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By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

Pasco County’s revenues are falling short of projections — in the wake of a flattened economy due to the impacts of COVID-19.

Robert Goehig, budget director for Pasco County, presented an overview of the preliminary budget at the Pasco County Commission’s June 30 meeting.

In essence, the county can afford just 11 of 115 business plan initiatives brought forth by its department heads, Goehig said.

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The size of the proposed raise received pushback from County Commissioner Mike Wells.

Wells told County Administrator Dan Biles:“You know the state is giving 3%. I believe almost all of the constitutionals (county constitutional officers) are doing 3%.There is nothing more important on this budget than taking care of our folks. We have to take care of our team. I would like to see that be 3%. I think that’s an extra halfmillion.”

Biles explained:“The reason we stayed at

the 2% is because that basically matches the inflation rate, which was 2.1% last year. We also wanted to be mindful of what is going on in the rest of the community, as well.”

Commission Chairman Mike Moore and Jack Mariano said they’re willing to keep the issue open for further discussion.

Commissioner Kathryn Starkey, however, backed Biles’ approach.

Starkey said she appreciates the staff’s efforts, but she added:“I am OK with the 2% for this year, and if things get better next See BUDGET, page 9A

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A sneak peek of a coming attraction Dozens of people had a chance to get an early look at The Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center, which is expected to open in August in Zephyrhills. The facility will offer much more than tennis. All racquet Sports USA’s Marcos del Pilar, second from left, is the promotions and sales manager for the center. He shows some of the features that are expected at the new tennis center. Looking over his shoulder is Ileana Figueroa, of Zephyrhills. Others pictured are Lawrence Popescu, of Wesley Chapel; Alan Secrest, of Zephyrhills; Marvin Tyler, of Land O’ Lakes; and Jet Hall, of Zephyrhills. To find out more about it, turn to our coverage of a recent tour of the construction site on our Sports page, page 10A.

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By summer, motorists could take their first spins along the initial segment of the Ridge Road extension from Moon Lake Road/DeCubellis Road to Town Center Boulevard.

“We’re hoping we open that leg by the start of August, for the start of the school year,” said Sam Beneck, Pasco County’s property manager.“They are pulling out all the stops to get it done. It’s going to be a real challenge.”

The roadwork is expected to ease traffic for River Ridge high school and middle school along Town Center.

This short jog forward is the beginning of a two-phased road project, with a final completion date in 2025. By then, the approximately 8.6-mile extension of Ridge Road, from west to east, is expected to cross over Suncoast Parkway and come out at U.S. 41, opposite an entrance into the masterplanned community of Connerton in Land O’ Lakes.

Pasco County officials celebrated the kick-off to Ridge Road’s extension in January. It was the culmination of more than two decades of pushing the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers to issue a permit that would allow the new road to cut through sensitive environmental land in the Serenova Tract of the Starkey Wilderness Preserve.

For years, county officials identified the east/west route as an essential evacuation route during hurricanes and other emergencies. They expect it to take pressure off existing east/west routes of State Road 52 and State Road 54, and cut evacuation times down by hours. In addition, traffic capacity is expected to increase by 10%.

“It’s really to improve traffic capacity and east/west access to improve hurricane evacuations,” said Beneck.“We really, really see it as a significant evacuation improvement with multi-hour benefits in reaching our evacuation goal and traffic capacity.There was never another alternative that provided

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these benefits.”

Environmentalists suggest that the north/south route of U.S. 19 makes more sense for evacuations, and would avoid harm to the Serenova.

“We need to maintain our natural systems and forests to mitigate against climate change,” said Tim Martin, conversation chairman for the Sierra Club Florida. “We just need to leave our natural systems and keep our preserves preserved.”

Sierra Club Florida Conservation filed a lawsuit against the Army Corps in February in the U.S. Middle District of Florida.

However, a judge denied an emergency injunction to stop the roadway. Pasco County, which is not a defendant in the lawsuit, was granted permission to intervene in the case.

The Sierra Club alleges that the Army Corps violated the National Environmental Policy Act and failed to adequately evaluate the harm to threatened and endangered species within the Serenova, and to their habitats and wetlands.

Martin said county taxpayers need to understand they could be the losers if the lawsuit is successful and Pasco is ordered to restore wetlands that the roadway is destroying.

Florida COVID-19 cases continue to rise, with 9,478 cases recorded on July 2, according to Florida Department of Health figures.

The day before, 9,529 positive cases were reported.

The surge in new cases has prompted additional measures to try to limit the spread, and has prompted cancellations of more planned events.

As the Fourth of July weekend approached, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees asked Floridians to do their part.

“As we head into this holiday weekend, I encourage all Floridians be diligent in avoiding closed spaces, crowded places and close-contact settings, and remember to wear a mask.Together, we must continue to take the appropriate steps to slow the spread of this virus,” DeSantis said, in a news release.

They also reminded those at greatest risk of severe complications to avoid crowds and minimize contact. People over age 65 and those with underlying medical conditions are most vulnerable to serious consequences from the virus.

“Many asymptomatic individuals are unknowingly carrying the COVID-19 virus in public,” Rivkees said, in the release.

As the number of positive cases rises, local officials are taking actions aimed at reducing the spread.

Local events continue to be scrapped.

Both the traditional Fourth of July parade in Lutz, and the Rattlesnake Festival and Rattlesnake Run set for October at the Pasco County Fairgrounds were canceled.

Pasco and Hillsborough public school districts also have dropped plans for traditional indoor commencement ceremonies, the districts initially had delayed. Instead,

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This aerial view shows the area where Ridge Road construction will begin at Moon Lake in west Pasco County.

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It began as an errant wish, then slowly evolved into a burning desire. Now, it’s reality.

Aiden Hopping, a 17-year-old homeschooled student from Dade City, has been accepted to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, completing the rigorous entrance requirements and receiving an appointment nomination from U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis.

“It will be a huge change. But, I’m not nervous. I’m excited and eager, just ready to get started,” Hopping said.

“It’s the camaraderie, the sense of doing something great, serving your country, participating in athletics, the whole service academy life, being part of a school not many people get into … all of it,’’ said Hopping, who was an all-state defensive end at Hernando Christian, where he played football and basketball.

Hopping and his parents, Pete and Sue, are scheduled to leave for West Point on July 12.They plan on driving through the night in the family camper, giving Hopping plenty of time to orient to his new surroundings.

His parents will drop him off so he can begin a scaled-down version of basic training — due to the coronavirus.They plan to return often for support.

Hopping has designs on becoming an infantry officer, perhaps joining the Special Forces, and he hopes to compete in football with the Army Black Knights.

“Aiden is a solid guy spiritually, academically, physically and emotionally,’’ Hopping’s mother said.“We’re definitely proud of him.

We are at peace with his decision. We believe this is the Lord’s will for him.’’

Hopping, the only boy in a family of seven children, first got the military desire when he visited the National Infantry Museum at Fort Benning, Georgia, during a vacation nearly three years ago. No family members or close friends had been in the military, so Hopping’s idea was somewhat novel — and not initially accepted by his parents.

“We had to pray a lot,’’ Hopping’s mother said.“We were hesitant about the military.

Here are some things to consider if you’re considering entering a military service academy.

It’s Competitive — For the Class of 2022, there were more than 42,000 applicants to the five military service academies. Only 4,100 slots were available, putting the acceptance rate at about 9.6%, similar to an Ivy League school.

Build Your Resume — You should have a high-level academic load, along with extracurricular activities, community involvement and athletic pursuits.

Service Commitment — In exchange for tuition, room and board, you are required to serve five years of active duty in the U.S. military.

Heavy Requirements — In addition to SAT/ACT scores, high school transcripts, letters of recommendation and writing samples required by civilian universities, military service academies mandate a congressional nomination, a physical fitness test, a medical exam and personal interviews.

Start Early — Military service academy officials recommend starting the application process no later than the junior year of high school.

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Aiden Hopping (center left) meets with U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (center right), along with his father, Pete (far left) and his mother, Sue (far right).

But, we let it sit and he didn’t push us.That would’ve been kind of disastrous. We got comfortable with it and now we have complete peace about it.

“He went for it as hard as he could, and he was blessed to be accepted. There will be tears, of course, but we’re very excited for him. He’s ready to go off and be part of this.’’

Hopping is accustomed to a life of independence and self-reliance. His parents, retired engineers, have a 20-acre farm.

Initially, the family lived in a 1,400-squarefoot “garage,’’ which now serves as a storage area.

They completed a 2,700-square-foot home on the property, where Hopping (then 13) did most of the interior woodworking.The family takes care of cows and goats, while growing a lot of the food used for meals. He’s accustomed to hard work, whether it’s chores, keeping up with his schoolwork or practicing football, perhaps his biggest passion.

With a sturdy 6-foot-1, 215-pound build, Hopping hopes to keep building up his body and landing a spot on Army’s football team.

He’s also an accomplished runner, having taken first and second place while competing individually in 5-kilometer races.

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consistently placed high in National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA) Informative Speech and Lincoln/Douglas Debate contests. He also took first place in the 12th Judicial Circuit High School Mock Trial competition.

“It has really been a valuable experience for me,’’ Hopping said.“It came easily to me and helped me to become a more wellrounded person. Speaking confidently in front of people is an important skill to learn, regardless of what you pursue.You learn to think on your feet and present a logical argument. It’s a great mental exercise, and it translates well to learning how to organize your thoughts and assume a leadership position.’’

Hopping’s background was helpful for the military academy vetting and nomination process, which generally emphasizes academics (60%), extracurricular activities (30%) and physical fitness (10%).

The discipline required for home-schooling should help Hopping’s academic transition.The U.S. Military Academy utilizes the Thayer method of instruction, which requires students to study materials before attending class, where they will then be expected to apply that knowledge.

“I think I will be prepared,’’ Hopping said.

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“It sets your moral compass and gives you the instinct whether you should do something or not,’’ Hopping said.“It’s pretty much everything in my life.’’

Faith guided Hopping through the process, which culminated during a 30minute interview with Bilirakis’ service academy board. They wanted to know Hopping’s purpose and his intentions.

Hopping said he’s hoping for a military career of at least 20 years.

“I’ve been dreaming about this for a while,’’ Hopping said. “I’m really excited about it and ready to get started. I’m grateful for the opportunity.’’

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EXTENDED AQUARIUM HOURS

The Florida Aquarium as of July 2 has extended its summer hours. Guests can now visit until 9 p.m., on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.The same experiences will be provided, including all galleries, and animal encounters and intermittent costumed character appearances in the Mosaic Ballroom.The Splash Pad will close at 8:30 p.m. Online tickets must be reserved prior to visiting the aquarium. For information, visit FlAquarium.org.

SQUIRE TRAINING

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a live virtual event on July 9 at 11 a.m., for squire training. Kids in kindergarten through third grade can join in for a story time with singing and a craft, all about knights. Kits will be made available.To register, visit PascoLibraries.evanced.info/signup/calendar.

SAFETY TOWN YARD SALE

Safety Town, 15325 Alric Pottberg Blvd., in Spring Hill, will host its annual yard sale July 10, July 11 and July 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Come shop an abundance of new and slightly used items.The sale will support the education and safety of children, through Safety Town. For information, call (813) 929-1203.

MAKE AN ART JOURNAL

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer curbside pickup of a journal kit on July 13 at 10 a.m., to July 18 at 5 p.m.The kit includes a loose-leaf watercolor paper-bound journal with rubber bands and a drawing pencil. Pages can be rearranged.The craft will include weekly creative prompts and artistic references to get ideas flowing. Registration is required to reserve a kit.Visit PascoLibraries.evanced.info/signup/calendar.

VIRTUAL LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Pasco County Libraries offers systemwide virtual programs.Tune in every weekday for a new virtual activity video, including comedy store theater shows, crafts, recipes, author interviews, guest performers, games, and more.These digital services are geared toward kindergarten through seventh grade.Activities are free. No library card is required.All locations are included.

To view the videos, visit PascoLibraries.org/events/supersizedvirtual-stories/, and use the password ‘library.’

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A Monster Truck & Food Truck Rally Festival is scheduled to take place on July 11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at The Grove, on Wesley Grove Boulevard in Wesley Chapel.

There will be a Street Legal Truck Competition and Food Truck Competition; as well as more than 20 food trucks, 100 artisan craft vendors, inflatables, games, family activities, corn hole, a batting cage, live entertainment, a local DJ, and prize money.

Ticket proceeds will go to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

For details, updates and tickets, visit WesleyChapelEvents.com.

For questions, call (813) 321-8641.

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GENEALOGY SEMINAR

Pasco Libraries will offer a virtual seminar entitled “Discover Your Story with Genealogy” on July 13 from 10 a.m. to noon, through Zoom.The guest speaker will be Drew Smith from the University of South Florida. For registration, visit PascoLibraries.evanced.info/signup/calendar.

MERMAID STORY

Pasco County Libraries will offer an underwater story time with a mermaid, through Zoom, on July 15 from 10 a.m. to 11:55 a.m.A mermaid will read a book, followed by a question-and-answer session.

To register for this Zoom meeting, call (727) 861-3020.

FARM SHARE

Pasco County Schools, in partnership with Pasco Sheriff’s Office and the Bread of Life Worship Center, will host a Farm Share event on July 15 from 9 a.m. to noon, at Pasco High School, 36850 State Road 52 in Dade City. Food is first-come, first-served.

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MAKE SUGAR SCRUB

Pasco County Libraries will present a video tutorial on how to make a simple do-it-yourself mermaid sugar scrub with a few simple ingredients on July 15 at 3 p.m., for grades eight to 12.To watch the video, visit @RegencyParkLibrary on Facebook and Instagram.

Pasco County Libraries will host a virtual cooking session on July 16 at 2 p.m., for making summer vegetables, through Zoom.

Email maryg@pascolibraries.or for the Zoom invitation.

PARKING LOT SOCIAL

“The Parking Lot Social” will take place starting on July 16, and continue July 17, July 18 and July 19, at Raymond James Stadium, 4291 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa.This event modernizes the traditional drive-in experience through a supersized, multisensory attraction.There also will be a “Social Kids” event on July 18 and July 19, which will include a Parents vs. Kids theme, and “Midnight Movies” on July 17 and July 18.The Parking Lot Social will include Car-A-Oke, a Headphone Disco DJ Battle, Boom Boom Bingo,Themed Trivia, Parking LOL and Midnight Movies.

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The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer “Truffles for 1,” a live, virtual event for teens on July 15 at 3 p.m. Participants can learn to prepare a chocolate candy. Kits will be made available. Register online at PascoLibraries.evanced.info/signup/calendar.

Westfield Citrus Park, 8021 Citrus Park Town Center in Tampa, will host a Full Inclusion Back-to-School Bash on July 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The event focuses on families with both neuro-diverse and neuro-typical children.There will be a “Quiet Hour” when the ‘doors’ open an hour prior to the event for children on the spectrum or with sensory disorders. Both vendors and guests are asked to wear masks, but a DIY mask-making station will be provided.There also will be a touchless photo booth with characters, and plexiglass partitions on tables. Families must register in advance for a child to receive a backpack. Some vendors will offer school supplies and take-home activities.Admission and all school supplies (while supplies last) are free.

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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will have a Summer Reading Club curbside pickup on July 15 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.; and on July 18 at 2 p.m.This week’s theme is Shark Week.The kit will include activities and crafts. Supplies are limited to 50 families. No library card is required. Call (813) 929-1214.

Darby Harvest Country Market, 31116 Darby Road in Dade City, will host a Vintage Farm Girl Market on July 25 from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.There will be about 20 vendors selling handcrafted, repurposed and unique treasures in vintage, farmhouse, farm and garden, and junk and unique styles. Guests also can sip lemonade, and get up close and personal with a mini cow or other farm critters.

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Some local high schoolers will get a chance to get an up-close look at the many components of forensic investigations — via a weeklong summer camp in Land O’ Lakes hosted by the Pasco Sheriff’s Office and FIRST (Florida’s Forensic Institute for Research, Security & Tactics).

The FIRST Forensic Summer Camp is scheduled for July 20 through July 24. Each camp day runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lessons and demonstrations will take place outdoors, as well as inside training and read-off rooms at the Pasco Detention Center, 20101 Central Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.

The camp is open to high schoolers ages 15 to 18. Enrollment is limited to 24 students. Students must ensure transportation to and from the camp each day.

The camp ultimately will give students the chance to observe many aspects of the criminal justice system in action.

Students will receive hands-on learning and an opportunity to participate in an outdoor mock crime scene/field recovery.

Additionally, students will participate in forensic laboratory exercises to learn the science and techniques used by forensic investigators.The camp also includes demonstrations of K9s and unmanned aerial systems, or drones.

Some of the topics and activities covered throughout the week include: • Overview of the basic human anatomy and how to differentiate human from nonhuman bones • Introduction to drones, their ability to assist in mapping outdoor crime scenes, as well as a drone demonstration • Specific techniques used to recreate a crime scene and/or a suspected burial • Introduction to human remains detector dogs and how they can assist in located a buried body or surface remains • Basic crime scene investigation techniques • How to conduct a forensic archaeological dig in order to recover skeletonized remains, then presenting field recovery findings to fellow campers Overseeing the camp is FIRST forensic science administrator Austin Polonitza, who holds a master’s degree from Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) in science and forensics studies, with a focus on human identification and trauma analysis. He joined the sheriff’s office in 2019, after working as a graduate-level lab assistant at FGCU. Polonitza said the camp will give teens “real-world experience” into forensic investigations, including the meticulous detail and groupwork needed complete a task, like finding or identifying a missing skeleton.

Unlike what’s often portrayed on television dramas, Polonitza explained forensic work and solving a case goes well beyond technology and 3D renderings, and it doesn’t come together as quickly as some people might think.

“The CSI effect is real and definitely excites a lot of people about the job,” Polonitza said,“but unfortunately these things don’t get solved in 40 minutes.”

Other instructors leading campers throughout the week include Dr. Heather Walsh-Haney, associate professor and program leader for forensic studies at Florida Gulf Coast University; Pasco Sheriff forensic supervisor K9 handler Sue Miller; Pasco Sheriff head K9 forensic trainer Jimmy Hall; and, representatives from Quiet Professionals, a Tampa-based government and commercial defense contractor specializing in cutting-edge drone technology.

Polonitza said the opportunity for high schoolers to learn from various professionals and get hands-on experience in forensics and related disciplines “will undoubtedly give them some discovery and direction of what they would like to pursue in their future careers, or even academic degrees.”

Polonitza himself became interested in crime scene investigations as a youth growing up in the Fort Myers, noting he “always had a drive for puzzles, mystery, kind of uncovering things as you go along and follow the clues.”

He realized forensics was a viable professional path, when the Lee County Sheriff’s Office made a presentation at a high school career day.

“I kind of fell in love with forensic anthropology and the hands-on, practical side of things where I could look at a piece of bone, identify a landmark, and be able to tell which side of the body it came from and which bone it is. …It excites me about the field, and I want to share that to others who have interest in forensics, as well.”

Polonitza said the first-of-its-kind forensic summer camp will be held annually, with future demonstrations planned at the FIRST campus, as more buildings and infrastructure come online over the next couple years.

There are also plans to develop outreach programs for kindergarten through 12th grade schools and collaborate with other local universities, he said.

The FIRST campus is part of the sheriff’s office enterprise fund. It is promoted as a forensics and training facility that strives to become a collaborative resource for universities, forensic scientists and law enforcement, serving as a one-stop shop to improve crime scene operations and investigations in the realm of homicides, missing persons cases and so on.

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The Yuengling Center at USF is unable to hold the delayed graduations planned in August for Pasco County’s graduating seniors, according to the Pasco County Schools’ Facebook page.

An alternate plan for in-person graduation ceremonies is to take place outdoors (most schools) in each school’s stadium.

These ceremonies are scheduled from July 17 through July 31.

At each graduation, the student will be able to bring two guests, and each grouping of three (graduate and two guests) will be seated together on the field at a safe distance from other graduates and their guests.

The new graduation dates and times are: • July 17 at 7:30 p.m.: Zephyrhills High, ZHS stadium; Wesley Chapel High, WCHS stadium; and Fivay High, FHS stadium • July 18 at 8 a.m.: Land O’ Lakes High, LOLHS stadium • July 20 at 7:30 p.m.: Pasco eSchool, Crews Lake Middle cafeteria • July 22 at 8:30 a.m.: Sunlake High, SLHS stadium; and at 6 p.m.:Wendell Krinn Technical High,Wendell Krinn gymnasium • July 24 at 7:30 p.m.: Cypress Creek High, CCHS stadium; J.W. Mitchell High, JWMHS stadium; and Pasco High, PHS stadium • July 25 at 9 a.m.: Gulf High, J.W. Mitchell stadium • July 29 at 7:30 p.m.: Marchman Technical College,Wendell Krinn stadium

Pasco-Hernando State College’s District Board of Trustees (DBOT) will consider approving proposed adjusted course-related fees at its July 21 board meeting, at 6 p.m., at the school’s West Campus in New Port Richey.

Fee adjustment proposals are reviewed and approved for DBOT consideration by PHSC’s Council of Academic Affairs, a committee that includes representation by administrators, deans, academic department chairs, program directors, faculty and staff.

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Organizers of the 54th annual Rattlesnake Festival and the 42nd annual Rattlesnake Run have called the festivities off this year because of concerns about COVID-19.

The Thomas Promise Foundation Board of Directors, which assumed ownership of the festival four years ago, recently announced its decision to cancel this year’s event.

“We felt it was better to act with caution due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” Joe Simmons, executive director of The Thomas Promise Foundation, said in a news release.

“Cases of coronavirus are on the upswing in Florida and who knows where we will be in October? Therefore, with the safety of our vendors and community paramount, we will cancel this year's festival and plan for an exceptional Rattlesnake Festival in 2021.”

The board is committed to resuming the venerable festival and the popular Rattlesnake Run in 2021,Thomas said, in the release.

This is the first time the festival will not be held since its inception in 1967.

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People with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia especially can be vulnerable during disasters, such as severe weather, fires, floods, hurricanes and other emergency situations.

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Organizations such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the American Red Cross can provide information on how to make a general disaster preparedness plan.

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Those who would like to contribute to help feed children can reach Simmons at (813) 780-0000, or send a message through The Thomas Promise Foundation Facebook Page or Twitter account.

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“While COVID-19 has created significant uncertainty for all of us, the continued generosity of individuals and local businesses has enabled us to maintain our summer feeding program,” Simmons said.“This is a critical time for many families, unlike anything they have ever faced. We have a lot on our plate making sure kids have something on their plate.”

of the person with Alzheimer’s while assembling supplies for the disaster kit.All supplies should be stored in a watertight container.A kit could include: incontinence undergarments, wipes and lotions; a pillow, toy or something the person can hold onto; favorite snacks and high-nutrient drinks; recent photos of the person; and, medical documents and medications.

• If a move to a safer place is required, such as to a community shelter or someone’s home, caregivers should be sensitive to the Alzheimer’s patient’s emotions, by staying close, offering their hand, or giving reassuring hugs.

• While planning an evacuation, know how to get to the nearest emergency shelters; arrange with someone else for transport; make sure the person with Alzheimer’s wears an ID bracelet; take general supplies and disaster kit; keep neighbors, friends and family informed about your location; keep comforting items on hand; and keep your cellphone charged.

For more information: • NIA Alzheimer’s and related Dementias Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center: Call (800) 438-4380; visit NIA.nih.gov/alzheimers or NIA.nih.gov/health/disaster-preparednessalzheimers-caregivers.

• Family Caregiver Alliance: Call (800) 445-8106, visit Caregiver.org, or email info@caregiver.org.

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Pasco County Administrator Dan Biles issued an executive order as of June 25 that requires residents to wear face masks/coverings while indoors at any county government facility or public business, in an effort to slow the increase of COVID-19 cases.

The following locations, in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area, will now allow residents to pick up one mask per person: • Hugh Embry Branch Library, 14215 Fourth St., Dade City, Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., Thursday and Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

• Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce, 38550 Fifth Ave., Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• East Pasco County Government Center lobby, 14236 Sixth St., Dade City • Pasco County Animal Services, 19640 Dogpatch Lane, Land O’ Lakes, Tuesday to Saturday from noon to 5:30 p.m.

• Pasco County Utilities-Central Branch, 19420 Central Blvd., Land O’ Lakes, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• All Pasco County Fire Stations, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., when crews are available and while supplies last • North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, by appointment only. Call (813) 994-8534.

NO VISITOR POLICY REINSTATED

AdventHealth West Florida Division as of June 29 has reinstated a No Visitor Policy for its hospital locations, except for special circumstances.

Visitation will be continued for special circumstances, including end-of-life situations. Other exceptions include: • Patients age 18 and younger may be accompanied by one adult visitor (parent, legally authorized person or caregiver). No additional visitors or siblings allowed.

• Obstetrics patients can have one adult visitor.

• Extenuating circumstances, such as imminent end-of-life or unique patient needs for support These area hospitals have the No Visitor Policy in effect:AdventHealth Carrollwood, AdventHealth Dade City, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Zephyrhills.

The YMCAs of Tampa Bay are working with OneBlood and LifeSouth to host blood donation drives in locations across Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties, on July 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All donors will receive a free COVID-19 antibody test, a free tote bag and a free wellness checkup that includes blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening.

These area YMCAs will participate: • East Pasco Family YMCA, 37301 Chapel Hill Loop in Zephyrhills • James P. Gills Family YMCA, 8411 Photonics Drive in Trinity For other locations and to make an appointment, visit OneBlood.org/ymca, or call (888) 936-6283.

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The ALS Association Florida Chapter is inviting the Greater Tampa Bay community to take part in a one-of-a-kind Walk Your Way experience, presented by Tech Data Corporation, to help support ALS patients, while also fighting back to defeat the disease.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord.

Walk Your Way to Defeat ALS will take place on Aug. 1, through a virtual online platform.

Teams should gather at 9:45 a.m., as live opening ceremonies begin at 10 a.m.

Walk Your Way will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Participants are asked to take personal walks with their family, friends or coworkers, in a route and format that is decided by each “team.”

The walk can be around the block, in a park, inside your home or in the backyard.

Teams can decorate their cars and organize a car parade through their subdivision.

At the end of the event, all teams will gather for brief, live closing ceremonies at 11:30 a.m.

Those interested should register by contacting Samantha Schneider at sschneider@alsafl.org or (888) 257.1717, ext. 115.

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BUDGET, from page 1A year, back up to 3%.”

Pasco’s decreasing revenues reflect what’s happening across the national economy, Goehig said. “When things are going well in the economy, nationwide, they are really going well in Pasco and in the state of Florida, as a whole. But, when things tank, they really tank in Florida.

“Our economy is so dependent on tourism,” Goehig said.

The county is expecting a decrease of 25% in its Tourism Development Tax Fund and is decreasing the budget in that category to reflect the reduced revenues, Goehig said.

The budget also reflects a 12% decrease in Fire Rescue.

“We had some plan initiatives that we implemented in fiscal year 2020, but because of the reductions in revenues, won’t be able to move forward with those,” Goehig said.

He also outlined changes in the budgets for the county’s constitutional officers.

The Sheriff’s Office will get about a 5% increase.The property appraiser’s budget is going down because of savings it has achieved — through improved technologies.

The Clerk & Comptroller’s budget is about even, while the Supervisor of Elections’ is expected to increase by 1.2%.

Goehig noted that the Supervisor of

RIDGE ROAD, from page 1A Beneck said the county is sensitive to the impacts to the Serenova. County staff and the Fish and Wildlife Commission have provided guidance on mitigation efforts, including relocating gopher tortoises found on site.

The court date is pending.

When completed, the roadway through the Serenova will have 16 bridges that cross over wetlands, and wildlife crossings at 15 of those bridges.

Landscaping and multi-use paths will be installed with nature overlooks that allow for relaxation and observation.

The total estimated cost of the project is more than $149 million, with the largest share – about $93.2 million – paying for phase one from Moon Lake to the Suncoast.

Suncoast to Sunlake is estimated to cost about $12.7 million. Funding sources for the $44 million final segment from Sunlake to U.S. 41 are identified and will be budgeted in the fiscal year 2023, based on revenue estimates and projections, according to county officials.

The Florida Turnpike Authority will fund the new interchange at Ridge Road and the parkway.

The interchange and surrounding land are attracting new development.

H. Lee Moffit Cancer and Research Institute recently purchased about 775 acres for a future research hub near the interchange.

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Initiatives included in Pasco budget • Additional Attorney and Paralegal • Starkey Library Opening • Starkey District Park Contractual Obligations • Recreational Program at Dade City Armory • Central Facilities Building Design • Paramedic School (at PHSC) for Firefighter/EMTs • Prepare for the Opening of Fire Station 42 in fiscal year 2022 • Pasco Economic Development Council • Employee Wage Raise (2%) to Keep Pace with Inflation • Procurement Management Software • Initiate Comprehensive Plan Update

Elections’ budget doesn’t reflect an additional $1.2 million from the CARES fund it will receive to provide for safe elections through social distancing, masks and those types of measures.

Commissioners are expected to sets the county’s Truth in Millage rate at the board’s July 14 meeting.This process lets county residents and businesses know the maximum ad valorem rate that could be adopted in September, when the board adopts its budget. The final rate that’s approved can be lower, but cannot be higher than the rate adopted in July.

Lennar, which sold land to Moffitt, is proposing a master-planned community of Angeline, formerly Project Arthur, that would transform a former cattle ranch and pine plantation into a residential and commercial community.The property is located south of State Road 52 and east of Suncoast. Both Ridge Road and Sunlake Boulevard cut through the property.

Environmentalists say these types of projects are the true reason for extending Ridge Road.

“Now, it’s pretty obvious all along they had bigger plans for opening central Pasco,” said Martin.“A lot of this is bad growth and sprawl.”

One design change in Ridge Road could add as many as seven signalized intersections to the phase two, at-grade construction of roadway from Suncoast to Land O’ Lakes boulevard.

While this segment initially had limited access, county officials later designated it an arterial roadway in acknowledgement that private property owners might develop land adjacent to Ridge Road.

However, Beneck said Pasco planned for Ridge Road based on the county’s longrange comprehensive plan, not any specific development projects. “We really hadn’t heard of any development plans.”

It would be up to private developers to seek any necessary permits, he said.

“Private developers would be responsible for doing all of their own mitigation,” Beneck said.

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COVID-19, from page 1A Pasco will have outdoor ceremonies at high school stadiums, and Hillsborough will have virtual graduation videos, and will have drive-thru diploma events at district high schools.

Mask requirements continue to evolve.

The City of Tampa and Hillsborough require masks indoors at businesses, where social distancing of 6 feet or more can’t be maintained.

Pasco County Administrator Dan Biles issued a similar mask order on June 23, which was discussed at the Pasco County Commission’s June 29 meeting.

Pasco County Commissioner Ron Oakley voiced his support for the mask order.

“Ever since COVID has started, we’ve been following the CDC guidelines, and in there it has been speaking of masks as ‘recommended,’” Oakley said.

“From that time until we issued that order, we never got any full acceptance of wearing masks. You go in businesses and probably less than half of patrons in those businesses — grocery store, wherever — have been without masks,” he said.

That changed, once the order was imposed, Oakley said.

“Every time I go into one of these businesses now, whether it be a drugstore or your Publix, or wherever, everyone has a mask on. So, the fact of it is, the order is to make us do what we should take responsibility, each of us, to do anyway to protect ourselves.

“The reason for this order, we are protecting our employees, all of our first responders and all of our citizens in Pasco County.

“We feel at this time, with COVID cases rising that this is what we need to do. None of us want us to shut down businesses.”

“If I go to a business, I put that mask on,” Oakley said.

Commission Chairman Mike Moore agreed that efforts must be made to stop the spread.

“Besides protecting the health of the community, I think we need to protect the health of our small businesses out there,” Moore said.

“If they go to a Phase 1 or a total shutdown again, it’s going to be bad. Really, really, really bad.We don’t need any of these small businesses having to close again,” Moore said.

The Pasco County School Board also has

signaled support for mandatory masks on school buses and at school campuses, when school resumes.The details will be worked out by district staff.

Pasco Schools Deputy Superintendent Ray Gadd told board members, at a June 30 meeting, that planning for the coming school year has been challenging.

“The daunting task of staff is to bring some order to the chaos that I think we’re all experiencing at the moment,” Gadd said.

The infection rate for COVID-19 is spiking, Gadd said, adding “we’re not particularly optimistic about when that is going to change.”

He also noted:“The wearing of masks, for the executive team, is not an ideological issue. If infection rates are raging, we want to have the option of requiring masks.”

Board members said they support that approach, but said the district should remain flexible, if conditions change.

School Board Chairwoman Colleen Beaudoin put it like this:“I would just rather be safe than sorry.

“The vast majority of teachers and staff members I heard from said they wanted the students to wear masks.

“Parents, right now, all I’m hearing is that they want to know, so they can make a decision. They want to know if we’re going to be requiring masks, or not. They need to know what we’re leaning toward, so they can make decisions,” Beaudoin said, referring to whether parents want their child to return to a school campus or to learn virtually, at home.

For more information about school reopening options, visit Pasco.k12.fl.us for Pasco schools and SDHC.k12.fl.us for Hillsborough schools.

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Todd Vande Berg, third from left, is surrounded by family. From left: Mariah Wagner, of Seffner; Charla Vande Berg and Todd, of Zephyrhills; Tim Ngo, of Seffner; Abigail Ngo, of Seffner; and, Emily Vande Berg, of Zephyrhills.

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New complex offers much more than tennis

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ozens and dozens of maskwearing visitors took a celebratory tour for a preview of the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center, now under development in Zephyrhills.

The center, at 6585 Simons Road, is expected to open in mid to late August.

Numerous cosmetic touches remain on the $4.9 million state-of-the-art facility that’s expected to alter the landscape of The City of Pure Water.

At first glance, the complex’s main attraction, of course, is tennis. It will offer opportunities for beginners to competitive recreational players — and possibly even some elite-level college and professional players.

The complex features 11 regulation outdoor tennis courts — including eight clay surface courts, two hard surface, and a clay surface exhibition court.

It is expected to play host to significant tournaments that come through.

The exhibition court, centrally located among all courts, will offer stadium-tiered seating accommodating up to 1,300 people, and up to 4,000 people if additional bleachers are contracted in for an event.

In addition to tennis, there will be eight pickleball courts and four padel courts — Marcos del Pilar, left, promotions and sales manager of All Racquet Sports USA, and Andy Sorrentino, a major partner and chief operating officer, ham it up during the tour of the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center. deemed as two of the world’s fastergrowing sports.

The padel courts will be the first such courts in Central Florida, said Marcos Del Pilar, a former professional padel player in Spain. He’s heading up padel-related programming at the complex.

Played in doubles, padel combines The Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center, at 6585 Simons Road, is still awaiting its elements of tennis, signage and round, logo tennis ball, windows. A tour was held at the center, though, to prosquash, racquetball vide a look at the project’s progress. and platform tennis into a fast-moving game played within a of the more popular usable spaces. The longtime tennis pro glass-enclosed court, one-third the size of a room will be walled with Himalayan sea salt and instructor servand floored with granulated salt, so much so ing as the facility’s tennis court.

Compared to tennis, Del Pilar explained that it will resemble walking on sand. CEO. The complex will the game of padel is easier to pick up be- Visitors will enter and settle in zero gravity membershipcause of smaller, more compact racquets lounge chairs, all while iodized salt-infused be based, but also open air is streamed into the room. that are perforated and without strings.

This is being promoted as an area that to walk-ins for a nom- Patriotically protected, Chad Melms, of Lakeland, was among those “This is something that everyone can touring the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center. He and his get, in 5 minutes,” said Del Pilar, proudly not- benefits breathing, provides stress-relief and inal fee. son, Braeden Melms, were speaking with Mika Todo, an SVB pro Collard coins the improves skin. ing his 70-year-old mother plays five days a The center also will have a full restaurant facility as “a little bit tennis coach. week.

Del Pilar added the sport lends to being and bar, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner of a country club,” yet state qualifier who tragically died in an auto“very social” and “engaging,” because match- on weekdays, and brunch and dinner on “accessible to everybody.”

Meanwhile, the facility is already attract- mobile accident in South Carolina at the age es are played in such tight quarters with weekends.The restaurant, operated by Land O’ Lakes-based caterer Mark Vesh, will be ing some movers and shakers in the tennis of 21, in October 2015. four people at once.

Her father,Todd Vande Berg, is the long“You are playing and also spending time able to seat about 60 patrons inside and at sphere.

Collard revealed that Nick Bollettieri, an time planning director for Zephyrhills. with your friends because you’re playing least another 100 outside.

Participating in the tour, the planning diAndy Sorrentino, the facility’s managing International Tennis Hall of Famer who’s very close.That’s a reason it’s so much fun,” partner, characterized the center as being coached 10 world No. 1 ranked players, will rector felt “the whole gamut of emotions” he said. be offering group lessons about once a walking throughout the soon-to-open faciliBeyond offering racquet sports, officials unique.

“There’s a lot of wellness clubs, there’s a month, for ladies, juniors and aspiring ty named in memory of his daughter. believe the tennis complex’s nearly 8,000“It’s surreal. It’s a little bit hard to besquare-foot indoor facility takes the project lot of tennis clubs, but there are not very coaches.

“The guy basically invented tennis,” lieve, just how beautiful it has come out,” he to the next level.They specifically cite the many, if any, tennis and wellness clubs,” said center’s cutting-edge health and wellness Sorrentino, who spent 26 years in sports Collard said.“You can’t go higher than that said.

The planning director is confident the amenities that promote training and recov- management at Aronimink Golf Club, a pri- in the world, and it’s happening in tennis center will “raise the bar for vate country club outside Philadelphia.“The Zephyrhills.” ery.

Additionally, Collard shared the facility’s Zephyrhills and the whole region.”

There are rooms dedicated for cryothera- ability to train here, eat here, play here, get “It’s just going to be an amazing facility tennis director will be Rene Moller, who py, salt therapy, bio/neuro feedback therapy, your wellness here, is, very unique.”

The Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness coaches John Isner, America’s top-ranked that we think’s going to bring a lot of peomassage and yoga. There’s also a 1,300ple here, maybe some tournaments, it’s square-foot fitness center featuring workout Center has been in the works for more than men’s tennis player.

The complex is named in honor of Sarah going to be exciting,” he said.“This area is equipment, including recumbent bikes, row- three years.

It’s a public-private partnership between Vande Berg, a former Zephyrhills High ripe for a facility like this; we’re so fortunate ers and ellipticals.

The salt therapy room figures to be one the City of Zephyrhills and Pascal Collard, a School district champion and three-time to have this here.”

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She’s been spending it with her goats, Cornbread and Sassafras, and the kid, Dolly, they produced.

Besides tending to her own goats, Sophia also helps care for 18 goats that belong to her next-door neighbor and friend, Linda Bublitz.

Plus, Sophia watches after chickens that produce eggs daily that her family and friends enjoy.

This spring brought a special blessing for the preteen girl.

She helped in the birthing of several kid goats, all fathered by her goat, Cornbread.

It was an eventful time — and not all went smoothly.

A goat named Piper struggled when a kid’s head was turned the wrong way, but all ended well.

“She had nice twins, a boy and a girl,” Sophia said.

Much of what Sophia knows about barnyard animals comes from a combination of hands-on experience and knowledge shared

by Bublitz, who teaches middle school at Maniscalco Elementary School.

By spending time with her neighbor, Sophia has become acquainted with the teacher’s goats, horses, dogs, emus and a gopher tortoise.

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Sophia Phillips, 11, gives 2-month-old Moon Pie a hug.

Goats need to be socialized to be friendly, Sophia said.

“I’m paying it forward,” Bublitz said.

Sophia’s family moved next door to Bublitz about five years ago.

For Sophia, it was a wonderland.

Even though her love for animals has matured in recent years, Sophia said she first fell in love with goats when she was just 2, while visiting the petting zoo at ZooTampa at Lowry Park.

She loved the goats so much she could barely be dragged away, she recalled.

“I played with the goats, petted them and fed them bananas.”

Her foray into raising animals began with baby Sophia pets Latte, one of the goats owned by her neighbor, Linda Bublitz. chicks.

Now, she has seven chicks and sells the eggs they produce to family and friends on Facebook.

Farm life isn’t something in her family’s background.

Her dad, Wayne Phillips, grew up in New York. Goats and chickens “are completely foreign” to him, said Amanda Phillips, Sophia’s mom.

Amanda acknowledges she doesn’t know much, although she said, “I had a bunny when I was growing up.”

Sophia’s first experience in showing a goat came at the state fair, where she showed Piper, one of Bublitz’s goats.

“It’s not the best show goat,” Sophia Sophia Phillips, 11, and her neighbor, Linda Bublitz, made goat soap. They Cornbread cranes his neck waiting for an apple treat from plan to sell batches of it.

Sophia Phillips. said, matter-of-factly, but it was a start.

She has higher hopes for Dolly.

“She has a real nice stance and you can Dairy 4-H and a teacher at Maniscalco, a Incredible Dr. Pol,” a reality show that fol- “Those are qualities you can’t teach.” school for grades kindergarten through lows Dr. Jan Pol as he treats farm animals in Besides caring for the animals, Sophia see her udders,” Sophia explained.

Michigan. and Bublitz are working on recipes for goat All of the goats – Nigerian dwarves - are eight, in Lutz.

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The idea of raising goats to sell for meat Maniscalco and Lutz Elementary, also a K-8 “It’s fun.” next step will be to sell the product. doesn’t appeal to Sophia. school, will have agriculture as a selective Bublitz said Sophia is a very responsible Sophia is a budding entrepreneur, but “Would you like to know your goat is program. That will be a first for both 11-year-old who takes excellent care of the she doesn’t expect to sell goat cheese. going to be killed in the slaughterhouse?” schools, Bublitz said. goats.

“Goat cheese is probably the worst Sophia, who will be a sixth-grader at She’s also good with other animals, thing I’ve ever put in my mouth,” she said. she asked. Her answer to that question is a Maniscalco this fall, is an honors student Bublitz said, noting the young girl spotted a She does have another idea for the fubig ‘No.’ Sophia is a member of 4-H and hopes and a Girl Scout. swollen molar in one of the teacher’s hors- ture, though: She might teach goat yoga eventually to join a chapter of Future She aspires to be a veterinarian for farm es, and helped with treatment. classes.

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“She has a very good eye. She is so ob“I’ve tried it with my goats,” Sophia said.

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The Florida Channel will broadcast live video coverage at TheFloridaChannel.org.

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The Commission is limiting public comment to a specific length of time for each agenda item.

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ANIMAL SERVICES UPDATE

Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS), 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes, has updates for the shelter on its website, PascoCountyFl.net/408/Animal-Services, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

At this time: • All Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release (TNVR) Clinics and Outreach events are canceled.

• PCAS is not accepting owner/agent surrendered animals.

• If you find a stray pet, consider using posting services such as Finding Rover, Nextdoor and social media cross-posting to help the pet get back home.

• Building B (Administration) is closed to the public.To speak to a member in the administration building, call (813) 929-

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• The volunteer program is resuming availability based on needed positions.

Current available roles are: vaccine greeter, vaccine clinic assistant, dispatch assistant, animal control assistant, cleaning technician, and adoption counselor. Check out the shelter’s Job Opportunity Directory online to find out more.

• The community service program is suspended.

• Visitors are required to schedule appointments online to stop at the shelter.

• Pet Licensing can be done online at Secure.pascocountyfl.net/petlicensing.

• Physical donations to PCAS, such as food and treats, can be shipped to the shelter via Chewy,Amazon, and other websites. In-person donations are suspended until the shelter resumes full services.

Monetary donations can be made to Friends of Animal Services Inc. • The PCAS Vaccine Clinic on Tuesday and Thursday has resumed, by appointment only.

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DIVERSE LEARNING COMMUNITY MULLTICUL T LTTURAL LEARNING STRA ATTEGIES COMMUNITY OUTREACH INFUSING GLOBAL AWARENESS INTO CURRICULUM

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PROMOTING THE WHOLE CHILD FLEXIBLE SEA ATING STUDENT VOICE AND CHOICE BUILDING CREA ATTIVITY Y,, COLLABORA ATTION, COMMUNICA ATION AND CRITICAL THINKING

WHA AT T WE BELIEVE WE ARE A K-8 A-RA ATED TUITION FREE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOO OL THA AT PROVIDES A DIVERSE LEARNING COMMUNITY WITH A FOCUS ON N FUTURE READ DY SKILLS. WE EMPOWER STUDENTS TO UTILIZE THE 4 C’S (CREA ATIVITY T Y,, COMMUNICA ATION, COLLABORA ATTION, AND CRITICAL THINKING), WHILE W BUILDING GLOBAL CITIZENS INA FLEXIBLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.

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