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It’s commonly called a Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, but the truth is that any Florida shopper can skip the sales tax on a multitude of items from Aug. 5 through Aug. 7. The sales tax exemption starts a minute after midnight on Aug. 5 and ends a minute before midnight on Aug. 7.
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Back to school shopping is an annual tradition for many families. Nationally, back-to-school spending is expected to reach $75.8 billion this year, according to a survey conducted by Prosper Insights and Analytics for the National Retail Federation. That’s up from $68 billion last year, according to a story on consumer trends posted on the NRF’s website. Locally, Tampa Premium Outlets has
kicked off its back-to-school season, with a campaign targeted at teens that features three seasonal trends inspired by ’80s and ‘90s fashions — Off-Beat, Modern Utility and ’90s Nostalgia. “Back-to-school shoppers spend more during this season than they do during Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day combined, so we want to make See TAX, page 15A
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Last week, the Democrats held their 2016 national convention in Philadelphia — the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection — and formally nominated Hillary Clinton for president and Sen.Tim Kaine for vice president. The Democratic National Convention followed the Republican National Convention, held the week before in Cleveland.Traditionally, the party that occupies the White House always goes second. Florida’s 246 delegates head- From left, Elena McCullough, of Wesley Chapel; Elaine ed to Philly knowing they would Togneri, of New Port Richey; and, Dr. Susan A. have a front row seat to watch MacManus chat at the Florida delegation breakfast. history in the making — the MacManus, a political scientist at the University of South nomination of the first woman Florida, is a nationally known expert on Florida politics. presidential candidate from a major political party. ning Florida in November. Florida! Hillary Clinton’s journey from her nomi- Florida! Florida! Met? Yes. nation to her acceptance speech was filled • Avoid any unpleasant surprises with surprises. So, too, were the four days such as had occurred at the GOP conthat the delegates spent together. vention. (Recall the Melania Trump speech plagiarism accusation and Ted Cruz’s refusal to endorse Trump.) Met? No. GREAT EXPECTATIONS: • Unify the party; bring Bernie Sanders MET OR NOT? Florida delegates arrived in Philly fired up supporters into the fold, especially since and ready to go, expecting their convention Sanders himself was being given a prime to: See DNC, page 15A • Underscore the importance of win-
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It’s a tale of two surveys. One of the surveys was mailed to a select number of residents. The other was an online version, available to all Pasco County residents. Some of the results were at odds. The mailed survey showed a 4 percent increase in the number of people who like the overall quality of life in Pasco in 2016 as compared to 2015, and the same percentage of improvement relating to the quality of Pasco services. “The economy has a lot to do with that,” said Mark Bellas, the county’s organizational performance management administrator. Online survey results reveal a less rosy picture.That showed an 8 percent decline in approval of the overall quality of life between 2015 and 2016, and nearly a 7 percent decline in the quality of county services, during the same period. Bellas presented the results of the two surveys to the Pasco County Commission at its July 12 meeting in Dade City.The survey is a guide for local governments in setting planning agendas and making budget decisions. More than 300 communities across the country participated in the National Citizen Survey. In Pasco County, the National Research Center Inc., mailed 1,500 copies of the survey to randomly selected addresses. Of those, 284 surveys were completed. The margin of error was plus or minus 5 percent. Online, more than 4,600 residents – 250 percent more than last year - completed a survey with the same questions posed in the national survey. Though the surveys are linked, county officials noted only the results from the mailed surveys are scientifically valid. People online typically are focused on addressing specific areas of concern, they said. Pasco has done the online survey every year since 2009. The first national survey also was done in 2009, and then each year from 2012 through 2016. Safety is a top priority among survey respondents, along with mobility and the economy. But, people are feeling less safe than they did in 2015, the survey showed. The survey found a slight increase in people who believe they get good return for their tax dollars.And in 2016, more people thought Pasco’s leaders were honest and treated residents fairly.
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A groundbreaking ceremony is set for Aug. 16 for a stage to be built at the Land O’ Lakes Community Park, at 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. “It’s been a long wait, but we’re very excited,” said Sandy Graves, of the Heritage Park Foundation, who has played a leading role in helping to bring the vision to life. “It was (state Rep.) Richard Corcoran, working with the governor, to get our cultural affairs money, to help us do the stage,” Graves said. “I’m also grateful to the school board and Ray Gadd (Pasco County Schools deputy superintendent) for taking the lead for helping us get together community participation, with different builders and suppliers that helped us do it for the amount of money that we had,” Graves added. There has been “a great, great response from the community,” said John Petrashek, director of construction services for Pasco County Schools. “The architect, Peter Gottschalk, is doing this gratis. He’s a local Land O’ Lakes archi-
tect. Coastal Design is doing the civil design.They’re doing that pro bono. “People have really stepped up,” Petrashek said. Other companies have stepped up to provide free labor and materials at cost, Petrashek noted. The roof on the stage has been upgraded to a copper-colored roof, he added. “We wanted it to stand out,” Graves said. “Mary Lynn and Gary Gorsline of Copperstone (Executive Suites) donated $1,600 because we wanted a copper-color roof on it.” The beginning of construction will signal a major milestone in the quest to give the community a place to gather, Graves said. Over the years, foundation members sold turkey legs at the community’s Flapjack Festivals, sold coffee at the opening of the Suncoast Parkway, sold water at a balloon festival at Starkey Park, and sold doughnuts and coffee at the Central Pasco Chamber’s community expos. The biggest boost for the project came last year when the governor approved a $250,000 grant from the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs.
Groundbreaking for Land O’ Lakes community stage • Aug. 16 at 8 a.m. • Land O’ Lakes Community Center, picnic pavilion, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.
It took three governors to finally get the state’s support, Graves has noted in previous interviews. Gov. Jeb Bush and Gov. Charlie Crist both said no before Scott said yes. The contract between Pasco County and the state Division of Cultural Affairs calls for the construction to be completed by June of 2017. The completion can’t come too soon, Graves said, noting some of the people who have been pushing for the stage, sadly, have passed away and won’t be able to see it come to fruition. Graves envisions plays, concerts and other events at the stage once it’s done. “I know it’s going to be used well, in the community. We’re just making this park a very, very special park,” she said.
Pasco grapples with marijuana dilemma By Kathy Steele
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Pasco County commissioners want to extend an existing moratorium on the growth, sales and distribution of cannabis until the end of the year. The delay would give the county’s legal staff time to craft an ordinance to ban those activities in the future. As a backup, the county would approve regulations to restrict those activities to industrially zoned locations, with conditions. The ordinance also would update police powers in making arrests for illegal possession of marijuana — which is derived from cannabis. A one-year ban on cannabis production activities is set to expire on Sept. 2. But, a Nov. 8 referendum on medical marijuana, if approved, could quickly change the regulatory landscape both statewide and at the local level. State law currently permits, in some instances, a non-euphoric form of marijuana, known as Charlotte’s web, for medical use by patients with epilepsy, seizure disorders or who are terminally ill. Only one organization is approved to dispense the product so far, with the first delivery of medical marijuana going to a resident of Hudson. The state referendum proposes to broaden when medical marijuana is allowed and open the door for new dispensaries. No dispensing sites have been approved in Pasco, but county officials said they have received inquiries about future retail sites within the county. At a July 19 workshop in New Port
Richey, the county’s attorneys sought guidance from commissioners on how to tackle the evolving marijuana issue. They offered several options, including a total ban on dispensaries, which some counties are choosing to do. The ban also would establish regulations as a backup to legal challenges. “I call it a dry county kind of option,” said Kristi Sims, senior assistant county attorney, in outlining Pasco’s choices. “You can expect probably some litigation. It does carry with it the obligation to defend it, if it is challenged.” Another option would allow dispensaries in commercial areas and calls for regulating them like pain management clinics. Public hearings would be held before commissioners vote on the ordinance. In recent years, 25 states have opted to approve medical marijuana, decriminalize its use or allow recreational use. Supporters say legalizing marijuana benefits people with illnesses that haven’t responded to traditional medicines. They also say it fills state coffers with tax revenues, and reduces incarceration costs related to arrests for sale or possession of marijuana. Opponents say medical marijuana will only open the door to recreational uses, addictive behaviors and increases in crime. The Pasco County Sheriff’s office provided commissioners with data on crime and marijuana use in states, such as Colorado and California, where marijuana is legal in some form. Colorado has fully legalized marijuana
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use. About 7,000 reported crimes occurred within 1,000 feet of some dispensaries in the first six months of 2012 and 2013, according to a report from the Colorado Police Chiefs Association. Based on federal banking regulations, dispensaries offer cash-only sales for medical marijuana. That’s affecting crime rates, the association’s reporting shows. “The problem with this is they (dispensaries) obviously are very easy sitting targets,” said Chase Daniels, spokesman for the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. California is a medical marijuana state, also operating dispensaries with cash only. Police reported about 200 percent increase in robberies and 130 percent increase in automobile burglaries largely, Daniels said, “because so much cash is on hand.” “It’s really caused quite a bit of problems,” said Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano.“Statistics on crime are horrible.” Commission Chairwoman Kathryn Starkey said she’d read about families relocating to Colorado specifically to obtain legal marijuana for their ailing children. But, Starkey also noted that the crime data is of serious concern and should be considered in deciding how Pasco should proceed. Commissioner Mike Wells said he wanted more information on how medical marijuana helps people, especially children. “I’d still like to hear how others see this as a
help. What’s the economic impact? We still need to be open to it.We have some time.” County attorneys, in crafting the new ordinance, have an array of conditions that can be applied to dispensary permits. Those conditions can include advertising limitations, no vending machines, no co-location with other medical facilities, a ban on sales of marijuana-related paraphernalia, regulations on sale of edible products, and an annual registry. Legal staff urged commissioners to approve the ordinance prior to the Nov. 8 referendum to establish some “grandfathered” rights for the county, in the event the ordinance is at odds with what the state finally approves. “It may get a little more respect if it’s in place prior to,” said Sims.
False alarms could prompt hefty fines By Kathy Steele
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Pasco County is considering fines ranging from $50 to $500 to help reduce the volume of false alarm calls that waste deputies’ time. Figures collected by the sheriff’s office reveal that deputies responded to more than 17,000 alarm calls from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. Most of the calls came from residential alarms. Of the alarm calls received, nearly 80 percent of total calls to homes and businesses were false alarms, the data showed. “Most were caused by systems not being maintained,” said Chase Daniels, sheriff’s spokesman. At a Pasco County Commission meeting on July 12, Daniels told commissioners that Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco agreed with a county initiative to craft an ordinance that creates a registry for alarm systems and approve fines for excessive alarm calls. Commissioners directed the county’s legal staff to draw up such an ordinance for future consideration. Of the more than 17,000 calls recorded in 12 months, about 13,500 were false alarms. Daniels said one business had 187 alarm
calls within 12 months. Most residential calls occur when the owners are not home, and most business calls occur when the business has closed for the day, data showed. The proposed ordinance would create an annual registry of alarm systems that would be maintained by the sheriff’s office.The registry would include information on the owner of the alarm system, the type of system in use, who monitors the system and individuals to contact when deputies respond to alarm calls. A $50 fine would be levied for failure to register, and also failure to update registration information. Failure to respond to the premises within two hours of notification would cost $100. Two warnings would be given for false alarms for those with registered alarm systems, but a $50 fine would apply for a third false alarm call. Fines would increase by $100 for subsequent false alarms to a maximum of $500. If the sheriff’s office responds to a false alarm at a location with a nonregistered alarm system, no warnings would be issued. Instead, fines would begin at $100 and increase to $500 on the fourth and subsequent offenses.
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e are mere days away from a joltingly early start to the new school year, but instead of looking ahead to new supplies that speak of fresh challenges, our gaze has been diverted to an unexpectedly worrisome past. Results of the Florida Standards Assessments rolled out last month, and, well, yikes. All of a sudden, your neighborhood A school, or your B school you were absolutely certain was on the rise, is, according to the latest report, backsliding. Of the 79 Pasco schools for which the state reported grades (four received scores of incomplete), 36 slipped at least one grade. The number of A schools shrank by half, to 14 from 28. Overall, Pasco’s district grade slid from a B to a C. Those looking for good news will find little, but there is this:The number of schools receiving an F dipped to two from three. So there’s that. Understandably, the generally glum news triggered general apoplexy. In a carefully
worded press release, Pasco Schools Superintendent Kurt Browning nodded to “very challenging times” as a result of “the transition to new standards.” “New standards” is the key phrase, and about them retiring state Sen. John Legg (RTrinity), who oversaw the K-12 committee that drafted the perplexing grading scheme, says: Calm down. Naturally, that’s easier said than done when everything from state education funds to property values to neighborhood and personal prestige are riding on the local school’s grade. As Legg readily concedes, “Everybody wants to go to an A school.” I mean, Pine View Elementary, which never scored below a B and last year earned an A, suddenly merits a C? And Seven Oaks Elementary, the very principal’s honor roll of grade schools, dips to a B? The tiger moms of Land O’ Lakes and Wesley Chapel cannot be amused. And still the senator says: Chill. Here’s how Legg, who’s also an administrator at Dayspring Academy, a pre-K-11 Pasco County charter school, lays it out: Schools that dropped a grade or even three did not necessarily change from being good or even excellent to something else entirely. The reason, instead, is the new and — fingers seriously crossed here — improved grading system, one that doesn’t simply weigh student performance against an absolute standard, but, in an attempt to weed out socioeconomic variables, also grades year-over-year improvement. Legg likens the new grading plan to a baseball game. “We saw a lot of schools [from wealthier communities] decline because, basically, they started on third base, and they didn’t get the runner home,” Legg says.“Then you
have a school like Lacoochee [Elementary], where the kids come to the plate with two strikes. If teachers can figure out how to get them on base, they deserve points for that.” Balancing the achievement of schools that bang out gimme RBIs against those that teach the difficult art of reaching first is at the heart of the educational Sabermetrics that inspired the performance-plus-improvement measuring sticks. To elaborate, schools that draw well-todo students might hit high marks time and again. While they took home plaudits for their natural advantage, it was an open question whether they were increasing the quality of their students’ learning year-overyear. Conversely, schools with high populations of free and reduced-lunch students might not score as high academically in any given year as their richer cousins, but if they close the grade-level gap — if their students rise from two years behind to one year behind — that’s a clear indicator that something good is happening. Earlier grading systems did not account for stagnation or improvement, or for richschool/poor-school disparities, as top administrators and teachers’ union chiefs alike routinely complained. The new assessments reflect an imperfect attempt to level the playing field. Accordingly, there is likely to be, at the very least, short-term pain while administrators and teachers probe the maze in search of happier outcomes. This, of course, assumes such probing is possible. Browning is clearly skeptical, and other administrators have called the new system “complicated and confusing.” For his part, Legg prefers to think of the new plan as detailed and precise, declaring
himself confident the infusion of “additional variables” to the education equation “provides a more accurate description of what’s going on” in each school. This must have been what the preeminent baseball stat-cruncher Bill James — inventor of Sabermetrics — must have felt like when he discovered his landmark “runs created” stat. To be clear:The results from 2014-15 set the baseline. The results from 2015-16 are the first to measure year-over-year improvement.That, Legg contends, is “why we saw a variety of directions.” Next year’s reports will provide “an even stronger” indicator of what’s going on within each school, just as year-over-year sales reports indicate how individual stores are faring against history. This is good stuff to know. And, it’s why Legg pushes back against trashing the A-F grading system. “If we didn’t have school grades, we couldn’t even ask these questions,” Legg says.“They wouldn’t know what’s happening. “Take away school grades and we’d go straight back to the ’90s, when kids were graduating from high school and couldn’t read their diplomas. We’d go looking for what went wrong, and there’d be nothing there to figure it out.” Another session of aggregating data — also known as the school year — looms dead ahead. Here’s hoping everyone involved greets the challenges ahead with perfectly fitted thinking caps. Because, the work of academic achievement is not for sissies. Tom Jackson, a resident of New Tampa, is interested in your ideas. To reach him, email tjackson@lakerlutznews.com.
Code enforcement crack down in Land O’ Lakes By Kathy Steele
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A code enforcement sweep along U.S. 41 produced a slew of warnings, citations and three building condemnations. Code enforcement officers with the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, county code enforcement inspectors, county building inspectors, and employees of animal control joined for a two-day sweep of the Land O’ Lakes corridor from State Road 54 to State Road 52. The sweep — conducted on July 5 and July 6 — resulted in 70 warnings and seven citations.Three buildings were condemned, and one residence failed to meet minimum housing standards. County officials said many of the warnings and citations were for junk and debris, illegal signs and banners, and inoperable vehicles. The sweep prompted a half-dozen phone calls to Pasco County Commissioner Ted Schrader, with callers complaining of
unfair treatment. They told Schrader citations were handed out, without prior warnings. Last year, commissioners adopted an ordinance to enforce minimum standards for the upkeep of commercial buildings on corridors such as U.S. 41, U.S. 301 and U.S. 19. Some Land O’ Lakes business owners lobbied against the ordinance, citing excessive government regulations. Property owners who might need to repair their buildings were given until May 1 to bring them up to code. “I thought they were going to be giving out warnings,” Schrader said during a recent Pasco County Commission meeting. But, county officials said the recent sweep on U.S. 41 was a general sweep. “They are sweeping for everything,” said Don Rosenthal, assistant county administrator for development services. Tharpe said residences and businesses were included in the sweep. The sheriff’s office participated for one
day only and issued citations. More than a year ago, Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco created a code enforcement unit. “It’s a new mission that the sheriff wanted to do to improve the quality of life,” said sheriff’s spokesman Kevin Doll. Law enforcement officers can issue citations for code violations on the spot, said Doll. That is a tool that county code enforcement inspectors don’t have, said Micah
Tharpe, the county’s code compliance manager.“We are not law enforcement officers,” he said. Instead, county inspectors first issue warnings and give people up to 30 days to correct problems prior to a re-inspection. “We expect full compliance,” Tharpe said. On this sweep, county inspectors only handed out warnings,Tharpe said. The next step would be to issue citations.
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makerspace on Aug. 6 from noon to 2 p.m. Guests can work on their own projects.A signed liability waiver is required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
The Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa, will host MOSI Summer Games, in the spirit of the Rio Olympics, for a limited time.There are 11 events, including indoor archery, and tests of speed and reaction time. MOSI will transform into an Olympicene Village (olympicene is a real molecule that resembles the five Olympic rings). For information, visit MOSI.org.
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FINAL READING CLUB PARTIES
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will have its final Summer Reading Club parties — for grades four to 12, on Aug. 4 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; and, for kindergarten through third grade, on Aug. 6 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
SOCIAL SENIORS
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host “Social Seniors” on Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 55 and older. Participants can have coffee and cake, discuss common interests, engage in recreational activities, and get involved at the library by offering programming suggestions. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
MEET COMMISSIONER BECKNER
Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner, District 6, will host office hours on Aug. 4 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Lutz Branch Library, 101 Lutz Lake Fern Road. Residents can meet one-on-one with Beckner (first-come, first served) to share ideas and voice concerns without having to travel to downtown Tampa. No appointment is necessary.
SPOTLIGHT ON PASCO
Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care will host “Spotlight on Pasco” on Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Gulf View Square Mall, 9409 U.S. 19 in Port Richey.The event will feature vendors, door prizes and live entertainment, and will focus on families and the community.Admission is free. For information, call Scherei Hart at (727) 9927449.
WOMAN’S CLUB LUNCHEON
The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club will host a summer luncheon fundraiser on Aug. 4 at noon, at the Lutz Community Center, 101 First Ave., N.W. Lunch will include an entrée, salad or side, beverage and dessert for the price of $7. Guests can dine in or take out. For information, call (813) 786-8461.
GET ZEN, GET TANGLED
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host “Get Zen, Get Tangled” on Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for ages 9 and older. Guests can take part in a Zentangleinspired craft.A signed liability waiver is required. For information or to register, call (813) 929-1214.
DONATE FOR VOLUNTEERS
The Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway, is looking for donations for goody bags that it is putting together for its teen volunteers.There are about 20 teenagers, ages 14 to 16 years old, girls and boys.The goody bags will be a way to thank the student volunteers for their help. Donations can be dropped off at the complex.
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES CONVENTION
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The Vinik Family Foundation will host an interactive architectural installation that will bring a beach to downtown Tampa, at Amalie Arena, from Aug. 5 to Aug. 25. Created by Snarkitecture, The Beach Tampa is a 15,000-square-foot immersive environment featuring an “ocean” of 1.2 million recyclable and antimicrobial white balls. There also will be a “shoreline” with a beach hut, beach chairs, umbrellas and other activities. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, noon to 8 p.m.; Friday, noon to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and, Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free, but tickets must be reserved by visiting TheBeachTampa.com or Ticketmaster.com. No fees will apply for ticket charges, and tickets must be printed at home. Children age 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.The theme will be “Remain Loyal to Jehovah.” There will be two Spanish language conventions on Aug. 5 and Aug. 12.There will be an English language convention the weekend of Aug. 19. Each morning session starts at 9:20 a.m., followed by afternoon sessions at 1:25 p.m. Features include 49 different topics, 35 different video segments, and two short films.Admission and parking are free. For information, visit JW.org.
YU-GI-OH TOURNAMENT
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a Yu-Gi-Oh tournament on Aug. 5 from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., for grades four through eight. Admission is free, and prizes will be awarded. For information, call (352) 5673576.
HOPEFEST IN WESLEY CHAPEL
The Freedom Center will host “HopeFest” on Aug. 6 from noon to 4 p.m., at 27221 Foamflower Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.There will be free backpacks and school supplies, food, a kids’ zone, raffle giveaway, free haircuts, and face painting. For information, call (813) 414-1664.
YOUTH RIFLE PROGRAM
The Dade City Rod & Gun Club will host the NRA (National Rifle Association) First Steps Rifle Program for area youth, through preregistration only, for ages 10 to 17.The four-hour program aims to give basic knowledge of firearm safety and proper rifle handling skills. Programs will be offered from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., on Aug. 6 and Aug. 20. The cost is $40 per child and includes the use of a rifle, ammunition, NRA training materials and refreshments.To register, or for information, call Larry Shrewsbury at (813) 929-8900.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING
The Friends of New River Library will meet on Aug. 6 at noon, at the library at 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills.This is a nonprofit group that meets once a month to support library programs for all ages. For information, call (813) 788-6375.
ARTISTS GROUP SHOW
The 2016 Jehovah’s Witnesses Convention will take place at the Expo Hall at the
The Westchase Artists Society will host a group show for its 10th anniversary through Sept. 30, at the Art Gallery at the Upper
Tampa Bay Regional Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd., in Tampa.The group show will feature the work of 17 artists including mediums such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, sculpture and photography. There will be a “Meet the Artists Reception and Anniversary Party” on Aug. 6 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, and guests can meet the exhibiting artists and discuss their work.Admission is free. For information, visit WestchaseArtists.com.
GAMING CLUB
The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a gaming club for grades four and above on Aug. 6 at 1 p.m. There will be board games, video games and role-playing games. Refreshments will be provided. For information, call (813) 7886375.
NATIVE PLANT GARDENING
The UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension Office will present “Gardening with Native Plants” on Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Clayton Hall, 36702 State Road 52 in Dade City. Topics will include the advantages of using Florida native plants in landscape, how to attract birds and butterflies to your yard, and how to save time, money and energy and create a beautiful environment for family and friends.Admission is free. For information or to register, call (352) 5180156.
READ TO ROVER
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host “Read to Rover” on Aug. 6 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Kids can read to therapy dogs in the children’s area. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
BACKPACK BASH
The Turning Point Church, Harvest Christian Fellowship, and the Dade City Youth Council will host a “Back to School Backpack Bash” on Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Turning Point Church, 14312 17th St., in Dade City. There will be backpacks, school supplies, games, bounce houses, music, food and drinks, health resources and haircuts. For information, call The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce at (352) 567-3769.
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LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a First Saturday Book Club on Aug. 6 at 11 a.m., for adults. The discussion will be on the book “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie. For information, call (813) 788-6375.
SCHOOL SUPPLY EVENT
Talk Time Store, a MetroPCS dealer, 21631 Village Lakes Shopping Center in Land O’ Lakes, will host a “School Supply Re-up Event” on Aug. 7 from noon to 1 p.m.Wild 94.1 The Bays Party Station will provide the music.The first 100 kids will receive a free backpack filled with some school essentials.Admission and parking are free. For information, call (813) 948-2088.
BEACH BASH FUNDRAISER
SunWest Park in Hudson will host a “Beach Bash,” to benefit the Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida, on Aug. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.The event will include swimming, a kids’ zone, raffles, volleyball, vendors, door prizes, water sports, music, and gift baskets.The Pasco Sertoma Club will serve hot dogs and hamburgers.The proceeds will go toward services for the Foundation’s Children’s Hearing Help Fund. For information, call Carol McCormick at (727) 817-0905 or Deb Golinski at (727) 834-5479.
JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB
The GFWC New Tampa Junior Woman’s Club will meet Aug. 8 at 6:30 p.m., at the New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd.The club gives back to the community through volunteer service. Email president@gfwcnewtampajuniors.org for information.
YOUTH TALENT SHOWCASE
Tampa Bay Talent will present a Youth Talent Showcase on Aug. 19 at 7 p.m., at Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel.The showcase is open to any singers, dancers and musicians, 20 years old and younger. Submissions may be sent via MP3/4, email,YouTube link, and DVD/video.The entry fee is $10. Finalists will be announced by 10 p.m.,Aug. 8. Tickets for the showcase will be $10 in advance, and $15 at the door. Special groups rate available. For more details and information, contact Stephanie Stevens at momentwiththeclassics@gmail.com.
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The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet on Aug. 9 at 7 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The topic will be “Movie Night with NOVA:The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies,” regarding the monarch butterflies’ journey
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across North America to Mexico. Light refreshments will be served, and there will be a native plant drawing. For information, call Sandy Vanno at (727) 207-1853.
ADULT SUMMER SCHOOL
Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host a Summer School for Adults with Rabbi Bob and Cantor Beth, on Aug. 10,Aug. 17 and Aug. 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Participants can learn prayers, their meaning and practice for the High Holidays. Knowledge of Hebrew is not required.The focus will be on Rosh Hashanah,Yom Kippur and Sukkot. For information, call (813) 962-6338, or email execdirector@kolami.org.
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The Gulfport Merchants Association will present its ninth annual “Gecko Crawl” on Aug. 13 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.The pub crawl includes one free drink at each location, a poker run and an after-party at Boca Bay Grille (with live music and award ceremony). Only 250 crawl tickets will be sold.Tickets are $20 per person in advance, or $25 on the day of the event.To purchase a ticket, visit the Gulfport Welcome Center, 3101 Beach Blvd., S.
DEMOCRATIC PARTY DINNER
The Democratic Party of Pasco County will host U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, 2nd Congressional District, on Sept. 10 at the “Breaking the Ultimate Glass Ceiling” dinner at Seven Spring Golf & Country Club in New Port Richey.All guests can attend a one-on-one reception at 6 p.m., prior to dinner.Various other local Democratic candidates also will be in attendance. Reservations are now being accepted by calling Dottie Brisley at (317) 402-8211, or by visiting PascoDems.com.
LEGACY OF LIFE CELEBRATION
The eighth annual Legacy of Life Celebration, to benefit Oasis Pregnancy Care Centers, will take place on Oct. 6 at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., in New Port Richey.The event is sponsored by Cornerstone Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing and JMI Resource.The honorary chair is Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco. Entertainment will be provided by Strangers and Fools Improv. Sponsorships are now available. For information, call (813) 406-4965 or visit HeartsForOasis.org.
BIBLE STUDY
Storehouse Bible Study, an outreach of the Fort Meade Worship Center, meets every Thursday (except the second Thursday of the month) at 7 p.m., at the Senior Service Center, 6801 Wisteria Loop in Land O’ Lakes. Coffee and refreshments are available at the end of the meeting. On the second
The Marine Forever veterans group meets every Monday evening at 6 p.m., at Beef O’ Brady’s, in the Village Lakes Shopping Center off State Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes. All active duty, reserve and honorably discharged Marines and veterans of other services, and their spouses, can attend.At 6:30 p.m., there is a meet-and-greet, and food orders are taken.At 7 p.m., there is a flag ceremony, followed by a mess call at 7:10 p.m. For information, visit Marine4Ever.com.
AMERICAN LEGION MEETINGS
American Legion Post 15, 37745 Church Ave., in Dade City, will meet the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. Every Wednesday is Music Jam night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.There is a variety of music every Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and karaoke every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.There is no cover charge and adult beverages are available. For information, call Edward Gorecki at (352) 999-8284, or call (352) 4245436.
MILITARY FAMILIES FREE AT MOSI
The Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., is offering free admission to all active-duty members of the United States military and their families, until Sept. 5. Service members need ID and can bring up to five family members. Military members do not need to be present for their families to visit.The free admission program is available to any bearer of a DD Form 1173 ID card, a Geneva Convention common access card, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card. Free admission is valid for permanent exhibits only. For information, call (813) 987-6000.
SENIOR CENTER EVENTS
The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., hosts these regular events on Mondays: • Organic Gardening Club at 10:30 a.m. • Makeup Class: Beauty Basics at 11 a.m. • Basic Jewelry Making at 1 p.m. (bring your own supplies; tools provided) The center also offers the following on Wednesdays: • Tai Chi at 10 a.m. Beginners welcome. • Advanced Jewelry Making at 10:30 a.m. (bring your own supplies; tools provided) • Conversational English for Beginners at 1 pm. (materials provided) • Beginning Ukulele Class at 2:30 p.m. For information, call (813) 264-3804.
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Dade City moves to ban fracking By Kathy Steele
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Dade City could soon join other local governments around Florida that are approving laws to ban the practice of extracting oil or natural gas through fracking. Currently, eight counties and four cities in the state have banned fracking, including Seminole and Alachua counties, and the cities of St. Petersburg and Cape Coral. Dade City’s City Commission held a first public hearing on its proposed ordinance on July 26. A second public hearing and a vote on the ordinance is scheduled for Aug. 9. Fracking is a process of pumping chemically treated high pressure water into a drilled pipeline to break through rock formations to tap into oil or natural gas reserves. “It’s very dangerous,” said Sally Redden, a member of the Dade City Garden Club.“No one really knows all of the chemicals because they are trade secrets.” To date, the industry has blocked efforts to require public notification of what chemicals are used. Opponents say fracking leads to water
contamination, and increases the potential for sinkholes and earthquakes. Supporters say fracking is safer than coal mining and produces a cleaner energy source. But, the issue is Camille Hernandez stirring controversy nationwide. Most recently it bubbled up during antifracking demonstrations at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Last year, Dade City’s elected officials approved a resolution opposing a bill that would give the state sole authority to regulate fracking and leave local governments with no way to opt out. The bill passed in the Florida House, but fell short by one vote in the Senate. Anticipating the 2017 legislative session, fracking opponents are pushing now for stronger measures than the approximately 75 resolutions approved statewide last year. The Dade City Garden Club again is spearheading efforts locally after winning
approvals on resolutions from Dade City and the Pasco County commissioners. A few months ago, they reached out and got support from Dade City Mayor Camille Hernandez for the ordinance. “We’re trying to be proactive and join other Florida cities that are looking out for the health, welfare and safety of citizens,” said Hernandez, in a phone interview. Garden club members provided research on fracking to city commissioners as they did prior to last year’s resolution, the mayor said. “This is really the next step,” she added. “It’s a great example of teamwork.” Redden anticipates similar efforts with Pasco’s commissioners. Dade City Attorney Karla Owens drafted the anti-fracking ordinance, which also bans storage, as well as disposal of waste from fracking operations. Owens said that would help block companies from fracking in other counties and then hauling toxic waste produced during the process to sites in Dade City. In some
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Mounted posse makes special visit The Pasco Sheriff’s Mounted Posse brought five horses to visit patients from the Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill, residents of Heather Hill Healthcare Center, and members of the Red Apple Adult Training Center. The patients also were able to get up close and personal to pet the gentle giants. The posse has raised more than $145,000 to support Gulfside Hospice during the past eight years.
Meeting the candidates The East Pasco Democratic Club and Pasco County NOW (National Organization for Women) hosted a Candidate Fair on July 18 at the Alice Hall Community Center in Zephyrhills. Several Pasco County candidates, as well as congressional candidates, met one-on-one with members of the public. Barry Horvath, candidate for Pasco County Commission, District 3, is shown with 10year-old Aayden Sammons, of Zephyrhills.
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Marking 63 years of wedded life Rosecastle of Zephyrhills Assisted Living and Memory celebrated the 63rd wedding anniversary of residents Zoe and Ismael Gonzalez on July 24, in the community’s private dining room, for close friends and family members. The couple met while working at Maldonado Sierra Hospital in Puerto Rico in the late 1930s. They lived in Spain, Columbia and Venezuela, before retiring to Orlando and then to Tampa almost 22 years ago. They have three children and five grandchildren, and have lived in Rosecastle for more than three years.
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‘Christmas in July’ for veterans The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club collaborated on a community service project with the Life Enrichment Center to benefit veterans living in The Cove, an assisted living facility connected to the James A. Haley VA Hospital in Tampa. Personalized activity bags, for 55 veterans who are confined to their wheelchairs, were prepared and filled with books, games, word puzzles, playing cards, markers and colored pencils in order to provide some activities and stimulation. The ‘Christmas in July’ party was organized with entertainment, refreshments and socialization as the gift bags were distributed to a group of vets. The woman’s club members collected and donated the bags’ contents over several months.
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‘Simple profession’ ceremony at Saint Leo Abbey The Laker/Lutz News staff report
Brother Lucius Amarillas made his first monastic profession of simple vows at Saint Leo Abbey Church on July 11, according to a Saint Leo University news release. The Right Rev. Abbot Isaac Camacho, celebrated the Mass and the Benedictine rite of Simple Profession. Brother Amarillas professed his temporary vows of stability, conversion of life, and obedience, the release says. As a junior monk, he will study a wide range of topics, including monastic and Church history, philosophy and theology. Amarillas is the son of David and Renee Kogos of Modesto, California. After the ceremony, Brother Amarillas was greeted by family, friends, members of the Benedictine Monks of Saint Leo The Right Rev. Abbot Isaac Camacho, OSB, Abbey, and the Saint Leo University com- presents Brother Lucius Amarillas with the Rule of St. Benedict. munity.
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Tips for negotiating an apartment lease The Laker/Lutz News staff report
It’s that time of year when students will be moving back into apartments, gearing up for a new fall term, or they may be extending their lease for another year. Either way, there are keys to getting the best deal when renting an apartment. Tampa is already considered to be in the top 10 in terms of best cities for renters, according to an analysis by WalletHub. But, these tips from Apartment List News may help renters sweeten the deal. First, some pointers on how to get the best rate: • If you’re moving to a new place, it’s easier to negotiate for a lower rate at the end of the month, when landlords are under more pressure to find new tenants. • If you’re planning to renew your lease, it’s best to negotiate a few months before your lease expires. Many landlords are will-
ing to give you a better deal, if they know they won’t have to look for a new tenant within the next 12 months. When negotiating rent, remember to do your research first. Find out what other buildings in your neighborhood are charging for situations similar to yours. Offer to pay a few extra months upfront, if your landlord will agree to lower the price. If you’re renewing your lease, contact your landlord ahead of time to set up an appointment, so your landlord won’t feel like your ambushing him or her. Remember, negotiations aren’t limited to rent rates only, Apartment List News says. You can also negotiate for more or better amenities. Options that can be negotiated include:A free parking space; upgrades to your apartment or an accent wall; free storage; waived fees for additional services.
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Pasco County ranks fifth out of Florida’s 67 counties in total recycling rate at 65 percent.
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Florida’s statewide recycling rate stands at 54 percent, an increase of 4 percent from last year, according to 2015 data released by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection. Hillsborough County tied with Palm Beach County for the state’s second-highest total recycling rate at 72 percent, while Pasco County ranked fifth out of state’s 67 counties with a 65 percent rate. Pasco recently expanded its curbside recycling program to include newspaper, cardboard and other mixed paper, at no additional charge. The recycling rate is calculated by com-
Top 10 Counties for Traditional Recycling Rates: Charlotte – 59 percent Brevard, Martin – 58 percent Sarasota, Collier – 56 percent St. Lucie – 54 percent Pinellas, Orange – 52 percent Citrus, Leon – 51 percent
bining traditional recycling efforts — curbside recycling and materials collected at recycling centers — with the state’s accumulated renewable energy credits, which are based on the amount of renewable energy generated from municipal solid waste. In 2015, recycled municipal solid waste increased by nearly 9 percent, from 12.6 million tons to 13.7 million tons. Moreover, the operation of waste-to-energy facilities and the conversion of landfill gas to energy created about 3.4 million megawatt-hours of electricity. In 2008, the Florida Legislature enacted House Bill 7135, which established a new statewide recycling goal of 75 percent to be achieved by 2020.
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Bus riders will get new routes, shorter waits at bus stops By Kathy Steele
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Shorter wait times at bus stops on State Road 54 and a new Land O’ Lakes connector bus route are ready for a roll-out. Effective Aug. 15, riders on Bus Route 54, known as the Cross County Connector, will have new Saturday service, a new route pattern with a bus stop on U.S. 19, and buses that run every hour, not every two hours. The route will stretch from U.S. 19 to City Hall in Zephyrhills, with stops in between at The Shops at Wiregrass and Tampa Premium Outlets. To ensure the shorter waits, some bus stops with low ridership along Duck Slough Boulevard and within the Trinity area served by Bus Route 23-Little Road will be discontinued. “It’s going to make our routes more efficient,” said Philip Pumphrey, Pasco County’s public transportation director. Riders also will get an upgrade with two
new 40-foot buses with plush county officials anticipate riders seats, reading lights and luggage can transfer directly to Bus Route racks. 14-Madison Street; Bus Route 18The goal is to give riders Tarpon Springs/Grand Boulevard; more commuting options and a Bus Route 25-Rowan Road, and better ride, Pumphrey said. Bus Route 23-Little Road. The Pasco County There will be fewer transfers Commission approved the new overall for riders trying to conservice route on State Road 54 at nect with the cross-county its July 26 meeting in New Port connector and destinations to Richey. the east or to board Bus Route The Land O’ Lakes bus serv19 for destinations south, and ice is scheduled for March 18, from there to the Pinellas pending approval of Pasco Suncoast Transit Authority sysCOURTESY OF PASCO COUNTY County’s proposed 2017 budget. Pasco County will give bus riders an upgrade with two new buses tem (PSTA). The route will move north on that have plush seats, reading lights and luggage racks. Future improvements recomU.S. 41 with bus stops that inmended by Tindale Oliver’s clude the Central Pasco consultants include bus service Chamber of Commerce, the Land O’ Lakes The new bus routes and shorter time until 11 :30 p.m., cutting wait times to 30 Community Center, post office, Land O’ waits were among recommendations in a minutes on all routes and adding Sunday Lakes High School and the detention center. report from Tindale Oliver & Associates.The service.The consultants also recommended A loop eastward along State Road 54 will consulting firm completed a study of the adding 30-minute local and express bus have stops at Collier Commons and the county’s transportation needs into 2040. routes in future, and providing a 15-minute Land O’ Lakes Branch Library. By extending Bus Route 54 to U.S. 19, rapid bus service.
Workshops aim to help business owners The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report
Some upcoming workshops could help business owners to overcome their challenges. The first one, called “Business Challenge Workshop,” will be on Aug. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Rasmussen in New Port Richey. The Pasco-Hernando SCORE Chapter 439
is presenting the free half-day seminar. Business owners will have the opportunity to learn: • How to find and fix what’s broken to make their business more profitable • Proven strategies for moving their business to the next level • Using financial statements to manage their business more profitably
Those attending also will be served a free continental breakfast and a boxed lunch. Another series of workshops is aimed at helping businesses to improve their marketing. The four classes, which cost $24.99 each, or $95 in advance for all four classes, are being presented by Rosie Paulsen Enterprises LLC at SMARTstart Dade City. The 90-minute sessions are on Thursdays, Aug. 18 through Sept. 8. Here’s the theme of each class: Class 1: Image/Headshot, Business Cards,
Networking Groups,What’s in it for me Class 2: 30-second Infomercial, Theme, Sphere of Influence, and Leadership Roles Class 3: Social Media Platforms, Email Blast,Tips and Expertise for your Industry Class 4: Events and Marketing Tools, How to Get Leads. For more information about these workshops, go to SMARTstartPasco.com, and click on the events tab. SMARTstart is a program of the Pasco Economic Development Council, in partnership with numerous resource organizations.
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RENAISSA ANCE Where Happiness pp Resides There’s a new senior community in town that’s ideally located for families living in north Hillsborough and Pasco counties. Renaissance — a community of independent living, assisted living and memory care buildings — is spending millions to renovate the former Lakeshore Villas in north Tampa. Its location off Nebraska Av Avenue at Hayes Road, just north of Bearss Avenue, is centrally located to restaurants, shopping, medical offices, places of worship and subdivisions where family members and friends reside in Tampa, Carrollwood, Lutz, Land O’ Lakes and We Wesley Chapel. Renaissance’s park-like setting is an oasis of beautyy,, relaxation and serenityy. Many of the community community’ss apartments have views of serene lakes and peaceful conservation areas. Renaissance’s management companyy,, Allegro Management, is a perfect partner to oversee the renovation and re-launching of the former Lakeshore Villas. A well-respected leader in the senior living industryy,, Allegro has an upstanding reputation of developing and managing senior communities. It offers residents an all-inclusive lifestyle that includes apartments and amenities designed specifically for seniors, and caring associates who provide activities and assistance, as needed. Renaissance currently has 40 residents living in its independent living building. Its renovation is nearing
completion, and offers a choice of five floor plans — from studio apartments to two-bedroom, two-bath units. Many independent living residents have lived at Renaissance for several years, and are thrilled with the transformation of their homes under the community’s new management. “The personnel here at Renaissance go above and beyond,” said long-time resident Dot Clausen. “Associates are friendlyy,, helpful and “A all around enjoyable. I plan on being here the rest of my life because it is more than just another senior community — it’s my home.” Renaissance’s new Bluffs Assisted Living building opens in early 2017, and will offer residents seven floor plans, ranging from studio apartments to two-bedroom, two-bedroom one-bath units. The community also currently has memory care apartments, which is located in a secure building designed for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia diseases. The Cove Memory Care building has newly renovated areas with a modern, refreshed coastal design. “W Wee operate very much like a hotel,” explains Jennifer Butlerr,, Executive Director. “W Wee have beautiful common areas, dining areas that feel like restaurants, a bistro cafe for coffee breaks, cheff--prepared meals, theater rooms to enjoy movies, spacious fitness centers, a resort-like pool with cabana areas, and regularly scheduled events and activities that are planned and hosted by our full-time activity stafff..”
Because Renaissance is a rental r coommunityy,, its management is i reesponsible to maintain, fix, and a care foor resident’ apartments and all comm areas. It does not require an upmon frront,, “buy-in” y fee — a large g expense p soometimes found at other retirement coommunities. “W Wee believe in a one-bill philosophyy,,” said Butler. “Everything is ncluded – rent, three meals a dayy,, in sn nacks, weekly housekeeping and liinen service, classes and activities, ev ven transportation.” The community maintains vehiclles with dedicated drivers. Transportation is free within a 12T mile radius, and residents use their rivate car service to go shopping, private attend ttend church, get to doctors appointments ppointments and visit friends and family amilyy.. “Independent living residents are welcome to keep a vehicle on site, but ut we find that many give up their car ar after moving here because our in-house n-house transportation is so convenient, nothing,” t and d costs t them th thi ” said id Butler. Other conveniences that residents appreciate are regularly scheduled physicians, physical therapists, nurse practitioners, podiatrists, optometrists and other health care providers. The community even has a pharmacy on site, which makes it easy for residents to refill their prescriptions.
With a recent perfect score on its state surveyy,, Renaissance residents are assured of recceiving quality care daily from highlyy trained associates. Renaissance recen ntly received a perfect score on their state surveyy.. For pet lovers,, small dogs are Fo accepted with thee approval of the Executive Directoorr,, who makes sure pets are up-to-datte on vaccinations and will not distu urb other residents. “Many seniorss are surprised to find that the costt of home ownership is comparable to tthe cost of monthly rent at Renaissan nce, once you factor in services and diining,” said Butler. “W Wee are happyy to provide residents with an affo fordable lifestyle, very nice apartmeent and a beautiful amenities. But wee believe that the real value of livin ng at Renaissance is about the friend we w make, the trips we take, the fun we w have. Our residents laugh a lot – everydayy..”
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The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will host these upcoming health events for senior citizens: • Aug. 5 at 1 p.m.:“Foods that Boost Our Immune System: Learn what foods keep you healthy” • Aug. 10 at 1 p.m.: “Immunization Awareness: How to strengthen your immune system” • Aug. 17 at 1 p.m.: “Senior Medicare Patrol Specialist: Getting the most out of the Medicare program” • Aug. 24 at 11 a.m.: “Immunization Awareness:What shot is this?” For information, call (813) 264-3804.
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SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONS
These Florida Department of Health in Pasco County’s clinics will be open for back-to-school immunizations on Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — 10841 Little Road in New Port Richey and 4717 Airport Road in Zephyrhills. No appointment is needed. For information, call (813) 364-5812, or visit Pasco.FloridaHealth.gov.
PREGNANCY CLASSES
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer these upcoming pregnancy classes: • Childbirth Super Prep Course: Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Infant CPR Family & Friends: Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. • Tour of Obstetrics Department: Aug. 13 and Aug. 16 at 11:15 a.m. • Breast-feeding Course:Aug. 13 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are required. For information and to register, call (727) 834-5630, or visit MedicalCenterTrinity.com.
HEALTH & SAFETY FEST
Premier Community Healthcare will host its third annual Health & Safety Fest on Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lewis Abraham Boys & Girls Club, 38724 Mudcat Grant Blvd., in Dade City. There will be free book bags with supplies to the first 250 students. The event also will include refreshments, giveaways, face painting, entertainment, health screenings and resources, and school physicals (limited slots available). For information or to schedule a physical, call (352) 518-2000, ext. 9228.
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Doing good in the neighborhood Florida Hospital Zephyrhills sponsored free sports physicals for 273 east Pasco children and teens, ages 5 to 18 years old, at Pasco High School. Screenings were provided by Joel Knickerbocker, Comprehensive Physical Therapy in Dade City; PT Solutions, a service provider of the hospital; Dr. Ahad Mahootchi’s staff from The Eye Clinic of Florida in Zephyrhills; and Brett Scotch, The Scotch Institute in Wesley Chapel. Shown are hospital staff, volunteers and community partners.
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Oasis Pregnancy Care Center has hired Jacqueline Quinones as its assistant center director for its Wesley Chapel facility. Quinones has more than nine years of experience working in the social services sector in positions such as administration, outreach coordinator, case manager, supervisor and trainer. She is bilingual in Spanish and English. Quinones completed her bachelor’s degree in social work at Saint Leo University in St. Leo. She has worked with AmeriCorps VISTA, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, and Lutheran Services Florida. Quinones also is a six-year veteran of the United State Air Force.
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HIP PAIN SEMINAR
The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will offer a seminar on activity and hip pain on Aug. 9 at noon. Dr. Trey Remaley, orthopedic surgeon, will discuss the latest information on hip diagnostics and procedures to help return
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The Samaritan Project and First Church of the Nazarene will host a medical outreach on Aug. 10 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 6151 12th St., in Zephyrhills. There will be free medical, free haircuts and free showers. Organizations such as Samaritan Project, United Way, Premier Health Care, Well Care, Thomas Promise, Pregnancy Care Center, Neighborhood Care Center, and Supportive Services for Veteran Families also will be available. Everyone is invited to attend; income is not a factor. For information, call (813) 810-8670.
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The Turning Point Church, Harvest Christian Fellowship, and the Dade City Youth Council will host a “Back to School Backpack Bash” on Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Turning Point Church, 14312 17th St., in Dade City. There will be backpacks, school supplies, games, bounce houses, music, food and drinks, health resources and haircuts. For information, call The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce at (352) 5673769.
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Pasco-Hernando State College was ranked as one of the top 10 two-year colleges in Florida, according to a newly released 2016 rankings from BestColleges.com. PHSC was rated seventh on the list of Top Two-Year Colleges in Florida, which included both public and private institutions. Affordability, enrollment and graduation rates, student outcomes, and other statistical data from the National Center for Education Statistics were taken into account. For information, visit PHSC.edu.
SAINT LEO NAMES NEW DIRECTOR
Retired U.S.Army Col. Pamela Martis is the new director of Veteran Student Services for Saint Leo University. Martis brings more than 25 years of leadership experience to the university, along with a desire to serve fellow veterans and their families. Martis retired from active duty in 2013, having served 28 years. She was commissioned from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, Class of 1985, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in operations research management. Martis earned a Master of Arts degree in Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian studies from the University of Kansas. She also received a master’s degree from the National Defense University, Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Following her graduation from the U.S. Military Academy, Martis served 4 ½ years in the artillery before transferring to the Military Police Corps.
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R.B. Cox Elementary School, in Dade City, is preparing for its 90th year celebration for alumni, current students, current and former staff, families, and the Dade City community, and is asking for photos and memories.The school also will create a montage video, and are looking for alumni interested in being interviewed. The first event of several celebrations will be the “90th Year Celebration Kickoff” on Sept. 30 at the elementary school. If you would like to share photos, memories or be interviewed, email rbces90@gmail.com. For information about the celebration, call Margaret “Megan” Fortunato at (727) 6448561.
CHAMBERLAIN HIGH 50TH
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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point presented Pasco eSchool with a check for $250, for having the largest number of participants in this year’s Heart Walk. Shown, from left: Shayne George, CEO of Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point; and, teachers Deann Newton and Jeannie McDougal.
DNC, from page 1A time speaking spot and had already endorsed Hillary Clinton. Met? Not yet. • Showcase the Democrat Party’s diversity (“race, creed, color, ethnicity, income level, education, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity”) and the campaign’s “Stronger Together” theme via media coverage of a diverse line-up of speakers. Met? Yes. • Sharply contrast Clinton’s experience and temperament with that of Trump. Met? Yes. • Energize delegates to go back home and work hard to elect Democrats all the way down the ballot. Met? Yes. • Get a post-convention bounce in the polls erasing the bounce Trump got following the GOP convention. Met? Yes. On a more personal level, several female delegates made it perfectly clear that what they wanted most out of the convention was to savor the moment when Hillary accepted the nomination.They had supported Hillary in 2008, cried when she lost, and vowed to work hard for her again in 2016.To them the shattering of the glass ceiling with a win by Hillary was a giant step toward getting more women elected to higher-level offices.
ONCE AGAIN, FLORIDA GETS SPECIAL TREATMENT
While Democrats can win the presidency without winning Florida, they absolutely want to win Florida in 2016 for two big reasons: (1) Florida’s open U.S. Senate seat is seen as critical to Democrats taking back control of that chamber, and (2) to offset any possible Trump victories in Rust Belt states. No surprise then that Florida delegates got special treatment at the DNC: • A great hotel location: The Downtown Marriott, also home to the California delegation. • Appearances by the “A” list of national speakers at delegation breakfasts: Sen./ VP nominee Tim Kaine, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Congress members Nancy Pelosi, Rosa DeLauro, Luis Gutierrez, Joaquin Castro, Barbara Lee, Joe Kennedy III, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Gov. Terry McAuliffe (VA), former Gov. Howard Dean, and former U.S.Attorney Gen. Eric Holder, to name a few. • Great seats on the convention floor: Besides having great seats, Florida delegates were in a prime location for TV cameras to catch shots of them dancing and engaging in hoopla. Florida delegates rocked!
BEST MOMENTS
• Bringing party icons to the stage: President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton. Each of them generated long, loud cheers and helped rally strong support among delegates who do not want to lose the White House. • Entertainment with an edge: Clever vignettes were flashed on the screen during down times, made up of “Trumpisms” (his words) and “A Message From Your Possible Next President” spoofs. They drew lots of laughs and sharpened the contrast between The Donald and Hillary. • Speakers with targeted messages: Among the more memorable speeches were those by former New York City Mayor Michael
SURVEYS, from page 1A However, fewer people liked the overall direction of Pasco County and more people had less confidence in its government. Road maintenance and code enforcement topped the list of “most important services” provided by government other than law enforcement, fire rescue and emergency medical services. But most survey responders, online and by mail, ranked the quality of those services last. “We’ve got some work to do, and we know that,” said Bellas. On the good side, ratings for overall economic health are trending up. Some survey questions sought to define how Pasco can become a “premier” county.
Bloomberg, who appealed to independent voters to support Clinton; Khizr Kahn, the father of an American Muslim soldier killed in Iraq in 2004 who made the point that not all Muslims are terrorists; and pleas for gun control by Gabby Giffords and Mothers of the Movement (African-American women whose children were killed by gun violence). • Chelsea Clinton’s introduction of Hillary: The warm emotional embrace between mother and daughter brought tears to many eyes. • Hillary’s acceptance speech: It was not as much the content of her speech as it was the context. So many supporters had waited a lifetime to see the gender barrier broken. • The balloon drop: Isn’t it always the best?
WORST MOMENTS
• A lousy way to start a convention was the WikiLeak release of Democratic National Committee emails showing the party had played favorites in the primary by promoting Hillary over Bernie. It incensed the large Sanders delegation, and energized his supporters both inside and outside the convention arena. It resulted in the resignation of DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida. Her appearance at the kickoff Florida delegation breakfast drew loud boos from Bernie supporters and nonstop negative national media coverage. • Continued disruptions on the convention floor by Sanders delegates, especially when subjects of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) or military engagement were raised, but even in the middle of Hillary’s historymaking acceptance speech. Hillary supporters complained that Sanders supporters were disrespectful, sore losers. Bernie supporters were themselves divided. Some blamed him for “selling out” when he called for Hillary’s nomination by acclamation. Others let it be known it was ridiculous to expect them to immediately jump onto the Hillary bandwagon.After all, for months they had put all their energy into the Sanders campaign, which had to them become a movement — not just support for an individual. The delegates left Philly with plenty of “Bernie or Bust” and “Never Hillary” sentiment still out there.
CELEBRITIES, NOT SWAG
Florida Republicans went home from their convention with swag. Florida Democrats left Philly with photos and memories of “mingling” with stars from the entertainment and sports worlds, each chosen to connect with a specific generation. From the entertainment world: Meryl Streep, Sigourney Weaver,Angela Bassett, Sarah Silverman, Lena Dunham, Elizabeth Banks, Eva Longoria, Chloe Grace Moretz, Star Jones, Alicia Keys, Katy Perry, Lenny Kravitz, and Paul Simon. From the sports world: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Florida delegates headed back from the convention knowing they’ll need to work hard in what is likely to be another fiercely fought election in the Sunshine State, and in the nation.
TAX, from page 1A sure the experience is a pleasurable one that appeals to students and parents alike,” Stacey Nance, general manager at Tampa Premium Outlets said, in a news release. “Our campaign celebrates the fashion trends of the past and today — the evolution of fashion and mixing the old with the new to ‘Find your style,’” added Nance, whose center opened last October, COURTESY OF THE SHOPS AT WIREGRASS off State Road 56 and Interstate 75. If current trends continue, The Shops at Wiregrass is Tampa Premium Outlets also is expecting to have a very good back-to-school shophosting a sidewalk sale during mall ping season, according to Debbie Detweiler, director hours,Aug. 5 through Aug. 7. It also of marketing for the regional mall. has the GAP spend-and-receive gift card promotion.When a guest buys at least $150 worth of any Gap family brand Here’s how the state defines school supgift cards, the guest receives a $30 Simon plies:“‘School supplies’ means pens, pencils, Visa gift card. That special runs July 29 to erasers, crayons, notebooks, notebook filler Aug 26. Check with Guest Services for more paper, legal pads, binders, lunchboxes, condetails. struction paper, markers, folders, poster Not far away, off State Road 56 and Bruce board, composition books, poster paper, B. Downs Boulevard,The Shops at Wiregrass scissors, cellophane tape, glue, paste, rules, also is gearing up for the sales tax holiday. computer disks, protractors, compasses and “If the current sales trend continues, we calculators.” are expecting to have a very good back-toExclusions to the sales tax holiday inschool season,” said Debbie Detweiler, clude: director of marketing for the regional shop• Any item of clothing selling for more ping mall, via email. than $60 The mall is having a special deal during • Any school supply item selling for more the sales tax holiday. Shoppers who spend than $15 $200 in a single day, from Aug. 5 through • Personal computers and computer-reAug. 7, can get a $20 mall gift card. The lated accessories shopper must bring same-day receipts to • Sales of clothing or school supplies in a the mall’s Guest Services to receive the gift theme park, entertainment complex, public card. Department store and restaurant pur- lodging establishment or airport. chases cannot be counted toward the $200, It’s also important to remember that the and gift cards will be given out only as long exemption is based on the sales price of as supplies last. each item, not the total sale amount. So, it’s The Florida sales tax break applies to a possible to buy three $59 dresses at the multitude of items, but there are some ex- same time and still get the exemption, beclusions, too. cause each item meets the requirement of Clothing, footwear and certain acces- having a selling price of $60 or less. sories selling for $60 or less per item, and Another thing that’s good to know is that certain school supplies selling for $15 or there is no limit on how many tax-exempt less, are generally exempt from state and items can be purchased during the sales tax local sales taxes — but, there are many ex- holiday. ceptions to that rule. According to the National Retail It can get a little tricky to interpret. Federation’s survey, families with children in For instance, dress, garden and work kindergarten through 12th grade expect to gloves sold for less than $60 are exempt, but spend an average of $673.57 on apparel and athletic gloves are taxable because sporting accessories, electronics, shoes and school equipment is excluded in the definition of supplies, according to the survey.That’s up clothing, according to the Florida from $630.36 last year. Department of Revenue’s website. College students and families with chilHere’s the way the state defines clothing: dren in college plan to spend an average of “’Clothing’ means any article of wearing ap- $888.71, according to the survey. That’s a parel, including all footwear (except skis, slight dip from last year, when the average swim fins, roller blades and skates) intended was $899.18. to be worn on or about the human body. For more information on the state’s sales Clothing does not include watches, watch- tax holiday, visit the Florida Department of bands, jewelry, umbrellas, or handkerchiefs.” Revenue’s website at DOR.MyFlorida.com.
Dr. Susan A. MacManus is a resident of Land O’ Lakes. She a political scientist at the University of South Florida and was a political analyst for ABC Action News at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
Again, mailed surveys painted a better picture of Pasco’s qualities than the online survey. For instance, nearly 80 percent from the national survey said Pasco has outstanding government services, compared to only 70 percent online.While 60 percent from the national survey said the county adequately maintains infrastructure, about 52 percent agreed with that online. Overall, Bellas said the message from the survey results show residents want the county to focus on the “big picture” for Pasco. Despite an economic recovery, Bellas said funding remains an issue for many of the problems Pasco faces. But he said,“I think we could get to premier now if the funding was available.”
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Academy at the Lakes hires new softball coach By Kevin Weiss
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The Academy at the Lakes athletics department moved swiftly to hire a new varsity softball coach — one who happens to have decades of Division I collegiate coaching experience. Diane Stephenson was named the new head varsity coach on July 27, just one week after legendary coach Jerry English announced his retirement. Stephenson, who operates the Positive Force Fastpitch Academy in St. Petersburg, served as the head softball coach at Indiana University from 1987 to 2002. She was also an assistant softball coach at both the University of Iowa (2008-2010) and Purdue University (2010-2013). Most recently, Stephenson was the head softball coach at Division II Saint Joseph’s College (20142015) in Renssalaer, Indiana. “She performed...at the highest level for many years, and her enthusiasm for coaching, and her passion for leading student-athletes to reach their full potential, is contagious,”Academy at the Lakes athletic director Tom Haslam said, in a release. “There’s no doubt that coach Stephenson will be the person who will take our softball program to another level.” Starting this school year, Academy will
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compete in the 3A division of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA). The school was awarded as the state’s top 2A private school athletic program in 2015. Upon hearing about the coaching vacancy, Stephenson reached out to the school, and met with Haslam and the independent school’s headmaster Mark Heller. The coaching veteran came away impressed by the pair’s enthusiasm, as well as the school’s academic and athletic achievements. “The things that Tom and Mark have accomplished in their athletic department is incredible,” Stephenson said. “The idea of working with so many students that aspire to go on and be college educated is great.” Over the past five seasons under coach English, the varsity softball program combined for a 64-25 record, winning four district championships and one regional title.
“I think the former coach...laid a lot of really great groundwork, so it’s really a matter of just continuing what he had going on there,” Stephenson said. Academy finished 11-6 last season, and expects to return 10 underclassman players, including rising sophomore Alexis Kilfoyl, who’s already committed to play softball at the University of Alabama. As a freshman in 2016, Kilfoyl proved to be one of the top hitters (.562 avg., three home runs and 20 RBIs) and pitchers (1.36 ERA, 163 strikeouts in 103 innings) in Tampa. “It sounds like we have a pretty good nucleus of kids to play softball,” Stephenson said. “Hopefully we can get the kids who played last year to get one more person each to come and play this year; I wouldn’t mind having a roster of 15 or 18 players.” While having a bevy of skilled players is important, Stephenson said one of the main keys to the program’s success is ensuring the roster is chock full of teammates that are respectable and helpful to one another. “The most valuable thing for all the girls that play softball is to learn to be a good teammate,” she said.“Teammates are really hard to find — be a good teammate and work on being the best you can be; work on having a great self-esteem and a positive influence on everyone around you.” Moreover, Stephenson said she’ll use pos-
itive reinforcement to instill the game’s fundamentals to her players. “I’m going to just do what I’ve always done: be a good teacher and work on fundamental skills,” she said.“There’s no secrets to softball — you just have to be the best thrower, be the best catcher and be the best fielder. I think the most important thing at every level is having a solid skillset and being able to count on it, so that it’s routine, and you’re relaxed when you play in a game.” In addition to her softball coaching acumen, Stephenson comes to her new role equipped with hundreds of college recruiting contacts. Her Rolodex contains the names of about 80 percent of Division I head softball coaches, which may help more softball players receive college looks. “It’s going to be a great opportunity for the kids not only in my program, but the other kids that I see playing, because I’m in constant contact with my former peers and colleagues,” Stephenson explained.“It’s one of the things that we do, we reach out and say, ‘Hey, I got a kid that might be worth looking at.’ It just comes with some kind of credibility since I’ve been at that level for 30 years.” Stephenson still plans to operate the Fastpitch Academy in St. Petersburg, within the guidelines of the Florida High School Athletic Association.
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Wesley Chapel All-Star Joey Como rounds the bases during a tournament game. COURTESY OF PENNYE GARCIA
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Gianna Basilone has signed to play softball at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale.
SIGNINGS, COMMITMENTS AND TRANSFERS
• Former Sunlake High School softball star Gianna Basilone has signed with Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. In 2016, the power-hitting catcher batted .453 with eight home runs and 36 RBIs, setting the school’s career home run record with 15. Basilone also considered an offer to play softball at Oklahoma State University. • Sunlake High right-handed pitcher Tommy Mace has committed to the University of Florida. Last season, the 6-foot7, 190-pound Mace had a 1.14 ERA with 64 strikeouts in 49 innings. Fellow senior teammate Colden Peeples, a second baseman, recently committed to the University of West Alabama in Livingston. • Audra Leipold, a rising junior point guard, has transferred from Academy at the Lakes to Seffner Christian Academy. The announcement came shortly after Karim Nohra stepped down as Academy’s girls varsity basketball coach after six seasons. Leipold — widely regarded as one of top prep guards in all of Tampa — averaged 24.8 points per game, guiding the Academy to the Class 2A Girls Basketball State Finals last season. ESPN.com currently ranks Leipold as one of the top 60 point guards in the nation based on her dribbling and passing skills, and mid-range shooting ability. • Zander Lemay, a rising junior defensive end, has transferred from Zephyrhills High School to Tampa Catholic High. Lemay totaled 47 tackles for the Bulldogs in 2015. His older brother, Brett Lemay, a defensive tackle, will play his senior season at Zephyrhills High. • Wharton High School’s rising senior shortstop Drew Ehrhard has committed to the University of Tampa, a Division II school. Ehrhard led Wharton in batting average (.418), doubles (7) runs (22) and stolen bases (10) last season. • Chris Butash, a rising sophomore quarterback, has transferred from Academy at the Lakes to Carrollwood Day School.The 6-foot-2, 180-pound Butash joins the Patriots as an “athlete,” where he’ll likely play multiple positions. Carrollwood returns several top players from last year’s 7-4 team, including starting quarterback Raymond Woodie Jr., and wide receiver/defensive back Markeis Colvin. • Devon Connors, a rising senior, has transferred from Carrollwood Day School to Steinbrenner High School. The 6-foot-2, 235pound outside linebacker/defensive end was second on the team in sacks (10.0) last season. Connors currently has a football scholarship offer from Florida International University.
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Sunlake cheerleaders earn All-American honors Six varsity and two junior varsity Sunlake High cheerleaders received individual All-American honors at the UCA (Universal Cheerleaders Association) Summer Camp at the University of South Florida on July 24. The varsity team, coached by Pennye Garcia, also collected several additional awards during the camp, including overall Camp Champs for Extreme Routine and overall Game Day Champs. The team also placed second in both Game Day Sideline Dance and Game Day Band Dance. From left: Brooke Hodge, varsity; Samantha Merola, junior varsity; Alicia Mitchell, junior varsity; Jillean Seaton, varsity; Taylor Broderick, varsity; Lauren Gobea, varsity; Mikiah Peeples, varsity; and, Mallory Mock, varsity.
SAINT LEO GOLFERS EARN HONORS
Three Saint Leo University men’s golfers were recognized as Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholars on July 20. Liam Ainsworth, Ryan Gendron and Joey Savoie were among 91 Division II selections, including 14 from the Sunshine State Conference. The trio helped the Lions capture the 2016 NCAA national championship in May in Denver, Colorado, defeating Chico State 32 in medal/match play.Ainsworth, Gendron and Savoie were teamed up with Hugo Bernard and Griffin Clark to capture the school’s first ever team national title. Ainsworth finished as a Division II PING Second Team All-American, and Savoie was a third team selection. All three golfers were also named to the Sunshine State Conference Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll, where Gendron had the highest spring GPA (3.87), followed by Savoie (3.60) and Ainsworth (3.56). Over the season,Ainsworth and Gendron led the team in rounds played (39), while Savoie was second on the team with 33 rounds. Savoie tallied a 71.21 stroke average on the year, which ranked 20th individually in the nation by GolfStat. Ainsworth had a 72.51 average, and Gendron recorded a 73.54. To be eligible for Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar status, an individual golfer must be a junior or senior academically, compete in at least three full years at the collegiate level, participate in 50 percent of his team’s competitive rounds, have a stroke-average under 78.0 and maintain a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.2.
SAINT LEO SOFTBALL CAMP
The Saint Leo softball team will host a one-day camp on Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the University Softball Stadium.The camp, open to all softball players in eighth grade up through the junior college ranks, will include skill instruction in the morning session and live games in the afternoon. Athletes are asked to bring a lunch and a water bottle along with all of their softball gear. Water will be supplied in the dugout. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., on the morning of the camp.The registration fee is
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$125 per participant. For information, contact assistant coach Maddie Holub at (352) 588-7112 or Madison.holub@saintleo.edu.
Weston Jones roams the outfield for the Wesley Chapel All-Stars.
CHURCH SOCCER LEAGUE REGISTRATION
Registration is open until Aug. 15 for the Our Lady of the Rosary 2016 fall soccer league.There will be a boys and girls league, for players ages 4 to 18, as well as an adult league. The season runs from Sept. 10 to Nov. 19. All games will be played on Saturdays at Our Lady of the Rosary Church grounds, at 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes.To register, visit OLORSports.org. For information, contact Patrick Poland at (813) 484-8621 or sportsdirector@ladyrosary.org.
LUTZ LEAGUERETTES REGISTRATION
The Lutz Leaguerettes fast-pitch softball league, ages 6 to 18, is having open registration for both coaches and players for its fall season. Coach registration closes on Aug. 12, while player registration closes on Aug. 19. Tryouts begin on Aug. 29, with biweekly practices beginning on Sept. 10.The fall season will run from Oct. 1 to Nov. 12. For information, visit LutzSoftball.com, or email Mike Cook at lutzcoachmike@gmail.com.
WARRIOR RUN II SET FOR AUG. 20
The Warrior Run II road race is set for Aug. 20 at Sunlake High School, 3023 Sunlake Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.The 5K run begins at 8 a.m., followed by a 1-mile run. Students can register for $15, while adults can register for $20. Proceeds from the race go to support the families of Xavier Johnson and Colt Exum. Johnson, a former Sunlake High football player, was involved in a tubing accident in 2015, leaving him in a coma. Exum, a sophomore football player at Hudson High, suffered a traumatic brain injury after an ATV accident in May. For information, email warriorrun4x@gmail.com, or call (813) 4698492.
REVOLUTION ROLLER DERBY RECRUITMENT
Revolution Roller Derby will be hosting a recruitment open house on Aug. 8 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Astro Skate, 875 Cypress
Wesley Chapel All-Star Jeffrey Myers hits off a tee during a state tournament game last month.
A solid finish
The Wesley Chapel All-Star tee-ball team finished second in the state tee-ball tournament in Bristol on July 8. On June 15, the group of 6-year-olds won the District Championship in Wildwood, Florida. The team is coached by Jeff Myers, Matt Como, Eric Piet and Brad Christensen. TEE-BALL ROSTER: Owen Andersen AJ Arca Jackson Buchanan Wyatt Christensen Joey Como Joey Duvall
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St., in Tarpon Springs.There will be an information session about what Revolution Roller Derby has to offer. Information will also be presented on required gear, gameplay rules and practice schedule. Both men and women are welcome to join; no experience is necessary. Revolution Roller Derby is a nonprofit roller derby league that formed in 2012. For information, email info@revolutionrollerderby.com.
SENIOR SOFTBALL REGISTRATION
The North Tampa Bay Senior Slo-pitch softball league is registering players for its over-60 league. Games are played on Friday mornings in the fall and winter at the Collier Parkway complex in Land O’ Lakes. For information, call Jim McCausey at (813) 399-9110.
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Celebrating St. Leo’s storied past By B.C. Manion
The case for incorporation
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n the surface, the town of St. Leo easily could be underestimated. After all, the town’s population is just 1,350, and it has a tiny town hall. But this place of rolling hills recently turned 125, and its history was celebrated with a mass at Saint Leo Abbey, followed by a barbecue luncheon and speeches at Saint Leo University, and then, an ice cream social. Abbot Isaac Camacho presided over the mass, while luncheon speakers included St. Leo Mayor Richard Christmas, Saint Leo University President Bill Lennox, Pasco County Commissioner Ted Schrader, local historian Bill Dayton and Holy Name Monastery Prioress Sister Roberta Bailey. Those attending the luncheon had a chance to mill about, perusing tables that displayed artifacts offering a portal into the community’s past. Items on display included a wedding dress dating to 1914, parts of the first telephone in St. Leo, a quilt with one square featuring the Serenity Prayer, old spectacles, displays from the town’s centennial celebration, historic photographs and newspaper clippings. A slide show featuring about 250 images played continuously — creating a backdrop that prompted memories and sparked conversations. During the luncheon, Mayor Christmas thanked Saint Leo University for providing the facilities for the festivities, and praised Town Clerk Joan Miller and Deputy Clerk Andrea Calvert for their hard work in organizing the celebration. Without all of the help, Christmas said, “what we would have had here today, I think, (would have been) a very short 125th anniversary in the parking lot of St. Leo Town Hall, and we would have died of heat stroke in 5 minutes, and we’d have left. “It’s really nice that we’re able to be here,” he said. Pasco County Commissioner Ted Schrader, who grew up in the area, congratulated the town for its historic milestone. “As some of the pictures were going through (the slide show), it reminded me of the good old days growing up on Lake Jovita,” he said. He recalls fishing for brim and enjoying the Jaycees’ fish-a-thons. “Those are the fond, fond memories,” Schrader said. Sister Mary David was pleased to be at the celebration. “It’s wonderful that they’re getting in touch with their history, because a lot of times people don’t have any idea, where they came from, or what — what —stands for. “If we can honor those who came before us, and their hard work and their values, we can grow. It’s like a tree. Those are the roots,” said the sister who just recently celebrated her 50th Jubilee.
A LAND DEVELOPMENT OPTION
Historian Bill Dayton shared the story of St. Leo’s beginnings with an audience of around 100. St. Leo’s history traces back to a time when Florida was in dire financial straits, Dayton said. The state was on the brink of bankruptcy when Philadelphia financier Hamilton Disston bailed it out by purchasing 4 million acres of land, at 25 cents per acre, Dayton said. The transaction occurred in 1881, and Edmund Dunne, a devout Catholic and former chief justice of the Arizona Territory, handled the legal work on the deal. For his attorney’s fee, Dunne — who wanted to form a Catholic Colony — took his payment in the form of an option to develop 100,000 acres, Dayton said. Then, he and his cousin, Capt. Hugh Dunne, hiked over much of the northern portion of the Disston Purchase to select the lands for Dunne’s development option, Dayton said. While scouting that land, the men climbed up a hill — to just about where the university sits today. They saw a beautiful lake, and since it was Saint Jovita’s Feast Day, the lake was christened Lake Jovita, Dayton said. Judge Dunne claimed the top of the hill
“Citizens of St. Leo, as already indicated by the public notices, Feb. 24 is to be the birthday of our little town. Let us turn out in full force on that day. Let nothing keep us at home. Let it be our boast that we cast our vote for incorporation. “No town can prosper unless there is a unity of spirit among its inhabitants and this unity of spirit can only be brought about by incorporation. “Incorporation means a long list of benefits that shall certainly be ours after the election — better roads, better feeling, enterprise, success. Come to Dr. Corrigan’s house at 10 a.m. and cast your vote for the prosperity and welfare of the new town.” Dated: Feb. 16, 1891 Signed: B.M. Wichers, N.P. Bishoff, J.F. Corrigan
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An exterior view of Saint Leo Abbey, where a mass was held to kick off festivities to celebrate the Town of St. Leo’s 125th birthday.
Local historian Bill Dayton shared the story of the Town of St. Leo’s incorporation, which occurred in 1891.
This sign indicates the location of the Town of St. Leo’s town hall. It shares its space with a substation for the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.
A papal honor Pope Leo XIII conferred on Hon. Edmund Dunne, formerly chief justice of Arizona and new head of the Colony of San Antonio, the title of Count. — Except from a report by The New York Times, Feb. 22, 1884
At one time, the Town of St. Leo had its own police department. Now, it receives services from the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.
Mohr took charge of caring for the man, and the plans for burning out the monks were extinguished, Dayton said.
THE GREAT WORK STILL GOES ON for his homestead, and he created a plan for the San Antonio Catholic Colony.That plan called for San Antonio to be the center of the colony, with satellite villages, named for saints, at the points of a compass. Land in between was preserved in forest, Dayton said. “It was a very sophisticated and advanced land ownership plan,” Dayton said. Within the colony, Dunne wanted a college, a monastery and a convent, Dayton said.All three came to fruition. The Benedictine sisters arrived in 1889 and moved into the former Sultenfuss Hotel, at the north end of the square in San Antonio.The monks arrived that same year, to establish a college, which was chartered in 1889 and held its first class in 1890, Dayton said. There was hostility among the locals when the monks arrived, Dayton said. “Father Charles (Mohr) received word that a local vigilance committee was talking about burning the monks out,” Dayton said. So, Mohr rode out to the farm of one of the vigilance committee leaders.And, when he arrived, he found that that man was ill, and his wife was exhausted.
St. Leo’s incorporation stemmed, in part, from a dispute between the monks and the Pasco County Commission, Dayton said. At the time, county commissioners had the authority to order residents into the task of clearing and building roads, he explained. Mohr was infuriated when commissioners drafted monks to do road labor, Dayton said. “He wrote an angry letter to the County Commission pointing out that the Constitution of Florida exempted clergymen from road labor,” Dayton said. Mohr also consulted a leading local lawyer who advised him to pursue incorporation, and that occurred in 1891, the historian said. Dr. J.F. Corrigan, who had been a wealthy New Yorker, was one of the original colonists and went on to become the town’s first mayor. When he moved to the area, he built a three-story mansion, complete with a private chapel that had received papal sanction, Dayton said. Dayton concluded his remarks by saying, “The town of St. Leo persists to this day and has maintained its integrity and its identity, and that’s a great accomplishment.” Sister Roberta Bailey, now serving in her
second term as Prioress at Holy Name Monastery, reminded those gathered of the sacrifices that were made through the years, to create the St. Leo that exists today. “We preserve our stories because we want never to forget that the opportunities we have today were not simply lavished upon us,” Bailey said.“They were purchased at a great price, at travel from home; cold, cracked, work-worn knuckles; study by night with midnight oil; stomachs that ached with hunger; raking, hoeing and manuring groves and gardens; saving, skimping and salvaging. “What firm faith and incredible courage our founding sisters must have had,” Bailey said.“Imagine what daring it took to venture south into this unknown territory,” Bailey said. Since arriving in 1889, the sisters have been educators and administrators, town mayors and commissioners, members of various boards, leaders of religious programs and ministries, and involved in work in surrounding communities and in other states. “Now, here we are at the 46, 516th day of the 127th year of our history — yes, we were here even before St. Leo was a town,” Bailey said. “The great work still goes on,” she said. “As long as there are gaps between our ideals and our reality, there will always be great work to be done.”
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