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Moffitt exceeds early expectations

By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

When Moffitt Cancer Center at Wesley Chapel formed a medical partnership with AdventHealth, the idea was to bring Moffitt’s brand of oncology services closer to its patients, said Dr. Timothy Kubal, the cancer center’s senior medical director.

“We’re coming to you, as opposed to you

coming to us,” Kubal said, explaining that a lot of Moffitt’s patients were coming from Wesley Chapel,Trinity, Dade City or Land O’ Lakes.

“We wanted to get closer to the patient and Wesley Chapel was a great opportunity to do that with a partner,” he said, during Zoom economic development briefing with members of the North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce on April 22.

As one of the nation’s top cancer centers, Moffitt wanted to deliver its expertise to patients, rather than them having to drive to its main campus in Tampa. At the same time, Moffitt wanted to partner with a highquality hospital, he said.

“We can augment what they do; they can augment what we do,” he explained.

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Although they couldn’t actually be in the Pasco County Commission’s chambers — due to COVID-19 protocols — opponents to a proposed gas station near the Sierra Pines and Meadowbrook Estates neighborhood in Lutz erupted in shouts of jubilation when the request was denied.

The residents were so happy, their reaction could be heard in the board’s chamber — via a televised board hearing — even though the crowd was in an outer room.

Commissioners were divided on the request to change the county’s long-range plan designation on a 1.67-acre site at the southwest corner of State Road 54 and Meadowbrook Drive.

Currently, the land is designated for residential use; the new designation would have allowed a litany of commercial uses.

Commissioner Kathryn Starkey and Jack Mariano supported the proposed change; Commission Chairman Ron Oakley, and members Mike Moore and Christina Fitzpatrick rejected it.

The land is owned by Kiddie Campus University Inc., under contract to sell it to a gas station and convenience store developer.Attorney Barbara Wilhite represented the applicant.

Residents of Sierra Pines and Meadowbrook Estates were persistent in their opposition.

They were represented by Todd

Pressman, an independent planning consultant and attorney Luke Lirot. Their presentation included an analysis of the request by Patricia Ortiz, a professional planner.

Neighbor after neighbor also weighed in, raising issues including the potential environmental hazards that the gas station could pose to residents who rely on private wells for their drinking water, for bathing and for irrigation.

They also contended that the neighborhood’s narrow road is not conducive to big trucks pulling and out.

Perhaps their biggest objection was having a gas station so close to existing residences.

They cited concerns about the 24/7 nature of a convenience store.They showed a simulated photo of signage used by a convenience store, super-imposed on the edge of the existing neighborhood.

They expressed concerns about the big trucks that service the convenience store making turns into or out of their neighborhood — noting the narrow two-lane road can’t support that kind of traffic.

While one of the lots fronts State Road 54, the other lot is directly adjacent to one residential lot and across the street from another one.

The request had received recommendations for approval from the county’s staff, as well as the Pasco County Planning See GAS, page 11A

Approval includes a new 40-acre Downtown Connerton

By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

The Pasco County Commission has approved a rezoning for two new villages in Connerton, and that clears the way for the creation of a 40-acre Downtown Connerton.

Plans also call for creating connections — through trails and mid-block pedestrian crossings — that encourage walkability and reduce reliance on automobiles.

The plan promotes the use of neighborhood vehicles, bicycles and other ways to get about — with strategically placed hubs that feature amenities such as water refill stations, restrooms, places to make bike repairs, and public gathering spaces.

County board members unanimously approved the proposal, by applicant Lennar Homes LLC, for Connerton Villages III and IV. The master-planned development allows: • A maximum of 2,160 dwelling units • 150,000 square feet of retail • 150,000 square feet of office, including See CONNERTON, page 11A

Here’s an easy way to launch a book club, for free

By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

Maybe you’ve been interested in starting a book club, but didn’t know how.

Or, maybe it’s been a desire — but seemed to be too expensive.

Maybe you like the idea, but can’t decide what books to read.

Or, perhaps you already have a book club, but could benefit from a single source of books that you can borrow, instead of buying.

If any of those situations applies to you, you’re in luck. The Pasco County Library System has Book Club Kits designed to make it easy for people to run their own book clubs.

The Pasco County Library System has been operating book clubs at some of its branches for years and also works with community book clubs, said Angelo Liranzo, regional branch manager for the Hugh Embry Branch Library, in Dade City.

He explained how the system’s relatively new book club kit service works.

Patrons simply put in a request for a book club kit and use their library card to check it out, Liranzo said. Each kit has up to 15 books.

There are roughly 200 titles for book clubs to choose from — in all sorts of genres, and the kit can be checked out for eight weeks at a time.

The lengthy checkout period allows time to pick up the kit, distribute the books to club members, read the books, discuss them and return the kit back to the library.

Getting the kits is easy, too. A patron simply places an order and the kit is delivered to his or her branch library — typically within three days.

The program was launched in June, during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

But, the idea for the program hatched earlier.

He credited library system staffers Kathleen Rothstein and Catherine Seavey for being instrumental in getting the program rolling.

The library system’s branch-led book clubs typically are curated by the librarians at the various branches, Liranzo explained.The library system also is aware of about 20 community-led book clubs, he said.

The kits are assembled in bags, which some librarians, who are now retired, had ordered to use with the internal book clubs managed by the library system.

“They put the books in the bags and then they would send the bags around to the branches,” Liranzo said.

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Book club readers have plenty of choices, with more than 200 titles to choose from for book club kits available to borrow from the Pasco County Library System.

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Get lost in a book, then talk about it with friends — using one of the Pasco County Library System’s Book Club Kits.

Discussions began internally, among the library system’s staff:“How can we get our book club kits into the hands of these book clubs? It would make it so much easier and organized, for them and for us,” Liranzo explained.

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There’s no shortage of enthusiasm for book clubs, Liranzo said.

Some clubs like to stick with fiction.

Others mix things up.

Some are into mysteries — but nothing too gory, please.

Book clubs have different personalities, too.

In some clubs, the attitude is:“Let’s sit down and talk about the book and not get distracted because we only have so much time,” he said.

Some clubs offer cupcakes and cookies.

There’s even one club that was meeting in a brewery, before the pandemic hit.

“I don’t think the people who go to the brewery necessarily get a beer.A lot of them are actually teetotalers They just get some iced tea,” he said.

In some places, the book clubs are seasonal.

“We have a heavy season and a lighter season,” Liranzo said.“Sometimes the winter brings some snowbirds, so the ones who go away for the summer, sometimes their book clubs go on hiatus.”

The book clubs can be energizing, as members share their thoughts.

And, they can be social, too, with people chatting before their session begins, and going out for some lunch, afterwards.

Even though the program began during the pandemic, Book Club Kits will continue to be offered, even after libraries open up again.

“This is now going to be a permanent service that we will have,” Liranzo said.

The program is well-stocked.

“Only about a third (of the kits) are in use at one time right now,” he said.

People who want to learn more about checking out a kit can call their local library branch for more information.

Or, they can visit PascoLibraries.org for details and to order a kit.

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“You publish over 47,000 free papers every week — free papers, every week,” he added, noting that 85% of those papers are delivered to homes and the rest are distributed at more than 350 businesses and newspaper boxes.

The Laker/Lutz News, which is independently owned and publishes on Wednesdays, provides coverage of the local communities of Dade City, San Antonio, Zephyrhills, Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, Odessa and Lutz.

In accepting the award, Publisher Diane Kortus, told the crowd: “This is such an honor.

“We have a dynamic team,” she said, addressing how the newspaper has responded to the challenges posed by COVID-19.

“Instead of being in despair, we really took charge of our destiny, and the destiny of our communities.

“We invested in our people.

“We never dropped our circulation, like some publishers did.

“We believed in our communities, even though it was tough — we knew that we would all rebound, if we did it together,” she said.

Kortus was obviously touched by the honor.

“I can’t tell you how important this is, to me.

“We have worked hard. I’ve owned the paper for 20 years.To be here today, it makes me tear up. What can I say? Thank you very much,” the newspaper executive said.

Next up, Larry Guilford was named Chamber Member of the Year.

The criteria for that award includes being a member in good standing, playing an active and visible role in chamber functions and events, plus demonstrating enthusiasm and effort.

This year’s selection was easy, Sasser said.

He detailed Guilford’s many contributions to the entire Dade City community, as

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Common themes emerged during the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce’s “Business Connects: A celebration of partnerships” event — held April 22 at the Dade City Women’s Club.

As chamber members moved about the room, mingling and chatting, the value of human connection was on full display.

Then, as the chamber’s annual awards were announced — the power of community connection became abundantly clear.

The awards, in the order presented that evening, honored The Laker/Lutz News, as Area Business of the Year; Larry Guilford, as Chamber Member of the Year; and, Cliff Martin as the recipient of the Richard Tombrink Lifetime Achievement Award.

Jason Sasser, chamber president, read the criteria used to choose the recipients, followed by additional commentary.

The Area Business of the Year, he said, was selected for making an “outstanding contribution to the betterment of the Greater Dade City area and business community through commitment of time, talent and resources.”

The winning company, Sasser added, “demonstrates community support, civic participation, charitable contributions — that are not always financial in nature.”

Plus, he said, the business is considered to be “an asset to the greater Dade City business community.

Sasser then offered details about the newspaper’s history and contributions.

“You provided outstanding news coverage of Dade City and Pasco County, particularly important in this past year of COVID.” The newspaper, he said, is the only weekly publication “committed to reporting on Dade City news, events, sports, pets, health and education, Foodie Friday and people.

well as to the business community.

During COVID-19, Guilford has “almost single-handedly” organized the Mega Pantry Food Distribution program, which has helped to feed thousands of struggling families, Sasser said.

“You spent your own time and secured many different locations, when needed, in order for it to continue to happen, week after week,” Sasser said.“You make sure each location is on the public bus route, so everyone is able to get food.

“You’re not shy about drawing public awareness to the ever-present need in our community.

“You continue to invite people to volunteer in our community, in a variety of services, which helps the community, and provides an outlet for people’s desires to be of service,” Sasser said.

He also cited Guilford’s nonprofit, Make A Difference Inc.That organization, Sasser said, aims “to help people pull themselves up by their own bootstraps, by helping them acquire the most basic needs of food, housing, encouragement and opportunity.”

Sasser said Guilford, who is in commercial real estate, has personally invested his resources, time and determination to promote business and the advancement of Dade City.

“I have no problem plugging your latest project,The Block, which is a restored auto dealership on the north end of town. It used to be Pasco Motors. I think that project is going to be the catalyst for things to come for Dade City,” Sasser said.

Guilford, too, was moved by the honor.

“Our community is a very, very tight community. There’s so many needs and there are so many people in here that do so many amazing things,” he said.

In presenting Martin the Richard Tombrink Lifetime Achievement Award, Sasser said the honor “exemplifies the meaning of selflessness, and goes above and

beyond the call of duty to support the needs of the local community in personal involvement and/or finances.

“Without personal gain, this person shows a genuine desire to make our community a better place to live,” Sasser said, and “graciously dedicates hours of service to various organizations.”

Sasser then addressed Martin:“Cliff, you have contributed countless hours, volunteer hours, to the chamber and other community organizations in our area.You served on the chamber board since 2005, in various positions, board member, president, past president, as well as multiple chairs and cochairs of chamber committees.

“You financially supported the chamber and other organizations every single year.

You helped mentor other leaders in our community,” he said.

He also brought the Ford Drive 4UR Community and Ford Drive 4UR School Community to Dade City, to benefit Pasco and Zephyrhills high schools, Sasser noted.

“You’re also a member of multiple philanthropic organizations,” Sasser added.

Martin and his wife, Joan, relocated to Port Charlotte in December, after Jarrett Automotive Group added another Ford dealership there. Sid Jarrett — grandson of original founder Dick Jarrett — took over Jarrett Ford Inc., at 38300 Dick Jarrett Way. Sasser said the community was sad to see Martin go.

But, the chamber president added:“We really thank you for all of your years of hard work and involvement with the chamber.”

Martin, accompanied by his wife, traveled from Port Charlotte to receive the award.

He expressed his gratitude for the recognition.

“This is a great community,” Martin said.

“I never thought I’d be receiving the award after 16 years of voting on who was getting it.”

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FAMILY FINANCES

The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative will present “Family Finance:A World of Information” on April 28 at 6:30 p.m., virtually, for adults. Participants can learn about tools and resources to help tackle financial challenges, such as budgeting, credit monitoring and smart shopping. Registration is through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.

THEATER FROM THE COUCH

The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative will present a variety of “Bring the Theatre to the Couch” programs, virtually, for ages 4 to 8.

• The Frog Princess Show on April 29 at 9:30 a.m., May 1 at 9:30 a.m., May 3 at 4:30 p.m., May 5 at 11 a.m., and May 8 at 9:30 a.m.

• Character Voices Workshop on May 1 and May 8 at 11 a.m.

For more information, visit HCPLC.org/events and click on “Kids.”

ARBOR DAY

The Dade City Garden Club will host its annual Arbor Day and Memorial Tree Celebration on April 30 at 10 a.m., at the club, 13630 Fifth St., in Dade City.The winners of the club’s art contest for Centennial Elementary School students will be announced, and memorial trees that were given throughout the year will be recognized.The guest speakers will be cowboy poet Steve Melton, and foresters Mona Neville and Arthur Clothier from the Florida Forest Service. For information, email Ruth Anderson at mom5125@aol.com.

The Two Men and a Truck’s national giving program called Movers for Mom is looking to help moms in need this Mother’s Day and is asking for donations of essential care items.

Two Men franchises/locations nationwide partner with various organizations to collect donations to deliver to women’s shelters, family shelters and homeless shelters each spring, to make Mother’s Day special for all moms, regardless of their circumstances.

Items needed include: All-purpose cleaners, disinfectant wipes, disinfectant spray, bleach, dish detergent, mops and mop heads, dish sponges, toilet bowl brushes, brooms, handheld dust pans, baby wipes, hand soap, shampoos, tissues, dryer sheets, nonperishable food items, and more.

For more information, visit TwoMenAndATruck.com/movers-for-moms.

Best Management Practices training on April 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 36702 State Road 52 in Dade City.The program is designed for landscape professionals who apply pesticides and fertilizers commercially.

The cost for training is $20 for Green Industry professionals.The cost for Pasco County School Board and Pasco County Government employees is $10.All participants must have a photo ID and a prepaid ticket for admission. Face masks will be required. No food or snacks permitted; there will be a one-hour lunch break.

Preregistration and prepayment are required online at bit.ly/395H8tQ.

WALK FOR PEACE

Goodwill’s BookWorks program will host a virtual book drive through April 30.The program gives books to children who may not otherwise have them. BookWorks volunteers also read to preschoolers and then present each child with a book to take home. During the pandemic, volunteers are doing interactive online readings, and teachers are giving out the books that volunteers drop off. Book drive participants can purchase needed books, or make a donation to the BookWorks fund, online at Goodwill-suncoast.org/book-drive-2021.To volunteer for the program, call 888-279-1988, or email bookworks@goodwillsuncoast.com.

Tampa’s Franciscan Center, 3010 N. Perry Ave., will host “Walk for World Peace” on May 1.The free event is in celebration of World Labyrinth Day, a day in which people around the world will walk simultaneously in a moving meditation for world peace.

According to the World Labyrinth Society, the global action of walking together will create a “rolling wave of peaceful energy around the world.”The Franciscan Center will be open to visitors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the walk at 1 p.m. Masks and social distancing will be required.

Participants are asked to bring boxes of cereal to help feed the hungry, to be donated to Feeding America’s Summer Cereal Drive.

For information, visit FranciscanCenterTampa.org.

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MAY DAY SOIREE

The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15603 Pioneer Museum Road, in Dade City, will host a Nova Era Live Performance at its May Day Soiree on May 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nova Era is an ensemble that performs classical music, while dressed in handcrafted 18th century costumes, and ornate, powdered wigs.This is an outdoor event.

Guests can bring lawn chairs. No coolers or pets. Social distancing will be in place. Masks will be required inside buildings. Gates open at 5 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres are included.There will be a cash dinner and bar available.

Advance tickets are $25, or $30 at the door.

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ANNIVERSARY EVENT

The Ceramic Garden, 19123 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz, will host a 16th anniversary celebration on May 1 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.There will be pottery wheel demonstrations and free tries at the wheel, free crafts for kids, door prizes, refreshments, and hand-writing and palm readings for customers. Face coverings are required. Hand sanitizer will be available.

Guests can paint pottery for a flat fee of $5, regardless of the number of projects they paint.Admission to the event is free. For information, contact Christine Terranova at 813-536-0012 or info@theceramicgarden.com.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a DIY mini-bundt soap kit on May 3, for adults, just in time for Mother’s Day. Materials include a silicone mold, cutand-pour goat milk soap, soap color and instructions. Registration is required. Kits must be picked up between May 3 and May 8. For information, call 813-929-1214.

DROID EARRINGS

The Pasco County Library Cooperative will present a virtual craft tutorial on May 4 at 4 p.m. Participants can learn to make droid earrings.The video will be posted to the library’s social media. For information, call 727-861-3020.

TINKERING TUESDAY

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will present Tinkering Tuesday “I Got the Blues” on May 4 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Young learners can explore,“Why is the sky blue?”“Why did Picasso have a ‘blue’ period?” and “How is blue paint made?” Crafts and STEAM activities will be used to help.

Kits need to be reserved ahead of time under the child’s name, and can include a book bundle.The kits will be available to 35 participants, and will need to be picked up between May 4 and May 11. For information, call 813-929-1214.

NEW TAMPA PLAYERS

The New Tampa Players have several shows coming up during the summer.The first one, “The Amish Project” by Jessica Dickey, will take place on May 7, May 8, May 14 and May 15 at 7:30 p.m., and on May 16 at 3 p.m., at Uptown Stage, at the University Mall, 2200 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa.This presentation was inspired by the 2006 killing of five girls in a hostage-taking at an Amish school in Pennsylvania.The Amish Project contains adult language and adult content; parental discretion is advised.Tickets are $20. For more information, visit NewTampaPlayers.org.

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Sweet Blossoms Alpacas, 37543 Pappy Road in Dade City, will host an open house on May 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests can learn about alpacas, see the animals in their natural environment, and possibly get to feed and pet them.There will be items made out of alpaca fiber (fur) available for purchase.

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Many new homebuyers are selecting ICI Homes as their builder because they are able to customize their home and have it ready in as little as eight months — the same length it takes most national production builders to complete a home.

Here are some tips from ICI Homes to help streamline home-buying goals, especially amid so much competition from other hopeful buyers.

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This is the best way to get the new custom Florida home. If you’ve begun researching existing homes for sale, you probably know it’s a seller’s market, which means there are more buyers than there is home inventory.

Don’t get trapped in bidding wars!

Instead, buy a homesite and build the customized floor plan that’s right for your household, and avoid the uncertainty and hassles that come with a seller’s market.

Of course, there will be a wait while your home is being built. But that gives you more time to sell your current home, de-clutter all that stuff you’ve been putting off, and prepare and plan for the move to your new home.

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budget, and key information about the surrounding area. And then, there will be have much less hemming, hawing and debating when it’s time to move forward with a contract.

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trol — you can choose the community, homesite and floor plan best for you, rather than settling for someone else’s tastes. Plus, every prospective ICI Homes customer can take advantage of a complimentary customization consultation with a talented floor plan designer.

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Before you do anything else, get preapproved for a mortgage. Unless you’re a cash buyer, this is where you should always begin.

Being pre-approved determines what priced home you can afford, so you don’t waste time with homes that aren’t a match. When you find an inventory home or homesite that’s perfect, you’ll be all set with your preapproval to make an offer, before a cash buyer swoops in with an instant sale.

DO YOUR RESEARCH

Once you’re pre-approved, decide which community is best for your family. In Pasco County, ICI Homes has homes in three master-planned communities: Asturia in Odessa, Persimmon Park in Wesley Chapel, and Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club in Dade City. There are inventory homes and beautiful lots available in all three communities.

Start your search on the ICI Homes website, which is stocked with 3D virtual tours, photo galleries, interactive floor plans and much more. Online sales staff can answer your questions, get you the information you need and connect you with an ICI Homes community sales associates.

Much like a mortgage pre-approval, know what floor plan you want, the community you prefer, your purchase

In today’s market, the home or homesite you were touring today might not be there tomorrow. You may have to decide quickly to go into contract once you find the perfect inventory home or homesite. But, if you’re prepared, it makes the decision that much easier.

Homes are selling quickly, so you should be prepared to make a quick decision when you find a move-in ready home. Fortunately, ICI Homes has inventory homes available, and is building more homes daily. So even though it is a seller’s market, your odds of finding a new home you love are much higher than finding a resale you love! And, you get the peace of mind of having a quality-built, brand new home.

Model homes in Asturia and Persimmon Park are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m., on Sunday. All COVID19 safety restrictions are in place. The Asturia model is at 2112 Secret Cove in Odessa, and the Persimmon Park model is at 3793 Lajuana Blvd., Wesley Chapel.

Call 813-252-1108, or go to ICIHomes.com, to schedule a VIP appointment for a new homesite in the Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club in Dade City. The sales center there at 12330 Lake Jovita Blvd., in Dade City, and its model home will open this summer.

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“The only thing worse than having you’re A/C go out on the hottest day of the year, is it going out during a hurricane, and not coming back on when your power is restored,” said Dana Spears, president and owner of Cornerstone Pros in Land O’ Lakes.

Many families decide to upgrade their A/C system, either because their existing unit is unreliable and costs too much to maintain, or it is so inefficient that it uses an increasing amount of energy that results in hundreds of dollars in utility bills.

A new A/C system that Cornerstone Pros offers exclusively in this area is the Daikin Fit series, which features exceptionally cool comfort, a small footprint and high energy efficiency ratings.

“The Daikin Fit has many advantages that families value,” said Spears. “Here are the top three that our customers rave about.”

1. Half The Size — The outdoor unit is half the size of a traditional condenser, which makes it perfect for pool and patio areas. It is also great for homes with narrow lot lines.

2. Exceptionally Quiet — It’s so quiet that it can be installed outside a bedroom window and not be heard inside, which means you don’t hear a compressor kicking on and off during the night.

3. Energy Efficient — It has an energy efficiency rating of 16 SEER that lowers your power bill, because it takes less energy to cool your home.

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health, comfort and safety to give us call,” said Silva. “We do everything possible to make a generator fit their budget.”

Today’s generators are compact, quiet and able to power some or all of a home’s electrical appliances. A generator prevents almost all of the problems associated with power loss, including spoiled food, extreme temThe outdoor unit of the Daikin Fit is half the size peratures, sickening of a traditional condenser, which allows for mold, and no running more space for outdoor living. water if a home is on a well.

The American Red Fi connectivity and thermostat conCross recommends trols that are accessible from a permanently installed phone, pad and laptop. Plus, backup generators beCornerstone offers great financing cause they are a safer terms and rebates, and works with way to provide backup local utility companies to qualify power to a home than customers for additional rebates. a portable generator.

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ately, kitchens have become a place to prep for an important presentation, help with schoolwork, cook meals together and laugh with friends at a virtual party.

Extra time in the kitchen can mean it becomes the catch-all room for everything and everyone, making now the perfect time to create a functional space where items are easily accessible and organized with a routine in mind. Follow these DIY kitchen organization tips to revamp and refresh this part of the home.

Design an easy-to-use (and clean) layout. Cooking at home more? Clean and organize the fridge to make snack time and meal prep easier. Remove every item from shelves and drawers, and toss expired items. When it's empty, give the fridge a deep clean, especially in the back corners.

Place a water-resistant liner on the shelves for an extra layer of protection. Its smooth surface makes cleaning up a breeze when there are leaks and spills. Think about the most-used items, like snacks and veggies, and place them toward the front so they are easy to see and grab.

Storing these foods in clear, labeled containers can help track inventory and keep food orderly.

Upgrade your backsplash. One easy and affordable way to instantly elevate the look of the kitchen is to decorate with removable wallpaper or DIY peel-and-stick vinyl.

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Another tried-and-true option to brighten walls is paint. Use a quality painter’s tape to tape off a design you love, then paint over it. Peel back the tape to reveal a DIY design.

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Complete these simple tips and tricks, to feel refreshed and organized to take on the day.

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lder adults in central and east Pasco County are discovering the charming manufactured home community of Club Wildwood in Hudson, which boasts affordable homes, first-class amenities and a five-minute drive to the beach.

Club Wildwood is the largest retirement community in north Pasco County, with close to 500 homes.

Living in a large community means there is always someone to share things with, including swimming in the resort-style heated pool, taking your pup to the friendly dog park, enjoying crafts and potluck dinners at the clubhouse, and even fishing in a well-stocked lake. Residents are friendly, and welcome newcomers to the community’s many clubs and activities.

There are several resale homes available in Club Wildwood, very affordably priced from $22,000 to $48,900. Most resale homes in the community have been updated with the latest designs and flooring, and are a tremendous value for a singlefamily home in terms of cost, amenities and location.

For folks moving from Land O’ Lakes, Lutz and Wesley Chapel, living at Club Wildwood costs less than renting an apartment. The community’s monthly lot rental fee is less than $700, and includes trash, landscaping and full use of all recreation facilities.

Club Wildwood’s location on U.S. 19 gives residents quick access to major roadways, shopping and din-

ing, and area attractions. In addition to its Olympic-size heated pool, amenities include a picnic area, shuffleboard courts, a bocce ball court and horseshoe pits. A spacious clubhouse has recently been remodeled, and boasts a fully equipped kitchen and large meeting room, small library, pool tables, fitness room and card tables.

Regular activities include bingo, karaoke, potluck dinners, coffee hours, dart tournaments, happy hours, pancake breakfasts, line dancing and bridge games. During the social distancing requirements of COVID-19, some of these activities have been suspended, but all will be back when it is safe to gather together again.

Outside of the park, many Club Wildwood residents participate in special interest clubs, including bowling and golf leagues, the Red Hat Society, and volunteering at nearby Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point.

The 290-bed hospital, which is less than 10 minutes from Club Wildwood, is the only Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center in Pasco County, and its renowned Heart Institute provides comprehensive cardiac care and an open-heart surgery program.

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Jazz Under the Starz New Arts Series at Avalon Park

upporting the arts and providing a venue for local artists have always been core goals of Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, a master-planned community located east of I-75 on State Road 54. The latest addition to this vision is Jazz Under the Starz, which recently hosted its first concert at Avalon Park’s community center.

“There is something about music that soothes the soul and brings people together,” says Arlene Brooks, organizer of Jazz Under the Starz and owner of Coffee Speaks N Tea Talks in New Tampa. “Music doesn’t have a color to it — it brings people together and makes your soul feel good. Music is my inspiration, and there’s nothing I enjoy more than watching people come together to share in this joy.”

Brooks began inviting professional jazz musicians to perform at her coffee shop after it opened in November 2019. Just a few months later, COVID closed the business, and when it reopened last summer, Brooks moved the musicians to the parking lot outside her Pebble Creek location and renamed it Jazz Under the Starz.

“Because of social distancing, we could not bring back live music inside the coffee shop, so we moved it outside. People liked this so much that our weekend shows were attracting 300 to 400 people, and the crowd became too large to continue in our parking lot,” explains Brooks.

It was this challenge that brought Brooks and Stephanie Lerret of Avalon Park together. Both are members of the North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, and Chamber President Hope Kennedy brought them together to see if they could help each other out.

“When Stephanie suggested we move Jazz Under the Starz to Avalon Park, it was the perfect solution for today and the future,” explains Brooks. “I learned that Avalon Park is building an amphitheater in its new downtown, and Stephanie wanted us to locate there when it opens. And until then, she invited us to play at

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Avalon Park’s community center.”

It was a beautiful evening on April 24, when the first Jazz Under the Starz was held at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, with John Patti on steel drums, and Leroy Brim and T. Foxx on guitar. Folks brought chairs to relax in under the stars, mingled with neighbors and enjoyed the soothing music.

“The event was great and the atmosphere was awesome. Jazz Under the Starz is spreading like wildfire!” said Brooks.

Jazz Under the Starz will be brought to Avalon Park every third Saturday of the month, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Music will feature smooth jazz, including musicians on guitar, sax, clarinet, keyboard, violin and steel drum. Brooks also invites other artists to exhibit and perform alongside the musicians. This includes painters (Shawn Rainey of Wesley Chapel painted during the April event) and dancers, including the Tampa Bay Ballet.

The cover fee to attend Jazz under the Starz is just $10, and children 12 and under are free. The next Jazz Under the Starz is Saturday, May 15.

“We are so excited to bring Jazz Under the Starz to our community,” says Lerret, senior vice president of marketing for the Avalon Park Group.

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This fall, Avalon Park is breaking ground on its new downtown, which includes an amphitheater for performing arts, and the East Pasco Fine Arts Gallery in conjunction with the Pasco Fine Arts Council. The community began its partnership with the Pasco Fine Arts Council in 2019, offering its Welcome Center as a new gallery for residents on the east side of Pasco County.

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The first phase will include five buildings and 130,000 square feet of mixed-use commercial space and apartments built above the storefronts.

At build out, Avalon Park’s downtown will have more than 560,000 square feet of retail, and 120,000 square feet of office space. This 1,650acre master-planned community will be home to 10,000 residents.

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Demand is growing for social services professionals

By Kevin Weiss

terested in social work, education, criminal justice, psychology, and human services.

“In this current environment that we’re Human and social services professions navigating, it’s possible that there isn’t a may be more vital and valued than ever — more relevant and important subject as because of pressures surrounding the what’s being discussed here,” Derek COVID-19 pandemic, racial and social un- Saunier, director of Saint Leo’s East Pasco rest, and additional transparency Education Center, said during the webinar. surrounding mental health issues.

Williams offered his observations about For instance, schools, corporathe growing demand for social tions, law enforcement and services. telehealth factions have begun In his private practice, he to put more focus on embedsees clients two days a week ding social workers and other who are dealing with various ismental health professionals. sues.

In fact, the Bureau of Labor Since last October or so, Statistics has projected employWilliams said his office has noment in social work to increase ticed “a big spike” in people 11% from 2018-2028, leading to seeking advice regarding marital an estimated 81,000 new jobs in and family issues — a dynamic the field. he previously didn’t encounter Dr. Eddie Williams has wit- Dr. Eddie Williams too often. nessed these shifts up close.

“I’m seeing more families He is program director for sothan ever,”Williams said.“Usually cial and human services at Pasco-Hernando (my practice) was more individuals, and I State College, and also is a licensed mental rarely saw couples or families, so that’s health counselor in private practice serving something that kind of changed for me, and Pasco and Hernando counties.

I definitely had to adjust, had to do some Williams was a featured guest speaker more reading and talk with some colduring an April 13 virtual social services leagues who really do that all the time event hosted by Saint Leo University’s East when I was stuck.”

Pasco Education Center.

For Williams, the experience has been a The social services expert shared infor- lesson in the ever-changing dynamics of somation about various types of social work cial work, and the importance of being able careers and practices. to lean on colleagues or a supervisor for His talk was part of a speaker series for guidance. students and prospective students interest“It’s power in numbers, so even if you ed in “helping careers.” work in a private practice, always have The topics for the free online series are someone you can talk with, if you’re strugdesigned to have broad appeal to those in- gling,” he said.

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While encouraging webinar participants to pursue the path of social work and counseling, he also conveyed the importance for those working in those fields to have a passion for helping and interacting with others.

Working in these fields also calls for an ability to be able to have an open dialogue and be respectful — in a role that requires interactions with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.

This kind of work typically has long hours, too, in order to maximize potential and effectiveness, he said.

He personally serves on several advocacy and awareness-driven boards, in addition to teaching and clinical responsibilities.

“I’m always doing something,”Williams said.“If I’m not helping a client, I’m doing something in the community.”

He also offered some guidance on career development and advancement.

He encouraged aspiring mental health clinicians or social workers to join organizations such as the National Association of Social Workers — Florida chapter, plus other local human service clubs and organizations to provide networking, training and career opportunities, as well as to stay abreast of the latest legislative updates.

“To pretty much get to where I am now, I had to be active, I had to start being active,” said Williams, who also is pursuing a second doctorate in social work.

He also explained the licensing process, which happens through the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, which is a division of the Florida

Department of Health.

In addition to needing a bachelor’s or master degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited college or university, licensure often involves two years and 1,500 hours of supervised clinical experience in the field.

Williams also outlined the different levels of social work — micro, macro and mezzo — highlighting the various available pathways and opportunities.

Micro-level social work involves casework with individuals, such as a city social services caseworker, crime victim advocate, family therapist, school counselor, or substance abuse counselor.

Williams described the roles as more “inthe-trenches” work. “You’re right there, you’re hands-on with the population that you’re serving,” he said.

Macro-level social work involves interventions and advocacy on a large scale, affecting entire communities or states. It pertains to community organizers, lobbyists, professors of social policy, program developers, and researchers.

In essence, he said:“You’re either trying to prevent something, or you’re trying to give services to individuals, you’re trying to involve more people.”

Mezzo-level social work, meanwhile, focuses more on a dedicated or vulnerable group of people, with titles such as parenthood educator, community service manager and group therapist.

To learn more about the East Pasco Education Center Social Service Speaker Series, email Yvonne Montell, senior associate director of admissions, at yvonne.montell@saintleo.edu.

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MOFFITT, from page 1A Moffitt’s center is located on the campus of AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, at 2600 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.

AdventHealth Wesley Chapel has built an entirely new floor for oncology patients, with the long-term prospect of having up to 50 beds for oncology patients, Kubal said.

The center has 20 exam rooms, 22 infusion bays and a linear accelerator.

“I can treat probably 20 to 30 patients a day on this lin-ac (linear accelerator). It delivers radiation specified to a tumor site,” he said.“We can do any body part, from brain to toe, for radiation oncology out here.

The nice thing about being located closer to patients is that they won’t have to drive as far each day to receive the treatment, he said.

“For example, you live in Wesley Chapel, you’ve got a breast cancer. You need 20 treatments over four weeks.You can get it close to your house, as opposed to going into Moffitt, parking your car, getting set up, getting 3 seconds of radiation to hit that tumor, and then doing the hour back.

“We’ve seen a lot of patients want to transfer their radiation oncology care to this site because they live out in this area. So, this is a big draw. Right now, I think they are 1000% over projected volume.

“Their growth far exceeds what we initially thought,” he said.

The center’s 22 infusion bays are in an area that gives patients a chance to be able to see outside.

That’s important for patients because an infusion can sometimes take up to six hours, the doctor said.

The center will be able to handle infusion services for about 100 to 120 patients a day, he said. At the moment, though, those numbers stand at between 30 to 40 patients day.

In addition to its modern equipment, the

GAS, from page 1A Commission.

Wilhite told commissioners that the site is not appropriate for residential development and that it meets the criteria in the county’s comprehensive plan for a commercial designation.

Both Wilhite and planners said the proposed designation also would require sensitive site design and buffering requirements.

Starkey said the site is more appropriate for commercial use, than for residential.

She made a motion to “let it (land-use designation) become commercial, and let the zoning of this determine the use.”

She called for approving the staff’s recommendation, which was seconded by Mariano.

CONNERTON, from page 1A 50,000 square feet in the downtown area and the other 100,000 square feet within downtown or spread throughout the villages • A charter school with up to 765 students • An 80-acre district park • 7 acres for a library/fire/emergency medical services facility within the villages The proposed development drew opposition from three speakers, who raised concerns about the impacts that rampant growth is having within Pasco County.

Rob Park, who lives on Ehren Cutoff, reiterated his concerns about the traffic impacts — particularly along Ehren Cutoff — from additional growth in Land O’ Lakes.

Maryann Bishop, who lives on Hale Road, told commissioners:“As a longtime resident of Pasco County who fell in love with the rural aspects that Land O’ Lakes had to offer, I am truly sickened by the lack of vision here, across the board, that county officials have about responsible development. I am not against development. But I am totally against the runaway development that is being allowed in Pasco County now.

“You are allowing developers to completely strip the land bare, so they can fit as many dwellings and buildings as possible and then call it proper landscaping when they plant a few water oaks or palms,” she said.

center will offer a different oncology approach than what’s been available in the area, he said.

“In the cancer community, you either see everything, or you see one thing.

“So, in the Moffitt community, you might just do, for example, right-sided liver lesions.

You might just do surgery on the right side of the liver, when there’s tumors there.

“In the community, commonly, you’re going to do everything.

“But what we’ve found is that it’s hard to do everything. People want to do more than one thing.

“So, what we’ve done here is we’ve hired multiple oncologists to do what we call multi-specialists.”

Besides attracting patients from Pasco and Hillsborough counties, the Wesley Chapel center has patients coming from Lakeland and The Villages, Kubal said.

People coming from Lakeland say that driving the back roads is quicker than going to Tampa, he said.

He added:“Those Villages people are willing to drive.They like to park their own car, though.”

At Moffitt’s main campus, in Tampa, patients must valet. At the Wesley Chapel center, they can do self-parking.

Besides liking to park their own cars, people coming from The Villages often have very specific plans for where they want to eat or shop, after finishing their appointment, Kubal said.

But, they aren’t the only ones having an economic impact on the area, the doctor said.

“The money I make, it goes back into the community,” he said.

“I need to eat. I need to go to the gym. I need to be able to have a meeting and grab a beer at the end of the day. My kids need schooling,” he said.

The same economic impacts are true for other staffers, too, because many of them move into Wesley Chapel after they’ve been hired.

“Let all of these issues be hashed out in the zoning,” Starkey said.

Moore, however, said he couldn’t support having a gas station so close to neighboring residential development.

Starkey’s motion failed, with two in favor and three opposed.

The board’s April 20 vote came after a previous hearing that had been continued, with commissioners directing representatives from both sides to meet and see if they could come up with a compromise.

Neighbors said they are not opposed to a less-intense use, such as a professional office, but that option was never proposed.

This wasn’t the first time that Kiddie Campus Inc., sought permission to use the property for a different use.

Kiddie Campus’ two previous efforts to gain a special exception to allow a day care at the site also were denied.

Nicole Miller, who also spoke in opposition, submitted a petition with 1,592 signatures from residents, she said, “who are joining their voices together to speak out against these different development projects.”

But county planners and the Pasco County Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning.

County planner Tammy Snyder outlined Connerton’s downtown plans. She also detailed its extensive plan aimed at making it easier to get from neighborhoods to downtown, the district park, shopping, public gathering spaces and various amenities — without having to rely on a vehicle.

Clarke Hobby, an attorney representing Lennar, told the board that when Connerton was approved as a development of regional impact more than 20 years ago, it was planning a regional mall and a community college.

Now, it is calling for a development that will create a community where people truly can live, work and play, he said.

Hobby also noted: “When Connerton began, it was about 8,500 acres.Three thousand of those acres were conveyed for preserves to SWFMD (the Southwest Florida Water Management District). Of those 3,000 acres, there was wetland enhancement done on over 1,600 acres.”

“We’re very proud of the project. We plan on this being a featured community for Lennar,” Hobby said.

Commissioner Mike Moore said he’s excited about the project and he believes the residents of Connerton will be, too.

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Festival showcases local talent

Local artists were on full display at an April 17 event at Heritage Park, in Land O’ Lakes, benefiting Gulfside Hospice. Above, jewelry-maker and gemstone specialist, Beryl Oduor, of St. Petersburg, demonstrated the art of bracelet-making, using cat’s eye and hematite beads.

She was one of the vendors at the festival.

Drew Regan, left, and Alex Regan, both of New Port Richey, sing inspirational music they brought over from the Riverside Baptist Church in New Port Richey. Percussionist Matt Martin led with the beat. They were among the line-up for the local talent showcase at the Charity Festival of Arts at Heritage Park in Land O’ Lakes.

Andrew Krance, of Wesley Chapel, brought the color and plenty of it as he stands with one of his large format acrylic paintings. Krance said he’s been cranking out paintings for half a century and usually completes the work in one day. Krance said one of his specialties is transferring his artwork onto blankets and goes by the name, Blankets Des Artiste.

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By Kevin Weiss

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igh school football is back in session — as preseason spring football practices are now underway statewide.

And while the 2021 prep season remains months away, prep gridiron fans can still get a taste of how their teams are shaping up with a series of exhibition games and jamborees in late May. Florida high schools are allowed a maximum of 20 practice sessions from April 26 through May, according to Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) guidelines.The first allowable day for full-contact tackling is May 1.

Here’s a closer look at how programs across The Laker/Lutz News coverage area, in Hillsborough and Pasco counties:

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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY: CARROLLWOOD DAY PATRIOTS (CLASS 3A-3 — UP FROM 2A)

WHARTON WILDCATS (7A-10 — DOWN FROM 8A)

Coach: Mike Williams Sr., second year Skinny: Wharton looks to build off its first postseason appearance since 2013, under the tutelage of second-year coach Mike Williams Sr.The 37-year-old offers pedigree as a sevenyear NFL veteran who was a first-round pick in 2005 by the Detroit Lions out of Southern Cal, where he achieved All-American honors. (He also prepped at Plant High in the early 2000s).

Having two All-State defensive players (Daveon Crouch, Henry Griffith) returning doesn’t hurt, either.The Wildcats transition down from Class 8A to 7A, with district foes being Armwood, Strawberry Crest, Tampa Bay Tech and Wiregrass Ranch high schools.

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FREEDOM PATRIOTS (6A-9)

ACADEMY AT THE LAKES WILDCATS (8-MAN)

GAITHER COWBOYS (7A-9 — UP FROM 6A)

Coach: Kirk Karsen, third year Skinny: Gaither will need to mold a new starting signal-caller to replace the uber-productive Kiael Kelly (Ball State University) — and the loss of several other graduating AllState talents.Yet, a pressure-heavy defensive front paced by Mario Eugenio and Tawfiq Thomas should help the transition for a program that’s remarkably gone a combined 23-3 the past two seasons. Eugenio ranked third in the state in sacks (17.0) last season, while Thomas contributed 15 tackles for loss.

Also, the Cowboys move up from Class 6A to 7A, with district opponents now Largo, Leto, Mitchell and Sickles high schools.

STEINBRENNER WARRIORS (8A-11)

Coach: Andres Perez-Reinaldo, 11th year Skinny: Steinbrenner must replace several playmakers on both sides of the ball.

Besides losing its starting quarterback and top tackler, arguably the most notable departure is All-State tailback Deon Silas — now headed to Iowa State University — though rising junior Kirby Voorhees seems poised for an expanded role after registering 461 rushing yards on 61 carries, eight touchdowns in 2020.

Meantime, special teams figures to be a strong suit thanks to the legs of punter Griffin Wiltse (returning from a torn ACL) and kicker Collin Young (made five of six

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• Land O’ Lakes at Cypress Creek • Wiregrass Ranch at Berkeley Prep • Steinbrenner, Gaither, Sickles at Tampa Alonso (Jamboree) • Tampa Bay Tech, Freedom, Wharton at King (Jamboree)

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY: • Carrollwood Day School Patriots: (5-5) • Freedom High School Patriots: (0-9) • Gaither High School Cowboys: (11-1) • Steinbrenner High School Warriors: (4-3) • Wharton High School Wildcats: (7-2)

MAY 21 • Mitchell at Zephyrhills • Pasco at Sunlake • Miami GDS Academy at Zephyrhills Christian Academy • Hollins at Wesley Chapel

PASCO COUNTY: • Academy at the Lakes Wildcats: (4-2) • Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School Hurricanes: (4-4) • Cypress Creek High School Coyotes: (3-7) • Land O’ Lakes High School Gators: (1-7) • Pasco High School Pirates: (5-6) • Sunlake High School Seahawks: (2-6) • Wesley Chapel High School Wildcats: (5-4) • Wiregrass Ranch High School Bulls: (4-5) • Zephyrhills High School Bulldogs: (8-3) • Zephyrhills Christian Academy Warriors: (8-3)

field goals, including a long of 42 yards, plus 28-for-28 on extra points).

Coach: Marshall McDuffie, first year Skinny: Carrollwood Day enters the 2021 campaign with a new head coach and losses of All-State players on both sides of the ball (tight end Michael Trigg, Southern Cal; defensive tackle Desmond Mamudi,Virginia Tech). But the program remains well-stocked with other talented young players — several of whom are likewise garnering Division I FBS looks or scholarship offers. Meanwhile, the Patriots have prepared a challenging schedule, facing the likes of Clearwater Calvary Christian (7-2 in 2020), Trinity Catholic (7-4), Seffner Christian (8-5) and Cambridge Christian (9-2) high schools, among others.

Coach: Christopher Short, third year Skinny: Sure, Freedom went winless last season, with several blowout defeats to boot, but the team’s final two games — on the road — were decided by six points or fewer.

Perhaps that yields confidence for a team led mostly by then freshman quarterback Taquawn Anthony.At least one other exciting player to watch is rising junior athlete Robby Washington, who generated a team-leading 1,299 all-purpose yards and nine touchdowns.

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LAND O’ LAKES GATORS (INDEPENDENT — DOWN FROM 6A) Coach: Trac Baughn, second year Skinny: Land O’ Lakes certainly had a rough go in 2020 under new head coach Trac Baughn and a young roster, going just 1-7 and being outscored by a 72-268 margin. On a positive side, Baughn brings nearly three decades of coaching high school and college football, mostly throughout Mississippi.

Interestingly, the Gators have opted to play this season as an Independent — instead of Class 7A — to help ease the program’s rebuild. Replacing the production of All-State defensive end Zavian Mckinon (12.5 sacks, 43 tackles) will be tough, in any case.

PASCO PIRATES (6A-5)

Coach: Shawn Brown, eighth year Skinny: In replacing nearly half the roster due to graduations, arguably the biggest blow to the Academy at the Lakes program is the graduation of quarterback Jalen Brown.

He anchored the team for five seasons (starting as an eighth-grader) and back-to-back 8-man state titles in 2017 and 2018. Moving forward, at least one player to watch is rising sophomore linebacker Latrell Taylor, who garnered Sunshine State Athletic Conference (SSAC) 8-Man second-team All-State honors after posting a team-leading 55 tackles in six contests.

Coach: Jason Stokes, third year Skinny: Pasco seems to methodically be gaining momentum under the guidance of coach Jason Stokes, as he tries to steer the program back to its first winning season since 2014. Stokes has led three other prep programs to playoff appearances and also helped the Pirates notch the elusive win over Zephyrhills in the 9-Mile War in 2019 — after four straight blowout defeats to the Bulldogs under then head coach Tom McHugh. It’s critical to find ways to replicate production from several defensive stalwarts, including its top three tacklers, top three sack artists, and top two interceptions and passes defensed leaders.After all, this was a team defense last season that earned two shutouts, and held three other opponents to eight points or fewer.

BISHOP MCLAUGHLIN HURRICANES (3A-2 — UP FROM INDEPENDENT)

SUNLAKE SEAHAWKS (6A-9 — DOWN FROM 7A)

Coach: Ken Stills, second year Skinny: Bishop McLaughlin wants to build off a respectable .500 campaign under coach Ken Stills, who played six NFL seasons from 1985-1990 and brings professional coaching experience from the United Indoor Football and XFL, as well as Bradenton’s IMG Academy. Stills seems to have brought stability to a program that’s now had six different head coaches since 2013. Tasks include replacing All-State quarterback Adrian Miller III (transferred to Zephyrhills Christian Academy), and navigating the upward transition to Class 3A from the Independent ranks.

CYPRESS CREEK COYOTES (5A-9 — UP FROM 4A)

Coach: Mike Johnson, fifth year Skinny: Cypress Creek comes off a disappointing season exacerbated by a tough schedule against local powerhouses such as Mitchell, Tampa Catholic and Zephyrhills.

What should bring confidence is the return of one of the area’s top quarterbacks in rising senior Owen Walls, who completed 54% of his throws for 1,233 yards, 13 touchdowns and three interceptions in eight games last season. The Coyotes move up to Class 5A, joining a district that includes Hudson, Brooksville Nature Coast, Weeki Wachee, Wesley Chapel and Zephyrhills high schools.

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Coach: Trey Burdick, third year Skinny: Sunlake comes off another trying season — one that saw its offense get shut out in half its contests and only two victories coming against equally struggling programs — Leto (1-8) and Land O’ Lakes (1-7) high schools, respectively. Kevin Spillane returning as starting quarterback for a third season should help, as should linebacker Mitchell Hammond, the reigning Sunshine Athletic Conference East Defensive Player of the Year.

However, the Seahawks will be without its top three wideouts who each garnered at least 20 catches in 2020.The program slides down a peg to Class 6A from 7A, entering a district which features Countryside, Fivay, Freedom and River Ridge high schools.

WESLEY CHAPEL WILDCATS (5A-9)

Coach: Tony Egan, sixth year Skinny: Wesley Chapel has yet to experience a losing campaign under the watch of coach Tony Egan.There’s optimism for similar steadiness despite a sturdy 2021 slate against the likes of Wiregrass Ranch, Zephyrhills, Brooksville Nature Coast, River Ridge and Mitchell high schools. Yet, the Wildcats have plenty of offensive and defensive production returning, including five All-Conference performers — wideout

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WIREGRASS RANCH BULLS (7A-10)

Coach: Mark Kantor, seventh year Skinny: Through Wiregrass Ranch finished just under .500 for the first time since 2015, it was against an objectively daunting schedule facing the likes of Armwood, Mitchell and Tampa Bay Tech (not to mention a season-ending forfeit to Orlando East River due to a COVID-19 outbreak). However, confidence appears amidst the return of rising senior quarterback Rocco Becht, the reigning Sunshine Athletic Conference East Offensive Player of the Year who, an Iowa State university verbal commit. Becht — the son of 11-year NFL veteran and current ESPN college football analyst Anthony Becht — completed 53.4% of his throws for 1,550 passing yards, 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions across eight games last season.

ZEPHYRHILLS BULLDOGS (5A-9)

Coach: Nick Carroll, sixth year Skinny: Winning consistently and in dominant fashion has been an ongoing theme for Zephyrhills under coach Nick Carroll’s tenure — collecting a pair of district titles (and another runner-up) and posting a combined 42-14 record across five seasons.

The 2020 campaign, too, was noteworthy, given the team rapped off eight straight victories after dropping its two games. And six of those eight wins were of the shutout variety — the most lopsided being a 55-0 romp over Anclote in late November. Anticipate similar shutdown defensive performances to continue this year, as the Bulldogs should return five of its six top tacklers, including All-State linebacker Maguire Neal, who boasts multiple Division I FBS scholarship offers.

ZEPHYRHILLS CHRISTIAN WARRIORS (2A-2)

Coach: Mike Smith, seventh year Skinny: Zephyrhills Christian enters spring camp seeking a sixth straight winning season. The prognosis seems pointed that way, as the squad returns a pair of All-State defensive backs in Quavious Cook and Fred Adams, plus the incoming transfer of All-State dual-threat quarterback Adrian Miller III, from Bishop McLaughlin.This should help boost a team that was already averaging nearly 29 points per game last season. Further adding to the program’s winning swagger is a brandnew artificial turf football field, and weight room, among other frills.

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An iconic bar rises from the ashes

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The sun sets behind the new Jerry’s Crystal Bar, 5707 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills, on March 26, the day of its soft opening. A new building has replaced the previous one that was destroyed by fire on May 2, 2019.

The Crystal Bar’s old metal sign hangs over the stage area in the newly rebuilt watering hole. The sign was salvaged from the 2019 fire that destroyed the original bar. The bar’s founder, Bob Geddes, repainted an old Western Auto sign, decades ago, to create the sign for his establishment.

Norman ‘Stormin Norman’ Bureau, right, studies his next move while playing a billiards game at the bar’s soft opening last month. Bill Therrien, center, and bar owner Kurt Geddes, left, both play in the same billiards league.

Bartender Teresa O’Malley, of Dade City, who has worked at Crystal Bar since 1998, puts the finishing touches on a couple of cocktails. This is her take on the bar: ‘It’s community, a camaraderie, the local hometown feel, good people, good times, you know, it’s just wonderful.’

Tom Jones, of Zephyrhills, left, enjoys a cocktail at Crystal Bar, with his brother-in-law David Lutat. They’ve been coming to the bar since 1990, and their favorite drink is a Crown and Soda.

that the regulars at the bar “are tighter than Grandma’s knitting.”

Therrien, also of Zephyrhills, has a shorter history with the bar — roughly six years — but feels equally at home.

He’s also enthusiastic about the bar’s new digs.

“I love it. I love what they’ve built here, I love what they’ve done. It’s awesome,” Therrien said.

Arguably one of the bar’s most colorful characters is Jimmie Rex Harper, also known as the famous ‘Zephyrhills Shirtless Cowboy.’

At the soft opening, the 46-year-old is seated at the bar - wearing his cowboy hat, and drinking beer from a pitcher.

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wo days after a devastating fire tore through Jerry’s Crystal Bar, Bob Geddes could be seen walking around the burnt-out shell of the building.

Geddes, one of the building’s owners, appeared to be in a bit of a daze — as he maneuvered through the aftermath, clutching a battery-powered drill in his hand.

The fire was on May 2, 2019 — and it wasn’t certain what the future would hold.

After all, the beloved Gall Boulevard watering hole had been the longest-operating bar in Zephyrhills.

Founded in 1954 by his parents, Bob and Geraldine, the bar had become a community fixture.

It wasn’t just the loss of a building.

The yellow caution tape around the parking lot’s perimeter signaled the end of an era.

After the fire, Crystal’s Facebook page was flooded with stories about people finding love there, having fun there and feeling ‘at home’ within the bar’s walls.

People wondered:Will the bar be rebuilt?

Shortly after the fire — while the pungent smell of burnt wood still lingered in the air — Bob Geddes wasn’t certain.

But, last month that question was answered, as the iconic business held a soft opening of a new building that looks different from the previous bar, but seems to have preserved the loyalty of its patrons.

The new bar appears to be two stories tall.

The structure also is closer to Gall Boulevard, with a wide sidewalk out front and parking in the rear — changes required to the city’s form-based code, for a reimagined U.S. 301/Gall Boulevard corridor area, according to Kurt Geddes, another one of the owners.

Rebuilding the bar was a unanimous decision for him and his five siblings who share ownership, he said.

They wanted to rebuild because it is their legacy, he explained.

“We’re all townies.We all went to school here and graduated here. We got married here.The bar is an icon, an institution. It’s a rite of passage to go to the Crystal to have a drink.”

He is quite the popular figure, as he sits at the bar.

A sea of familiar faces gathers — vying for his attention.

Next to him is Maria Laudenbach, of Zephyrhills, a patron at Crystal for 15 years.

She points at Kurt Geddes and says, “They’re not just family (meaning all the Geddes siblings) — they’re everybody’s family.”

Rene Hill, another sibling and owner, expressed how she couldn’t contain her happiness in the days leading up to the soft opening - which happened to fall on her late mother Geraldine’s birthday.

“Every time I’ve come into work, I’ve had a smile on my face. I haven’t smiled in two years,” Hill said.

Others enjoying the evening also had their stories about what the reopening meant to them.

Rob Hubbard, of Zephyrhills, said he first came to the bar as a young boy in the 1980s - when his mother was a bartender there.

Sipping his beer, he summed up his feelings this way: “This bar means a lot. I’ve known the (Geddes) family a long time and they’ve always been good to me. It’s just a great place to come.”

He admitted: “It’s a little odd now, because this place is completely different. It’s a lot bigger place, it’s a whole different look.”

But that didn’t stop him from dropping by.

Norman ‘Stormin Norman’ Bureau, of Zephyrhills, was at the soft opening playing billiards with his friend, Bill Therrien.

Bureau, a patron at the bar for 30 years, compared its vibe to the “Cheers” bar featured in a popular 1980s-sitcom.

“Everyone knows your name. It makes you feel good inside,” Bureau said, adding

He’s been a customer at the bar since he turned 21.

When he began frequenting it, founders, Bob and Geraldine, were still alive and running the bar.

Over the years, Harper said, every single Geddes family member has thrown him out of the place for being rowdy — with the exception of the elder Bob, who had a soft spot for him.

Harper had just been allowed back into the bar — following his most recent ban — just two weeks before the fire destroyed the building.

The new building might inspire him, he said, to try to not get banned again.

The bar held its grand opening celebra-

Jimmie Rex Harper, better known as the famous ‘Zephyrhills Shirtless Cowboy,’ enjoys his favorite brew straight from the pitcher during the Crystal Bar’s soft opening on March 26.

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Bob Geddes said the family had a simple motivation for wanting to reopen.

“We were thinking that we had been here for 65+ years, and we decided we didn’t want it to end,” he said.

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PET PAWS SCAVENGER HUNT The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) from May 1 to May 9 will host the first Florida WildQuest, a scavenger hunt experience on wildlife management areas (WMA) throughout the state.

Florida residents and visitors are encouraged to grab their mobile device and join a wild adventure with missions designed to help people discover some of Florida’s best spots to see wildlife and enjoy the outdoors.

WildQuest players of all ages will have opportunities to learn about and explore the FWC’s lead WMAs. Participants who register and earn at least 2,000 points on one of the scavenger hunts can enter a drawing for wilderness-inspired prizes, including a pair of binoculars and a field guide set.

Players can go on a Master WildQuest or WildQuest Jr., at any lead WMA, or visit one of the featured areas that have specific quests.

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As spring temperatures warm, bears are becoming more active, increasing opportunities for conflicts with people, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in a news release.

The FWC reminds residents and visitors to remove food attractants to reduce negative interactions with bears and other wildlife.

“Bears are coming out of their winter dens and they’re searching for food,” said Dave Telesco, of the FWC’s Bear Management Program, in the release.

“Secure trash, pet food, bird feeders and other food items that could attract a bear to your yard or neighborhood. If you don’t give them a reason to stay, they’ll move on,” said Telesco.

Female bears are beginning to travel with

their young, and as the cubs grow, the family unit will roam farther and likely be observed by people more often.

Black bears generally are not aggressive, but they have injured people.

To keep bears away, follow these simple tips: • Secure household garbage in a sturdy shed, garage or wildlife-resistant container.

• Put household garbage out on the morning of pickup, instead of the night before.

• Modify your garbage can to make it more bear-resistant.

• Secure commercial garbage in bear-resistant dumpsters.

• Protect gardens, beehives, compost and livestock with electric fencing.

• Encourage the homeowner’s association or local government to institute bylaws or ordinances to require trash be kept secure from bears.

• Feed pets indoors or bring in leftover food after feeding outdoors.

• Clean grills and store them in a secure place.

• Remove wildlife feeders or make them bear-resistant.

• Pick ripe fruit from trees and bushes, and remove fallen fruit from the ground.

It is illegal to harm, intentionally feed bears, or leave out food or garbage that will attract bears and cause human-bear conflicts.

For more information, please visit MyFWC.com/Bear, and access the “Guide to Living in Bear Country” brochure.

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The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce has selected two new board members, Megan Miller and Sid Jarrett.

Miller is the executive director of AdventHealth Pasco County Foundation.

She leads the fundraising efforts for Wesley Chapel, Dade City and Zephyrhills as part of the AdventHealth Foundation West Florida team. She has an extensive history in fundraising.

Jarrett is the general manager of Jarrett Ford Dade City. He has considerable experience in the car dealership industry. He is continuing what his grandfather, Dick Jarrett, began when he opened Jarrett Ford in 1978.

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Mufasa: Tall, dark and handsome Mufasa is a 6-year-old, 70-pound boy that likes chasing after a ball, going for walks, having a snack and getting a good bath. He enjoys attention and will sit, lie down and shake on command. He can sometimes get a little too excited over treats, but he is eager to learn. Mufasa isn't fond of sharing his food or toys, and he needs a home without other animals or children. If you're a homebody who enjoys peace and quiet, Mufasa may be the loyal companion you need. Exercise, mental stimulation and training would all be beneficial for helping him settle down as a pet. Schedule an appointment to meet him!

The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its board through April 30.

The position serves a three-year term.

Board members must assist in helping the chamber attract new members.

They also must possess professional skills and expertise that can be drawn upon as a resource for the board. They must attend and support chamber events. They must be able to attend one board meeting a month, with meetings typically lasting about 90 minutes. They also must attend special meetings or retreats, as needed.And, board members must serve on at least one working committee.

Nominees must be a member in good standing, too.

For more information, call 727-842-7651 or 813-909-2722, or you can email Chamber@GreaterPASCO.com.

CareerSource Tampa Bay is hosting an inperson hiring event for DoubleTree by Hilton on April 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at DoubleTree by Hilton/Tampa AirportWestshore, 4500 W. Cypress St., in Tampa.

The hotel is seeking to fill 20 positions, in multiple departments.

Job seekers must register online at Employ Florida before attending the event.

Salaries for this hiring event range from $11 to $14.50 per hour and include the following openings in these categories: Housekeeper, housekeeping supervisor, house-persons, laundry attendant, overnight security and cook.

For more information, visit CareerSourceTampaBay.com/jobfair, or contact Kahmeel Callahan at 813-397-2078.

HELP WITH UNEMPLOYMENT

The Pasco Homeless Coalition is seeking volunteers that can assist its clients with filing unemployment claims.The volunteers can be individuals or part of an agency.

Some of the coalition’s clients are having issues with renewing unemployment benefits/applications to get payments started again, putting them at further risk of homelessness.

Someone who can walk them through the process, or help them work out the kinks, would be beneficial, according to a coalition newsletter.

If you can help or if you know someone who can, email Jennifer@pascohomelesscoalition.org, or call her at 727-809-1249.

PRIMERICA PROMOTION

Primerica Inc., a provider of financial services, has announced the promotion of Christopher C. Daley to regional vice president.

Primerica representatives educate their clients about how to better prepare for a more secure financial future by assessing their needs and providing appropriate solutions through term life insurance and mutual funds, annuities, and other financial products.

Daley can be reached in Land O' Lakes at 813- 846-9997.

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Lakeside Heating and Cooling has donated new air-conditioning units to cool the field house at Land O’ Lakes High School. From left are Richard Harrilal, Jason Parrent, Robbie Love and Anthony Farmer.

Tangelo is big and goofy Tangelo is a guy that is sure to make you laugh. He loves to run around the yard, chasing after a ball, and then settles down in the shade to chew on it. He's friendly and has the cutest little nubby tail that wags when he sees a new friend. Tangelo will make a great pet for an active adopter who will keep his body and mind moving. Want to meet this 3-year-old, 67-pound boy? Schedule an appointment today!

If you would like to adopt Mufasa or Tangelo, be sure to visit Pasco County Animal Services at 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes. The adoption center is open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6:30 p.m. All adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines. For more information, email adoptionpartners@pascocountyfl.net.

AC company helps cool down athletes Lakeside Heating and Cooling has donated new air-conditioning units to the LOLHS Touchdown Club, which is the booster club for the high school football program. The units are being used to cool the field house at Land O’ Lakes High School.

Besides benefiting the high school athletes, the gift also benefits athletes from Pine View Middle School, who use the field house, too.

“Lakeside is a true supporter of our community and we are very grateful,” said Krissie Marsh, in a note to The Laker/Lutz News. Marsh, the social media director for the booster club, also pointed out that the field house has been without air-conditioning since it was built.

Ron Ierna, owner of Lakeside Heating and Cooling, is a 1994 graduate of Land O’ Lakes High School.

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The Pasco County Commission paused during its April 20 meeting to celebrate the work of its community development department, which recently received a national award for its role in a collaborative project known as The Vincent House Project.

The department received the 2021 Audrey Nelson Community Development Achievement Award from the National Community Development Association. The honor was bestowed in January.

The Vincent House Project is aimed at increasing the availability of mental health services in Pasco County, according to a resolution passed by the board.

The project came about through the county’s donation of 10 acres of land in Hudson, coupled with the expenditure of more than $1 million in Community Development Block Grant Funds to construct a 10,000-square-foot facility.

“Vincent House’s facility and programs ex-

hibit innovation, sustainability and was diagnosed with schizophrecollaboration for the residents of nia, the website says.

Pasco County experiencing seriThey tried to find something ous and persistent mental illness,” that would help their daughter the resolution says. overcome the problems related to It also recognizes “the contribuher diagnosis but could not find tions and partnership of anything in the state of Florida.

Withlacoochee River Electric Eventually, they found just what Cooperative in the implementathey wanted in the Clubhouse tion of this award-winning model, a place that provided hope, community project to benefit lowrespect and dignity; a place where and moderate-income persons liv- Marcy Esbjerg participants, called members, ing with a serious and persistent could practice work and then bemental illness to regain the skills come employed in the community needed to become productive members of when they were ready, the website adds. our community.”

In addition to the Vincent House Pasco, The mission at Vincent House is to assist, there’s also a Vincent House Pinellas in promote and celebrate individuals recovering Pinellas Park and a Vincent House Hernando from a mental illness in their effort to improve in Spring Hill. social and vocational skills, and become emThe Withlacoochee River Electric ployed in the community, according to the Cooperative is another partner on the project.

Vincent House website.

Dave Lambert, of the electric cooperative, Co-founders of Vincent House, Elliott and told board members:“What you’ve done with Dianne Steele, became interested in creating a Vincent House is going to change the lives of facility that would help people living with a thousands of people in Pasco County, for years serious mental illness when their daughter and years to come.”

Marcy Esbjerg, director of community development, offered some remarks, too.

“This is a national award.We did assist with community development block grant funds, to build the building and you all donated the land. I thought it was a great public-private partnership with Withlacoochee Electric Cooperative,” Esbjerg said.

“I want to take a moment to recognize the staff from community development that were frontline in making sure that the building went vertical, that all of the gopher tortoises were safely removed, all those things that happen behind the scene.”

She singled out Denise Lindsay, the department’s community development specialist, and Michael Ball, its housing rehab specialist.

“They were really on the front lines to assist,” Esbjerg said.

She added that her department had an opportunity to make a presentation about the project.

“The most exciting aspect, was to hear remarks from members of Vincent House,” she said.

“It is just an honor and a privilege to be a part of their journey, of healing and restoration in the community.That’s what this is all about, and we all get to share in that,” Esbjerg said.

Pasco offers support for National Day of Prayer on May 6 The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

The Pasco County Commission has adopted a resolution declaring May 6 as the official day to observe the National Day of Prayer in Pasco County.

The resolution notes that “the National Day of Prayer is an event deeply rooted in

our country’s history dating back to the First Continental Congress in 1775.”

The resolution further notes that Congress passed a joint resolution recognizing a National Day of Prayer, in 1952 and then in 1988. President Ronald Reagan signed a law setting aside the first Thursday of May as the date on which the National

Day of Prayer is officially observed.

The county’s resolution also notes that “the National Day of Prayer unites Americans from all socio-economic, political, and ethnic backgrounds in prayer for our nation. This diversity was intended by Congress when it designated the National Day of Prayer, not that every faith and creed

would be homogenized, but that all who sought to pray for this nation would be encouraged to do so in any manner deemed appropriate.”

The board also “encourages all citizens to join in observing this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities,” according to the resolution, approved on April 20.

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“Last year we were closed on Cinco de Mayo because of COVID, so this year we’re especially excited to be bringing our Mexican traditions to our friends and neighbors,” said Hector Gallardo, one of the restaurant’s owners.

Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican heritage, commemorating the May 5, 1862 date of the Mexican army's victory over France at U S it is the biggest Puebla In the U.S., the Battle of Puebla. celebration honoring Mexico and its people.

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And when it comes to drinks, Plaza Mexico has a large selection of margaritas, including a monster margarita that is called the fishbowl.

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The University of South Florida’s (USF) CyberCamp is a virtual experience open to students in grades three to 12, and graduating high school seniors who are interested in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity.

Scholarships are being offered through the support of businesses and individuals, and all funds are distributed based on need.

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TEACHER APPRECIATION

The Pasco High School PTSA is accepting donations for its annual Teacher Appreciation Week (May 3 to May 7) raffle basket giveaway.

Needed items include gift cards, swag, teacher supplies, and more. No item will be refused.

Or, donate a ready-to-go gift basket.

The deadline for contributions is May 2.

For information, please email Dawn Enright, PTSA president, at denright@pasco.k12.fl.us.

FREE VPK OFFERED

Pasco County Schools offers free VPK for three hours a day, for the 2021-2022 school year.

Children must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, to be eligible.

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This year, each graduate will be allowed to have four guests — two guests to accompany the graduate on the field, and two seated in the bleachers.

“We know how important it is to the graduates to walk across the stage and receive their diploma in person.And we know how important it is to have family there to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime experience,” said Kurt Browning, Pasco superintendent of schools.

Here is a list of graduation dates and times for the schools in The Laker/Lutz news coverage area: • May 26 at 6 p.m.: Marchman Technical College, at River Ridge High Performing Arts Center • May 27 at 6 p.m.: Pasco eSchool, Idlewild Baptist Church

COURTESY OF PASCO-HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE

Rebecca Schulkowski

NEW BOARD APPOINTMENT

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Rebecca Schulkowski to the District Board of Trustees (DBOT) for Pasco-Hernando State College.

Schulkowski, director of operations for Mease Dunedin Hospital and Mease Countryside Hospital, is leading the construction of BayCare’s new 318,000-square-foot hospital in Wesley Chapel.

“Dr. Schulkowski brings over 20 years of administrative and clinical experience to the DBOT,” said Timothy Beard, PHSC president. “We look forward to her leadership and guidance.”

Schulkowski’s position on the board began on March 26. She succeeds Al Hernandez who served on the DBOT since March, 2017.

The appointment is subject to the confirmation by the Florida Senate.

• June 1 at 6 p.m.:Wendell Krinn Technical High School, in the school’s gymnasium • June 2 at 7 p.m.: Cypress Creek High School • June 3 at 9 a.m.: Zephyrhills High School • June 3 at 7 p.m.:Wiregrass Ranch High School • June 4 at 7 p.m.: Land O’ Lakes High School • June 4 at 7 p.m.:Wesley Chapel High School • June 4 at 7:30 p.m.: Pasco High School • June 5 at 9 a.m.: Sunlake High School For more information, email Stephen Hegarty at shegarty@pasco.k12.fl.us.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

• Joel Perdomo, of Lutz, has earned a place in The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most-selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.

Perdomo was initiated at the University of Southern Mississippi.

• Marissa Schabes, of Lutz, was recognized to the fall Dean’s List at Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina.

Furman is a private, undergraduate liberal arts and sciences university

The Laker/Lutz News likes to keep our readers informed about news from our local schools, including upcoming events, photos of events, recognitions and so on. Submissions need to include who, what, where, when, contact information, identifications for individuals in a photo (unless it is a large group), and a photo credit. Please send your information two weeks prior to desired publication date, and email it to news@lakerlutznews.com. If you would like The Laker/Lutz News to consider coverage of an event, send a request to the same email.

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Members of the Art Club of Zephyrhills painted various animal portraits to donate to the Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary of Punta Gorda.

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The Art Club of Zephyrhills has not let the COVID-19 pandemic slow it down, as it continues to stay busy helping others through art projects.

Club members have been hard at work — painting at home — to create animal portraits for the Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary of Punta Gorda.The portraits will be on display around the sanctuary for visitors to enjoy.

The art club presented and donated more than 20 animal portraits to the sanctuary, at its April 12 meeting, at the First Baptist Church, on Fifth Avenue in Zephyrhills.

Laurie Caron, sanctuary director; Jacky Krohn, assistant director; and Jim Butz, re-

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Octagon Wildlife is a nonprofit 501(3) charity that rescues exotic animals and also serves as a learning facility. These animals are no longer needed or wanted, and many times have been mistreated.

For more than 40 years, the sanctuary has been a retirement home for many exotics. Its resident animals include bears, lions, tigers, primates, wolves, macawsand others.

There are volunteer opportunities and animal sponsorships available for anyone who would like to help Octagon Wildlife.

The sanctuary also accepts donated materials such as tools and fencing, and cash or gift certificates.

For information, visit OctagonWildlife.org.

According to data compiled by Small Arms Analytics & Forecasting, nearly 23 million firearms were sold last year.

With this astonishing rise of new gun owners, Garrett Hamblen is focused on promoting top-notch gun safety and responsibility through his firearms academy, Hamblen Security.

“This pandemic has launched the biggest new gun owner surge I’ve seen in my entire lifetime,” says Hamblen.

“It’s vital people are properly trained on how to own and operate a firearm.”

Hamblen Security’s concealed carry class (CCW) does just that. This class, which is $59, offers students basic gun safety knowledge and shooting skills, and is a requirement to receive a Concealed Carry Permit in Florida.

There’s a lot of CCW classes out there, but Hamblen believes his classes stand out because he goes the extra mile for his students.

“A lot of other CCW classes are either solely online, just 30 minutes long, and/or the instructors only let you shoot with rubber bullets,” says Hamblen, “Our classes are four hours long and we fire with real ammo.”

Hamblen Security students learn everything from selecting the right firearm, how to handle it, and how to protect themselves and their family.

Another important topic taught is situational awareness.

“People always ask me, ‘What do I do if I get mugged, or if my house gets broken into, or if I see someone with a gun?’” says Hamblen. “We go through all different, real-life scenarios and teach you what is the safest thing to do.”

Once a student completes Hamblen Security’s CCW, he/she can continue their firearm training with a follow-up class — Basic Pistol. In this class, the student focuses on owning and operating the correct firearm, and a large percentage of the class is hands-on training and shooting.

“This is the class that’s missing in the firearm world,” says Hamblen. “Most firearm academies don’t offer a follow-up class.” Hamblen Security also offers private classes, advanced classes, gun-cleaning classes and even youth classes.

Preventative training is the primary focus in Hamblen Security’s youth class.

It teaches young kids what to do if they come across a gun at a friend’s house, school or playground, as well as how to safely shoot, load and unload a firearm.

“This class can teach kids how to react in a potential life-threatening situation with a firearm,” says Hamblen.

All of Hamblen Security’s classroom portions are held indoors at the Awake Wesleyan Church in Zephyrhills, and the outside training is at a private range in Zephyrhills. Hamblen is double certified with the National Rifle Association (NRA), and is a partner for the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA).

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Onsite meetings will take place at the Rao Musunuru M.D. Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson.

Attendees will be screened prior to entering the meeting room, masks must be worn and CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) guidelines for social distancing will be followed.

Future meetings are scheduled for the last Thursday of each month.

For information and to register, call 727869-5498 or 888-741-5119..

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St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, now has a CT scanner, known simply as the “Force.”

A patient’s chest, abdomen and pelvis can be scanned in 1.5 seconds, according to Chris Blanchard, the hospital’s imaging manager.

The speed also eliminates the need to use medications to lower a patient’s heart rate before undergoing a scan.

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SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas.

Trained volunteers can assist with Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance questions through one-on-one counseling.

The services are free, unbiased and confidential. Call 800-963-5337 or 727-217-8111.

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GFWC Wesley Chapel Women’s Club member Cara Alberghina collected more than 20 pounds of aluminum can pop-tops for the Ronald McDonald House, a charity with programs near top children’s hospitals that allows parents who are far from home to stay close to their hospitalized child. The parents can benefit from having the comforts of home without incurring hotel and food costs. If you would like to help Alberghina and other members continue to collect the pop-tops for this charity project, email GFWCWesleyChapel@gmail.com.

• May 3 at noon: Medicare Basics • May 5 at 10 a.m.: Medicare 101 • May 5 at noon: Medicare Part C Advantage Plans • May 8 at 10 a.m.: Saturday Morning Medicare Basics • May 10 at noon: Medicare Part D Drug Plan For information and how to register, contact Geralyn Fortney at 727-570-9696, ext.

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Other topics will include the benefits of elevated energy, comfort and physical health, improving psychological health, and having a positive outlook and a sense of calm.

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The WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center will present a seminar on women’s health on May 6 at 5:30 p.m., at the AuratoriOM, 4242 Lake in the Woods Drive, in Spring Hill.

Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh will discuss out-of-balance hormones.

For information and to register, visit WellComeOMCenter.com, or call 352-6004242.

WOMEN’S HEALTH DAY

Premier HealthCare will host a Women’s Health Day on May 10 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at various locations. The event includes a clinical breast exam, a pelvic exam, a pap test, a blood pressure test, body mass index (BMI), giveaways, health information, HIV screening and COVID-19 testing. Tests are free for the uninsured. Most insurance plans accepted (including Medicaid).

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Lundgren is experienced in breast surgery, and the care of benign and malignant breast disorders.

She received her undergraduate degree in microbiology from Pennsylvania State University in University Park and earned her Doctor of Medicine from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.

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The University Area CDC (Community Development Corporation) will offer cooking classes as part of its Get Moving Program, for youth and adults, at its Harvest Hope Center, 13704 N. 20th St., in Tampa.

• Cooking With Five Senses: Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., for youth ages 7 to 14. Participants can learn how to prepare nutritious and tasty cuisine that can supply much-needed energy for young bodies.

• Let’s Get Cooking: Fourth Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon, for adults.

Participants can learn food preparation techniques that showcase the flexibility and versatility of every ingredient, including fresh vegetables picked from the Harvest Hope Community Center.Those attending also can learn how to incorporate fresh produce into meals to satisfy their tastebuds and supply energy.

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