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If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Easter season, you’ll find plenty of options across the region.

There are fun events, such as Easter crafts and egg hunts, solemn Good Friday events and Easter service celebrations.

Here are few highlights from around the area covered by The Laker/Lutz News.

They are presented here, in chronological order.

• The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, at 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, has created a new event called the Jelly Bean Fling that will debut on April 8, and will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Natalie and Nolan Kassabaum pause for a photo op with Jasper the Easter Bunny, who will be one of the highlights at the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village’s Jelly Bean Fling, set for April 8.

Admission is $5 for anyone over 5 years old, and parking is free.

The schedule begins with “Breakfast with Jasper, the Easter Bunny” at 9 a.m. A pancake breakfast, with bacon or sausage, will be served for $3 each. After breakfast, kids can make their own Easter bonnet, with hats provided to decorate, while supplies last.Then, they can march in the Easter Parade with Mr.Tommy.

There will be Easter egg hunts, with four different age groups, up to age 12, which will have staggered start times, beginning at noon.

Other highlights will include face painting, a petting zoo, touch a truck, a bounce See EASTER, page 11A

Hungry Harry’s big heart receives community honor

By B.C. Manion

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Instead of going to their bank, law office, hospital or real estate company — or dozens of other businesses — these men and women showed up at Hungry Harry’s Family Bar-B-Que on a recent sunny and clear Wednesday morning.

They were there to honor Harry Wright and his son-in-law, Chad Hudson, for their restaurant’s longstanding contributions to community life in Land O’ Lakes.

Members of the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce’s community affairs committee presented a sign declaring Hungry Harry’s as “The Heart of Pasco.”

“Hungry Harry’s has been actively involved in the community and has given back to the community in countless ways,” Mary Lynn Gorsline said, as she read from a letter explaining why the restaurant was singled out for the honor. Sandy Graves, also on the committee, presented a plaque to Wright and Hudson.

After the formalities, those attending huddled around Wright and Hudson for a group photo, and then the two men posed with individuals and groups who wanted a picture to mark the occasion.

Wright said the recognition wasn’t necessary, but he was obviously pleased.

“Just being part of the community is enough acknowledgement for me.To have this many business people acknowledge

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Members of the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce gather to honor Harry Wright, left and Chad Hudson, with the Central Pasco Chamber’s ‘Heart of Pasco Award.’

me, is really good,”Wright said.

He’s also happy that his son-in-law, who runs the operations now, has kept up the restaurant’s tradition of giving back to the community.

Hungry Harry’s, at 3116 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., has a long history in Land O’ Lakes.

When the restaurant opened, 33 years

ago, it was a very lean operation. Just Wright, his wife, Sherry, and one employee handled all of the chores.

Over time, Hungry Harry’s has become a mainstay at charitable events in the community.

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When Larry Marlewski flies his Mooney M201 out of Tampa Executive Airport, he’s often on a mission.

He’s one of 650 volunteers who makes sure that Angel Flight Southeast passengers get the care they need. The pilots transport patients who have rare or complicated medical conditions and who have to travel hundreds of miles to and from their medical appointments.

COURTESY OF LARRY MARLEWSKI Marlewski, like the Patient Sacha Hunter Hobbs with her daughter, Tia Camp, other volunteers, do- Patient Lance Toth with pilot Larry Marlewski at and pilot Larry Marlewski and his Mooney M20J airplane at nates his plane, fuel and Vero Beach.

Ft. Pierce. time to transport those patients in need.

The Lutz man, along with Dr. Donna The organization has chapters naShannon of St. Petersburg and Warren tionwide, he added.

Cheatham of New Port Richey, are being “We, here in Tampa, of course, are recognized as “Pilot of the Year” Honorees fortunate enough to have the Moffitt for the Central Florida West Region.

Cancer Center, so we get a fair amount The recognitions will come on April 7 of traffic going into and out of Moffitt,” at the Dr. Franklin G. Norris Pilot Awards Marlewski said.

Gala, at the River Ranch Resort Airport in Recently, he flew a cancer patient River Ranch. who needed a ride from Tampa back “Pilot of the Year” is the highest honor home to Panama City. awarded for Angel Flight Southeast pilots, Marlewski learned to fly a long time according to a news release, announcing ago, but set it aside for many years.

Marlewski’s selection.

After he took it back it up, he decided Marlewski, who is retired, said provid- to get involved with Angel Flight. ing the flights is his way of “paying back.”

The Angel Flight missions are close “We, who have been blessed, are able to to his heart because he lost his first offer our service,” he said. wife to cancer, and he also has friends “Here in the Southeast,Angel Flight has who have suffered from the disease, he flown thousands of passengers to and said. from medical facilities throughout the Plus, he noted, making these flights Southeast,” he said, noting the missions can is a good way to keep his Mooney up Patient Rina Shlomo in Larry Marlewski’s be flown not only in Florida, but also in in the air.

Mooney M20J airplane in Ft. Lauderdale.

Georgia,Alabama and other states.

“I enjoy flying,” Marlewski said.

Pasco Alliance of Community Associations (PACA) Does your community have problems, but no solutions?

The Pasco Alliance of Community Associations will host a panel of experts from Pasco County Government at an open Q & A,

Thursday, April 13th, 7pm Land O’Lakes Community Center 5501 Land O’Lakes Blvd.

Participating will be representatives from the Sheriffs Dept., Code Compliance and County Fire and Rescue.

PACA is a community education organization serving the needs of HOA, Condo, and CDD communities in Pasco County.

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Passover begins April 10 The holiday of Pesach, or Passover, is an eight-day festival celebrated in the early spring, from the 15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan. This year, it runs from April 10 to April 18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. Following the rituals of Passover allows the Jewish community to relive and experience the freedom of their ancestors.

Observances: Passover is divided into two parts. The first two days, April 10 and April 11, and the last two days,April 17 and April 18, are full-fledged holidays. Candles are lit at night and feasts (Seders) are enjoyed the first two days. The middle four days are referred to as chol hamoed, or semi-festive “intermediate days.”

Seders: The highlight of Passover is the Seder, which is observed on each of the first two nights of the holiday.The Seder is a 15step, family-oriented tradition and ritual-packed feast.

THE FOCAL POINTS OF THE SEDER INCLUDE:

• Eating matzah, or unleavened bread • Eating bitter herbs to commemorate the bitter slavery endured by the Israelites • Drinking four cups of wine or grape juice to celebrate the newfound freedom • The recitation of the Haggadah, a liturgy that describes the story of the Exodus from Egypt.The Haggadah is the fulfillment of the biblical obligation to recount the story of the Exodus on the night of Passover.

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• Maror—bitter herbs, usually horseradish, to serve as a reminder of the bitterness of slavery • Saltwater—symbolizing the tears of the slaves • Charoset—sweet paste made of fruit and nuts, symbolizing the mortar the slaves used to build the Egyptian pyramids • Zeroah—shank bone, representing the Passover sacrifice • Beitzah—hard-boiled egg, symbolic of life and birth associated with the spring season • Karpas — a leafy green vegetable, usually a piece of lettuce, symbolizing hope and redemption

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WHERE: Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road, Tampa WHAT: Passover 2nd Night Seder WHEN: Tuesday, April 11 at 7 p.m.

COST: $45 for adults, $32 for children (kids under 3 years old eat free) For information, call (813) 962-6338, or visit KolAmi.org.

WHERE: Congregation Mekor Shalom, 14005A N. Dale Mabry Highway WHAT: Passover Services, with joyous songs and macaroons.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 11 at 9:30 a.m.

For information, call (813) 963-1818, or visit MekorShalom.org.

WHERE: Congregation Beth Am, 2030 W. Fletcher Ave. WHAT: Second Night Passover Seder WHEN: Tuesday, April 11 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

For information, call (813) 968-8511, or email admin@bethamtampa.org.

• Some traditional Ashkenazi Passover dishes include gefilte fish, matzah ball soup, brisket, tzimmis (sweet carrot and fruit dish), and macaroons and sponge cake (made from matzah meal) for dessert.

Expanded Menu for Passover: In November 2015, the Conservative Jewish movement’s Committee on Jewish Law and Standards issued a ruling allowing the consumption of kitniyot (legumes) during Passover. For thousands of years,Ashkenazi Jews have followed the tradition of not eating kitniyot on Passover. (The custom was not adopted by most Sephardi Jews.)

Kitniyot includes beans, corn, rice, millet, peas, soybeans, peanuts, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, mustard and sometimes garlic.

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A history of crashes, including two fatalities in 2016, is prompting changes to a median on U.S. 41, at Leonard Road.

The Florida Department of Transportation will close the existing full median opening and replace it with a directional median opening.

The median modification project is scheduled for completion by the end of April, according to FDOT representatives.

Motorists heading east on Leonard Road no longer will be able to turn left onto U.S. 41.

Motorists traveling north on U.S. 41, however, will be able to make a left turn at Leonard Road.

During the project, there will be intermittent lane closures from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The state transportation department’s data shows an increase in angle crashes, from three in 2013 to five in 2015 and five in 2016. Some accidents resulted in minor injuries, but in 2013 two serious injury accidents occurred.

Angle crashes occur when drivers leave the lane they are in and collide with another vehicle or roadside obstruction.

In April 2016, a motorcyclist died in a collision with an SUV. The driver of the SUV drove east on Leonard Road.There is a stop sign at Leonard where it meets U.S. 41 at a “T” intersection.The SUV driver turned north onto U.S. 41 from Leonard and into the path of the motorcyclist that was traveling down the highway, according to media reports.

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The season of summer camps is just around the corner.

That means parents are facing a daunting task of sifting through dozens of options to settle on the summer camps that work best for them and their children.

This year, Family-Friendly Tampa Bay is launching its first Family-Friendly Camp Expo on April 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event will be at Florida Hospital Center Ice, at 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

The complex is visible from Interstate 75, at the interchange for State Road 56, east of the Tampa Premium Outlets.

Families can meet one-on-one with Tampa Bay camp directors and staff members.

Event-goers will have the chance to review a range of choices, including sports camps, day camps, STEM camps, special needs/autism camps, art camps, performing arts and academic camps.

“I realized there wasn’t anything like this in Pasco,” said Miriam Cook, a Pasco County parent who founded Family-Friendly Tampa Bay in 2014.

The website, at FamilyFriendlyTampaBay.com, provides current information on affordable events, discount coupons and special deals for area families.

The first 250 families at the expo will receive goody bags.

Attendees also will get a printed list of available summer camps.This list will include

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WHERE: Chabad at Wiregrass, 2124 Ashley Oaks Circle in Wesley Chapel WHAT: Community Passover Seder, complete with a gourmet Passover dinner and holiday rituals.

WHEN: Monday, April 10 at 8:15 p.m.

COST: Suggested donation of $30 per person and $100 per family.

For information, call (813) 642-3244, or visit ChabadatWiregrass.com.

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expo participants, as well as summer camps that are unable to send staff members to the expo, Cook said.

The Easter Bunny also will hop through the expo, giving away candy and posing for free pictures.

Families get the added bonus of exploring the new Florida Hospital Center Ice. The complex, which opened in January, is the largest hockey complex in the southeast.

Expo attendees will receive a “Buy One Get One” free skate offer from Florida Hospital Center Ice. In addition, there will be educational workshops, a parent-pamper section, health and wellness resources, live entertainment, a kids’ fun zone, and mini-sports clinics.

Families can also enter to win free weeks of camp when they register online.

The hunt for summer camps is a yearly ritual that isn’t easy to decipher, Cook said.

“It’s so hard.There’s so many.”

But, when parents can meet with the people who run the camps and ask questions, they can find the right fit for their children and their budgets, Cook said.

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The amazing attitude of my sister, Karen

By Diane Kortus Publisher

M

y younger sister, Karen, and I are three years apart.We typically see each other just two or three times a year, because Karen lives in my home state of Minnesota and I live in Florida — more than 1,300 miles away.

While there’s a great distance between us, Karen and I have always been close.

We share many common interests — traveling, gardening, dogs, cooking, outdoor activities, history and our faith. We have often talked of spending more time together when we retire.

Just a few years ago, we began seeing more of each other after Karen and her husband, John, starting wintering outside Thomasville, Georgia.They wanted to get away from Minnesota’s snow and cold, and they needed a warm climate where they could train their dogs to compete in AKC Retriever Hunt Tests.

Thomasville, which is just north of Tallahassee, is a four-hour drive from my home in Land O’ Lakes — making it close enough for weekend visits.

The rest of the year, Karen is back in Minnesota.

She has a fulfilling and happy life there with John, their sons, three grandchildren and, of course, their beautiful dogs.

As we all know, though, unexpected things can happen that turn your life upside down.

In my sister’s case, that happened three years ago when she began having trouble with her vision and spatial awareness.

When she was dressing, for example, she often put her tops on backwards. When she drove, she found it increasingly difficult to stay inside the proper lane and would sometimes drift onto the shoulder.

Karen assumed that a change in her vision was causing the problems.

So, she had her eyes examined and bought the best pair of lenses available.

The new glasses didn’t help, and Karen’s vision problems persisted. So, she went to another eye doctor for a second opinion.

The second optometrist told her the new glasses were right on the mark, and couldn't explain why she was still having trouble with her sight.

Karen’s visual spatial and perception problems grew worse, and they beCOURTESY OF DIANE KORTUS came apparent to Diane Kortus, left, and her sister, Karen, during a kayaking trip at a her husband and spring close to Tallahassee. other family members.

In October, she saw her family physician registered nurse. and told her about these problems. The The disease is a progressive disease. Early symptoms include difficulty writing, doctor referred Karen to a neurologist.

After a series of test to rule out everything blurred vision, light sensitivity, and probfrom cancer to blood disorders, she under- lems with depth perception and navigating through space. went a CAT scan.

She was diagnosed in 2015 with Posterior Additional symptoms include apraxia, a Cortical Atrophy (PCA), described as a vari- disorder of movement planning; alexia, an ant of Alzheimer’s and also known as impaired ability to read; and, visual agBenson's syndrome. The disease causes nosia, an object recognition disorder. shrinkage of the back part of the brain, Some studies have found that about 5 percent of all Alzheimer’s cases are diagnosed causing a decline in vision.

The disease usually affects people at an with PCA. earlier age than typical Alzheimer's cases, Like all Alzheimer’s diseases, there is no with initial symptoms often experienced cure for PCA. Medications are available to slow down in people in their mid-50s or early 60s.

Karen was 56 when she was diagnosed. the degeneration of the brain tissue, and Most cases of Alzheimer’s disease occur in studies show that such drugs can give Karen and other PCA patients 10 years or people age 65 or older.

She was very surprised to learn that her vi- longer to live. sion was not the source of her problems Instead of being distraught with her terminal diagnosis, Karen is excited about life. after all.

Because her disability was getting worse, She’s grateful her disease is progressive. shortly after her diagnosis she gave up She tells me it gives her great peace to be driving and resigned from her position as a able to plan for the future, knowing how

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much longer she has to live.

Since her diagnosis, John and Karen have done many things that they had planned to do someday. But now, they do these things today.

It is the rest of the family that worries and mourns about what’s ahead for Karen and John. We marvel at how positive this couple of 33 years is about their future, and admire their attitude of “why wait — let's do it today.”

It’s a philosophy we all should adopt — whether it’s estate planning and completing your will, buying new carpet and furniture, traveling to someplace you’ve always wanted to visit or reading Moby Dick.

It’s an attitude of living every day as if it was your last, and making sure the people you care about know how much you love them.

When I asked Karen about writing this column, she wanted to make sure I reported that PCA often goes undiagnosed for years, because many eye doctors are not aware of the disease.

Most people diagnosed with PCA first go to their optometrist because they believe they needed stronger glasses. When new glasses or contacts don’t eliminate their visual problems, they often visit other eye doctors — who often are unfamiliar with the symptoms of PCA. If a PCA patient sees a neurologist sooner, it can be diagnosed and treated earlier, with the potential of slowing down the disease, and saving themselves and their family years of stress and anxiety.

So, next time you see your eye doctor, please ask him or her if he or she is aware of PCA, and if not, to please research the disease to understand how to respond if a patient complains about problems with driving, penmanship and spatial awareness.

Do this for yourself and those you care about.

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The Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, is looking for gently used books for its April book sale. Books can be donated Tuesday through Saturday.

For information, call (813) 929-1214.

Victorious Life Church will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt April 8 at The Grove at Wesley Chapel, 6105 Wesley Grove Blvd. There will be age group egg hunts at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Children with special needs will have a designated area for hunts at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

There also will be bounce houses, prizes, pony rides and more. Food trucks will be available.

Admission is free. For information, call Victorious Life Church at (813) 973-2230.

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The Historic Hernando Preservation Society will meet April 6 at 6:30 p.m., at Brooksville City Hall, 201 Howell Ave.The guest speaker will be Rick Fraker on the historic cemeteries of eastern Hernando County.

Admission is free. For information, email hernandopreservation@gmail.com, or visit HistoricHernandoPreservationSociety.org.

First United Methodist Church, 38635 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills, will host an Easter Egg Hunt April 8 from 10 a.m. to noon, for kids through fifth grade. There will be four separate age-group egg hunts. There also will be a petting zoo, a pony ride, a jump house, games with small prizes, snacks and crafts. Admission is free. For information, call Julie Nipp at (813) 782-5645.

Jelly Bean Fling The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, will host a Jelly Bean Fling April 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mr. Tommy will entertain at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and age-group egg hunts begin at noon. There also will be a bounce house and slide, a petting zoo, touch-a-truck, face painting, kid raffles, games and train rides. Breakfast is at 9 a.m., with the Easter Bunny, and can be purchased for $3. Admission to the Fling is $5. Parking is free. For information, visit PioneerFloridaMuseum.org.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Wilderness Lake Preserve will offer a series of courses on digital photography, beginning with basic introduction, then focusing on Adobe editing applications.

Classes will begin April 6 from 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., and run every other week for 17 weeks.The cost is $5 per class, or $50 in advance for the entire series. For information, email Griffoto22@gmail.com.

Grace Family Church, 5101 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will host Christian performer and composer Phil Keaggy April 7 at 7 p.m.The concert is sponsored by The Salvation Army Tampa Adult Rehabilitation Center.The center’s own Second Hand Band will open for Keaggy at 6:45 p.m.Admission is free.

Registration is required.To register, visit PhilKeaggyConcert.bpt.me, or call (800) 838-3006.

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MAKE A WOODEN SCOOTER The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a Toy Makers woodworking class April 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., for ages 16 and older, to make a wooden scooter.This is a two-part class and participants must be able to attend both sessions.A proper dress code and liability waiver are required.To register, call (813) 929-1214.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Live Oak Theatre’s season finale,“The Wizard of Oz,” will be performed April 7, April 8 and April 9, at Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 200 Mt. Fair Ave., in Brooksville.Tickets are $18 for adults, and $5 for children age 13 and younger (when purchased with adult ticket).All shows include coffee, tea and dessert. For show times and tickets, call (352) 593-0027, or visit LiveOakTheatre.org.

PET-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING The UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office will offer a free seminar on pet-friendly landscaping April 8 at 10 a.m., at the Zephyrhills Library, 5347 Eighth St.The presentation will be on commonly found plants that are potentially harmful and poisonous to pets. Registration is required.

To register, visit tinyurl.com/mhvb37k.

POWER RANGERS EVENT Cobb Grove 16 Theatre, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will partner with Victorious Life Church for a Power Packed Power Rangers Event April 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can battle through bubbles, create an edible Easter craft, and more. For information, call (813) 948-5444.

LIBRARY BOOK SALE The Friends of the New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., will host a

SOCIAL MEDIA FOR ARTISTS A Media Marketing, sponsored by the Arts Council of Hillsborough County, will present a two-part series,“From Novice to Ninja: Social Media for Artists.” Beginner Session 1 will be April 11 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, 2101 E. Palm Ave., in Tampa.

Participants can learn what social media is right for them, how each fits into marketing to a target audience, and managing time on social media channels.

The second session will be May 9.The cost is $15 per session.To register, visit www.tinyurl.com/nywhsrf.

FEDERAL WORKERS MEETING National Active & Retired Federal Workers will meet April 11 at 12:30 p.m., at Smokehouse Grill in Zephyrhills.The topic will be “Florida’s History: Did you Know?” For information, email Patricia Goltry at psgoltry@gmail.com.

FARMERS MARKET The Spring San Antonio Farmers Market will be April 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in San Antonio City Park.There will be a basket chance drawing; vendors selling fresh produce, free-range brown eggs, jams and jellies, wine, dried herbs and herbal oils, and more; yard art; dog treats; woodwork, and more.There will be free Easter crafts and games for kids. Jim’ s Hot Dogs will be on site. For information, call Winnie Burke at (352) 437-5161.

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Saint Leo University’s Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and the First Year Experience Team will host an Easter Eggstravaganza April 9 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for children of all ages. Activities will include an egg hunt, egg toss, egg race, games and more. Candy and snacks will be available.

Tri Sigma also will have a tent where participants can make tie blankets for the March of Dimes. Saint Leo is at 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo. For information, email orientation@saintleo.edu.

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The Friends of the Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will have a book bazaar April 7 and April 8 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay will host an orientation session April 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Rasmussen College, 18600 Fernview St., in Land O’ Lakes, for anyone interested in becoming a mentor/volunteer. For information, contact Deb Kristol-Irwin at (813) 9976881 or DebK@bbbstampabay.org.

Horse Power for Kids, 8005 S. Racetrack Road in Tampa, will host its annual Spring Fest Fundraiser April 8, April 9 and April 15, from noon to 5 p.m. There will be pony rides, hay rides, a petting zoo, a bounce house, face painting, small prizes, games and egg hunts (kids bring a basket). Admission is $10 per person. Children age 1 and younger are free. For information, visit HorsePowerForKids.com.

Grace Community Church will celebrate Palm Sunday April 9 at 10:30 am. Plans include an outdoor worship service on the church property, 7107 Boyette Road in Wesley Chapel, with a shade tent and church chairs. There also will be a full-length Grace Harbor program for kids from birth to fifth grade. Following the service, there will be a hot dog lunch, bounce house and an egg hunt. For information, visit ExploreGrace.com.

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A committee meeting for the Lutz Fourth of July Parade and Celebration will meet April 10 at 7 p.m., at the Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 41, for anyone interested in helping with the event. For information or questions, email Cheryl Benton at cbenton65@gmail.com.

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Lutz-Land O’ Lakes American Legion Post 108 will meet April 8 at Harvester United Methodist Church, 2432 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes.All members and potential members can attend. For information, email Lyle Watson at atanchor1@gmail.com or Ray Mason at akamrray@aol.com.

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For information about the sale, to volunteer, or to learn more about Friends, call (813) 758-7419, or email friendsofnewtampalibrary@gmail.com.

MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN The fifth annual Hittin’ the Road for Hospice, to support patient care for Pasco County residents, will be April 8, starting at Harley-Davidson of New Port Richey, 5817 State Road 54. Check-in, registration and a continental breakfast start at 8 a.m., with the last bike out at 10 a.m.There will be a post-celebration at 1 p.m., at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Zephyrhills 3752, at 4149 New River Road, with entertainment, cash prizes, an auction, vendors and more. For information and to preregister, visit HittinTheRoadForHospice.org.

LOCAL AUTHOR FAIR The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a Local Author Fair April 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants can get advice on writing, and networking for publishing connections, on a variety of genres.

Some authors also will have copies of books for sale. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

LOQUAT FESTIVAL The fourth annual Florida Loquat Festival will be April 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Frances Avenue Park, 6156 Louisiana Ave., in New Port Richey.There will be presentations on the loquat trees; loquat samples for tasting; fresh fruit, preserves and other loquat products. Festival shirts also will be available. For information, call Marilynn deChant at (727) 849-1626.

SUMMER CAMP EXPO Family Friendly Tampa Bay will launch the first Family Friendly Summer Camp Expo April 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Florida Hospital Center Ice in Wesley Chapel.

Parents and kids can meet one-on-one with various Tampa Bay camp directors and staff.There also will be educational workshops, a parent pamper section, health and wellness resources, live entertainment, a kids fun zone, minisports clinics, and swag bags for the first 250 families. Families can enter to win free weeks of camp at tinyurl.com/m7phscw.

NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet April 11 at 7 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Rita Grant on the topic of “AlterNatives.”The program covers native trees, shrubs and ground covers as alternatives to exotics.There will be light refreshments and a native plant drawing. For information, call Sandy Vanno at (727) 207-1853.

TINKERING TUESDAYS The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a Tinkering Tuesday program called “Passport to Italy”April 11 at 6:30 p.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade. Each month a different theme is explored, such as art, science, travel, books and more. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

SENIOR PRESENTATION The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will present “Hillsborough County Fire Rescue: Let’s Tour the Fire Station” April 12 at 1 p.m. For information, call (813) 264-3804.

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The annual western-themed mixer is a night of food, drink, music and networking.

Dress is casual. Hats and boots are proper attire.

The cost for Netfest general registration is $45 per person; $35 for Pasco EDC investors and guests; and $25 for Pasco County staff members.

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Shoe Carnival will open April 7 in the Village Lakes Shopping Center in Land O’ Lakes, with a grand opening scheduled sometime in mid-May, according to company representatives. Previously, the opening had been announced for an earlier date.

The new shoe shop, off State Road 54, will be located in a suite next door to Ross Dress for Less.

Other Shoe Carnival stores in the region operate in Tampa, Bradenton, Brandon, Largo, St. Petersburg and Spring Hill.

Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen will have a ribbon cutting April 7 from 10 a.m. to noon, at 28014 Wesley Chapel Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

The fast-food restaurant offers a “New Orleans” style menu of spicy and mild chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp, and red beans and rice.

The event is free.

For information, call (813) 562-1255.

NETFEST SET FOR APRIL 6 Pasco Economic Development Council will host the 15th Annual Netfest April 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Starkey Ranch, at

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The guest speaker is Carol Goebel of Trail Wind Travel. She is an accredited cruise counselor who will talk about “Ways to Maximize your Vacations and Time Off.” The cost is $15 for members and $18 for non-members.

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GRAND REOPENING Bon Worth is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a grand reopening and ribbon cutting April 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Merchant Square, at 7409 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.The celebration will include gift card drawings and special deals.

For information, call (813) 715-0057.

RIBBON CUTTING Pasco’s Masonry & Landscaping Depot will have a ribbon cutting April 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 10301 U.S. 301, in Dade City.

The event is free.

For information, call (352) 437-4408.

WOMEN-N-CHARGE Join the ladies of Women-n-Charge on April 7 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa.The women share their talents and resources, and they build rela-

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have a membership meeting April 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the

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Guest speaker is Jeff Lucas of The Law Offices of Lucas/Magazine. His topic will be “Neglected Infrastructure as it Relates to our Court System.”

Members and guests are welcome.

The cost for members only is $20 if you RSVP by April 6, or $25 at the door for members and non-members.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or email office@centralpascochamber.com.

BUSINESS SEMINAR Pasco-Hernando SCORE Chapter 439 will host a free seminar on “Marketing to Grow Your Business” April 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, at 2816 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes.

The seminar will provide tips on what works and what doesn’t work, what information is needed to write a sales and marketing plan, how to profile your customers, how to determine the best type of advertising and/or promotions, what you can learn from competitors and how to analyze your program’s effectiveness.

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Hill will lead attendees in a conversation about “Preparing for NLN CNEA Accreditation.”

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The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will present “Senior Connection Center: Improve Your Health with Proper Nutrition and Exercise”April 7 at 10 a.m.

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MEDICARE ASSISTANCE The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer Medicare assistance to educate elders regarding insurance April 7 from 10 a.m. to noon.

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BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER Waterford Designs will host Party at Bella Lago at Lake Cooper Reserve, 18707 Cypress Shores Drive in Lutz, April 8 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., to benefit the American Cancer Society and breast cancer.

There will be live music by The Forrest Hoffar Band, a fashion show, a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, an open bar, dancing, hors d’oeuvres and more.Attire is cocktail casual.

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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will offer a GriefShare support group April 5, April 19 and April 26, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in Immaculata Hall, Room D. For information, call (813) 949-4565.

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host its “Start Your Engines” event April 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be “Ask the Doctor” education stations and activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a car show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Families can learn more about how to “start your engines and keep them running.”

For information, call (727) 834-5630.

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The Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., will present “Healthy Eating & Living: Disease Delusion” April 6 from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Participants can learn about different kinds of functional medicine and how it can treat you. Sandra Cole will lead the discussion.

Preregistration is required so enough materials are on hand.

For information, call (813) 780-0064.

HIP & BACK PAIN Oak Hill Hospital and Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will present “Pain in My Rear: Is it my hip or my back?” April 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Plantation on Crystal River, Sable Room, 9301 W. Fort Island Trail in Crystal River.

Dr. Juan Raposo, orthopedic surgeon, and Dr. Kirill Ilalov, orthopedic spine surgeon, will discuss how to determine where the pain is coming from, as well as what nonsurgical and surgical treatments are available.

There will be a question-and-answer session.

Doors open at 4:45 p.m.A complimentary hot meal will be served.

Reservations are required. For information or to RSVP, call (352) 597-6333.

COMMUNITY EVENTS The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host these community events: • April 6 and April 20 at 3 p.m.: Chatterboxes • April 13 at 7 p.m.: Autism Support Group

BIRTH CENTER TOURS St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will offer birth center tours at 1 p.m., on April 9, April 16, April 23 and April 30.

The orientation program and tour introduces the services available to the entire family and is an opportunity to have questions answered.

Admission is free. Registration is required.

For information and to register, call (813) 443-2046.

YOGA MORNING STRETCH Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host Yoga Morning Stretch with Dr.Tanya Gold April 9,April 16 and April 23 at 10 a.m.

The cost is $8 per class.

For information or to sign up, call (813) 962-6338.

PREPARED CHILDBIRTH St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will offer a prepared childbirth class April 11 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

This is a two-session class to provide an in-depth look at the third trimester, labor, breathing, relaxation, birthing and postpartum concerns.

The cost is $50.

For information or to register, call (813) 443-2046.

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A proposed constitutional amendment to increase homestead exemptions to $75,000 could be a boon for homeowners, but a bust for local governments that stand to lose millions in property tax revenues.

If approved, homeowners potentially could add another $25,000, excluding school taxes, to the current $50,000 homestead exemption.

At least 60 percent of voters statewide would have to approve the increase in a 2018 referendum.

The Senate Community Affairs Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey Committee, headed by State Sen. Tom Lee, R-Thonotosassa, recently approved the amendment. Senate subcommittees also must weigh in.A similar amendment proposal is anticipated in the Florida House of Representatives.

Estimates peg the loss to Pasco County’s revenues at nearly $1.4 million annually.

More than 60,000 parcels would be removed from the tax rolls, said Ralph Lair, Pasco County’s government affairs officer.

“It’s nice to give people the exemption, but how far do you want to go?” Lair said.

The proposal to increase the homestead exemption was one of the issues that Lair covered, as he gave an update on 2017 legislative issues to the Pasco County Commission at its March 28 meeting.

Lair said the revenue losses in some small Speaker of the House Richard Corcoran counties could be so severe that “they’re not going to have a budget to work with.”

Meanwhile, no new community redevelCounties, including Pasco, already are struggling to find revenues to pay for basic opment agencies would be permitted after services, said Pasco County Commissioner July 1. Also, existing agencies would be barred from starting any new projects or proKathryn Starkey.

“Instead of trying to keep our parks and grams effective Oct. 1.

A similar Senate bill also is in play. Both libraries open, we’ll be shuttering them,” bills also include ethics training for “commisStarkey said.

The Florida League of Cities and the sioners” of CRAs. Community redevelopment areas are esFlorida Association of Counties oppose the tablished as special tax districts. Oversight is increase.

Legislators also are considering a bill that provided by a redevelopment agency, whose members often are chosen from would stop local governments elected officials within the disfrom approving new regulations trict. for businesses, professionals and Each year a portion of properoccupations, Lair said.Any regulaty tax revenues collected by tions passed after Jan. 1 would be counties are reinvested into comnull and void. munity projects within those If approved, the new law districts.There are rules and limiwould affect local control of litations on how the money can be censes issued to such establishments as liquor stores State Sen. Tom Lee spent, but generally the purpose is to end blight and poverty. and bingo halls.

The tough stance on CRAs appears to Lair said the bill is broadly written and counties also could lose the ability generally have started with long-standing accusations of mismanagement of the North Miami to approve ordinances that impose fees.

Pasco County Commission Chairman Community Redevelopment Agency in Mike Moore said there was push-back on Miami-Dade County. But, the proposed legisthat bill. He didn’t anticipate it being ap- lation would cover all CRAs in the state.

Zephyrhills, Dade City, New Port Richey proved.

Another bill is backed by utility compa- and Port Richey all have CRAs. At their March 28 meeting, county comnies that want to place cell towers of 60 feet or shorter in rights of way without consult- missioners had concerns about overly broad interpretations of how CRA money can be ing with local governments first.

“AT&T is pushing this,” Lair said.“If they spent.Their focus was on what they deemed questionable expenditures within CRAs in see they can get this, they’ll go further.”

State Rep. Richard Corcoran of Land O’ New Port Richey and Port Richey.

Pasco is seeking to schedule workshops Lakes, who is the Speaker of the House, is pushing a House bill to phase out communi- in the future to discuss the matter.

No one from the CRAs was in attendance ty redevelopment agencies, or CRAs. If approved, the bill would eliminate all to respond.

The legislature concludes on May 5, with existing agencies on their current expiration date or by Sept. 30, 2037, whichever is earli- a budget that then goes to Gov. Rick Scott and his veto pen. er.

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Applications must be postmarked by April 14.

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Proceeds from the carnival will benefit the children at John Long and to build a community in the public school sector.

There will be a dunk tank, a mechanical bull, a cliff hanger, a wrecking ball, a joust, a rock wall, a quad jump, a bungee run, live disc jockey and entertainment, food, drinks, a live and silent auction, prizes and giveaways, and free parking.

For information, call Denise Nicholas at (813) 205-1436.

PASTA DINNER FUNDRAISER The third annual pasta dinner fundraiser for the Sean Bartell Memorial Foundation will be April 29 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Trinity Church of Wesley Chapel, 33425 State Road 54.

There will be a special ceremony and announcement at 5 p.m.

The dinner will be prepared and donated by Carl and Jessica Myers, of Little Italy’s Family Restaurant and Catering.

The Magic of Scott Barhold will provide entertainment. Local vendors will be on site.

The cost is $10. Kids ages 4 and younger are free.

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The sixth annual After-School Conference,“Soaring to New Heights,” will take place April 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at River Ridge High School, 11646 Town Center Road in New Port Richey.

The keynote speaker will be Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Rob “Waldo”Waldman.

Waldman will teach professional leaders how to build trusting, revenue-producing relationships with employees, partners and customers.

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COLUMBIETTES’ SCHOLARSHIP The Columbiettes 8104, of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Land O’ Lakes, is sponsoring a scholarship for one or more selected OLOR women who are college bound in the fall of 2017.

The application deadline is May 1.

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Pasco-Hernando State College Foundation has established the Brooke Gonzalez Softball Fund, in memory of the former student-athlete, with an initial donation from her family.

Last year, Gonzalez was killed while returning to her apartment after jogging.

Gonzalez was an honors student and vital to the PHSC softball team’s success, hitting .415 as the team qualified for the 2016 Regional Tournament.

The Brooke Gonzalez Softball Fund will provide resources to support the women’s softball program at PHSC. Contributions to the fund may be made through the PHSC Foundation office at

Primrose School at Collier Parkway, 23021 Weeks Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, will offer a Summer VPK (voluntary pre-kindergarten) program for eligible families and their children.

The free program is for children who have not yet used their VPK voucher, and turned 4-years-old before September 2016.

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Individual pricing will be available as well.

Mr.Tommy will perform at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., at the Gazebo. The concession stand will be open with freshly made hamburgers and hot dogs.There also will be food trucks.

For information, call Brenda Minton at the Pioneer Florida Museum (352) 567-0262 or (352) 206-8889.

• First United Methodist Church, 38635 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills, invites children through fifth grade to a free Easter egg hunt on April 8, from 10 a.m. to noon. To maximize fun and fairness for all, four separate hunts will take place. The groups are: Infants to 2-year-olds; 3- and 4-year olds; kindergarten through second-graders; and, third- through fifth-graders.

Additional activities will include a petting zoo, pony ride, jumpy house, games with small prizes, snacks and crafts.All activities are free and there is no event admission.

• The San Antonio Farmers Market is offering a Spring Market on April 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at San Antonio City Park, 12202 Main St., in San Antonio.

The market will feature a basket chance drawing, with more than a dozen baskets containing everything from gift certificates to chocolates to Irish Coffee ingredients.

Vendors will sell fresh produce, freerange brown eggs, jams and jellies, wine, organic plants and seeds, old-fashioned roses, dried herbs and herbal oils, honey, jewelry, woodwork, dog treats, and several types of yard art. Jim's Hot Dogs will offer hot dogs, coffee and sodas for sale, and there will be free Easter crafts and games for the kids.The event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of San Antonio. For information about the Farmers Market or the Rotary Club of San Antonio, contact President Winnie Burke at (352) 437-5161 or rotarysanantoniofl@gmail.com.

• Saint Leo University’s Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and the First Year Experience team are hosting Easter Eggstravaganza on April 9, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Children of all ages from the community, as well as faculty, staff, and students, are welcome to attend the free event, which will be in The Bowl, behind Saint Francis Hall and the Daniel A. Cannon Memorial Library.The university is at 33701 State Road 52.Take Exit 285 off Interstate 75 and go 4 miles east.

Activities will include an Easter egg hunt, egg toss, egg race, games, and more. Candy and snacks will be available.Tri Sigma also will have a tent where participants can make tie blankets for the March of Dimes.

For information, please contact orientation@saintleo.edu.

• Grace Community Church, in Wesley Chapel, is inviting area residents to celebrate Palm Sunday on April 9 at 10:30 a.m. Plans include an outdoor worship service on the church property, 7107 Boyette

When volunteers for Coastal Cleanup finish cleaning up, for instance, they’re rewarded with a meal supplied by Hungry Harry’s.That tradition dates more than 20 years.

Wright estimates the restaurant has been involved in 5,000 fundraisers. At the 30-year mark Hungry Harry’s had given away about 250,000 meals, he said.

Like most businesses, Hungry Harry’s has had its successes and setbacks.

At one point, when a portion of the restaurant’s property was taken by eminent domain to widen U.S. 41 — also known as Land O’ Lakes Boulevard — Hungry Harry’s was closed for eight months. At another point,Wright was knocked out of commission by a heart attack.

When the recession hit, it wiped out nearly all of the restaurant’s commercial catering and dealt a serious blow to its walk-in trade,Wright said.

But, the family has stuck together, and through hard work, it has weathered the storms,Wright said.

It now has a thriving catering service for weddings, which Hudson developed, which catered more than 400 weddings last year, Wright said.

Opening a barbecue restaurant was never part of a grand plan,Wright said.

“I was running the world’s largest service center and tire store in Tampa. My boss wouldn’t pay me my $11,800 bonus,” he said. So, he turned in his two-week notice.

He and Sherry had five kids at the time.

“She was really concerned and upset.

“She said,‘Well, what are you gonna do?’”

Wright had an idea.

He had been working near a barbecue joint that enjoyed an excellent reputation.

Wright thought he could do better.

“I said,‘Honey, if this guy around the corner can be the best in Tampa Bay, I can cook barbecue better than that. I cooked barbecue for our wedding.’

“She said, ‘You stupid fool. I’ve never worked in a restaurant, and we don’t have any money.’

“Twenty-four days later, we opened,” Wright said.

Now, Wright and his wife are partners with their daughter, Stacey and their son-inlaw, Chad.

“My son-in-law is an unreal businessman,”Wright said.

Things are far more systematic than they were when Wright ran things.

“We had no recipe books, when he came.

“He said,‘Starting tomorrow, everything you do for the next year, you’ve got to write it down.’”

“I’d tear off box tops, and I’d write down,‘Mashed potatoes for 600.’”

Hudson took the recipes and converted them into spread sheets, with step-by-step instructions.

At its inception, the restaurant was named Hungry Harry’s Famous Bar-B-Que. “Who decided it was famous?” Wright asked, rhetorically? “I did,” he answered, with a laugh.

Now, that the restaurant’s ownership is in the family’s second generation, the company refers to itself as Hungry Harry’s

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This cross, shrouded in purple, is a sign of the Lenten season at Saint Leo University.

Many area churches will be having Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter services, so check the local church’s bulletin or website for more information.

Road, with a large shade tent and comfortable church chairs. There will also be a full-length Grace Harbor program for kids from newborns to fifth-graders. After the service, there will be a hot dog lunch, bounce house and an egg hunt. For information, visit ExploreGrace.com.

• The Tampa Bay Moms Group is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt and Craft event April 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Northdale Park, 15550 Spring Pine Drive in Tampa.

• Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 20735 Leonard Road in Lutz, has scheduled Holy Week services, including Maundy Thursday on April 13 at 7 p.m.; Good Friday on April 14, at noon and 7 p.m.; and Easter Sunday on April 16, with a sunrise service at 7 a.m., and a worship service at 10 a.m. For information, call (813) 9494-7173, or visit HolyTrinityLutz.com.

• Harvester United Methodist Church, at 2432 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, has scheduled its Holy Week services, including Maundy Thursday on April 13 at 7 p.m.; Good Friday on April 14 at 7 p.m.; a community Easter egg hunt on April 15 from 10 a.m. until noon; and Easter services on April 16, at 7 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. For information, call (813) 948-2311, or visit HarvesterUMC.com.

• Heritage Church, 1854 Oak Grove Blvd., in Lutz, has schedule Easter weekend services for April 15 at 6 p.m., and April 16, at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11: 30 a.m. It will have a kids’ egg hunt after each service, so be sure to bring baskets for the kids.There also will be live music and a special message of “Hope and Purpose.”Also, there will be children’s classes for all ages.The atmosphere is casual, and there will be free refreshments. To find out more, call (813)909-4080, or visit YesHeritage.com.

Many area churches have special celebrations planned for Palm Sunday, Holy Week, Good Friday and Easter. Check their websites or church bulletins for more information.

CORRECTION: Shoe Carnival in the Village Lakes Shopping Center will open on April 7, and have a grand opening in mid-May. Incorrect dates were provided for a story published on March 29 in some editions of The Laker/Lutz News.

Family Bar-B-Que. Initially, the restaurant operated out of a former barbecue joint called Rib Junction. It had been closed for two years and its lot was choked with weeds. Its dining room had 130 seats and stretched out to what is now the middle of the highway.

To help fill those seats, Wright went to church — many churches, actually.

He would tell the pastors: “You pick a night that works for me, and I’ll feed every man, woman, (and) child a complete dinner, with everything including dessert, for $2.”

The church dinners often would draw 300 to 350 people, and roughly 150 of them would end up at Hungry Harry’s for a meal within a week.

Wright said he has always been his own man.

“I did what I wanted to do. I fought the county, when I wanted to fight the county. I fought for causes,” he said.

The American flag that covers the restaurant’s roof is proof positive of that.

“Eight days after 911, the flag was started to be prepped and painted. I was so upset at that time,” he said, and he wanted to do something.

“So, we painted it.

“Sometime after that, Pasco County came to warn me that I was in violation of the sign code.

“I informed them I didn’t want to be warned. I told them I wanted to be cited.

They’d have to take me out of here in handcuffs, feet cuffs (ankle cuffs). I had people in the armed forces who said they would sit up on the roof.

“So, they (county regulators) decided just to leave it alone,” he said.

Wright is a big believer in Land O’ Lakes, and in supporting local businesses.

“We have six kids.We had five when we came. The sixth was born almost in the restaurant.

“We have 14 grandkids, 11 of them in Land O’ Lakes, so I’m pretty well vested in the community,”Wright said.

He appreciates the relationships and friendships he’s formed through the years, with local business owners and local organizations.

“I don’t think I had anything but relationships in business when I came here.

That was all that kept me in business,” Wright said.

While he appreciates the chamber’s recognition, it’s not something he sought after, he said.

“I have never been a person who needed to be acknowledged. I got the satisfaction from what we’d done. I’ve never done anything unless I’ve wanted to, and that’s a real freedom,” he said.

Now, he’s working on a book he plans to call ‘Everybody knows everything about life, and barbecue.’”

His favorite sentence so far is this:“Two days after everybody agrees on religion and politics — two days after that, they’ll agree on barbecue.”

In looking back, Wright said, “I don’t think I was a very good businessman.

But, that doesn’t seem to bother him.

“I probably could have been a whole lot more successful monetarily, but I couldn’t have been a whole lot more satisfied,” Wright said.

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Cypress Creek football presents ‘great opportunity’

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In less than three weeks, a new high school football program will take the field in Wesley Chapel.

Like other Florida high schools, the Cypress Creek Coyotes are set to begin spring football practices on April 24.

But, the circumstances for this team are unique — particularly for new head coach Mike Johnson and prospective athletes.

The program faces logistical hurdles because Cypress Creek Middle High, which will pull students from both Wesley Chapel and Wiregrass high schools, is still under construction, off Old Pasco Road.

Current freshman and sophomores zoned for the school will be permitted to participate in spring football drills. But, those practices will be at Weightman Middle School, while Cypress Creek’s athletic fields remain under construction.

The weight room at the new school — measuring 2,273 square feet — likewise isn’t complete. Football equipment and protective gear hasn’t arrived, either.

Also, Johnson is the only paid high school football coach on staff. The six assistant positions have not yet been filled.

Cypress Creek Middle High, located 8701 Old Pasco Road, will have nearly 1,500 students in grades six through 11 next year.That means no seniors in its inaugural football season.

Still, Cypress Creek’s new football coach sees an “exciting opportunity” for the upstart program, he said.

“I think it’s an absolutely great opportunity — walking into something where you get to put your mark on it,” Johnson said.

“These kids have every opportunity to do what they want with it; they can make it what they want.”

Johnson, currently a physical education teacher at Taylor Elementary, will serve as a graduate enhancement teacher at Cypress Creek during the 2017-2018 school year.

An Illinois native, Johnson moved to Florida in 2010. He most recently coached at Stuart Middle School, where the team went undefeated in his lone season. He previously had a two-year stint as an offensive line coach at Wesley Chapel High school, under former head coach Ben Alford;Alford stepped down in 2012 after going 11-19 in

Cypress Creek Middle High School MASCOT: The Coyotes SCHOOL COLORS: Green and yellow Other coaches hired at Cypress Creek: Anthony Mitchell: Boys Varsity Basketball and Boys Golf Joseph Neale: Varsity Baseball Stacy Hill: Girls Varsity Basketball Eliza Pasardi: Girls Cross Country John Hoffman: Boys Cross Country and Boys Varsity Track

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Cypress Creek varsity football coach Mike Johnson speaks to prospective players and parents during a March 28 meet-and-greet at Wesley Chapel High School. Johnson, who was hired in January, is tasked with starting the school’s football program from scratch.

three seasons.

During a meet-and-greet at Wesley Chapel High School on March 28, Johnson provided program updates, while fielding football-related questions from parents and players.

Johnson’s message was optimistic:“The sky’s the limit,” he said.

Throughout the meeting, Johnson outlined pillars for the new team, along with his expectations for football families.

Academics, he said, will be a major emphasis.

So, too, is winning games and helping players reach “the next level.”

“We want to set high standards,” said Johnson, a former defensive back at Division III Eureka College in Illinois.“I’ve got to have students-athletes that want to

HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Cypress Creek is 4A-Region 3 Preseason Classic — at Fivay (5A) 7 p.m.

Week 1 — Gulf (5A) 7:30 p.m.

Week 2 — Ridgewood (5A) 7:30 p.m.

Week 3 — at Hudson (5A) 7:30 p.m.

Week 4 — at Pasco (6A) 7:30 p.m.

Week 5 — Land O’ Lakes (6A) 7:30 p.m.

Week 6 — Bye Week 7 — at Sunlake (6A) 7:30 p.m.

Week 8 — Tampa Catholic (3A) 7:30 p.m.

Week 9 — at Springstead (6A) 7:30 p.m.

Week 10 — Mulberry (4A) 7:30 p.m.

Week 11 — at Anclote (5A) 7:30 p.m.

work hard every day, and want to come to practice every day.”

Moreover, he said the program’s foundation will conform to the “5C’s”— Commitment, Consistency, Courage, Communication and Compassion.

“We will definitely develop an atmosphere, that everyone will be proud of,” he said.

Regarding offensive and defensive schemes, Johnson was relatively vague, but noted he’ll gear the Coyotes playbook to-

wards the strengths of his eventual roster and coaching staff.

“We’ll figure that out when (the players) get out there.You’ve got to be versatile to what you have,” he said.

That includes taking suggestions from players, through his “open-door” policy.

“I want the kids to be able to come in and talk to me. I don’t want it to be where a player is afraid to come talk to me,” Johnson explained.

He added:“I want the kids to have some say in their program, how they want to start it, and how they want to build it, so they’ll be proud of it when they graduate.”

One thing he won’t do, however, is “play favorites.”

“The whole playing favorites thing is out the window. I’m going to put the best 11 on the field, and we’re going to play football,” he said.

Cypress Creek varsity football will be designated for Class 4A for at least its first two years, according to Tim Light, the school’s assistant principal.

The team’s 2017 schedule was put together

by Matt Wicks, the county’s athletic director, Light said.

A “patchwork” slate, it features teams that struggled in 2016 (Gulf and Pasco high schools), along with some perennial powerhouses (Tampa Catholic and Sunlake).

In September, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) passed a new system that bases football postseason berths on a points system in Class A-4A.The new format, beginning this season, is designed to reward teams for winning records and strength of schedule.

In the FHSAA’s biggest four classes (5A8A), the district champion still automatically qualifies for regionals, with the remaining 16 spots decided by points.

While Cypress Creek Middle High won’t have seniors on its inaugural football team, Johnson said the school will “mold these (younger) kids into the leaders that we want them to be.

“It’s just a really good opportunity to get down to very basic stuff and get them to learn that, and not skip over anything,” he said.

Another parent meeting is expected prior to the start of spring practice.

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PHSC FOUNDATION ESTABLISHES SOFTBALL FUND The Pasco-Hernando State College Foundation has established a softball fund in memory of former student-athlete Brooke Gonzalez, who died after being struck by a car last April.

The Brooke Gonzalez Softball Fund, created after an initial donation from her family, will provide resources to support the women’s softball program at PHSC. Gonzalez, who was 19 at the time, was reportedly returning to her apartment when she was struck by a car that drove onto a sidewalk along State Road 52.

Gonzalez, of Citra, Florida, was a key member of the 2016 PHSC softball squad, batting .415 with two home runs, 20 RBIs and 13 runs scored. She was also an honors student, set to graduate in May 2016 with a 3.5 GPA. Contributions to the fund may be made through the PHSC Foundation office at PHSC.edu/foundation.

LOCAL COMMITMENTS Randy Haynes Jr., a senior free safety at Wharton High School, has committed to play football at Ohio Wesleyan University, a Division III school in Delaware, Ohio.

A two-way player, the 5-foot-10, 185pound athlete also played quarterback, running back and slot back throughout his Wildcats career.

Dylan Hohenthaner, a senior kicker/punter at Land O’ Lakes High, has committed to play football at Indiana State University, a Division I FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) school in Terre Haute, Indiana. Last season, Hohenthaner averaged 38.2 yards per punt (42 punts) and

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PHSC cheer team fourth in nationals For the second straight year, the PascoHernando State College cheer team finished fourth in the Cheer Ltd. Nationals at CANAM in the small coed collegiate division.

The competition was March 17, at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Two years ago, in 2015, the team finished fifth in the event.

“I am extremely proud of the team’s hard work this season,” head coach Sophia Fluellen said, in a statement.

“Despite a few mistakes during the competition, they pulled through and took home the fourth place national trophy.”

She added: “It takes a tremendous amount of dedication for these student

kicked four field goals, including a long of 46 yards.

With Hohenthaner’s commitment, Indiana State features two players from our coverage area on its 2017 roster. Zephyrhills High alum Devin Brockington, a senior cornerback, joined the team in 2016 after transferring from Ellsworth Community College, in Iowa.

SOFTBALL PITCHER HAS SECOND NO-HITTER THIS YEAR Mariah Melendez, a junior softball pitcher at Sunake High, fired her second complete game, no-hit shutout of the year, in a 10-0 win over Northeast High on March 28. Melendez (3.28 ERA in 47 innings) pitched five innings, striking out two batters, in what now marks her fifth career no-hitter at Sunlake.

Her last no-hitter came on Feb. 15, in a 10-0 win over Clearwater High.

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athletes to work for seven months to perform a 2½- minute routine.”

The college’s cheer team captured the state championship title on Feb. 11 in the College Co-Ed Level 6 division at the Florida State Fair, for the fifth time in seven years.

For information about the PHSC cheer team, visit PHSC.edu/athletics/cheerleading.

Also a standout position player, Melendez is batting .447 with 12 RBIs and 20 runs scored.

The Seahawks, meanwhile, stand at 13-4, as of April 3.

FREE FAMILY FISHING EVENT APRIL 8 Youth and families are invited to learn the basics of saltwater fishing April 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Suncoast Youth Conservation Center, 6650 Dickman Road, Apollo Beach.The free fishing event, available to participants 7 years and older, is limited to 30 people and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Instructors will teach casting, knot tying, choosing lures and bait, and creating basic fishing rigs, as well as how to throw a cast net; participants will be loaned all the necessary gear and tackle. To register, email Samantha.Teehan@MyFWC.com.

SWIMMER NAMED SSC FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR Following an impressive debut season, Saint Leo swimmer Annie Lindstrom has been named the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) Freshman of the Year.

The Kristianstad, Sweden native became the second Saint Leo women’s swimmer to earn Freshman of the Year honors. (Nicole Weber was named Freshman of the Year in 2014.)

Individually, Lindstrom qualified for the NCAA Division II championships in the 50 Free, 100 Fly and 100 Free during the 201617 season after finishing in the top four in all three events at the SSC Championship.At nationals, she finished 16th in the 50 Free, 23rd in the 100 Free, and 27th in the 100 Fly. In relays, Lindstrom was a part of four Saint Leo school records, including the Lions’ 200 Medley Relay that finished Top-8 at the national championship meet.

TAMPA YMCA WINS TREADMILL CHALLENGE On March 21, the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA won the Treadmill Tuesday Challenge, a second annual competition with the YMCA of Florida’s First Coast.

About 1,630 Tampa Bay residents completed nearly 3,358 miles during the 12-hour event, surpassing the First Coast by about 21 miles.

For the First Coast, 1,580 residents logged 3,337 miles.

Together, the Tampa YMCA and First Coast YMCA leveraged a friendly competition to inspire community members to become more physically active and adopt healthier lifestyles.

Besides participating at their neighborhood YMCA, community members were able to join the competition from other locations via social media. Of the 3,210 total participants, 94 joined by uploading a postworkout photo.

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t might’ve been April Fool’s Day, but this softball event was no joke.

It’s called Super Saturday, and it’s an annual fundraiser for Lutz Softball, a recreational fast-pitch league for girls ages 5 through 18.

On April 1, several hundred softball families gathered to cheer on more than 20 teams, soaking in the daylong festivities at the Oscar Cooler Youth Sports Complex.

Besides a full slate of softball matchups, there was plenty to keep attendees amused, from family friendly games and activities, to numerous vendors and countless raffles.

“This is probably the biggest Super Saturday we’ve ever held,” said Mike Cook, president of Lutz Softball Inc. “Every year, it’s gotten bigger and bigger and bigger,” added event coordinator Jennifer Bommarito.“This is quite a bit bigger than it started out to be.”

Held each spring, Super Saturday is one of the league’s two major fundraisers. The other is Fall Festival, in October.

Amid softball rivalries and competition, Super Saturday gives young athletes a chance to unwind.

“This is actually like a fun day for them,” Bommarito said,“where they actually get to goof all a little bit...and not have to be so serious.”

Mike Bosworth, who has coached in the league since 2013, said the annual shindig also helps foster positive interactions among families.

“People are...competitive with one another, and when you do an event like this, it gets you to know other people, and it softens those relationships on the field,” he explained.

Other parents agreed.

“I think it brings us closer,” said parentcoach Rainey Rosenberger.

“It’s just fun to get families together from the community,” parent Natalie Brown added.

Another parent, Maggie Mixon, believes the event has nearly become a Lutz tradition.

“It’s phenomenal — just to see the community come together, in the spirit of collaboration,” she said.“It’s just a good, oldfashioned, small-town gathering.”

Among the afternoon’s top highlights was the parents’ tournament — and it’s unlike any other.

A 16-inch blooper ball was used, bases were run in reverse, fathers batted with their non-dominant hand, and kids served as coaches.

“It’s fun and confusing — everything’s backwards,” Rosenberger said, smiling.

The sports complex’s ballyhooed concession stand was another draw.

From biscuits and gravy during early morning games, to mushroom Swiss burgers and buffalo chicken wraps, there’s never a

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Ten-year-old Sicily Jordan, of the visiting Wesley Chapel Pink Rockets, gets a hit against the Renegades during game action last Saturday at Oscar Cooler Youth Sports Complex.

Airbrush artist Peter Marin, of New Port Richey, had a busy day customizing softball helmets and T-shirts using his artistic touch.

shortage of tasty grub offerings.

Bosworth, whose wife,Alissa, is the concessions manager, said parents from other youth leagues — Brandon, Carrollwood, Wesley Chapel —can’t say enough about the ballpark’s spreads.

“The parents are always like, ‘You guys have got the best concession stand we’ve ever seen, anywhere,’” Bosworth said.

Super Saturday, meanwhile, couldn’t have come at a better Madelyn Shepherd, 13, left, is not looking into a mirror, but rather at her identical twin, Madesyn Shepherd, after the two played on the team called the Diamonds.

According to their mom, Kimberly Shepherd, the two sometimes do not see eye-to-eye on how they tried to make a play.

This dog belongs to Mackenzie Pavloff, of Lutz. The service dog, named Koda Bear, is a 5year-old Pitbull-mix, who seems to like the sounds of the softball games at Oscar Cooler Youth Sports Complex. The pet’s owner said she played softball at the complex years ago.

After playing his Little League game, 5-year-old Wyatt Gingras, of Lutz, totes his favorite bat and backpack to watch Leaguerette softball and cool off with an icy beverage. Wyatt was with his grandfather, Scott Knoeppel, of Lutz, and spent the day enjoying the family fun event at Oscar Cooler Youth Sports Complex.

time for the softball organization.

On March 8, two suspects burglarized the Oscar Cooler Sports Complex during early morning hours, causing losses in excess of $5,000.

“That (robbery) threw us for a loop tremendously,” Mike Cook said.

In wake of the incident, the league has received “overwhelming” community support, with donations from the likes of Home Depot,Walgreens, Lowe’s and Ford.

Over $1,920 has also been raised, via a GoFundMe page.

Lutz Softball, formerly known as the Lutz Leaguerettes, also has seen quite a transition since January 2016, when the organization

announced it was offering a recreational fast-pitch league for the first time in its 37year history.

Just six months later, its slow-pitch leagues were discontinued because of dwindling registration and an overwhelming preference for fast-pitch. The fast-pitch league now claims to have about 200 participants, the highest figure in several years.

Lutz Softball Inc., is a PONY (Protect Our Nation’s Youth) Softball affiliate.

Bryan Bounds, of Gainesville, watches softball action with friend, Charlene Ierna, of Lutz.

Ierna’s 15-year-old daughter, Emma Ierna, plays on the softball team called the Rebels. Ierna is also the team’s sponsor.

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