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Hospital plans big expansion

By B.C. Manion

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It’s not even three years old, and the Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel is already planning a significant expansion that will increase patient rooms, operating rooms and emergency rooms.

Hospital officials announced the expansion in a news release on March 6.

The $78 million project, expected to begin construction this year, is responding to a demonstrated need.

“Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel was originally designed with the ability to grow with the needs of the community,” Dr. Robert Rosequist, chief medical officer of the hospital, said in a release.

Denyse Bales-Chubb “Since opening less than three years ago, the hospital has experienced extremely high volumes of patients seeking care,” he added.

The 200,000-square-foot hospital opened on Oct. 1, 2012.

At that time, it had 83 patient rooms, 18 emergency rooms, a catheterization lab and five operating rooms. It cost $161 million to acquire the land, and build the hospital and adjacent medical office building, according to hospital officials.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF FLORIDA HOSPITAL WESLEY CHAPEL

This rendering shows what Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will look like after its $78 million expansion is completed.

Denyse Bales-Chubb, president and CEO of the hospital, said “the community has overwhelmingly shown us both the need for the hospital, and their confidence and appreciation for the high quality care our staff delivers every day.

“We are so blessed by their faith in us,”

she said. The hospital knows it needs to grow “to meet both the current demands and future growth of the community,” BalesChubb added, in a release.

The expansion calls for three additional See HOSPITAL, page 7A

Second-grader advises new Orlando aquarium

By Michael Murillo

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When Land O’ Lakes resident Maddy Smith was asked to serve on a special panel for Sea Life Orlando, a new aquarium, it gave her an opportunity to share her thoughts on marine education and conservation.

The second-grader also is taking part in events leading up to the aquarium’s May 4 opening.

She just has to be sure nothing conflicts with her bedtime at 8 p.m.

Maddy attends Imagine School Land O’ Lakes, a Pasco County charter school for children in kindergarten through eighth grade.

She is one of just six children selected to the aquarium’s Young Environmentalists Panel. Before the aquarium opens, she’ll oversee the habitats’ progress and will watch the animals get accustomed to their new home.

She’ll also be on hand as a VIP for the grand opening.

“She was completely in shock and excited,” her mother, Jessica Smith, said in describing how Maddy reacted when she learned she had been selected.“She felt really special.”

The honor wasn’t a random selection.

Maddy had to earn her way onto the panel.

To qualify, children had to submit an essay or video talking about their interest in conservation and the environment.

The seven-year-old made a video discussing Florida’s marine animals, and she shared her enthusiasm for a fishing class she takes at her church.

“Last Saturday, I caught and released

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Maddy Smith of Land O’ Lakes loves talking about her fishing class, and it helped the second-grader get selected to a special panel for a new aquarium opening in Orlando this May.

three freshwater fish!” Maddy said in the lot of the work on a child’s project, but that one-minute video. “Kids can do a lot to help didn’t happen in this case. our environment when we learn about how Maddy’s mother made it clear that it was to be safe around Florida’s wildlife.”

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The explosion of new development in Pasco and Hillsborough counties is good news for governments that count on robust tax revenues to balance budgets. But, the rooftop subdivisions and shopping malls sprouting along busy highways that link these two prospering counties bring new challenges that likely will require a regional approach to solve.

Transportation, including public transit, is among the most critical issues.

“Everything is connected, but all roads – no pun intended – lead back to transportation,” said Hillsborough County Administrator Mike Merrill.

The recession temporarily slammed the brakes on new investments. But with marketplace confidence in the driver’s seat again, developers are accelerating their pace to build thousands of new homes, malls, hotels and restaurants.

Future growth plans, driven by incentives, will set the path for where future development – commercial and residential should go, she said. But she added:“You cannot build your way out of traffic congestion.”

During the past two decades, Pasco has seen cow pastures and citrus groves vanish as land is plowed over for subdivisions and Mike Merrill Michele Baker shopping centers. Rush hours are a daily ritIn Pasco County, much of the activity is ual — a commuter conga line of motorists centered on State Road 54, the east-west leaving and returning to the county’s bedcorridor on the county’s southern border. room communities.

The heaviest activity on State Road 54 so far Density plays a role in deciding which is at its interchanges at Interstate 75 and the transportation projects should get priority.

Suncoast Parkway.

“You need a certain amount of congesAnother Pasco hot spot is U.S. 19, the tion before you see people on the bus,” north-south corridor on the county’s west- Baker said. ern side.

Baker and Merrill shared their insights Both State Road 54 and U.S. 19 are ex- on the future of their counties and of the pected to have expanding development and Tampa Bay region with about 50 people concentrations of new residents, according who attended the monthly meeting of the to Pasco County Administrator Michele See PARTNERS, page 7A Baker.

Multi-use trail being built on U.S. 301

By Kathy Steele

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A resurfacing project will give motorists a smoother ride along a 6-mile stretch of U.S. 301 — one of Dade City’s busiest commercial corridors.

But there is a new travel lane opening for pedestrians and bicyclists, too. Work on the $12.5 million project should be finished by spring 2016.

As motorists whiz past on the new asphalt, pedestrians and bicyclists can stroll or pedal along a parallel 10-foot wide multi-use FRED BELLET/PHOTOS trail.

Knight Pest Control's Susan Dunlop hands out a rain meter, for measuring rainfall, while Previously, road construction usually flanked by a large critter. Dunlop spoke to visitors needing information about the business. meant only new asphalt or more traffic lanes for motorized vehicles.

But transportation plans these days often build in multiple modes of travel from Point A to Point B, and places in between.

This project is one of several upcoming initiatives to develop master plans to guide new development, transportation, and parks and recreation.

Pasco County officials asked the Florida The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report Department of Transportation for the trail. It is more often the case that 5-foot wide sideHaircutters, bankers, commercial leasing walks are installed when roads are repaved, agents, trophy makers and movers all had said Allen Howell, a bicycle and pedestrian something in common on March 6 and planner with the Pasco County March 7. They were among dozens of busiMetropolitan Planning Organization. nesses and organizations taking part in the The organization reviews and recomCommunity Fun Day Expo 2015 at the Land mends long-range transportation plans for O’ Lakes Recreation Complex on Collier the county.

Parkway.

The planning organization has taken The Central Pasco Chamber of note of the uptick in new residential and Commerce and Lowe’s teamed up, with commercial development between Dade Lowe’s presenting the fun day on March 7, a City and Zephyrhills. new element for the two-day event.

“We felt there would be more benefit to The expo mixed business with pleasure having a 10-foot trail,” said Howell. “There — featuring fun activities for kids, food ven- Three-year old Brooklyn Larese carries a seems to be more activity going on in the dors, giveaways, drawings, and a chance for reusable shopping bag full of samples and area.” companies and civic clubs to share their business literature, given out by Centennial The trail will extend along the west side story with the community, mingle with the Bank, while she and her parents, Tim and of U.S. 301 from Kossik Road north to a potential customers and do a bit of net- Suzanne Larese and Brooklyn's big sister, sidewalk at Dade Avenue. Road paving will Miranda, 9, browsed through the expo. working. cover about 6 miles from Kossik to Bougainvillea Avenue in Dade City. A new traffic signal also is planned at the junction of U.S. 301 and U.S. 98.

The trail eventually will hook up with existing and planned trail segments – including Hardy Trail in Dade City – to form a regional network extending from Hillsborough County to the Withlacoochee Trail Head in Pasco.

A study will be completed over the next year to create a vision for future development on U.S. 301 from Kossik to the U.S. 98 Bypass including a transportation strategy. A public workshop will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on March 12 at the City of Zephyrhills Council Chambers, 5335 Eighth St. The northern extension of Hardy Trail is a priority of Pasco MPO. Construction is slated to begin in 2017.

Preserving the scenic beauty of the area has been a concern of residents, Howell said. “They have nice rolling vistas and Heather DiRienzo of New Port Richey, left, was promoting the Two Guys and A Truck moving rolling hills, and they want to keep them,” trucks, while coworker Eugenia Parlow of New Port Richey stacks additional coffee cups for he said.

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Area residents already take advantage of Hardy Trail.

On a bright afternoon in Dade City, Anna Crerand pulled her 2-year-old son, Jude, in a red wagon along Hardy Trail. Charlie, 5, and Genevieve, 4, pushed off on their scooters.

Crerand loves the nearly 1-mile trail that meanders through wooded neighborhoods from a trailhead at Church Avenue near downtown. And she is pleased about the county’s future trail plans.

“It gives me a place to exercise and it’s an easy way to connect with downtown,” she said. “I feel good about taking the kids on the trail.”

Her family moved to Dade City about five years ago.

“This is a big bonus knowing the trail is here,” Crerand said. “We didn’t know how much we’d enjoy it. It’s nice to see people in the community. You’re all engaged in the same thing.”

In the late afternoon more residents showed up to walk or jog the trail either on their own, or with a dog in tow.

Multi-use trails promote healthy lifestyles and also make Dade City more attractive to tourists and people looking to relocate, said Dade City Mayor Camille Hernandez.

The new trail promotes that.

“People have access to a community where they can bike and walk more easily,” Hernandez said.

It also makes good business sense, she added.

“You want a good road to ride on, but for businesses coming to Dade City or East Pasco, this is an important feature,” she said.

“It’s an important piece of quality of life to make sure the roads are drivable and well maintained. It’s a very heavily traveled road.”

Hand-in-hand with the repaving and trail, Dade City is beautifying U.S. 98 Bypass.

The approximately $113,000 project is funded with about $26,000 from the Florida Department of Transportation. The remainder is from the city through the Penny for Pasco program.

“We talk about a gateway,” Hernandez said. “It looks much nicer. I think it’s an added touch when people decide if they want to live here. They say ‘wow, it was a beautiful town.’ “ Howell said municipalities are more aware now of the “complete streets” concept when streets are designed for vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists and bus riders, with a focus on increased safety and beauty.

It is better in the long run to build multiuse trails when possible rather than come back later to retrofit a street, he said.

As enhancement to the trail system, Pasco MPO is working on a master plan for parks and recreation with the potential for creating new parks with connecting trails that reduce the need for residents to drive.

“In a lot of places people have to actually get in a car and drive over even though they can see the park,” Howell said. “We’re trying to avoid that by making a more robust trail system.”

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Three cheers for state champs

By Michael Murillo

A good attitude, Haddad said, is essential to creating a successful routine and a championship When Pasco-Hernando State College squad. won a state championship last month, there "You can come in and have was a lot of cheering. good skill, but if you're not a team Not just from fans or family members. player and you don't have the The cheering actually came from the right attitude, then you're not anyteam itself. thing to the team. You're not Because that's exactly how they won helping them in any way. If anythe title – from cheering. thing, you bring them down."

The PHSC cheer team won the College Right now nobody is bringing Co-Ed Level Six division state title at The down the Conquistadors, who American Cheer & Dance Championships will travel to Myrtle Beach, South for Florida, held Feb. 7 at the Florida State Carolina, for the national champiFair. Their routine, which lasted 2 minutes onships, which begin March 20. and 30 seconds, earned a score of 92.30 out The team will compete as a of 100, which earned the team first place in group and also in a separate stunttheir division. ing category.

"I'm very proud of them," said Sophia Haddad has a good feeling Haddad, the team’s head coach. about how they'll perform on the Haddad is in her first year leading the national stage. team, but she's no stranger to PHSC cheerKarlee Roach, a PHSC sopholeading. She helped start the cheer team as more who attended Land O' a student back in 2009, and was part of the Lakes High School, shares cheerleading squad that also won a state Haddad’s optimism about the MICHAEL MURILLO/STAFF PHOTOS title a few years ago. team's prospects.

At just 23 years old, Haddad has athletes Roach cheered for her school Practice and teamwork have helped Pasco-Hernando State College’s cheerleading squad claim a state on the team who are older than her. as a Gator, but said things become title.

She considers it an advantage, to be a little more intense at the college close in age to the cheerleaders on her level when a state title is on the line.

Roach takes her cheerleading seriously, paying off, and it feels nice to be noticed for squad.

"The pressure of it, representing our and she proves it outside of practice and their accomplishments.

It helps her connect with the team, and school, was very, very different than high competitions. She's in the gym three or four For Haddad, those accomplishments inshe's not afraid to get on the mat herself school," Roach said. times a week, doing weight training or car- clude being good students. As an academic and demonstrate what to do, if it will help Winning the title also brought special dio to stay at her best. Everybody on the advisor for the school, she knows the imget her message across. satisfaction for her. team puts in their time to perform at a portance of making sure athletes put "I can see it through their eyes," Haddad In high school, she felt like the squad championship level, she said. importance on their classes. said. "I think I can relate a little bit more to during her senior year had the talent to win But for all that work, many people still Cheerleading helps in those and other them." the state championship, but it didn’t finish think of the cheerleaders as the people on areas, by teaching team members the imAs a former state champion, she also can in the top three. the side of a game, or simply dancing portance of working in groups and relate to their success.

She still believes the scoring was ques- around. They don't see the practice time, providing support, whether it's at the base Haddad writes the team's routines, and tionable and did not represent what the the injuries, the training and the teamwork of a pyramid — helping get the best out of said she's able to highlight their strengths team achieved on the mat. that goes into building a winning program. a teammate, or focusing on a common goal, in a way that judges will notice.

Winning at PHSC has provided some val"A lot of work goes into it, and nobody like a state or perhaps a national title.

Those strengths include moves like idation for Roach and her squad. realizes how much," Roach said.

"I'm really lucky. I have a great team," stunting and pyramids, which require not "That is why I wanted to join the cheerAt PHSC, that's changing.

Haddad said. "They have great attitudes, just physical ability and skill, but a level of leading team here, because I wanted to Roach has been stopped by faculty and they're great students. The overall package. trust and teamwork that's hard to achieve. prove that I am not fourth. I am first. And school administrators and congratulated for And that's really what I look for. You can't The team's success stems not only from it's not just me. It's the team. We are,” Roach the team's success. Over time, people are be a good cheerleader here if you're not a the members’ talent. said. recognizing that the team's hard work is good student.You have to have both." mmurillo@lakerlutznews.com

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DONATE TO FRIENDS OF LIBRARY The Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, is looking for new members and for gently used books. Books can be donated at the library Tuesday through Saturday. New member applications also can be filled out at the library.The group meets the third Wednesday of the month at 2:45 p.m., in the library conference room. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

‘ZOOMINATIONS’ NOW AT THE ZOO

The Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., in Tampa, is presenting “Zoominations, a Chinese Lantern Festival” of lights, on select nights through May 31, opening at 6 p.m.

There will be 30 scenes spread out over 26 acres representing traditional Chinese dragons and folklore, and larger-than-life replicas of zoo animals. Chinese acrobats will perform, and there will be an artisan market. For information and tickets, visit LowryParkZoo.com.

TEACH AND TASTE

Time for Wine will host a Teach and Taste Event March 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Dash of Salt ‘n Pepper, 10353 Cross Creek Blvd., in New Tampa. Premium wines from Chilean Wine Country will be showcased.

The cost is $15 per person, or $20 at the door without a reservation. For information, call Time for Wine at (813) 6641430, or Dash of Salt ‘n Pepper at (813) 3766689.

LENTEN SERIES

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 20735 Leonard Road in Lutz, is hosting a series of Lenten meditations and worship on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. On March 11, meditation will be on “The Posture of Prayer for Others.” On March 18,“The Posture of Thanksgiving” and on March 25, “The Posture of Trust.” For more information, call (813) 949-7173, or email htlutzoffice@verizon.net.

LUTZ DINE OUT

There will be a Lutz Dine Out fundraiser for the Lutz Citizens Coalition March 11 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Elsa’s Mexican Restaurant, 18450 U.S. 41 in Lutz.A portion of your dinner bill will go to the Lutz Citizens Coalition to help preserve and protect Lutz from unnecessary growth.

PACA MEETING

The Pasco Alliance of Community Associations will meet March 12 at 7 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. The guest speaker will be Percy Legendre III, managing partner of Bashor & Legendre. For information, call Ron Litts at (813) 4754561.

WESLEY CHAPEL REPUBLICAN CLUB

The Wesley Chapel Republican Club will meet March 12 at 7 p.m., at Hyundai of Wesley Chapel, 27000 Wesley Chapel Blvd.

The guest speaker will be Javier Manjarres, author of “Brown People: Hispanic Politics and the Disunited State of Amigos.”There will be a book signing at 6 p.m. Coffee and dessert will be served. For information, call Peter Cracchiolo at (813) 360-9813.

ZEPHYRHILLS ART CLUB WORKSHOP

The Zephyrhills Art Club will host a workshop with Chinese artist Lian Quan Zhen March 12 and March 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at First Christian Church, 6040 Eighth St., in Zephyrhills. Zhen is known for watercolor techniques. For information, call (813) 782-2723.

DRAWING WORKSHOPS IN HOLIDAY

The Pasco Fine Art Council will present two drawing workshops: • March 13 from 9:30 a.m. to noon: Drawing Natural Perspective • April 13 from 9:30 a.m. to noon: Life Drawing The council is located at 5744 Moog Road in Holiday.To register, call (727) 845-7322 or visit PascoArts.org.

CHURCH LENTEN FISH FRY

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will host its annual fish fry every Friday during Lent from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner costs $8 for adults and $4 for children, and includes fried or baked fish, macaroni and cheese, vegetables, coleslaw, bread and a drink.A fish sandwich also will be available. Dessert is an extra cost. Meals are dine-in or carryout.The next fish fry is March 13.

Terrace.The cost is $10 for 10 games of bingo, prizes, finger food, raffle baskets and more.This is a kickoff to benefit Canine Companions for Independence:Wounded Veterans’ Initiative. For information, call Edwina Kraemer at (813) 240-9321, or Nancy Fisher at (813) 949-1710.

Zephyrhills Artsy Farmers Market

The Zephyrhills Artsy Farmers Market will be every second Wednesday and fourth Saturday of the month at Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be vendors selling produce, plants and flowers, specialty foods, cheeses, bakery items, jellies and jams, honey, nuts, coffee, ethnic foods and more.

There also will be local art, and the market is dog friendly.

Lunch specials will be offered on Wednesday for area businesses.

Vendor applications can be found at SimplyEventsFl.com.

For vendor and event information, call Erika Blake (727) 674-1464, or email Simplyeventsfl@yahoo.com.

LIBRARY BOOK BAZAAR

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, is having a book bazaar March 13 and March 14 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

There will be books, audio and video media, magazines, and related materials, most for less than $3. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

TRAIN SHOW, SWAP MEET

The Zephyrhills Model Train Show and Swap Meet will be March 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Zephyrhills Depot Museum, 39110 South Ave., in Zephyrhills.There will be a four-train system on display, door prizes, rolling stock, and vendor offerings for sale.Admission is free. For information, call (813) 782-0700 or (813) 780-0067.

CINDERELLA CHARACTER BREAKFAST

Cobb Grove 16 Theatre and Cinebistro, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will host a Cinderella character breakfast March 14 at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast is $5 per child, and $10 per adult.There will be a photo opportunity with Cinderella. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. For information, call (813) 948-5445.

‘CABARET AND COCKTAILS’

The Groves Golf and Country Club, 79245 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes, will host “Cabaret and Cocktails” March 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.There will be performances

by Bright House senior idols Suzanne Reno and Clint Geisler, bar snacks and a cash bar.

Tickets are $6 per resident/social club member, or $8 for non-members. For information and tickets, call (813) 4465144, or email GrovesSocialClub@outlook.com.

SPRING SHOOT BENEFIT

The Pasco County Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers is hosting a Spring Shoot March 14 from 8:30 a.m. 2 p.m., at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff in Land O’ Lakes.The event will benefit PCFB Young Farmers & Ranchers and Feeding America Tampa Bay. For information, email mmezrah@gmail.com.

SOUNDS OF SWING

The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will present a Sounds of Swing performance March 14 at 8 p.m.There will be a free dance lesson for ticketholders at 6:30 p.m.Tickets range from $12 to $18. For information, call (813) 922-8167, or visit CarrollwoodCenter.org.

PI DAY AT MOSI

The Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa, will have a Mess Fest March 14 to celebrate Pi Day and Albert Einstein’s birthday. Guests can launch pies and compete in a whipped cream pie-eating contest.At exactly 1:59 p.m., there will be a shaving cream pie fight. For information, visit Mosi.org.

BONSAI GARDENING SEMINAR

Pasco County Extension will host a bonsai gardening seminar March 14 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Guests can learn how to choose the correct container, right soil and best plants.Tips on pruning also will be offered.This is a free seminar.

For information, call (813) 996-2411.

CHURCH SPRING BAZAAR

Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will have a spring bazaar March 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.There will be plants, vendors, crafts, food, a bake sale and more.The proceeds will benefit local charities. For information, call (813) 973-2211.

2015 PASCO CHALLENGE

The 2015 Pasco Challenge will be March 14 at Starkey Wilderness Park in New Port Richey.The competitive events will include a half marathon, and 5K and 10K foot races.

The noncompetitive events include a 1-mile walk/fun run and a bike tour. Money raised will benefit individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. For information and registration, visit AlzheimersFamily.org.

‘JUNK IN YOUR TRUNK’

The St. Mary Women’s Council will host its annual “Junk in Your Trunk” parking lot sale March 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at St. Mary Catholic Church, 15520 North Blvd., in Tampa. Spaces are being reserved now for $15 each. Preregistration is required.The council also is accepting donations. For information, contact Debbie Dolan at Tylerda1@verizon.net, Debbie Kipp at Debkipp@tampabay.rr.com, or visit StMaryTampa.org.

MASTERWORKS FOR KIDS

The Florida Orchestra is offering free classical kids’ tickets for children 18 years and younger for the Tampa Bay Times Masterworks concerts, when one full-price adult ticket is purchased for the same concert. Upcoming concerts are “Russian Extravaganza” March 14 and March 15, and “Mahler’s Symphony No. 4” March 20 through March 22. For information, call (727) 892-3337.

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Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, needs sprucing up.The Chai Guys will meet March 15 at 9 a.m., to power wash, clean up and beautify Kol Ami. Participants should bring rakes, air blowers, power washers or just muscle. For information, call Mitchell Weiss at (813) 9626338.

GOODWILL BOOK DRIVE

Goodwill’s BookWorks children’s literacy program is hosting a book drive through March 15. Residents of Hillsborough and Pasco counties are asked to donate children’s books in good condition.To donate books, attach a note indicating “For BookWorks,” and drop them off at any Goodwill-Suncoast store or donation site. For locations, visit Goodwill-Suncoast.org.

POLICE OFFICER FUNDRAISER

There will be a St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser March 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Angels Senior Living, 21021 Betel Palm Lane in Land O’ Lakes, for the family of Tarpon Springs police officer Charlie Kondek, who was killed in the line of duty.Admission is $5, and includes food and drinks, three game tickets and a raffle entry.Additional tickets can be purchased for $1 each. For information or to RSVP, contact Aaron Stover at (813) 956-5707 or email aaron.stover@angelschh.om.

THRIFT SHOP DISCOUNTS

Gulfside Hospice will offer a 17 percent off sale March 17, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. All five hospice thrift shops will have the storewide sale. For information and store locations, visit GHPPC.org.

MASONIC LODGE FISH FRY

J.F. Swartsel Masonic Lodge, 3109 Lutz Lake Fern Road in Lutz, will host a fish fry March 20 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.The cost is $10 for eat-in, or $8 for carryout. Credit cards are accepted.

‘BOW WOW’ BINGO FUNDRAISER

The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club and Temple Terrace Woman’s Club will host a “Bow Wow” bingo fundraiser March 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Woodmont Clubhouse, 415 Woodmont Ave., in Temple

POSTAGE FOR PATRIOTS BIRTHDAY

Goin’ Postal, 4941 Fourth St., in Zephyrhills, will host a birthday celebration for Postage for Patriots March 20 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

There will be cupcakes, beverages, and guests can create cards on-site for military personnel. For information, call M.J. Price at (813) 782-1500, ext. 104.

MUSIC FESTIVAL

The Pasco County Library System is hosting a concert showcasing young, local musical talent March 27 from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., at The Pasco County Rotary Pavilion at the Concourse, 15325 Alric Pottberg Road in Spring Hill.Admission and parking are free.

Vendors will be available for food and drinks.

For information, visit PascoLibraries.org.

ADULT WATERCOLOR CLASSES

Pasco County Parks and Recreation is offering ongoing adult watercolor classes at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The classes are for ages 18 and older, for beginners and experts.The cost is $10 per class. For a list of needed materials, and dates and times, call (813) 929-1229.

SQUARE DANCING LESSONS

The Glen Haven Western Square Dance Club will host dance lessons on Mondays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Glen Haven clubhouse, 37251 Chancey Road in Zephyrhills.Walt Lougee will call beginner level lessons first, followed by plus level lessons. For information, call (813) 782-5742.

WEEKLY BINGO AT FOP LODGE

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 29, 21735 YMCA Camp Road in Land O’ Lakes, will host bingo every Tuesday at 6 p.m., for ages 18 and older. Doors open at 4 p.m.The lodge is located at the corner of U.S. 41 and Bell Lake Road. For information, call (813) 928-2294.

MARINE FOREVER GROUP MEETS The Marine Forever Veterans Group meets every Monday at 6:30 p.m., at Beef O’ Brady’s, 21539 Village Lakes Shopping Center Drive in Land O’ Lakes.All active duty, retired and veteran marines and spouses are invited. For information, visit Marine4Ever.com.

SUNDAY BICYCLE RIDE

Every Sunday at 8 a.m., riders can meet at Publix in the Shoppes at New Tampa, 1920 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., for a 25-mile ride through southern Pasco County and northern Hillsborough County. Helmets are required. Riders will keep a speed of 12 mph to 14 mph.The rides are free. For information, call (859) 948-4684.

THE COUNTRY FLEA MARKET

The Country Flea at Hillbilly Farms, 10325 U.S. 98 in Dade City, will take place the second Saturday of every month through May, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.The market will feature locally grown produce, plants, garden accessories, home décor, hand-painted furniture, soaps, jams, quilts, arts and crafts, and jewelry.There will be hot dogs and gluten-free products available. For information and vendor details, call Lucy Avila at (352) 521-5858, or email lucyavila707@gmail.com.

YOGA ON THE LAWN

The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive in Wesley Chapel, will offer Yoga on the Lawn every Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in Center Court.The classes are free and for beginners to intermediate.

Participants should bring a yoga mat.The weekly classes will run until June 29. For information, call (813) 994-2242

GET DISCOUNT FOR DONATION

All Gulfside Hospice thrift shops offer 25 percent off a purchase as an incentive for donations.There is free pickup service for furniture, available by appointment. For locations, visit GHPPC.org.

ZEPHYR SOUND IS RECRUITING

Zephyr Sound, an informal ladies barbershop chorus, is recruiting new members. Practices are every Monday afternoon at 2 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall at Zephyrhills Wesleyan Church, 38924 C Ave.Women of all ages are invited. For information, call (352) 588-4492, or come to a rehearsal.

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It’s not every day you turn 95, and when you do — it’s time to celebrate. At least, that’s how members of American Legion Post 15 felt about it.

The post, at 37745 Church Ave., in Dade City, recently had a party to mark its impressive birthday.

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Several members set up displays of military artifacts and photographs of service days gone by. Here, military artifacts owned by post member Alfred Boucher of Dade City featured the World War II cap, jacket and medals of U.S. Army Air Force Staff Sgt. Louis P. Desaulnier of the Air Force's 348th Bomb Squadron.

Bill Dayton, the first Vietnam veteran to join American Legion Post 15, proudly wore his cap to the post’s 95th birthday party.

After enjoying a chicken dinner courtesy of the Dade City Kiwanis Club, Sonoko Sloan and her husband, Dale Sloan, enjoy a beverage during the 95th birthday party of the post.

Sloan is a U.S. Navy veteran who served from 1971 to 1992.

Present-day American Legion Post 15 Commander Eugene Smith stands against the backdrop of a portrait of the post's first commander, R.B. Sturkie.

Iraq veteran Nichelle Young of San Antonio enlisted and served as a sergeant between 2010 and 2011. At her table display of military memorabilia, Young holds a picture of herself in front of a bunker in Baghdad. She had the opportunity to see Saddam Hussein's palace, after the dictator was sentenced to death by hanging.

Standing in front of a picture board of past commanders and members of American Legion Post 15, Rich Dygulski, middle, visiting from Derby, New York, chats it up with Phyllis Smith, wife of Commander Eugene Smith, along with his wife Roseann and others during the post’s recent 95th birthday bash.

Ed Gorecki, second vice commander of American Legion Post 15, stands with the post's flag bearing its name. The post was named for Gordon M. Crothers, shown in the portrait, shortly after he was killed in Europe in 1918, during World War I.

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The Reflections community in Lutz has beautiful houses, well-maintained areas and a peaceful, suburban aesthetic.

And 30 acres for riding, training and showing horses.

"It's been here 20 years. They built that (the housing development) about 11 years ago," said Pam Roush, trainer and owner of Avalon Stables, 18029 Lake Reflections Blvd.

Before that, the property was a farm for thoroughbreds. Then Roush bought it and converted it to an area for training and lessons, and the Veterans Expressway helped the area develop residentially.

Now, Avalon Stables almost looks tucked away in a subdivision, but a quick detour off the main road leads to dozens of stables, large training areas and a little community all its own.

“We kind of call it our ‘barn family,’” said assistant trainer Lonna Glover. "Usually in the afternoons, everybody is here. It's a big social thing for a lot of our customers."

Saturday mornings also are a popular time, with riders and family gathering at the pavilion to watch lessons, socialize and support each other.

While Avalon Stables is a fun place for its riders, it also can be serious business. Many students own their own horse and keep it at Avalon. A horse can easily cost what you'd pay for a new car, Glover explained, and adding several hundred dollars a month for care and maintenance means it's for riders looking to improve and become successful at competitions.

But owning a horse isn't a requirement to participate. Some riders simply pay for lessons and use horses on-site that are designated for student use. And whether they're gunning for recognition at a show, or just having fun on the weekends, horse riding and training can relieve stress.

The pursuit requires the kind of concentration that doesn't leave room for outside pressures to creep in.

"Most people like to come out here to just relax and do something different, because they can't think of anything else while they're sitting up there," Glover said.

"They have to think of what they're doing and how they're doing it."

Children with attention challenges often find their focus improving when they’re on MICHAEL MURILLO/STAFF PHOTOS a horse, because every movement works in Annaliese Donaldson-Pham and her horse, Tirza, are preparing a move into national compeconcert to keep the animal behaving as it tition. She began riding at age 3. should, Roush explained.

Brooklyn Krone works with her horse, Breve Latte, at Avalon Stables as she works to move up in show competitions.

Brooklyn Krone, 12, has been coming to Avalon for seven years. She spends three days a week working with her horse, Breve Latte, to make a jump from Academy level shows to A level. She's almost there, and still enjoys the training process after all these years.

"It's just really fun. I get to meet a lot of people and spend time with horses," she said. Krone is working hard on form and body placement, which is a big part of the judging. It's important to maneuver the horse properly using complex signals and motions, but maintain a smooth and comfortable look, as if the two work together naturally.

And even though it's hard work, it's a welcome respite from the stresses of her virtual school schedule.

"Usually when I have a really hard day at school, it just takes my mind off of things," Krone said. She hopes to reach A level in the next couple of months.

Annaliese Donaldson-Pham, 12, can't remember a time when she wasn't riding.

She's been with Avalon for a couple of years,

but began riding when she was 3.

"I just love the connection between you and your horse," she said. And she's building a connection with Tirza, a horse she acquired to focus on performing as she plans to make a jump of her own in the showing circuit. A competitor at A level for more than three years, Donaldson-Pham is looking to go national, and works weekly with Tirza to get ready for tougher competition.

Seeing her students improve and advance in competition is a particular source of pride for Roush.

"I love my kids. It's the best," she said. "It's why we do it." It also becomes a lifelong passion for many of them, she said, building from an interest that began as children into a consistent part of their lives as adults.

Krone agrees.

"I definitely see myself doing this for a long time," she said.

The spring break camp at Avalon, which lasts a week, began on March 9.

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For more information, call (813) 7657162 or visit AvalonStables.com.

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The expansion includes added additional emergency rooms, inpatient rooms, surgical suites and related surgical services, Heart Catheterization Lab, and recovery/observation rooms as well as shelled space for future growth.

Construction is expected to begin this summer, with the expansion opening at the end of 2016. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Aug. 5 at 10 a.m.

Maintaining the care and comfort of its patients during the construction is the hospital’s top priority, Tracy Clouser, marketing director said, via email.

It expects to be able to do that because the hospital was built with expansion in mind, Clouser said, noting the patient care areas have a sound muffling system to help reduce disturbance from noise, and there

are no air handlers on the roof, to make expansion easier and less intrusive.

Since opening, the hospital has continued to add new programs and services, Clouser added.

“The addition will allow us more opportunities to do that. One example of this is in surgery. With additional operating rooms, we will be able to add additional physicians and expand the types of surgery we can perform,” she said.

Additionally, “the renovation will include moving the caesarean section operating room to the third floor, expanding areas like pre-admission testing, waiting rooms and sterile supply. It will also include an expansion of our central energy plant to support the larger facility,” Clouser said.

Services at the hospital include an emergency department, cardiac care, vascular surgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, women’s services and gynecology, obstetrics, urology and nephrology, outpatient imaging, outpatient physical and occupational therapy, The Center for Women’s Health and a freestanding Health & Wellness Center.

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And when she owned it, she wasn’t even nervous about speaking into the camera.

“I just wanted to talk about my fishing her daughter’s video from start to finish. She and the environment,” Maddy said. gave Maddy advice and helped her express In addition to serving on the panel, her thoughts, but it was the young girl’s Maddy enjoys her fishing classes and also concept, topics and presentation that won plays piano. But her parents also make sure the judges over. that she has time to relax and unwind and “I do everything I can to help her, but isn’t overwhelmed by too many activities.

I’m not going to do her work for her,” Smith “There’s probably two evenings during said.“She has to own it.” the whole week where she has stuff,” Smith

said. “And then we try to make sure that she has enough unstructured time to read and play, because she’s a child.”

She’s also a child who enjoys science — her favorite class in school — and wants to keep learning.

Her mother credits Imagine School with giving Maddy the opportunity to expand her interests in a supportive environment.

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her and inspired her. The teachers give her a lot of individual attention.”

And now that Maddy’s on the Young Environmentalists Panel, she can focus on teaching others about marine wildlife, as she stated in the video that got her the job.

“I want to help other kids learn about Florida’s water system and taking care of animals that live there,” she said, while being filmed.

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strategies without overlooking each individual county’s needs, Baker said.

As businesses look to expand and don’t have room in Hillsborough and Pinellas, they will look elsewhere, Baker said.

But she posed this question: “Rather than let them leap frog from the Tampa Bay region, how do we work to keep them here…without cherry picking from each other?”

The two counties take different approaches to revenue resources.

About 70 percent of Hillsborough’s tax revenues flow from property taxes, while Pasco gets about 35 percent of its money from property taxes. The majority of Pasco’s revenues are filled in with sales and gas taxes, and the renewed Penny for Pasco program.

Baker said Pasco historically has taken a “pay as you go” approach with developers paying higher impact fees than

Hillsborough to cover the costs of infrastructure, such as roads and sewers, to support new growth.

But Baker also pointed out that Pasco County has the lowest permitting fees in the region.

Hillsborough needs greater diversity in its revenue sources, Merrill said.

“The struggle in Hillsborough County is how to go forward. It’s not easy to make that shift overnight,” Merrill said.

Pasco County has been focused on changing what Baker described as a “culture of no.”

Along those lines, county officials have taken steps to eliminate and streamline business regulations and to promote a more customer friendly attitude among county employees, Baker said.

“We are not all the way there, but we are picking up steam and making good headway,” Baker said.

problem,” she said.

Hillsborough is dealing with its own growth explosion.

Tampa Bay Builders Association on Feb. 26.

It is courting opportunities to attract corMuch of Pasco’s growth emerged from porate headquarters, it is watching development along U.S. 19 in Pinellas downtown Tampa’s revitalization, pondering County and from I-75 and U.S. 301 in a new site for the Tampa Bay Rays, and delivHillsborough County, Baker said. ering expanded services and infrastructure “People moved up here for quality of life to new residents. and housing, but we orient ourselves to the In the next 20 years Hillsborough is excounties to the south,” Baker said. pected to add about 600,000 residents, Slightly less than 50 percent of Pasco res- Merrill said. idents of employment age commute daily to “Along with (Pinellas County Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.

Administrator Mark Woodward) we are “We’re trying to make that less every working much more closely than I’ve ever day,” Baker said. seen, since 1988, because we are dependent The transportation network linking on each other,” Merrill said.

Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco isn’t simply Improved communications and collaboabout commuters, however. Goods and serv- rations are good for all counties, Baker ices must move along the same network, agreed.

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The National Domestic Abuse Hotline reports that 1.5 million high school students each year experience physical abuse from a dating partner.

Yet, only one-third of those victims seek help.

Dating violence goes beyond physical abuse. It includes verbal, emotional and sexual abuse of a partner, as well.

Teen victims of dating violence are at greater risk of substance abuse, eating disorders and future abuse, according to the National Domestic Abuse Hotline.

To combat this serious problem, The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) and AlertID have joined forces to raise awareness and offer warning signs, advice for parents, and resources for victims.

“We need to start early in teaching young people strategies to recognize healthy dating relationships," said Ann M. Harkins, president and CEO of the National Crime Prevention, said in a release.

“Prevention is key to protecting our children and making sure they never feel the sting of domestic abuse.”

She encourages parents to talk to their children about this serious issue.

Here are some of the warning signs: The teenager: • Makes excuses and apologizes for his or her partner’s behaviors • Frequently has unexplained injuries, such as bruises or body pain • Isolates him or herself from family and

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friends and only deals with his or her partner • The dating partner often texts or calls demanding to know where and with whom the teenager has been • Often appears to be depressed but won’t discuss the cause Here are steps that parents can take: • Set a good example. Display positive and healthy relationships to model what an appropriate and respectful relationship with a significant other looks like.

• Teach your children to trust their judgment. Have an open conversation about dating violence, physical and verbal abuse to help prepare your child to know how to safely and properly avoid abusive relationships.

• Create an open environment. Your child should know that they can come to you in times of need for support - not criticism or judgment. Maintain a neutral position to help your teen to open up about his or her partner. Listen and don’t jump to conclusions. Assure your child that if he or she ever finds him or herself in a violent relationship that you will be a source of help, not blame.

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By Anne Childers Special to The Laker / Lutz News Most people are planners. We plan for work and play — vacations, sporting events, social occasions and milestones like births, graduations and weddings.

The only milestone most people fail to plan for is the last one — when we end our journey here on earth. Even those who have accepted that death is part of life can be reluctant to make arrangements for that final occasion.

The caring, professional staff at Trinity Memorial Gardens understands this hesitation. Every staff member knows how to care for others during this time of need, and is trained to assist with unique needs and requests.

Gary Saling, general manager of Trinity Memorial Gardens, commented, “When someone makes pre-need plans for themselves, they find peace of mind knowing that their family members will not need to worry or be burdened about what to do when the time comes.”

“When you make the decisions and the arrangements, you can be assured that your wishes will be carried out, “ said Saling. “You will spare your family the emotional choices that need to be made at a very difficult time.”

In addition to pre-need planning, Trinity Memorial Gardens offers at-need services, traditional burial and onsite cremation at its location on State Road 54, two miles west of the Veterans Expressway. All faiths are welcomed at this privately owned, full service funeral home, which offers a lovely, on-site chapel with seating for up to 250 guests.

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There is a private estate garden for those interested in a separated family plot, and a public mausoleum with both crypts for full body entombment, and niches for cremation inurnments. There are also glass front niches for a unique way to memorialize a loved one.

Trinity Memorial Gardens is about to embark on numerous constructions projects, including a new niche chapel dedicated to glass front niches, another inside mausoleum, an outside mausoleum, multiple new gardens, and a gazebo near the gardens of honor and innocence (the special garden for infants).

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Trinity Memorial Gardens, which is part of Dr. James Gill’s original vision for Trinity, celebrated 20 years of service this past in January.

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LIBRARIES Land O’ Lakes Branch Library • Baby Storytime, 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

March 12, March 19 and March 26 • Afternoon Movie, 1:15 p.m. March 12 • Taste of Sunshine Book Club, 5 p.m. March 12 • Toddler Storytime, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. March 13, March 20 and March 27 • Preschool Storytime, 11:30 a.m. March 13, March 20 and March 27 • 16-plus Game Night, 6 p.m. March 13 • Toddler Time, 10 a.m. March 14 • Pre-Teen Gaming, 2 p.m. March 14 • Teen Event: TBA, 6 p.m. March 17 • Family Night Out: “The End of the Rainbow” 6:30 p.m. March 17 • Land O’ Lakes Book Club, 1:30 p.m. March 18 • Friends of Land O’ Lakes Library Meeting, 2:45 p.m. March 18 • Senior Games, 10 a.m. March 19 • Digital Photography – Finishing Touches and Sharing, 10 a.m. March 21 • Kids Crafts: “A Sprinkle of Spring”, 2 p.m.

March 21 • Teen Volunteer Training, 5 p.m. March 24 • Teen Advisory Board, 6 p.m. March 24 • iOS (Apple) and Ebooks, 10 a.m. March 25 The library is located at 2818 Collier Parkway, and can be reached at (813) 929-1214. It is closed Sundays and Mondays.

Austin Davis Public Library • Tech Boulevard, 10:15 a.m. every Wednesday • Wee Artists, 1:15 p.m. every Wednesday • Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. every Thursday • Microsoft PowerPoint: Effects and Transitions, 3 p.m. March 17 • Retire Wisely, 4 p.m. March 18 The library is located at 17808 Wayne Road in Odessa, and can be reached at (813) 2733652.

Lutz Branch Library • Knitting at the Depot, 6 p.m. every Tuesday • Baby Time, 10:15 a.m. every Wednesday • Toddler Time, 11:00 a.m. every Wednesday • You Can Manage Diabetes!, 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday • Tail Waggin’ Tutors, 2 p.m. March 14 • Block Party!, 6:30 p.m. March 15 • Story Time, 11:30 a.m. March 17 and March 31 • eBay: Introduction, 2 p.m. March 18 • Chess Do It, 1 p.m. March 21 • Teen Advisory Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

March 23 • Puppet Show: Peter Rabbit, 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. March 24 • Jump, Jive and Jam!, 10:15 a.m. March 25 • eBay: Buyer & Seller Tips, 2 p.m. March 25 The library is located at 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, and can be reached at (813) 273-3652.

The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library • Baby Time, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. every Wednesday

• Toddler Time, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. every Wednesday • The Online Library: Novelist, 2 p.m. March 12 • Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library Teen Advisory Board Open Mic Night, 6 p.m. March 12 • Internet: Introduction, 10:30 a.m. March 13 • Sonny and Perley: Great American Songbook and International Cabaret, 3 p.m. March 15 • Puppet Show: Peter Rabbit, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. March 16 • Story Time, 3:30 p.m. March 16, March 23 and March 30 • PowerPoint: Effects and Transitions, 7 p.m.

March 17 • New Adult Interest Group, 6 p.m. March 18 • e-Books and e-Readers: An Introduction, 2 p.m. March 19 • Business Law: Options for Starting A Small Business, 4 p.m. March 19 • Teen Advisory Board Meeting, 6 p.m.

March 19 • Family Center on Deafness Telephone Distribution, 10 a.m. March 24 • Excel: Introduction, 7 p.m. March 24 The library is located at 2902 W. Bearss Ave., and can be reached at (813) 273-3652.

New River Library • Toddler Storytime, 11:15 a.m. every Wednesday • Preschool Storytime, noon every Wednesday • Free Medicare Help, 11 a.m. every Thursday • Introduction to the Internet, 2 p.m. March 12 • Tween Program TBA, 11 a.m. March 14 • Children’s Craft Corner, 2 p.m. March 14 • Teen Program TBA, 4:30 p.m. March 19 • Teen Advisory Board, 6 p.m. March 19 • R.P.G. Gaming, 11 a.m. March 21 The library is located at 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, and can be reached at (813) 7886375. It is closed Sundays and Mondays.

Hugh Embry Library • Toddler Storytime, 11:15 a.m. every Wednesday • Preschool Storytime, noon every Wednesday • SCORE Small Business – TBA, 5:30 p.m.

March 11 • Friends of Hugh Embry Library Used Book Bazaar, 11 a.m. March 13 and March 14 • Knitting Club at Hugh Embry, noon March 17 • Hugh Embry Book Discussion Group, 2 p.m.

March 17 • Tween YuGiOh! Club, 4 p.m. March 18 • Chess Club – Meeting room or main floor, 6:15 p.m. March 18 and March 25 • Teen Gaming, 4 p.m. March 19 • iPads In-Depth, 11 a.m. March 20 and March 27 • Senior Popcorn & Cinema, 2 p.m. March 20 • Free Family Popcorn & Movie, 2 p.m. March 21 The library is located at 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, and can be reached at (352) 5673576. It is closed Sundays and Mondays.

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When deputies arrived, they found the victim, later identified as McDaniel with a A memorial fund has been established to gunshot wound. McDaniel was transported help the family of Billy McDaniel, who died by helicopter to Regional Medical Center on March 2 after being shot at a Land O’ Bayonet Point, where he died from his Lakes bar. wound early on March 2.

The fund will help the family with funerThe shooting occurred when McDaniel al costs and other living expenses. and members of the Southern Sons The Billy McDaniel Memorial Fund has Motorcycle Club were in the bar's back been set up at Fifth Third Bank, 1122 Dale parking lot drinking, Daniels’ email says.

Mabry Road in Lutz. For additional informaMcDaniel was a prospect of the motortion, call the bank at (813) 242-2400. cycle club and was standing, holding a Jeffrey Camarda, 44, of Land O’ Lakes has plastic bucket above his head. Motorcycle been charged with manslaughter, in connec- club members were throwing cups and bottion with the McDaniel’s death, according to tles into the bucket, when Camarda a media alert email from Eddie Daniels Jr., attempted to shoot the bucket from spokesman for the Pasco County Sheriff’s McDaniel's head. Instead, he hit McDaniel in Office. the head, and proceeded to run off, Daniels’ In the email, Daniels detailed the chain account said. of events.

Camarda was arrested on March 2 at a Sheriff’s deputies responded to Rock parking lot near the intersection of State Harley Saloon, 2624 Land O' Lakes Road 54 and U.S. 41. He was taken to the Boulevard, after receiving a call on March 1 Land O' Lakes Detention Center, and bond at 9:14 p.m., reporting a man was down. was set at $250,000, according to Daniels.

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Florida Cancer Affiliates will host a stress reduction support group March 11 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The group is free and open to anyone who feels overwhelmed, is struggling to find a balance in their life, or wants to have a place to express feelings with those going through similar experiences.

Stress can be related to work or school, or can be relationship stress, caregiver stress, illness or health stress, parenting or family stress or financial stress.

For information, call (727) 808-4818.

LADIES HEALTH EVENT

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., will host “Ladies Who Lunch” at its Simpson Breast Health Center March 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm.

Activities include screenings, a health fair, short seminars, shopping, entertainment and lunch.

The guest speaker will be Dr. Marian Sampson on the topic of “Not Your Mother’s Menopause: a Cool Talk on a Hot Topic!”

For information or to RSVP, call (877) 534-3108.

FAMILY-TO-FAMILY CLASS ON MENTAL ILLNESS

The National Alliance on Mental Illness Pasco County will offer a Family-to-Family education program for family, partners, friends and significant others of adults living with mental illness.

The12-session course will run March 12 through May 28, on Thursday evenings, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Medical Center of Trinity in New Port Richey.

For information, call Gloria Strother at (727) 848-5169, or email gloriastrother@verizon.net.

The Heart Institute at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will present a series of Tuesday Tutorials with complimentary lunch at the Rao Musunuru Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson.

Programs begin at noon. Upcoming tutorials are: • March 17: Life after heart attack, open heart surgery and stroke • March 24: What to do when ulcers and wounds don’t heal For information and reservations, call (727) 869-5498.

INFANT CARE PROGRAM

The obstetrics program at Medical Center of Trinity will offer an infant care class on March 17 and March 24 at 6 p.m.

This is a six-hour course, so participants must attend both evenings.

The class aims to provide parents with the knowledge and skills to make their transition into parenting smooth and comfortable.

The cost is $40.

For information and reservations, call (727) 834-5630.

ALZHEIMER’S EDUCATIONAL SERIES

The Alzheimer’s Family Organization will present a free educational series at Atria Baypoint Village, 7927 State Road 52 in Hudson.

Seminars will begin at 10 a.m.

• March 18: Communication and behavior modification • March 25: Elder law issues For information and to make reservations, call (727) 848-8888 or (888) 496-8004.

GENERAL CANCER SUPPORT

Florida Cancer Affiliates will host a general cancer support group March 18 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at its Trinity center, 3611 Little Road.

For information, call (727) 808-4818.

STRENGTH, BALANCE PROGRAM

The Groves Golf and Country Club will host the Silver Sneakers Strength & Balance Program on Wednesdays at 9 a.m., and Fridays at 10:30 a.m., in the ballroom, 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes.

The program is a low-impact class for CHILDBIRTH CLASS men and women to help improve flexibility The obstetrics program at Medical and balance. Strength exercises may include Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will handheld weights and the use of tubing. host a childbirth super-prep class March 14 The program is free to Silver Sneakers from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. members, $5 for non-members, and $30 per This is an accelerated/refresher course. month of classes.

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Florida Cancer Affiliates will host the Any veteran needing help or informaMan to Man prostate cancer support group tion can call (844) 693-5838 between 7 meeting March 19 at 5 p.m., at its Trinity a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. center, 3611 Little Road.

After-hours and weekend calls will be For information, call (727) 808-4818. answered by crisis specialists in the Crisis Center’s 2-1-1 call center.

MS SUPPORT GROUP

First Christian Church, 6040 Eighth St., in Zephyrhills, will host a multiple sclerosis support group the first Thursday of every month at 1 p.m., in Fellowship Hall.

Refreshments will be served.

The group also hosts a social event the third Thursday of every month.

For information and to RSVP, call (813) 782-9306 or (813) 788-9931.

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT

The local Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Parkway.

Admission is free.

For information, call Phyllis Bross at (813) 996-1361, or send her an email at pebross@verizon.net.

PHYSICIAN DIRECTORY AVAILABLE

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, is offering a complimentary copy of the latest edition of its physician directory, which includes current primary care physicians, internal medicine physicians and specialists with privileges at Medical Center of Trinity.

Anyone who would like a copy can call (727) 834-5630, or email them at MedicalCenterTrinity@HCAHealthcare.com.

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A free, volunteer-run clinic in Tampa offers education and support of those diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy.

The clinic provides education and support in coping with neuropathy, dealing with physical limitations, home safety, and symptom management.

LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP Space is limited and available by apThe Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State pointment only.

Road 54, will offer a lymphedema support For information, call Cindy Tofthagen at group March 19 at 3 p.m.

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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church The group features bingo, food demonFamily Cancer Network meets the second strations and guest speakers on heart Thursday of the month in Rosary Hall, 2348 topics.

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Alliance on Mental Illness offers the following support groups: CELEBRATE RECOVERY FROM Family & Friends Support Meetings for family and friends of those with mental illADDICTIONS Victorious Life Church, 6224 Old Pasco ness: Road in Wesley Chapel, offers a Celebrate • Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 Recovery group on Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

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When the Land O’ Lakes High School girls’ basketball team reached the state semifinal last year, it might have looked like a bit of good fortune. They hadn’t approached that level of success during coach Phyllis Crain’s tenure, so it seemed to come out of nowhere. People could have wondered if it was a fluke or a lucky run.

Nobody is wondering that anymore.

The Gators followed up last year’s tournament berth with another one just like it: For the second straight year, they won their region and reached the state semifinals.

And while, like last year, the team’s season ended before the state title game, the team and coach are very proud of their accomplishments.

“I’m very happy about that (making it back to the state tournament),” said Crain, who just completed her fourth season as coach. “It’s an accomplishment for the girls.

They wanted to see that they could do it.”

They did it with a 28-4 record, even better than last year’s 24-5 mark. They also did it with more success along the way. Last season, Land O ‘ Lakes was district runner-up before winning its region. This season the team claimed district and conference championships on its way to another regional title.

The end of the season, however, was not a high point.

In fact, the Gators were overwhelmed last month in a 56-13 semifinal defeat to Paxon.

The margin of defeat reflected a combination of playing a great team, while the Gators were not performing well, Crain said.

The Golden Eagles, from Jacksonville, started out strong, and the game got away from the Gators before halftime.

Despite the loss, the team showed an ability to overcome adversity during the playoffs. They built leads, lost them and came back from behind to win games throughout their run. They found a way to win by pulling together and working together as a unit, a trait the coach said was their strongest quality this season.

“It’s a team game. We win and lose and play as a team,” Crain said.

They’ll do the same next year, though the team will look a little different. This

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Jhade Hayes was a big part of the Gators’ success as a senior, but now they’ll have to find a way to replace her talent on thecourt.

year’s roster had seven seniors, including two starters, who will need to be replaced.

Departing players include standout player Jhade Hayes.

Coach Crain will rely on returning players such as Gabby Mills and Mikala Canada to pick up the slack.

“We’re losing a big part of us with Jhade, but Mikala’s coming back, and she’s going to be our floor leader next year,” Crain said.

Canada is ready to be that leader. While she has the talent to score, the point guard enjoys finding holes in the defense and getting the ball to the teammate who has the best chance to put points on the board. She’s fine with other players getting the points, if it achieves the team’s goals.

“I like to bring the ball down the court,

and get my other teammates to score,” Canada said. “My coach calls me the quarterback of the team. I’ve got to make everybody else look good.”

While she’ll help the new starters look good, Canada said it’s up to the returning team members to show them how to fit in.

The Gators have been good at utilizing each other’s strengths and compensating for weaknesses, and while Canada’s ready to score a little more when required, she’ll still look to pass the ball to the most-open player.

But that’s next season.

For now, Canada is able to look back on what the team accomplished with pride and a sense of satisfaction that for the sec-

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MARCH 11 Baseball River Ridge at Wiregrass Ranch Pasco at Anclote, 7 p.m.

Softball Wiregrass Ranch at Sunlake, 8 p.m.

Land O' Lakes at Gulf, 7:30 p.m.

MARCH 3 Baseball Wiregrass Ranch 5, Gaither 1 Wesley Chapel 5, Ridgewood 0 Sunlake 3, Dunedin 1 Pasco 5, Central 4 Zephyrhills 4, Weeki Wachee 1 Sickles 6, Freedom 0 Softball Gaither 4, Wiregrass Ranch 2 Land O' Lakes 13, Fivay 0 Dunedin 12, Sunlake 2 Pasco 11, Central 3 Zephyrhills 1, Weeki Wachee 0 Anclote 12, Wesley Chapel 5 Freedom 10, Sickles 0

MARCH 12 Baseball Gulf at Wiregrass Ranch, 7 p.m.

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Mitchell at Sunlake, 7 p.m.

Pasco at Hudson, 7 p.m.

Zephyrhills at Fivay, 7 p.m.

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Mitchell at Land O' Lakes, 7:30 p.m.

Fivay at Pasco, 7:30 p.m.

MARCH 4 Baseball Wharton 2, Steinbrenner 1 Sunlake 5, IMG Academy Gray 4 Softball Wharton 8, Steinbrenner 6

MARCH 13 Baseball Wiregrass Ranch at Ridgewood, 7 p.m.

Hernando at Wesley Chapel, 7 p.m.

River Ridge at Land O' Lakes, 7 p.m.

Sunlake at Fivay, 7 p.m.

Central at Zephyrhills, 7 p.m.

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MARCH 5 Baseball Wesley Chapel 8, Fivay 5 Zephyrhills 5, Central 0 Freedom 5, Tampa Bay Tech 3 Softball Land O' Lakes 13, Berkeley Prep 1 Sunlake 10, Pasco 3 River Ridge 10, Zephyrhills 1 Wiregrass Ranch 12, Fivay 2 Gulf 14, Wesley Chapel 3 MARCH 6 Baseball Wesley Chapel 4, Central 2 Dunedin 7, Land O' Lakes 0 Sunlake 5, Gulf 0 Softball Central at Wesley Chapel, 7 p.m.

Nature Coast Tech 8, Pasco 0 Steinbrenner at The Villages Charter, 7 p.m.

MARCH 14 Softball Land O' Lakes vs. Riverview, 11 a.m.

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The Amputee Veterans of America Support Team will host its seventh annual golf tournament March 14 at Cheval Golf and Country Club, 4312 Cheval Blvd., in Lutz.

The event begins with registration at 11 a.m., opening ceremonies with a color guard at noon, and a shotgun start at 1:15 p.m.

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Senior Sports has participants who play golf every Wednesday and bowling every Thursday. It also has added tennis and indoor volleyball.

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The Alzheimer's Family Organization will host its Pasco Challenge on March 14 at the Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, 10500 Wilderness Park Blvd., in New Port Richey.

The annual event includes a 5K, 10K and half-marathon foot race, as well as a noncompetitive one-mile Fun Run and bike tour.

Funds raised will benefit individuals with Alzheimer's disease in Pasco County and Central Florida and their families.

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NEW TENNIS LEAGUE The Tri-County Tennis League is looking for individuals, teams and facilities to begin league play.

It will include age divisions from 40s and older. League play also will feature ratingsonly play, regardless of age.

For information, call Walt Bockmiller at (813) 527-8211.

Fast start for LOL softball There's still a lot of season left, but the Land O' Lakes softball team has to be happy with how things are going so far.

Ten games in, the team has amassed a 9-1 record. That includes some close calls, like a 7-6 win over Zephyrhills on Feb. 23. But there are also some blowout wins, including a 15-0 dismantling of Central on Feb. 12 and a 13-0 won over Fivay on March 3. The team won five straight, following a 2-1 loss to Dunedin on Feb. 24.

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“We had a really good season,” she said.

“In Pasco County, not a lot of teams go to state. So when we did it the second time in a row, it’s a big accomplishment,” Canada said.

Crain also feels that same pride, but it’s not for herself.

Even though the coach has built a strong program, she’s more focused on the experience for her players, many who will be playing in their last organized basketball league.

“It’s for the girls. It’s not about me,” Crain said. “I just love to see them, because this might be the only time they’re going to play basketball.”

While the fast start is encouraging, they're still looking up in the 5A District 8 standings.

That loss to Dunedin is the difference, with the 4-0 Falcons on top, and the Gators currently in third at 3-1.

But with nine wins in their first 10 tries, Land O' Lakes is in good position to achieve its first winning season after falling short of that mark four straight years. The team was 13-13 last season.

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The Temple of Heaven — a replica of a temple built for the emperor between 1406 and 1420 — dwarfs visitors to Zoominations at Lowry Park Zoo. It is the highest standard of architecture in ancient China, according to a nearby legend sign.

This colorful display is called the Asparas Arcade. A rich array of Buddhist art, found along an ancient trail of caves and grottos, included depictions of the Asparas — flying spirits of water and cloud that have taken the form of women presenting flowers to one another.

oominations, A Chinese Festival of Lights, is a spectacle of colorful lighted figures, arranged in 30 scenes over 26 acres at Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., in Tampa.

The display depicts traditional Chinese themes from nature to folklore and includes groups of larger-than-life animals, such as elephants and rhinos.

A team of 40 craftsmen and craftswomen, traveled 7,500 miles from the village of Zigong, to create the exhibit — which is the first of its kind in the southeastern United States. Zigong is the birthplace of the Chinese Lantern Festival, which is held in China in the last day of the Chinese New Year celebration, which fell on March 5 this year.

It is one of the country’s most important traditional festivals, tracing back to the Han Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago.

Zoominations, which also will feature performances by Chinese acrobats and an artisan market, debuted on Feb. 28 and will run on select evenings through May 31.

Zoominations is a nighttime event that carries a separate ticket from Zoo daytime admission. Zoominations tickets are $24.95 for adults, $22.95 for seniors (60 and older) and $19.95 for children ages 3 to 11.Those 2 and younger are free.

Visit LowryParkZoo.org for more information.

Before entering Lowry Park Zoo during Zoominations, A Chinese Lantern Festival, the main entrance is the replica of the Chinese Gate. The top of the gate is topped with nine Chinese dragons, representing the emperor and his sons.

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Pasco County Animal Services is offering half-off pet adoptions during the month of March. Adoptions include spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines. Also, every Friday is $5 Feline Friday.

The Tail Wagon also has scheduled upcoming adoption events: • Mutts & Motors: March 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Hyundai of New Port

Richey, 4727 U.S. 19 • People for Pasco Paws: March 28 from 9 a.m. to noon, at River Ridge Golf Course, 11022 Tee Time Circle in New Port Richey • Tampa Bay Pet Expo: March 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 in Tampa.

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Phyllis Goodlad, 86, is often on a bicycle, in the pool or on the road traveling to different competitions. She took part in cycling and swimming in last year's Florida Senior games.

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Phyllis Goodlad has won so many awards at athletic event for seniors, there's too many to mention.

And when you talk to her, she never mentions them.

"What's behind is behind. You've got to keep your sights on the future," she said. At 86, she's been collecting medals and trophies for decades.

She doesn't even know where most of them are. A couple of trophies can be seen in her home, but the majority are likely stored away in other rooms or in a shed at her home in Dade City.

Sometimes she even forgets to pick them up after she wins her events, she said.

Goodlad doesn't even like to say she won or came in first place. She simply says "I did well," so as not to seem boastful.

Her reluctance to appear prideful might stem from being a little girl in Wexford, Ireland before World War II, a time when women weren't encouraged to participate in athletics, much less to excel at them.

"I was brought up where you couldn't do sports, because ladies did not do that," Goodlad recalled.

But they could marry athletes, and she found one in her husband,Terry.

"He was an all-around athlete. When I met him, he was going to turn pro as a boxer, and I don't like boxing," Goodlad recalled. "I gave him a choice."

Terry chose love over a boxing glove, and they had been married for nearly 60 years, when he passed away in 2007.

During their marriage, her husband became an expert runner and cyclist, and traveled to participate in several sports around the world.

The interest rubbed off on Goodlad. She found herself trying new sports such as cross-country skiing, race-walking (where she holds Masters records in the United States and Canada) and triathlons.

She competed in last year's Florida Senior Games in cycling and swimming.

And when she enters an athletic contest, she often wins.

She entered a triathlon at the National Senior Games in Cleveland, Ohio, a couple of years ago. After some coaxing, Goodlad admits she took first place.

But the victories and awards aren't what are important to her.

She values the friendships she makes, the fun of competing and the health benefits that keep her in the water or on the course.

Those are the things that keep her feeling young.

"I don't think of my age until I have to put it down," Goodlad said.

Her athletic participation also keeps her mentally sharp. She enjoys setting goals for herself, using her tablet to research future events, and focusing on the next competition or event.

While most people in their mid-80s aren't training for their next cycling event or swimming race, Goodlad said that seniors can and should do more to stay active.

Like most people, she watches some television — especially when the Olympics or Tour de France are on — but doesn't make it her main activity for the day.

Doing something that requires physical exertion is harder than sitting in a chair and watching a program, she said, but the latter activities don’t provide any health benefits.

Even if someone's health isn't perfect, doing something is better than doing nothing, and can still make a big difference in their lives, Goodlad said.

"Get involved, even if it's only for a short time in the morning or a short time in the afternoon or evening. Just don't stay home all the time," Goodlad advises. "Even if it’s only walking to the end of the street. Park your car as far away from the store as you can.

Just that little but of walking is amazing. It'll start you on a journey that will only give you the greatest pleasure you can think of."

Goodlad's journey takes her to Lakeland several times a week for swimming practice, and to Canada for several months out of the year, where she visits family in between traveling to competitions. She also will likely head to the National Senior Games in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, this July.

Even though she'll be 87 this year, she's still looking to try new things. She always wanted to take up fencing, and now that her granddaughter is trying it, she wonders if that might be a new opportunity.

The fact that she's never done something before doesn’t deter her. Goodlad once entered a kayaking competition despite never setting foot in one. She took second place.

So if you want to try something new, her advice is to give it a shot, enjoy the journey, and don't let a lack of experience hold you back.

"Nobody knows anything until they learn it," Goodlad said.

People dropping by Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s five offices in February may have noticed a Florida beach scene on the normally blank walls.

The scene was a part of a month-long promotion of the new Big Brothers Big Sisters specialty license plate.

Vouchers for the new plate are being sold in advance, according to a release from Fasano’s office.

Statewide, a total of 1,000 vouchers must be sold before the plates are produced.

“So far, statewide, 409 vouchers have been sold as of the end of February, so we’re getting closer and working hard to reach that goal,” said Stephen Koch, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, in the release.

“This campaign has also been a great opportunity to share our message. Thanks to the support from Mike Fasano and his staff, we’ve had people reach out to us to say they believe in the power of mentoring so much, they have signed up to volunteer with our agency throughout Pasco County.”

Big Brothers Big Sisters pairs caring adult mentors (called ‘Bigs’) to children (called ‘Littles’). The child may be growing up in a single-parent home, have an incarcerated parent, or perhaps they are being raised by a grandparent. Independent studies show children paired with a mentor are more likely to graduate to the next grade level and less likely to end up in the juvenile justice system. Sales from the license plate vouchers will help the agency match more kids who are on the waiting list, including 100 boys and girls in Pasco County.

“We’re proud to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters,” Fasano said, in the release.

“We know the agency is fulfilling a huge need in the community. We’ll continue to promote the Big Brothers Big Sisters license plate voucher project, knowing this will not only make a difference today, but will make an impact on a child’s future, too.”

The cost of the voucher is $25, which is in addition to the normal registration and related fees.

For more information regarding this promotion or other services provided by the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office, contact Greg Giordano, director of Customer Relations at (727) 847-8179, or visit PascoTaxes.com.

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There will be a short networking presentation followed by an opportunity for each guest to present a “30 Second Commercial.”

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The Pasco-Hernando Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recognized area businesses at its 2014 Annual Awards Banquet on Feb. 27.

Award winners were Rivera Chiropractic, small business of the year; Latin Twist Café, medium business of the year; Wesley Chapel Toyota, large business of the year; and Sunrise of Pasco County Inc., nonprofit of the year.

John Jay Anglada was named volunteer of the year.

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Kelly Rossi of Eckerd will speak at the Rotary of Wesley Chapel Sunrise meeting March 13 at 7:15 a.m. She will discuss Eckerd’s Raising Hope program, a supportive service for children entering foster care in Pasco County.

The club meets at 7:15 a.m., every Friday, at the Quail Hollow Golf & Country Club, 6225 Old Pasco Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544. Breakfast is $10. Guests and new members are always welcome.

If you are interested in getting more involved through civic engagement or have a relevant topic to share with the club, contact Cheryl Pollock at cpollock@hcnetwork.org, or call her at (813) 924-0731.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY

Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will sponsor Wednesday Morning Networking March 18, from 7:30 a.m. to 9

Live Oak Ave., Dade City.

Miss Nature’s Coast, is the guest speaker.

Guests must RSVP if attending. The cost For information, call Nils Lenz at (813) is $5 at the door.

782-9491, or email him at San Antonio Citizen’s Federal Credit nilslenz@gmail.com.

Union is sponsoring the breakfast.

For information, call Jo Uber at (352) ROTARY CLUB NEEDS 567-3769.

BEE SPONSORS The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Noon STARKEY RANCH NAMES needs sponsors for the third annual “BEE JOHNSON & JOHNSON Part of the Buzz” adult spelling bee.

HOMEBUILDER Taylor Morrison will build 560 homes in The spelling bee will be April 10 at 6:30 TO CREATE 700 JOBS The Hillsborough County Commission the 220-acre Esplanade at Starkey Ranch, p.m., at the Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club, has agreed to pay up to $2.1 million in in- one of several subdivisions within the mas- 10641 Old Tampa Bay Drive in San Antonio. centive payments to Johnson & Johnson ter-planned community in Odessa off State Teams compete in three rounds with words Inc., which plans to open a North American Road 54, according to a press release from progressing in spelling difficulty from easy shared services headquarters. The deal is ex- Wheelock Communities, Starkey Ranch’s de- to intermediate to difficult. pected to produce about 700 jobs. veloper.

Spectators cheer on their favorite teams The county incentives are a match to the The gated village will have a private club- in a fun event that helps raise funds for the state’s $7 million awarded to the pharma- house, heated resort-style pool and spa, Pasco Education Foundation. Donations ceutical and health care products company tennis courts and a fitness center. Esplanade range from $1,500 for a Queen Bee sponsorto generate higher-wage jobs. is expected to open in early 2016. ship to $150 for a four-person team.

County officials expect Johnson & The Starkey Ranch Welcome Center will For information, email Erin Meyer at Johnson to invest $23.5 million while creat- open this spring, with a late spring opening erin@gatorcleaningsolutions.com. ing jobs with an average annual wage of at planned for the community’s first subdivileast $75,000. The county’s incentives will sion, Whitfield Park.

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Citizens Federal Credit Union, meets the secWomen-n-Charge is offering two $1,000 ond Wednesday of each month beginning at COME TO ROTARY CLUB The Rotary Club of Lutz will welcome grants this spring. The grants can be used to- 7:30 a.m. six Russian women business entrepreneurs wards business-related equipment or The meeting is designed to provide a as special keynote speakers March 17 at 7 services and continuing education.The non- networking and information-sharing plata.m. The women are participating in The profit’s mission, in part, is to support and form for the business community.

Open World Leadership program, an inde- assist professional women in managing their For locations, details and to reserve a pendent agency of the United States businesses more effectively. seat, email rgaddis@sacfcu.org, or call (352) Congress. For information on the program, Learn more about the grants at Women-n- 588-2732, ext. 1237. visit OpenWorld.gov.

Charge.com. Applications are available The Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at online and are due April 15.

DADE CITY CHAMBER Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club, For information, contact Judy Nicolosi, NEEDS VOLUNTEERS 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway, Lutz. treasurer of Women-n-Charge, at (813) 600The Greater Dade City Chamber of Meeting and breakfast cost $10. Guests and 9848, or email admin@women-n-charge.com. Commerce is looking for some volunteers new members are welcome. to help with the chamber event season.

For information, call Doug Andrews EAST PASCO With winter residents returning to the (813) 857-7089. area, there are a number of activities the NETWORKING GROUP The East Pasco Networking Group will chamber needs help to staff. The chamber is meet March 24 at Rose’s Café at 38426 Fifth looking for people who are friendly and outDADE CITY CHAMBER Ave., in Zephyrhills. going, who have knowledge of the local BREAKFAST The Greater Dade City Chamber of Networking begins at 8 a.m., with the area and activities, and are team-oriented.

Commerce Business Breakfast will be March meeting starting at 8:30 a.m.

For information, email mfloyd@dadecity17 at 7:30 a.m., at Kafe Kokopelli, 37940 Leja Apple, former Miss Pasco and former chamber.org.

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