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Pasco County is considering fines ranging from $50 to $500 to help reduce the volume of false alarm calls that waste deputies’ time.

Figures collected by the sheriff’s office reveal that deputies responded to more than 17,000 alarm calls from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.

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Most of the calls came from residential alarms.

Of the alarm calls received, nearly 80 percent of total calls to homes and businesses were false alarms, the data showed.

“Most were caused by systems not being maintained,” said Chase Daniels, sheriff’s spokesman.

At a Pasco County Commission meeting on July 12, Daniels told commissioners that Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco agreed

with a county initiative to craft an ordinance that creates a registry for alarm systems and approve fines for excessive alarm calls.

Commissioners directed the county’s legal staff to draw up such an ordinance for future consideration.

Of the more than 17,000 calls recorded in 12 months, about 13,500 were false alarms.

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A bird’s eye view of the convention hall during the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

A focus on Florida at the 2016 RNC in Cleveland

By Dr. Susan A. MacManus Special to The Laker/Lutz News

By now, the Republican National Convention is “old news”—but to the 99 Florida delegates and their alternates—it will never be forgotten.To them, the convention was serious business, but a lot of fun, too. Here is a brief snapshot of their four days together.

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On the plane headed up to MacManus, chat during the Republican National Cleveland, I asked some of the Convention in Cleveland. Steve Graves was an alternate Tampa area delegates what they Florida delegate, and Sandy Graves was a delegate. hoped would happen at the MacManus, is a political scientist who was at the conRNC. Leaving the convention as vention as an analyst for ABC Action News. MacManus a united party topped their lists. is a nationally known commentator, with deep knowlThey were well aware that a edge of Florida politics. fractured party makes it difficult to win Florida, and that the presidential race their time together in a city on the move — in Florida is already projected to be very still high from the NBA Championship close (nothing new). brought home by their beloved Cleveland They were hopeful that their nominee, Cavaliers. They knew attending breakfasts Donald J.Trump, would project a more seri- and events together throughout the week ous tone in his nationally televised would be an important step toward creating acceptance speech to assure wavering a strong well-organized statewide network Republicans and independents of his readi- of party activists. It is essential for conductness to be president. ing effective voter registration drives and Many also were anxious to learn more Get-Out-The-Vote efforts. about Trump’s vice presidential pick—Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana—believing it would FLORIDA DELEGATES GET give them a good indication of the kind of SPECIAL TREATMENT governing team Trump would put in place, Everyone on the political planet knows it if elected.

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Pasco County commissioners want to extend an existing moratorium on the growth, sales and distribution of cannabis until the end of the year.

The delay would give the county’s legal staff time to craft an ordinance to ban those activities in the future. As a backup, the county would approve regulations to restrict those activities to industrially zoned locations, with conditions.

The ordinance also would update police powers in making arrests for illegal possession of marijuana — which is derived from cannabis.

A one-year ban on cannabis production activities is set to expire on Sept. 2.

But, a Nov. 8 referendum on medical marijuana, if approved, could quickly change the regulatory landscape both statewide and at the local level.

State law currently permits, in some instances, a non-euphoric form of marijuana, known as Charlotte’s web, for medical use by patients with epilepsy, seizure disorders or who are terminally ill. Only one organization is approved to dispense the product so far, with the first delivery of medical marijuana going to a resident of Hudson.

The state referendum proposes to broaden when medical marijuana is allowed and open the door for new dispensaries.

No dispensing sites have been approved in Pasco, but county officials said they have received inquiries about future retail sites within the county.

At a July 19 workshop in New Port Richey, the county’s attorneys sought guidance from commissioners on how to tackle the evolving marijuana issue.

They offered several options, including a total ban on dispensaries, which some counties are choosing to do.

The ban also would establish regulations as a backup to legal challenges.

“I call it a dry county kind of option,” said Kristi Sims, senior assistant county attorney, in outlining Pasco’s choices. “You can expect probably some litigation. It does carry with it the obligation to defend it, if it is challenged.”

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Pam Ingram was admittedly nervous as she waited to toss out the first pitch at Tropicana Field, when the Tampa Bay Rays took on the Baltimore Orioles.

After all, she knew a big crowd would be watching — including her family and friends, and colleagues from Wesley Chapel High School.

And, the English teacher would be the first to tell you that she doesn’t have substantial experience in throwing baseballs.

But, she was up for it.

Excited even.

After all, she won the Honorary Bat Girl contest sponsored by Major League Baseball, which led to royal treatment by the Tampa Bay Rays.

She and her husband, Keith, and their daughter, Abby, had the chance to spend some time on the field before the 1:10 p.m. game on July 17.

Keith even took a few swings in the batter’s on-deck circle, waving the pink baseball bat engraved with Pam’s name and bearing the signatures of quite a few Rays’ players.

The family also had the chance to pose

for photos with players.

The big moment came, when a video played, featuring photos of Pam, along with a narration of her prize-winning essay.

Her name was emblazoned in giant letters on electronic billboards and, as she made her first pitch, she showed up — much larger than life — on the Jumbotron.

And, that was just the beginning.

Following the on-field festivities, Pam and her family went into the stands where they joined up with a crowd of 104 people who had come out to the game to show their support and celebrate with Pam. The Rays, who are struggling this year, even broke an eight-game losing streak to defeat the Baltimore Orioles.

The whole experience was overwhelming, said Pam, currently in remission from the cancer that began in her breast and spread to her bone.

Her heart is full of gratitude for her family, for her supporters from Wesley Chapel High School where she has taught since 2000, and for her doctors.

She discovered she had breast cancer in 2014, before she turned 40 — the age at which women are recommended to begin breast cancer screenings.

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She’d been experiencing intermittent pain, and her husband advised her to get it checked out.

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few weeks back I announced some changes to our home delivery to better match up our readers’ addresses with the edition of our papers that they receive.

At the same time, I also welcomed new readers in communities we were adding, including Long Lake Ranch in Lutz and Estancia in Wesley Chapel.

My staff and I spent weeks preparing for these changes.We also were mindful of how they would affect the zip code penetration that our national advertisers want to reach with their advertising circulars.

Well, it’s been four weeks since we implemented our changes, and I wish I could tell you it was smooth sailing. Sadly, it was not.

We received many, many calls and complaints from readers who did not receive the correct edition (we have four — Lutz, Land O’ Lakes,Wesley Chapel and East Pasco); did not get their paper delivered by Wednesday; or, who simply did not get their paper at all.

Which is why I am writing this column— to apologize to our readers who have had problems with their home delivery, and to ask your patience as we continue to resolve these issues.

We are very sorry this happened, and are hopeful that this week’s delivery is going much more smoothly. Please accept our apologies for the confusion and delays.

While these distribution problems have been painful, there is a silver lining. If our implementation had gone as planned, we would not have heard from so many readers, who told us how much they look forward to

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Almost every call we’ve received in recent weeks came from people like this.And, as we heard again and again from callers how much they like The Laker or Lutz News, it warmed our hearts and made us feel needed and appreciated.

Understand, the calls we usually get about delivery come from people who do not want the paper. While most are polite, many are surprisingly angry, even foulmouthed, and insistent we have no right to deliver “our trash” to their home.

Well, we do, thanks to the First Amendment. But we don’t tell them that, or suggest they may enjoy our stories about their neighbors and community. Instead, we politely ask for their address, and add it to our opt-out list.

As a free newspaper, we maintain an optout list of addresses from residents who do not want our paper — the opposite of a paid newspaper’s paid-subscriber list.

And, here’s what’s amazing about our opt-out list. Out of a total weekly circulation of 44,800, only 1,295 addresses are on our opt-out list — less than 3 percent of our distribution.

We already knew from our annual audit that most residents in Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills and Dade City read The Laker or Lutz News every week.

Our readership score is 81 percent — which makes us one of the best-read newspapers in the country.

But, hearing directly from readers that we are wanted, and we are missed if their newspaper doesn’t arrive, energizes us to continue our mission to produce a quality community newspaper every week, with stories that matter.

Wiregrass Elementary School is set to open this fall in Wesley Chapel.

Construction is well under way on a new high school on Old Pasco Road, which will open initially as a high school and a middle school.

That campus is expected to open in 20172018.

Construction also has started on a new elementary school that’s also expected to open in 2017-2018 in Bexley Ranch, off State Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes.

Meanwhile, a major renovation project is planned for 2017-2018 at Land O’ Lakes High, on Land O’ Lakes Boulevard in Land O’ Lakes, said Chris Williams, director of planning for Pasco County Schools.

In addition to renovating the school, the project calls for adding a wing to increase the school’s capacity.

The district is still considering various options for where Land O’ Lakes High School’s students will be housed during its major renovation.

“Anytime you’re doing construction with students on campus, it gets more expensive.

The project takes longer,”Williams said.“It’s harder to do.”

The school district continues to search for a high school site and an elementary site between Sunlake and Mitchell high schools, off

of State Road 54.

As the district prepares to open new schools next year, it will begin holding boundary committee meetings in the fall, followed by parent meetings, and then eventually the Pasco County School Board, to determine the boundaries for the new schools.

The new high school is expected to affect the boundaries for Wiregrass Ranch, Wesley Chapel and potentially Sunlake high schools, Williams said.

The new middle school is expected to affect the boundaries for Weightman, John Long and potentially Rushe middle schools.

The new elementary in Bexley Ranch, is expected to affect the boundaries for Oakstead and Odessa elementary schools.

Meanwhile, the district may also consider shifting the boundaries between Oakstead and Myrtle elementary schools, to provide additional relief to Oakstead and to help increase Myrtle’s enrollment, since it can accommodate more students,Williams said.

While the district needs new schools to provide a place for students to learn, the practice of drawing boundaries for them always sparks controversy. Passions run high, as parents outline the various problems they envision if their child is reassigned to a new school, or — in some cases — is not.

Sometimes the complaints are about academic opportunities, but often they involve daycare or the ability to be involved in school activities.

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tipulated: Father-son combinations are scarcely so rare as to be particularly newsworthy in and of themselves. We’ve had fatherson presidents of the United States, twice, and fathers have been handing off everything from international corporations to small family businesses almost since the idea of commerce emerged.

How ancient? The Abraham of Genesis begat the business of building great nations to Isaac and, if unwittingly, Ishmael.

All of that is prelude to establish this: My deep roots in the University of Florida’s Gator Nation notwithstanding, I wouldn’t argue the newsworthiness of the following extension of the father-son tradition unless it were genuinely unique.

And, it is.

A couple of months ago, Len Johnson, 59, the Dade City-reared lawyer, became the 35th president of Gator Boosters Inc., the 14,000-member fundraising arm of The University Athletic Association Inc. Len’s dad, the peripatetic Hjalma (pronounced “yomma,” rhymes with “comma”), whose reputation for joyful tears has made him the Fountain of Triple J. Ranch, was the group’s president during 2006-07 — undeniably the best year in University of Florida athletic history, if not the best year in the history of any big-college athletic program.

And at a buoyant 81, Hjalma has a diamondencrusted championship ring sandwich— a national football title between back-to-back basketball crowns — to show for it.

Still, we promised uniqueness, and we shall not disappoint: For all the legacy families tied to UF that have been prominent in Florida’s economy, politics and history, the Johnsons of Dade City are the first fatherson presidents of Gator Boosters Inc. The absolute first.

And, to think Len’s old man once tried to scuttle this first-of-its-kind legacy. (OK, not really, but it makes an inviting tale.)

When the moment arrived a couple of years back to line up the president for 201617, executives and officers polled a key sample of the membership for a slate of candidates. On the appointed day for assembling the electors — most at UF’s athletic offices in Gainesville, some, like Hjalma, joining by speaker phone — then-President Rex Farrior III, the Tampa attorney/investor.

Farrior, a one-time New York Yankees minor leaguer and former area youth sports star, declared only one name had been placed in nomination: Double-Gator Leonard H. Johnson, who earned UF degrees in business administration (1978) and law (1980).

At his office-shrine off the U.S. 98 Bypass in Dade City, Hjalma could hear murmurings of cheer accompanied by the approving rapping of knuckles on the boardroom table.

Even as his heart swelled and his eyes puddled, Hjalma couldn’t resist playing the imp.

“Before you make a hasty decision,” the old Gator (industrial engineering degree, 1958) interjected with a teasing wink that was almost audible, “I want the board to know I have a lengthy c.v. (curriculum vitae, or life resume) on this Johnson fellow, and I’d like all the members to review it before they take a vote they might come to regret.”

“Hold it right there,” Farrior, 30 years Johnson’s junior, said from Gainesville, his voice crackling over the speaker phone in Dade City. “I’m going to say something to you I’ve been waiting nearly 10 years to say.

Hjalma … you’re overruled.”

With that, the deed was done. Len Johnson, son of the weeping orator, became by acclamation president-elect.

Days later, Hjalma rang up Executive Assistant Rebecca Mahony, the group’s unofficial historian, wondering how long it would take to compile a list of all previous father-son Gator Boosters presidents.

“Not long,” Mahony replied.“In fact, I can give it to you right now.You and Len are it.

It’s never happened before.”

Cue tears.

The president’s duties are substantially, but not entirely, ceremonial.As president of “The Team Behind the Teams,” Johnson is, in many ways, the head of the UF athletic program’ chamber of commerce. He’ll be part of on-field and on-court ceremonies, such as the one when Florida Field is officially renamed for Len’s first Gator hero, Steve Spurrier, the Heisman Trophy winner and legendary football coach.

Len also will be among the ribbon-cutters when the Stephen C. O’ Connell Center — home to the Gators’ indoor sports — reopens in December after a $64.5 million renovation, two-thirds of it financed by

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Len Johnson, standing, and Hjalma Johnson are the first father-son presidents of Gators Boosters Inc., the fundraising arm of the University of Florida’s athletic association.

Gator Boosters efforts.

But, his prime directive is spearheading the group’s expansionist ambitions. Not that 14,000 reliable contributors — about 750 of them annual $15,000 “Bull Gators” — is small swamp cabbage. However, says Len, “We need to have 50,000. We need to increase the number who identify with the university at whatever level” they can muster, who will say, with their checkbooks, “Yeah, I’m a Gator.”

It’s an uphill climb, Len concedes, in an era when network contracts broadcast almost every game into the homes of fans where, “they have 70-inch high-def TVs, comfortable couches and the beer’s cheap.

“Support slips, when attendance falls, and that’s across the [Southeastern Conference],” he adds, increasing the challenge for a group that raises about $60 million a year.

Latvala inducted into PHSC Hall of Fame

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Florida Sen. Jack Latvala is the first legislator to be inducted into Pasco-Hernando State College’s Legislative Hall of Fame.

He was honored during a brief ceremony on July 19 in the Alric C.T. Pottberg Library at the College’s West Campus in

New Port Richey, 10230 Ridge Road.

Morris Porton, chariman of the state college’s District Board of Trustees, presided over the ceremony, which included the unveiling of a plaque. The plaque will be displayed in perpetuity in the Legislative Hall of Fame.

Latvala also received an identical copy of

the plaque.

Tim Beard, president of the state college, also recognized Latvala’s efforts, which led to construction of several buildings on the college’s West Campus, for strengthening articulation agreements with the University of South Florida and for preserving the college’s local service areas.

While noting the clear differences between the son, known for stoicism and a dry wit, and his ebullient dad, Rex Farrior III is confident about the group’s leader, calling him “solid and methodical.” Len Johnson, Farrior says, sticks to his task even in the midst of upheaval.

Farrior’s confidence is sure to be tested, with two second-year coaches overseeing the university’s highest-profile sports and the pending retirement of long-serving Athletic Director Jeremy Foley.

On the other paw, all that change might herald the approach of opportunity. If it comes, new Gator Boosters President Len Johnson, the arid-cheeked first of his kind, should be uniquely qualified to tackle it.

Tom Jackson, a resident of New Tampa, is interested in your ideas. To reach him, email tjackson@lakerlutznews.com.

The Legislative Hall of Fame establishes a new tradition at the state college, providing an opportunity to recognize legislators for supporting the college and higher education opportunities for Jack Latvala their constituents.

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VETERANS SERVICES

The Pasco County Mobile Vet Center will be at the Veterans Service Center, 37255 Florida Ave., in Dade City, on July 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.A readjustment counselor and a benefits officer will be onsite.The mobile vet center, the James A. Haley Mobile Outreach Clinic and Pasco CareerSource will be at 6038 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills, on July 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Services are provided at no cost to veterans. For information, call (727) 3721854, or visit VetCenter.va.gov.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a kindergarten through third grade reading program called “Under African Skies” on July 28 at 11 a.m.

There will be crafts and activities. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

MAKE A MAGNIFYING GLASS

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host “Brando’s Magnificent Magnifying Glass” on July 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for ages 9 and older. Kids can make their own magnifying glass.A signed liability waiver is required.To register, call (813) 929-1214.

PRETEEN SUMMER PROGRAM

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a preteen summer program for grades four to seven on July 28 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Kids can play “Minute to Win It” and eat pinwheels. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

YOUTH TALENT SHOWCASE

Tampa Bay Talent will present a Youth Talent Showcase on Aug. 19 at 7 p.m., at Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel.The showcase is open to any singers, dancers and musicians, 20 years old and younger. Submissions may be sent via MP3/4, email,YouTube link, and DVD/video.The entry fee is $10. Finalists will be announced by 10 p.m.,Aug. 8.

Tickets for the showcase will be $10 in advance, and $15 at the door. Special groups rate available. For more details and information, contact Stephanie Stevens at (813) 322-3892 or amomentwiththeclassics@gmail.com.

BEER & BURGER THROWDOWN

Simply Events will host a “Beer & Burger Throwdown” on Sept. 17 from noon to 6 p.m., at Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. Local burger restaurants will compete for “Best Burger,” featuring $5 or less burgers. Local craft brews will be on tap.There also will be a kids’ area, dog zone, music and more.

Registration for vendors and business spaces must be made before July 31. For information, contact Drew Cecere at (727) 674-1464 or drew@simplyeventsfl.com.

CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMITS The Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office is now accepting new and renewal applications for concealed weapons permits in its Dade City office, in the East Pasco Government Center, 14236 Sixth St., Room 110. Fingerprints, photographs and related services will be available.

Appointments are not required. For information, call (352) 521-4338, or visit PascoTaxes.com.

MOSI SUMMER GAMES

The Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa, will host MOSI Summer Games, in the spirit of the Rio Olympics, for a limited time.There are 11 events, including indoor archery, and tests of speed and reaction time. MOSI will

Eighth annual LAMECon The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will kick off the annual Library Anime and Manga Enthusiasts Convention with a dance on July 30 from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., including a costume contest.

LAMECon will take place on July 31 from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway. Activities will include food trucks, artists, vendors, discussion panels, a children’s area, special guests from Power Rangers and Walking Dead (video games), a maid café, a costume contest at 4 p.m., and more.

For information, call (813) 929-1214.

transform into an Olympicene Village (olympicene is a real molecule that resembles the five Olympic rings). For information, visit MOSI.org.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

The New Tampa Players, in collaboration with the University Area Community Development Corporation, will present “Beauty and the Beast,” at 14013 N. 22nd St., in Tampa. Show times are July 29 at 8 p.m., July 30 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., July 31 at 2 p.m.,Aug. 5 at 8 p.m.,Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Aug. 7 at 2 p.m.Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for students and seniors, $15 for presale, and $15 each for groups of 10 or more. For information and tickets, call (813) 644-8285, or visit NewTampaPlayers.org.

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES CONVENTION

The 2016 Jehovah’s Witnesses Convention will take place at the Expo Hall at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.The theme will be “Remain Loyal to Jehovah.”

There will be English language conventions the weekends of July 29 and Aug. 19.There will be two Spanish language conventions on Aug. 5 and Aug. 12. Each morning session starts at 9:20 a.m., followed by afternoon sessions at 1:25 p.m. Features include 49 different topics, 35 different video segments, and two short films.Admission and parking are free. For information, visit JW.org.

HARRY POTTER COLORING

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a Harry Potter-themed adult coloring party, for ages 16 and older, on July 30 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Coloring is a way to reduce stress.A signed liability waiver is required.To register, call (813) 929-1214.

SCHOOL HEALTH FAIR

St. Rita Catholic Church, 14404 14th St., in Dade City, will host a “Back to School Health Care Fair” on July 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.There will be free fun, food and games, backpacks and school supplies, school and sports physicals, and dental screenings. Providers will include Catholic Charities St.Andre Free Medical Clinic, Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center, Pasco County Public Defender’s Office Mobile Medical Unit, Moffitt Cancer Center “Yo me cuido” program, Premier Dental, Staywell, and more. For information, call (352) 521-1218.

NATIONAL DANCE DAY

The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa, will host a National

Dance Day celebration on July 30 at 11 a.m.

Participants can learn how to line dance and swing dance with beginner’s instructional classes.There also will be a dancer showcase.The event is for all ages and all dance experience levels. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.

FINAL READING PARTY

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host its Summer Reading Program Final Party on July 30 at 1 p.m., for grades four through 12.There will be snacks, games and prizes. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

YOUTH RIFLE PROGRAM

The Dade City Rod & Gun Club will host the NRA (National Rifle Association) First Steps Rifle Program for area youth, through preregistration only, for ages 10 to 17.The four-hour program aims to give basic knowledge of firearm safety and proper rifle handling skills. Programs will be offered from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., on July 30, Aug. 6 and Aug. 20.The cost is $40 per child and includes the use of a rifle, ammunition, NRA training materials and refreshments.To register, or for information, call Larry Shrewsbury at (813) 929-8900.

COIN & STAMP EXPO

The Pasco Coin Club Coin & Stamp Expo will take place on July 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the New Lakes Regency Park Civic Association, 8330 Civic Drive in New Port Richey.There will be coins, currency, bullion and jewelry bought, sold and appraised. Guests can register to win a oneounce Silver Eagle.Admission and parking are free. For information, call (727) 5347597.

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Bug’s Splatter Gallery, 5718 Sixth St., in Zephyrhills, will exhibit the work of Aaron M. Corbitt, figurative and portraiture artist, through Oct. 22. Corbitt is a native Floridian.There will be an opening reception on July 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., including an acoustic set by Weather for Strangers at 6 p.m. Parents are advised that Corbitt’s body of work may include tasteful nudes. For information, call (813) 355-4806.

COTTAGE INDUSTRY EXPO

The University of Florida/IFAS Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas County Extension Offices will host the first Tampa Bay Cottage Industry Expo on July 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Wiregrass Ranch High School, 2909 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.The expo will offer education

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ARTISTS GROUP SHOW

The Westchase Artists Society will host a group show for its 10th anniversary Aug. 1 through Sept. 30, at the Art Gallery at the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd., in Tampa.The group show will feature the work of 17 artists including mediums such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, sculpture and photography.

There will be a “Meet the Artists Reception and Anniversary Party” on Aug. 6 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, and guests can meet the exhibiting artists and discuss their work.Admission is free. For information, visit WestchaseArtists.com.

FREE KIDS’ SHOWS AT COBB

Grove 16 Cobb Theatres, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will host its final free summer kids’ movies at 10 a.m., on Aug. 2,Aug. 3 and Aug. 4. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Same-day ticketing only.The movies will be “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and “Happy Feet.” Large groups, schools and camps are welcome. For information, call (813) 948-5444.

APPLY FOR CITIZENS’ ACADEMY

Pasco Citizens’Academy is accepting applications until July 31 for its fall program.The next academy starts Sept. 29, with graduation set for December.The sessions acquaint citizens with the aspects of county government, emergency management, fire rescue, the supervisor of elections, the property appraiser, libraries, the sheriff, the school board, parks and recreation, the tax collector, planning and development, code compliance, community services and public works. For information, including application and a full list of class topics, visit tinyurl.com/j6mj4dw.

BACKPACK BASH

The Turning Point Church, Harvest Christian Fellowship, and the Dade City Youth Council will host a “Back to School Backpack Bash” on Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Turning Point Church, 14312 17th St., in Dade City.There will be backpacks, school supplies, games, bounce houses, music, food and drinks, health resources and haircuts. For information, call The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce at (352) 567-3769.

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Premier Community Healthcare will host its third annual “Health & Safety Fest” on Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lewis Abraham Boys & Girls Club, 38724 Mudcat Grant Blvd., in Dade City.There will be free book bags with supplies to the first 250 students.The event also will include refreshments, giveaways, face painting, entertainment, health screenings and resources, and school physicals (limited slots available). For information or to schedule a physical, call (352) 518-2000, ext. 9228.

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hen you think of summer fun and food, you usually think of cooking outside in the backyard, at a campground, or even the beach.

As you know, in Florida, the weather doesn’t always cooperate, so grilling indoors is another good option.

Indoor electric grills have been around for well over a decade.

The first to emerge was the contact grill style, with heat being provided by a top and bottom hinged grill, and so it cooked more quickly.This type of grill can be used to grill Panini sandwiches, too. Some of these grills even flip over to convert to a flat grill, to cook griddle style. As this style of grill evolved, manufacturers realized how important it was for the surfaces to be detachable so they could easily be washed, by hand or in a dishwasher.

The open grill style is more of a miniversion of the outdoor grill that can be used inside, but does not use charcoal or gas. It uses electricity. Some of these come with a lid which gives you more cooking options. Heat comes from the one-sided grilling surface, so foods have to be flipped.

It takes longer to cook with this kind of grill than it does with a contact grill.

Whether you cook indoors or out, be sure to keep your food safe.

During these hot summer months, cooking outside on the grill poses some additional challenges.

Remember, when it is 90 degrees out, you have just an hour to eat or store your food, or you’ll need to discard it.

If eating inside, you have a 2-hour window.

Summer grilling provides a great opportunity to enjoy heart-healthy foods, by adding more poultry and seafood into your diet. Think about cooking chicken or shrimp kabobs to add more fresh fruits and veggies in your diet, too.

If you like the flavor combination of

lemon and pepper, you should enjoy the following recipe.

Cooking times will need to be adjusted, based on the grilling method you use. Using an instant-read/meat thermometer will tell you exactly when the food is done.

Betsy Crisp is an Extension Family & Consumer Sciences agent and a licensed dietitian for the University of Florida/IFAS. She is based in Pasco County and can be reached at mcrisp@pascocountyfl.net.

Lemon-Pepper Butter Sauce INGREDIENTS: 1 clove of garlic, minced ¼ cup fresh lemon juice ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted PREPARATION: Add ingredients to blender/food processor.

Blend for approximately 30 seconds. This can be made the day before, put into a tightly-sealed container in the refrigerator.

Stir before using.

Lemon-Pepper Salmon INGREDIENTS: 6 (6 oz. each) salmon fillets, about 1inch thick, with skin 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest 6 Tablespoons lemon-pepper butter (recipe at left) PREPARATION: Prepare outdoor grill for grilling (medium-hot charcoal or if using gas moderate heat and covered). If indoorelectric, prepare according to manufacturer’s directions.

Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Grill flesh-side down, on a lightly oiled grill rack or pan/electric grill surface, for approximately 4 minutes. Turn over and repeat grilling for another 4 minutes to 6 minutes, until the salmon is done.

The safe minimum internal temperature for cooked fish is 145°F. Use an instantread/meat thermometer to check.

When it is done, the fish will be opaque and will flake easily with a fork. When using indoor grills, be sure to look for signs of doneness, and check the internal temperature, so you don’t overcook the fish.

Spread 1 Tablespoon prepared butter sauce on each fillet and sprinkle with zest.

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Set against a backdrop of serene, natural wetland preserves, neighborhood parks and open green spaces, the newly available residential lots at Asturia are some of the most beautiful homes sites in the Tampa area.

Just ask the Raaymakers family, Asturia’s first residents to move into their new home.

Chad and Sarah Raaymakers recently moved to Asturia from Oldsmar, choosing David Weekley to build their new home, The Sevilla.

Chad and Sarah wanted to be closer to their work, and also wanted their two young children, George and Theo, to attend better schools.

“We love the area, and we love Asturia! We chose Asturia for the intimate feeling of neighborhood and its real sense of community,” said the excited new residents.

Asturia’s new amenity center was another important draw for the Raaymakers family. With over 5,800 square feet of space, the center includes a community clubhouse, a fully equipped state-of-the-art fitness center, covered outdoor living rooms, a luxurious resort-style swimming pool and expansive lawn areas for recreation.

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Chad and Sarah Raaymakers, with their children George and Theo, are Asturia’s first residents.

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David Weekley Homes, founded in 1976, is headquartered in Houston and operates in 22 cities across the United States. The company was the first builder in the U.S. to be awarded the Triple Crown of American Home Building, an honor which includes “America’s Best Builder,” “National Housing Quality Award” and “National Builder of the Year.”

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Collaborating with homeowners for over 25 years, the company and its team of world-renowned designers look beyond the conventional to draw inspiration from unexpected sources, resulting in exceptional design in every Ashton Woods home.

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Asturia’s master plan includes retail, office, multifamily and a variety of single-family residential communities tied into the community’s recreational parks, trail network, playgrounds and picnic areas.

Asturia is located on State Road 54, just west of the Suncoast Parkway.

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It’s Back To The Books At Connerton’s Excellent Schools

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ust a week away is Florida’s sales tax-free weekend on Aug. 5-7, and soon after that the start of a new school year on Aug. 15.

Lots of Connerton families will be sending their youngsters to school, especially this year, with more than 200 new homes sold in Connerton in the past 12 months. For some, a new school year means new teachers, new friends and new experiences.

For others, it’s greeting old friends and familiar faces. But for all, the first days of school are an exciting time!

Connerton families have wonderful schools that their children attend.

Starting with Connerton Elementary School, which opened in 2010, the school offers updated technology, including rolling laptops filled with new MacBooks, and interactive whiteboards for classroom use.

The school also provides learning opportunities for intellectually disabled students in five, self-contained classrooms. These youngsters are also integrated at all grade levels, helping to provide disability awareness at all grade levels.

This year, Connerton Elementary welcomes a new principal, John Abernathy, who has transferred from Wesley Chapel Elementary.

Another elementary school closeby to Connerton is Sanders Memorial Elementary, a new STEAM magnet school specializing in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics.

A-rated Pine View Middle School has the distinct honor of being the first Pasco County middle school to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate Middle Years program. Pine View believes that every child can be successful. Its staff encourages the development of 21st century skills through collaboration and the use of technology.

Land O’ Lakes High School is proud to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program,

which gives high-achieving, highperforming students the opportunity to pursue a rigorous program of study during their high school years.

The school also offers a unique Culinary Arts Academy that teaches students the art of food preparation in its three modern kitchens. Agriscience courses are included in the Culinary Arts Academy.

Connerton, “The Community of More…,” offers families more value for the dollar, more open spaces and trails, more amenities, more conservation, more lifestyle choices. Its beautiful clubhouse complex features a super pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, workout center, and planned activities for all ages.

Connerton residents enjoy the camaraderie of their neighbors while relaxing at their clubhouse and enjoying community celebrations.

They revel in the beauty of nature as they watch blue herons, wood storks, sandhill cranes, deer and other wildlife frolic undisturbed in conservation areas.

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New homes prices begin at the high $100s to the $700s.

Plus, Connerton will soon be announcing a new neighborhood

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The Manors at Lake Padgett is a gated enclave of just eight homes built on large, waterfront lots with each having 80 or 90 feet directly on the lake. Every home comes with a dock, and has an incredible view of Land O’ Lakes’ largest lake, renowned for its boating, water skiing, fishing and all-around family fun.

At 200 acres, Lake Padgett is the heart of Land O’ Lakes, located just north of State Road 54 and east of U.S. 41. The Manors at Lake Padgett is along the lake’s south shore on Carson Drive, close to area restaurants, shopping centers and entertainment.

“This is truly beautiful lake frontage,” said Sasha Goodman, marketing manager for Mobley Homes. “It is rare to find such a serene and peaceful waterfront setting that’s conveniently tucked right in the middle of all the things people want nearby.”

The community’s size of just nine acres is cozy and neighborly — but, its homes are spacious and elegant.

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Homeowners at The Manors at Lake Padgett can customize their new home with premium options for every room, including gourmet kitchens, luxurious master baths, and a choice of a large selection of beautiful flooring and finishes.

Every Mobley home comes with a multitude of eco features, which lessen the strain on the environment and also saves homeowners money with its energy efficient features.

Mobley Homes works with over 30 top-quality partners, and offers premium warranty programs to protect its buyer’s investment for years to come.

“Our customer-first philosophy, and devotion to excellence, are the cornerstones of our business,” said Goodman. “We communicate with our customers to create inspiring, comfortable living environments where people truly love to live.”

Mobley Homes’ customer-centered mission, combined with its award-winning architecture, has enabled it to continue creating beautiful new homes in the Tampa Bay area for over 30 years.

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efore Amanda and Allison Vaughn became the Toolbox Sisters, they were siblings growing up together in Independence, Missouri. Always close, they both grew up to be teachers.

The sisters’ interest in real estate began after moving to Pasco County in 2011 for teaching jobs. Learning much from their relocation experience, they began to invest in real estate by buying and flipping houses, doing most of the renovation work themselves.

Amanda and Allison had so much fun investing in real estate, they decided to study for their license and sell real estate full time.

They christened their business The Toolbox Sisters — a unique name that captivates their ability to embrace new technology that benefits buyers and sellers. Being younger than many full-time

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In addition to embracing technology, The Toolbox Sisters have a unique approach to real estate.

“For us, it’s never just a ‘quick sale,’ said Amanda. “Allison and I strive to build relationships with our clients by educating and guiding them as trusted advisers. We use tools that most clients are unfamiliar with — which allows us to do the best job possible for our clients.”

The greater Tampa Bay area offers thousands of options to call home. The Toolbox Sisters help buyers look for new home construction, resale homes, and even “For Sale by Owners” homes. And, they help sellers by getting them the most money for their property that the market will allow.

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The merged company is keeping the Gator Cleaning Services name, and will continue to be owned and managed by Marcus and Erin Myers. Joining the company as manager of residential services is Tom Maloney, former owner of Trinity Carpet Care.

“Trinity Carpet Care has an excellent customer service reputation and provided outstanding floor cleaning services for 15 years to over 3,500 customers,” said Marcus Meyer.

“We’re so appreciative that Tom will continue to oversee his longtime customers in West Pasco, and is helping us grow our residential services in the rest of the county.”

Gator Cleaning Services provides a full array of floor cleaning services for homes, businesses and industry, including carpets and area rugs, hardwood and laminate flooring, marble and stone floors, tile and grout, upholstery and wood floor refinishing without sanding.

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The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County’s clinics will be open for back-to-school immunizations on the following Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: • July 30: 13941 15th St., in Dade City • Aug. 6: 10841 Little Road in New Port Richey • Aug. 6: 4717 Airport Road in Zephyrhills No appointment is needed. For information, call (813) 364-5812, or visit Pasco.FloridaHealth.gov.

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

These are low-impact classes for men and women designed to help improve flexibility and balance, which may help prevent falls, broken hips and more. Exercises may include lifting handheld weights, using tubing and your own body resistance and core muscles.

The class is free for Silver Sneakers members, and $5 per session or $30 per calendar month for all classes for non-members.

For information, contact Tom Marbell at (352) 409-2984.

SCHOOL HEALTH CARE FAIR

St. Rita Catholic Church, 14404 14th St., in Dade City, will host a “Back to School Health Care Fair” on July 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be free fun, food and games, and backpacks and school supplies, school and sports physicals and dental screenings.

Providers will include Catholic Charities St.Andre Free Medical Clinic, Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center, Pasco County Public Defender’s Office Mobile Medical Unit, Moffitt Cancer Center “Yo me cuido” program, Premier Dental, Staywell, and more.

For information, call (352) 521-1218.

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the education and support of those diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. CARE TampaBay provides education and support in coping with neuropathy, dealing with physical limitations, home safety and symptom management. Appointments are now being taken for August and September.

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MEDICAL CENTER EVENTS

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer these upcoming community events: • NAMI Family & Friends Support Group:Aug. 1 and Aug. 18 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Autism Support Group: Aug. 10 at 7 p.m.

• Lymphedema Support Group: Aug. 18 at 3 p.m.

• Diabetes Support Group: Aug. 18 at 7 p.m.

Reservations are advised. For information or to register, call (727) 834-5630, or visit MedicalCenterTrinity.com.

BACK PAIN SEMINAR

The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will offer a seminar on back pain on Aug. 2 at noon.The discussion will include symptoms, techniques and treatment options.A meal will be provided.

Reservations are required. For information, call (813) 929-5432.

CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION

The Maternity Suites at Oak Hill Hospital, 11307 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville, will host a childbirth preparation program on Aug. 2 and Aug. 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Topics will include anatomy, preparing for birth, signs of labor, symptoms of each phase, what to expect, support team, what to pack, relaxation, breathing, interventions, medical pain relief, Cesarean, procedures, newborn appearance and feeding.

Admission is free. For information and to register, call (844) 769-2229, or visit OakHillHospital.com/maternity.

BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP

Bayfront Health Dade City, 13100 Fort King Road, will host a bariatric support group every other Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Participants can receive ongoing education following surgery, have questions answered before and after surgery, and can share and provide support to others.

Upcoming meetings will be Aug. 3, Aug. 17 and Aug. 31.

For more information, contact Dina Erickson at (352) 521-1170 or Dina.Erickson@BayfrontHealth.com.

GENERAL CANCER SUPPORT

Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will host a general cancer support group meeting on Aug. 3 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., for anyone who has been touched by any form of cancer.

For information, call (727) 808-4818.

GRIEF WORKSHOP

Gulfside Hospice will offer a new “Journaling and Guided Meditation for Grief” workshop on Aug. 5 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at the Gulfside Center for Hospice Care, 5760 Dean Dairy Road in Zephyrhills.

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To RSVP by July 29, call Tiffany King at (727) 247-7510.

PREGNANCY CLASSES

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer these upcoming pregnancy classes: • Childbirth Super Prep Course: Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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SCHOOL HEALTH CARE FAIR St. Rita Catholic Church, 14404 14th St., in Dade City, will host a “Back to School Health Care Fair” on July 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be free fun, food and games, backpacks and school supplies, school and sports physicals, and dental screenings.

Providers will include Catholic Charities St. Andre Free Medical Clinic, Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center, Pasco County Public Defender’s Office Mobile Medical Unit, Moffitt Cancer Center “Yo me cuido” program, Premier Dental, Staywell, and more.

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WOODLAND ELEMENTARY ORIENTATION Woodland Elementary School will host a Meet the Teacher/Orientation Day on Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The school is currently registering new students.

Due to construction on the Woodland campus, registration will take place at West Zephyrhills Elementary, 37900 14th Ave., in Zephyrhills, Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Students entering kindergarten for the first time must be 5 years of age on or before Sept. 1. Prekindergarten and Head Start/Early Start programs are available to students who will not make the deadline.

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POLLING INSTITUTE HAS NEW DIRECTOR Frank Orlando has been named director of the Saint Leo University Polling Institute. The institute is part of the private, Catholic university and conducts public opinion research on national politics, Florida state politics, Pope Francis and religion, and other topics of public interest.

Orlando is a political science instructor at the university and teaches courses about American government. He has served as a faculty advisor and media representative for the polling institute since its inception in late 2013.

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ACADEMIC HONORS These local students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at their respective schools.

• Elizabeth Gwilt, of Odessa, Rochester Institute of Technology in New York • Jordan L. Patton, of Trinity, Thomas University in Georgia • Katherine E. Patton, of Zephyrhills, Lewis University in Illinois Samantha Nicole Cuffe and Stephanie Leeanne Erickson, both of Odessa, were named to the President’s List at Clemson University in South Carolina.

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MARIJUANA, from page 1A Public hearings would be held before commissioners vote on the ordinance.

In recent years, 25 states have opted to approve medical marijuana, decriminalize its use or allow recreational use.

Supporters say legalizing marijuana benefits people with illnesses that haven’t responded to traditional medicines.They also say it fills state coffers with tax revenues, and reduces incarceration costs related to arrests for sale or possession of marijuana.

Opponents say medical marijuana will only open the door to recreational uses, addictive behaviors and increases in crime.

The Pasco County Sheriff’s office provided commissioners with data on crime and marijuana use in states, such as Colorado and California, where marijuana is legal in some form.

Colorado has fully legalized marijuana use.About 7,000 reported crimes occurred within 1,000 feet of some dispensaries in the first six months of 2012 and 2013, according to a report from the Colorado Police Chiefs Association.

Based on federal banking regulations, dispensaries offer cash-only sales for medical marijuana.That’s affecting crime rates, the association’s reporting shows.

“The problem with this is they (dispensaries) obviously are very easy sitting targets,” said Chase Daniels, spokesman for the Pasco Sheriff’s Office.

California is a medical marijuana state, also operating dispensaries with cash only.

CANCER, from page 1A mammogram and an ultrasound, which then led to referrals for a surgeon.

One of those referrals was for Dr. Sylvia Campbell, which Pam said was a blessing.

Campbell was “very calming, very nurturing,” Pam said.“She just has a way of giving you bad news, optimistically.

“Her office is a house in Hyde Park, so you feel like you’re going over to your aunt’s house or your grandma’s house. It’s just a very comfortable feeling,” Pam said.

Campbell put her in touch with Dr. Christopher George, an oncologist at Florida Cancer Specialists.

“The two of them, I guess, have worked a lot of breast cancer cases,” Pam said.

The cancer that began in Pam’s breast had spread to the pelvic bone, lower lumbar and femur, she said.

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“We had set up surgery to take out the lump, so I had a lumpectomy and then they took out the lymph node, and I honestly thought I was going to have to do the whole chemo and radiation,” she said.

She prepared her students at school, telling them on the second day of classes about the cancer and letting them know she didn’t know how long she would need to be out.

She told her students: “AP (Advanced Placement) kids, your goal is to pass the AP exams. Sophomores, your goal is to knock it out of the park with the FSA (Florida Standards Assessment).

“Whether I’m here, or whether I’m not, I’m still your teacher,” she said.

Police reported about 200 percent increase in robberies and 130 percent increase in automobile burglaries largely, Daniels said, “because so much cash is on hand.”

“It’s really caused quite a bit of problems,” said Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano.“Statistics on crime are horrible.”

Commission Chairwoman Kathryn Starkey said she’d read about families relocating to Colorado specifically to obtain legal marijuana for their ailing children.

But, Starkey also noted that the crime data is of serious concern and should be considered in deciding how Pasco should proceed.

Commissioner Mike Wells said he wanted more information on how medical marijuana helps people, especially children.

“I’d still like to hear how others see this as a help. What’s the economic impact? We still need to be open to it.We have some time.”

County attorneys, in crafting the new ordinance, have an array of conditions that can be applied to dispensary permits.

Those conditions can include advertising limitations, no vending machines, no co-location with other medical facilities, a ban on sales of marijuana-related paraphernalia, regulations on sale of edible products, and an annual registry.

Legal staff urged commissioners to approve the ordinance prior to the Nov. 8 referendum to establish some “grandfathered” rights for the county, in the event the ordinance is at odds with what the state finally approves.

“It may get a little more respect if it’s in place prior to,” said Sims.

“The kids were amazing.A couple of my former students, who were seniors at the time, the next day showed up with candy and flowers, and a big homemade card,” she said.

In her particular case — because every case is different — the test showed that her breast cancer was positive for estrogen receptors, meaning that estrogen was feeding the cancer.

Instead of going to chemotherapy or radiation, Dr. George put her on estrogen blockers.

And when the pet scan came back, there was no detectable sign of malignancy, she said.

The Wesley Chapel woman believes she won Honorary Bat Girl contest because she believes the judges are primarily interested in choosing someone who is committed to the cause of beating cancer.

“I have participated in Relay for Life, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, for years. I’ve captained teams, student teams, teams with friends. I’ve participated as a volunteer and now I go as a survivor,” she said.

In her essay, she made a point to do a shout-out to her school because every October they hold a “Pink Out” at a football game, painting a pink ribbon on the 50-yard line.

She believes that social media support from her students and colleagues at Wesley Chapel High, as well as friends and family across the country, likely played a role in her selection, too.

While she savored the joys of the day, she appreciates every other day, too.

“I officially reached remission.With bone cancer, there’s really no cure,” she said.

Pam Ingram’s winning essay I was drafted into this fight in 2014 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer that spread to the bone.

Thanks to aggressive treatment and amazing doctors, I am a Stage 4 cancer survivor. Bone cancer has no cure, which is why I am going to bat against cancer. I’ve worked to raise money for ACS and to help raise awareness.

I’ve been part of Relay for Life for 15 years as a participant, a team captain, and now a survivor.

I celebrate with fellow survivors, support those who are currently battling cancer and remember those who have lost that battle.

I encourage my students and fellow

teachers to join the fight at school at events such as our annual “Pink Out” football game.

I share my story in hopes of encouraging others to be vigilant. I was diagnosed before I turned 40, the recommended age for women to start getting mammograms.

If my story helps even one person with early detection (a huge factor in success in fighting cancer), then I know my journey is not in vain.

I’m going to bat against cancer to show that I am a survivor and that a positive mental attitude is key to winning the fight.

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• Prime time speaking slots for two state officials: Both Gov. Rick Scott and Attorney General Pam Bondi got prime time speaking opportunities. Both endorsed Trump early on—and both are seen as having higher political ambitions once termed out. Some have even speculated they might get plum appointments in a Trump administration.

REMEMBER THE BEST MOMENTS

My informal and unscientific “poll” of delegates headed home identified four “best moments”: • Roll call of the states: Before officially casting Florida’s 99 delegate votes for Donald J. Trump, state party chair Blaise Ingoglia reminded delegates of the fact that “We are the state that gave LeBron James his first two championships.” James starred with the Miami Heat before returning home to Cleveland to give the Cavaliers the championship this year. Of course, the chair also touted Florida’s role as a vacation paradise, citing Disney World, the state’s beaches, the Keys and the Daytona 500.

• Speeches by Trump’s adult children—Tiffany, Donald Jr., Eric, and Ivanka: These “fearsome four” won the hearts of the delegates with their speaking talents and stage presence. Delegates see them as powerful surrogates on the campaign trail, particularly useful in reaching millennial (18-34) voters. One delegate circled the venue with an Ivanka for President in 2024 sign.

• Acceptance speeches by Trump… and Pence: While news media outlets cast the Trump speech as being overly dark and negative, the delegates I spoke to believed he just told it like it is—Americans are worried about security and the economy.As for Pence, he got high marks for bringing experience and a calmer demeanor to the ticket.

• The balloon (and glitter) drop: Nothing unique here. It is always one of the most memorable moments—for its festive feeling following the official designation of the party’s nominee and for the end of a

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Most residential calls occur when the owners are not home, and most business calls occur when the business has closed for the day, data showed.

The proposed ordinance would create an annual registry of alarm systems that would be maintained by the sheriff’s office.The registry would include information on the owner of the alarm system, the type of system in use, who monitors the system and individuals to contact when deputies respond to alarm calls.

A recap of the Florida delegation to the Democratic National Convention.

nearly sleepless four days for many delegates.

This is the most photographed event of any convention.This year’s drop of some 125,000 balloons of all sizes and red, white, and blue combinations, made it a spectacular sight.

Another big plus: prayers were answered.

Predictions of violence were wrong. Not only did delegates breathe a sigh of relief for their own safety, they were very happy that the City of Cleveland could revel in having been a great host city.

FORGET THE WORST MOMENTS

Sadly, from the delegates, there were those troublesome moments they would just as soon forget.Two stand out: • The plagiarism charge regarding Melania Trump’s speech: Melania spoke the first night of the convention—a speech that was warmly received. Delegates went to bed on a positive note, but woke to the news that portions of the speech were highly similar to those in Michele Obama’s 2008 speech. It was a story that would not die.To delegates already worried about the seeming lack of organization in the Trump campaign, it was verification.

• Ted Cruz’s unwillingness to endorse Trump: The boos that began in the New York delegation quickly spread from one delegation to the next much like a “wave” in a football stadium.The episode on night three once again raised concerns about reaching party unity by convention’s end.

There were also the “lock her up” chants.

It is a common tactic at any convention to highlight your opponent’s negatives and contrast them with your candidate’s positives. But, 2016 is a more toxic political year.

Constant speaker references to Hillary Clinton’s email and Benghazi actions ultimately resulted in convention-wide chants of “lock her up.” Ironically, it was Trump himself who tried to quell this phrase when it again surfaced during his acceptance speech. He signaled to the delegates to put a halt to it, instead tasking them to “Let’s defeat her in November.”

BRINGING HOME THE SWAG

Florida delegates took home some pretty awesome souvenirs—from a guitar-shaped knick-knack detailing dates and location of 2016 RNC, Make Florida Red Again hats, and large Trump tote bags, to Florida-themed cups and campaign buttons. In the end, what will make these great convention memories ever more long-lasting is a Trump-Pence victory on Nov. 8.

Dr. Susan A. MacManus is a resident of Land O’ Lakes. She is a political scientist at the University of South Florida and was a political analyst for ABC Action News at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

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No more slow-pitch softball for Lutz Leaguerettes

By Kevin Weiss

kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

After 37 years, the Lutz Leaguerettes girls’ softball organization has discontinued its slow-pitch leagues.

The decision was made due to dwindling registration figures, and an overwhelming preference for fast-pitch, which was first introduced in the spring.

A survey and questionnaire by players and parents showed a 92-to-4 vote in favor of fast-pitch over slow-pitch, said Mike Cook, president of the Leaguerettes.

The nonprofit league only had about 20 girls registered for slow-pitch in the spring, compared to about 200 for fast-pitch.

At one point, the Leaguerettes had 400plus girls playing in its slow-pitch leagues.

But, that was before the rise in popularity of fast-pitch during the past few decades.

“The writing on the wall was that slowpitch has pretty much fallen by the wayside,” Cook said.“The rest of the county and other areas don’t have slow-pitch available anymore, so we basically played among ourselves this past season.”

The Leaguerettes was the last recreational league in the county to offer slow-pitch softball to girls ages 5 to 18.

Other softball programs — the Brandon Leaguerettes, North Tampa Leaguerettes, Tampa Bay Velocity and FishHawk Miss Tampa Bay Softball — all transitioned exclusively to fast-pitch over the past few seasons.

“We found out how many other organizations were doing rec league fast-pitch, and we realized that we were able to compete

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After 37 years, the Lutz Leaguerettes has discontinued slow-pitch softball. The organization now offers only fast-pitch and T-ball leagues.

against other organizations and other leagues,” Cook said.“It kind of gives the girls a different perspective.”

The league president said the introduction of fast-pitch was a strenuous one for the league’s board of directors, considering the significant variations in rules and regulations, age divisions and equipment.

“We had a lot to learn,” Cook said.“The move to fast-pitch had been brought up in the last few years, but logistically, it was a huge transition for us to make.”

Cook noted that over $2,000 worth of

fast-pitch equipment was recently purchased, including softball pitching machines and catcher’s gear—leg pads, chest protector, mask and shin guards; protective face masks for all pitchers and infielders were also introduced.

One significant adjustment between fastpitch and slow-pitch is the offensive strategy employed to try to win games.

In fast-pitch, the general offensive approach is to play ‘small ball,’ where bunting, slapping and hitting singles are heavily relied upon to generate runs. Conversely, offensive players in slow-pitch softball are often taught to hit the ball as far as possible, due to the relative ease at making contact.

“For us to learn the rules and transfer that information to the girls was a difficult task on the coaches, the player agents and the entire administrative portion of the league,” the league president said.

In the spring, 11 fast-pitch teams were formed across four age divisions — 8U, 10U, 12U and 16U. “It probably exceeded expectations, because we didn’t really know what kind of response we were going to get,” Cook said.

The upcoming fall season may perhaps see an even larger response, since approximately 50 percent of the league’s current registered players will be new participants in the league.

While fast-pitch registration is open to girls ages 6 to 18, most of the league’s participants range from ages 10 to 14, Cook said.

“A lot of the girls, they think ‘fast-pitch’ is stressful competition, and they’re going to be playing with girls that are so far out of

their skill level, but that wasn’t the case,” he said.“For probably about 70 (percent) to 80 percent of the girls, it was their first year playing fast-pitch as well.”

Jennifer Parry, the league’s secretary, told The Laker/Lutz News in January that the increased desire for young girls to play softball in high school has had a significant influence on the rise of fast-pitch.

“I think with the popularity of (former Olympic gold medalist softball pitcher) Jennie Finch, the Olympics and all these girls playing softball in college, it’s really changed softball for kids,” she said.“So many more kids want to play softball in high school, so they’re having to learn how to play fast-pitch.”

While slow-pitch will no longer be available, the league is bringing back T-ball leagues (ages 5 to 6) for the first time in several years.

“Basically it will be (softball) at a slower pace where we’ll be teaching them the fundamentals and the spirit of teamwork; it’s not about winning or losing at that age — it’s about learning the game and trying to have fun,” Cook said.

Refurbished fields will be another new feature this fall.

Cook said the five softball fields at both Oscar Cooler Sports Complex and Nye Park in Lutz are currently undergoing drastic renovations, including new clay field surface and new bases.

Player registration closes on Aug. 19, with fall practices starting Sept. 1. Opening Day is set for Oct. 1.

For more information, visit LutzSoftball.com.

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COURTESY OF FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL

Freedom hires new volleyball coach

COURTESY OF ACADEMY AT THE LAKES

ACADEMY SOFTBALL COACH RETIRES

Academy at the Lakes varsity softball coach Jerry English has announced his retirement.

In five seasons as the Wildcats’ softball coach, English compiled a 64-25 record, guiding the team to four district championships, one regional title and a state championship appearance in 2013.

During his 42-year coaching career, English totaled 534 wins, and won 16 district championships and four regional championships. He was inducted into the Florida Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1994 and the Land O’Lakes High School Hall of Fame in 2016.

“It was an honor for Academy to have a coaching legend like Jerry English for the past five years,” athletic director Tom Haslam said, in a release. “Jerry is loved by all his players and their parents, and during his time here, he impacted many lives and took our softball program to new heights.”

The Academy softball team finished 11-6 this past season. The team returns one of the most productive players in Tampa in rising sophomore Alexis Kilfoyl.As a freshman last season, Kilfoyl batted .562 with three home runs and 20 RBIs. On the mound, the 6-foot-1 right-hander compiled a 1.36 ERA with 163 strikeouts in 103 innings.

PHSC STUDENT-ATHLETES HONORED

More than a dozen Pasco-Hernando State College student-athletes were awarded National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) honors for their academic achievements. Students were honored in three categories: Pinnacle Award for Academic Excellence, 4.00 GPA; Superior Academic Achievement Award, 3.80-3.99 GPA; and Exemplary Academic Achievement Award, 3.60-3.79 GPA.The following 14 PHSC student athletes received the honors: • Alexena Arnold—Volleyball II, Exemplary • Baylee Dushane—Softball II, Pinnacle • Danielle Christian—Volleyball II, Superior • Nicholas Donnell—Baseball II, Superior • Rachel Gardner—Softball II, Superior • Grant McDaniel—Baseball II, Exemplary • Thomas Moschner—Baseball II, Exemplary • Corey Mumaw—Baseball II, Exemplary • Emily Pelletier—Softball II, Exemplary • Alexander Reynolds—Baseball II, Exemplary • Katherine Shoulta—Softball II, Exemplary • Marffee Simbulan—Half Marathon/Cross Country I, Superior • Megan Taris—Volleyball II, Exemplary • Hannah Tucker—Volleyball II, Superior

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COURTESY OF PENNYE GARCIA

Members of the Sunlake High School varsity cheerleading team participated in the 15th annual Cheer Hawaii USA Summer Invitational at the University of Hawaii in June. About 100 cheerleaders from all 50 states are selected to participate in the prestigious camp each year. From left: Taylor Broderick, Lauren Gobea, Sunlake coach Pennye Garcia, Cheer Hawaii director Alan Akina, Mikiah Peeples, Maddie Frazee and Hailey Parks.

Freedom High School has hired Damian Goderich to lead its girls volleyball program.

Goderich replaces Brittany Castelamare, who went 9-9 last season. Goderich last coached volleyball at South Dade High School in Miami. He is one of three new head varsity coaches at Freedom High in 2016, joining Floyd Graham (football) and Brett Baudendistel (baseball).

Academy coach steps down Academy at the Lakes varsity girls basketball coach Karim Nohra has stepped down from the position after six seasons.

Nohra led the Wildcats to five state final four appearances during his tenure at the Academy.

“For 25 years, I’ve concentrated on coaching, teaching and guiding other people’s children. Now, it’s time that I concentrate on my own,” Nohra said, in a release. Nohra’s record at the school was 143-26; his Karim Nohra Academy teams won six district championships, five regional titles, and made two state championship game appearances.

Nohra’s previous coaching stops include varsity teams at Cambridge Christian School, and Tampa Catholic and Wesley Chapel high schools. He’s amassed

SAINT LEO SETS WOMEN’S SOCCER SCHEDULE The Saint Leo University women’s soccer team’s 2016 schedule includes nine home games at Saint Leo Field.

Saint Leo opens the 2016 season with an exhibition against Webber International (Florida) University in Babson Park on Aug. 20. Following the trip to Babson Park, the Lions will travel to face Stetson University on Aug. 28.

The Lions open the home portion of their schedule with five consecutive home games starting on Sept. 1 against Valdosta (Georgia) State University. Conference play begins with a home matchup against Eckerd College on Sept. 14.

“It is a challenging schedule with 14 regional games in total, but we are excited for the upcoming season and competing in the best league in the nation,” head coach Ged O’ Connor said, in a release.“We have a great

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a coaching record of 534159 in 24 seasons.

“Academy is extremely grateful for the dedication Karim has given to our girls basketball team and our athletic program the last six years,” Academy athletic director Tom Haslam said.“The success of our girls program, under his guidance, has been a big reason for Academy’s athletic program’s growth as a major FILE PHOTO power in the FHSAA. Karim is one of the best coaches I’ve ever worked with, and he’s laid the foundation for our girls basketball program to flourish in the years to come.”

Last season, the Academy finished 26-4, falling to Florida A&M Developmental Research School 55-40 in the Class 2A state championship game, in Lakeland. start with five home games and are looking forward to playing in front of the Lions’ fans.”

The Lions return 17 players to the team that finished 7-8-2 and 3-5 in the Sunshine State Conference last season.The Lions advanced to the postseason making the SSC tournament quarterfinals.

The 2016 Sunshine State Conference tournament will begin on Nov. 2.

ADULT SOFTBALL REGISTRATION

The Pasco County Parks & Recreation Department’s 2016 Fall Adult Softball League registration is ongoing until July 29 at 5 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.To register a team, the cost is $475, plus an additional $25 for a National Softball Association (NSA) sanctioning fee. The price includes an 11game regular season and a single-elimination tournament.

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Golfing standout

Former Gaither High School golf standout Jimmy Stanger won the prestigious Southern Amateur golf tournament at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on July 17. Stanger, a rising senior at the University of Virginia, earned a onestroke victory after shooting a 12-under 276 in 72 holes. Stanger is currently ranked 66 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings. While at Gaither, Stanger was selected as the Hillsborough County Player of the Year from 2011 to 2013. He placed third in the Florida Boys Golf 2A state championship in 2012.

Games begin the first week in August.

Coed games are played on Mondays, while men’s games are played on Thursdays.

Individual players wishing to join a team can add their names to a free agent pool.

For information, email AJ Fernandez at afernandez@pascocountyfl.net.

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR CHURCH SOCCER LEAGUE

Registration is open until Aug. 15 for the Our Lady of the Rosary 2016 fall soccer league.

There will be a boys and girls league, for players ages 4 to 18, as well as an adult league. The season runs from Sept. 10 to Nov. 19. All games will be played on Saturdays at Our Lady of the Rosary Church grounds, at 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes.

To register, visit OLORSports.org. For information, contact Patrick Poland at (813) 484-8621 or sportsdirector@ladyrosary.org.

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Residential building momentum in Pasco

By Kathy Steele

ksteele@lakerlutznews.com

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otorists cruising on major corridors see bulldozers stirring up dirt on open pasture land or crews in hard hats pounding nails into houses, frame by frame.

Billboards are inescapable.They fill the rights of way in clusters along State Road 54, State Road 56 and U.S. 41.

They call out to passersby — inviting prospective homebuyers to seek out the newest in luxury living.

Long Lake Ranch, Bexley South, Asturia, Connerton and Estancia at Wiregrass are just a few on the expanding list of upscale communities with new homes for sale.

The unmistakable message?

New home construction is taking off in Pasco County.

Homebuyers are touring the market from near and far, in person and online.

Moving day for Traci and Marlo Moore, and their children, Kynnedy 5, and Noah, 2, came on the weekend of the Fourth of July.

They moved into a single-family home in an enclave of Wiregrass Ranch that is so new that construction dirt is still flying.

The Michigan transplants spent more than two years searching for a dream home in Florida,Texas and North Carolina.

They found it in Wesley Chapel, off Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, one of the busiest development areas in the county for homes and retail.

The Moores are among a multitude of people in the hunt for new and modern homes, with easy access to jobs, shops, schools and restaurants.

“There is a lot of pent-up demand,” said Steve Seeger, director of sales and marketing for Lennar, one of the home builders at Wiregrass Ranch.

In 2016, Lennar plans to build 116 homes in the Wiregrass subdivision where the Moores now live. The homebuilder is constructing or selling homes in nine communities in Pasco and 46 in the Tampa Bay area.

Other builders including CalAtlantic, M/I Homes, Beazer Homes, Homes by WestBay, David Weekley Homes and the Ryland Group are among the companies signing up for the residential boom in Pasco.

HOUSING ON THE RISE IN PASCO

Business is brisk in Pasco County’s building department.

Contractors pulled more than 1,900 building permits by mid-July. That’s nearly the number that was pulled for the entire year in 2015.

Construction of single-family homes has been on an upward trend in Pasco County every year since 2012.

The climb back from the Great Recession continues, though there’s still a huge gap between the number of homes being built this year compared to the number that were built in 2005, when the county issued 7,252 permits for single-family homes.

At the same time, the number of permits issued in both 2015 and in 2016, reflect a significant improvement compared to the 884 permits issued in 2011.

People who study housing trends see Pasco’s residential construction continuing to trend upward.

Pasco had four of the top 10 communities, based on new housing starts in the first quarter of 2016, according to Metro Study.

Long Lake topped the list with 264 housing starts in that period.Wiregrass was next, with 229. FishHawk in Hillsborough County took third spot with 225 housing starts.

Most on the list are in Hillsborough.

But Union Park, with 188 housing starts, and Concord Station, with 175 housing starts, were also in the top 10.

“A year ago, no Pasco community was on the list,” said Tony Polito, regional director for Metro Study.

And, these numbers are not just data collecting in some government computer.

The information for the Metro Study is gleaned by local field teams who drive through the county collecting information on housing trends.

New construction in many communities was just beginning last year, and now Polito said,“Pasco has the biggest supply of lots.”

The one missing product from Pasco’s flurry of home building is starter homes, Polito said.

FRED BELLET/PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MOORE FAMILY

The Moore family moved from Michigan to a new Wiregrass Ranch subdivision to enjoy Florida sunshine and the small-town feel of their new neighborhood. From left: Noah, 2, father Marlo, Kynnedy, 5, and mother Traci.

A large sign advertising future construction of the planned mastercommunity of Bexley South seeks to catch the attention of passing motorists on State Road 54.

These mailboxes are ready for some future residents in the Waterford enclave at Concord Station.

Concord Station is on a top-10 list for new housing starts for the first quarter of 2016, according to Metro Study. The master-planned community is off State Road 54.

Top ten communities for housing starts FIRST QUARTER, 2016 Long Lake Ranch – 264 Wiregrass Ranch – 229 FishHawk Ranch – 225 Waterset – 216 Hawks Point – 195 Union Park – 188 Ayesworth Glen – 186 Valencia Lakes – 179 Concord Station – 175 South Fork - 165

“Apartment buildings are taking over for people who would be traditional first-time buyers,” he added.

BUILDERS CAN BUILD ON A ‘GRAND SCALE’

Others also find good news in Pasco’s housing trends.

The economy in general is looking brighter all across Tampa Bay. But in the housing arena, Pasco is in what real estate broker Bill Eshenbaugh described as an interesting position.

Eshenbaugh publishes the Eshenbaugh Report, which looks at local trends and property listings.

“It’s a pretty clean palette,” he said.

Large tracts of open land, especially along State Road 54 and State Road 56, are worthy investments for developers who want to build on a grand scale.

More new development is possible in Pasco in contrast to redevelopment and infill in more urban, built-out counties like Hillsborough and Pinellas, Eshenbaugh said.

“Pasco has a really nice place in the market,” he said.“It’s a desirable area.”

Long Lake is enjoying great success, as is Wiregrass, where a couple of $1 million sales have happened in Estancia, Eshenbaugh said.

Some residential is going up in Lutz around the Veteran’s Expressway and North Dale Mabry Highway. One new subdivision under construction is CalAtlantic’s The Promenade at Lake Park, off North Dale Mabry, near Idlewild Baptist Church.

Some homebuyers in Pasco are purchasing second, or third, homes, Eshenbaugh said.

“They are moving to upscale,” he said.

Building continues on some houses, but others are ready for residents in a new subdivision at Wiregrass Ranch.

Work crews are building new homes in the Waterford enclave of Concord Station.

Those age 55 and older also are interested in Pasco.

And, Eshenbaugh said some people are skipping South Tampa, where they might have to tear down an existing house to build the new home of their dreams.

“Here, they can buy a lot of house that is nice and modern,” he said.

That is what eventually sold the Moores on their new home, even after checking out Orlando, as well.

They wanted a neighborhood with a small-town feel, but one that was part of new growth.

“We thought it would be nice to get into that process earlier,” said Traci Moore. “We’re doing this as a family.”

Wesley Chapel fit the mold.

“It’s an extremely diverse area, multicultural and with age diversity.That appeals to me especially,” Traci Moore said. “The Wiregrass area seems to be a good mix of things – business and residential.”

Pasco is a good place to start a new chapter in their lives, she said.

Not far behind will be her parents.

They, too, are in the market for a Pasco County home.

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A fifth family of bluebirds

Lonna Vizzari snapped these photos in the backyard of her home in Lutz. Vizzari made a bluebird house two years ago as a conservation project with the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club. A pair of bluebirds built a nest over a period of two weeks.

Since these photos were taken, the babies have taken flight. Mom and dad stayed close to the nest and tweeted all day. One egg remained unhatched, and Vizzari has saved it to show her grandchildren. This is the fifth family of bluebirds Vizzari has seen.

PET PAWS PET RESOURCE CENTER RECEIVES NATIONAL HONORS The Hillsborough County Commission recognized the county’s Pet Resource Center and Director Scott Trebatoski for receiving a 2016 Maddie Hero Award from Maddie’s Fund, a national family foundation that advocates for animal welfare.

The resource center was one of nine award recipients, and the only governmentoperated shelter in the nation to receive the recognition and accompanying $10,000 grant.The grant will go toward shelter improvements and pet enrichment.

The Pet Resource Center also is the recipient of two national awards from the Best Friends Animal Society — The One Award, for having the highest percentage of adoptions at a shelter with a monthly intake of 300-plus stray or surrendered animals, and the $10,000 Big Dog Adoption grant to fund a DNA testing pilot project on large dogs to increase adoptions of larger-size dogs.

For information about the center, call (813) 744-5660, or visit HillsboroughCounty.org/Pets.

TAIL WAGON STOP

Pasco County Animal Services’Tail Wagon will make a stop at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, on July 31 from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., during LameCon. For information, call (813) 929-1212.

HELP SAVE MANATEES Save the Manatee Club works to safeguard manatees from being hit by boaters by producing and distributing public awareness and educational materials free to watercraft operators, shoreline property owners and to the general public.

Florida boaters carry the club’s “Please Slow Manatees Below” waterproof banners to warn other boaters that manatees are in the area. The club’s boat console stickers and shoreline property signs both feature the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s hotline number to facilitate the rescue of an injured or orphaned manatee, or to report harassment.

The free public awareness and waterway materials are available by emailing the club at education@ savethemanatee.org, or by calling, toll free, (800) 432-5646.

HUMANE SOCIETY BENEFIT

Corey Lake Isles in Tampa will host “Race for a Place” on Nov. 19 at 8 a.m., to benefit the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. There will be a 5k and 10k walk/run with more than $7,500 in cash and prizes.The race is sponsored by Shapes Fitness for Women and Advisor Magazine.

Sponsorship levels are available starting at $100.

For information on running or being a sponsor, call (813) 781-6279.

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If you would like to adopt either Sunni or Zeus, 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 Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly economic development briefing on July 28 at 11:30 a.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa. The guest speaker will be Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore.

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