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By Kathy Steele

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Midterm elections typically get a low voter turnout.

But, there are signs of energized voters for the 2018 primary set for Aug. 28 and the general election on Nov. 6.

New voter registrations are up somewhat, said Pasco County Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley.

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A bigger indicator of voter interest is the more than 62,000 ballots mailed to local residents and military personnel, Corley added, in remarks at the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn. That is a record for mailed out ballots, and if most or all of the ballots are returned, Pasco could set a historical record for total voter turnout in a primary.

About 60 percent of Pasco’s total votes

comes from absentee or early voting. Pasco has been promoting both methods of voting to reduce lines on election day.

Corley’s remarks centered on voter turnout and cybersecurity threats from hackers.

“The threats are real,” Corley said.“My job is to be neutral, but facts are stubborn things.”

He cited the federal charges filed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller against 12 See PRIMARY, page 15A

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Wilton Simpson reflects on What a difference Parkland in Dade City visit a decade can make

By Kevin Weiss

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More than five months removed from being one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history, the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland is still a considerable talking point for legislators statewide.

At least that — and the state’s ensuing school safety actions — was at the forefront of discussion in State Sen. Wilton Simpson’s recent stop in Dade City.

Speaking before a standing-room-only crowd at The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce July monthly breakfast meeting, the Florida Senate majority leader talked extensively about the Valentine’s Day shooting, where a lone gunman killed 17 students and staff members, and injured 17 others.

In response to multiple questions from the audience, the state senator outlined several “failures” that may have prompted the school shooting — which have been reviewed and investigated through the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission.

Simpson blasted the Broward County school district’s diversion program called PROMISE, which offers alternatives to arrests for some misdemeanors.

That initiative, he said,“did not use law enforcement appropriately to deal with children with bad behavior and bad activities.”

As an example, Simpson noted the accused gunman and former student, Nikolas Cruz, was visited by police “around 30 to 40 times” over the course of several years prior to the Feb. 14 Parkland shooting massacre.

“You had a child who was clearly mentally deranged in a school system that was causing major problems — they didn’t trust him to bring a backpack to that school — and we allowed him, as a society, to stay in that school. We allowed that. We put everybody at risk because of this one person’s rights to be in that school. We gotta rethink that, probably,” said Simpson, who represents Hernando and Citrus counties, and parts of Pasco County.

Simpson bluntly called out Broward See PARKLAND, page 15A

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By B.C. Manion

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Even the most casual of observers can easily see that housing demand and residential real estate values have rebounded in recent years in Hillsborough and Pasco counties.

There are new subdivisions popping up all over.

But, to put a finer point on what’s happening, Craig Nowicke, a real estate broker with RE/MAX, based in Carrollwood, dropped by the Rotary Club of Lutz to talk about the Hillsborough real estate market in the past decade.

Nowicke and his wife, Linda, are licensed Realtors, with Nowicke specializing in both commercial and residential properties, and his wife focusing on residential properties, including the luxury market.

He provided a “snapshot” of the Hillsborough market between 2008 and 2018.

See REAL ESTATE, page 15A

Shoppers can stretch their dollars during sales tax holiday

By B.C. Manion

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Shoppers who want a tax break can take advantage of the 2018 Back-to-School Tax Holiday, which runs Aug. 3 through Aug. 5.

During the tax holiday, no sales tax or local option tax — also known as a discretionary sales surtax — will be collected on: • Clothing, footwear and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item • Certain school supplies, selling for $15 or less per item Nationally, total back-to-school spending, including kindergarten through college, is expected to reach $82.8 billion, slightly less than last year’s $83.6 billion.

That’s according to a survey released by the National Retail Federation, and Prosper Insights and Analytics.

The survey shows that those with young people heading to college, as well as college and graduate students themselves, plan to spend $942.17 each, down from last year’s $969.88. The total of $55.3 billion is an all-time high in the history of the survey, up from last year’s record of $54.1 billion.

Families with children in elementary school through high school plan to spend an average of $684.79, compared to last year’s total of $687.22, for a total of $27.5 billion.That’s the third-highest total in the history of the survey, following the peak of $30.3 billion in 2012 and $29.5 billion last year.

The survey also broke down the type of expected expenditures. Back-to-school shoppers expect to spend: • $236.90 on clothing • $187.10 on electronics, such as computers, calculators or phones • $138.66 on shoes • $122.13 on supplies such as notebooks, pencils, backpacks and lunchboxes A news release from the National Retail Federation said the biggest change being seen this year related to expenditures for electronics, which have decreased slightly.

“Items like laptops, tablets and smartphones are now an everyday part of household life and aren’t necessarily a purchase parents save for the start of the school year, resulting in a slight decrease in

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During Florida’s tax-holiday, it’s important to remember that the exemption is based on the sales price of each item, not the total sale amount. So, it’s possible to buy three $59 dresses at the same time and still get the exemption, because each item meets the requirement of having a selling price of $60 or less.

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Local horsewoman wins with You Bet Your Roses

By Kathy Steele

Her dam is a full-blooded quarter horse.

“She’s the spitting image of her daddy,” said Perkins.

Perkins’ father, Boyd “Bud” Massey, bought Perkins her first horse at age 11.

She knew pretty quickly she wanted to show horses.

So, at age 16, Bud Massey, gave her a choice of a used car or a horse. She took the horse.

But, she didn’t get her first choice of an Appaloosa.

Instead, her father bought a registered quarter horse.

She has been a passionate, and awardwinning, horsewoman since.

Perkins traces her roots back to Pasco County’s pioneer days.

Bud Massey cut hair at his Zephyrhills’ barbershop for more than 52 years. It was the longest continuously operated barbershop in Pasco.

Massey Road is named for the family.

Before marrying Perkins’ father, her mother — Hazel Richburg — grew up on Handcart Road in Zephyrhills.

“They were actively involved as my cheering crew all my life,” the horsewoman said.

Perkins worked as a teacher for 35 years in Pasco County schools. She is still a substitute teacher to pay for her “hobby.”

She is unusual in being both an owner and a trainer. Most owners hire trainers, and in some cases, might not see their horse except at horse shows.

Perkins is strictly hands-on.

Horses learn by your body language, she said.

Her years teaching students also taught Perkins something about patience.

“Nothing is learned under harsh treatment,” she said.“You’ve got to adapt to every class. It taught me patience.You can’t push things.You have to wait for (Sierra’s) ‘ah, ha moment.’”

She credits trainers, such as Kim Beilein, with encouraging her, and in advising her about what’s right and wrong with her performances.

“I’ve forged some great relationships with trainers who have really helped me out,” Perkins said.

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Nancy Massey Perkins made a decision on Mother’s Day two years ago that it was time to buy a horse.

“I bought her sight unseen, except for the video I watched on the Internet,” said Perkins, the daughter of two Zephyrhills’ pioneer families.“I thought she was cute and moved really good.”

Her instincts were right about the 2-yearold mare.

You Bet Your Roses, at age 4, is now a two-time reserve world champion after an impressive showing at the 53rd annual Pinto World Championship in Oklahoma, in June.

The world championship is one of the largest gatherings of Pinto horses, miniatures and ponies. Riders and horses come from around the world, including Sweden and Canada.

Competitive categories include Western, English, driving, pleasure, halter, roping, and special events and trials.

Perkins, at age 66, is one of the oldest amateur competitors in her age 50-and-older class.

However, You Bet Your Roses – also known by the barn name Sierra – is an upand-coming youngster in the horse world.

With little more than a year of training

by Perkins, Sierra showed her mettle in the show ring. She shone in a competition against horses with more experience.

“She competed with world champions and former world champions,” Perkins said.

You Bet Your Roses and Perkins earned a reserve world champion, or runner-up, in the walk/trot trail class, among 26 competitors.They finished just shy of first place.

Perkins and You Bet Your Roses also won a reserve world championship in a halter competition among 3- and 4-year old horses; a third place in English showmanship; and 10th in another halter competition.

Perkins’ favorite is the trail class, where the rider and horse navigate an obstacle course with precision, control and timing.

It is much more involved and complicated than showmanship, said her husband, Donald “Dusty” Perkins.

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Nancy Massey Perkins and You Bet Your Roses won two reserve championships at the Pinto World Championship in Oklahoma. They brought home other awards, too.

a win,” he said. “Nancy knows how to get them to be sharp. It’s her personality with the horse.”

Perkins said she banked on training and Sierra’s willingness to listen to her.

“It had to be a team approach,” Perkins said.“Sierra trusted me, and that to me was the highlight of my whole trip, really that my horse came through, and she listened.”

From their first meeting, Perkins knew she had a special horse.

“She’s laid back, highly intelligent and really sweet,” she said.“She loves people.”

Her first two years were spent in Oklahoma on the Osage Indian Reservation.

When Sierra arrived, Perkins contacted owners of Red Hawk Ranch in Wimauma to do a Native American blessing.

“I felt the need to do that, since she grew up on an Indian reservation,” Perkins said.“I felt the need to honor the culture.”

Perkins is no novice in the horse arena.

She has a trophy case filled with ribbons, belts and accolades from more than 40 years of international horse shows aboard the quarter horses she has raised and trained.

She was honored as “amateur supreme champion” by the American Quarter Horse Association, with her horse, League Magnum Force. He went by the barn name of Bubba.

You Bet Your Roses, aka Sierra, is registered with the American Paint Horse Association and the American Pinto Horse Association.

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The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Pasco Sheriff’s Lodge 29 hosts bingo every Tuesday evening, at 21735 YMCA Camp Road in Land O’ Lakes. Doors open at 4 p.m., Early Bird is at 5:30 p.m., and regular games start at 6 p.m.A bingo book starts at $3 for two cards.There are drinks and snacks available, but outside food and drink are allowed.All proceeds benefit the Pasco County Law Enforcement FOP and Fallen Law Officers Memorial. For information, visit F.O.P. Pasco Lodge 29 on Facebook.

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FRIENDSHIP SINGERS The Friendship Singers, a volunteer organization that performs in local nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and senior centers in Pasco and Hillsborough counties, is looking for new members, especially male singers.The group has two practices and two concerts every month. Practices are at the Pasco County Senior Center, 6801 Wisteria Loop in Land O’ Lakes, on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. For information, contact Joyce Ruby at (813) 442-7879 or joyceruby99@yahoo.com, or Joe Berling at (813) 997-1454 or jberling@tampabay.rr.com.

FLORIDA JAZZ EXPRESS The Florida Jazz Express, an 18-piece band that plays classic and modern big band music from a variety of composers and arrangers, will perform July 26 at 8 p.m., at Dockside Grille, 5015 U.S. 19 in New Port Richey.Admission is free. For information, call (516) 480-8587.

BREAKFAST MEETING The University Area CDC Partners Coalition will meet July 26 at 10:30 a.m., at the University Area Community Center, 14013 N. 22nd St., in Tampa. The meeting is for anyone interested in improving the surrounding neighborhoods of the University of South Florida.There will be a complimentary breakfast, and networking.

For information, visit UACDC.org.

The Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 in Tampa, will host Kids Day on July 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Entertainment Hall.

There will be a question-and-answer session with Nickelodeon stars. Guests also can take a picture with Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion The Florida Garrison and superheroes from Costumers With a Cause; stop by a photo booth; learn how to train like a firefighter with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue; tour a school bus with Hillsborough County Public Schools; visit radio stations for prizes; enter to win a kid’s bike; and more.

Adult admission is $5. Kids age 17 and younger are free. Parking is $6 cash per car.

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The Carrollwood Village Homeowners Association and the Hillsborough County Public Works Department will host a public workshop on maintaining environmentally friendly ponds.The free workshop is Aug. 1 at 6 p.m., at the Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road.Topics will include planting aquatic plants, defining good and bad bacteria, and the dos and don’ts for maintaining property around a pond. For information, contact Sharon Danaher at (813) 361-5330 or sdanaher@tampabay.rr.com, or Christina Sciarrino at (813) 744-5671 or sciarrinoc@hillsboroughcounty.org.

SUMMER MUSIC BLOWOUT Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts will host a “Summer Music Blowout” on Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m., in the Jaeb Theater. Patel’s music ensembles Patel A-Capella, Jazz Combo and Summer Band will perform.Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased by calling (813) 2297827, in person at the Straz Center Ticket Office, or online at StrazCenter.org.

The Land O’ Lakes AARP Chapter No. 4764 will meet July 27 at 10:30 a.m., at the community center at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Joining the chapter costs $10 a year.The meeting includes a potluck lunch. For information, email Ileana Santini at tata101@verizon.net.

“Hamiltunes:An American Singalong” July 28 at 1 p.m.The library will play the instrumentals and project the lyrics.The audience will provide the vocals. Hamilton costumes are encouraged.The event is for ages 10 and older. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.

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ROCK SWAP AND TRADE Dade City Rocks will host a “Rockstravaganza Swap and Trade” July 28 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Polly Touchton Park, across the street from the Dade City Garden Club on Seventh Street. Guests can also paint a rock at the painting booth, and learn about painting and techniques. Look for the orange tent. For information, visit Dade City Rocks on Facebook, and click on Events.

BILLY THE KID The 1885 Train Depot Museum, 70 Russell St., in Brooksville, will present “The Adventures & Times of William H. Cox II ‘Billy the Kid’” July 28 at 7 p.m. Limited seats are available.The cost is $10. For information, call (352) 799-4766.

HAMILTON SING-ALONG The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Carrollwood, will host

The New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., will host an Online Battle of the Bands Finale Celebration on July 28 at 2 p.m.The event is the culmination of the summer-long online original music contest.

Guests can celebrate the winners and listen to the best tracks.The event is for teens and adults. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.

FREE KIDS MOVIES Cobb Grove 16 Theatres, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will show free kids movies on July 31,Aug. 1 and Aug. 2.The movies will be “Lego Ninjago Movie,” “Captain Underpants” and “First Epic Movie.” Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Same-day ticketing only. Large groups, schools and camps can attend. For information, call (813) 948-5444, or visit CobbTheatres.com.

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EIGHTH ANNUAL STUFF THE BUS FOR TEACHERS United Way of Pasco County is conducting its eighth annual Stuff the Bus for Teachers.

The campaign is set for Aug. 3,Aug. 4 and Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Supplies that are collected will be distributed by Pasco County Schools.A school bus will be at these locations: • Walmart-Port Richey 8701 U.S. 19 • Walmart-New Port Richey 8745 SR 54 • Walmart-Lutz 1575 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.

• Walmart-Wesley Chapel 28500 SR 54 Volunteers will hand out shopping lists and collect donations. On Aug. 6, volunteers will gather at the The Mike Fasano Hurricane Shelter at 11611 Denton Ave., in Hudson, to sort and pack supplies. Participants are needed at the donation and packing sites.

For information, contact Melinda Velez at mvelez@unitedwaypasco.org or (727) 8352028.

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BOWLING FUNDRAISER The “For Her-Strike Out Human Trafficking” bowling fundraiser, to benefit Bridging Freedom, will take place Aug. 25 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., at PinChasers, 484 N. Armenia Ave., in Tampa. Check-in time is noon.The cost for individual players is $20.

Corporate teams also can register.

Participants receive complimentary lunch, two games of bowling and shoe rental. Sign up by Aug. 1 by emailing Teresa Foss at Teresa@BridgingFreedom.org.

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ensemble selections from popular Broadway musicals.Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased by calling (813) 2297827, in person at the Straz Center Ticket Office, or online at StrazCenter.org.

East Pasco Meals on Wheels Inc., is looking for drivers. For information, call (813) 7827859.

DANCE PERFORMANCE Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts will host a “Popular Dance Intensive”Aug. 3 at 4:30 p.m., in Ferguson Hall. Dance students will perform various styles of jazz, tap, contemporary and “just for kicks.”Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased by calling (813) 229-7827, in person at the Straz Center Ticket Office, or online at StrazCenter.org.

DRIVE-THRU PRAYER Atonement Lutheran Church, 29167 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, continues to offer Drive-Thru Prayer under the portico every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Stop by; you can stay in your car. Our Caring Ministry partners are there to share your cares and concerns in prayer. Everyone is welcome.

BROADWAY SHOWCASE Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts will host “Showstoppers: Broadway Intensive”Aug. 3 to Aug. 5, in the TECO Theater. Students in sixth grade through college will perform the themed showcase through solos and

The UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension Service will offer a free begonia seminar Aug. 4 at 9 a.m., at One Stop Shop (Stallings Building), 15029 14th St., in Dade City.

Participants can learn how to propagate and care for the plant. Registration is required at EventBrite.com. For information, call (352) 518-0156.

LEARN TO COMPOST The UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension Service will offer “Composting:Turning Scraps into ‘Black Gold’”Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway. Participants can learn how to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into compost, what items can and can’t be composted, and how to finish the compost.

Admission is free, but registration is required at EventBrite.com. For information, call (352) 518-0156.

HURRICANES AND LANDSCAPES The UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension Service will host a free seminar on “Hurricanes and Trees:The Answer is Blowin’ in the Wind”Aug. 9 at 6 p.m., at the New Port Richey Public Library, 5939 Main St. Participants can learn how to prepare landscaping to minimize damage in the event of a storm. Registration is required at EventBrite.com. For information, call (352) 518-0156.

BOOK BAZAAR The Friends of the Hugh Embry Library will host a book bazaar Aug. 10 and Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City.There will be a diverse selection of books, audio and video media, magazines, and related materials, all for a modest cost.

For information, call (352) 567-3576.

EVENING OF DANCE Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts will host an “Evening of Dance”Aug. 10 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., in the TECO Theater. Patel students will perform ballet, tap and jazz in this showcase.Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased by calling (813) 229-7827, in person at the Straz Center Ticket Office, or online at StrazCenter.org.

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“We’ve had tremendous success in Asturia, selling over 100 beautiful homes in this much-desired community on State Road 54,” said Sales Manager Kristin Woods. “We have just 45 homes to go, and expect all to be gone by the end of the year.”

Because many families want to move into their new home as soon as possible, Ashton Woods has received permits from Pasco County for all remaining homes sites.

“This saves our buyers up to three months in the building process,” said Jillian Harris, Ashton Woods’ community sales manager in Asturia, a master-planned community in Odessa.

“Our designers have put together beautiful combinations of flooring, countertops, design features and colors that will excite the vast majority of buyers,” she said. “Plus, we have a great combination of homes that convert flex space to extra bedrooms, add bonus rooms and extra baths, and have great outdoor living areas with front porches and extended lanais.”

While construction is underway on many homes, Ashton Woods buyers are still able to select flooring, countertops, cabinets and other nonstructural customizations on 18 homes that will be completed in November and December.

“We are known for our affordable personalization at the Design Studio, and families who want to pick out their

Jillian Harris, community sales manager for Ashton Woods in Asturia, shows off the beautiful kitchen in a Milan inventory home that is available now.

finishes and colors are reserving these homes right now,” said Harris. “Plus, they are excited to be able to move into their new home in time for the holidays!”

Ashton Woods offers traditional one- and two-story homes in its Classic and Heritage series, all which feature open floor plans, large living areas, beautiful master suites and lots of storage. Homes have two-or threecar garages, and many back up to private conservation lots.

Three traditional inventory homes are ready now in the versatile, onestory Truman plan, which offers four bedrooms and two baths in 1,962

square feet. Also ready are two, twostory homes with two-car garages on deep wooded lots with long views. The 2,722-square-foot Milan has the master bedroom downstairs, and the 3,362-square-foot Athens is the largest home Ashton Woods builds in Asturia.

“For families with children, these inventory homes can close in time for the new school year,” said Harris, who adds that Asturia is zoned for some of the best schools in Pasco County.

“Our kids go to J.W. Mitchell High, Seven Springs Middle and Odessa Elementary. Many families are looking for these schools, and at Asturia, they do not need to worry about our school

zones changing,” she said.

In addition to traditional floor plans, Ashton Woods has the 10 remaining rear-entry home sites in Asturia, all a short walk to the community’s contemporary Amenity Center.

Several inventory homes are available, with move-in ready homes starting at $279,990. These unique one- and two-story homes have over 2,000 square feet of living area, and feature three to four bedrooms, two to three baths, and two-car garages with alley access and additional parking out front.

Asturia is the first choice for many buyers considering the many masterplanned communities along State Road 54. Buyers prefer Asturia’s smaller size of just 550 homes, compared to thousands being built in neighboring developments, and appreciate that construction will not be going on for years.

“People especially like that our homes are not on top of each other, and that we have a minimum of 15 feet between homes,” said Sales Manager Wilson. “Asturia’s developer did a great job laying out its streets, so it doesn't look like a cookie-cutter community.”

Every Ashton Woods home comes with the same standards of top-quality construction and finishes. It was named the 2017 Builder of the Year by Builder and Developer Magazine, and for the fourth consecutive year, has been ranked among the top three for Most Trusted Builders in America.

For more information about Ashton Wood’s inventory homes in Asturia, go to ashtonwoods.com/tampa/asturia.

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And, the best way to prevent that from happening is to have a maintenance plan with a reputable HVAC company, and to be aware when you're unit’s warranty will expire.

“Your A/C should receive regular maintenance every six to 12 months to prevent an emergency situation,” said Dana Spears, president of Cornerstone Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical in Land O’ Lakes.

“Maintaining your A/C is much like taking your vehicle in for regular oil changes and service updates. If you don't service your vehicle, you are looking for trouble. And, if you are not doing regular maintenance on your A/C system, when you have problems, it will likely be during the hottest times of the year when your unit is working its hardest,” said Spears.

A well-maintained A/C system should continue to operate through the end of its warranty period.

However, as a system gets older, it loses much of its efficiencies and begins to show its age with inconsistent hot and cold pockets, and excessive noise.

In many cases, Cornerstone’s technicians recommend replacing a system when the warranty expiration is nearing its end to avoid inevitable mechanical problems, and also to take advantage of new technology that makes A/C systems much more energy efficient.

“Often times, we find that the saving on a customer’s power bill is so significant because of the energy efficiencies of a new A/C unit, that it is more cost effective to replace a unit, than to repair it,” Spears said.

“Plus, once you begin to replace parts on an older system, repairs often add up, and it’s better to put

this money into a new system,” said continued.

Many owners of newer homes are surprised to learn that the warranty on their builder-grade air conditioning system on their newly built home is only five or six years, and are unprepared for the expense when their out-of-warranty A/C needs to be repaired or replaced.

“There are thousands of homes in this area that have been built in the last 10 years, and many homeowners are not aware that their A/C is out of warranty,” said Spears. “It is much better to be proactive and look into replacing you're A/C system before it goes down, then waiting until you are in an emergency situation.”

The new Daiken A/C systems installed by Cornerstone are of much better quality than builder-grade units, and come with 10 to12 year warranties. For most homes, the cost for a new HVAC system is between $5,500 and $12,000, depending on the unit’s seer rating and type of technology the system offers to achieve higher energy efficient levels.

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more expensive the unit because it uses two-stage or inverter technology and slow speeds,” Spears explains. “But, a higher seer rating is more energy efficiency and can save a family hundreds to thousands of dollars a year on their power bill.”

Spears goes on to explain that a home’s air conditioning system typically accounts for 50 percent of its power bill.

“For many families, it makes sense to go with a higher seer-rated unit because it will pay for itself within a few years. Plus, a higher quality system operates more quietly, and comes with a 12-year warranty, instead of the standard 10 years,” said Spears.

One of the biggest worries homeowners have when their old A/C unit starts having problems is the cost of repairs that keep adding up.

“It may be smarter to replace an old A/C unit, than it is to keep repairing it, which is also frustrating, time consuming and means your family will be without air conditioning for several hours to several days,” said Spears.

To help families afford a new A/C system, Cornerstone offers third

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Options include 18month terms with 0 percent interest, and payments for as little as $60 a month on financing with 60-month terms.

“If your A/C system is at the end of its warranty period, give us a call. We have a large selection of equipment in stock, and there are some excellent rebates being offered by our manufacturers that will save you hundreds of dollars,” said Spears.

“And remember,” Spears adds, “that your A/C is a home appliance, just like your refrigerator. All appliances have a life span and don’t last forever.”

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

Spears credits her company’s growth to its commitment to outstanding customer service, and also because its employees exemplify her company’s values.

“We hire people who are genuine, honest, trustworthy, clean-cut, and live their life with good ethics and morals,” said Spears. “Most employees are local people who live in our service area, and they are very committed to their work and community.”

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ummer is the busiest time of year to buy a home, because families want to know what school their children will be attending in their new neighborhood, and because they want to be moved and settled before the holidays.

This summer, however, many families have become frustrated and have stopped looking because of the low supply of available houses.

If your family is wanting to move up to a new home, don’t give up. ICI Homes, one of Florida’s most prestigious builders, has beautiful and unique inventory homes available in the master-planned communities of Bexley in Land O’ Lakes and Asturia in Odessa.

“Our homes are specifically designed for families with school-aged children, and offer the latest technology and innovative, open floor plans that connect large family gathering spaces to secluded study enclaves,” said Ron Ferguson, division manager of the company’s West Florida Division.

In Bexley, ICI Homes’ popular Pamela model is move-in ready. This one-story, 3,089-square-foot home has four bedrooms, three baths and a three-car garage. Its 12-foot-high foyer gives the option of walking into a flex space/study, kitchen and gathering area, or straight into the owner’s suite.

A gourmet kitchen is steps away from the large gathering and dining rooms, both which open to an expansive covered lanai.

Bexley’s excellent schools are one of the top reasons many families decide to live in the community. Older children attend Land O’ Lakes High and Pine View Middle, great schools that offer the challenging International Baccalaureate program.

Located within the development is Bexley Elementary, which many children walk and bicycle to from nearby homes. Just completing its first year of operation, the school achieved several important milestones, including scoring the highest on standardized third grade reading tests in all of Pasco County.

homes, ICI Homes rewards its buyers with creative incentives that are fun and lucrative, including up to $10,000 in free upgrades that can be used for a deluxe kitchen, golf cart, outdoor space or summer kitchen.

Plus, buyers who contract by August 31 receive a luxurious cruise for two on Royal Caribbean to Mexico or the Bahamas.

“We’re having so much fun with this promotion,” said Sales Manager Leah Turner. “After all the work involved in building a house, moving and getting settled, our customers are having a blast taking time off to enjoy their free cruise. They deserve it, and we enjoy showing our homeowners how much we appreciate them.”

ICI Homes got its start 40 years ago in Daytona Beach. The original founder still owns the company, and over the years expanded into Jacksonville, Orlando and Gainesville.

It entered the Tampa Over in Asturia, this Bay market in 2015 in community’s schools also Fishhawk Ranch in excel, with youngsters south Hillsborough zoned to Mitchell High, County.

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O Oversized i d utility tilit room w// woodd look l k tile. til Enjoy relaxing in your fenced backyard on your HUGE wood composite deck. Gazebo & Hot Tub are included! Plenty of curb appeal with stacked stone accents on exterior, tropical landscaping, & decorative Landscape Curbing. Community amenities include, clubhouse, park, playground, pool with splash pad, open field for soccer or football, basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts. Living in Ballantrae is a fast & easy commute commute to almost anywhere in the Bay Area with I-75 and The Suncoast Expresssway nearby.

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Bexley Residents Bridge Generations

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hat happens when three generations live in the very same master-planned community?

How about weekly Sunday dinners, frequent family gatherings and lots of memories. That’s the life the Howard family now enjoys living in Bexley, the awardwinning community in Land O’Lakes just off State Road 54 in Pasco County.

Buford Howard and his wife, Freddie, live just blocks away from two of their adult sons, Van and Ted, who also purchased homes for their families in Bexley.

The Howard family found Bexley nearly by chance.

With the prospect of becoming empty-nesters, Van and his wife, Vicki, wanted to downsize to a smaller home.

After an extensive search throughout Pasco County, Van drove through Bexley during the early days of construction and liked what he saw.

“On our first visit, we met such great people,” said Van. “Plus, my wife and I liked Three generations of the Howard family live at Bexley. (Back row, from left), son Van, father Buford, son Ted. (Front row, from left) daughter-in-law that there were several differ- Vicki (Van’s wife), mother Freddie (Buford's wife), granddaughter Katherine (daughter of Van and Vicki). ent builders and a variety of floor plan options. We also liked “We came to visit Van as his “We didn’t want to be in a retire- Market, make Bexley an excellent that the houses in Bexley don’t house was being built, and before ment community. Bexley has so choice for people from all generalook like ones in every other com- we went back home, we put down many amenities. We go to the fit- tions.” munity.” a deposit on a house,” said ness center regularly, and I enjoy “There’s just a great energy at The couple settled on a one- Freddie. walking along the trails or just sit- Bexley,” added Van. “It’s great to story, single-family home, the first The Howards now live within ting on the porch outside The see people our age, as well as famione put under contract by builder blocks of each other, which allows Bexley Club.” lies with younger children.” He CalAtlantic. them to visit each other more fre“Bexley has something to offer even boasts that his parents have Since Van and his wife were so quently. families no matter what their stage become the surrogate grandparpleased with their experience in For Freddie and her husband, in life,” said Pam Parisi, vice presi- ents for several families on their the community, they encouraged Buford, being close to two of their dent of marketing for Newland street.

Van’s older brother, Ted, and their sons isn’t the only reason they love Communities, which is developing “Being with younger people parents to consider making the living in Bexley.

Bexley. “Resort-style amenities, keeps us active,” said Freddie.

To learn more about living at move from Northeast Florida to “We appreciate that Bexley is an low-maintenance townhomes and Bexley, as well. active community,” added Freddie. planned activities, like the Bexley Bexley, visit www.BexleyFlorida.com.

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Newland Communities is the largest private developer of planned mixed-use communities in the United States. With our partner, North America Sekisui House, LLC, we w believe it is our responsibility to t create communities for people to live life in ways tha h t matt er most to them. www.newlandcommunities.co om | www.nashcommunities.com NASH Bexley, LLC (“Fe e Owner”) is the owner and developer of the Bexley Communit y (“Communit y”). Cer tain homebuilder s unaf filiated with the Fee Owner or its related entities are building homes in the Communit y (“Builder(s)”).

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f you re looking for a beautiful, maintenance free townhome in Lutz L close to the V Veeterans Expressway y,, you neeed to move fast.

In less than a yearr,, the Mattamy M Homes community of Lakeshore Preservee has sold 75 percent of its townhomes in the 102-hom me community y,, located on VanDyke Road and Lakeeshore Road, just west of Va Dale Mabry Highway y.

“W Wee’re down to our last 25 homes, and expect all to sell by the end of the yearr,,” said Kathleen Dec, marketing manager for Mattamy’s W Weest Florida Division.

Dec said Lakeshore Preserve sold quickly since holding its grand opening last August because of its great Lutz location, and because homes offer optimized living spaces that fit an array of buyers’ needs.

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from the Ve Veterans Expressw way and Dale Mabry Highway y,, and enjoy being close to all of the shopping and dining in Carrollwood and We Wesley Chapel,” said Dec. “Plus, ou ur kids attend some of the best schools in all of Hillssborough County y..”

Lakeshore Preserve stu udents are zoned to Steinbrenner High, Marrtinez Middle and Schwarzkopf Elementary y, alll located less than three miles away at the public school complex on Lutz Lake Fern Road. In addition, charter school Sunlake Academy of Math and Science is less than a mile away y..

This gated community offers a beautiful amenity centerr,, the hub of its 13,672-square-foot outdoor activity area that incorporates a large resort-style pool, outdoor area equipped with a covered cabana and breeze fans, outdoor kitchen, hammocks, shaded seating areas and game area.

Lakeshore L Preserve has th hree contemporary tow wnhome designs still availab ble that offer 2 to 4 bed drooms, 2.5 to 3 bathroom ms and 1- or 2-car garrages. T To ownhomes are largerr than many singlefam mily homes, ranging from 1,,888 to 2,605 square feeet, and priced starting from th he mid $200,000s.

F Four quick move-in homes are available now witth special, special limited timesavings timesavin ngs in the spacious Seb bring floor plan of 2,230 squar are feet. Downstairs feaatures a two-car garage, island d kitchen, lar large dining g and great rooms, half bath and lar large, screenedin covered lanai. Upstairs is an n open loft, private maaster suite and bath, two additional dditional bedr bedrooms, ano other bath and laundry room. om. W Weell-appointed, mo ove-in-ready homes are priced d fr from $307,000.

T To o learn more about Lakeshor hore Preserve, visit MaattamyHomes.com, call Lisa Malone at (813) 47764883, or email lisa.malone@mattamycorp.com. ttamycorp.com.

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he overwhelmin ng success of Lakeshore Preserve encouraaged Mattamy Homes to explore a second townhome community in north Ta Tampa — which wiill open soon as Lakeview at Citrus Park.

They found a perfect loccation that overlooks Gant Lake at the end of T To om Fuller F Road Road, just south of Ehrlich Road and east of the Ve Veterans Expressway.

“This is one of the prettiest and most convenient locations in the north T Taampa area,” said Kathleen Dec, marketing manager for Mattamy’s W Weest Florida Division. “Our homeowners will enjoy living less than two miles from We Westfield Citrus Park Mall, and will appreciate the easy access to T Taampa via the V Veeterans Expressway.

Plus, T Taampa International Airport is only 12 miles from the community y..”

In addition to its great loccation, this gated community will boast a community pier with resident access to Gant Lake for fishin ng, kayaking, and paddle boarding, and also a chilldren’s playground.

Upon completion, Lakeviiew at Citrus Park will have 124 townhomes. Buyerrs will choose from five floor plans that are similarr to the popular plans sold at Lakeside Preserve. Home sizes will range from 1,670 to 2,620-square-feet ,and offer 2 to 5 bedrooms, 2.5 to 4 baths, and 1- or 2-car garages.

VIP-only pre-sales are Aug. 3 to Aug. 5 for those who sign up on the community’s VIP List on Mattamy’s website at MattamyHomes.com/tampa.

VIP List registration is being accepted now w,, and is required to qualify for all VIP benefits, including community updates, first selection of homes and VIP pricing and incentives. For those not on this

listt, public pre-sales will begin Aug. 6.

T To o learn more about Lakev view at Citrus Park, vissit MattamyHomes.com, calll Melanie Sikorski at (8113) 278-1760, or send d an email to Sik korski.MelanieK@mattamyco orp.com.

M Mattamy Homes is the largeest privately owned homebuilder hom mebuilder in North Americaa, a with a nearly 40year history of operations acro oss the United States and Canada. Every yearr,, Mattamy helps 7,000 families realize their dream of hom me ownership.

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ESSENTIAL OILS Maddie Pfingsten will host a free class on “Surviving Summer with Essential Oils” July 26 at 10 a.m., at the Lutz Railroad Junction, 97 W. Lutz-Lake Fern Road.

Participants can learn what oils are, how they work and how to use them to support a healthy lifestyle.

For information, call or text Pfingsten at (813) 545-4167.

NURSING HOME OR REHAB? Florida Hospital Zephyrhills will offer a seminar on “A Nursing Home or a Rehabilitation Facility?” July 26 at 11 a.m., in the CREATION Health Wellness Center, 38233 Daughtery Road in Zephyrhills, in the Education Room.

The guest speaker will be Holly Musselwhite, of Zephyrhills Health and Rehab, on the topic of what differentiates a nursing home from a rehabilitation facility and available options.

There also will be a question-and-answer session.

For reservations, call (813) 779-6476.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY The St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation is hosting its annual Christmas in July donation drive until July 27.

Having to be in a health care setting can be a stressful and a frightening experience for kids and their families.

Recreation and play therapy give the kids strategies for coping and bring a momentary escape from their illness.

There are several ways to help: sponsor an extraordinary child experience; join the hospital’s office challenge; or, drop off toys and donations at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital.

For more information, please visit StJosephsChristmas.org.

LIVE A BALANCED LIFE The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve Assisted Living and Memory Care will host guest speaker and life coach Laura White on July 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The seminar is for anyone that is stressed, trying to juggle life with work, family, taking care of parents and having the pressure of making decisions for parents/loved ones.

Light refreshments will be served.

For information and to RSVP by July 27, call (813) 375-9858.

FREE PHONES The Sertoma Speech and Hearing Foundation will share free phones with Florida residents who have a certified hearing loss on July 30 from 9 a.m. to noon, at CARES Crescent Center, 13906 Fifth St., in Dade City.

Free amplified telephones will be made available by Florida Telecommunications Relay Inc., a nonprofit organization.

Cordless and corded phones also will be available to persons with mild to severe hearing loss at distribution centers statewide.The limit is one per customer.

For information, call Ian David at (727) 312-3881.

LIVING HEALTHY Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will offer a free lecture on “Living Healthy in Your 40s and Beyond” July 31 at noon, in the fourth-floor classroom.

Dr. Christina Gomez will discuss routine gynecological care after menopause, new recommendations on screenings for preventive health care, and common gynecological complaints in postmenopausal women.

A light lunch will be provided.

Reservations are required by calling (844) 504-9378, or by visiting FHWesleyChapel.org/Events.

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CARDIOVASCULAR SUPPORT Florida Hospital Zephyrhills will offer a Diabetes & You Support Group on Aug. 1 at 3 p.m., in the CREATION Health Wellness Center, 38233 Daughtery Road, in the Education Room.

Tom Cormier, exercise physiologist for the CREATION center, will discuss how blood sugars may affect the risk of liver disease, which also puts a person at higher risk of cardiovascular disease.

For reservations, call (813) 715-6683.

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MEDICAL SCRIBE PROGRAM Pasco-Hernando State College has added a Medical Scribe Professional Training certificate program for health care and non-health care individuals.

A medical scribe assists physicians with electronic health records, maximizing workflow efficiency and productivity, so that physicians can focus on providing the best possible patient care.

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, a medical scribe can earn from $10 per hour to $16 per hour.

Those in the health care field can complete PHSC’s self-paced, online program in as little as two months.

Individuals with no health care experience can learn medical fundamentals and specific scribe skills, and can complete the program in four months or less.

The program awards a certificate of completion and prepares students to sit for the national Medical Scribe Certification Exam through the American Healthcare Documentation Professionals Group.

To enroll, or for information, call (727) 816-3227, or email ce@phsc.edu.

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STROKE SYMPOSIUM Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will host a free Tuesday Tutorial with a neuroscience panel discussion on post-stroke care July 31 at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson.

Registration and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m., and the symposium begins at noon.

Seating is limited. Reservations are required by calling (727) 869-5498.

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Services include routine gynecological and pregnancy care, family planning and surgical procedures.

COURTESY OF REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BAYONET POINT

Scholarships awarded

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point’s Volunteer Association, in conjunction with the Suncoast Health & Education Foundation, presented six $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in Pasco County. The recipients were, from left to right: Brennon Chruscial, Anna Boglino, Marissa Sanders, Michaela Barney, Ryan Aing and Luke Detlor.

Our physicians are especially skilled in the areas of minimally invasive surgical procedures, including those utilizing the daVinci robot.

We are located on the campus of Medical Center of Trinity, just 15 minutes west of the Suncoast Expressway on State Road 54.

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plies will receive a voucher for 25 percent off a single item in the store.

For shop locations, visit GHPPC.org. For information about the drive, call Kirsty Churchill at (727) 845-5707.

HILLEL OFFERS PRESCHOOL HEARING SCREENINGS The Sertoma Speech and Hearing Foundation of Florida screened more than 17,000 students at more than 60 schools last year and is looking for volunteers to do the same this year when school begins in August.

No previous training is required. The screening process is simple and a brief demonstration is provided. The average screening time is two hours to three hours.

Volunteers are free to choose which schools they would prefer.

All volunteers must pass a background check.

Prospective volunteers can fill in an application at Pasco.k12.fl.us, and click on the Volunteer Application at the bottom of the page. Under ‘Preferences,’ choose Sertoma Speech & Hearing.

HOPEFEST The Freedom Center will present Hopefest on July 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Wesley Chapel Elementary School, 30243 Wells Road.

There will be free backpacks, school supplies, music, food, carnival games and more.

In order to receive a free backpack, each child must present a ticket.

To register, visit FreedomIsHere.org.

For information, call (813) 414-1664.

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH The Sertoma Speech and Hearing Foundation will host a Back to School Bash, presented by the Standing Strong Outreach Ministry, on July 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Centro De La Restaurancion, 6541 Orchid Lake Road in New Port Richey.

There will be music, face painting, bounce houses, school supplies raffles and more.

For information, call (727) 505-0108.

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE Gulfside Hospice Thrift Shoppes and the Kiwanis Club of Greater West Pasco are partnering for a Back to School Supply Drive through July 31.

Items needed include backpacks, colored pencils, crayons, erasers, folders, glue sticks, markers, notebooks, paper, pencil cases, pens, scissors and yellow pencils.

Donations will be distributed to students in need in Pasco County elementary schools at the start of the school year.

Shoppers who donate new school sup-

Hillel Academy,Tampa’s accredited Jewish day school, and the Tampa JCCs and Federation, have announced that Tampa JCC Preschool will be offered at Hillel, beginning in the fall, for children ages 3 and 4.

Hillel’s location in Carrollwood will be the third for Tampa JCC Preschool.

The preschool will follow the same curriculum and philosophical approach as the other locations in Citrus Park and South Tampa, but it will mirror the Hillel Academy schedule,August through May, from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., weekdays.

For information, contact Jen Goldberg, executive director for education at the Tampa JCCs and Federation, at Jennifer.goldberg@jewishtampa.com or (813) 769-4738.

For information about Hillel Academy’s offerings, financial aid and touring schedule, call (813) 963-2242, or email admissions@hillelacademytampa.com.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS • Alexia Faith Acebo, of Lutz, received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alabama.

• Rachel Carlson, of Lutz, was named to the spring Dean’s List at the University of Maine.

• Lyra Joy Francisca Escobar, of Lutz, graduated from The College of St. Scholastica, in Minnesota, with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy.

• Paige Manjrawala, of Lutz, received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration-Management from Berkeley College, New Jersey.

• Clare O’ Keefe, of Lutz, was named to the spring Dean’s List at Endicott College in Massachusetts, where she is majoring in sports management.

• Russell Ludwig Perciavalle Jr., of Lutz, a graduate of Washington and Lee University in Virginia earned a place on the Presidents List.

• Summer Solovitch, of Dade City, was named a 2018 Presidential Scholar at Missouri Valley College for the fall and spring semesters.

STAMPS SCHOLAR The 13th class of Stamps Scholars includes 230 top students from across the country attending 30 partner universities.

Selected from almost 300,000 applications, the scholars have diverse academic interests such as medicine, education, engineering, his-

COURTESY OF JO-ANN JOHNSTON

Learning new skills Twenty teachers from Pasco County attended the fifth Teacher Technology Summit Institute at Saint Leo University in June. The event helps teachers gain new skills in working with classroom technology to improve students’ learning. This year, educational tools were added to expose young students to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects. From left: Jessica Heck, Chester Taylor Elementary School, Zephyrhills; Pamela Peters and Carla Torres, Pine View Middle, Land O’ Lakes, look at a small robot called ‘Dash’ that children can learn to program.

tory, public policy, and visual and performing arts.

Stutee Acharya, of Land O’ Lakes, was awarded a Stamps Scholarship and will attend the Georgia Institute of Technology in the fall. She plans to study neuroscience.

Stamps Scholars are chosen for academic excellence, leadership experience and exceptional character.

At many partner universities, the scholarship covers the total estimated cost of attendance for four years of undergraduate study, and also includes an enrichment fund that scholars can use for academic and professional development, ranging from study abroad to internships to independent research.

Stamps Scholars are known for their significant contributions to their local campuses and communities around the world and, for many, the scholarship allows them to study at the top colleges for their career path.

To meet the other scholars, visit StampsFoundation.org/yearbook.

BACK TO SCHOOL HAIRCUTS My Salon Suite of New Tampa, 20707 Center Oak Drive, will provide free haircuts, in exchange for school supplies,Aug. 5 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For every $5 to $10 of donated school supplies, a child will receive a free haircut.

The donated supplies will be given to Quail Hollow Elementary and Metropolitan Ministries.

There also will be free food, face painting and more.

For information, call (813) 501-0600.

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DONATE NEW SUPPLIES David Weekley Homes will host its fourth School Supplies Drive through Aug. 6.

Donations can be dropped off at the Design Center, 9006 Brittany Way in Tampa, or at any David Weekley model home in the Tampa area.

For a complete list of supplies needed, visit tinyurl.com/y7bhpk3w.

EIGHTH ANNUAL STUFF THE BUS FOR TEACHERS United Way of Pasco County is conducting its eighth annual Stuff the Bus for Teachers. The campaign is set for Aug. 3, Aug. 4 and Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Supplies that are collected will be distributed by Pasco County Schools.

A school bus will be stationed at Walmart shopping centers to collect donations at the following locations: • Walmart-Port Richey, 8701 U.S. 19 • Walmart-New Port Richey, 8745 State Road 54 • Walmart-Lutz 1575 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.

• Walmart-Wesley Chapel 28500 State Road 54 Volunteers at all locations will hand out shopping lists and collect the donations.

On Aug. 6, volunteers will gather at the The Mike Fasano Hurricane Shelter, 11611 Denton Ave., in Hudson, to sort and pack the supplies.

Volunteers are needed at the donation sites and at the packing sites.

For information, contact Melinda Velez at mvelez@unitedwaypasco.org or (727) 8352028.

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PRIMARY, from page 1A Russian intelligence officers.They are accused of interfering in the 2016 election through phishing attacks, money laundering and hacking into state election boards.

Corley said he was a target of phishing in 2016 from an email that appeared to come from a vendor. He said he didn’t click to open it, and security measures would have quarantined the email, if he had.

Corley noted that he later learned from court documents (prior to the recent indictments) that the email came from a hacker in Moscow.

Other reports of Russian interference also have emerged since the 2016 election, he said.

About 65,000 Americans apparently responded to social media invitations from Russian hackers to political events that weren’t real.

Also, about 6 million people “liked” or “didn’t like” postings on Facebook from bots.

There were postings both for and against Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and Black Lives Matter.

“They were playing both sides, hedging their bets to get people fired up,” Corley said.

Measures are in place to ensure the reliability and security of Pasco County’s elections, he said.

The elections office works closely with the FBI, Homeland Security, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office regarding potential threats, especially from cyber attacks.

In a worst-case scenario, Pasco would have a backup plan, with a paper trail to secure the vote’s accuracy.

“You can’t hack paper,” Corley said.

A prime concern continues to be low voter participation, particularly in midterm elections.

Typically, about 20 percent of registered voters turn out during primaries, Corley said.

“That’s sad when you think about it,” he said.“We should be the benchmark for having elections in a democracy,” the elections supervisor said.

REAL ESTATE, from page 1A That marks the period from when the market “absolutely crashed” to today,“where we’re essentially back where we were,” Nowicke told those gathered at the Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club.

From 2007 to 2008, a year that Nowicke said Hillsborough’s housing market was “driving off the cliff,” the market volume dropped by 24 percent, he said.The total dollar value of single-family residential homes that were sold that year dropped from $3.1 billion to $2.4 billion,” he said.

At the same time, the median sold price decreased by 19 percent, from $220,000 to $178,500.

There were 10,471 units sold in 2008, Nowicke said.And, at that time, there was 24 months’ worth of supply in the inventory.

He explained:“That means there was two years’ worth of houses to meet demand. If no new house came on, it would take two years to sell everything in those market conditions at that time.”

In 2008-2009, the market volume bottomed out at $2.3 billion in sales, he said.

Median prices continued going down, reaching $132,000.

“Units (sold), though, started to recover because price has gone down,” Nowicke noted.

In 2011-2012, the market volume increased by 27 percent, going from $2.5 billion to $3.2 billion, he said.

“We hit the bottom, in January of 2011, in price,” he noted.

Deadlines for voter registration The last day to register for the August 28 primary is July 30. Florida is a closed primary state. Only registered Republicans can vote in the Republican primary; only registered Democrats can vote in the Democratic primary. The last day to register for the Nov. 6 general election is Oct. 9.

For information, visit PascoVotes.com.

While a high volume of absentee ballots was requested, Corley said, on average, about 40 percent are returned.

Other countries fine nonvoters or give cash prizes via lotteries to voters.

For example, Corley said Australia fines voters $50 for not voting.

If that were done in Pasco, about $8 million, on average, could be collected.

Statewide, about $300 million would be handed out in fines, Corley said.

Residents who want to vote in the primary must register by July 30. Because Florida is a closed primary state, only registered Democrats and Republicans can participate in their party primaries.

Residents registered, for example, with no party affiliation will be excluded from the primaries. However, Corley said people can change their registration to Republican or Democrat in order to vote on Aug. 28.

“They can always change back later,” he said.

Every registered voter is eligible to cast a ballot in the Nov. 6 general election.

Voters on that date will have choices in local, state and federal races, including county commissioners, state legislators, a governor’s race and a United States senator’s race.

Voters also will decide on 17 referendums, including constitutional amendments, and four local bond issues to fund programs for public safety, fire rescue, parks and libraries.

The elections office managed to put everything onto one page — using the front and the back of the ballot.

Even so, Corley said, “It’s going to be a very, very lengthy ballot.”

Unit sales continued to rise, increasing from 16,600 to 18,432. Meanwhile, inventory dropped to 13.5 months, in January 2011.

Fast-forwarding to 2017, the total market volume was $6.8 billion — an 11.7 percent increase from the year before. The median price was $216,600. And, there were 26,000 units sold — which is more than 2 ½ more (units sold) than bottom.

Now, the market’s inventory is well below a balanced market, Nowicke said.

There was 2.7 months of inventory in May, the most recent statistic available, he said.

“That is really, really low inventory,” he said.

Experts today consider 5.5 months of inventory to be a balanced market, Nowicke said.

A SELLERS’ MARKET The amount of inventory available dictates the difference between a sellers’ market, a buyers’ market and a balanced market.

“The sellers’ market means that the sellers have all of the leverage.There’s no inventory to sell, which is where we are now. Sellers have all of the leverage.There’s more buyers than there are sellers,” he said.

“It’s going to drive prices up.The sellers can demand more, or, for example, if they need to do some repairs, they can just refuse to do them because they don’t care. They’ll just wait for the next buyer.

“The buyers’ market, remember back to the 24-month supply? The buyers had all of the leverage,” he said.

So, buyers get lower prices and more con-

PARKLAND, from page 1A school leaders and local law enforcement for not appropriately vetting all tips related to the alleged gunman’s continually disturbing behavior.

“The sheriff should’ve been fired, the superintendent of schools should be fired, (and) those school board members probably will be replaced in this election,” Simpson said.

He added:“When you look at our responsibility as adults in society, we failed, on so many levels, the Parkland kids.”

Simpson also set the blame on a lack of parental responsibility in the case, and other similar instances that have occurred nationwide: “(Many) parents don’t do anything anymore, don’t raise their kids. Kids get home, they get on a video game; they’re on a video game all day — and that’s what’s raising our kids,” he said.

Simpson also discussed the state’s response efforts in the aftermath of the Parkland shooting.

He, along with incoming Senate President Bill Galvano, visited the Parkland school the day after the massacre.

Simpson told the audience:“We saw the destruction — a very tragic incident.We had to work through that issue and make sure that doesn’t happen again, right?”

Out of it came the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, which enacts several measures, including requiring all Florida school districts to provide one or more safe-school officers at each school facility beginning in the 2018-2019 school year.

In addition to permitting a school guardian program, the $400 million spending package allocates nearly $100 million apiece for mental health assistance, and improving and hardening the physical security of school buildings.

The legislation also tightened gun laws.

The new minimum age to purchase a firearm is 21, up from 18, with a few exceptions. A three-day waiting period is now required for most gun purchases.And, it’s now illegal to sell or possess “bump stocks,” which

allow semiautomatic rifles to fire faster.

Simpson defended the legislation on the whole: “I think what we did was come out with something that I think will be long-lasting. Not perfect, but substantially good public policy to protect State Sen. our kids and our Wilton Simpson school system, so we’re very proud of that.

“We were really working 20 hours a day on this stuff. We had folks coming from all over the state — families of the victims, sheriffs all over the state, counselors from all over the state. We were working day and night, putting those together and vetting those things.”

Also in response to the Parkland school massacre, Simpson noted the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has added a group of staffers whose sole job is to take and investigate complaints about possible suspicious or troubling behavior in schools, via a mobile app unit.

“A student now can go right into the system at FDLE and say,‘This kid has got serious problems and is threatening gun violence or something in our schools,’” Simpson said.

The state lawmaker also touched on Florida’s economy during his speaking engagement.

He mentioned a handful of funding projects the Florida Legislature has tackled the last several years related to improving public education and transportation infrastructure, and also deepwater seaports and waterways — all of which he believes puts the state in an enviable position, long-term.

“Florida’s trajectory is much better than, I believe, the rest of the country, because of that economic investment that we’re making in our future,” he said.

Simpson also highlighted the state’s AAA bond rating, pointing out the state has paid off about $7 billion in debt over the last six years, while also cutting nearly that same figure in taxes during that period.

cessions, he added.

“You don’t want to give me a good deal on this house? I’ll just go buy the next one because there’s plenty of houses to buy.

“The balanced market means there’s approximately an even number of the people who want to buy and sell,” Nowicke said.

The real estate expert also talked about the difference between distressed sales and traditional sales.

Distressed sales include homes that are in foreclosure and homes that are being sold short of how much is owed on them, he said.

A traditional sale is a home that went on the market that wasn’t a short sale or a foreclosure.

“It was just an everyday sale,” he said.

“In 2011, 40 percent of our market was traditional sales; 60 percent was distressed,” he said.

Since then, the market has improved enormously, and the only homes that can be found at a discount tend to be those which need substantial repairs.

Conditions in the housing market were different when it heated up before, he said.

“This is my general impression, not neces-

sarily data that I researched, but we had a whole lot of new inventory come on line.

Lots of builders building new developments.

And, then we had unbelievably lax lending policies.

“So, I think if you could fog a mirror, you could not only buy the house, but you also could get a second and a third line on it.You might have $400,000 worth of financing on a $300,000 house that was probably worth $200,000 on its best day,” he said.

Now, he said,“you drive around here and you see all of the construction.They’re building new product all of the time, and it is selling.

“I just helped somebody buy up in Spring Hill, and there’s 30 houses coming up out of the ground next to the one that she just bought.

“It’s crazy.

“I get nervous about this. How long can this go on?

“I don’t know how long it can go on.The pendulum always swings, so there will be a day when it will be a buyers’ market again.

“I don’t know when, but it isn’t right now,” Nowicke said.

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ust two months after guiding Carrollwood Day School to the state final four, Ken Akins looks to achieve similar results at another local private school.

Akins is the new head baseball coach at Academy at the Lakes (AATL), replacing John DiBenedetto, who left the Wildcats program after three seasons for an athletic director position at Mother of Teresa Calcutta Catholic School, a kindergarten through eighth grade school in Lutz.

Under DiBenedetto, AATL achieved its first winning season in program history, a 12-10 record and 6-4 district mark in the 2A ranks. He exits as the program’s winningest coach with 29 career wins.

With a solid foundation in place,Akins is tasked with taking the Wildcats program to even greater heights — like he did at his previous stop.

Carrollwood Day went 24-4 and reached the Class 3A state semifinals — its best finish in program history — in Akins’ lone season as head coach. Moreover, all six of his graduating seniors on that squad signed to play college baseball. Prior to that,Akins previously served as an assistant coach at the school for five seasons.

Akins, however, said the AATL position “was one that I just really couldn’t turn down.” He also noted a “tighter community” and “stronger academics” for his two children.

“We did have success at Carrollwood Day, but I love to build programs, and that opportunity on the baseball side was very, very inviting,” Akins said. “The thought process of putting a two-to-four year program together is extremely exciting for me.”

An initial goal is increasing overall participation for the program’s varsity roster, while establishing full-fledged junior varsity and middle school teams, said Tom Haslam, AATL’s athletic director.

The Wildcats had just 13 players on the 2018 varsity roster. Four of those players were middle-schoolers.

“We need that roster right away,” Haslam said, acknowledging that’s usually a challenge for smaller schools like AATL.“Baseball is one of the hardest sports to build because you need a number of players.

“There’s a big difference in having 13 players on your varsity roster and 20 players

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Ken Akins is the new head baseball coach at Academy at the Lakes. This past season he guided Carrollwood Day School to a 24-4 record and state final four appearance.

on your varsity roster,” he said.

To solve this dilemma, Akins said he plans to tap into baseball connections throughout Hillsborough County to find more players and encourage kids already enrolled at AATL to try out for the team.

“There’s no question that we’ve gotta build the numbers at Academy,”Akins said.

“It starts with getting the Academy name out there in the community. I think spreading the word inside the hallways is a great way to get it going.”

Another designated goal for Akins is drumming up more support for an on-campus baseball field.

Last season they played their “home” games nearly 45 minutes away from the school campus, at Northwest Little League near Leto High School.They also hold practice at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex.

“There is no question that Academy needs its own home facility,”Akins said.“You build facilities and kids will come.You put a quality facility out there and that just adds to the complete package that Academy can offer.”

Meantime, Akins is focused fielding a quality team come springtime, and, perhaps

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Academy at the Lakes baseball celebrated its first-ever winning season with the help of a roster chock-full of young players, including, from left: freshmen Jack Teeter, Andrew Kilfoyl and Spencer Boynton. It will now look to build upon that success with new Wildcats head coach Ken Akins.

competing for district crowns in the crowded 11-team District 5-2A. The Wildcats appear to have talent to do so someday, provided most of the players from last season return, aside from its two graduating seniors.

In 2018, the team batted a collective .347 with a .455 on-base percentage, setting a program record in about every offensive statistical category, from home runs (nine) and doubles (34), to RBIs (144), runs scored (171) and stolen bases (94).

The pitching staff combined to post a 3.94 team ERA and 179 strikeouts in 126 innings pitched that season.

“You’ve gotta buy into the program,” Akins said of building a top-notch contender.“The bottom line is the kids need to, obviously, understand what the goal is and then to be able to buy into the daily routine,

which in turn, creates success.”

The school’s athletic director believes Akins is up to the task — citing his overall baseball acumen and dedication to coaching.

“He’s just a grinder,” Haslam said of the new baseball coach.“He’s one of those guys that just works hard all year round and that’s what we needed. It’s one thing to be a good coach in-between the lines, but there’s so much that a small-school high school coach has to do year-round to promote his program and build something, especially if it’s not an already established program.

“We’re not starting from scratch, but we’ve basically been in the middle of our district for the last several years, and we think Ken, with his passion and work ethic year-round, can get us to that next level and vie for district championships, consistently.”

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Fastpitch Champs From left, Pasco County’s Callie Turner (Land O’ Lakes High School), Neely Peterson (Cypress Creek Middle-High School), Alexis Kilfoyl (Academy at the Lakes) and Jordan Almasy (Wesley Chapel High School) were members of the Georgiabased East Cobb Bullets fast pitch travel softball team that won the Triple Crown Sports/USA 18U National Championship in Atlanta earlier this month. The Bullets went 10-0 to win the title among 64 of the top 18U teams across the country.

SCALLOPING SEASON ONGOING THROUGH JULY 29 The bay scallop harvest season is ongoing through July 29 for all state waters off Pasco County.

Harvest areas include all state waters south of the Hernando-Pasco county line

Flag Football Champs The Land O’ Lakes-based Georgia Bulldogs captured the Under Armor Under the Lights Flag Football League National Championship tournament earlier this month at the University of South Florida. They won the 5th/6th grade division, besting a group of 20 teams from 10 states. Back row, from left: Coach Morris, Donovon Morris, Jack Bender, Jack Niemann, Drew Woodaz and Coach Niemann. Front row, from left: Ian McLargin, Ethan Keys and Mason Spearin. Not pictured: Mikey Kazmorck.

and north of the Anclote Key Lighthouse in northern Pinellas County, as well as all waters of the Anclote River.

Scalloping regulations and safety include the following: • Scallops may be collected by hand, or with a landing or dip net.

• Daily bag limit: 2 gallons of whole bay scallops in shell or 1 pint of bay scallop meat per person • Maximum of 10 gallons of scallops in shell or half-gallon of bay scallop meat per vessel

• Scallops must be landed within areas that are open to harvest.

• Scallops may not be possessed on waters outside of areas that are open to harvest.

• Properly display a divers-down flag while in the water For information on bay scallop harvest zones, regulations, and fishing license requirements, visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s bay scallops page at MyFWC.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/bay-scallops/.

Zephyrhills Christian Academy graduate Evan Miller medaled and placed fourth in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.72 seconds at the recent AAU Club Track and Field National Championship at the ESPN Wide World of Sports at Disney. Miller, who was among 120 sprinters in his age group, has now been invited to run at the AAU Junior Olympic Games in Des Moines, Iowa. Miller will be attending Warner University in Lake Wales on a football/track scholarship. In May, he won the Class 1A boys 100-meter dash (10.75 seconds) at the Florida High School Athletic Association Track & Field 2018 Championships.

YOUTH SOFTBALL CAMP The Land O’ Lakes High School varsity softball coaching staff is hosting a weeklong youth camp from July 30 through Aug. 3, for all girls ages 6 to 18. Each camp day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.The camp will take place at Rockstar Elite Skills Training, 11820 Uradco Place, Suite 102, in San Antonio. For information, call (813) 992-1030.

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By Randy Underhill Special to The Laker/Lutz News

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he common lament — ‘there’s nothing to do,’ could not be farther from the truth at Lake Park, a one-stop shop for solitary getaways and fun family activities at 17302 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz.

For $2 per car, visitors to the 589-acre park will find themselves surrounded by recreational options.

There are pavilions and grills for those wanting to picnic, plus nearby playgrounds for the kids.

There are five lakes, as well as a boat ramp, canoe rentals and kayaking.

There also are places to fish, to watch birds and to go horseback riding.

For people who enjoy fitness activities, there’s a 2-mile path for walkers, joggers, runners and bicyclists.

And, for those who prefer a bit of solitude, there are plenty of spots where you can sit back and relax.

Lake Park also boasts some unique features, too, including the Tampa BMX Raceway, the Gasparilla Bowman Archery Club and the Hurricane R/C club.

The Tampa BMX Raceway track was established in 1974 and revamped in 1989. It is operated by volunteers and through donations. Competitive racing starts on Fridays at 8 p.m., and on Sundays at 4 p.m.

The track hosts local competitions and larger BMX-sanctioned events. BMX Raceway is open to the public, except when there is an event.

The Hurricane R/C club track, not far from the BMX Raceway, is a dirt track laid out with jumps and tight curves.The challenging terrain requires the radio-control operators to stay focused in order to keep the cars upright and moving.This track also is open to the public, except during events.

The Gasparilla Bowman Archery Club operates on a range that is tucked away in the woods for safety reasons. Those using the range must follow a trail to the secluded area, where they will find an array of paper targets attached to bales of hay.The targets are stationed at varying distances.

The club holds competitive shooting, along with raffles, and different archery-related events. Gasparilla Bowman Archery Club, a well-established organization, is widely known throughout Tampa Bay. So, whether you’re looking for a place to have fun with your family or friends, or merely wanting to enjoy some solitary time, chances are you’ll find what you need at Lake Park.

The park is open during the spring and summer from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and during the fall and winter from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Fourteen-year-old Dalton Gerbase, No. 9, of Odessa, is leading 14-year-old Evan Hall, No. 111, of Hudson. Trailing in third place is Thomas Flint, age 13, from Palm Harbor, as they race for the finish line at the Tampa BMX Raceway.

David Humphrey gives his 11-year-old son, Meric, some instructions on arrow placement, as Meric prepares for target practice on a Sunday morning at the Lake Park archery range.

The father-son duo is from Land O’ Lakes.

Robert Kinsman, of Lutz, walks along a trail used for jogging, walking and bicycling at Lake Park. Kinsman tries to get to the park about twice a week. The 2-mile trail winds through the woods.

Nick Pelsco, a certified archery instructor, takes aim at a target. Pelsco is a member of the Gasparilla Bowman Archery Club. The club sponsors competitions at Lake Park.

The range is open to the public, except on event days.

Marsha Johnson, left, and Andrew Johnson, both of Ruskin, fish for brim (bluegill) at one the five lakes at Lake Park. The park also offers a boat and kayak launch, and canoe rentals.

Ten-year-old Ryan Miller, of New Port Richey, is ready to race, as his dad, T.J. Miller, pays registration fees to Debi Dixon. The BMX Raceway Track is one the organized events in Lake Park. It hosts BMX- sanctioned meets.

Races take place on Friday nights and Sunday afternoons.

These boys are preparing their radio-controlled cars for some laps around the R/C Track at Lake Park. They are 12-year-old Logan Tu, 11year-old Don Tu, 6-year-old Nathan Tu (standing), 8-year-old Jacob Tu (middle right), and 10-year-old Kaleb Tu (far right), all from Lutz. The track in open to the public, except on event days.

Rafael Solana, left, of Land O’ Lakes, and Brett Langle, of New Port Richey, operate their radio-controlled cars from inside a covered shelter at Lake Park. The R/C track is a popular draw for people of all ages.

Meet Abby, the puppy Abby is a 9-month-old Goldendoodle that looks more like a Golden Retriever, but with the legs of a poodle. Abby is a happy, loving and ready-to-have-somefun kind of pooch! She is great at jumping, but quite clumsy when landing. Abby loves to find headphones around the house to play with, too. She also loves to watch TV on an iPad and prefers shows that include some of her dog pals.

Abby’s proud owner is Nitza Diaz, of Lutz.

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PET PAWS GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR K-9S The inaugural K-9 Classic Golf Tournament will take place Aug. 4 at Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd., in Trinity. The event will benefit the long-term medical needs of Pasco County’s retired K-9s, as well as the New Port Richey, Dade City and Zephyrhills police departments.

There will be an 8 a.m. sign-in, followed by a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $75 per golfer.

There also will be a silent auction,‘Italian’ raffle, 50/50 cash prize, closest to the pin and long drive contests, and more.

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Smiling for the camera Ronaldo is a sweet senior and is looking for an understanding home that can help him. He is heartworm positive, and does have cataracts and other ailments that come with aging.

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Ready to help Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has introduced Sophie, an Australian shepherd/border collie mix, to its pet therapy dog volunteers. Sophie has a naturally sweet disposition. Her handler, Madeline Barnett, brings Sophie from Dade City to visit patients and families on Tuesday mornings at the hospital. Certified therapy dogs receive many hours of training and must have a required medical clearance.

If you would like to adopt Midnight or Ronaldo, 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.

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The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will host the Copperstone Suites Salute to Small Business Networking Business and Ribbon Cutting on July 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.

Copperstone Suites and The Laker/Lutz News are co-sponsors.

Sponsorships for a cost of $50 are available.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or email events@centralpascochamber.com.

For sponsorship information, call (813) 298-7363.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BRIEFING The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly economic briefing lunch July 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hunter’s Green Country Club, 18101 Longwater Run in Tampa.

Guest speaker will be Jeff Seward, chief executive officer of Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART). He will talk about new 275X express route.

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SMARTstart will have a free seminar, “Creating a Successful Business Plan,” July 31 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Dade City Entrepreneur Center, 37837 Meridian Ave., in Dade City.

Informational handouts, a sample plan and business development materials will be provided.

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WOMEN-N-CHARGE Join Women-n-Charge Aug. 3 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.

The luncheon will include an update on the Murder Mystery Tea and Dinner Theater fundraiser; a demonstration on preparing baskets; and surprise appearances of cast members of Murder Mystery, Murder Margaritaville.

The cost is $15 for members and $18 for guests who RSVP by Tuesday prior to the meeting.

Afterward, the cost is $20 for members and $23 for guests.

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NETWORK BREAKFAST The Wednesday Morning Network Group will meet August 1 at 7:30 a.m., at Hungry Harry’s Family Bar-B-Que, at 3116 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.

Each attendee will be able to present a 30second pitch.

The cost is $7 for members if preregistered by July 26, or $10 at the door for members and non-members.

Please register online at CentralPascoChamber.com.

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WOMEN OF WESLEY CHAPEL NETWORK Women of Wesley Chapel (WOW) will meet Aug. 3 from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Beach House Assisted Living & Memorial Care, 30070 State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel.

WOW is a women-only, networking event on the first Friday of each month.

Enjoy breakfast and networking.

The sponsor is Legacy of Highwoods Preserve.

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NEW EXPRESS BUS ROUTE CELEBRATION The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority and Tampa International Airport hosted a ribbon cutting to launch HART’s first seven-day-a-week intercounty service to downtown Tampa and the airport.

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