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Ridge Road permit gets green light

By Brian Fernandes bfernandes@lakerlutznews.com

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has granted Pasco County’s permit request to allow the extension of Ridge Road. The approval marked a major milestone in a process that’s been two decades in the making. As it stands now, motorists use State Road 52 or State Road 54, if they want to head east or west in Pasco County.The ex-

tension of Ridge Road will give them a third option. “It’s a really, really substantial capacity benefit to the area,” said Sam Beneck, the extension’s project manager. The county also sees this corridor as a another pathway for people to travel in the event of an emergency. Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore estimates that the extended Ridge Road will carry as much as 25% of hurricane evacuation traffic, if a disaster

threatens the area. The Ridge Road Extension project is broken into two phases. The first phase will build a new stretch of Ridge Road, which will extend from Moon Lake Road east to the Suncoast Parkway. The second phase will continue the extension eastward, linking the Suncoast Parkway to U.S. 41. See PERMIT, page 11A

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With schools on holiday break, many families chose to visit area parks, to have an afternoon full of outdoor family fun. From bike riding to playing at playgrounds, or on fields or courts, children and adults found plenty of ways to have fun. Above, Victor Jaime, of Wesley Chapel, gives his 6-year-old daughter, Aly, a push as she rides one of the swings at the Wesley Chapel District Park, 7727 Boyette Road. Aly is looking forward to celebrating her seventh birthday with her family during the holiday break. The father-daughter duo visited the park with Aly’s mom Bri, her sisters Julia and Aubry, brother Victor Jr., and grandfather Jorge.

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Janelle Keller, of Wesley Chapel, left, watches as her husband, Jordan, guides their 2-year-old son Dalton’s golf swing, while having an afternoon of family fun near the universally inclusive playground at the Wesley Chapel District Park, 7727 Boyette Road. The Kellers were also at the park with their other children - Canon, Masyn and Brooklyn. Their daughter, Brooklyn, has Down Syndrome, and they said that the fact this local park has an all-inclusive playground is wonderful, because it is for all children, including those with mobility issues or disabilities.

Curtis Marrow, of Wesley Chapel, lifts his 7-year-old niece Laila Brown, so she can slam dunk the basketball that was being passed to her from her 12-year-old brother, Jason Jr. The children’s father, Jason Sr., said that the big plan over the holiday break was to enjoy family time.

Pasco ‘hottest county around,’ Zephyrhills is commission chairman says gearing up for big By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

When Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore moved to the county in 2007, it was a different place. When he arrived, the State Road 54/56 corridor — with it shopping malls, restaurants, car dealerships, hotels, residential subdivisions, medical offices, state college and industrial development — looked nothing like it does today. The Shops at Wiregrass wasn’t even there yet, recalled Moore, who had made the move from nearby New Tampa for a larger home in Seven Oaks. “They just built the J.C. Penney, without the mall.When I first moved here, we were still going to Hillsborough County and to New Tampa for a lot of things,” he said. That was then.

“You think about how hot Pasco County is right now. We’re the hottest county around,” said Moore, now serving in his second term, and recently named county commission chairman. “Wesley Chapel has the highest income in the Tampa Bay region. “New restaurants and businesses are coming every single day. “I do so many ribbon cuttings my fingers are tired,” Moore said. New businesses are bringing jobs to the county, and there’s even some Class A office space popping up. “That’s what is amazing, you look at the growth and opportunity that we have in this area now, compared to what we had when I first moved here in ’07.” Now, he said,“I don’t need to leave Pasco See PASCO, page 11A

changes in 2020

By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

As a new decade approaches, the City of Zephyrhills plans to open a much-anticipated tennis facility, plans to extend its airport runway, will be engaged in infrastructure improvements and could possibly end a 60-year tradition of operating its own fire department. Here’s a closer look for what’s on the horizon for 2020 and beyond:

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Encompass Health plans move to Land O’ Lakes By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

Encompass Health Corporation has announced plans to bring 179 jobs to Central Pasco. The company, based in Birmingham, plans to build a 37,000-square-foot facility on about 6 acres in the Bexley Community, off State Road 54, in Land O’ Lakes. It plans to locate its Central Business Office there, to provide medical billing and collection services to the company’s hospitals in 25 states and Puerto Rico, according to a company statement. News of the company’s plans was announced at the Pasco County Commission’s Dec. 10 meeting, where the board voted on an incentive package aimed at attracting the company, a publicly traded company, whose shares are sold on the New York Stock Exchange. David Engel, Pasco County’s economic growth manager, told commissioners that the building will be single-story, with an architectural façade that’s consistent with the design standards for the Bexley masterplanned community, Engel said. “It’s a one-story administrative office building. It’s quite a substantial project. There’s over $15 million in capital investment; 220 direct and indirect jobs; 179 will be working at this facility, at a minimum,” Engel said. The capital investment includes acquisition of the land, according to county documents. Engel said the project “contributes more than $10 million a year to the gross county product,” which amounts to a return on investment of more than 10 to 1.

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This rendering depicts the planned office for Encompass Health Corporation, which plans to bring 179 jobs to Pasco County.

Commissioners approved a $983,000 incentive package to attract the company. Various features of that package are: • A job creation incentive for 117 of the administrative jobs (amounting to $234,000) • The mobility fee waiver for Class A office construction (estimated at $329,000) • A 10-year ad valorem reimbursement (estimated at $290,000); the first five years will be 50% of their ad valorem payment; and 25% for the back end • An employee training grant ($50,000) • A waiver of building county permit fees (maximum of $80,000) Also, because the company falls within the definition of a qualified targeted industry, the county is offering “rapid response team and expedited permitting,” Engel said. Besides saving time, the expedited process is “a large financial incentive to the applicant,” Engel said. Bill Cronin, CEO and president of the Pasco Economic Development Council

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Inc., said ”We’re really excited about this company coming in, right into Central Pasco, creating some wonderful jobs.” The Pasco EDC executive also noted that this project indicates that masterplanned communities, such as Bexley, are started to develop their employment entitlements, thus rounding out the developments. “Now, this development has true live, work, play at their development.You’ve got residential.You’ve got jobs.You’ve got retail. That means less people, potentially, on the road,” Cronin said. Diane Daerr, director of Encompass Heath’s Central Business Office, said “we’re really excited about our new operation.The new building will allow us to have a lot of amenities for our workforce. Fitness center. Walking trails. “We really like the setting of Bexley, and the walking trails and bike trails in that general area. “You can literally live across the street

from where our building is going to be, so we’re very excited about that,”” Daerr said. Pasco officials have been working to shed the county’s image as a bedroom community, where thousands commute daily to jobs in other places. “I think there’s something to be said about having a publicly traded company choosing Pasco for location for this regional operation. They will be serving 25 states here, and Puerto Rico. So, this is a real regional footprint for them. And, these jobs are good jobs,” Cronin said. “As you all know, we’ve been focusing on our life sciences cluster,” he said. In fact, Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking to boost its share of the state’s annual cigarette tax money to support expanded cancer care and research, both in Hillsborough and Pasco counties. If the proposal moves forward, the new location in Pasco County would be near the Suncoast Parkway and State Road 52. It is being viewed by local leaders as having the potential to be a catalyst that would transform the Central Pasco landscape. Cronin said that attracting new companies to Pasco, such as Encompass Health, means that talent being developed in the life sciences industry will have a place to call home. Cronin also emphasized the project’s strategic location, near State Road 54 and the Suncoast Parkway, with easy access to Tampa International Airport. Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore applauded the company’s decision to locate in Pasco, which he describe as “the fastest growing county in the region, if not the fastest growing in the state and one of the fastest growing in the nation.”

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He helped catch criminals, solve crimes for 50 years By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

Det. Roger Cockerill — who was instrumental in some of the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office’s largest investigations — has retired from a law enforcement career that spanned a half-century. In Pasco, his work included investigations involving illegal drug trafficking, casino style gambling, prostitution and human trafficking. But his career in law enforcement began in February 1967 at the Suffolk County Police Department, in Long Island, New York. He officially called it quits last month, and was honored during a special retirement ceremony at the law enforcement agency’s COURTESY OF PASCO SHERIFF’S OFFICE quarterly swearing-in ceremony in Pasco Sheriff’s Office Det. Roger Cockerill’s lengthy December at Grace Family law enforcement career was celebrated at a special Church’s Land O’ Lakes campus. retirement ceremony at Grace Family Church’s Land O’ More than 40 friends and fami- Lakes campus. ly members gathered, along with dozens of other law enforcement officials — representing his native New He was involved in digital surveillance York, the Pasco Sheriff’s Office and other techniques to assist the agency’s Major Crimes Unit with solicitation to Tampa Bay agencies. Now 75, Cockerill spent the first 20 commit homicide investigations, as well as years of his policing career in Suffolk threats to public officials. He also worked extensively with the County. After graduating from the police acade- agency’s federal partners by assisting task my, he started as a patrolman and worked forces with undercover and digital investihis way up to the rank of detective in the gations. Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco characterized Third Precinct in Bayshore, Long Island. He Cockerill as a good detective and an overall retired from that role in 1987. Shortly after, Cockerill moved his family great person, during the special ceremony. “Roger’s definitely one of our gems,” to Pasco County, where he joined the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office and continued his Nocco said, describing the longtime deteccalling in law enforcement — for another tive “as a man amongst men.” The sheriff said whenever he saw 30-plus years. He began working for the local agency Cockerill at a crime scene, he made it a on April 24, 1989, as a patrol deputy. Most point to walk up and talk to him. “You just want to be around him,” recently, he worked as a detective in vice Nocco said. and narcotics. Cockerill remained calm in high-stress He was involved in undercover operations, and served as the subject matter situations, Nocco said, explaining,“he’s seen expert in cases involving surreptitious video it, been there, and done that.” Nocco also praised Cockerill’s fitness. and audio recordings for evidentiary and unThe 6-foot-6 detective frequently passed dercover officer safety.

Pasco Sheriff’s Office Det. Roger Cockerill’s 50 years in law enforcement • Began service with Suffolk County Police Dept. (NY): Feb. 6, 1967; Patrolman • Retired from Suffolk County Police Dept. (NY): Feb. 23, 1987; Detective • Began Service with Pasco Sheriff’s Office: April 24, 1989; Patrol Deputy • Retired from Pasco Sheriff’s Office: December, 2019; Detective

the agency’s physical assessment test (PAT), with 3 minutes or more to spare, Nocco said. “When somebody would say,‘I can’t believe we’ve got to do that PAT test,’ I’m like, ‘Look at Roger, he’s out there kicking all your butts.’,” the sheriff said. Nocco said Cockerill’s achievement is unique. “I don’t think in any of our lives again, we’re going to meet or see another individual that met this accomplishment — 50 years in law enforcement.There are many things in life that repeat itself, I don’t think this will ever.” Besides honoring the law enforcement officer for his service, speakers also poked some fun at the detective. Known for his love of animals — even squirrels and raccoons — Nocco teasingly referred to Cockerill as “Noah.” But that wasn’t his only nickname. He was also known as “Big Bird,” which stuck from his days in Suffolk County. Retired Suffolk County Police Department officer Al DeMeo explained how that came to be. It was sometime after Easter in the early 1970s, and DeMeo and Cockerill were both working in the warrant unit, in the basement of the Third Precinct, DeMeo recalled. Notified that a fresh warrant had come in, Cockerill arrived at the the office somewhat disheveled, hair still wet from a shower and comb in his teeth, DeMeo said. What caught everyone’s attention though, was the way that Cockerill was dressed, DeMeo said. He was wearing all yellow — from his

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SAFE DRIVER COURSE

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host the AARP Safe Driver Course on Jan. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.To register, call (813) 907-3908.

FRIENDS OF LIBRARY

Friends of the Zephyrhills Public Library will have its first quarter meeting on Jan. 3 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 5347 Eighth St., in Zephyrhills.The group’s memberships, donations and fundraisers help sponsor library programs for kids, teens, adults and seniors. For information, call (813) 780-0064.

COLOR ME CALM

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host “Color Me Calm,” a fun and social coloring event for adults, on Jan. 3 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.All materials will be provided. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

Z BOOK CLUB

The Z Book Club will meet on Jan. 3 at 3 p.m., at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., to discuss “The Silent Patient,” by Alex Michaelides. For information, call (813) 780-0064.

HABITATS FOR BIRDS

The West Pasco Audubon Society and the Nature Coast Native Plant Society will cohost “Backyard Habitats for Birds” on Jan. 4 at 11 a.m., at the Starkey Environmental Education Center, 10500 Wilderness Road in New Port Richey.The guest speaker will be James Stevenson, Pinellas County Extension specialist.After the presentation, there will be an opportunity for guests to help refresh and renew the park’s native plant garden, at 12:30 p.m. Bring your own gloves. For information, call Christine Howard at (917) 459-2631.

CALL TO ARTISTS

Out of Our Hands Gallery in downtown Dade City is looking for artists to submit creative interpretations of Florida. Participants can depict the state’s history, weather, landscape, tourism, theme parks, space center, wildlife and more.The deadline to enter is Jan. 4.The art show will open Feb. 1.Awards and prize money will go to the judges’ choices. For details and guidelines, visit OutOfOurHandsGallery.com, and click on “Call to art,” or call (352) 437-3204.

WINTER VILLAGE

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa is hosting the 2019 Winter Village and ice skating rink through Jan. 5.The family friendly village includes the outdoor ice skating rink, local shops, food, holiday light displays choregraphed to music, the Winter Village Express on the TECO Line Streetcar, and special events. For information, visit WinterVillageTampa.com.

SOUP N PIE

The Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America will have its annual Soup N Pie event on Jan. 6 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Masonic Lodge, 5950 12th St., in Zephyrhills. Donations only will be accepted. For information, email Marti Lavender at racewalker_5@hotmail.com.

GARDEN CLUB

The Land O’ Lakes Garden Club will meet on Jan. 7 at 10:30 a.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be master gardener Debbie Taylor on attracting birds to your garden. Participants can learn how to identify common garden birds, provide a sanctuary for them, and what you need to plant to attract them.There also will be a small fundraising auction for the club. For information, call Marie Woody at (813) 5080975.

motorcycle parking will be available. For information, call (352) 799-0129, or visit BrooksvilleRaidReenactment.com.The Raid will host a School Day on Jan. 17, so kids can rotate through different stations learning about the Civil War, cannons, musical instruments, medical hospital units, rifles, Union Camp, Confederate Camp, the Calvary, and more.To attend the School Day, you must register at tinyurl.com/tmhoc4a.

Dade City Garden Club

The Dade City Garden Club will host its annual Arbor Day and Memorial Tree Celebration on Jan. 17 at 10 a.m., at the club, 13630 Fifth St. The guest speakers will be Whitney C. Elmore, UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension director, as well as Mona Neville and Arthur Clothier from the Florida Forest Service. Smokey Bear also was invited to attend. Trees are dedicated in memory or in honor of a person or special occasion, and are living and lasting tributes to add beauty to the city and quality to the environment. This year’s honorees include Elizabeth Null, Sharon Brant, Bill and Beverly Hild, Ken Graham, Henry Auvil, Kathryn Newsome, Rhetta Gagne and Cora Littlefield. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free. For information about the program or how to order a memorial tree, call (352) 567-9003.

SUBMIT 3D ART

The Pasco Fine Arts Council will accept 3D artwork on Jan. 7 and Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 4145 Fairford Drive in New Port Richey, for an exhibit on display from Jan. 11 through Jan. 25.There also will be an art reception on Jan. 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For information, call (727) 845-7322.

ORANGE BLOSSOM CLUB

The Orange Blossom Garden Club of Lutz will meet on Jan. 8 at 9:40 a.m., at the Lutz Civic Center, 98 First Ave., N.W.The guest speaker will be Shavon Robles, of Shavon Robles Productions, on the topic of emerging gardening and technology through the use of a phone or tablet. Guests should bring a canned good for the food bank, and a plant/cutting for a plant exchange. Newcomers are welcome. For information, call (813) 949-1301, or leave a message at Facebook.com/OrangeBlossomGardenClubOfLutz.

COMPOSTING & GARDENING

UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension will offer a free seminar entitled,“Learn the Basics of Raised Bed Gardening & Sheet Composting” on Jan. 11 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Participants can learn composting techniques, and how to care for flowers and vegetables grown in raised beds, including large beds. For information, call (352) 518-0156.

GARDENING WITH AUTISM

UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension will host a hands-on Gardening With Autism program, for kids ages 8 to 13, from Jan. 11 to Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The six-week program fee is $40 (nonrefundable). For information, call (352) 518-0156.

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Raising Cane:A Sweet & Spicy Event will take place Jan. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City. The event will include a chili cook-off, as well as tasting cups for samplings ($5 each for 10 tastings).There also will be a Kiwanis Club of Dade City pancake breakfast ($3) from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; a cane syrup making and tasting competition at 9 a.m.; live entertainment from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and, a chili awards ceremony at 3:45 p.m.All museum buildings will be open, and there will be a beer garden for ages 21 and older.Vendors

SPORTING CLAY SHOOT

Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff in Land O’ Lakes, will host the Clay Shoot for Life on Jan. 18, to benefit Oasis Pregnancy Care Centers. Registration is at 8 a.m., followed by a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Lunch and awards will take place at 11 a.m. For information, call (813) 406-4965.

FREE PARK CONCERT

The City of New Port Richey Parks and Recreation Department will host the band Southern Cross on Jan. 18 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young tribute.The free concert will take place at Sims Park, 6431 Bank St. Bring chairs or blankets. Snacks will be available. Pets should be left at home for the event. For information, call (727) 841-4560.

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The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet Jan. 14 at 7 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Nash Turley, a plant and insect ecologist, the co-founder of Lawn to Wildflowers and a postdoctoral fellow in the Biology Department at the University of Central Florida.The presentation,“Lawn to Wildflowers: Creating Pollinator Friendly Wildflower Habitat.” Light refreshments will be provided.There also will be a native plant drawing. Call Sandy Vanno at (727) 207-1853 for information.

The Girl Scouts of West Central Florida will host its first Career Café of 2020.This Gold Scout Gold Award Project was started in 2017 as a free job hunting skills workshop for all young women in high school or college.The first Career Café opportunity will take place Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church, in Ocala.Another event will be scheduled for May. Participants can learn how to build resumes, fill out job applications, learn how to network and create a personal brand, and prepare for a job interview by taking part in mock interviews.There is a $5 deposit to hold a spot, which will be refunded in the form of a gift card upon participation at the event.To register, visit GSWCF.org/careercafe.

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AdventHealth Wellness Center Zephyrhills, 38233 Daughtery Road, will host “Creating a Spring Garden” on Jan. 15 at 11 a.m.AdventHealth staff member and master gardener David Force will explain how to prepare for spring planting. Participants can learn what type of flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables grow best in the Florida climate. Reservations are required by calling (813) 779-6476.

GENEALOGY LECTURE

The West Pasco County Genealogical Society will host a genealogy research lecture on Jan. 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the CARES Rao Musunuru M.D. Enrichment Center, 12417 Clock Tower Parkway in Hudson. Participants can learn to research and locate records, other than census and vital records.The cost is $5 for members and $7 for non-members.To ensure seating and material availability by texting (727) 271-0770 or by email to debbehagner@yahoo.com.

BROOKSVILLE RAID

The Hernando Historical Museum Association and the North Pinellas County Scout Sertoma Club will present the 40th annual Brooksville Raid Reenactment on Jan. 18 and Jan. 19 at the Sand Hill Scout Reservation, 11210 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville.Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6 to 10, free for ages 5 and younger, and $3 for Scouts in uniform.The event is family and pet-friendly (with pets on a leash), and alcohol-free. Guests can bring lawn chairs, and umbrellas if needed. Food and drink will be sold. Handicap and

The Tampa Rose Society will meet on Jan. 21 at 7 p.m., at the Seminole Garden Center, 5800 Central Ave., in Tampa. Participants can learn how to prune roses to make them flourish.There will be a demonstration on live, full-size rose bushes. Snacks will be provided.There will be a raffle, too. For information, call (813) 933-6166.

SPOTLIGHT ON TALENT

The 37th annual “Spotlight on Talent,” a performing arts competition for area youth, will have its finals on March 7. Application deadline is Jan. 23 and auditions are on Feb. 8. For information and photos from past competitions, visit HeritageArts.org, and click on ‘press room.’To find out more about the upcoming event, contact Barbara Friedman at (352) 567-1720 or spotlight@heritagearts.org.

LADIES CONFERENCE

The Zephyrhills Pregnancy Care Center will host a ladies conference fundraiser on Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Alliance Church, 6351 Fort King Road in Zephyrhills. Christian speaker and author Dee Brestin will talk about how the Scriptures show a way to deepen a relationship with God, and with one another.Tickets are $40 and include breakfast, lunch, live music and time for fellowship. Registration will be confirmed when payment is made.The deadline for ticket purchase is Jan. 24. For information call (813) 480-6884.To register, call (813) 780-6885.

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Get The Smile You Deserrve in 2020 FROM ORIGAMI ORTHODONTICS It’s a new year, and the perfect time to set goals that you have wanted to achieve for years! Health goals are always a priorityy,, including orthodontic care, which can straighten your teeth, correct problems with your bite and give you the smile you’ve always wished for. “For many people, the only thing stopping them from scheduling an appointment with an orthodontist is concern about the cost,” said Michael Ruelf, who works with patients at his wife’’s orthodontic practice in Land O’ Lakes, Origami Orthodontics. “At our practice, we work with patients of all ages and financial situations to help them find a solution that works for them.” Dr. Lisa Brooks DDS MS, who opened her practice with her husband a year ago, adds, “W We want to serve people of all needs because improving someone’’s smile can be transformational. Everyone is deserving of orthodontic care, because it can impact their life all around — from boosting their confidence, to alleviating jaw pain, to improving the ability to eat and speak.” One reason Origami Orthodontics is able to propro vide afffordable orthodontic care is because it has an inhouse lab that offers many services that other practices have to contract out. One of its most popular lab services is creating clear-aligner trays for adults that move teeth into place over a period of several months. “Our Origami Aligners use trays that are similar to those made by Invisalign and Smile Direct, only ours have a variety of unique advantages,” explains Ruelf. There are many medical and financial benefits to having an in-house lab, Dr. Brooks explains. “I personally oversee the design and production of every tray created for our patients,” said Dr. Brooks. “This allows me to make adjustments throughout the process, so patients get the very best results.” An in-house lab also means there is better quality control, and turnaround is very fast – even the same dayy. “Because our clear aligners are being both digitally designed and directly fabricated by the orthodontist, our patients will correctly align their teeth and bite, all while being provided conveniences similar to online or

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Growth and change are hallmarks at area schools By B.C. Manion As 2019 becomes 2020, area schools continue to respond to growth, while also changing academic options available on some campuses. Recently, Superintendent Kurt Browning announced an initiative that will create significant change in West Pasco-area schools to bolster academic performance, but he also outlined some coming projects within The Laker/Lutz News coverage area, as well. Specifically, Browning said the district plans to add a grade 6-12 STEM/STEAM magnet school in Land O’ Lakes that is proposed to open in August 2023 and a grade K-8 STEM/STEAM Magnet in Wesley Chapel, proposed to open in August 2024. That’s on top of previously announced plans, which include an Eastside Technical High School, opening in August 2022. District officials envision a magnet technical school that doesn’t fit the traditional educational mold. They say it will combine a rigorous curriculum along with technical skills training — and will seek community partnerships to give students real-world experiences. The idea is to prepare students to have many options when they leave high school — whether, say, they want to work as a welder for someone else; or, they want to have their own welding business. While that school is still a couple of years off, the district plans to open Cypress Creek Middle School in August 2020. It will be located on the same campus on Old Pasco Road in Wesley Chapel, where Cypress Creek Middle High has been serving grades six through 12. Once the new middle school opens, it will serve grades six through eight, while the high school serves grades nine through 12. The Pasco County School Board approved boundary changes — which primarily affected the Seven Oaks community in Wesley Chapel — to reassign students from that area to Cypress Creek Middle and Cypress Creek High.The boundary changes will relieve crowding at John Long Middle School and Wiregrass Ranch High School. On the same Cypress Creek campus, the school district donated land to PascoHernando State College to build the Instructional Performing Arts Center, which will be known as IPAC. The new performing arts center is expected to provide both educational opportunities and entertainment. It also is expected to benefit middle school through college students, through its programming. Cypress Creek Middle School was designed to be compatible with the

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The Bereavement Services team at Gulfside Hospice will offer two six-week bereavement support groups starting Jan. 7. For residents in East Pasco, the group will meet at 3 p.m., at the Rucki Center for Hospice Care, 5760 Dean Dairy Road in Zephyrhills. For West Pasco residents, the group will meet at 10:30 a.m., at Gulfside’s Bereavement & Community Outreach Center, 6224 Lafayette St., in New Port Richey. During the sessions, participants will be encouraged to share information, experiences and emotional support for one another.

Gateway Regenerative Medicine will offer a free seminar on “Regenerate Before You Operate,” on Jan. 14 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., at The Groves Golf & Country Club, 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes. Dr. Eric Williams, Dr. Robert Malhoit and Dr. Betty McCurdy will discuss stem cell therapy, and physical therapy for wrist, ankle, elbow and foot pain, as well as shoulder and knee tears, Achilles tendonitis, and more. Light refreshments will be served. For information and to RSVP, call (813) 929-8885, or visit Gateway4Wellness.com.

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The annual Charity Fashion Show on Dec. 3, at Heritage Springs Golf & Country Club in Trinity, raised more than $41,000 to support hospice patients and families through Gulfside Hospice. The sold-out event featured winter and holiday fashions presented by Dillard’s from The Shops at Wiregrass. Deiah Riley, from ABC Action News, returned to emcee the event for the fourth time, and guests had a seated lunch. There also was a vendor expo and door prizes.

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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, a Level II Trauma Center, joined the Bayonet Point medical staff in donating $13,000 each to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office and Pasco County School’s Stop the Bleed campaign. This national initiative aims to train and empower civilians to act swiftly and effectively in trauma situations. Training is provided by voluntary medical personnel who are experts in the initial stages of trauma management, and is tailored to quick, life-saving measures that can be applied by anybody in the event of an emergency. Each school is also provided with 15 trauma kits that are placed in strategic locations to be rapidly accessed, in the case of an emergency.

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Third quarter star volunteers are, from left: Rev. Fred Houck, Barbara Weber and Steve Johnson.

These volunteers are truly ‘stars’ Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has announced the recipients of its third quarter volunteer Star Awards. Rev. Fred Houck has been volunteering at the hospital since August 2013 and has accumulated 2,731 life hours and 3,766 merit hours. Rev. Houck has a reputation for his tirelessness in doing the work of the Lord. Steve Johnson has been a volunteer since April 2011, with a total of 3,438 life hours and 6,068 merit hours.

Johnson began as a courtesy cart driver, which he has expanded to include evenings, and helps in the material management department. Barbara Weber has been with Regional Medical since November 2016, working as a courier. She also works at the welcome center of the medical office building and the Welcome D center. Weber has accumulated more than 3,000 life hours and more than 3,500 merit hours.

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office and Pasco County Schools believe that, to be effective, over 100 Pasco County schools should be equipped with the trauma kits. The initial cost is $250,000 to provide quality and long-lasting kits. Dr. George Giannakopoulos, Regional Medical chief of staff, decided to jumpstart the campaign with hospital medical staff with the $13,000 donation, and the hospital itself chose to match the donation with an additional $13,000.

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The Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa, is offering free admission to kindergarten through fifth-grade students in Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties through Jan. 6. Students who present a report card, or any other identification that proves residence in one of the named counties will get free admission to MOSI, with a paid adult admission. The offer does not include any additional experiences at the museum and cannot be combined with any other discount offer. For information, visit MOSI.org.

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Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, will celebrate the opening of its new Benedict’s Coffeehouse on Jan. 13 starting at 10 a.m. Visitors are invited to check out the newly designed space at the east end of the Kirk Hall lawn (near the recreation basketball court). The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, music, giveaways and a reception. Guests who are one of the first 250 customers will receive a free Benedict’s Coffeehouse travel mug, with purchase. Benedict’s will feature Starbucks coffees, specialty drinks and teas, and a variety of breakfast sandwiches and lunch items, including salads and snacks. The coffeehouse name was selected to reflect the school’s Benedictine history and tradition. The university was found in 1889 by sisters, monks, and priests of the Order of St. Benedict, and the university’s core values are based on the Rule of St. Benedict. Following the grand opening, the coffeehouse will be open 7 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week, providing students with a place to meet for a class project, take a break with friends, or study with a snack. There will be indoor and outdoor patio seating, and Wi-Fi. To learn more, visit SaintLeo.edu/benedicts-coffeehouse.

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Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, is extending an invitation to community residents near University Campus to register for private music instruction during the 2020 spring semester. Instructors are available to teach voice, piano, strings, guitar and ukulele. Residents can register for a single credit of instruction, and lessons will be 30 minutes weekly. Classes start the week of Jan. 13. For information, cost and registration, email Dr. Chantelle MacPhee at chantelle.macphee@saintleo.edu, and put ‘private music lessons’ in the subject line.

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Pasco County Schools has implemented a monthly, two-hour-early release time to allow for staff to engage in professional development aligned with student needs, and district and school priorities. Early release days will take place on the second Wednesday of each month, with the exception of January and May. The next early release day is Jan. 15.

SCHOOLS MAKE AP HONOR ROLL

Pasco County Schools is one of 250 school districts in the United States and Canada that earned a spot on the 10th annual AP District Honor Roll. The district also was on the fifth annual Honor Roll in 2015, when 547 districts earned the recognition. The Honor Roll recognizes the district’s commitment to expanding access to Advanced Placement (AP) coursework, while also improving student performance since 2017. Last school year, 4,484 students were enrolled in AP courses and those students took 8,247 exams, with more than half earning a passing score of 3 or higher. That is an 8.3% participation increase and a 13.4% performance increase over 2017-2018.

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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) has announced that 20 high school students have received nominations for admission into our nation’s military academies: Air Force (USAF), Navy (USNA),Army (USMA) and Merchant Marine (USMMA). Receiving a nomination to one of the nation’s military academies is a step toward receiving an appointment to the academies. Nominations are earned based on each student’s interview with Rep. Castor’s Nomination Committee, the student’s academic record, participation in extracurricular activities and demonstrated leadership qualities. Based upon the process established by law, all U.S. military academies, except the Coast Guard Academy, require a nomination from their member of Congress, U.S. senator or the vice president of the United States. Parents and students interested in the nomination process can work with their school guidance counselors and visit Castor.house.gov/constituentservices, and click on the Service Academy Nominations link. The following students from The Laker/Lutz News coverage area have received nominations: • Cooper Palasti, Gaither High School (USNA, USMA) • Josef Stooks, Steinbrenner High School (USNA) • Justin Hileman, Steinbrenner High (USNA, USAFA) Rep. Castor will announce official appointments at a later date, after being notified of the appointments by the academies.

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Funding has been set in place for phase one, which is slightly over 4 miles long.That phase carries an estimated $90 million price tag. Initially, the segment from Moon Lake Road to the Suncoast Parkway, will be built as a two-lane road. Plans call for widening it to four lanes by 2022. The second phase, which spans over 3 miles, is not yet funded. But officials expect to begin building that phase in late 2022. While the county pursues its long-awaited east-west corridor, opponents remain committed in their quest to save the Serenova Tract of the Starkey Wilderness Preserve. Tim Martin, Sierra Club Florida Conservation Chair, said “The Serenova Starkey Preserve is one of the best remaining natural areas that we have left in rapidly, developing central Pasco (County) and it doesn’t have to be destroyed.” Environmentalists are concerned not only about potential harm to wetlands, but also to the habitat of animals, Martin said. Project manager Beneck noted that the Pasco County Commission approved a change order on Aug. 6 to provide additional services to the project, including the analy-

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Six things to watch in 2020 The Laker/Lutz News asked Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore to identify the top things to watch in 2020. He provided these six, along with some observations: • Wiregrass Ranch Sports Complex: The 98,000-square-foot Wiregrass Ranch Sports Complex will open, creating a new destination for amateur and youth travel teams. It also will have programs during the week for local youths. The facility is expected to boost county tourism, as teams travel to Pasco from around the country and even internationally. The facility also will add to the local economy, as visitors stay at hotels, shop at stores, eat at restaurants, buy gas and so on. • Interstate 75-Overpass Road interchange: Work will begin on a design-build project to create a new interchange at Interstate 75 and Overpass Road, 3.5 miles south of State Road 52. The new diamond interchange will include a flyover ramp for westbound Overpass Road access to south I-75. To accommodate the new interchange, Overpass Road will be widened from two lanes to four lanes between I-75 and Old Pasco Road and to six lanes between I-75 and Boyette Road. Blair Drive will be realigned to connect with Old Pasco Road; and, McKendree Road will be realigned to connect with Boyette Road. • U.S. 41 Redevelopment: Redevelopment and revitalization along U.S. 41/Land O Lakes Boulevard is expected to occur, as U.S. 41 is widened, south of State Road 52 to alleviate backups at State Road 52/U.S. 41. There also will be increased efforts to improve the corridor’s appearance, through landscaping projects and redevelopment. • Job growth in Pasco County: The county is attracting more companies because of its policies that support growth and that is expected to continue. Quality of life improves when citizens can work closer to home, and new developments, such as Raymond James, which is expected to occur in early 2020, offers one example of increasing job opportunities in Pasco. • Improved quality of life through public projects: New looks for Centennial Park Library and New River Library will be unveiled in 2020, with modernized interiors and makerspaces. The county is also engaged in more than 30 projects in its parks, ranging from new roofs and gutters on buildings to updating playground equipment. • Ridge Road Extension: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a permit to Pasco County on Dec. 20, to begin on Ridge Road Extension, initially to connect Ridge Road to the Suncoast Parkway. Plans also call for eventually extending the road to U.S. 41. The project will provide a new east-west corridor, giving motorists another travel option and providing another evacuation route during emergencies.

CHANGES, from page 1A & Wellness Center is expected to be open in late summer, about a year after its July 2019 groundbreaking. The much-ballyhooed facility, at 6585 Simons Road in Zephyrhills, will feature: • Eleven outdoor tennis courts (eight clay, two hard surface, one exhibition), eight pickleball courts and four padel courts • An adjoining 7,400-square-foot indoor wellness center, with a fitness and rehabilitation studio, salt/sauna room, cryotherapy, pro shop, café, kid’s area and more. Zephyrhills City Manager Billy Poe recently told The Laker/Lutz News that the city also has requested an additional $1.5 million in state appropriations for a second phase of the project, which would encompass a 30,000-square-foot multipurpose indoor facility for tennis, soccer, athletic training, banquets, receptions and so on.

ZEPHYRHILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT CONSOLIDATION?

The Zephyrhills Fire Department could be absorbed by Pasco County Fire Rescue sometime in 2020, after nearly 60 years of operation and tradition. The county is drafting up a tentative agreement that will be presented and reviewed by Zephyrhills officials sometime in early 2020, Poe said. The move is due in part to funding and staffing issues that have plagued the city’s fire department, the city manager said. Should the merger occur, Pasco County Fire Rescue would operate the city’s two fire stations and would absorb the city’s fire department personnel at their proper pay step. The county also would ensure and maintain additional staffing needs at both stations and place an ambulance within the city limits.

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RELOCATION OF U.S. 301/PRETTY POND ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL

Development plans at and near the corners of U.S. 301 and Pretty Pond Road have prompted the relocation of the traffic signal that currently is located at Merchants Square and Townview shopping centers, to a new location at Pretty Pond Road. The city is working with the Florida Department of Transportation on the design, and has requested $2.3 million in state funds for the project. If funding comes through, construction likely would begin in August or September. Completion is targeted for early 2021, the city manager said. Relocating the signal would improve traffic flow, he said. Meanwhile, the city has budgeted $600,000 for road resurfacings in 2020, the most significant being 12th Street in front of Zephyrhills High School.

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Zephyrhills expects to see a surge in population growth over the new decade, as residents move in to make their homes in residential projects that are now at the permitting stage, are already coming out of the ground, or have received entitlements for future development. Larger single-family developments include The District at Abbott’s Square, Zephyr Lakes, Hidden River, as well as expansions to the Silver Oaks and Silverado communities. Meanwhile, Wire Ranch Apartments and Pretty Pond/Wire Road Apartments are some of the larger multifamily units in the works. Commercial development is expected to follow. Chipotle and a Chick-Fil-A are expected to open in Zephyrhills, and there are rumors the city could become home to some other chain restaurants and businesses.

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opened its first barrier-free playground. Moore championed the idea, after noticing there wasn’t a place where children with disabilities could play at Wesley Chapel District Park. Keith Wiley, who oversees the county’s parks departments, got involved — and the Wesley Chapel Rotary Club, Lennar Foundation and AdventHealth Wesley Chapel stepped up to help pay for the project. The barrier-free playground was a first for Pasco, but Moore expects that it won’t be the last.

sis of gopher tortoises in the construction. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission sets guidelines for an approved relocation site for the tortoises, Beneck added. But Martin said that step doesn’t go far enough because there also are other animals living within the tract. Beneck said the design of the project calls for a partial elevation of Ridge Road — with the addition of 16 bridges, curbs, guardrails and fencing. These additions aim to diminish harm to wildlife, Beneck noted. The measures will reduce impacts to the wetlands by nearly 83% in the Serenova Tract of Starkey Wilderness Preserve, Beneck estimated. But Martin countered:“When you build all that fencing and guardrails and such, it now adds to the cumulative impacts.” The Sierra Club Florida Conservation has not yet announced what its response will be now that the permit is in place. Construction for phase one is scheduled to begin in early January, said Beneck, adding that overall construction may be completed in the 2025 – 2026 timeframe. Commission Chairman Moore said he believes a “very large majority of the (Pasco County) citizenry” wants and needs the road.

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eams captured state titles and local athletes turned in outstanding performances, during a year that brought shining moments and countless lasting

memories. Here is a look at some of the top moments in sports, from across The Laker/Lutz News coverage area:

ZEPHYRHILLS HIGH NAMES ‘ALAN REED COURT’

Little more than a year after naming its football field after legendary coach Tom Fisher, Zephyrhills High School named the school’s gymnasium floor after longtime varsity boys’ basketball coach Alan Reed. A formal dedication ceremony for Reed was held Jan. 18 — an evening that coincided with a Bulldogs defeat of crosstown rival Pasco High, 61-34. The 71-year-old served as Zephyrhills boys’ basketball coach for a total of 16 years, in four separate stints — 1975 to 1979; 1981 to 1986; 2006 to 2010; and, 2014 to 2016. During that time he became — and still is — the school’s all-time winningest basketball coach. In total, he’s been involved with Zephyrhills athletics for more than 35 years, also coaching volleyball, track, football and softball. He remains a volunteer coach at the school, to this day.

COURTESY OF PASCO HIGH ATHLETICS

Pasco High claimed victory over Zephyrhills High in this year’s 9-Mile War rivalry football game.

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Longtime Zephyrhills High boys hoops coach Alan Reed.

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Wesley Chapel fishing enthusiast Keven Barber was featured on national television.

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Land O’ Lakes Little League baseball celebrated its first state title since the early 2000s.

SUNLAKE GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING WINS STATE TITLE

The Sunlake High varsity girls weightlifting program, under longtime coach Denise Garcia, perennially has been among the more dominant programs in the area, wielding multiple conference and district titles over the years. And, the Seahawks took the next step forward in February, winning the 2019 FHSAA Class 2A girls weightlifting state championship, in Panama City Beach. The title marked the end of the sport’s longest-active streak of consecutive team championships held by Navarre High, who won four straight from 2015 through 2018. The feat marked Sunlake’s second state championship among all boys or girls sports — the school’s competitive cheerleading team won a state title back in 2014.

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Sunlake varsity girls weightlifting won its first state title in February.

PASCO HIGH GETS REVENGE IN 9-MILE WAR

ACADEMY AT THE LAKES SOFTBALL REPEATS AT STATES

A year after claiming the school’s firstever FHSAA (Florida High School Athletic) state championship, the Academy at the Lakes Wildcats did it again in May. Behind the arm and bat of two-time Gatorade Florida State Softball Player of the Year Lexi Kilfoyl, the Wildcats mowed through the Class 2A state playoffs, outscoring opponents by a combined 35-0 — including an 11-0 shutout against Mount Dora Christian Academy in the state title game.

WOMEN’S SPORTS MUSEUM OPENS IN WESLEY CHAPEL

Wesley Chapel’s AdventHealth Center Ice is widely known as the largest hockey facility in the Southeastern United States and training ground of the gold-medal winning 2018 U.S. Olympic women’s ice hockey team. In March, it became known for another meaningful reason — the home of the first virtual museum dedicated to women’s hockey trailblazers. Called the Women’s Sports Herstory Museum, it is the brainchild of female hockey coaching legend Digit Murphy and her friend, Jeff Novotny, a Wesley Chapel resident. Situated in a second-floor viewing room at Center Ice, the museum features interactive wall panel displays where visitors scan QR codes to view content online in the form of videos and in-depth stories. Poster-sized displays highlight several of hockey’s female pioneers, including Katey Stone, Katie Guay and Amanda Pelkey.The room is also filled with various sports memorabilia and equipment, including a signed jersey and signed pictures of all 23 members of the U.S. Olympic women’s ice hockey team.

ZEPHYRHILLS TENNIS CENTER BREAKS GROUND

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state-of-the-art tennis center to Zephyrhills finally became a reality in July, when a groundbreaking ceremony officially marked the beginning of construction on the longawaited Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness, at 6585 Simons Road, Zephyrhills. Situated on more than 8 acres of land, the multimillion complex when complete will feature 11 outdoor tennis courts, eight pickleball courts, four padel courts, along with an adjoining 7,400-square-foot indoor wellness center housing a fitness and rehabilitation studio, salt/sauna room, cryotherapy, pro shop, café, kids’ area and more. Slated to open in summer 2020, the facility is named in honor of Sarah Vande Berg, a former Zephyrhills High School district tennis champion, who died in an automobile accident at the age of 21 in October 2015.

LAND O’ LAKES LITTLE LEAGUE WINS STATE CROWN

It is believed to have been more than 15 years since a Land O’ Lakes Little League baseball team won a state title — until this summer. In July, the Land O’ Lakes all-star squad composed of 14- to 16-year-olds bested seven other teams all across the state at the 2019 Little League Baseball Senior League Florida State Championships, in Bradenton. The roster was made up of players from Land O’ Lakes, Sunlake, and Cypress Creek

high schools, who put aside local prep rivalries to come together as a group. Before advancing to and winning states, the team moved through districts and sectional tournaments in Tampa, Land O’ Lakes and Plant City, respectively. Playing in round robin, double elimination formats, Land O’ Lakes lost initial games in sectionals and states, forcing them to play from behind and win multiple games in same days to claim the respective tournaments.. They went 7-2 in all three tournaments combined, outscoring opponents by a 57-27 margin.

LOCAL FISHERMAN FEATURED ON NATIONAL TELEVISION

Wesley Chapel’s Keven Barber got the fishing trip of a lifetime, when he was featured on the Union Sportsman’s Alliance “Brotherhood Outdoors” television series on the Sportsman Channel. Barber’s August saltwater fishing trip along the Mississippi River Delta in Louisiana was shown to the masses on television in October. Barber was selected for the show based on his combination of passion for the outdoors, union membership and involvement, volunteer efforts and more. When he’s not working or fishing, the father of four boys stays busy as a scout leader and director of tackle football for the Wesley Chapel Athletic Association.

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The year 2014 was the last time Pasco High had beaten Zephyrhills High in the annual 9-Mile War rivalry football game, in a 35-34 nail-biter. Since then, the contests had been extremely one-sided in favor or Zephyrhills, who won the ensuing four games (20152018) by a combined 187-39 scoring margin. But, in November, under first-year head coach Jason Stokes, Pasco finally unseated the Bulldogs – winning the November matchup by a decisive 27-9 mark. Even better for the Pirates, they did it on the Bulldogs home turf. The Pirates now lead the series 41-21, in a tradition that dates back to 1941.

STEINBRENNER BOYS’ CROSSCOUNTRY WINS FIRST STATE TITLE

After finishing state runner-up the past two years, the Steinbrenner High boys’ cross-country program at last collected its first-ever state championship in the FHSAA Class 4A meet in Tallahassee in November. The Warriors were paced by senior Josh King, who finished in sixth place overall, crossing the finish line in 15:52.32.The rest of the team’s top five runners were senior Blake Walker (19th, 16:05.88), senior Gabriel Lara (32nd, 16:19.79), junior Zachary Harrigan (45th, 16:26.18) and senior Rama Jonnalgadda (56th, 16:30.95). Steinbrenner’s 129 points in the meet were enough to edge out second-place team finisher Nease High (140)

FOOTBALL PROGRAMS REACH STATE SEMIFINALS

It was a banner year for the two Lutz area prep football programs, as both Steinbrenner and Gaither high schools reached the state semifinals in Classes 6A and 8A, respectively. Both programs were buoyed by top-flight senior quarterbacks— Haden Carlson for Steinbrenner, Tony Bartalo for Gaither — plus several other Division I prospects dotting their respective rosters. Moreover, both local programs went 12-2, marking the only 10-plus win seasons from teams in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area.

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WHEN: March 14 at 9 a.m. and March 15 at 3 p.m. WHERE: Little Everglades Ranch, 17951 Hamilton Road, Dade City COST: Registration fees vary depending on team size and added insurance fees. Onsite parking is $10 cash per car. DETAILS: Various obstacle courses will be offered to test competitors’ endurance. INFO: Register at SavageRace.com.

t has become a tradition of The Laker/Lutz News to give our readers a preview of what’s in store for the year ahead in terms of fun family outings, affordable entertainment and options to add more color to their lives. Here’s our look ahead for 2020.

DOGS DAY IN DADE CITY

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

WHEN: Jan. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Pioneer Florida Museum and Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City COST: $10 for adults; $5 for students; free admission for those under age 5 DETAILS: Competitors can share their custommade sugar cane syrup for a cook off. A chili competition also will take place and pancakes will be provided. Patrons can also sample chili at $3. INFO: Contact Brenda Minton at (352) 206-8889 or curator@pioneerfloridamuseum.org.

WHEN: Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City COST: $10 for admission DETAILS: The event will offer a quilt exhibition, a quilt appraiser, vendors and live entertainment. INFO: Call (352) 567-0262.

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PASCO COUNTY FAIR WHEN: Feb. 17 from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Feb. 18, Feb. 19 and Feb. 20 from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Feb. 21 from 3 p.m. to midnight; Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to midnight; Feb. 23 from noon to 7 p.m. WHERE: Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 State Road 52, Dade City COST: $10 for adults; $6 for children ages 6 to 12; Free for those age 5 and under DETAILS: The event will hold a carnival, a rodeo, various foods, competitions and shows. INFO: Visit PascoCountyFair.com.

WHEN: March 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Agnes Lamb Park, 14200 Ninth St., Dade City COST: Free DETAILS: Patrons and their furry friends can team up to compete in various activities. INFO: Contact Lucy Avila at (352) 424-4972 or lucyavila707@gmail.com.

5TH ANNUAL LAND O’ LAKES MUSIC FESTIVAL WHEN: March 21 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. COST: Free admission DETAILS: Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets as they listen to various bands perform. INFO: Call (727)-842-7651.

GRAN FONDO FLORIDA WHEN: March 24, 8 a.m. WHERE: Vo2max Cycles, 32807 Pennsylvania Ave., San Antonio COST: Varies depending on race chosen during registration DETAILS: Bicyclists can compete through San Antonio during either the 35-mile race, 55-mile race or 100-mile race. INFO: Visit GranFondoNationalSeries.com.

10TH ANNUAL PIGZ IN Z'HILLS BBQ & BLUES FEST

WHEN: Oct. 17 and Oct 18 WHERE: Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 State Road 52, Dade City COST: Admission and parking are free DETAILS: Live entertainment, mechanical gopher tortoise races, vendors, food and children’s activities. INFO: Call (813) 782-0000, or visit RattleSnakeFestival.com.

DECEMBER

13TH ANNUAL TAMPA TOUR DE CLAY

WHEN: Dec. 12 and Dec. 13 WHERE: Various Tampa Bay pottery studios COST: Free DETAILS: Visitors stop at a number of pottery studios, to see demonstrations, to meet nationally recognized pottery artists and to purchase unique items. INFO: Visit TampaTourDeClay.com.

WHEN: Traditionally held on the first Sunday of December WHERE: City Park, 12202 Main St., San Antonio COST: Free DETAILS: The annual lighting of giant Christmas cards and carol singing.

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15TH ANNUAL SUNCOAST ARTS FEST

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WHEN: Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Jan. 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel COST: Free DETAILS: On site will be 125 artists and crafters to display their work. Food, live music and street painting. INFO: Visit www.SuncoastArtsFest.com.

WHEN: Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Feb. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Pioneer Florida Museum and Village, 15606 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City COST: Feb. 28 - $4 with pre-registration for chaperones and students; $5 at the gate; Feb. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and March 1. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. both at $10 admission. DETAILS: Patrons can purchase food and enjoy reenactments of the Civil War. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. INFO: Call (352) 567-0262.

MARCH

110TH FOUNDERS’ DAY PARADE & HERITAGE FESTIVAL

WHEN: March 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; March 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Historic Downtown Zephyrhills COST: Free DETAILS: The 1920s theme encourages patrons to come in vintage attire. There will be vendors, food, arts, crafts and games. INFO: Call (813) 780-1414, or visit MainStreetZephryhills.org.

FLEA MARKET AT OLD LUTZ SCHOOL

WHEN: Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Downtown Dade City COST: Free admission and parking DETAILS: Patrons can purchase all things kumquat including pies, ice cream and cookies, among other foods. There also will be live music as well as arts and crafts. INFO: Call (352) 567-3769 or visit www.DadeCityChamber.org.

RATTLESNAKE FESTIVAL

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK

WHEN: Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Zephyrhills Community Venue, 5200 Airport Road, Zephyrhills COST: Free admission; $10 parking DETAILS: While live music is playing, a barbeque competition will take place as well as a cornhole tournament. In addition, there will be a business expo, car show and the Kidz Fun Zone. Patrons also can visit the Military History Museum. INFO: Call (813) 782-1913, or visit ZephyrhillsChamber.org.

DADE CITY’S ANNUAL KUMQUAT FESTIVAL

OCTOBER

WHEN: March 6 and March 7, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., both days WHERE: Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 41, Lutz COST: Free DETAILS: Come and find bargains galore. Items for sale typically include everything from fine china to crystal to collectibles, as well as art works, books and plants. INFO: Visit the woman’s club’s website, GFWCLutzLandOLakesWomansClub.org

WHEN: Traditionally held the first Saturday of December WHERE: Fifth Avenue from Seventh to 10th streets in downtown Zephyrhills COST: Free DETAILS: The event includes food, live entertainment, holiday activities and a Christmas parade. INFO: Visit MainStreetZephyrhills.org.

GFWC LUTZ ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL

APRIL

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WHEN: April 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Pioneer Florida Museum, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City DETAILS: Kids can have their picture taken with the Easter bunny, go on an egg hunt, go inside a bounce house and do face painting. INFO: Call (352) 567-0262.

JUNE

ZEPHYRHILLS SUMMERFEST

WHEN: June 6 WHERE: Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills COST: Free DETAILS: This event will include fireworks, a watermelon eating competition, live music and kids’ games. INFO: Call 727-674-1464.

JULY

LUTZ FOURTH OF JULY PARADE AND FESTIVITIES

WHEN: July 4 WHERE: Downtown Lutz, near the Train Depot COST: Free DETAILS: The event includes a race, an old-fashioned parade, vendors, and the election of the honorary Lutz Guv’na.

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WHEN: Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Keystone Prep, 18105 Gunn Highway, in Odessa COST: Free admission; parking fee (which has been $5 in the past) benefits the school DETAILS: Hundreds of vendors come from across the country to sell unique items at a juried arts and crafts show, which has a festive feel and a family friendly atmosphere. INFO: Visit GFWCLutzLandOLakesWomansClub.org

OLD LUTZ SCHOOL CHRISTMAS HOUSE WHEN: Held on selective dates in December WHERE: Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 41, Lutz COST: Free admission; donations of toys and nonperishable foods are encouraged. DETAILS: Patrons typically get to tour the school. There is breakfast with Santa for a small charge. INFO: Visit OldLutzSchool.com.

Another look at some of our local wildlife Florida is abundant with wildlife, and whether it flies or crawls, or swims, our readers sent in a variety of photos from birds to butterflies and, of course, alligators. We thought we’d take a look back and share some of the creatures we showcased in 2019, in our Local Wildlife feature. Thanks to our readers for sending in their stories and photos. Keep them coming in 2020!

January

February

Painted Buntings

2019 March

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April

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Myron Patterson, Zephyrhills

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June

July

August

Plecostomus

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Monarch Caterpillar Barry White, Land O’ Lakes

Fran Sieradzki, Wesley Chapel

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October

November

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PETS AND PLANTS

UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension will offer a free seminar on “Pets and Plants” on Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway. Participants can learn to identify which plants in the home and garden are poisonous, how to protect pets from them, and how you can still have them in your yard or home with the proper precautions. For information, call (352) 518-0156.

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Women-N-Charge is a group of professional women who support and assist each other in managing their businesses more effectively, furthering their professional goals, and promoting their health and financial independence.The group meets on the first Friday of each month, with the next meeting set for Jan. 3, at Plantation Palms Golf Club 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. Doors open at 11:15 a.m.,

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