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Land O’ Lakes gets a new brewery

By Kathy Steele ksteele@lakerlutznews.com

In the Loop Brewing is ready for beer lovers to belly up to the bar.

The craft brewery, in a renovated twostory house, and an outdoor beer garden, along the shores of Lake Padgett, is the setting for the newest addition to the craft beer scene in Pasco County.

It is the dream-come-true for three friends who spent weekends in a garage on Cherbourg Loop, brewing beer that got kudos from friends.

Now, Mark Pizzurro, Peter Abreut and Joe Traina are inviting the neighborhood to share in the hoppy pleasures of craft brew at In the Loop, at 3338 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.

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In the Loop Brewing co-owner Joe Traina pours a beer at the Land O’ Lakes brewery.

“It’s been a good, solid opening,” said Traina.“We’re meeting neighbors and making new friends.”

On a recent afternoon, Traina poured brews for first arrivals to In the Loop.

“It’s amazing and exciting to have a local place that harkens back to the old-fashioned bar,” said Steve Flom, who was visiting family in Land O’ Lakes.“Everybody wants a place like Cheers, where everybody knows your name. Joe knows our names.”

The journey from renovations to opening day took nearly two years of entanglements in bureaucratic red tape.

Licenses and approvals to brew their own craft beer brands just arrived.

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Local student visits White House, talks science

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cause I’m not sure how often (kids) are able to do things like this.”

During his visit, Beatty was able to explore the West Wing of the White House, touring the Roosevelt Room and the Oval Office.

“It was really incredible,” he said about the White House.“When we first went in, they had two different layers of security, which was a very long process. But, once we did get inside, it was just random, little details that stood out — like the black floor tiles actually had fossils in them.And, we got to see the library of the Executive Office, which was really cool. I liked some of the architecture.”

White House officials initially told Beatty “there was no way” the group of kids would meet President Obama.

Yet, a short time later, President Obama walked through the back door of the Roosevelt Room, to the group’s surprise.

“I nearly stopped breathing,” Beatty said with a chuckle.“We saw him for about five See STUDENT, page 19A

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Not many high-schoolers are like Logan Beatty.

The freshman at Land O’ Lakes High School is a member of a select group.

He was one of 11 youths nationwide chosen to participate in President Barack Obama’s first-ever Kid Science Advisor program on Oct. 21.

The 14-year-old submitted an essay to the White House last spring, outlining the importance of exploring the world’s oceans in developing better technology.

“I used some of the inspiration that I have from living in Florida, and going to do beach cleanups,” Beatty said.

More than 2,500 essays were submitted nationwide, for the Kid Science Advisor program. Beatty was selected to represent the Southeast region.

“You don’t get that many opportunities to get your voice heard — especially as a student,” Beatty said.

Beatty and others participated in a roundtable discussion about future STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) ideas with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, senior Administration officials, and various pioneers of scientific discovery.

Among the people he met were Dr. John Holdren, President Obama’s chief science advisor; Charles Bolden, current NASA administrator; France Cordova, director of the National Science Foundation; and Scott and Mark Kelly, retired astronauts who are twin brothers.

It was an experience that Beatty is unlikely to soon forget.

“It was really cool,” Beatty said, “be-

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Logan Beatty, a freshman at Land O’ Lakes High School, was selected to participate in President Barack Obama’s Kid Science Advisor program.

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As Alison Crumbley begins her third term on the Pasco County School Board, she has identified some key priorities that she wants the district to tackle.

“I would like to see for the entire school district — fine arts, performing arts … humanities, whatever you want to call it, enhanced.

“We had to cut out a lot of that my first year on the board because of that $55 million shortfall. I don’t feel we ever put them back to what they were, plus I don’t feel like they were strong enough in the first place, for me,” Crumbley said.

She’s also pushing for a magnet school for the arts, and she knows the ideal spot.

“We have a River Ridge facility already there. We don’t have to move a wall,” she said.

“It’s time. It’s just time,” Crumbley said.

“I know the parents want it. The kids want it,” she said.

Crumbley said she’s even been approached by potential partners from the community, that have resources, who want to be involved.

“I have that interest. I feel like Pasco County, in general, has lacked in the arts,” Crumbley said.

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Pasco County School Board member Alison Crumbley, beginning her third term, wants the school district to have a greater emphasis on the arts.

riculum, Crumbley added.

“It’s about tapping into kids’ creativity,” she said.“It helps them to calm down, think about things in a different way. Life should not just be about the test.”

“Everybody needs the arts,” Crumbley added.

“Whether it’s singing, dancing, performing on a stage in theater — any of it.You’re finding out more about yourself, and you’re finding out more about what you can do,” she said.

The arts can also help students build self-

confidence, she said.

The school board member also wants to work on tapping into Pasco County’s wealth of “human capital.”

She wants the district to do a better job of matching up people who are willing to volunteer their expertise, with teachers and other staff members who can benefit.

“Ever since I’ve been on the board, I’ve had people say to me,‘I want to help with this. I want to help with that,’” Crumbley said.

“Our teachers are overloaded,” the school board member said.“They’re getting more and more work dumped on them.They just do it. Most of them just do it.”

Helping to reduce the burden may be as simple as getting a volunteer to read to students, while a teacher grades papers or completes other work, the school board member said.

“You’ve got retirees from every walk of life that want to help. They know that there’s a lot of need,” Crumbley said.

It also helps children to see that grownups are willing to help, Crumbley added.

Crumbley said she’s been pleased to see the dedication and resourcefulness “of the vast majority of the district’s staff.”

On another front, Crumbley would like to see improvement in the way the district communicates with parents — both in the way it delivers information and also in the way it solicits feedback from parents, she said.

That’s true both at the district level and the school level, too, she said.

“We do have so many good programs in See ARTS, page 19A

Digital billboards illuminate controversy

By Kathy Steele

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Stand-alone, static billboards litter the highways and roadways across Pasco County despite a 17-year-ban on permitting new billboards.

Dismantling and removing many of these outdoor signs is a longstanding goal of county officials who want to reduce what they view as visual blight on county roads.

But, in a high technology world, the wave of the future is illuminated digital billboards that flip through multiple advertisements in seconds, and at night, illuminate the skyline while motorists zip by.

Owners of outdoor advertising companies are hoping to strike a deal with Pasco County commissioners to swap out some static billboards in return for installing a smaller number of digital billboards.

But, working out a formula for the tradeoff is proving to be difficult.

On a 3-2 vote on November 9, the Pasco County Commission decided to postpone a decision on the proposed ordinance for 30 days to allow additional negotiations.

Pasco County Chairwoman Kathryn Starkey took a tough stance on the matter — while commissioners Mike Moore, Jack

Mariano and Mike Wells Jr., favored the delay. a limit of 30 seconds, while industry repre“I think you guys are being played by a sentatives favor 8 seconds. savvy industry,” Starkey said. “Why do we Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore have to give them everything they want?” said industry input would be key to making The ordinance, if apthe ordinance work. proved, would amend an “I would like to see existing one that bans new some of your static billbillboards. It also would boards come down,” he add rules for companies said. “But, I don’t want to seeking to convert static pass something and you’re signs to digital ones. not going to participate.”

The proposed formula County data shows is based on total square there are 133 static billfootage, not billboard strucboards on U.S. 19. tures or sign faces. It would The next highest count result in removing about is on State Road 54, with 10 billboards for every digi66 billboards, followed by tal billboard that is U.S. 41, with 53; State Road installed.

52, with 46; and Interstate Industry representatives 75 with 33. In total, the lobbied for a five-to-one billboard structures acratio, which they say would count for about 172,000 CREATIVEOUTLET.COM make the swap-out profsquare feet of advertising. itable for their companies, But, the 10-to-1 ratio including Clear Channel, OUTFRONT Media just isn’t doable and could mean no static and The Champion Family of Companies. billboards will come down, said Tom O’Neill, County staff members previously backed local vice president for real estate and public off an initial proposal for a 14-to-1 ratio. affairs for Clear Channel Outdoors.

There’s also disagreement over the rota“I’m not saying you’re trying to be egretion cycle for advertisements.The county set gious, but you’ve got to get it closer to what

we need,” he said.

Pasco County Commissioner Ted Schrader pointed out that it was industry representatives who pushed for the ordinance, not residents or chambers of commerce. He offered an 8-to-1 ratio compromise, but got no takers.

“I don’t know how this helps our local businesses,” he said. “To me it’s sort of the tail wagging the dog.”

Schrader suggested voting on the ordinance with the 10-to-1 ratio and giving it a chance to work.

He criticized industry representatives for missing a meeting with county staff to discuss the ordinance prior to the hearing.They did meet individually with some commissioners, he said.

“They chose not to lobby me, because they knew I couldn’t be persuaded,” Schrader said.

Wells Jr., who supported the delay, had a warning for industry representatives. “If you don’t meet with them (staff), I’m done, too,” he said.

The Nov. 9 commission meeting in New Port Richey was Schrader’s last meeting, after 16 years on the board.

His seat will be filled by Ron Oakley, who won the District 1 race on Nov. 8.

Distinguished rabbi speaks on interfaith relations

By Kevin Weiss

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A renowned rabbi, known affectionately as “the Pope’s rabbi,” thinks significant improvements have been made on the relationship between Catholics and Jews.

That religious leader — Rabbi Abraham Skorka, of Buenos Aires, Argentina — visited Saint Leo University on Nov. 1 for a series of public discussions on interreligious dialogue.

Skorka cultivated a friendship with Pope Francis in the mid-1990s, when Pope Francis was known as Archbishop Jorge Bergoglio.

Together, the men wrote the book,“On Heaven and Earth,” published in 2010.

The book is based on more than 30 TV shows they co-hosted in Argentina.

The 66-year-old Skorka described his association with Pope Francis as “a real friendship.”

“The relationship between us is not a political relationship,” Skorka said. “We share a common value — we speak openly from one to another.”

During the speaking engagement, Skorka heaped praise on Pope Francis, calling him an “extraordinary personality.”

“He tries to perform a real change in hu-

manity,” he said.“He has spiritual courage.”

Deep dialogue, the rabbi said, is crucial to continuing to cultivate positive relationships between Christians and Jews.

“I do consider that there undoubtedly have been great improvements, but...dialogue depends on individuals. It’s not just a movement, but it depends on a great measure on the doing of individuals,” Skorka said.

He added:“If, in the future, we have people who have a great commitment in the concept of dialogue, then yes, we will go ahead.”

He added that Catholic-Jewish relations in the United States are “at a very good level.

“You already have organizations working on the theme,” he said,“and this is very important.”

However, Skorka said he’s witnessed a recent decrease in people practicing what he calls real faith, or living a “deep, religious life.”

He asked:“How many people are really living in a deep sense of religiosity?”

“We don’t really have great models — religious teachers. We are in need of them,” he said.

During his visit, Skorka was honored with the Eternal Light Award, which recognizes those who have made “outstanding contributions” to Catholic-Jewish relations. He was the

award’s 13th recipient, presented by the Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies at Saint Leo University.

Matthew Tapie, the center’s director, also believes the relationship between Catholics and Jews “has become stronger” during the past two decades.

It’s partly due to the impact made by the late Pope John Paul II,Tapie said.

Pope John Paul II, who died in 2005, became the first pope known to have made an official papal visit to a synagogue, when he visited the Great Synagogue of Rome, in 1986.

Additionally, he was the first pope to visit the German Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland, and often paid homage to Holocaust victims.

“His work is viewed by the Jewish community as enhancing the relationship between Jews and Catholics,”Tapie said.

Tapie said scholars feel the interfaith relationship can progress through interfaith partnerships for social justice action to help oppressed people.

“Part of the healing of relationships...has been Catholics being able to come to terms with a history of (Jewish) persecution,”Tapie said.“Insofar, the relationship is on the way to

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Rabbi Abraham Skorka, of Buenos Aires, Argentina, visited Saint Leo University on Nov. 1 for a series of speaking engagements on interfaith dialogue.

healing. There’s forgiveness, and forgiveness about a particular thing —persecution.”

Ida Margolis, who chairs GenShoah Southwest Florida, an organization for children of Holocaust survivors, agreed.

“It’s not just words, it’s deeds,” said Margolis.

“It’s the idea of getting to know one another,” she added.

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and has not lived in the Tampa area since then. But, whenever he visits my home, he delights ecause we publish on in discovering household Wednesday, and items from his childhood he Thanksgiving is always hadn’t thought of for many on Thursday, this is the years — such as my retro-orone week of the year that I’m ange silverware organizer that guaranteed that my column lines has kept my spoons, forks and up perfectly with what’s on the knives separated since before minds of readers.

Andy was born.And, there are And that, of course, is reflecting the holiday platters and bowls about what we’re most thankful I received as wedding gifts 32 for. years ago, which only come Like most of you, my greatest out of the buffet once or thanks is being with family to cretwice a year. ate new memories, reminisce Andy excitedly showed about old times and talk about the these “family heirlooms” to his future. wife, Erin, who I’m sure was My family actually celebrated grateful there was no room in Thanksgiving a few weeks back, their luggage to bring back because my niece was married in any of these family treasures Gainesville earlier this month.After to Appleton. the wedding, my daughter, Rachel, That’s fine with me beand my son, Andy and his family, cause I’m still attached to came to Land O’ Lakes to celebrate many of these items.They may an early Thanksgiving dinner. be 30 years old, but there is no Because Andy lives in Appleton, need to replace them.

Wisconsin, and Rachel is a graduBesides my family, I am ate student in Tallahassee, distance thankful for so much more. has prevented us from celebrating I’m blessed to own this newsThanksgiving together in three paper in an expanding local years. economy. I am grateful to have I took a few days off to cook, so many supportive advertisand even tried some new recipes. ers and readers, and to have (I should have stuck with sweet employees who are also my potatoes and marshmallows, inclosest friends. I am also COURTESY OF DIANE KORTUS stead of the new healthy version I thankful for Vic Anthony, who Diane Kortus, publisher of The Laker/Lutz News, poses for a photo with her daughter-in-law, Erin Mathes, her grandmade). came into my life five years son, Connor and her son, Andy.

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Once again, I will reflect about the many At least that’s true until they’re home Believe me, that little guy caught on very blessings in my life.And it is my hope, that no some of their favorite childhood foods, inquickly to the pleasures of mint ice cream matter how, where or when you celebrate cluding mint chocolate chip Klondike bars, with Mom. It was amazing how quickly they found covered in frozen chocolate.

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The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Noon and Wesley Chapel Noon Rotary Club Land O’ Lakes Satellite will host the sixth annual Turkey Gobble Fest on Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at two locations:Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, and Keystone Community Church, 21010 State Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes. Dine in or take out for the homeless, the poor, the lonely.Transportation will be available.To RSVP location and the number of meals needed, call (813) 586-3328.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a sewing session for doll clothes on Nov. 29 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., for ages 9 and older. Participants must be able to work independently and know how to use a sewing machine. Completion of a liability waiver and registration are required.

For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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BIKE DRIVE

Caroline Contractors, 18039 U.S. 41, Suite B, in Lutz, is accepting bike donations for less fortunate children. Participants can either pick out a bike or donate cash and Caroline Contractors will pick the bike up, or donate a helmet.The bike drive will run through Dec. 10. Donations can be dropped off at Caroline Contractors; Hungry Harry’s Family BBQ, 3116 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.; or, The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce, 2810 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. For information, call (813) 931-4611.

DROP-N-SHOP

Saint Leo University women’s basketball team will host a “Drop-N-Shop” children’s camp on Nov. 25 and on Dec. 11, from 8 a.m. to noon, in the school’s Marion Bowman Activities Center, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo.There will be games and activities, including basketball, baseball, crafts and time in the pool.The camp is for ages 4 to 14.The cost is $40 per child, per camp, with a family discount of $10 off a second child. Campers should bring lunch, a bathing suit, towel and sunscreen.To register online, visit SaintLeoCamps.com/wbasketball/camps.php.

GULFSIDE THRIFT SALE

All Gulfside Hospice’s thrift shops will host Black Friday shopping on Nov. 25 by offering 25 percent discounts storewide.

The new Gulfside Zephyrhills Furniture Shoppe also will participate.All stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For locations, visit Facebook.com/ghthriftshoppes.

HARRY POTTER CRAFT

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a Harry Potter preteen craft on Nov. 26 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 9 to 15. Completion of a liability waiver is required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

SHOP SMALL IN BROOKSVILLE

Brooksville Main Street will host a “Shop Small Saturday” promotion on Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.The first 200 shoppers that arrive at the downtown Brooksville Main Street tent will receive a gift bag loaded with goodies.There also will be holiday music throughout downtown Brooksville. Shoppers who pick up a “passport” between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., will be eligible for prizes. Guests should look for the “Shop Small” doormats at participating businesses. For information, call (352) 2384356.

VOLUNTEER TRAINING

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a teen volunteer training session on Nov. 26 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for those wanting to volunteer at the library.Those interested should fill out a form on the library’s website and register for a training session. For assistance, call the library at (813) 929-1214.

ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Downtown Tarpon Springs will host its 26th annual Thanksgiving Art & Craft Festival on Nov. 26 and Nov. 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.The outdoor showcase allows visitors to shop small for “Small Business Saturday.” For information, call (727) 3225217, or visit Facebook.com/ThanksgivingArtCraft.

Build-A-Bear fundraiser “Build-A-Bear for a Cause” will take place on Nov. 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Build-A-Bear store at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel.

The goal of 50 bears will be donated to Sunrise of Pasco Spouse Abuse Center and underserved children in the East Pasco County school system.

Participants can stop by and create a bear for a child, or make a donation towards a bear. Monetary donations can be dropped off at RP&G Printing, 2664 Cypress Ridge Blvd., Suite 104, in Wesley Chapel.

For information, call Cindy Ross at RP&G at (813) 949-5700 or (813) 205-6125.

ADVENT SERIES

Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church, 2902 W. Fletcher Ave., in Tampa, will host a four-part Advent series called “The Redemption of Scrooge” starting on Nov. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at its worship services. For information, call (813) 9611254.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET

Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in downtown Tampa, will show the film “Miracle on 34th Street” on Nov. 27 at 3 p.m. Prior to the film, Santa will be in the lobby for family photos with your own camera or cellphone starting at 2 p.m., and he will share a story on the stage immediately before the film.Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children. For information, visit TampaTheatre.org.

GENEALOGY OF SANTA CLAUS

The University of South Florida Department of Religious Studies will host a lecture on “The Genealogy of Santa Claus” on Nov. 28 at 5 p.m., in the Marshall Center, 4103 USF Cedar Circle in Tampa.The lecture will explore the evolution and cultural context of the American icon, Santa Claus. For information, contact Tori Lockler at (813) 974-2578 or tlockler@usf.edu.

CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL

The Zephyrhills Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 6251 Fort King Road in Zephyrhills, will host a fall festival on Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with something for all ages. Everyone who registers that day will receive a ticket for a free hot dog, chips, drink and piece of homemade pie.

There will be a bounce house, petting zoo and indoor game booths with prizes.At 11 a.m., there will be a 1-mile fun run/walk with ribbons for top finishers.The homemade pie eating contest will take place before the free lunch at noon.

Admission is free. For information, call (813) 782-8865.

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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host “Woodworking 101:Wall Art” on Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for ages 16 and older. Participants can learn the basics of woodworking by creating a wall art picture holder, and should bring an 8 ½ by 11 or smaller photo (which will be stapled). Proper dress code and a signed liability are required. For information and to register, call (813) 929-1214.

HOMEMADE SOAP MAKING

The Lutz Branch Library, 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, will offer “Suds it Up! Homemade Soap Making” on Nov. 30 at 3:30 p.m., for grades six to 12. Participants can learn how to make soap by choosing a mold, and adding fragrance and color. For information, visit HCPLC.org.

with a parade at 7 p.m.The theme will be “Christmas Melodies.”To participate in the parade, call Amanda Clark at (813) 780-1414.

COUNTRY AIRE BAZAAR

Country Aire Village, 39333 Blue Skye Drive in Zephyrhills, will host a holiday bazaar on Dec. 3 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.There will be coffee and donuts at 7 a.m., and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.The bazaar is inside and outside, and also will have a bake sale/cookie walk, a Chinese auction, crafters, gift card raffles, a linen closet and a clothing boutique. Free shuttle service will be offered.

ALPACA BARN OPEN HOUSE

Alpaca Barn, 37543 Pappy Road in Dade City, will host an open house on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests can stop by and see the alpacas, and learn about the alpacas and the products made from their fiber. For information, visit SweetBlossomAlpacas.com, or call Debbie or Narvel Pettis at (813) 3357387.

READ TO ROVER

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host “Read to Rover” on Dec. 3 at 1 p.m., for children to read to therapy dogs. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

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The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host “Essential Oils of the Bible with Debra Sweger” on Dec. 1 at 11 a.m. Participants can learn how to use essential oils from plants. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

CalAtlantic Homes is hosting “The Great Toy Drive” for the Toys For Tots program.

Participants can make a donation of a new, unwrapped toy to any CalAtlantic community through Dec. 11. For locations, visit CalAtlanticHomes.com.

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CareerSource Mobile One will make a stop at the New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, on Dec. 1 from 9:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.The unit is a self-contained resource room on wheels with 12 computer stations, satellite internet and communications, printing and copying. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR

Amalie Arena will present “Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular” on Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m., with a live symphony orchestra.The show is a concert and visual experience with acrobats, aerialists, hijinks and holiday cheer.

Tickets start at $25. Group discounts are available. For information, visit Ticketmaster.com.

HOLIDAY HOEDOWN

The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will host a “Holiday Hoedown” on Dec. 9 starting at 6 p.m., at Harbor Terrace Restaurant, 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway in Lutz.The cost is $30 per person prior to Dec. 2, and $40 per person after and at the door. Guests should bring a new, unwrapped toy to receive a free chance drawing. For information, call (813) 9092722.

COUNTRY CRAFTERS FAIR

The Country Crafters will host its third annual Arts and Crafts Fair on Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Country Aire Manor clubhouse, 10249 U.S. 98 in Dade City.There will be a wide variety of unique gifts for sale, and door prizes will be given away hourly. For information, call Bonnie Burton at (315) 868-1574.

GAMING CLUB

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host the Gaming Club on Dec. 3 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., for sixth grade and above.There will be board games, RPG games, card games and video games.

Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE

The Festival of Lights in Zephyrhills will take place on Dec. 3 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.,

The Home Instead Senior Care office in Wesley Chapel is helping to facilitate the “Be a Santa to a Senior” community program.

Shoppers can pick up a paper ornament from a tree at a participating location until Dec. 16.

The ornaments feature seniors’ first names and desired gifts. Shoppers can choose an ornament, buy the requested gift, and return it back to the store with the ornament attached. No need to wrap the gift.Trees can be found at these locations: Bealls Outlet in Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills and Dade City; BonWorth in Zephyrhills, Sweet Darling Quilts in Lutz, and the Pasco County Tax Collector offices in Lutz, Land O’ Lakes and Dade City. For information, visit BeASantaToASenior.com, or call (813) 9917524.

BUILD A TOY WITH SANTA

The Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa, will offer a Santa’s Workshop starting on Nov. 25 through Jan. 3. Included with a MOSI admission, kids can come to the Idea Zone creativity lab and make real toys to take home. Santa Claus will drop by the workshop to share pointers and holiday cheer with his toy-making helpers. No reservations are necessary. For information, visit MOSI.org.

CROCHET CLASS

The Tampa Jewish Community Center, 13009 Community Campus Drive in Tampa, will host a four-week crochet class starting on Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. Participants should bring yarn, crochet hooks, and a pattern to use.The cost for the four-week session is $25 per member, and $30 per non-member.

For information, or to register, contact Melissa Rosenthal at (813) 769-4724 or marissa.rosenthal@jewishtampa.com..

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A new, lighted 18-hole miniature golf course is now open at Plantation Palms Golf Club off Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes.The course is open to the public and features waterfalls, streams, ponds, tropical landscaping, trick shots, chutes, traps and hills.The cost to play is $7.49 for adults, and $5.99 for kids ages 3 to 10. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

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Participants enjoyed lunch and a round of golf with contests throughout the course, followed by dinner, silent auction and basket drawings. The tournament’s winning golf team included Bob Sullivan, Ed Sullivan, Kevin O’ Callahan and Paul Alexander. All proceeds benefit Gulfside Hospice to help Pasco County patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses by providing patient care and offering bereavement services for patients’ families.

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Construction is expected to conclude in December, followed by an official opening in January 2017.

Coca-Cola products include Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero, Sprite, Fanta, Powerade, Core Power and Dasani bottled water.

The exclusive rights for Coca-Cola prohibits competitive beverages, soft drinks, sports or energy drinks, water, tea and juices from the facility’s concession stand and the full-service restaurant – Top Shelf Sports Lounge - on the mezzanine level.

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t’s almost impossible to live in this area and not be tempted to look at model homes in the many new communities that surround us.

In the past few months, I’ve toured Connerton, Lakeshore Ranch, Asturia, Starkey Ranch, Estancia, Esplanade, The Promenade and most recently Bexley, which opened earlier

this month to astonishing, openingday crowds of over 2,000 people.

All these new communities share one thing in common — beautiful model homes. Touring these homes transports me to a fantasy of a perfect life with furniture that matches and beds that are always made.

No matter the size or price of the home, these models always maximize their floor plan with the latest decorating trends and have me dreaming that this model would be the perfect home for me.

My problem, however, is that the last model I’ve toured is always the one I like best. Which is why I am still looking, perhaps because I too easily visualize myself living in any one of our planned communities, happily keeping house in just about any floor plan.

Perhaps it’s this model home obsession that I’ve developed that

makes me so passionate about this home section that you’re reading.

My staff and I put a lot of energy in producing this special advertising section every month, which we’ve christened “There’s No Place Like Home.” Seven months after launching its first issue, readers and advertisers continue to tell us they like what we’re doing.

We all know that home is where your heart is. And no matter where we came from, for most of us today our home is right here in Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills or Dade City.

This sense of home is why our home section is successful. People enjoy reading about the new communities going up around them, and learning about small businesses that provide services to homeowners.

Do you ever wonder who is moving into all these new homes?

Many people incorrectly believe that these new homes are being sold to people moving into Pasco from other areas. But that’s not the case.

Most developers and homebuilders tell us that over half of their buyers come from neighboring communities. And over at Bexley, they tell us that in the first few years of their development, the vast majority of their buyers will come from Pasco and Hillsborough County.

And these families move for the same reasons people have always moved — a nicer home, better schools, close proximity to family and friends, nicer lots and amenities like zero-entry pools, close-by playgrounds, social clubhouses and trails that wind through nature preserves.

It is our hope that you use this home section to help you find the perfect community and home for your family.

A New Home for the Holidays Visit Santa and his elves at Asturia on Dec. 18!

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rea families are invited to join the fun at a holiday celebration at Asturia, a pristine planned community in Odessa located just west of the Veterans Expressway.

Set aside Sunday, Dec. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m., to see Santa, enjoy games and craft activities for kids, and sample holiday treats from a gourmet dessert bar.

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Plus, our Holly Jolly Trolleys will transport guests from the Amenity Center to Asturia’s Model Home Showcase, featuring eight model homes by Ashton Woods and David Weekley Homes.

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Help us plan for this wonderful event by calling in your RSVP by Dec. 12. Please call (904) 599-9015, or email Carla.Luigs@hines.com.

ABOUT ASTURIA

Located on State Road 54 in Odessa, Asturia is minutes from the Veterans Expressway. Its master plan includes retail, office, multifamily and a variety of single-family residential communities tied into the community’s parks, trail network, playgrounds and picnic areas. For more information, go to AsturiaFlorida.com, or call (813) 2274148.

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Explore Bexley With Expert Help From Toolbox Sisters

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exley is Pasco’s newest master-planned community.

Centrally located in Land O’ Lakes, Bexley opened earlier this month with over 2,000 people attending its grand opening festivities, and 17 homes sold in its first week.

With six of Tampa’s best-known builders, several distinct neighborhoods and 1,200 acres of natural amenities and preserved wilderness, it can be overwhelming for many buyers to understand all that Bexley has to offer.

And, that’s where The Toolbox Sisters come in. Allison and Amanda Vaughn work as a Realtor team that specializes in new home communities. This dynamic duo answers buyers’ questions and addresses their personal needs. They help buyers by comparing builders and their incentives, explaining amenities and community fees, and assessing Bexley to similar communities.

“Our goal is to help buyers determine if Bexley is the right community for them, and then find them the perfect home for their family based on their budget, their wish list and personal needs,” said Amanda.

“Plus, there is no cost to use our services, since our commission is paid by the builder,” Allison adds.

BEXLEY FACTS

LOCATION: 1,700 acres in Land O’ Lakes, located north of State Road 54 between the Suncoast Parkway and Oakstead.

BUILDERS: CalAtlantic Homes, Cardel Homes, David Weekley Homes, Homes by WestBay, ICI Homes and Lennar.

MODEL HOMES: Six models open now, two more open in February.

HOME STYLES: Wide variety of singlefamily homes and low-maintenance townhomes and villas. 1,200 to over 4,000 square feet. Priced at $210,000 to over $500,000.

TOTAL HOMES: 475 in first phase; 1,900 at completion.

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SCHOOLS: Bexley Elementary opens on-site in 2017. Currently assigned Charles S. Rushe Middle School and Sunlake High School.

DEVELOPER: Newland Communities, the developer of Fishhawk Ranch and Westchase.

Call the Toolbox Sisters, Amanda and Allison Vaughn, at (813) 563-7915 or (813) 756-8688, to find the home of your dreams at the best price, best location and with the most builder incentives.

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he Asturia community in Odessa has been selling homes for just a year, but already it has received three prestigious awards from the Sales and Marketing Council (SMC) of the Tampa Bay Builders Association.

At the SMC’s annual Awards of Excellence dinner on Nov. 17, Asturia was recognized for three first place awards: Best Logo, Best Billboard and Best Video. The Asturia video can be viewed on the community’s website at asturiaflorida.com.

“There were many entries in these popular categories, and for Asturia to be selected for our work makes us tremendously proud,” said Lane Gardner, managing director for Asturia.

“We especially want to recognize our in-house staff for their hard work, including Carla Luigs, Kevin Jund, Sean Manson, Kellie Hines, Vikki Huey and Jill Fuhrman. Each has had a big part in promoting Asturia and creating one of the

most desired communities in Pasco County.”

The SMC’s annual competition is one of the housing industry’s most spirited and fun events, of the year.

The event in Tampa at the Renaissance Hotel at International Hotel sold out with 340 attendees at the gala, black tie affair to honor the shining stars of Tamp Bay’s home building industry.

Asturia is a Hines signature, mixed-use community located on State Road 54, just west of the Suncoast Parkway. Asturia offers residents an unmatched amenity package that includes eco-friendly active and passive, parks, trail networks, and a state-of-the-art fitness and community center with a resort-style swimming pool.

A variety of residential offerings are available from the community’s award-winning builders, Ashton Woods Homes and David Weekley Homes with eight model homes open daily. For more information, go to AsturiaFlorida.com, or call (813) 227-4148.

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Thankful for a Vibrant Community and Neighbors Who Care

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s Connerton celebrates its 11th Thanksgiving, our staff at Club Connerton, in marketing and development, and our family of builders are forever thankful for the 500 families that call Connerton home.

And, as we gather this Thanksgiving, we invite our friends outside of Connerton to visit our community and see how happy our residents are to live here, and enjoy life as they bike and walk our nature trails, and play in our beautiful parks.

Connerton truly wishes all of our residents, our nearby neighbors and local businesses a very Happy Thanksgiving as we all celebrate the blessings we share.

WHAT MAKES CONNERTON UNIQUE?

Connerton is more than a community — it’s a New Town in the heart of Pasco County — a town that thinks more, gives more, dreams more and wants more for its residents and neighbors.

Connerton is unique because it is one of only three designated New Town communities in Florida, and the only one in the Tampa Bay area.

This difficult-to-achieve designation was awarded by the State of Florida and Pasco County in 2004 because of its comprehensive master-plan that promotes self-sufficiency, and directs and guarantees the community’s future.

By definition, a New Town encompasses its own housing, education and government, health care, retail, commerce and recreation. Other New Towns in Florida are Seaside in the panhandle, and Celebration outside of Orlando.

Connerton’s New Town is the largest planned community in Pasco County, with 4,800 acres of mostly pristine land between U.S. 41 and Ehren Cutoff, and south of State Road 52. There are 1,000 acres dedicated as nature preserves, which are home to hundreds of species of indigenous

birds and wildlife.

When complete, Connerton’s New Town commitment of live, work and play will make the community selfsustaining. It will encompass up to 8,500 homes, 730,000 sq. feet of retail services, and 1.4 million sq. feet of office/medical office and industrial space. Its schools include Connerton Elementary, one of the best schools in Pasco County, and three more are planned for the area.

Families chose to live at Connerton because they recognize the immense potential of this New Town. And as Connerton grows, so do the opportunities for residents to work close to where they live.

For the past three years, Connerton has averaged over 100 new home starts annually. Many of these new homes buyers are current residents

finding their next home in Connerton.

Other buyers are family and friends of current residents who want to live down the street or around the corner, so they too can enjoy Connerton’s many amenities.

In addition to the Club Connerton’s spectacular amenities, residents walk and bike the nature trails, play and relax in the community’s four parks, and take their furry friends to exercise and play in the private dog park.

Connerton parents rest easy as their kids enjoy Connerton’s camp programs, where kids find their creative side with arts and crafts, stay fit while swimming in the resort-style pool and socialize through supervised daily activities.

As Connerton grows, so do businesses in the area, including a new McDonald’s, which recently opened

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at the Arbor Square entrance. A new pet store and grooming salon will open soon.

Connerton is located just the right distance from the congestion and noise of I-75 and other traffic-bound intersections. The stress of commuting becomes a thing of the past because Connerton residents have so many routes to choose from.

New residents of Connerton can choose from four builders —M/I Homes, Lennar, Taylor Morrison, and Homes by WestBay — with new homes priced from the high $100s to the $700s.

There is so much to offer in Connerton, that you must experience it for yourself.

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The Elm is a 2,395 square-foot home with flexible design options, with four to five bedrooms and twoand-a-half to four-and-a-half baths.

This two-story model has a great room floor plan with an open family room, breakfast nook and dining room. Its spacious island kitchen has ample cabinets, walk-in pantry and butler’s pantry with even more storage.

The master suite is located on the second floor, and features a spacious bathroom with a large walk-in closet and oversized shower accented with a bronze penny tile wall. Three large windows allow natural light to flow through the bedroom.

The Elm has an optional mudroom between its two-car garage and kitchen, which is perfect to store backpacks, shoes, jackets and hats.

Other options include another bedroom and bath, on both the first floor and second floor, a detached garage and converting an upstairs bedroom into a loft for entertainment or gaming. Pricing on The Elm begins at $309,990.

“Ashton Woods’ homes at Asturia are specifically tailored to local market preferences, offering thoughtful designs and a wide range of personalization in a highly desirable location,” said John Reny, president of Ashton Woods Florida division.

“With the Elm model, we envision individuals who enjoy entertaining and showing their collection of items from trips abroad.”

In addition to The Elm, Ashton Woods offers a series of new home plans at Asturia that can be personalized to match a buyer’s distinctive lifestyles. Base pricing is from the mid-$200s. For more information, visit AshtonWoods.com/tampa.

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Asturia’s Amenity Center is the

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“We worked hard to deliver a new cutting-edge amenity center that sets Asturia apart from other communities,” said Lane Gardner, Hines managing director. “Asturia is a signature Hines community that focuses on a healthy lifestyle that

complements best-in-class home styles being built by Ashton Woods and David Weekley Homes.”

Located on State Road 54, Asturia is minutes from the Suncoast Parkway and has easy access to U.S. 41, U.S. 19 and Interstate 75. Its masterplan includes retail, office, multifamily and a variety of singlefamily residential communities tied into the community’s parks, trail network, playgrounds and picnic areas. For more information, go to AsturiaFlorida.com, or call (813) 2274148.

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Asturia is located on State Road 54, just west of the Suncoast Parkway. For more information, go to AsturiaFlorida.com, or call (813) 227-4148.

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Located on U.S. 41, just north of the Land O’ Lakes Post Office, you can save up to $50,000 on a 1,500 square foot office condo at Black Lake, when compared to similar office space on State Road 54.

“There’s no better value in commercial property than , said Realtor Codyy Adams of Russell Black Lake,” Adams Realty, who is marketing the development.

“Prices along 54 are typically $50,000 more for new construction of the same square footage. Plus, they do not have the same direct highway frontage and signage as does Black Lake,” he said.

U.S. 41 Resurgence Located just three miles north of State Road 54, Black Lake is the first new office park available in the fast-developing U.S. 41 corridor.

“Unlike State Road 54 and its continual road construction, U.S. 41 is already an expanded three-lane highway in both directions, beginning at the Lutz apex and continuing 15 miles almost to State Road 52,” said Adams.

“This means businesses in Black Lake do not need to worry about future road construction in front of their office blocking customers and employees,” he said.

The U.S. 41 corridor, which is called Land O’ Lakes Boulevard north of State Road 54, is undergoing a commercial resurgence, with many older buildings being replaced with new construction.

“Buying at Black Lake now is a smart move because prices have not yet caught up with the redevelopment of 41. And when that happens, the savings compared to commercial on State Road 54 will no longer be there,” said Adams.

Construction on the 7,800 square foot building will be co completed p eted in ea earlyy 2017.

0 There e e will be five eo offices ces configured in 1,500 and 1,800 square foot units.

Because the building is strategically zoned C-2, it’s appropriate for both retail storefronts and professional offices.

Next door is the original Black Lake office building, which is home to several long-established Land O’ Lakes business, including chiropractor Michael Craven, dentist Brian Bernier and financial planner Chris Cooper.

The new building’s architectural design will match the upscale, Mediterranean style of the original building with its distinctive terra cotta stucco exterior. Both buildings face U.S. 41 and the open spaces of the Land O’ Lakes Recreational Center with its ball fields, playground and community stage.

“In addition to price, the biggest reason businesses are moving to Black Lake are the 45,0000 vehicles that pass by the building every day,” said Adams.

Wa W arehouse Building Soon to be under construction, and immediately behind the two office buildings, is a 20,000 square feet warehouse building. Space will be divided into seven, 2,800 square foot units, and all come with a 400-square-foot office.

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“The warehouse space is very unique and something we’re getting lots of calls on,” said Adams.

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Russell Adams Realty has been central Pa Pasco’’ss most respected commercial and residential real estate company for over 50 years. Please call Cody Adams with questions about the Black Lake development, as well as an ny other real estate inquiries, at (813) 503-6933.

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"The response to Bexley has been incredible,” said Thomas Panaseny, vice president and general manager for the Tampa office of Newland Communities, the developer behind Bexley.

“Potential homebuyers love the uniqueness of Bexley, from its planned amenities to miles and miles of trails and parks. We've tried to think of every detail, and we're certain that Bexley will be a wonderful community to live in, whether you're a family with kids, just starting out, or looking to downsize," said Panaseny.

Centrally located in Land O’ Lakes, at State Road 54 and the Suncoast Parkway, Bexley is a 1,700acre community that offers residents a sporty, social lifestyle that maximizes its pristine natural surroundings.

From day one, Bexley residents get to hike, bike, walk and run adventure trails. Open spaces include sports fields, two Pump Park bicycle courses, playgrounds, outdoor workout stations, two dog parks (one for large breeds and the other for small), and natural play areas for all ages.

CENTRAL, ACCESSIBLE LOCATION

Bexley is just a few miles from places to work, dine, shop and play.

The community’s prime location next to the Suncoast Parkway offers fast, convenient access to Tampa International Airport, Tampa’s Westshore District, downtown Tampa and area beaches.

Four regional malls are within 15 miles of Bexley — Tampa Premium Outlets, The Shops at Wiregrass and The Grove, all in Wesley Chapel, and Westfield Citrus Park in Citrus Park.

Bexley Village Drive, with direct access to the Suncoast Parkway, is currently under construction and is expected to be complete by late spring 2017. The roadway will connect Tower Road to State Road 54, and allow residents to bypass Ballentrae Road for State Road 54 access.

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Bexley 16950 Vibrant Way Land O' Lakes, FL 34638 FROM I-75: Take exit 275 Head west on State Road 54 Turn right on Ballantrae Boulevard Turn left on Tower Road Make a right on Bexley Village Drive The Bexley Club is on the left From Suncoast Parkway/Veterans Expressway: Head east on State Road 54 Turn left on Ballantrae Boulevard Turn left on Tower Road Make a right on Bexley Village Drive The Bexley Club is on the left

walkable streetscapes with townhomes, villas and single-family homes. Exterior designs offer a variety of architectural traditions, while streetscapes feature tree-lined streets, neighborhood parks and the trail network.

Bexley’s first phase includes 475 home sites and a variety of home styles ranging in size from 1,200 to over 4,000 square feet. At completion, Bexley will have 1,900 homes.

With homes priced from $210,000, Bexley has six award-winning homebuilders to choose from: CalAtlantic Homes, Cardel Homes, David Weekley Homes, Homes by WestBay, ICI Homes and Lennar.

“We’ve selected this group of builders because we know they will bring our community vision to life,” said Panaseny of Newland Communities. “Nature is our inspiration, not only in the community’s character, but in home designs as well. Some elevations are exclusive to Bexley, making this a unique, vibrant community unlike any other in Pasco County.”

BEST SCHOOLS

Many families are moving to Bexley for its outstanding schools, including a new school recently christened Bexley Elementary that

will open for the 2017-18 school year. For upper grades, top-rated schools assigned to Bexley are Charles S. Rushe Middle School and Sunlake High School.

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Bexley Club, the community’s action-packed lakefront clubhouse, features two expansive outdoor pools (including a lap pool and children’s splash pool), a cardio-focused fitness center and fully staffed bike shop, which offers sales, rentals and quick repairs. An open-air game room with foosball, ping-pong, and billiards offers nonstop entertainment for all ages.

Opening with the community is The Twisted Sprocket café and its relaxing lakeside view. The café is open to the public and serves a delicious breakfast menu, gourmet lunches, dessert, smoothies, wine,

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TRAILS AND PARKS

Spanning Bexley’s 1,200 acres of preserved wilderness are trails unlike any other residential community. Designed by outdoorliving pioneer Avid Trails, Bexley’s 10-plus-mile multi-model trail system are designed for a relaxing pace along the creek, biking at high intensity or linking up with the spectacular 42-mile regional Suncoast Trail system.

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Bexley is the fourth masterplanned community for Newland in the Tampa Bay area, joining other award-winning communities of Fishhhawk Ranch, Mirabay and Waterset in south Hillsborough County. For information, visit BexleyFlorida.com.

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The Pasco County Lacrosse Alliance’s PascoLax Harley Jam has been rescheduled to March 25. The event will take place from noon to 6 p.m., at the Concourse Rotary Pavilion, 15325 Alric Pottberg Road in Spring Hill.

Lacrosse fundraiser rescheduled to March

By Kevin Weiss

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The PascoLax Harley Jam, organized by the Pasco County Lacrosse Alliance (PCLA), has been rescheduled.

The event, originally slated for Dec. 3, will take place on March 25 from noon to 6 p.m., at the Concourse Rotary Pavilion, 15325 Alric Pottberg Road in Spring Hill.

The shindig, which organizers intend to hold annually, will feature a rock/country concert and a reverse raffle.

Concert performers include three Tampa-based bands: Soul Circus Cowboys, Jaded and Phoenix. The grand prize to be raffled off is a choice of either a 2017 Harley-Davidson SuperGlide, or a $20,000 cash prize.

Tickets for the concert/raffle are $100, while concert-only tickets are $10 per person.

Only 2,000 tickets — 1,000 raffle and 1,000 general admissions — will be sold.

Food trucks and other vendors will be present, and 98 Rock will provide a live remote from the concert.

All net proceeds from the benefit will help the PCLA provide funding for several Pasco County high schools to offer boys and girls lacrosse programs.

Sunlake, Mitchell, Wesley Chapel and Wiregrass Ranch high schools will offer club lacrosse programs, for the 2017 season.

Anclote, Land O’ Lakes and Zephyrhills high schools, meanwhile, are expected to form boys and girls lacrosse programs, for the 2018 season.

The PCLA, a nonprofit organization, is also assisting the transition of the programs from a club-level sport to a Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA)-sanctioned sport, beginning with the 2018 spring season.

Eric Handman, fundraising director of the PCLA, said the fundraiser will help subsidize the expenditures to operate each school’s boys and girls lacrosse programs.

“It costs a lot to fund a team,” Handman said, “when you consider refereeing fees, bussing, field use, goals and equipment.”

David Mazursky, president of the PCLA, told The Laker/Lutz News in September that he estimates equipment and operational costs for the lacrosse organization will total about $15,000 per school. Whatever funds aren’t covered through sponsorships will trickle down to players in a “pay-for-play” model.

According to its website, the PCLA is looking to set the registration fee in the same arena as Hillsborough County’s, which decreased from $390 to $320 over the past three years.

“The goal is eventually to get the pay-toplay fee more reasonable,” Handman said.

For more information, visit PascoLaxHarleyJam.com or PascoLax.org.

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The National Alliance on Mental Illness Pasco County honored U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis for his work in Congress to help reform the nation’s mental health system and improve access to care for those suffering from mental illness.

Bilirakis was presented with the group’s “Legislator of the Year” award.

For more information, visit Bilirakis.house.gov, and click on the Media link.

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The Groves Golf and Country Club, 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes, will now host a Brains & Balance class on Tuesdays at 11 a.m., to help improve seniors’ memories. There will be no class on Election Day. There also is the Silver Sneakers Strength & Balance class on Wednesdays at 9 a.m., and on Fridays at 10:30 a.m., in the ballroom.

These are low-impact classes for men and women designed to help improve flexibility and balance, which may help prevent falls, broken hips and more. Exercises may include lifting handheld weights, using tub-

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will host a Tuesday Tutorial on “Back, Neck & Spine Problems: Minimally Invasive Surgery” on Nov. 29 at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson.

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Admission is free. Reservations are required. For information, call (727) 869-5498.

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The Groves Golf & Country Club, 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes, will host a free Medicare program by SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) on Nov. 29 at 3 p.m., in the clubhouse.

Refreshments will be served. For information, call (727) 570-9696, ext. 273.

SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH

The Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office will feature the Moffitt Cancer Center as its nonprofit charity for the month of November.

Customers with registration renewals may choose to trade their regular license plate for the Moffitt Cancer Center specialty tag, or customer may purchase the tag for newly registered vehicles or buy tag vouchers to give as gifts.

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The tax offices also will accept cash donations.

For office locations, please visit PascoTaxes.com.

HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE

Bayfront Health Dade City is once again offering free assistance during open enrollment, through Jan. 31, to help compare plans and fill out applications on the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Appointments can be made with the hospital’s certified assistants by calling (352) 521-1552, or booked online at GetCoveredAmerica.org/connector.

The Pasco County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention and the Next Level Church hosted a NOPE Candlelight Vigil, to remember those who were lost to or suffer from substance abuse. The event included exhibits of local resources, a wall of pictures to memorialize those lost, a performance of the National Anthem and guest speakers. More than 200 people attended to grieve and show support for one another, and community members of all ages lit candles to remember those lost to drug overdose. ASAP is a community coalition dedicated to reducing rates of substance used disorders by creating and implementing community-wide strategies. For information, visit PascoASAP.com.

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Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced more than $87 million in funding for 1,2310 health centers in every United States state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the Pacific Basin.

Premier Community Healthcare Group, a community health center in Pasco County, will receive $78,014 in funding, part of more than $4 million the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded to 46 health centers in Florida.

The funding will help the health center improve interaction electronically with patients, specifically to upgrade its IT technology.

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WIREGRASS ELEMENTARY DEDICATION Wiregrass Elementary School, 29732 Wiregrass School Road in Wesley Chapel, will host a dedication ceremony on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.

There will be a short program, student performances and refreshments.

MARTINEZ MIDDLE DINNER, CONCERT AND ART SHOW

Martinez Middle School, 5601 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road in Lutz, will host a Holiday Dinner, Concert and Art Show on Dec. 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

There will be a sit-down dinner prepared by culinary students and served by band members, and holiday music performed by the Mustang Band.

There also will be holiday shopping available through the art show silent auction.The school’s art students produced the artwork. Purchased artwork will be available for pickup at 7:10 p.m.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SUPPORT PASCO ESE STUDENTS

Knights of Columbus Council 8104 of Land O’ Lakes hosted its annual tootsie roll

drive fundraiser and raised $7,000 for ESE student programs at four Pasco County schools.

Each school will receive about $1,743 each. The schools that will benefit are Denham Oaks Elementary School, Connerton Elementary, Land O’ Lakes High and Pine View Middle.

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PHSC APPOINTS ADMINISTRATORS

Pasco-Hernando State College has named Kevin O’ Farrell, provost, Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch; Patricia Campbell, dean of arts and sciences; Billie Gabbard, dean of nursing and health programs; and, Sonia Thorn, associate dean of academic affairs and institutional accreditation.

For information about PHSC, visit PHSC.edu.

PASCO COUNTY SCHOOLS EARNS SILVER

The District School Board of Pasco County was awarded the Florida Healthy School District Silver Award by the Florida Action for Healthy Kids and the Florida Coordinated School Health Partnership.The district was presented with a silver-level flag.

The district earned the honor for demonstrating high scores in all areas, with the highest scores related to policies and processes in these areas: • District infrastructure (88 percent) • Physical education (87 percent) • Health services (90 percent) • Counseling, psychological and social services (86 percent) • Healthy school environment (87 percent) • Employee wellness (85 percent) • Family and community involvement (91 percent)

COURTESY OF EAST PASCO DEMOCRATIC CLUB

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TREVOR MCCABE IN HONOR SOCIETY

Trevor McCabe, of Odessa, was initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

McCabe was initiated at the University of Florida.

Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter.

SCHOOL BOARD AMENDS SCHOOL NAME

The District School Board of Pasco County voted to temporarily name the new school under construction on Old Pasco Road in Wesley Chapel, Cypress Creek Middle/High School.

The board named it Cypress Creek High School at a Nov. 1 meeting, but because the school will serve sixth through 12th-grade students until a middle school is built, the name was changed to be inclusive of the middle school students.

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The East Pasco Democratic Club presented a $500 scholarship check to Pasco-Hernando State College student Caitlyn Fontan. Fontan was selected for her drive and fortitude, and plans to use the money toward a degree in phlebotomy.

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Pasco County students auditioned for AllState Middle School Band, Honor Band, Concert Band and Symphony Orchestra in September. Students who make one of the band groups are guaranteed a spot in the Pasco County Schools All-County Band, but still need to audition for chair placement.

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Beer-brewing friends Mark Pizzurro, left, Peter Abreut and Joe Traina have opened In the Loop Brewing at 3338 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.

BREWERY, from page 1A Within a month of so, five In the Loop brews will be on tap, with more to come.

First arrivals will be an IPA, a vanilla espresso porter, a Vienna lager and a pale ale.

Pizzurro is the brewmeister. He served an internship at Big Storm Brewing in Odessa.

Abreut is a former firefighter who owns Crossfit En Fuego, located next door to In the Loop. He focuses on the brewery’s marketing.

Traina deals with sales, and they all handle bar duties.

For now, beers on tap include local and Florida-based brews such as Funky Buddha and Sunshine City IPA. Looking for something different? Try a Swedish cider in a tall, cool glass.

But, the In the Loop brews aren’t the

STUDENT, from page 1A (minutes) to seven minutes. It’s more than most people get to see President Obama, especially in his office.”

Beatty, who’s in the Land O’ Lakes High School’s pre-International Baccalaureate (IB) program, is a busy student.

In addition to a rigorous pre-IB curriculum workload, the teenager is a member of several school clubs including Model UN, photography and drama. He’s also involved in Boy Scout Troop 707 in Land O’ Lakes.

ARTS, from page 1A the district now. I just want to be sure that all of the kids and parents are knowledgeable,” she said.

“I just want to be sure that we’re reaching them with all that we have available,” she said.

Making that happen, Crumbley said, may require additional manpower.

Crumbley said she was drawn to serve on the school board because she’s always

final touch for what the partners see as a slow, deliberate introduction to the neighborhood.

More is to come.

A staircase from the tasting room to the second floor eventually will open into a special events room.

Before that can happen, though, a second exit must be installed to meet county building and safety codes.

In the moment, however, guests can enjoy the bar, and a tasting room with dark concrete floors and a brick chimney. Oldstyle suitcases, cut in half, jut from a wall and serve as drink rests. Outside, the patio and a wooden deck roll out toward Lake Padgett, with peaceful views of the lapping waters.

Games of Jenga and corn hole are at the ready for friendly competitions.

“We want it to be a good time to kick back and relax,” said Traina.

“I get it all done, somehow,” he said, “Mostly losing sleep.”

Land O’ Lakes assistant principal Jeff Morgenstein described Beatty as an “outstanding student.”

“When I look at the students that come into our (IB) program, Logan really exemplifies the idea that they want to make a difference in their community, in our nation and in the world,” said Morgenstein, “and they do that through ideas, through conversation and being part of things that are bigger than them.

“Doing things to make the future better — that’s who he is.”

been interested in children’s issues.

Crumbley was initially elected in 2010, when Kathryn Starkey vacated her school board seat to run for the Florida Legislature.

Crumbley was unopposed when she ran in 2012, and was unopposed when she ran for another term.

“Having raised three kids that came through Pasco County Schools, I just felt like there was some work that could be done. Your community is only as good as your schools,” Crumbley said.

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Pasco County residents longing for greater tennis opportunities soon will have that wish granted.

Todd Vande Berg, planning director for the city of Zephyrhills, unveiled plans for a two-story, outdoor tennis facility, designed to United States Tennis Association (USTA) standards.

The Zephyrhills City Council gave Vande Berg a consensus to proceed with an engineered site plan and an architect plan, at its Nov. 14 meeting.

The facility, presently known as the Zephyrhills Tennis Center, will be located on 4.7 acres of donated land at The District at Abbott’s Square, a new real estate development situated north of Dean Dairy Road and west of Simons Road.

The estimated $2.19 million project will likely include 10 courts (eight clay, two hard surface), three mini-courts and one exhibition court.

The tennis center is also expected to feature a pro shop, a multifunctional community room, and two office spaces.

A second level, if added, will house an observation deck, players lounge, and concessions.

The facility was initially expected to feature a “50-50 mix” of five clay and five hard surface courts. However, the USTA advised Vande Berg to plan for additional soft surface, clay courts.

“Most people prefer playing on a soft court,” Vande Berg said. “Wherever you go now, most courts in Florida are going with a majority clay courts.”

Though ground has yet to break on the forthcoming project, the planning director has already received several inquiries for its use.

“A lot of interest is out there,”Vande Berg said.“I’ve gotten calls from people in New England who want to run the facility. We have colleges asking if it’s going to be available this summer for training.”

The facility, too, opens the door to hosting local and regional USTA-sanctioned events.

“We could bring in some pretty good sized tournaments,”Vande Berg said.

“It will be an economic draw for not only Zephyrhills, but all of Pasco County,” he said.

“You could bring in probably 50 to 100 kids and their families that would be staying the weekend to play in tournaments,” he added.

Vande Berg said the tennis center will be funded over the next two fiscal years. He noted that recreation impact fees from The

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Zephyrhills planning director Todd Vande Berg outlined plans for a new tennis center.

District at Abbott’s Square and other developments should total about $2.13 million, all but financing the entire project.

Other possible funding sources include: USTA grants, Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grants, Penny for Pasco, and partnerships with Pasco County Parks and Recreation, and Pasco County Tourism.

“This isn’t a city of Zephyrhills project.

This is a countywide project,” Vande Berg said. “There’s going to be a lot of countywide people using this facility.”

Memberships will be required to access the facility, though Vande Berg indicated that prices will be “more economical” for Zephyrhills residents, compared to non-residents.

“We need to fully vet that aspect out,” he said,“to see exactly what our community is comfortable with...”

Vande Berg and City Manager Steve Spina have sought direction from other tennis facilities in nearby communities, including Auburndale and Plant City.

The eight-court Cindy Hummel Tennis Center, in Auburndale, has yearly memberships ranging from $107 to $240, for unlimited court access. Meanwhile, the 10court Plant City Tennis Center offers individual annual passes for $350, and family annual passes for $700.

In east Pasco, many residents have pleaded for additional tennis facilities and programming.

During a May open house at the Alice Hall Community Center in Zephyrhills, several residents told The Laker/Lutz News the foremost reason they use Zephyr Park is because of its tennis courts.

One east Pasco resident, Fred Hall, was particularly vocal about the subject. “The single most used thing in (the) park is the tennis courts,” Hall said, in May.“Those are used in the morning from 7 a.m., until the lights go off at night. Seven days a week.”

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Sophomore paces Wharton boys cross-country

By Kevin Weiss

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Wharton High School’s Tre Rivers is quietly making a name for himself as one of the state’s top distance runners.And, he’s just a sophomore.

On Nov. 5, Rivers placed ninth in the Class 4A FHSAA Cross Country Finals at Appalachia Regional Park, crossing the finish line in 16:16.09, a 5K personal record and the fastest time of any Hillsborough County runner at the state meet.

“It was a goal I had, but I never thought it would actually happen,” Rivers humbly said of his top-10 state finish.

His secret to success?

“I just stay relaxed, said Rivers,“and just be confident.”

The rise to becoming one of the state’s top cross-country runners has been rather swift for the underclassman.

Rivers, who began running competitively at 8 years old, focused exclusively on track throughout middle school, mainly competing in sprints and middle distance races.

“Track was like my niche,” said Rivers, whose older sister, Bryanna, recently signed a track scholarship with the University of Massachusetts.

But, it wasn’t until he started high school that his penchant for running long distance was realized.

As a freshman, Rivers ran his first high school cross-country race in a rather uneventful time of 20:33, a 6:38 pace per mile.

By the start of the 2016 cross-country season, however, Rivers had slashed his 5K mark to 17:34, a 5:40 pace per mile.

Wharton cross-country coach Kyle LoJacono said he knew Rivers had the ability to be a “very strong runner,” but first had to gear his training regimen towards longer, sustained runs that incorporated cross country terrains, like hills and trails.

“We knew that once we got his distance base built back up that he was going to really cut (time),” LoJacono said.

“With him, the longer it is, usually the better.”

Rivers, who now holds the school’s sophomore 5K record, is eyeing the

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The Wharton High boys cross-country team picks sophomore Tre Rivers up after he led the squad to second place in the Class 4A District 6 meet. Rivers won the individual district title at the meet.

Wharton all-time record of 15:55, set in 2005, by Ryan Courtoy.

“That would definitely be within his reach,” said LoJacono, “especially with the fact that we know his work ethic is going to continue.”

That work ethic, LoJacono said, often helped inspire Rivers’ fellow teammates throughout a grueling cross-country season.

“He never, ever cheats you on a workout.

He will give max effort,” LoJacono said.“He kind of sets that standard for everybody else, and because he works so hard every single day, it gives everybody else that goal.”

It surely worked, as Wharton reached the

state finals for the first time since 2008, finishing in ninth place (out of 20 teams).

“What really was the key,” said LoJacono, “was Tre being that No. 1 every single day.”

“He gets stronger as the race goes on,” the Wharton’s third-year coach added.

“It really kind of allows everybody else to do the same thing, because they see, ‘Wow, look at that,’” LoJacono said.

With no seniors on the roster, the Wildcats’ recent success — like Rivers’—doesn’t appear to be going away anytime soon.

All of Wharton’s other top runners are expected to return in 2017, including: Noah Damjanovic (17:18.91 at states), Sahil

Deschenes (17:30.46), Frank Goldbold (17:34.72), Casey Pleune (17:46.76), Denarius Murphy (18:44.99) and Ryan Anders (19:18.20).

“This groups wants to establish itself.”

LoJacono said.

In the meantime, Rivers will look to continue his success this spring — on the track.

Last season, he set school track records for freshman in the 3,200-meter (9:58.68), 1,600-meter (4:36.14) and 800-meter (2:07.83) races.

“I really can’t live without the other,” Rivers said of competing in both track and cross-country.

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Charleston Southern’s Shane Bucenell, a former quarterback at Wiregrass Ranch High School, was named the Big South Freshman of the Week for his role in a 4826 win over Liberty University on Nov. 12.

The 5-foot-11, 190-pound signal-caller threw for 170 yards and three touchdowns, and added a 57-yard rushing score. It is the second time this season Bucenell has received the weekly freshman honor.Through seven games, Bucenell has passed for 933 yards and 13 touchdowns, and rushed for 255 yards and 3 TDs.

BACK-TO-BACK STATE CHAMP Land O’ Lakes High swimmer Jabari Ramsey is now a two-time state champion after winning the 100 breaststroke (56.86) at the Class 3A FHSAA State Championships on Nov. 12. Ramsey, a junior, bested his 2015 state champion time of 57.07. Ramsey finished fifth at states as a freshman two years ago.

Also noteworthy:Wesley Chapel’s Abbey Duncan was second in both the 100 fly (55.31) and the 100 back (56.98) at the state championships. Duncan, a senior, will swim for Ohio University next season.

SUNLAKE QUARTERBACK SETS SEVERAL SCHOOL MARKS

Sunlake High quarterback Justin Hall set several school passing records over the course of his senior season in 2016.

The 6-foot-4, 220-pound pocket passer set marks in the following categories: • Season passing yards (1,945) • Career passing yards (3,775) • Completions (222) • Career TD passes (33) • Passing yards in a game (317) • Touchdown passes in a game (4) • Completions in a game (18)

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A trio of Land O’ Lakes High School varsity baseball standouts recently signed their National Letter of Intent to play collegiate baseball. From left: shortstop/catcher Max Law (University of North Florida), right-handed pitcher Troy Klemm (Palm Beach Atlantic University) and McCabe Sargent (Saint Leo University). If you have information on other signings, please email kweiss@lakerlutznews.com.

PHSC WOMEN’S XC PLACES 23RD AT NATIONALS

The Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) women’s cross country finished 23rd at the National Junior College Athletic Association DI 5K National Championships on Nov. 12, in El Dorado, Kansas. PascoHernando finished ahead of other Florida College System Activities Association teams, including South Florida State (30th) and Tallahassee Community College (33rd).

Pasco-Hernando was paced by freshman Kylyn Burbine (20:17), Charlene Sanchez (21:03), Cynthia Negron (21:29), Annaliese Besaw (21:38), Morgan Mattera (22:07) and Marffee Simbulan (23:54). Meanwhile, longtime PHSC women’s coach Jacki Wachtel was named the NJCAA Atlantic Region Coach of the Year.

YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATION

Registration is open until Dec. 10 for the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Center’s Youth Basketball League.The coed league, which begins in January, is for ages 7 to 15. Cost is $35 per child.The price includes an eightgame season and a T-shirt.Volunteer coaches are also needed. For information, call (813) 929-1220.

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THANKSGIVING DAY 5K

Registration is open for the Tampa YMCA’s second annual Goody Goody Turkey Gobble 5K on Thanksgiving Day, which is Nov. 24, in downtown Tampa.The route is an “out and back” course, taking participants across the Platt Street Bridge and along Bayshore Boulevard. Prizes will be awarded to first place overall male/female adult and first place overall male/female youth (ages 9 and under). First-place prizes also will be awarded by age group (10 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, and 70-plus). Registration is available at RunSignup.com. All of the proceeds raised from the 5K will support the Livestrong program for cancer survivors and their families. For information, call (813) 229-1305.

LEXINGTON OAKS GOLF TOURNEY SET FOR DEC. 2

The Tampa Bay Builders Association 2016 Golf Tournament is set for Dec. 2 at the Lexington Oaks Country Club, 26133 Lexington Oaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.The golf scramble will have a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. A member foursome is $500, and $125 for individuals. Non-member foursomes are $750. Registration includes green fee, driving range, golf cart, as well as breakfast, lunch and drinks. Sponsorships are still

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Saint Leo’s Marcus Dewberry

SAINT LEO BASKETBALL STANDOUT REACHES 1,000 POINTS Saint Leo men’s basketball senior Marcus Dewberry eclipsed 1,000 points for his career after opening up the 2016 season with back-to-back 30-plus point games.

Dewberry, a native of Lakes Wales, became the 23rd Lions player to reach the milestone.

“Marcus [Dewberry] is not only one of the best athletes I’ve ever coached but also a great individual,” Lions head coach Vince Alexander said, in a release.“It is an incredible feat to get 1,000 career points.”

In October, Dewberry was named a preseason All-American by the Division II Bulletin. available. For information, contact Amy Amico at amy@tbba.net.

YOUTH CROSSFIT COMPETITION SET FOR DEC. 4

CrossFit 14, at 27033 State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel, is hosting a kids CrossFit competition on Dec. 4. About 100 children are expected to take part in the event inside CrossFit 14’s new 12,000-square-foot facility.

The gym also is hosting a toy drive and donating part of the event’s proceeds to Joshua House in Lutz. For information, call (813)-996-1482, or email Sara Fitzpatrick at crossfit14kids@gmail.com.

ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE SEEKS NEW HOME

Revolution Roller Derby, a coed, flattrack, roller derby league, is seeking the community’s help in finding a new lease space.The league is seeking at least 10,000 square feet to 12,000 square feet of open space, preferably in either north Pinellas County, or west Pasco County; the league currently practices at Astro Skate, 875 Cypress St., in Tarpon Springs. Revolution Roller Derby, which was formed in 2012, strives to empower adults and children through athleticism. For information, visit RevolutionRollerDerby.com, or call (727) 280-7981.

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Guiding Pasco County Schools is a big job Kurt Browning was unopposed for his second four-year term

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s Kurt Browning begins his second term as superintendent of Pasco County Schools, he knows he’s got his work cut out for him.

He found that out during his first term.

“I tell people, I have not worked as hard in my adult life as I have this past four years,” said Browning, who directs the daily operations of Florida’s 11th-largest school district.

The 58-year-old quickly added:“Although I’ve never worked this hard, I’ve probably never done anything as fulfilling.”

Elected without opposition, Browning oversees an organization with 88 schools, 73,340 students and 9,954 employees.

When he came on board, he said he assumed he’d be able to accomplish change faster.

“I’ve always been able to effectuate change pretty quickly,” said Browning, who previously served as Florida’s Secretary of State and Pasco’s Supervisor of Elections.

In Pasco County Schools, though, he found that change has been incremental, rather than sweeping.

He likens it to turning a big ship.

And, he acknowledges, it hasn’t been entirely smooth sailing.

For one thing, Browning said he also had to learn to work alongside the elected Pasco County School Board.

“That was a tough adjustment for me,” Browning said, adding that he hasn’t always been perfect on that score.

“I think there has been a board member or two who has pulled me aside and said, ‘You really need to communicate better.

You need to keep us more informed,’” the superintendent said.

It’s a lesson he’s taken to heart: “I still make decisions, but I’ve got to remember that I’ve got a school board out there, and they’ve got a role,” he said.

When issues arise now, Browning aims to keep school board members in the loop.

For instance, the school board met in executive session on Nov. 15, so the staff could brief them on the impasse declared on Nov. 11 by the United School Employees of Pasco.

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The superintendent also had to develop a deeper knowledge of education issues.

“The first year and a half, it was a challenge,” Browning said.

Now, he can discuss educational issues facing the district and potential impacts on students, but said he’s no expert on education.

So, he said, he surrounds himself with “highly qualified, competent people — passionate people” he can turn to for the information he needs to make decisions.

The district faces big challenges.

“July 8th was not a good day for me.That was the day that the school grades came out. School grades dropped,” Browning said.

The district’s rank also dropped, from 33rd in the state to 39th.

“We’ve got to see some improvement,” Browning said. “We cannot continue to teach kids the same way we did 25 years ago, because it’s just not working.”

At the same time, it’s important to remember that good things are happening around the district, Browning said.

“You can go into kindergarten classrooms and see kids doing things independently that are just mind blowing,” he said.

He’s also impressed by the number of graduates receiving scholarships every year, and the schools the students plan to attend and their planned areas of study.

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Kurt Browning, superintendent of Pasco County Schools, bends his 6-foot-2 frame to get down to eye level with these children at Fox Hollow Elementary School.

Browning understands that people judge schools by their school grade, but he said, it doesn’t tell the whole story.

“It doesn’t show all of the caring teachers, the caring administration. It doesn’t show all of the activities and the support that those folks give to the kids in those schools,” he said.

Still, it’s problematic when the district is drawing new school boundaries, Browning said.

At public meetings on proposed boundaries, it’s common for parent to resist sending their child to a school that has a lower grade.

That issue is likely to surface more often, as the district grapples to accommodate Pasco County’s burgeoning growth.

Work is now underway to Browning tours Quail Hollow Elementary, which was converted from an ‘open’ school to one with tradirecommend school boundaries tional windows, walls and doors. for Bexley Elementary and It also has added an Aviation Academy at Cypress Creek Middle/High School, which technology, Browning said.

“I have done everything but knocked on Sunlake, Hudson and Zephyrhills high are set to open next fall.

As new subdivisions pop up across the the doors of houses and said, ‘Know what schools.

The district also is eyeing the possibility landscape, the district will need more your kids are doing.’The last thing you want to have happen is for your kid to go and of bringing Cambridge to Paul R. Smith schools.

“We can’t build schools fast enough,” post something on Twitter about shooting Middle, and Anclote High School and San Antonio Elementary.And, it is considering an Browning said, pointing to the residential up a school, blowing up a school.

“It’s going to be on the record for the IB elementary program at Pine View growth along the State Road 54 corridor, Elementary. from Meadow Pointe Boulevard to Little rest of their life,” Browning said.

In reflecting on his first term, Browning Browning’s days are busy. At any given Road.

But, the district doesn’t have the money said one area where the district has made time, he may be visiting a district school, disto build more schools, Browning said. considerable progress involves the expan- cussing a budget priority at a school board A potential solution would be to raise sion of educational options. meeting, or joining the Pasco County school impact fees, which the superintendFour years ago, the district essentially had Sheriff’s Office at a news conference. He’s ent favors. the International Baccalaureate program at also been known to pose for a photo in the That issue is expected to heat up in the Land O ‘Lakes and Gulf high schools, he livestock barn at the Pasco County Fair. coming year. said.

Perhaps his favorite thing, though, is sitThe Pasco County Commission sets the Now, it has an elementary magnet school ting on the stage during district high school fees, which apply to new residential con- at Sanders Memorial Elementary. graduations. struction.

Pine View Middle School is an It never gets old, Browning said.

International Baccalaureate Middle Years He looks out on the sea of “hundreds and SOCIAL MEDIA IS Programme Candidate School. hundreds and hundreds of graduates” and The district has the Cambridge Program thinks about their accomplishments.

DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD Aside from its facility needs, another at Pasco Middle School and Pasco High “These are all kids who have met their challenge facing the district is the pervasive School, and it has converted Centennial requirements,” the superintendent said. misuse of social media.

Middle and Bayonet Middle to S.T.E.M. mag“I’m sitting there saying,‘Wow, really, this Social media can be a great tool for shar- net schools. is good stuff.’” ing information, but its use can quickly spin out of control, Browning said.“It’s like a fire.

You just can’t put it out.”

The consequences for misusing social media can be serious, and parents need to be vigilant about how their kids are using

The superintendent of Pasco County Schools poses in the livestock barn at the Pasco County Fair.

Kurt Browning, superintendent of Pasco County Schools, takes a Selfie during a graduation ceremony for Fivay High School. He never tires of ceremonies that honor students who have completed the necessary requirements to graduate.

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Louie is a 3-month-old baby. He loves to gives kisses and to garner as much attention as he can for himself. Louie would be a lovely addition to your home for the holiday season. Adoption fees are only $16 in the month of November at Pasco County Animal Services.

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Greg Temnick is the new vice president of integrated marketing for Saint Leo University.

Temnick will be responsible for the marketing and branding efforts for Saint Leo. The university educates students – both traditional age and adult learners – at its campus in east Pasco County, and through more than 40 education centers and offices located in seven states, including the Center for Online Learning.

Temnick previously served as senior director of Brand Strategies for ACT Inc., a national college admissions testing company. He also served as vice president of advertising and marketing for the Center for Excellence in Higher Education; vice president of marketing and creative services for the Career Education Corp.; and, vice president of marketing and advertising for the Educational Management Corp.

In those roles, he led creative services for such institutions as the Art Institutes, Argosy University, Sanford Brown, Colorado Technical University, International Academy of Design and Technology, and Stevens-Henager College.

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Totally Polished will have a ribbon cutting, one-year anniversary customer appreciation day on Nov. 26 from noon to 4 p.m., at 1532 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.

The free event will feature catering and cocktails by Livy O’s, drawings for LuLaRoe clothes, body wraps and other services.

Special discounts will be offered.There also will be free services including mini-facials and consultations, scalp and chair massages, and lip or chin wax.

Vendors also will participate.

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NEW CRICKET WIRELESS Cricket Wireless opened a new store at 27616 Wesley Chapel Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

The store is designed to give customers a simplified, user-friendly experience while shopping for Cricket’s products and monthly plans.

Cricket, which is a subsidiary of AT&T, offers a no-annual contract, with plans starting at $30 a month including taxes and fees. Customers can bring their own phones or check out Cricket’s deals on smartphones from Samsung, HTC, Motorola, ZTE and more.

Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.

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CHAMBER MIXER

The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have a “Cup of Joe” and a “No Agenda” mixer on Nov. 30 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at the law firm of Lucas/Magazine, at 2533 Windguard Circle, Suite 101, in Wesley Chapel.

This mixer takes place the last Wednesday of each month.

For information, call Elayne Bassinger at (813) 495-2336, or visit LucasMagazine.com.

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The Wesley Chapel Land O’ Lakes Satellite Rotary is seeking businesses and organizations to participate in the Heritage Holiday Card Walk, which will be on display from Dec. 3 to Jan. 7, at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, at 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.

The event will have 30 full-size cards on display.

Card designs can be made of plywood or purchased from a local sign company.

Cards must be approximately 6 feet by 4 feet to 8 feet by 4 feet in size and framed to stand securely with ground posts.

There will be electrical outlets if you choose to light your card.

Esthetics813 will have a Holiday Spa Party, Shopping Event and Ribbon Cutting on Nov. 30 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 2748 Windguard Circle, Suite 102, in Wesley Chapel.

The event is free.Toys and gifts will be collected for donation to the Shriners Hospital for Children.

Come enjoy food, wine, fun with friends, and special deals on beauty and wellness services.

Beginning at 4 p.m., door prizes will be given away on the hour.

Four grand-prize package winners will be selected at 7:30 p.m.

For information, call (813) 484-9641.

RIBBON CUTTING Happy Feet Plus will have a ribbon cutting on Dec. 1, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 1051 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

Enjoy beverages, light refreshment and drawings.

For more information, please email WesleyChapelChamber.com.

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Join the ladies of Women-n-Charge on Dec. 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:14 p.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, at 10550 Regents Park Drive, in Tampa.

The luncheon will be the Annual Christmas Party and Holiday Gift Exchange.

Come network and play the White Elephant Game, with gifts $10 and under.

Share talents, business relationships and resources with other women in business.

The cost is $15 for members and $18 for guests.

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BUSINESS BREAKFAST

The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly breakfast meeting on Dec. 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., at Pasco-Hernando State College, Porter Campus, at 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

Bright House Networks Enterprise Solutions is the sponsor.

The cost is $15 for members who register by Dec. 2, and $20 thereafter.

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