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With the last environmental hurdle removed, it’s full-speed ahead for a proposed outlet mall on State Road 56 and Interstate 75.

Simon Property Group and landowner Richard E. Jacobs Group have finalized a permit with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that had left in limbo their plans to build Tampa Premium Outlets on the Cypress Creek Town Center site for nearly two years, said Carol Clarke, the assistant planning and development administrator for Pasco County.

That means an outlet mall could be up and running on what is now acres of vacant land in the heart of commercial growth in Wesley Chapel by the end of 2014.

“We are very excited to be moving forward on this project, and are commencing meetings with the county to determine approvals and a schedule,” said Danielle DeVita, senior vice president for development and acquisitions at Simon, in a statement.

The opening, if it stays on schedule,

In less than two years, this long vacant land on State Road 56 near Interstate 75 could be bustling with activity from the new outlet mall that is now expected to finally get off the ground. (Photo by Michael Hinman)

would come seven years after the Jacobs Group received county approval for the Cypress Creek Town Center, located just north of the Hillsborough County line.

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marketing for Premium Outlets and Simon, was not able to comment on the report ahead of publication.

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Porter Campus ushers in change

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When Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch opens in January, it will be the first time that students from Wesley Chapel will be able to attend college in their own backyard.

The campus’ offerings, however, are expected to have a much more far-reaching impact, said J.D. Porter, whose family donated 60-plus acres for the campus. Porter was among a contingent of guests getting a sneak peak at the new campus in a tour on Oct. 31.

As they walked along, visitors saw construction crews working on scaffolding outside the seven-story classroom building, running wiring within the structure, wiping down lab tables and busy tackling other tasks.

Work is expected to be finished on time for classes to begin in January, according to Pasco-Hernando Community College officials.

The new PHCC satellite campus has come out of the ground quickly, but it has

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Ashley Lonon, 8, enjoys her third year at Scarecrows N’ Stuff, which has become a holiday tradition at Heritage Park in Land O’ Lakes. The event included stuff-your-own scarecrows, face painting, crafts, hot dogs, sugar cookies and more. (Photo courtesy of Sandy Graves)

An exterior view of the seven-story classroom building at Pasco-Hernando Community College’s new Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch. (Photos by B.C. Manion)

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Players weren’t the only ones getting wet and sudsy. Parents pitched in, too, along with some siblings.

Samantha Barone, Lexi Romeril, Kendall The event was just one of many that Perkins, Katie Hale and Amanda Lasky all Rene Van Hout and her husband, Wes, exstood on the sidewalk at the edge of U.S. 41 pect to occur at the corner lot as groups and Ehren Cutoff, waving signs and urging seeks to raise money for various causes.The drivers to pull into the parking lot across couple owns LOL Transport & Moving, and the street to get their cars washed. they recently announced they would make They were asking for a $5 donation per the lot available to community groups to car wash, and judging from the energy the have car washes. They would also supply volunteers were exerting, motorists got water, hoses and nozzles to help make each their money’s worth. one a success.

The car wash crew was busy on the afThe Mini Bulls seized the opportunity. ternoon of Oct. 27 as drivers streaming by Rene Van Hout said the idea is to give the busy intersection decided to pull in to back to the community. It’s one way the have their cars soaped and sprayed. couple can express its gratitude for being The car wash was done to raise money able to secure the site for their business. for Mini Bulls, a traveling fast-pitch softball “I wanted to share the blessing of this team, as well as to support the Susan B. prime location,” she said.

Komen “For the Cure” breast cancer foundaThe lot is available to any group that’s tion. raising money for a nonprofit group, such as a church, a band, an athletic organization, or a charitable cause, Van Hout said. They do not have to be designated by the government as a nonprofit group, but cannot personally profit from the venture.

Rebecca Lasky, who was on hand to support her daughter’s softball team, praised the moving company for its generosity.

“I think it’s an amazing donation to the community,” said Dean Hale sprays off a car during a car wash to raise funds for the Lasky, who lives in Mini Bulls, a fast-pitch softball team he coaches. The team donatFishHawk Ranch near ed a portion of proceeds to Susan B. Komen’s ‘For the Cure.’

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Samantha Barone and Lexi Romeril, from left in the back row, take a brief break from waving signs to attract motorists to their car wash. Others helping to wave signs, in front from left, are Kendall Perkins, Katie Hale and Amanda Lasky. (Photos by B.C. Manion)

Lasky was holding a sign at one spot at the edge of U.S. 41, while her daughter was among the group of kids holding signs near the intersection of Ehren Cutoff and U.S. 41.

Lasky said the team is a great thing for the kids.

“They’re like sisters,” she said, adding her 14-year-old daughter is devoted to the game.

“My daughter eats, breathes and sleeps softball.”

Lesley Harris, whose daughter Keeana also plays, applauded the moving company for helping organizations that need to raise money.

“I think that it is phenomenal,” the Wesley Chapel woman said. “It’s a prime spot.”

McKenzie Nix, a 12-year-old player from Lakeland, was busy at the fundraiser.At one point, she climbed into the bed of a pickup truck to clean off the back window of the

passenger cab. At others, she was washing or drying off cars.

Dean Hale, who coaches the team, was busy, too, hosing off soapy vehicles. His wife, Mercedes, was busy scrubbing them.

Besides raising money for the softball team, the fundraiser had another benefit, Coach Hale said. Raising money to battle cancer helps make the girls more aware of the world outside of softball.

The team, which practices at Krusen Field in Zephyrhills, draws its players from Land O’ Lakes, Lutz, New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Valrico, Brandon, FishHawk Ranch and Lakeland.

Any group interested in requesting the use of the parking lot for a fundraiser should call (813) 996-3775 and book the date.The lot is available on Saturdays and Sundays.

“As long as they’re raising money for a nonprofit group,”Van Hout said.

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Young Virginia cancer patient inspires fundraiser

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Christina Jenks recently had her head shaved for a cause. She’s trying to help put an end to pediatric cancer.

Jenks and her husband Eric are behind a fundraiser planned for Nov. 9 at Plantation Palms Golf Club in Land O’ Lakes.The event combines a golf tournament, head shavings and fun activities for kids and adults, aimed at raising money for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation to support pediatric cancer research.

The Jenks, who are the founders of Big Heroes 4 Little Warriors, began their crusade against childhood cancer a couple of years ago. It began when Christina Jenks read about a 6-year-old boy in Virginia who was Christina Jenks and her husband, Eric, founded Big Heroes 4 Little Warriors to help in the fight against pediatric cancer and save children’s lives. (Photos courtesy of Christina Jenks) fighting for his life.

One of the things that the little boy, Nathan If you go Norman, said he most wanted for Christmas was When: Saturday, Nov. 9; Opening cerecards from his heroes — mony 11:30 a.m., shot gun start for the police officers, firefighters golf tournament as well as head shaving and rescue personnel. and family event at noon.

The young boy’s plea Where: Plantation Palms Golf Club, touched Jenks’ heart.

23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., Land O’ She approached her Lakes husband, a firefighter with What: Golf tournament, chance drawPasco Fire Rescue, and sugings, face painting, bounce houses, head gested they get the boy a shaving, games, arts and crafts, DJs and card and ask firefighters at A pink fire truck like this one is expected to be on hand at the other activities. various stations to sign it.

The simple gesture fundraiser.

Plantation Palms will donate snowballed into an ava10 percent of all restaurant proceeds. lanche of love as word spread. Fire and They got so much, in fact, they wound For more information, call Eric or rescue folks from Orlando to Pinellas up loading up their Chevy pickup and drivChristina Jenks at (727) 641-6075.

County began calling, expressing their de- ing 700 miles to the Normans’ home in sire to get involved.

Lynchburg, Va., to deliver the loot to the “The response ended up being over- young boy. whelming,” Jenks said. “They wanted to That was in December 2012. launched their own fundraising organizadonate helmets, they wanted to donate uniWhen they arrived, the boy’s parents tion and wound up giving the Jenks 110 forms.They were making gifts for him. We talked to them about the need to help chil- gift bags to bring back to children at St. had stuff coming from everywhere.” dren who have cancer. The Normans had Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa and All

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The Jenks later decided to create Big Heroes 4 Little Warriors to help children in the Tampa Bay area who, like Nathan, are fighting for their lives.

The couple said they felt called to get involved.

“For me, I’ve been in fire rescue for more than 20 years, and helping people is something I love to do,” Eric Jenks said.

“All you have to do is meet one of these children and that’s all it takes – to see the battle they’re fighting, you just want to fight it for them,” his wife added. “That’s what we’re doing, we’re fighting for a need that needs to be filled.These kids need someone to fight for them.That’s what we’re doing.”

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One of the most popular attractions for young kids at this year’s Swamp Fest was the Wacky Shack, an obstacle course disguised as an extremely colorful house.

Friends Hannah Hester and Claire Morris, both 11, take on the Drag Slip slide at this year’s Swamp Fest in Land O’ Lakes. Hosted by the Land O’ Lakes High School Booster Club, Swamp Fest aims to bring the community together for a good time, while raising money for areas schools, nonprofit organizations, community groups and area businesses. (Photos by David J. Rice)

A popular ride with the older kids, the Spin Out gave patrons plenty of stomachchurning flips and twists to enjoy at this year’s Swamp Fest in Land O’ Lakes.

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Panera Bread opens on Danielle Bailey State Road 54, Nov. 7

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Sandwiches, soups, coffees — and the sweet aromas that come with it.

That’s what travelers on State Road 54 will find beginning Nov. 7 with the opening of the area’s newest Panera Bread.

Located at 23388 State Road 54, not far from the 7-Eleven, this is the fourth Panera Bread to open in Pasco County, bringing jobs to 60 managers, bakers and associates.

“Our concept has been embraced throughout Pasco County for nearly a decade, and we look forward to sharing our signature Panera warmth here in Lutz,” said Dee Pallardy, a joint venture partner with Panera Bread, in a statement.“Panera is thrilled to open our newest Tampa-area bakery café in such a dynamic community.”

The new Panera Bread will become one of more than 1,700 such stores in North

America. Last year, the company opened 123 new locations around the country, and pacing themselves at about 30 a quarter.

Panera Bread started in 1981 as Au Bon Pain Co., changing its name to Panera Bread in the late 1990s. Now it’s earning $1.7 billion in revenue so far this year alone, up 11 percent from last year.

Its primary competitors are Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts, both of which dwarf Panera Bread when it comes to number of locations and revenue. Starbucks has nearly 21,000 locations worldwide, while Dunkin’ Donuts boasts 15,000.

The new location on State Road 54 will feature a drive-thru, only the second one in the region to have that after the Panera Bread location on West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Tampa.

For more information about Panera Bread, its menu and hours, visit PaneraBread.com.

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TAX COLLECTOR LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE The Pasco Tax Collector’s office has launched a new website it says will allow taxpayers the opportunity to glean various services provided by the office.

The site was launched on Nov. 1, and will not only answer common questions about those needing the tax office, but also can be used to submit online job applications, receive news and announcements, and send questions directly to the tax collector, Mike Fasano.

BELK WANTS PANTS FOR PURPLE HEART

Belk, located at 2111 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, is offering a trade up for customers who bring in “gently used” pairs of pants for the Purple Heart Service Foundation.

Between Nov. 8 and Nov. 11, those who donate can then purchase a pair of Haggar pants for less than $30.Those days will also include visits from members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 0087 to thank customers for their donations.

Last year, Belk collected five cartons of pants.They have set a goal of 20 cartons for this year.

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Business Network International, or BNI, is hosting a visitor’s day breakfast meeting at

the Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd. in Land O’ Lakes, on Nov. 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

BNI is an international organization with more than 6,200 chapters and 139,000 members, which generated more than 7.1 million referrals representing more than $3.3 billion worth of business for its members last year, according to the group.

For more information, call Nikki Denzik at (813) 422-4438.

FLORIDA HOSPITAL ZEPHYRHILLS GETS NEW CNO

Gwen Alonso is the new chief nursing officer for Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, overseeing all nursing departments in the 139-bed acute care facility.

Alonso brings more than 30 years of nursing experience to the role, and has been on the staff of Florida Hospital Zephyrhills since 2003.

Before her recent promotion to CNO, Alonso was associate vice president of cardiac services, a position she’s had since 2010. Before that, she was the administrative director of cardiovascular services, and the critical care director.

Alonso previously worked at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point from 1981 to 2003, in various nursing and nurse leadership positions there during her tenure.

Alonso has a master’s degree in nursing from the University of South Florida, and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Southern Adventist University. She received her associate’s degree from Hillsborough Community College.

LENNAR NEW TITLE SPONSOR FOR CLAY SHOOT

Lennar Homes is the new title sponsor for the second annual Wiregrass Ranch Classic Clay Shoot, which takes place Nov. 9 at the Tampa Bay Sporting Clays.

Lennar has donated $10,000 to the Wiregrass Ranch Foundation and the Porter

family, and money raised at the event would help local charities, schools and projects throughout Pasco County.

Last year’s clay shoot raised nearly $20,000 for the local Big Brothers Big Sisters organization, and $30,000 toward local high school scholarships.

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Connerton is located west of Interstate 75 on U.S. 41, five miles north of State Road 54.

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David J. Gallitano is the new interim chief executive officer of WellCare Health Plans Inc., replacing Alec Cunningham while the company’s board of directors conducts a nationwide search for his permanent successor.

“Alec’s contributions to WellCare have been significant,” Gallitano said in a release.

“As the company continues to expand and grow, the board felt that it was necessary to identify a new experienced leader to help write the next chapter for WellCare.”

Gallitano, who has been a part of the board since 2009, was named its chair last May. He is president of Tucker Advisors Inc., a private investment and advisory firm.

He has a bachelor’s degree from George Washington University, and a master’s degree from the University of Chicago.

CONNERTON’S $1,000 GRAND TOUR

Connerton, the planned community of 8,000 homes in central Pasco County, is offering visitors a chance to win $1,000 by taking part in its grand tour of homes.

Builders taking part in the tour include Ryland Homes,Taylor Morrison, M/I Homes, and Homes by WestBay. Each offers different types of homes ranging in price from the higher $100,000, to more than $700,000.

Ryland can be reached at (813) 9961800, or at Ryland.com.Taylor Morrison is at (866) 495-6006, or at TaylorMorrison.com. M/I is at (813) 3886836, or at MIHomes.com, while WestBay

Robert Rodriguez Jr., of HealthSource of Wesley Chapel Chiropractic and Progressive Wellness, is now a certified and advanced RockTape provider. He completed a course in myofascial movement and kinesio taping to earn the certification, which complements his other skills as a chiropractic assistant and X-ray technologist.

RockTape is a form of myofascial kinesiology, which allows the muscle or joints to continue to move through its full range of motion without losing stability or impeding circulation.

For more information on the business, call (813) 907-9553.

SMALL BUSINESS EXPO COMING TO DADE CITY

The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce will host its 2013 Small Business Expo Nov. 14 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hampton Inn, 13214 U.S. 301 in Dade City.

The event is free, and is open to the public.

For more information, call (352) 5673769, or visit www.DadeCityChamber.org.

ROSS MAKES STAFF CHANGES

U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Lakeland, has promoted Kyle Glenn to legislative director in his congressional office. He also added Christa Johnson as a legislative analyst, who will work in Ross’Washington, D.C. office.

Glenn was Ross’ previous legislative analyst in his Washington office, while Johnson was a staff assistant for Congress’ Committee on Financial Services.

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Last year, Kellye Dash sat in the audience of BizGrow and soaked in all the advice from small business owners like herself making their way in this technology-based economy. Now, the president and chief executive of The Busy Buddy is ready to share some of her own experiences as the Pasco Economic Development Council’s annual conference gets under way.

“I started my business in 2009 while working for an IT company,” Dash said. “I wasn’t sure when I was going to pull the trigger and head out on my own, but I knew I would have to do it at some point.”

Dash designed her Wesley Chapel-based Busy Buddy to add an extra hand or two to businesses when they needed it most, providing everything from administrative work to data research and beyond.

She comes to BizGrow 2.0 at PascoHernando Community College on Friday no longer attached to her old job, and now Dash hopes to share that confidence with others.

“I was working full-time, and I didn’t want to let that paycheck go,” she said.“But if you step out on your own, you really can do it, as long as you put people around you who are supportive.You may just surprise yourself.”

These are the kinds of stories BizGrow is expected to inspire once again, said organizer John Walsh, vice president of the Pasco EDC. “The idea is to bring inspirational stories to the group so that people who are going through challenges right now of starting their own business and growing it know that other people are out there that went through it as well,”Walsh said.“But we also

The one-day BizGrow 2.0 conference at Pasco-Hernando Community College is designed to show business owners they are not alone in the trials and tribulations of running their own business. (Photo courtesy of Summer Martin)

want to get people to network. This is a chance for like-minded people to get together, to create some strong relationships in the county, and make that happen.”

Networking can be just as important as anything else, especially when it comes to drumming up business, or even collaboration, said Amy Gleason.

As the chief operating officer of CareSync, Gleason is working to get the word out about her company’s new online application that brings a patient’s medical records together into one spot.

“It was inspired in part by my daughter who was diagnosed with a rare disease,” Gleason said.“We had a hard time managing all her health information, because it wasn’t all in one spot. There’s just no one that teaches you to be a patient, and no guidebook on how to navigate the health care system — and that’s something we really need out there.”

Many of the best product ideas come

from a personal need to have them, Gleason said. But what a large number of would-be entrepreneurs suffer from are missteps in execution.

And that means paying attention to the ever-changing business world that’s out there.

“I hear a lot of people who are afraid of Twitter and don’t really understand it,” Gleason said, citing an example of tools not being properly used.“But it can be one of the most amazing sources of information.

You can put one thing out there, and someone from a completely different walk of life can respond and offer you something to think about.”

It’s the ups and downs, and finding the right tools for the right job that makes BizGrow a popular destination for budding entrepreneurs,Walsh said. Especially the trials and tribulations involved in owning a business, because it’s not always easy.

“It’s not easy,”Walsh said.“It’s a commit-

If you go BizGrow 2.0 is a conference designed to help businesses navigate in the new economy.

It takes place Nov. 8, beginning at 8:30 a.m., at the New Port Richey campus of Pasco-Hernando Community College, Building R. Admission is $30 in advance, or $35 the day of the event.

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BIBLE STUDY GROUP

The Storehouse Bible Study Group meets at the Senior Center,Wisteria Loop in Land O’ Lakes, every Thursday at 7 p.m., except the second Thursday of the month. Pastor Dan Brockman leads the group. Refreshments are served.There is also Power Point Sunday School at 5 p.m., and a worship service at 6 p.m., on Sundays. For information, call (813) 235-9239.

FOSTER CARE PARENTING

Eckerd Community Alternatives will host a foster care program on Nov. 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Rosary Hall at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes. Education will be provided on the local foster care system, the needs in the community, and steps to becoming a foster parent. For information, call Carole Randazzo at (813) 451-2969.

A FOCUS ON FITNESS PARTY

A Focus on Fitness in Wesley Chapel is having a Wesley Chapel Rotary Club Mixer, Wesley Chapel Chamber ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a customer appreciation party on Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at 2136 Ashley Oaks Circle, Suite 102.There will be specials on organic airbrush tanning, personal training, and fitness and CPR classes. For information, call (813) 3443325.

DESSERT FIRST EVENT

The Girl Scouts of West Central Florida will host its Dessert First event on Nov. 8 at InterContinental Tampa, 4860 W. Kennedy Blvd. in Tampa.The event features Girl Scout Cookie desserts prepared by Tampa Bay area’s top chefs.There will be hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and live and silent auctions.Tickets are $100 per person.

Proceeds will benefit the girls and adult members served by the Girl Scout council.

For information or to purchase tickets, visit DessertFirstTampa.com.

PASCO ECOFEST

Pasco EcoFest 2013 is slated for Nov. 8-10 at Sims and Starkey parks in New Port Richey.

The festival is three days of education, entertainment and adventure through hands-on activities and experiences to promote ecological awareness. For a complete list of events, visit PascoEcoFest.com and click on “event schedule.”

PASCO GENEALOGY

The Pasco County Genealogy Society will meet on Nov. 9 beginning at 10 a.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, 9016 Fort King Road in Dade City.

Guest speaker is certified genealogist Sharon Tate-Moody on the topic of “Strategy for Research Success: How to Analyze Your Evidence and Plan Your Next Step.” For information, call Janet at (813) 788-8894.

ANNUAL FALL BAZAAR

The First Presbyterian Church of Zephyrhills, 5510 19th St., will host its annual fall bazaar on Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.There will be craft items, a cookie walk, baked goods, plants, and more.A Munch-a-Bunch-a-Lunch will be served at 11 a.m., for $5. For information, call (813) 7827412.

ZUMBATHON FUNDRAISER

Studio Z-41 – The Zone will host a Zumbathon fundraiser Nov. 9 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., for Natalia Ricabal, an 8-year-old suffering from Ewing’s sarcoma.The fundraiser is at 1190 Flagship Drive in Lutz.

Tickets are $20, with all proceeds going to Ricabal. For information, email bylund@gmail.com.

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The Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa, is hosting a Veterans Day Appreciation Weekend from Nov. 9-11 with admission for $5 for all active and retired military personnel, emergency medical technicians, firefighters, first responders, and police officers. For information, visit Mosi.org.

HAIRCUTS FOR VETERANS

As part of the “Thank a Veteran” promotion from Great Clips, customers who get a haircut at any Great Clips location on Nov. 11 will receive a free haircut card to give to an active, inactive or retired military member of any branch. Military members also can get a free haircut on Nov. 11, or pick up a card to use any day before Dec. 31, with proof of service.

SAINT LEO VETERANS DAY

Saint Leo University will celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 11 with a variety of activities, including a display of World War II military artifacts. Lunch and dinner are complimentary for military veterans.

Reduced prices will be available for family and guests. For a schedule of activities, visit SaintLeo.edu.To RSVP for lunch, call (352) 588-8994.

VETERANS DAY AT ELKS

The Zephyrhills Elks Lodge, 6851 Wire Road, will host a program to honor veterans on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., followed by a light lunch.

MARINES CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY

Marines Forever, a local club for veterans, will host a Birthday Mess Call, celebrating the U.S. Marines 238th birthday, on Nov. 11 at 6 p.m., at the Plantation Palms Golf Club, Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes.The semi-formal event will feature guests from MacDill Air Force Base, a cash bar, sit-down dinner, and flag ceremony.There also will be raffles and door prizes. For ticket prices and availability, call (813) 956-2469.

be a Tea, Bake & Tag Sale on Nov. 9 from noon to 3 p.m. at 1300 Lake Como Drive in Lutz. For $5, there will be a tea taste and a sampling of baked good.There will be a gift table with handmade cards and bracelets, as well as new and collectible vintage dolls, Christmas items, old cookbooks, and more.

For information, call (813) 909-8316, or email hillyb@verizon.net.

WILLOW BEND AUTO CAR SHOW

Willow Bend Automotive in Lutz will host its annual car show on Nov. 10 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at 23124 State Road 54.There will be free hot dogs and burgers for registered cars. Entry fee is $10. Gift bags and dash plaques will be given to the first 50 entries.The show will feature raffle prizes, a trivia challenge and music.The proceeds from a raffle will benefit Flood Gates Church. For information, call Ralph at (813) 416-6216.

FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

Outreach Assisting Students in Schools, or OASIS, will present a free family movie night with fun, games and the movie “Dolphin Tale” on Nov. 10 at 4:30 p.m., at Benito Middle School’s soccer field, 10101 Cross Creek Blvd. in New Tampa.The movie begins at 5:45 p.m. Monetary donations or new or gently used school clothing donations will benefit OASIS. For information, call (727) 520-6390.

NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY

The Nature Coast chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The subject is “Sea Level Rise and Climate Change, the Anticipated Impacts to Nature Coast Ecosystems,” presented by Whitney Gray. Light refreshments will be served. For information, call Mary at (727) 849-2335.

LAKESHORE VILLA CRAFT SHOW

Lakeshore Villa Community is hosting an arts and crafts show on Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 15401 Lakeshore Villa St. in Tampa.Vendor spaces are still available for

$10. For applications and information, call Mary Brate at (813) 264-1303.

EMBROIDERERS GUILD

The Gulfview chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America will meet on Nov. 13 at 10 a.m., at the Lakeside Club, 12606 Shadow Ridge Road in Hudson.After the meeting, there will be a class on Santa’s Christmas tree ornaments. For information, call Betty Brandt at (727) 856-3643.

‘JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR’

Tampa Theatre, 711 Franklin St., in Tampa, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the film “Jesus Christ Superstar” with an event on Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Guests Ted Neeley and Barry Dennen will introduce the newly restored color and sound film.

There will be a sing-along throughout the movie, and a question-and-answer session after the film.Tickets are limited and cost $11.VIP tickets are available for $125 through TinmanMerchandising.com. For information, visit TampaTheatre.org.

SCHRADER AT REPUBLICAN CLUB

The Wesley Chapel Republican Club will host County Commissioner Ted Schrader on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited.The club meets at the Hyundai of Wesley Chapel, 27000 Wesley Chapel Blvd. in Wesley Chapel. For information, email Mike Moore at wcrepublican@att.net.

FUN FEEDS PASCO

Keystone Community Church is hosting its second annual Fun Feeds Pasco event on Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 21010 State Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes.The event is free and includes bounce houses, live music, face painting, a book fair, plant sale, law enforcement displays, food and drinks. Monetary donations, and donations of nonperishable food and new toys, will be accepted for Metropolitan Ministries.

For information, email Pastor Gary Edwards at pastor@keystonecommunity.org.

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Christian Social Services in Land O’ Lakes is hosting a Holiday Open House on Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The event includes sales, treats, fun, and a drawing for a hot air balloon ride.The open house is at 5514 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.

NEW TAMPA PEDIATRIC FESTIVAL

New Tampa Pediatric Dental will host its 3rd annual fall festival on Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its office, 2242 Ashley Oaks Circle in Wesley Chapel.The event includes games, contests, live music by Mr.Tommy, food, prizes, tours of the offices and more.

To RSVP, visit New Tampa Pediatric Dental on Facebook and click on “events.”

WOMAN’S CLUB SWAP & SHOP

The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club is hosting a Swap & Shop fundraiser to benefit Relay for Life on Nov. 19 at Copperstone Executive Suites, 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. in Land O’ Lakes.The idea is for participants to bring several top-notch items, such as jewelry, clothing or housewares, to “swap.” Previewing begins at 6 p.m., and the swap shopping starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 and includes wine, cocktails and light hors d’oeurves. For information, call Nancy Boschert at (727) 642-5959.

TAMPA ICE RINK RE-OPENS

Tampa’s downtown ice rink will return to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park from Nov. 21Jan. 5. Cost is $10 for a 90-minute session with skates. Proceeds will help fund scholarships to send children to summer camps through the city’s parks department.The park is at 600 N.Ashley Drive. For hours, visit tampasdowntownonice.com.

MOSI PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT

MOSI is hosting a parents’ night out on Nov. 22 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for kids older than age 5. MOSI’s education department staff will care for and entertain kids with Minecraft and age-appropriate video games, museum treasure hunts, creative play, and more. Kids will dine on pizza and drinks while parents enjoy a night off.Advanced registration is required.

Cost is $25 per child. For information, call (813) 987-6000 or visit mosi.org.

TAMPA BAY COIN CLUB

The Tampa Bay Coin Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The meetings include an auction, raffle, door prizes, guest speaker, free appraisals, and an opportunity to trade with other collectors. For information, visit TampaBayCoinClub.org.

HELP FIGHT HUNGER IN THE COMMUNITY

The Laker/Lutz News is joining the ongoing fight to help feed community members in need through a food drive.We have a collection box in our office for our readers to drop off donations for Feeding America Tampa Bay-Suncoast Branch in Land O’ Lakes, just one of the more than 200 food banks in the Feeding America network.

The Laker/Lutz News office is in the Copperstone Executive Suites, 3632 U.S. 41, Suite 102 in Land O’ Lakes.

The most needed items are: • Canned meats (tuna, chicken, ham, sausage) • Canned fruits and vegetables • Canned and boxed meals (soup, chili, stew, macaroni & cheese) • Pasta and rice • Peanut butter No glass please. Pop-top items preferred.

No donation is too big or small.We appreciate our readers’ efforts in helping in this mission.

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Those are just a few of the myriad festivities that will be offered at Pasco EcoFest 2013.Thousands of people are expected to turn out for the three-day festival that begins Friday evening and runs through Sunday (Nov. 8-10).

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Meet. The Florida Modeling Network will host the Trash-n-Fashion photo shoot on Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. Models and photographers will work out of Peace Hall, along with costumers, body painters, makeup and hair artists.

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The LocalVolks on the Lake vintage Volkswagen show and swap meet, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature funky, vintage VWs. On Saturday night, Volkswagen enthusiasts are invited to cruise over to Dade City for a pre-jam party, in anticipation of Sunday’s Bug Jam. Other highlights of Pasco EcoFest include an Eco Market, food trucks and locally brewed beer. Eco Market offers shoppers a chance to purchase locally made, grown and handcrafted items. A variety of food trucks will be on hand, and the Big Storm Brewing Co. will be serving its locally brewed microbrew.

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is hosting a Sunday Fun Day on Nov. 17 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students from prekindergarten through first grade can enjoy art, reading and math games with teachers, while parents can tour the campus and learn more about the Academy.Activities are for children ages 3-7, but child care will be on hand for older children to play on the playground.

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The new homeowners, the Soto family, moved in after performing 400 “sweat equity” hours working on both their home and the homes of others, part of the requirements of becoming a Habitat homeowner.

Wesley Chapel Honda and Wesley Chapel Toyota was a major sponsor of the home construction, including bringing in volunteers to help build it. More than 100 volunteers showed up at The Shops at Wiregrass in May to help frame the home.

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At the dedication ceremony, Daisy Soto cut the ribbon with her two sons, Carlos and Oswaldo.

“This is truly a life-changing event,” said Mike Speigl, managing partner of Wesley Chapel Honda and Wesley Chapel Toyota, in a release.“Surely Daisy will take this opportunity to grow her family the rest of her life.”

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It’s just a trailer, some tall grass and dirt roads. But it’s just enough to introduce Wesley Chapel Boulevard to yet another car dealership as Chevrolet of Wesley Chapel moves in.

The dealership is located next to Hyundai of Wesley Chapel just northeast of Progress Parkway, and is part of the same ownership group as the Hyundai dealership and nearby Mazda of Wesley Chapel.

“We really think that Chevy has done a great job, and they have a great product now,” said John Gauvey, general manager of the dealership.“We felt it was a great complement to our Hyundai and Mazda stores, and we knew there were a lot of Chevy owners who wanted someplace close-by to get their cars serviced.”

While the name and location might be new, the business itself is nearly 40 years old. The dealership was most recently known as Sparkman Chevrolet, but for more than three decades was known as Buddy Foster Chevrolet, located east on State Road 54, just outside of Zephyrhills.

The Sparkman family, which twice owned a small chain of convenience stores called Sparky’s Food Stores based out of Plant City, purchased Buddy Foster in 2011, but decided not to stay in the car sales business for long.

Last year, the Sparkman family sold its Bartow Chevrolet dealership, and made it clear they were entertaining offers for its Zephyrhills location.

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For now, the dealership is servicing Chevrolet and other General Motors cars through its Mazda service center, located just on the other side of the Hyundai dealership.

The three brands most certainly complement each other, Gauvey said, and there are a lot of benefits of selling all three cars under the same ownership umbrella.

“Cars are cars, but who you buy it from is really important,” he said. “We’ve had tremendous success by building relationships, and people drive from all over to get that experience.”

The same ownership team also owns Hyundai of New Port Richey on U.S. 19, which they say is the No. 1 Hyundai dealer in the country in terms of volume.

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Crews are busy at work on the new Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, which is scheduled to open for classes in January.

PORTER, from page 1 been a long time in the making, Porter said.

He believes the campus will have a regional benefit.

“This is something that was needed,” Porter said. Besides giving Wesley Chapel students a chance to go to college in their own community, this campus is expected to attract students from not only across Pasco and Hernando counties, but also from Hillsborough County, as well.

The site, at 2727 Mansfield Blvd., is on the south side of State Road 56, about two miles east of Interstate 75. It is situated across the street from the planned Raymond James financial services office park, next to Wiregrass Ranch High School, and around the corner from Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel.

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MALL, from page 1 If plans hold up, this would put the outlet mall portion of the site well ahead of its extended construction deadline of 2021 on the 510-acre site.The original plans were to build a 1.2 million-square-foot mall along with 600,000 square feet of retail space and 120,000 square feet for offices by 2011.

Expanded plans included 350 hotel rooms, 230 apartments, and a 2,582-seat movie theater.

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the campus also plans to offer a bachelor’s degree in supervision and management, and a bachelor’s in nursing.

The PHCC name may not last long, however.The college is awaiting approval on its application with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.The board meets in December in Atlanta, and if they approve, could allow the school to change its name to PascoHernando State College.

PHCC President Katherine M. Johnson, who helped to lead the preview tour, characterized this as an exciting time for the college, as it opens a new campus, adds new programs and changes its name.

The seven-story classroom building consists of a three-story parking deck, topped by four floors of classrooms and labs.There are 10 classrooms, four computer labs. four science labs and eight health labs on the

campus, as well as a library, faculty offices and administrative offices.

The nursing lab, on the fifth floor, will be set up to simulate a hospital ward.

“We tried to make it very much what you would find in a hospital setting,” said Stan Giannet, provost of the campus.

Besides nursing, other classes offered at the campus cover a number of disciplines, including business administration and information technology.

The building has been designed to be energy efficient, which lowers long-term operational costs and reduces its impacts on the environment, said Joseph J. Sorci, director of design for Florida Architects. It has been designed to take advantage of natural light and to conserve water. The campus also uses light-emitting diodes, or LED, lighting and a cooling system that reduces energy consumption.

The design takes future needs into consideration, Sorci said. For example, the network operations center in the library can accommodate additional equipment as it becomes necessary to meet the needs of a larger enrollment.

Care also was taken in selecting building materials, Sorci said. The carpeting, for instance, is made up of carpet squares. If one square becomes damaged it can be removed and replaced.

Besides saving money, that also reduces waste, Sorci said.

Students who want to take classes at the new campus can register at the Brooksville, Dade City, New Port Richey or Spring Hill campuses, or through online registration if they’re a current student.

Open registration begins on Nov. 12.The spring course schedule is available at www.phcc.edu/schedule.

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Yet, neither Simon nor Jacobs Group gave up, continuing work on the center they hoped would complement nearby projects like The Grove and The Shops at Wiregrass.

In May 2012, Simon said it had signed an agreement with Saks Fifth Avenue to open an Off Fifth-style store in its outlet mall. It’s a retailer that is common in many of Simon’s projects worldwide.

At the time, Simon expected the Saks Fifth Avenue store to open by 2014, but its permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as well as a court battle with an environmental group had yet to be resolved.

A court rejected the Sierra Club’s claims in 2011 that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers improperly examined the project’s impacts to wetlands and waterways.

However, it did move forward with concerns on how the project would impact the eastern indigo snake, a threatened species that moved across the land.

Kenneth Dodd, a herpetologist for the Office of Endangered Species, called the site an important “wildlife corridor,” and that having its habitat “fragmented” could cause more of the snakes to die on area roads.

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mits necessary to get construction going.

Pasco County’s Clarke said her staff met with Simon Oct. 29, and “will be working with them to develop a coordinated schedule and get this project going.”

Simon, headquartered in Indianapolis, owns or has an ownership interest stake in more than 325 retail properties in North America and Asia, comprising of 242 million square feet. In the past quarter alone, Simon has opened three new outlet malls in Toronto, St. Louis and Korea. It also began construction on four more in Charlotte, N.C.; Eagen, Minn.; Mirabel, Quebec; and Vancouver, B.C., according to the company’s corporate filings.

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Bay Area Legal Services Inc., which provides educational activities to residents who lack knowledge of fair housing rights, has earned a $293,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The grant is part of a larger $2.9 million award given to Florida, and part of $38.3 million in grants handed out nationwide.

Bay Area Legal Services plans to use its grant to serve populations in high-needs areas to help eliminate discriminatory practices in rental, sales and lending. It also will continue to look for reasonable accommodations and accessibility for disabled people.

Part of HUD’s Fair Housing Initiatives Program, these grants overall help enforce the Fair Housing Act through investigation and testing of alleged discriminatory practices. Funds also help educate housing providers, local governments and potential victims of housing discrimination about their rights and responsibilities under the act.

“Ending housing discrimination requires that we support the law and protect the housing rights of individuals and families

who would be denied those rights,” said HUD secretary Shaun Donovan, in a release.

“Ensuring and promoting Fair Housing practices lies at the core of HUD’s mission, and these grants enable community groups all over the nation to help families who are denied equal access to housing.”

Ed Jennings Jr., the southeast regional administrator for HUD, echoed those sentiments.

“No one should be denied the opportunity to live where they want because of how they look, their faith, whether they have children, or because they have a disability,” he said in a release.

Bay Area Legal Services began in 1967 providing free legal services to low-income Tampa residents using four attorneys in a neighborhood storefront office.

Today, using offices in Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, Bay Area Legal Services uses 100 attorneys, paralegals and support staff on a $7 million budget servicing 25,000, according to the group’s website.

The group operates an office at 37718 Meridian Ave. in Dade City, as well as 8406 Massachusetts Ave., Suite B2, in New Port Richey.

Minor accidents can now be reported online The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

Filing reports for minor car accidents can be cumbersome. But not anymore, thanks to a new online reporting form from Florida’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

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The GFWC Little Women of Lutz entertain guests and prospective members at its recent annual ice cream social and membership drive. The club is a volunteer community service organization open to all young women between 12 and 18, and is part of the GFWC LutzLand O’ Lakes Woman’s Club. For more information, contact Marilyn Wannamaker at (813) 949-1482. (Photo courtesy of Marilyn Wannamaker)

Avoid power lines when doing tree care work The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

The danger in trimming trees near overhead electrical wires is real, with people getting seriously injured in what are otherwise do-it-yourself projects.

The Tree Care Industry Association, an organization that among other services accredits tree care companies, is encouraging homeowners to stay clear of power lines and other dangers when doing their own tree work with pole-mounted cutting tools and metal ladders.

Trees can conduct electricity, according to the association, and can become energized when they make contact with overhead wires. If proper tree-cutting techniques are not used or understood, a cut branch can swing in unpredictable directions as it falls, and could land on an energized wire.

The association offers a few tips when doing tree work: • Look for power lines before pruning trees and large shrubs. If lines are anywhere

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near the tree, don’t attempt the work.

Professional tree climbers have the training and equipment to perform these tasks safely.

• Never climb a tree in order to prune it. Even if the wires aren’t touching the tree, branches will shift either once climbing begins, or limbs are removed.

• Rubber-soled shoes or rubber gloves will not protect from a fatal shock.

• Never extend long-handled saws or pruners into a tree without checking for power lines. Electricity is always trying to go somewhere, and will easily travel through metal, waters, tree or the ground.

• Don’t move ladders or long-handled pruning tools around the yard without first looking up.Always read and heed ladder-use safety labels.

If a tree care professional is needed, always make sure they carry proof of liability insurance, and check to see if homeowners insurance covers the cost of the work.

To find companies associated with the Tree Care Industry Association, call (800) 733-2622, or visit www.TreeCareTips.org.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Learn about child athlete injuries

Morton Plant Mease Outpatient Center, 2102 Trinity Oaks Blvd. in New Port Richey, will host the seminar “Extremity Injuries in Child Athletes” on Nov. 7 at noon. Guest speaker is Dr. Jennifer Swaringen on the topics of shoulder dislocations, Little Leaguer’s shoulder, common fractures of the clavicle, shoulder and wrists, and common finger injuries.

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

HealthSource at Zombie Run

HealthSource of Wesley Chapel Chiropractic and Progressive Wellness will evaluate and provide information on the prevention of injuries, and care of the spine and extremities, on Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the inaugural 5k Zombie Run in Lake Park.

For information, call (813) 907-9553.

Pediatric CPR class

The obstetrics program at Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54 in Trinity, is offering a pediatric CPR class on Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Participants will learn the skills of the American Heart Association course “CPR for Family and Friends.”The fee is $15 for one person, or $25 for two.

To make a reservation, call (727) 8345630.

Oak Hill Hospital yard sale

Oak Hill Hospital is hosting a yard sale on Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to noon in its parking lot, 11375 Cortez Blvd. in Spring Hill. All proceeds from vendor fees will benefit the American Heart Association.

For information, call Holly Norris at (352) 597-6375.

Hike for Hospice

Gulfside Regional Hospice’s annual Hike for Hospice is Nov. 10 at Rasmussen College, 18600 Fernview St. in Land O’ Lakes. The Hike includes a 5-kilometer run and a 5k

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walk. Registration begins at 7 a.m. The 5k run begins at 8 a.m., and the 5k walk begins at 9 a.m. Registration is $25 for adults, $15 for students 11 through college age, and $10 for children younger than 10. All hikers receive a T-shirt, breakfast and beverages.

To register, visit the website at FirstGiving.com/Hikeforhospice.

Five Wishes seminar

The Pasco Aging Network will host a meeting on Nov. 13 beginning at 8 a.m. at King of Kings Church, 10337 U.S. 19 in Port Richey.A free breakfast will be provided.

To RSVP, call Wendy Morrison at (727) 457-2302.

Gulfside Regional Hospice is hosting a seminar for those interested in learning more about “Five Wishes,” a living will, on Nov. 13 at noon at the James Gills branch of the YMCA of the Suncoast, 8411 Photonics Drive in Trinity.

For information, call (800) 561-4883.

To receive a free copy of “Five Wishes,” stop by any Gulfside thrift shop during the month of November, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Shops are located at: • 1930 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Lutz • 6117 State Road 54, New Port Richey • 36524 State Road 54, Zephyrhills • 37925 Sky Ridge Circle, Dade City

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Morton Plant North Bay Hospital will host a seminar on stomach and colorectal health on Nov. 13 at 10 a.m., at 6600 Madison St. in New Port Richey. Dr. Eric Borock will discuss the common causes of stomach pain and gastrointestinal disease, diagnostic testing and treatment options.

To register, call (727) 953-6877.

Coping with autism

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54 in Trinity, along with Hope for Autism and Neurological Disorders (Helping Hands), meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. The next meeting is Nov. 13. The group is for parents, family members and friends impacted by autism and related neurological disorders.

For information, call (727) 834-5630.

Cancer support group

Florida Cancer Affiliates, a communitybased medical oncology and hematology practice, will host a general cancer support group meeting every other Wednesday at the New Port Richey center, 5500 Little Road. The next meeting is Nov. 13 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

For information, call (727) 372-9159.

The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Wesley Chapel, 33420 State Road 54, is hosting the program “Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous” on Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.This is a 12-step program for men and women of all ages.There is no fee and no weigh-ins.

For information, visit FoodAddicts.org.

Millennium Sertoma Club

The Millennium Sertoma Club, which assists people with speech-language and hearing disorders, meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Elsa’s Mexican Restaurant, 18450 U.S. 41 in Lutz. Both men and women are encouraged to bring their children, who in turn become honorary members and participate in meetings and service activities.

To learn more, visit the website at MillenniumSertomaClub.org.

Free mammograms

Florida Hospital Carrollwood, 7171 N. Dale Mabry Highway, is offering free mammograms through Nov. 30 to any woman who has never had a screening.To qualify, register online at JoinThePinkArmy.com. Registration is subject to hospital verification.

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For women who do get yearly screenings, the hospital is offering discounted mammograms for $76, cash only.To qualify for discounted price, register at the same website and schedule a mammogram by Nov. 30.The procedure must take place by Dec. 31.

Moffitt Cancer names vice president of research

Moffitt Cancer Center has named Brian Springer as vice president of research administration and associate center director of administration. Springer will work closely with executive leadership, faculty and team members to enhance and cultivate the center’s world-class research. He also will oversee external funding, as well as the renewal of Moffitt’s National Cancer Institute Cancer Center Support Grant.

Gainesville centers offer services in Wesley Chapel

Gainesville Medical Centers are now working with Cypress Creek Chiropractic & Wellness in Wesley Chapel to provide testing for Florida’s top 60 environmental allergens, as well as food, chemicals, pesticides and medicinal allergies. Most major health insurance policies will cover up to 100 percent of the cost of treatment.

For more information, call (386) 2834991.

New anxiety support group

The Tampa Bay Anxiety Association is a meet-up group set up so members can take an active part in making decisions about when and where to meet.The group meets throughout the Tampa Bay area. Panera Bread on Williet Way in Wesley Chapel is the newest venue to serve those in the North Tampa area. Meetings are usually in the evening. Membership is $5 a year.

For information, visit meetup.com and search for “Anxiety Association” under groups.

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Pride on the line between Wiregrass Ranch, Wesley Chapel

By Michael Murillo The Laker/Lutz News Correspondent

If you’re looking for a powerhouse matchup between two of the best high school football teams in the area, the Nov. 8 game between the Wiregrass Ranch Bulls and the Wesley Chapel Wildcats probably isn’t it.

Neither team will be going to the playoffs, both are winless in their respective districts, and they have a combined three victories between them (all of them from 36 Wiregrass Ranch, while Wesley Chapel sits at 0-9).

So why are both schools looking forward to the match up?

The answer is simple: It’s a rivalry game.

And it’s a game among neighbors as well.

The two schools are only about 10 miles apart. In fact, Wiregrass Ranch was created in part due to Wesley Chapel’s overcrowding.

A decade ago, current Bulls students would likely have been Wildcats.They live near each other, interact with each other, and many players participated in youth sports together. So when they face off in a high school rivalry game, the athletes don’t consider it just another date on the schedule.

“These guys have seen each other for a number of years, so it’s always special,” Wesley Chapel head coach Tico Hernandez said.This is Hernandez’s first year running

Wesley Chapel head coach Tico Hernandez, left, is looking for his team’s first win of the year. Wiregrass Ranch coach Mike Lawrence, however, is seeking his team’s first win against Wesley Chapel. (File photos)

the school’s program, but he understands the pride that goes along with defeating a rival.

But for the Wildcats, there’s also history on the line. Wiregrass and Wesley Chapel have been playing against each other since the 2007 season, and each time Wesley Chapel has come out on top. But this year the Bulls own the better record and some confidence that they can not only beat the Wildcats, but beat them on their own field.

Hernandez said to avoid that outcome and keep his school’s streak going, the Wildcats will have to have one of their better defensive efforts and get more consistency from an offense that can create effective moments, but is also susceptible to what he calls “silly” plays. He believes that putting a complete game together and getting the season’s first win against a rival would be meaningful for the players.

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Early turnover costs Zephyrhills playoff trip

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An early miscue during a punt in the wrong end zone proved to be fatal for the Zephyrhills Bulldogs, as they missed the playoffs once again at the hands of their longtime rival, 24-16.

Both the Bulldogs and the Pasco Pirates needed a win Friday to secure a spot in the playoffs. And record-wise, Zephyrhills seemed to be in the driver’s seat at 7-1, plus had home-field advantage. But the Pirates came ready to play, especially senior wide

receiver Malik Johns, who ran 157 yards — including a 62-yard run late in the fourth quarter that sealed the victory.

The Bulldogs had a rough start in their second drive, going three-and-out pinned inside their own 10-yard line.The punt snap went sailing over the kicker’s head, allowing the Pirates to recover in the end zone, giving them an early 7-0 lead.

The Pirates would never give up the lead, although Zephyrhills came close late in the third quarter when freshman running back Antwione Sims ran eight yards to score, bringing the Bulldogs to within a field goal, 17-14.

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Two minutes later, after the Bulldogs held the Pirates to a three-and-out, Pasco had its own punt miscue, resulting in a safety for Zephyrhills, a one-point deficit, and possession of the ball with a little more than a quarter remaining.

The Pirates defense, however, held strong, stopping four drives and limiting the Bulldogs to a net gain of no yards before Zephyrhills’ final full drive with five minutes remaining, and Pasco up 24-16.

Quarterback Ty Tanner burst for 28 yards on the ground, with junior Jaylen Pickett chipping in 24 more to bring Zephyrhills

PHCC runners heading to nationals

The Pasco-Hernando Community College women’s cross-country team will travel to Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge this weekend to compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association 5kilometer national championship.

The team hopes to improve from its 13thplace finish last year.

After that, the team heads to Dallas, Ga., for the NJCAA Half Marathon National Championships, hosted by Chattahoochee Technical College. Six PHCC runners will compete on a 13.1-mile course along a stretch of the Silver Comet Trail between Atlanta and the Alabama state line.

Among the runners returning is Samantha Greenlee, who finished seventh last year.

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Karate team brings home the gold Competitors from Keiko Shin Karate Academy in Wesley Chapel brought home nearly 50 medals at the recent National Karate Championship in Cape Coral. Among the winners were, from left, Nicholas Borowski, Olivia Borowski and Alexa Fuentes. The Kieko Shin team of 26 competitors, ranging in age from 5 years old to adult under the direction of Sensei Ernesto Fuentes, returned home with 23 gold medals as well as 25 silver and bronze medals. The academy is located at 26312 Wesley Chapel Blvd. (Photo courtesy of Les Borowski)

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Lawrence doesn’t want to hear much about rivalries. He just wants to win.

“Focusing just because it’s Wesley Chapel and a rivalry, I don’t want to play too much into that. I just want to focus on winning the ballgame,” he said.

Lawrence knows his players could get excited about facing the Wildcats, but sees a better road to success by keeping the Bulls focused on their game plan and treating the contest like another game on the schedule.

That means both offense and defense prepared for the game, and playing well when they’re on the field.

Like Hernandez, this is Lawrence’s first season as his school’s head coach. But instead of the rivalry aspect of the game, he’s more concerned about Wesley Chapel’s winless record, and their drive to get into the win column for the first time this year.

“They’re hungry and they’re looking for a win.They haven’t won a ballgame yet, and that’s an advantage that they have right now on us,” he said. “They don’t want to finish their season without a victory.”

While that’s true, Hernandez said there’s a little bit more behind their motivation when they see the Wildcats on the schedule. They want a win, but they also want neighborhood bragging rights as well.

“Our team goals at the beginning of the year were to control the classroom and behave on campus and have a certain GPA,” he said.“And one of our other goals was to continue to own Wesley Chapel.”

within sight of Pirates territory.

But then the Bulldogs turned to their passing game, which had been virtually nonexistent for both sides up to that point.And this was no different with a pair of sacks on Tanner and sophomore Tre’un Everett ending Zephyrhills’ last gasps.

Senior Devon Brockington rushed for 89 yards for the Bulldogs in the loss, while Tanner finished with 59 on the ground, and Pickett 48.

Pasco’s only other runner was senior Jaquan Clower, who rushed for 46 yards in the win.

Zephyrhills finishes its season against Sunlake (8-1) this Friday, while Pasco will take on River Ridge (3-6) on their way to the playoffs.

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills golf tourney

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Foundation is hosting its 24th annual golf tournament Nov. 22 with an 8:30 a.m. shot gun start at Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel.

Tickets are $150 each, and include breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages, as well as 18 holes on the Arnold Palmer-designed course.

Proceeds benefit the Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Brain and Spine Institute.

For more information, call (813) 783-6144.

Tampa Y’s Turkey Gobble 5K

The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA will host a 5-kilometer run — the Tampa Y’s Turkey Gobble 5K — in downtown Tampa on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, beginning at 7 a.m. in front of the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Channelside Drive.

Awards will be given for top three finishers in both male and female categories, as well as for the largest corporate team, and best turkey costume.

Registration fee is $25 per teen or adult before Nov. 25, or $30 afterward. Children ages 6 through 11 are $10, while groups of five or more receive a $2 discount per person.

For more information, visit www.YMCA5K.com, or email ymca5k@tampaymca.org.

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Wildcats tackle a farewell Kalique Jones tackles a training dummy at Academy at the Lakes as part of the school’s farewell to seniors ritual last week.

Jones, one of seven seniors graduating off the school’s football team, helped lead the Wildcats back to the playoffs.

(Photos by Michael Hinman)

Evan Boucher, right, an eighth-grade member of the Academy at the Lakes football team, waits for the seniors to arrive to the practice field last week as part of the farewell ritual.

Making their way to the field are, from left, Ahkil McGill, Cody Breaux, Kalique Jones, Evan Gordy, Jack Fishman and Isaac Klopotek.

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