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Pasco’s tourism figures are rising

By B.C. Manion

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When the final tourism numbers are in, Pasco County’s tourism manager believes the county will be issuing a report on a record year for the county.

“I’m actually probably going to have a record year, once I see September’s numbers. The average daily room rate is up about 10 percent across the board,” said Ed Caum, tourism manager for Pasco County.

“It’s pretty exciting.”

And, the prospects are bright for even more visitors in the coming year.

The county has several new attractions that will be opening soon, or have recently opened.

Among them: • Tampa Premium Outlets, off State Road 54, near Interstate 75: This 441,000-squarefoot mall, featuring 110 retailers, is scheduled to open on Oct. 29.

• Florida Hospital Center Ice, off State Road 56, parallel to Interstate 75, is set to open next spring. It is expected to attract tournaments, as well as thousands of local hockey players, skaters and other athletes.

• Tree Hoppers, in Dade City, is a zipline course designed for aerial adventurers of all ability levels.

• SunWest Park, in Hudson, is expected

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Florida Hospital Center Ice is expected to attract tournaments, as well as thousands of local hockey players, skaters and other athletes.

to attract worldwide attention for its beach volleyball courts and its wakeboard course.

These attractions will help draw more visitors, which will increase tourism — and that benefits the county, Caum said during the Oct. 6 breakfast meeting of the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce.

Tourism figures matter — not only to people working directly in the hospitality industry, but to all of Pasco’s business owners and residents, Caum said.

Taxes paid by tourists reduce the tax burden for Florida residents, he said.

And, tourism provides jobs.

Across Florida, the state is projecting the need for 300,000 more hospitality employees by 2020, Caum told the breakfast

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Ed Caum, tourism manager for Pasco County, believes the county is heading toward a record year in terms of tourism.

crowd, gathered in the conference center at Pasco-Hernando State College’s Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch.

“A lot of people are thinking, well that’s not really a lot of high-paying jobs,” Caum said.

But he added: “We’re going to have to change our mentality about that a little bit.

“Actually, the median wage for someone who is in the hospitality business is about $45,000,” he said. “It’s not all people changing sheets.”

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Shelving and a few boxes filled with merchandise are stowed behind glass storefronts.

A deck is being built around a lagoon that soon will be filled with crystal clear water.

The signs of construction, and a bit of dust, are everywhere at the Tampa Premium Operations Director Dallas Stevens, left, was on hand with General Manager Stacey Outlets.

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Growing up in Communist Albania,Altin Ndrita didn’t have the freedoms and luxuries that many of us enjoy.

But, he did have one thing that always put a smile on his face: Soccer.

Ndrita would play whenever he had the chance, even if he didn’t have the best equipment.

“We didn’t have a real ball. It wasn’t a soccer ball. It was something between a balloon and a leather ball,” Ndrita recalled.

“What we had, we thought it was the best.

Because we didn’t know different. As soon as I had some friends to play with, that’s all I needed.”

Like scores of European children, Ndrita grew up watching soccer, playing soccer, and dreaming of one day being a professional soccer player. Unlike his childhood peers, he fulfilled that dream.

Ndrita played for Albanian and Greek professional teams.

MICHAEL MURILLO/STAFF PHOTO Now, he’s the Director of Coaching for the Wesley Chapel Soccer Club, and teaches Altin Ndrita played soccer professionally in children the fundamentals and aesthetics of Europe. Now he’s coaching on a different level for the Wesley Chapel Soccer Club. the game he loves.

The most important thing about playing soccer isn’t a skill or a talent, Ndrita said.

“The first thing is passion,” Ndrita said. “If you don’t have the passion, nobody can help you.”

While passion doesn’t create natural talent, it allows a player to be the best they can be. Controlling a ball with your feet doesn’t come naturally, Ndrita explained. A good lesson can teach fundamentals, and a skilled student can pick it up quickly.

But, the passionate student will find friends and play when they have free time, or just kick a ball by themselves for hours on end, Ndrita said. Controlling a ball will become second nature, and there’s no way that raw skill alone can compensate for the extra time and effort a passionate athlete will invest in soccer.

In fact, when asked if he would prefer to coach a superior talent with some interest in the game, or an average player who is devoted to the sport, it was an easy decision for Ndrita. He wants as many passionate players on the field as possible.

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Festival features snakes, music, food and fun

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It’s a tradition that dates back 49 years, and it takes a community to stage it — but it’s worth the effort because people really seem to have a good time, said Betty Walker, chairwoman of the San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival & Run. “Once those tents start going up, the atmosphere is charged all over town. Kids start getting excited. It’s a big event for San Antonio,” said Walker, who is a member of the Rotary Club of San Antonio.

The event nearly died three years ago, after the people who organized the festival for decades decided they couldn’t do it.

The seven Rotary Clubs of East Pasco took over the event to keep it going, and the Rotary Club of San Antonio took the reins last year,Walker said.

The festival is a community event, in the truest sense of the word, Walker said.

“The community is behind it. We could not do this without the community,” she said.

It’s an event that aims to provide affordable fun for people of all ages.

“Some of the people from COURTESY OF RATTLESNAKE FESTIVAL & RUN other areas thought: ‘Well, rope Those attending the San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival & Run can buy a ticket to find out more about off the park and charge admis- snakes at Jim Mendenhall’s Snake Show. sion,’ ”Walker said.

But she added: “That’s not the way it works here. You can do that lemonade and iced tea, and believe it or not, “We have reduced the (ticket) costs, besomewhere else, but not in San Antonio.” one of the big attractions is the fresh, boiled cause a lot of people said it was too Admission and parking are free. corn on the cob. People say to me, ‘Well, expensive for families, and we try to make There are four parking lots and there’s a you’re going to have corn on the cob, aren’t this affordable for families,”Walker said. bus to provide rides for those parking in the you?’” Walker said.

Tickets to the snake show are $5 for lot that’s farthest away, because it’s on the In addition to plentiful food selections, adults, and $3 for children 12 and under, exother side of State Road 52. there are scores of free activities. cept for those age 5 and younger, who get “The entertainment is music all day long, There are free games for children, free in for free. from 10:15 (a.m.) until 5 o’clock. It’s mostly crafts run by the Future Teachers Mendenhall’s show is educational, old-time and country music. We have a blue Association from Saint Leo University and Walker said. He helps people gain a better grass.We have an ’80s band,” she said. demonstrations by Cowboy Tom and his understanding of snakes — helping them to “Food — we have quite a variety. We horse, a retired rodeo man who does rope have a healthy respect for the reptiles, but have food trucks and booths. We have ham- tricks. not to be afraid, she said. burgers and cheeseburgers, and fries. We “We have a pioneer village, with a blackMendenhall also talks about the imporhave pizza. Hot dogs. Pulled pork and chick- smith, a rope winder, a basket maker, a cane tant roles that snakes and gopher tortoises en. We have Caribbean, Cuban, Cajun, weaver. We have a juggler, who even juggles have within the environment,Walker said. churros and this — I can’t wait to see this fire,” Walker said.

The snake show is always popular, but so — there is 30-foot inflatable ice cream There’s also a small farm animal exhibit. are the gopher tortoise races, she said. cone, and it serves soft-serve ice cream,” she And, of course, there’s Jim Mendenhall’s There was a time when live gopher torsaid.

Snake Show. toises were raced at the festival, but those And there’s more.

There is a charge, but it is less expensive days are long gone. Now, wooden models “We have kettle corn, boiled peanuts, than it was before,Walker said. race, and the races always draw a crowd.

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“The kids absolutely love them,” Walker said.

The festival takes considerable effort to pull off.

A crew of roughly 200 volunteers is involved. Numerous groups and organizations play a role in the festival’s success, including the Town of St. Leo, The City of San Antonio, Saint Leo University, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, the Pasco High Interact Club and others.

Dan Devine has been a huge help in organizing the event, Walker said. “We couldn’t have done it without him,”Walker said.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Rotary Club of San Antonio. It’s the club’s largest fundraiser of the year. Last year, the club, which has 14 members, raised $10,000 for charitable projects, with most of the money spent on projects in Pasco County, Walker said.

The Rotary Club isn’t the only beneficiary from the event,Walker said.

Residents living near San Antonio take advantage of the crowd, by selling parking spots in their yards, or doing yard sales.

Local businesses also get a boost.

“I own the antique shop right next to the post office, and that’s the biggest day. We make more that day than we do in several months.

“The restaurants are slammed. All of them. It’s a real good boon to the businesses,” Walker added.

She expects a crowd of 5,000 to 6,000 people at the festival this year.

That’s quite a bit, Walker noted, “for the little town of San Antonio.”

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Urban food park could sprout in Pasco

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A St. Petersburg-based entrepreneur is hoping to persuade Pasco County planners that an urban food park would be a boon to the county’s economy and its tourism.

Emmanuel Roux, a longtime restaurateur, and his business partners, presented their concept to members of Pasco County’s Citizens Advisory Food Policy Council. They have met with the county’s planners, as well.

The project, which still needs financial backers, would need about 20 acres.

It could include a community garden, a food-related business incubator, restaurants, rooftop gardens, a bakery, a butchery, yoga classes, a wellness center, and activities that are educational and promote healthy, locally grown food.

There are sites under consideration and the final design would depend on which site is selected, as well as the community’s interests. “This is not something we come in with that is cookie-cutter,� said Roux, a principal in the nonprofit Urban Food Park Inc. “It is essentially building synergies. People want more than just a food program. They want to learn something. They want it to be good for the community.�

Roux operated The Garden Restaurant and Redwoods in St. Petersburg. He currently owns Gateau O Chocolat, specializing in flourless, gluten-free cakes.

He has been a longtime supporter of community gardens and the farm-to-table organic food movement.

There are two potential sites for the urban food park, along U.S. 19, near New Port Richey. The most promising is a residential area near the intersection of U.S. 19 and Moog Road, around Holiday.

But, rural sites near Dade City and San

Antonio also might be considered.

Roux and his team are in discussions with county planners. “We may see this as a pilot project,� said Todd Engala, a planner with Pasco’s Long Range Planning Group.

Engala also advises with the citizen’s food policy group, which has a long-range goal of recommending policies that promote nutritional, and affordable food in Pasco.

The food park concept could potentially unite rural and urban sites in east and west Pasco, Engala said.

But, there is a sticking point.

Roux’s proposal is for the county to enter an agreement with his team for consulting services. “The development process really is a consulting process,� said Derek Spilman, a partner in Urban Food Park and also in UFB Consultants Inc. But the county wants a business plan. “This is new ground for both of us,� said Engala. “We want to see this idea flourish, but it would need some kind of backing or funding. We’re at the point of trying to figure it out.�

Roux initially began looking for a site in St. Petersburg along the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail. That has not yet materialized, but some vendors, including owners of a flower shop and ice cream shop, have expressed interest in the Pasco venture.

Food policy council member Jeff Wright said he would like the group to provide more details on their project. “I would encourage them to talk to Pasco businesses that want to expand that are already here,� he said. “You’ll get more traction doing that.�

The intent is for Pasco residents to take the lead on this, said Roux. “The first choice should be given to residents in Pasco County.We are fully aware of that.�

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The okapi calf was born on Sept. 24 and weighed in at 42 pounds. The newborn is a male, born to Betty, an experienced okapi mother.

The okapi is an endangered forest dwelling giraffe, native to Central America.

There are just 100 okapis in North America, according to zoo officials. The first successful okapi birth at the zoo occurred in 2013.

Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo participates in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Okapi Species Survival Plan (SSP).

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“The okapi birth at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo is only the third okapi calf born in the U.S. in 2015 and is an important addition to help sustain the okapi SSP population,” Steve Shurter, AZA Okapi SSP coordinator, said in a release issued by the zoo.

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The now 2-week-old calf was able to stand within hours of birth, and spends his days nursing and “nesting” inside the barn.

Hiding behavior is common, and in the wild, provides protection from predators.

Offspring typically remain in the nesting phase for about two months.

These large-hoofed mammals are found in the rainforests of northern, central and eastern regions of the DRC. The species is a shy and reclusive forest dweller and is the only living relative of the giraffe, according to the zoo’s news release.

“We are very pleased with the successful birth and are delighted that Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo has again contributed to the long term sustainability of this unique species,” Dr. Larry Killmar, chief zoological officer, senior vice president and zoo director, added in the release.

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JOB FAIR AT PHSC

Pasco-Hernando State College’s Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will host a two-day job fair Oct. 14 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with free seminars, and a Career Day on Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon.To preregister, visit EventBrite.com, and search for Pasco-Hernando State College Career Fair.

Hip-Hop for anti-bullying StudioTwenty8 at The Shops at Wiregrass will host a Hip-Hop Workshop with Sean Green Oct. 17 at noon and 3 p.m., to bring awareness to the anti-bullying organization Free2Luv. Green has owned Sean’s Dance Factory for 11 years and was part of the FAMU Strikers All Starz. He is the current choreographer for the Miami Heat Dancers. The cost for the workshop is $30 per person.

On Oct. 18 at 1 p.m., the studio will host a dance competition at The Shops of Wiregrass amphitheater.

Auditions will be Oct. 18 at 11 a.m.

The cost to audition is $10. Green will judge the competition Throughout the weekend, Free2Luv will set up a free photo booth so anyone can take an antibullying photo to help raise awareness.

For information or to register, call (813) 907-0935 or visit the website at StudioTwentyEight.org.

LIGHTNING CORN MAZE

Harvestmoon Farm, 15990 Stur St., in Masaryktown, has unveiled a Lightningthemed corn maze.The five-acre corn maze will be open Saturdays and Sundays, October through November, weather permitting, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests can play games such as Maizeopoly and use cellphones on selected signs for directional help.A smaller maze will be based on the book “Spookley the Square Pumpkin,� about an anti-bullying pumpkin.There also will be a 70-foot jumping pillow, pumpkin patch, petting farm, corn box, cow train and barnyard playground.There will be food vendors on site.Tickets are $11.95 for ages 3 and older. Children ages 2 and younger are free. For information, visit HarvestmoonFl.com.

MEMORY CARE FACILITY RIBBON CUTTING

Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms, 5175 Cypress Preserve Drive in New Tampa, will host a ribbon cutting Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For information, contact Grace Marco at (813) 632-1270 or gmarco@memorylanecottage.com.

LUTZ SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS

The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., NW, will offer these upcoming events: • Oct. 16 at 12:30 p.m.,‘50s Rock ‘N Roll Dance Party • Oct. 12 at 10 a.m., Pajama Party • Oct. 30 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., Fall Fun with games, food and a costume contest For information, call (813) 264-3804.

SENIOR MEAL PROGRAM

St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church of Zephyrhills, 5855 16th St., hosts the Pasco County Senior Meal Program every weekday, except holidays.Any Pasco County resident age 60 and older can meet in the parish hall for a hot lunch at 11:30 a.m.There also are card games, bingo and socializing.The meal site closes at 12:30 p.m.To sign up prior to your first visit, call (813) 782-1202. For church information, call (813) 782-1202, or visit StElizabeths.dioswfl.org.

JURASSIC HALLOWEEN

The Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will host a “Jurassic Halloween� event Oct. 16 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.This will be a nonscare event for children and family members.Admission is $1 per person.

There will be candy, games, inflatables and more. Guests are encouraged to come in dinosaur outfits. For information, call Brandon Forman at (813) 929-1220.

INTERNATIONAL DANCE SHOWCASE

VSA Florida and the University of South Florida will present “A New Definition of Dance� on Oct. 16 at 8 p.m., in Theatre II, 3829 Holly West Drive in Tampa, at USF.The event is an international mixed ability showcase.There will be performances by renowned classical Chinese dance Liu Yan using a wheelchair, Luca Patuelli using arm braces to breakdance, and more.Admission is free for USF students, senior citizens and students in kindergarten through 12th grade. For information, call Wendy Finklea at (813) 974-0715.

MYSTERY DINNER THEATER

The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club will host a “Gone With the Breeze� mystery dinner theater Oct. 16 at 7 p.m., at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 20735 Leonard Road in Lutz.There will be a catered dinner during the production.

Tickets are $20, and proceeds will benefit the woman’s club’s service projects. For information and tickets, call (813) 7868461.

FALL ORCHID SALE

A former orchid business will host a sale to sell surplus plants on Oct. 16 and Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 33219 Mandrake Road in Zephyrhills. Plants include Phalaenopsis, cattleyas, dendrobiums and miscellaneous orchids. Cash or check only.

For information, call Betty Burkam at (941) 830-3429.

COUNTY JOB FAIR

Hillsborough County Commissioner Sandy Murman will host a “County Job Fair� Oct. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Student Services Building of the Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry Campus, 4001 W.Tampa Bay Blvd., in Tampa. For more information contact David Robinson at CareerSource Tampa Bay at (813) 9307868, or email robinsond@careersourcetampabay.com.

VETERANS’ CEREMONY

The Veterans Council of Hillsborough County will have a Field of Honor Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, 3602 U.S. 301 N in Tampa, on Oct. 17 at 11 a.m.

The event will honor service members in the Army Navy,Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard who have lost their lives during the past three months while engaged in Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Service members who were killed by a gunman at the Chattanooga,Tennessee, military reserve center also will be honored.There will be a flyover, a rifle salute, the playing of “Taps� and the POW/MIA Chair of Honor on display. For information, call (813) 7445502.

QUILTING SEMINAR

Grace Lutheran Church, 3714 W. Linebaugh Ave., in Tampa, will host a seminar on quilting called “Little Treasures from Granny’s Attic� on Oct. 17 at 2:15 p.m.The guest speaker will be Brenda Grampsas,

certified appraiser of quilts and quilted textiles by the American Quilter’s Society.

Admission is free.Verbal appraisals are $20, and written appraisals are $45.There also will be a raffle, and proceeds will benefit Grace Quilters. Refreshments will be served. For information or reservations, call (813) 963-3517 or email kerris@gracelutherantampa.org.

NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY MEETING The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will have a plant sale Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.There will be hundreds of nursery-grown plants, books for sale, and a Pasco Master Gardner information table.

Ginny Stibolt will give a free workshop from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on “The Art of Maintaining a Florida Native Landscape.�

For information, email Sandy Vanno at svanno@tampabay.rr.com.

CONGREGATION KOL AMI EVENTS

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host these upcoming events: • Oct. 17, Kiddush Luncheon, following 9:30 a.m. Shabbat Services.Admission is free, but non-members must RSVP by calling (813) 962-6338. • Oct. 18, Parade of Pets, from noon to 1 p.m.There will be a “Birkat Behemotâ€?

(Blessing of the Beasts) in the North parking lot. For information, call (813) 9626338.

DANCING WITH OUR STARS

The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will host its annual “Dancing With Our Stars� on Oct. 17 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Bishop McLaughlin High School, 13651 Hays Road in Spring Hill.The event showcases the talent and community spirit of business “stars� with local dance instructors for the performance.Tickets are $22 for general admission, $37 for a reserved seat, and $25 at the door for remaining general admission seats. For information, call (813) 909-2722.

NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE GATHERING

The “Silverhawk Native American Flute Gathering and Arts and Crafts Show� will be Oct. 17 and Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Withlacoochee River Park, 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd., in Dade City.There

will be flute players, singers, storytellers, workshops, vendors, arts and crafts, a drum circle and more. Guests can bring a folding chair or blanket. No alcohol or drugs will be allowed.Admission and parking is $2 a carload. For information, visit SilverhawkFluteGathering.com.

COIN AND STAMP SHOW

The Suncoast Coin & Stamp Show, sponsored by the Coin Club of Pasco County, will be Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the New Lakes Regency Park Civic Association, 8330 Civic Drive in New Port Richey. Guests can register to win a oneounce Silver Eagle.Admission is free. For information, call (727) 849-8712.

GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE

The Fern Garden Club will have a plant sale Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Keystone Community Center, 17928 Gunn Highway in Odessa. For information, call (813) 854-1308, or visit FernGardenClub.org.

RATTLESNAKE FESTIVAL

The 49th San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival will be Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., in San Antonio.There will be country and folk music, food trucks, a beer garden, educational and environmental exhibits, a snake show, wooden gopher tortoise races, arts and crafts, and more. Races include a 5mile run and a 1-mile run for walkers, families, kids and dogs.The entry fee for both races is $25, and $5 for children who are younger than 10 and accompany an adult. For information, visit RattlesnakeFestival.com or call (352) 5884444.

HALLOWEEN BUNCO PARTY

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Mother Teresa 2582 will host a Halloween theme Bunco party Oct. 18 at 1:45 p.m., at the Zephyrhills Woman’s Club, 38549 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills.There will be refreshments, prizes and raffles. Guests can wear a Halloween costume or accessories.Tickets are $15 and will benefit charities including The Thomas Promise Foundation, Everyday Blessings, Habitat for Humanity, and Foundations of Life. No tickets will be sold at the door. For information, call Trish Dunham at (813) 997-6211 or Delia Funnell at (813) 7149685.

FALL BAZAAR

The Lexington Oaks Women’s Club is having its fall fundraising bazaar Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.The bazaar will be in the Lexington Oaks Community Center, 26304 Lexington Oaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. For information, call Mary Hanchar at (813) 746-1405.

RECYCLED YARD ART CONTEST

Hillsborough County Extension Service and the Hillsborough County Fair are sponsoring the annual “Recycled Yard Art Contest� to promote environmental awareness and encourage the reuse/recycling of yard materials.The contest is open to all Hillsborough County residents of all ages. Entries must be delivered to the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., on Oct. 17, or between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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DOGGIE DAY AT STARKEY RANCH

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LOVE ONE ANOTHER MEALS

Love One Another, a faith-based ministry, serves hot meals to those in need every Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Pasco County Nutrition Center, 13853 15th St., in Dade City.Various churches and organizations provide, prepare and serve the food. On the first Sunday of the month, the group celebrates birthdays of friends and guests. For information or to volunteer, contact Lucy Avila at (352) 424-4972 or lucyavila707@gmail.com.

HARVEST PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

“Strong Tower’s Harvest Pumpkin Festival Arts & Crafts Show” will be at Strong Tower Vineyard & Winery, 17810 Forge Drive in Spring Hill, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This is an outdoors event. There will be a pumpkin patch, artisan tents, food and drinks, wine tasting and more.Admission is free. For information, visit StrongTowerVineyard.com.

FREE MOVIES AT WATER WORKS PARK

Water Works Park, 1710 N. Highland Ave., in Tampa, will host free Halloween-theme, family friendly movies.

• Oct. 17:“The Goonies” • Oct. 24:“Frankenweenie” Seating starts at 6 p.m., followed by the movie at 7:30 p.m. Guests can bring picnic baskets and coolers, blankets, low-back lawn chairs, and well-behaved, leashed dogs.Alcohol will not be allowed.There will be concessions and a food truck on site. In case of inclement weather, visit Facebook.com and search for Water Works Park Tampa. For information, call (813) 2748750.

GOODWILL JOB FAIR

Goodwill Temporary Staffing will have a job fair at the Wesley Chapel Goodwill store, 2390 Willow Oak Drive, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., to recruit for sales and processing associates. Candidates should complete an application at the GTW website at SBSGoodwill.com, prior to the job fair. Employment applications also are available at the store.

LIBRARY SEEKING ‘FRIENDS’

The Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, is looking for new members.The group meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2:45 p.m.

Those interested in joining can fill out an application at the library.The group also is seeking donations of gently used books for the Nov. 20 and Nov. 21 book sale. Books can be left with any librarian Tuesday through Saturday. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

WOMAN’S CLUB MEETING

The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club will meet Oct. 22 at 9:30 a.m., at the Lutz Community Center, 101 First Ave., N.W. The guest speaker will be Randolph Russell on “American History & Civics Literacy.”

Russell is the author of the book “American History in No Time.” For information, visit GFWCLutzLandOLakesWomansClub.org.

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St. Petersburg College, 6605 Fifth Ave., N St., in St. Petersburg, will present “The Madrigal in Autumn,” an evening of seven classics of literature, from folk yarns to fairy tales, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m.Admission is free, but donations will be accepted to SPC Choral Activities. For information, visit SPCollege.edu/events/default.aspx.

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But, when it’s finished, the characters there will try to scare your socks off.

“This is chainsaws, blood and guts,” said Mike Walcott, recreation supervisor for Pasco County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources. Mike Walcott oversees construction for The Mall, while “This is not kids with sheets going Katherine Gomez takes notes on what frights go where. Everything will be ready when it opens Oct. 22.

‘Boo!’” The Haunted House on 41, an annual tradition in Land O’ Lakes — except While the Haunted House on 41 is a last year, when center improvements forced popular annual tradition that gives residents its cancellation — will be back in business a few scares, it’s not the actual purpose of Oct. 22 through Oct. 24 at the Land O’ Lakes the event.

Community Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.

Walcott has been involved in the past 14 Thursday night is a “sneak preview,” which haunted houses, and while the end result is will be free to patrons and will give the cast Halloween-themed fun, it’s really just a bya chance to get a feel for the concept, product of a simpler goal. which is “The Mall.”

“We want the kids to have a hands-on exOn Friday and Saturday nights, the house perience with it,” Walcott said. “I want will open at 7:30 p.m., and the line will be people who have never used a drill to use a cut off at 10 p.m. The suggested donation is drill. I want people who have never swung $1, and nearly 1,000 visitors are expected to a hammer to swing a hammer. And a lot of check out the attraction during the course these kids, they’ve never done that. And, this of the event. gives them an opportunity to actually build Those visitors will be transported to something.”

“The Mall,” a room at the center that will beWhat they are building is more complicome a maze of scary shops and characters, cated than a couple of well-placed scares. complete with props and costumes that The maze has to lead visitors through aren’t for the faint of heart. the room, but in a way that gives them “They’re really bloody, and they’re really enough time to experience each separate scary,” said Katherine Gomez, a junior at store in the “mall.” Separate sections are Land O’ Lakes High School. She’s one of built, so performers can move in and out of around 30 people working on the haunted their scenes, and each person has to be able house, coordinating sections and making to perform their particular role over and sure that everything has a general theme over, to scare new visitors as they enter the but different frights throughout the 2 ½- maze. minute journey.

The idea is to differentiate each segment, Benjamin Martin, another junior at Land so those making their way through the O’ Lakes High, also has been involved in the maze have a variety of experiences. construction.

“This is a huge project where a lot of Martin has seen larger, more elaborate people are involved. We’re trying to coordihaunted houses, like Howl O’ Scream at nate everything,” Gomez said.

Busch Gardens, and Halloween Horror And, when everything has been coordiNights at Universal Studios in Orlando. nated, residents will visit the Haunted But, after working on The Mall, he has a House on 41 just as they have for years. new admiration for the efforts expended to It has become a local tradition, Walcott create a scary event from scratch. said.

And, he’ll remember his own work when People who used to help put it on now he goes back this year. come back from college to take a walk “Now that I know how much work it through the house. takes to set up something like this, I’ll be The attraction is also a good reason to very appreciative,” Martin said. visit the park, which has undergone nearly $2.5 million in renovations since the last haunted house.

Walcott welcomes the visitors and looks forward to the completion of the haunted house each year, but don’t expect him to go through when it’s done.

Despite seeing it built from nothing, the finished creation is a bit too scary for his tastes.

“I wouldn’t go into it,” Walcott admitted. “I help build this thing, but I wouldn’t go into it. These things freak The Mall will feature plenty of props and masks, me out.” set up for maximum effect.

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Runners, walkers and virtual runners who register by Oct. 25 will get a T-shirt.

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Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will have a “Man-to-Man” prostate cancer support group Oct. 15 at 5 p.m.

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Access Health Care, 5350 Spring Hill Drive in Spring Hill, will host a lecture called “Breast Cancer & Prostate Cancer Should Not Happen: Causes, Prevention and How to Approach These Dreaded Diagnoses” on Oct. 15 from 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind White Cane Awareness Day will be Oct. 15 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the West Pasco Government Center, 7330 Little Road in New Port Richey.

White Cane Day has been celebrated LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT since 1964 and hopes to raise awareness The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State about white cane law and pedestrian safety.

Road 54, will have a lymphedema support For information, call (727) 815-0303, or group meeting Oct. 15 at 3 p.m. email events@lvib.org.

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Physicians will be on hand with informaDIABETES AND WOUNDS tion on topics such as robotic assisted The Florida Limb Saving Institute at surgery, pelvic floor exercises, obstetrics, orMedical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road thopaedics, colon/rectal health, and cardiac 54, will offer a support group called and breast health.

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ALZHEIMER’S EDUCATION Rosecastle of Zephyrhills Assisted Living and Memory Care, 37411 Eiland Blvd., in Zephyrhills, will host an educational series on Alzheimer’s disease every third Tuesday of the month.

• Oct. 20 at 2 p.m.: De-escalation Techniques • Nov. 17 at 2 p.m.: Caregiver 101/The Early Stages • Dec. 15 at 9:30 a.m.:When is it Time for Placement? (breakfast will be served) To RSVP, contact Tami Erickson at (813) 783-8100 or terickson@rosecastle.life.

equipment or furniture, individual tuition or conference fees, dues or membership fees, employee salary, or programs requiring longterm March of Dimes funding.

Applications will be accepted until Oct. 23, and grantees will be notified on Nov. 20.

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Bayfront Health Dade City is extending PARKINSON’S SUPPORT its service hours for women to receive mamThe Tampa Area’s Parkinson’s Support mograms. Appointments are now available Group now meets at the North Tampa Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 Library, 8916 North Blvd., in Tampa. Meetings a.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday will still be on the third Wednesday of the from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. month, with the next meeting on Oct. 21 For information, visit from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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NEW NAMI CONNECTION GROUP For information, call Adele Ida Walter at The National Alliance on Mental Illness (813) 932-6902.

Pasco County now offers a free peer-led recovery support group for adults living with LUNG CANCER TUTORIAL a psychiatric diagnosis.

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point The group meets the second and fourth will host a Tuesday Tutorial on “Lung Cancer: Friday of every month, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 Prevention, Screening, Diagnosis & p.m., at Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 Treatment” Oct. 20 at the Rao Musunuru MD State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel.

Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Participants can learn coping skills for Hudson. mental illnesses, learn of others’ experiRegistration and lunch start at 11:30 a.m., ences, identify local resources, and take part followed by the tutorial at noon. in open discussions.

Reservations are required. For informaFor information, contact Todd Jeter at tion, call (727) 869-5498. todd.jeter@email.saintleo.edu.

DIABETES SYMPOSIUM

Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville, will host a symposium called “Diabetes 102: Nutrition and Exercise at its Best” on Oct. 20 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Light refreshments will be served.

Reservations are required. For information and to RSVP, call (352) 597-6333.

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March of Dimes Florida Chapter is looking for applications for its Community Awards grants to support the programs that address unmet maternal and child health needs. Awarding the grants helps to pursue the improvement of the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

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Al-Anon Family Groups hosts numerous meetings for relatives and friends of alcoholics to share experiences, and offer strength and hope.

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

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

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QUALITY, AFFORDABLE TILE Commercial work is Great Britain Tile’s core business. Its largest customer is Lennar Homes.

The name of George Clamp’s business — Other key accounts include Homes By Westbay, Great Britain Tile —is as distinctive as the man LGI Homes, Gulfwinds Homes, Dolphin Homes himself. and Morgan Construction.

Both are impossible to forget after just one George’s son, Steve Clamp, serves as compaencounter. George has a charming way of dis- ny’s vice president and heads up the commercial arming you and making you feel at home — as if side of the company’s business. He manages you were a long lost relative. crews of installers who go out every day to install And, his showroom is just as memorable, with flooring in the area’s once-again booming subdiits flood of natural lighting visions. and array of colorful tile, Building a warehouse stone, carpet, wood and lamto support the commercial inate flooring samples. side of their business gave It’s almost impossible to George and Steve the separate the man from the opportunity to open a business — and the business showroom for local resifrom the man —after more dents. than 50 years on two conti“We wanted to share nents in the flooring induswith our new neighbors try. the quality products and Steve and George Clamp It began in England when competitive pricing we get George was just 15 and was from national and intertaught how to lay tile at his uncle’s flooring com- national manufacturers because of our high volpany. After a few years of learning everything he ume work,� said Steve. could about tile installation and products, The large showroom showcases ceramic and George was ready to start his own business. porcelain tile, natural stone, mosaics, glass tile, When the opportunity came about in 1982, metal tile, handmade tile, inlays and medallions, George relocated his young family to the U.S., cork, leather, vinyl, hardwood and laminate setting up shop in the Town n’ Country area of flooring.

Tampa. “We provide quality products from some of After a couple of nondescript names for his the finest and most respected suppliers in the new business, George decided to re-name his industry,� said Kim Novotny, showroom managcompany after something dear to his heart — his er. “We keep up with the latest designs and dechomeland. orating trends, and help customers come up with And so, Great Britain Tile was established. ideas that work with their budget.�

Today it is a well-respected brand that is recogJust as important as its quality products is the nized by homebuilders, contractors and home- knowledge and experience of its installers. owners. “We know what products work best in differIn 2003, George moved his business to Land ent situations, and gladly share our knowledge O’ Lakes and built a 60,000 square foot ware- about material options and installation techhouse on U.S. 41 to be closer to the thousands of niques,� said Kim. “We even have setting matenew homes going up in central Pasco County. He rials and tools available for our customers.� also made Land O’ Lakes his family’s home, George and his staff understand that buying building in the Wilderness Lakes subdivision just flooring is a major household purchase and want a few miles from his office. to help local residents any way they can.

Most people who drive past Great Britain “We invite you to come by our showroom and Tile don’t realize that the retail showroom they ask us any question you have about flooring, see from the road is just a small part of the com- whether you end up buying from us or not,� said pany’s revenue.

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COURTESY OF PASCO-HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE

Florida Gov. Rick Scott visited Pasco-Hernando State College’s Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch to present a check for $28,000 in scholarship funds that will support students who represent the first generation of their families to attend college and to students who are pursuing nursing careers.

PHSC students receive $28,000 in scholarships The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

they graduate,” Gov. Rick Scott said, in the release.

Gov. Rick Scott dropped by Pasco“In order for Florida to be a global destiHernando State College’s Porter Campus at nation for businesses, we must have the Wiregrass Ranch on Oct. 6 to present more most skilled work force in the nation, and than $28,000 in scholarships to PHSC stu- these scholarships will help give our students. dents more opportunities to succeed,” he The scholarships benefit students who added. are the first generation in their families atDr. Tim Beard, president of PHSC, added, tending college and to students who are “These funds benefit deserving students pursuing nursing careers. who would otherwise struggle to meet Endowed gifts from the Helios Education their academic goals,” in the release.

Foundation, Florida Blue, and Bank of Jason Altmire, representing the Florida America are contributed each year to the Blue Foundation, Vince Roig, representing Florida College System Foundation to fund the Helios Education Foundation, and Lisa scholarships to benefit students at Florida’s Hanlon, representing Bank of America, also 28 state colleges, according to a news re- commented in the release about the imporlease from the governor’s office. tance of the scholarships and the This year, the FCS Foundation is award- partnership they share with the state’s coling a total of more than $361,000 in lege system. scholarships to students enrolled in nursing Students may apply for scholarships programs and $625,000 in scholarships to through their local college foundation first-generation college students. and/or financial aid office. Criteria for schol“We are continuing to make Florida the arships are based on local college best place for students to get an affordable requirements. Find more information at education and prepare for a great job after FloridaCollegeSystem.com.

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SUPPORT COURSES The students recognized were Grace Pasco-Hernando State College will offer Dietsch and Rea Rupani, Wiregrass Ranch Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers High School; Melodie Spiegel, River Ridge courses throughout the fall term. Sessions High; and Aimee Fernandez, Maya Henning, will be at the Porter Campus at Wiregrass Alyson Logrono, Emily Luo, Grace Park and Ranch, the East Campus in Dade City, the Francisco Pineda, all of Land O’ Lakes High.

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The courses are designed to provide a Scholarships worth more than $32 million. variety of health care professionals with the ability to recognize life-threatening emer- INAUGURATION SCHOLARSHIPS gencies, provide CPR, and relieve choking in Saint Leo University’s ninth president, a safe and timely manner. The instruction is William J. Lennox Jr., decided to forego a delivered in a variety of in-hospital and out- formal inauguration of-hospital settings. ceremony in order to Students must pass a written exam and provide 20 inauguraskills test to quality for a BLS for Health Care tion scholarships, Providers course completion card. worth $2,500 each, to For cost, dates and locations, and to regis- students. ter for the four-hour course, contact Dallas The scholarships Crick at (727) 816-3119 or will be awarded to crickd@phsc.edu, or visit PHSC.edu/aha. five students each from University William J. Lennox Jr. SAINT LEO INFO SESSIONS Campus, the Center Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 for Online Learning, education centers, and in St. Leo, will host information sessions graduate programs. These one-time scholarabout the university’s programs on Nov. 3 at ships will be funded and provided by a 6 p.m., and Nov. 4 at 11 a.m., Pasco- donor to the university.

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Synergy Sociology Club will host its annual “Plant a Seed Book Drive” through Nov. 13. LEGISLATORS VISIT The club is looking for new and gently used AERONAUTICS ACADEMY books for ages 3 to young adult, with approState Sen. John Legg, and State Reps. priate content. Collected books will be Danny Burgess and Amanda Murphy, joined donated to local Title I schools, youth shel- Pasco County Superintendent of Schools ters, and Big Brothers and Big Sisters Kurt Browning and Pasco County School throughout Hernando and Pasco counties.

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Dade City The tour included a visit to the flight • West Campus, 10230 Ridge Road in simulator classroom for a demonstration of New Port Richey mapping and flying skills, and the robotics • Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, classroom where students worked on and 2727 Mansfield Blvd.,Wesley Chapel demonstrated a robot that responds to • Spring Hill Campus, 450 Beverly Court voice commands.

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Student Citizens recognized

The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce recognized Student Citizens at a September ceremony in their honor. Each month, one student from 10 area schools is selected for exemplary effort, achievement and contribution to their school, family and community.

Student Citizens honored were Emma Brown, Woodland Elementary School; Hannah Hoskins, Raymond B. Stewart Middle; R.V. Aguillon, East Pasco Adventist Academy; Logan Hononsee, The Broach School; Jackson Mills, Hope Ranch Learning Academy; Delaney Copeland, Zephyrhills High; Larence Graham, West Zephyrhills Elementary; Mariah Smith, Heritage Academy; and Lilly Howard, Chester Taylor Elementary.

TOURISM, from page 1A

“We’re generating right around 6,000 jobs, currently, here in Pasco County, which is tourism-related,” Caum said.

“Tourism is economic development,” That’s not counting the car mechanic Caum said. that fixes a traveling tourist’s car, or the car “Everybody who runs a business in rental place that rents a car to someone Florida is an ambassador for tourism. who is coming from the airport to visit peoBecause if you’re a car dealership, or a car ple or conduct business in Pasco. repair or providing some kind of service, Pasco County currently has 3,556 hotel chances are you’re going to have a tourist rooms. that’s going to walk through your business,” Caum expects the county’s hotel stock he said. to increase by 75 beds a year for the next In Pasco, County Administrator Michele five years.

Baker has realigned the tourism office so “I have to market what we are. Not what that it works with the county’s office of eco- we think we are. Not what we want to be. nomic growth.

We have to actually market and play to our The shift was made because tourism is strengths. an economic generator, Caum said.

“So, what do we have? We have elbowTourism also helps the state to attract room.We have outdoors.We have nature. more businesses and residents.

“We don’t swim with the manatees here, “A lot of the folks who have moved their but I’m constantly out there kayaking and businesses here, came here because they they’re always coming out to see what that had a good experience in Florida and they big green thing on the top of the water is, decided they wanted to come down here to and it’s me, looking down at the manatees. open a business,” Caum said.

That’s an experience that people love.

Figures show that $500 million was “I always see dolphins when I’m out spent by tourists in Pasco County. kayaking,” he said.

As the county invests in amenities to boost tourism, local residents benefit, too, Caum said.

Caum serves on two Visit Florida committees: The Cultural Heritage, Rural and Nature Committee and the Marketing Committee.

“I’m sitting around the table with the likes of Disney, Busch Gardens and some of the major, major players, to talk about marketing.

“The one thing that we’re going to try to do is to move people around Florida more.

“We’ve found that people that have gone back to the same destination over and over again are looking for other opportunities,” he said.

“I’m trying to position Pasco County as the place they maybe want to visit after they’ve seen The Mouse (Disneyworld).

“I’m trying to not be the anti-Mouse, but say, if you want to disconnect, bring your family someplace where you can go out and walk in the woods, paddle on the water — a different experience and a healthy experience, also,” Caum said.

The county also has a number of events

that attract visitors, including the Bug Jam, the Savage Races and local festivals.

And, it is launching new initiatives, too.

“One of the things that we do have here is a lot of history,” he said, noting there are 93 cast iron historic signs around the county.

“I’m working right now to GPS all of them and put them into a map, where our visitors can follow them around,” he said.

European visitors, in particular, enjoy driving around to the various historic sites and getting out of the car to read about the area, Caum said.

Efforts are also underway to bring downtown districts back to life and to promote the county’s microbreweries and eclectic restaurants, Caum added.

When it comes to promoting the county, it’s everybody’s job, the tourism manager said.

He recounted overhearing a young waiter being asked by a visitor what there was to do around Pasco County.

The waiter replied: “I’ve lived here forever.There’s nothing to do in Pasco County.”

“There’s a missed opportunity,” Caum said.

star, Bethenny Frankel, is set for A bridge crosses over the laOct. 31 from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. goon, which is a major water Frankel is founder of Skinnygirl attraction outside the Market But the airy, breezy vibe of Key West is Cocktails, and is one of The Real Hall. evident as the outlet mall approaches open- Housewives of New York.

Inside the hall, shoppers will ing day on Oct. 29.

She will take part in various acbe able to dine in the food court A gaggle of media got an up-close tour of tivities, including two autograph or visit guest services. the site on Oct. 8, led by General Manager sessions in the VIP Shoppers Club In the next week or so, retailStacy Nance.

Lounge. To enroll in the club and ers are expected to set up their More than 90 percent of the mall is com- attend the sessions, visit stores. pleted, leaving mostly interior details and PremiumOutlets.com/vip.

More than 800 jobs were up landscaping as the finishing touches.

More details will be announced for grabs in August at a job fair, Opening day has been all but set in closer to the grand opening. coordinated by The Greater stone for months, in bold letters splashed The 441,000 square-foot mall Workers outside the Market Hall and elsewhere are finishing construc- Wesley Chapel Chamber of across a banner in full view of motorists will feature 110 outlet shops in- tion before the Oct. 29 opening day at Tampa Premium Outlets.

Commerce and Career Central passing by on State Road 56. cluding Calvin Klein, Nike, Brooks at Pasco-Hernando State “There has been such great planning Brothers, Fossil, Coach and Puma.

College. with this, that I know we can do it,” Nance Valet parking will be available near the Cool pastels in green, blue and beige give Exact hiring numbers aren’t available, said. entrance to the mall’s anchor store, Saks Off pop and splash to exterior walls. but some openings may remain.

Special events and family friendly activi- 5th. WiFi will be available throughout the “They continue to work with us,” said More than 300 palm trees will dot the ties are scheduled from opening day mall, and plugs to charge cellphones or landscape. And, though this is an outdoor Nance. through Nov. 1. other technology will be located wherever mall, there will be coverings to give shade For additional information about job opporA special appearance by reality television there is seating. tunities, visit CareerSourcePascoHernando.com. and relief from Florida’s heat and rain.

OUTLETS, from page 1A

game, you know after your training — or the next day you don’t have training with him — he will do something on his own.

He will build on that training,” Ndrita said.

Seeing that passion as a coach, the same kind he had playing on fields near his family’s apartment in Albania, is inspiring to Ndrita.

While he played professionally, he also coached younger teams. He found their enthusiasm also included something he lost when he turned pro: A lack of pressure and a desire to simply have fun.

Being a professional soccer player meant achieving a lifelong dream. It also meant that the game Nditra loved became a results-oriented job. Expectations were high, and there was a lot of pressure to win matches.

Practices were serious, games were serious, and coaching young players allowed him to tap into that original sense of carefree enjoyment that he enjoyed as a child.

“You lose that freedom, you lose that other purpose, that you play for fun. And you miss that,” Ndrita said of his time as a professional. “As a coach, you see those kids who don’t care about the result. They just love to play.You love to be a part of that.”

His time playing at high levels of the sport also influences the method of play he teaches. As a boy, Ndrita played midfielder,

and was usually part of the action. But as he grew taller he took on the shape of a defender, and that was his position on his professional teams.

He knows that a defender doesn’t get a lot of glory, and can go long periods of time without touching the ball. He teaches a style of play that considers all players to be on offense when their team has possession.

Instead of simply kicking it out of the zone, he wants players on defense to use their skills and control the ball, employing a possession style of play that’s reaped rewards for top international teams such as Spain and the Netherlands.

It’s also a style of play that’s a lot more fun for young players. He also turns drills into games to keep their interest level high.

As a coach, he wants them to enjoy their time on the pitch, and maintain a level of fun as they try to win games.

Ndrita also wants to enjoy his time as coach since he’s now in his early 40s, and his playing days are over.

When he moved to the area more than a decade ago, he was actually negotiating a contract to keep playing in Europe.

It was only by winning an immigration lottery to come to the United States that his plans were changed.

He wasn’t expecting to be selected. In fact, he didn’t even know he had applied.

His wife, Mirela, told him she applied for them, and they had an opportunity to come

over. So in the interests of creating a better life for his family, they moved.

After Major League Soccer folded the Tampa Bay Mutiny, and he had his appendix removed, Ndrita took it as a sign that it was time to move on from playing soccer. He took a position at Bausch & Lomb, and he started teaching soccer to young players.

That includes his sons, Devi and Jori.

They’ve inherited their father’s passion for the game, though Ndrita admits they didn’t have much say in the matter.

“I didn’t give them any choice, “ he said with a laugh.

But, the students he teaches in Wesley Chapel do have a choice, and he appreciates helping them find that passion, and encouraging it to grow.

“It’s fun when you make people get better and love the game. That’s really the most important thing,” Ndrita said. “If you feel like somebody loves the game because of you, then that’s really the best reward you can get.”

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New Wiregrass Ranch coach builds up the Bulls

By Michael Murillo

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Wiregrass Ranch is on its fourth head football coach in as many years, and hasn’t had any real success in several seasons.

It sounds like a big rebuilding job.

Good thing the team’s new coach specializes in that kind of project.

“It’s almost as if that’s what my calling card is, to take challenges like this, and try and fix them,” said Mark Kantor, the Bulls’ head coach.

He’s done it before.

He coached at Gaither High School for nine years, also coming in as that team’s fourth head coach in four seasons, and he took the team to the playoffs three years in a row.They even won a district title.

Things were even more dire at Hudson High School.

MICHAEL MURILLO/STAFF PHOTOS When he walked into that program, it The Bulls have suffered injuries on both sides of the ball. While it might impact their record, had a 0-24 record.

The team won three games his first sea- it hasn’t hurt the effort they give on the field. son, and accomplished winning records the next two years, adding a playoff berth as disThe young players had a lot of energy “It’s been the best year that I’ve ever had. trict runner-up in his second season. and enthusiasm, he said.

He’s put in a system that is completely differComing to Wiregrass Ranch, Kantor had But, there was a numbers problem. ent than what we’ve ever seen,” said Bleistein, to evaluate what he had on the field.

With less than 40 players on the varsity a senior who’s been with the program all four team last year, and around 75 in the pro- years. “This is the best step I think the program over all, it fell far short of the 120 it gram has (taken) in a long time.”

It started in the off-season, according to should have had.

Kantor knew that was an issue as the Bleistein. Weight room work was more intense and serious, and the team has grown team headed into the season.

But, he had no idea how many he’d lose closer and more focused, despite dealing with injuries on both sides of the ball. to injury.

The receiver plans to continue playing “In 23 years of coaching, 13 as a head coach, I’ve never seen it this bad,” he said of after high school, with scholarship opportuthe injuries to his team. “I go to church nities looking likely. However things turn out this year, he sees a bright future for every week, so I don’t know what it is.”

The Bulls have lost their starting quarter- Wiregrass Ranch football.

“I really like the direction that we’re back and running back, as well as linemen, defensive ends and cornerbacks. But, the going in as a program. He’s a great guy, he’s schedule won’t wait, and they’ve managed a a great coach, he knows what he’s doing,” 2-5 record so far, including a 1-3 mark in Bleistein said.

Mark Kantor has been assigned the task of A good amount of that knowledge Class 7A District 8. rebuilding the Wiregrass Ranch football proIt’s been a challenging year so far, but comes from another local coach. Kantor gram, and he’s tackling it with plenty of starting receiver Taylor Bleistein already sees credits Sunlake coach Bill Browning as effort and a good amount of patience. being a mentor, both when he played for a difference with Kantor at the helm.

Wiregrass Bulls’ remaining schedule Oct. 16 at Mitchell Oct. 23 vs. Gaither Oct. 30 at Plant

him at Springstead High School, and later coached on his staff.

“He was a motivator. He was as tough as they come,” Kantor recalled from his days working with Browning. “It was a great learning experience, not only to play for him, but to also have an opportunity to coach for him.”

Browning’s Seahawks had little trouble with the Bulls when they faced off on Sept.

11, winning 31-7. But Browning saw Wiregrass Ranch give a lot of effort in the loss, and expects that trait to be a characteristic of Kantor’s team going forward.

“He was a hard-working, 100-percent type player, and he’s coaching the same way,” Browning said of Kantor. “I think he’s doing a great job over at Wiregrass.”

Browning knows a little bit about turning around programs himself. When he took the job at Springstead back in 1987, the Eagles had a cumulative record of 20-70 and had never had a winning season, he said.

They would not only earn their first winning record, but also win a bowl game and a district title.And, he’s built Sunlake from the ground up into a perennial contender.

He believes that Wiregrass Ranch is on the right track with Kantor, and they’ll just have to be patient as he creates a winning atmosphere.

Kantor knows that might take some time, and he’s ready to put the work in to make it happen. If he can build on the talent he has, and if they can stay healthy, he believes he has the start of a successful program.

“I truly want to build something here,” he said. “We’re young, but we’ve got a lot more growing to do. There are parts there, absolutely.”

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5K RUN WITH THE QUISTAS OCT. 18

Back in 1987, Bill Browning took over a beleaguered Springstead football program and turned it into a winner. Eventually, he made his way to Sunlake High School when that program started back in 2007, and he’s built it into a winner as well.

When those two teams met Oct. 2, the one Browning is currently leading came out on top.

The Seahawks defeated the Eagles, 3820, to run their record to 6-0 on the season. And being a Class 6A-6 game, the

Pasco-Hernando State College will host its 11th annual 5K Run with the Quistas on Oct. 18 at the school’s west campus, 10230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey. The event benefits the school’s women’s cross-country team.

The race starts at 8 a.m., with a fun run for children at 8:50 a.m. Awards, refreshments, goodie bags and photos will be part of the post-race activities.

The registration fee is $25 until Oct. 15, and $30 on the day of the race, which will be available from 6:30 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. To DIABETES 5K RUN/WALK OCT. 25 register online, visit Active.com, and use keyFlorida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall word PHSC. Blvd., will host a 5K run/walk on Oct. 25.

The event is designed to raise awareness about diabetes and about the hospital’s efYMCA TURKEY TROT NOV. 26 The New Tampa Family YMCA will host forts to help patients to manage it. its third annual Wiregrass Wobble Turkey Registration begins at the hospital’s camTrot on Nov. 26 at The Shops at Wiregrass, pus at 7 a.m., with the 5K scheduled to 28211 Paseo Drive in Wesley Chapel. begin at 8 a.m. The cost is $30 per person.

The event begins at 7:30 a.m., with a To register, visit RunForZephyrhills.org. timed 5K around the location. A one-mile For information about the hospital’s diarun/walk around the mall will begin at 8:15 betes education program, call (813) 715-6683. a.m.

Runners will receive a gift and a shirt. LEARNING ABOUT BASEBALL There also will be prizes for the top finish7 Tool Baseball, a baseball instruction orers, music and refreshments until 10 a.m. ganization for individuals ages 10 through 21, For information and to register, visit has moved from Tennessee to Pasco County.

WiregrassWobbleTurkeyTrot.com, or call The organization provides classroom and field Brian Brink at (813) 428-6945. instruction, as well as weight room training.

SCORES & SCHEDULE OCT. 5 VOLLEYBALL Wiregrass Ranch 3, River Ridge 0 OCT. 6 VOLLEYBALL Mitchell 3, Sunlake 2 Steinbrenner 3, Wiregrass Ranch 2 River Ridge 3, Wesley Chapel 1 Springstead 3, Land O' Lakes 1 Plant 3, Freedom 0 Wharton 3, Leto 0 OCT. 7 VOLLEYBALL Ridgewood 3, Zephyrhills 0

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win made Sunlake a perfect 2-0 in district play. It was also Sunlake’s first win against Springstead since 2011.

Browning was happy to get the win, and also to see some old friends on the road.

“Going back to Springstead (Oct. 2) I saw some people I haven’t seen in a long time, so it was really nice to talk to them,” he said. “It’s always good to see some of the people I worked with and coached.”

One of the people he coached is

7 Tool wants to start a 10U travel ball program this year, with an additional program each successive year. It currently has training sessions by appointment at Wesley Chapel District Park, 7727 Boyette Road, and at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway.

For information, call (813) 693-1830, or visit 7ToolBaseball.com.

Springstead’s current head coach, Mike Garofano. And Browning also recognized some players’ names on the field. But, the Springstead athletes didn’t play for him.

They weren’t even around when he was there.

“I coached their fathers,” Browning admitted.“Time marches on.”

Following their bye week, undefeated Sunlake will continue their schedule Oct. 16 with a home game against Pasco High School. p.m. The cost is $85 per player, and includes a goodie bag, contests, prizes and a free round of golf at the club.

Sponsorships are available. For information, visit SydneyHasASister.com.

FLORIDA HOSPITAL ZEPHYRHILLS GOLF TOURNEY NOV. 9

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills will host its 26th annual golf tournament on Nov. 9 at the Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, 12900 OCT. 17 GOLF TOURNEY Lake Jovita Blvd., in Dade City.

PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS Sydney Has A Sister, a charity that raises For information, call the Florida Hospital scholarship money for students who have a Zephyrhills Foundation at (813) 783-6144, sibling with autism, will have its second annual or visit FloridaHospital.com/Zephyrhills. golf tournament on Oct. 17 at Northdale Golf & Tennis Club, 4417 Northdale Blvd., in Tampa.

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OCT. 10 VOLLEYBALL Wharton 2, Brandon 0 (tournament) Durant 2, Wharton 1 (tournament) OCT. 14 VOLLEYBALL Sunlake at River Ridge, 6 p.m.

Academy at the Lakes at Wesley Chapel, 7 p.m.

OCT. 15 VOLLEYBALL Gulf at Sunlake, 6 p.m.

Wiregrass Ranch at Pasco, 7 p.m.

East Bay at Freedom, 7 p.m.

Armwood at Wharton, 7 p.m.

Land O' Lakes at Fivay, 7 p.m.

OCT. 16 FOOTBALL Pasco at Sunlake, 7:30 p.m.

River Ridge at Zephyrhills, 7:30 p.m.

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

Pasco at Sunlake, 7:30 p.m.

Palm Harbor University at Steinbrenner, 7:30 p.m.

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Wesley Chapel at Anclote, 7:30 p.m.

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Marigolds fill the foreground as Judy Curran checks the variety of plants, vegetables and flowers planted in the community garden of the New River Branch Library. Curran, and about a dozen adults and children, tend the garden.

Diggin’ in the dirt at the library

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Judy Curran enjoys seeing people having fun outdoors.

So, when the chance came her way to get library patrons — young and old, digging in the dirt — she seized the opportunity to put her passion for gardening into motion.

“I get so much peace and joy from it,” said Curran, the youth services provider at the New River Branch Library in Zephyrhills. “It’s my hobby, and I want to share that,” she said.

A Pasco County work policy made it possible.

A few years ago, employees were encouraged to choose a project that excited them. They could then devote 10 percent of their work A sign welcomes visitors to the garden.

Judy Curran, youth services provider at the New River Branch Library, uproots a carrot from the garden. hours to making it happen.

This “10 percent initiative” of the county was Curran’s signal to step fordirt, rest next to the raised beds, ready for ward and organize a community garden at children to try out their green thumbs. the New River branch. It is the only commu“I have a lot of seeds,” Curran said. “They nity garden in Pasco sponsored by a library. can come in and plant seeds, and see what Curran put a flier on the bulletin board happens.” and got the kind of feedback she needed.

Curran said books and gardening go toNearly a year ago, the first sprouts in the gether naturally. garden were small, and so were her first vol“It’s about sharing information,” she said. unteers.

Seeds and plants also are shared at plant Daisy Scouts planted herbs in a handful exchanges. of rain barrels that were cut into two halves.

At the rear of the library, two cisterns The barrels - painted by the Scouts - flank catch rainwater. the parking lot and walkway leading to the “That was all the water we used during library’s entrance. the dry season,” she said. “We’re trying to go “To me that adds charm,” Curran said. “It’s as natural as possible.” obvious kids painted these barrels.”

In the future, a compost tumbler is on Over time, these first plantings gave way the wish list. to dwarf fire bushes that now drop their A mound of mulch is piled next to the roots into the soil of the rain barrels, and at- Judy Curran shows off bouquets of lantana. garden beds. tract butterflies and hummingbirds.

A small grant helped seed the garden, And the garden grew again, but this time and pay for lumber. County employees built as a memorial to a friend of the library - firecracker bushes, ginger plants and 4 o’ beds. There are individuals, a mother and the raised beds, including one high enough Samuel Smith. The teenager died in 2011. He clocks. daughter, and friends. for disabled gardeners to use. Master gardencame to the library nearly every day after Nearby, community gardeners tend There is no fee, and Curran hopes to en- ers and the Pasco County Cooperative school. raised beds filled with pepper squash, list more gardeners.

Extension provide expertise and teach class“He was a volunteer and helped with oregano, sorghum and carrots, and a cluster “I want it to be all inclusive,” she said. “I es at the library. troubled kids,” Curran said. “It was heart- of marigolds. A Japanese plum tree and a want families to come and 4-H gardeners. I “It’s a very cooperative effort between breaking when that happened.” peach tree stand tall as stand-alones planted don’t want anyone to think ‘Oh, I can’t do the library, the county’s cooperative extenOne weekend, his friends planted a flow- inside more half-size rain barrels. that’.” sion, master gardeners and the facilities ering garden that blooms with lantana, About a dozen people tend these garden Three plastic swimming pools filled with department,” Curran said.

Curran herself is not a master gardener, but gardening is a tradition in her family. She worked side by side in gardens with her father and grandfather.

“I want people to see that they can grow their own food,” she said. “Everywhere I’ve lived, I’ve always had a vegetable garden.

There’s a lot you can grow in small spaces.”

The library hosts community garden meetings every third Thursday of the month. The next meeting is Oct. 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

For more information, call New River at (813) 788-6375, or email Curran at A small lizard hangs onto a window frame of the library building near the community garden Dwarf fire bushes add color to the landjudyc@pascolibraries.com. at New River Branch Library. scape in front of the library.

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DOGGIE DAY AT STARKEY RANCH

Pasco County Animal Services, 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes, is looking for adopters and fosters to help alleviate the overflow of strays and abandoned animals being brought into the shelter.

The organization’s overflow room is filled to capacity, and it is out of crates. It is a “save 90 percent” facility, which cannot be done without the community.

Anyone interested in adopting or fostering should watch the PCAS video posted at Facebook.com/pcasap/videos.

PCAS shares a reminder that October is Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month, and Pitbull Awareness Month.

For information, call (813) 929-1212.

TAIL WAGON ADOPTION

Pasco County Animal Services’ Tail Wagon will host these upcoming adoption stops: • Oct. 17 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Avalon Park Oktoberfest, 5216 Autumn Ridge Drive in Wesley Chapel • Oct. 24 from noon to 4 p.m., at PCAS Purr-fectly Paw-some Howl-O-Ween Party, 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes • Oct. 31 from noon to 6:30 p.m., at PCAS Pitties & Punkins, 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes.

For information, call (813) 929-1212.

Starkey Ranch, 2500 Heart Pine Ave., in Odessa, will host a “Doggie Day” with partner SPCA Suncoast, on Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the grand opening of two new dog parks, Woof-Field Park and Barker Park.Activities will include pet lookalike contests, pet talent shows and pageants, and local pet vendors. For all event details, visit FunForFall.com.

CHARITY DOG WASH

Great Clips at Arbor Square will host a Charity Dog Wash at the Pasco County Animal Services, 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes, Oct. 22 from noon to 4 p.m.

Great Clips stylists will help raise money for the needs of the shelter pups. The cost is $5.

For information, call (813) 693-4247.

Rudy and Jenn Estrada of Zephyrhills are the proud owners of these three amigos. From left, Scrappy is a 10-year-old Chorkie, Mr. Jingles is a 5-yearold Chihuahua, and Weenie a chocolate color Chiweenie who is almost 10 years old. All three love to go for walks and rides at Zephyrhills Park, and bring joy, laughter and stress relief! They love kisses, Mexican food, and swimming. Mr. Jingles is the friendliest and loves to greet children and walkers at the park. The three amigos are all rescues/adopted from prior owners.

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SPOOKY TAILS AT BENEDETTO’S

Benedetto’s, 21529 Village Lake Shopping Center in Land O’ Lakes, will host the annual Spooky Tails on Oct. 24 from noon to 4 p.m., to benefit the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit. There will be food, music, games, and a pet costume contest in the early afternoon. Pets must be on a leash.

For information and details, visit PascoK9-Fundraiser.com, or call (813) 480-0811.

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Labor, according to a Sept. 24 news release from Career Source. The funds are from a statewide Sector Partnership National Emergency Grant of nearly $7 million that is targeted at long-term unemployed individuals in health care and manufacturing. The funds will help transition 25 individuals who have been unemployed for longer than 20 weeks.

Classroom instruction in manufacturing skills will be offered that will lead to an industry Send business news to MANUFACTURING JOB FAIR certification. Participants will then be eligible news@lakerlutznews.com CareerSource will have a Manufacturing for short-term on-the-job training with a local Job Fair on Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at manufacturer. First enrollments will be in HISPANIC BUSINESS LEADERS Pasco-Hernando State College, 450 Beverly February/March 2016.

FRANCHISE SEMINAR Court, Room B105, in Spring Hill.

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Jefferson Bank of Florida will have a ribbon cutting on Oct. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at 15302 Amberly Drive in New Tampa.

The branch office, which was sold earlier this year by the Bank of Tampa, is the first Hillsborough County location for Jefferson Bank.

For information, call the bank at (813) 9794700, the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce at (813) 994-8534, or email office@WesleyChamberCommerce.com.

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