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Area projects axed by Gov. Scott

By Kathy Steele

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Gov. Rick Scott signed an $83 billion budget for 2018 and used his veto pen to slash nearly $22 million earmarked for Pasco County projects.

In total Scott struck out nearly $410 million from local projects across Florida.

Pasco lost about $15 million for a new interchange to connect Overpass Road with Interstate 75, and $4.3 million for the Thomas Varnadoe Forensic Center for Education and Research.

The interchange would be a major link in providing more access to Wesley Chapel and east Pasco, where residential and commercial development is booming.

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A groundbreaking and dedication ceremony was held in May for the Adam Kennedy Forensics Field, located in Land O’ Lakes, near the planned forensic center. The body farm and forensic center would become the seventh in the nation Gov. Rick Scott to study body decomposition as a tool in solving crimes, and identifying victims of murder or other trauma.

The forensic center is planned jointly with Pasco County, the Pasco County

Sheriff’s Office, Pasco-Hernando State College and the University of South Florida’s Institute for Forensics and Applied Science.

Two budget items totaling nearly $1 million to clean out and repair the county’s culverts, and ease the threat of flooding are gone as well.

The Pasco County Fair Association also lost about $860,000 for proposed upgrades to the Pasco County Extension Office.And, Saint Leo University won’t get $4 million for a proposed Florida Hospital Wellness Center.

Scott had a joint press conference on June 2 with Speaker of the House Richard Corcoran, a Republican from Land O’ Lakes, See PROJECTS, page 11A

Tampa Bay area transportation talk gets a reboot

By Kathy Steele

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State highway officials kicked off a regional discussion on the future of transportation in Tampa Bay with more than 100 people from Hillsborough, Pinellas, Hernando, Polk and Pasco counties.

The initial workshop for what is dubbed, Tampa Bay Next, was at the Bryan Glazer Jewish Community Center in Tampa on May 24.

During the next two years, the Florida Department of Transportation will schedule more workshops, meetings and community outreach events in all areas of the region to get input on how to solve gridlock on the area’s highways.

By late 2019, state transportation officials expect to present the details of a new road project that will replace the controversial Tampa Bay Express, or TBX. That project called for nearly 90 miles of new toll lanes on Interstate 275 from St. Petersburg to Wesley Chapel, and along Interstate 4 to Plant City and south on Interstate 75 to Manatee County.

The TBX project met with strong resistance from residents of neighborhoods in and around downtown Tampa.

Pasco County’s elected officials and chambers of commerce, however, strongly supported the TBX as a relief to traffic congestion and a potential impetus for future economic growth.

Tampa Bay Next, at least initially, will deal with expectations, not details.

“We’re going to focus on our ideal vision,” said Andrea Henning, executive director of Collaborative Labs at St. Petersburg College.“Tonight is more about listening.”

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Jonathon Massie, business illustrator with Collaborative Labs at St. Petersburg College, drew a cartoon illustration to reflect the consensus of people who attended a workshop on transportation in the Tampa Bay region.

The company will facilitate community work sessions for the state transportation department in efforts to reach consensus on what Tampa Bay Next will bring to the table.

Six working groups will focus on local issues.

Those groups will cover Pasco/Hernando counties; North and West Hillsborough County; Downtown/East Tampa; Westshore/West Tampa/South Tampa; Pinellas County; and East Hillsborough/ Polk County.

Participants broke out into 20 discussion groups that reported back with broad-stroke views on the area’s future transportation needs, and wants.

Suggestions included: • Integrated multi-modal system • Connect people to jobs • Reliable trip times • Complete streets • Automated, connected and electric vehicle systems • Better bicycle mobility • Urban freeway removal • Ensuring that communities are not broken apart One woman put in a plug for her pet

peeve: She wants all bus stops to come with shaded cover.

Others spoke about a “sense of urgency” in coming up with answers.

There were also skeptics who don’t trust the state transportation department, in light of the battle over TBX. “We need to work together,” said Danielle Moran, public involvement manager with HNTB Corporation, which is consulting with the Tampa Bay Next. But, she added, “We know it’s going to take time to build trust.”

She got a round of boos when she brought up toll lanes.

“Express lanes are one of the options on the table,” Moran said.“We’re happy to talk with you about other options.”

A second breakout session focused on four issues: safety, multi-model choices, technology and funding/policy.

Participants later voted electronically for their top priorities in each category, choosing from a list of 10 options.

Priorities included: • Designing streets to focus on people’s safety, not vehicles See REBOOT page 11A

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Pasco County has launched a new system called Alert Pasco, which allows residents to be notified of emergencies, such as wildfires and hurricanes.

Residents can sign up for the alerts by using the county’s mobile application, MyPasco.

Pasco County officials introduced this new “mass notification tool” at a press conference in New Port Richey on May 31, one day before the start of hurricane season.

“This allows us to put out information in See ALERT, page 11A

Kori Rankin is not only a first-time Lutz Guv’na candidate — she’s easily the youngest at 21 years old.

Her two opponents — Jessica Sherman, of Pinch A Penny, and incumbent Greg Gilbert, of Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Lutz — are more than twice her age.

But, that hasn’t hindered Rankin from holding her own on the campaign trail.

During the May 20 Lutz Guv’na Debate at the Old Lutz School, Rankin exhibited confidence and moxie.

She shined in several deKEVIN WEISS bate activities, leading the Kori Rankin won a cow-chip throwing contest, during the May alligator watermelon-carving contest and dominating 20 Lutz Guv’na Debate at the Old Lutz School. a cow-chip throwing contest: She launched patties several feet fering guidance on fundraising and event orfurther than her two rivals. ganization.

Several of her responses, during the an“She doesn’t want me to be slacking,” nual tongue-in-cheek event, were Rankin said of her stepmother. memorable, too.

The month of June will be a busy one.

For instance, she advocated for a con- After a Painting with a Twist event on June struction ban in Lutz, and recommended 11, Rankin plans to organize a bowling tour“unlimited wine” for every Lutz woman. nament and a dinner night at a local Politicking for Guv’na runs in the family. Mexican restaurant.

Her stepmother Jennifer Rankin won the She also wants to partner with the coveted “sash” in 2015 by raising more than GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club on $9,200, and she continues to stay involved a bingo night. in the annual Guv’na Race.

Meanwhile, Rankin is drumming up cash Rankin acknowledged her stepmom has See GUV’NA, page 11A provided a helping hand along the way, of-

Firm selected to manage planned tennis center

By Kevin Weiss

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The Zephyrhills City Council has selected a firm to run the city’s proposed tennis complex, the latest step in guiding the ambitious project forward.

During a May 22 meeting, council members unanimously agreed to enter negotiations with Pennsylvania-based firm Tennis P.R.O. LLC, to operate and manage the proposed tennis facility.

Construction could begin by year’s end.

The council also considered Tennis Management Partners and Net Results, before making its choice.

Tennis P.R.O. is owned by Pascal Collard, the director of tennis at Saddlebrook Tennis Academy in Wesley Chapel, from 2003 to 2006. He currently serves as the tennis director at The Merion Cricket Club, a private club in Haverford, Pennsylvania.

Once finalized, the public-private partnership agreement will first call for Tennis P.R.O. to offer input to the facility’s final engineered site design and architectural plans.

Elsewhere, the firm will be responsible for local tennis operations, and facilitating other elements such as membership and fundraising.

City Manager Steve Spina said the arrangement mirrors the one Zephyrhills has with the East Pasco Family YMCA, in which the city owns the building property, but outsources programming and facility management.

Councilman Lance Smith was enthusiastic about the concept.

“Having a professional firm that knows what they’re doing and can operate it properly is the way to go, in my mind,” Smith said.

The planned Zephyrhills Tennis Center will be located on 4.7 acres of donated land at The District at Abbott’s Square, a new real estate development situated north of Dean Dairy Road and west of Simons Road.

Renderings unveiled in November show the estimated $2.19 million project includes 10 courts — of which eight are clay and two are hard surface. Plans also show three mini-courts and one exhibition court, built to U.S Tennis Association (USTA) pro-

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This rendering of the Zephyrhills Tennis Center shows 10 courts (eight clay, two hard surface), three mini-courts and one exhibition court.

The tennis center is also expected to feature a pro shop, a multifunctional community room, and two office spaces. A second level, if added, will contain an observation deck, players lounge and concessions.

fessional standards.

The complex also is expected to feature a pro shop, a multifunctional community room, and two office spaces.

Recreation impact fees from The District at Abbott’s Square and other developments will be used to finance most of the the facility’s construction costs, city officials say.

But, additional frills — such as a clubhouse and observation deck — would likely need to be financed by the city and other funding sources, including, USTA grants, Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grants, Penny for Pasco, and partnerships with Pasco County Parks and Recreation, and Pasco County Tourism.

Once operational, memberships will be required to access the facility.

However, Zephyrhills residents will get a price break.

Officials believe the tennis center could become a national draw for college and USTA-sanctioned events.

Meantime, the facility is expected to be named the Sarah Vande Berg Memorial Tennis Center, after the former Zephyrhills

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High School district champion who became a scholarship player on the University of South Carolina Upstate women’s tennis team.

Vande Berg, the daughter of the Zephyrhills planning director Todd Vande Berg, died in an automobile accident at the age of 21 in October 2015.

Earlier this month, the council voted unanimously to send the proposed tennis center name to a committee made up of city staffers who will vote on an official recommendation to the council, which is standard procedure under a city resolution that governs the naming of city facilities.

In other action, Zephyrhills City Hall will permanently close June 9, to make way for construction of a new city hall complex, at 5335 Eighth St.The temporary quarters will be housed at 5344 Ninth St. Beginning June 12, city council meetings will be at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., for approximately one year.

Board meetings, including airport authority and planning commission, will also be at the library, during that period.

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The planned tennis facility is expected to be named the Sarah Vande Berg Memorial Tennis Center, after the former Zephyrhills High School district champion who became a scholarship player on the University of South Carolina Upstate women’s tennis team. Vande Berg, the daughter of the Zephyrhills planning director Todd Vande Berg, tragically died in an automobile accident at the age of 21 in October 2015.

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feel like something is finished, I’ll come back the next day and I’ll be like,‘No.’And, I’ll work on it some more,” she said.

When Clare Hernandez set about to creGetting the shading on the Civil War solate her award-winning piece of art, she dier’s coat was particularly challenging, she wasn't thinking of entering it into a contest. said.

“I didn’t do it for this competition. I was “I love to do faces and portraits, but I have actually working on it for my brother. I was a harder time with fabrics — in the folds and doing it for a graduathings like that,” tion present for him, Hernandez said. but then I just decidThe portrait is ed I was going to “pretty much an enter it into the conexact drawing of the test,” said Hernandez, photograph. It’s a litwho just won the tle awkward in some 2017 Congressional places because tinArt Competition types often are sponsored by U.S. awkward in the way Rep. Gus Bilirakis. the people in the The winning art photos are posiwas selected by a tioned,” Hernandez panel of judges with said. the Pasco Fine Arts “When you look Council, according to at my drawing, it a news release from doesn’t seem to be Bilirakis’ office.There completely realistic were more than 30 — his form. But, entries from high that’s really because school students that’s what that looks across Florida’s 12th like. It looks awkcongressional disCOURTESY OF U.S. REP. GUS BILIRAKIS ward,” she said. trict.

She was taught at Clare Hernandez drew this portrait of an Hernandez en- unknown Confederate soldier based on an home through her tered a pencil image of an 1860s tin-type she found while early years by her drawing of an un- doing a search online. mother, Cheryl, who known Confederate also happens to be an soldier. It was based artist. Beginning in on a photograph of an 1860s tin-type that the her middle school years, Hernandez has inyoung woman from Dade City found through creasingly studied more independently, and in an online search. recent years she has taken some dual enrollThe portrait combines two of her inter- ment classes at Pasco-Hernando State ests.

College.

“I’m really interested in history; that’s Next, she plans to attend the University of what I want to study in college, particularly Dallas, in Texas.

U.S. History, particularly war history — like Hernandez said she feels ready and is exthe (U.S.) Civil War, the Revolutionary War,” cited about what lies ahead.

Hernandez said.

She chose the University of Dallas after And, she loves art, too — enjoying it since falling in love with the college during several she was around 5 years old. visits to see her sister, who recently graduated Hernandez said it took about 15 hours to from there. complete the portrait of the soldier.

“It’s a good size. I love the students, and “I tend to be a perfectionist. Even though I it’s got a really good history program,”

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Being one of nine children, Clare Hernandez said she has grown accustomed to working while there’s a fair amount of background noise. In fact, she said, she prefers it. She’s shown here in a schoolroom in her family’s Dade City home.

Corps (R.O.T.C.) program, which provides a four-year scholarship, and she’ll be entering the U.S.Army when she finishes college.

Because her portrait was the winning entry, it will be displayed for a year along with outstanding work by other students around the nation in the U.S. Capitol, often referred to as the Capitol Building.

There will be an awards ceremony, but she won’t be able to attend because she’ll be on a mission trip to Ecuador.

However, she will receive two airline COURTESY OF U.S. REP. GUS BILIRAKIS tickets, and she’s hoping she and her Clare Hernandez holds a plaque and a blue ribmom can make the trip together to bon, while standing with U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis. view the portrait on display.

Hernandez won first place in the 2017 Having her work on exhibit in such Congressional Art Competition in Bilirakis’ 12th an important building is an honor, congressional district.

Hernandez said.

Hernandez said. Plus,“It’s a Catholic school.

And, for those who were wondering — That’s important to me, too.” she still plans to give the portrait to her Hernandez plans to pursue a degree in brother. history, with a possible minor in art. She also Indeed, she already has. He just hasn’t will be part of the Reserve Officers’Training seen it yet.

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CARROLLWOOD TOASTMASTERS The Carrollwood Toastmasters will meet June 7, and every Wednesday, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave. For information, visit Carrollwood.toastmastersclubs.org.

AFTERNOON MOVIE The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will show a recent film, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, June 8 at 1:15 p.m., for adults. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

READING CLUBS The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host the Summer Reading Club June 8 at 11 a.m., for elementary-aged children. On the same day, at 3:30 p.m., there will be a Preteen Summer Reading Club Kickoff Pizza Party & Games Day. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

MOBILE ONE STOP CareerSource Mobile One will make a stop at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., June 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The unit is a self-contained resource room on wheels with 12 computer stations; satellite internet and communications; and, printing/copying capabilities. Job seekers can get help in searching for work, creating and printing resumes, and accessing local and statewide job listings. For information, call (813) 780-0064.

SUMMER MOVIES Cobb Grove 16 Theatres, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, is once again offering free summer kids’ movies every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. The movies for June 13, June 14 and June 15 are “The Angry Birds Movie” and “Matilda.” Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Same-day ticketing only. Large groups, schools and camps are invited.

The theater also will offer sensory-friendly films to provide families with varying abilities the opportunity to watch a movie where kids can be kids, in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums will have brighter lights and the sound level turned down. Participants can interact with the movie (dance and sing) without the worry of disturbing others. The theater will show “Cars 3” June 17 at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available in person on the Wednesday prior to the broadcast.

For information, call (813) 948-5444.

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BUILD A BETTER WORLD The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host Build a Better World programs June 8. Kindergarten through third grade can participate in stories, crafts and games with “Captain Underpants” at 2 p.m., and grades 8 to 12 can create a galaxy in a jar from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. For information, call (813- 7886375.

WALK A LABYRINTH The New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., will host “Walking the Labyrinth” June 8 at 6 p.m., for adults.The practice is known for its health benefits and clarity of thoughts, and participants can try it themselves. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.

LUTZ SENIOR CENTER The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will offer these upcoming events: • June 9 at 1 p.m.: Bay Area Legal Services will discuss advanced planning for finances.

• June 12 at 11 a.m.:ABC Weatherman Ivan Cabrera will discuss what goes on behind the scenes.

• June 14 at 1 p.m.: Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services will discuss the importance of vitamin B-12.

• June 17 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Father’s Day Dance. Everyone can wear crazy hats and socks. RSVP by June 9.

For information, call (813) 264-3804.

Harriet Deer will lead a short discussion of the movie, with a question-and-answer session.Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for theater members. For information, visit TampaTheatre.org.

The Tarpon Springs Merchant’s Association will host its Opa Palooza Greek Festival June 9 from noon to 9 p.m., June 10 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and June 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., along Dodecanese Boulevard on the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs.There will be a food court at 615 Hope St.The event also will have live music, dancing, seminars, workshops, spirits, a kids’ play area with games, and more. For information, call Suzanne King at (727) 322-5217.

CONTAINER GARDENING UF/IFAS Pasco Extension will offer “Colorful Container Gardening” June 10 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.

Participants can learn how to plant flowers, foliage and herbs in containers, and watch them grow.Admission is free, but registration is required online at tinyurl.com/y6ue5awu.

CHRIST’S CAFÉ Christ’s Café at Harvester United Methodist Church, 2432 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, serves free hot meals every Saturday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. For information, call (813) 948-2311.

PAINTING TUTORIAL The Lutz Branch Library, 101 W. Lutz-Lake Fern Road, will offer “Modern Masterpieces,” presented by Ashley’s Art Assembly, June 10 at 3 p.m., for grades six to 12. Participants (limit 20) will be guided through a painting

PLANNING MEETING There will be a committee planning meeting for the Lutz 4th of July Parade and Celebration at the Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 19, June 12 at 7 p.m.Anyone interested in helping with the event can attend.

Vendor booths are still available to rent. For information, email Cheryl Benton at lutz4thofJuly@gmail.com.

WINE GLASS PAINTING The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., will offer a do-it-yourself wine glass painting class June 12 at 6:30 p.m., for adults (limit 20 participants).

Register at the Ask Me Desk, or call (813) 273-3652 and ask for the Keel library.

NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet June 13 at 7 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Arian Farid on “All About Fungi.” Farid will give a brief overview of the diversity of kingdom fungi, how it functions, and its ecological role in relation to plants.There also will be light refreshments and a native plant drawing. For information, call Sandy Vanno at (727) 2071853.

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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a bracelet-making class as part of its Teen Build a Better World program June 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., for grades eight to 12. Participants can learn the Japanese art of kumihimo (weaving silk cords) to make a bracelet. Registration is required by calling (813) 929-1214.

BUBBLE BASH The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host “Play, Make, Discover: Bubble Bash” June 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., for toddlers and preschoolers.

For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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ATTRACTING POLLINATORS UF/IFAS Pasco Extension will offer “Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden” June 10 at 10 a.m., at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St. Participants can learn what elements are needed in the garden to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.Admission is free, but registrations is required online at tinyurl.com/y95gnmlv.

AMERICAN LEGION MEETING Lutz-Land O’ Lakes American Legion Post 108 will meet June 10 at 9 a.m., at the Harvester United Methodist Church, 2432 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes.This is the last meeting of the season.The next meeting will be Sept. 9, at which time newly elected officers will be installed. For information, call Lyle Watson at (813) 996-5917.

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host the Summer Book Club June 14 at 2 p.m., for a discussion of Kristin Hannah’s “The Nightingale.” Copies of the book are available at the reference desk. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For information, call (813) 7886375.

SUMMER READING The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer these summer reading events June 14: • Summer Reading Club Storytime, for toddlers and preschoolers, at 11:30 a.m.

• Teen Summer Reading Club: Making Balloon Animals for Fun & Profit, at 3:30 p.m.

For information, call (352) 567-3576.

STITCHERY CLUB The Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., will host the Crafty Corner: Stitchery Club June 14 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in downtown Tampa, will show “Singin’ in the Rain” June 11 at 3 p.m.After the film, University of South Florida film professor

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READING PROGRAM The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a Build a Better World program,“Buggin’ Builders,” for kindergarten through third grade, June 14 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.There will be crafts, games and stories.

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SHREK THE MUSICAL Dreamhouse Theatre, 1840 Oak Grove Blvd., in Lutz, will present “Shrek the Musical” June 18 at 3 p.m.; June 25 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and June 15, June 16, June 17, June 22, June 23 and June 24 at 8 p.m. For information and tickets, visit tinyurl.com/n3hx4xg.

TOUR OLD MCMICKY’S FARM Old McMicky’s Farm, in Odessa, will again offer summer and fall field trips for ages 2 to 12. Groups of all sizes can take a tour.All guided tours last up to two hours and include a hay ride, pony ride, milking a cow, catching a chicken, a visit to the baby barn and barn slide, and interaction with other farm animals. Guests can bring a packed lunch. For information, call (813) 920-1948.

READING WITH THE RAYS Reading with the Rays, presented by the Suncoast Credit Union, is supported by the Rays Baseball Foundation and the Tampa Bay Times. Kids can pick up a game card at their local library or Tropicana Field and choose a favorite book from the library to read over the summer.Track your hours by

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SPACE ADVENTURE The Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa, has launched Cardboard Space Adventures, which includes a maze, Space Invasion video game, a cardboard space station, alien city tower and more. Families can help build a life-size space rover. Kids age 17 and younger can design the planet of their dreams using a paper plate at home, and bring a parent and their artwork to MOSI through June 30, to get a free child’s ticket to the museum.All kids’ art will be displayed with the Cardboard Space Adventures. MOSI will recycle all the cardboard used in the exhibit, which ends Aug. 13. For information, visit MOSI.org.

SUMMER FOOD SERVICE Hillsborough County will participate in the Summer Food Service Program, which provides free nutritious lunches and afternoon snacks to children at more than 50 sites throughout the county.This year’s program runs through Aug. 4.The meals and snacks will be offered at local parks and other community locations to children younger than age 18.Applications are not required. For information, email summefoodprogram@HCFLGov.net, or call (813) 276-8625.

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The grant application cycle is now open through FILE June 19, and special event or- The 2016 Kumquat Festival in Dade City drew thousands ganizers are invited to apply who came to enjoy entertainment, food and fun activities. for a Special Event Marketing Program Grant.

The program facilitates and fosters the Applicants will be required to present growth of special events in Pasco County by their information a month later, to the increasing marketing efforts to boost visitor Council on July 19, at the Historic Pasco travel, hotel stays, retail store traffic and County Courthouse, 37918 Meridian Ave., in restaurant business.

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Special events should promote Pasco To apply for funding, contact the Office of County as a tourist destination through artis- Tourism Development at (727) 847-8129, or tic, cultural or other unique experience that email tourism@pascocountyfl.net. is not competitive in nature.

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Pasco County Schools Food and Nutrition Services Department will again offer the summer feeding program to all children under the age of 18, at various sites across the county.The program will be available through Aug. 4.

Free meals will be served at 42 school locations and 45 additional locations around the county. To find serving locations, visit SummerFoodPasco.net.

Families without internet service can call (813) 794-2480.

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Club members of Moose Lodge 2275 in Zephyrhills raised $1,000 through bingo nights, and a matching donation from the Moose Lodge, to donate to Gulfside Hospice. Since 2013, the lodge has given more than $3,000 in support of Gulfside to show appreciation for the quality care given to several of its club members over the past years. From left: Chuck Plourd, Carla Armstrong and Larry Glass.

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer a breast-feeding course June 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the OB classroom.

Reservations are required. For information, call (727) 834-5630, or visit MedicalCenterTrinity.com.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT Oak Hill Hospital will host “Afternoon Tea with the Ladies” June 13 at 3:30 p.m., in the hospital cafeteria, 11375 Cortez Blvd., in Spring Hill, for those newly diagnosed with breast cancer.

For information, call Cheryl Whitman at (352) 597-6130.

To register, call (352) 597-6333.

SURGERY ROBOTICS LECTURE St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will offer a lecture on “Use of Robotics in General Surgery” June 8 at 5:30 p.m., in Garden Classroom A/B. A general surgeon will discuss the transition from laparoscopic to robotic surgery, the current and future uses of robotics, and its benefits, such as shorter recovery time.

Admission is free. To register, call (813) 443-2046.

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St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will offer a birth center tour in its Labor & Delivery Unit June 11 at 1 p.m., for the entire family.There will be an orientation program along with the tour.

Admission is free. To register, call (813) 443-2046.

Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will offer the “Man to Man” prostate cancer support group June 13 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Topics will include early detection, signs and symptoms, prognosis, disease stages, incontinence, impotence, treatment options and the latest research.

Anyone who has been touched by any form of cancer can attend.

For information, call Dennis Brown at (727) 203-6713.

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Humana, 7920 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills, will offer “Foods to Fight Effects of Aging and Healthy Cooking Demo” June 12.

There will be a Nutrition Talk at 11:30 a.m., with Rhea Paul, Humana health educator. Paul will discuss superfoods that may help fight the effects of aging, including dark chocolate.

The cooking demonstration will be at 12:30 p.m., with Chef Jennifer Wead. Wead will prepare a meal with some superfoods, followed by tastings and refreshments.

For information, call (813) 780-7300.

Gulfside Hospice will offer a new eightweek bereavement support group for those coping with the loss of a loved one starting June 13.

The group will meet weekly, on Tuesdays, at 3 p.m., at Gulfside’s Bereavement and Community Outreach Center, 6230 Lafayette St., in New Port Richey.

For information and to register, call Kelly Cavagnetto at (727) 845-5707.

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COLORECTAL CANCER The Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., will offer a Lunch & Learn seminar on colorectal cancer awareness June 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A community education specialist from Moffitt Cancer Center will share information on health-related issues.A light lunch will be served.

Reserve a seat by calling the library at (813) 780-0064.

WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., in New Port Richey, will have a weight-loss surgery information session June 12 at 5:30 p.m.

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

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Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will offer a free “Women and Weightlifting” lecture June 13 at 6 p.m., in the Health & Wellness Center.

Topics will include the benefits of weight training and the misconceptions of the weight room.

For information and to register, call (844) 504-9378.

A groundbreaking took place for the WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center at 4242 Lake in the Woods Drive in Spring Hill.

The center’s goal will be to provide instruction and guidance on how to achieve successful outcomes in all aspects of living.

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WellCome OM is a “collective effort of conscious energies to awaken, educate, nurture and heal. Herein lies a combination of exceptional talent, wisdom and skill in order to make a positive difference where totality of health is the goal,” according to a news release.

WellCome OM will have three buildings to include an auratorium, yoga exercise studio with a demonstration kitchen, and a wellness center.

There also will be flower and butterfly gardens, organic vegetable and herb gardens, a greenhouse and aquaponics system, nature paths, play areas for children, and more.

Natalya Musallam has been named executive administrative assistant for the project.

For information and questions, contact Musallam at (352) 606-2937.

NAMI SUPPORT GROUPS The Pasco County Chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers two types of support group meetings each month.

The NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a structured closed group, open only to those with a mental illness diagnosis.

This group is for individuals age 18 and older, interested in the recovery process, sharing coping skills, and being with others who understand the daily challenges of living with a mental illness.

Local meetings are the second and fourth Friday of the month from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel.

The NAMI Family Support Group is for family members and caregivers of someone with a mental illness diagnosis.

The family group also meets at Atonement Lutheran Church the first and third Tuesday of the month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

For information, visit NAMIPasco.org.

STRENGTH & BALANCE CLASSES Silver Sneaker strength and balance classes take place every Wednesday at 9 a.m., and every Friday at 10:30 a.m., in The Groves Golf and Country Club Civic Center in Land O’ Lakes.

The low-impact classes for men and women are designed to improve flexibility and balance, which helps prevent falls, broken hips and more.

The classes are free to Silver Sneakers

members and $5 for non-members.

For information, contact Tom Marbell at (352) 409-2984.

OAK HILL HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES GRADUATES Oak Hill Hospital has announced the 2017 class of Graduate Medical Education Program Internal Medicine residents: • Fatima Agha, Ross University School of Medicine • Salli Aziz, Mania University Faculty of Medicine • Lakshpaul Chauhan, Ross University School of Medicine • Venkatesh Gupta Cheetirala, Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Secunderabad • Farrah Chilet, University of Sharjah College of Medicine • Rania Godil, Dow International Medical College • Alexander Gutierrez, St. George’s University • Arshad Iqbal, Jinnah Sindh Medical University • Salman Masood, Deccan College of Medical Sciences • Adeeb Mustafa, Spartan Health Sciences University School of Medicine • Salaah Siddiqui, Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine • Zaid Tabbaa, Jordan University of Science and Technology Faculty of Medicine • Nour Tlimat, University of Sharjah College of Medicine • Fahad Zafar Allama, Iqbal Medical College Oak Hill Hospital appoints 15 new residents each year.

FIRST AID CLASS Saint Leo University’s Human Services Department will offer the public, students, faculty and staff a free opportunity to learn more about mental health first aid and how it can be beneficial.

The classes will focus on recovery and resiliency.

Participants can learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help.

The class for adults will be at Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52, on July 17 from 8 a.m.

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“Research shows that keeping a fish tank helps people relax, and can even rechannel someone’s pain,” he continued.

“It also has a calming affect on kids with autism and hyperactivity, and eases the anxiety and agitation often found in dementia patients.”

Wayne speaks from personal experience. A U.S. Army veteran, he was injured in Iraqi when the armored vehicle he was traveling in was blasted by a roadside bomb. He underwent two surgeries to fuse his vertebras back in place, and was medically retired in 2006 after 17 years of service.

The accident and surgeries left Wayne in constant pain, and he moved to the Tampa area to receive care at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital. After becoming dependent on prescription pain pills, Wayne began to look for alternative treatments to ease his pain.

After reading about the positive affects other vets reported after setting up aquariums, Wayne started his first marine fish tank in 2009. He soon discovered that his fish tank was emotionally soothing and helped take his mind off his pain.

“My first tank was 125 gallons – I called it my basic training tank,” said Wayne. “And soon I was on to my second tank at 225 gallons, and then a third tank at 500 gallons.”

As he immersed himself in his new hobby, Wayne met many people who helped him learn about fish and aquariums, and began assisting friends and family set up their own up aquariums.

Today, Wayne shares his knowledge with customers at What's In Your Tank, a unique specialty store that sells both fresh and saltwater fish, aquariums and tank accessories. The store is co-owned by Susan Ingold, owner of S & R Clown Fish, a clown fish breeder and Land O’ Lakes resident who Wayne met through the Tampa Bay Reef Club.

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The store has 800 gallons of water for saltwater fish, including a live marine tank, and 400 gallons for tropical freshwater fish. “People are often stunned to walk into our store and find such a wide variety of beautiful, healthy fish,” said Wayne. “It’s unusual to find both tropical and marine fish in a specialty store like ours.”

About 70 percent of the store’s customers set up freshwater tanks because they are less expensive to set up and maintain than saltwater tanks. “However, many local families begin with tropical fish and move on to marine fish,” said Wayne.

Wayne works with every customer to guide them through setting up their tank, maintaining a healthy environment and water supply, and recommends fish best suited for a customer’s tank. The store receives new fish three days a week, which keeps its inventory large and fish healthy.

“We give lots of hands-on education — helping people who are just starting out, to advising experienced, serious hobbyists,” said Wayne.

The store’s grand opening on June 10 will include raffles, giveaways, food and refreshments. There also will be storewide sales, free beta fish (while supplies last), and T-shirts to the first 15 paying customers.

“Please stop by — I'd love to show you our fish tanks and introduce you to our fascinating hobby,” said Wayne.

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STUDENTS MAKE DEAN’S LIST These local students have been named to the spring Dean’s List at their respective schools: • Tori Anderson (Odessa), Berry College, Georgia • Cami Ash (Lutz), Harding University, Arkansas • Lauren Dobles (Lutz), Emerson College, Massachusetts • Sarah Fechtel (Lutz), Belmont University,Tennessee • Christina Linton (Odessa), Newberry College, South Carolina • Kyle McCann (Lutz), Belmont University • Caroline Amanda Meisner (Lutz), Greensboro College, North Carolina • Katelyn Prieboy (Lutz), Belmont University • Katie Quintana (Lutz), Berry College • Madison Stevens (Lutz), Harding University • Katie Wynn (Lutz), Belmont University

SCHOOL GARDEN YIELDS VEGGIES Pasco County Schools’ Chef Blancato visited Hudson Elementary School May 23, to encourage students to eat fresh vegetables by showing them how to prepare dishes, using the vegetables grown in a class-run garden.

Second-grade scholars and Pasco County master gardeners tended to a garden throughout the school year, and were able to partake in their fruits of labor.

GODDARD SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE The Goddard School, 2539 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will have an open house June 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., and a Walk-in Wednesday June 14 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The F.L.E.X. curriculum allows children to grow and learn through hands-on experiences, incorporating S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts and math), as well as P21 initiatives (cooperation, communication, critical thinking and collaboration).

The school is now open, offering tours and enrolling.

For information, call (813) 413-5453.

NEW TEACHER GRADUATES Pasco-Hernando State College Educator

Preparation Institute graduated 24 new teachers. Several of the students have secured positions as teachers in Pasco, Hernando, Hillsborough and Pinellas county schools.

The college will be training new teachers this fall and is accepting applications for individuals who want to pursue a career in teaching.

The deadline to apply and complete testing requirements is July 15. Classes start Aug. 21.

For information, call Melissa Burr at (727) 816-3471, or visit PHSC.edu/epi.

STUDENTS ADVANCE TO NATIONALS Pasco-Hernando State College students Jeff Haney and Michaela DiPerna received gold medals at the SkillsUSA state competition, advancing them to the National SkillsUSA competition at the 53rd annual National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, June 18 to June 24.

The NLSC is a showcase of career and technical education students representing 52 state and territorial associations.

Haney will compete in the computer programming category, and DiPerna will compete in related technical math.

Also, PHSC student Marnie Banks was awarded a silver medal, placing second in the state competition in the related technical math category; Karen Becker received a bronze medal, placing third in the state competition in the job interview category; and, Nancy Haney placed third for a bronze medal in the extemporaneous speaking category.

SIXTY-FOUR GRADUATE FROM PRIMROSE SCHOOL The Primrose School at Collier Parkway celebrated 64 pre-kindergarten students, as they received their first graduation diplomas.

A formal ceremony commemorated the students’ completion of pre-kindergarten and recognized each child, one-by-one, as they shook their teacher’s hand and moved their tassels from left to right.

There also was a slide show of pictures collected throughout the year, a Pledge of Allegiance, the “Star Spangled Banner,” class song performances, and a reception with cake, juice and refreshments.

NEW PRINCIPAL AND CHAPLAIN St. Petersburg Catholic High School has two new school leaders.

The Diocese of St. Petersburg appointed Ross Bubolz as the school’s next principal and Reverend Anthony Ustick as school chaplain.

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Posthumous diploma for World War II Veteran Alfred Smith was drafted out of high school to serve in World War II and never completed high school. Smith’s grandson, Robert Pullen (U.S. Air Force retired), worked with the Florida Department of Education to see that his ‘Pepa’ was awarded a high school diploma. Ruth Smith accepted her husband’s posthumous diploma during the Pasco High School graduation ceremony May 26. Alfred served as a private in the Army in Germany and earned a Bronze Star for his service. From left: Principal Kari Kadlub, Pasco County Schools Superintendent Kurt S. Browning, Ruth Smith and Tom Smith (son).

School in Chicago, Illinois, as a teacher, dean of students and residential care worker. He has spent the last 14 years in Catholic schools, most recently serving as principal of the Cathedral School of St. Jude in St. Petersburg.

Ustick is a native of Pinellas County and ordained to the priesthood in May 2015.

Recently, he was the parochial vicar at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle.

Ustick will work with Bubolz in the administration and leadership of the school.

• About 325 students, mainly adult learners who studied online and on ground at the Adult Education Center at University Campus and Pasco-Hernando State College locations, were awarded bachelor degrees.

• More than 435 students received master’s degrees across a variety of disciplines during a ceremony in the Marion Bowman Activities Center. Saint Leo conferred its first Doctorate of Business Administration degrees to Billie Jarrell, Leslie Sukup and Patrick Plummer.

• More than 350 traditional undergraduates who studied at University Campus received their degrees. Two associate degrees were awarded posthumously to the families of Alexis Carrera and Nicholas Jonah Cusson-Ducharm, both of whom passed away in 2016.

MORE THAN 1,000 DEGREES BESTOWED Saint Leo University’s commencement ceremonies at University Campus bestowed more than 1,000 new degrees on recipients.

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PROJECTS, from page 1A and Senate President Joe Negron, a Republican from Stuart.The trio announced a funding deal had been reached following weeks of speculation that Scott might veto the entire budget. Instead, the governor wielded his veto power, and called legislators back for a three-day special session from June 7 through June 9.

The agenda will include increases to annual per pupil spending from kindergarten through 12th grade; creation of an $85 million Florida Job Growth Grant Fund; and, restoring funds to Visit Florida and Enterprise Florida.

Scott has said he will not veto a contro-

REBOOT, from page 1A • Connecting major regional activity centers • Leveraging existing assets and infrastructure • Re-prioritizing $6 billion of TBX funds for community priorities Future workshops will begin to drill

ALERT, from page 1A real-time,” said Kevin Guthrie, the county’s director of emergency services.

It is a huge benefit in notifying residents about what is happening and what they need to do, he said.

Alert Pasco can send alerts through phone calls, texts and/or email.

In addition to severe weather alerts, the system can send notifications on flooding, gas leaks and police activity.

Pasco County began testing the service about two months ago.

“This is going to be a regional element that starts moving through all the counties in the (Tampa Bay) region,” said Guthrie.

The hurricane season officially started on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30.

GUV’NA, from page 1A by auctioning LuLaRoe clothing, offering 50/50 raffles, and selling “little things” like candy and drinks.

The Guv’na hopeful currently works fulltime at Al’s Lawn Care Products & Services, a local business established in 1986.

She also owns her own photography and portable photo booth company — aptly named Kori Rankin Photography.

Besides mini-sessions, she’s built up a portfolio shooting everything from weddings to newborns, over the last year-and-a-half.

“I pretty much do anything and everything all across the board,” she said.

A long-time Lutz resident, Rankin has lived in the area since she was 10 years old.

She spent her early childhood in Temple Terrace. Then her family moved to Zephyrhills when she was 6, before the family settled into the tight-knit Hillsborough County community.

She —like many residents — enjoy the rustic aspect of Lutz.

“I’ve always kind of loved that it’s in the country, than in the city,” she said. “It’s always nice.”

Rankin attended Martinez Middle School

versial education bill that Corcoran favored.

It creates a School of Hope program that would subsidize charter schools in areas where public schools are considered failing.

There currently are no plans to include discussion of how to regulate medical marijuana. Voters overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana in a 2016 referendum, but legislators have been split on how many dispensaries to allow.

Scott also cut these Pasco projects: • $750,000 for Pasco Regional STEM School/Tampa Bay Region Aeronautics • $500,000 for a study of the Clinton Avenue Intersection Re-alignment at U.S. 98 and U.S. 301 • $350,000 for U.S. 301/Re-imagine Gall Boulevard down on what local communities envision for transportation.

Moran said there appeared to be at least an early consensus for an integrated, complete transportation system.

“The difficulty is how do we get there,” she said.

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a busier than usual season with the number of named storms ranging from 11 to 17, including April’s Tropical Storm Arlene.

Five to nine of those storms could become hurricanes; two to four of those could be major hurricanes.

The MyPasco app is designed for Android, Apple and Blackberry mobile devices, and can be downloaded for free from Google Play Store or Apple Store.

The Alert Pasco link can be found on the MyPasco homepage.The county’s website also has information on hurricane evacuation zones, the Pasco County Special Needs Program, and a guide to “plan, prepare, and survive” potential disasters.

For information, also visit PascoEmergencyManagement.com.

and graduated from Steinbrenner High School in 2013 — the school’s first four-year graduating class.

There, she was a competitive cheerleader and member of the flag football team; she also gave track and weightlifting a shot.

“I was very athletic,” Rankin said, “and tried to play just about every sport possible.”

The Guv’na race continues through the Fourth of July weekend.

The winner will be announced after the community’s traditional parade.

The annual charity event started in 1991.

More than $100,000 has been raised in the past decade alone.

The winner of the Guv’na race gets to earmark 10 percent of what he or she raises to the charitable organization of his or her choice.

If Rankin becomes the honorary mayor of Lutz, she hopes to donate to the Lutz Chiefs Youth Football and Cheerleading Organization, a league for boys and girls ages 5 to 14.

“I feel like they don’t really get anything, besides what their parents provide for them,” she said.

If you’d like to contribute to Rankin’s campaign, call (813) 476-3718, or email korirankin@gmail.com.

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Leadership rewarded Heather Grimes, chief administrative officer for the Office of Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller, was honored with the Leadership Pasco Judith Rochelle Excellence in Leadership award. The trophy, which emphasizes leadership, initiative, creativity, dedication, and recognition among the nominees’ peers, is named for Judith Rochelle, former marketing director for Saint Leo University. Grimes was chosen from a field of nominees, including New Port Richey Police Chief Kim Bogart, Realtor Tina Tucker Shelton, and United Way of Pasco Vice President of Development Stefanie Ambrosio Pontlitz. Grimes joined Paula O’Neil’s team in March after a distinguished career with Pasco County, in which she rose to the rank of assistant administrator to Michele Baker, who recently retired from the county’s top post. Grimes is the 17th honoree of the award. A full list is available at LeadershipPasco.com/Judith_Rochelle_Award.

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New members climb onboard The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club welcomed four new members at its spring luncheon. Membership Chair Margee Carpenter installed the ladies, and President Karin D’ Amico welcomed them to the community service organization. From left: Nancy Taylor, Susan Corcoran, Karin D’ Amico, Benny Tibbetts and Sandi Marrow.

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It’s a sport sweeping the nation — and one local institution is taking advantage.

Saint Leo University is the latest Florida college to add women’s beach volleyball as a varsity NCAA sport.

Competition for the sand-based sport begins Spring 2018, as an independent (non-conference) team. It marks Saint Leo’s 20th intercollegiate sport and its 11th offering in women’s athletics; the recommendation to add beach volleyball was made by the university’s Gender Equity Committee, and approved by University President Dr.William J. Lennox Jr. It will initially be a non-scholarship sport.

“The addition of beach volleyball will provide additional opportunities for women to compete in the Green and Gold for Saint Leo University and is a natural fit for Saint Leo athletics,” Saint Leo athletic director Francis X. Reidy said, in a statement.

“Between our location in Florida and the strength of our existing indoor volleyball program, I believe beach volleyball has a bright future here at Saint Leo.” Construction will begin this summer on a new five-court beach volleyball complex on a portion of the intramural field, adjacent to the Saint Leo Tennis Center.

The facility — expected to be the largest in Division II — is slated to be “practiceready” this fall and “competition-ready” by January.

The complex will benefit the beach volleyball program and the university’s intramurals program, as well.There also will be opportunities to host youth, club, and collegiate events at the new beach volleyball complex, generating revenue and exposure for the university and the beach volleyball program.

Sam Cibrone, currently the Lions’ head volleyball coach, will move into a new role as director of volleyball. An additional fulltime assistant coach will be added for the new beach volleyball program, while current assistant coach Carlos Ramos will work exclusively with Saint Leo’s 2017 Sunshine State Conference (SSC) champion indoor volleyball program.

The new position appears to be a seamless transition for Cibrone, the winningest coach in Saint Leo volleyball history and

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Current Saint Leo indoor volleyball coach Sam Cibrone will move into a new role as director of volleyball. An additional full-time assistant coach will be added for the new beach volleyball program, while current assistant coach Carlos Ramos will work exclusively with Saint Leo’s 2017 Sunshine State Conference (SSC) champion indoor volleyball program.

Saint Leo University has added women’s beach volleyball as a varsity NCAA sport.

Competition for the non-scholarship sport will begin in Spring 2018.

three-time SSC Coach of the Year.

A beach volleyball player for more than 20 years, Cibrone created the Clearwaterbased Sunshine State Outdoor Volleyball Association in 2004, drawing hundreds of junior and adult teams in year-round tournaments.

He’s taking Saint Leo’s upstart sport seriously, with hopes to make it a national power — like the indoor volleyball program.

In 13 seasons as volleyball head coach, Cibrone has compiled a 255-164 record, guiding the program to eight NCAA Division II Tournament appearances, including four in a row.

“Our indoor program has a great history

of being successful, and we’re going to expect the same thing from our beach program,” Cibrone said.“I want the quality to be at the same level as our indoor program, because we’re not treating this like a club.”

Besides hiring an assistant beach coach, Cibrone’s next step is filling a roster of 16 players. Several athletes from the Saint Leo indoor team are expected to join the beach program for the first year.

Cibrone’s ultimate goal, however, is to mold primarily beach-only players.

“We really want to grow this program as a separate entity,” Cibrone said.“Plus, that’s not going to help our gender equity issue if we just take the same kids and have them play two sports.”

Beach volleyball only calls for two players from one team to be on the court during matches. Both players must work together and become jack-of-all-trades and dominate on many fronts, including passing, setting and hitting. Indoor volleyball, however, calls for players to be much more specialized.

“The kid that can do everything well is a good beach player,” Cibrone said.“You don’t have to be a super phenomenal athlete; you just have to be a good volleyball player.

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cruiting process “completely different” compared to indoor.

As opposed to scouting prep teams, coaches will recruit open club competitions, such as the Dig the Beach Tournament Series in Siesta Key. “I’m going to be going to a lot of beach tournaments and recruiting through the beach circuit, because there’s tournaments all over in Florida,” Cibrone said. “I think you’re going to see those kinds of big tournaments come to focus.”

Cibrone is also tasked with building a 16game schedule for 2018.

Many opponents figure to come from in state, he said.

Within Florida, a total of 10 institutions competed in beach volleyball during the 2017 season: Eckerd College, Florida Atlantic, Florida International, Florida Gulf Coast, Florida State, Jacksonville, Stetson, North Florida, Webber International and Warner.

Additionally, the University of Tampa and Florida Southern College have announced their intention to add the sport for Spring 2018. The growth of beach volleyball has skyrocketed in recent years since it was first approved as an “emerging sport” by the NCAA in 2009.

At the time, data showed that more than 200,000 females ages 6-17 played beach volleyball, and more than 60 percent competed exclusively in the sport rather than indoor volleyball.

At the start of the 2016-17 academic year, a total of 66 NCAA member institutions had either added the sport or announced their intention to do so.The NCAA added a national collegiate championship for beach volleyball as its 90th championship in January 2015, after a target of 40 institutions had added the sport.

While building a championship contender is a focus, Cibrone also wants Saint Leo’s beach players to have an enjoyable athletic experience.

“I want to make it a great experience,” he said,“because I understand they’re coming with just their academic money, and so they’re making a sacrifice.

“I think some of these programs that are not fully funded—they’re pushing the kids too hard and making it not a great experience.

“I’m going to make it fun for them, challenging and super competitive.”

FINAL SOFTBALL RANKINGS RELEASED

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Miracle Sports released their final 2017 state softball rankings; several high schools in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area were recognized across Classes 1A to 9A. Miracle Sports State Softball Rankings ALL CLASS TOP 10 No. 7: Land O’Lakes (6A) 29-3 CLASS 8A No. 8.: Wharton 18-6 No. 9: Steinbrenner 17-6 CLASS 7A Honorable mention: Sunlake 18-7.

COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

University of South Florida shortstop Kevin Merrell graduated from Steinbrenner High in 2014.

Steinbrenner product named First-Team All-AAC

CLASS 6A No. 1: Land O’Lakes 29-3 No. 7: Wesley Chapel 19-7 CLASS 3A Honorable mention: Carrollwood Day 11-7 CLASS 2A No. 3: Academy at the Lakes 20-3

COURTESY OF PASCO-HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE

Trey Pearce, Pasco-Hernando State College’s men’s baseball first baseman and left-handed pitcher, was named NJCAA Region 8 Defensive Player of the Year.

PHSC BASEBALL PLAYERS RECEIVE ACCOLADES Pasco-Hernando State College baseball standout Trey Pearce has been named National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DII Baseball Defensive Player of the Year in NJCAA Region 8 Men’s Baseball by the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA).

The 6-foot-1, 195-pound freshman first baseman and left-hand pitcher fielded .993 with only one error in 145 total chances.

Pearce, a native of Tallahassee, also was named to the NJCAA Men’s Baseball DII AllGulf District Team.

Joining him from PHSC are: designated hitter Tyree Austin (Pasco High); infielders Zach Ghelfi (Wesley Chapel High) and Alex Reynolds (Land O’ Lakes High); catcher Bailey Partlow (Westfield, Indiana); and pitcher Korey Prince, (Jacksonville).

The baseball team went 25-20 in 2017, the 10th consecutive winning season for the program.

“I was really proud of our ball club this season,” head coach Steve Winterling said, in a release.“The team started 0-7 against some tough competition, but started gelling together in late February. One of my proudest moments was upsetting sixth-ranked St. Johns River State College (on) back-to-back days in April.”

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University of South Florida junior shortstop Kevin Merrell, a Steinbrenner High product, was selected to the AllAmerican Athletic Conference first team, selected by league coaches; Merrell earned the same honor in 2016.

The 6-foot-1, 189-pound Odessa native wrapped up the 2017 regular season batting a conference-leading .386, with six

home runs, 35 RBIs and 18 stolen bases.

Lauded for his base-stealing, defensive range and extra-base hit power, the middle infielder is projected to be a first-day pick in the 2017 MLB Draft, which starts June 12.

At Steinbrenner, Merrell was a fouryear letter winner for head baseball coach John Crumbley; he also lettered in golf and track.

campaign at Florida International University.

Saile boasted a league-best 1.46 ERA paired with a 17-8 record over 33 appearances, tallying 234 strikeouts in 198.1 innings pitched.

During the 2017 season, Saile was recognized as C-USA Pitcher of the Week four times, a conference high.

At Land O’ Lakes, Saile amassed 517 strikeouts and a career 1.76 ERA in four seasons. She also compiled 41 wins, 31 complete games, 11 shutouts and five nohitters in her prep career.

COURTESY OF FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Former Land O’ Lakes softball standout Shannon Saile was named Conference USA Freshman of the Year in her rookie campaign at Florida International University.

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ADULT WOMEN’S SOCCER LEAGUE Registration is open for the NewAPSL (Adult Premier Soccer League) Women’s Soccer League.

The summer season tentatively runs from June 18 through July 30. Games will be played at Benito Middle School on Sunday evenings between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Costs is $45 per player or $450 per team up to 14 players.To register, visit NewAPSL.com. For information, call Colin Eke at (813) 610-2278.

AREA SIGNINGS LAND O’ LAKES HIGH Cross Country • Maddie Toth, Pasco-Hernando State College Swimming & Diving • Antonia Beason, California State University-Bakersfield Football • Dylan Hohenthaner, Indiana State University Baseball • Brayden Lyman, Pasco-Hernando State College • Jeff Hiner, Oglethorpe University (Atlanta, Georgia) SUNLAKE HIGH Football • Tyler Peretti, Southeastern University (Lakeland, Florida) • Carson Reavis, Webber International University (Babson Park, Florida) • Chris Williams, Ohio Wesleyan University

CORRECTION: Kevin Corcoran was improperly identified in a caption accompanying a photograph labeled ‘Nice Haul’ in a Check This Out item published April 26 in The Laker/Lutz News. He was misidentified because an incorrect name was provided to the newspaper.

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Getting the campus ready for its first year is a massive job. A landscaper is shown here stabilizing a new tree at the school.

HOWLAPALOOZAS Sixth grade: Aug. 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Students should wear comfortable clothing and shoes, for outdoor activities and a campus tour. A McDonald’s lunch will be provided. Children who are on medication should address that issue before arriving on campus. Any questions? Email Assistant Principal Meighan Melsheimer at mmelshei@pasco.k12.fl.us.

Seventh and Eighth grade: Aug. 1, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Students and their parents are invited to take part in some activities and tour the campus. Parents will report in the gymnasium, while students report to the cafeteria. After some activities, they will join together to tour the campus.

Ninth through 11th grade: Aug. 1, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Students and their parents are invited to take part in some activities and tour the campus. Parents will report in the gymnasium, while students report to the cafeteria. After some activities, they will join together to tour the campus.

REGISTRATION Appointments for registration will begin on June 26. Students who have been rezoned to attend the school do not need to register as new students. Those who are registering as new students should check for registration requirements on the school’s website at CCMHS.pasco.k12.fl.us.

Charlie Barthle, the educational facilities inspector, talks about features in the new school that is scheduled to open in August.

Activities are planned during the first week to help orient the students to the campus, she said.

The principal said it’s natural to feel nervous, and she added “anytime you’re stepping into something new, it’s good to be nervous.”

Hetzler-Nettles is excited about the prospects of developing the school’s tradi-

The school’s name is proclaimed in big bold letters on the gymnasium floor — soon to be the home of athletic competitions.

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“It’s good to work together, and to communicate and create something exciting for kids and the community. We’re really, really jazzed about that,” the principal said.

She said she knows others are excited, too, because she’s seen the school’s T-shirts being worn all over the community.

Laying bricks outside the gymnasium at Cypress Creek Middle High School requires precision, and a lot of bending.

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Her initial crew of eight people will be looking to take over the building the week of June 12, she said.

The school, set to launch its inaugural year in August, initially will open for students in grades six through 11.

The building will have roughly 114 staff members, and, as of May 31, Hetzler-Nettles had just nine instructional openings left to fill.

But, there’s still a lot to do before the school, off Old Pasco Road, opens. For one thing, the principal wants to give students and parents a chance to get acquainted with the campus.

“We’re in the unique position where everybody kind of needs to be oriented to the school,” she said.

To help people get a feel for the campus, three events dubbed HowlaPalooza have been scheduled.

Howlapalooza draws its name from the school’s mascot, the coyote.

The gathering for seventh- and eighthgraders, and their parents, is scheduled for Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Ninth-graders through 11th- graders and their parents are set to meet the same afternoon, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

In both cases, parents and students with gather separately for activities in different parts of the campus, and then will join together to tour the school.

The tour, Hetzler-Nettles said, “is what everybody is excited about — understandably, so.”

The sixth-grade Howlapalooza is patterned after the ninth-grade orientation that Hetzler-Nettles previously conducted when she was principal at Wesley Chapel High School.

Sixth-graders and parents will arrive at 9 a.m. on Aug. 2.

“We’ll do a Parent University in the morning for the parents, for maybe an hour,” Hetzler-Nettles said.

The sixth-graders will stay until 1 p.m., being guided through such activities as opening lockers, going through the lunch line in the cafeteria, and generally getting a feel for where things are and how things work.

The idea, the principal said, is “get them used to the campus, to kind of erase some of those first-day jitters. It makes it a little less overwhelming.”

Hetzler-Nettles and staff members already have visited schools that are feeding students to Cypress Creek Middle High, and have been handing out T-shirts and giving updates on the campus’ progress.

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She is a rescue from the Pasco County Humane Society and believed to be a Dachshund-Catahoula mix. Like all girls, DixieDoo loves shoes and is somewhat of a connoisseur of them. She loves mom and dad, but a touch more of a daddy’s girl because he lets her get dirty and plays rough. DixieDoo’s proud parents are Kalinda Schultz and Justin Bennett, of Spring Hill.

Ginger has been with the shelter for more than a month. Initially, Ginger was a very frightened girl, but she is coming out of her shell and putting her personality on display. She still likes to take her time greeting people, but once she does, she loves receiving pets on her head. Come by and meet Ginger.

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Tony is a big, wiggly boy Tony is about 5 years old and originally came to the shelter in September 2016. He is a sweet, playful boy. Tony is heartworm negative and has great behavior notes from his walks with the volunteers. Tony usually sets himself apart from the play group, and seems more interested in the humans, and hanging out and eating treats. A meet-and-greet is recommended if other pets are in the household.

A brood of her own Todd Mark snapped this photo of a Muscovy duck (not native to Florida, but established here) and her 17 ducklings off State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel. Did you know: A group of ducklings being cared for by their mother is called a brood. A group of ducks in flight is referred to as a flock. On the water, the group is called a raft. Your feathers might be ruffled, too, if you had that many offspring!

If you would like to adopt Ginger or Tony, 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.

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At Erhlich hospital, stem cell therapy is a one-day procedure for pets, which takes about four hours.Veterinarians use cuttingedge techniques to isolate a pet’s stem cells from its fat.

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FIRST SATURDAY CELEBRATION The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center, 440 N. Falkenburg Road in Tampa, will host a First Saturday Celebration July 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Guests can meet pets available for adoption, and donate needed items.There will be exhibitors, music and refreshments.

Admission and parking are free.

The shelter will offer $20 adoptions for all ready-to-go pets, which include spaying/neutering, vaccinations, a microchip with free registration, and a Hillsborough County pet license tag.

SHARE YOUR PET NEWS If you have pet news about adoptions, walks or other events for pet owners and their pets, you can let us know by sending us an email. We just need the basics: who, what, when, where and why.

The information should be submitted two weeks prior to the desired publication date.We also need a contact name and number; in case we have questions.

There is no guarantee of publication, but we consider each item we receive.

If you’d like to make a submission, send it to news@lakerlutznews.com.

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Hando is an 8-year-old Maltese. He has a liver shunt, and the owners were told he wouldn’t live past the age of 5. The lucky family to have in him their lives is the Storey family of Wesley Chapel.

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Bailey is a 4-year-old mixed breed. She loves to run for an hour then passes out in five seconds to get her strength back. Bailey does this over again and again, and again. Her favorite treat is turkey pepperoni, and her favorite toy is anything that has a squeaker she can rip out. Bailey’s proud owner is Penny Grocholski of Spring Hill.

Dug is a 6-year-old mix of Labrador retriever, chow chow and other breeds. He is the first of many foster puppies for Michelle Devlin of Lutz. Dug was named after the character from the Disney animated movie “Up!” He likes lying in the sun, rolling in the dirt and chest scratches. Dug has the best smile, with a slight underbite.

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