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Town hall covers myriad topics By Kathy Steele

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A local church was packed with more than 100 residents during a town hall meeting held by Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey, and county staff. Those attending had a chance to get a primer on how Pasco County departments function, and to get snapshots of what’s happening across the county and in their neighborhood. They also got a chance to speak face-to-

face with county staff members on issues, including the proposed Ridge Road extension, flood prevention efforts, and the future of the State Road 54 and U.S 41 intersection. The meeting, which lasted around three hours, was held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, in Lutz. County staff members gave presentations about planning and growth, stormwater, code enforcement, parks and recreation, crime prevention, capital projects and transportation.

Residents had a chance to ask a few questions at the end of each presentation, and could meet privately with staff members, too. “We tried to think of things that are of concern to you,” Starkey said, in her opening remarks. Richard Gehring, the county’s strategic policy administrator, gave residents a picture of the county’s population growth. The census pegged the county’s populaSee TOWN HALL, page 11A

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Human trafficking often unseen problem By B.C. Manion

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Edie Rhea said she was just 10, when her mother’s boyfriend began sexually abusing her and selling her to strangers for sex. Others may have never suspected what was going on, because Rhea said she lived in a four-bedroom, two-bath house in a nice neighborhood. She also went to school, like other kids, she said. Even though there were opportunities to tell someone else, Rhea said she was too frightened, because the man who was trafficking her had threatened to kill her. And, she believed he would. She finally escaped the situation when she was 17, and her mom kicked the boyfriend out of the house, but Rhea was kicked out, too. She then found a boyfriend, got pregnant and the couple married, she said. But, the problems didn’t end there. “The first 10 years of our marriage was bad news,” she said, noting she was using drugs and alB.C. MANION/STAFF PHOTO cohol, and was involved in marital Edie Rhea said she spent several years of her life as a victim of human trafficking, being sold for sex, affairs. At one point, she was hooked from the time she was 10 until she was 17. She now leads Healing Root Ministry, based at First on prescription drugs, she said.And, Baptist Church of Lutz. The ministry is striving to raise money to build a transitional house for See TRAFFICKING, page 11A

women rescued from human trafficking. Rhea wants to help those women reclaim their lives. A fundraiser is planned on March 5 to help raise money for the house, which will be called The Gate.

Hockey complex set to open by late summer By Kevin Weiss

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After a few setbacks, the Florida Hospital Center Ice complex may open sometime before Labor Day. Initially, the opening for the $20 million project, at 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd., had been slated for last October. However, weather and installation of the refrigeration system pushed back the timetable for the 150,000-square foot complex. Developer Gordie Zimmerman, of Z Mitch, said the facility’s opening is currently “at the mercy of the refrigeration company.” “It’s not your average double-ice rink that you see in this area,” said Zimmerman, who helped develop the Ice Sports Forum in Brandon.“To build five rinks in one building under one system, it really is a technological challenge — like going to the moon. “We have (the issue) resolved. We just don’t know exactly the timeframe.” Once complete, the complex will have four full-size ice rinks, and a mini-rink for ice hockey and figure skating — making it the largest ice rink complex in the Southeast. Additionally, the facility will be multipurpose for other sports like basketball, soccer, lacrosse and volleyball. “We can do a lot of other different things that other facilities— whether they’re a single sheet or a double sheet— can’t do. We have the ability to do more programming at the same time,” Zimmerman explained “This facility is going to open up a lot of avenues, not just for hockey, but for figure skating, street hockey and multiple sports,” he said. Zimmerman isn’t quite sure yet what membership costs or membership totals will be, but he said “we’ll probably double the size of USA Hockey membership in the Bay Area once we come on line.” The facility expects to staff “somewhere in the area” of 20 full-time and 30 part-time employees, Zimmerman said. “We have taken in probably 100 resumes...from people of interest,” he said. “We’re really looking for ice maintenance

(employees)...because of all the new technology.” Zimmerman already has a hockey department staff in place, and recently hired Shari Trotter, the figure skating director at the Ashburn Ice House in Washington D.C., to serve as the executive figure skating director for Center Ice. Pasco County tourism manager Ed Caum said the sprawling facility will increase tourism and have a “major economic impact” for the Tampa area. He believes it will “create a buzz,” from Pasco County to Bradenton. “People will start calling us the ‘Ice-75’ corridor. From all the way up here to the Ice Sports Forum in Brandon, there’s going to be a massive, massive need for time on the ice,” Caum said. The tourism manager noted the facility will draw regional events, and perhaps, down the line, will attract national and international events, too. “You can go after the USA Curling Championships.You can go after your artistic and dance-type events, and you can go after your big events like the NCAA Frozen Four. “I know that (Zimmerman) does have a lot of friends up in Canada from when he played professionally, so I think we’ll see some international-type tournaments held in there, because people in the business know Gordie.” While Caum doesn’t have a dollar figure on the amount of revenue Center Ice is expected to bring to Pasco County, he knows there’s already significant interest, because the county has five hotels in development. “We don’t have the room stock that Hillsborough County does, so the economic impact is going to be shared with Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties, because it’s going to be a regional draw,” Caum explained. “We’ve got good partners, and everybody’s going to benefit from this. ...Even if people come here to skate at the ice center, they may want to stay on the beach or they may want to stay in Channelside. However the tourists come, he said, “everybody wins.”

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The pastel blue of Culver’s restaurant, off State Road 56, matches the Florida Key West style of Tampa Premium Outlets. The sign is counting down to the Feb. 29 opening.

Culver’s ready for custard day on Feb. 29 By Kathy Steele

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The countdown is less than a week away for the opening of Culver’s restaurant. The aqua building with the royal blue highlights is a visible sign of the growth under way near the Tampa Premium Outlets. “There is such development in this area,” said franchise owner Marty Roeske. “There’s going to be nothing Lucas Roeske, left, and his father, Marty Roeske, stand but growth.We’re excited.” beside the menu board at the drive-through at Culver’s Construction crews are restaurant. pulling together last-minute details to prepare for the Feb. 29 opening.A grand opening will be schedThat franchise opened in 2000 as uled, probably in March, when Culver’s Culver’s 97th restaurant. founder, Craig Culver, is expected to attend. The Roeskes initially looked in Next door, Cheddar’s Casual Café is Hillsborough County for locations, but evenunder construction, also fronting the outlet tually landed at the site that is one of Pasco’s mall along State Road 56. hottest development areas. Other anticipated restaurants include BJ’s In addition to restaurants, Costco and Restaurant & Brewhouse, Starbucks, On the Kohl’s are among future retail headed to the Border, Panda Express and Chick-Fil-A, ac- junction of State Road 56 and Interstate 75, cording to Pasco County records. as part of the Cypress Creek Town Center. The Roeskes are establishing some firsts On the north side of State Road 56, more for Culver’s. retail, offices and potentially a hotel also are “It’s the first Culver’s to say ‘baby blue’,” coming to the town center. said Lucas Roeske, who is assisting his father With five high schools close by, Marty in restaurant operations. Roeske said there is a good employment The official color is a shade of aqua.The base. royal blue is the signature Culver’s color. More than 80 people have been hired, This restaurant also has patio seating, an- and the number could go as high as 100, he other first for Culver’s. said. The fast-food chain’s menu serves up The family moved to Pasco more than a Culver’s signature,“Butterburgers,” as well as year ago, leaving behind the cold and snow of Wisconsin. fried chicken, sandwiches and salads. “We love Wesley Chapel,” said Marty And, for desserts, there are Culver’s frozen custard treats, made fresh daily and Roeske. “It’s very much home to us. It’s a scooped into waffle cones, dishes, sundaes, community-based area.” Culver’s is located at 2303 Sun Vista shakes and malts. The Roeskes aren’t newcomers to restau- Drive, off State Road 56 and Grand Cypress rants or to Culver’s. Drive. The restaurant is open seven days a They own a franchise in Wisconsin, which week from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. is operated by another of Roeske’s sons. For information, visit Culvers.com.

Local business wins regional award By B.C. Manion

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A company that was born out of the necessity to help a sick 2-year-old in the family recently won third place in Bright House Networks Regional Business Awards. This recognition comes in addition to the Land O’ Lakes’ company’s top honors in Business Technology from the Pasco Economic Development Council Inc., last year, and its recent placement on the semifinalist list in the statewide Florida Companies to Watch program. Gary Gorsline is CEO, and his wife, Mary Lynn, is vice president of the company called Easy Business Solutions. The software product that the company is known best for was inspired by their daughter Chelsea’s illness. She was born with skin allergies that were so severe that they were life-threatening, Mary Lynn said. As a result, the young girl’s medical chart was loaded with information, Mary Lynn said. But, one day, when she took her daughter to the doctor’s office, the chart was flat — the records had been misplaced. In addition to dealing with the missing information, Mary Lynn found herself feeling frustrated as she constantly repeated the story about her daughter’s illness to about 40 different doctors. She was worried she might give doctors inaccurate information, as the family pursued an effective treatment for Chelsea. Mary Lynn said she turned to Gary to see if he could use his technology know-how to figure out a way that the information could be shared. Gary, who developed an expertise in computer programming while working for the government, took on the challenge. The goal of interoperability is to connect different clinical and health care IT systems, so they can exchange and use a patient’s medical history to create better care at lower costs, he said. The result of his efforts was X-link Medical Software, an interfacing technology that pulls systems and data together. X-link provides the capability to bi-directionally exchange data.

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From left, Gary Gorsline, his wife, Mary Lynn, and their daughter, Leana, are shown during a Bright House Networks Regional Business Awards celebration.

Easy Business Solutions, which goes by EBS for short, also provides consulting services to health care organizations. That information can help the providers reduce costs and improve patient care, Gary said. Leana Gorsline, director of business development, said the company’s prospects are bright, as both medical technology and health care gain greater public attention. Gary said he sees enormous potential for the collection and analysis of data to lead to improved health care. “The connectivity that we dreamed of so many years ago is finally on the verge of mass adoption,” he said. Gary and Mary Lynn, who live in Lutz, also are the owners of Copperstone Executive Suites, a Land O’ Lakes office complex, at 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. The office complex has full-time tenants, part-time tenants, and a room that can be rented for luncheons, business meetings, parties, church services or other events. The Laker/Lutz News is among the companies leasing space at Copperstone. Gary is the president of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers, Suncoast Chapter and serves on a number of advisory boards. Mary Lynn has been actively involved in the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce for years, and also serves on the Heritage Park Foundation, an organization that is working to get a stage for the arts built at Land O’ Lakes Community Park.

Pasco County moves toward wildlife corridors By Kathy Steele

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A proposed ordinance to create wildlife corridors in Pasco County is expected to be considered soon by the Pasco County Commission. With some tweaking, county planners hope to bring a revised ordinance to commissioners in the next weeks. Commissioners reviewed the ordinance proposal at a workshop on Feb. 16 in Dade City. Six months earlier, they postponed public hearings on the ordinance to gather additional input. The central issue is balancing conservation and property rights, and determining compensation for land acquired by the county from private owners. The county needs to acquire about 2,500 acres of the roughly 7,000 total acreage needed to establish seven wildlife corridors, primarily in central and east Pasco County. Corridors would link proposed and built development projects, including those at Starkey Ranch, Crossbar, Connerton and Cypress Creek. Portions of the corridor are wetlands that are not suitable for development, and the county previously has acquired some land through the Environmental Land Acquisition Management Program. The options are to obtain the remaining corridor property through eminent domain or through an ordinance that focuses on buying land from willing sellers. “This should not be implemented on the backs of landowners,” said Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey.“Landowners should want to participate in this, because they are more than fairly being compensated.” As drafted, the ordinance would apply only if a landowner sought to rezone property for land uses of greater density or intensity, and had some portion of the corridor within the property’s boundaries. There are exemptions including existing development approvals. The county and landowner would provide property appraisals and reach

agreement on a sales price through negotiations. Landowners also could appeal if they disagreed with the price. Five workshops were held over the past year to gather Ted Schrader public input from residents, developers and landowners. The issue, however, has lingered for more than 20 years since a court settlement mandated that the county create the wildlife corridors. “This challenge is Kathryn Starkey before my time.We’ve got to get off the dime and get this done,” said Pasco County Commissioner Ted Schrader.“I think there is real value in establishing the corridor.This thing has gone on way too long.” The corridors are intended to preserve wildlife habitat by allowing movement between preserved lands for such species as the spotted turtle, gopher frog, osprey, American oystercatcher, fox squirrel and river otter.They also aid in preservation of water resources, wetlands and recreational opportunities. The corridors will be a long-term asset, according to Apopka resident Richard Stauffer, who attended the workshop. “I think it will mean a whole lot,” Stauffer said.“We might not appreciate it today, but someday in the future our grandchildren will appreciate the wildlife and what we have.” The ordinance would provide two compensation methods. In one, known as fee simple, the county would buy the property outright.At an average value of $10,000 per acre, taxpayers would spend about $26 million. In the other method, known as less than fee simple, the county would acquire use of the land, but would not own it.

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This fox squirrel is one of the kinds of animals that would have more options for getting around if Pasco County creates proposed wildlife corridors.

Under this method, based on an average of about $7,800 per acre, taxpayers would spend between $19 million and $20 million. However, those property valuations seemed too low to commissioners as fair compensation and likely will be revised upward when the ordinance is brought back to them. If lieu of an ordinance, the most expensive route would be eminent domain, based

on county estimates that the costs could be as much as $78 million. However, when the ordinance is rewritten, Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore wants it to be in “plain English” that makes it clear what landowners can expect. Some families, he said, have passed land down for generations. “They depend on it as income producing property. It has to be spelled out.”

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Master plan seeks to improve parks and recreation By Kathy Steele

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A proposed master plan for Pasco County’s parks and recreation facilities would cost an estimated $222 million over 10 years, according to a needs assessment from consultants at AECOM. About $112 million of that amount would be targeted at new amenities for the county’s growing population. A 2001 master plan projected about 51,000 more people over 10 years. The actual number was closer to 119,000. New projections peg population growth at about 204,000 more residents, also over 10 years. How much of the master plan realistically can be implemented and where the funding will come from have yet to be determined. Pasco County commissioners, on Feb. 16, got an overview of the issues confronting the county’s parks and recreation — now and in the future. Commissioners were asked to consider potential funding options through increased impact fees, user fees, matching grants, assessments, taxes, or through combining multiple sources. One option could be taking the issue to voters seeking additional funding through a 2018 referendum. “We really think it’s going to take a combination of a lot of these things,” said Matt Armstrong, the county’s executive planner for long-range planning. County staff presented the information to commissioners to seek direction before scheduling public meetings to map out vari-

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ous scenarios for the county’s master plan for parks and recreation. However, commissioners requested a follow-up presentation, with additional details, as well as illustrations of potential projects. “We’ll draft a community-engaged road show and bring it back to you,” said Pasco County Administrator Michele Baker.“Then, you can try it on for size.” After years of sharp budget cuts during the economy’s downturn, the parks and recreation department lacks funds just to maintain and operate existing parks.

The current budget falls short by about $14 million a year to cover existing needs, according to AECOM’s assessment. The county now has about five acres per 1,000 people for parks and recreation activities.As the population grows over the next decade, the acreage per 1,000 people likely will shrink by half, if the county does nothing to expand parks and recreation, according to AECOM’s assessment. In a survey, about 80 percent of 621 residents put repairs and upkeep as one of the county’s priorities.They also wanted more

trails and sidewalks, more boat ramps, ball fields, community centers and a more equal distribution of facilities countywide. About $15 million in new construction proposed in the county’s 2001 master plan went unbuilt, largely due to budget cuts. AECOM consultants looked at five market areas in the county.While all areas need additional ball fields or recreational facilities, the market areas in south, north and central Pasco had the greatest needs. Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey cited 2009 data from the nonprofit Florida Taxwatch, which placed Pasco near the bottom in per capita spending on cultural and recreation facilities. Residents might want to pay more to see improvements, she said. “There is no money for parks and recreation in our budget,” Starkey said. “Their budget has been slashed, and the current parks they have are falling apart.We’ll have to close parks if we don’t find a budget source. And, if you think we have it now in our general revenues, where? In the sheriff’s budget?” On revenues for parks and recreation, commissioners appeared to have a consensus that voters should decide what they want, and have a say in how to pay. Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore stressed a “think outside the box” approach that includes public/private partnerships. Past efforts seemed to rely too much on taxes, he said. It comes down to what residents want and a referendum, said Pasco County Commissioner Mike Wells. “If the residents want it and want to pay a little more on it, that’s what they need to do.”

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Hurricane winds leave path of destruction Knowing Your History By Doug Sanders Special to The Laker

he Hurricane of 1921 — which struck nearly a century ago — was the most destructive storm to hit Florida since 1848. It made landfall with sustained winds of 115 mph as a Category 3 hurricane, near Tarpon Springs, on Oct. 25, 1921. Maxine Gause was one of only 10 students attending school that day in Elfers. She was safe inside the brick school building built in 1914. Gause remained in the classroom with her mother, who was a substitute teacher. She shares her experience in an account published by Fivay.org, a website that contains a wealth of information about Pasco County history. She describes the storm blowing open the classroom door. “So we had to take turns standing against it, a few at a time, until the storm finally eased up.We were frightened!” Gause recounts. On the same website, Pauline Stevenson Ash recalls her day at school when the storm passed through Elfers:“During that hurricane, most of the windows blew out, and we took turns sweeping out the water, for almost seven hours!” The Hurricane of 1921 was at its worst in Dade City later that same day, nearly 95 years ago.

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The Dade City Banner published headlines that read “Dade City in Path of Tropical Storm,” and “San Antonio Old Times Never Saw the Like.” The newspaper was forced to abandon its offices during the storm “…as the building became too tipsy to be comfortable. “The boys did what they could to protect the stock and cover the linotype,” the newspaper reported. West of Dade City, the hurricane demolished one of the oldest churches in Pasco County. The Mt. Zion Methodist Church had been built in 1872 with “hand-hewn timbers and sawed rough boards” according to the historical marker erected in 1980. The Masonic Lodge had used the church’s second floor as a meeting place. The storm also flattened the church at Prospect, but, according to the Dade City Banner on May 12, 1922:“The people of the

Name Academy. A few lucky families had food and shelter at the St. Charles Inn. Holding a lantern at night, owners guided guests to their rooms. Yet, Sunnybrook Tobacco Company, in Dade City, reported the biggest storm damage, losing nine large barns and 110 acres of shadegrown tobacco. The damage was estimated at $100,000. Established in 1897, Sunnybrook was the largest employer in Pasco County with 500 acres. (Ironically, the Sunnybrook Tobacco barn number 3 in Dade City, destroyed company would close its by the Hurricane of 1921. (Photo from the Burgert Brothers doors after suffering additionPhotography Collection, November 2, 1921) al losses from the black shank tobacco fungus, and a fire in neighborhood have just completed the re- 1924 that burned up 150,000 pounds of fine building of the edifice and on Easter night wrapper tobacco valued at $200,000.) The Dade City Banner, on Oct. 28, 1921, had their first service.” With only 18 telephones of the Pasco also reported $1,000 in damages to the south Telephone Company still in use, damage re- end of the Dade City packing house and offered this gloomy assessment: “The citrus ports came in from across the county. In Odessa,The Lyon Pine company mill re- crop is more than half on the ground, and ported $15,000 in roof damages. The growers have suffered a great loss.” Dowling Company mill estimated damages of Area travelers also encountered fallen util$30,000 after six of its smokestacks crashed ity poles and streets littered with storm to the ground. debris for several weeks, as well as destroyed Dade City’s ice and power plant also re- bridges, cutting off traffic. ported that smokestacks were toppled by the “The Atlantic Coast Line by Trilby was hurricane winds. practically the one way out,” according to a High winds blew down a turpentine busi- Dade City Banner report, published nearly a ness and a large stand of trees in Darby. century ago. And, a hotel in Zephyrhills lost part of its Doug Sanders has a penchant for unroof. When the Hurricane of 1921 reached San earthing interesting stories about local history. Antonio, it shattered buildings, uprooted If you have an idea for a future history coltrees and flattened the water tanks at Holy umn, contact Doug at interstar1@juno.com.

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OLD LUTZ FLEA MARKET

information, call Greg Giordano at (727) 847-8179.

The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club is accepting donations for its annual Old Lutz School Flea Market (March 4 and March 5). Donations can be dropped off at the Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 41 in Lutz, Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, household items, décor, sports and children’s items must be clean and in working order. Large appliances and sleeper sofas will not be accepted. For information, call Pat Serio at (813) 948-4752.

LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB

The Land O’ Lakes Garden Club will meet March 1 at 10:30 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Participants should bring a covered dish to help celebrate Easter. For information, call Marie Woody at (8123) 961-2697.

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LENTEN REFLECTIONS

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 20735 Leonard Road in Lutz, will host a series of Lenten reflections entitled “More Than a Story: Getting the Most Out of Your Study of God’s Word.” Services are at 7 p.m. • Feb. 24:“Interpretation: Opening Your Mind” • March 2:“God’s Creative Writing” • March 9:“Application: Opening Your Heart” • March 16:“Practicing What We’ve Preached” For information, call (813) 949-7173, or visit HolyTrinityLutz.com.

KOL AMI BOOK CLUB

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host the Tree of Lifelong Learning Book Club on Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. This month, the book “Playing with Fire” by Tess Gerritsen will be discussed. Men and women can join in, whether or not the book was read. For information, call (813) 962-6338.

TRASH TO FLASH FASHION SHOW The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club will host its annual ‘’Trashy to Flashy Fashion Show” on Feb. 25 at 11 a.m., at the Lutz Community Center, behind the Lutz Library, 101 First Ave., N.W. Guests can literally buy the fashions off the models’ backs.A soup and salad luncheon, including beverages and desserts, will be served for $6.All proceeds will benefit Very Special Arts (VSA), which provides special needs school children with art supplies and projects. For information, call (813) 528-1179.

COLORING FOR ADULTS

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host “Color Tonic” on Feb. 26 at 2 p.m., for adults only. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

LENTEN FISH MEALS

Knights of Columbus Council 8104 of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will host its annual Lenten fried fish meals on Feb. 26, March 4, March 11 and March 18, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.The cost is $8 per person. Credit cards will be accepted.

MOVIE FOR ADULTS

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host “Senior Cinema & Popcorn” on Feb. 26 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for adults only.The movie will be a recently released film about mountain climbing starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Robin Wright. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

MUSIC FEST NEEDS VENDORS

The Land O’ Lakes Spring Music Festival & Expo (March 11 and March 12) is looking for craft vendors for March 12.There are

Sydney Has a Sister fundraiser Sydney Has a Sister, a nonprofit organization supporting siblings impacted by autism, will host its “Bowties & Brewkis Pub Crawl” on Feb. 27 at World of Beer, 402 S. Howard Ave., in Tampa. Registration is from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., followed by the crawl from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and an after-party from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission includes six free drinks, plus a spot at the after-party with local band Solar Exposure. The cost is $40 per person, or $60 for two. Proceeds will benefit the organization. For information, visit SydneyHasASister.com. also expo booths available.The deadline for festival sponsorships is Feb. 26.To learn more, call (813) 909-2722, or visit CentralPascoChamber.com.

JAPANESE CLASS

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a Japanese class on Feb. 27 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., to explore the basics of the Japanese language and culture. For information, call (813) 9291214.

KIDS CAN BUILD AT LOWE’S

Area Lowe’s Home Improvement stores will offer a free workshop for kids ages 5 and older on Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. Kids can make a free Monster Jam dragon race car with preregistration on the store’s website. Slots are available on a first-come, firstserved basis. For information, visit LowesBuildAndGrow.com.

SNOWBIRD PALOOZA

“Snowbird Palooza” will take place Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Zephyr Park, 3816 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills.This seniorfriendly event will include exhibitors, keynotes speakers at 10 a.m. and noon, bingo, free health checks, senior speed dating at 11 a.m., entertainment, and a movie in the park at 1 p.m.The One Blood, Blood Mobile will be on-site all day for donations. For information, visit SnowbirdPalooza on Facebook.

MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO CATS

The Lutz Branch Library, 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, will host “All About Cats:A Fun and Educational Musical Tribute to the World’s Most Popular Pet” on Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. Denny Mitchell, local composer, singer and storyteller, will make the presentation. For information, call (813) 273-3652.

GOOD BUG, BAD BUG

The Pasco County Extension Office will present “Good Bug, Bad Bug” on Feb. 27 at 10 a.m., at Home Depot, 10017 U.S. 19 in Port Richey. Participants can learn which bugs are beneficial to plants, and which are not, and how to identify good and troublesome insects.To preregister, visit

Pasco.ifas.ufle.edu, and bring registration confirmation to seminar.

DOLL TEA PARTY

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a preteen doll tea party, for ages 9 to 12, on Feb. 27 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For information and to register, call (813) 929-1214.

HISTORIC HOME/MUSEUM TOUR

The Historic Hernando Preservation Society and the Hernando Historical Museum Association will celebrate Hernando County’s 173rd birthday with a “Heritage Day Historic Home/Museum Tour” on Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting at the 1885 Train Depot grounds. Guests will tour the 1911 Colonial Revival Dawson House, the 1885 home of Somer and John Stuhar, and the 1900s Colonel Edrington House.The museum tours will include the May Stringer House, the Countryman One Room School House, and the 1885 Train Depot.Tours will be offered throughout the day.There will be a festival with vendors, a silent auction, re-enactors, musical entertainment, and a cake cutting at noon.The festival is free, but the home/museum tour is $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children younger than 6. For information, visit HistoricHernandoPreservationSociety.org.

DRIVER SAFETY CLASS

The AARP driver safety class will be offered at Meadow Pointe Community Center, Building A, 2845 County Line Road in Wesley Chapel, on Feb. 29 at 9:30 a.m.The cost is $15 for AARP members, and $20 for non-members.To register, call (813) 9949832.

HELP HORSE THERAPY RANCH

During the month of February, the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office will collect donations for the Kiddy Up Horse Therapy Ranch, a therapy and learning academy in New Port Richey. Children and veterans with disabilities are two groups that receive services from the ranch. For information about Kiddy Up, visit KiddyUpRanch.org. For charitable

The Pasco County Extension Office will host “Creating a Butterfly and Hummingbird Haven” on March 1 at 6:30 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway.The seminar will discuss the elements needed in a home garden to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. For information, call (813) 996-2411.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

The Land O’ Lakes Photography Club will meet on March 1 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The club is open to all beginners, amateurs and professionals alike.The cost is $2 per meeting to cover the room rental. For information, email Ron Bowman at rbphotolutz@gmail.com.

JERSEY MIKE’S RIBBON CUTTING Jersey Mike’s Subs is opening a restaurant at 2081 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes on March 2 with a ribbon cutting, from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.The franchise owners Bill Atkins and Rick Barrett will hold a sub fundraiser from March 2 through March 6 to support Denham Oaks and Lake Myrtle elementary schools and Pine View Middle School.The new restaurant is circulating 5,000 coupons through the schools and 5,000 throughout the community.The coupons offer a sub sandwich for a minimum $2 donation to one of three schools.The restaurant will collect the contributions and distribute them to the schools. Customers must have a coupon to be eligible.While donations must be at least $2, they can exceed that amount. The restaurant is covering the cost of the sandwiches, so the schools get the full benefit from the fundraiser. The restaurant’s hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. To contact this location directly call (813) 949-2929.

CARROLLWOOD TOASTMASTERS The Carrollwood Toastmasters Club will meet March 2 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Jimmie B Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa.Anyone interested in learning how to become a confident pubic speaker and strong leader can attend. For information, visit Carrollwood.ToastmastersClub.org.

FERN GARDEN CLUB

The Fern Garden Club of Odessa will meet March 3 at 10 a.m., at the Keystone Community Center, 17928 Gunn Highway. Steve Cox, master gardener, will discuss backyard fruit growing. For information, call (813) 854-1308, or visit FernGardenClub.org.

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THURSDAY MUSICALE CONCERT Thursday Musicale will present a concert on March 3 at 2 p.m., at Trinity Presbyterian Church of Seven Springs, 8928 Cypress Lakes Blvd., in New Port Richey.The guest artist will be singer, comic and impressionist John Timpanelli. The cost is $5 to benefit the group’s scholarship program for graduating high school seniors entering musical careers. For information, call (727) 807-3023.

Active Retired Federal Employees Association will meet March 4 at 11 a.m., at The Golden Corral, 11801 56th St., in Temple Terrace.All current and retired federal employees and spouses can attend. The group is looking for new members. For information, call Dave Galgani at (813) 9495738.

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HOEDOWN FRIDAY NIGHT FUNDRAISER

The Benedictine Sisters of Florida will host a “Hoedown Friday Night” fundraiser on March 4 at 5:30 p.m., at the Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club, 10641 Old Tampa Bay Drive in San Antonio. Dress in jeans, boots and a cowboy/girl hat. Dancers and singers will entertain with square dancing, line dancing, audience participation and renditions of Patsy Cline, Leann Rimes and George Strait.The cost is $50, which includes dinner, a silent auction and a show.There will be a cash bar. For information or reservation, call (352) 5888443.

POMEGRANATE ASSOCIATION

The Florida Pomegranate Association will have its 2016 Growers Meeting on March 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, 14625 County Road 672 in Wimauma. For information or to register, call (863) 6043778, email flpomegranate@gamil.com, or visit 2016fpagrowersmeeting.eventbrite.com.

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Grove 16 Cobb Theatres, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will show sensory friendly family films where kids can be kids in a safe and accepting environment.The auditoriums are made more comfortable with brighter lights, and the sound level is turned down.The audience is encouraged to be themselves and interact with the movie, while having fun without the worry of disturbing others. Guests can sing and dance during the movies.All shows begin at 10 a.m. • March 5:“Zootopia” • April 30:“Ratchet & Clank” • May 21:“Angry Birds” • June 18 :“Finding Dory” For information, call (813) 948-5444.

DISCOUNT FESTIVAL TICKETS

Now through the final day of the Strawberry Festival on March 13, Publix stores will offer admission tickets at these discounted rates: $8 for adults, and $4 for kids ages 6 to 12. Children 5 years old and younger are always free.A select number of stores also will have discounted strawberry shortcake tickets. For information on the festival, visit FLStrawberryFestival.com.

SPOTLIGHT ON TALENT

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DONATE AND GET DONOR DOLLARS

Christian Social Services’ Red Barn Thrift Store, 5514 Land O’ Lakes Blvd, in Land O’ Lakes, will accept donations of nonperishable food, clothing, housewares, linens, books and more. Each person donating will receive “donor dollars” that can be used in the thrift store.The store is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations and purchases help Christian Social Services meet the needs of financially challenged community members.

FITNESS CLASSES FOR ALL

The Jewish Community Center & Federation, 13009 Community Campus Drive in Tampa, offers a variety of fitness classes for all fitness levels. Classes include salsa aerobics, vinyasa yoga, hatha yoga, Pilates, stretch and flex, tai chi, meditation, water aerobics, cardio circuit and more. The cost is $4 per class for non-members. For a complete listing, call Pam Cotner at (813) 769-4748, or visit JewishTampa.com.

The Friendship Singers is a group of volunteers that performs for local nursing homes, assisted living facilities and senior centers in Pasco and Hillsborough counties.The group is looking for new members, and a piano accompanist, for its upcoming concert season.The group has two practices and two concerts each month. No prior singing experience is necessary.There are no auditions. For

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FREE YOGA CLASSES

Triniti Fitness & Nutrition, 6248 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills, will offer weekly yoga classes on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., for adults age 18 and older. Classes will be taught in both Sanskrit and English, and will include a mixture of hatha, kundalini, ashtanga, lyengar, restorative, anusara, vinyasa and others, as well as tai chi and QiGong. M.J. Price will be the yoga instructor.The classes are free, but donations will be accepted, and the class will vote on a local charity to receive the funds. For information, call (727) 6232107.

ZEPHYR SOUND RECRUITING MEMBERS

The Zephyr Sound, an informal ladies barbershop chorus that entertains at various area parks, is recruiting new members. Practices are from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays, in Fellowship Hall at Zephyrhills Wesleyan Church, 38924 C Ave. For more information, call (352) 588-4492.

DINOSAURS IN MOTION

The Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa, will present “Dinosaurs in Motion” now through May 8. Visitors can take control of life-size, massive metal skeletons, using gears and levers, in this interactive dinosaur exhibit. Guests can also watch the mechanical parts at work as the dinosaurs move, showing science, technology, engineering, and arts and mathematics principles in action. Admission is free to MOSI members and included in a general admission ticket. For information and tickets, visit MOSI.org.

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SPINE, BACK LECTURE

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GENERAL CANCER SUPPORT

Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will have a general cancer support group meeting on March 2 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Anyone who has been touched by cancer can attend. Refreshments will be served. For information and reservations, call (727) 808-4818.

Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., in New Port Richey, will have a seminar on caring for skin and feet on March 2 at 10 a.m. A certified diabetes educator and registered nurse will discuss the methods and importance of skin and foot care for people with diabetes. For information and to register, call (727) 953-6877

HOSPITALS NAMED TOP PERFORMERS

Two Pasco County hospitals were named among the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by the Joint Commission. The Medical Center of Trinity was named as a top performing hospital for the conditions of heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, and stroke. The Regional Medical Center of Bayonet Point was recognized for the conditions of heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, venous thromboembolism, and stroke. To be recognized as a top performer on key quality measures, an organization must meet 95 percent or more on performance thresholds on accountability measure data.

PHARMACISTS EARN CERTIFICATION

Three Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point pharmacists received certification in pharmacotherapy by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties. All three pharmacists passed a rigorous certification exam by the BPS. Jessica Chan, Tamara Richards and Nicholas Rigopoulos apply their specialized knowledge of medications, and work directly and collaboratively with physicians, nurses and other health professionals to ensure that the medications prescribed for patients contribute to the best possible health outcomes. The pharmacists evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of the patient’s medications by assessing and recognizing the status of the patient’s treated and untreated health problems, and consult with the patient’s physicians to select the medication therapy that best meets the patient’s needs.

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The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host a Chatterboxes meeting on March 3 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.The meeting is for individuals who suffer from communication deficits. For information or reservation, call (727) 834-5630.

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ROTARY CLUB TO SPONSOR CLASSROOM Kelly Mothershead, from Pepin Academy, spoke to the Sunrise Rotary Club of Dade City and gave an overview of the growth of the charter school with locations in two counties, Hillsborough and Pasco. The Rotary club will be an “Adopt-aClassroom” sponsor for the Pasco location, where all the money goes toward the classroom for academic enrichments, including books, visual aids or supplies. Pepin Academies serves 850 students with the main campus in Tampa, one in Riverview and the latest addition in New Port Richey. For more information, email kmothershead@theacademies.us.

TEACHER JOB FAIR

Pasco County Schools is hosting a job fair on Feb. 25 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Sunlake High School, 3023 Sunlake Blvd, in Land O’ Lakes, for college graduates and soon-to-be graduates interested in becoming a teacher. Pasco has teaching opportunities in language arts, math, science, social studies, special education areas, school psychologists, school social workers, and school counselors. The job fair is not just for education majors, so those with or seeking degrees in other subjects are encouraged to attend. For information, visit PascoSchools.org, and click on the job fair banner at the top.

KIDDIE ACADEMY DANCE PARTY

Kiddie Academy of Carrollwood, 15320 Casey Road, will host a dance-off and party on Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., to celebrate its 35th birthday. The Kiddie Academy Music & More program will teach different dances to those participating, young and old. Dancers can choose one of three music genres with coordinating, age-appropriate choreography. Register online at KiddieEvents.com/danceparty. For information, call Linda McDonough at (813) 264-2378.

STETSON LAW SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Stetson University College of Law will host an open house on Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 1401 61st St., S, in Gulfport. Future law students can have lunch, tour the campus, meet with Stetson law school professors, and learn more about studying abroad or specialized studies in advocacy, environmental law or elder law. To register for the free event, call (727) 562-7802, or send an email to lawadmit@law.stetson.edu.

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New River, Oakstead and Cypress elementary schools have earned gold medals from Florida’s Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Project. A PBIS multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) model school has consistent methods of: • utilizing its data to better serve students and staff • teaching PBIS:MTSS to new students throughout the school year • creating and engaging reward systems • extending PBIS:MTSS throughout the campus and partnering with the community and parents • including PBIS:MTSS into daily activities across all available teaching opportunities New River Elementary has a school-wide matrix that supports being safe, responsible and respectful in all areas of the school. It uses visual images for younger students, and is in written form for all students, so no matter where you go on campus, everyone is able to know and support the positive behavior expectations. Oakstead Elementary’s staff works to teach the expectations and rules to students explicitly, and uses visual reminders throughout the school, including posters with pictures, to show the rules and expectations. Every department’s staff forms mentorships with students who need extra behavioral support. Cypress Elementary focuses on catching students who are being respectful, responsible and safe by issuing “tickets” for random drawings for prizes.

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U.S. News and World Report named Saint Leo University among the top universities in its 2016 Best Online Programs edition. Saint Leo has had an online program since 1998 through its Center for Online Learning. This is the fourth year U.S. News has numerically ranked online degree programs from scores of colleges and universities throughout the nation. Saint Leo University was tied for 43rd place for the bachelor’s programs, and tied for 56th place for the non-MBA graduate business programs. It also was recognized for its excellence in the MBA and graduate education online programs.

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TOWN HALL, from page 1A tion at about 467,000 in 2010. Even during the recession, the county grew by about 20,000 residents a year, Gehring said. And by 2040, the population could increase to about 905,000 countywide. “This will be the predominant growth area,” Gehring said of central Pasco especially along the State Road 54 corridor. Residents from Sierra Pines, in Lutz, raised concerns about flooding. Their neighborhood suffered during the summer rainfalls and they worry that enough isn’t being done to address stormwater problems. The county has identified about $300 million in stormwater projects, but has no funding source as yet. “That will be an issue with the county commission this year,” said Starkey. “We’re trying to figure out how to do that.” One resident asked about completion of the Ridge Road extension. The 8-mile long project is a high priority for the county as a link connecting east and west Pasco, and as an evacuation route in hurricanes and other emergencies. It has been delayed for more than 15 years, as the county awaits a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Starkey said the application is the longest standing

permit request in the country. Pasco hired a consultant several months ago to help with the process. “We’re going to try to get louder and louder, and get this squeaky wheel done,” Starkey said. Finding a solution to the increasing traffic congestion, especially at State Road 54 and U.S. 41, is another issue that has stirred controversy. Two volunteer task forces created by Pasco County are currently reviewing a set of road projects to improve traffic flow.The Florida Department of Transportation also is reviewing options that could include a flyover that would elevate State Road 54 over U.S. 41 and potentially set aside toll lanes. But, a range of transportation options will be needed to deal with traffic, as growth and development proceed, said James Edwards, director of Pasco County’s Metropolitan Planning Organization. Transit and even passenger rail along the CSX rail line that crosses U.S. 41 at State Road 54 are possibilities, he said. The rail line is a back door to the Tampa International Airport, the University of South Florida, and into Pinellas County and Clearwater, he said. “It is a line that absolutely connects us,” he said.“It’s an underutilized asset that may come into play in the future.”

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TRAFFICKING, from page 1A she attempted suicide several times. Rhea said her husband wanted a divorce after 10 years of marriage, but gave her another chance. One of her turning points came when her husband’s mother invited them to church. “We accepted the Lord.The pastor told me,‘You know, Edie, you really need to seek some counseling,’” she said. She began counseling sessions to work on guilt, shame and trust issues, she said. “The big doozy was when she (the counselor) told me we were going to start working on forgiveness. I told her,‘I’ll never do that. I’m not going to do that.’’’ The counselor told her: “You need to learn to forgive yourself before you can forgive others,” Rhea said. “That was a huge, huge, piece,” she said. Six years ago, the man who had trafficked Rhea was in the hospital and asked to see her, she said. She said she did go to see him, and told him she had forgiven him. She also shared the gospel with him, she said. “He accepted the Lord, and a couple of weeks later, he passed away,” Rhea said. Four years ago, she launched Healing Root Ministry, a survivor-founded, survivorrun organization aimed at preventing human trafficking and advocating for survivors. “We originally started, just bringing awareness and prevention,” she said. But, then she felt called to share her story, and to open a home for rescued women. The ministry aims to build a house, to provide a transitional home for rescued women. The house, which will be called The Gate, is intended to serve women from Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties, said Rhea, who is a member of First Baptist Church of Lutz, where the ministry is based. “It’s an 18-month program, for women 18 and older. Once they come in, they can pursue their G.E.D. (General Educational Development exam), life skills, job skills,” she said. The idea is to help these women to reclaim their lives, Rhea said.

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in crisis, and holiday food baskets and Christmas toys to families in need. The organization also partners with FUMC-Lutz and Mission Tampa to provide free dental care for people in need within the community. And, it sponsors and coordinates National Day of Prayer activities. Its member churches are All Saints Lutheran, Candlewood Community Church, Church of the Lakes, First Baptist of Lutz, First United Methodist of Land O’ Lakes, First United Methodist of Lutz, Grace Family Church, Harvester United Methodist Church, Holy Trinity Lutheran, Idlewild Baptist, Land O’ Lakes Church of God and Tims Memorial Church. Additional churches that provide support are Church of the Suncoast, Cornerstone Presbyterian, Heritage Christian Center, Keystone Community, and Village Presbyterian. The thrift store is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,Tuesday through Saturday.The emergency food pantry is open during those hours, too.

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2016 Somebody’s Daughter fundraiser WHEN: March 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. WHERE: Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa WHAT: A gala including a dinner, dancing, exhibits at MOSI, a 50/50, and a silent auction featuring sports memorabilia, vacation packages and other items. Christopher Gregory, of Homeland Security, will be the keynote speaker. WHY: The event will raise money for Healing Root Ministry, a nonprofit organization seeking to raise money to build a transition house for women rescued from human trafficking.

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“We want restoration. We want them to see that there is hope and that we believe in them,” Rhea said. Human trafficking is a real problem, that is often unseen, she said. People have the false notion that the problem is limited to other countries, she said. They can’t imagine the problem happening to their daughter, or to the daughter of someone they know, she added. They have no idea that Florida ranks third in the nation for human trafficking, and that Tampa ranks No. 1 in Florida, she added. Rhea wants to change those statistics. She also wants the ministry she leads to live up to the words that are written on her business card:“Empowering Women to Live the Lives that God Chose for Them.” If you would like to help the ministry, or would like more information about it, call Rhea at (813) 458-5970, or visit HealingRootMinistry.com.

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A sluggish start was too much for the Academy at the Lakes girls basketball team to overcome in the Class 2A state championship, as it fell to Tallahassee FAMU Developmental Research School 55-40 at The Lakeland Center on Feb. 17. The Baby Rattlers’ full-court pressure proved to be problematic for the Academy early on, as the Wildcats faced a 20-6 deficit after the first quarter. “In the first (quarter), we were really out of our element.That’s not how we play,” said Wildcats coach Karim Nohra, whose team committed 13 turnovers in the first quarter. “Once we settled in, we broke the press and got layups, even though we missed a few layups. “Had we come out in the first quarter like we did the third and fourth, it would’ve been a totally different game,” Nohra said. The Wildcats double-teamed FAMU’s top player, senior Jazmine Jones, the entire game, but it wasn’t enough to stop her from collecting a double-double (18 points, 11 rebounds). “Jazmine Jones makes all the difference in the world,” Nohra said.“You take any 2A team that was here and you put Jazmine on that team, that team wins state. She is the difference-maker.” Jones, a University of Louisville basketball commit, was also a pest on the defensive end, collecting seven steals. “(Coach Nohra) told us not to throw the

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The Academy at the Lakes girls basketball team finished runner-up in the FHSAA (Florida High School Athletic Association) Class 2A Finals, losing 55-40 to Tallahassee Florida Agricultural & University University (FAMU) Developmental Research School.

ball towards Jazmine Jones, and some of the mistakes were because we did throw the ball towards her, and because she’s (lengthier) than all of us,” said Wildcats junior forward Imani Thomas.“She got the ball and that (led to) quick fast breaks for them.” Making matters more difficult for the Wildcats was losing Thomas (7 points, 13 rebounds) for most of the second quarter after she sustained a blow to the stomach.

“You’re talking about Imani and (sophomore) Audra (Leipold) being the leaders of the squad in terms of scoring and people relying on them, so when one goes out, it works on the psyche a little bit,” Nohra explained. “It was definitely tough,” said Leipold, who led the Wildcats in scoring with 20 points.“She’s like my go-to girl, and I’m her go-to girl.“But, it was good to learn the lead-

ership in a way and how to take (the team) in control.” The Academy (26-4) has reached the state tournament five consecutive years, only to fall short of a title, losing to FAMU four times during that span. “It’s a nice squad,” Nohra said about FAMU, which has won four state titles since 2012. “Not many 2A teams have beaten them. Do they deserve it? Absolutely.” Leipold added that FAMU’s “athleticism and the way they run the floor” has been the challenge in facing them in recent years. While the Academy will lose seniors Janise Cassanello and Lulu Santiago, they’ll return their top four scorers in Leipold, Thomas, Loren Wells and Nini Chester. “It’s very exciting,” Nohra said about next year’s prospects.“My goal is always to get to state. I tell my kids,‘We’re going to win our district. We’re going to be one of the best teams in our county, and I want to get to state.’” With FAMU’s top player graduating, Thomas is confident the Wildcats will have a better showing next season. “I think it’s going to be a great experience, and next time, we’ll win the whole thing,”Thomas said. In preparation for next season, Leipold plans to work on “pretty much everything” to take her skills to the next level. “I need to get more shots up, so I can get prepared for the depth perception at (The Lakeland Center). And, definitely finishing, creating off the dribble more, creating space,” she said.

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After finishing third at the state weightlifting meet in 2015, Sunlake High’s Brianna Anderson set her sights on winning a state title in her senior year. That’s exactly what she did on Feb. 6, when she placed first in the 183-pound division in the Class 2A Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Girls Weightlifting Championships. Anderson recorded a 165-pound bench press and a 220-pound clean-and-jerk for a total of 385 pounds — 20 pounds more than the second place finisher, Kendall Chavarria of Charlotte High. “I was really emotional, because it was like I finally accomplished a goal that I had since sophomore year, and all the hard work just paid off,”Anderson said about the result. In addition to the state title, Anderson’s 220-pound clean-and-jerk was her highest mark ever recorded. “It took her four months to go from 190 (pounds) to 220 (pounds),” said Denise Garcia, head coach of the Sunlake weightlifting team. “I think she probably would’ve had 230 (pounds), but she did her personal best, and she went out with a bang.” Over the past three years, Anderson made significant gains in the clean-and-jerk once she was being taught the front squat

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Sunlake’s Brianna Anderson, center, is pictured alongside weightlifting coach Denise Garcia and school principal Michael Cloyd.

method of lifting. She also got used to the feeling of falling down after a failed attempt. “Most people are afraid of falling or getting hurt, so if you get used to falling, that’s really half of it,”Anderson said about being successful in the clean-and-jerk. “It’s all about dropping under the (bar) and getting your elbows up.” As she prepared for the state meet, Anderson lifted twice a day during the

school week, and mixed in some weekend training sessions, as well. When she wasn’t lifting, Anderson could be found at basketball practice or working on homework. “I don’t even know how I did that,” Anderson said about managing two sports simultaneously. “I just put my mind to it. I knew that since I wanted to play both sports, that’s just something I had to do.” Garcia admired Anderson’s ability to keep her composure and juggle her busy schedule all season long. “Even as tired as she was, she went with it,” the coach said. “Sometimes, she would come to practice, looking at me, and I’d say, ‘Take 15 minutes. Have a little snack, regroup and get your mind set.’The hard work she put into it paid off.” Anderson credits Garcia for her development since joining the team as a sophomore, when she could barely clean-and-jerk 100 pounds due to spotty fundamentals. “She taught me all I know about weightlifting,”Anderson said about Garcia’s influence on her success.“She’s pushed me. She’s really caring, and she knows how to win. She knows what workouts to do, and she knows how to teach good technique.” For Garcia, replacing Anderson’s combination of production and leadership will be a tall task, as the decorated senior leaves behind a legacy similar to former Sunlake weightlifter Alexandra Ruiz, who won a

state weightlifting title in 2013 at 119 pounds. “Brianna is one of those student-athletes that you don’t get all the time,” explained Garcia, who’s in her 10th season coaching at Sunlake. “She’s so good, and everybody loves (her). She’s well-liked and respected by everyone — teachers, administration, peers — and she’s a leader.” Garcia hopes someone on the roster can step up and become a leader for next season. “Every year, you have girls that will come up to the plate, just like Brianna and Alex Ruiz did,” Garcia said. “I’m sure there’ll be someone else.” Perhaps that girl is junior Hailey Parks, who finished in fourth place in the 169pound division at the state championships. The three weightlifters who bested her 335-pound total—Navarre’s Olivia Brahms and Hanna Vernetti, and Lake Mary’s Courtney Coyle—are all seniors, pegging Parks as a likely favorite in 2017. Garcia believes a state title for Parks is within reach, as long as “she’s willing to put the work in.” “It all depends on (her) work ethic,” the weightlifting coach explained.“She needs to challenge herself every meet, set goals and not worry about whatever another girl is lifting. “I know she can. It’s about her wanting to do it,” Garcia said.

Wharton track and field sweeps first meet The Wharton boys and girls track and field teams swept their first meet of the season at home on Feb. 15, beating Freedom High,Wiregrass Ranch and Bloomingdale.The boys totaled 83.5

points to defeat Freedom by a single point. The girls scored 116 to win by 36 points over Wiregrass Ranch.

The boys scored individual event victories in the following: • 1-mile by sophomore Noah Damjanovic in 4:51 • 300-meter hurdles by senior Dezmond Williams in 45.71 seconds • 800-meters by sophomore Sahil Deschenes in 2:11 • 2-mile by sophomore Noah Damjanovic in 10:19 • 4x800-meter relay team of Ryan Russell (Jr.), Sahil Deschenes (So.), Josiah Crawford (Sr.) and Noah Damjanovic (So.) in 8:41 In addition, Tre Rivers broke the freshman record in the 2-mile by running 10:49 (previous record was 10:53).

The girls scored individual event wins in the following: • Pole vault by senior Gabby Paul by clearing 9 feet • Long jump by junior Avonti Holt with a jump of 15-feet, 1-inch • 1-mile by junior Bryanna Rivers in 5:33 • 400-meters by junior Searra Woods in 58.8 seconds • 300-meter hurdles by senior D’Andra McFarlane in 51.54 seconds • 800-meters by junior Bryanna Rivers in 2:24 • 200-meters by sophomore Serena Gadson in 26.42 • 2-mile by junior Marin James in 11:55 • 4x400-meter relay in 4:08

tured format. Games are played once a week for eight weeks.The registration cost for a team is $75. For more information and to register, visit WesleyChapelSC.com.You can also direct questions to the league director at wcrecsoccer@gmail.com.

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Pepin Academies is hosting its first “Catchin for Pepin” Fishing Tournament on Sunday,April 3 at Catches Waterfront Grille,

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Julia Heijkoop, of Webster, and her cow, Lowla, won first place in the Youth Dairy Show.

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he Pasco County Fair offered delights for the senses, entertainment and fun. Whether they were competing in pageants, showing off their artworks, or parading their livestock, there were plenty of chances for the county’s youth to win prizes, too.

The midway was buzzing with fair-goers. And, amusement rides gave riders a thrill — and offered a visual delight on the midway at night. The Pasco County Fair has been a community tradition for decades, and it remains true to its quest of promoting youth development and showcasing the county’s agriculture.

Addison and her mother, Kathy Bullara, of Land O’ Lakes, sit in one of the calmer rides available on the midway at the Pasco County Fair.

Fair-goers had plenty of choices for amusement rides at the fair.

State Sen. Wilton Simpson, of Trilby, is busy milking a cow at the Pasco County Fair.

Madison Tilton, of Zephyrhills, curry combs her heifer ‘Butternut’ prior to judging at the Pasco County Fair.

Miss Pasco County Fair’s Outstanding Teen Courtney Graham gets familiar with the cow that she will milk in the Celebrity Milk-Off on the first day of the fair.

The fairgrounds take on a magical look, as motion and color combine, while amusement rides whiz by during an evening at the Pasco County Fair.

Mckenna, left, and Brianna Childs, of Dade City, wait in the stall area until they are called for their part in the Possom Trot club 4-H events.

From left, Miss Pasco County Fair’s Outstanding Teen Courtney Graham, Miss Pasco County Fair Lauren Nielsen, Miss Pasco County Olivia Butler, and Miss Pasco County’s Outstanding Teen Katelyn Harris are pictured in front of a 4-H exhibit at the Pasco County Fair.

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PET PAWS PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Gulfside Hospice will offer a new pet loss support group on the last Thursday of the month at the Gulfside Center for Hospice Care, 5760 Dean Dairy Road in Zephyrhills. The group is being offered in conjunction with Gulfside’s Pet Peace of Mind Program, which keeps pets and people together during hospice care. Upcoming meetings are Feb. 25 and March 31, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information about the support group, call (727) 484-7995. For information on the Pet Peace of Mind Program, call (800) 561-4883, or visit GHPPC.org.

activities such as an adoptable pet parade, pet care education, pet services, a pet food and supply drive, free samples, training demonstrations, a Bark-B-Que, music and more. The Bark-B-Que will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., or until it is sold out. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs and “doggie daiquiris” on the menu. The evening celebration of “Tails at Twilight” will be at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd., S, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and will include dancing, live music, hors d’hoeuvres, a cash bar, drawings, silent and live auctions.Tickets for the evening are $25 each. For information, please visit the website GulfportsGetRescued.com.

HELP RELIEVE PET OVERFLOW Pasco County Animal Services, 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes, is looking to relieve the overcrowding and overflow of pets.The majority of dogs in the shelter are strays. Any interested in adoption, can visit PascoCountyFL.net, and click on “animal adoptions” under the “residents” category to view videos of available dogs. Adoption fees through February are $14. Dogs younger than 8 months and 20 pounds are excluded. For information, call (813) 929-1212.

‘GET RESCUED’ EVENT The Gulfport Merchant’s Association will host “Get Rescued,” an animal rescue festival and fundraiser, on Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at 3101 Beach Blvd., S, in Gulfport. The American Cancer Society also will host a “Bark for Life” from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., to empower canine caregivers and their owners to contribute to the fight against cancer. For information on forming a team, call (800) 227-2345, or visit the website at RelayForLife.org/BarkForLife. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., animal rescue organizations, some with adoptable pets, will raise money and awareness for the organizations’ causes.There also will be animal-related vendors, artists and crafters, and pet-related

FAMILY & PET FUN Guests can come out with their fourlegged family members on March 12 for a day of activities, entertainment and pet contest. The event will be from noon to 5 p.m., at the lodge at 804 S. Miller Road in Valrico. There will be pet contests for best trick and doggie/owner lookalike, pet obstacle and agility courses, splash pools, pet photos, a kids’ area with inflatables, food vendors, live entertainment, shopping opportunities, an exhibitor area, and on-site pet adoptions. Admission is free. For information, call (727) 674-1464.

DOGS’ DAY LOOKING FOR VENDORS Dogs’ Day in Dade City will take place March 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Agnes Lamb Park, Meridian Avenue and Edwinola Way. The event will include a dog wagon parade, a dog costume contest, a K9 challenge, “Canine Got Talent,” and more.All dogs must be on a leash. Vendor fees for a 12-by-12 space are $20, and $10 for nonprofit vendors.Vendors must have fire retardant tents. For vendor information, call Lucy Avila at (352) 424-4972. For event information, please visit DogsDayInDadeCity.com.

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Josie makes friends quickly Josie is 3 years old and was adopted from the Lakeland shelter in 2014. She is stubbornly independent, just like her owner. Josie loves the world and anything in it, except cats! Josie’s proud owner is E.M. Rae of Lutz.

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Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will host a mixer on Feb. 24 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Wesley Chapel Toyota, 5300 Eagleston Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.The gathering offers a chance to network and meet new members. For information, call the chamber office

The Wednesday Morning Networking Group will meet March 2 at 7:30 a.m., at The Lake House at Hungry Harry’s Family B-BQ, at 3116 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. Each attendee will be able to present a 30-second pitch.The $7 cost includes breakfast.The sponsor for this meeting is Dex Imaging. Sponsorships for future meetings are available. For information, call the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at (813) 909-2722, or you can send them an email at office@CentralPascoChamber.com.

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Jersey Mike’s Subs is opening a restaurant at 2081 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes on March 2 with a ribbon cutting, from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The franchise owners Bill Atkins and Rick Barrett will hold a sub fundraiser from March 2 through March 6 to support Denham Oaks and Lake Myrtle elementary schools and Pine View Middle School. The new restaurant is circulating 5,000 coupons through the schools and 5,000 throughout the community.The coupons offer a sub sandwich for a minimum $2 donation to one of three schools. The restaurant will collect the contributions and distribute them to the schools. Customers must have a coupon to be eligible. While donations must be at least $2,

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Aprile Chiropractic & Wellness will have a ribbon cutting on March 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 1932 Highland Oaks Blvd., in Lutz.The clinic is on the south side of State Road 54, just south of Livingston Road. For information, call Aprile Chiropractic at (813) 909-1644, or visit them at AprileChiropractic.com.

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