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Experts are predicting an above-normal Hurricane Season 2021.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center has predicted a 60% chance of an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season and a 10% chance of a below-normal season.

NOAA is forecasting a range of 13 to 19 named storms, with winds of 39 mph or

higher. Of those, six to 10 could become hurricanes, with winds of 74 mph or higher, including three to six hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5), with winds of 111 mph or more, according to the predictions.

An average hurricane season – which runs from June 1 through Nov. 30 — produces 14 named storms, of which seven become hurricanes, including three major hurricanes, according to NOAA’s updated statistics.

The last hurricane to hit Pasco County was Hurricane Irma, in 2017. County offi-

cials have estimated that more than 200 homes were damaged, with 56 homes suffering major damage and four homes destroyed, according to the 2021 Pasco County Disaster Preparedness Guide.

Of the 261,000 addresses in Pasco County, approximately 217,000 addresses reportedly were without power, the guide adds.

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A roomful of passionate golfers could be seen holding up signs reading,“Save, Save, Save Our Course,” at a June 14 Zephyrhills City Council meeting.

The showy display of activism inside City Hall chambers came in response to recent reports of the Florida Army National Guard scouting the Zephyrhills Municipal Golf Course as a prime spot for a new $25 million armory development.

Turns out, these residents need not worry about the future of the longstanding 18-hole, par 68 course, after all.

That’s because the National Guard has all but changed course — instead evaluating a number of other would-be armory locations, so as to not impact the golf facility, located at southwest quadrant of the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport, at 39248 B Ave. This includes strongly considering a 14acre tract on the northside of the municipal airport, Zephyrhills City Manager Billy Poe said during the meeting.

“We’re trying to find another location (for the armory),” Poe said. “Nothing has been finalized yet, but we are working on that.”

State lawmakers recently approved allocating the substantial appropriation to the military organization, for a future training ground in Zephyrhills. (Armories are used for equipment storage, recruiting, personal training, educational training, and general administration offices.)

While an armory location has not yet been finalized, the city manager assured council members and residents the city golf course more than likely will stay in operation.

Said Poe,“I can’t say that it’s completely off the table until everything’s signed, but the serious conversations are on the other (14-acre) parcel, because the guard realizes that they don’t want to take over an existing golf course; they’ve made that comment.”

Poe also made clear that he’ll keep the community abreast on any changes in conversations between the city and the guard.

“It’s not a decision that’s made in the dark, in a vacuum by staff,” he said.

“It has to come back before council, so right now, the guard is evaluating if that 14 acres is sufficient for their needs.

“The last conversation we had (with the guard), it appeared to be, so that is the direction we’re moving — the golf course will

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remain, and the guard will land on another property.”

The municipal golf facility was established in 1957, then opened in 1978.

It’s regarded as a low-cost alternative compared to surrounding courses, where snowbirds, seniors and others flock to during the year.

It’s also been described as veteran-friendly, accommodating to beginners, slower players and individuals with physical disabilities.

Course management staff have stated the facility can average upwards of 1,500 players per week and some 6,000 rounds per month, during the busy winter season between October through February.

The course’s future has been a hot topic over the last several council meetings, given the guard’s armory situation and questions surrounding the golf facility’s upkeep and overall value to the community.

Even with Poe’s well-received revelation, several town residents still felt the need to stress the importance of the outdoor recre-

As the Pasco County Planning Commission considered a request for a special plan reviewer for the Villages of Pasadena Hills (VOPH), planning board members took the opportunity to encourage the county to find ways to speed up its development review process.

The VOPH asked the county to dedicate a specific planner to handle plan reviews within the special district, which county staff resisted.

“I think their general thought was since they’re paying an extra fee that is not paid throughout the rest of the county that that entitles them to their own reviewer,” said David Goldstein, chief assistant county attorney.

But Nectarios Pittos, the county’s director of planning and development, and Ernest Monoco, manager of special districts, said having a specific planner to handle those issues is not a viable solution.

The planning board ultimately agreed with the staff, to recommend to the Pasco County Commission that it rejects the request for the dedicated VOPH planner. But they also urged county staff to find a way to shorten the amount of time needed to complete the county’s development review process.

Planning Commissioner Jaime Girardi put it like this:“I know it’s unprecedented times for the county, and this isn’t obviously the forum for the discussion. But I know there’s a lot of developers out there that are getting extremely concerned with lengths of review time, lengths of pre-application times. Because they see the fees that they’re paying and they know those fees are getting collected, yet there’s not allocation to hire additional staff to support the workload.

“Everybody here understands the problem, and it’s a great problem to have, but it’s out there. I just want to make sure that it’s getting taken care of.”

Girardi continued:“You have great staff here, but I feel they’re under more and more stress every single day, from everybody. I worry for the people here, as much as anything.”

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The Zephyrhills Municipal Golf Course is designed to provide a public, low-cost alternative compared to other courses in the area. The 18-hole, par 68 course is known as a haven for snowbirds and beginners alike.

The Florida National Guard initially was eyeing the course for a new armory, but is evaluating other parcels.

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Author hopes book will lead to richer relationships with God

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Need a guest speaker for your Christian group? Liz Lyon-Hall, author of the Bible Study,“Hezekiah, a Conversation With the Enemy,” is available to speak to your group. Email her at lizlyonhall@gmail.com to make arrangements.

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It’s not like Liz Lyon-Hall was just looking for something to do.

After all, she’s a professional guardian for the elderly with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Plus, she and her husband, Alan, have two daughters, 15-year-old Eliana and a 12-yearold Alyssa, and two sons, 5-year-old Daniel and 3-year-old Jaidon.

On top of all that, the Wesley Chapel family has dogs, a cat, a bunny, a mouse, a bird and two pet sharks.

Still, when Lyon-Hall was reading a particular verse of the Bible she experienced what she characterizes as a revelation — and she was inspired to share it with others.

“I realized at one point that any revelation from God, no matter how big or how small, is not necessarily just for the person receiving it, but also to be shared with other Christians,” she said.

“I really want to encourage people to be reading the Bible and studying it for themselves. That’s a big life message for me — just encouraging Christians to spend time in the Bible,” she said.

It’s important, she added, to “know your scriptures and study it as much as you can.

“One of the ways that God speaks to his people is through the scriptures and if you’re not reading them, you’re missing that opportunity.

“Christianity is not just a belief system.

We’re meant to have a relationship with God,” she continued.“If you’re missing out on his primary way of communicating to you, you’re really missing out.”

So, what began as a personal inspiration turned into a research and writing project.

“I typically wrote about an hour a night, pretty much from midnight to about 1 a.m.,” she said. She squeezed in some extra writing time on Fridays, which she generally

COURTESY OF LIZ LYON-HALL

Liz Lyon-Hall experienced what she characterizes as a revelation, as she was reading a particular Bible verse. The experience was so inspiring she decided to write a Bible study guide to encourage other Christians to deepen their relationship with God, by reading scripture.

takes off from her day job.

She estimates she spent about six months creating the study guide, which is called “Hezekiah, A Conversation With the Enemy.”

The guide’s release will be celebrated with a book launch on July 11 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Bridgeway Church, at 30660 Wells Road in Wesley Chapel.

The six-week Bible study is divided into six weeks of study, five days a week.

“That’s kind of a standard format for a lot of Bible studies,” Lyon-Hall said.

While Bible studies can be done individually, that’s not the general approach.

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Bible Study Book Launch WHAT: Meet local author Liz Lyon-Hall at an event celebrating the launch of her first published Bible Study: “Hezekiah, A Conversation With the Enemy.”

WHERE: Bridgeway Church, 30660 Wells Road, Wesley Chapel WHEN: July 11, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

DETAILS: Enjoy Christian fellowship across a variety of denominations. There will be light hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Bring or buy a book for author signings.

PLEASE RSVP to lizlyonhall@gmail.com, to ensure adequate provision of food and drink.

“The main goal for most Bible studies is to be done with a group of people, so that you’re having discussion and you’re fellowshipping — getting to know each other and helping each other throughout life, praying for each other, that sort of thing,” Lyon-Hall said.

“This Bible study, when I wrote it, I did it with my own personal little small group Bible study,” she said. She also ran it through a Bible study at Bridgeway Church, where she has been a member since 2015. A second Bible study group at the church began using the guide recently.

Lyon-Hall said her guide is designed to be used by Christians of any church denomination.

She plans to get the word out about the book by attending church events, conferences, breakfasts and so on. She is scheduled to sell her book at Palm Harbor’s New Hope Church’s Women’s Dream Conference,Aug. 13 and Aug. 14; at Tampa’s St. Clement’s Episcopal Church’s Blessing of the Animals event Oct. 2; and, at Lutz’s St. Timothy Catholic Church’s Annual Women’s Club Boutique on Nov. 13.

Whether or not it’s a big seller, Lyon-Hall said she’s glad she pursued the project.

She knows that the guide was extremely helpful to one of the participants of the first Bible study group that used it.

“It was a blessing to her, specifically — helped her kind of break through some issues she was having,” the author said.

“I’m not looking to make my millions off this book. I’m just looking to share it and encourage people to be reading their Bible.

“I figure God is going to use it for whatever he’s going to use it for. He will put it in the hands of who needs to read it,” she said.

For more information, visit LizLyon-Hall.com.

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LODGE BINGO

John Nelson Memorial Fraternal of Police Lodge 29, near the corner of Bell Lake Road and Land O’ Lakes Boulevard (U.S. 41), in Land O’ Lakes, offers bingo every Tuesday evening. Doors open at 4 p.m., and bingo starts at 6 p.m. Guests can bring outside food and drinks. No one younger than age 18 will be admitted. Due to construction, entrance to the lodge is by way of a driveway from Bell Lake Road. For information, call 813-406-5611, or visit foplodge29bingo on Facebook.

July 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Wesley Chapel District Park, 7727 Boyette Road, for ages 16 to 22.The camp will include the fundamentals of job interviewing, resume writing, games, arts and crafts, guest speakers, outdoor recreation, field trips and more. Register at HopeGetsJobs.com/register. For information, contact Julia Harter at 863-670-1438.

BBQ Rib Cook-off

The Moore-Mickens Education and Vocational Center will host its inaugural BBQ Rib Cookoff, on July 10 at 10 a.m., at 38301 Martin Luther King Blvd., in Dade City.

The event will include live entertainment, a car show, vendors, and children’s activities, There will be cash prizes for first, second and third place in the cook-off. Registration is $75.

Car show registration is $10.

Guests can bring their own chairs and admission to the event is free.

For information and applications, call 352-518-8008, or email mooremickens.evc@gmail.com

FAMILY CONCERT

The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative will present a family concert on July 8 at 11 a.m., for ages 3 to 8. Participants can sing along, dance, try sign language, and participate in musical storytelling featuring Julie Austin playing the guitar, the ukulele, the autoharp and the jaw harp. Registration is through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.

Local author and hiking enthusiast Bob Harrison will share his Florida wilderness hikes and Appalachian Trail experiences — from suffering heat exhaustion to finding himself lost in the forest to a close encounter with a bear. Register for the event at PascoLibraries.org.

BE A MOVIE EXTRA

An independent film production company will start filming a feature-length, low-budget horror film in Dade City, in August.The film, entitled “Bed of Nails,” is being produced by the Cape Coral-based Bad Clown Films.The movie is scheduled for release in October 2022. Primary filming should take about 10 days to 14 days on private acreage in Dade City.The production is looking for local Dade City residents as extras, as well as a competent, local production assistant.The company also will be looking to fill one of the roles for one of the country folk characters.

Anyone interested should contact the film office by email at malottfilms@outlook.com.

DRAW SAFARI ANIMALS

The Pasco County Library Cooperative will host a Zoom drawing lesson on July 8 at 4 p.m. Participants should have paper, pencils and coloring materials on hand to follow along with the art lesson. Registration is required, and a Zoom link will be emailed out. For questions and information, email emilyb@pascolibraries.org.

CREEPY CRAWLIES

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a Summer Reading Club curbside craft kit on July 10 starting at 10 a.m., while supplies last.The theme will be Creepy Crawlies. For information, call 813929-1214.

VIRTUAL SUMMER SAFARI

The Pasco County Library Cooperative will offer a virtual summer safari storytime on July 8 at 10 a.m., with the reading of “Lion and the Mouse.”To access the video, visit Facebook.com/southholidaylib/.

BOOK LAUNCH

The Pasco County Library Cooperative will offer a craft video on July 8 at 10 a.m.

Participants can use their own supplies to follow along the video and create a tiger drawing/craft.Visit Facebook.com/CPLib to access the video.

Bridgeway Church, 30660 Wells Road in Wesley Chapel, will host a launch party on July 11 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., for the release of the Bible study book,“Hezekiah:A Conversation With the Enemy,” by Liz LyonHall.The event will include light hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Bring or buy the book for the signing. Reservations are not required, but an RSVP would be appreciated at LizLyon-Hall.com.

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The Pasco County Library Cooperative will host “Tales from the Trail” on July 8 at 4 p.m.

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel, will offer a take-and-make kit July 12 to July 17, for teens and tweens.

Participants can learn to make a lightning bug pillow pet. Stop by the library to pick up the craft. For information, call 813-7886375.

and the Lowry Park Zoological Society of Tampa to present “Save the Greater OneHorned Rhino,” a live, online presentation, on July 12 at 11 a.m., for all ages. ZooTampa cares for two out of five of the species of rhinoceros in the world: the southern white rhino and the greater one-horned rhino.

Participants can meet a one-horned rhino, ask animal care questions, and learn how to support the species in the wild. Registration is through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org. For information, all 813-2733652.

CLASSIC MOVIES

Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in downtown Tampa, will present these films as part of its • “North By Northwest” (1959): July 11 at 3 p.m., and July 15 at 7:30 p.m.

• “The Big Lebowski” (1998): July 18 at 3 p.m., and July 22 at 7:30 p.m.

• “Jaws” (1975): July 25 at 3 p.m., and July 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10 at the box office, $12 online, and $7 for Tampa Theatre members.

For information, visit TampaTheatre.org.

CROCHET BEES

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel, will offer an adult Summer Reading Club take-and-make kit from July 12 to July 17. Participants can make crocheted bees. Supplies are limited. Stop by the library to pick up the kit. For information, call 813788-6375.

SUMMER CAMP

Hope Services, a vocational service provider for people living with disabilities, will host a Vocational Summer Camp from July 12 to

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BUTTERFLY WALL ART

The Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road in New Port Richey, will offer an adult takeand-make craft kit July 12 to July 17, for ages 18 and older, while supplies last. Participants can learn how to make faux butterfly taxidermy wall art.The kit has everything needed for the craft. For information, call 727-861-3049.

CERAMIC LADYBUG

The Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road in New Port Richey, will offer a tween takeand-make kit July 12 to July 14, for grades four to seven. Participants can pick up a ceramic ladybug painting kit, and then tune into a video on Facebook and Instagram @RegencyParkLibrary to follow along. Limit one kit per person, while supplies last. For information, call 727-861-3049.

ANIMALS IN ORBIT

The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative will present “Animals in Orbit” on July 13 at 2 p.m., for all ages. Participants can learn about animal astronauts and their adventures in space. Registration is through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.

BUMBLEBEE COASTERS

The Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road in New Port Richey, will offer a take-andmake craft from July 13 to July 15, for teens.

Pick up the bumblebee coaster kit, and then tune into Facebook or Instagram @RegencyParkLibrary to follow along the video. Kits are available while supplies last, limit one kit per person. For information, call 727-861-3049.

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The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet on July 13 at 7 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Jessica Koelsch Bibza will present “Sea Turtles in the Gulf of Mexico Post Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.”

Meetings are free. Participants should bring their own refreshments, and wear a mask.

For information, call 813-469-9597, or visit PascoNativePlants.org.

EAST PASCO NETWORKING

The East Pasco Networking Group will meet on July 13 at 7:30 a.m., at the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center, at 6585 Simons Road, in Zephyrhills. The guest speaker will be Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller Nikki Alvarez-Sowles.

BINGO LUNCHEON

The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club will host a Flamingo Bingo Luncheon on July 14 at 11:30 a.m., at The Groves Golf & Country Club, 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes.The donation is $12 per person, and includes a lunch of pizza, salad, desserts and beverages, and nine games of bingo.There also will be the opportunity to win baskets.To reserve a spot, call 813-5281179.

WILDLIFE SHOW

The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative will host a “Wonders of Nature Wildlife Show” on July 14 at 6:30 p.m., for all ages. Participants will see an educational wildlife presentation featuring live animals performing the behaviors that help them survive in the wild. Registration is through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org.

BUG CRAFT

The Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road in New Port Richey, will offer an Early Literacy take-and-make craft July 14 to July 16, for toddlers and preschoolers.

Participants can make a little bug on a leaf.

Pick up a kit at the library. For information, call 727-861-3049.

FELT PENGUINS

The Pasco County Library Cooperative will offer a Summer Reading Club craft video on July 15 at 10 a.m. Participants can use their own supplies to make a felt penguin by following along with the video instructions.

To access the video, visit Facebook.com/CPlib. For information, call Amaris Papadopoulos at 727-861-3020.

FANTASTIC BEASTS

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a Summer Reading Club curbside pickup craft on July 17 starting at

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PSO4KIDS DRIVE

The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is hosting its PSO4Kids Drive now through July 31, for children in need. Donations of clothing and hygiene items will be collected at the PSO’s three district offices, as well as the Land O’ Lakes Detention Center lobby.

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Branchton Park, 15504 Morris Bridge Road, currently includes a small parking area, shelter, playground and a basketball court.

The improvement plan will create new amenities for the community.

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Holly McDowall has joined the Pasco Economic Development Council Inc., as the economic development organization’s new marketing coordinator.

Her position was created to support the marketing needs of Pasco EDC programs.

By adding this role, Pasco EDC will be able to create more content, utilize data driven research and analysis, and follow up on more leads to support all of the existing programs, according to a news release from Pasco EDC. “During Holly’s interview, it was obvious she wanted a career that had a positive effect on the community.That, along with her education and experience working with nonprofits, showed us that she would be a

great fit as our new marketing coordinator,” Bill Cronin, president/CEO, Pasco EDC, said in the release.

McDowall is a graduate of Mitchell High School and a recent graduate of Florida State University, with a double major in Media Holly McDowall and Communication Studies, and Psychology.

She will be working with Lauren Micili, the director of marketing and communications, who has been with Pasco EDC for four years.

IT COMPANY RELOCATES

Complete I.T. Computer Repair and Network Solutions has moved to a new location at 2664 Cypress Ridge Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

The company was running out of space at its former location, so it needed to find larger quarters, according to a company news release.

In announcing the shift, the company thanked its customers for helping it to be successful, and it previewed some news it

plans to announce later.

“We have expanded our workforce so that we could handle additional customers.

Quietly, we even started a new division that we will share with everyone in the future when the time is right,” the release says.

RETURN TO TRAVEL GAINING MOMENTUM

The return to travel continues gaining momentum, both nationally and internationally, according to a news release from AAA. “Interest and enthusiasm for travel has gone through the roof,” said Debbie Haas, vice president of travel for AAA – The Auto Club Group, said in a release. Haas noted the company’s travel advisers “have been inundated with calls from people who want to take a trip this year.”

The news release also cites a Transportation Security Administration report, which revealed the Friday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend were the busiest days for U.S. air travel since March 2020.

AAA also noted that more European countries are reopening for travel and cruising.

The company recommends using a travel expert to help when making plans. Early booking is also a good idea to get good deals, according to the release.

BROWN BAG LUNCH & LEARN

The Pasco EDC Brown Bag Lunch & Learn is an open invitation to anyone interested in hearing more about the Pasco EDC, and the programs and services it offers.

Bring a lunch, and learn the various ways that Pasco EDC is involved in the promotion and development of economic activity in Pasco County. To find out more, go to PascoEDC.com.

NEW BEALLS CONCEPT COMING TO THE GROVE

Bealls is preparing to open a combination outlet and home décor concept at the Grove at Wesley Chapel.

Bealls Outlet/Home Centric will occupy about 35,000 square feet in the former Toys”R”Us location.

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Developer and landlord Mark Gold, of Mishorim Gold Properties, purchased the property for around $64 million in September 2019.

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The College Board of Trustees gave him an overall average score of 4.95 out of Timothy Beard, Ph.D. 5, noting Beard’s excellent communications with the DBOT and community stakeholders, as well as administrators on the college’s administrative leadership team.

Marilyn Pearson-Adams, DBOT chair, summarized the review comments in a letter to the trustees, noting in the release that “Dr. Beard’s personal and professional demeanor have positively impacted his performance as president and consequently facilitated the college being one of the premier institutions in the Florida College System.”

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Beard is starting the second year of a three-year contract awarded last year by the college trustees after he demonstrated his ability to grow as a leader, embrace a style of leadership that promotes transparency, collaboration and clear communication.

ABC PROGRAM

Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s five offices will collect donations during the month of July in support of the Pasco County Schools’ ABC (Assist, Believe & Care) Program.

The ABC program was created to provide financial assistance to students and their families who are experiencing economic hardship, especially when those needs interfere with the student’s ability to be academically successful.

All money collected will go into a fund that teachers can use when they see or learn of a need a child may have.

For information about the charitable giving programs at the tax collector’s office, contact Assistant Tax Collector Greg Giordano at 727-847-8179, or visit PascoTaxes.com.

FREE VACCINATIONS

The Florida Department of Health – Pasco County is teaming up with Pasco County Schools and Health Hero to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations to Pasco County students age 12 and older.

The free vaccinations also will be made available to children’s eligible family members.

Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to receive the vaccine.

The Pfizer vaccine will be distributed at several school locations around the county.

Appointments are required to ensure a smooth and efficient experience.

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July 13: • Sunlake High School, 3023 Sunlake Blvd., Land O’ Lakes – 8 a.m. to noon. Park in the student parking area.

July 14: • Pasco High School, 36850 State Road 52, Dade City – 8 a.m. to noon. From State Road 52, pull in after the tennis courts and park in the staff or gym parking lot.

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Mansfield Blvd., Wesley Chapel – 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Park in the faculty parking lot and take the sidewalk between Building 300 and the main office.

Parents are encouraged to fill out the online registration available from the school district website (Pasco.k12.fl.us), and select from the available dates, times and locations.

An individual registration form must be completed for the student and every additional family member.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL FUNDRAISER

Pasco County Property Appraiser Mike Wells, and entrepreneur and philanthropist Jacques Hakim have partnered with the Pasco Sheriff’s Charities and the YMCA of the Suncoast James P. Gills Family Branch to launch “Step up for Pasco Students,” a backto-school fundraiser, for students in Pasco County schools.

Every $10 donated can buy a new pair of quality shoes for a child in need.

The goal is to collect 5,000 pairs by July 18.

Sponsorship levels also are available.

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EMPLOYMENT FAIR

Pasco County Schools will host its sixth annual Pasco Community Public Employment Fair on July 21 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Fivay High School, 12115 Chicago Ave., in Hudson.

Those in attendance can meet managers from Pasco County Schools, Pasco County Emergency Services, Pasco Sheriff’s Office, Pasco County Tax Collector, Pasco Board of County Commissioners, and more.

Register online at bit.ly/3vR7Kr8.

SUMMER FOOD SERVICE

Pasco County School’s Summer Food Service program will continue through July 27, at selected school campuses and at bus stop locations around the county.

All school location meal packs will contain seven breakfasts and seven lunches, and will be provided curbside on Tuesdays only, between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., to anyone age 18 and younger.

East Pasco school sites include: Cypress Creek High, Double Branch Elementary, New River Elementary, Pasco High, Quail Hollow Elementary, R.B. Cox Elementary, R.B. Stewart Middle, San Antonio Elementary, Sand Pine Elementary, Watergrass Elementary, Wesley Chapel Elementary, Wesley Chapel High, West Zephyrhills Elementary, Wiregrass Ranch High and Woodland Elementary.

In Central Pasco: Connerton Elementary, Lake Myrtle Elementary, Oakstead Elementary, Odessa Elementary, Sanders Memorial and Sunlake High.

Students attending PLACE (Pasco Learning and Activity Centers of Enrichment) or Extended School Year programs at the schools will receive their meals on campus and are not eligible to participate in curbside meal pickup.

School bus stops will distribute meal packs on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

For bus stop locations and menus, and to participate in the meal pickups, visit tinyurl.com/3mp6x4dh.

For questions, email FNS@pasco.k12.fl.us.

UNLIMITED BUS RIDES

Students can ride Pasco County Public Transportation (PCPT) Department buses on regular routes all summer for just $20.

The special student rate is effective now through Aug. 31.

The Summer Haul Pass can be purchased at these locations: • Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller Office, West and East Pasco Government Centers • Pasco-Hernando State College bookstores in Dade City, New Port Richey and Wesley Chapel • PCPT Administrative Office, 8620 Galen Wilson Blvd., Port Richey • All Pasco County Libraries For information about the pass, bus routes and schedules, visit RidePCPT.com.

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This is the list of 2021 Atlantic Tropical Cyclone Names from the World Meteorological Organization and presented in a graphic by The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. See page 1B for a lengthy list of practical tips intended to help you prepare before storms threaten; stay safe if severe weather hits; and, respond in the aftermath.

HURRICANE, from page 1A on Hurricane Elsa that was brewing, but it was too early to tell whether the storm would affect the Tampa Bay region.

Of course, it’s impossible to predict when or where a hurricane or tropical storm will strike, so that’s why emergency management officials urge residents to be ready to take whatever actions are necessary.

Laura Wilcoxen, interim director for emergency management for Pasco County, said residents need to prepare now, so they can be ready if a threat arises.

PREPARE NOW

It’s important to keep in mind there are just a couple of thousand first responders, Wilcoxen said, compared to more than 550,000 Pasco County residents.

“So, personal responsibility is extremely important for us all to be able to recover as quickly as we can,” she said. She urged residents to avoid last-minute preparations.

First, know your hazards, she said. “Are you in an evacuation zone? Are you in a flood zone?

“You know best where you live. You know best the route that you routinely travel,”Wilcoxen said.

Perhaps you’re new to the area.

In that case, Wilcoxen suggests: “Talk to your neighbors.Ask them what their experience has been in past storms.”

Perhaps you haven’t geared up yet for this storm season.

Wilcoxen offers this advice: “Prepare a simple go-kit: Quick things that you can grab, in a backpack.Water, some food, your medications, batteries, a flashlight.”

Prepare a larger home kit, too.

That kit should include 1 gallon of water per person, per day, for up to 7 days; nonperishable food, a non-electric can opener, hygiene items and so on.

Those preparing disaster kits also should keep in mind the need to pack personal protection equipment ,such as masks and gloves, in case they are needed, she said.

As you make preparations, consider any special needs of elderly or disabled people, infants and pets, she said.

Also, if you will need a special shelter, be sure to know where they are and how to register.

STAY SAFE

“Each storm is different. Some of the worst damage that this county has experienced has been because of a tropical storm,” Wilcoxen said.

Residents need to know their evacuation zone.

“Heed the warnings.There can be a lot of complacency based on previous experience,” Wilcoxen said.

“If county officials are giving you a warning that it’s time to evacuate, it’s because there’s a high potential for threats to life and safety,” the emergency response expert said.

Areas of special concern include coastal areas that are subject to storm surge and buildings that would be susceptible to wind damage, such as mobile homes or homes that are not secured to their foundation, she said.

There are public shelters available, but they should be the option of last resort, Wilcoxen said.

Preparing for a disaster

Would your organization or association like to know more about preparing for a disaster? Pasco County’s emergency management department has speakers available to provide presentations. To find out more, call 727-847-8137.

It’s better for people to find friends or family, or stay in a hotel,Wilcoxen said.

“You are going to be much more comfortable that you would be at a shelter,” she added.“Shelters are really like the lifeboat — they’re the lifeboat, not the cruise ship.”

County shelters will follow guidance from the Centers Disease Control and Prevention, and the Florida Department of Health, Wilcoxen said.

There will be isolation areas, if needed, because of COVID-19, she added.

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, AND YOURSELF

“Know what your insurance covers,” Wilcoxen said.

If you need flood insurance, get it now.

New flood insurance policies cannot be obtained, if a storm is approaching.

It’s also a good idea to take action now, such as trimming your trees, to reduce potential property damage, she said.

When a storm is approaching, store items — such as patio furniture, grills and planters — in a garage or in another secure place.

Those could become projectiles during high winds.

If you have emergency equipment, be sure you know how it works.That’s particularly true about generators,Wilcoxen said.

“Make sure they’re (generators) properly installed.You don’t want to put them inside your garage. Don’t put them next to your bedroom window. Make sure the way it is wired in, is correct,”Wilcoxen said.“You don’t want to have a disaster, within a disaster.”

Be sure you have a communication plan.

Whether you are evacuating or sheltering in place, be sure to share the specifics with someone who is outside of the danger zone.

KEEP INFORMED

Wilcoxen encourages residents to register for the AlertPasco app, which provides timely reports.

The county also has the social media NextDoor app, which can push out more information, easily, she said.

Wilcoxen also recommends that residents read the county’s disaster guide.

“It’s been updated and designed to make it user-friendly,”Wilcoxen said.

The county’s preparedness videos, on the emergency management page of the county’s website, are helpful, too, she said.

“If you have people who are interested in learning about how to properly fill a sandbag and stack them, we have a video about sandbags. If you want to learn more about what to take to a shelter, we have a video on our shelters.We also have one on how to build a kit.

“They’re just great, useful, educational tools,”Wilcoxen said.

“If you have any questions ever, make sure you’re reaching out and asking. Our team is here to help,”Wilcoxen said.

ational staple.

Tom Darby, who lives in Tropical Acre Estates, said the airport golf course is “one of the best courses for senior citizens,” given its shorter yardage and lack of hills compared to other nearby offerings.

Darby also suggested if the golf facility was to shut down to make way for an armory — “the worst-case scenario,” he said — the city should develop another municipal course somewhere else in town to accommodate an area “full of senior citizens.”

Meanwhile, Zephyrhills resident Valerie Snell questioned why city administration would bring the golf course issue to the fore during a time many snowbirds who play the course have already left the area to spend summer up north.

Snell observed,“The population of this city drops by 75% in the spring, because of all the snowbirds that go back home, and I know that there are a lot of people that use that course, and before any decisions are made, I would hope that you would let them be heard, also.”

Regarding this statement, the city manager acknowledged wintertime would’ve created “perfect timing” for snowbird residents being in town to comment in person.

However, state appropriations being at stake is “why the conversation started now” compared to delaying the task for several months, Poe responded.

“It wasn’t to eliminate or prohibit citizens from coming in and speaking, it’s just the circumstances dictated the timing of it,” he said.

“Unfortunately, circumstances sometimes dictate when we have to make decisions and when we have to have the meetings, and this is one of those times, where conversations have to take place now and can’t wait until the wintertime, so that’s the reasons why the conversations started a few weeks ago.”

Snell then asked if these part-time Zephyrhills residents, among others, could send letters of support for the golf course.

In response, Poe encouraged the community involvement on all fronts: “That’s

REVIEWS, from page 1A Planning Commissioner Peter Hanzel added:“Is there a possibility you could contract with a vendor out there who could do some of the work, and therefore kind of catch you up? There’s got to be a corporation or a business or a private entity that can bring in some people, do the work — you contract that work out for a short period of time. You only need that manpower for a short period of time anyway.”

But Monoco explained: “The review is more than just the planner. You distribute the review to various entities within different departments. There’s a lot of coordination. It’s bigger than just a particular division within the planning department.”

Richard Tonello, representing the Pasco School Board on the planning board, said the school district takes part in those reviews.

“It’s a huge undertaking. People have to know the county. They have to know the land use. The land development code.

There’s a lot to learn.You just can’t farm that out. It’s very difficult,”Tonello said.

Goldstein added: “In my experience, consultants are best utilized for specific tasks, for specific projects.

“I would say that normal standard review of zonings and MPUDs (master-planned unit developments) is probably still best handled

perfectly acceptable, to have them send letters of support. I’ve received a couple in the last couple weeks, so if there’s individuals that want to send letters of support, that’s perfectly fine, and those can be entered into the record, just the same as you are here today.”

Toward the end of the meeting, the course’s pro shop manager Craig Sexton submitted a stack of hard-copy petitions from local golfers pleading the council to keep the facility in play.

He also made some brief comments addressing council members:“I’d just like to leave (these petitions) with you, and I’d just like to simply say,‘Thank you.’ It takes a lot of stress off us.”

The municipal course has at least one ardent legislative champion in Councilman Charles Proctor.

He made it clear he would not support any development project that would jeopardize the links — a position which drew rounds of applause from those seated in attendance.

“I would just like to let the people know that are involved with the golf course that I would never vote to take away your golf course,” Proctor said.

“I know you all enjoy it, you get a lot of use out of it, so I can’t speak for the rest (of the council), but I would never vote to take away your golf course. It’s been a part of Zephyrhills for a long time, and I wouldn’t even attempt to try to take it away.

“Nothing is ever in stone in life, we all know that, but I believe our city manager and our city employees are working hard to make this work for both parties.”

Discussion about the course’s future originally came up during an early May meeting to approve a lease agreement with Under Par Inc., to continue to serve as course management operators.

Poe at the time disclosed how the guard had targeted the golf course property for purchase — likely to be a substantial offer — among other site alternatives and parcels throughout the city, following the wave of expansion funding from the state.

Armed with that information, council members tabled the lease renewal for future discussion, as the city’s present agreement with Under Par doesn’t expire until April 2022.

by internal staff.”

Board Chairman Charles Grey said “I think it’s important, Jaime, that you brought that to everyone’s attention. I think we all know it. Sometimes it’s a good idea to just vocalize it.”

Planning board members, Grey said, have been hearing complaints about how long it takes to go through the process.

“Of course, they (those complaining) don’t realize how much work goes into it,” Grey said.

The chairman also acknowledged Goldstein’s comment that “you can’t just necessarily hire somebody off the street to do certain functions of the review process because it takes a lot of expertise, a lot of background information.”

Planning Commissioner Chris Poole noted:“This is not unique to Pasco.All of the surrounding counties are experiencing the same thing.The county immediately to the south is much worse.”

Pittos said there are proposed initiatives in the 2022 Pasco County budget to help planning and development to obtain more resources and more people, but final action on the budget won’t be taken until September.

Meanwhile, Planning Commissioner Roberto Saez said the City of Clearwater and Pinellas County are outsourcing engineering services and it has sped up their reviews.

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By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

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van Miller’s sprint for a spot on Team USA for the upcoming Tokyo Summer Olympics came up short — but it was still an experience most athletes can only ever dream about.

The Zephyrhills athlete on June 25 competed in the U.S. Olympic track and field trials at the legendary Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

Miller — a rising senior at University of South Carolina — clocked 21.04 seconds in the first round heat of the men’s 200-meter dash, finishing 23rd overall.

He competed in the same heat against other widely known professional sprinters, including Terrance Laird and Jaron Flourney, among others.

The competition was televised live nationally on the NBC Sports Network.

Miller’s trials mark was a shade off his personal-best of 20.50 seconds — which he recorded at the Weems Baskin Relays hosted on-campus at South Carolina in late March. He wound up earning second-team NCAA All-American honors during the season, too.

A last-minute heat and lane scheduling change at trials in Oregon arguably impacted his performance, in some form or another.

Miller originally was slated to compete in heat 2, lane 5, but event officials switched him to heat 3, lane 9 just hours before the race.

Here’s why it matters:The middle lanes (such as lane 5) are viewed as more advantageous in track, as it allows sprinters to visibly pace themselves against competitors in real time, Miller said,“to have someone to kind of push me toward where I’m trying to go, how fast I’m trying to run.”

But being positioned in outside lanes (such as lane 9) is more out on an island of sorts — unable to see if you’re going too fast or too slow against the competition.

“You’re just out there, (so) you’ve just kind of got to run your own race,” Miller said.

Miller was one of about 30 sprinters nationwide who either qualified or accepted an invitation, and declared for the men’s 200-meter trials event.

From there, the top three men’s 200meter finishers at trials earned spots on the U.S. Olympic team — Noah Lyles (first, 19.74 seconds), Kenny Bednarek (second, 19.78) and Erriyon Knighton (third, 19.84).

(Knighton is a 17-year-old sensation from Tampa who attends Hillsborough High School and became the youngest track and field athlete to join Team USA since 1964.)

While disappointed with his own trials output overall, Miller relished the opportunity so very few earn — let alone coming off a 2020 track season hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

He had plenty of support at the momentous event, as both his parents and sister were in attendance, along with several coaches and teammates.

“All around, it was a really good experience,” Miller said.“It was kind of surreal that I was there with the top athletes in the country. It was just a really good feeling. I was kind of trying to take it all in, but I also couldn’t like believe it at the same time.”

Miller has since flown back to the Tampa Bay area, but may soon head back to Columbia, South Carolina, for the remainder

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Zephyrhills athlete Evan Miller readies for warm-ups at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. He finished 23rd in the men’s 200meter dash, clocking 21.04.

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Zephyrhills athlete Evan Miller earned an invitation to the U.S. Olympic track and field trials in Eugene, Oregon, where he competed in the men’s 200-meter dash. Miller missed the cut for a spot on Team USA for the Tokyo Summer Olympics, but his track career is far from over. He next gears up for his senior season at the University of South Carolina, where he earned second-team NCAA All-American honors a few months ago.

of the summer to take on more in-person instruction from college coaches.

He’s already eyeing the next trials in advance of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.

He plans to be a professional track athlete by then.

“I’ll definitely be there,” he said. “This isn’t going to be the last time.”

More immediate tasks, however, include the upcoming college indoor and outdoor track seasons, as well as the 2022 World Championships.

Goals are set on running in the low-20s in the 200, somewhere between 20.1 and 20 seconds flat for the time being.

Miller also is considering adding the 400meter dash to his repertoire, with the aim of reducing his time in the 200, he said.

Focusing on nutrition will be key to moving forward, Miller said. He noted his calves cramped up a few days before the trials, showing perhaps a sign of dehydration.

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All-Star bound Land O’ Lakes resident Niko Spilotro was chosen to play in the Sports Illustrated National Junior Liberty Bowl All-Star Showcase at Bradenton’s IMG Academy, from July 1 through July 4. The event is comprised of standout football players throughout the country ages 7U through 14U. Spilotro, a 6-foot-2.5, 285-pound lineman, recently graduated from Pine View Middle School and plans to attend Land O’ Lakes High School. Spilotro has been a part of several other prestigious all-star teams, including Future Stars Game (FSG) and Football University (FBU). He helped lead the Pine View football team to a conference championship, and also claimed a middle school track and field conference title in discus.

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Further fine-tuning sprint techniques — from starting block to transition and finish — also is on his mind, to yield improvements.

“There’s a lot of stuff I’ve got to work on,” he said, “so that’s why I’m confident that I’ll be able to drop my time, because there’s still a lot to be done.”

FROM ZEPHYRHILLS TO OLYMPIC HOPES

Miller has generated buzz athletically since his days at Zephyrhills Christian Academy.

He was better known for his play on the football field, but he took track more seriously following a broken ankle while playing in a 7-on-7 tournament.

As a teenager he eventually linked up with AAU track and high school coach BB Roberts, who runs the Wesley Chapel-based Speed Starz Track Club, and lists NFL and

MLB athletes as training clientele.

Roberts, a former track star in his own right at Wesley Chapel High School and Coffeyville (Kansas) Community College, worked to correct Miller’s sprinting form and technique, among other tips.

Miller proceeded to win the Class 1A crown 100-meter dash (10.75) at the 2018 FHSAA State Track & Field Championships, as a senior at Zephyrhills Christian. He also was a member of the program’s 4×100 relay team that won back-to-back state crowns in 2017 and 2018, respectively.

He would go on to qualify for AAU nationals, too.

Miller initially planned to compete in football and track at Warner University, a small NAIA school in Lake Wales.

That was until the more prestigious South Carolina track and field program came calling with an offer from longtime head coach Curtis Frye — who’s overseen over 60 NCAA champions, 121 SEC champions, 20 Academic All-Americans and more than 500 NCAA All-Americans across his 25year career.

It’s all been a whirlwind for the hometown speedster, from small private school off Eiland Boulevard to joining a blue-blood SEC college program, to much-grander Olympics aspirations.

“I definitely wish I would’ve discovered track sooner, but I really didn’t expect to be able to do all these things,” said Miller.

“The switch from Warner to (South Carolina), that happened so fast, and then, once I got to (South Carolina), I knew, I wanted to be great at anything I do, not just track but anything in general, so I made it work.

“I’m glad I’ve made it to where I am, in such a short amount of time.”

Miller has grown to love the sport over time. It not only feeds his competitive nature, but also forges mental toughness, he said.

Said Miller,“I like to be the best, in anything that I do, but also I started to realize, it’s a very mental sport. You’ve got to be very mentally strong, and that just also helps me with life in general, being able to handle certain situations, having that mental strength to push through anything.

“It definitely helps me push through certain situations, but just everyday training, it just makes me mentally stronger.”

Big Bass Roy Woodhouse, left, and Rick Schueller teamed to win the South Pasco Bassmasters (SPBM) June tournament on the Kissimmee Chain, hauling five fish that weighed a combined 17.91 pounds. The catch also included the biggest bass of the tournament, at 6.60 pounds. The duo caught their fish using swimbaits, flipping grass and pads. The next SPBM tournament is July 17 on the Winter Haven Chain.

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Hurricane season could be busy, experts predict As the old adage goes: It’s better to be safe than sorry. Prepare now; you want to be ready if threatening weather heads our way.

By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

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lorida’s annual Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, and this year, experts are predicting higher-than-normal activity.

Of course, it only takes one hurricane or tropical storm to cause death and destruction.

So, here are some practical pointers to help you to prepare for the storm, stay safe when it hits and recover after it.

WHAT TO DO NOW ASSEMBLE HURRICANE KITS

Supply kits vary, depending on the size of the family and whether there are infants, elderly people or pets. Be sure to consider individual needs, when assembling your kit.

Your pet emergency kit should include: Sturdy leashes, harnesses and/or a carrier; pet food, drinking water, bowls, cat litter, a litter pan; pet health records, current photos of your pets, in case they get lost; pet beds and toys.

IN GENERAL, KITS SHOULD INCLUDE:

• Drinking water (at least 1 gallon per person per day, for at least seven days) • Food that doesn’t require refrigeration and a manual can opener. Be sure to have a seven-day supply of food, including items such as protein bars, dried fruit, canned pastas, canned soup, canned tuna, peanut butter, crackers, baby formula, baby food.

• A two-week supply of medications • Personal hygiene items, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, wet wipes, deodorant, toilet paper, face masks, hand sanitizer, gloves and diapers, if needed.

• Clothing and footwear • Books and games, to help pass the time

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In 2018, hurricane Michael was the first Category 5 hurricane to impact the contiguous United States since hurricane Andrew did in 1992.

Weather experts are predicting that Hurricane Season 2021 will have higher-than-normal activity.

• Open windows and doors to ventilate and dry your home.

• Check refrigerated foods for spoilage.

• Beware of snakes, insects and other animals driven to higher ground by floodwater.

• Turn power off if house was flooded.

• Do not burn charcoal in your house or garage, the fumes can be deadly.

• Do not use gas-powered generators indoors or in a garage, the exhaust can be lethal.

• If you’re using a generator, do not plug it into a building’s wiring. This can cause generator back-feed, which is extremely dangerous for utility workers and for anyone in the public who comes into contact with a downed electrical wire.

• If you have been evacuated, do not return to your home until authorities tell you that it is safe to do so.

Keep up to date about storm dangers • Sign up to ALERT PASCO for emergency updates. Visit bit.ly/AlertPasco • For Hillsborough County emergency updates visit HCFLGov.net/HCFLAlert

OTHER USEFUL ITEMS:

• A battery-powered or hand-cranked radio (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Radio) • A first aid kit • A flashlight, batteries, a helmet and a whistle.

• A solar-powered phone charger • A printed list of important telephone numbers.

• Filter masks to protect your mouth and nose • A whistle to signal for help • Seasonal rain gear, sturdy shoes or boots • Paper plates, plastic utensils, plastic cups • Grill, cooking tools, fuel, charcoal • Hand tools, automotive repair tools • Duct tape and heavyweight garbage bags or plastic sheeting • A wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY

• Trim your trees and shrubs, to avoid damage from high winds.

• Clear out clogged rain gutters and downspouts.

• Document your valuables, by making a list of them, and taking photos of them and your property.

• Cover windows with pre-cut plywood or hurricane shutters.

• Store outdoor furniture, windchimes, garbage cans, decorations, potted plants and other items that could become projectiles in high winds.

• If you have a boat, determine how and where to secure it.

• If you live in a flood-prone area, use sandbags to help keep water from entering your home or property.

HAVE A PLAN FOR STAYING, OR EVACUATING

Whether evacuating or sheltering in

place, be sure to put important documents into a waterproof and fireproof container.

These documents can include driver’s licenses, your insurance agent’s name and phone number, copies of medical information, insurance policies, and property inventories.

Take photos of your documents or scan them and save them on a USB drive, or a cloud-based computer application.

IF EVACUATING:

Have a go bag ready. It should include medications, clothing and important documents.

Have an evacuation plan. Check now with family and friends, to see if you can stay with them. If not, look for places to stay that are 10s of miles, rather than hundreds of miles away.

Know how to find the state’s evacuation routes.

Keep your gas tank 3/4s full or more, during hurricane season. Have cash on hand.

If you need assistance to evacuate, be sure to line that up now. If you need to go to a special needs shelter, register now.

Be sure to share your evacuation plan with someone who is outside of the danger zone.

IF STAYING:

Know what to do, if a storm is threatening. Experts suggest that you: • Go inside immediately; take family and pets with you.

• Close all interior doors. Secure and brace exterior doors.Take refuge in a small interior closet, or hallway on the lowest level. Choose a room with as few windows as possible. Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object.

• Fill bathtubs or buckets with water to use for cleaning and toilet flushing.

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Plan how you will evacuate, in case you are ordered to do so.

• Monitor local TV stations and radio stations.

• Don’t be fooled by a lull in the storm. It could be the eye of the storm and the winds could resume.

• Stay in place until advised it’s safe to leave.

STAYING SAFE, AFTER THE STORM

• Avoid walking through standing water.

Floodwaters may contain fecal matter, bacteria and viruses.

• Don’t drive through moving or standing water.Water 2-feet deep can disable most vehicles.

• Treat non-functioning traffic signals as a four-way stop.

• Observe all barricades and detours.

They are there for your protection.

• Clear yard of debris or items that can block water flow and storm drains.

• Assume downed power lines are live; avoid them.

• Keep an eye out for alligators and other wildlife. Floods create an opportunity for them to come into residential areas.

• Drain items that collect rainwater to help prevent mosquitoes from breeding.

• Re-enter your home with caution.

DEALING WITH PROPERTY DAMAGE

• Make emergency repairs to limit the damage. Be sure to keep receipts for tarps, lumber and so on. But be careful, because inexperienced people attempting repairs are sometimes injured.

• Take photos of the damage to help in filing insurance claims.

• Contact your insurance claims agent as soon as possible.

• Be wary of potential scams. Use licensed contractors to make repairs. Be sure to obtain a written estimate or contract.

Require start and completion dates, and payment terms in the contract. Do not pay in full before the work begins and do not pay the final balance until the work is finished.

COUNSELING & SUPPORT

Living through a disaster can be overwhelming. Take time to process the experience. Reach out to family and friends for support. If additional help is needed, reach out for free counseling services that are available. Children may experience fear, nightmares or other symptoms.Talk to them honestly about the disaster and share your emotions about it.

Sources: Pasco County and Hillsborough County websites and their 2021 emergency preparedness guides.

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Millie was born Jan.15, 2020, and adopted from Best Friends Rescue in Georgia in April of last year. She is known for her ‘wiggle butt,’ as she gets so excited to meet new friends that her tail and whole body wiggle from side to side. She loves hunting lizards in the backyard, practicing agility, and hanging out at the Two Shepherds Taproom (and dog park), in Tampa. If she's not doing any of those things, you can find her curled up in her bed, snoring very loudly.

Millie lives with her owner, Kaylee Tegeler in Wesley Chapel.

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The common mockingbird is a superb songbird and mimic. Its own song has a pleasant lilting sound and is, at times, both varied and repetitive. The mockingbird also is helpful to humans because it usually feeds on insects and weed seeds. In the summer and fall, it eats ripe berries. Sharon Thompson snapped this photo of a mockingbird perched atop the light pole in front of her home in Wesley Chapel.

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Navi loves attention

Smokey is a curious cat

One look at Navi's smiling face and you're sure to fall in love. This sweet, friendly 4-yearold loves people and adores being the center of attention. She has been to dog parks and enjoyed playing with her canine friends.

However, she would do best in a home without cats. Navi also isn't fond of sharing her food. Speaking of food, a healthy diet and exercise plan would benefit this 105-pound pup.

Smokey is beautiful inside and out. This sweet 4-year-old has really come out of her shell and is now quite friendly. Smokey likes to relax in her bed, but she also is curious, and will come right up to new people and check them out. Smokey gets along with other cats and loves attention. She likes to be petted and will head butt your hand for more. Smokey would be a wonderful pet for just about any home.

If you would like to adopt Navi or Smokey, be sure to visit Pasco County Animal Services at 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes. The adoption center is open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6:30 p.m. All adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines. For more information, email adoptionpartners@pascocountyfl.net.

PET PAWS CUPS WITH PUPS The community will have a chance to meet the Pasco Sheriff’s Office (PSO) therapy K9s at a “Cups With Pups” event on July 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Ice Cream Palace, 8641 Little Road in New Port Richey.

The PSO currently has three animal-assisted therapy K9s, including two assigned to the Behavioral Health Intervention Team.

Guests can enjoy some ice cream while getting to know the K9s.

No outside pets will be allowed at the event, for the safety of the animals.

SCALLOP SEASON OPENS

Recreational bay scallop season has opened for Franklin County through the northwestern portion of Taylor County, as well as Levy, Citrus and Hernando counties, and will remain open through Sept.

24. This includes Carrabelle, Lanark, St. Marks, Cedar Key, Crystal River and Homosassa.

The daily bag limits in these areas are 2 gallons of whole bay scallops in the shell or 1 pint of bay scallop meat per person, with a maximum of 10 gallons of whole bay scallops in the shell or half-gallon (4 pints) shucked bay scallop meat per vessel.

Throughout the season and regionwide, vessel limits do not allow an individual to exceed their personal bag limit.

Scallops may be collected by hand or with a landing or dip net.

There is no commercial harvest allowed for bay scallops in Florida.

Scallop shells should not be discarded in inshore waters, such as the Homosassa River or Crystal River, which are commonly used for recreational activities.

The shells can be discarded in a trash receptable or offshore where they are more likely to disperse.

For more on bay scallop regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Marine and click on “Recreational Regulations,” and “Bay

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ANIMAL SERVICES RECEIVES GRANT

Pasco County’s pet population will benefit from a $25,000 grant award to Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS) by Petco Love, according to a news release.

PCAS will partner with the Humane Society of Pasco County and SPCA Suncoast to use the money to spay and neuter homeless dogs and cats.

The grant will help PCAS provide the surgeries without passing the cost along to potential adopters, rescue partners or community cat caregivers.

“We’re grateful to Petco Love for helping us combat pet overpopulation,” said PCAS Director Mike Shumate, in the release.“We can also keep animals out of the shelter with our most effective lifesaving tool, which is spaying and neutering.”

Petco Love, formerly The Petco Foundation, is a nonprofit organization that promotes the strong bond between people and their pets, through love.

The group has donated more than $300 million since 1999, to help with adoption and other lifesaving efforts.

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

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

There is no guarantee of publication, but we consider each item we receive.

If you’d like to make a submission, send it to news@lakerlutznews.com.

Readers can now find Pets of the Week and Local Wildlife photos on our website at LakerLutzNews.com, under the Pets/Wildlife link.

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The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) has issued an alert to the public about the red tide bloom near Anclote River Park Beach.

Individuals may have mild and short-lived respiratory symptoms, such as eye, nose and throat irritation similar to cold symptoms.

Some people with breathing problems may experience more severe symptoms.

DOH-Pasco recommends the following: • Do not swim around dead fish at this location.

• Be careful and consider staying away from this location as red tide can affect breathing.

• Do not harvest or eat molluscan shellfish and distressed or dead fish from this location. If fish are healthy, rinse fillets with tap or bottled water and throw out the guts.

• Keep pets and livestock away from water, sea foam and dead sea life.

• Residents living in beach areas are advised to close windows and run the air conditioner.

• If outdoors, residents may choose to wear paper filter masks, especially in windy conditions.

The Florida Poison Control Centers has a toll-free 24/7 hotline for reporting of illnesses, including health effects from exposure to red tide. Call 888-232-8635.

SILVER SNEAKERS

Join a free fitness class, for Silver Sneakers members, at the Oakstead Clubhouse, 3038 Oakstead Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.

Classes are Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m.

The classes are open to the public at the cost of $4 per session.

For information, call the Oakstead Clubhouse at 813-949-6591.

EYESIGHT PROGRAM

The Zephyrhills Lion’s Club will host its monthly eyesight program on the first Thursday of every month, from 9 a.m. to noon, at 5827 Dean Dairy Road in Zephyrhills.

Participants should bring government ID, social security card, bills, proof of income, proof of government assistance, and insurance information.

The program is open to the public, and to all ages.

For information, call 813-395-5996.

COVID-19 VACCINES

Goodwill stores in Hillsborough County will offer COVID-19 vaccinations, available without an appointment, while supplies last, in July.

• July 8, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: 4102 W. Hillsborough Ave.,Tampa • July 13, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: 10739 Big Bend Road, Riverview • July 13, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.: 3050 College Ave., East, Ruskin Vaccinations will be provided at no cost to those receiving them.

Customers with health insurance must bring their insurance card to the scheduled appointment.

Medicare members should bring their red, white and blue Medicare Part B card.

Customers without health insurance will

need to provide their driver’s license or Social Security number.

For information, call 727-317-4220.

MEDICARE BASICS

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs’ SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is available to provide free, unbiased information and assistance to Florida Medicare beneficiaries to evaluate their health care options.

The SHINE program is operated by the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas County, which will offer a Medicare Basics presentation on July 8 at 10 a.m., at Meals On Wheels, 38122 15th St., in Zephyrhills.

The topics will include Medicare supplement insurance, Medicare Advantage plans, and financial assistance programs.

To reserve a seat, call 727-217-2111.

TOOTH DECAY

The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative will host “Tooth Decay: An Eggsperiment” on July 9 at 4:30 p.m., for ages 7 to 12.

Participants can learn what happens when you drink a favorite beverage and don’t brush your teeth. Eggs will be used to demonstrate the effect.

Registration is through HCPLC.org. Make sure to view the supply list.

For information, call 813-273-3652.

HOLISTIC WELLNESS

Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh has established a new practice entitled Integrative Healing at OM, on the campus of the WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center, 4248 Lake in the Woods Drive in Spring Hill.

Integrative healing is a naturopathic medical practice that focuses on holistic, proactive prevention, and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment.

For information, call 352-254-8090, or email info@integrativehealingatom.com.

CONVERSE WITH A NURSE

The Alliance for Healthy Communities will host “Converse with a Nurse,” a free virtual group for moms and moms-to-be, on July 14 at 1 p.m.The topic will be “Healthy Relationships,” by Megan Koontz, Sunrise Domestic and Sexual Violence Center.After the presentation, participants can stay to chat with a nurse, and ask questions and connect to services.

To register, please visit EmpoweredCommunities.org/event/.

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AdventHealth Mobile Mammography, formerly Tampa Bay Mobile Mammography, provides a quick, convenient way to get a mammogram, which is key to detecting breast cancer early.

A physician’s prescription is required for ages 40 and younger; no prescription is needed for those older than 40.

Upcoming mobile unit stops in July include: • July 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Palm Tree Acres/Sunnyside MHP, Clubhouse of Palm Tree Acres, 36006 State Road 54, Zephyrhills • July 15, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Zephyrhills First Church of the Nazarene, 6151 12th St., Zephyrhills • July 19, 9 a.m. to noon: Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce, 35880 Fifth Ave. • July 20, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Lexington Oaks Community Clubhouse, 26304 Lexington Oaks Blvd.,Wesley Chapel • July 26, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Southport Springs MHP, 3737 Southport Springs Parkway, Zephyrhills • July 31, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Connerton, 21100 Fountain Garden Road, Land O’ Lakes To schedule an appointment or for other mobile unit stops, visit AdventHealthMobileMammography.com.

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The Pasco County Commission has decided that the county’s stormwater utility fees will remain unchanged for the 2021 fiscal year.

The current rate is $95 per equivalent residential unit — which is based on an average amount of impervious area of 2,890 square feet for a single-family home, according to agenda background materials.

County staff recommended that the ERU rate and square footage remain the same for the 2021 tax year, and commissioners signaled their approval, without discussion, during their June 22 meeting.

The public hearing for the Annual Stormwater Management Utility System Rate Resolution is scheduled for 9 a.m., on Sept. 14, in the board room at the Historic Pasco County Courthouse, at 37918 Meridian Ave., in Dade City. At the hearing, the board must adopt a final rate resolution.

It can reduce the fee, but cannot increase it, at that hearing.

In other action, commissioners approved these items, without discussion, as part of their consent agenda: • The award of a professional services agreement with HDR Engineering Inc., to provide the required roadway design services for the widening of Old Pasco Road, from north of Deedra Drive to north of Overpass Road, in an amount not to exceed $2,570,032.37. That figure includes $595,973.19 in optional services for fiscal

year 2021.

• The appointments of Dennis Baker, representing Tampa North Aero Park, and Spencer Brass, representing Pilot Country Estates Airport, to the Airport Zoning Commission. Zephyrhills Municipal Airport Manager Nathan Coleman will continue to serve on the commission, too.

• A contract to Pacscon GeoEnvironmental Inc., for as-needed gopher tortoise surveying, permitting capturing transporting and after-action reports.The contract is for an amount not to exceed $90,000 for fiscal year 2021; not to exceed $90,000 for fiscal year 2022; not to exceed $110,000 in fiscal year 2022 and not to exceed $90,000 in fiscal year 2024.The total not to exceed amount is $400,000.

• A task order revision in the amount of $109,910 with Stroud Engineering Consultants to cover additional design and construction inspection engineering services due to the addition of a 16-inch pipeline.

The Florida Department of Transportation is fast-tracking the completion of the widening of U.S. 41, from north of Connerton Boulevard to south of State Road 52. After the original task order was approved, additional improvements were identified, which consist of construction of a new 16-inch diameter force main along U.S. 41 to provide wastewater capacity for new development expected to be built in the vicinity in the near future.

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Knowing when to get your diabetic eye exam is also important. Dr. Demetriou says people with TTyype 1 diabetes should start getting regular diabetic eye exams within about 5 years of diagnosis. If you have TTyype 2 diabetes, it’s recommended you get your first eye exam at the time of diagnosis. He adds that the best time to get your exam is when your sugars are well controlled. “Y Yo ou can’t use the argument that your vision is fine,” warns Dr. Demetriou, “because you won’t know you’re developing diabetic retinopathy until it’’ss too late.”

Many people with diabetes needlessly lose their vision from DR because they are not diagnosed and treated in time. The condition may not have any symptoms at first, but finding it early could save your vision.

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