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mended approval of the request. During the Planning Commission public hearing, Hobby told that board that A.G. Spanos Companies has built more than 100,000 multifamily Class A apartments across the United States during the past 50 years. The main access to the site will be from the intersection of State Road 54 and Oak See PROJECT, page 19A

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The site is located at the corner of of heading toward a construction start Magnolia Boulevard and Wesley Chapel Amici Plaza in spring with an opening likely Boulevard, which is also known as County ksteele@lakerlutznews.com by the end of 2016. Road 54. Pasco County records show a conceptual Pasco County is moving forward with acOwners of Amici Pizza & Deli are planthe plan with about 3,000 square feet for Road ning to build a new stand-alone restaurant, for quisition of right-of-way along County restaurant, and about 1,800 square feet 54 to prepare for the expansion of the twowith additional retail space, on Wesley retail. the lane road into a four-lane road at Chapel Boulevard. “We’d like to have our own building and 54 junction of State Road 56 and State Road The new restaurant is a short distance a bigger kitchen,” said Andrea Mannino. from the existing Amici restaurant in Grand No decisions have been made on the adSee PIZZA, page 13A Oaks Square, at Wesley Chapel and Pet Lane. ditional retail space, he said. Andrea and Josephine Mannino, are

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Pasco County Administrator Michele Baker expects to be very busy over the next year and a half. She’ll be crossing off a to-do list, one by one, before leaving in 2017 to go on a lengthy road trip with her husband. The couple will hit the road with their recreational vehicle and their motorcycles, on a tour of as many baseball parks and national parks as they can squeeze into a year. “That’s been our dream,” Baker said, so letting her contract lapse in July 2017 makes sense. But, don’t expect a lame duck administrator. “There’s no kicking back here,” Baker said.“This isn’t me slowing down. ” Baker has told Pasco County commissioners she won’t seek renewal of her current two-year contract, which makes her

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last day July 9, 2017. the jail and construction of new fire stations By then, Baker will • Relocating have worked 35 years central Pasco more government offices to in public service, 24 Baker also plans to fill vacancies for a of those years with few key leadership positions that remain, Pasco County. cluding an assistant county administrator infor Her to-do list, in public safety and administration. short form, includes: Progress has been made, Baker said, but • Completing mas- government services still could be more ter plans and updates customer-friendly. for storm water, solid A culture that was decades in the waste and tourism making is being changed, she said.“You don’t • Funding and building a diverging get to dia- turn a canoe.You’re turning mond road design to ease traffic congestion a ship.” Public service wasn’t Baker’s first at State Road 56 and Interstate 75 career choice. • Completing the State Road 56 extenOver the years she worked sion as a waitress, • Nurturing SunWest Park, the county’s flight attendant and a theater manager. She also served in the U.S.Air Force Reserve. fledgling aqua park Her undergraduate degree was in • Replacing and repairing aging busiinfra- ness administration. structure and roads damaged by the It wasn’t until she accepted a secretarial summer flooding • Making progress on the expansion of See RETIRE, page 11A Michele Baker

Kumquats reign supreme at area festival By Kathy Steele ksteele@lakerlutznews.com

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Projects aimed at improving traffic flow on the Suncoast Parkway are included in the Florida Turnpike Enterprise’s tentative work program. Those projects call for BRIAN FERNANDES adding lanes at the parkway’s The Suncoast Parkway intersecting with State Road 54, as intersection with State Road seen here, may see additional lanes to help ease traffic flow. 54, and for connecting the parkway with Ridge Road and There also are plans to intersect Ridge Road and Tower Road with the Suncoast Parkway. with Tower Road. Carol Scott, of the Florida Turnpike Enterprise, highlighted those pro- the Suncoast Parkway, would help alleviate posed projects at the Pasco County State Road 54 congestion. Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Scott noted that there are plans to lengthen board meeting on Oct. 10, at the Historic Pasco the acceleration lane turning off the state road County Courthouse in Dade City. onto the Suncoast Parkway – heading southShe talked about the tentative work pro- bound. gram for fiscal years 2021 to 2025. Scott also said: “I believe there [is] also “We’re going to make interchange improve- some developer-funded project in that area on ments to the Suncoast Parkway and the (State (State Road) 54, to add some turn lanes in the Road) 54 interchange,” Scott said, of the first future.” project. The second project addresses Ridge Road The design phase would be funded for intersecting with the Suncoast Parkway. 2021, while construction would be funded for The Florida Turnpike Enterprise is working 2022. in conjunction with Pasco County on this iniThe proposed project would add an extra tiative. deceleration lane on the Suncoast Parkway for “We’re funding the interchange and we’re motorists heading northbound to State Road providing some technical assistance to the 54. county,” Scott said. It also would include additional right turn That project is in the design phase and conand left turn lanes when exiting onto State struction may begin in early 2020. Road 54. As of Oct. 25, a permit from the U.S. Army Scott also said that the current toll booth Corps of Engineers has not been granted.This on the Suncoast Parkway eventually would be would allow the extension of Ridge Road from replaced with an electric one. Moon Lake Road to the Suncoast Parkway. However, Pasco County Commissioners Justin Hannah is a project manager for Mike Moore and Kathryn Starkey, who sit on AECOM, which works with the county’s MPO. the MPO board, addressed the issue of congesThe consulting firm had done a study to tion on State Road 54. look at the Suncoast Parkway interchange projMotorists have expressed concerns about ects, forecasting their impacts up to 2045. vehicles heading eastbound on State Road 54 “As a part of the study, we ended up analyzstacking up before merging onto the Suncoast ing potential interchanges,” the project Parkway interchange, Moore said. manager told the board. Starkey went on to state that, “We need One of those is the connection of Tower longer turn lanes. Going on (State Road) 54 Road, heading west to cross the Suncoast heading east in the morning, is a three- or four- Parkway. light cycle wait.” A Tower Road interchange would see an esBut, Starkey expressed optimism that the See SUNCOAST, page 19A future Ridge Road extension, intersecting with

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Brewery aims to become Wesley Chapel ‘gem’ By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

If all goes according to plan, Florida Avenue Brewing will open in Wesley Chapel by next spring. It aims to become “a destination, a gem,” said Anthony Derby, the Founder and CEO of Brew Bus Brewing, located in Seminole Heights. Brew Bus Brewing and Florida Avenue Brewing are affiliated, but Florida Avenue Brewing is considered to be the company’s flagship brand. And, while operations will continue in Seminole Heights, the Wesley Chapel location will be called Florida Avenue Brewing and will be known as the company’s flagship location. The goal for the new Pasco County location is to create a place that people refer to as “a cool brewery,” Derby told those attending the North Tampa Bay Chamber economic development luncheon last week. “The project that we’re building now is going to be able to do 60,000 barrels (a year). It will be the largest locally owned brewery in the state of Florida,” Darby said. See BREWERY, page 19A

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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis has helped Pasco County Schools secure a $500,000 federal grant to help keep students and teachers safe. The funding is part of the STOP School Violence Act, which Bilirakis supported and which became law last year. Bilirakis advocated for Pasco to receive this grant after speaking with Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco, Pasco Schools Superintendent Kurt Browning, members of the Pasco County School Board, teachers and parents, according to a news release from the congressman’s office. The funds will be used to enable Pasco Schools, law enforcement partners, and mental health providers to facilitate multidisciplinary threat assessments while developing behavioral threat assessment teams to intervene and mitigate potential risks, the release says. Funding will build on current community engagement by supporting a dedicated school threat assessment coordinator and

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A full-time realtor for 15 years, including the past five years with Charles Rutenberg Realty, Beth Hibben understands the importance of communication. When someone calls, she picks up the phone seven days a week, and never sends her buyers and sellers to an impersonal, automated message. “When people call me, I answer the phone, and it usually catches them offguard,” said Hibben. “I believe lack of communication is where things fall apart, and communication is my biggest strength.” Hibben carries certification as a member of the National Association of Realtors, and also as a Pricing Strategy Provider. “The Realtor certification means you have ethical guidelines for your business, and you also have continuing education to keep updated on the changing market,” she explains. As a Pricing Strategy Provider, Hibben has been taught how to price properties correctly. “Whether you’re selling or buying a property, I can research and come up with pricing for either,” she says. “I also have a certification in negotiations.” Specializing in homes in the $250s to $700s price range, Hibben is a one-stop shop for her clients, providing resources for a trusted title agent, home inspector, handyman, stager, and professional photographer. “It’s funny. I have people who move here, and I help them find a house, then I help them find a car, and I help them get a cellphone. There are all kinds of things that I do, above and beyond,” she said.

To help the homebuyer find his dream home, Hibben does a thorough interview. She identifies the client’s priorities— such as a good school district, gated or nongated community, HOA versus no HOA. She makes appointments to visit the homes that meet the client’s criteria. “Sometimes I work with people, and I’m their second real estate agent because the first one didn’t listen,” says Hibben. “We go out, and they say ‘all these homes are exactly what we told you we wanted,’ and I say yes, because I do my homework.” One of Hibben’s specialties is new construction, where her certification in negotiations comes into play. She negotiates on behalf of the homebuyer, as the builder rep is only representing the builder. “What I love about being a Realtor is when I’m working with buyers and they find the home that they want, they are happy and excited. And, when I’m working with a seller, I love getting them a good price,” she pauses. “It’s the biggest investment that you’ll make in a lifetime, and I take that responsibility seriously.” Hibben is proud to give back part of her commission to those whom she considers ‘hometown heroes” – firefighters, police, military and teachers.

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Pumpkins seems to get all of the attention each Autumn. Pumpkin spice lattes. Pumpkin bread. Pumpkin pies. Jack-o’-lanterns. But, remember, pumpkins are just one kind of winter squash. You can also find many other varieties of winter squash in your garden or at your grocery store. There’s butternut squash, acorn squash, delicata, spaghetti squash and others. So, what are the characteristics of a summer squash versus a winter squash, besides the obvious fact that they are harvested at different times of the year? As the website Harvest to Table explains, the winter squash has a hard outer shell and firm flesh — prolonging its storage life, so it can last throughout the winter. Winter squash is best enjoyed roasted, stewed or baked. Meanwhile, the summer squash, such as the well-known zucchini and yellow squash, has a soft skin and moist flesh and can be eaten raw, steamed or sautéed.They won’t hold up as long and should be eaten within a few days. While the hard skin of the winter squash allows it to endure the cold, it makes it hard to cut. So, here’s a tip: Microwave the squash first, to make it easier to slice in half, or peel. First, wash the squash’s skin and dry it. Then, use a knife to carefully make a few slits down the middle of the squash, where you plan to cut it in half.Then, use a fork to poke some holes throughout to allow steam to escape. Then microwave for about 5 minutes. You’ll still need to put a little muscle into it, but it will help. Winter squash is more than just a comfort food. It is high in carotenoids, protein, vitamin C, vitamin B6, fiber, and the minerals magnesium and potassium, so enjoy the different types all throughout the season to reap the health benefits. With the different types of winter squash and the different ways to cook it, you should have plenty of variety to enjoy throughout the season. As a bonus, enjoy the seeds! I admit, I didn’t think much of squash seeds. When carving a pumpkin for Halloween, I always saved the seeds and then roasted them, but for some reason, I always discarded squash seeds up until recently, when I realized I was throwing away a perfectly good protein-filled snack. They are smaller than pumpkin seeds and don’t need as long to roast (about 15-20

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Monday through Saturday. • Approved a special exception request by Kelsey and Jeremy Whitmer to operate a bed and breakfast on a 10-acre site on the north side of Hanlon Terrace, about 1,100 feet west of Bellamy Brothers Boulevard.The site contains a two-story residence.The applicants propose to use the mother-in-law suite as their residence and to operate the bed and breakfast out of the remaining area of the existing structure.The applicants also wish to host events inside the bed and breakfast.The applicants note that the property can accommodate up to 10 guests at a time and the farmhouse provides a unique setting for nightly accommodations. • Recommended the County Commission approve a zoning request by Amanda M. Bray, aka Simmons, to change the zoning from a mobile home district to an agricultural residential district.The 3.78-acre property is at the southeast corner of the intersection of Hillbrook Avenue and Westbrook Street.The item now goes to the Pasco County Commission for a final vote, which is scheduled on Nov. 5 at 1:30 p.m., in Dade City.

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The 11th annual Land O’ Lakes Swamp Fest will take place Nov. 1, Nov. 2 and Nov. 3 at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., with a midway preview on Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event includes 24 rides, a beer garden, entertainment, food and more.Visit LOLSwampfest.com for tickets, locations of ticket sales, schedule of events, sponsors, booth information, directions and/or information on donating.

GREEK-AMERICAN FESTIVAL

The 35th annual St. George’s Greek American Festival will take place Nov. 1, Nov. 2 and Nov. 3, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 9426 Little Road in New Port Richey.The event features a carnival with rides and games for all ages, fair food, a cultural celebration with Greek cuisine, wine and beer, live music, dancing, a vendor village and more.Admission and parking are free.Visit DreamlandAmusements.com for ride specials. For information, call (866) 6663247, or visit GreekAmerianFestival.com.

ST. PETE BOO BASH

First Friday’s Scary “Boo Bash” will hit the streets on Nov. 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., on Central Avenue, between Second and Third streets, in St. Petersburg.There will be a special haunted house, more than 15 vendors, and live music by Southern Express. For details, visit tinyurl.com/y2ettsye.

AUDUBON SOCIETY

The West Pasco Audubon Society will meet Nov. 2 at 11 a.m., at the Starkey Environmental Education Center, 10500 Wilderness Road in New Port Richey.The guest speaker will be Marianne Korosy, director of bird conservation for Audubon Florida, on the topic of “Florida Scrub Jays: Nowhere else in the World.”The talk will be preceded by a guided bird walk, starting at 8 a.m., in the Starkey Wilderness Park parking lot. Both events are free. For information, visit WestPascoAudubon.com.

HALLOWEEN AT LIBRARY

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host these Halloween events on Oct. 31: • Halloween Storytime at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., for ages 1 to 5. Come dressed in costume. • Not-So-Scary Halloween from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., for all ages. Drop in during the day for crafts and activities. • Trick or Treat from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stop by the library checkout or information desk for a special treat. • Halloween Tarot Reading from 3:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., for ages 13 to adult. This program is for entertainment only, on a first-come, first-served basis. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

The Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 41 in Lutz, will host an Autumn Day on Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with an outdoor vendor market and food items for sale.The Lutz Museum also will be open.The Hillsborough County Extension Service will present a Gardening Workshop and Craft/Plant Fair at 9:30 a.m. Participants can learn how to select minimal-care plants, meet site conditions and conserve water in landscape beds.

COMMEMORATION CEREMONY

The Rotary Club of Land O’ Lakes will host a Vietnam Commemoration Ceremony on Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park stage, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., to honor those that served during the Vietnam War period of Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975. For information, call (813) 817-3011.

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host: • Hugh’s House of Creepy Things: Oct. 30 at 3:30 p.m., for grades four to seven, with games and crafts. • Trick or Treat: Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stop by anytime. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

CAMELLIAS SEMINAR

The UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension Office will present a free seminar on camellias on Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway. Participants can learn how to spruce up a garden with the blooms. For information, call (352) 518-0156.

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The Hugh Embry Library Mystery Book Club will meet Nov. 5 at 2 p.m., at the Pasco County Senior Center, 13853 15th St., in Dade City. New members are always welcome. For information, call (352) 5673576.

The Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., will host Learning Adventures: Crafty Storytime on Oct. 31 at 10 a.m., for ages 3 to 5, with their parent or caregiver. This month’s theme is pumpkins/monsters Kids can wear costumes for a Halloween parade. For information, call (813) 780-0064.

FAMILY FUN DAY

The 12th annual Pasco Kids First Family Fun Day will take place Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey.The event will include Touch A Truck, children’s activities and crafts, inflatables, a bicycle helmet giveaway, and more.Admission is free.All-day wristbands for the inflatables are $2. For information, call Becky Bennett at (727) 967-7509, or visit Pasco Kids First Family Fun Day on Facebook.

HARVEST FESTIVAL

The Samaritan Project and the Zephyrhills/Wesley Chapel Ministerial Association will host the 11th annual Harvest Festival on Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in downtown Zephyrhills, on Main Street/Fifth Avenue. The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a free Gratitude Yoga class on Nov. 2 at 10:15 a.m., for ages 18 and older.Wear comfortable clothing, and bring water and a towel/yoga mat.A signed liability waiver is required. For information and to register, call (813) 929-1214.

DEMOCRATIC CLUB

The East Pasco Democratic Club will host a Kick-Off to 2020 Issue Summit on Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn, 26640 Silver Maple Parkway in Wesley Chapel.The guest speakers will talk on Al Gore’s Climate Project, Mothers for Gun Control, and education.A full brunch will be served.The cost is $35. For information, call (813) 780-7178.

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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will present Microsoft Publisher 101 on Nov. 4 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Participants can learn the basics to create flyers/poster graphics, brochures/pamphlets, resumes, business cards, newsletters and advertisements.The course can help teachers, community groups and organizations, nonprofits, business owners and more. Bring your own laptop with Publisher installed. Extras will be provided to patrons to follow along with throughout the course. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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WISHING WELL BAZAAR

CARES Rao Musunuru M.D. Enrichment Center, 12417 Clock Tower Parkway in Hudson, will host a Wishing Well Bazaar on Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.There will be a giant yard sale, crafts, vendors and food trucks. Proceeds will benefit CARES, a nonprofit agency that helps to care for the frail elderly, caregivers and families in Pasco County. For information, call (727) 8636868.

FALL FAIR AT THE SHOPS

The Shops at Wiregrass will host a Fall Fair through Nov. 3 with rides, games and family fun.Armbands are $20 per person.Tickets are $1.25 each or 22 for $25 for rides/games. Rides take are an average of three to four tickets each. For information, visit ArnoldAmusementsInc.com.

BARBECUE BENEFIT

The American Eagle Antique Mall, 14232 Seventh St., in Dade City, will host a BBQ Benefit on Nov. 3 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., in support of the Nichols family whose 5-yearold daughter, Baylor, has an inoperable brain tumor.There will be live music featuring Those Unscrupulous Sunspots and Cold Iron, a silent auction and raffle, magnets and coozie cups for sale, and $3 bracelets. The cost is $10 per plate, which includes barbecue and baked chicken,

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a class on Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., to make a repurposed cigar jewelry box.The box also can be used for keepsakes and mementos.All materials will be provided. Registration is required by calling (813) 929-1214.

GARDEN CLUB

The Land O’ Lakes Garden Club will meet Nov. 5 at 10:30 a.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Marissa Byrum, of Shell’s Feed and Garden Supply, will give a “how to” presentation on using earth boxes for gardening. For information, call Marie Woody at (813) 508-0975.

HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

The Zephyrhills Historical Association will meet Nov. 5 at 5:30 p.m., at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St. Refreshments include provided drinks and food shared by members. For information, call (813) 780-0064.

ART CLASSES

The Pasco Fine Arts Council is accepting registrations for classes starting Nov. 5 at the West Pasco Fine Art Gallery in New Port Richey. Featured classes are water media and Teens Saturday.To check out offerings or to register, visit PascoArts.org. For information, call (727) 845-7322.

ORANGE BLOSSOM CLUB

The Orange Blossom Garden Club of Lutz will meet Nov. 6 at 9:40 a.m., at the Lutz Civic Center, 98 First Ave., N.W.The guest speaker will be Eileen Hart, master gardener, on her knowledge of ferns.There also will be a hands-on presentation and a question-and-answer session. Bring a canned good for the food bank and a plant/cutting for a plant exchange. Newcomers are welcome. For information, call (813) 949-1301.

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ilestones are worth celebrating. In November, Bexley by Newland rings in being a part of the Pasco Community for the past three years! A lot has happened in that short period of time. Bexley earned accolades from Real Estate advising group, RCLCO, as the top-selling community in Tampa Bay and one of the top 50 in the U.S. It also has been honored with a host of national and regional awards. As Bexley has grown up, it has become a vibrant, planned community. Families don’t have to travel very far to enjoy Bexley’s outstanding amenities, which include resort-style pools, parks, fitness center, café, bike shop, BMX track, and miles of multi-purpose trails. Residents often share that what makes Bexley so unique is the closeknit, family feel they just haven’t experienced elsewhere. “Bexley is growing into the community we envisioned,” said Pam Parisi, vice president of marketing for Newland. “It’s truly a special place and offers something for everyone, especially those who are looking for an active, outdoor lifestyle, and greater connections with each other. It’s a wonderful community to be a part of, whether you're a family with kids, buying

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Bexley Elementary School opened within the community in the Fall of 2017 on 18 acres donated by Newland. The schools zoned for Bexley residents — Bexley Elementary, Rushe Middle School and Sunlake High School — are all A-rated by the State of Florida. Imagine School at Land O’ Lakes, a charter school just minutes from Bexley, also has earned top marks.

TOP-NOTCH NEW BUILDERS

This year, Bexley added two new partners to its outstanding list of homebuilders. Arthur Rutenberg Homes and Pulte Homes join Cardel Homes, David Weekley Homes, Homes by WestBay, and Lennar in offering a wide variety of single-family and luxury homes in the community. Custom homebuilder Arthur Rutenberg recently opened its Avalon model home at Bexley. Rutenberg homebuyers can choose from 19 different floor plans that were created just for the community.

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Bexley residents enjoy all the comforts they need in a growing town. The community has attracted nearby conveniences, such as the AdventHealth Emergency Department, a SpringHill Suites hotel, and a RaceTrac gas station and convenience store. Additional dining and retail areas are also in the works. In three short years, Bexley has earned many honors, but the best acclaim is from the hundreds of families who now call Bexley home, and are busy making memories that they will cherish for a lifetime.

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hen families are looking for a new place to call home, they want a community where there is plenty to do. And, that’s why Avalon Park West in Wesley Chapel is one of Pasco’s most in-demand places to live. Things for families to do typically begin with amenities provided by the developer, and few communities offer the recreational activities found at Avalon Park West for residents of all ages. Just opened is an expansive second amenity center at the heart of the community, with a zero-entry pool, splash pad, spa, and picnic area. Avalon Park West families also enjoy a wide array of other amenities, including another swimming pool, tot lot, basketball courts, pocket parks with mini-libraries, dog park, and trails and walkways that will interconnect with its downtown that will be opening next year. And, when it comes to community activities, the Avalon Park Group provides a variety of fun events for its residents, and welcomes neighbors in surrounding communities to join in the fun. Ongoing monthly events include a Community Farmer’s Market twice a month, Movies under the Stars, food trucks and holiday celebrations. The next big celebration is Avalon Aglow, which celebrates the holidays with a huge community splash, including evening fireworks, on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Activities include pictures with Santa, bounce park, food trucks, vendors, community performances and fireworks at 8 p.m. “We are not just developers— we are building a brand new town with family events all year-long,” said Stephanie Lerret, senior vice president of marketing and community relations for the Avalon Park Group. “We’re bringing together everything a family needs to enjoy life today, and in the future.”

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Already, 1,500 people call Avalon Park Home, and over 700 homes have been sold since it opened in 2012. The community will continue to grow over the next several years and, at build out, will be home to 10,000 residents residing in 4,400 single and multifamily homes. Avex Homes and Beazer Homes are the exclusive builders in Avalon Park West, and both have beautiful model homes open for tour daily,

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with several inventory homes available now or will be in the next few months. Single-family homes start in the mid-$200s, and are built on a variety of lot styles, including conservation, corner and pond view. Final lots are selling fast in Cypress Village — the first neighborhood built in the community, and the first residents are moving into Hawthorne Village, the community’s newest phase. “It is very rewarding to offer local residents affordable homes for firsttime homebuyers, as well as luxurious, move-up homes for families wanting a larger home in a

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Avalon also offers residents places to shop and work in its downtown hub that will be connected to its residential neighborhoods by tree-lined streets, walkways and bike paths. Infrastructure construction began last fall on the first phase of downtown Avalon Park West, which will include two office buildings, two mixed use retail/residential buildings and a community park. “We’re building beautiful, multistory buildings with commercial

space designed for businesses our residents want close to home — restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, bars and entertainment, hair and nail salons, as well as activities like dance, gymnastic and karate studios,” said Lerret. And, unlike most subdivisions, Avalon Park West’s commercial area is not strip centers facing the busy road at the community’s entrance. “We are building a traditional downtown, with stores located inside of our community on the boulevard road leading to our residences, parks and schools,” said Lerret. “We are creating a town that spreads out from the town center connecting to individual neighborhoods — very much like the footprints of small towns found across America.” In addition to shops and markets, the community’s downtown area will have over 500,000 square feet of commercial space. The first phase of downtown Avalon Park West is slated to open at the same time that the expansion of State Road 54 is completed to become a four-lane road. Avex and Beazer model homes are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m., on Sunday. For more information, stop by the Welcome Center at Avalon Park West, located at 33613 State Road 54.

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olorful, flowing, impressionist-style paintings by New Port Richey artist Annie Harris are on display at the second art show being presented by the Pasco Fine Arts Council at the master- planned community of Avalon Park West in Wesley Chapel. The show, “Energized With Color,” also includes pottery by Denise Philbrook, and is open through Nov. 25 at the East Pasco Fine Art Gallery located inside the Welcome Center at Avalon Park West, 33613 State Road 54. The pubic is invited to visit this free exhibit, which is open daily. Annie Harris has lived in Pasco County for 20 years, making her home in the Sea Forest community in New Port Richey. Many of her paintings reflect her love of the water and beach, inspired by living on the Gulf of Mexico in Florida, and her summer home on Madeline Island that overlooks Lake Superior in Wisconsin. “I have always loved the water and the warmth of the beach, and many of my paintings are of nature and seascapes,” said Harris. “I like to use warm colors, and paint to show movement of the wind and waves.” Harris describes her style as modern and dramatic, and paints her subjects loosely, blending lines and colors together. Unlike many artists, she does not sketch her work in pencil before she begins to paint. “I just paint, and let the colors and motion flow,” said Harris. She has 35 paintings on display at her show at the East Pasco Fine Art Gallery — all watercolors, except for three acrylic works. In addition to

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Fine Arts Council. She will also be donating to the Council all proceeds from the show at Avalon Park West. Harris grew up in New Jersey as a middle child, with two sisters and a brother. She began painting when she was 10, because dyslexia made schoolwork difficult, and she gravitated towards the arts, where she excelled. “I had three very smart siblings who I could never compete with academically,” said Harris, “My mother encouraged me to discover my strengths through painting, and always supported my interest in the arts.” Harris went on to study art in college, and received her Bachelor’s Degree of Fine Arts from the University of Arizona. After college, she and her husband, Larry, lived in Minnesota for 25 years, spending summers at a cottage they bought on Madeleine Island, which the couple still owns.

After moving to Florida, Harris became involved in the Pasco Fine Arts Council, and has been one of its most active members. She is also a longtime member of the Florida Watercolor Society. The partnership between the Paso Fine Arts Council and Avalon Park West began earlier this year, with a goal to bring arts and cultural events, exhibits and workshops to East Pasco County. This is the first time in the Council’s 40-plus year history that is has had a location in East Pasco to host its exhibits and art classes. After Harris’ show closes, a new artist will be featured at the East Pasco Fine Arts Gallery, for a total of six artist exhibits during the first year of this new partnership. The next show opens Nov. 25 and features Rita Wilson in a show titled, “Thru My Eyes,” with a reception to celebrate her work on Dec. 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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In 2019, an estimated 268,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women living in the U.S. To reduce this sobering statistic, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel is using innovative diagnosis and advanced treatment options with state-of-the-art technology. All patients at the hospital receive noninvasive, 3D mammography that helps the radiologist see issues that were hidden in its predecessor, 2D mammography. “Three-dimensional mammography allows for better visualization of the breast tissue, and is becoming the new standard of care,” said Dr. Jahnavi Pastore, director of breast imaging at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel. “It is our standard practice to perform mammograms as a three-dimensional study because it offers a more precise evaluation of the breast tissue, and is particularly helpful in imaging dense breasts.” Dense breasts are more challenging for the radiologist to read in a mammogram, because dense tissue appears white in a black-and-white mammogram, as do tumors. For patients with dense breasts, Dr. Pastore recommends a 3D mammogram, even if a patient has had a recent 2D mammogram. A 3D mammogram allows the radiologist to review the study, and if any concern arises, allows the patient to quickly do a follow-up mammogram with contrast, or an ultrasound. Contrast-enhanced mammography uses an injection into the vein to increase the ability to see any abnormal breast tissue in the 3D mammogram. Using contrast makes any areas of concern light up in the mammogram, and helps the radiologist diagnose potential concerns. “The contrast is injected a couple of minutes before having a mammogram. If a tumor is sitting in the breast, it will take up the contrast and jump out on the mammogram against normal background breast tissue,” says Dr. Pastore. “This is not a routine study, but if we see something on the 3D mammogram for someone with dense breasts, a contrast mammogram may be recommended after a breast ultrasound. In addition, it can serve as an alternative for a breast MRI for patients with pacemakers or severe claustrophobia, who are unable to have a breast MRI,” she said. A third advancement at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel is elastography — a tool used as part of breast ultrasound imaging to measure the stiffness of a breast lesion.

“If something is particularly stiff compared to the surrounding tissue, it is of greater suspicion and could warrant a biopsy,” says Dr. Pastore. “Sometimes, cysts can be complicated in their appearance, and elastography can be a helpful diagnosis tool, plus it is noninvasive with zero radiation.” If a tumor is considered high-risk, or is determined to be cancerous and tissue removal is required, the hospital features new SCOUT technology. This technology places an infrared radar reflector the size of a grain of rice into the tumor before the surgery. The reflector emits a radar signal, which allows the surgeon to precisely locate and remove cancerous tissue during a lumpectomy or surgical biopsy using a probe hand piece. Dr. Pastore relays the story of a young woman who had a family history of breast cancer. She started traditional mammogram screening in her early 30s, and then tried 3D imaging with Dr. Pastore, which led to the discovery of a distortion in the breast. “There wasn’t an ugly mass. It was relatively small and subtle. We quickly got her in for a diagnostic mammogram, and with compression, the area stood out even more,” she explains. I did an ultrasound of that area and sitting in that tissue, exactly where it was on the mammogram, I saw a mass that was not visible on the 2D mammogram. I got her in the day after and did a breast biopsy, and it was positive for cancer. “She had a breast MRI to ensure there weren’t any other areas of cancer, and then went on to a breast surgeon who did a lumpectomy and removed that area. The 3D imaging allowed a young cancer patient to have a relatively simple course of treatment. If this had not been detected with 3D mammography, eventually it would have turned into a true mass, and could have required a more extensive and prolonged treatment.” Dr. Pastore says, “I am grateful to have the technology to do my job to the best of my ability. Radiologists know what to look for, but we are only as good as the tools that we have. To have this type of technology at my fingertips is fantastic.”

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The Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) has announced that Pasco County and Pinellas County have joined the Dementia Care and Cure Initiative to create more dementia-sensitive communities. According to a DOEA news release, there are more than 15,000 individuals living with probable Alzheimer’s disease in Pasco County, and more than 33,000 in Pinellas County. And, these figures do not include other forms of dementia, nor do they include the tens of thousands of families and caregivers dealing with the ramifications of the disease. “The Area Agency on Aging of PascoPinellas is proud to establish a Dementia Care and Cure Initiative Task Force to educate the community about dementia and related disorders,” said Ann Marie Winter, executive director for the agency, in a release. “This task force aims to create a more dementia-caring community, where those living with dementia, their families and caregivers are supported, and have access to help and local resources,”Winter said. For information, visit ElderAffairs.org.

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Access Health Care Physicians has welcomed Dr. Monica Esposito to its medical staff. She will join Dr. David Herndon’s practice at 5500 Little Road in New Port Richey. Dr. Esposito is board certified in family medicine and osteopathic manipulative treatment. She comes to Access Health from completing her family medicine residency at St. Petersburg General Hospital, where she was selected as chief resident in recognition of her leadership skills. Also joining Access Health is Dr. Johanna Gilbreath Asquith, specializing in infectious diseases, at 14690 Spring Hill Drive in Spring Hill. Dr. Asquith comes to Access Health from completing a fellowship in infectious diseases at the University of South Florida in Tampa. She competed a residency in internal medicine at Mount Carmel Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, as well as two years of an anatomic and clinical pathology residency at Ohio State University. Dr. Gaston Nyirigira, center left, and Dr. Jeffrey Huang, center right, stand with anesthesiology residents at Oak Hill Hospital. COURTESY OF OAK HILL HOSPITAL

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As part of a year-long collaboration with the Medal of Honor Character curriculum and convention team, eight Pasco County schools hosted Medal of Honor recipients. The schools were selected based on their commitment to exemplifying character traits

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The Zephyrhills High School Band will host an indoor yard sale on Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Zephyrhills First Nazarene, 6155 12th St., to help fund a trip to Washington D.C., to march in the 2020 National Memorial Day parade. Table rentals for the yard sale are now available. Rent a 5-foot round table and an 8foot by 10-foot spot for $15; rent an extra table and spot for $10; and rent an extra spot for $5. The building will open at 7 a.m., for setup. The deadline for renting is Nov. 8. For information, call Meggan Nichols, the ZHS Band sponsor fundraiser coordinator, at (813) 403-0700.

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SUNCOAST, from page 1A timated 32% traffic diversion from the State Road 54 interchange, Hannah said. Three alternatives are being considered for the Tower Road interchange.They are: • A tight diamond interchange:This would have closely-spaced and signalized intersections where the ramps would meet with the crossing road. The estimated cost would be $108.5 million. • A single point urban interchange:A signalized light would be placed at the center of the intersection of Suncoast Parkway and Tower Road, guiding traffic on and off ramps.The estimated cost would be $27.5 million. It also would have an approximately 3,700-foot space from the State Road 54 ramps to the south. • A partial clover leaf interchange: The Suncoast Parkway’s left-turn and right-turn ramps would merge with Tower Road heading upward in opposite directions, respectively.The ramps on either side, would form a loop on the north end of Tower Road before connecting again with the road. This would resemble an “M” shape.The estimated cost would be over $59 million. However, it would have a longer distance from the State Road 54 ramps. Hannah said the great distance would be beneficial. “The more distance and the more space

with the South Market Area, is you’re going to be very disappointed, 10, 15, 20 years down the road,” he said. He then rattled off a list of 13 apartment developments within a 5-mile radius. Moore also said the residents and business owners who live within the area “are sick and tired of apartments on (State Road) 54 and (State Road) 56. It’s a fact. I hear it all of the time.” When people come to Pasco County and head on State Road 56, they see apartments, Moore said. “The market might be good right now, but you’re saturating the market in that one small section.This county is big. It’s a very large county. If we keep putting them up in this area, we’re going to pay for it,” the commissioner predicted. He asked his colleagues to take another look at the county’s comprehensive plan and policies in its South Market Area to address the issue. “We’re rezoning and rezoning and rezoning, to allow MF (multifamily),” Moore said. “When is enough, enough?” Other commissioners appeared open to having a workshop session to take a closer look at the issue, but when Moore mentioned the possibility of a temporary moratorium until that can be worked through, he found no support. A temporary moratorium, Commissioner Kathryn Starkey said, would be “pretty drastic.” “You’re seeing all of this density here because the market needs it. We have 100 people moving to Pasco a day. Where are they supposed to live?” Starkey said. There are also people who are downsizing and people who can’t afford to buy a house, she said. Still, she added, “I don’t mind taking a look at it to see,‘What is that right number?’ “And, we purposely put density on the (State Road) 54 corridor to save us from sprawl, right, and to allow one day to support transit;” Starkey said. Commissioner Mike Wells said he agrees that the board needs to take a look at the issue. At the same time, however,Wells noted:“I think the market decides, not us.” Commissioner Jack Mariano said, “We were trying to avoid sprawl. Do I think that we’re getting what we thought we’d get? I will say, no.“ He thinks there are “way too many apartments. “I would much rather see us take another look at this. Condos would be a lot better. Fee-simple townhomes would be a lot better. I want people invested in their community,” Mariano said. Commission Chairman Ron Oakley agreed that the board should hold a workshop to take a closer look. At the same time, commissioners said they want to take a look at the county’s mobility fee incentives and discuss which categories should receive them. No date has been set for that workshop yet. we can get between the interchanges, the better the operations are, and the safer it is,” he pointed out. Currently, the most preferred alternative is the partial clover leaf interchange, Hannah said. There is one connection with the parkway that doesn’t seem to need long-term improvements, Hannah said. “When we examined the State Road 52 interchange, the operations here were operating pretty well.We expect the existing interchange to handle future traffic demand through the year 2045,” Hannah said. In addition to improvements to help motorists, Commissioner Starkey called for improvements to help bicyclists and pedestrians. “There is no way for the cyclists to get from one side of the Suncoast (Parkway) to the other,” she said.“We just have to find a solution for that.” Starkey suggested a flyover path where pedestrians and bicyclists would not need to contend with traffic. Jensen Hackett of the Florida Department of Transportation briefly took to the podium, noting that the transportation department would look into any potential routes. The Penny for Pasco program would provide funding toward a pedestrian-bicycle flyover at the Suncoast Parkway.

BREWERY, from page 1A The brewery wants to be a place where people gather to drink , to eat, to play games — such as bocce ball and cornhole — to listen to music, to watch sports, to celebrate special events, or to just hang out in the beer garden, he added. He’s excited about the possibilities. The brewery will operate in a 32,000square-foot building, formerly known as Sports + Field, at 2029 Arrowgrass Drive. “For us, it’s kind of a blank slate. We’re going to be able to do a lot of really cool things,” Derby said, noting he wants to incorporate the best elements of what he’s seen at breweries across the United States. The company is making a sizable investment. “Before we open the doors, we’ll have spent about $10 million on the project,” Derby said. That includes land acquisition, new equipment and building improvements. Over the course of the next five years, he expects the company to invest another $2 million to $3 million. There will be an open kitchen, and also a larger closed kitchen. Part of the brewery will have community seating, on a first-come, first-served basis — promoting a come-and-go vibe. And, a small space will be devoted to a more formal dining setting. There will be a private event space, too, accommodating about 100 seated guests, or between 150 to 200 standing, Derby said. That area will have three huge sliders that open to a private beer garden. Plus, a 3,500-square-foot outdoor beer gar-

den is planned, too. “We’re not building any new structures, but a lot of internal modifications need to happen,” Derby said. “We are painting the entire façade, almost a whitewash brick with a gray metal roof and then some red or burnt orange accents.” The entrance to the building will be moved. Glass is being installed, so guests will be able to see into the brewery from the outside, and also from the dining room. “We’re upgrading our water line from a 2inch to a 4-inch,” he said, to support brewing operations. Additional power is needed, too, so an additional transformer is being added. To preserve parking, they’re paving a roadway to enable valet parking for the special events area. On the brewery side, all of the equipment will be new, including its canning line, which will be imported from Italy. It will be able to do about 250 cans a minute, compared to the company’s current canning line that does 50 cans a minute. A grain silo is planned, on the State Road 56 side, to allow the brewery to buy grain in bulk. Besides getting the site ready for the business, the company also will be hiring about 50 employees.That’s in addition to its 53 current employees in Seminole Heights, Derby said. Jobs will include such roles as a lab manager, a general manager, an assistant general manager, an event coordinator and hourly employees, such as bartenders and servers. Plans call for being open daily, with doors opening at 11 a.m. Closing times will be set, as the business dictates.

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Annual Hiking Spree features new trails, challenges By Kevin Weiss

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illsborough County’s annual Hiking Spree is back, with some new twists, turns and challenges. The hiking extravaganza, now in its fourth year, encourages people to exercise, explore the outdoors, and experience nature through the county’s numerous parks and preserves. The 2020 Hiking Spree trail list features 24 trails at 21 locations throughout the county. Five of those parks sit within The Laker Lutz News coverage area: Carrollwood Village Neighborhood Park, Lake Conservation Park, Lettuce Lake Conservation Park, Upper Tampa Bay Trail— Lutz Lake Fern, and Brooker Creek Headwaters Nature Preserve. The Hiking Spree is designed to offer something for everyone from hiking rookies to seasoned outdoor enthusiasts. Hikers can walk paths near their homes, but also are encouraged to explore new terrain throughout the county. Here’s how it works: Hikers who complete at least eight trails between Nov. 1 and March 31, 2020 can earn a patch, a medallion for a walking stick or a dog tag. Hikers may repeat any trail twice for credit provided they occur on different dates. Participants may hike on their own, with a dog, with others or on guided park staff hikes. Most trails range from less than a mile to more than 4 miles, labeled from easy to strenuous. To captivate more daring hikers, lengthier trails ranging from nearly 7 miles to over 9 miles are new this year — at Alafia River Corridor Nature Preserve North and South locations in Plant City and Lithia, and Lower Green Swamp Nature Preserve in Plant City. Incorporating some longer trails was requested by Hiking Spree participants last year, said Hiking Spree program coordinator Chris Kiddy, who also works for the county’s conservation and environmental lands management division. Said Kiddy: “We’ve introduced a lot of people to hiking over the last few years with this, and some of the feedback we were hearing from last year was,‘Hey, I love this, but I’d really like some longer hikes.’” The Hiking Spree has shown to be a hit since introduced in 2016 by the county’s parks and recreation department. About 1,000 people participated in the inaugural year, growing to about 3,700 participants in 2018-2019. County parks and recreation officials this year are hoping for as many 5,000 participants. Kiddy has witnessed the surge over the years, as he gets trails ready each year and participates in the hiking challenge himself.

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TAKE KIDS FISHING DAY The Union Sportsmen Alliance will host a Take Kids Fishing Day event on Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Suncoast Youth Conversation Center, 6650 Dickman Road in Apollo Beach. The event will include a dedication of the new Suncoast Fishing Pier, and will introduce youth to the benefits of fishing and outdoor opportunities in the community. Each registered kid will receive a fishing pole to keep. The event is free and open to the public, but is limited to the first 500 kids ages 2 to 17.All participants must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or chaperon. For information and to register, visit tinyurl.com/y2bdm858.

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The 2019 Spooky 5K Family Friendly Fun Run is set for Nov. 2 at Anclote High School, 1540 Sweetbriar Drive in Holiday. Check-in begins at 7 a.m., with the race at 8 a.m.The event is open to walkers, joggers, runners and community members. Registration cost is $30;Anclote High students can register for $20. Sign-up includes race participation, post-race snack, winners recognition, race Tshirt and more. Register online at StudentQuickPay.com/pasco/MyAccount/Ma in.aspx. For information, email Laura Allison at llaliso@pasco.k12.fl.us or James Smith at jtsmith@pasco.k12.fl.us.

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Lettuce Lake Conservation Park is included in this year’s Hiking Spree. It is one of 21 parks and 24 trails people are encouraged to try out this fall and winter.

He put it like this:“What we hear more than anything from people is that they’re just amazed by how many opportunities that they have to see nature in Hillsborough County. We have over a million people in this area and you kind of think that it’s just this huge, urban area, (but) we have these little hidden places all over the county that are just places you can go to escape and get in touch with nature.” While most parks and preserves and trails are rotated in and out of the Hiking Spree each year, a few locations are constants because of their popularity. That includes Lettuce Lake, one of the county’s most visited parks, at 6920 East Fletcher Ave., in Tampa. More than half of the park’s property lies in the natural floodplain of the Hillsborough River, consisting of a hardwood swamp forest. The remainder of the park consists of hardwood hammocks and pine flatwoods plant communities. Within the park is a 1.25-mile paved exercise trail and 3,500-foot boardwalk with an observation tower that provides scenic views of the Hillsborough River and the opportunity to see all sorts of wildlife, from wading birds and songbirds, to alligators. Kiddy said of the spot: “Pretty much everything you can possibly see in nature you see right there in that small area, I think that’s why people enjoy that so much.” Another hiking favorite is the 1.25-mile Singing Bluffs Trail at Edward Medard Conservation Park, 95256 South County Road 39 in Plant City. “That’s another one where you see a lot of wildlife,” Kiddy said,“and that one is also really cool and unique because it uses some old phosphate mines as part of the trail, so there’s some elevation changes on that trail that people seem to really enjoy.”

Organizers this year also have added a new adventure challenge called “Trail Magic.” Each week, hikers will be given clues and directions on the county’s social media accounts to locate a hidden “Trail Magic” spot on a trail and then become eligible for a free prize. The hidden spot will rotate between each of the designated Hiking Spree trails and will have signs showing off the giveaway you could win, once you locate it. Giveaways will range from hiking supplies to massage gift certificates. Kiddy said the concept derives from thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail to describe an unexpected act of kindness or goodwill that lifts a hiker’s spirits. In that environment, it’s often something as simple as being offered a snack or drink by a passing hiker or an onlooker offering a hot meal and a shower at their cabin. “We just kind of wanted to play on that and approach providing some ‘trail magic’ of our own for the hiking spree,” Kiddy said. This year’s Hiking Spree will be celebrated with a kickoff party on Nov. 9 at 9 a.m., at Upper Tampa Bay Park, 8001 Double Branch Road in Tampa. The event will include games, nature arts and crafts, outdoor workshops, and classes on orienteering, knot tying, how to make your own hiking stick, and more.A variety of hikes will be offered, including a plant ID hike, birding hike, bug walk, and kids hike. Registration for the Hiking Spree is available at hcflgov.net/hikingspree. Cost is free, though there is a $2-per-vehicle fee to enter some parks. Also of note:The county is seeking volunteers to join its new Trail CATS (County Associated Trail Stewards) stewardship program, to help county staff maintain existing

Saint Leo women’s soccer coach recognized

Saint Leo University women’s assistant soccer coach Sarah Leiby has been named to the United Soccer Coaches’2019-2020 30 Under 30 Program, which recognizes the top 30 soccer coaches in the nation under the age of 30 years old. This year’s 30 Under 30 class features 15 men and 15 women selected from a pool of nearly 300 applicants. Leiby was named among 18 college coaches, nine youth coaches and three high school coaches. Leiby is in her first year at Saint Leo alongside first-year head coach Peter McGahey. McGahey hired Leiby out of an assistant coaching position at Montana State University earlier this year. Prior to two seasons at Montana State University, Leiby helped build the Black Hills State University (Spearfish, South Dakota) women’s soccer program during its inaugural season in 2016. She holds both a United States Soccer Federation National “C” and “D” license and a National Soccer Coaches Association of America Goalkeeping Level III diploma. As part of the 30 Under 30 class, Leiby will receive an educational scholarship, which provides registrations for the United Soccer Coaches Convention and an Advanced Diploma course of the coach’s choosing, as well as a travel stipend to cover costs for attending these events. In addition, Leiby will be matched with a mentor dedicated to fostering her growth in the game and expanding her

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coaching network. Before her coaching career, Leiby competed at the NCAA Division I level as a goalkeeper at the University of Vermont.As a Catamount, she saw action in 25 games and started in 23 during her playing career. In 2011, she set a singleseason record for minutes played by a goalkeeper with 1,693 and led the America East Conference (AEC) in saves. She earned her bachelor’s degree in environmental science in 2014 and was a three-time AEC Academic All-League selection. A native of West Chester, Pennsylvania, she is a graduate of WC Bayard Rustin High School in the Keystone State.

Neighborhood Parks and Recreation Centers — short, paved, trails with water and facilities • All People’s Life Center: All People’s Fitness Trail (0.4 miles) • Branchton Neighborhood Park: Gray Fox Fitness Trail (0.75 miles) • Carrollwood Village Neighborhood Park: Laurel Oak Fitness Trail (1 mile) • Dover District Neighborhood Park: Arrowhead Fitness Trail (1.2 miles) • Jackson Springs Neighborhood Park: Conejo Fitness Trail (0.5 miles) • Ruskin/Baudette Neighborhood Trail: Quiet Pines Fitness Trail (0.5 miles) • Stephen J. Wortham Park: Bluestem Hiking Trail, Sand Pine Trail (3.1 miles total) Conservation Parks — mid-range, wellmaintained paths and trails • Alderman’s Ford Conservation Park: Two Rivers Loop, Rivers Edge Trail (2.2 miles total) • Edward Medard Conservation Park: Singing Bluffs (1.25 miles) • Eureka Springs Conservation Park: Peaceful Paths Trail (0.75 miles) • Lake Conservation Park: Tortoise Trail (3.2 miles) • Lettuce Lake Conservation Park: Limpkin Loop, Cypress Dome (2.2 miles total) • Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park: Bobcat, Eagle, and Otter Trails (1.7 miles) • Upper Tampa Bay Trail—Lutz Lake Fern: Robin Trail (3.3 miles) Nature Preserves— No facilities, subject to daily conditions • Alafia River Corridor Nature PreserveNorth: Old Mine Trail (7 miles) • Alafia River Corridor Nature PreserveSouth: Chito Branch Trail (6.7 miles) • Alderman’s Ford Nature Preserve: Riverbend Trail (3.5 miles) • Brooker Creek Headwaters Nature Preserve: Ramblewood Trail (3.6 miles) • Camp Bayou Nature Preserve: River Ramble Trail (2 miles) • Lower Green Swamp Nature Preserve: Cone Ranch Trail (9.5 miles) • Wolf Branch Nature Preserve: Salty Trail (2 miles)

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trails and explore new trail opportunities. Duties may include blazing and trimming trails, inspecting trails, installing signs, and other trail-related tasks. For more information, email Chris Kiddy at kiddyc@hillsboroughcounty.org.

SUNSHINE STATE SPIRIT SHOWDOWN COMPETITION

The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) is welcoming all member schools to participate in the 2019-2020 Sunshine State Spirit Showdown. Created in 2013, the Sunshine State Spirit Showdown is an opportunity for schools to film their student cheering section and determine which has the most school spirit. In order to compete, schools must submit a video that is 90 seconds to 3 minutes in length. Each video must include a 30-second segment explaining why that school has the best student section in the state. Content must be appropriate and must be uploaded to the FHSAA’s YouTube channel. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 3. All submissions will be judged by the FHSAA’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. The committee will rank video submissions based on the following criteria: positive emphasis, student body and community participation, spirit, originality, creativity, and organization. Fans can also help add bonus points to their favorite school’s overall score by voting during the fan voting period, which starts Feb. 10 and ends Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. The winner of the Sunshine State Spirit Showdown will be announced on March 10.The winner will receive a plaque and banner from the FHSAA, which will be presented during a pep rally hosted by the winning school. Past winners of the competition include Lake Howell High School, Clay High School, Fort Walton Beach High School, and River Ridge High School. For more information on the Sunshine State Spirit Showdown, visit tinyurl.com/y4mrlayw.

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Two-year-old Rhyler Mauer, of Dade City, picks out his favorite pumpkin from the pumpkin patch at the Harvester Community Church, 2432 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes. Rhyler was there with his mother Aubrie, his friend Payton Cruz, and her mother, Emily.

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Eleven-year-old Vanessa Vanhoose, left, and her twin sister, Jasmine, hang out with their 9-year-old friend, Alexa Contreras, all from San Antonio, at the Trunk or Treat event, at San Antonio Elementary School on Oct. 25. The girls dressed up as an angel, a bumblebee and a cat.

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t’s a season for trips to the pumpkin patch, kids dressing to go trick-or-treating and families passing out candy from their front porch, or from the trunk of their car. Local churches, libraries and schools got in on the act, and offered a variety of activities for all ages. In Land O’ Lakes, Harvester Community

Church hosted its annual pumpkin patch for kids to play in, and choose their favorite pumpkin to take home. San Antonio Elementary School in Dade City drew a crowd of people to its Trunk or Treat, where costumed kids got to trick-or-treat among Halloween-themed cars. And, at the Land O’ Lakes Library, families could carve, decorate and paint pumpkins, to celebrate the holiday.

Dressed as a lady bug, 4-year-old Marianna Hudgins, of Land O’ Lakes, paints on the finishing glittery touches of her scary pumpkin. The youngster attended the Pumpkin Fest at the Land O’ Lakes Branch Library with her ‘Yia Yia’ and ‘Papou’ (Greek for grandmother and grandfather), Katherine and Robert Frank.

Steve Yarbrough, left, and his friend, Javier Casillas, both from Land O’ Lakes, each hold a large pumpkin that they bought for their families. Both families met up at Harvester Community Church on Collier Parkway to purchase pumpkins for upcoming fall festivities.

Joe Massa, of Land O’ Lakes, left, watches as his 8-year-old son, Joey, helps use a power tool to cut open the top of their pumpkin, with Land O’ Lakes Branch Library volunteer, Fred Hoffman. Joey was hoping to make a ghost or a ghoulish-looking jack o’ lantern during the library’s Pumpkin Fest on Oct. 26.

After making their selections at the Harvester Community Church pumpkin patch, a group of kids from Land O’ Lakes carry their pumpkins back to their cars. From left: 11-year-old Bailie Yarbrough, 9-year-old Steven Yarbrough, 9-year-old Jacob Casillas, 6-year-old Mason Casillas and his twin brother, Jackson.

Seven-year-old Jillian Massa, of Land O’ Lakes, scoops out the guts of a pumpkin, as her mother, Carly, reacts. The duo was working together on carving and designing a traditional jack o’ lantern at the Land O’ Lakes Branch Library’s Pumpkin Fest.

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