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Streaming movies from the comfort of home has undoubtedly surged in recent years — and only ramped up more in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. But, at least one local movie theater is trying to change this behavioral shift, by cultivating unique entertainment experiences not found from your sofa.
After a six-monthlong makeover totaling upwards of $6 million, Grove Theater, Bistro and Entertainment is ready for action — reopening with 50% capacity on Feb. 19, at 6333 Wesley Chapel Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. Billed as a movie theater of the future, the two-story, 85,000-square-foot complex takes a swiss army knife approach to amusement. Formerly called the Cobb Grove 16 Theatre, the newly updated space has a little
bit of everything. Anchored by 12 movie theaters (some with fully reclining seats), the complex also features the following amenities: • Upscale bistro restaurant and bar with in-movie dining • Sushi bar • Spin bike room • Comedy club See GROVE, page 9A
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The renovated Grove Theater, Bistro and Entertainment in Wesley Chapel is now open on weekends with limited capacity. The two-story, 85,000-square-foot complex is billed as a movie theater of the future — featuring 12 movie theaters with fully reclining seats, an upscale bistro restaurant and bar with in-movie dining, sushi bar, spin bike room, comedy club, acting studio, 40-plus game arcade and kid’s birthday party room.
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Fully reclining seats and an in-theater dining service are just some of the many features at the renovated Grove Theater, Bistro and Entertainment in Wesley Chapel. Private theater rentals also are available.
Spin bike classes take place in one of the former first-floor theaters, where exercisers get the benefit of surround sound, projector screen and stadium experience. There are options for a live instructor, virtual reality settings and even full-length feature films while spinning.
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In addition to seeing a movie, comedy show or play, Grove Theater offers a 40-plus game arcade space for children and adults, housed in the first-floor lobby.
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Commission Chairman Ron Oakley voted no. The vote came after extensive discussion, including analysis of Pasco County’s Class A market demand provided by Lesley Deutch, managing principal with John Burns Real Estate Consulting. Deutch, who appeared on behalf of land use attorneys Joel Tew and Barbara Wilhite, told commissioners that demand for Class A apartments in Pasco County is expected to grow by about 5,380 over the next five years. She characterized that projection as a “conservative” estimate. Nectarios Pittos, the county’s planning director, provided a presentation that reviewed the county’s policies regarding multifamily development. “The compact nature of development requires less infrastructure; it’s less land, and so you are making use of existing infrastructure as much as possible,” Pittos said. Commissioner Starkey cautioned against becoming too restrictive regarding the development of multifamily housing. “We need to have some workforce housing,” Starkey said. “I am really getting concerned that we don’t pay enough atten-
Florida education officials have given school districts additional time to administer the Florida Standards Assessments, known as FSA for short. But, the Pasco County School Board wants to avoid penalizing its teachers, students or schools based on results from the assessments. Board member Alison Crumbley raised the issue during the board’s meeting on Feb. 16. “In my opinion, the FSA testing is possibly going to be more valuable than ever this year because we need to find out our strengths and our weaknesses, and everything during the COVID year, and find where we need extra work or what have you. “But, for school grade assessment and high stakes assessment, personally, I think they should be put on hold,” Crumbley said. “Teachers I don’t feel should be held responsible when their MSOL (MySchool Online) students aren’t participating well, and they’re struggling, for example, and our school grades, I don’t see how they can be considered accurate, during these COVID-related times,” Crumbley said. She asked the board to put those requests in the district’s legislative platform, and for the board to pass a resolution on the issue. Other board members agreed. School board member Megan Harding said, “I just know from hearing from our teachers. Mrs. Crumbley, especially the MySchool Online teachers, they still have kiddos that are not showing up.And they’re being tested and that’s part of their evaluation.” Crumbley responded:“It’s really not fair to them, in my opinion.” School board member Colleen Beaudoin
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This 262-unit apartment development is being built off State Road 54, at Oak Grove Boulevard. The Pasco County Commission is pursuing a temporary moratorium on new multifamily development in the central part of Pasco County, to give commissioners a chance to get a better handle on how much of this type of development is already entitled in existing zonings.
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The Pasco County Commission is considering a temporary pause on multifamily development in the central part of the county. The board has directed staff to prepare an ordinance that would prohibit new applications for multifamily to be considered in an area bounded by State Road 54/State Road 56 on the south; State Road 52 on the north; U.S. 41 (Land O’ Lakes Boulevard) on the west; and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard and on the east. The moratorium would take effect beginning on the date of the first public hearing — which has not been determined yet. The idea is to give county staff time to research the number of existing entitlements for multifamily development and to report back to the board. Once the board has that information, it can decide how to proceed. Board members voted 3-2 to support pursuing the temporary moratorium. Commissioners Mike Moore, Christina Fitzpatrick and Jack Mariano voted yes; Commissioner Kathryn Starkey and
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Few planned communities can boast of a tuition-free charter school at their main entrance. But, this bragging right goes to Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, which is proud to welcome Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel. The school opened its doors this fall to over 600 students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Students are immersed in new technologies, including robotics, and work in fully functioning STEM labs — something most schools do not offer. The school will be adding seventh and eighth grades in coming years.
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Pasco County Libraries will soon reopen its New River branch, which is located at the west entrance of Avalon Park Wesley Chapel. The library is being completely renovated, including expanding both
the size of its building and outdoor areas. The county also is upgrading the library’s technology capabilities, and when it reopens, it will be a showpiece for all of Pasco County.
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Avalon Park Wesley Chapel has a unique partnership with the Pasco Fine Arts Council, including hosting the East Pasco Fine Arts Gallery in the community’s Welcome Center. This arts partnership began in 2019, with Avalon Park Wesley Chapel offering its Welcome Center as a new gallery for residents on the east side of Pasco County. The developer also committed to building a permanent Arts Center in its downtown in coming years. Before COVID restrictions, there were bi-monthly art shows exhibiting the works of local artists, and several workshops for beginning and experienced artists. These shows and
Avalon Park Wesley Chapel will offer places to shop and work in its downtown hub that will be connected to its residential neighborhoods by treelined streets, walkways and bike paths. “We are building a traditional downtown, with stores located inside of our community on the boulevard road leading to our residences, parks and schools,” said Lerret. “We are creating a town that spreads out from the town center connecting to individual neighborhoods — very much like the footprints of small towns found across America.” The first phase of downtown Avalon Park Wesley Chapel will include 130,000 square feet of mixed-use commercial space and apartments built above the storefronts. “We’re building beautiful, multistory buildings with commercial space designed for businesses our residents want close to home — restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, bars and entertainment, hair and nail salons, as well as activities like dance, gymnastic and karate studios,” said Lerret. Construction on the first phase is expected to begin later this year, at the same time that the expansion of State Road 54 is completed. Eventually, Avalon Park’s downtown will have more than 560,000 square feet of retail, and 120,000 square feet of office space. At build out, this 1,650-acre masterplanned community will have about 4,400 single and multi-family homes, and be home to 10,000 residents.
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of 2021, with prices beginning in the low $400s. After these 22 homes are completed, ICI Homes will closeout in Asturia, which began development in 2016. Many of ICI Homes will back up to incredible wilderness views of wetlands, cypress trees and rolling ranchland. Wildlife is everywhere, and residents will enjoy connecting community trails perfect for birdwatching, and to see deer, gopher tortoises, racoons and other native animals. ICI Homes has chosen its most popular one- and two- story floor plans for Asturia, all with family friendly layouts, where cooking, dining, relaxing and entertaining happen cohesively. Homes feature an abundance of windows that bring the outside in. Floor plans include the Costa Mesa, which also is its model home, currently open now for folks who want to stop by to get more information about Phase 4 from Rich Driver,
ICI Home’s dedicated and longtime sales representative in Asturia. The Costa Mesa is a one-story home that showcases 2,565 square feet of living area, with four bedrooms, three baths and a three-car garage. It is designed for all kinds of families — young professionals just starting out, those with young and school-aged children, and emptynesters. “The Costa Mesa’s open floor plan is perfect for entertaining,” said Driver. “Its gathering room, gourmet kitchen and dining room are one expansive space highlighted by lots of windows that capture tons of natural light.” The model is located at 2112 Secret Cove in Odessa, and is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m., on Sunday. All COVID-19 safety restrictions are in place, including masks and social distancing. To schedule your VIP appointment, call 813-2521108, or go to ICIHomes.com.
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Silva explains that replacing your home’s mechanical systems typically pays for themselves within a few years. “Folks don’t realize that their hot water heater and A/C unit are appliances, just like their refrigerator, and all appliances have a life span. If you’re getting close to the end of their warranty periods, give us a call and be proactive, instead of waiting until you have no hot water, or air conditioning on the hottest day of the year.” Many families are upgrading their home’s electrical panel to a 200-amp service because they want to add LED light fixtures, electrical outlets with USB ports, outdoor lighting, and power for generators, hot tubs and pools. “Most panels in older homes are wired for just 100 or 150 amps, which is not enough wattage for today’s
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REVISED SPECTATOR RULES Pasco County Schools announced a revised set of rules that went into effective as of Feb. 15, to allow for more spectators at school sporting events and more audience members at performing arts events. The new rules will allow for 50% capacity at all outdoor events, including both athletic and performing arts events. Indoor athletic events would be limited to four spectators for each athlete, and indoor performing arts events will be limited with up to four audience members per performer. Mask rules will remain the same: Outdoor spectators and audience members are required to wear masks while entering and leaving the venue, and when leaving their seats to visit the concession stand or restroom. Masks are not required while spectators are seated at an event. Spectators and audience members are required to maintain appropriate social distance with one another, other than direct family members. The revised rules were established after Pasco County experienced a decrease in local COVID-19 cases and infection rates, and after consulting with the Pasco Department of Health.
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ACADEMY AT THE FARM Academy at the Farm, 9500 Alex Lange Way in Dade City, is open for enrollment through Feb. 28. The charter school is “designed to meet the needs of all students by promoting academic excellence, developing productive citizens through character building, and incorporating the advancement of technology in the curriculum,” according to its website. The academy serves preschool through eighth grade. For more information and to apply, visit AcademyAtTheFarm.com.
Pasco Sheriff’s Cpl. Stevenson, SRO officer at Marchman Technical College, helped Cpl. Ziegler at Chasco Middle School with a clothing drive before the winter holidays. One the most requested items was socks, so Stevenson provided those, along with food items, to aid families over the winter break.
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Hooters opened its newest Pasco County location at State Road 54 and Suncoast Crossings in Odessa, on Feb. 16. “We are excited for our Odessa Hooters location and look forward to becoming a favorite for avid bikers and runners on the Suncoast Trail, and a go-to stop for those liv-
MULTIFAMILY, from page 1A tion to this part of our society, and they need to be integrated into all of our communities.” Commissioner Moore said his district is becoming too saturated with multifamily development. He has repeatedly warned against the long-range potential of having large apartment complexes that become less competitive over time wind up with high vacancy rates and ultimately fall into disrepair. Commissioner Fitzpatrick has similar concerns. “What’s going to happen 30 years from now?” Fitzpatrick asked, expressing worries about the prospect for crime. But, Starkey said multifamily is needed to address today’s demand. She said young professionals aren’t buying; they want to rent. Starkey also noted: “There is a rise in trend of apartment dwellers being higher-income brackets.” Noting that Pasco is an attractive area, Deutch said, “there’s a lot of growth in Pasco. Unless you want it to stop, you have to have housing.” Like Starkey, Deutch said that renting has become a much more popular choice than it was in the past. Chairman Oakley said Deutch’s report was informative. “I don’t see we’re overrun with apartments,” Oakley said. But, Moore persisted: “We continue to change zoning on parcels, when we already have the inventory to meet the demand. “The parcels are there, ready to be developed tomorrow.These guys already have the entitlements,” Moore said.
TESTING, from page 1A concurred:“I agree with you, too. I support us trying to do something.” School board member Cynthia Armstrong told her colleagues:“Just so you know, that is on the FSBA (Florida School Boards Association) platform — that although testing is important, that we really curb the punitive damages that the test results could have on students, and on teachers and school grades and so on.” She agreed with her peers that they could add the issue to the Pasco School Board’s legislative platform. Pasco Schools Superintendent Kurt Browning said the Florida Association of District School Superintendents is finalizing its platform. “I believe there is something about removing the impacts of testing for this year.” Pasco School Board members are expected to vote on a resolution on this issue during the March 2 morning meeting. Following that meeting, the board plans to hold a workshop on its legislative platform. On another issue, board member Beaudoin raised the issue of seeking out revenue sources to find a way to improve salaries at all levels in the district. “Our students deserve to have the best teachers and administrators. It’s becoming more difficult for us to compete with our neighboring districts. “And, I’m committed to finding a way to increase pay for teachers and administrators. “I think we have to explore other revenue sources to be competitive with our salaries at all levels. So, I hope my colleagues and staff will be open to having that discussion,” Beaudoin said.
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Hooters has opened its second location in Pasco County.
ing and working in the heart of Pasco County,” Denise Williams, the company’s chief marketing officer, said in a news release. The 4,586-square-foot restaurant, at 16070 State Road 54, has an additional 800 square
“Did you look at all of the parcels that have the entitlements for the future, when you did your study?” Moore asked Deutch. Deutch responded: “No, I did not. That wasn’t part of the study.” Starkey noted that it can take decades for a property with an entitlement to actually be developed. Attorney Tew raised this issue with the board:“I’m concerned that the commission will get into picking winners and losers in the marketplace.That is not what the government is supposed to do.” He also told board members:“I think this is very treacherous ground and really uncharted territory for this commission.” The prospect of a moratorium, according to Tew, “will be an immediate buzz kill to your potential employers.” But, Moore cited a number of other places — such as Illinois, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Ohio, Texas and other jurisdictions in Florida — where moratoriums on multifamily are either in place, or are being considered. Mariano, like Moore, thinks the county needs a better understanding of its current level of entitlements. “I’m really scared that we don’t know what our supply could be, if everything was going to be built out,” Mariano said. In another action relating to multifamily development, commissioners directed staff to prepare changes to the county’s land development code to remove the possibility of developing multifamily, as a conditional use, in a commercial zoning district. The goal is to preserve commercial land for commercial uses, according to Fitzpatrick, who made a motion to pursue the change. Moore seconded the motion, which was approved on a 4-1 vote, with Starkey dissenting.
Kevin Shibley, the district’s executive director for administration, informed board members about rising costs relating to COVID-19-related health care claims. “We’ve been asking Blue Cross Blue Shield to track claims being run through our health plan that are specifically related to COVID. “They started with five-figure numbers, in the $20,000 to $30,000 range. For the month of December, alone, we had over $1.2 million of COVID-related claims, among our employee population. “So, we’re going to continue to monitor that, but that could mean that we are going to be in for a rough renewal for health care this coming year,” Shibley said. Betsy Kuhn, the district’s assistant superintendent for support services, shared a couple of pieces of good news with the board. She told them about $43,000 had been raised through a cooperative effort, with public and private entities, to help feed the hungry. That money has been used to purchase $40 Publix gift cards that will be given to families that have been identified by district social workers as needing help. The cards will be distributed before spring break, Kuhn said. On another matter, Kuhn thanked Idlewild Baptist Church for donating $17,000 to pay off meal debt for Pasco students. “This donation will eliminate meal debt for 4,371 students,” Kuhn said.“The pastor said that the church community wanted to let families in the area know that they have support, even in these uncertain times, and to be a source of hope during the pandemic.”
feet of outdoor, covered dining. It has more than 30 big-screen TVs, a 22seat bar, 124 seats inside and 46 seats outside. It also has a dedicated room for to-go orders, the news release says. This is Hooters’ second Pasco County location.The first was the Port Richey Hooters, which opened on the waterfront in 1988. For more information, visit OriginalHooters.com.
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GROVE, from page 1A • Acting studio • 40-plus game arcade • Supervised children’s playroom • Birthday party room Additional cinema add-ons include private movie theater rentals, where friends, families or corporate gatherings can reserve a room for $300. There’s also upper-deck level VIP sections for ages 21 and up at six theaters, for those seeking a more quiet, peaceful and luxurious atmosphere. As part of the renovations, the building underwent a complete overhaul to allow for a modernized open-concept lobby, updated dining space, new color scheme, floors, carpet, décor and light fixtures. Various COVID-19-related safety precautions also were implemented as part of the new digs, including automatic temperature checks at entrance, UV light sanitation technology, fog machines to disinfect theaters between showings, hand sanitizer stations, required face coverings, and limited capacity with checkerboard and reserved seating. The reimagined cinema is just one piece of the campus’ transformation. An event stage, splash pad water park, 18hole miniature golf course and shipping container park also are in the works just outside the building’s confines. The wholesale renovation has come under the watch of Mishorim Gold Properties and developer and landlord Mark Gold, who originally purchased the entire 250-acre Grove at Wesley Chapel property in September 2019 for $64 million.The site also features existing traditional box stores and a quaint village shopping center. With an array of activities, Grove Theater figures to be a family destination beyond a place to simply catch a movie then return home, Gold explained during a Feb. 17 media tour of the facility. Rather, families can grab a bite to eat, play some games and watch a movie all in one place, however they see fit. “It’s the solution for a family to go out today,” he said.“This is the future of the movie theater today, because people are not going to only stay two hours for a movie, people are going to stay four or five hours.” At least one distinctive amenity generating quite a buzz is a spin bike studio — titled Cycle Cinema. With exercise classes housed inside one of the former first-floor theater rooms, a surround sound, projector screen and stadium layout offers “a one-of-a-kind, fully immersive experience you won’t find anywhere else when it comes to cycling and indoor classes,” said Nick Walton, a managing partner in the Cycle Cinema venture. The room normally would accommodate up to 45 spin bikes, but has been pared to 16 spaced out stations due to the coronavirus. Scheduled classes range from live instructor-led to virtual reality options, taking fitness enthusiasts through the Swiss Alps and other digitally created places to the tune of upbeat music. There’s even an option to spin while viewing a full-length feature film on the big screen “so if you’re up for it, if you want to spin for two hours, come on in,”Walton said. The bike room is still undergoing test
The East Pasco Networking Group will meet on March 9 at 7:30 a.m., at IHOP, 13100 U.S. 301 in Dade City. The guest speakers will be Jodi Wilkeson, Zephyrhills city councilwoman, and Billy Poe, Zephyrhills city manager. For information, contact Nils Lenz at 813782-9491 or nilslenz@gmail.com, or Vicky Jones at 813-431-1149 or donlvicl@yahoo.com. The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce has decided to postpone all inperson chamber events until further notice. The step is being taken “in an overwhelming abundance of caution and safety,” according to a chamber news release. For more information, visit the chamber’s website at GreaterPasco.com.
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Grove Theater, Bistro and Entertainment 6333 Wesley Chapel Blvd., in Wesley Chapel • 12 movie theaters (some with fully reclining seats and VIP access) • Upscale bistro restaurant, sushi restaurant and full bar with in-movie dining • Arcade with 40-plus games for children and adults • Cycle Cinema, a fitness experience where riders can take spin classes to the tune of an instructor, virtual reality settings, and full-length feature films • Side Splitters Comedy Club will host nationally touring comedians. • Kids Play Place, a supervised space for children to play that will feature slides and ball pits, to allow adults to catch a movie, comedy show or play • The Acting Studio will host plays, shows and acting classes, for children and adults alike.
runs, with three-day free trials being offered to the public. Grove Theater also partnered with Side Splitters Comedy Club and The Acting Studio to bring other added showbiz frills to the facility — each getting a dedicated first-floor auditorium room of their own. Side Splitters will host nationally recognized comedians, while The Acting Studio will host plays, shows and acting classes, for children and adults alike. As questions linger about the survival and adaptability of cinemas across the country, the Grove Theater strives to stand out as a box office hit. “Watching a movie at home and watching a movie on the screen, it’s not the same, we all know this,” said Grove Theater vice president of operations Matheus Gold. “We want to go out, we want to enjoy, we want to be able to have a movie session with our friends and not just sit at home, and here you feel even more comfortable with that. You can have a VIP dining experience, you have games, you have a comedy club, you can have different types of drinks, all sorts of stuff that you can’t find at your own home, and at the same time feel comfortable and feeling safe.” And, while the pandemic remains a concern for many, Matheus feels the venue is opening at a time where people are eager to find something to do. He observed:“I feel like people have been staying home for a long time, and they want to go out, they want to have fun, they want to enjoy, but I also know that a lot of people are scared to go out, so that’s why we’re taking so many precautions and why we invested so much money into making sure that this is a safe space for everyone; we’re trying to provide that comfort for everyone.” Further underscoring the theater’s unique features, Matheus quipped: “Have you ever seen a sushi bar inside of a movie theater? I haven’t…” Grove Theater, Bistro and Entertainment will be open Fridays through Sundays, from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets can be reserved at GroveTheater.com.
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hen conjuring up an image of a sports talent agent, the mind might wander to a sharptongued individual donning an expensive suit, wheeling deals and barking orders from an expensive downtown high-rise in Los Angeles, Miami or New York. Think movies and television shows like “Jerry McGuire,”“Ballers,” and “Arliss.” But, David Walkowiak and Andre Kirwan aim to defy that stereotype.They operate a boutique sports agency firm out of Walkowiak’s law office, off State Road 54 in Lutz. Walkowiak and Kirwan partnered around 2014 to form DNA Sports Management, a full-service sports agency that primarily works with professional football and hockey players. Kirwan jokes the firm’s name sometimes gives the impression the duo is in an entirely different line of work — with people frequently asking if it’s a medical tech company. The DNA moniker takes on multiple meanings. For one, it ties in the first initial of Dave and Andre. And, like the biological DNA, the firm asserts the tagline:“With You for Life.” It also signals the team is available to help their clients even after their athletic career — providing guidance into the public and private sectors. They’ve helped clients break into coaching and scouting, have written law school recommendations, and have helped another launch a rap career and establish contacts in the music and entertainment industry. They regularly assist with housing issues, financial literacy, athletic training programs and are just there, sometimes, to lend an ear. “We stay with these guys, whether they’re making millions of dollars or nothing, because we take this seriously,” Walkowiak says. Kirwan asserts the firm’s priority is “do the right thing by players and not compromise integrity.” In essence, Kirwan and Walkowiak are on call 24/7, Kirwan says. “It’s just a matter of when life happens, so when they need us, they need us,” he says of DNA’s athletic clientele. “We’re taking calls on weekends, on evenings. If they had a bad practice, they’ll call us for a pep talk, so really, we’re family. We tell the parents, ‘We’re an extension of you…’”
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DNA Sports started from humble beginnings. The very first negotiated deal was on behalf of a player for the Triangle Torches, a little-known and now defunct professional indoor football team based out of Raleigh, North Carolina. It was far from a headline-grabbing, multimillion dollar deal. League players made around $150 per week and were given a couple food vouchers. Now, the pair is working with several athletes who’ve gone on to have stints or extended action in both the NFL and CFL. A new addition to the DNA roster is former USF record-breaking quarterback Quinton Flowers, who plays in the Fan Controlled Football league. Flowers also enjoyed stints with the Cincinnati Bengals (2018), Indianapolis Colts (2019) and XFL’s
COURTESY OF DNA SPORTS MANAGEMENT
DNA Sports Management is a boutique sports agency firm situated off of State Road 54 in Lutz. The firm primarily represents professional football and hockey players.
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Former USF record-breaking quarterback Quinton Flowers is one of the Lutz-based sports agency’s more prominent clients.
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Kirwan played nearly nine seasons for the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts, as a wide receiver.
Tampa Bay Vipers (2020). Another familiar face is former USF outside linebacker Nigel Harris. The former Hillsborough High standout is now on the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders negotiation list and has previous experience with the Los Angeles Chargers, New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans. Walkowiak estimates DNA Sports has represented “close to 100 players” since its inception. He acknowledges many initial signings were reaches to have a legitimate shot in the pro football ranks, coming from the Division II and NAIA collegiate football ranks. With time and experience, the firm now can be more selective with its client list. “I think we learned a lot in the early years,”Walkowiak says.“We realized it’s not quantity. It’s not that you just sign everybody and hope one sticks, you know, it’s that we want to be a boutique agency, and one that really caters to all the needs.” The firm has gone global to procure talent, too. DNA Sports in November tabbed three Russian hockey player prospects to contracts — defenseman Artur Karmashkov, goaltender Ivan Veremchuk, and center Yuri Zholobov, respectively. Karmashkov and Veremchuk have played in the KHL, the Soviet Union’s equivalent of the NHL, while Zholobov has had action in the Czech Republic’s premier professional leagues. The signings were made possible with the help of former Tampa Bay Lightning winger Alexander Selivanov, the agency’s Director of European Scouting/European Agent. Further beefing up its ice hockey portfolio, DNA Sports recently hired Adam Bennett, the No. 6 overall pick in the 1989 NHL Draft, to an advisory role. Bennett, who bounced around professional leagues for six years, including playing for the Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers, will be consulting primarily Florida-based hockey talent, helping them latch on with junior teams, colleges and so on.
Walkowiak and Kirwan each bring their own set of unique backgrounds and experiences to the sports management firm. Walkowiak is a selfprofessed “geek that loves numbers,” and describes himself as “the guy behind the scenes.” He previously worked closely with the Lightning’s former ownership group led by Henry Paul and Phil Esposito, assisting on tasks like arbitration, David Walkowiak trades and player contract evaluations. His career feats include facilitating the trade of then forward Jason Bonsignore and handling the arbitration case of then goaltender Daren Puppa. On negotiating player contracts, Walkowiak calls the process “very similar to doing a comparative market analysis in real estate.” With a passion for sports growing up and hockey in particular,Walkowiak “always wanted to be an agent.” A practicing attorney since 1997 who specializes in real estate law, circuit civil and family law, Walkowiak figured he’d revisit this dream knowing pro athletes have landed larger and larger deals in recent years. The tipping point came when Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog in 2013 signed a seven-year contract extension worth $39 million. The report piqued Walkowiak’s interest. Someone he never heard of was now “making Wayne Gretzky money,” he said, referring to arguably the greatest hockey player of all time, who retired in 1999. “For a period of about 15 years, to go from the greatest player that ever played the game, to almost the same amount of money for a guy that I had never heard of,” Walkowiak says.“I wanted to revisit that.”
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Kirwan, meanwhile, takes on more of the role of relationship-builder and athlete mentor. He often reminds clients and others to “stay humble, stay hungry and prayed up.” Kirwan was a decorated athlete in his own right. He played nearly nine seasons with the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts, where he won a Grey Cup Championship as a starting wide re-
ceiver in 1997. He even had an NFL training camp stint with the San Francisco 49ers after graduating from Stanford University. Kirwan understands the importance of an agent being forthcoming, and transparent, with athletes. He once had to fire Andre Kirwan an agent from a highprofile firm for lying to him about sending his highlight film to NFL teams who’d expressed interest at the height of his CFL career. It could’ve been what Kirwan needed to break into the NFL at the time. Kirwan often ponders if he would have been better served by a smaller, more personable firm like DNA Sports. “I’ve sat on both sides of the table now. “The No. 1 question I’d always ask an agent when I was interviewing them was, ‘Who else do you represent?’ and a lot of times you go for the shiniest objects, the biggest names and that’s what I ended up doing,” Kirwan explains. “In essence, I should’ve gone to a boutique firm like us that really fought for my cause. Having had to fire an agent for lying to me, it’s even that more personal to me to do what we say we’re going to do,” he said, noting athletes are placing their futures in the firm’s hands.
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Capt. Emily Quintana, of the Zephyrhills High School Army JROTC, joined other cadets in a dignified ceremony to retire worn American flags. The event took place at the Oakside Cemetery in Zephyrhills.
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Cadet Capt. James Laferriere, a junior at Zephyrhills High School, was officer in command at the flag retirement ceremony.
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The number of miles being driven in Pasco County has climbed significantly in recent years, and the number of transportation-related injuries and deaths has risen, too. That’s the gist of a report presented by Gina Torres, an active transportation planner II, to the Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) on Feb. 11. Since 2017, MPOs have been required by federal law to adopt Safety Performance Measure Targets (PM1) by Feb. 27. To meet the requirements of Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, the measures must be date-driven, realistic and achievable, not aspirational,Torres told MPO members. Torres covered the report’s five required safety performance measures, which apply to all public roads. “We use a five-year rolling total to really give you a good snapshot because we’ve actually seen particular years, for some reason, really jump up or down. So that doesn’t really give you a good idea of what’s going on. So, we base these numbers on a five-year range and we do that so you get a little bit better idea of how we are doing, better or worse,” Russo said. Based on all public roads, the five-year annual average ending in 2019 showed an increase in the number of fatalities, Torres said.At the same time, though, the number of miles driven increased greatly, she said. A chart in the agenda backup materials shows that the number of miles driven in the Pasco MPO’s jurisdiction rose from 44.2 million miles in 2015 to 55 million miles in 2019. “I call it a law of percentages, if you have a lot more people driving, a lot more miles, our fatalities are going to go up,”Torres said. The Pasco MPO data shows a slight trend downward in the five-year rolling average for number of serious injuries. The number went from an average of 1,133 (2014-2018) to an average of 1,192 (2015-2019), for a decrease of 1.2%. The rate of serious injuries during those same time frames went from
24.556 per million miles driven to 23.197 per million miles driven, for a drop of 5.5%. However, the trend is up for fatalities, during the same time frames went from an average of 86.8 (2014-2018) to 92.2 (20152019), for a 6.2% increase in the number, and the rate went from 1.856 per million miles driven to 1.883 per million miles driven, for a 1.5% increase. “What’s really ironic, our fatalities went up, our injuries went down,” Torres said. “Some of the professionals think that the injuries may have gone down because vehicles are being made to be safer.” But, she added, “that’s speculation.” “Speed management has been one of the biggest issues with fatalities,” Russo said. “If you have that higher speed, there’s a good chance you’re not going to survive that crash.” Pasco also showed a slight trend upward for bicycle and pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries, which went from an average of 121.8 (2014-201) to 122.8 (2015-2019), for an increase of 0.8%. The number of pedestrian fatalities outnumbers the number of bicyclists who have been killed, Russo noted. Pasco County MPO expects an eventual trend downward for all categories by implementing safety projects and programs, re-thinking priorities, and possibly allocating additional funds toward safety projects and programs, according to the agenda background materials. Under federal funding requirements, both the county’s Long-Range Transportation Plan and its annual Transportation Improvement Program project list must discuss how recommended or listed projects advance progress toward meeting the targets. Russo told the MPO board members that the staff’s recommended goal is to maintain the targets from 2019, which the board approved. Transportation planning and programming are the primary functions of Pasco’s MPO, which is the lead transportation planning agency in Pasco County. It serves Zephyrhills, San Antonio, St. Leo, New Port Richey, Port Richey and Dade City.
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The Wesley Chapel Antique & Collectible Flea Market will take place on Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Grove at Wesley Chapel.There will be food trucks, inflatables, 100-plus vendors, and more. Admission is $5. Parking is free.
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The Pioneer Florida Museum and Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, will host “The Battle of Fort Myers” on Feb. 27 and Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.There will be a battle reenactment with artillery at 2 p.m., both days.There also will be living history displays, authentic camps, traditional crafters, civilian portrayals and presentations, blacksmith demonstrations, food, live entertainment, and more.Admission is $5 cash, each day. Children age 5 and younger are free.All museum buildings will be open during the event. For information, visit PioneerFloridaMuseum.org, or call 352-5670262.
The Pasco County Library Cooperative will offer “Foodie Feast:Apple Pie Bombs” on March 5. Participants can learn how to make tasty, apple pie bombs.Watch the prerecorded video between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., online at Facebook.com/hughembrylibrary or Facebook.com/newriverlibrary. For information, call 352-567-3576, or email Danielle Lee at daniellel@pascolibraries.org.
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The Pasco Unit of the League of Women Voters of Hillsborough County will sponsor a panel discussion on “Economic Security in Pasco County During the COVID Outbreak” on March 11 at 7 p.m. Panelists will include Brian Hoben, community services director, Pasco County Public Services; Marcy Esbjerg, director of community development, Pasco County Public Services; Don Anderson, CEO, Pasco Homeless Coalition; and, Mike Bishop, director, Stakeholder Engagement, Pasco Economic Development Council. For information on how to register, email pasco@hclwv.org.
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Demene Benjamin and UrEsteem will host “UrSelf:A Dabble in Self-Care” on March 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Exhibitors can be anyone who has a product or service to promote physical, mental and social health, including physical and massage therapists; counselors; churches; nail techs/hairstylists; yoga/pilates/exercise; or natural products. For information, call 813-334-6006, or email b4uresteem@gmail.com.
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T-Mobile will sponsor “Grease is the Word” on March 13 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.There will be a sing-along contest pitting Pasco County Fire Rescue against the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, a free movie “under the stars,” and a classic car show with prizes.There also will be food trucks and games.Admission is free.
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The 10th annual Paulie Palooza music festival, a benefit for Gulfside Hospice, will take place in two parts.The Virtual Opening Act is scheduled for March 13 at 3 p.m., and the Live Headliner Event is scheduled for Oct. 16. Guests can stream the opening act at Facebook.com/GulfsideHealthcareServices. More information is online at PauliePalooza.org, or by contacting Leesa Fryer, fundraising and event planning specialist, at 727-845-5707 or leesa.fryer@gulfside.org.
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The Dade City Garden Club will host a general membership meeting, via Zoom, on March 15 at 9:30 a.m.The program will feature a local Florida Sweeties peach grower, Cristi Johnson. Johnson will share her experiences of cultivating this new crop and will provide advice for growing the fruit.There also will be a Q&A session. Registration for non-members is by email at dcgc0352@gmail.com, by 5 p.m., on March 14. For information, visit DadeCityGardenClub.com.
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Live Oak Theatre is now selling tickets for its Acorn Theatre production of “Aladdin jr.” Performances will be March 18 through March 28, at the Carol and Frank Morsani Center for the Arts, 21030 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville. Seats are $15 for adults and $8 for children ages 13 and younger, when accompanied by an adult. For show times and tickets, please visit LiveOakTheatre.square.site, email liveoakboxoffice@gmail.com, or call 352593-0027.
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long as masks are worn by ministers and the cotton balls or swabs are replaced after application. Also, ministers may choose to apply ashes with the thumb as long as they and the recipients wear masks during the distribution and ministers sanitize their thumbs before and after the distribution.” Meanwhile, back at First United Methodist Church in Land O’ Lakes, Pastor Kevin Grills and retired Rev. Barry White, stood ready early Feb. 17 to distribute ashes to motorists who wanted to receive them, while passing by on their way to work. Sue Shea, a church volunteer, and Glenn Cote, a church member and owner of Aroma Joe’s coffee, also were on hand, to offer coffee to those dropping by. Cars zoomed past the church quickly. Chances are that motorists didn’t see the
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