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‘Downtown’ coming to Wesley Chapel

By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

Pasco County and Avalon Park Group/sitEX have reached an agreement on a package of incentives aimed at encouraging the development of a new downtown in Wesley Chapel.

The plan calls for a new mixed-use, urban-scale development on 215 acres, off

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Avalon Park Group/sitEX proposes to spend more than $800 million to create the new downtown, which will feature multistoried buildings, with a mix of uses that will be within walking distance — thereby greatly reducing the need to drive outside of the community to go to work, take kids to school or meet various daily needs.

The Pasco County Commission voted 40, with Commission Chairman Mike Moore out ill, to approve an incentive package totaling $33.5 million.

The agreement outlines that the developer will spend about $83.3 million to construct a spine road through the project, multi-story parking decks and transit-related See DOWNTOWN, page 17A

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Pasco Sports Fair is a slam dunk

People of all ages looking to experience many different types of sports were in luck on Feb 16. The first annual Pasco Sports Fair, held on the grounds of Skydive City in Zephyrhills, offered scaled-down or mini versions of sports, such as tennis, basketball, football, soccer, floor hockey, golf, fitness training and virtual skydiving. Many of the stations had former professional athletes overseeing the sporting activities. For more coverage on the Pasco Sports Fair, please turn to the Sports section on page 18A. Above, 8-year-old Aidan Johnson, of Tampa, grimaces as he lifts a 10-pound weight over his head. He was testing out his endurance by doing 10-pound squats at the weight-lifting station. The aspiring football player is in third grade at the Academy at the Lakes, an independent school in Land O’ Lakes.

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inPrep charter school to open this fall

By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

When Innovation Preparatory Academy, a new charter school in Wesley Chapel, opens this fall, it will usher in new opportunities in technology and innovation for students, according to officials at the groundbreaking ceremony last week for the school.

“It would be easy just to throw another school building up here. That’s not what you’re going to see,” said Jonathan Hage, the founder, chairman, president and CEO of Charter Schools USA. “You’re going to see a learning environment that’s truly on the very cutting edge of what is the best in the country,” said Hage, whose organization will be operating the school, under a partnership with Metro Development Group.

“This is actually one of the most innovative school projects we’ve ever been a part See CHARTER, page 17A

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Saint Leo University Student Molly Helgesson, of Sweden, takes a break from the tennis court to slam dunk a basketball at the basketball station during the Pasco County Sports Fair. Helgesson is a criminal justice major and is on the University’s tennis team.

Don Knobloch, of Wesley Chapel, reacts with delight, when his 5-year-old son, Donny, center, hits a hole-in-one on the golf course. Donny’s younger brother, 3year-old Landon, is on the left. The family, including mom, Jacquie, were enjoying the afternoon by trying out the different sport stations offered at the first annual Pasco County Sports Fair.

Seminar focuses on youth drug use, suicide

By Brian Fernandes bfernandes@lakerlutznews.com

When Heather Sefton, of Wesley Chapel, began losing close friends to suicide, she didn’t know how to cope with the trauma.

The untimely demise of one in the Bay Area was preceded by six others in Sefton’s native New Hampshire.

“I really didn’t understand what was going on,” the 19-year-old said.“They all just kind of kept hitting me.”

She too, began having suicidal thoughts as a result of her own family issues and having struggled with her self-identity, she recalled.

Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) has been active in providing resources for those like Sefton, seeking help.

One of its programs — Linking in Faith and Education (LIFE) — seeks to help improve mental and behavioral health by encouraging communication with group support.

The college also hosted a recent seminar - LIFE, Spirit,Wellness: Combating Substance

Abuse and Mental Health Issues in Youth.

The Feb. 17 event, at PHSC’s Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, focused on the issues of mental health and substance abuse.

Panelist Teresa Daniels, a volunteer for the Tampa Bay branch of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, spoke about her son,Tristen, who took his life over five years ago.

“We had no idea that he was having any thoughts, or that anything other than what we believed to be normal high school stressors, [were] going on,” she said.

Daniels said she thought her son might be having issues coping with the loss of his grandmother, as well as working odd hours and lack of sleep.

But, there were no serious signs of depression, she said, adding that Tristen was the class clown.

He may have been “masking” his true feelings, Daniels said.

In other words, he may have been hiding his personal issues, while in the company of others.

Likewise, Sefton said there were no obvious signs that her friends were suffering.

Panelist Eddie Williams, a PHSC mental health counselor, provided some advice.

“One of the things I would say the youth is missing usually [is] socialization,” he said.

“Having a peer-to-peer support group, or another youth there to talk with, could break the mold.Talking is healing.”

Williams is trying to implement these kind of groups across PHSC’s five campuses.

When it is apparent that someone is doing the opposite of their usual routines, or interests, it’s best to consult them to find out if there’s underlying issues,Williams advised.

The college’s LIFE program also encourages a religious component to be used in offering help, as well.

It aims to educate faith leaders on how to rally around and support those within their community who have mental concerns.

It was Sefton’s growing attendance at See SEMINAR, page 17A

TouchPoint Healthcare had its ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 20. It is the worldwide headquarters for the medical supply distributor, BRIAN FERNANDES in Odessa.

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Touchpoint opens global headquarters in Pasco

By Brian Fernandes bfernandes@lakerlutznews.com

TouchPoint Healthcare, located in Odessa, had a grand opening for its new global headquarters.

It’s an unprecedented mark in Pasco County, as it houses the flagship base for the company that supplies 90 countries with manufactured medical supplies.

Visitors at the Feb. 20 ribbon cutting had the chance to go on a guided tour of the building, which is a two-story structure of 142,000 square feet.

The building, at 2200 Touchpoint Drive, is off of State Road 54, and home to TouchPoint Healthcare’s two businesses – TouchPoint Medical and iTD. It represents a $23.8-million capital investment for Pasco County.

Brian McNeill, the president and CEO of TouchPoint Inc. – the parent company, told those gathered:“The investment that we’re making here in Pasco County is an example of our long-term commitment to our businesses, to our people and to the communities in which we live and work.

“We work with every major medical device manufacturer in the world who focus their efforts on imaging and software.”

The company is located in The Preserve, a residential community off State Road 54.

Since selecting its Odessa location in 2018,TouchPoint has been working alongside the county and the Pasco Economic Development Council (EDC).

The county was ultimately chosen because it would grant more access to engineers, technicians and accounts, McNeill said.

The area also “attracts a type of person that wants to have a balanced life, wants to enjoy the water [and] wants to enjoy the outdoors,” he added, saying that this reflects the company’s values.

Bill Cronin, president and CEO of the Pasco EDC, praised the new facility.

“You now are at the entry point of a life sciences corridor here for Pasco County, and

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He noted the economic benefit that the new headquarters brings.

Life sciences, as he put it, is a recessionproof industry because everyone needs health care.

The warehouse manufactures various equipment that is brought into hospitals and other health care facilities.

Such products include computerized medication dispensers with multiple draws, and a scanner.

There are even miniature refrigerators to preserve those medicines that need to be kept at a low temperature.

Medical equipment, such as carts designed to mount computers, are built there, as well.

The facility also operates as a storage unit, with aisles lined up with thousands of parts for production.

Machinery can be found throughout the building that manufacture items like metal components, and that paint and provide coating to supplies.

There’s also a spacious cafeteria to accommodate workers.

And, the site is eco-friendly, as it’s incorporated with LED lights and charging stations in the parking lot, for electric cars.

“Very few companies have managed to adapt and stay in existence for more than a century,” said Edward Putnam, chairman of the board of directors for TouchPoint Inc. He took the time to summarize the company’s history, which first began manufacturing pipes to transport oil in the late 19th century.

David Engel, manager of the county’s office of economic growth, and Pasco County Commissioner Mike Wells and Pasco County Administrator Dan Biles were recognized for their role in bringing the company’s headquarters to Pasco.

The headquarters can hold up to 298 employees and currently has 139.

Employment also is expected to continue to grow.

McNeill said there are future plans to expand the headquarters, doubling in size.

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Planting the seeds of sustainable living

By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

Pasco County is pursuing a vision that’s aimed at giving people more opportunities to grow their own food, to learn the ins and outs of gardening, and to bring young and old together for a variety of activities.

A celebration was held recently at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., to unveil a new “Food for All� mural and to offer tours of a new community garden.

Dr. Whitney C. Elmore, director of the Pasco County Extension Office, told the crowd that the effort to create community gardens across the county began a few years ago. “No. 1, we wanted to provide recreational opportunities for folks of all ages and abilities. “We also wanted to provide areas where we could beautify different parts of our county. “We wanted to be able to provide a location for folks to be able to come and learn about a variety of topics, from horticulture all of the way over to water conservation, and composting and sustainable living practices. “But, we wanted to ensure food sovereignty — that anybody that was lacking, that was in need, would be able to have a place to go to grow their own food for their family; maybe even be able to start a small cottage industry, so they could be providing a source of income for their families,� Elmore said.

Such community gardens empower people, she added.

Elmore expressed gratitude to the Pasco County Commission for supporting the cause. “They saw fit to see our vision to provide these spaces all across Pasco County, and you’re going to see more of these. “We’re already on the east side of the county, here in Land O’ Lakes, and working on agreements for more community gardens on the west side of the county,� Elmore said.

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Dr. Whitney C. Elmore, director of the Pasco County Extension Office, is working to expand the number of community gardens across Pasco County. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Feb. 15 to celebrate the new community garden at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park.

gardener volunteers who have been instrumental in helping to develop the community gardens. “All of these plots are leased out for free to folks in our communities,� she said.“We have individuals.We have organizations.And, we have families, that are growing their own and learning to do so.�

GROWING VEGETABLES, AND INCLUSIVITY, TOO Elmore also noted the gardens can be used for special programs, such as the Gardening for Autism program, a six-week course that gives kids on the autism spectrum the chance to learn about horticulture.

Besides learning how to grow fruits and vegetables, they also can learn leadership skills, develop and hone social skills, and work on fine motor skills. “And, we have been absolutely ecstatic at the response from the Autism Society of

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Besides serving as the grand opening of the new community garden in Land O’ Lakes, the Feb. 15 event also featured the unveiling of the “Food for All Mural.�

Connor Laverty and Lucas Yingling, who are both on the autism spectrum, won the mural art contest.And, their work was transposed to the mural by Amy Nevins, an artist who lives in Palm Harbor.

Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore, who spoke at the event, expressed gratitude to the Autism Society of Florida and to Nevins, for their involvement in the mural project. “In Pasco County, what we want to do is to make sure that people of all abilities can participate in any activity we do,� he said.

That’s true, whether it means participat-

ing in an art contest and seeing one’s work on display, or having fun at a playground designed to be used by all children, such as the one at Wesley Chapel District Park.

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis also dropped by the event and commended the efforts to create more community gardens. “I’m a big fan of community gardening.

I’d like to spread this throughout my congressional district. How can we miss with something like this?�

Sonide Simon, of the county’s planning and development department, noted,“Our mural is a prime example of what it means when county government and community come together to make something beautiful.�

She also pointed out the benefits of growing healthy foods in a garden.

The vegetables growing there are “natural medicine� that can help combat chronic diseases, such as obesity, that are plaguing the nation, she said.

She praised the mural, which she said proclaims the message: “let’s get back to nature and let’s make sure that everyone has access to food.�

Community gardens are creating communal spaces, which children and families can enjoy, she added.

Stacey Hoaglund, president of the Autism Society of Florida, congratulated the county and extension office for their involvement in the mural project.

These kinds of opportunities don’t always come to children with autism, she said. “What this is about really, is inclusion.

Being included in our communities. Being able to show what our kids, our adults with autism, are able to do. And, to become part of the overall life,� she said. “I believe that a lot of people just underestimate the abilities of people with autism, and don’t include them in their communities as much as we would like,� she said. “The Food for All Mural you have here — every time people drive by here and they see this beautiful wall, they can think about how people with autism are included in our communities, and have some really great things to offer,� Hoaglund said.

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FASHION SHOW & LUNCH

The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club will host its annual Fashion Show & Luncheon on Feb. 27, at the Lutz Community Center, next to the Lutz Branch Library. Lunch will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m., followed by the fashion show, when models will strut their stuff in flea market finery, shoes and accessories.The cost is $8 per person. Proceeds will benefit USF Arts 4 All, a group that works with area handicapped students to introduce them to the world of arts. For information, call Dorrien Zilavetz at (813) 996-1619.

FRIENDSHIP SINGERS

AARP Land O’ Lakes Chapter 4764 will host the Friendship Singers on Feb. 28 at 10:30 a.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.There will be a singalong to songs from the 1940s to current day, followed by a light lunch. Guests are welcome. For information, text Lois Cohen at (813) 528-1179 or lco2255@yahoo.com.

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HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

The Zephyrhills Historical Association will meet on March 3 at 5:30 p.m., at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St. Refreshments include provided drinks, and food shared by members. For information, call (813) 780-0064.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

The Land O’ Lakes Photography Club will meet on March 3 at 7 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The topic will be “Creative Photography and Intro to Photoshop.”All levels of photographers are welcome. For information, call (813) 838-1473, or visit LandOLakesPhotographyClub.com.

Keeping seniors safe

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host “Food, Fun and Facts for Seniors: Keep Safe” on March 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Seniors in Service Inc. of Tampa Bay. A free lunch will be provided. The goal of the seminar is to provide awareness of common challenges facing today’s senior population. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

THE BUZZ ON BEES

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a Tinkering Tuesday on March 3 at 6:30 p.m., for young learners.

The theme will be “The Buzz on Bees.”

There will be experiments, crafts, activities and more. For information, call (813) 9291214.

Senior resources

The Senior Information Resources group will meet for a networking and educational breakfast on March 4 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at Brunchies, 14366 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa.

Breakfast is Dutch treat from the menu. Companies who serve the senior community can attend. To RSVP, call (813) 949-0752.

Puzzles for seniors

The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will host CeCe Teneal & Soul Kamotion on Feb. 28 at 8 p.m.The group will feature original songs from their new album, as well as a tribute to Aretha Franklin.Tickets are $22 for members and $27 for general admission.

For information, visit CarrollwoodCenter.org, or call (813) 9228167.

GARDEN CLUB

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host the Social Seniors group on March 5 from 10 a.m. to noon, for coffee, conversation and jigsaw puzzles, for ages 55 and older. Bring your own puzzle or work on one of the library’s puzzles. Be earth-friendly and bring your own coffee cup, too. The group will meet in the Makerspace. Refreshments will be provided. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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CRAB & SHRIMP FEST

The fifth annual SunWest Crab & Shrimp Fest will take place Feb. 28 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Feb. 29 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and March 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at SunWest Park, 17362 Old Dixie Highway in Hudson.

There will be live bands, crab races, a cornhole tournament, craft and business vendors, photo booths, and various seafood options. Proceeds will benefit The Stano Foundation and Hudson Elementary. For information, call (727) 674-1464.

LIVING HISTORY

The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, will present “The Battle of Santa Rosa Island,” a living history event, on Feb. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on March 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to battle reenactments, there also will be demonstrations and presentations, period sutlers and food vendors, a ladies’ tea, a time period fashion show, and more.Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children age 5 and younger. Parking also is free. No pets, coolers, outside food or weapons will be allowed. Bags are subject to a search. Guests can bring lawn chairs.

For information and a schedule of events, visit PioneerFloridaMuseum.org.

DONATE TO FLEA MARKET

The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club will accept donations from 9 a.m. to noon, on Feb. 29, and March 2 through March 5, for its upcoming 2020 Fabulous Flea Market. Furniture will be accepted March 3 to March 5, but no large appliances or sleeper sofas. Donations will not be accepted on sale dates. For information, call Pat Serio at (813) 948-4752.

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The Paulie Palooza Music Festival will take place Feb. 29 from noon to 9 p.m., at Main Street Zephyrhills, 38537 Fifth Ave.There will be live music from eight local bands, vendors, food trucks, prize drawings and a silent auction. Guests can bring lawn chairs.

Wristbands are $5.All proceeds will benefit Gulfside Hospice, and help provide hospice care and resources for patients and families in Pasco County. For information, contact Leesa Fryer at (727) 845-5707 or leesa.fryer@gulfside.org.

The Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts will celebrate its 50th anniversary at the Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, 1001 N. Boulevard in Tampa, on Feb. 29 and March 1.The juried art show will also include food and drink vendors, musical and performing arts entertainment, and children’s activities. For information, visit GasparillaArts.org.

JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE

Gill Dawg, 5419 Treadway Drive in New Port Richey, will host its annual Forever Johnny Cash Tribute Concert on Feb. 29 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.The tribute artist will be Rick Mallory. Gates open at 6 p.m.

Guests can bring chairs and blankets, and should wear comfortable shoes at this grass venue. No carry-ins will be allowed. Food will be available for purchase.Tickets are $8 in advance until 6 p.m., Feb. 28; and, $12 at the gate. For information and tickets, visit GillDawg.com.

COIN & STAMP EXPO

The Pasco Coin Club Coin & Stamp Expo will take place on Feb. 29 at Elks Lodge No. 2520, 9135 Denton Ave., in Hudson. Coins, currency, bullion and jewelry will be bought, sold and appraised. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with hourly door prizes.

Guests can register to win a 1-ounce Silver Eagle. Food will be available for purchase.

Admission and parking are free. For information, call (727) 534-7597, or visit PascoCoinClub.com.

DUCK FEST

The fifth annual Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Duck Fest and Car Show will take place on March 1 from noon to 4 p.m., at 21735 YMCA Camp Road in Land O’ Lakes.

Mr.Tommy will perform at 12:30 p.m., followed by family games at 1:30 p.m., and the duck race at 3 p.m.There also will be cornhole, face painting, food and drinks, a bounce house, and a duck pond game.The cost to adopt a duck is $5. For information, visit WCRotary.com.

RAISE YOUR VOICE

The Carrollwood Winds will present “Raise Your Voice,” at the Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, on March 1 at 4 p.m.The concert band will perform, with special guests from the Carrollwood Community Chorus.Admission is $12 for members and $15 for general admission.

The Land O’ Lakes Garden Club will meet March 3 at 10:30 a.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.

There will be a business meeting, lunch at the park, and a tour of the Rosebud Continuum facilities. For information, visit Facebook.com/lolgcfl/.

Group rates also are available for 10 or more people. For information, visit CarrollwoodCenter.org, or call (813) 9228167.

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NEW YORK STATE PICNIC

The 60th annual New York State Picnic will be at the Zephyrhills Lions Club, 5827 Dean Dairy Road, on March 1.The potluck lunch will start at 11:30 a.m. Guests should bring a dish to share, and personal table service.

There will be music by Jesse Derringer, a 50/50 drawing and a silent auction. For information, call (813) 355-4008.

FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER

Harry’s Foundation will host the Florida Unlimited Sunshine Festival on March 1 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Skipper’s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road in Tampa.

There will be musical guests, a celebrity dunk tank, and a chance to shoot free throws with an NBA legend. New and used children’s clothing donations will be accepted on site, to benefit Clothes to Kids Inc., a nonprofit that provides free clothing to low-income or in-crisis school-age children.Tickets are $10; kids age 10 and younger are free. Get tickets online at UnlimitedSunshineFestival.org, or at Skipper’s Smokehouse on the day of the event. For information, visit HarrysFoundation.org, or contact Joe Stout at (561) 6459 or joe@bigjoestout.com.

GARDENING SEMINAR

UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension will present “Gardening to Attract Birds” on March 3 at 6:30 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2828 Collier Parkway. Guests can get tips from a Tampa Audubon member on how to make a landscape a destination for birds.The seminar is free. For information, call (352) 518-0156.

AFTERNOON TEA SOCIAL

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host an Afternoon Tea Social on March 3 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., for ages 18 and older. Dust off your favorite hat and sundress to join the library’s Adult Services team for the social. Bring a favorite book to help spark conversation. Light refreshments, including hot tea and finger snacks, will be provided. Registration is highly recommended. Empty seats will open to people from a wait list and standby, 10 minutes after the start. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

Grace Community Church, 7107 Boyette Road in Wesley Chapel, will host a free nine-week course on Mark’s Gospel, on Wednesdays, at 6:30 p.m., starting March 4.

The course features video teachings by Rico Tice from London, England.Teens and adults can attend. For information, visit ChristianityExplored.org, or call the church at (813) 994-9363.

ORANGE BLOSSOM CLUB

The Orange Blossom Garden Club of Lutz will meet on March 4 at 9:40 a.m., at the Lutz Civic Center, 98 First Ave., N.W.This is a planning meeting for the club’s upcoming plant sale.And, bring a canned good for the food bank, and a plant/cutting for an exchange. Newcomers are welcome. For information, call (813) 949-1301, or leave a message online at Facebook.com/OrangeBlossomGardenClub OfLutz.

NAVY BAND CONCERT

The United States Navy Band, featuring the Concert Band, Sea Chanters chorus and Cruisers popular music group, will perform at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts on March 5 at 7:30 p.m. Music will range from a traditional wind band repertoire to Broadway showstoppers, rhythm and blues, pop and patriotic favorites.The concert is family friendly.Admission is free, but tickets must be requested. For information, visit StrazCenter.org.

RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

The Bay Area Renaissance Festival is now open on weekends, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until March 29, rain or shine. It will also be open on March 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The festival includes themed weekends: Highland Fling, Pirates & Pups, Barbarian Brew Fest, Shamrocks & Shenanigans, High Seas Adventures, and Wonders of the World.

There will be 12 stages with live entertainment, more than 80 artisans in the marketplace, and roaming characters.

Parking is free.Adult tickets are $19.95 in advance and $22.95 at the gate. Kids ages 5 to 12 are $11.95 in advance and $14.95 at the gate. Seniors age 65 and older and students with a valid college ID are $18.95.

The Renaissance Festival takes place at 11315 N. 46th St., in Tampa. For information, call (813) 983-0111, or visit BayAreaRenFest.com.

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Located in Odessa, Asturia is a master-planned community of just 550 homes that is nearing completion.

Located less than one mile from the Suncoast Parkway, Asturia is known for its premier builders and amenities that include nature trails connecting neighborhood and parks, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a contemporary 5,800-square-foot clubhouse with a resort-style, zero-entry pool.

Park Square Homes joins ICI Homes and David Weekley Homes as the exclusive single-family home builders in Asturia. Park Square Homes has 22 lots in Asturia, and seven homes have already been sold since opening for sale at the end of the year. All Park Square homes are being built on 55-foot lots that are conveniently located close to the community’s entrance on State Road 54. These are some of the largest interior lots remaining in Asturia.

The homes Park Square Homes is building in Asturia all have new elevations designed just for this community, with front porches and covered lanais with pavers. One- and two-story homes are designed with kitchens that open to great rooms and eat-in cafés, and are bright and airy with large windows, including optional transom windows on some models.

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“We are very excited to be building in Asturia — one of Pasco’s most prestigious master-planned communities that offers our homeowners some of the area’s best amenities, with great schools and quick access to major roadways,” said Sang Lee, Tampa Division president for Park Square Homes.

The Margate II by Park Square Homes is Asturia’s newest model home. This beautifully furnished model opened earlier this month, and features three bedrooms, two baths and a two-car garage.

The 1,966-square-foot home has an inviting foyer that opens to a spacious office and island kitchen with an abundance of cabinets. The office space also can be built as a playroom with optional French doors, or as a fourth bedroom. A private master suite at the rear of the house has his-and-her closets and a luxury master bath. The Margate II also is available with a 15’ x 26’ bonus room and bath on the second floor. Pricing begins at $324,990.

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Park Square Homes also is offering three twostory homes in Asturia, ranging from 2,382 to 3,075 square feet, with four or five bedrooms and three baths. All floor plans have one bedroom on the first floor, with the Pensacola plan offering the master suite downstairs. Two-story floor plans begin at $345,990.

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Lottery Deadline Approaching For Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel

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Parents must complete the application form online at PinecrestWesleyChapel.com, by midnight on March 6. Several information sessions are scheduled on Feb. 29 and March 2 (see info box).

Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is one of the most important elements of the goal to build a brand-new town in Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, says Stephanie Lerret, senior vice president of marketing and community relations for the Avalon Park Group. Lerret noted that the developer’s goal is to have the very best school in the entire state.

“Our residents are ecstatic to have the option of sending their children to one of the top charter school operators in Florida,” said Lerret. “The school is conveniently located at our community’s entrance, and will be open before the completion of the widening of State Road 54, which runs in front of the school and our community.”

The new school will open with 650 students in kindergarten through sixth grade, and plans to expand to serve up to eighth grade. It is the first Pinecrest Academy in Tampa Bay. With 16 schools nationwide, Pinecrest Academy Inc., has made a name for itself in the education community. As Aimee Mielke, the newly appointed principal for Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel, would say, “When you walk into a Pinecrest school, you know you’re in a Pinecrest school.”

Blue and green colors brilliantly burst along the hallways of the modern building that has 49 large classrooms, oversized art and music rooms, and high-tech science labs.

The school is visually notable with unusual windows in the shape of half-moons, circles and squares that give students and faculty stunning lake and conservation views.

“There’s no question that Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is a visually stunning architectural masterpiece,” said Miekle.

The principal is excited about the advanced programs Pinecrest will offer its students, including a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) curriculum, and a dual

The modern architecture of Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel gives students and faculty stunning lake and conservation views.

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English/Spanish language program.

With the STEM program, Pinecrest students will learn about new technologies, such as robotics, and will have fully functioning STEM labs in all grades — something most schools do not offer.

Pinecrest also will have self-contained classrooms for gifted students, where pacing will be faster and performance tests much more in-depth, to allow gifted students to flourish in their education.

“All Pinecrest schools have an em-

phasis on high-quality instruction.

We’ll continuously be monitoring the data so we know what each student needs, and have many different programs available to focus on the needs of the individual student,” says Mielke.

“All Pinecrest schools are highperforming,” Miekle continues.

“Once we commit to a community, we’re not going to let you down.”

For the 2018 school year, all Pinecrest Academy schools in Florida earned an “A” from the Florida Department of Education.

“Pinecrest is unlike anything else…When somebody finds a

school that fits what they believe in and what they want to see for their child, they will drive from anywhere,” says Mielke.

Pinecrest will be offering before and after care for their students, which will start at 6 a.m., and end at 6 p.m. It will be fee-based, but Mielke ensures it will be affordable.

Pinecrest also will be providing a feebased private Pre-K program for siblings of Pinecrest students; to be considered for the Pre-K program, your child must be 4 years old by Sept. 1.

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imee Mielke has been appointed as the first principal at Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel.

Mielke has been in the education industry for 23 years, with 20 of those working for Pasco County, most recently as principal of Connerton, Watergrass and Trinity elementary schools. She currently is principal of a charter school in Citrus Park, SLAM Tampa, a 6-12 school that focuses on sports leadership, arts and management.

“I love Pasco County, and it feels

great to be back” says Mielke. When she was getting her bachelor degree at the University of South Florida, Mielke interned in Land O’ Lakes at Sanders Memorial Elementary, where she fell in love with the area and greatly appreciated the huge support she received from the community.

Throughout the years, Mielke has worn many different hats. She’s been a teacher, supervisor and director at the district level, assistant principal and principal. One thing she hasn’t done until this point was to open her own school, which is why Pinecrest is a

dream come true for her.

“I have so many opportunities to be creative…I’m putting my stamp on the school from the ground up,” says Mielke.

Mielke says her main focus for the first year is to build meaningful relationships with her students and their family members, as well as providing students with the highest quality academics. Mielke plans on spending a lot of time this summer on professional development for Pinecrest teachers to ensure they will give the best education to their incoming students.

Resident Artist Exhibits At March Gallery Show

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Terrill is an accomplished contemporary painter, whose work draws you in with bright colors, high contrasts and whimsical tangents.

His paintings are colorful, unconventional and political – work that one would not expect from someone who taught high school and college English for 39 years. But, after talking with the artist for a few minutes, one quickly realizes that Terrill is also a knowledgeable historian, who artistically incorporates his world view points into his paintings.

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Terrill’s paintings have been exhibited and sold in the museum shop at the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland.

This is his first art show in Florida.

His exhibit can been seen daily at the Welcome Center for Avalon Park West Chapel, which is located on State Road 54 about five miles from I-75. Avalon Park Wesley Chapel and the Pasco Fine Arts Council work together to bring arts and cultural events to East Pasco County.

“One of the main goals of this partnership is to introduce people to local artists like Richard Terrill, with monthly exhibits and demonstrations,” said Stephanie Lerret, senior vice president of the Avalon Park Group. “It is exciting to discover artists like Richard Terrill who al-

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CI Homes, Florida’s premier family owned builder, has been so pleased with its success in Asturia in Odessa, and Bexley in Land O’ Lakes, that it has expanded its Pasco footprint with a new community in Wesley Chapel called Persimmon Park.

Located in the area’s most prestigious neighborhood — the master-planned community of Wiregrass Ranch — Persimmon Park is Wesley Chapel’s newest new home community. ICI Homes is building 97 homes in this unique subdivision located off Bruce B. Downs and Chancey Road, directly behind The Shops at Wiregrass and AdventHealth Wesley Chapel.

“This is our first project in Wesley Chapel, and we are very excited to have been invited by the Porter family to build our homes in this vibrant community,” said Paula Spitler, Tampa sales manager for ICI Homes.

The Porter family is the owner and developer of Wiregrass Ranch, and homesteaded and lived on this land for generations. It was the Porters’ vision that brought together the unique land use plan that creates a live, work, play and learn environment with single and multi-family homes, a regional county park, large and small business centers, shopping malls and restaurants, schools and colleges, regional employers and medical facilities.

“The Porters interviewed multiple builders, and we’re very honored that they saw the value ICI Homes is bringing to Wiregrass Ranch,” says Spitler.

The result of such foresight are neighborhoods like Persimmon Park that are tucked inside Wiregrass Ranch and designed as walkable communities with trails that lead to parks, schools, entertainment, recreation and top-notch medical facilities.

“Persimmon Park gives our residents immediate access to all that

The Lantana is the beautifully furnished model home at Persimmon Park, with three bedrooms, two baths, an open kitchen and unique breezeway for outdoor living.

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Wiregrass Ranch and Wesley Chapel have to offer,” said Spitler. “Plus, the communities’ amenities are everything that a family wants without going overboard — a unique Tshaped pool and cabana, outdoor grilling, interconnecting trails, and dog parks for small and large breeds.”

ICI Homes is introducing its first neo-traditional homes in Persimmon Park, featuring open floor plans with front porches, and garages at the back of the home. The first phase has 40 homes on 40-foot homesites, and ICI is premiering five new floor plans with prices begin-

ning at $292,900.

“Light and bright with lots of windows,” Spitler describes these floor plans as having a cottage look and feel that are open, airy, and exemplify Florida casual living inside and out.

“These homes have been designed for people wanting to simplify their life, who want less square footage to clean and maintain, yet want all the upscale finishes and details offered by ICI Homes,” says Spitler.

The beautifully furnished model home at Persimmon Park is the Latana. At 1,793 square feet, this one-story home features three bedrooms and two baths, with an open kitchen and unique breezeway for outdoor living. It’s a great home for first-time buyers, as well as emptynesters wanting to downsize. The builder’s second one-story floor plan is the Jasmine, which is slightly smaller at 1,552 square feet, and also has three bedrooms, two baths and a two-car garage.

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three, two-story floor plans, ranging from 2,020 to 2,434 square feet. The largest home is the Primrose, which offers the master bedroom downstairs, and a game room and three additional bedrooms upstairs. The Magnolia and Orchid also are four bedroom, three bath homes, and designed specifically for Persimmon Park.

Great public schools are another reason families are choosing Persimmon Park. Students are assigned to highly rated Wiregrass Elementary, Dr. John Long Middle and Wiregrass Ranch High. “These are some of the best public schools in all of Pasco County,” said Spitler.

From the huge success it had in Bexley and Asturia, ICI Homes is continuing to build its legacy in Pasco County with its new community of Persimmon Park.

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

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ou may already be thinking about how to best use your tax refund, which most people get in February and March, a few weeks after filing their 2019 tax returns.

Tax refunds are substantial income for many families. The IRS reports that 90 percent of American taxpayers receive a refund, with $2,725 being the average refund in 2018.

And, while it’s fun to fantasize about blowing your refund on a shopping spree or vacation, it’s much wiser and more beneficial to your family to use the money to update your home’s mechanical systems.

“If your home was built in the past 20 years, it is likely overdue for a new A/C system, water heater and electrical panel,” said Miguel Silva of Cornerstone Pros Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical in Land O’ Lakes.

“A tax refund will often cover the full cost of converting to a tankless hot water heater or replacing your electrical panel. Plus, it can be a significant down payment toward a new A/C system. If you take care of these home improvement projects now with your tax refund, we’ll get your job done within a day or two, and are offering some great coupons to reduce your cost,” Silva added.

Replacing your aged A/C system with a high-efficiency air conditioner can lower your energy bills significantly, prevent energy waste and perhaps most importantly, give you peace of mind that you will have consistent, chilled air-conditioned relief all year-long.

“Many people wait until their A/C system completely fails, or end up spending too much money on repairs trying to keep it going,” said Silva. “Use your tax refund to be proactive and upgrade your home’s mechanical systems before there are problems that impact your family’s health and comfort.”

Silva explains that replacing your home’s mechanical systems typically pays for themselves within a few years. “Folks don’t realize that their hot water heater and A/C unit are appliances, just like their refrigerator, and all appliances have a life span. If you’re getting close to the end of their warranty periods, give us a call and be proactive, instead of waiting until you have no hot water or air conditioning on the hottest day of the year.”

Many families are upgrading their home’s electrical panel to a 200-amp service because they want to add LED light fixtures, electrical outlets with USB ports, outdoor lighting, and power for generators, hot tubs and pools.

“Most panels in older homes are wired for just 100 or 150 amps, which is not enough wattage for today’s myriad of home electronics,” said Silva. “Most tax refunds will easily cover the cost to replace your entire electrical panel with a new one.”

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“For the style impact it gives the home, decorative lighting is definitely worth the investment,” says interior decorator Piper Stromatt of Curate Custom Homes. "We always recommend including decorative lighting, as it increases the perceived value of the home as well as offers a finishing touch.”

If building a home, be sure to discuss the lighting plan during your design phase. Once the build has started, it may be more expensive to make changes. Stromatt emphasizes these key points: • Layer a combination of task lighting with decorative lighting. A properly layered lighting scheme creates comfort, functionality and beauty.

• Decorative lighting should be installed closer to eye level. As the single focal point for each living area, decorative fixtures define a space, which is especially crucial in open floor plans.

• Avoid installing recessed lighting in rooms where flattering and comfortable light is necessary, such as overhead in the master bathroom or in a nursery where high-wattage lights can be uncomfortable for baby’s eyes.

When planning the lighting for your new home, Stromatt recommends asking these questions: • Is the lighting package pre-determined? Often, builders offer a choice of one or more standard packages. Before confirming your selection, ask what upgrades are available, what the costs are, and if there any design limitations.

• What’s the wiring plan? If your plan doesn’t include decorative lighting, ask for the home to be snake-wired, which gives the flexibility to add lighting wherever and whenever you want.

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“Nothing is worse than running out of hot water when your family is getting ready for school, work or play,” said Silva. “After comparing the cost of replacing their old water tank, which is 100-year-old technology that is very energy inefficient, most homeowners switch to a tankless system because it costs 50 percent less to operate, plus gives them hot water

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Cornerstone Pros was founded in 2006 as an air conditioning service company. It moved to its 4-acre site on Land O’ Lakes Boulevard in 2011 and, the following year, added plumbing services. In 2014, it expanded again with electrical services, and in 2017, with generators.

In 2018, Cornerstone Pros built a 6,000-square-foot warehouse next to its headquarters on U.S. 41, to store air conditioning units of all sizes and stock high-demand service items for its air conditioning, electrical and plumbing operations. It also stocks tankless hot water systems, and portable and permanent generators, including whole-house systems by Generac.

“Every morning, our vans are fully stocked with everything our technicians need, which means on most calls, we are able to solve a customer’s problem on the first visit,” said Silva. “Please call us today to get a quote for your home improvement project, so you’re ready to go when your tax refund comes in.”

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This year’s Founder’s Day weekend in Zephyrhills will give event-goers a taste of what life was like during the 1920s.

The event kicks off with a public dance, on the evening of March 6, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Those attending are invited to wear period clothing and to enjoy recreating popular dance moves of the era, including the “Charleston,”“Black Bottom” and “Shimmy.”

The free event will be at Zephyrhills’ Eiland Clock Stage, at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Eighth Street.

The Run for Life event on March 7 will start at the same location.

A 5K begins at 7:45 a.m., and a 1-mile run at 7:50 a.m.

Refreshments will be provided, and awards will be given after the run.

Registration can be done online, or the day of the event at 6:30 a.m.

The Founder’s Day Heritage Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Main Event Zephyrhills, 38537 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills.

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There will be a mother/daughter ZUMBA fitness class on Feb. 29 at 3 p.m., at the Karl & DiMarco North Dance Studio, 19022 Geraci Road in Lutz, for ages 12 and older.

Beginners are welcome. Bring your daughter, mom, aunt, friend or neighbor.

Wear sneakers, and bring a water bottle and towel.

The class is $5 cash, each person.

For information, email dance911@gmail.com.

BREAST-FEEDING CLASS

St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will offer a breast-feeding class on Feb. 29 at 9 a.m., in Garden Classroom A. The class provides the expectant mom and her support person with current, evidence-based recommendations for nursing newborns.

Topics will include latching and positioning; the benefits of immediate skin-to-skin contact; newborn hunger signs; tips for returning to work; breast-feeding lifestyles; and, when to call a health care provider or lactation consultant for help.

The cost is $25.

To register, call (855) 269-4777.

CHILDREN’S DENTAL DAY

Premier Community Healthcare will host a Children’s Dental Day on Feb. 29 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Dade City Dental Center, 37944 Pasco Ave., and at the Spring Hill Family Health Center, 7551 Forest Oaks Blvd.

Services offered will include dental screenings, X-rays, cleanings, fluoride treat-

Keystone Place at Terra Bella will host an Assisted Living Information Session and Open House on March 3 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Participants can learn how memory care assisted living differs from traditional assisted living; little-known ways to afford assisted living, including benefits for veterans and veterans’ survivors; and, the key benefits of assisted living.

Information sessions are offered on the first Tuesday of each month.

Refreshments will be served.

To RSVP, call (813) 388-2121, or visit TerraBella.KeystoneSenior.com.

A MATTER OF BALANCE

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson, will collaborate with CARES (Community Aging and Retirement Services) to present “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls.”

The class will meet every Wednesday and Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., March 4 through March 27.

The program will feature group discussion, problem-solving strategies, videos and gentle physical exercise.

Older adults can learn coping methods to reduce the fear of falling, and remain active and independent.

Reservations are required. To register, call (727) 869-5498.

WOMEN’S HEALTH EXPO

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will sponsor a free Women’s Health Expo on March 7 from noon to 4 p.m., at Marchman Technological College, 7825 Campus Drive in New Port Richey. Doors open at 11:45 a.m.

There will be a luncheon, guest speakers, nonprofit vendors, and a cooking demonstration.

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St. Joseph’s Hospital-North in Lutz will be 10 years old this year, and is continuously expanding. The hospital’s Infusion Center originally opened in October 2012 and had about 20 visits monthly. Today, the Center sees an average of 225 visits monthly, and has expanded from six beds to 15 beds. The Infusion Center performs chemotherapies and other cancer-related services. It also relocated to a new space in late January (on the first floor of the Physician Office Building), giving patients easier access. Karen Hay, left, and Rubi Ison prepare a room at the new Infusion Center.

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VOLUNTEER AT GULFSIDE

Gulfside Hospice is looking for individuals who are passionate about helping people to join its team of volunteers and help with a variety of tasks.

Volunteer opportunities include patient care tasks, as well as positions that do not require working directly with patients.

Volunteers can offer companionship to patients at the Gulfside Centers for Hospice Care or at the patient’s home, offer respite care to give caregivers a break, staff the thrift shops, help at community and fundraising events, and more.

Those interested can complete an application online at Gulfside.org.

All new volunteers must complete an interview, background check, and various training based on the applicant’s choice of tasks.

For more information, please contact Laura Wright at (727) 845-5707 or laura.wright@gulfside.org.

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addition to individual tools like text support, a Quit Guide and helpful emails.

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For information, visit TobaccoFreeFlorida.com/quityourway.

THREE-YEAR GRANT AWARDED

The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco Pinellas (AAAPP) has been selected as one of 11 recipients statewide for the Innovation in the Health Care System grant, for funding from the Florida Blue Foundation.

The three-year, $300,000 grant will fund the AAAPP Senior Community Health Program, which strengthens the links between medical and social service providers, to improve access and health outcomes for under-resourced seniors.

The program currently operates out of the Baycare Turley Family Health Center in Clearwater and the WellMed Clinic in St. Petersburg. Funding from the Florida Blue Foundation will equip AAAPP to serve more seniors in the current sites and expand into Pasco County, with a newly developed partnership with the Medical Center of Trinity, an HCA hospital.

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NEW SCHOOL NAME CHOSEN The District School Board of Pasco County has chosen Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation as the name of a new high school focused on technology, STEM, and business programs scheduled to open in August 2022, according to a news release.

The school will be at Curley Road and Keifer Road in Wesley Chapel, on the former Kirkland Ranch property.

Program plans for the school include academies for Business, Finance & Marketing; Digital Technology; Engineering Technology; Health Science & Human Services; Transportation Technology; and Building Technology.

The school will serve grades nine to 12, and offer industry certification in high-demand career fields.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS • Madalyn Austin, of Dade City: Dean’s List at Anderson University, South Carolina • Austin Kendall Cambus, of Lutz: President’s List at University of Alabama,Tuscaloosa • Roland Anthony Chacon, of Lutz: Dean’s List at Mars Hill University, North Carolina • Jennifer I. Clifford, of Lutz: Dean’s List at University of Alabama,Tuscaloosa • Cole Dean Cooper, of Odessa: Dean’s List at Greensboro College, North Carolina • Ryan J. Davey, of Lutz: President’s List at University of Alabama,Tuscaloosa • Moriah K. Davis, of Lutz: Dean’s List at University of Alabama,Tuscaloosa • Michelle Graham, of Lutz: President’s List at Mercer University, Macon, Georgia • Gabrielle M. Harrison, of Lutz: President’s

List at University of Alabama,Tuscaloosa • Christian Bradley Hewitt, of Odessa: Dean’s List at University of Alabama,Tuscaloosa • Daniel Higgins, of Odessa: Dean’s List Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois • Jack Austin Houser, of Odessa: Dean’s List at University of Alabama,Tuscaloosa • Lynn Keller, of Odessa: Dean’s List at Samford University, Homewood,Alabama • Alexandra Kerns, of Trinity: President’s List at LIM College, New York, New York • Emily Leonard, of Wesley Chapel: Dean’s List at Mercer University, Macon, Georgia • Kelly McDermott, of Lutz: Dean’s List at University of Alabama,Tuscaloosa • Chase John Memmer, of Odessa: Dean’s List at University of Alabama,Tuscaloosa • Ebonee A. Nicholes, of Lutz: President’s List at University of Alabama,Tuscaloosa • Zane Tarrance, of Odessa: Dean’s List at Newberry College, South Carolina • William Tucker, of Lutz: Dean’s List at Samford University, Homewood,Alabama • Angelo Sardegna, of Lutz: Dean’s List at Curry College, Milton, Massachusetts • Emily Grace Ymiolek, of Lutz: Dean’s List at University of Alabama,Tuscaloosa • Peyton London Young, of Lutz: Dean’s List at University of Alabama,Tuscaloosa

BRIDGE-BREAKING CONTEST Saint Leo University’s Department of Mathematics and Science will present its annual bridge-breaking competition March 5 at 6 p.m., in Selby Auditorium, Lewis Hall, at 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo. Teams of Saint Leo students constructed model bridges from lightweight wooden sticks and glue, adhering to strict rules on materials and dimensions.

The audience can vote on which bridge is most attractive, and faculty members will test each bridge to see which one can hold the most weight before it breaks.

Admission is free.

COURTESY OF PASCO COUNTY SCHOOLS

From left: Superintendent Kurt Browning: Carol Cook, FSBA leadership services consultant; and board members Alison Crumbley, Colleen Beaudoin, Cynthia Armstrong, Megan Harding and Allen Altman.

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS EARN DISTINCTIONS

several leadership development programs offered by the FSBA to ensure board members obtain well-rounded and thorough understanding of his or her policy-making job responsibilities.

Pasco County School Board members Colleen Beaudoin and Alison Crumbley also were recognized for earning the Certified Board Member designation by the FSBA. For this distinction, members must complete 96 hours of training in three different content areas.

The bulk of this training falls under boardmanship, school finance, policy governance, personnel and bargaining, curriculum and instruction, state/federal legislative processes, and school law.

Pasco County School Board members and the superintendent were recognized for earning the Master Board distinction by the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA).

To earn this distinction, a majority of the district’s board members and the superintendent must be present for 20 training hours, including a Master Board Forum.The leadership curriculum is designed to offer meaningful learning sessions concentrating on student achievement through four pillars of the FSBA Governance Model: vision, structure, accountability and advocacy.

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The group will accept clean, gently used (no holes in soles and laces intact), or new shoes.

The goal is to collect 2,500 pairs of shoes to raise $1,000 for the school’s NJHS Chapter.

For pickups and information, call Alicia Locascio at (813) 323-5050.

LUZ PREP SHOE DRIVE The Lutz Preparatory School National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is collecting shoes now through March 4.

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“I was found by Jesus,” Sefton said.“That’s really what got me through - my relationship with him.”

And, with finding therapy, she has begun to offer it, as well.

“I’m very vulnerable and open about my story now,” Sefton noted.“I feel like that’s led a lot of people to talk to me about how they feel.”

Johnny Crowder was present at the seminar to offer to those in need, another outlet – with Cope Notes.

This texting service sends multiple messages a day, to its users, consisting of inspirational words and questions.

Cope Notes asks questions for recipients to voluntarily respond to, or just to reflect upon.

The intent is to help others consistently focus on the positive, as their mood may change throughout the day.

Crowder founded the service as a result of his own background.

“I’m a suicide and abuse survivor,” he said.“I spent 10 years in treatment for mental illness.”

He said there wasn’t a specific catalyst that led him to suicidal tendencies.

Besides experiencing domestic violence at home, Crowder said he did not find a sense of community in school and felt isolated.

“It was a childhood full of trauma and neglect that eventually snowballed,” he explained.

Crowder said that he began to find solace in singing, painting, writing and playing the guitar.

This, coupled with socializing and gradually building trust, is what helped him through his pain, he added.

Another speaker, Rachel Starostin, provided a presentation on substance abuse, an issue in which she has struggled with.

She had lived an independent life as a nurse, raising three children before she was hit by a drunk driver.

As a result, she was placed on pain medication to cope with her injuries.

However, Starostin became hooked on her prescription medicine and found it difficult to maintain her daily life.

“I functioned for a long time — until I didn’t,” she said, adding that she gradually transitioned to crystal methamphetamine.

She began neglecting her responsibilities as a mother and eventually lost her home, having to move her children from one hotel to another, Starostin recalled.

A brush with the law resulted in her arrest and her children being taken in by their grandmother.

“When I got out, they didn’t want to come home,” Starostin said. “They didn’t want to look me in the eye.”

Elizabeth Statzer, of the Medical Center of Trinity, took part in Starostin’s class, noting “substance use disorders are something that effects all ages, all races, all genders.”

The Medical Center of Trinity offers selective programs to help users overcome their addiction, she said.

Services include in-patient mental health services.There also is an outpatient program at the hospital where an addict can come by for group therapy three days a week.

Family support groups and family-to-family education classes also are provided to assist loved ones.

Starostin went through a 12-step program for recovery.

She currently is a public speaker, educating others on the dangers of substance abuse.

She also plans to help open a faith-based recovery home for women.

For free treatment referrals and information, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at (800) 662-4357.

To learn more about, or to try Cope Notes for free, text COPE to 33222, or visit CopeNotes.com.

infrastructure.

The county has agreed to provide an annual rebate limited to 20% of the previous year’s property tax payments, which will be capped at $32 million and represents 38% of the cost of the public improvements.

Avalon Park/sitEX also plans four freestanding Class A office buildings, and has agreed to expedite the construction of the phase, containing a minimum of 75,000 square feet, in exchange for a loan of $1,250,250, which was approved as part of the deal.

David Engel, manager of the county’s office of economic growth, spelled out some of the specifics during the county board’s Feb. 18 meeting.

“The typical buildings are four stories in height. Commercial will occupy the first floor and three floors of residential above it.

There also are five to six parking decks and four freestanding Class A office buildings,” Engel said.

The project will include 2,695 residential units, 165,000 square feet of Class A Office, and 190,000 square feet of commercial space, Engel said.

“Fifty percent of the residential trip generation on the site will stay on the site, once the project is complete,” Engel said.

“The return on investment (ROI) to the county is substantial,” Engel said.“We looked at the ROI based on the nonresidential development for the downtown.”

The project is expected to generate 1,065 full-time jobs and have a total economic output of $84.4 million, according to county documents.

Beat Kahli, president and CEO of Avalon Park Group, envisions creating a place people won’t have to leave, to meet their daily needs. Instead, they will be within walking distance to many of the activities they need or want to do.

“When I moved from Switzerland more than 25 years ago, it wasn’t actually the mountains which I missed in Florida.

“I knew there were none.

“It wasn’t even that it was hot and humid,” he said.

What he missed, was living in a place where he could live, work and play.

“If you want to satisfy a daily need, you wouldn’t have to go in your car.That’s what

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Beat Kahli, who grew up in Switzerland, wants to create a place where people can get their daily needs met, without having to leave the community.

I was used to, when I was growing up in Zurich, Switzerland.”

“Instead of building subdivisions, we have to build towns,” Kahli said, noting that’s the only way to resolve the traffic congestion caused by daily commutes.

Pasco commissioners are enthused by the plans.

“It’s such a great project,” said Commissioner Kathryn Starkey.“We’re just really excited to watch this come up out of the ground.

“This will really be downtown Wesley Chapel,” she said.

Kahli’s company already has done a similar project — Avalon Park Orlando — and is currently developing Avalon Park Tavares and Avalon Park Daytona Beach using the same standards.

Commissioner Jack Mariano said he’s aware of Kahli’s “tremendous success” in Orlando.

“I know you’re going to have it right here, as well. I’m glad you picked Pasco County,” Mariano said.

Commissioner Ron Oakley agreed: It’s going to be a great project for this area of Pasco County.

Starkey also noted:“This is cutting edge planning, right here. Being able to live, work and play in the same neighborhood is a great solution for sprawl.”

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“We’re going to be looking at the technology in a wholly different way because we have the 5G network,” Hage said.“They created a project from the ground up that’s designed to ensure that parents have amazing options and choices for their children.

“I’ll tell you, it’s a testament of the work that’s been done on the ground here, by an innovative team that wanted to make sure that we put the kids first in this county and make sure that the families had something that was unique for them,” Hage added.

Greg Singleton, president of Metro Development Group, told the crowd:“We’re super excited about what’s going on here.

The goal here is to make this one of the best educational facilities in this particular region.”

The K-8 school, which will be called inPrep for short, will have a capacity for 765 students.

It will open this fall as a K-6 school, adding seventh grade in its second year of operation, and eighth grade the year after that.

“We’re going to use a curriculum called the WISH model, which stands for Wellness, Innovation, Science and Health.And, also, the science courses will be based on the STEM model, which is used to kind of motivate kids to get interested in science and technology, and engineering and math.

“Also, for the gifted and high-achieving students, inPrep is going to offer programs that are designed by England’s University of Cambridge to meet the needs (of those students.)

“Obviously, it took a Herculean effort to pull this off,” Singleton said, thanking the Metro team involved in the effort, as well as Red Apple Development, Charter Schools USA, Pasco County Schools, the Pasco County Commission and Pasco County government.

Pasco County Commissioner Ron Oakley was there to celebrate the groundbreaking.

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He touched on the variety of academic programs the school district has added, to provide more choice for parents and students, and this charter school offers another new option.

“The more I learn about other school districts around the state, the more appreciative I am of Pasco County, and our board and our superintendent who have stepped out and said,‘We want to provide choice.We want to provide opportunities.’

“The families and the citizens of this community will benefit for years to come because of the cooperation that has allowed this to be another opportunity for learning for our students,”Altman said.

Hage, too, marveled at the partnerships involved in the project.

The future is bright, he said,“when people still care about education this much and in this way.

“You see families and kids and business people and elected leaders all coming together, and doing what’s right for families and kids, that’s a unique thing.

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n Zephyrhills, It was a sports enthusiasts dream — for children and adults alike.

There were scaled down or mini versions of tennis, basketball, football, soccer, floor hockey, golf, virtual skydiving, even a fitness obstacle course — all offered for free, all day long.

About 1,500 people passed through the first annual Pasco Sports Fair, held Feb. 16 at Skydive City in Zephyrhills.

The event was the brainchild of Pascal Collard, CEO of the new Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center, in partnership with Skydive City owners Joannie Murphy and Susan Stark.

The event was sponsored in part by Pasco County Commissioner Ron Oakley and Randy Blankenship of B.R.W. Contracting Inc. Collard saw multiple benefits to the newfound event.

First, Collard, an avid skydiver himself, saw it as a way to introduce more of the Pasco County community to the extreme sport, which entails jumping from an aircraft with a parachute from an altitude of several thousand feet.

“It’s unique in the world,” Collard said,“and some people in Zephyrhills and Wesley Chapel don’t even know it exists.”

Stark agreed, adding the fair helps “demystify” skydiving to locals, a sport which draws participants from all over the world to the small town.

Said Stark, “Even if they don’t come and skydive, they come and they watch, and this is just a great source a fun for people to do here on the way eastern side of Pasco.”

She added of the fair:“It’s probably going to attract more people who are interested in seeing skydiving, than necessarily doing it, but we’ll also probably have some additional people also doing the skydiving.”

Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, Collard wanted an event that gave local youth the chance to try different sports and meet former professional athletes at no cost — with the help of volunteers and vendors, such as Experience Florida’s Sports Coast, AdventHealth Center Ice, Silverado Golf & Country Club and many others.

Some former professional athletes who met with families and oversaw the sporting activities included former English Premier League forward Gary Blissett, who played for Wimbledon FC in the mid-1990s; former NFL defensive end Mel Williams, who played for the New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins and Washington Redskins in the mid-2000s; and, former Tampa Bay Rowdies head coach and soccer player Stuart Campbell.

Blissett, who was in charge of a soccer drill station, described the day’s activities as “more fun than teaching,” simply giving curious youth a chance to try new sports, and parents the information on available leagues and sports organizations around town.

“If people enjoy what they’re doing at their stations, and it’s something they’ve never done before, they now have access to it, they know where to go to get it,” said Blissett, the coaching director of the Spirit of Zephyrhills Florida Soccer Club youth recreational league.

By bringing those types of known sports figures along, Collard believes it offers hope to area youth that have athletic dreams and aspirations.

He put it like this:“If kids see they have ac-

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Three-year-old Isabelle Ruiz, of Wesley Chapel, winds up, to toss a football toward the net. Former NFL defensive end Mel Williams, left, smiles, as he watches and encourages the youngster. Williams played with the New Orleans Saints, the Washington Redskins, San Francisco 49ers and the Miami Dolphins.

Soccer instructor Gary Blissett practices dribbling the ball with first-year soccer player, 4year-old Owen Baker, of Tampa. Blissett is a former Premier League professional soccer player from Manchester, England, who now resides in Wesley Chapel. He is a coach with the United Global Academy (UGA) in Zephyrhills.

cess to guys like Mel Williams, they say, ‘Oh, this is real,’ because otherwise they didn’t believe it’s going to happen.”

Meanwhile, Collard, an international tennis instructor who’s trained some of the world’s top-ranked pros, believes organizing and creating more affordable athletics opportunities for youth can change the fabric of a community like Zephyrhills.

Said Collard, “I believe all the kids in Zephyrhills need sports — it keeps them away from trouble.That’s the reality. But, nobody does enough.”

Families to the first-ever event appreciated the chance to bring their children to freely try out a variety of sports. Set up like a school

field day, kids that tried all eight sports stations received a goody bag and were entered for a gift prize drawing.

Zephyrhills resident Sarah Steen brought along her 4-year-old daughter, Ruth, to gauge her interest on the various sports for when she gets a little older.

“It’s pretty cool, it’s fun,” Steen said of the sports fair.“I like how she’s learning about the different sports before I go and pay the fees, and buy the helmets and everything, so we get to see if she likes it before I have to pay for everything.”

Steen added, “I want to keep her active and healthy, so this kind of thing is good because it gets the kids, it shows them the

different kinds of sports they can do.”

Steen acknowledged in Zephyrhills “there’s not as many options” for youth athletic activities, whether it be lack of qualified volunteer coaches or enough interested kids who can afford to play.

She asserted,“When I was a kid, it seemed like everybody played baseball or softball.And now, it seems like they have to beg people to be a coach.”

Steen’s 15-year old son, David Castro, agreed.

“There’s not enough (recreational) leagues out here,” said Castro, a member of the Zephyrhills High School tennis and soccer teams.

Because of that, Castro noted many of his friends and fellow teens “don’t have a choice” but to spend their free time on cellphones, playing video games and so on.

So, he liked how the event offered kids something to do outdoors for free, with hopes of maybe sparking or reinvigorating athletics pursuits in others.

“I think it’s good,” he said of the sports fair, “because it’s going to get kids like wanting to go (play sports).That’s kind of the main issue around here, is there’s not enough kids interested, so you don’t really have a lot of options.”

For Ontario, Canada’s Michelle Galley Salgueiro, the sports fair gave something for her to do with her 8-year-old son, Liam, as they spent the week visiting her parents, Zephyrhills snowbirds.

The event was “perfect,” for her son, she said, “because I’m trying to get him used to more sports.”

One of those included the football station, where Liam joined in on non-contact drills consisting of footwork, sprints, and catching and handling balls.

“We will never play football, we’re not a football family,” his mother said,“but it’ll give him a chance today to try it.”

When informed the sports fair plans to be an annual event, the out-of-towner said,“We would definitely come around for this.”

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Matt Norris, left, and Tim Grimes won the South Pasco Bassmasters (SPBM) February Trophy Catch tournament in Lake Griffin, hauling in five bass for a total weight of 23.22 pounds. The haul included a 10.24 pound bass that also won the tournament’s Big Bass award. The duo caught their fish flipping creature baits on the edge of the shoreline and throwing rattle traps in grass found in the middle of the lake. The next SPBM tourney is scheduled for March 21 at Crooked Lake. For information, visit SouthPascoBassmasters.com.

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he Pasco County’s Fair’s theme this year was “It’s an Adventure,” and the crowd at the event seemed to bring that idea to life.

The fair, which recently wrapped, ran from Feb. 17 through Feb. 23.

Held at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 State Road 52 in Dade City, it had a little of something for everyone.

Dozens of amusement rides dotted the landscape, giving thrill-seekers of all ages a wide selection of options.

Rides, such as the “Frog Hopper,” the kiddie coaster, the Ferris wheel and the carousel were just some of the child-approved choices.

For the more adventurous, one could try out the “Zipper,” in which people sat in caged carts that flipped upside down and spun, as they journeyed around a rotating oblong frame.

The “Ring of Fire” was another bold choice.

The ride was a giant loop fitted with track — similar to a roller coaster — which stood approximately 50 feet high.

Riders, two to a seat, sat in a train that propelled forward, then backward, until the momentum would bring the train to stop on top of the loop, dangling riders upside down.

The rides weren’t the only attractions.

There also were daily agricultural shows and competitions, musical performances, magic shows, and even a Pirate high-wire aerial act.

There were lots of games of chance, too, with lucky winners walking away with plush dolls and goldfish.

Hungry patrons and foodies rejoiced — with a seemingly endless choice of concession options, including hot dogs, pizza, funnel cakes, fried Oreos and more.

Perhaps the highlight of the event, though, were the happy memories made by friends and family spending some time at the 73rd annual Pasco County Fair.

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Five-year-old Clint Chessher, of Zephyrhills, reacts with excitement as he sits on the spinning wheel of the ‘Hillbilly Village’ funhouse. Clint was at the Pasco County Fair with his dad, Dwayne, and their friends, the Stoner family.

Seventeen-month-old Ridley Hoffman, of Indianapolis, enjoys a milkshake that his grandmother, Peggy Hoffman of Illinois, offers to him. This is the child’s first trip to Florida, and he and his family are staying in the Wesley Chapel home of his great aunt Kelly and great uncle Billy.

Angus, a life-like Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur (played by Nathanial Shufling), and his handler, Jeannine Tores, greet people as they walk along on the midway on Feb. 22. The pair are part of the ‘Walking with Giants’ attraction, presented by Prehistoric Adventures.

Children are seen having a good time on the kiddie-approved ‘Frog Hopper’ ride at the Pasco County Fair on Feb. 22. From left: Ryder Karppe, 6, of Land O’ Lakes; Wyatt Barthle, 8, of Land O’ Lakes; Abigail Warren, 6, of Dade City; Christine Runner, 9, of Zephyrhills; Lily Lentz, 5, of Wesley Chapel; and, Liam Galley Salgueiro, 8, of Ontario.

Andrew Bridegroom, of Dade City, holds the leashes of five of his goats that he and his children entered into various competitions at the Pasco County Fair on Feb. 22.

His 7-year-old son, Eli, won first place for Showmanship in the Pee Wee category, and Eli’s twin, Kassie, came in second.

Nineteen-year-old Lucia Castillo, of Dade City, competes against her friend, Fletcher Jahn, in the ‘Water Gun Fun’ game at the 73rd annual Pasco County Fair on Feb. 22.

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