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Local groups help federal workers

By Brian Fernandes bfernandes@lakerlutznews.com

Organizations around the region are stepping up to help, as workers and their families struggle during the nation’s longest partial federal government shutdown.

The help has come in various forms.

“The key is to take off some of the pressure from these folks (so they can) worry less about where their food is coming from,”

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explained Greg Giordano, assistant tax collector of Pasco County.

The federal government partially shut down on Dec. 22, in the midst of a budget battle between President Donald Trump and members of congress, over funding for a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico.

Over the past weekend,Trump offered a deal that would include money for the border wall, while granting some immigrants protection for three years. But, Democrats

were not moved by Trump’s offer.

The impasse affects about 800,000 federal employees, including some who are not working during the shutdown, and others who are working without pay.

The U.S. Coast Guard is one group of federal employees who are working without pay.

Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano See SHUTDOWN, page 19A

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Members of the National Honor Society at Zephyrhills High School, under the supervision of science teacher and cross-country coach Vincent Baez, had a car wash fundraiser on Jan. 12 to benefit 18-year-old Zack Springfield, a member of the school’s cross-country team.

Springfield is battling Ewing Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. The car wash was held at Coney Island Drive-In, at 5327 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. Above, Zephyrhills High junior Abigail Boyko has a little fun, in between car washes, by blowing suds bubbles toward her friends, 15-year-old Samantha Wilkes, left, and 17-year-old Angel Bicknell. The young women are members of the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society.

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Plenty on tap for Pasco ASAP in 2019

By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

As it continues its mission to reduce the overuse and misuse of illicit drugs and alcohol, the Pasco County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention has witnessed progress during several areas during the past year.

During 2018, Pasco County: • Saw its drug poisoning death rate, or overdoses, register a slight decrease — for the first time since 2014 • Reported lower figures of illicitly used prescription pain relievers among its high school student population • Saw a decline in alcohol usage among youth in the county • Registered dips in other alcohol-use indicators, such as underaged drinking and impaired driving Chrissie Parris, interim director for the alliance, which is also known as ASAP, characterized those reports as “big wins” See ASAP, page 19A

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Zephyrhills High School National Honor Society students scrub a car during the ‘Carwash for Zack’ fundraiser on Jan. 12 at Coney Island Drive-In, 5327 Gall Blvd.

Seventeen-year-old Ethan Vest, a senior at Zephyrhills High School, washes and dries the back window of a sedan. The group washed dozens of cars in the quest to help Zack Springfield and his family.

Kumquat Festival offers fun, Old Florida charm

By Brian Fernandes bfernandes@lakerlutznews.com

Susan Frimmel enjoys the social gathering — known as the Kumquat Festival — that brings all things kumquat to Downtown Dade City.

Taking part in the festival, known for its Old Florida charm, has been a tradition for her for 15 years, and this year promises to be no exception.

Frimmel, administrative director/marketing for AdventHealth Zephyrhills, said she’s looking forward to the event, set for Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

She is teaming up with AdventHealth Dade City staff to pitch their tent and give out 10,000 of the items they’re known for – tote bags.

“People will come back year after year to get the next edition,” Frimmel said, referring to the bags.

They come in handy for holding arts and crafts purchases from vendors, and, of course, kumquat treats.

For the 22nd year, vendors will offer pies, salsas, craft beer and wine - all flavored with the diminutive orange fruit described as the “little gem of the citrus industry.”

John Moors is the executive director of The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce, which leads an army of volunteers, organizes event vendors and solicits the support of scores of sponsors to pull

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off the annual event.

“It was first started by a group of folks here in town that put a little festival together on the courthouse lawn with a few dozen vendors,” Moore recalled.

Now, both vendors and visitors come from across the country to attend the festival, which showcases Old Florida’s charm

in a quaint downtown that boasts a historic courthouse, shops and restaurants.

Frimmel said it took a trip out of state for her to realize that the Kumquat Festival is a nationally recognized event.

“It’s something that’s known in a broader sense than just our local community,” she said.

The crowds have increased through the years, and the festival has added more offerings for patrons, especially for the children, Frimmel said.

This year’s kids’ area will include bounce houses, pony rides, face painting and other activities.

There’s a $20 entry fee, for those wishing to register their car for the all-day car show contest.

Downtown restaurants will be open for business, and there will be food trucks at the event, too.

The musical lineup includes Melissa Lee Zenker, the Strawberry Express Cloggers and the Calvary Assembly of Dade City.

Besides doling out tote bags, AdventHealth will offer health information and pamphlets detailing upcoming hospital events.

“My team has a great time at the event interacting with the guests,” Frimmel said.

Besides greeting and meeting new visitors, Frimmel is ready to direct them to the various attractions the festival has to offer.

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The Pasco County Planning Commission has approved a landscaping plan submitted by Duke Energy Florida LLC., in connection to an electrical substation in Wesley Chapel.

The planning board had previously approved the electric company’s request for an expansion to its electrical substation on a 20-acre parcel on the north side of Satinleaf Lane, about 650 feet west of Smith Road. However, that approval was contingent on Duke’s subsequent submission of a landscaping plan relating to the project for the planning board’s approval.

Residents of Meadow Pointe had sought additional landscaping to reduce the visual impacts from the expanded substation.

Drew Gilmore, a public engagement specialist for Duke Energy, outlined the company’s plan for buffering the substation from its neighbors’ views.

The plan he presented included more trees and a different assortment of plantings than initially proposed.The electric company also has agreed to add more trees in an area within the Meadow Pointe subdivision.

However, while Meadow Pointe residents wanted more landscaping, those living closest to the substation — in Satinleaf — told commissioners they didn’t want any additional landscaping between their properties and the substation.

Rather, they said, they prefer a view of open pastureland.

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In other action, the board: • Approved a request from Tracy L. and Raul Rodriguez Jr./Keiro Academy, for a private school on 20.6 acres of land zoned for agricultural and residential use.The parcel is on the east side of Bellamy Brothers Boulevard, about one-half mile north of Darby Road.

According to the applicant’s information,“Our student population will primarily demonstrate anxiety, sadness, defiance and school refusal issues stemming from technology overuse. Our students simply need to reconnect with nature in a screen-free environment and to develop social and life skills to succeed.We intend to create a program exclusively for boys age (15 to 20) and seek to maintain a daily census of 32 students who will live on the property.

• Recommended approval of a license for the sale of alcoholic beverages at Chipotle Mexican Grill, at the northwest corner of State Road 56 and Grand Cypress Drive, extending to Sierra Center Boulevard.

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Rob Fleege, veterans liaison for U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, recently updated members of American Legion Post 108 and other veterans about what the congressman is doing to address issues facing former soldiers.

And, he gave the veterans a chance to share what was on their minds, during a Jan. 12 session at the Harvester United Methodist Church in Land O’ Lakes.

Fleege, a veteran himself, briefed his fellow comrades on a number of issues being tackled by Bilirakis.

One of the congressman’s chief efforts involves finding ways to prevent veteran suicide, Fleege said.

“We’ve created a congressional working group whose sole purpose is to figure out veteran suicide,” he added.

The group is made up of mental health experts from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) who have served in the military and can understand those they treat.

The first part of the process is analyzing the Transition Assistance Program and what improvements could be made there.

The program’s goal is to help returning troops to reintegrate back into civilian life.

According to Veterans Affairs, anywhere from 11 percent to 20 percent of soldiers returning from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder during any given year.

Bilirakis wants to help these individuals, but his office is equally invested in those who served in conflicts decades past – such as the Vietnam War. “Why are older veterans killing themselves?” Fleege asked.

The congressman also is making efforts to pass the Blue Water Navy Act. The bill would grant health care and disability benefits to naval officers exposed to the Agent Orange toxin during the Vietnam War. The bill passed in the House last year, but failed to pass in the Senate.

Bilirakis remains hopeful that there is bipartisan support to address veteran concerns, Fleege said.

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Rob Fleege, veterans liaison for U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, spoke to former servicemen on Jan. 12 at the Harvester United Methodist Church, in Land O’ Lakes. His talk covered what the congressman is doing to address veterans’ issues.

to them.

One issue that came up involved the current federal government shutdown.

Hunter Knight Anstine is a former member of the U.S. Coast Guard and current commanding officer of American Legion Post 108.

His son currently serves in the Coast Guard and is personally feeling the consequences of the shutdown.

“There’s something fundamentally wrong when the fifth branch of the military, people who can’t just call in sick, are not getting paid,” the veteran said.

Other members in the audience raised concerns about affordable housing and finding work.

Fleege said Bilirakis is working with the Department of Urban Development — to address the housing concerns through the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program.

This not only assists veterans in getting stable homes, but also pinpoints the issues that lead to homelessness, such as mental illness and substance abuse.

“We’re going to have another job fair,” Fleege added.“This is a continuing initiative we have every year to get all the veterans in one spot and get services with companies that are hiring.”

The liaison also noted that through a veteran advisory committee, Bilirakis is seeking jobs for veterans that offer livable wages.

When asked about the veterans who don’t qualify for VA services, Fleege mentioned the Mission Act. The act, passed in 2018, assists veterans in

getting adequate medical care through a civilian market when it is not provided by the VA. Fleege’s passion for assisting fellow veterans stems partially from personal experience.

He served 18 months in Iraq as a sergeant, and has had personal experience with PTSD. He went back to school and received a master’s degree in public health and a master’s degree in social work, specializing in mental health.

“I needed to figure out what happened to me,” Fleege said.

“Getting this background in mental health started to peel back the layers of why I was crying in inappropriate times,” he said.

Fleege decided to dedicate himself to working with other veterans to help them achieve a healthier life, and after he worked in Veterans Affairs for nine years, Bilirakis offered him the opportunity to advocate for former soldiers in the 12th congressional district.

As the meeting concluded, Fleege invited anyone with questions or concerns to reach back to him.

He also urged anyone struggling with PTSD to seek help from mental health organizations, such as the Veterans Alternative in Pasco County.

Finally, he reminded his comrades: “We have charged ourselves, as veterans, to take care of our brothers and sisters.”

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The Friendship Singers are looking for new members, especially male singers.Anyone who likes to sing can join.There are no auditions and no prior singing experience necessary.The volunteer group performs in local nursing homes, assisted living facilities and senior centers in Pasco and Hillsborough counties.There are two practices and two concerts every month.

Practices are from 10 a.m. to noon at the Pasco County Senior Center, 6801 Wisteria Loop in Land O’ Lakes. For information, contact Joyce Ruby at (813) 442-7879 or joyceruby99@yahoo.com, or Joe Berling at (813) 997-1454 or jberling@tampabay.rr.com.

The Dade City Garden Club will present “Molto Bene:A tour of the local food system in Southern Italy” Jan. 28 at 9:30 a.m., at 13630 Fifth St., in Dade City.The guest speaker will be Whitney Elmore, UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension director.There also will be a pottery sale fundraiser, with proceeds to benefit sending a child to Wekiva Youth Camp, a residential nature camp sponsored by the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs. Light refreshments and beverages will be served. For information, call (908) 890-4630.

SMART DRIVER COURSE

The AARP Smart Driver course is open to drivers age 50 and older, and will be offered Jan. 28, at the Meadow Pointe Community Center, 28245 County Line Road, Building C, in Wesley Chapel. Participants may receive a discount on auto insurance premiums.The completion certificate is valid for three years. For information, call Dennis Smith at (813) 994-9832.

CHILDREN’S THEATER

The Creative Arts Theatre will present “Stone Soup” at the Keystone Recreation Center, 17928 Gunn Highway in Odessa, Jan. 24 at 10:30 a.m., for ages 4 and older.

This classic folk tale is about the village of Cadence adapting to a new rhythm and way of thinking.The show will also be performed Jan. 29 at 10:15 a.m., 11:45 a.m., and 3 p.m., at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Carrollwood. Groups must register in advance. For information, call (813) 2733652, or visit HCPLC.org.

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The Zephyrhills Garden Gate Garden Club will have an Arbor Day celebration Jan. 25 at 1 p.m., at Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills.A tree will be planted in honor of Judge Kent Compton.

Everyone is welcome. For information, call Beverly Jones (813) 782-3798.

UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension Service will present a “Newcomers Guide to Pasco Lawnscaping” Jan. 26 and Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Topics will include growing resilient turfgrass; soil fertility and proper use of fertilizers; using irrigation properly; and, common landscaping pitfalls. The cost is $10 per person, which includes both sessions. Registration ends Jan. 24. To register, visit tinyurl.com/y94byuvb.

UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County will present a webinar on the updates of the new federal income tax law on Jan. 29 at noon. Participants can learn more about the changes to the law and the impact it could have when you file a tax return.To get a free webinar link, go to the Local Events Calendar at sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/Hillsborough.

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WINTER GARDEN EXPO

New Port Richey FarmNet will host the 2019 Collards Festival and Winter Garden Expo on Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Grand Gardens, 5721 Grand Blvd., in New Port Richey.The event will feature cool weather produce; bedding plants and seedlings; gardening materials; organic and heirloom seeds; locally grown vegetable seedlings; organic soil; locally grown loquat fruit trees; plot opportunities; promotional T-shirts; and, a collard greens cookbook will be available.Tours and plot selections are at 1 p.m.Admission is free. Donations will be accepted and will benefit FarmNet programming.

KUMQUAT FESTIVAL

The 22nd annual Kumquat Festival will take place Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Historic Downtown Dade City.There will be arts and crafts, a car show, children’s activities, a farmer’s market, a health and wellness section, live entertainment, kumquat pies and products, and more. For information, a “live” map, and a list of sponsors and vendors, visit KumquatFestival.org.

CLASSIC CAR CRUISE-IN

There will be a Classic Car Cruise-in in Historic Downtown Zephyrhills on Jan. 26 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests can meet and shop local downtown merchants, have local craft food and beverages, and listen to live musical performances. For information, visit MainStreetZephyrhills.org.

DOCUMENT SHREDDING

Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller Paula S. O’ Neil will sponsor The Big Shred, along with Shred 360 and Covanta, Jan. 26 at 10 a.m., at the West Pasco Judicial Center, 7530 Little Road in New Port Richey.There will be free shredding for up to three copier/paper boxes or two tall kitchen trash bags of paper documents, per vehicle. Staples, paper clips and other metal clasps must be removed.The truck will be available until

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Steinbrenner High School, 5575 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road in Lutz, will present its seventh annual “World of a Teen” program Jan. 30 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in the auditorium.There will be a brief panel introduction, and a question-and-answer session from submitted inquiries. For information, call (813) 792-5131.

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The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, will host “Freightrain,” winner of the 2018 Indigenous Music Awards for best blues album, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. Florida native singer/songwriter Sarah Parker will open the show.Advance tickets are $21 to $25, and on the day of the show, $23 to $27. For information and tickets, visit CarrollwoodCenter.org, or call (813) 922-8167.

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The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 457 Lowell Road in Tampa, will host a new Dungeons & Dragons club for teens, ages 14 to 17. Interested teens, beginners included, can drop by for a game.The cost is $4 per person, per game.All games are played from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., on Jan. 26, Feb. 2, Feb. 9, Feb. 15, March 15 and March 22. For information, visit CarrollwoodCenter.org.

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Groups must register in advance. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.

The UF/IFAS Florida Friendly Landscaping program will offer a workshop on Green Industry Best Management Practices on Jan. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. The workshop will teach environmentally safe landscaping practices that help conserve and protect ground and surface waters. Tickets range from $10 to $30 and include a boxed lunch. There are no refunds. To purchase tickets, visit EventBrite and search for Green Industry. For information, call (352) 518-0156.

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Pasco Fair marks 72nd year

By Kevin Weiss

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The annual Pasco County Fair has delivered a family fun-filled time to fairgoers for more than seven decades, and it promises to do the same this year.

The event’s 72nd year is set for Feb. 18 through Feb. 24, at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 State Road 52 in Dade City.

“The Fair Association has been busy putting together what we feel like is the best fair that’s about to hit these grounds,”Tracy Thompson, the annual fair chairman and director, said, during a recent Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce business breakfast meeting.

The fair is expected to draw as many as 50,000 patrons this year.

Since the very beginning, the fair’s primary purpose has been to promote youth in agriculture, as they show their steers, hogs, plants and more.

Thompson noted the fair is particularly important to the community, as it teaches local kids responsibility, money management and other valuable lessons.

“It’s just a great, all-around experience for life,”Thompson said.

Aside from that, the fair offers plenty in the way of entertainment through one-of-akind shows and musical performances.

One highlight figures to be Stevie Starr, “The Professional Regurgitator,” known for appearances on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.”

In his act, Starr, who’s from England, swallows coins, light bulbs, balloons, nails, billiard balls, dry sugar, lighter fluid and goldfish, and other items — and then, he regurgitates them.

The Pasco Fair will mark Starr’s first appearance at any county or state fair, and he will perform throughout the week, Thompson said.

“We’ve got some top-notch entertainment here…and (Starr’s) one that we’re really tickled over,”Thompson said.

The fair also features another “America’s Got Talent” participant in the Fearless Flores Family, a stunt motorbike family from South Florida that features five generations of family performers. The daredevil family, also making their first Pasco Fair appearance, will perform what’s known as the “Globe of Death.”

That stunt involves racing their motorcycles up, down and around a specially-built metal globe made of steel.

Meanwhile, the fair’s bluegrass and gospel nights are returning by popular demand.

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Roy and Lizzie.They are scheduled to perform on Feb. 20 at 6 p.m., in the Dan Cannon Auditorium.

The gospel show is headlined by Jeff and Sheri Easter and The Down East Boys.That show will begin on Feb. 21 at 6 p.m., also in the Dan Cannon Auditorium.

Other staples of the fair are back, too, including the Miss Heart of Pasco County Pageant and baby pageant, rodeo, karaoke, midway rides and games, and more.

A brand-new twist is a kid’s karaoke contest, open to ages 8 to 17.

Cash prizes will be offered to the top three finishers in each group (8 to 12 years old; 13 to 17 years old). The kid’s karaoke will take place on Feb. 24 at 2 p.m., at the Dan Cannon Auditorium.

Elsewhere, the food court will be another draw for patrons throughout the week, with many longtime vendors returning to serve all types of cuisine.

Thompson noted the Pasco Fair prides itself on having one of the best food courts in the fair industry.

“We have the ‘best of the best.’ It’s not your run-of-the-mill food,”Thompson said.

The fair will officially kick off with a parade in downtown Dade City on Feb. 18 at 11:30 a.m. That afternoon will feature a celebrity milk-off at the fairgrounds between Pasco County Commission Chairman Ron Oakley and former Commissioner Sylvia Young.

Simply put, the event offers myriad options for fair-goers.

“There’s something for everybody,” Thompson said.

For more information about the fair, visit PascoCountyFair.com.

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It’s not too late to protect yourself from the flu

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Ideally, the best time to get a flu shot is before flu season begins in October.

But, it’s still not too late to protect yourself before flu season hits its peak, which is typically closer to February, said Dr. Melissa Wahba, an emergency room physician at St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, in Lutz.

The most vulnerable populations are children under age 5, but especially under age 2; people over age 65; and, those with chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, diabetes and pregnant women,Wahba said.

Protection is important, to avoid potentially tragic consequences of being infected by the virus, she said.

“Influenza can certainly be a deadly virus and even if it is not life-threatening to yourself, contracting it likely means you’re going to pass it on to someone else, and it could be someone who falls into one of those high-risk categories,” she said.

She continued: “So, making a choice of whether or not to be vaccinated is not really just reflective of impact on yourself. It will impact those around you.

“That’s especially true if you are taking care of any of the patients in those high-risk populations.”

Plus, she added:“Health care personnel, day care workers, people who are working in dialysis units — anyone who is working with those more vulnerable populations — they have an even greater responsibility to make sure that they’re being vaccinated.”

There’s a common misconception that someone can get the flu by getting a flu shot.

“That is not true,” the emergency department doctor said. “Patients can have side effects from the flu vaccine, but they’re extremely mild. Most commonly, they might have redness, soreness, tenderness or some swelling at the site of the injection. Fewer might actually get a low-grade fever, a headache, or feel a little bit achy.”

It’s also important to know that it takes two weeks from the time you get the shot for it to take its full effect.

“This year’s vaccine includes protection against Influenza A H1NI, Influenza A H3N2, and Influenza B, and certainly, we are by far seeing the most cases of H1NI,” the doctor said.

“The vaccine is targeted directly against that particular subtype of Influenza A.The vaccine itself seems to be right on par with what we’re seeing clinically,”Wahba said.

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Some people believe that getting a flu shot can cause them to get the flu, but that’s a misconception, said Dr. Melissa Wahba, an emergency department physician at St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, in Lutz.

Dr. Melissa Wahba, an emergency department physician at St. Joseph’s HospitalNorth, in Lutz, said it’s not too late to benefit from getting a flu shot. The peak of the season generally begins around February.

ach virus, she said.

“Influenza is generally quite a bit worse than just a cold,” she said.

If you think you have the flu, it’s important to keep away from other people, she said.

In its early stages, a patient can go to ur-

gent care, or use an App, to get medical attention.

When caught early enough, a doctor may be able to prescribe antiviral medication to help reduce the effects.

There are times, though, when patients need to go to the emergency department, the doctor said.

Adults should receive emergency care when: • The patient is having difficulty breathing, or experiencing rapid, shallow breathing • The patient isn’t able to drink • The patient is experiencing chest pain, abdominal pain, or confusion Babies and small children should receive emergency care when: • A child cannot drink fluids; a baby cannot drink his or her bottle • There’s a decrease in a child’s wet diapers • There’s a decrease in tear production when a child is crying She advises that patients pay close attention to their symptoms.

“Sometimes in the course of influenza, patients will have an improvement in their symptoms, and then they will actually get worsening of symptoms with fever and increased cough. Those patients should definitely come to the hospital.They could be developing one of the complications that we see with influenza,”Wahba said.

Even when the flu is not life-threatening, it still disrupts daily life, so the doctor rec-

Influenza (also known as flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness and, at times, can lead to death. Flu is different from a cold. Flu usually comes on suddenly. People who are sick with flu often feel some or all of these symptoms: • Fever* or feeling feverish/chills • Cough • Sore throat • Runny or stuffy nose • Muscle or body aches • Headaches • Fatigue (tiredness) Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults. *It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.

Reducing the impact Antiviral treatment, prescribed by a doctor, works best when started soon after flu illness begins. When treatment is started within two days of becoming sick with flu symptoms, antiviral drugs can lessen fever and symptoms, and shorten the time you are sick. They also may reduce the risk of complications, such as ear infections in children, respiratory complications requiring antibiotics, and hospitalization in adults.

Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Help prevent the spread of flu • Get vaccinated • Wash your hands often, with soap and water (use an alcohol-based sanitizer if soap isn’t available) • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth • If you get sick, stay home until you are fever-free for at least 24 hours (that is, your fever is gone for at least 24 hours without the assistance of a fever-reducing medication) Source: The Florida Department of Health

ommends getting a flu shot to reduce the risk of becoming ill.

“Truthfully, as long as the virus is circulating, there is benefit to being immunized,” Wahba said.

“People who read this and go out and get vaccinated right away, will be protected before we hit peak season.”

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After almost three years of development, Asturia is now in its third phase, having completed 300 homes and releasing another 100 lots to its builders. Hines, the developer behind Asturia, is looking forward to an exciting spring with several new model homes under way by its builders.

Ryan Homes is celebrating the grand opening of Asturia’s first townhomes on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. Visitors will enjoy the festivities as they tour two beautifully decorated model homes. Both floor plans offer 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2car rear garages, and unique courtyards between the home and garage. Square footage is 1,580 in the Chopin model, and 1,740 square feet in the Haydn. Prices begin in the low $220s.

“We are very excited to be offering townhomes in Asturia,” said Creighton Call, project director for Hines at Asturia. “Many families are looking for the convenience, affordability and low-maintenance that comes with the townhome lifestyle.

We look forward to welcoming firsttime homebuyers coming out of apartments, and more families wanting to downsize their living space.”

Upon completion, Ryan Homes will have 105 townhomes in Asturia,

all just a short walk to the community’s expansive Amenity Center. For families wanting to move soon, five quick move-in townhomes will be available.

Asturia’s traditional homebuilders are award-winning Ashton Woods, David Weekley Homes and ICI Homes. Builders are offering homesites nestled near the community’s nature preserves, and will be opening new model homes this spring in Phase III. “We’re seeing a lot of pent-up demand for our traditional homes in Phase III, because of the outstanding reputation of our builders, and because some of the deepest and

most beautiful conservation lots available are located in Phase III,” said Call.

David Weekley Homes, which has been building in Asturia since the community opened in 2016, has seven quick move-in homes available in a variety of one- and two-story floor plans and homesites.

Prices begin in the low $300s.

ICI Homes is Asturia’s other premium builder, and is known for its open floor plans and Floridalifestyle features, such as summer kitchen patios, open balconies, lots of windows and the ability to customize any floor plan. The builder has four move-in ready homes avail-

able, with prices beginning in the high $300s.

Families with children often choose Asturia for the outstanding public schools its children are zoned to attend — Odessa Elementary, Seven Springs Middle and J.W. Mitchell High. All are top-ranked by the Pasco County School District.

Another allure is Asturia’s unique amenity package, which includes a trail network, recreational parks and contemporarystyle clubhouse, with a resort-style pool and state-of-the art fitness center. Neighborhood parks boast a Kompan play structure, a GaGa Ball court, and open event lawns to foster imaginative play and healthy, family fun.

Asturia’s system of picturesque walking trails and pocket parks feature bridges over sensitive land areas and trails that weave throughout the natural environment, resulting in one of Tampa Bay’s most sustainable, eco-friendly communities.

The community is just five minutes from the Suncoast Parkway, with close proximity to U.S. 41, U.S. 19 and I-75. It encompasses 500 acres of the former Behnke Ranch, which under Hines’ vision and management, has become an award-winning blend of shopping, office space, luxury apartments, single-family homes and townhomes.

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Discover Your Dream Community With Cardel Homes Private communities in Lutz and Land O’ Lakes with no CDD

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f your New Year’s dream is to build a new home on a beautiful conservation lot in a small, private community with no CDD fees, Cardel Homes gives you two exceptional choices.

The first is Oakwood Reserve in Lutz on Clement Road, located just 10 minutes from USF and 25 minutes to downtown Tampa. Clement Road is one of Lutz’s most idyllic rural roads, tucked between Livingston Avenue and Hannah Road. This unique community has magnificent, mature trees and will be home to just eight families, with lots ranging from 1 to 1.55 acres.

Land O’ Lakes is home to another unique Cardel Homes community— the Enclave at Lake Padgett. This secluded, gated community of just eight Cardel homesites has convenient access off Land O’ Lakes Boulevard (U.S. 41), just two miles north of State Road 54.

All homes in the Enclave will back on to a natural lagoon that flows into Lake Padgett, and can be permitted for docks that are large enough for fishing, waterski or pontoon boats. “It’s almost unheard of to find new home construction on Lake Padgett,� said Brian Phillips, vice president of sales and marketing at Cardel Homes. “This is an incredible opportunity for families wanting waterfront living on one of Pasco’s largest lakes known for fabulous water skiing and excellent fishing.�

Home prices begin in the low $500s at both Oakwood Reserve and the Enclave at Lake Padgett. Because of the limited number of lots available, Phillips expects both communities to sell out quickly.

One home site at Oakwood Reserve has already been sold, and an inventory home is being built on a second site, leaving only six remaining homesites in this unique community.

This inventory home will be a 3,939-square-foot Henley model, with

The Enclave at Lake Padgett is a secluded, gated community of just eight Cardel homesites off U.S. 41 in Land O’ Lakes.

5 bedrooms, 4 baths and a 3-car garage. Features and upgrades include a 26 x 23 great room with 12-foot ceiling, 16-foot sliding glass doors that open to an extended covered lanai, upgraded kitchen cabinetry, quartz countertops, upgraded wood plank tile, tray ceiling in the master bedroom and foyer, coffered ceiling in the master bathroom, mosaic master shower floor tile, and an upper level with a large bonus room and fifth bedroom.

Priced in the low $700s, Oakwood Reserve’s inventory home will be ready this Spring for a family looking to move, before the start of the 20192020 school year.

Minimum homes sizes in Oakwood Reserve begin at 2,507 square feet, and at 3,000 square feet in the Enclave at Lake Padgett. The Henley plan is available in both communities, and is Cardel’s largest and most popular floorplan. “The Henley offers our biggest great room and bonus room,� said Phillips. “At almost 4,000 square feet,

it’s a lot of house for the money, and one of the best values we offer.�

For those wanting to build their home and select their options, interior colors and finishes, Cardel Homes is currently offering a 50 percent discount at its design center, up to $50,000. “This is one of our most generous discounts ever, and we’re excited to be offering it to welcome in the New Year,� said Phillips.

Cardel also has an inventory home at the Enclave at Lake Padgett — the elegant one-story St. Lucia, which is 3,336 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a 3-car garage.

This one-story beauty boasts 12foot ceilings, a den off the entry, formal dining room with coffered ceiling, expansive great room, huge bonus room and a master suite with a sitting area and private lanai at the back of the house. Interior features include white cabinetry, quartz countertops, wood-plank tile throughout and tray ceilings in the

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The unique communities of Oakwood Reserve and the Enclave at Lake Padgett offer families the most desired locations in suburban Tampa.

Residents can enjoy beautiful conservation and waterfront views, acre-plus homesites and privacy in exclusive communities without CDD fees. Be sure to call Cardel Homes to make an appointment to tour these communities before its best kept secrets are gone.

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Asturia, Bexley and FishHawk Are Home To ICI Homes

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CI Homes, one of Florida’s most acclaimed builders, is building new homes in three of Tampa Bay’s most desirable communities — Asturia in Odessa, Bexley in Land O’ Lakes and FishHawk in Lithia.

All are master-planned communities with beautiful homes sites, excellent schools and expansive amenities that promote an active lifestyle. They are conveniently located close to major transportation arteries for quick access to downtown Tampa, MacDill AFB, the Westshore business district and area beaches.

Because so many families are currently buying homes while the economy is booming and interest rates remain low, ICI Homes is building inventory homes in all three communities, with several homes ready now.

“A lot of families have been waiting for Phase III to open because of our pristine homesites with conservation views and affordable pricing,” said Leah Turner, sales manager for ICI Homes. “We’re seeing lots of firstand second-time buyers because they love Asturia’s affordability, convenient location and outstanding amenities.” ICI Homes in Phase III begin in the low $300s.

The popular 4-bedroom, 3-bath Costa Mesa floor plan is one of the builder’s models. This 2,565 squarefoot, one-story home brings together the gathering room, gourmet kitchen and dining room in one expansive space that incorporate lots of windows to bring in natural light and sunlight.

ICI Homes has 38 homesites available in Phase III, and over a dozen distinctive floor plans. The builder also has a few homesites remaining in the Asturia’s almost-completed Phase II, including three inventory homes and its Serena model home.

ICI Homes’ award-winning model, the Shenandoah, is located in FishHawk Ranch and is a two-time grand showcase winner in the Parade of Homes.

BEXLEY For families looking for a new home in Land O’ Lakes, this is the last chance to buy an ICI Home in Bexley, an award-winning development by Newland Communities, located just east of Asturia along the State Road 54 corridor.

ICI Homes has permitted and is beginning construction on its three remaining homes in Bexley. The Costa Mesa, which is being built now, is 2,565 square feet and features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a 3-car garage. Another inventory home is the slightly smaller Egret VII, at 2,512 square feet, with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a 2-car garage.

Both are very open plans with lots of windows and natural lighting.

FISHHAWK In the south Hillsborough community of FishHawk, ICI Homes is building new homes in WestLake — one of the last areas being developed in this master-planned community in Lithia.

WestLake is an enclave of 50

homes, with just 15 homesites remaining. Lots are uniquely positioned to take advantage of lake views and to protect massive oak trees and other mature trees. ICI Homes has two Acadia inventory homes — a 4-bedroom, 3-bath home open plan with quartz countertops and wood flooring. The Acadia begins in the mid $400s.

FishHawk Ranch is also home to ICI Homes’ award-winning model, the Shenandoah —a two-time grand showcase winner in the Parade of Homes sponsored by the Tampa Bay Builders Association.

This unique plan is over 3,000 square feet and includes a detached garage with studio apartment. It is available on a leaseback option for $1.1 million.

FishHawk Ranch is a close-knit community that includes five preschools, three elementary schools, two middle schools and a high school all inside or within 1.5 miles of the development.

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Lake House, Central Park pools and Born to Run Dog Park.

BUILD ON YOUR OWN LOT With so much land available in Pasco and south Hillsborough, many families want to build a new home on land they already own. ICI Homes is one of the few semi-custom builders to offer a “Build On Your Lot” program.

“Many buyers with their own lot enjoy working with ICI Homes because they can easily customize our floor plans, and walk through our models to get a real feel for what their new home will be like,” said Turner.

Since ICI Homes was established in 1980, the company has built over 4,000 single-family homes in Florida, including the Tampa area, and has earned several prestigious awards for design and innovation.

The sales center for Asturia and Bexley is at 15134 Aviles Parkway in Odessa, (813) 359-0264. In FishHawk Ranch, the sales center is at 13925 Lake FishHawk Drive in Lithia, (813) 217-5200.

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ant to elevate your home décor in the new year? Whether you’re going for farmhouse style or mid-century modern décor, make a statement in every room, even the most neglected spaces.

From the laundry room to the garage, to your home gym and game room, these easy and simple ideas from the design experts at Hunter Fan Company will add comfort and beauty to your home.

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While this space is one of the most used on a weekly basis, it’s often forgotten in terms of décor and style.

Simple touches, like matching laundry bins, wall art and coordinated shelving can really change the ambiance and help organize laundry day chaos.

While this space has a ton of potential, it also comes with its share of challenges. Many laundry rooms tend to be cramped and get steamy easily. Adding a circulating element, like a ceiling fan, can remedy this woe and make chores more pleasant. Fans come in smaller options as small as 36-inches - and can seamlessly coordinate with your updated space.

THE GAME ROOM Game rooms are often the most aesthetically neglected rooms of the home. Often a culmination of mismatched and hand-me-down furniture, the game room is most likely in need of some tender love and care. Some new pillow covers for the couch and an added cowhide rug can provide a refreshing update to this room. Consider adding an accent wall in a bold color and replacing those outdated band posters for a grown-up look.

THE GARAGE For many people, the garage is the first interior space they encounter after a long day.

Unfortunately, it’s also often the dumping ground for old tools, chil-

dren’s toys and items with no place to call home. Built-in storage can help with organization, and adding a layer of colored floor protectant will make your garage seem more polished and presentable.

If you use the garage as a workshop, the introduction of a cool breeze can revitalize strenuous home projects and ensure proper ventilation. Check out ceiling fan design options that are made to stand up to the elements.

THE HOME GYM When it comes to getting in shape, motivation is key, and having a beautiful, enjoyable space while working towards your goals can make all the difference. Get a better workout by updating your home gym with new mats, colorful dumbbells and a brand-new sound system. Avoid overheating with the latest smart tech fan that can be controlled from your mobile device or an automated virtual assistant, so you can be comfortable without interrupting your treadmill session.

For greater comfort, health and use of your home at the start of the new year, consider how you can incorporate beautiful and easy interior design elements into every room.

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Upgrade Your Kitchen to Cook Like a Professional Chef

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any millennials are buying their first home in a marketplace that is more challenging than the one their parents encountered when they bought their first home.

Of course, cooking like a chef at home requires talent and practice.

But there’s no doubt about it -- having the right culinary tools, appliances and prep space is essential, too.

To upgrade your kitchen so that you can cook like a chef, consider the following:

PREP LIKE A PRO Save time and energy, and get a cleaner cut by maintaining your knives. Properly clean, dry and store knives directly after use and regularly sharpen them. Whether that’s on a magnetic strip on the wall or an in-drawer organizer, the best options will allow you to see all your knives at once, so you can reach for the correct one. Precision slicing? You may also wish to invest in a mandolin.

Bake a lot? Consider ditching the measuring cups by using a digital scale instead. You’ll get faster, more accurate results. And the bonus of less to clean up.

COOK LIKE A PRO When it comes to ensuring that there are no limits to what you can do in the kitchen, it’s all about having top-notch appliances. Check January 23, 2019

out free-standing ranges. These appliances can offer chef-quality features, such as a removable griddle, high BTU brass burners and a built-in warmer drawer to keep cooked food at an ideal temperature for serving. Free-standing ranges can come in a 36-inch single or unique double oven configuration, as well as 40-inch and 48-inch sizes with double ovens. The electric ovens feature multi-function cooking options and included rotisserie accessory. Ranges can be found in stainless steel and matte graphite colors, and you can get a professional-style cooking experience while maintaining the sleek design of your kitchen.

MOVE LIKE A PRO Do an audit of your current cooking habits, bearing in mind the layout of your kitchen and the organization of go-to ingredients. Are you expending time and energy walking all the way around the kitchen island just to get to the fridge? Are you spending too much time poking around for a particular spice or oil? The optimal flow in your kitchen space will allow for more intuitive food preparation and help you stay light on your feet.

Want to cook like a professional?

Update your kitchen accordingly. A few upgrades can help you become a better chef.

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Florida living at it's finest!! Loooking for a maintenance free, beautiful home in a 55+ community? Look no further! This beautiful condo in sought after Timber Oaks is waiting just for you! The updated kitchen features newer cabinets, a bay window with a breakfast nook and a large pantry. The living room/dining room combination is great for entertaining with sliding glass doors to a Florida Room! The Master Bedroom has sliding glass doors to the Florida Room as well as a walk-in closet and adjoining bath. The Timber Oaks Community is a great place too live with mature Oak trees, two pools, a billiard room, card room and even e a sewing and craft room in the beautiful club house. Priced at $988,500. Contact Linda Ruhlig at 813-4945433.

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Beautiful views & stunning sunsets set the tone for this t pond front home in Valencia Gardens. Perfect home for entertaining with w its spacious living areas. Features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms & a den. Open O concept living area along with large kitchen with an island. The maaster bedroom has a tray ceiling, large walk in closet,master bath with spa tub, shower & separate water closet. The formal living room, dining room & den have mahogany engineered wood flooring A true HD projector & 11.5 foot pull down screen in the family room makes watching TV a theatre like experience. The newly resurfaced pool (2017) features a solar heater for yearround enjoyment & a robotic pool cleaner. Located across a the street from the LOL Rec Center (public pool, ball/soccer fields & tennis courts) & library The elementary school is a block away from this gated communilibrary. ty with no CDD & low HOA dues.. Priced at $380,0000. Contact Angela Brunton at 727-457-6954.

Craftsman Style home in Wildeerness Lake Preserve! Move right in to this immaculate 3/2/2 home on o PRIVAT ATE Conservation Homesite. Home is located near the end of a quuiet, cul-de-sac street. As you walk through the front door, you willl notice the spacious living room dining room combo. Enjoy the light and bright living room bay window. Spacious kitchen overlooks family room. Extra flex space off of family room could be used as office space, play area, or just to sit & relax & enjoy the view. Home features newer A/C (1yr old), beautifully upgraded kitchen with granite countertops, wood cabinets throughout, open floorplan, & all appliances are included. Master Suite features tray ceilings, plenty of o closet space, & double sinks in bath.

Great curb appeal with fresh new n plants & rock landscaping. Enjoy the all resort style amenities & abundant wildlife Wilderness Lake Preserve has to offer; 2 pools, hot tub, playgrounds, kids splash area, fishing lake with dock, canoes & kayaks, Fitness F center, planned events at the lodge for children & adults, adults movie thheater, heater and nature center. center Wilderness Lake Preserve is a fast & easy commute to almost anywhere. Priced at $245,000. Contact Jodie Madddaloni at 813-382-2692.

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The home has a large eat in kitchen wit breakfast bar into the family room. There is a wood burning fireplace in the fam mily room. The sliding glass doors lead to the screened lanai and open poool. Split bedrooms, formal rooms. There is a lot to offer here! Additionaal features include a large, cul-de-sac lot; private in ground swimming pool p with spa; sheds in back yard; fenced yard. Come put your own toucch on the cosmetic stuff - what a great value!Priced at $234,900. Contact Karen Hernandez at 813-918-5765.

BEAUTIFUL POOL HOME IN A FA FANTASTIC LOCAATTION! The Lakes at Northwood is in the heart of Wesley W Chapel with a low HOA and no CDD. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2,434 sq ft, 2 car garage home is close to everything. Spacious living/dinning room, separate family room with sliding doors to the screened in pool area, bright open kitchen includes all appliances & eat-in kitchen space. Inside laundry room is well equipped with upper cabinet storage s and utility sink. The downstairs half bath provides access to outdoor o pool. All bedrooms & additional loft space are on the second level. HUGE Master offers two walk-in closets, master bath with gardden tub and dual vanities make this a perfect master retreat. The 4th bedroom is extremely large and is functioning both as a bedroom & office space; however, does not have a closet. This room could easily function as a den/office/bedroom & has plenty of room to add a closet. The upstairs also features a separate loft area perfect foor use of an office/play area/second family room. Screened-in lanai overlooking your large sparkling saltwater pool and fenced in backyard. Priceed at $350,000. Contact Holly Ruhlig at 813-240-6768.

Ryan Homes in Asturia celebrates grand opening

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ince 1948, Ryan Homes has been building places people love to call home, and will soon be celebrating the grand opening of its new townhomes in Asturia, a master-planned community in Odessa.

The grand opening is scheduled for Feb. 16 at 11 a.m.

Guests can come out and view the brand-new floor plans for The Haydn and The Chopin models.

Both floor plans offer 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2-car rear garages, and a unique courtyard between the home and garage, perfect for Florida living.

All townhomes include a wash-

er/dryer and refrigerator, and there is no yardwork to be done!

Square footage ranges from 1,580 square feet for The Chopin, to 1,740 square feet for The Haydn.

End units are larger.

For the Grand Opening, and for the next 30 days or first 12 sales, units regularly priced at $220,000 will be $214,990, $222,990 and $232,990 for the three different sizes.

Ryan Homes will have a total of 105 townhomes in Asturia.

Stop by and visit the community of Asturia that is not too big, but big enough to offer all the amenities new homebuyers are looking for.

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he Southwest Florida Water Management District is offering six easy ways to prepare your meals without running up your water bill.

Water plays a role in everything from food preparation to the cleanup process. Here’s how to incorporate water conservation into your preparations: • Defrost frozen foods in the refrigerator or the microwave instead of running hot water over them.

• Rinse vegetables and fruits in a sink or pan filled with water instead of under running water. This water can then be reused to water houseplants. A running faucet can use up to 4 gallons per minute.

• When washing dishes by hand, fill one sink or basin with soapy

water and fill the rinsing sink onethird to one-half full. Avoid letting the water run continuously in the rinsing sink.

• Select the proper size pans for cooking. Large pans require more cooking water than may be necessary.

• Scrape food scraps into the garbage can or a composting bin, rather than rinsing them into the sink’s garbage disposal. A garbage disposal uses up to 4.5 gallons of water per minute.

• Run your dishwasher only when you have a full load.

Dishwashers use between 7 gallons and 12 gallons per load.

For more water conservation tips, visit the District’s website at WaterMatters.org/conservation.

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Mattamy Opens Second Townhome Community In Lutz Avea Pointe has superb location and schools

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here’s more good news from Mattamy Homes for families looking for affordable new construction in Lutz that offers excellent schools and one of the best locations in Tampa Bay. Avea Pointe is a new townhome community located off Van Dyke Road on Lakeshore Drive. It is directly across from Lakeshore Preserve — Mattamy Homes’ very successful townhome community of 102 homes, which is closing out sales after opening in the fall of 2017. Only one home remains — a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath well-appointed Ormond model home.

“The demand for our townhomes in Lakeshore Preserve was so incredible that we are very happy to be offering families more townhomes with the same great location,” said Kathleen Dec, marketing manager for Mattamy Homes.

Avea Pointe will begin sales to the public on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m., with the first residents expected to move into their new home in late spring. The community will offer amenities that will be completed later this year, including a resortstyle pool, cabana, sun deck and tot lot. At completion, Avea Pointe will have 224 homes.

The gated community will offer three spacious floor plans designed very much like single-family homes, incorporating large open kitchens, optimized living spaces and 2-car garages.

Avea Pointe offers very distinctive plans— the Santa Rosa at 1,913 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, with an owner’s suite on the first level; the Sebring is an interior unit with 2,230 square feet and 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths; and the Venice at 2,574 square feet with 4 bedrooms (including a first-floor bedroom) and 3 baths. All homes feature 2-car

Excellent schools are the other reason Mattamy’s Lutz townhomes are so much in demand. This location is zoned to some of Hillsborough County’s best schools — Steinbrenner High, Martinez Middle and Schwarzkopf Elementary. All are located less than 3 miles away at the public school complex on Lutz Lake Fern Road. In addition, charter school Sunlake Academy of Math is less than a mile away.

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Base prices of these townhomes are anticipated to begin in the low $300s, and come in three attractive exteriors — West Indies, French Country and Craftsman.

“We offer some of the most spacious townhome floor plans in the market, and their unique designs meet the needs of first-time homebuyers, families with children, empty-nesters and retirees,” said Dec. Avea Pointe’s home designs can be experienced by visiting model homes at Lakeshore Preserve (direct-

ly across Van Dyke Road) and other Mattamy communities in Citrus Park, Oldsmar and Riverview.

Mattamy’s Lutz communities are just minutes from St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, and are convenient to shopping, dining and entertainment in Carrollwood, Lutz, Land O’ Lakes and Wesley Chapel. Their close proximity to the Veterans Expressway is an easy commute to Tampa, the airport and area beaches.

“Our location is one of the main reasons our homes at Lakeshore Preserve sold so quickly,” said Dec.

It’s only been six months since Mattamy Homes opened Lakeview at Citrus Park — its gated townhome community off Ehrlich Road at the Veterans Expressway — and already 23 townhomes have been sold.

“This is one of the prettiest and most convenient locations in the north Tampa area,” said Dec. “Our homeowners love being less than 2 miles from Westfield Citrus Park Mall, and their easy access to downtown Tampa just 15 miles away.”

Mattamy Homes found a perfect location that overlooks Gant Lake at the end of Tom Fuller Road, which gives resident access to the lake for fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding from its community pier. Other amenities include a children’s playground.

Lakeview at Citrus Park has three model homes that will open in early February. Upon completion, it will have 124 townhomes, ranging from 1,670 to 2,620 square feet, and offering 2 to 4 bedrooms, 2.5 to 4 baths, and 1- or 2-car garages.

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Encouraging a better environment Members of the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club visited the Covanta Recycling Facility in Spring Hill, on a tour organized by Lonna Vizzari, club conservation chair. On the tour, the group learned a great deal about the recycling process and the positive benefits to the environment resulting from responsible recycling. A Covanta staffer, left, stands alongside the woman’s club members outside the facility.

Pasco County to discuss brick paver rules The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

Pasco County is considering changes to its land development code to provide standards for brick paver driveways and sidewalks connected to the county’s right of way.

The Pasco County Commission voted at its last meeting to direct county planning staff to prepare to conduct public hearings on the issue before the Pasco County Planning Commission, and then before them for a final decision.

Denise Hernandez, the county’s zoning administrator, said the issue will be placed on the Planning Commission’s Jan. 24 agenda, and then will be on the county’s agenda on Feb. 5, and again on Feb. 15.

County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey expressed support, but also voiced a concern. “I’m all in favor in this, but there is an issue that the citizens in my district have brought to my attention, and that is that you can take out all of your landscaping and landscape your whole front yard in paver bricks, and it doesn’t count against any restrictions where you have to leave 20 percent permeable. “We don’t count paver bricks as nonper-

meable, so you can have paver bricks and no landscaping. I do want to see that get fixed,� Starkey said.

Hernandez responded:“These sections of the land development code talk specifically about connections to the county’s right of way.�

Addressing Starkey’s concern would require addressing a different part of the code, Hernandez said.

Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano noted that his only concern is that over time, the pavers tend to settle. “I worry about how are you going to regulate that they maintain them. You’re going to get some depressions. What’s going to be the trigger point that you get them out there and they do maintenance?

How are you going to monitor that?�

Mariano asked.

Hernandez responded that the proposed language addresses maintenance responsibilities, that specific materials must be used and the sidewalks must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.

Will Poon, an engineer with Pasco County, said the homeowner is responsible, and if there’s a maintenance need the homeowner doesn’t fix, the county has the right to restore it to a concrete sidewalk.

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MIGRAINE CLASS AdventHealth Zephyrhills Wellness Center, 38233 Daughtery Road, will offer a class on migraine triggers Jan. 24 at 1 p.m., in the Education Room.

Dr. Christopher Schriver, Frank Clinic chiropractor, will share the common causes of migraines and how to avoid triggers.

For information or to RSVP, call (813) 779-6476.

OPEN HOUSE & INFO SESSION

Keystone Place at Terra Bella, 2200 Livingston Road in Land O’ Lakes, will host an Open House & Information Session on Jan. 27, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Participants can learn what assisted living is; how “memory care” assisted living differs from “traditional” assisted living; the key benefits of assisted living; and, the little-known ways to afford assisted living and memory care, including a Veterans Affairs pension that veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible for.

Refreshments will be served.

Reservations are required by calling (813) 388-2121, or online at KeystonePlaceAtTerraBella.com/RSVP.

JOINT REPLACEMENT

St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will present a lecture on total joint replacement Jan. 28 at 11 a.m., in the Nursing Administration classroom.

Participants can learn to prepare for surgery and the recovery process.

Based on the requirements of the physician and availability, pre-op testing could be done the same day.

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

BREATHING SEMINAR

The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will present “Breathe Well, Live Well,” with the American Lung Association, Jan. 30 at 10:30 a.m.

Participants can learn how to better manage asthma and other breathing conditions.

This is a two-part workshop, conducted in English and Spanish.

For information, call (813) 264-3804.

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MEDICATION SAFETY

The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will present a medication safety game Jan. 31 at 1 p.m.

Participants can play medication-safety “Jeopardy,” while earning tips for safety with University of South Florida pharmacy students.

For information, call (813) 264-3804.

JOINT REPLACEMENT

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer a seminar on “Revision Joint Replacement: Preventing Problems and How to Manage Them” Jan. 31 at noon.

The guest speaker will be Dr. Stephen Hanff, orthopedic surgery.

A light meal will be provided.

Reservations are required.

For information and to RSVP, call (727) 834-5630, or email MedicalCenterTrinity@hcahealthcare.com.

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL & CONCERT

Join the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office to raise awareness to end human trafficking for a concert and candlelight vigil Feb. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., a Trinity College of Florida, 2430 Welbilt Blvd., in Trinity.

Jonny Diaz will be the guest performer.

All donations will benefit organizations that help human trafficking survivors.

For more information, please visit LightUpTheNight.us.

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The American Philosophical Society has honored Dr. Kiran Musunuru with the 2018 Judson Daland Prize. An incorrect recipient was identified in the Jan. 16 issue of The Laker/Lutz News.

OPIOIDS AND NARCAN

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Nursing and Annenberg School of Communication have created a seven-minute virtual reality Narcan training session that a recent pilot study showed was as effective as in-person simulation training for health care providers.

Narcan, the FDA-approved nasal spray available without a prescription, can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in less than five minutes.

Most people don’t know about it or are unfamiliar with how to use it or what to do after it is administered.

With this new virtual reality tool, Penn researchers hope to change that.

For more information, please visit PennToday.upenn.edu, and search “virtual reality.”

MEDICAL STAFF OFFICERS

The Medical Center of Trinity has announced its current medical staff officers.

These officers will hold the position for two years and include: • Medical Staff — Dr. Daniel Rodriguez, chief of staff; Dr. Usha Agarwal, vice chief of staff; and Dr. Peter Candelora, treasurer.

• Department of Medicine — Dr. Jigneshkumar Patel, chief; and, Dr. Mahathi Reddy, vice chief.

• Department of Surgery — Dr. Keith Chisholm, chief; and, Dr. Parveen Vahora, vice chief.

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Kiran Musunuru receives honor

The American Philosophical Society has honored Dr. Kiran Musunuru with the 2018 Judson Daland Prize, which included a prize honorarium of $50,000 for ‘achievement in patient oriented clinical research.’ Musunuru was recognized for discovering and characterizing novel genes involved in coronary artery disease, and also for pioneering the use of genome-editing tools to study these genes in human stem cells and to develop one-shot vaccinations against cardiovascular disease. He is currently an associate professor in cardiology at the University of Pennsylvania and current editor-in-chief for an international journal of the American Heart Association. The American Philosophical Society was founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin for the purpose of ‘promoting useful knowledge.’

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“We’ve got a great vision for the future for serving our dynamic growth. Most importantly, we’ve got a team of men and women who do outstanding work for our ratepayers, every single day,” Cullen said.

Pasco County names new emergency management director The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

Andrew Fossa, Pasco County’s former deputy fire chief of administration, has been named the county’s new emergency management director.

Fossa has been with the fire rescue department for 28 years.

“I decided it was time for a career change,” he told the Pasco County Commission, when County Administrator

Dan Biles announced Fossa’s selection to fill the position vacated by Kevin Guthrie.

Guthrie previously led the county’s emergency management response and accepted a new position in Tallahassee.

While announcing Fossa’s new role, Biles also said that he wants to take a closer look at the departments making up the county’s emergency response structure, to see if there are any changes in that structure that would improve management in that area.

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The Pasco County Commission would like greater representation on the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (TBARTA), whether that be another member from the county, or from one of the municipalities within the county.

Commissioner Mike Moore expressed that desire during a recent commission meeting, and his colleagues agreed.

They voted to authorize Commission Chairman Ron Oakley to draft a letter to send to the county’s legislative representa-

tives, to see if they can help make that happen.

The TBARTA Board is involved in addressing the region’s transportation needs.

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COUNTRYSIDE OPEN HOUSE

Countryside Montessori Charter School, 5852 Ehren Cut-off in Land O’ Lakes, will host an open house for the 2019-2020 school year on Jan. 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Prospective students, first grade through eighth grade, and their families can tour the campus, and meet the teachers and staff.

For information, call (813) 996-0991, or visit CMCSMontessori.com.

HEALTH STAMPEDE

Wiregrass Ranch High School, 2909 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will host its annual Health Stampede on Jan. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., during the fifth period.

The theme this year is “So Healthy, So Clean, So 2019!”

Students will be able to visit specific vendors and presentations, with their teacher.

There also will be raffle prizes.

Vendors and presentations will include: Baycare Behavioral Health; the Positive Coaching Alliance; a Publix dietitian and nutritionist; the WRHS Psychology Club; LA Fitness; Nutrition Smart; Poison Control; Project PUP (Pets Uplifting People); WRHS Medical Academy; MADD; the health department; and, the fire rescue department.

For information, call (813) 346-6000.

OPEN HOUSE

Land O’ Lakes Christian School, 5105 School Road in Land O’ Lakes, will host an open house on Jan. 27 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The school is for prekindergarten through 12th grade, has full accreditation, character training, college prep, fine arts, athletics and more.

Prekindergarten is flexible, with a choice of two-, three- or four-day programs.

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Steinbrenner High School, 5575 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road in Lutz, will present its seventh annual “World of a Teen” program Jan. 30 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in the auditorium.

There will be a brief panel introduction, and a question-and-answer session from submitted inquiries.

For information, call (813) 792-5131.

GUEST TEACHER HIRING EVENT

Qualified applicants who want to substitute teach in Pasco County can attend the “Guest Teacher Hiring Event” Feb. 6 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the Pasco County Schools district office complex, 7227 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Building 2, in Land O’ Lakes.

Pasco Schools is looking for guest teachers and professional guest teachers.

Qualified applicants can interview onthe-spot.

A high school diploma or GED is required to be a guest teacher. Pay depends on level of education and length of substitute teaching assignment.

All guest teachers must complete a 20hour training course, work a minimum of 10 days per semester, and be available to work on short notice.

Professional guest teachers must have a minimum bachelor’s degree in a certified

First National Bank of Pasco (FNBP) is working with Pasco County Schools to award ArtsFirst grants, to give music, art, theater and dance teachers the resources needed to bring out a student’s inner artist.

The grants are intended to support and enhance educational opportunities for fine arts students in Pasco County public schools.

Each quarter, teachers submit grant applications to the district’s art leadership team, which then are reviewed and awarded by an FNBP panel of bank, business and civic leaders.

The applications define how recipients of a grant will use the funds to encourage higher educational standards, as well as challenge and motivate students.

Grant applications are due at the end of each quarter, and will be awarded based upon the grant’s likelihood of improving student achievement and opportunities.

Examples of what awarded grants may be used to support are: • classroom supplies and/or materials • clinician, guest speaker, performer or guest artist • dance room equipment, supplies and/or costumes • fees associated with play production (writes, costumes, props, etc.)

• field trips to fine arts related events • musical instruments, art equipment, sound equipment, etc.

• supplemental materials that are not adopted or funded by the district or school • teacher conference fee if the teacher can show how the information learned will be used in the classroom • T-shirts for special events that promote higher achievement • special projects Parents and other community supporters can help fuel the program funding when an account is opened at an FNBP branch.

Pasco County public school fine arts teachers interested in applying, can submit an application at the end of each quarter, by sending the grant application to: Thomas Viking, fine arts program coordinator, tviking@pasco.k12.fl.us.

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ESSAY CONTEST

Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s offices are accepting entries for an essay contest, for Pasco County’s high school students in grades 9 to 12.

Students of Pasco County’s public/charter, private, parochial, non-public and home-schools can enter.

In 500 words or less, students should answer the question,“Should property taxes be raised or lowered? What would be the impact of whichever decision you make?”

Entries will be judged by a panel of directors from the tax collector’s office, and will be reviewed on how well the student communicates the response to the question, as well as overall essay structure, appearance and readability.

All entries must include the student’s name, school, grade and contact information.

Students should submit essays to their principal, who will then forward it to the tax collector’s office.

Those in private, parochial, non-public or home-schools can send essays directly to Greg Giordano, assistant tax collector, Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office, P.O. Box 276, Dade City, FL 33526.

Entries also will be accepted by email to ggiordano@pascotaxes.com.

The deadline to enter is 5 p.m., Feb. 28.

The winner will be notified by telephone no later than March 22.

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was inspired to specifically help those troops.

The five branches of the county’s tax office intends to distribute donations to the troops and their families.

“Mr. Fasano supports our men and women in uniform,” Giordano said.“He wanted to do something to show that this community is behind those individuals.”

On Day 1 of collections,Tom Kliebert was at the tax collector’s office to offer support.

“I’m always looking for things I can do to help out the military,” the Vietnam veteran said.“I really appreciate what they do to protect our country.”

The Wesley Chapel resident went directly to the grocery store to purchase donations when he learned online about the tax collector’s effort.

Debby Palmer, also of Wesley Chapel, received the notification through email and also wanted to help.

“I feel like I’ve been very blessed in my life, so I try to contribute where I can,” she said.

She brought in four bags of groceries to her local tax office.

The tax collector’s five branches began collecting donations on Jan. 16 and accumulated more than $2,300 in cash, 91 bags of groceries and more than a dozen gift cards within the first two days. (For addresses of branches, go to PascoTaxes.com).

“Obviously this has touched a nerve in the community,” Giordano said. He characterized the community’s generosity as being “incredible.”

Father and Son Love Ministries, at 24156 Foggy Ridge Parkway, in Lutz, also is offering a helping hand.

Pastor C.J. Johns heads the Lutz church, which has opened its doors to federal workers and their families every Friday.

Church staff and volunteers, from noon to 3 p.m. on Fridays, will give out bagged lunches, plus supplies of food for a week, for those requesting it.

The church also understands that some families won’t be able to afford to drive to the church, so it is willing to deliver food boxes to homes if they provide 48 hours’ notice, the pastor said.

Before the shutdown, the church was already operating a food drive and now has prepared for a larger turnout.

“We’re committed to helping our community,” Johns said.“It’s a need that has risen, and we’re going to do whatever we can to help ease the turmoil.”

Publix has supported the church’s efforts, Johns said, noting the grocery chain recently donated surplus items from the holidays.

Besides providing food, the church also offers free clothing and personal hygiene items.

It also understands that children need relief, too, so the church will make toys, birthday cakes and cupcakes available, the pastor said.

The church plans to keep the drive open a month after the government reopens to help workers get back on their feet.

Restored Hope, at 13703 17th St., in Dade City, also is committed to assisting federal workers for as long as necessary.

The nonprofit organization welcomes workers to stop by its center on Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Federal employees are asked to bring identification or their last pay stub to verify their status.

The organization’s pantry room is filled with nonperishable items and clothing.

Many items were leftover donations given

by Metropolitan Ministries over the holidays, said Doreen Kennard, bookkeeper of Restored Hope.

Knowing there was surplus in storage, she

and “good signs” for the county during a recent interview with The Laker/Lutz News.

“The message seems to be getting out there,” Parris said, regarding the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

But, there continues to be much work to be done by ASAP — a coalition which seeks to address the underlying issues of addiction, and ways to address and prevent it in among youths and adults.

The opioid crisis will continue to be a priority area for ASAP in 2019, Parris said.

Reducing alcohol abuse will be a key issue, too.

Parris said ASAP has seen an increase in total deaths in related to alcohol overconsumption —despite the decline in alcohol usage in the youth population countywide.

Chronic liver disease also remains one of the top 10 causes of death in Pasco, she said.

“Alcohol is never off of the table,” Parris said.“It’s still the most prevalent drug that we see.”

Meanwhile, she said the organization will seek to address a drug that has popped up on its radar of late: methamphetamine.

More drug users have turned to meth as law enforcement and health organizations crack down on other substances, she added.

“A lot of it has to do with availability and accessibility,” Parris said, also noting that meth “creates a strong psychological dependence very quickly.”

Parris said ASAP is trying to find ways to interface with meth users in the county.

Parris put it this way: “We have a hard time finding out, ‘What’s the underlying cause there?’ and ‘Why are we still turning to meth?’ It seems to be more of a cultural thing in certain pockets of the county.”

Another “big priority” for ASAP this year is reducing the stigma associated with mental health issues, Parris said.

Part of that involves increasing awareness regarding the need to recognize early signs and symptoms of possible mental illness, and helping those who are struggling to gain access to assistance.

The coalition also is working on several programming tracks with health care professionals, recovery community organizations and the faith-based community, to provide more awareness on available resources for substance abuse prevention and recovery.

There will also be several workshops and other general meetings throughout the year to engage youth, parents and other community members, Parris said.

“We’re trying to help everybody work better together, to fill in those gaps in serv-

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Tom Kliebert wasted no time buying and donating food to his local tax office in Wesley Chapel. His contribution is one of many that will go toward members of the U.S. Coast Guard and their families.

These organizations are providing help to federal workers who are either off the job, or not being paid during the partial federal government shutdown: • Pasco County Tax Collector Offices (Land O’ Lakes, Dade City, Wesley Chapel, Gulf Harbors, New Port Richey); Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Restored Hope, 13703 17th St., Dade City; Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (352) 437-4815.

• Father and Son Love Ministries, 24156 Foggy Ridge Parkway, Lutz; Fridays from noon to 3 p.m. Call (813) 846- 9993.

• Tampa Bay Salvage, 37832 Meridian Ave., Dade City; Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (352) 437-5231.

• The Florida Aquarium is offering one free admission to federal workers with identification.

• Pasco County Utilities will help customers that are federal employees who are not receiving pay, or are furloughed, to ensure continuation of services.

Documentation is needed. Those needing assistance should call (813) 235-6012.

thought:“Perfect timing, we’ll offer it to the government employees.”

Kennard added that the organization will do what it can to help workers pay past due bills.

During the federal government shutdown, Pasco County Utilities also is working to help federal employees, who are also PCU customers, develop an action plan to ensure continuation of services.

Pasco County Utilities will waive late fees and provide extensions for utility bills due by any federal employee who is on furlough or is required to work without compensation, as long as supporting documentation is provided.

Customers in need of assistance should call (813) 235-6012 during regular business hours.

Other acts of kindness can be seen throughout the Tampa Bay Area.

Tampa Bay Salvage, at 37832 Meridian Ave., in Dade City, is accepting donations of food and personal hygiene items at its Dade City and Palm Harbor offices.

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is offering pet food to support furloughed workers who have pets.The donations are available on weekdays from noon to 7 p.m., and weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Verification is required.

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay is connecting federal employees of Tampa International Airport with community resources.

Feeding Tampa Bay also has set up a food bank for TSA workers, and TECO is offering payment extensions on electric bills.

The Florida Aquarium in Tampa will also offer a day of relaxation with one free admission to federal workers.

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Festival admission and parking are free.

Shuttle buses will transport guests from the Pasco County Fairgrounds to Downtown Dade City – at no charge.

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Since it was founded in 2006, the Pasco County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) has helped coordinate community efforts to reduce risk factors for addiction and substance abuse countywide.

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Pasco County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) interim coordinator Chrissie Parris

ices or pockets of need in our community.

“We’ll continue to build our action plans around drugs that we see trends with in Pasco County,” Parris said.

The alliance also plans to have its annual conference, “Strengthening Our Communities on Mental Health and Drug Prevention,” on May 14 at Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel.

The event’s keynote speaker is Austin Eubanks, a Columbine survivor, who will discuss how he treated a lot of his emotional pain with opioids he was prescribed after being shot in the school shooting, and what communities can do for prevention, treatment, recovery and relapse prevention for substance abuse.

“It’s pretty powerful,” Parris said of Eubanks’ talk.“We’re really excited to have him on board.”

For more information on ASAP, visit PascoASAP.com, or call (727) 315-8658.

Proceeds from the festival benefit The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce and the nonprofit organizations that help put the event together.

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little more than a year after naming its football field after legendary coach Tom Fisher, Zephyrhills High School has named the school’s gymnasium floor after longtime varsity boys’ basketball coach Alan Reed.

From now on, anyone stepping on the gym floor will be walking on “Alan Reed Court” — which has been visibly stenciled along the sidelines.

A formal dedication ceremony for Reed was held Jan. 18 — an evening that coincided with a Bulldogs defeat of crosstown rival Pasco High, 61-34.

Reed, 71, served as Zephyrhills boys’ basketball coach for a total of 16 years — in four separate stints — 1975 to 1979; 1981 to 1986; 2006 to 2010; and, 2014 to 2016.

During that time he became — and still is — the school’s all-time winningest basketball coach.

His teams claimed two district titles and a final four appearance. He was conference basketball coach of the year three times.

His coaching efforts goes beyond hoops, too.

In total, he’s been involved with Zephyrhills athletics for more than 35 years, also coaching volleyball, track, football and softball.

To this day, he remains a volunteer coach at the school.

In that role, Reed spends countless hours with players in the weight room, scouting, and of course, offering strategy advice when broached.

“It beats sitting on the couch,” Reed said of volunteering.“It keeps me busy. I love the game. It’s what I do. It’s who I am. It’s my whole life.”

Before embarking on a lengthy coaching career, Reed played high school basketball in Pennsylvania and then for Florida Southern College in Lakeland. In-between, Reed spent four years in the U.S. Air Force where he reached the rank of sergeant, and also played hoops.

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Alan Reed was presented with a basketball career memento signed by former teammates, players and coaches who attended the surprise, special event.

At Zephyrhills, Reed’s most successful basketball teams came 40 years apart from each other.

In his second season — 1976 — the Bulldogs went 21-7 and won a district title.

Fast forward to 2016 — his final year as a head basketball coach —and that squad went 27-5 and reached the 5A state semifinals. It also marked the program’s first final four appearance since 1966.

There were many other memorable seasons scattered throughout, too.

Said Reed:“There’s a lot of ’em. I had a lot of special teams that didn’t have good winning records, but were much better at

Peterson will remain on staff as assistant coach for the Saint Leo beach volleyball program, according to a Saint Leo athletics news release.

Skoch is a former club volleyball player at Penn State, Memphis and Oklahoma State universities. He holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in statistics.

KUMC GOLF CLASSIC The 14th annual Keystone United Methodist Church Golf Classic is set for March 30 at Silver Dollar Golf Club, 12711 Silver Dollar Drive in Odessa.The four-person scramble will begin with an 8:30 a.m., shotgun start.The cost is $65 per player. It includes a cart, green fees, goody bag and lunch. Prizes for the top three teams will be offered, along with contests, gift bags and door prizes. For more information, call (813) 920-5153.

the end of the road (season) than the beginning.”

Yet, Reed’s biggest contributions to the school is more than just wins and losses, Zephyrhills athletic director Bruce Cimorelli said.

“The guy knows his basketball,” Cimorelli said,“but, he’s just a really good influence on the kids — teaching them work ethic, being on time, those sorts of things.”

Reed’s impact was undoubtedly apparent in the welcoming he received at the pregame dedication.

Dozens of former players and coaches — as well as a handful of Reed’s former team-

mates — joined hundreds of Bulldogs fans in congratulating Reed and giving him a rousing ovation when the gymnasium floor was officially named for him.

For Reed, the special event was “totally unexpected.”

“I can’t even put it into words,” Reed said.“I love this community. I love this high school. It’s just an honor.”

In that group of cheering attendees was Academy at the Lakes varsity football and basketball coach Shawn Brown, who once served as an assistant junior varsity basketball coach for Reed at Zephyrhills and also as a football coach at Stewart Middle School.

“He was straight old school,” Brown, who has won back-to-back eight-man state football titles at the Academy, said, describing Reed.

“He was good with adapting to the new style of everything, but he was strict on his ways and his philosophy. That never wavered.When he did something, he did it that way.

“I thought one thing he did really good was he always invested everything with the team and the community. He made sure the kids always had team shoes, uniforms. It was always a top-of-the-line type program.”

Brown added the Zephyrhills hoops coach is “definitely a person I learned a lot from.”

“I run some basketball drills that I learned from him — a couple of different plays I stole from him,” Brown said, with a hearty chuckle.

Meanwhile, the renaming of the hoops court comes at a good time for the Bulldogs’ boys squad, which stands at 12-4 overall and 8-2 in district play, as of Jan. 21.

Solid record and all, it didn’t keep Reed from giving an honest assessment of the roster he volunteers with each day.

“We’re not playing to our potential,” Reed said while the Bulldogs sported a 31-17 halftime lead over Pasco. “We’re struggling a little bit in a lot of areas.We just haven’t put it all together yet.We’ve got some good players, some good kids. We have a lot of inexperience…so they’re still catching up.”

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Sunlake High senior linebacker and team captain Grant Henderson last month competed in the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) All-Star Game at The Villages High School.

Henderson was one of 76 players statewide invited to participate, playing for the North squad.

The 6-foot-1, 220-pound Henderson during this past season registered 110 tackles, six sacks, 12 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries for Sunlake. Wiregrass Ranch High senior receiver/safety Dorien Green was the only other area player named an FACA All-Star.

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SAINT LEO GETS NEW VOLLEYBALL COACH The Saint Leo University athletics department has named Jason Skoch as head coach of the women’s indoor volleyball program.

Skoch comes to Saint Leo via Division II West Texas A&M, where he guided that program to a 276-88 mark in 10 seasons as head coach. Before that, Skoch was head coach of Division II Truman State (Missouri) University, where he posted a 137-22 mark.

Altogether, Skoch is a five-time conference coach of the year, has nine 30-plus win seasons, 13 conference titles, and 11 NCAA postseason appearances with five NCAA Elite Eight appearances. He also has guided 68 all-conference players and 34 AllAmericans at Truman State and West Texas A&M. Skoch takes over the Lions indoor program from coach Erik Peterson — who, in an interim role in 2018, steered the team to a 17-15 mark and a seventh-straight NCAA appearance, following the late offseason departure of longtime coach Sam Cibrone.

The sixth annual Run for Life 5K and 1Mile Fun Run is scheduled for Jan. 26 at the Main Street stage, 38500 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills.

Race-day registration begins at 7 a.m.

Start time for the 5K is 8:30 a.m., and 9:15 a.m., for the 1-miler.

Trophies, medals and ribbons will be given to the overall male and female winners, top male and female age group finishers in the 5K, and the top 10 finishers in the 1-Mile Fun Run. There also will be giveaways donated from area businesses and restaurants to go to registered participants directly or as random drawings.

The event benefits the Pregnancy Care Center of Zephyrhills, a nonprofit that annually serves more than 500 women and their children.

Online registration is available at PCCZephyrhills.org.

WATERGRASS ELEMENTARY 5K SET The Watergrass Elementary “5K for Our K5” is set for March 2 at 7 a.m., at Watergrass Elementary School, 32750 Overpass Road in Wesley Chapel.

The 3.1-mile course starts at the elementary school and winds through the Watergrass community.Awards will be given to overall top male and female finishers, and the overall winners of each age group. Each

runner will receive a goody bag and race shirt (only guaranteed if registered before Feb. 18) and items/coupons from local companies.

Following the 5K is a 1-miler at 8 a.m.

Cost for the 5K is $25; the fun run is $15.

Event registration closes on Feb. 28.

To sign up, visit RunSignup.com/Race/FL/WesleyChapel/Wa tergrass5krunforK5.

For more information, email wges5k@gmail.com.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS 5K FUN RUN The sixth annual Special Olympics 5K Fun Run & 1-Mile Walk is set for April 6 at 8 a.m., at the New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center, 6630 Van Buren St., in New Port Richey.

Preregistration cost for the 5K race is $25 for adults and $15 for Pasco County students. The 1-miler is $5 per individual and $10 for a team (of up to five participants).

Participants in the 5K will receive a finisher medal, event shirt and a goody bag.

There also will be an awards ceremony and light refreshments after the race.

Proceeds from the event will benefit year-round sports training and athletic competition for persons with intellectual disabilities.

To register, visit tinyurl.com/ybjcl3wv.

For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, email Val Lundin at vallundin@specialolympicspasco.org.

YOUNG ADULT KICKBALL LEAGUE Registration is ongoing for Grace Family Church’s young adult coed spring kickball league. The league runs from Jan. 25 through March 8. It is open for single or married adults, ages 18 to 35. Games will be played on Friday nights at 7 p.m., at the Ed Radice Sports Complex, 14720 Ed Radice Drive,Tampa. Cost is $45 per person.To sign up, visit tinyurl.com/ydxobjzc.

ROLLER DERBY BOUT Revolution Roller Derby is hosting a battle between its coed team, Mom & Pop’s Militia, and a mashup of other skaters from around the world.

The bout is scheduled for Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m., at SpinNations Skating Center, 8345 Congress St., Port Richey.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Coalition for the Homeless of Pasco County.

Tickets are $12 at the door, or $10 if you bring a canned good or toiletry donation.

For more information, visit RevolutionRollerDerby.com, or email info@RevolutionRollerDerby.com.

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First-timers at the Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Festival, left, Coral Etshman, of Tampa, gives friend Reggie Bowers, of Tampa, a taste of pulled pork.

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eople of all ages headed to the ninth annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Festival to sample some ribs, barbecue chicken or pulled pork — and get their fill of the blues.

The scent of barbecue filled the air, Benny the Pig made the rounds and people sported pig hats — as they strolled around the Zephyrhills Community Venue, at 5200 Airport Road.

Some barbecue chefs traveled from far-off places to take part in a competition involving about 60 teams who vied for bragging rights and prizes, and a chance to advance to the World Food Championship.

Besides being able to enjoy barbecue, event-goers could check out items being offered by various vendors and could listen to blues musicians.

There was a car show and an aviation show, too.

Proceeds benefit community organizations, such as the YMCA, and for scholarships for Zephyrhills High School students.

It wasn’t all beef and pork barbecue as Gil Horn, of College Park, Georgia, prepared a large Paella as a side dish to go with the rib and barbecue plates cooked up by barbecue cooks and food concessionaires.

The Ellie Lee Band was among the lineup of bands performing at the ninth annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Festival. Other bands playing were the Dave Shepard Band, Chuck Riley’s All Stars, The Bird Tribe and headliner Damon Fowler.

Zain Nensey, of Zephyrhills, wears a pig hat in his booth at the festival. Nensey, along with Kay Chenoweth, of New Tampa, were promoting the business for new clients this tax season. Suncoast Credit Union handed out hundreds of orange pig hats at the festival.

Jerry Newell, of Zephyrhills, had his own pig hat, which he wore to the festival.

Smoke emanates from the grill, as Edwin Alvarez, of Kissimmee, prepares chicken on a stick, which is called Pincho. Alvarez and his boss, Luis Merced, of Largo, were preparing food for patrons at the barbecue festival.

Steve Baker, of Cortez, enjoys a rib at the ninth annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Festival in Zephyrhills. Baker and his family came to the festival to sample some barbecue and hear some blues.

Benny the Pig, representing CenterState Bank, greets festival-goers.

PET PAWS PET FOOD DISTRIBUTION The Humane Society Tampa Bay offers free dog and cat food at the shelter for Tampa Bay citizens who are struggling to feed their pets.

Food distributions are made Tuesdays from noon to 3 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Food is given on a first-come, first-served basis, and recipients must provide proof of residence.

For information about food distribution, call (813) 876-7138, ext. 0.

The Humane Society also has an Animeals program for homebound and elderly citizens who are unable to travel to the shelter.

Recipients must qualify to receive monthly supplies of dog and cat food.

For information about Animeals, email lons@humanesocietytampa.org.

ADOPTION FEES WAIVED

Pasco County Animal Services, 19640 Dogpatch Lane, in Land O’ Lakes, presents “A Black Tie Affair,” Jan. 22 through Feb. 2.

Adoption fees will be waived for all cats and kittens that have black markings.

All adoptions include spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations, and feline leukemia and HIV testing.

Pasco County residents are required to purchase licensing for a new pet.

For information, call (813) 929-1212.

ANIMAL SERVICES PARK WALK

Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS) will host a Park Walk on March 2 at 9 a.m., at Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, 10500 Wilderness Park Blvd., in New Port Richey.

Adoptable dogs from the shelter will be available for adoption that day.

Participants can also bring their own dogs, too.

These rules must be followed: • All dogs must be on a leash (no flex/retractable leashes).

• Those joining the walk also must clean up after their own pet.Waste bags will not be provided.

• Dogs are not allowed face-to-face contact.

• Bring water and bowls for your pet.

• One pet per handler at all times.

• Prong or electric collars are not permissible.

For information, call PCAS at (813) 9291212.

WOOFSTOCK 2019

The fifth annual WoofStock will take place March 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Land O’

Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.

This will be an afternoon of Peace, Love & Paws! sponsored by the Friends of Animal Services and Pasco County Animal Services.

There will be pet adoptions, food trucks, music, vendors and more.

Admission is $5. Children age 10 and younger are free.

Proceeds and entrance fees will benefit the sick and injured dogs and cats of Animal Services.

For information, visit FPCAS.org.

STRUT YOUR MUTT

Beach House Assisted Living & Memory Care, 30070 State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel, will host its inaugural “Strut Your Mutt Doggie Fashion Show” March 16 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

All breeds welcome, big or small.

Complimentary refreshments will be provided.

Dogs can enjoy the Bark Park, pet treats and doggie vendors.

For information or to RSVP, call (813) 508-6677, or visit EventBrite.com.

BARK IN THE PARK

Bark in the Park will take place along the Hillsborough River, in downtown Tampa, at Curtis Hixon Park, March 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be food trucks, wine and craft beer, music, vendors, dog costume contests, a dog agility zone, adoptable dogs, a VIP tent with mimosas and sweets, a pop-up dog park, and a 1-mile Walk for the Animals along the river.

For more information, please visit BarkInTheParkTampa.com.

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

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

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The annual count helps to provide a snapshot of the homeless population, which in turn helps determine their needs.

The Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative’s count will take place Feb. 28, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The count is done is partnership with Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa.

It is a systematic plan, in which volunteers help compile the information needed

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Volunteers will be deployed in two shifts — from 7 a.m. to noon and from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

They will be fanning out to cover areas of Brandon, downtown Tampa, Plant City, Ruskin, Town 'N Country, West Tampa, Westshore, and the University Area.

If anyone under the age of 18 wishes to volunteer, he or she must be in high school and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian throughout the entire volunteer shift.

For more information, call (813) 2236115.

Sharing play space Donna Peacock and her family have lived in Wesley Chapel for 30 years, and gopher tortoises have made a home in their backyard. When Gigi, the Peacocks’ 19-month-old Chorkie, joined the family, Gigi had to learn to live within the tortoise habitat. When Gigi wants to play, the tortoise will give a warning hiss, retreat into his shell and down into the underground burrow.

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The Rotary Club of Dade City Sunrise announced that Barbara Mallory, the club’s current president, is its newest ‘Paul Harris Fellow’ inductee. Jack Thies, who is the Rotary District No. 6950 Foundation vice chair and annual fund chair, presented a pin and a certificate to Mallory. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 (USD) to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.

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Insurance Seguros of America Ricketts will inherit the Chris Black Insurance name.

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Chris Black Insurance, a Lutz based independent insurance firm, has formed a partnership with Insurance Seguros of America Ricketts LLC, located in Wesley Chapel.

The merger became final in October.

Chris Black Insurance was founded in 2008 with the mission to provide customized insurance packages for their clients across the state of Florida.

Tina Ricketts founded Insurance Seguros of America Ricketts LLC, in 2011. Ricketts has developed a strong expertise in the transportation (trucking) insurance industry and will continue to serve her clients as a commercial risk advisor with Chris Black Insurance.

With expanded carrier access and compounded support resources, both firms are looking forward to the opportunity for growth in the transportation insurance segment throughout the southeastern United States.

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Zumper has just published its first Tampa Metro Report for 2019, which covers 17 cities in the metro area — highlighting the most/least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rents.

This month, Lutz ranked as the ninthmost expensive city to rent.

The price of one bedroom units fell 2.7 percent to $1,080, while two bedroom units decreased 3.3 percent to $1,170.

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The North Tampa Bay Chamber has economic development briefings on the fourth Thursday of each month.The charge is $25 for nonmembers; $20 for members at the door and $15 for members who prepare.

For more information, call Grace Martin at (813) 994-8534.

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Romano will talk about “Accountability and Leadership Skills to Succeed in Business.”

The cost for the luncheon meeting is $20 for members who RSVP by the Thursday before the meeting, and $25 for non-members and members at the door.To contact the chamber, call (813) 909-2722.

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Representatives for Saltgrass Steakhouse were scheduled for a pre-application meeting with Pasco County’s planning staff on Jan. 15.The proposal calls for a 8,133-squarefoot restaurant on a 1.7-acre parcel at Cypress Creek Town Center, which is at State Road 56 and Interstate 75.

Saltgrass Steakhouse is an American restaurant concept with more 50 locations across the country, according to the company’s website. The company is based in Houston, and is owned by Landy’s Inc.

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