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Pasco seeks to fill hundreds of jobs

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If you’re looking for a teaching job, Pasco County Schools would love to hear from you.

The district has teacher openings in language arts, math, science, social studies and special education areas. It also needs school psychologists, school social workers, and school counselors.

The district expects to fill more than 400 vacancies for the 2016-2017 school year, including some positions that will be filled immediately, said Christine Pejot, director of employee benefits and risk management for

Pasco County Schools.

“We’re really excited because this is the earliest we’ve started recruitment for the following school year in quite awhile,” Pejot said.

The job fair will Christine Pejot be on Feb. 25 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the gymnasium at Sunlake High School, 3023 Sunlake Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.

The district plans to advertise its openings Feb. 19 through Feb. 23, so that will give people a specific idea of what’s out

there and available, and what principals are going to be looking for at the fair, Pejot said.

Potential applicants have the opportunity to register early, and some interviews will be conducted during the fair, Pejot said.

“We also expect a lot of students who are in their final internships at the colleges of education, that are looking for an appointment that would begin in August,” she said.

Having the job fair early puts the district in a better position to compete for available candidates, she said.

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by the end of 2016.

Pasco County records show a conceptual Owners of Amici Pizza & Deli are planthe plan with about 3,000 square feet for ning to build a new stand-alone restaurant, for restaurant, and about 1,800 square feet with additional retail space, on Wesley retail.

Chapel Boulevard.

“We’d like to have our own building and The new restaurant is a short distance a bigger kitchen,” said Andrea Mannino. from the existing Amici restaurant in Grand No decisions have been made on the adOaks Square, at Wesley Chapel and Pet Lane. ditional retail space, he said.

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The site is located at the corner of Magnolia Boulevard and Wesley Chapel Boulevard, which is also known as County Road 54.

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Pasco administrator to retire in

By Kathy Steele

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Pasco County Administrator Michele Baker expects to be very busy over the next year and a half.

She’ll be crossing off a to-do list, one by one, before leaving in 2017 to go on a lengthy road trip with her husband.

The couple will hit the road with their recreational vehicle and their motorcycles, on a tour of as many baseball parks and national parks as they can squeeze into a year.

“That’s been our dream,” Baker said, so letting her contract lapse in July 2017 makes sense.

But, don’t expect a lame duck administrator.

“There’s no kicking back here,” Baker said.“This isn’t me slowing down. ” Baker has told Pasco County commissioners she won’t seek renewal of her current two-year contract, which makes her

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last day July 9, 2017. the jail and construction of new fire stations By then, Baker will • Relocating have worked 35 years central Pasco more government offices to in public service, 24 Baker also plans to fill vacancies for a of those years with few key leadership positions that remain, Pasco County. cluding an assistant county administrator infor Her to-do list, in public safety and administration. short form, includes: Progress has been made, Baker said, but • Completing mas- government services still could be more ter plans and updates customer-friendly. for storm water, solid A culture that was decades in the waste and tourism making is being changed, she said.“You don’t • Funding and building a diverging get to dia- turn a canoe.You’re turning mond road design to ease traffic congestion a ship.”

Public service wasn’t Baker’s first at State Road 56 and Interstate 75 career choice.

• Completing the State Road 56 extenOver the years she worked sion as a waitress, • Nurturing SunWest Park, the county’s flight attendant and a theater manager. She also served in the U.S.Air Force Reserve. fledgling aqua park Her undergraduate degree was in • Replacing and repairing aging busiinfra- ness administration. structure and roads damaged by the It wasn’t until she accepted a secretarial summer flooding • Making progress on the expansion of See RETIRE, page 11A Michele Baker

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A new cinema and grocery store are in the offing for the next phase of development on the former Wiregrass Ranch.

A preliminary site plan shows a 1,050seat movie house and a 30,000-square-foot grocery store, according to county records.

Plans also show three, four-story buildings containing about 250 apartments.And, the development also includes shops and restaurants.

Forest City Enterprises, the developers of The Shops at Wiregrass, and NRP Group are partnering on the project on about 34 acres of the former Wiregrass Ranch property in Wesley Chapel, off State Road 56.The new development, located next to The Shops at Wiregrass, will be linked to the mall, with shared access points for motorists and pedestrians.

A dine-in cinema is a possibility, though no tenant announcements have been made.

“We wanted to do something we

thought would be complementary to the property next door – The Shops at Wiregrass,” said Abbas Hasan, manager of planning and development for the Cleveland-based Forest City Enterprises.

“It really adds to the experience of the area, providing customers with extra options than restaurants and shopping.”

A construction start date is on hold until a permit is received from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.An application was submitted in September.

“That’s kind of driving the entire schedule,” Hasan said.

In the meantime, details such as parking, landscaping, and the design and look of the new development are proceeding.

“All these things take time, so we’re trying to work on these items now,” he said.

“Whatever we can move ahead, we will.”

The overall project includes apartments, seven garages, a clubhouse, a dog park, pool and fitness area.About 120,000 square feet is set aside for retail and/or restaurants including the cinema and grocery store.

Costco Wholesale wants giant sign

By Kathy Steele ksteele@lakerlutznews.com

A planning oversight committee gave tentative approval to a large display sign for Costco Wholesale, slated to open next to Tampa Premium Outlets.

It takes the membership warehouse chain a step closer to permitting and construction.

Company officials have not announced an opening date.

Costco received approval in January for the sale of beer, wine and liquor.

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Economic recovery slow, but steady

By Kathy Steele

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The national economy is recovering from one of the worst downturns in the nation’s history, but it is a recovery that is just “muddling along,” according to Sean Snaith, director of the Institute of Economic Competitiveness at the University of Central Florida.

“It was the worst recession since the Great Depression,” he said.“The recovery is also historical. It’s historically weak.”

The good news for Florida and for Pasco County is that they are seeing better growth than the nation as a whole.

On the plus side for Pasco, people are moving into the county.

“More people brings more economic activity,” said Snaith, who was a guest speaker at the Annual Economic Forecast Luncheon hosted by the Pasco Economic Development Council on Feb. 5 at the Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club.

“People and employment growth will continue.We see some momentum.There’s a lot of construction activity on the way.”

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Tim Fredritz, account executive at Dex Imaging Co., expects new business opportunities to emerge in Pasco County.

he said. Florida’s growth rate is about 4 percent, compared to a national rate of 2 percent.

The state also posted good numbers for job creation in the last quarter of 2015, and

that likely will continue.

“That’s our launching pad,” Snaith said.

“We still have momentum on our side.”

He is especially bullish on the Interstate 4 corridor, which he described as the “bread basket for growth.”

According to Snaith, the recession ended in 2012. But, Craig Weber, general manager of Crown Community Development, saw signs of recovery in the Wesley Chapel area of Pasco as early as 2010. Signs continue to be good, he said.

Crown is the developer of Seven Oaks and Watergrass.

“Sales of lots are really strong,” Weber said.

Interstate 75, State Road 56, the widening of State Road 54 and The Shops at Wiregrass led the way.

More development has followed, including Tampa Premium Outlets and Cypress Creek Town Center.“All of this makes it the new center for Tampa Bay growth,”Weber said.

Locally, businesses are benefiting from the area’s growth as well, said Tim Fredritz, account executive at Dex Imaging Co. The national chain has 25 offices in

Florida, including one in Hudson.The company had healthy growth even during the bad economy, Fredritz said.“People always need copiers.”

But, new businesses in Pasco, including Wesley Chapel, mean new opportunities, he said.

There are caution signs, Snaith warned.

Global economies are slowing, notably in China. Brazil could be headed into its worst recession in 100 years. Greece has 25 percent unemployment overall, with youth unemployment at 50 percent.

One in eight Canadians come to Florida each year, but Snaith said the Canadian dollar has fallen in value against U.S. currency.

“That’s going to change behavior and how they spend when they are here,” Snaith said There also is the potential for a national recession, though not on the scale of the last one.

“Don’t go into your panic room,” Snaith said.“Generally speaking, you’re in a region that’s growing faster than the state and generally faster than the nation.This is a pretty good place to be.”

Skilled laborers in high demand

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It’s no secret that when the economy tanked, construction companies and related industries were hit hard.

“When everything crashed, we all had to really pare down. Our staff went almost in half,” said Linda Cox, CEO of Cox Fire Protection Inc.“Construction just came to a screeching halt.”

The economy has been picking up, but there’s a shortage of skilled laborers, said Cox, whose company has been involved in numerous northern Hillsborough and Pasco county projects.

Now that construction is moving again, opportunities for work are increasing, Cox said.

“Projects that had been put on hold, now have funding again,” she said. And, there are new initiatives, too, across the Tampa Bay region, she said.

“If you ride downtown (Tampa) and look at the tower cranes, that’s just a really good indication of how the industry is going.

There’s a lot of really exciting stuff happening in Pasco County, too,” said Cox, whose company does sprinkler systems and alarm systems, primarily in commercial construction projects, including hospitals, schools and other large construction projects.

“We work primarily through general contractors, or directly for owners,” she said.

But now, companies like hers are facing a different problem.

“We’re just not replacing the skilled work force as quickly as people exited it,” Cox said.

After the economy crashed, she said,“a lot of Baby Boomers said, ‘Well, OK, I’m outta here’” and retired.

Others switched to different lines of work and haven’t re-entered the construction force, she said.

“Over the summer, we actually had to tell our sales team, don’t bid any more work, because we can’t staff it. We could have sold more work than we had crews to staff – which is a wonderful thing and a terrible thing,” Cox said.

The problem isn’t limited to the Tampa Bay region.

The Construction Labor Market Analyzer

offers projected employment needs, by state, in numerous categories through October 2018.

Here are some of the projected needs for Florida: • Boilermaker, 15,349 • Carpenters, floor covering: 17,933 • Carpenters, scaffold builder: 16,897 • Concrete finisher: 19,097 • Electrician: 18,841 • Plumber: 15,485 • Roofer: 18,147 • Pipefitter, sprinkler system: 8,211 To help address the labor shortage, there’s a push on to try to increase apprenticeships, Cox said.

Cox said her husband, Ron, recently has been appointed by Gov. Rick Scott, to sit on the Governor’s Apprenticeship Council.

The Associated Builders and Contractors is very active in the apprenticeship arena, running a large program that involves apprenticeships available in areas such as electrical, plumbing, masonry, heating ventilation and air conditioning, and fire protection, Cox said.

There’s also a need to raise awareness about opportunities available for skilled laborers, she added.

To that end,“The Associated Builders and Contractors is working with local districts to ensure our industry is represented as a valuable career path for students entering the work force,” Steve Cona III, president/CEO of Associated Buildings and Contractors, Florida Gulf Coast, said via email.

It’s a message that needs to be reiterated, Cox said.

“In our generation, a lot of kids just sort of followed along in the family footsteps, and construction was just sort of a viable option for a lot of young men,” she said.“And then, the trend really in high school began to be,‘If you are a bright student, college is the right pathway for you.’”

But, the message that needs to be shared now — with young men and young women — is that college isn’t the only path to a bright future, Cox said.

“There are some other equally lucrative, professional kind of avenues that don’t require four years of college and $100,000 of student debt,” she said.

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Parents who want to pursue school choice in Pasco County Schools are facing a March 1 deadline.

School choice applications can be accessed by going to the district website, PascoSchools.org, and clicking on the school choice banner at the top.

If a student currently is attending a school on school choice, parents do not need to reapply unless: • Their address changed after initial approval • They reside outside of Pasco County • The student will be moving from elementary school to middle school, or middle school to high school.

Families who live in another county and wish to request student assignment to a Pasco County school must submit a release from their home county within the open enrollment period.

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Ideas clash for solving traffic woes

By Kathy Steele

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A proposal for a flyover at State Road 54 and U.S. 41 got a big thumb’s down at a recent transportation task force meeting aimed at finding solutions for reducing congestion on one of Pasco County’s busiest east/west corridors.

In fact, the idea of a flyover anywhere along State Road 54 and State Road 56 between U.S. 19 and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard met stiff resistance.

About 50 people, including members of two separate task forces, residents and Pasco County officials, met Feb. 2 at Rasmussen College to discuss options.

Task force members pressed county officials to consider using frontage roads to ease congested intersections and to preserve access to local businesses and shops.

The task force also approved a motion to ask county planners to determine the feasibility of the frontage road option.

“Our solution is at grade, which is what the public wants,” said Tom Ryan, a task force member and economic development manager at the Pasco Economic Development Council.“It (flyover) infringes on their quality of life. There is no way around it. It will affect quality of life.”

Ryan was joined by task force member Robb Sercu who also tossed out ideas for atgrade alternatives rather than flyovers.

The meeting was the first joint session of East and West task forces, which began meeting separately in September. Each was appointed as an advisory board to the Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization.Their task is to recommend up to five alternatives that the MPO can consider for future transportation projects over the next 20 years. One option is not to build anything.

The West Task Force is studying State Road 54 from west of U.S. 41, and the East Task Force, from east of U.S. 41.

However, discussion at the joint meeting quickly focused on the intersection of State Road 54 and U.S. 41 as a priority that likely will be the first road project to need funding.

“That is the most congested location at this time,” said Ali Atefi, a transportation engineer with MPO.

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The Florida Department of Transportation held a public hearing in January to get input on two alternatives for elevated lanes over U.S. 41. Many who attended said they came away believing they would pay tolls.

“That’s what got a lot of people upset in our area,” said task force member Fred Knauer. “If I go to Lowe’s, I have to pay a toll?”

Atefi said tolls could be a source to pay for the roads, but that hasn’t been decided yet.

County officials also noted that even with elevated lanes, there would be at-grade through lanes at the intersection.

Some of those attending the meeting want tolls to be an option, to help reduce congestion.

“Toll roads do have a place,” said task force member Marilyn DeChant.“They take

drivers off grade and put them up (on express lanes). They do have a place to be considered.”

But, task force member Susie Hoeller said toll roads could hurt elderly residents on fixed incomes and local businesses that do deliveries.

“People in government, they don’t look at the real impact on people’s lives,” she said.“I think it’s a bad idea.”

Whatever option that gains approval should be one that is feasible and reasonable, said Ryan.

And, any option that involves construction will cause disruptions including the purchase of right-of-way, he said.

“We shouldn’t hide away from discussing eminent domain. These are going to come up,” he said.“There’s a business or two that might have to move.”

Keystone Community Church, at 21010 State Road 54, also could be in the path of future road construction.

“We’re in a growth mode now,” said Wayne Hawes, chairman of the church’s board of directors.“Are we going to waste our money if we expand our facilities?”

Even if funds were available now, Atefi said construction could be between seven and eight years away.

Funding more likely won’t be available until after 2020.

Some people at the meeting expressed

frustrations and skepticism about the planning process.

Dave Miller said the county’s long-range land use plan is too focused on increasing density.

“This is social engineering,” said Miller who lives in west Pasco, off Little Road and State Road 54.

“They are trying to force people into high rises on transit lanes. You need to throw this back at them (Pasco County and the state).This is not workable,” Miller said.

Others seemed skeptical that their efforts on the task force would be taken seriously.

“Ultimately it’s going to be what they want it to be,” said task force member Christie Zimmer.“I’m praying it’s not that, and we won’t get something stuffed down our throats.”

Her remarks drew some applause.

Task force members will complete surveys in the next weeks to identify up to five construction alternatives, plus a no-build option.

The West Task Force will vote on alternatives at its final meeting on March 28. The East Task Force will do the same at its meeting on March 31. Both of those meetings will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Rasmussen College.

The planning organization will do additional study on the top selections.

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MUSIC FEST SEEKING VENDORS The Land O’ Lakes Spring Musical Festival & Expo is looking for vendors.The festival will take place March 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, 21735 YMCA Camp Road in Land O’ Lakes.There will be live music, food, drinks, and kids’ activities. For information, call the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at (813) 909-2722.

ADULTS’ AFTERNOON MOVIE The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will show a movie based on a book, for adults only, on Feb. 11 from 1:15 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS MEETING The Pasco Alliance of Community Associations will meet on Feb. 11 at 7 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Michele Baker, Pasco County administrator. For information on PACA, visit MyPACA.org.To suggest topics or speakers for meetings, call Wayne Mooney at (352) 467-9808.

Valentine crafts for all The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host these Valentine craft days: • Feb. 11: “Entangled Hearts” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for ages 16 and older, in the makerspace. A signed liability waiver is required, and a dress code must be followed for safety.

• Feb. 13: Kids’ Valentine craft and story from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade.

• Feb. 13: Valentine sewing craft from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. A signed liability waiver is required, and a dress code must be followed for safety.

For information on any of the crafts, call (813) 929-1214.

The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will present The Sound of Swing big band music “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” on Feb. 13 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $14 for members, and $18 for general admission. Advanced tickets are $12 for members, and $16 for general admission. Group rates are available. There will be a free swing dance lesson at 6:30 p.m. For information and tickets, call (813) 922-8167, or visit CarrollwoodCenter.org.

Vow renewals Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will offer a chance for married couples to renew wedding vows at its worship service on Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. Music will be provided by the Solid Gold Barbershop Quartet. Pastor Scott Lindner will talk about the need for renewal in lives and relationships. The renewal is free.

For information, call (813) 973-2211.

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Knights of Columbus Council 8104 of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will host its annual Lenten fried fish meals on Feb. 12, Feb. 19, Feb. 26, March 4, March 11 and March 18, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.The cost is $8 per person. Credit cards will be accepted.

The Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in Tampa, will show “Shakespeare in Love,” with Joseph Fiennes and Gwyneth Paltrow, on Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. The film is rated R. Tickets are $10 for general admission, and $8 for theater members. For information and tickets, visit TampaTheatre.org.

DIAMONDS & DESSERT FUNDRAISER There will be a “Diamonds & Dessert” fundraiser on Feb. 12 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., at the Dade City Garden Club, 13630 Fifth Ave., to benefit COPE (a children’s outreach effort), Dade City Sunrise Rotary Foundation, Excelerate (a life skills company), and The Samaritan Project.

There will be raffles, a silent auction, music, giveaways, dining, dancing, champagne and more.Tickets are $40 per person. Group rates are available upon request.Tickets can be purchased at Campus Gear in San Antonio;Treasured Friends and The Perks Café in Dade City; The Rose Café, Mater’s Reruns Antique Store,WeatherKing Portable Sheds and Boyd Jewelers in Zephyrhills.The

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LIBRARY BOOK BAZAAR The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a book bazaar on Feb. 12 and Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.There will be a diverse selection of books, audio and video media, magazines, and related materials, most for less than $3. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

SPITTIN’ IMAGE AT GEM ESTATES Identical twin brother performers, Spittin’ Image, will show off their multi-musical talents and mix it up with comedy at Gem

BERRY SEMINAR The Pasco County Extension Office will offer a free seminar on blackberries and blueberries on Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.A professional grower will discuss how to grow succulent berries successfully.To preregister, visit Pasco.ifas.ufl.edu.

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VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE The Pasco Federated Republican Women’s Club is sponsoring a nonpartisan voter registration drive Feb. 13 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., at The Groves Golf & Country Club, 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes.

Those interested can register to vote, change party affiliation, or update information.The deadline for submitting revised information in order to vote in the primary elections is Feb. 15. For

The New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., will host the Kuumba Dancers & Drummers on Feb. 13 at 10:30 a.m., with live traditional African music, dance, storytelling and audience participation.The show is for all ages. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.

SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 2707 W.Waters Ave., in Tampa, will host a spaghetti dinner with entertainment on Feb. 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., to raise money to repave its parking lot. Musical entertainment will be provided by vocalist Ray Chiaramonte.Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children, and $20 for a family of two adults and two children younger than 12. For information, call (813) 9354471.

KOL AMI FUNDRAISER Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will present “The Gin Mill Joint:A Speakeasy Fundraiser” on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m.

There will be a magic show at 7 p.m., followed by a show in the social hall to replicate an old-fashioned prohibition-style “speakeasy.”The magic show is $25 per person, and the entire event is $54 per person. For information and reservations, call (813) 962-6338 or email frontoffice@kolami.org.

VIEW THE MOON & STARS The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host Melanie Crowson on Feb. 13 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., for guests to view the moon, star clusters, galaxies, double stars and constellations through a telescope. Lawn chairs are welcome, food and drink are not.

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Hillsong United will perform its “Empire Tour” at the USF Sun Dome on Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. The show also will feature Rend Collective. Hillsong United is a worship band that rose out of a youth ministry of Hillsong Church in Sydney,Australia.The tour features Irish folk-rock.Tickets start at $27.50. For information, visit SunDomeArena.com.

The Watermark at Trinity will host a “Senior Living Professionals Happy Hour” at The Brass Tap, 10700 State Road 54 in New Port Richey, on Feb. 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., for an industry happy hour and networking event.There will be beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres, as well as an introduction to The Watermark by Aileen Carlson, executive director.To RSVP by Feb. 15, call (727) 777-5063.

COIN AND STAMP SHOW The Suncoast Coin & Stamp Show, sponsored by the Coin Club of Pasco County, will take place Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the New Lakes Regency Park Civic Association, 8330 Civic Drive in Port Richey.There will be coins, bullion and jewelry, bought, sold and appraised. Guests can register to wine a 1-ounce Silver Eagle.

Admission is free. For information, call (727) 534-7597.

POTLUCK PICNIC There will be a Wisconsin-Upper Peninsula Michigan Potluck Picnic, for residents and former residents, on Feb. 13 at the First Methodist Church hall, 38635 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills. Registration starts at 10 a.m., with activities starting at noon. Guests should bring a dish to share (for 10 to 12 people), your own place setting and drinks. Meat, coffee and dessert will be provided. No alcoholic beverages will be allowed.The cost is $4 per person. For information, call Jim Leitzke at (813) 7801549.

ST. MARY’S CELEBRATES 50 St. Mary Catholic Church, 15520 North Blvd., in Tampa, will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Feb. 14 with a Mass of Thanksgiving at noon.There will be a dedication of a new narthex (passageway) addition after the Mass, followed by a reception in the parish center. For information, call the parish office at (813) 961-1061.

BOY SCOUT FUNDRAISER Boy Scout Troop 33 of Land O’ Lakes will take orders for mulch through Feb. 14, with a planned delivery on Feb. 27.The types of mulch available will be pine bark, red, brown, cypress and gold.The mulch is sold in 2.0 cubic foot bags for $3.50 each.The proceeds will benefit the 2016 Summer Camp Scout Scholarships. For information, call Edwin Vega at (813) 838-2400, or email Troop33MulchFundraiser@gmail.com.

COLORING FOR ADULTS A few libraries will offer “Outside the Lines: Coloring for Adults” in February. Coloring may help relieve stress and boost creativity.

• Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m., and Feb. 18 at 2:30 p.m., at the Austin Davis Public Library, 17808 Wayne Road in Odessa • Feb. 17 at 1 p.m., at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa • Feb. 18 at 6 p.m., at the New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd.

For information about the programs, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.

FLORIDA STATE FAIR The Florida State Fair will run through Feb. 15 at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N, in Tampa. Gates open on weekdays at 10 a.m., and on weekends at 9 a.m.Tickets for adults age 12 and older Monday through Friday are $11, and $13 on Saturday and Sunday.Tickets for for ages 6 to 11 Monday through Friday are $6, and $7 on Saturday and Sunday. Seniors age 55 and older are $9. Discounts are available on advance purchases. For information, visit FloridaStateFair.com.

FOODS AND FUNGI SEMINAR The Pasco County Extension Office will offer a free seminar on “Mushrooms, Mildew, Molds and Man” on Feb. 16 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills.Topics will range from world religions to plant and human disease, to foods and culture, and how fungi has shaped the world.To preregister, visit Pasco.ifas.ufl.edu.

DRIVER SAFETY CLASS The AARP Driver Safety Class will be offered at Winter Quarters RV Park, 21632 State Road 54 in Lutz, on Feb. 17 at 9 a.m.

The cost is $15 for AARP members, and $20 for non-members.To register, call (813) 949-6551.

CARROLLWOOD TOASTMASTERS The Carrollwood Toastmasters Club will meet Feb. 17 and Feb. 24, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Jimmie B Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa.

Anyone interested in learning how to become a confident pubic speaker and strong leader can attend. For information, visit Carrollwood.ToastmastersClub.org.

COUNTRY MUSIC IN DADE CITY Dade City Christian Church, 11800 Windsorwood Blvd., will host the group “64 to Grayson” on Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m.

There will be bluegrass,Americana and country music. For information, call (352) 518-0072, or visit DadeCityCC.org.

TOWN HALL MEETING There will be a town hall meeting with Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey on Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m., at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 20735 Leonard Road in Lutz.The topic will be the Florida Department of Transportation toll overpass at U.S. 41 and State Road 54, redevelopment on U.S. 41, and building the community’s identity.

CLASSICAL CONCERT Saint Leo University will present Canadian pianist Robert Silverman in a concert, featuring selected works of Chopin and Beethoven, on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m., in the Saint Leo Abbey Church, 33601 State Road 52 in St. Leo.Admission is free. For information and accommodations, contact Megan Orendorf at (352) 588-8401 or Jennifer.orendorf@saintleo.edu.

LIBRARIES CLOSED FEB. 19 All libraries in the Pasco County Library System will be closed Feb. 19, due to a Staff Development Day.The libraries will resume regular operating hours on Feb.

20. For a complete list of library locations and hours, visit PascoLibraries.org.

PASCO NOW MEETING The Pasco National Organization for Women will meet on Feb. 20 at 11 a.m., in the story time room at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway.The guest speaker will be Brandi Geoit from the West Coast AIDS Foundation. Pasco NOW meets in Land O’ Lakes on even-numbered months, and in New Port Richey on oddnumbered months. For information, email Sarah Longstaff at sadie728@gmail.com.

SWEET ADELINES PERFORMANCE The Suncoast Harmony of Sweet Adelines will present “The Magic of Music” on Feb. 20 at 2 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church of Hudson, 13123 U.S. 19.The guest artists will be the Ciao Bella Quartet from Toast of Tampa, and the Florida Suncoast Chorus from Largo.Tickets are $12. For information or tickets, call (352) 597-4376.

SUNCOAST STABLES FUNDRAISER Suncoast Stables and Riding Academy, 1108 Altamont Lane in Odessa, will host a fundraiser for Saving Grace Equine Rescue and the Suncoast Stables Youth Club on Feb. 20 starting at 5 p.m.There will be a barn tour, horseback riding demonstrations, a grooming station, and a kid-friendly horse movie under the stars in the evening. For purchase, there will be food vendors and face painting.There also will be a raffle for a four-pack of free riding lessons. For information, call (813) 368-0666.

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Topics will include portion control and detoxing the body. This is a hands-on workshop. For information, call (813) 948-1781.

HEALTH GROUPS FOR FEBRUARY The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host the following community health groups: • Feb. 10:Autism Support Group, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Feb. 15: NAMI Family & Friends Support Group, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Feb. 18: Lymphedema Support Group, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. • Feb. 19:“Tools to Quitâ€? tobacco cessation class, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Children ages 1 to 18 will receive free screenings, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, education and prizes.A parent or guardian must be present. No appointment is needed.

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HUMANA HEART EVENTS The Humana Guidance Center, 78920 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills, will host two healthy heart presentations on Feb. 15.At 11:30 a.m., there will be a “Is Your Plate Heart Healthy?� seminar, and at 12:30 p.m., there will be a heart-healthy cooking demonstration.

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INFANT CPR CLASS Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills, will offer an infant CPR class for expectant parents on Feb. 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Maple/American rooms. The American Heart Association class will teach handson CPR and choking rescue. This is an orientation class, and not a certifying or credential course.

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The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will present “Is Your Cholesterol Putting You at Risk?� on Feb. 16 from noon to 1 p.m.

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WALKING/RUNNING PROGRAM The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will offer a “Starting or Improving Your Walking/Running Program� on Feb. 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Guests can learn how to effectively start a program, plan for a new goal, and deal with injuries.

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ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL CHOICES Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will offer a new monthly class on “Alternative/Integrative Choices in Medicine.�Topics will include approaches for preventing and reversing chronic disease and promoting optimal health and wellness.

The next class is Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m.

The guest speaker will be Sarah Bingham, a nutritional consultant, on why good nutrition and alternatives will help avoid chronic disease.

For information, call (813) 962-6338.

GENERAL CANCER SUPPORT Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will offer a general cancer support group meeting on Feb. 17 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Anyone who has been touched by any form of cancer can attend. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are advised.

For information, call (727) 808-4818.

TOMMY TOOTHBRUSH VISITS KIDS Dr. Gregory Stepanski of Children’s Dentistry arranged for “Tommy Toothbrush� to visit schools the week of Feb. 1 to Feb. 8. “Tommy Toothbrush� is a big, blue toothbrush that teaches local elementary schools, preschools and day cares on the importance of brushing, flossing and visiting the dentist regularly, in a 20- to 30minute presentation. The program is for pre-kindergarten through first-grade students, and includes interactive songs and props.

Children’s Dentistry is located in New Tampa, but also serves Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, Zephyrhills and Temple Terrace.

WOMAN’S CLUB LEARNS ABOUT HEART HEALTH The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club hosted Mary Webb, club member, retired cardiac nursing supervisor, and professor at USF School of Nursing, for a seminar on “Women’s Cardiac Health.�

Webb spoke about the need to reduce stress and hypertension, and the importance of proper diet and exercise. She also highlighted the different symptoms presented in women vs. men during a cardiac episode.

Each year, the woman’s club highlights women’s heart health in a variety of ways to bring awareness to the issue.

OB PROGRAM EVENTS The obstetrics program at Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host the following events: • Feb. 20: Tour of Obstetrics Department, from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

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It all began with a carrot.

Well, a basket of carrots, actually.

Carrots were the vegetable of the week at Learning Gate Community School in Lutz, and everyone was encouraged to come up with an idea to make vegetables more enticing for kids.

Michele Northrup, who works at the charter school, decided to combine the sweetness of carrots with the heat of peppers to concoct a gourmet hot sauce.

People said the sauce tasted so good, she should bottle it.

So, she did.

Since then, she launched a business named Intensity Academy and has branched out to have a product line including sauces, dry rubs and dips.

Her company’s gourmet sauces also have garnered 57 national awards.

Last year, Northrup and her husband, Tom Was, joined forces with a partner to open their own bottling plant, The Sauceology Group, in Clearwater.

Intensity Academy also was selected by Winn-Dixie to stock its product in about 150 Winn-Dixie stores across Florida.

“In the middle of the summer, WinnDixie did a really big, grassroots search for local, quality products,” Northrup said.“They put the word out through all festivals and markets that they were looking for products to showcase their Winn-Local program.

“So, we did a pitch, very similar to a ‘Shark Tank’ pitch,” Northrup said, referring to the television program which gives product inventors a chance to win backing from potential investors.

“We did samples of foods with all of our sauces, and we presented it to them, and we had little cheat sheets, so they knew what sauces they were eating with what foods.

“We had to talk about our fan bases and our social media, and how we built our businesses from the ground up.

“From that selection process, they narrowed it down to a few key products for the state of Florida,” Northrup said.

The rollout began around Thanksgiving and is occurring gradually.

The fun part, Northrup said, is finding out from fans where her sauces are showing up in other parts of the state.They’ll pose in front of a shelf and take a “Saucy Selfie” to send to her, Northrup said.

Northrup also was named Working Woman of the Year in the first annual “That Business Show Awards” selected by Jamie Meloni, host of the iheartradio show.

Northrup is thrilled by the achievements of a business she has built from, literally, the ground up.

She launched Intensity Academy in 2007, the same year she was making her run for Lutz Guv’na.

The honorary title is won by raising the most cash, and proceeds from the race go to local organizations and charities.

Northrup raised $16,912, setting a record for the race.

Throughout her bid, she was introducing her sauce and using proceeds from their sales to fill her campaign coffers.

Her Guv’na bid helped groups in Lutz, but also helped Northrup get her fledgling business off the ground.

People who had tasted her sauces during the campaign wanted to buy more, she said.

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Pejot said the district is able to hold the job fair earlier this year than it has in recent years, because it instituted an Intent to Return process very early this year, helping the district to have a better picture of its staffing needs. It also has been able to take a look at how retirements will affect openings.

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COSTCO, from page 1A The approximately 153,000-square-foot warehouse building will have a separate liquor store of about 2,100 square feet.

Architect Doug Brookbank, principal at MG2 Global, represented the company at the Jan. 25 hearing at the county’s Development Review Committee.

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Costco officials asked to increase the sign’s size from about 600 square feet to about 1,700 square feet.

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Michele Northrup poses near her gourmet hot sauces, now available on the shelves of some Winn-Dixie stores in Florida.

Now, Northrup’s sauces are sold at specialty markets, and dozens of festivals and fresh markets each year.

She also delivers. She tools around the area, making stops in Zephyrhills, Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, Trinity, Citrus Park, Carrollwood and other spots to drop off orders.

Now, she’s transitioning the business. Her sons Christian, Sebastian and Tommy, and their girlfriends, now handle the events and markets.

She’s focusing on product development and marketing, and her husband is in charge of the Clearwater warehouse.

“I do all of the artwork for the labels. I draw all of the designs.”

She’s still developing new sauce flavors, too.

“Our newest sauce is a mustard. It’s MustThai. MustThai is a must try. It’s a spicy mustard,” she said.

The bottling plant provides services for 11 brands on a regular basis and about 20 others, periodically, she said.

At Sauceology, she helps new companies get their grassroots marketing going.

“Really, for me, the marketing and the branding, and the social media — I love that. I love the connection side of it, too,” she said, noting she has about 10,000 combined followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The common question she gets is:“How did you get started?”

Another popular query is:“How do you take an idea and actually make it into something? That’s why I ended up branching off into Sauceology, because I was giving everybody advice all of the time,” she said.

When she meets someone who has an idea and a passion for it, she tells them: “Take the chance.Take the leap.That’s the difference right there.”

It’s not necessary to know all the answers, or how it will all play out, she said.

Just get started and don’t be intimidated, she advised.

“The first step makes all of the difference,” she said.

“You don’t always have to know how you’re going to finish it, or how you’re going to do the whole thing,” Northrup said.

“I would have never thought that I’d have my own manufacturing plant — from just that little idea from a carrot in a garden,” she said.

To learn more about her business, search Intensity Academy on Facebook.

Program, where folks who hold bachelor’s degrees in those target areas can do a cross walk into teaching.”

“We have a very robust PDPC program,” she said.“It is actually the model for several other programs throughout the state.”

Thirty-six schools are planning to attend, at all levels, including Pasco e-school and adult programs, with schools from throughout the district represented.

The schools will have tables situated throughout Sunlake’s gymnasium, and applicants will be able to head to schools they are interested in.

While the job fair is scheduled for two hours, it could go longer, if organizers sense there’s a need to extend the time.

People who are interested in becoming substitutes can also get more information at a table designated for substitute teachers.

The district’s salaries are competitive and it offers a generous benefits package, Pejot said.

For more information, visit PascoSchools.org, and click on the job fair banner at the top of the page.

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that met county requirements.

If the larger sign were approved, the overall sign space would be reduced by 35 percent.

“We believe this is not unreasonable considering the size of the structure (warehouse) itself,” said Denise Hernandez, the county’s zoning manager.

Costco would join a cluster of new retail either already opened or under construction, off State Road 56 at Interstate 75.

Tampa Premium Outlets opened in October with nearly a 100 outlet stores including Nike, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger and Fossil.

Culver’s restaurant and Cheddar’s Casual Café are under construction. Chick-Fil-A, Kohl’s, Panda Express, and BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse also are planned as part of Cypress Creek Town Center.

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Jim Harte did not expect Spencer Peek to be playing soccer this year.

That’s because the head soccer coach for Carrollwood Day School didn’t see how Peek could recover from the 17 broken bones the teenager sustained in a single-car accident on Aug. 17, 2014.

Peek, 16 at the time, broke both arms and legs. He also broke his sternum and pelvis.

The accident, occurred near Cheval Boulevard, at Wimbledon Court, in Lutz, when Peek’s car hydroplaned because of rainy conditions. The car hit a speed limit sign and an oak tree before sliding about 70 feet sideways on the road.

“To watch him come back was hard to imagine,” said Harte, who has coached at Carrollwood for four seasons. “I honestly thought he wouldn’t play again.”

The Patriots’ soccer season is over. The team fell 3-0 to St. Petersburg Catholic on Jan. 29 in the Class A region quarterfinals.

But, that doesn’t overshadow Peek’s impressive battle to get back onto the field, including four surgeries and extensive rehabilitation.

“When he first came out of the wheelchair, and I watched him move — and I’m an optimist — I was looking at him moving, thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, I don’t know how he’s going to do it,’” the coach said.“To expect that he could be our starting center midfielder is amazing. He has come so far.”

The accident left Peek wheelchair-bound for about a quarter of his junior year.

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Carrollwood Day School’s Spencer Peek launches a kick during a soccer game from this past season. The senior center midfielder broke 17 bones in a car accident in 2014, and recovered in time to play in the 2015-2016 season.

2015 season, Peek helped Harte on the sidelines, serving as a sounding board, of sorts.

Harte often turned to Peek for advice on in-game strategy and the use of personnel.

“I would consult him during the games,” Harte said. “He was very engaged on that level. He was like an assistant coach.”

Peek said the opportunity to view the

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“Coach Harte is such an amazing coach, and for him to show me the respect that he did — being a junior in high school — and he still listened to me,” Peek said.“I did learn a lot from a different perspective, because I’ve always been a player on the soccer team. For him to have the conversations with me, to include me the way he did was…eye-opening.”

Peek’s work on the sidelines helped him gain a deeper understanding of the game, helping to offset his initial loss in foot speed, athleticism and conditioning.

“He got by on his will and his brains.

He’s a very smart player, and he reads the game very well, which means he doesn’t have to run as much as someone who doesn’t read the game as well as he does,” Harte said about his team captain.“He anticipates and knows where to find a play, and think two or three passes ahead. He studies the opponent, and within the first 10 minutes of each game, he’s kind of got the opponent figured out.

“Getting up and down the field was very challenging, but he mitigated that by his ability to read the game,” Harte said.

Peek, also a former standout football player at Carrollwood, said one of the biggest challenges of performing on the soccer field was getting back into his “physical being.”

Before the car accident, Peek was a wellbuilt 6-foot, 190-pound teenager. By the time he started walking again, Peek had withered to 140-pounds.

“I had lost so much weight, I was almost a skeleton. I felt so much skinnier and so

Land O’Lakes coach notches 400th win

By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

Land O’ Lakes boys basketball coach Dave Puhlaski got his 400th career win when the Gators defeated Sunlake High 76-40 on Feb. 3.

Many expected the longtime coach to reach the milestone on Jan. 29, when his team held a sizeable 20-point halftime lead over River Ridge, but the Gators collapsed and ultimately lost in overtime, 57-55.

“I thought we might get it then and could focus on the district (tournament) totally, but it didn’t work out,” said Puhlaski, who’s in his 27th season as head coach at Land O’ Lakes.

While a 400th win is an impressive coaching milestone, Puhlaski deflected credit for his accomplishment —instead praising his players, assistant coaches and his wife, Erika.

“It’s just been the combination of a lot of good players over a lot of years and a lot of good assistant coaches,” he said.“And, my wife — she’s been at every win and every loss — she’s been an integral part of it.

“It just means I’ve been around for a long time,” he added.

While Land O’ Lakes (14-9) enjoyed a 36point victory over Sunlake (0-17), the Gators trailed 15-12 at the end of the first quarter in

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Land O’ Lakes boys basketball coach Dave Puhlaski won his 400th career game on Feb. 3.

He’s been coaching at the school for 27 years.

the Class 6A, District 8 semifinal.

“We were trying to do too much in the first quarter,” said senior guard Taddeus Dixon.“The team just came together and said,‘We have to (work) together and not individually.’”

Puhlaski said both defensive breakdowns and turnovers were to blame for the early deficit against an overmatched Sunlake squad.

“They hit a few shots on us, and usually we try to live off our defense, but we weren’t col-

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RAYS’ PLAY BALL DAY The Tampa Bay Rays are hosting Play Ball Day on Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Tropicana Field. The free event will aim to teach kids about the joy of playing baseball through instruction and play. The first 1,000 kids in attendance will receive a Rays Superhero Cape T-shirt. In addition to baseball instruction, the event will have other family friendly games and activities.There will also be appearances by Rays alumni. For more information, visit m.rays.mlb.com/promo/playball.

Three Wesley Chapel Martial Arts Academy students each won first place in their respective age groups at the 2016 Sun Coast Tae Kwon Do Championships on Jan. 23. From left are Andrew Levesque, 11, Joseph Levesque, 13 and Malike Campbell, 8, along with COURTESY OF HABIB FAYIZ Habib Fayiz, master instructor.

PHSC 5K IN WESLEY CHAPEL HARLEM WIZARDS TO PERFORM IN TAMPA The Harlem Wizards exhibition basketball team will perform at Liberty Middle School on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m.The Wizards will play the Liberty FastBreak basketball team, comprised of teachers, principals, school staff and community members.The event is hosted by the Liberty Middle School PTSA and is open to the public.

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lapsing or pushing the ball to the middle of the floor,” he explained.“We were not gelling.”

After the initial back-and-forth, the Gators pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Seahawks by a 39-15 combined margin in the third and fourth quarter.

“It felt really good for the whole team,” Dixon said about the win and his coach’s milestone. “We always say it’s never over ‘til it’s over.”

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Pasco-Hernando State College’s Office of Disabilities Services will host its Run,Walk, Roll 5K on Feb. 13 at 8 a.m., at the Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch in Wesley Chapel, 2727 Mansfield Blvd.The fun run for children starts at 8:45 a.m. Community members as well as faculty, staff, and students are welcome to take part in the 5K event. Race proceeds will benefit students seeking disabilities services at the college.

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ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATIONS The Pasco County Parks and Recreation Department is accepting spring registrations for its 2016 adult softball leagues.The registration period ends on Feb. 13. The league starts Feb. 22.Teams play a 10-game regular season, plus a single elimination postseason tournament. Games will be played at Mitchell Park and Veteran’s Park.

For more information, call (727) 942-7439.

much weaker,” said Peek, who has since returned to 190 pounds.“It was just physically about gaining back my size, my legs, getting my mass back. I feel much more solid than I did five months ago.”

Peek said the rehab and recovery process was a battle, and noted that being stuck in a hospital bed after the accident was tough.

“When you’re in that situation, at least for me, I couldn’t dwell on it,” he said.

Instead, Peek focused on the future.

“It was about mentally keeping myself on the track, and not straying off and feeling sorry for myself,” he said.

“I was unbelievably blessed to have my family and friends really rally around me.

That was my source of strength,” he added.

Rendered completely immobile for three weeks after the accident forced him to “see the world through the eyes of somebody who’s permanently handicapped,” he said.

That broadened his understanding, he said.

“To even get a glimpse of what (handicapped) life is like just really shows you how strong the people are that face that situation permanently,” he said.

Despite the trials and tribulations, Peek said he wouldn’t change what he has gone through.

“The way I saw life before compared to now — you think more about things after experiencing something like that,” he said.

“I just feel like I’m more conscious of what I’m doing,” Peek said.

“Your entire outlook changes and you understand how quickly everything can be taken away,” he said. “I’m so much more grateful for everything now.” said Puhlaksi’s 400th career win “definitely shows his dedication and his commitment to the school.

“That is one heck of a milestone, that’s for sure,” Coss said.

Puhlaski’s success over the years also can be attributed to his passion and his ability to motivate, said Tedd Poore, who’s had three sons — Max, Jake and Nick — coached by Puhlaski.

“Everybody ‘s real excited for Dave. He’s been an institution in this community for over 20 years,” Poore said.“A lot of kids have come through his program, and he’s been instrumental in advising and guiding boys when they needed it the most.

“He really cares.”

Puhlaski didn’t say how much longer he plans to coach at Land O’ Lakes, but there’s some indication he may stick around at least until his son David Jr., who’s a sophomore, graduates from the school.

Coaches in Pasco County serve on annual contracts, but Coss said she doesn’t foresee any changes occurring with Puhlaski’s role with the program “as long as he’s teaching (physical education) here and wanting to coach here.”

Prior to being named the Land O’ Lakes head coach in 1989, Puhlaski served as an assistant at Ocala Vanguard for three seasons.

That was followed by a one-year stint as an assistant at the University of Tampa.

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The collection of turpentine is also known as a ‘naval store.’ This 1890s photograph, courtesy of the Florida Library & Archives, shows a turpentine operation, which consisted of extracting sap from the bark in narrow strips, a few inches from the ground, and then using metal or earthenware cups to catch the sap.

Telling Wesley Chapel’s story

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riting about local history is nothing new for Madonna Jervis Wise.

The Zephyrhills woman traced the history of Zephyrhills, and also of Dade City, for books published by Arcadia Publishing, of Charleston, South Carolina.

Now, she has written another book for the publisher’s Images of America series.

This one focuses on Wesley Chapel.

When the publisher asked her to do the Wesley Chapel book,Wise knew it would be challenging.

Unlike Zephyrhills and Dade City – which both have city governments, historic buildings and established town centers, Wesley Chapel offered no clear place for Wise to begin her research.

So,Wise relied on her background in genealogy to help her track down descendants of families with deep roots in Wesley Chapel.

She began her quest by tracking down Marco Edward Stanley, of Gainesville, who arranged for Wise to interview his mother, 95-year-old Lillie Sapp Stanley.

The historian met with members of the Stanley family, and that interview led to others.

When she interviewed David Brown, Michael Boyette, Bill Smith or members of the Stanley family, she discovered the families shared deep bonds.

“There was this cohesiveness among the settlers,”Wise said.“They would talk about each other in this real, deep caring way.”

Putting together Wesley Chapel’s history book meant interviewing scores of pioneer descendants, culling through land records, visiting properties and even putting together a map to get a sense for what it used to be like.

Through U.S. Census records and interviews with primary sources,Wise learned the names of the families of many early settlers, including Asbel, Barnes, Boyette, Bradley, Cooper, Ellerbee, Geiger, Gillette, Godwin, Hill, Kersey, O’Berry, Overstreet, Ryals, Smith, Stanley, Strickland,Thomas and Tucker.

Some of those names, she discovered, had various spellings, such as Stanley and Standley.

She also discovered that the community

A car parked at the end of a cypress log in the 1930s illustrates the enormity of the trees that were felled in the Wesley Chapel area. Large timber companies or trusts acquired vast tracts of land that were depleted of lumber. Many deserted the claims, once the limber was harvested and the properties were sold for tax deeds.

Ranches were a significant part of Wesley Chapel’s history. An outstanding Texas Longhorn-Ankole bull was 15 years old and had a horn span of 54 inches, when he died at K-Bar Ranch in Wesley Chapel.

Upcoming book events • Feb. 16 at 2 p.m.: Talk at the Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City. It will include both “Images of America: Dade City” and “Images of America: Wesley Chapel.”

• Feb. 25 at 12:30 p.m.: Book signing at the East Campus of Pasco-Hernando State College, 36727 Blanton Road in Dade City • March 4 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Book signing at the Zephyrhills Library, 5347 Eighth St., in Zephyrhills.

For more information about the book or events later this year, email Madonna Wise at madonnajwise@gmail.com.

was known by various names through the years. Those names included Godwin, Double Branch, Wesley, Lemon and Gatorville – and finally,Wesley Chapel.

One surprising discovery, she said, was that women have long been acknowledged for the prominent role they played in the community.

“Pioneer women of Wesley Chapel were revered for their tireless days of toil, with a nurturing spirt and the skill to raise large families,”Wise wrote.

For instance, Francis Asbury Barnes’ granddaughters, Martha and Vida, played pivotal roles in Barnes’ ranching operations.

The women,Wise wrote, were “industrious managers of land and cattle.”

Photographs and anecdotes in the 127page volume paint a portrait of a place where people worked hard and cared about their neighbors. It was a community where the church was the central gathering place.

“This was a haven for the Singing Convention,” Wise said. “That’s something that occurred a lot in the South, but it was really, really prominent here.

“It occurred any month that had a fifth Sunday,” she said.

It was described by one descendant as Wesley Chapel’s ‘Grand Ole Opry.’

“It was hosted usually at the Double Branch Church (now known as the First Baptist Church of Wesley Chapel), and people came from everywhere,”Wise said.

“When I interviewed Cullen Boyette, he said these barbershop quartets that were on the radio would come here. Mostly, it was

gospel music,” she said.

“They would have music nearly the entire day, and then they had (what they called) ‘dinner on the ground,’” she said.

They spread blankets out on the ground and enjoyed a potluck feast,Wise explained.

She also noted that Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, for whom many believe the community was named, operated only from 1890 to 1892, at the corner of State Road 54 and Boyette Road.

Besides its church life, Wesley Chapel was known for its moonshining, gator hunting and turpentine stills,Wise said.

The timber and turpentine industries also played a significant role, she said. And, many ranching operations were founded on land where timber had been depleted, and the land was sold off for for tax deeds,Wise wrote.

Over time, many of Wesley Chapel’s ranches and citrus groves have given way to shopping centers, homes, schools, churches, a state college and other developments.

Of all of the changes through the years, Wise thinks the construction of Interstate 75 had the biggest influence on the community’s growth.

“I think that’s the most significant change.Wesley Chapel would not be what it

Mittie Lula Wells, standing in an orange grove, was the daughter of Mary Elizabeth Gaskin Wells and John Wesley Wells. She married Fernie Pasco Cooper in 1908. Pasco Cooper, as he was called, cut lumber on land owned by J.D. Rockefeller. Lumber trusts, such as the owned by Rockefeller, preceded large ranching operations in Wesley Chapel.

is today without that. It really did change the landscape,” she said.

As she conducted interviews, tracked down records and gathered photographs, Wise developed a wealth of knowledge about Wesley Chapel.

Despite her prodigious research, though, there were some questions that she could not answer.

For instance, she couldn’t pinpoint the exact boundaries of the community – an issue still debated today.

And, she couldn’t determine precisely how the community got its name.

Some said it was named after an early settler. Others, claimed it was after John Wesley, founder of the United Methodist Church.

As for Wise?

She’s content, for now, to leave those questions open.

Two teachers and 33 students are in this photograph taken in the early 1920s at Wesley Chapel School.

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Pasco County Animal Services, 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes, will offer $5 rabies vaccines and $15 microchips for pets on Feb. 13 from noon to 4 p.m., or until the vaccines and microchips are gone.

Dr.William Smith, the shelter’s veterinarian, will administer both the vaccine and microchip to the first 300 pets.

Pet owners who take advantage of the low-cost rabies vaccination will be required to purchase a county dog license at the price of $10 for an altered pet, and $35 for an unaltered pet.The licenses are required and can only be issued if the pet is up to date on the rabies vaccine.

For information, call (813) 929-1212.

A SECOND CHANCE AT LOVE The New Tampa PetSmart, 6248 Commerce Palms Blvd., will host Cat Crusaders and local dog rescue groups on Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Feb. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend.

Cat Crusaders will feature special kitten and cat adoption fees on Saturday only: $35 for an adult cat, $75 for a kitten, $80 for two kittens, and $60 for a mother cat and her kitten. All cats and kittens are current on vaccines, spaying/neutering and microchipping. New pet parents will receive a free PetSmart adoption book and bag of food.

For information, visit TampaCatCrusaders.org.

ADOPTION EVENTS Pasco County Animal Services Tail Wagon will make these upcoming adoption stops.

• Feb. 13 from noon to 4 p.m., at PCAS, 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes • Feb. 20 from noon to 2 p.m., at Harley-Davidson of New Port Richey, 5817 State Road 54 • Feb. 27 from noon to 2 p.m., at Hudson Library, 8012 Library Road.

For information, call PCAS at (813) 929-1212.

Gulfside Hospice will offer a new pet loss support group on the last Thursday of the month at the Gulfside Center for Hospice Care, 5760 Dean Dairy Road in Zephyrhills.

The group is being offered in conjunction with Gulfside’s Pet Peace of Mind Program, which keeps pets and people together during hospice care.

Upcoming meetings are Feb. 25 and March 31, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For information about the support group, call (727) 484-7995.

For information on the Pet Peace of Mind Program, call (800) 561-4883, or visit GHPPC.org.

HELP RELIEVE PET OVERFLOW Pasco County Animal Services, 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes, is looking to relieve the overcrowding and overflow of pets.The majority of dogs in the shelter are strays.

Any interested in adoption, can visit PascoCountyFL.net, and click on “animal adoptions” under the “residents” category to view videos of available dogs.

Adoption fees through February are $14.

Dogs younger than 8 months and 20 pounds are excluded.

For information, call (813) 929-1212.

BRANDON FAMILY FUN SERIES In February and March, guests can come out the second Saturday of the month with their four-legged family members for a day of activities, entertainment and pet contest.

The event will be from noon to 5 p.m., at the lodge at 804 S. Miller Road in Valrico.

There will be pet contests for best trick and doggie/owner lookalike, pet obstacle and agility courses, splash pools, pet photos, a kids’ area with inflatables, food vendors, live entertainment, shopping opportunities, an exhibitor area, and on-site pet adoptions.

Admission is free. For information, call (727) 674-1464.

A sweet boy Cheddar is cuddly and loves to sprawl on his side to relax. Come and adopt him today.

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• Pets must not be pregnant & should be healthy.

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a business without cold calling,”“financial products that help people plan for the future,” and “license exam preparations for insurance and mutual funds.”

For information or to register, call Ed Ortiz at (813) 269-7400 or (813) 546-9060.

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The cost is $20 for chamber members, and $25 for non-members, but only $18 if prepaid.

For information, contact John Jay Anglada, of Finest DeeJays, at (813) 2983232.

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A Zephyrhills’ Dunkin’ Donuts is on the drawing board. Plans are to build the donut shop, with a drive-through, at State Road 54 between Dean Dairy and Seaberg roads, according to Pasco County records.

PET PARADISE NEW HOTEL NEAR OUTLETS The owner of Impact Properties is proposing a six-story, 130-room Hyatt Place hotel at Cypress Creek Town Center, according to Pasco County records. A conceptual plan filed with the county’s planning department shows the hotel at the west corner of State Road 56 and Wesley Chapel Boulevard, and on the east end of the proposed Sierra Center Road.

This section of the proposed town center is north of State Road 56, opposite Tampa Premium Outlets.

Developers are proposing to build Pet Paradise Resort on the northeast corner of State Road 56 and Cypress Ridge Road, near the Interstate 75 interchange, according to Pasco County records.

Conceptual plans and a pre-application form show an approximately 14,800square-foot building.The pet resort would offer daytime care, training, grooming, boarding kennels, indoor and outdoor play areas, a pet swimming pool and an overnight manager’s office.

FREE BUSINESS SEMINARS NEW RESTAURANT AND COFFEE On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina and Starbucks are in the mix for retail on parcels located outside Tampa Premium Outlets. Pasco County records show Hunt Real Estate filed a pre-application and conceptual plan for On the Border, at about 6,000-square-feet, and Starbucks, at about 2,100 square feet.The location is 2257 Sun

Land O’ Lakes residents Ed and Ivonne Ortiz will host free business seminars on how to start your own business every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Classes will be at the Carrollwood offices of Primerica, at 8902 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Suite 117, on the west side of the highway, south of the apex in Lutz.

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GENERAL MEETING LUNCH AND LEARN

The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly general meeting on Feb. 11, with check-in at 11 a.m., at Brunchies Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Catering at 14366 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. Networking is until 11:30 a.m., when lunch will be served from a select menu.

For information, contact the chamber at (813) 961-2420, or email info@northtampachamber.com.

The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will “Lunch N Learn” on Feb. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the chamber’s boardroom at 6013 Wesley Chapel Blvd., in Suite 105, in Wesley Chapel.

The guest speaker will Dr. Bill Scheu from the New Tampa Chiropractic & Injury Center. He will talk about stress and techniques to use at work, to manage stress and become healthier.

The cost is $15, including lunch.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or send an email to Jennifer@WesleyChapelChamber.com.

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