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Candidates vie for Pasco administrator

By Kathy Steele

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Five candidates, out of a potential list of 11, made the cutoff and will be brought to Pasco County to interview as the replacement for outgoing County Administrator Michele Baker.

Baker is scheduled to leave office in July.

She notified county commissioners last year that she planned to retire and would

not seek to renew her contract.

A group tour of Pasco, an invitation-only meet-and-greet, and interviews at a county commission meeting are anticipated in midMarch for the candidate finalists.

County commissioners got a preview of 11 candidates at the Feb. 21 meeting in New Port Richey from Mark Morien, vice president of Chicago-based GovHR USA. Commissioners received packets on each candidate, including resumes and com-

ments from references, and candidate interviews. They voted to select five of the 11 candidates to interview.

GovHR USA received a total of 54 resumes, from 18 states. Gabriel Papadopoulos, manager of Pasco County’s elderly nutrition program, was the lone internal candidate to apply.

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Revving up for a good time in Land O’ Lakes

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Live music, interesting cars, corn dogs and kids’ activities — those are just a few of the offerings expected at the second annual Land O’ Lakes Music Festival set for March 11.

The festival, presented by the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce, is being held at a new venue this year.

David Gainer, event chairman and president-elect of the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce thinks the new location — at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center and Park — will benefit the event because of its high visibility off Land O’ Lakes Boulevard.

The festival was moved because organizers believed that a new stage, that’s now under construction, would be completed.

“We thought the stage would be ready this year, but you know how construction goes. It was delayed,” Gainer said.“Ultimately, once the new stage there is completed, that is going to be our new home.”

So, instead of using the new stage, musicians will perform on the park’s football field, Gainer said.

Festival-goers can bring their own lawn chairs and blankets, or can purchase reserved seating, which is $15 in advance, or $20 at the gate.

The event kicks off with the Al and Ida Silver Memorial Car Show, which is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the top 30 cars.

“We’re expecting to have 40 to 60 cars there, of all kinds, not just classic,” Gainer said.

Meanwhile, the music festival will be on the football field, where people will be able to bring lawn chairs and blankets, to listen to the bands.

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As future high school parents and students arrived at the Center for the Arts at Wesley Chapel, they were greeted by upbeat music and a slideshow featuring progress made so far on Cypress Creek Middle High School.

Parents and students had plenty of questions, and Principal Carin Hetzler-Nettles, who hosted the evening session on Feb. 15, was ready.

Before fielding the questions, though, Hetzler-Nettles took the audience on a prerecorded virtual tour of the school, now under construction off Old Pasco Road.

Wearing a white construction hat, Nettles stepped through the school, offering details about the physical plant and future plans.

After the tour, she provided additional in-

formation through a power-point presentation, covering everything from what time school is expected to start, to what types of academic and athletic programs will be offered.

During the upcoming school year, there will be students in grades six through 11 on campus.

Projections show an estimated 840 middle school students in the coming school year, and 650 high school students, the principal said.

There are two large two-story classroom buildings on the campus, and an administration building with classroom space on the second floor, Hetzler-Nettles said.

The current plan is to house the middle schoolers in one of the large classroom buildings, with the overflow being on the second floor of the administration building, Hetzler-Nettles said.

The high school students will be housed

in the other large, two-story classroom building, which is closer to the student parking lot.

A full array of academic and elective courses will be offered to high school students, and there will be three high school academy programs: Business Management, Criminal Justice, and Engineering and Robotics. Students in the academies will have the opportunity to earn certifications, too, the principal noted.

Courses offered will be dictated by student demand. If a course isn’t listed on a course card, students should write it in, the principal advised. If there’s enough demand, it will be added.

The high school athletics program will include the slate of sports available at other district high schools.

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Rattlesnake fest not hiss-tory

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New organizers have stepped forward to take over the management of the San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival & Run, an event that had appeared to be headed toward extinction.

The Thomas Promise Foundation will be taking over reins of running the festival, that has been a mainstay in the City of San Antonio for a half-century.

The San Antonio Rotary Club had been the festival’s primary organizer and had announced on Feb. 1 that 50th festival, which was held in October, would be its last.

In announcing that decision, Betty Burke, festival chair, said the club decided to step away from the festival because it was too much for the small club to handle.

After that announcement, however, five organizations stepped forward, expressing interest in taking over the event.

Club members talked about those willing to take over the festival during the club’s Feb. 21 meeting, and after discussing the various pros and cons of each of the interested groups, they reached a consensus, deciding that Thomas Promise would be the best fit for the festival’s original mission.

Burke then headed to the San Antonio City Commission meeting to share the news.

This isn’t the first time the festival has had a new organizer.

Burke recapped the festival’s history, in her announcement about the festival’s demise.

The festival originally was conceived by founders Eddie Herrmann and Willy Post, as a rattlesnake roundup — to replace the San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce’s Fun Day, which was being discontinued.

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Rattlesnake Roundup on Nov. 4, 1967, in City Park, in San Antonio, according to a history compiled by Burke. Its aim was to entertain and to give funds back to the community.

The event continued for nearly a decade with few changes, until the Jaycees, gave up their chapter.That prompted Herrmann and other members to form the Rattlesnake and Gopher Enthusiasts (R.A.G.E.) group to carry on the tradition.

In 2013, R.A.G.E. announced it could no longer manage the event due to a lack of new volunteers to help.

That’s when the San Antonio, Dade City Sunrise, Wesley Chapel, Wesley Chapel Sunrise, Zephyrhills and Zephyrhills Daybreak Rotary clubs stepped in and assumed leadership, under the banner of the East Pasco Rotary Charities.

After that, the San Antonio Rotary Club took over in 2014, assuming full leadership for the festival.

In choosing to hand the festival off to Thomas Promise Foundation, club members noted that the organization seems in line with the original intent, to help the local community.

Thomas Promise Foundation provides backpacks full of food complete with three meals and snacks for underprivileged children in Pasco County. The meals help feed children through the weekend when they would otherwise go without.

The charity’s Operation Backpack began after Brooke Thomas gave her lunch money to classmates she saw going hungry. When she asked her mom for more lunch money, her mom asked why, and Brooke said she just wanted to help.

Thomas Promise Foundation began with that young girl’s compassion.

Now, the organization will bring new life to the Rattlesnake Festival & Run.

The Pasco County Commission has approved medical marijuana dispensaries, on a limited scale, to open for business in the county.

Commissioners approved an ordinance on Feb. 21 that permits two medical marijuana dispensaries.

The permits will be issued only for a lowlevel form of the product, known as Charlotte’s web.

The permits also will be issued to two separate applicants, who will be able to open locations within the county’s industrial districts.

And, the ordinance stipulates that if the number of qualified patients exceeds 1,200, a third dispensary can be permitted.

Qualified patients must be state residents who are added to the “compassionate use registry” by a physician licensed to receive the low-level marijuana from a dispensary.

Florida voters, in 2014, approved a referendum to allow Charlotte’s web as a medical marijuana option. It can be provided to patients who suffer from seizures. In some cases, late-stage cancer patients also can qualify.

State health officials didn’t approve guidelines for the program until last year.The first

recipient was a resident of Hudson.

Now, Pasco and other counties are in waiting mode, again.

Last year, voters approved a new referendum that covers a broader range of medical conditions and allows for stronger potencies.

Dispensary permits for this expanded program are on hold until Florida legislators and state health officials craft new regulations and guidelines.

Pasco’s ordinance on Charlotte’s web had the support of Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco However, Chase Daniels, assistant executive director of the sheriff’s office, said, “We continue to (watch) what the legislature is going to do with Amendment 2.”

To prepare for medical marijuana within the county, Pasco county commissioners, in December, approved the framework for where and how dispensaries can operate.

Besides being restricted to industrial districts, the county also request a one-mile separation between the medicinal shops.

Dispensaries also must be at least 1,000 feet from such facilities as schools, day care centers and drug treatment centers. Buffering and adequate setbacks are required between a dispensary and any residential property.

Applicants must show they are licensed by the state to operate a dispensary and must meet the county’s zoning conditions for permitting.

Stormwater fees could increase to fix flooding

By Kathy Steele

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Pasco County residents could be asked to pay higher stormwater fees in 2018.

A divided Pasco County Commission approved a tentative increase of $38 a year on top of the current $57 stormwater fee, for a total annual payment of $95.

Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore tried to persuade the board to wait until June to take action on the issue.

By then, Moore hopes the county will have good news on its request for state funds to help pay for some of the county’s priority projects.

Moore also wants to see the county explore other options, including special assessment districts.

“I don’t see people lining up for increased fees,” Moore said.

Despite those arguments, the vote was 4 to 1, with Pasco County Commissioner Mike Wells dissenting.

Moore reluctantly voted yes — after he was assured that the increase could be rolled back, or scrapped, if state funds arrive.

Three commissioners – Ron Oakley, Kathryn Starkey and Jack Mariano - argued that the county can’t keep putting off repairs and maintenance of infrastructure that should have been funded years ago.

County staff members estimate there is a backlog of 93 years of service and maintenance to clean and repair culverts.

There also is a list of more than 300 stormwater projects, in total, that are needed to address flooding.The cost for that work is estimated at $300 million.

“We’ve got to step up and make this decision,” Oakley said. “I believe flooding and stormwater issues are countywide. It’s all part of our working together.”

To delay action would be to do the same thing as previous commissions have done, Starkey said.

Pasco County Administrator Michele Baker said there was some urgency in deciding on a stormwater rate increase.The county’s department heads will begin piecing together the

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2018 budget in March.

The Pasco County Property Appraiser’s office also needs to know if there’s a rate increase, in a timely manner for its trim notices to property owners.

Baker, who is retiring in July, also had an opinion on the rate increase.

“I have always been a proponent of funding a fix,” she said.

The additional revenues are expected to generate about $24 million for engineering and design of 10 priority capital projects, and for cleaning, replacing and maintenance of culverts and swales.

Southwest Florida Water Management District, known as Swiftmud, will contribute half of an estimated $38 million construction cost for the capital projects.

The fee increase was among several funding options presented to commissioners by county staff at the Feb. 21 meeting.

They opted to postpone decisions on two choices. One would be to establish a capital utility fund for stormwater projects and collect $77 annually from property owners.The fee collection would begin in 2019. That would be on top of the $95 fee, for a total of $172 a year.

Another would establish the special assessment districts that Moore, and also Wells, favor.

“When is enough, enough,”Wells asked.“I don’t think it’s fair for everyone to pay for what is really the west side.”

Tropical Storm Hermine in 2016 and torrential summer rains in 2015 caused extensive flooding to Pasco County homes.

Much of the damage was in New Port Richey, Port Richey and Elfers, though some areas of central and east Pasco also saw flooding.

Starkey countered that the county’s property tax base suffers whenever properties, wherever their location, are devalued because of flooding damage.

Mariano agreed.

Although commissioners live in different districts, they are elected countywide, Mariano noted.

“You are hurting the rest of the county by not fixing those problems,” Mariano said.

R.B. Cox Elementary celebrates 90 years

By B.C. Manion

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A lot of notable things happened during 1926.

Queen Elizabeth was born.

A.A. Milne published Winniethe-Pooh, and Tampa Theatre opened Tampa’s first air-conditioned building, in downtown Tampa.

Calvin Coolidge was in the White House at the time, and people could buy a dozen of eggs for 56 cents, a dozen oranges for 34 cents, or a porterhouse steak for 29 cents a pound.

It’s also the year that Dade B.C. MANION City Grammar School opened. With its Collegiate Gothic architectural style, R.B. Cox Elementary has offered a dignified presence in The structure, built in the Dade City for nine decades.

Collegiate Gothic style of architecture, was later renamed to honor Superintendent R.B. Cox, a former Principal ‘Doc’ principal, who lost his battle with cancer in Cripe and school 1973. secretary Mrs. The school, at 37615 Dr. Martin Luther Terwiliger, taken King Jr. Blvd., in Dade City, is hosting a 90th some time in the birthday celebration on March 5.

1960s or 1970s.

The event features a dinner of baked ziti, salad and dessert, with tickets selling for $7 each.

Besides the meal, there will be music by the Pasco County High School jazz band, and a video of interviews of students and teachers, with connections to the elementary school, said Principal Claudia Steinacker.

Visitors also will be able to walk down memory lane, perusing historic photographs and reading “Did you know?” factoids, gathered from people associated with the school through the years. include purchasing picnic tables, to give visBesides the dinner, the school will be The event will serve as a fundraiser to iting parents a place to eat lunch, and buddy raising money through a baked goods auchelp pay for some projects at the school, benches out near the playground. tion, and it has sold vendor spaces to which serves 465 children from Early Head The school also would like to turn a vendors who will be selling items at the Start through fifth grade. space near the primary classrooms into a event.

For instance, the school would like to play area for the children.

“We chose to do it on a Sunday, so we makeover a space between the main build“We’ll prioritize what we want to start could make it a little bit special,” Steinacker ing and the media center — converting it with, based upon the funds, and then we’ll said, noting she didn’t want people to feel into a courtyard where students and fami- just continue moving forward as we try to rushed. lies can gather, Steinacker said. Other ideas raise those funds,” the principal said.

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gather, to reminisce and to recognize the school’s special role in the community — where it has been the focus of education for generations of children, she said.

“Even if they don’t want to come necessarily to eat, even if they just want to come to be able to walk, and see and visit — we just really want everyone to have the opportunity to see our amazing school and learn about the history that this school has,” Steinacker said.

“It’s a great opportunity to say,‘Come celebrate.’

“If you have time and you want to support us, you want to volunteer, the door is open.We need that.”

“This is a special place.We want people to be able to celebrate what a special place it is,” Steinacker said.

Dade City’s motto is “Proud Heritage, Promising Future,” the principal said. “We definitely are striving to give our kids that promising future,” she added.

This will be the school’s second celebration to mark its ninth decade of operation. It had a celebration in the beginning of the school year, and it plans to have another one at the end of the school year, when it plans to bury a time capsule.

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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church, 2902 W. Fletcher Ave., in Tampa, will host an Ash Wednesday service March 1 at 6:30 p.m., to observe the start of the Lenten season.All ages are welcome. For information, call (813) 961-1254.

ORANGE BLOSSOM CLUB The Orange Blossom Garden Club of Lutz will meet March 1 at 10 a.m., at the Lutz Civic Center, 98 First Ave., N.W.The guest speaker will be Nancy Ham, master gardener, on the topic of “Supermarket Your Secret Garden.”The club will discuss the upcoming plant sale March 4 at the Lutz Branch Public Library. Members should bring a small root cutting to trade and a canned good for the food bank. For information, email Marcia Smith at Srb027@gmail.com.

CARROLLWOOD TOASTMASTERS The Carrollwood Toastmasters will meet March 1 and March 8 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa. For information, visit Carrollwood.toastmastersclubs.org.

ECLIPSE EXHIBIT Pasco-Hernando State College’s Rao Musunuru M.D.Art Gallery, on the West Campus in New Port Richey, will host “Eclipse,” by Margaret Schnebly Hodge, March 1 through April 19. Hodge’s exhibit explores the interplay of line, mark and color as conversation, as sound, and as metaphors for the underlying energy and elements of all things physical and perceived. For information, call (727) 8163231.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL The 2017 Florida Strawberry Festival will run March 2 through March 12, in Plant City.There will be music, food, free entertainment, concerts, games, rides, arts and crafts, contests, parades, pageants and more. Note, the Kip Moore show is still scheduled for March 3 at 7:30 p.m. For information, visit FLStrawberryFestival.com.

Antiques, collectibles and other items can be appraised for $5 each, or three items for $12.There is a three-item limit per person.

Proceeds will go to Gulfside Hospice. For information, call (800) 561-4883.

Annual fish fry starts March 3 Knights of Columbus Council 8104 of Land O’ Lakes will host its annual Lenten Fish Fry starting March 3 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Parkway. The cost is $9 for adults, $5 for children, or $30 for a family (parents and three children younger than age 13). Dessert, and beer and wine are available for an additional cost. Credit cards will be accepted.

Proceeds will support the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home, specialneeds students, and scholarships to Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School.

Upcoming dates are March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31 and April 7.

Club will host a luncheon March 3 at 11:30 a.m., at Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd., in New Port Richey.The guest speaker will be Pasco County Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley on the topic of voter fraud.The cost is $20. For information, contact Fran Scerbo at (727) 597-3727 or fmscerbo@yahoo.com.

ASTRONOMY PROGRAM The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host “View the Night Sky,” a free outdoor astronomy program, March 3 at 8 p.m., weather permitting.

Guests can bring lawn chairs, but no food or drink.There will be telescopes for viewing, and informational brochures on the importance of keeping the night sky dark and how it affects more than astronomy. For information, call (813) 7886375.

POMEGRANATE ASSOCIATION The Florida Pomegranate Association will host a Growers Meeting March 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, 14625 County Road 672 in Wimauma.The topics will include orchard maintenance and hands-on pruning.To register, visit 2017FPAGrowersMeeting.eventbrite.com.

GARDEN CLUB The Land O’ Lakes Garden Club will meet March 7 at ABC Pizza, 4005 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.The club will then carpool from ABC to Duncheon’s Nursery, 2720 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., for a presentation. Participants should bring a lightweight chair for Duncheon’s. For information, call Marie Woody at (813) 9612697.

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DUO AT HATFIELDS Maria Rose and Danny Elswick will perform March 4 at 2 p.m., at Hatfields Country Music, 4034 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.The duo has entertained Armed Forces around the world on 11 tours with the USO. Rose is a recipient of the Presidential Point of Light award.

Tickets are $15 in advance, or $18 at the door. For information, call (813) 779-4555.

TIMS CHURCH BIRTHDAY Tims Memorial Presbyterian Church, 601 Sunset Lane in Lutz, will celebrate its 70th birthday with a social and party March 4 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.There will be an ice cream social (donations appreciated) from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., followed by a free Sock Hop with DJ Jody McKewen from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.The Sock Hop will include a costume contest with prizes. On March 5, the church will host one service in the main sanctuary at 10 a.m., followed by a luncheon. For information, call (813) 949-1239, or visit TimsChurch.org.

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NATIONAL PARKS LECTURE The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host guest speaker Penny Musco, author of “Life Lessons from the National Parks,” March 2 at 1 p.m. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

The Friends of the The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will meet March 4 at noon.The group supports library programs for all ages. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

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PRESERVATION SOCIETY The Historic Hernando Preservation Society will meet March 2 at 6:30 p.m., at Brooksville City Hall, 201 Howell Ave.The guest speaker will be Barbara Clark, registered professional archaeologist with the Florida Public Archaeology Network, on the topic of how plants have been used as medicine and food in Florida, by prehistoric people and early settlers. For more information, please visit the website HistoricHernandoPreservationSociety.org.

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The Dade City Little League will celebrate its 66th year March 4 at Burk’s Park, 13220 Gene Nelson Blvd., in Dade City.There will be a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m., opening ceremonies at 9 a.m., followed by a Challengers Game, and T-ball, baseball, softball and legacy games throughout the day. Kids’ wristbands are $5 to include a bounce house and other activities.There also will be a pulled-pork dinner offered for $10. Drive-thru will be available. For information, call The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce at (352) 567-3769.

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer teen gaming March 2 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., for grades six to 12.There will be Wii-U, PlayStation, Xbox and more. For information, call (352) 5673576.

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The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host CareerSource Mobile One March 3 from 9:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Job seekers can get help searching for work, creating and printing resumes, accessing local and statewide job listings, and get information on programs provided

by CareerSource. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 15520 North Blvd., in Tampa, will host a “Junk in Your Trunk” sale March 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There will be more than 50 vendors. For information, call (813) 961-1061.

The Dade City Kiwanis Club will host a chicken dinner American Legion Fundraiser March 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the American Legion Hall Dade City.

Tickets are $9 per person and can be purchased at The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce. For information, call (352) 518-0021.

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UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension will offer “Hobby Beekeeping 101” March 7 at 6:30 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway. Participants can learn about the materials, know-how and bumps along the way to becoming a beekeeper in your own yard.To register, visit EventBrite.com.

HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION The Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., will host a Zephyrhills Historical Association meeting March 7 at 5:30 p.m.

Refreshments include drinks (provided) and food brought in by members to share.

For information, call (813) 780-0064.

BOOK DISCUSSION The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., Dade City, will host a mystery book discussion group March 7 at 2 p.m., about the book “The Lake House” by Kate Morton. For information, call (352) 5673576.

AUTHOR TALK, BOOK SIGNING Saint Leo University will host author Connie T. Braun March 7 at 7 p.m., in TECO Hall, School of Business Building, on State Road 52 in St. Leo. Braun in the author of “Unspoken:An Inheritance of Words” and “The Steppes are the Colour of Sepia.”The talk and book signing are free. For information, call Carol Ann Moon at (352) 588-8261.

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Country Aire Village, 39333 Blue Skye Drive in Zephyrhills, will host its annual Spring Bazaar March 4 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.There will be coffee and donuts at 7 a.m., and lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.There also will be a bake sale, cookie walk, Chinese auction, crafters, a raffle, a linen closet and clothing boutique.A free shuttle service will be provided.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer an “Intro to Crochet” March 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., for ages 9 and older.The beginner-level class will introduce the basics of crocheting, and participants will practice by creating a small project to take home.A proper dress code and signed liability waiver are required. For information and to register, call (813) 929-1214.

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Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host “Who Nu?” March 5 from 10 a.m. to noon.The guest speaker will be congregant Sandy Wainberg, who has taught bilingual elementary school, played in amateur and competitive tennis leagues, and volunteers at the Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg. For information, call (813) 962-6338.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host Woodworking 101 March 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for ages 16 and older.The project will be a shadow box.A proper dress code and signed liability waiver are required. For information and to register, call (813) 9291214.

STITCHERY CLUB FLORIDA WIND BAND The Florida Wind Band will present “Music for Chamber Winds” March 5 at 7:30 p.m., at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, 502 Druid Hills Road in Temple Terrace.

Selected works will include Franz Joseph Hayden,Victor Ewald, Franz Krommer, Jean Francaix and Vincent Persichetti. General admission is $15, and $10 for students and seniors. For information, call (813) 5319252.

ANTIQUE APPRAISALS Gulfside Hospice Thrift Shoppe, 37925 Sky Ridge Circle in Dade City, will offer appraisals with Dale Smrekar, president of Downsizing Advisory Service, March 6 from 10 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., will host “Crafty Corner: Stitchery Club” March 8 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Guests can stitch with others who share interest in crocheting, cross-stitching and knitting.

Bring your own projects and supplies. For information, call (813) 780-0064.

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Wearing their hearts on their sleeves GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club recognized Heart Month by dressing in red for each of their meetings during the month of February. The club stresses cardiac health awareness throughout the year by distributing heart health info and inviting related guest speakers. For information about the club, visit GFWCLutzLandOLakesWomansClub.org.

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Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s office and partner charitable organizations have helped to raise more than a quarter-million dollars for various causes since Fasano took office.

In 2016, the Fasano’s office helped collect more than $95,000 in charitable giving donations. To achieve that, the office had fundraising efforts on behalf of several organizations, including: Kiddy-Up Ranch,AFIRE of Pasco, PACE Center for Girls, the Alzheimer’s Family Organization, ASAP of Pasco, Two Good Soles Shoes and Socks Drive, Moffitt Cancer Center, One Community Now’s Hunger Walk, Take Stock in Children, AAA Traffic Safety Foundation, Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, Farm Share, the Volunteer Way, Be a Santa to a Senior,Toys For Tots and the Pasco Sheriff’s K-9 Association.

The charitable giving program, which primarily helps local nonprofit organizations, was created shortly after Fasano was named tax collector in 2013.

Since then, the office has partnered with 36 different charities, raising more than $253,700 to date.

The figure does not include the value of donated toys, gifts, shoes, food, etc.

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The office will be adding some new charities to its giving program in 2017. They include: Restored Hope of Dade City, NAMI of Pasco, CARES, Nourish to Flourish, Smile Faith Foundation, Blanket Tampa Bay, and the Good Samaritan Clinic.

Other organizations— Farm Share Holiday Food Giveaway, the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation — also will be featured in 2017.

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This is an orientation program and a tour designed to introduce the services available to the entire family.

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SMOKING CESSATION Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., in New Port Richey, will offer these upcoming health classes: • March 1 at 10 a.m.: Smoking cessation.

The two-hour class will provide tools to help you quit using tobacco, and includes four free weeks of patches, gum or lozenges.

• March 8 at 10 a.m.: Living WellEmotional Health. Brandon DeLiberato, psychiatrist, will discuss stress management and how to have a conversation about your own mental health and well-being.

For information and to preregister, call (727) 953-6877.

LAND O’ LAKES LIBRARY The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer these upcoming health events: • March 1 at 11 a.m.: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group, to inform the community about services and support available for patients with dementia. For information, email Phyllis Bross at pebross@verizon.net.

• March 3 from 10 a.m. to noon: SHINE Turning 65-Medicare Assistance, to educate elders regarding Medicare insurance. For information, visit FloridaShine.org.

GRIEFSHARE MEETINGS Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will offer GreifShare meetings, to help and encourage anyone after the death of a loved one, on March 1, March 15, March 22 and March 29.

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Sandra Cole, registered nurse, will present health information, and discuss how to take control of more than 90 percent of the factors determining health.

Preregistration is required. For information, call (813) 780-0064.

HEARING AID BATTERY GIVEAWAY Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida will have a hearing aid battery giveaway March 3 from 10 a.m. to noon, at its office in New Port Richey, at 6333 River Road.

Free batteries in the most common sizes of 10, 13, 312 and 675 will be available, while supplies last.

For information, call (727) 312-3881.

LUTZ SENIOR CENTER The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will offer these upcoming health events: • March 3 at 10 a.m.: Senior Connection Center: Living healthy with nutrition and exercise • March 6 and March 20 at 11 a.m.: Diabetes Prevention: Learn techniques to help prevent diabetes • March 9 at 11 a.m.: USF College of Pharmacy: Learn to reduce stroke risk For information, call (813) 264-3804.

MOFFITT FUNDRAISER The Moffitt Skate-a-Thon will be March 5 from noon to 3 p.m., at Amalie Arena in Tampa, to help raise awareness and funds for Moffitt Cancer Center.

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The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer a “Diabetes Academy” March 8 at 2 p.m.The educational seminar will cover diabetes control.

For information, call (352) 567-3576.

Access Health Care, 5382 Spring Hill Drive in Spring Hill, will offer a lecture on “Diabetes & Your Heart” March 6, for anyone who has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and family.

Reservations are required.

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LOW BACK PAIN Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will offer a seminar on “Stop Low Back Pain Before It Stops You” March 7 at noon, at the Health & Wellness Center, second floor.

Participants can learn about the symptoms, techniques and treatment options.

For information and to register, call (844) 504-9378.

MENTAL HEALTH LECTURE Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will present “Mental Health vs. Mental Illness: Are we losing it?” March 7 at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson.

The guest speaker will be Doug Webster, a licensed certified social worker and member of the hospital’s Behavioral Health Services.

Registration and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the lecture at noon.

Admission is free. Reservations are required. For information, call (727) 869-5498.

MATERNITY CLASSES The Maternity Suites at Oak Hill Hospital, 11307 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville, will offer a healthy pregnancy class March 7 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., as well as a breast-feeding class on the same day from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Visitors can meet customer service specialists and staff members, tour the location, learn about health, wellness and exercise classes, watch a healthy cooking demonstration, watch a Silver Sneakers demonstration, have refreshments and more.Admission is free.

For information, call (813) 780-7300.

STROKE SEMINAR The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer “Breakthroughs in Fighting Strokes” March 9 at noon.

Dr. Rami Akel will discuss advances in technology, treatment, and medications to prevent strokes.

Admission is free. A complimentary lunch will be provided.

For information and reservations, please call (727) 834-5630, or email MedicalCenterTrinity@HCAHealthcare.com.

COMMUNITY EVENTS The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer these upcoming community events: • Autism Support Group, March 9 at 7 p.m.

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• NAMI Family & Friends Support Group, March 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the hospital’s West Campus, 5637 Marine Parkway in New Port Richey.

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It wasn’t an overflow crowd for U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis’ third listening session, but there were plenty of people with strong opinions on the issue of health care reform.

There were also more people in this crowd who spoke in favor of repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, than did at the previous session that Bilirakis had in New Port Richey.

Opinions at the session, at the Center for the Arts at Wesley Chapel High School, varied widely.

“I beg you to keep something, either the ACA or something like that for pre-existing conditions,” a woman from Land O’ Lakes said. “I will lose my husband, if you don’t keep something.”

But, another woman said Obamacare has not worked.

“I know several friends — they need insurance, and they can’t afford Obamacare.

It’s not the Affordable Care Act, period,” she said.

A woman priest told Bilirakis that the current uncertainty about health care is frightening people.

“I have many parishioners, friends and family members, and I just want to tell you that I’ve never seen people so afraid,” she said. “This is real fear, this is not fake fear,” she added.

A Wesley Chapel man asked Bilirakis:“Are you going to keep your campaign promise, to repeal Obamacare?”

Bilirakis responded:“I will vote to repeal Obamacare,” which was greeted by both boos and applause from the crowd.

“I want a replacement,” Bilirakis said.

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Hundreds of people have been showing up to U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis’ listening sessions on healthcare reform. The sign shown here claims that in Bilirakis’ district alone, there are 43,000 people insured under the Affordable Care Act.

He also assured the audience that people will not be cut off from their insurance without another option.

“By the way, we will have a transition period … I’m arguing for three years. Some people are saying two years,” Bilirakis said.

A Pinellas County man said he’s with Bilirakis: “This was a change election. We stand behind you, to repeal and replace.”

Another man urged Bilirakis to find a way to make health care more affordable.

After being laid off, the man said he purchased Obamacare, but the premiums were

expensive, and the deductible was $6,200.

He told Bilirakis that he stopped paying his premiums so he could afford to see his doctor, then he was billed by the federal government for his “shared responsibility” because he doesn’t have insurance.

Another speaker said the cost of Obamacare has caused a family member’s business to lay off employees and to close a location, reducing the company’s profits and costing employees their jobs.

“I’m in favor of repealing and replacing Obamacare,” the woman said.

One man asked Bilirakis point-blank:“Are you going to make it less expensive?”

Bilirakis responded with one word:“Yes.” Still others want to see universal health care, so that no one is left out in the cold.

As one Vietnam war veteran put it:“If you can look into yourself and say,‘Why not universal health care for all people?

“If we can spend $20 trillion to try to kill people, how about a few trillion dollars for wellness of the American people?” he said.

A woman from Quail Hollow assured Bilirakis that she wasn’t a paid activist, and like the vast majority of Americans, she wants to see members of Congress reach across the aisle to solve problems.

Many speakers praised Bilirakis for meeting with his constituents rather than ducking them, as other members of Congress have done.

“You are my constituents,” Bilirakis told the crowd.“I have an obligation to listen to you.The best ideas come from the people.”

One Wesley Chapel woman urged Bilirakis, when he goes back to Washington, to turn to a higher power for guidance on the health care issue.

“Get on your knees and ask God’s help to make the right decision,” she said.

Bilirakis issued a statement following his third listening session, noting that he will continue to seek common ground and constructive exchanges with people from his district.

“But, the Affordable Care Act in its current state is unsustainable, and it’s only going to get worse — costs are going up, while choices and flexibility are dwindling.

We need a health care system that is truly patient-focused, and I will use the input from my recent meetings to shape my work on replacement legislation.”

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WOODLAND REMODELING DISCUSSION Woodland Elementary School, 38203 Henry Drive in Zephyrhills, hosted a remodeling project discussion for parents Feb. 28.

The school plans to increase its student capacity from 652 students to 900 students and upgrade its facilities.

There will be an additional building on campus, a conversion of the old cafeteria into classrooms and a STEM lab, a remodel of the restrooms to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, a remodel of the administration office, installation of new school entrance signage, and a redesign of the parking lot and bus loop.

The project will be completed in two phases, which will run from this summer to August, 2018.

For information, call (813) 794-6400.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s office is accepting entries to Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller Paula O’ Neill’s Constitutional Officers Essay Contest. The

contest runs March 1 through March 31.

Middle school students in Pasco County, grades six to eight, in public/charter, private, non-public and home-schools can participate.

In 500 words or less, students must answer the question:“How do you, as a middle school student, benefit from taxes your family, friends and neighbors pay?”

Each entry must include the student’s name, school, grade and contact information.

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

Students in public/charter schools should submit essays to the school’s principal, who will forward the essay to the tax collector’s office.

Students in private, nonpublic or homeschools should send essays to Greg Giordano, assistant tax collector, Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office, 8731 Citizens Drive, Room 120, New Port Richey, FL 34654, or by email to ggiordano@pascotaxes.com.

The deadline is 5 p.m., March 31.

The winning entry will be notified by telephone by April 17.

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Rodney B. Cox Elementary, 37615 Martin Luther King Blvd., Dade City, will host a 90th anniversary celebration fundraiser, March 5 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

There will be live entertainment, a memory walk, a silent auction, and vendors.

Tickets are $7 and include lunch, beverage and dessert, and can be purchased in advance or at the door.

For information, call (352) 524-5100.

Hillsborough County Social Services and the Community Action Board offer scholarships up to $5,000 to eligible students who want to continue education at an institution of higher learning.

Scholarship applications for the 2017-2018 school year will be accepted through March 31.

Recipients will be notified in writing prior to the the start of the fall semester.

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BISHOP MCLAUGHLIN OPEN HOUSE Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School, 13651 Hays Road in Spring Hill, will host an admissions open house March 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

For information or to RSVP, call (727) 8572600, ext. 244.

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER The Medical Center of Trinity volunteers will host a jewelry sale fundraiser March 9 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and March 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the hospital’s lobby at 9330 State Road 54. The Masquerade Jewelry and Fashions sale will include jewelry, watches, scarves, rings, umbrellas and more.

The scholarships will benefit local students studying in any area of the medical field.

DONATIONS Knights of Columbus Council 8104 of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, in Land O’ Lakes, has donated to a number of area schools through the support of the church’s parishioners.

The Council has donated $5,000 to Bishop McLaughlin High School’s Scholarship Fund.

It also has donated a total of $7,000, through a Tootsie Roll Drive, to be used for disabled students at Denham Oaks Elementary School, Land O’ Lakes High School, Connerton Elementary School and Pine View Middle School.

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Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano unexpectedly tossed in Kevin Guthrie’s name.

After a short pause, Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey said,“It’s a little late.”

Pasco hired Guthrie in 2016 as emergency management director and, soon after, revamped his role to director of emergency services.

Guthrie didn’t apply for the county administrator’s job.

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“It’s a reflection of his performance and desire of the county to keep him,” said Morien.

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MUSIC, from page 1A The music will begin around 12:30 p.m., with entertainment running through the event’s conclusion, around 8 p.m.

This year’s musical lineup includes: • Tim Serdynski • The Higgins Brothers • City Groove • Stonegrey Shalyah Fearing, a singer from Hudson who will be familiar to fans of the television show, “The Voice,” is expected to perform around 3 p.m., Gainer said.

And, Soul Circus Cowboys, the headline act, will perform around 7 p.m., Gainer added.

Food will be available for purchase, including barbecue meals, corn dogs, hamburgers, sliders, and funnel cakes. Beverages for sale include beer, wine, water and soft drinks.

There also will be plenty for the kids to do, including games, bounce houses and obstacle courses, Gainer said.

The event gives the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce a chance to provide

county administrator in Sarasota County.

Cunningham previously served as executive director of planning and development in Denton,Texas; and, as director of land development in Polk County.

Morien said references described him as a good problem solver and a glass-half-full person.

“You don’t have to keep reading,” said Starkey.“I really like this one.”

• David M. Ross, the first county administrator of Rock Island County, Illinois, which formed its government in 2015.

Ross also is a former police officer.

Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore and Starkey chimed in during Morien’s presentation to say,“I like him.”

• Theodore L. Voorhees, the former city manager of Fayetteville, North Carolina.

A majority of city council members asked for his resignation in April 2016.

Morien said Voorhees initially was recruited to bring change to Fayetteville. He is credited with bringing a minor league baseball team to the city.

However, an election scrambled the makeup of the council members, and resulted in tensions between Voorhees and the new council.

Since 1980, Fayetteville has fired six city managers, Morien said.

• Dale M. Walker, county manager of the Macon-Bibb County government, which consolidated in 2014.

He previously served as chief administrative officer of the City of Macon. He also worked for 30 years in Cadillac, Michigan, as its director of finance and deputy city manager.

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SCHOOL, from page 1A school’s website, it also will be offering lacrosse — for high school girls and boys. It will be a pay-for-play program, Nettles said.

The school will have four separate locker rooms. There will be one for high school girls and one for middle school girls.There will be one for high school boys and one for middle school boys.

The locker rooms will be separated by a coach’s office, the principal said.

The gym also will have a screen that can be pulled down to divide it so that high school and middle school physical education programs and practices can be held separately, she said.

The school also plans to have separate band programs for the high school and the middle school.

And, it plans to have a competitive marching band — an issue of apparent concern to some parents. They urged Hetzler-Nettles to hire a teacher who will not be afraid to seek out difficult competitions merely because the school will be in its first year of operation.

The principal said she got their message, loud and clear.

High school and middle school students will ride the bus together — something that already occurs at a number of district schools, the principal said. Middle school students will ride in the first 10 rows of the bus and high schoolers will ride in the back.

The school day will start and end at the same time for both middle and high school students, she said. Right now, it’s looking like school will start at 7:25 a.m. or 7:30 a.m., and will end at 1:50 p.m. or 1:55 p.m., but that is subject to change.

That concerns some parents who anticipate a traffic nightmare, as so many people arrive and depart from the campus at the same time.

The road has been widened near the school entrance, but Hetzler-Nettles said she’s not aware of any plan to widen Old Pasco Road beyond that point.

The principal also told the crowd that high school and middle school students also will eat in the same cafeteria and will use the same media center, but at different times.

The principal has advertised half of the positions she expects to be able to fill, but can’t advertise the rest until she has firmer numbers — which likely won’t happen until at least sometime in April, she said.

While acknowledging that making the transition to high school can be difficult and that it can be tough to adjust to a new high school, too, Hetzler-Nettles told the audience that she’s excited about the new possibilities that Cypress Creek Middle High will offer. She also invited parents and students to get involved to help make the school all that it can be.

“Parents if you’re interested in volunteering, we’re going to need a lot of help. I would love it if you would reach out to me.

“Just let me know what you’re interested in helping with, or if you have no idea what you’re willing to help with, you’re just willing to help. I’m going create a list, I’m going to keep all that information, and then we’re going to be calling you up when we need help.”

She urged students to share their ideas with her.

She wants the school to be a place they enjoy and where they can thrive.

Students will help determine the school’s traditions, she said.

“The most important thing at a school is the student voice. I mean that from the bottom of my heart. School is what you make it, just as life is what you make it. I want to hear your thoughts and your opinions.You can tell me the things you want to see at your school and the things you’d really like to have,” the principal said.

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By Kevin Weiss

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Key Returnees:

The remarkable run is over.

In its first-ever state appearance, the Carrollwood Day School girls basketball team fell just shy in claiming a 3A state championship, losing to Tallahassee FAMU Developmental Research School 46 to 37 on Feb. 23 at the Lakeland Center.

Carrollwood (27-3) couldn’t overcome a full-court pressure (33 turnovers) nor shaky shooting (30.2 percent) against FAMU (249), which now has won its third straight title — the first two coming in Class 2A. Nabaweeyah McGill, a 6-foot-2 freshman center, led Carrollwood with 12 points and 12 rebounds, and Tarriyonna Gary added 10 points and nine rebounds.

But, it wasn’t enough to keep the Patriots 16-game winning steak intact.

Eighth-grade sisters Erin and Erica Turral led the charge for FAMU, combining for 23 points and 12 steals. Senior Dominique Jeffery, FAMU’s only starter taller than 5-foot7, contributed eight points, 11 rebounds and four steals.

The Rattlers, coached by Erika Cromartie, have been a kryptonite of sorts for Patriots first-year coach Karim Nohra.

• Cairah Mays, 5-foot-7 freshman guard: 7.1 PPG (points per game), 5.2 RPG (rebounds per game), 6.8 APG (assists per game) • Tarriyonna Gary, 5-foot-8 freshman guard: 12.2 PPG , 4.2 RPG, 3.7 APG • Tiasia McMillan, 6-foot freshman forward: 15.8 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 48 percent FG (field goals) • Nabaweeyah McGill, 6-foot-2 freshman center: 13.5 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 54 percent FG

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The Carrollwood Day School girls basketball team is loaded with talent — and youth. This year’s roster of 10 players included just two sophomores, six freshmen, an eighth-grader and a seventh-grader.

Nohra, a 24-year coaching veteran who previously coached at Academy at the Lakes, has now lost to FAMU in the state

Area baseball players to watch

By Kevin Weiss

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The high school baseball season in Florida has kicked off. Some of the top players — and teams — in the state reside right here in our coverage area. From Steinbrenner and Gaither to Land O’ Lakes High, there’s no shortage of prep baseball talent.

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RHP (right-handed pitcher)/INF (infielder) CJ Van Eyk, Sr., Steinbrenner: The 6-foot-2 Florida State commit is looking to build off an eye-opening 2016 campaign (12-1 record, 0.77 ERA, 130 strikeouts), where his performance on the mound buoyed Steinbrenner to the Class 8A state title. His arsenal consists of a low-90s fastball, along with a power curve and changeup. Also an outstanding hitter, Van Eyk batted .340 with five doubles and 13 RBIs in 2016. In October, Van Eyk was one of just 20 players across the country selected to the USA Baseball 18U National Team.

Could be a high-round draft pick in the MLB draft in June.

RHP/3B (third-baseman) McCabe Sargent, Sr., Land O’Lakes: The Saint Leo University signee will be relied upon heavily this season following the graduation of RHP Kirby Osborn, now pitching for High Point University in North Carolina. Sargent burst onto the scene last year with a 0.47 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 44.1 innings. His skills with the bat, too, were impressive (.384 average, 16 RBIs). His well-rounded play earned him team most valuable player and Sunshine Athletic Conference (SAC) East Pasco Player of the Year honors. In addition to an 89-mph fastball, Sargent throws a slider, changeup and curveball. Models his game

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During the South Pasco Bassmasters (SPBM) February tournament at Lake Walkin-Water, Norm Soash, left, and Bud Hudgens won first place by reeling in five bass, totaling 17.87 pounds. Soash and Hudgens, both Land O’ Lakes residents, caught their fish using junebug trick worms and junebug paddle tail worms. The team also won the tournament’s Big Bass Award, with catches of 6.81 pounds and 6.32 pounds, respectively. The next SPBM tournament is March 18 on the Lake Harris Chain.

Other players to watch: • RHP Tommy Mace, Sr., Sunlake • OF/RHP Patrick Morris, Sr., Steinbrenner • INF Max Law, Sr., Land O’ Lakes • RHP/OF Colton Bierly, Jr., Wesley Chapel • RHP Khalil Alumatism, Sr., Freedom • INF Drew Ehrhard, Sr., Wharton

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after Jacob deGrom, a starting pitcher for the New York Mets.

RHP/INF Darin Kilfoyl, Sr., Academy at the Lakes: At 6-foot-8 and 280 pounds, Kilfoyl is easily the most physically imposing prep player around. And, he has the skillset to back it up. Last year, the St. Johns River College signee had a 0.91 ERA and 97

PHSC standout named Pitcher of the Week Pasco-Hernando State College righthander Tyler Beck was named National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DII Baseball Pitcher of the Week for games played Feb. 6 to Feb. 13.The 6foot-1, 180-pound sophomore from South Bend, Indiana, went 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA during the voting period, tossing a complete-game shutout on Feb. 10 against Florida Southwestern College; he allowed only six hits and one walk while striking out 13. For the year, Beck has a 3.54 ERA, with 38 strikeouts through 28 innings.

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strikeouts in just 46 innings. He also threw a no-hitter and pitched five complete games, thanks to four functional pitches — fastball, curveball, changeup and cutter. Kilfoyl was no slouch at the plate, either, batting .348 with two home runs and 16 RBIs. Over the summer, Kilfoyl played for the Atlanta Blue Jays, an elite travel club for 15-year-olds to 18-year-olds. He also was a standout player for Academy’s basketball team.

CF (center-fielder) Jose Cadenas, Sr., Gaither: Known for his elite speed (set a school-record 32 stolen bases) and outfield range, Cadenas was also Gaither’s top hitter (.398, six doubles, 11 RBIs) during the team’s 7A state title run in 2016. Cadenas, who committed to Polk State last summer, made a full recovery from a season-ending broken hand injury he suffered during a game in early 2015. Also noteworthy: Cadenas and his family moved to Tampa from Cuba when he was 8.

INF Michael Wu, Sr., Sunlake: The University of South Carolina-Sumter commit was one of the most consistent hitters in the area last season, batting .407 with two home runs, six doubles and 16 RBIs. Moreover,Wu struck out just three times in 66 plate appearances.A versatile fielder,Wu can play first base, second and third.The 5foot-11, 195-pound standout also can step in on the mound, when needed. He played for Wiregrass Ranch as a freshman and sophomore.

sharing this experience with all of them.”

The 2017 NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships will take place March 7 to March 11, in Birmingham,Alabama.

The swimming and diving championship is part of the 2017 NCAA Division II Winter National Championships Festival, which will also see NCAA champions crowned in Division II men’s and women’s indoor track and field, and Division II wrestling.

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The qualifiers include:

Five Saint Leo swimmers (three women and two men) have received invitations to the 2017 NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships.

Additionally, the Saint Leo women’s squad earned a team qualification in the 200 Medley Relay and 400 Medley Relay events, and the 200 Free Relays and 400 Free Relays.

“We are very proud of these student-athletes for their selection into the NCAA championships,” said Paul Mangen, Saint Leo’s head men’s and women’s swim coach.

“This is the ultimate goal for both swimmers and their coaches, and earning qualification is a testament to the hard work, dedication and perseverance of these individuals.

“As the swimming world continues to get faster, it is great to be able to keep pace and continue to put our student-athletes into this

The Patriots 2017-2018 squad again will be chock full of youthful talent.

This season’s roster of 10 players included just two sophomores, six freshmen, an eighth-grader and a seventh-grader. All five starters were freshman, including top player Tiasia McMillan, a forward who averaged 15.8 points and 7.6 rebounds.

The Patriots, meanwhile, were the lone high school basketball team (boys or girls) from our coverage area that advanced to the state tournament.

In the 3A semifinals on Feb. 21, Carrollwood Day defeated Bradenton Christian 73 to 37.

WOMEN • Junior Natalia Garriock received invitations for the 50 Freestyle, the 100 Freestyle and the 100 Butterfly.

• Freshman Annie Lindstrom received invitations for the 50 Freestyle, the 100 Freestyle and the 100 Butterfly.

• Senior Nicole Weber received an invitation for the 200 Breaststroke.

MEN • Junior Hunter Bains received invitations for the 100 Freestyle and the 200 Freestyle.

• Junior Milosz Mikicin received an invitation for the 100 Backstroke.

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he Pasco County Fair has provided fun to fair-goers for seven decades, and it just wrapped up this year’s event, which delivered on the theme of “70 years of Homespun Fun.” Fair-goers could watch acts ranging from the Axe Women Loggers of Maine, to Robinson’s Racing Pigs to a Barnyard Review to Lizzy the Dream Girl’s Hypnosis Show.

There were plenty of livestock shows, a celebrity milk-off and hay bale creations on display.

And, there were rides.

People could amuse themselves by going on rides that spun them high in the air, or just gave them a great view of the fairgrounds.

They also could step right up to try to win prizes at various games on the midway.

There were musical acts, including “Matt’s Family Jam,” “The Triumphant Quartet and The Rob Mills Family Gospel Music,” and entertainers who strolled through the fairgrounds.

And, of course, corn dogs, boiled peanuts, fresh lemonade and other fair foods.

Zakari Asiago and Amanda Stiffler employ barnyard animals and implements as part of their act to entertain the crowd.

Assistant Pasco County Administrator Cathy Pearson and Pasco County Extension Service Director Whitney Elmore pose during the milking challenge.

Kathy DeVane, performing as Sadie Mae, and Kristin Jenkins, performing as Sara Jane, strolled among the fairgoers playing country music. The pair is from Polk County.

Entertainer Jesse Moore, and one of his assistants, at Sunshine MonkeyShines, give people a reason to smile at the Pasco County Fair.

Alexis Palacios, Miss Pasco County Fair Outstanding Teen 2017, and Aaliyah Manning, Miss Pasco County Fair, prepare to address the udder of their cow for the milk-off.

Five-year-old Maddie Samanka, of Blanton, and 7-year-old Lily Briscoe, of San Antonio, show off their rabbits.

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Osceola is an American Kestrel, also known as a sparrowhawk. He was born in 2009 and has a lifespan of 8 years to 10 years. North America’s smallest and most colorful falcon only weighs about 4 ounces. Kestrels occupy habitats ranging from deserts to grasslands to alpine meadows. The birds perch on telephone wires along roadsides, and in open country with short vegetation and few trees. Florida is home to kestrels year-round. Mary Rathman, of Land O’ Lakes, took Osceola’s photo at the educational Birds of Prey show presented during Ranch Days, at Little Everglades Ranch in Dade City.

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