenue per employee is a key metric,” he said.

“You’re not going to grow unless you can increase your revenue per FTE (full-time employee),” Hammond said.

Pasco-Hernando Score offers a wide variety of free workshops and mentoring services to small businesses. To find out more, visit PascoHernando.score.org.

STAY ON TOP OF FINANCES “You need by the 10th of the month, your previous month’s financials.

“Why? Because they’re fresh.

“Why? Because on the last day of the month, when someone has entered in all of the cash receipts, paid all the bills — nothing changes.

“By the 10th of month, there’s no reason they can’t print up a report. Here’s your financials for the month,” he said.

Businesses have good months and bad months, that’s how business goes, he said.

But, it’s important to always have a pulse on current conditions.

“I run a business. I want to at least weekly log into my bank account, know how to do it, and run down the list of what’s in the bank account. If something big pops out that I don’t recognize, I can start asking questions.

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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Main Street Zephyrhills will host “National Night Out” Oct. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Zephyrhills Police Department, 6118 Eighth St. National Night Out is a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch.

This event is an annual community-building campaign to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Participants can tour the Zephyrhills Police Department, have free child fingerprinting done, and meet police officers and firefighters.There also will be a DUI Drunk Goggle Golf Cart Course. For information, visit MainStreetZephyrhills.org.

(kitchen trash bag or smaller) per vehicle.

There is no need to remove or separate binders, clips, rubber bands, wire folders, CDs or DVDs. Food and monetary donations will be accepted for the food pantry. Participants can receive a free appetizer card from Black Rock, while supplies last. For information, call (813) 944-2223, or visit Shred360.com/Tampa.

SENIOR MOVIE The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will offer a free senior movie Sept. 28 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

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SWEET POTATO ROUND-UP The third annual Sweet Potato Round-Up will take place Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at West Pasco Habitat for Humanity, 4131 Madison St., in New Port Richey. Local spuds will be available for a nominal cost of $3 per pound, $5 for two pounds and $10 for five pounds.All income from sales of the sweet potatoes will remain in the community, and supports the work of Friendship Farms and New Port Richey FarmNet. For information, call Sylvia Spencer at (727) 269-1786 or Dell deChant at (727) 849-1626.

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host the Tween STEM Club Sept. 27 at 4 p.m. Participants can use engineering skills to make an extendable grabber.All materials will be provided. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

Land O’ Lakes AARP Chapter 4764 will meet Sept. 28 at 10:30 a.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Sue Samson from the Area Agency on Aging of PascoPinellas Inc.The topic will be Medicare Open Enrollment, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. For information, email Ileana Santini at tata101@verizon.net.

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The Saint Leo University Black Box Theatre will present “The 39 Steps,” an adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 film. Performances are Sept. 28, Sept. 29 and Sept. 30. Friday and Saturday showtimes are at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m.The theatre is on the ground floor of Benedictine Hall at 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo.There is a $10 suggested donation.

To reserve a seat, email StLeoTheatre@saintleo.edu. For information, contact Megan Orendorf at (352) 588-8401 or Jennifer.orendorf@saintleo.edu.

The Bay City Flyers will host a Radio Control Model Airplane Meet on Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Area 52 Flying Field, 22500 State Road 52 in Land O’ Lakes.

The Golden Era Fly-In will feature scale models of full-size aircraft active from 1919 to 1939.A full concession stand will be open.The cost is $3 per carload at the gate.

For information, visit BayCityFlyers.org.

All six Gulfside Hospice thrift shops will be collecting toiletry items for the homeless and at-risk veterans through Sept. 29. New and unused items preferred include: deodorant, shampoo, liquid shower soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, reading glasses, sunscreen, anti-bacterial hand wipes or gel, flashlights, batteries and more. Gallon-size Ziploc bags are also needed to package and distribute the supplies at the October event, One Community Now Stand Down, in Hudson. For information, visit GHPPC.org.

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BASIC SEWING The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer a basic survival sewing class Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Sewing machines and materials will be available. For information and to register, call (352) 567-3576.

PAPER SHREDDING Shred360 will offer free on-site paper shredding services at the Black Rock Bar & Grill, 11702 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., to support the Community Food Pantry.

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SUKKAH SOCIAL Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host a Kol Ami Sukkah Social on Sept. 29 at 8:30 p.m.There will be live music by Some Assembly Required, as well as drinks and desserts under the stars. For information, call (813) 962-6338, or email execdirector@kolami.org.

TECH HELP The Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., will offer one-on-one tech help Sept. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., to answer technology questions. For an appointment, call (813) 780-0064.

STARGAZING AT STARKEY The Pasco Astronomers Club will offer a free stargazing event at the Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, 10500 Wilderness Park Blvd., in New Port Richey, Sept. 29 from 8

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3-D PRINTING The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a 3-D printing seminar Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon, using the Windows program, 3-D Builder. Registration and a completed liability waiver is required.

For information, call (813) 929-1214.

CELEBRATE CREATIVITY The Hernando County YMCA will host its 10th annual Arts and Crafts Fair,“Celebrate Creativity,” Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 1300 Mariner Blvd., in Spring Hill.There will be handcrafted items from vendors, including jewelry, metals, glass, painting, photography, custom bags, soaps, food and more.Admission is free.

TAMPA ORCHID CLUB The Tampa Orchid Club will host its annual Orchid Expo Show and Sale on Sept. 29 and Sept. 30 at the USF Botanical Gardens.

Vendors will sell plants, accessories and growing supplies. Orchids also will be on display. Hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be a culture lecture on Saturday at 2 p.m.Admission is $5. Parking is free. For information, call Barbara Barkhurst at (813) 949-7467, or visit TampaOrchidClub.shutterfly.com.

FALL SHOP FEST Two Sisters DIY Workshop, 2020 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Suite 4, will host a Fall Shop Fest on Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be local artisans, free sangria, and food vendors. For a small fee, guests can pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch to paint and take home ($10 for two pumpkins). For information, call (813) 5863521, or email twosistersdiyllc@gmail.com.

TORAH SERVICES Congregation Beth Chavarim will host services for Simchas Torah on Sept. 30.

Refreshments will be served. For reservations and information, email Alan Stern at familyfriendlytemple@yahoo.com.

AFTERNOON OF CLASSICS Grace Lutheran Church, 3714 W. Linebaugh Ave., in Tampa, will host “An Afternoon with the Classics” Sept. 30 at 4 p.m.The free concert will include the USF Brass Quintet, as well as performances by soprano Lisa Katt Watson and organist James Sawyers Jr. The program will feature works by Bach, Brahms, Bruckner, Campra, Caccini, Handel, Holst, Howells, Praetorius, and Reger.The program is funded through the Faith in the Arts Endowment Fund. Donations will be accepted. For information, call (813) 9618747, or visit GraceTampa.org.

JOB FAIR The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel will host a mall-wide Job Fair Oct. 2 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Job seekers can visit participating stores individually for opportunities.A list of participating stores is available online or at Guest Services after 2 p.m., on the same day. For information, visit TheShopsAtWiregrass.com.

GARDEN CLUB The Land O’ Lakes Garden Club will meet Oct. 2 at 10:30 a.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Laura Fellows, a 22year master gardener, and the current vice president of the Central Florida Cactus and Succulent Society. For information, call Marie Woody at (813) 961-2697, or visit Facebook.com/lolgcfl/.

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ICI Model Homes Now For Sale in Bexley and Asturia

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ne of Tampa’s most preeminent builders, ICI Homes, is selling its model homes in Bexley and Asturia in central Pasco County.

“Both homes have top-of-the-line upgrades and are a tremendous value for families looking to move this fall,” said Sales Manager Leah Turner.

Both Asturia and Bexley are master-planned communities located on State Road 54 close to the Suncoast Parkway. In Asturia, ICI Homes’ model is a one-story Serena loaded with elegant upgrades that is built on a beautiful conservation lot.

At 2,217 square feet, the Serena has four bedrooms, three baths and a two-car garage. Its unique grand foyer pulls you through the house with 12-foot ceilings, and its large kitchen and great room gracefully flow onto a covered lanai that stretches along the back of the home. Currently priced at $515,775.

“This home never feels crowded, whether you’re relaxing with family, playing with the kids or entertaining friends,” said Turner.

In Bexley, the spacious two-story Brooke model is 3,609 square feet with five bedrooms, four baths and garages for three vehicles. Currently priced at $835,280.

“This remarkable home has cathedral ceilings in the living room that complement the open floor plan,” said Turner. “The owner’s suite is separated from all the other rooms, and has his-and-hers walk-in closets, a luxurious bath, enclosed shower and separate

ICI Homes is selling its model homes in Asturia and Bexley, including the spectacular Brooke plan with five bedrooms and four baths.

vanities. Upstairs are four additional bedrooms, two shared bathrooms and a multifunctional game room.”

In addition to these beautifully decorated model homes, ICI Homes also has three, one-story inventory homes in Asturia that are ready now or will be by the end of the year. The Serena, Arden and Oakland range from 2,115 to 2,402 square feet, and have four bedrooms, three baths and two-car garages. Inventory homes, including the lot, begin at $397,421.

ICI Homes are specifically designed for families with school-aged children, and offer the latest technology and innovative, open floor plans that connect large family gathering spaces to secluded study enclaves.

Families living in Bexley and Asturia are zoned to some of the best schools in Pasco County, including Land O’ Lakes and J.W. Mitchell high schools. Bexley has an elementary school located within the community that opened in 2017, and youngsters in Asturia attend highly rated Odessa Elementary.

“We are ready to move quickly on all of our inventory homes, and will do everything we can to get a family settled as soon as possible,” said Ron Ferguson, division manager of the company’s West Florida Division.

MORE HOMES AT ASTURIA ICI Homes is continuing to build in Asturia with new models and in-

ventory homes in Asturia’s recently announced Phase Three, with new models and sales beginning in early 2019.

“We’ve had tremendous success since we began building in Asturia in late 2017, and many families are looking forward to our new floor plans and pristine conservation and water lots available in Phase Three,” said Ferguson.

ICI Homes will have 22 large home sites on 55-foot lots, and 16 premium, extra large 65-foot lots in Phase Three. Two new models are being built, with pricing beginning in the low $300,000s.

“We are very pleased to be offering families new homes in this mid-point range that come with all the quality features, designs and construction methods that ICI Homes is known for,” said Ferguson.

“Buyers are excited to get into a prestigious, ICI Home at this lower price point.”

ICI Homes is one of Florida’s most premier builders, and for many years has been ranked in the Top 100 Builders in the nation by Builder Magazine. Established in 1980, the company has built over 4,000 singlefamily homes in Florida, and is the recipient of several prestigious awards for design and innovation.

The Asturia sales center for ICI Homes is at 15134 Aviles Parkway in Odessa, (813) 359-0264. At Bexley, the sales center is at 16754 Courtyard Loop in Land O’ Lakes, (813) 5309069.

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Family Fun At Asturia’s Fall Festival!

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sturia, a masterplanned community in Odessa, is celebrating its third Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. New residents, future residents and families from neighboring communities are all invited to this free event open to the public.

Fun activities for children and adults include hayrides, crafts, face painting, carnival rides, a bounce house, local vendors and a balloon artist. Hay will be provided for those wanting to stuff their own straw scarecrows (please bring your own pillowcase and old clothing). A variety of food trucks will be at the event.

A portion of vendor proceeds will benefit Pasco Kids First, a nonprofit that is engaged in the prevention, assessment and treatment of child abuse and neglect.

BEAUTIFUL MODELS When Fall Festival guests are done enjoying the activities, they are invited to tour Asturia’s beautifully decorated model homes.

Ashton Woods Homes, David Weekley Homes, ICI Homes and Ryan Homes are Asturia’s exclusive builders. Model homes have on-site agents to assist homebuyers in selecting their next residence.

Builders offer a range of home sizes and architectural styles, with prices ranging from the mid $200,000s to over $500,000. Many inventory homes are available for families looking to move before the end of the year.

The community’s newest builder is Ryan Homes, which has begun construction on rear-load townhomes that will sell in the mid $200,000. Townhomes will be located near the front of the community, walkable to Asturia’s Amenity Center.

It’s been just three years since Asturia began selling homes, and al-

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ready this award-winning development has moved into its third phase.

Over 200 homes have been sold in its first two phases, and builders are planning new models for the opening of Phase Three in early 2019.

GREAT AMENITIES Asturia residents enjoy a kidfriendly, family-oriented lifestyle surrounded by miles of multi-use trails, interspersed with dog parks and pocket parks. Kids especially love the unique, domed-shaped Kompan playground.

Everyone enjoys Asturia’s distinc-

tive, 5,800-square-foot Amenity Center and Clubhouse, with its fully equipped state-of-the-art fitness center, covered outdoor living rooms, a luxurious resort-style swimming pool and expansive lawn areas for recreation.

When Asturia’s development is complete, it will likely have less than 550 single-family homes, compared to nearby planned communities with over 3,000 homes. Many people chose Asturia because they prefer the intimate neighborhood experience that comes with its modest community size.

Asturia is a mixed-use, masterplanned community located in the high-demand State Road 54 corridor in Pasco County. The community’s central location is just five minutes from the Suncoast Parkway and provides close proximity to U.S. 41, U.S. 19 and I-75. Its master plan incorporates retail, office, multifamily and a variety of single-family residential offerings.

More information is available by visiting Asturia’s model homes, registering at the community’s website, AsturiaFlorida.com, or by calling (813) 510-3601.

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Bexley Concert Series Offers Music, Meals and Hope

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njoy an evening of live music and helping neighbors in need. That’s what residents in central and east Pasco have the opportunity to do when they attend Bexley’s annual Concerts for a Cause.

The Bexley community, located in Land ‘O Lakes just off State Road 54 and the Suncoast Parkway, is gearing up for its third season of Concerts for a Cause, which begins on Oct. 6 and runs for four consecutive Saturday evenings through the month. Concerts are from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The series culminates with a Fall Festival on Oct. 27, complete with a pumpkin patch, face painting, food trucks, and costume contests for adults, children and pets.

In lieu of an admission fee, concert-goers are asked to bring nonperishable food items, or make cash donations to Feeding Tampa Bay. Donations stay right in the Pasco County area, meaning neighbors who attend the concerts are truly helping their neighbors in need.

Bexley’s concert series isn’t just for residents. The public is always welcome to attend. The community’s popular Twisted Sprocket Café is open until 9 p.m. on concert nights, and offers a variety of food and drink options.

Robin Graffam started attending the Bexley concert series even before she moved into the community last August. She’s been to nearly every Concert for a Cause since.

“We enjoy the music, and the kids enjoy running around and playing with each other,” said Graffam. “It’s cute to see all the kids and dogs dressed up for the Halloween costume contest. Plus, we always meet new people at the concerts.”

As a newcomer to Bexley, Graffam credits the Concert for a Cause series for helping her family develop close friendships with fellow neighbors.

“Now, the families meet up with each other for holidays and kids’ play dates,” Gaffam added.

Deirdre Bowman often brings her daughter and grandchildren to the concerts when they visit from California.

“The music is appropriate for all ages and the concerts are a very family friendly environment,” she said. “I’m so glad they offer them.”

“Concerts for a Cause has become one of the most popular events at Bexley,” noted Pam Parisi, vice president of marketing for Newland Communities, developers of Bexley. “Not only is it a great way to bring the community together, but the donations collected help so many people.”

During last year’s Concert for a Cause series, concert-goers donated more than 4,000 meals to Feeding Tampa Bay. The lineup for this year’s Concerts for a Cause includes some of the most

popular bands in the region. From Me 2 You headlines on Oct. 6. The Rhythmics belt out pop, funk and dance music on Oct. 13. The acclaimed band, Frequency, takes the stage on Oct. 20, and Raydio will get the crowd on its feet during Bexley’s Fall Festival on Oct. 27.

Concert-goers should bring blan-

kets and lawn chairs, and get ready for a great evening of music and fun for the whole family!

For more information and directions, visit BexleyFlorida.com, or call (813) 425-7555. In case of inclement weather, be sure to check the Bexley Facebook page Facebook.com/bexleyflorida for updates.

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14 Beautiful Ashton Woods Homes Ready For Your Family Located in Prestigious Asturia, Close To Everything

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shton Woods is in its final sales phase at Asturia, with 80 percent of homesites sold since the community opened two years ago.

“We’ve had tremendous success in Asturia, selling over 100 singlefamily homes in this much-desired community,” said Sales Manager Kristin Wilson. “We have under 40 homes available for sale, and expect all to be completed by the end of the year.”

Because most families want to move into their new home as soon as possible, Ashton Woods received permits from Pasco County for all of its remaining Asturia homessites.

“This saves our buyers up to three months in the building process,” said Jillian Harris, Ashton Woods’ community sales manager in Asturia.

“Our designers have put together beautiful combinations of flooring, countertops, design features and colors that will excite the vast majority of buyers,” she said. “Plus, we have a great combination of homes that convert flex space to extra bedrooms, add bonus rooms and extra baths, and have great outdoor living areas with front porches and extended lanais.”

While construction is underway on many homes, Ashton Woods buyers are still able to select flooring, countertops, cabinets and other nonstructural customizations on several homes that will be completed in November and December.

INVENTORY HOMES Ashton Woods offers classic oneand two-story homes in its Traditional Home Series. All feature open floor plans, large living areas, beautiful master suites, high-end finishes and lots of storage. Homes have two- or three-car garages, and

many back up to private conservation lots.

AFFORDABLE HERITAGE SERIES Many first-time homebuyers and downsizing families choose the Heritage Series. Ashton Woods has two move-in ready, one-story homes available in these well-designed floor plans — the Truman at 1,961 square feet with four bedrooms and two baths. The slightly smaller Adams plan is 1,829 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths.

SPACIOUS CLASSIC SERIES Five traditional, inventory homes are ready in the Classic Series, including two, one-story homes. The versatile Odessa plan has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in 2,243 square feet. The larger Naples plan offers four bedrooms, three baths in 2,321 square feet.

Also ready now are three, twostory homes with two-car garages, including the Ferrara model home at 2,890 square feet with its four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. The Milan is 2,722 square feet with four bedrooms and two-and-ahalf baths. The largest home Ashton Woods builds in Asturia is the 3,365square-foot Athens, which boasts four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths.

EVERGREEN AND GROVE SERIES Ashton Woods is the only builder in Asturia offering single-family homes with garages at the rear of the house. There are seven, quick move-in homes available in these series, all conveniently located close to Asturia’s Amenity Center.

There are three Arlington plans at 2,003 square feet, and also four Ortega plans at 2,189 square feet.

These homes begin at $279,000.

GREAT SCHOOLS “For families with children, Asturia is a very popular community because it is zoned for some of the best schools in Pasco County — J.W. Mitchell High, Seven Springs Middle and Odessa Elementary,” said Harris.

Asturia buyers prefer the community’s smaller size of just 550 homes, compared to thousands of homes being built in neighboring developments. Plus, they appreciate that construction will not be ongoing for several years.

Ashton Woods was named the 2017 Builder of the Year by Builder and Developer Magazine and, for the fourth consecutive year, has been ranked among the top three for Most Trusted Builders in America.

For more information, go to AshtonWoods.com/tampa/Asturia.

You can also call the sales center at (813) 446-8362.

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How to Select the Best Ceiling Fans for Your Home Interiors

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hen it comes to ceiling fans, experts say that a highly functional fixture that can also serve as the focal point of a room.

“Today’s ceiling fans incorporate beautiful features, such as hand carved blades, sleek finishes and natural elements -- to appeal to a variety of different design trends,” says Steve Register, ceiling fan product manager for Progress Lighting.

Register has the following tips to help you select the best fans for your space.

CHOOSE YOUR FEATURES • Versatile functionality. Do you want to use your ceiling fan yearround? Simply select a fan with reversible blades for the option to circulate cool air in summer or warm air in winter.

• Efficiency. To save energy and green your home, consider an ENERGY STAR rated fixture.

• Lighting. To get in on today’s lighting trends, go for a layered lighting design in your space by installing a light kit, or selecting a fan with a preinstalled fixture.

• Control. Some fans feature fullrange dimming and full-function

remote control capabilities for convenience.

SIZE IT TO YOUR SPACE Size is really important when selecting a ceiling fan. If a fan is too large, it can overwhelm the space. On the flip side, if the fan is too small, the airflow may be inadequate. The American Lighting Association suggests the following fan sizes compared to square footage: • Up to 75 square-feet -- 36 inches or less • 75-144 square-feet -- 36 to 42 inches • 144-225 square-feet -- 44 to 40 inches • 225-400 sq. ft -- 50 to 54 inches

FIND YOUR STYLE Once you’ve identified the size and application of your fan, it’s time for the fun part -- choosing a style that complements your style. Consider fan shape, blade features and finish to help you meet the room’s design needs.

For a simple home upgrade that goes a long way, consider a ceiling fan with all the features you’ll want and need for year-round comfort and beauty.

BETTER THAN NEW! This 4 bedroom 3 bath home with almost 3,000 sq ft in award winning Connerton is perfect for your family! Only 10 months old, this home has all top of the line Stainless Steel Appliances including a double wall oven, and a three rack dishwasher! Beautiful Porcelaain "wood look" floors new carppet and ceramic tile complete p this amazingg home. Be the first to swim in yyoour caged g BRAND NEW 32 x 16 RAND NEW HOT TUB, and Roast Marshmallows over your BRAND NEW SALLTT WAT WATER POOL. Relax in your BR FIRE PIT. (to be completed by mid Seeptember.) The large second floor is 873 s.f. and designed as a second master suite, in-law suite, or a media/game and includes a 20x13 bedroom, full bath as well as a 23 x 23 living room! No expense has been spared on the quality of the Hunter Douglas Blinds on the sliding glass doors too the lanai as well as the Rockwood Plantation Shutters! TWO AC units will keeep you nice and cool! Come see for yourself this amazing home that is move inn ready for your family and enjoy the many amenities that Connerton offers frrom their water slide pool, work out rooms, special play areas for the childrenn, and snack bar! Priced at $425,000. Contact Linda Ruhlig at 813-4945433 foor additional details.

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The kitchen/family room are separatted by a breakfast bar. The appliances are stainless. The counter tops are marble. Continuing on, the masteer suite has a large window facing the lake, plus sliders leading to the lanai. The bathroom is comfortable with w dual sinks, garden tub, separate shoower, nice walk in closet. Moving outside, the pool is salt and much larger than most. m You have covered lanai for Yo relaxingg and open/screened over the pool. Lakee Joyce is the serene lake in the neighboorhood due to no gas motor boats of any kind - BUT do not fret - the community offers 3 ski lakes! Lake Padgett Estates is such a great neighborhood - you have horse stable, lakes, easy HOA - there is nothing to dislike!

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• Elegant yet low-maintenance 2-car garage townhomes from the mid $200s

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Concerned About Rising Mortgage Rates?

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hile mortgage interest rates remain near historic lows, they have been slowly rising over the last year, increasing the cost of 30year loans for borrowers.

Home buyers concerned about higher rates have other options to consider: an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM), which provides an initial lower monthly payment, or a 15-year fixed rate mortgage, which has a higher monthly payment but reduces the amount of interest paid over the course of the loan.

A SHOT IN THE ARM An ARM typically starts out at a lower interest rate than the classic, 30-year fixed rate. After an initial period, typically five, seven or 10 years, the interest rate adjusts over the life of the loan.

There are several different types of ARMs, but one of the most popular is the 7/1, which stays at the same rate for the first seven years and then adjusts yearly thereafter.

“After the fixed period, the rate can increase each year, but the good news is that there are caps on how high that rate can go,” says Peter Boomer, head of mortgage distribution for PNC Bank. “The opposite may also be true: it’s possible the rate will decline if market forces are pointing that way. The best advice is to check with your lender for the details.”

WHAT YOU NEED TO CONSIDER Boomer said it’s important to know how long you expect to be in your home.

“The national average is seven years before homeowners sell or refinance, which is why the 7/1 ARM is so popular,” he said. “If you expect to be in a home for fewer than 10 years, then you may want to consider an ARM.”

Boomer suggests talking with a mortgage loan officer about whether an adjustable rate may save you money. Many people like the idea of that lower rate to start, while others prefer the peace of mind of a stable rate.

For traditional mortgages, refinancing remains a viable option if interest rates fall in subsequent years.

“It’s important to remember that mortgage rates rise and fall over time. It may be worth considering an ARM because over time there may be savings, as opposed to the cost of

refinancing,” Boomer says.

Look at your family, job, future and goals to decide whether this option makes sense. Your family may grow, you may get a new job and relocate, you may downsize for retirement or face other changing financial conditions.

15-YEAR MORTGAGE Another alternative is a shorter term fixed-rate loan, the most popular being 15 years.

According to Boomer, while a 15year mortgage will have a higher monthly payment than a 30-year

fixed, the interest rate is typically lower and you pay back the principle faster, which means you can save money on interest over the length of the loan.

“The good news for consumers is that there are many financing options available. Talk to your loan officer to discuss which best fits your situation,” he says.

Owning a home is on the path to keeping your American dream alive, and exploring your options can help you more easily achieve it.

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Dennis Realty Celebrates 45 Years DENNIS REALTY OF LUTZ RECENTLY CELEBRATED 45 YEARS IN BUSINESS WITH A 1970s THEME PARTY FOR AGENTS, EMPLOYEES AND GUESTS. “W We had so much fun digging out and finding 70’s-style clothing and gearr,, and then dressing up for the party and going back to the days of disco,” said Carl Stratton, general manager and broker at the firm.

Many partygoers came as flash backs from the days of disco, some with the spirit of peace as flower children and hippies, and still others dressed as their favorite 70’s TV show actor or entertainer.

“Big Elvis was in the house, along with The Skipper and Ginger from Gilligan’s Island and Shaggy and Scooby y,,” said Stratton. “Oh, and let’s not forget Foxy Cleopatra, Ye Yeah Baby!

I never realized we had so many groovy people at Dennis Realty y..”

Dennis Realty was founded in 1973

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The company started from humble beginnings, back when Lutz was considered the outskirts of town, and Land O Lakes and We Wesley Chapel were “way out in the country y..”

“I appreciate all the work everyone is doing, also want to thank all the original people who helped build the company in the beginning, and those who are no longer with us,” owner Robert Dennis told his guests.

He went on to comment that he did not remember much of the wild side of the 70’s, since he was busy raising his family and working on building their real estate business.

With a dream of building a busiWi ness, Robert and Juanita Dennis went to work selling land and houses, and

finding key agents. They bought a little house in Lutz off U.S. 41, and turned it into their first real estate office. After many years of working, growing and adding onto their building, Robert and Juanita decided to build an office for their growing company y..

In 1995, they broke ground on the two-story Dennis Realty building at 1022 Land O Lakes Blvd, which is still its home today y.. Now a landmark at the corner of U.S. 41 and County Line Road, the building is also home to Dennis Property Management, Arrow Ti Title and ABC Dennis Insurance.

Dennis Realty also has offices in Hernando Beach (Spring Hill), Brooksville and St. Petersburg.

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Owner Robert Den nnis, left, and General Manager Carl Stratton (in his 70s outfit), welcom me guests at the company’s 45th anniversary party. supports landlord ds and investors in Hillsborough, Passco, Hernando and Pinellas Counties.

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CHRONIC PAIN SEMINAR Florida Hospital Zephyrhills will offer a seminar on dealing with chronic pain Sept.

27 at 1 p.m., in the CREATION Health Wellness Center, 38233 Daughtery Road, Education Room.

The guest speaker will be Kimberly Fielding-Maddison, a behavioral health and integrative mental health counselor. She will discuss easy-to-learn activities that can be incorporated into daily life to manage pain, reduce stress and improve satisfaction.

For more information, visit FloridaHospital.com/Zephyrhills.

TACKLING CHOLESTEROL Florida Hospital Zephyrhills will offer a seminar on tackling cholesterol naturally Sept. 28 at 1 p.m., in the CREATION Health Wellness Center, 38233 Daughtery Road, Education Room.

Dr. Myriam Parham, diabetes education coordinator, will discuss how cholesterol affects the heart and how to tackle rising cholesterol levels naturally.

Reservations are required by calling (813) 779-6476.

NEWBORN CARE CLASS St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will offer a newborn care class Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon, in Garden Classroom A. This is an interactive class and will cover various aspects of infant care, including feeding, diapering, bathing safety, signs of illness, and newborn characteristics.

The cost is $25, which covers the expectant mother and a support person.

To register, call (813) 443-2046.

GENETIC TESTING Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will offer an informative session on genetic testing, as part of its Breast Health Series, Oct. 1 at 5 p.m., at Inspiration Place,Wellness Plaza, third floor.

Dr. Nicole Figueredo will discuss different types of cancers, the importance of family history, and more.

Preregistration is required by calling (813) 929-5432.

BREAST CANCER LECTURE Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., in New Port Richey, will present a lecture on the advances in breast cancer Oct. 2 at noon, in the Bekesh Education & Conference Center, Rooms 1-3.

Dr. Jason Wilson, surgical oncologist, will discuss diagnostics, surgical and reconstruction options, as well as treatments, wellness and reducing recurrence.

To preregister, call (727) 953-6877.

ANTI-AGING SKIN CARE Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will present a lecture on advanced skin care for anti-aging, as part of its Skin Series, Oct. 2 at 5 p.m., at Inspiration Place, Wellness Plaza, third floor.

Lolita Wilczar, medical esthetician, will discuss an advanced approach to skin care, understanding the aging process and effective ways to combat cellular damage.

Topics will include organic treatments with clinical results.

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FOOT PROBLEMS Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will offer a seminar entitled, “Oh, My Aching Feet,” Oct. 2 at noon, in the fourth-floor classroom.

Dr.Timothy Epting, orthopedic surgery, will discuss the common types of foot problems, such as bunions, hammer toes, heel spurs, and plantar fasciitis.

A light lunch will be provided.

For information and to register, please call (813) 929-5432, or you can visit FHWesleyChapel.org/events.

SMOKING CESSATION Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., in New Port Richey, will offer a smoking cessation class Oct. 3 at 10 a.m., in the Bekesh Education & Conference Center, Rooms 1-3.

The two-hour class will discuss tools to help quit tobacco use, as well as provide four free weeks of patches, gum or lozenges.

To preregister, call (727) 953-6877, or visit BayCareEvents.org.

NAMI AWARDS BANQUET The 12th annual Mental Illness Awareness Week Education and Awards Banquet will take place Oct. 11 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., in New Port Richey.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Pasco (NAMI Pasco) will host the event.

The keynote speaker will be Alisa LaPolt, NAMI Florida executive director, on “Politics after Parkland.”

The award nomination and sponsorship deadline is Sept. 28. Deadline for ticket purchases is Oct. 5.Tickets will not be available at the door.

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FUNDS WILL HELP COMBAT ADDICTION Congressman Gus Bilirakis has announced that recent efforts to increase funding for the Drug Free Communities program, and advocacy on behalf of a local Drug Prevention Coalition’s application for continued federal funding, has helped secure $125,000 for Pasco County.

These dollars, allocated to the Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP), will be used to support coordinated efforts to address addiction in the community, with a targeted emphasis on prevention among youth.

As one strategy in a comprehensive response to the public health crisis created by addiction, Bilirakis supported an increase to the Drug Free Communities program in this year’s budget.

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LEARNING CENTER OPEN HOUSE Eye Level Learning Center, 33905 State Road 54, Suite 102, in Wesley Chapel, will host an open house Sept. 29 from noon to 2 p.m.

Guests can learn more about the math and English program,“Eye Level,” meet the teachers and let the kids play. Light refreshments will be offered.

A free diagnostic test will be available with a reservation.

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Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, will host an open house Sept. 29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., for students of all ages and their families and friends.

Guests can get acquainted with the academic programs by talking to the faculty, through resource fairs, and a variety of academic presentations and demonstrations.

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PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE FAIR Students interested in pursuing a college degree in dance, theater or music are encouraged to attend the Straz Center’s inaugural Performing Arts College Fair on Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 1010 N. MacInnes Place in Tampa.

There will be morning workshop rotations that include master classes and

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PHSC NAMES CAMPUS BUILDING Pasco-Hernando State College hosted a dedication ceremony to name the Rao Musunuru, M.D. Conference Center at its Spring Hill Campus, 450 Beverly Court.

Community members, faculty, staff and students attended the event recognizing Dr. Musunuru’s service as a dedicated PHSC trustee since 1999, including four terms of service as board chair, as well as his significant contributions to the PHSC Foundation.

The tribute honors the cardiologist’s commitment to the college and support of the Foundation, which includes the establishment of numerous student scholarships and the purchase of state-of-the-art instructional medical equipment for the college’s health care programs.

BE A BEXLEY SPONSOR Bexley Elementary, off State Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes, is looking for business sponsors for the 2018-2019 school year.

A Silver Paw Partnership sponsor will have its business cards displayed in the front office, and a business recognition on the school’s website and Facebook page, as well as the PTO Facebook page and newsletter.

The silver sponsor also will receive a Certificate of Sponsorship and a Paw Partner car magnet.

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He predicts the county’s population will be between 560,000 and 570,000 when results from the 2020 Census come out.

Pasco is one about 15 counties — among 67 counties in Florida — growing faster than the state average, Biles said.

The administrator also described preparing Pasco’s budget for 2019 as “reasonably easy.”That’s because the county’s property values grew by 9.5 percent, he said.

There’s a referendum on November’s ballot, however, that could create an additional homestead exemption, thereby reducing county revenues.

If that’s adopted, it would affect the county’s general fund budget, which is used to pay for the sheriff, fire/rescue, parks and libraries, he said.

If voters pass the additional homestead exemption, Biles expects Pasco’s revenue to increase next year by about $2 million to $3 million next year, substantially less than the increase it enjoyed this year.

At the same time, the county’s needs continue to grow, Biles said, noting that his remarks about the proposed general obligation bond issues were intended to be informative in nature.

“I am educating, not advocating,” Biles said.

Regarding the proposed bond issue for the jail, the administrator noted the current population of the jail is around 1,700 to 1,800, while its rated capacity is around 1,400.

“There’s a court order that says at 1,900, you’ve got to start releasing people,” Biles said.

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new fire districts and reconfigure five existing stations.

“Station 38 (which had a groundbreaking ceremony in Wesley Chapel last week) is the first new fire district in this county in 10 years,” Biles said. “How many people have moved to Pasco County in the past 10 years? About 80,000? And, we haven’t built one new fire district.”

The county’s fire stations are 30 to 40 years old, he added, “and the new fire engines that we need to serve these areas won’t fit in some of those fire stations.”

When the county was cutting its budgets back in 2008-2009, it cut parks and recreation.

“We cut all of that maintenance stuff.

“The parks piece of the bond is to catch up the capital maintenance,” he said.

The library system’s budget was cut, too.

The bond issue would pay to enhance and update libraries, which have not been freshened up for decades.

Biles praised the county’s library staff.

“They do an awesome job,” he said, noting,“they are always looking for new ways to leverage the facilities that they have to help the community.

“Frankly, most of the customers aren’t in there (libraries) for books anymore.They’re in there for the social aspect. They’re in there to connect with the community.

They’re in there for Maker Space.They’re in their for small business.They can go in there and kind of work and build ideas.”

“The libraries multiply what we can do in the community. Those are social event centers nowadays. Parks are social event centers nowadays,” Biles said.

If all four bond issues are approved, the owner of a house with a $100,000 of property value would pay around $30 a year in additional taxes, Biles said.

needs would be met.

ted she never considered the idea.

“When I heard that they were willing to try to accommodate, that made me feel good about that place [Taco Bell],” she said.

GROWING AND ADJUSTING

GAINFULLY EMPLOYED

While receiving government assistance to accommodate her needs, April attended unique classes in school to learn and socialize with other children.

By fourth grade, she was being homeschooled, and received both speech and occupational therapy.

In these formative years, she would thrive in playing sports, such as basketball and baseball, as well as contending in a chess club — accomplishments exceeding the grim outlook doctors had initially predicted.

“It’s not about what the child can’t do,” said Amy, who tried to raise her daughter with a sense of independence.“More importantly is what are they able to do.”

April attended Gaither High School where she continued to receive therapy.

While there, she joined ‘Best Buddies,’ a nonprofit organization, which paired her with other students to find common interests and develop friendships.

The organization has a chant, which April still recites to this day — followed with hand claps and a cheer at the end.

Now at 25,April is about to celebrate her third year at Taco Bell.

“The second I started Taco Bell, I loved it,” she said.“It makes me happy.”

She works two days a week wiping tables and trays, as well as keeping the drink area in top-notch shape.

Her hard work has earned her an Employee of the Month award, which she proudly displays at home.

“You could just see the pride in being able to work,”Amy said, referring to the job’s impact on her daughter.“It was really evident.”

April is an approachable employee, socializing with the customers and greeting her co-workers with hugs.

While Amy has seen the social growth that the job has given April, she believes it can be beneficial for others, as well.

Amy said it’s important for those without special needs to engage with those who do, as it builds patience and understanding.

Amy and Rick have to work their respective jobs and cannot always be home.

However, Taco Bell management has been generous in working April’s schedule around theirs.

When not at work,April involves herself in various activities.

“I like to rock out in my room with the music loud,” she said. “I have lots of music CDs.” Aside from playing video games and sports, she spends time with her best friend, Anne Marie, and older brother, Eric.

She also serves as an usher at her church, where she has formed many relationships with members.

“Her giftedness is being a butterfly,” said Amy of her daughter’s effect on others.“She goes from flower to flower, pollinating love and joy.”

When April was younger, Amy joined a support group where she could express her thoughts among those who resonated with her situation. She encourages other parents with disabled children to do the same and to not give up hope.

“Just know that there’s value in their life,” Amy said.“They still have gifts to offer.”

A NEW TRANSITION As April was finishing her senior year of high school, she became involved in the Community-Based Training (CBT) program.

This organization helped her find employment and to build good work ethic.

For the next three years,April worked at a nursing home dining room, a Publix bakery and the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa.

However, the CBT program had a cutoff point and was only able to support April until she turned 22.

Amy knew that employment was a valuable asset to her daughter and wanted her to continue working in some capacity.

By chance, Amy frequented the local Taco Bell in her Lutz neighborhood that had an employee with a disability.

Without Amy making a request, the manager reached out and offered a position for April.

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“unexpected highlight, by far,” Coss said.

At the temple, fellows learned about a monk’s daily life, practiced meditation and States” through visits to key historical sites, had a special question-and-answer session museums, and conversations with Korean with the head monk of the monastery. teachers and students.

They dressed in traditional monk garb The trip marked the teacher’s first visit to and made prayer bead bracelets during the Asia, and her first fellowship. stay.

“It was a whirlwind, but absolutely amazCoss recalled waking at 4 a.m., for morning, to be able to go,” she said.“They really ing prayers. did get to show us so much of Korea.To do The Buddhist prayers entailed performas much as we did in five days was amazing.” ing prostrations, or bows, 108 consecutive The trip’s high point, for Coss, was visit- times to show reverence to the Triple Gem ing the Korean Demilitarized (comprising the Buddha, his Zone (DMZ), a 160-mile border teachings, and the spiritual comthat has divided North and South munity) and other objects of Korea for more than 60 years veneration. since the end of the Korean War. Of the prostrations, the Fellows were allowed special teacher proudly noted she “did access to the border area and them all.” were able to stand feet away from “I did all 108. It was a little North Korea near where interrough. I didn’t exactly do them Korean summits take place. correctly,” she said, with a chuckCoss quipped she actually le. stepped foot in North Korea — Another memorable part of for about 10 minutes. Of course, Karen Coss the trip: Fellows visited the War she and other fellows were safely Memorial of Korea and were spesecured by South Korean guards in the cial guests at the United Nations Armistice zone’s joint security area.

Day celebration, which was attended by “It certainly didn’t disappoint,” Coss said, Korean War veterans from several nations of visiting the border. and the Prime Minister of Korea, Lee Nak“The DMZ was amazing,” she said, adding yeon. she’s sure her visit there will figure into fuCoss said she found the citizens to be ture lessons she delivers to her students. very welcoming to Americans and “anyone As an educator, Coss also valued the op- who had anything to do with the war.” portunity to meet with Korean teachers and “We were like celebrities everywhere we gain some insight into the country’s educa- went,” Coss said.“Everything is very pro-U.S. tion system. Her group visited Seoul Digitech Like, they’re very,‘Oh,Americans!’ It’s not like High School, a school for gifted students going to Europe.” known for its technology and graphic design The entire experience will surely have programs. lasting effects for the high school teacher.

She plans to share what she learned with While there, fellows tested out a virtual reality video game built by students. They her students, highlighting some of the culturwere also given a comic book that students al differences she observed in South Korea and detailing how the country has developed made.

“We knew we were going to meet some into the world’s eighth-largest economy since teachers in Korea, but we did not know that the end of the Korean War. The fellowship experience also has we were actually going to visit a school, so prompted Coss to help initiate a student that was real cool,” Coss said.

During the visit, the Land O’ Lakes club, called ‘Time for Diversity.’

Through some of the teacher’s newfound teacher discovered school days in South Korea are much longer than in the States, of- Korean connections, Land O’ Lakes students tentimes from 8 a.m. until as late as 10 p.m., in the club will get to Skype and communicate with an all-girls school in southern five days a week.

Coss learned that classes in South Korea South Korea every month or so.

Meantime, Coss said she’s going to apply finish around dinnertime, but most students typically remain at school through the for more teaching fellowships to other counevening to work on various assignments and tries.

She, too, has several international trips on projects, or get help from teachers.

Fellows, too, were introduced to Korean the docket over the next several years.

She’ll visit the Dominican Republic over history and culture across the weeklong trip.

That portion included stops at the winter break and might visit Spain next sumNational Museum of Korean Contemporary mer.

She also is organizing student trips in History in Seoul and the Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main royal palace of the Joseon 2020 and 2021, to Ecuador and Japan, respectively. dynasty built in 1395.

“There’s so many places to see in the They also stayed at a Buddhist temple on Gangwha Island near Incheon — the trip’s world,” she said.

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Schools in Laker/Lutz News Coverage Area (and their current 2018 records)

By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY: • Carrollwood Day School Patriots (Class 2A-Region 3): 3-1 overall, 1-1 district • Freedom High School Patriots (Class 7A-Region 8): 1-4 overall, district 0-2 • Gaither High School Cowboys (Class 7A-Region 8): 3-2 overall, 1-1 district • Steinbrenner High School Warriors (Class 8A-Region 6): 1-4 overall, 0-2 district

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ith five weeks of high school football in the books, the midway point of the 2018 season has been reached.

Here’s a look at some of the storylines and highlights from schools in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area:

BOISTEROUS BULLDOGS No Charles Harrison III? No problem.

The Zephyrhills High Bulldogs have maintained their winning ways, even without the prolific and record-setting signal-caller, who graduated last season and now plays for Division III Brevard College in North Carolina.

The Bulldogs offense (29.3 points per game) isn’t quite as prolific as last season when Harrison III was under center (41 points per game), however, they’ve managed with a balanced attack through the air and ground.

Meanwhile, an extremely stingy defense (13 points allowed per game) has made life difficult for the opposition.

Zephyrhills could foreseeably run the table for the regular season, considering just one of its remaining foes has a winning record — Wesley Chapel High School, at 3-2 overall — and that’s a home game, where the Bulldogs are 13-2 since 2016.

Further, the Bulldogs arguably have the most talented squad in Pasco County, with bona fide Division I FBS talent in receiver/defensive back Ja’quan Sheppard and running back/defensive back Cartrell Strong, among other future college prospects.

Also noteworthy: Bulldogs third-year head coach Nick Carroll is off to one of the best coaching starts in county history, with a remarkable 23-5 record since taking over for former coach Reggie Roberts in 2016.

That includes 13 straight regular season wins dating back to last season.

GALVANIZED GATORS The hiring of Chad Walker, a first-time high school head football coach, is thus far paying off for the Land O’ Lakes High Gators.

At 3-1, the Gators are off to their best start since 2013, when the program last had a winning season and finished 8-2.

Whatever happens the remainder of 2018, this season will go down in lore for Land O’ Lakes.

That’s because the Gators broke an eight-game losing streak in the annual Butter Bowl rivalry game against Sunlake High, with a convincing 34-25 home win on Sept. 14. The historic win also coincided with the renaming of the press box at John Benedetto Stadium to the Mike Connor Family Press Box, after the longtime athletics booster and former Voice of the Gators.

Besides a road game against Mitchell High on Oct. 26, the Gators have a manageable slate and very well could complete what’s been a long time coming: a winning

COURTESY OF ZEPHYRHILLS HIGH SCHOOL

The Zephyrhills High Bulldogs have successfully built off last season’s 10-2 campaign with a 4-0 start in 2018.

Cypress Creek captured the program’s first-ever win on Sept.

7, defeating Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High 42-22 on the road.

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season. It also doesn’t hurt that the Gators have one of the county’s top offensive playmakers in senior tailback Kyle Leivas, who’s already tallied 613 rushing yards and six total touchdowns, including two straight 200-yard rushing performances against, respectively, Cypress Creek Middle High (224 yards on 25 carries) and Sunlake (223 yards on 19 carries).

COOL, CONFIDENT COYOTES After going winless in its first season as a program, victories are finally coming to the Cypress Creek Middle High Coyotes and second-year head coach Mike Johnson.

The upstart program already has two wins on the year, against Bishop McLaughlin Catholic and Pasco high schools.

Also, unlike last season, the Coyotes actually have a senior class.

Among the 12 seniors, the Coyotes have received significant contributions from tailback/safety Tim Ford-Brown, receiver/linebacker/punter Quinton Spears and receiver/safety/defensive end Devin Santana, among others.

Meantime, twin brothers Jehlani Warren, a junior quarterback, and Jalen Warren, a junior receiver, have made the Coyotes a fun watch, as they’ve hooked up for a bevy of big plays and touchdowns this season.

Going forward, expectations should remain modest for a program stepping into

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The Land O’ Lakes High Gators are off to a 3-1 start under first-year head coach Chad Walker.

STAT STUFFERS —Tony Bartalo, Gaither High, junior quarterback: Most efficient quarterback in the always tough District 8-7A, completing 72.4 percent of his throws for 627 yards and seven touchdowns.

—Desmin Green, Pasco High, junior quarterback: One of the county’s most effective quarterbacks, completing 56 percent of his passes for 602 yards, and nine touchdowns and four interceptions; also has 227 yards rushing and two rushing touchdowns FILE

Land O’ Lakes High senior tailback Kyle Leivas

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PASCO COUNTY: • Academy at the Lakes Wildcats (eight-man Florida Christian Region 2): 2-0 overall, 2-0 district • Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School Hurricanes (IndependentSunshine State Athletic Conference (SSAC): 2-1 overall, 2-0 district • Cypress Creek Middle High School Coyotes (Class 4A-Region 3): 2-3 overall, 0-0 district • Land O’ Lakes High School Gators (Class 6A-Region 6): 3-1 overall, 1-0 district • Pasco High School Pirates (Class 6ARegion 6): 2-2 overall, 0-0 district • Sunlake High School Seahawks (Class 6A-Region 6): 1-3 overall, 0-1 district • Wesley Chapel High School Wildcats (Class 5A-Region 8): 3-2 overall, 2-0 district • Wiregrass Ranch High School Bulls (Class 7A-Region 8): 3-2 overall, 1-1 district • Zephyrhills High School Bulldogs (Class 5A-Region 8): 4-0 overall, 1-0 district • Zephyrhills Christian Academy Warriors (Class 2A-Region 2): 2-2 overall, 0-0 district

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For the second straight year, Sunlake has opened with a 1-3 mark.

the ever-growing competitive area.

Yet, don’t be shocked if the Coyotes pull out another win or two before the end of the 2018 season.

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SLOW START, STRONG FINISH? While Land O’ Lakes High is experiencing its best start in years, crosstown rival Sunlake High is struggling with a 1-3 mark.

Besides Land O’ Lakes, the Seahawks have faced stiff competition out of the gate, losing to Wiregrass Ranch High and to Zephyrhills High, in overtime.

The Seahawks did, however, open the season with a 25-0 road win over Wesley Chapel High — never an easy task.

The second half of the season shouldn’t be quite as daunting. However, it does include a string of three straight road games in October against Cypress Creek, Pasco and Brooksville Central high schools, respectively.

Interestingly, Sunlake also started off 1-3 last season, before rolling to a 4-6 finish — its first losing season since 2009.

Former Gaither High/Boca Ciega High and current Hillsborough High head coach Earl Garcia is one win away from tying former Chamberlain High coach Billy Turner as the all-time winningest coach in Tampa Bay history (254).

Garcia, who coached at Gaither from 1987 to 1991, has a career record of 253103, including nine 10-win seasons.

Garcia was recently inducted into Gaither’s inaugural football Hall of Fame, joining Greg Callahan, Denny Haywood, Kenny Huebner, Terry Jordan, Chad Muilenberg, Cesar Paz, James Puckett and Lydell Ross.

GARCIA AT GAITHER 1987 — Gaither (7-4) 1988 — Gaither (6-4) 1989 — Gaither (4-6) 1990 — Gaither (3-7) 1991 — Gaither (5-5)

leading rusher with 613 yards and four touchdowns on 84 carries; in total has 977 all-purpose yards and six touchdowns.

—Jalen Warren, Cypress Creek Middle High, junior receiver: County’s second leading receiver with 16 catches for 321 yards and five touchdowns.

—Logan Kilburn, Steinbrenner High, senior linebacker: Second in the state with 70 total tackles; also has four sacks and eight tackles for loss.

—Dylan Ridolph, Wiregrass Ranch High, junior linebacker: Tied for state lead with 14 sacks; also has 44 total tackles and 21 tackles for loss.

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Wiregrass Ranch High junior linebacker Dylan Ridolph

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Lutz Chiefs at 40: It’s time to celebrate!

By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

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or decades, it’s been the place to be on Saturdays — for hundreds of players, cheerleaders, coaches and spectators.

The Lutz Chiefs, celebrating the league’s 40th year this season, has offered boys and girls a chance to play and an opportunity to develop their athletic skills, whether it be as football players or as cheerleaders. The league’s cheer squads and teams are open to children ages 5 through 14.

The league also has contributed to the sense of community that Lutz enjoys, as parents on the sidelines get to know other parents, and players get to know children from different schools who compete on the same teams.

On Sept. 29, the league is hosting a reunion for Chiefs alumni, which they’re dubbing “The Greatest Show on Turf.”The event begins with games starting at 9 a.m., a varsity game at 3 p.m., and a Family Food and Fun Fest, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event take place at Oscar Cooler Sports COURTESY OF THE LUTZ CHIEFS Complex, 656 W. Lutz Lake-Fern The Lutz Chiefs was associated with the Pasco Police Athletic League for nearly 30 years before joining the Tampa Bay Youth Football League in 2010.

Road in Lutz.

The league also is hosting a Great Gatsby Gala on Oct. 5, at Cheval Country Club, inThe Greatest tended to raise money to pay for a shade Show on Turf cover for the bleachers — so spectators can be more comfortable while watching WHEN: Sept. 29, games beginning at 9 their children or grandchildren play, said a.m.; varsity game at 3 p.m.; followed by Amy Lancaster, Lutz Chiefs director. a Family Food and Fun Fest, from 4 p.m. to The league was established in 1978 and, 7 p.m. since then, the football teams have won WHERE: Oscar Cooler Sports Complex, more than 19 different Super Bowl Titles, 656 W. Lutz Lake-Fern Road in Lutz. and the cheerleaders have won 17 different DETAILS: All Chiefs alumni are encourleague titles, Lancaster said. aged to show up to celebrate the The league’s home is the Oscar Cooler program’s 40th anniversary. There will be complex — named for the man who attendgames to watch, reunions among old ed hundreds of meetings of the friends and a good old-fashioned sense of Hillsborough County Commission to percommunity. suade commissioners to buy an orange grove so the community could build itself a place for youth sports.

Over the years, the complex has evolved Great Gatsby Gala and improved, but the community spirit that created it so many years ago remains intact.

WHEN: Oct. 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

There are some families who have been Where: The Cheval Country Club, 4312 involved with the Lutz Chiefs for generaCheval Blvd., in Lutz. tions.

DETAILS: The Lutz Chiefs will host a Great “Right now, we have a coach that Gatsby Gala, to celebrate its 40th year as coached in the ’80s. He’s now helping his part of the community. There will be an son coach his grandson,” Lancaster said.“So, open bar, silent auction, live music, hors we have three generations on the field.” d’oeuvres and dinner. There are three Currently, there are around 140 kids inways to help: be a sponsor, participate volved, between football and cheer. Plus, with goods or services, or attend the gala. there are about 40 volunteer parents and COST: Tickets are $75 per person or $125 coaches, she said. for a couple. Proceeds will go toward the But, it’s not just about football and cheerpurchase and installation of shade covers leading, Lancaster said. for bleachers.

“We’re making young men and women.

It’s not just about the sports. It’s about cultiINFO: Email lutzchiefsevents@gmail.com. vating character and commitment to TICKETS: Call Stacy Turk at (813) 732-8170. something, and (to) our community,” the di- Coach Anthony Perrone huddles with his team. rector said.

There’s a sense of connection and camaStacy Turk, who grew up in Lutz, said that year-old Tylar are cheerleaders. Her 6-yearraderie, Lancaster added. old son, Porter, plays flag football and her “I was at Publix (on Lutz Lake Fern and the league’s longevity speaks well for it.

Her family is heavily involved in the pro- husband, Jason, is the head coach for flag North Dale Mabry Highway) the other day. football.

It felt like half our team was there,” gram.

Turk said she genuinely loves The Lutz Her daughters, 11-year-old Taylor and 9Lancaster said.

Chiefs because of the outpouring of love that coaches display, and because of the structure the league provides for youths.

“It’s awesome to see the compassion that these coaches, on the field — whether it’s cheer or football — have for their players,” Turk said.“My kids look forward to going.”

The Lutz Chiefs was associated with the Pasco Police Athletic League for nearly 30 years before joining the Tampa Bay Youth Football League in 2010.

Over the years, it has helped prepare young athletes, who have gone on to play at the high school, college and National Football League levels.

FILE For all football-related inquiries, contact Rick Brodsky, athletic director, at Johnathan Blalock played for the Lutz (813) 786-6754 or lutzchiefsad@gmail.com. Chiefs during the Pasco Police Athletic For any cheer-related inquiries, contact League jamboree last year. The Chiefs Maggie Brodsky, cheer director, at played in PPAL for nearly 30 years, but the The Lutz Chiefs Spring Team Cheer Squad won first place at Reach The Beach, in Daytona, (813) 786-2370 or organization joined the Tampa Bay Youth at the spring 2018 competition.

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Taking precautions for your pets in the event of a disaster doesn’t have to be difficult.

The Pet Resource Center in Hillsborough County offers these key pointers: • Make sure your pet’s county registration tag is up to date, and take a trip to the vet to update all vaccinations, get a microchip and extra medications.

• Create a disaster kit and ID packet for your pet.The kit should include a seven-day supply of food and water per pet, waste disposal items, pet medication, and comfort items like a favorite toy or blanket.The (waterproof) ID packet should contain your contact information and family veterinarian information, the microchip and county pet

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Duchess is a sweet dog Duchess is a Maltese Pomeranian. She is about 3 years old and loves belly rubs. Duchess knows how to sit, stay and lay down. She enjoys playing, going on daily walks, meeting new people/dogs and hanging out with her brother, Prince, the cat. Her favorite food is sliced turkey, and she stands on her hind legs and begs for it whenever she can. Duchess is part of the Wicker family of Lutz.

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PASCO TAX COLLECTOR ADDS CUSTOMER ADVOCATE Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano has added a customer advocate to the agency’s staff.

Samantha Bisconti, formerly a customer service representative for the agency, recently took over the duties for this new position.

The position was created because of the myriad issues that impact customers of the tax collector’s office that go beyond the general scope of motor vehicles, property taxes and related issues, according to a news release from Fasano’s office.

“Samantha has already demonstrated a strong grasp of the importance of assisting people, helping them find answers to their problems, and generally helping those who may not know where else to turn,” Fasano says, in the release.“Her experience working on the front-line of our office, as well as her understanding of issues important to Pasco residents, illustrates what an asset she is and will continue to be to this agency and to the customers we serve.”

Nominations are being accepted for the North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce’s annual Excellence in Business awards.

Winners are selected by an independent panel of judges, according to a news release from the chamber.

Here are the categories: • Excellence in Business, small business (up to 49 employees):These businesses and the people who provide leadership for them have a profound effect on the business environment and economy of North Tampa Bay. • Excellence in Business, large business (50 employees or more):These businesses and the people who provide leadership for them have a profound effect on the business environment and economy of North Tampa Bay. • Volunteer of the year: Recognizing a community leader who donates his or her time to chamber activities and events.

• Business leader of the year: Must be the founder, owner, CEO or president who best exemplifies generously giving time, money, staff and/or facilities for community benefit.

• New business of the year: This award recognizes a local company that has been in business for fewer than three years, which is financially viable and potentially scalable.

• Dorothy Mitchell Legacy Award: Lifetime achievement award given to a community leader who has had a lasting positive impact on our community.

Nominations are due by Oct. 12. Finalists will be announced the week of Oct. 29.

The awards ceremony will be on the evening of Nov. 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Hyatt Place Wesley Chapel.

For more information, call the chamber at (813) 994-8534.

RIBBON CUTTING The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to have a ribbon cutting on Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., at Grow Financial, at 17315 Dona Michelle Drive in Tampa.

HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION Viva North Tampa Bay is celebrating Hispanic Heritage on Oct. 9 from noon to 2 p.m., at Pasco-Hernando Porter Campus.The cost is $25. A panel discussion is planned featuring Jay Rasario, owner of Wesley Chapel Nissan; Janet Cruz, of the Florida House of Representatives; Roberto Seaz, the owner/principal, Design & Construction Innovations; and Margarita Romo, executive director, Farmworkers Self-Help Inc.

DOWNTOWN AVALON PARK WEST GROUNDBREAKING The development and management team from Avalon Park West will kickstart the beginning of the community’s downtown by answering questions regarding its first commercial building, charter school, and future commercial and mixed-use space in the downtown area. The event will be Oct. 11 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.Avalon Park West is at 33613 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel.

TAX IMPLICATIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES There will be a seminar to discuss federal and Florida business entities, and how to create them, on Oct. 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the New River Branch Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel. It also will cover other state and local licensing requirements, federal and state employment taxes, federal income taxes and other issues.To register for the free seminar, go to PascoHernando.score.org.

NORTH TAMPA BAY ECONOMIC BRIEFING The North Tampa Bay Chamber’s Oct. 25 economic briefing will feature Bill Cronin, president/CEO of the Pasco Economic Development Council.The luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hunter’s Green Golf & Country Club, 18101 Longwater Run Drive. Cost is $15.

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ary Angela Wallauer Bitar Williams was born November 1, 1961 in Florida and passed away peacefully on August 29, 2018 at her home in Texas.

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