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Pasco is breaking growth records

By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

Pasco County’s growth has been so rapid that its staff can’t keep up with it — prompting the county to budget for additional positions to address the increasing development.

The county plans to add 10 staff members to its planning and development department, two positions in code enforce-

ment and 14 positions in building construction services during the next fiscal year.

“The county is experiencing unprecedented growth at this time.And, a lot of that growth impacts our branch, directly,” Sally Sherman, assistant county administrator for development services said, during a presentation at the Pasco County Commission’s Sept. 15 meeting.

“As we strive to meet the demands of the customers for which we serve, we are also

looking to — ‘How are we doing, and can we do it better?’— all of the time.

Along those lines, the branch’s staff put together a survey to gauge its performance, and to identify its strengths and weaknesses.

“The survey went out to over 6,000 customers and those individuals who have literally had interactions with the branch.

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Florida parents now have the power to decide whether a healthy child should be taken out of school because of exposure to COVID-19.

Gov. Ron DeSantis, State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran joined together on Sept. 22, to announce that the Florida Department of Health issued a new rule, empowering families to make that decision.

The new emergency rule, which became effective on Sept. 22, prevents the unnecessary exclusion of healthy students from in-person schooling; safeguards the rights of parents and legal guardians and their children; provides health protocols for symptomatic or COVID-19-positive students; and provides opportunities for parents and legal guardians to choose which protocols to implement when their student has had direct contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19, according to a news

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PASCO COUNTY SCHOOLS* Student cases: 5,317 Employee cases: 900 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SCHOOLS* Student cases: 9,145 Employee cases: 1,520 *Cumulative for school year, as of Sept. 24 Sources: Pasco County Schools and Hillsborough County Schools

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release posted on the governor’s web page.

“Parents have the right to have their healthy kids in school,” DeSantis said, in the release.

“In-person education is important for students’ well-being, their educational advancement, and their social development.

The idea that schools are somehow a big problem when it comes to the spread of the virus has been refuted yet again. Not only is

Pasco County has approved a local funding agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) regarding the construction of an intersection improvement at State Road 52 and Sunlake Boulevard/Rhombus Court.

The Pasco County Commission approved the agreement, as part of the consent agenda, during the board’s Sept. 15.

When an item is on the consent agenda that means there is no public discussion and it is voted on along with a number of other agenda items, in a single vote.

The intersection improvement is part of the State Road 52 reconstruction project, from east of the Suncoast Parkway to east of U.S. 41, according to the board’s backup materials.

The intersection improvement project cost is $709,460, the agenda packet says.

Under the approved local funding agreement, the state transportation department will construct the intersection improvement, but the work will be paid for by the county.

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PASCO COUNTY* Cases: 1,851 Positivity rate: 13.8% HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY* Cases: 3,841 Positivity rate: 9.7% *Week of Sept. 17 to Sept. 23 Source: Florida Department of Health

School funding issue highlights Pasco legislative delegation

By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

More than 30 citizens and civic leaders made their voices heard on various hot-button issues during the annual Pasco County Legislative Delegation meeting at Zephyrhills City Hall.

Refining funding for area schools was among the key themes at the Sept. 1 gathering.

The annual event allows residents, elected officials, representatives of city and county governments, and civic organizations to speak directly to their legislators prior to the start of the next legislative session.

Pasco’s delegation includes State Reps.

Amber Mariano, Ardian Zika and Randy Maggard; and State Sens. Wilton Simpson (current Senate president), Ed Hooper and Danny Burgess, respectively. Maggard was absent at the delegation meeting.

Pasco County School Board member Colleen Beaudoin opened the conversation on education — addressing the delegation on virtual school financing inequities.

Beaudoin asked state leadership to consider an amendment that would strike language from a Florida statute that puts Pasco’s virtual program at a disadvantage to the Florida Virtual School (FLVS) program.

Current law limits Pasco eSchool to earning full-time equivalency (FTE) funding during the 180-day school calendar, while the state’s virtual school can record FTEs throughout the summer, Beaudoin explained.

This situation hurts students who wish to take online classes during the summer — whether that’s to meet graduation requirements or accelerate their learning, she said.

She also noted that Pasco eSchool offers more than 50 courses that are not available from FLVS, including high-interest electives, dual-enrollment, Advanced Placement, and career and technical courses.

“We want every opportunity to provide choice for our students and families,” said Beaudoin, a University of Tampa math instructor and department of education chair.

Beaudoin put forth three instances of funding being denied students to take district virtual classes.

“Please allow for the same funding that you provide for FLVS.” United School Employees of Pasco president Don Peace stepped in to raise concerns about the state’s “formulation and categorical restrictions in the teacher salary increase allocation.”

The union leader said he agrees with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to raise the floor on salaries to recruit new teachers.

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The Pasco County Legislative Delegation annual pre-session meeting took place on Sept. 1 inside Zephyrhills City Hall. More than 30 citizens and civic leaders made their voices heard on various hot-button issues, including education, criminal justice, health care, small businesses, nonprofits, environmental and municipal infrastructure.

But, Peace said there needs to be some accommodations for more experienced teachers, particularly regarding salary compression.

The first 15 years of teacher salaries have been compressed in Pasco — meaning that a 15-year teacher makes the same salary as a teacher fresh out of college, Peace said.

Peace suggested altering the state’s teacher salary allocation guidelines.

Currently, it calls for 80% of funds to be used for increasing the base salary, with 20% for those already above the base salary.

He suggested that it should be split 50/50, which would allow school boards the ability to raise the ceiling on salaries to recognize long-term employees.

Peace also urged legislators to improve salaries for bus drivers, custodians, food and nutrition services workers and other support staff.

Tammy Rabon-Noyce is the executive director of CLASS Pasco, a nonprofit organization that represents the interests and advocacy for over 260 school principals, assistant principals and staffers.

She emphasized the need for legislators to involve school administrators and organizations such as CLASS Pasco in the drafting of education policies and funding.

She also asked the state to give local districts more freedom in spending decisions.

“We need autonomy over those (state) funds that you all so generously provide to us, and we ask that you consult with us —

let us talk you through the implications of policies that you are considering, and tap our expertise,” Rabon-Noyce said.

Other topics included criminal justice, health care, small businesses, nonprofits, environmental and municipal infrastructure.

There was even talk about how the Sunshine State can better position itself to attract more film and television productions.

Tampa-based actor Ray Watters spoke on behalf of Film Florida, a statewide not-forprofit entertainment association.

The longtime professional actor underscored the potential economic windfall if Florida was able to attract more film and production companies.

“It’s really, really disheartening for me to know that Florida is the only state in the southeast, and one of 16 states throughout the U.S., without a program to compete for film and television projects, which puts us at a major competitive disadvantage,” he said.

Watters claimed that Florida has lost out on close to 100 major film and television projects that would’ve equated to over $1.5 billion spent statewide, 125,000 cast and crew jobs, and 250,000 hotel room nights.

A handful of passionate speakers called upon the legislative delegation to institute a statewide anti-tethering law.

Lutz resident Betsy Coville, a veterinarian for over three decades, said anti-tethering legislation promotes public safety and gives

law enforcement additional tools to impede dog fighting.

Dog fighting, Coville added, is linked to illegal drugs and money laundering.

She also described the inhumane treatment endured by dogs who are tethered to a stationary object outdoors for lengthy periods.

“A dog on a chain has a very small, lonely world. They eat, sleep and live in the filth where they urinate and defecate,” Coville said.

“They’re at the mercy of rain, cold, heat, and sitting targets for biting insects and predators, both human and animal.They are not a part of a loving family, and rarely have appropriate food, shelter or veterinary care.

“Dogs are social animals and, over time, a lack of companionship and attention leads to fearful, anxious and often aggressive animals.”

Although four hours had been allotted for the legislative delegation meeting, speakers concluded their remarks within two hours.

Each guest speaker had been given three minutes to make their points and requests.

“Believe it or not folks, Pasco County has showed how you do a delegation meeting,” said Burgess the delegation chair, referring to the meeting’s efficiency.

The Florida Legislature kicks off the 2022 regular session on Jan. 11.The fall interim committee meeting schedule began Sept. 20 and runs through early December.

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By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey tackled a number of key topics as the featured guest speaker of the East Pasco Networking Group’s breakfast meeting earlier this month at the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center in Zephyrhills.

She first addressed one of the more visible happenings — the county’s surging population growth, and its residential and commercial development.

“Obviously, you know, the county is on a tear,” Starkey opened to the group of a dozen-plus citizens during the Sept 14 gathering.“Florida’s No. 1 engine for growth is getting people to move here, and you see that happening in our county.

“We’re growing like crazy,” said Starkey, whose district seat includes southwest and south-central Pasco. Every month we’re breaking the record on the amount of permits that we’re giving, compared to last year.”

The commissioner said she regularly receives calls from landowners who want to know if the county plans to approve their land to build apartments.

The commissioner said that Pasco is actually facing an apartment shortage, despite the many Class A luxury apartments that have gone up in recent years.

Yet, the commissioner emphasized that county leadership and decision-makers are becoming “very, very picky” on where new apartments will be placed in the area.

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Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey was the featured guest speaker at the East Pasco Networking Group’s Sept. 14 meeting at the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center, in Zephyrhills.

“We do not want to give up commercial and industrial property for apartments,” she said.

The Pasco County Commission currently has a mortarium in place for new applications for multifamily development, which includes a portion of the county that’s essentially in Wesley Chapel and Land O’ Lakes.

Starkey said county leaders have instead encouraged would-be developers to build multi-family housing in more needed areas, such as Hudson, Holiday and along U.S. 19.

It has been a challenge, as Pasco’s apartment shortage is leading to steep rent increases, Starkey said.

The county needs to have affordable

housing, particularly for first responders, public servants and working-class residents, Starkey said.

“Where are our policeman and our nurses and our teachers going to live? Because when this cycle comes around again and they go to sign a new lease, they’re going to be moving out.They’re going to be moving to Hernando (County), they’re going to be moving to Citrus (County), and they’re going to be driving down here, and I really worry about that, so there needs to be a balance,” she said.

The apartment development industry is having trouble keeping up with Pasco’s population surge, too.

Starkey noted experts in that field all but

say they build only about 1,500 units per year in the county due to the equipment and logistical hurdles.

Besides being a bedroom community for many Hillsborough County workers, the county also has experienced an influx of people moving in from the Orlando area, Starkey observed.

She believes the Orlando influx can be attributed to that region’s hospitality industry taking a hit during the course of the coronavirus pandemic.

“Orlando is sending us people like crazy,” she said.“I’m thinking when all the hospitality stuff closed up, people left and came here.”

The commissioner also touched on various county road construction projects, including the delayed Diverging Diamond Interchange project at State Road 56 and Interstate 75 in Wesley Chapel.

This work stoppage was a result of contractor D.A.B. Constructors defaulting, and ultimately filing for bankruptcy and going out of business.

The diverging diamond project has since been assumed by a bond company and awarded to Superior Construction Company Southeast LLC. “I was very glad to see, driving up here, that they were at work on the diverging diamond,” Starkey said.“It’s going to be at least a year behind, but it is moving again.”

The new estimated date of completion is the summer of 2022, according to the Florida Department of Transportation’s website.

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GROWTH, from page 1A 517 came from individuals who’d had interactions with the branch within the past year.

“This is the first-ever survey that has been conducted to try and gauge where we are as a branch and the services,” Sherman said.

“What we see this is — an opportunity to set a benchmark, as to where we are, and as we continue to make improvements, how we’re doing. This is anticipated to be conducted annually,” Sherman added.

“The survey captured percentage ratings of various processes that our department offers.

“It rated everything from very satisfied to not satisfied.

Satisfaction ratings, out of a possible 100%: • Planning and development department: 64% • Building Construction Services: 72% • Code Enforcement: 67% • Office of Economic Growth: 73% Those taking the survey also were able to submit comments, which yielded additional information for the department, Sherman said. She added:“We’re going to be looking at those in detail and following up with individuals.

Volume is up in everything, from calls coming into the department, to site plans under review, to proactive code enforcement actions, to permits being pulled, Sherman said.

The county has 422 active site plan reviews currently under consideration, she said.

“With our site plan review process, we have pre-application meetings for those.

And, right now, those are slated out to January with the number of requests we are receiving for reviews.”

Sherman also addressed the volume being handled by the building construction services department.

“New single-family home permits, as you know, have taken off in Pasco County.

“In 2020, there were 5,741 new homes issued,” she said, adding at that time it was taking nearly 23 days to process a new single-family residential permit.

Over the last eight months, the department has issued 6,317 new single-family home permits, processing them in an average of 8.5 days.

“This is due in part to a great team, working extremely hard, looking for innovative ways to improve service,” Sherman said.

In working with the Tampa Bay Builders Association, the county was aiming for a 10-day turn-around for single-family permits, Sherman said.

“As you can see, we have met that goal and we’ve exceeded that goal. I’m hoping with the changes that we are continuing to make that we will continue to exceed that goal.”

In the arena of commercial permitting, the county is currently embarking on a major effort to streamline its processes, Sherman said.

“We have a team that’s very innovative

and ready to seek change to make things better for our customers,” she said.

The county’s inspectors also have been very busy, Sherman said.

“Over the last eight months of this year, they have conducted over 202,000 inspections,” she said.

Ultimately, the county’s new development is expected to result in a $2 billion expansion to the county’s tax roll, Sherman said.

CONTINUALLY SEEKING WAYS TO IMPROVE

Sherman thanked her staff for its dedication and hard work.

“I see them in the mornings, when I walk in at 6:30, going into the office to start work. They’re not going in early to leave early, but are going in early to meet customer needs.

“We see them on the weekends, coming into work, to meet the needs of our customers.

“They are extremely, extremely dedicated team members.

“And, as we continue to serve the community, in keeping with our strategic plan to create a better community, a better future for all of those involved, we want to continue to do that with integrity, respect, service innovation and service excellence.”

Commissioner Jack Mariano praised Sherman for demonstrating her initiative in conducting a survey about the branch’s work.

“You’ve got a baseline to work with now,” Mariano said.

Commissioner Kathryn Starkey zeroed in on the amount of time it takes to get a pre-application meeting.

“What can we do in the short term to shorten that time. I think we’re up to four months to get a pre-app meeting. Is there anything we can do to help that?”

Sherman said efforts are being made to improve that part of the county’s process.

Starkey followed up: “Is it more planners that we need?”

“We are getting more planners,” Sherman said.“But we are taking a look at how we can streamline the process.We’re looking at it in detail right now.”

Nectarios Pittos, director of planning and development, told Starkey: “It’s a logistical issue, not just with the planning and development department, but also with all of the other departments that participate in the process with us.

“So, yes, you could add, theoretically, more planners to address the pre-application, but you’d also have to double up the other positions in the departments that participate in the process, just to get more than eight or nine pre-apps that we can do per week.”

Commission Chairman Ron Oakley told Sherman:“I appreciate everything you are doing Sally, you’ve made the department stronger and better, and moving forward.

“We want to do it the right way, but we want to continue to streamline, and get it faster and quicker through the system.

“If we were not having so many projects, it would be different, but we’ve got them piled up,” Oakley said.

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INTERSECTION, from page 1A The FDOT is constructing the widening improvements on State Road 52, from east of the Suncoast Parkway to east of U.S. 41.

The developer for State Road 52 Industrial LLC, will require access from State Road 52 to their future development, on the north side of State Road 52, west of U.S. 41, according to the board’s agenda packet.

This access will be provided through Rhombus Court, which is located on the north side of State Road 52, and aligns with North Sunlake Boulevard on the south side of State Road 52.

The developer has prepared design plans for the improvements that will be needed on State Road 52 at the connections of North Sunlake Boulevard and Rhombus Court.

These plans were reviewed and accepted by the FDOT. Since the widening project on State Road 52 is already under construction, the FDOT has agreed to include the intersection improvements as part of its construction project, if the county provided funding for the intersection project.

COVID-19, from page 1A the forced quarantining of healthy children disruptive to a student’s education, but many folks in Florida are not able to work from home.With this rule, we are following a symptom-based approach to quarantining students in Florida.”

The state’s new surgeon general added: “The governor and I share a similar vision of weighing the costs and benefits of public health policies – and our new rule today is an example of that,” Ladapo said, in the release.

“We must make sure that we are doing what is right for parents and for students.

There’s not a single high-quality study that shows that any child has ever benefited from forced quarantining policies, but we have seen demonstrable and considerable harm to children. It’s important to respect the rights of parents.”

Corcoran also commented:“What we did over the past year was nothing less than amazing – we gave parents in our state the option to send their children to school for face-to-face instruction with more students, over a longer time than any state in the nation – but we did see massive quarantining,” said Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran, father of six kids who missed over 100 days of school last year due to quarantines.

“If you take the number of kids that had to quarantine, and added up the days they missed in school, in the education arena, we would call that a chronic absenteeism pandemic. Now we have the data telling us that factually 98% of those children who quarantined never became symptomatic. That’s why the previous policy didn’t make any sense.This is a brilliant change, and I’m so thankful for this new common-sense rule.”

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The improvements include a full median opening, eastbound and westbound left and right turn lanes, pedestrian improvements, and additional lighting.

The contractor for the State Road 52 widening project (D.A.B. Constructors Inc.), has been found in default and the FDOT is in the process of rebidding the project, the agenda packet says.

The construction of the intersection improvements was already included and scheduled as part of the State Road 52 widening project prior to the default and will be included in the new bid package.

The estimated cost of the improvements is $709,460.00.The developer for State Road 52 Industrial LLC and the county have entered into a funding agreement, in which the developer paid it a proportionate share of the cost of improvements, in the amount of $199,205.80.

The county has agreed to fund the balance of $510,254.20.

Under the agreement with the FDOT, the county will pay a lump sum to enable construction to proceed.

This payment is due to the FDOT by Oct. 4. If the cost is less than estimated, the funds will be returned to the county.

3,000 doses of monoclonal antibody treatments directly from GlaxoSmithKline, after the Biden Administration cut the supply.

“We should be doing everything we can to get patients monoclonal antibody treatments, not cutting allocations of treatment like the Biden Administration has done,” DeSantis said, in a release on his web page.

Florida has been aggressive in making this treatment available.

Meanwhile, on the issue of Pfizer booster shots, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that these groups of people receive Pfizer booster shots, six months after their initial series of shots: • People 65 years and older, and residents in long-term care settings • People aged 50 to 64 years with underlying medical conditions • People aged 18 to 49 years with underlying medical conditions, based on individual benefits and risks • People aged 18 to 64 years who are at increased risk of COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting According to the CDC, many people now eligible to receive a booster shot received their initial vaccine early in the vaccination program and will benefit from additional protection.

“With the Delta variant’s dominance as the circulating strain and cases of COVID-19 increasing significantly across the United States, a booster shot will help strengthen protection against severe disease in those populations who are at high risk for exposure to COVID-19 or the complications from severe disease,” according to information on the CDC’s website.

The CDC also will evaluate available data in the coming weeks to make additional recommendations for other populations or people who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines, the website says.

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AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel was the site of the 2021 NHL Prospect Showcase, which ran from Sept. 18 through Sept. 21.

Hosted by the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning, the event also welcomed prospect teams from the Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators and Florida Panthers.

All four teams played each other once over the four-day showcase, at 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd.

Any skater or goaltender in each of the four organizations on an entry-level contract (or less), provided they are 24 years old or younger and have less than 20 games of NHL experience, was eligible to participate in the showcase.

Contests were open to the public and streamed live on TampaBayLightning.com.

The competition rotates between the cities of the four franchises each year.

With it being the Lightning’s turn to coordinate the event, the Wesley Chapel-based facility provided an ideal locale.

The 150,000-square-foot complex — the largest ice sports facility in the southeastern United States — is known for having four full-sized ice rinks and a mini-rink housed under one roof.

Aside from sheets of ice, the facility was designed to meet various NHL specifications, all the way down to specific railings and glass around the boards.

The facility also features an on-site sports medicine clinic with an evaluation and treatment room; a fully equipped fitness center with over 2,000 square feet of space; and a 90-yard indoor track turf.

Those features, plus the accessibility to on-site hotels and restaurants, as well as nearby Saddlebrook Resort, were other selling factors for the Lightning and other franchises.

“The amenities, that’s really what did it for them,” Center Ice owner Zimmermann said, noting many Lightning executives have family members who are members of the facility.“They’ve utilized every aspect of this building, basically.”

Zimmermann acknowledged the showcase ranks as one of the most prominent events to be held at the four-year-old facility — ranking up there with the 2017 Four Nations Cup that featured the USA women’s hockey team (as well as Canada, Sweden and Finland) in advance of the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Each prospect team featured about three of four players who’ll likely see time in the NHL this year, Zimmermann said, which added to the event’s allure.

Zimmermann spotlighted 20-year-old Panthers goalie Spencer Knight — who shined in this past year’s NHL playoffs — as one of many examples.

Knight last year became the first goaltender to ever have played both in the Stanley Cup playoffs and NCAA (at Boston College) in the same season.

He also was the second-youngest goaltender in NHL history to win his Stanley Cup playoffs debut, trailing only Don Beupre, who did so at 19 years old in 1981.

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What is a hockey game without a fight? Here, referees break up a fight, but not before Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Cameron MacDonald gets the brunt of Carolina prospect No. 24 Seth Jarvis’ glove in the face.

Ice sprays as Tampa Bay Lightning prospect No. 82, Gabriel Fortier, of Quebec, Canada, puts on the brakes before colliding into the end of Carolina prospect David Cotton’s hockey stick.

are vying for a spot, they’re obviously working their butts off out there, and so it’s very competitive,” said Zimmermann.“It’s almost NHL-quality play, obviously, some of these guys have already played a little bit in the NHL.” Meanwhile, Lightning fans received a glimpse of the franchise’s wave of younger talent over the course of the four-day competition.

And that future looks quite bright.

The Lightning’s prospect squad finished the tournament as the only team with a perfect 3-0 record.They never trailed in any of their three tournament wins against the Hurricanes, Panthers and Predators.

The Lightning’s 24-man prospect roster mostly featured players from northern states in the U.S. and hockey-obsessed countries including Canada, Finland, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden and Nova Scotia.

But, there was one Tampa Bay area native as part of the squad — Clearwater’s Avery Winslow.

The 19-year-old defenseman said at a media session it was “a dream come true” to

be invited to the prospect camp of the team he cheered while growing up.

Winslow enjoyed some on-ice heroics, too, scoring a first goal 36 seconds into a 6-5 shootout victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sept. 19.“It was definitely a very exciting moment for me,” he said.

Winslow has spent the past couple seasons in the Ontario Hockey League, one of three major junior ice hockey leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League.

He’s a prime example of what the Lightning’s presence and success has meant for the growth of the sport throughout the Tampa Bay area.

“It’s really cool to see that the game of hockey has grown so much with the Lightning winning the (Stanley) Cup the last two years,” Winslow said. “You can really start to see the growth of hockey and all the younger people starting to follow along and actually be fans of the sport and not just show up to the games, so it’s definitely cool to see.”

The event appeared be a hit among the arena teeming with hockey fans over the

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Trinity resident Roger Ennis showed up to the showcase’s final game on Sept. 21, where the Lightning defeated the Panthers in a high-scoring affair, 8-5.

It marked the first time Ennis visited the Wesley Chapel-based facility.

The Lightning fan was pleased with the intimate seating arrangements to get an upclose look at the action on ice.

He also came away impressed by Lightning prospects Winslow and Quebec’s Gabriel Fortier, a second-round draft pick by the Lightning in 2018.

“It’s just great to see the young guys at it, all looking to move on,” Ennis said. “It’s amazing to be able to come here, and make a day of it and get that close.”

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Fans watch through the safety glass as Lightning prospects Avery Winslow, No. 67, of Clearwater, and Gabriel Fortier, No. 82, mix it up with Carolina prospects Bryce Montgomery, No. 58, of Washington D.C., and Jack Drury, No. 72, of New York.

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COURTESY OF PASCO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Cpl. Elissa Elders, who serves at Pine View Middle School in Land O’ Lakes, is the 2021 School Resource Officer of the Year for Florida. She is shown here with Edward Upthegrove, program administrator for the Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute. The FCPTI is part of the Bureau of Criminal Justice Programs in the Office of the Attorney General.

COURTESY OF PASCO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Elissa Elders, Florida’s School Resource Officer of the Year, received that distinction during the opening of the annual convention for the Florida Association of School Resource Officers.

Pine View Middle’s SRO wins top state honors Cpl. Elissa Edwards is definitely resourceful, when it comes to connecting with kids.

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orporal Elissa Elders, from the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, said she was shocked upon learning she had been selected the 2021 School Resource Officer of the Year from a pool of 900 officers in the state of Florida.

“Out of all those people, I’m the one who is selected?’’ Elders said.“I’m just doing my job, but so are all the amazing people I work with. I am honored and I am humbled.

Next to marrying my husband, it’s the biggest honor in my life.

“But I still can’t get over it. Me? Why me?’’

When examining Elders’ eight-year body of work at Pine View Middle School in Land O’ Lakes and hearing from the students, administrators and parents, another question quickly emerges.

Why did it take so long for Elders to be recognized?

“She really cares about the kids,’’ Pine View principal Jennifer Warren said.“She’s extremely relatable and they feel very comfortable in receiving her messages. She’s a huge part of our school and we’re all very excited to see this type of recognition.’’

Elders doesn’t seek recognition, though.

Her rewards are seeing kids learn and develop.

“This isn’t a job, it’s her calling,’’ said retired law enforcement officer Bill Elders, Elissa’s husband of 14 years.“Whether something turns out to be frustrating or a great success, she has a tremendous way of separating the two, always keeping it in perspective, and never letting it take away from her purpose of helping the kids.

“I’ve listened to her cry when she sees kids hurting. I’ve listened to her laugh when they do outstanding things. She gets excited.

She empathizes. She doesn’t punch a clock.

It never stops.This is her life and her heart is completely in it.’’

Elders, who enlisted in the Army before a medical discharge, originally thought she wanted to become an arson investigator with the fire department. But after attending the police academy, she found her niche as Pine View’s SRO.

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Playing the role of a seahorse, in ‘The Little Mermaid,’ Cpl. Elissa Elders demonstrates her willingness to do what it takes to connect with kids.

“My principal (Warren) is such a proactive person and she always encourages me to grow and train,’’ Elders said.“I appreciate working with such a strong leader, who has helped me process things and mature as a deputy.

“I wear many hats. I’m your friend, your counselor, your teacher, your go-to for advice.

If you need something sewn for an outfit or a class project, I can do that. I’m here to help and I work for them, which makes them my boss.Whatever they need, I’m here. I want to take care of any needs or worries, so the families can concentrate on raising a good productive member of society.’’

ELDERS’ BIGGEST TOOL: CREATIVITY

During the school’s “Pink Out Against Bullying,’’ she wore a large pink bow in her hair and pink socks.

She’s known to pop into classrooms and actively participate.

She had a role in the school’s production of “Annie Junior,’’ playing a Keystone Cop (of course). But nothing was handed to her.

Elders auditioned for the role like any student.

On St. Patrick’s Day, she makes a pot of

gold with prizes. At Christmas, she uses clues for a “Corporal Elders on a Shelf’’ contest with large candy bars going to the winners.

She has a “Walking Dead Fan Club,’’ so students and parents can converse and argue about the popular television series, while using that common interest to promote fellowship and togetherness. She also has started other clubs, such as Girls on the Run and the Craft Club.

She likes to poke fun at herself. At a dance class, she displayed some cop-themed exercises, such as running after freshly baked donuts. She carries a donut-shaped water bottle in the car line. She has passed out donuts to reward students who wear their seat belts.

“Cops and donuts — classic joke, right?’’

Elders said with a laugh.

All of Elders’ out-of-the-box ideas have the same goal.

“We do have days at school where kids make poor choices,’’ Elders said.“But I want to be as involved as I can be, whether it’s doing a play, being at a basketball game, helping in the classroom, anything to share what I can and have a positive impact on students.

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School Resource Officer Cpl. Elissa Elders played the role of Keystone Cop in Pine View Middle’s production of ‘Annie.’ That’s just one example of how she gets involved with kids.

“When you are involved in their lives, when you can show them the right way to do it, they will be less likely to do something wrong that could result in criminal charges.’’

There are tangible signs of Elders’ state award, such as the designation on her parking spot at Pine View Middle School (“Florida SRO of the Year Parking Only’’).

Sometimes, though, Elders doesn’t see the complete results until years later. But that’s when she realizes the full impact.

“I have seen it where she runs into a former student at a restaurant or a ballgame and they are so appreciative over something she once said or did for them,’’ Bill Elders said.“She puts her heart and soul into helping kids and it’s rewarding to see them on a good road in their lives.’’

She appreciates the community’s support.

“I have gotten so many notes and messages from people congratulating me,’’ Elders said.“Some of them don’t even have a kid at our school. They are saying how proud they are. It means a lot.These kinds of well wishes really show that people are aware and how much they care about the kids, too. That’s really the mission, getting kids on the right road.’’

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Each pet will receive a St. Francis medal.

All people and animals can attend.

Humans must wear masks and social distance.

The service will broadcast from the St. Francis Garden in the St. Clement’s courtyard, and will stream on both Facebook and YouTube, starting at 10 a.m.

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• Stick with your normal routine. Try to pack over a period of time and stick to your pet’s normal day-to-day routine as much as possible. By doing that, your pet will not be exposed to too much change all at once and will likely be able to ease into the process.

• Visit your pet’s vet. Set up an appointment with the pet’s current veterinarian to get a thorough exam and to ensure up-to-date vaccinations. Stock up on medications, too.

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NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE

The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative will offer ways to celebrate the culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans through special events, curated book lists, and its annual youth art contests.

National Hispanic Heritage Month runs through Oct. 15.

Free online events include: • Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m.: Book e-Club — “The Lost Book of Adana Moreau,” by Michael Zapata • Oct. 5 at 5:30 p.m.: Library staff will share books that changed their lives and share recommendations of Latino authors and stories, for all ages.

• Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m.: Cultural Cooking: Postres — participants can learn how to make favorite postres, or desserts.

• Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m.: Celebrations Around the World: Dia de los Muertos — a look at the music, food, customs and culture of special occasions around the globe.

Recommended for all ages.

There also is a bookmark contest for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.Visit HCPLC.org/events/hhforms/ hispanic-heritage-bookmark-2021.pdf.

The poster contest is for grades nine to 12.

For information, visit HCPLC.org/events/ hhforms/hispanic-heritage-poster-2021.pdf.

OKTOBERFEST

The Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Suncoast Parkway’s fifth annual Oktoberfest will take place on Oct. 1 starting at 5 p.m., at 2144 Northpointe Parkway in Lutz.There will be beer, music and food.To register, visit EventBrite.com.

SAFETY TOWN YARD SALE

Pasco County Safety Town will host its annual yard sale fundraiser on Oct. 1 and Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Concourse, 15325 Alric Pottberg Blvd., in Shady Hills. For information, call 813-9291203.

TEEN LIT FEST

The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative will kick off the Tampa Bay Teen Lit Fest on Oct. 1, virtually, and will offer a new live session each Thursday through Oct. 28.The festival gives young adult readers an opportunity to get up close and personal with critically acclaimed authors of young adult fiction.Those attending can ask questions, receive writing advice, hear personal insights, and have a chance to win autographed books from

LifeSouth Community Blood Mobile also will be on site.And, guests can check out the new Tesla electric cars, too.Those attending are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for the St.Vincent de Paul food bank, for a free raffle ticket.

Blanket donations also will be accepted.

Admission is free. For information, email FloridaWomenMagazine@gmail.com, or visit WomensExpo.us/.

Bands & Brews Fest

The Rotary Club of Land O’ Lakes will host the Land O’ Lakes Bands & Brews Festival on Oct. 2 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.

Live, nonstop music from local bands will include Stonegrey, Melissa Lee, 5 Shades of Grey, and JT Curtis & the Florida Scoundrels.

Guests should bring chairs and blankets, but leave coolers at home. There will be food, drinks and beer for sale.

Admission is $10 in advance on Eventbrite.com, or $15 at the gate.

Ticket holders are eligible to win a $500 gift certificate from Kiefer Jewelers.

All proceeds will benefit Gulfside Hospice and Land O’ Lakes Rotary charities.

For information, call Terri Dusek at 813-340-7973.

favorite authors.The free event is for tweens, teens and adults; no library card is needed. Register for any or all of the live sessions at HCPLC.org/TeenLitFest.

CREATURES OF THE NIGHT

ZooTampa once again will host its annual Creatures of the Night Halloween event, on select October nights, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., starting Oct. 1.Admission is $29.95 for non-members. Entry to the event is limited.Advance purchased tickets and reservations are recommended, and the only way to guarantee admission. For information, visit ZooTampa.org.

FESTIVAL & HAUNTED FARM

The Raprager Family Farms, 16907 Boy Scout Road in Odessa, will host a Fall Pumpkin Festival & Haunted Farm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and on Oct. 29 and Oct. 30. Friday and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.The festival will include farm animals, pumpkins, an 80-foot giant bounce pillow, a 40-foot hay chute slide, a corn pit, a mini crop maze, live entertainment (comedians, musicians and more), a haunted barn, Fort Merlin (play fort), tractor-pulled hayrides and a greenhouse display, included in the $12.50 cost per person. Children age 2 and younger are free.There also will be a scarecrow contest.

Gem mining, pony rides, face painting and items at the Raprager’s Sweet Shop will cost extra. For more information and tickets, visit RapragerFamilyFarms.com.

PLANT FESTIVAL/SALE

UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension Service will host a Gardening 365 Festival & Plant Sale on Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at San Antonio City Park, 12200 Main St., San Antonio.The event includes a selection of plants; seminars; educational resources; and gardening

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information. Sessions are:“Building a Raised Garden” at 9 a.m.;“Right Plant, New Plants” at 10 a.m.;“Vegetable Gardening” at 11 a.m.;“Watering Efficiently” at noon; and “Container Gardening” at 1 p.m.Admission is free. Service animals only will be allowed. Masks are highly recommended.

For information, visit bit.ly/3tAkuTl.

CACTI & SUCCULENTS

Kessler’s Cacti and Succulent Show will take place on Oct. 2 and Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Bearss Groves, 14316 Lake Magdalene Blvd., in Tampa, under the big tent, rain or shine.There will be an assortment of specimen and collector plants, and a variety of cacti and succulents from around the world. For information, visit Facebook.com/KesslersCacti. For questions or directions, call 813-751-9409.

PARK GRAND OPENING

The Wesley Chapel District Park Recreation Complex, 7727 Boyette Road in Wesley Chapel, will host an outdoor grand opening on Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.There will be small group tours of the indoor facility to allow for physical distancing.The celebration will include inflatables, games, music, hockey clinics, and more. For information, visit bit.ly/3fAWtpr.

WOMEN’S EXPO

The “What Women Want Expo” fundraiser will take place Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Venetian Event Center, 9724 Cross Creek Blvd., in the Wesley Chapel/New Tampa area, to benefit Blanket Tampa Bay.There will be a fashion show, a belly dancing demo, self-defense moves, make-up demos, music, seminars, a photo booth, health screenings, and food trucks (weather permitting).There also will be vendors in health, finance, fashion, beauty, home, pets, and more.An AdventHealth Mammogram Bus and a

One Community Now will host a Hunger Walk on Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Sims Park in New Port Richey.There will be raffles, vendors,Touch-A-Truck, food, carnival games and a bounce house.All proceeds will go toward feeding children through the One Community Now Pack A Sack Food 4 Kids Program, a weekend feeding program to help address chronic hunger among school-aged children. For information, visit OneCommunityNowHungerWalk.org, or call 727-858-6117.

PUMPKIN PILLOWS

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will offer an adult take-and-make kit from Oct. 4 to Oct. 30.

Participants can make a pumpkin pillow using the kit and a few small materials from home. For information, call 813-7886375.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Grand Concourse Railroad Spooky Train and Spooky Trail, 11919 Alric Pottberg Road in Shady Hills, is looking for volunteers. Students are welcome.Adults also are needed.Volunteers have the option to dress up. For more information, call or text Bill Donati at 727-639-7639.

APPLE ART

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will offer a We-Make Kit from Oct. 4 to Oct. 9. Participants can make a 3D apple project using materials from the kit and from home. For information, call 813-788-6375.

HALLOWEEN CARDS

The Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road, in New Port Richey, will offer an adult take-and-make craft from Oct. 4 to Oct. 9, for ages 18 and older. Participants can stop by and pick up a Halloween card kit, while supplies last. For more information, call 727-861-3049.

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Pasco County is adding two new elementary magnets Centennial Elementary, in Dade City, will become a STEAM magnet school during the 2022-2023 school year. A parent meeting night is set for Oct. 12.

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During the past few years, Pasco County Schools has been adding to its slate of educational choices for parents and students, and two new options will become available in the 2022-2023 school year.

Centennial Elementary in Dade City and James M. Marlowe Elementary in New Port Richey are slated to become STEAM magnet schools.

The acronym STEAM means the schools will have an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics.

As magnet schools, Centennial and Marlowe will not have traditional boundaries.

The school district will use its school choice program, known as Pasco Pathways, to assign students to the schools.

Parent meetings will be held in October, to provide additional information.

Centennial’s meeting is set for Oct. 12 and Marlowe’s is set for Oct. 5. (Check with schools for additional details.)

As a result of dropping their traditional boundaries, the geographic areas currently zoned to the schools must be absorbed by other schools.

The Pasco County School Board will have public hearings on the proposed boundary changes for the schools on Nov. 16 and on Dec. 14.

Centennial and Marlowe will pattern themselves after Sanders Memorial

Elementary, at 5126 School Road, in Land O’ Lakes.

Sanders Elementary recently was named a nationally certified magnet school by Magnet Schools of America.The distinction signifies that Sanders meets rigorous standards that define high-quality schools, according to a school district news release.

Centennial Middle and Bayonet Point Middle, which are middle magnet schools focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics, also were named nationally certified magnet schools by the same organization.

In general, magnet schools feature themes and courses that are designed to attract students from outside traditional school boundaries.

Sanders Elementary became the district’s first magnet school in 2015, when it reopened, following a massive renovation.

Most of the students attending Sanders live in the central part of Pasco County.

Centennial Elementary will provide a convenient option for students and families in East Pasco, to explore the same educational opportunities as those offered at Sanders. Marlowe will do the same in West Pasco.

Pasco County Schools Superintendent Kurt Browning briefed the school board members at their Sept. 7 morning meeting, on the process the district will use, leading up to the switch. He said communications would be sent to families later in the day.

Centennial Elementary Principal Gretchen Rudolph-Fladd explained how the transition will work in a letter to parents, posted on the school’s website.

In part, she told parents:“Making a transition like this requires several steps. Some are significant, while others are formalities that have no impact on students.”

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The Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters provides these pointers to help homeowners to be ready, in case a major storm hits.

If storm damage does occur, you need a firm understanding of your current insurance policy and what steps are necessary to file a claim, the organization says, in a news release.

It recommends that homeowners: • Know what their policy covers and doesn’t cover. Not all policies are the same.

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• Make sure your deductible isn’t too high. That’s the out-of-pocket expense you will have to absorb if you have a loss.

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• Be sure you purchase flood insurance before a major storm threatens. Be aware that flood insurance doesn’t go into effect for 30 days.

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• Prepare a detailed list of your personal property. This will help you document your claim after a loss. Gather your receipts for large items, such as major appliances, furniture and appliances. Make copies to include with your property inventory.

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The average residential customer who uses 6,000 gallons of water will see an increase on their bill from $79 up to $81.30, an increase of $2.30.

Residential reclaimed water customers also will see small increases in the reclaimed water base charge and the Back-Flow Prevention Device fee, along with a new

tiered rate for reclaimed water use in excess of 10,000 gallons, according to the release.

The base change for reclaimed water will be $11, which includes the first 10,000 gallons. There will be an additional charge of $1.10 for every additional 1,000 gallons.

The Flow Prevention Device fee will be $5.99.

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Sam Beneck is congratulated by the Pasco County Commission and members of the county staff, for his recent recognition by the Florida Bicycle Association as professional of the year.

Sam Beneck, a project manager for Pasco County, has been honored as the professional of the year by the Florida Bicycle Association.

Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey read a resolution congratulating Benick for the accomplishment during the county board’s Sept. 15 meeting.

Beneck was recognized for his involvement as project manager on the Ridge Road extension project, which will include a multiuse path that will connect to the Suncoast Parkway Trail.

He also has been involved in other projects that are now being enjoyed by cyclists, including the Starkey Gap Trail and the Anclote Coastal Trail, according to the resolution.

Starkey, a regular trail user herself and huge proponent of creating safe ways for people to get around, said the fact that Beneck himself is a cyclist has given him insights and helped to inform his professional work.

Pasco adopts solid waste, stormwater rates The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report The Pasco County Commission unanimously approved increased solid waste fees and maintained the status quo for stormwater rates during the board’s Sept. 15 meeting.

Justin Roessler, the county’s solid waste director, told the board that the proposed increase represents the third of a seven-year rate increase in the county’s solid waste assessment.

The adopted resolution establishes the annual solid waste disposal assessment, tipping fees, and other rates, fees and charges that fund the Solid Waste Disposal and Resource Recovery System.

The assessment generates revenue to cover operations and maintenance costs, meet debt service coverage as required by bond covenants, and supports the capital costs of the county’s solid waste disposal system.

The fiscal year 2022 single-family residential assessment will increase by $7, going from $79 to $86 per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU).A single-family parcel is equal to an ERU. Tipping fees will increase from $72.08 to $78.47 per ton.

“The rate increases have been structured to address the growth that we’re seeing and the need to expand the waste energy facility, as well as to replace some of the revenue that’s being lost when the power purchasing agreement expires in 2024,” the solid waste director said.

“When you look at the residential assessment and the residential collection ceiling for Pasco County, we do see it as comparable with other municipalities that do have waste-to-energy facilities.”

The board also passed a stormwater rate resolution that keeps the residential rate per ERU at $95, the same as it is this year.

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VACCINATION INCENTIVES

Hillsborough Community College (HCC) has rolled out a new incentive program that provides an opportunity for HCC students vaccinated against COVID-19 to receive $300 in rent credit to be used toward oncampus student housing and a $2,000 incentive, according to a news release.

“We want everyone on campus to feel safe, and that includes not just our students, but our faculty and staff as well. The vaccines have proven to be safe and the best defense against the virus.These new incentives are an added measure to ensure our students are taking every action available to keep not just themselves safe, but our entire community safe, too,” said Dr. Ken Atwater, HCC president, in the release.

All residents of Hawks Landing, the student-affiliated housing located on the HCC Dale Mabry Campus, who show proof of full vaccination by Oct. 31 will receive a $300 rent credit for the month of November.

Currently enrolled HCC students who show proof of full vaccination by Nov. 5 will be entered into a drawing to win an incentive of $2,000. Fifty students will be awarded through the raffle and will be notified by Nov. 30.

Instructions on how to submit proof of vaccination status will be communicated to students directly via their HCC student email, HawkMail.

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Other speakers and session presenters will share information on issues including: mental health and substance abuse; trauma and sexual assault response; social work and counseling needs in public schools; patterns evident in school shootings; food insecurity; improving cross-cultural connections; and more.

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Pasco County Schools again will utilize a monthly, early release time to allow for staff to engage in professional development aligned with student needs, and district and school priorities.

Upcoming early release dates are: Oct. 6, Nov. 10, Dec. 8, Jan. 12, Feb. 2, March 9 and April 13.

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Saint Leo University will host its seventhannual Social Work Conference on Oct. 8, using a virtual platform, for both established professionals and those interested in the field.

The theme of this year’s conference is “Social Workers are Essential.”

Those attending can learn the ways in which social needs and social work practices have evolved and changed since COVID-19.

There will be a keynote panel at 9 a.m.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has reappointed Marilyn Pearson-Adams to the PascoHernando State College (PHSC) District Board of Trustees (DBOT).

PearsonAdams is the president and owner of Century 21 Alliance Realty of Spring Hill.

She is the current chair of the PHSC DBOT, chair of the Florida Realtors’ Marilyn Pearson-Adams Legislative Think Tank, and a past chair of the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce. PearsonAdams was inducted into the National Association of Realtors Hall of Fame in 2020.

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The free SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas continues to provide Medicare seminars, via Zoom.

• Oct. 4 at noon: Overview of Medicare Advantage Plan options • Oct. 6 at 10 a.m.: Medicare Basics • Oct. 6 at noon: Medicare Open Enrollment • Oct. 9 at 10 a.m.: Medicare Basics • Oct. 11 at noon: Medicare Part C Advantage Plans • Oct. 13 at 10 a.m.: Medicare Basics • Oct. 13 at noon: Medicare Open Enrollment For information on registering, call 727217-8111 or 800-963-5337.

CAR WASH FUNDRAISER

The Pasco ASAP (Alliance for Substance Addiction Prevention) and STAND Above the Influence will host a car wash fundraiser with proceeds benefiting the STAND Youth Team.

The cost is $10 for a general car wash, or $20 for a deluxe car wash; vouchers are available while supplies last. For information, email stand@empoweredcommunities.org.

Vouchers are good through Dec. 31, 2022, at these Tidal Wave Auto Spa locations: • 3893 Atmore Grove Drive, Lutz • 2209 Sun Vista Drive, Lutz • 3500 Tampa Road, Oldsmar

VACCINATION INFO

The Area Agency on Aging of PascoPinellas will host a Vaccine Information Session on Oct. 7 at 11 a.m., at the New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, for seniors and caregivers, regarding the agency’s Vaccine Outreach Program.

The program is designed to provide access to those who want to be vaccinated, but are otherwise prevented from doing so.

To register, visit PascoLibraries.org.

LEGACY OF LIFE

The annual Oasis Pregnancy Care Centers’ Legacy of Life Celebration benefit is scheduled for Oct. 7 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Idlewild Church, 183333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd., in Lutz, for adults only.

For more information and to register, visit HeartsForOasis.org/events.

EAR, NOSE, THROAT TALK

AdventHealth Zephyrhills and AdventHealth Dade City will offer an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Virtual Health Talk on Oct. 7 at 8 p.m., on both hospitals’ Facebook pages.

The guest speaker will be Dr. Joseph Derbyshire, ENT and facial plastic surgeon.

Register by calling 877-534-3108.

GULFSIDE FUNDRAISER

The 10th annual Paulie Palooza Music Festival is set to take place on Oct. 16 from noon to 9 p.m., at Main Street Zephyrhills, to benefit Gulfside Hospice, which provides patient care and bereavement services to the community.

The event will include live music with local bands, vendors, food trucks, a silent auction and more.

A $5 wristband donation will provide access to all the event has to offer, with proceeds going to Gulfside Hospice.

For information, visit PauliePalooza.org., or contact Leesa Fryer at 727-845-5707 or leesa.fryer@gulfside.org.

ALZHEIMER’S WALK

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is scheduled for Oct. 16, at Sims Park in New Port Richey.

Last year’s walk was mainly virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but this year the association is moving forward with an in-person event.

There will be an opening ceremony at 9 a.m.

To register and for walk updates, visit ALZ.org/walk.

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

The Pasco County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department will host “RECreate Your Mind” on Oct. 16, at the Withlacoochee River Park, 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd., in Dade City.

The event will include a Stomp Out Suicide 5k (starting at 8 a.m., $35) and 1-mile trail run/walk (starting at 9 a.m., $15); followed by music, a family fun zone; youth and adult recreational/leisure activities; vendors; raffles; food trucks; stress reduction activities and demonstrations; mental health resources; rejuvenation opportunities; and more.

Proceeds will help to establish/facilitate mental health events within Pasco County.

Participating runners/walkers will receive a race shirt, complimentary snacks and a finisher award.

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The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation will be the featured charity at the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office, for the month of October.

The foundation’s main objectives are to advocate on behalf of patients, educate the public on all aspects of breast cancer, and to provide funds for research seeking new treatments and ultimately a cure for breast cancer.

This the eighth year in a row the tax collector’s offices will accept donations to help to raise funds and heighten awareness of the disease and the treatment options available.

For information and office locations, visit PascoTaxes.com.

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The Pasco County Library Cooperative will offer a Pink About Your Breast Health: Breast Cancer 101 webinar with Moffitt Cancer Center on Oct. 5 at 11 a.m.

The guest speaker will be Jeannette Palencia, senior community outreach worker.

Additional virtual events will be offered throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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