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The ever-evolving threat posed by coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) has forced schools across Florida to shut down, blocked visitors from nursing homes, caused wide-ranging travel and event cancellations, and stripped grocery aisles — especially of toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Locally, parents of students in the Pasco and Hillsborough county school districts are bracing to prepare for an extended state-ordered spring break.

The Diocese of St. Petersburg also closed schools and early childhood centers through March 20.The diocese already had scheduled March 16 and March 17 as days off for students.Virtual learning will be conducted March 16 through March 20, according to a Diocese news release. The additional school closures have left thousands of families scrambling to arrange child care, although the impact may be lessened to some degree as many companies are asking workers to work at home, if possible. The World Health Organization has de-

clared COVID-19 a pandemic; President Donald Trump has declared a national state of emergency. Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state emergency, and Hillsborough and Pasco counties have declared local states of emergency. As of the morning of March 16, there had been four deaths reported in Florida linked to COVID-19, according to the Florida Health Department, which is the lead agency responding to the threat. The health department also reported See CORONAVIRUS, page 11A

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The Roaring ’20s return Downtown Zephyrhills transformed back into the wild decade of gangsters, flappers, sparkles, feathers – and tin can tourists. The 110th Founder’s Day Parade & Heritage Festival, on March 7, was themed ‘The Roaring ’20s: Glitz, Glam and Tin Cans.’ This year’s event featured over 80 vendors, a kid-friendly zone, live music, storytelling presentations, a police K-9 demonstration and, of course, the iconic parade. Above, Jim Bliss, a bartender with Zephyrhills Elks Lodge 2731, portrays a bartender during the Prohibition era, as he rides in the Elk’s parade float during the 110th Founder’s Day Parade & Heritage Festival. This year’s festival theme was about the Roaring ’20s. Bliss is a snowbird from Michigan, who lives part-time in Zephyrhills. For more coverage on this story, turn to page 1B.

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

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

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

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Dressed appropriately for this year’s Founder’s Day Parade & Heritage Festival’s theme – ‘The Roaring ’20s: Glitz, Glam and Tin Cans,’ David Schall of Wesley Chapel, and his wife Nicole, share a moment on Fifth Avenue, as they make their way around the festival. Earlier, the Schalls were seen in the parade – in Nicole’s sublime green 1929 Ford Model A.

At her first Zephyrhills Founder’s Day Parade, Jacqueline Pruden, a snowbird from Michigan, who lives part-time in Zephyrhills, patiently awaits the arrival of the next parade float near the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Seventh Street. Pruden said she was happy to finally attend the event, and was enjoying collecting beads and candy that were being tossed around.

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Main Street Zephyrhills annually puts on some of the city’s largest and most popular downtown events, such as the Festival of Lights, the Founder’s Day Parade & Heritage Festival, Music & Motorcycles, and others. The 501c3 nonprofit, too, has been a crucial component in several large public projects of late — cultivating interactive art murals and mounting wireless electronic speakers downtown to serve up daily music for pedestrians, for example. It also works with city leadership on other initiatives, such as installing public Wi-Fi downtown and more public park benches. The organization’s varied efforts have not gone unnoticed: It recently was designated Florida Main Street Program of the Month by Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee. The selection was based on its development achievements and participation in the Florida Main Street program. Since its founding in 1994, Main Street Zephyrhills has reported more than $19.5 million in public and private reinvestment, more than 1,000 new jobs, and 185 new businesses within its district boundaries. It

also has accumulated more than 26,000 volunteer hours. “I am so impressed by Main Street Zephyrhills’ growing success,” Lee said, in a release.“Their district continues to build on the community’s assets to celebrate and recognize their distinctive history and heritage.” The monthly honor is believed to be the first for Main Street Zephyrhills, according to the organization’s coordinator, Anna Stutzriem. “I was just floored when they called and told me about it,” she said. Under Stutzriem’s leadership, Main Street Zephyrhills has seen business and residential membership increase more than 10-fold in the last 2 ½ years, rising from seven members to 82. Last year, the organization achieved national accreditation by the Main Street America program “for generating impressive economic returns, preserving community character, and celebrating local history.” Stutzriem began as a Main Street volunteer about five years ago, working her way from board member to coordinator — the

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Construction is nearing completion on a project in downtown Dade City — which aims to address flooding that plagued the area for years. The project involves installing new underground stormwater piping. The concrete pipeline has been lengthened longer than its initial 2,400-linear-foot projections, said Abu Nazmurreza, Dade City’s public works director. New curb drains also have been incorporated. These improvements will ease the flow of rainwater as it goes down the piping system, passing U.S. 98 and the CSX railway, to the east. The water is then stored in Irvin Pond. The new system runs from Seventh Street’s intersections with Church Avenue and Pasco Avenue. Then it heads east on Pasco Avenue to Third Street, before heading See FLOOD, page 11A

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“This is a great location, it’s going to serve so many people,” the fire chief added, noting that the station will be constructed using funding provided through general obligation bonds approved by county voters. Gunther Flaig, who spoke on behalf of the land donor, said,“As a father of a current EMS student, trying to become an EMS worker, I know a little bit about the difficulty that you’re facing.” He said the company was happy to “do a little bit” for the county. Commissioner Kathryn Starkey also expressed gratitude for the donation, noting that she and Flaig have been friends for a long time. Commission Chairman Mike Moore said, “We very much appreciate your donation.” As the county continues to grow, Moore said, so will its need for more fire stations.

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When tow-truck crews clean up after a crash, it should be a thorough job. At least that’s how the Pasco County Commission sees it. The county board soon will be considering a provision that will require the people who remove damaged or wrecked vehicles from roadways to be sure to clear the roadway of glass and injurious debris. “This is sort of a local version of a state law that is basically aimed at tow-truck drivers,” said Kristi Sims, senior assistant county attorney.“They’re operating on rotation and remove vehicles after accidents from our roadway. “The aim is to hold them to the standard that the state law requires, which is clean up all of the debris. “By codifying it in our local ordinances, we have a local chance to use code enforcement to enforce it.At the state law, it’s only enforceable through issuance of a uniform traffic citation. “At our level, it will be enforceable obviously through issuance of a county court citation, which is punishable up to $500 per day. “The local amendment that we’re proposing also will have a provision that requires the person removing the debris to

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Woman’s club forming in Wesley Chapel By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

hen Marie Ambrosino moved to Wesley Chapel last year, she wanted to join a woman’s club for her surrounding community. After all, she had been involved with GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) organizations for nearly four decades — most recently with the GFWC Woman’s Club of West Broward in South Florida. With the help of social media, word-ofmouth and some other GFWC connections, the GFWC Woman’s Club of Wesley Chapel came to life. And, it happened in a mere matter of months. The club was established in February with 12 charter members. That came less than a month after a group of six GFWCminded women met for dinner with the idea of forming a new club that puts its focus on the burgeoning Wesley Chapel community. Many of the members had past affiliations with other GFWC clubs, such as the GFWC Pasco Junior Women’s Club. The group is now in the process of seeking its 510c3 status, and is being sponsored by the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Women’s Club. The new club is actively looking for new members — women over 18 years old. There is no requirement to live in Wesley Chapel. Though most members are Wesley Chapel residents, the club’s vice president, Shantel Meyers is a Lutz resident, for instance.“I could’ve joined (other) clubs, but I wanted to be a part of joining a whole new group,” Meyers said. The group welcomes anyone who is interested, said Kim Hanscel, club treasurer. “If somebody lives in Zephyrhills and wants to come here (to our club) because they travel here all the time, or whatever’s convenient for them, absolutely they’re welcome to come,” Hanscel said. Kindness and helping others is the group’s purpose, club leaders say. Ambrosio, the club’s parliamentarian, said the common thread among the ladies is this:

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The new GFWC Wesley Chapel Woman’s Club was established last month. From left: parliamentarian Marie Ambrosino, secretary Andrea Edwards, treasurer Kim Hanscel, president Cindi Nalon, vice president Shantel Meyers and GFWC Florida District 8 director Kay Taylor.

“We are women who care about our communities, and that’s our mission.” She added:“We share the same bond, and that’s just to make our world better.” The GFWC Wesley Chapel Woman’s Club is dedicated to community improvement and helping those in need through volunteer service and fundraising events. The organization is likely to focus much of its efforts on domestic violence and awareness, homelessness, hospice, and foster care, among other community issues. The group is currently brainstorming various club projects for those purposes, as well as fundraisers and events for other local charities, in the way of bingo nights, bunco nights, casino nights, golf tournaments, murder mystery games and so on. “Everyone in the group is very energetic and looking forward,” club president Cindi Nalon said.“We all just want to jump in and get busy, and do things.” She added,“I think we’re going to grow quick.We’ve started off quick with 12 members off the bat, and with everything we’ve

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“We help each other, we’re supportive of each other,” she said.“We’re there for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, deaths — the good times and the bad times, and that’s really what life is about.” The GFWC Wesley Chapel Woman’s Club meets the first Wednesday of every month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Parks Ford of Wesley Chapel, 28739 State Road 54,Wesley Chapel. The next meeting is April 1, which will feature guest speaker and member Amanda Markiewicz, director of outreach for Sunrise of Pasco County Inc. — Domestic & Sexual Violence Center. For more information, email gfcwesleychapel@gmail.com, or search GFWC Wesley Chapel Woman’s Club, Inc., on Facebook.

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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host “Beading with Chrissy & Susan” on March 19 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 18 and older. Registration, a Foundry waiver and safety forms are required. For information, call (813) 9291214.

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The Zephyrhills Garden Gate Garden Club will meet March 19 at 10 a.m., at the Magnuson Hotel, 5734 Gall Blvd., which will include the club’s annual plant exchange. Refreshments will be served. For information, call (813) 782-8004.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a string art class on March 25 from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., for ages 18 and older.The class will focus on a mountain design.All supplies will be provided. Participants must be comfortable working with a hammer and nails.A signed liability waiver is required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

MR. TOMMY SHOW

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host Mr.Tommy’s Musical Show for kids on March 19 at 2 p.m., with singing, dancing and magic. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

BETMAR CONCERT

The Betmar Chorus will present its 48th annual Spring Concert on March 25 at 2 p.m., and on March 26 and March 27 at 7 p.m., in Clubhouse No. 2, 37145 Lakewood Drive in Zephyrhills.The 60-plus member choir will perform a variety of songs, including show tunes, hymns, spirituals and old familiar classics.Tickets are $5, available at the door or by calling (813) 788-9606.

SCAVENGER HUNT

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a family friendly Spring Break Scavenger Hunt on March 19 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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The Dade City Senior Center, 13853 15th St., in Dade City, will host a New River Library “Craftermorning” on March 19 from 10 a.m. to noon.All supplies will be provided for some fun crafts.Admission is free and open to the community. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host two Play with Clay sessions on March 25. Preteens and teens, ages 9 to 15, will meet at 3 p.m.; and, teens and adults age 16 and older will meet at 4:30 p.m.A teacher from The Ceramic Garden will cover the basics of working with clay, and show students how to handle clay; and, wedge, pinch, slab and coil. Participants should expect to get messy, tie back long hair, wear no dangling jewelry and dress comfortably. Pick up of items made in the class will be two weeks after the class, at the information desk.A waiver and safety forms are required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Pasco County Historical Society will meet on March 20 at 6 p.m., at the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, in the Mabel Jordan Barn.The guest speaker will be Steve Melton, an agricultural businessman, rancher, farmer, poet and museum operator, on the topic of the “History of Ranching After Open Range.” For information, contact Glen Thompson at bookbollard@icloud.com, or (352) 5677449.

TECH HELP

The New River Library will host Tech Help at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, 33613 State Road 54, on March 19, March 20 and March 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for anyone that needs help with a phone or computer.To schedule an appointment, call (813) 788-6375.

FLOATING VESSEL EXHIBIT

The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, will host an artist reception on March 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., celebrating the works of Floating Vessels, an art show that focuses on boats, ships, barges and more, in bodies of water. Admission is free. For information, visit CarrollwoodCenter.org.

DRUMMING CIRCLE

Unity North Tampa, 19520 Holly Lane in Lutz, will host the Equinox Drumming Circle on March 20 at 7 p.m. Johnny Medicine Bear will lead the presentation by creating a sacred space to share, drum and chant outdoors, to bring the energies of the Earth Mother, Sun Father and Divine Universal Beings. Guests should bring a drum or rattle, and a folding chair. Donations will be accepted. For information, call (813) 948-4884, or visit UnityNorthTampa.org.

BUILD A KITE

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a kite-building program on March 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 9 to 12. Participants can put math and engineering skills to the test, and build a kite from scratch, and then test the kite outside.All materials will be provided. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

BAY CITY FLYERS

The Bay City Flyers will host a swap meet on March 21 from 8 a.m. to noon, at Conner Preserve, 22500 State Road 52 in Land O’ Lakes. Participants can buy and/or sell model airplane radio control equipment and airplane models.Admission is free. Donations will be accepted. For

Brick fundraiser

Commemorative bricks are being sold to help benefit restorations and repairs for the Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 41. The bricks are laid out around the flag pole at this historical landmark. The price per brick (4 inches by 8 inches) is $60, and will include three lines of engraving (13 characters per line). To purchase a brick online, visit bit.ly/OLSbricks. For information, call Stephanie Ensor at (813) 244-2256 or Ben Nevel at (813) 3108709, or email info@oldlutzschool.com.

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PUPPIES & KITTENS

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a Make It Saturday on March 21, for kindergarten through fifth grade. Stop by the children’s area between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., to create a special turtle craft. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

TRILBY PICNIC

The 15th annual Trilby Homecoming Picnic will take place on March 21 starting at 10 a.m., at the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, in the Mabel Jordan Barn.Trilby families, old and new, can attend this covered dish lunch (at noon). Guests should bring lawn chairs.Those than can are asked to bring old Trilby photos and family information. For information, contact Scott Black at (352) 523-5772 or trilbyboy@earthlink.net.

FAMILY FARM DAY

The Tree House Farm, 5921 Portal Road in New Port Richey, will host a Family Farm Day on March 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can meet cows, alpaca, mini horses and chickens, and even take a pony ride. Admission is $10 per person, or $20 for a family of four (each additional family member is $5).

SONS OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a Spring Break Cuddly Kitten & Puppy Day activity on March 23 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade.There will be a story and craft projects in the children’s area. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

ANNE FRANK PRESENTATION

The Center for the Arts at River Ridge, 11646 Town Center Road in New Port Richey, will present “An Intimate Conversation with Anne Frank’s Stepsister, Eva Schloss,” on March 23 at 7 p.m. Guests can hear Schloss’ firsthand account of the discovery and printing of Anne Frank’s diary, and the life and times of the stepsisters. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.Tickets are $18 general admission. Premium and VIP seating available. For information and tickets, visit ChabadWP.com/AnnFrank, or call (727) 376-3366.

TRY IT TUESDAY

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a Try It Tuesday on March 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.This is a maker program for school-age children, to try new and exciting things. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

ROCK PAINTING

The Tampa Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will have its monthly meeting on March 21 at the Floridan Hotel, 905 N. Florida Ave.There will be a short social time at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at noon (order off the menu at your own cost), and a business meeting at 1 p.m.There also will be a short presentation by Roger Smith. For

The New River Library will host Dade City Rocks! on March 24 from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Dade City Senior Center, 13853 15th St. Stop by and paint some rocks to pass throughout the community. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

LGBTEA PARTY

The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 400 N.Ashley Drive in Tampa, will host an

DONATIONS NEEDED

Safety Town, 15362 Alric Pottberg Road in Shady Hills, is looking for donations for its upcoming yard sale scheduled for March 27 and March 28. Proceeds from the yard sale will benefit the children that visit, help restore buildings, spruce up the grounds, and add new educational experiences. Donations can include unwanted clothing, pots, pans, knick-knacks, towels and more. Computers,TVs, large electronics, and couches/sofa sleepers will not be accepted. Items can be donated through March 24. For information, call (813) 929-1203.

CORONATION BALL

The 35th annual Chasco Coronation Ball will take place on March 27 at 6 p.m., at Spartan Manor in New Port Richey, to recognize local philanthropists for their dedication and commitment to the community. Proceeds from the event will benefit the blind babies, children and teen programs offered by the Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind.The deadline for reservations and sponsorships is March 23. For information, visit LVIB.org.

RECYCLED ART EXHIBIT

The Florida Aquarium will present “Washed Ashore:Art to Save the Sea” now through the end of August.The exhibit educates about the negative, devastating effects of plastic pollution, and aims to spark positive changes in consumer habits. The art installation is built entirely from plastics found in oceans and waterways around the world.There are 18 sculptures, including a 12-foot shark, a 16-foot parrotfish and a 20-foot coral reef.The exhibit is included in the general admission aquarium ticket.

CAR WASH FUNDRAISER

There will be a car wash fundraiser for Cieha Taylor on March 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Zephyrhills Auto Zone, 5350 Gall Blvd. Hot dogs and water also will be for sale. Money will be put toward a reward to help aid in finding Cieha Taylor, a longtime Dade city resident that has been missing for more than a month. For information, visit Finding Cieha on Facebook.

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Snowbird — Who’s Watching Your Home While You’re Away? “My event business was successful because I provided outstanding customer service, and I bring this knowledge and philosophy with me to my new business,” said Sullivan. Sullivan founded Snowbird Home Patrol after becoming a Certified Home Watch Professional through the National Home Watch Association. As a homeowner herself for over 26 years, she knows her way around a house. Snowbird Home Patrol provides clients with weekly or bi-weekly home inspection. After a home is inspected, she uploads her findings to a secure customer portal, where clients can see a full report on their home. Sullivan stresses the importance of having a trained professional inspect your home, instead of asking a neighbor or friend to stop in periodically to check on things. “When a serious issue arises, you need someone to act quickly and professionally,” said Sullivan. “We take care of problems in a timely and cost-effective manner, and prevent you from overstepping a friendship.” Snowbird Home Patrol also offers additional home services, including package pick-up, opening and closing home for the season, general cleaning and hurricane preparations. Protect your home by calling Snowbird Home Patrol — it’s affordable, dependable and personable. The company services homes in Zephyrhills, Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, Wesley Chapel, Tampa, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Hudson, Crystal River and The Villages.

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If you’re a snowbird, odds are you’re getting ready to head back north. As you say goodbye to Florida, do you find yourself wondering if your home will be okay while you’re hundreds of miles away? While you hope your home will be fine until you return, that’s not always the case. Unforeseen damages can happen — broken A/C unit, hot water tank leak, mold, roof and storm damage, rodent infestations and even break-ins. But, now there’s a solution to your worries. Snowbird Home Patrol can help prevent potentially damaging and costly problems from harming your home, and give you peace of mind. Snowbird Home Patrol is a family owned home-watch service that will come to your home on a consistent basis to make sure everything is in tip-top shape. Owner Jodie Sullivan got the idea for her business 10 years ago, after her father’s hot water tank in his condo rusted out while he was gone for the summer.. “After the cleanup, my dad hired a home-watch service company to prevent such a thing from happening again, and told me he thought my background was ideal to start a home-watch company in Florida,” said Sullivan. Sullivan owned a special event business in Land O’ Lakes for 23 years and has an impressive background in customer service. She also is the incoming president for the Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Noon.

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The Lutz Stonewood Professional Park is currently adding two new buildings to its site. This comes as its first building was erected last year. The structures will both stand at over 3,600 square feet, serving as medical and office space along State Road 54.There are plans to incorporate 10 buildings, in all, within the plaza.

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Lutz will be the home to the new Woodies Wash Shack. Located at 24823 State Road 54, the carwash will be a part of the soon-to-come Shoppes at Cypress Creek. It will consist of a drive-thru washing tunnel and 19 parking spaces for self-service vacuum cleaning.The facility will total more than 5,000 square feet.

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Fuzzy’s Taco Shop is expanding its chain into Land O’ Lakes.The site is at 19651 State Road 54, in the same vicinity as a new 7-

The Professional Office Building is under construction at 2663 Lajuana Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.The structure will be set up to accommodate professional, medical and dental offices. It also will stand three stories high, each floor being 5,000 square feet. And, it will be situated across from the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Complex of Pasco County. Curious about something new that’s popping up in your community? Please send us the location — along with the address, if possible — and we’ll see what we can find out. Send your email to news@lakerlutznews.com.

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Elementary School are all located either on or off that roadway. As a result, the Mansfield-Kinnan connection proposal was changed to operate as an emergency-vehicle-only corridor. Pasco County, Hillsborough County and the city of Tampa are all involved in the construction of the connection. The developer of Tampa’s K-Bar Ranch will initiate the paving of the connection, scheduled to begin mid-March. Hillsborough County will then help with construction, such as striping the road and the installation of an emergency gate. The gate will only grant cross-county access to emergency vehicles. Only first responder equipment will open the gateway and Pasco County will oversee its operation. The Pasco County Commission is expected to approve an agreement for the gate to be used only for emergency vehicles. Bicyclists and pedestrians will have access, too. The project calls for the sidewalks on both streets to connect. Barricades will enclose the construction site. Completion is expected in the summer.

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Construction is underway to make it easier for emergency services to get between New Tampa and Wesley Chapel. Mansfield Boulevard is in Wesley Chapel. Kinnan Street is in New Tampa. An improvement will connect the streets, but will be accessible only to first responders. The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) board approved the connection last June. It was one of three corridor projects - all interlocking Wesley Chapel and Tampa, that the MPO passed. The Mansfield-Kinnan connection was initially proposed as a public road for motorists. The AECOM consulting firm took surveys in 2017 and 2018 to get public feedback about each project. Findings showed that the Mansfield-Kinnan connection was not popular among those responding to the survey. This was due in part to concerns that an influx of traffic along Mansfield Boulevard could be hazardous to students. Wiregrass Ranch High School, Dr. John Long Middle School and Wiregrass

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Realtor April Barra Is Committed and Knowledgeable By William Jacko Special to The Laker / Lutz News

When a former client referred his brother, a first-time homebuyer, to April Barra, she knew she would do whatever it took to help him find his future home. “He was looking to purchase a starter home an hour’s drive away. There were several trips to show homes, write offers, do inspections, and even a couple of contracts that fell through, due to reasons outside our control,” Barra says. “Someone asked me how many times I was going to keep driving over there to help this guy, and my answer was, as many times as it takes. He wanted a home, and I was committed to helping him get it.” It’s apparent that Barra always puts the needs of her clients first. “Most people need an experienced and knowledgeable Realtor to help them navigate the home-buying process, keep them informed and give them peace of mind. I want people to see me as their trusted advocate and knowledgeable real estate resource. If you are looking for someone who will talk less, listen more, and be the steady calm in the sometimes stormy sea of real estate, call me,” Barra says. To educate her clients, Barra offers a complimentary Real Estate Review to inform them of local real estate trends and to monitor the market for potential bubbles. She invests much of her time in training and continuing education, and has earned certificates as a Master Certified Negotiations Expert (MCNE) and Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES). “I am passionate about helping seniors, and that’s why I became a senior special-

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ist,” said Barra. “I also have a network of partners I work with, so I can connect seniors with experts to help them with specific questions and problems.” Barra also is certified as a Real Estate Collaborative Specialist in Divorce, and is accustomed to helping home-owning couples navigate the difficulties of divorce. “When it comes to working with divorcing couples, early is best,” said Barra. “It is very important to help both parties understand the real estate part of their divorce, and how to protect themselves.” With access to Florida Executive Realty’s many resources, Barra makes listing and showcasing a home a professional process. She always uses a professional photographer to market her listings on websites, YouTube and social media. “It’s not just putting a property on MLS and waiting for the phone to ring. We create beautiful brochures and buyer packets, and always provide an extra level of service,” said Barra, who was recently recognized with a Rising Star Award by Florida Executive Realty. While Barra specializes in residential real estate, she also helps with referrals for commercial and foreign real estate. Partnering with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, she can find real estate agents anywhere in the U.S., and 70 other countries.

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DONATE TO ONEBLOOD

OneBlood, the nonprofit blood center, says the coronavirus does not pose any known risk to blood donors in the United States during the donation process or from attending blood drives, according to a news release from the organization. OneBlood urges all eligible donors to keep their commitments to donate and encourages all blood drive sponsors to continue hosting blood drives. If the coronavirus continues to spread, additional challenges may arise, which could potentially reduce the number of eligible donors. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there have been no reported or suspected cases of transfusiontransmitted coronavirus to date. The virus poses no known risk to the safety of the nation’s blood supply and does not pose any known risk to patients receiving blood transfusions. The FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have not recommended any additional action be taken by blood centers, at this time. OneBlood will host a “Give Blood for The Renaissance of Life” drive from March 18 through March 21, at participating locations. All donors will receive a free ticket to the 2020 Bay Area Renaissance Festival, a limited edition T-shirt, plus a wellness checkup of blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening. For locations and to schedule an appointment, visit OneBlood.org/renfest, or call (888) 936-6283. Walk-ins are welcome, too.

PHARMACY WAIVES DELIVERY FEES

CVS Health has issued a statement that it is taking additional steps to address the coronavirus disease-19 outbreak and to protect patient access to medication. Starting immediately, CVS Pharmacy will waive charges for home delivery of prescription medications. Aetna, a CVS Health company, will now offer 90-day maintenance medication prescriptions for insured and Medicare members, and is working with state governments to make the same option available to

Medicaid members where allowable. Selffunded plan sponsors also will be able to offer this option. Aetna will waive early refill limits on 30day prescription maintenance medications for all members with pharmacy benefits administered through CVS Caremark. And, Caremark is working with all clients to waive early refill limits on 30-day prescription maintenance medications. The fee waiver is in addition to Aetna’s ensurance that all diagnostic testing and telemedicine visits will be available with no co-pay.

CORONAVIRUS INFO LINE LAUNCHED

AdventHealth has launched a free phone service for Floridians who have questions about coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), including the opportunity to speak with a nurse, as appropriate. According to a March 20 news release, the AdventHealth Coronavirus Information Line, (877)-VIRUSHQ, is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week. It serves as a one-stop shop to connect Floridians with resources, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Florida Department of Health. The phone line is not intended to replace a physician-patient relationship. Nurses can answer general medical questions and will refer the caller to the appropriate next steps. AdventHealth is hoping this service also will offload nonclinical call volumes from health care offices. AdventHealth also has launched CoronavirusSignsAndSymptoms.com, so consumers can get answers to top COVID19 questions.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP

The Serenity Seekers Al-Anon family group meets on Mondays at 2 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Senior Center, 6801 Wisteria Loop. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship for relatives and friends of alcoholics. There is no dues for membership. For information, call (813) 929-1200.

HERNIA SURGERY INFO

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host a seminar entitled “Innovations in Hernia Surgery” on March 20 at noon, in the conference rooms near the front lobby. Dr.Tiffani Shelton, general surgeon, will

that aims to raise awareness on the issue of fall prevention for older adults. Admission is free. Doors open at 1 p.m., for general seating. Guests arriving early will receive a goody bag and a ticket for a prize drawing at the end of the show. For information, visit SagesTheater.org.

Senior centers to close for a day on March 27 All Pasco County Senior Centers will be closed on March 27 because of a special event, according to a Pasco County news release. The senior center locations will be closed because Pasco County Senior Services will have a one-day offsite event for its registered clients. Meals will be furnished in advance for homebound clients. Regular hours of operation will resume on March 30. Pasco County Senior Services supports the health, vitality, independence and wellbeing of seniors in Pasco County. speak about the latest advances in abdominal surgery, which include minimally invasive and robot hernia repair. Admission is free.A complimentary light lunch will be provided. Reservations are required by calling (727) 834-5630, or by emailing MedicalCenterTrinity@HCAhealthcare.com.

MEDICARE FRAUD

The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) will present a Medicare Fraud seminar on March 21 at 10 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway. The SMP helps to educate and to empower Medicare beneficiaries in the fight against health care fraud. The group can help with questions, concerns or complaints about potential fraud and abuse issues, and it provides informative and educational material. For information, contact Geralyn Fortney at (727) 570-9696, ext. 273 or Geralyn.fortney@aaapp.org.

DENYING GRAVITY PLAY

New Port Richey Fire Rescue and Pasco Emergency Management will host a single performance of the play,“Denying Gravity,” on March 21 at 2 p.m., at the Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd., in New Port Richey. The play is a one-act comedy/drama

LUNG NODULE SEMINAR

AdventHealth Wesley Chapel will present a seminar entitled “What Does Having a Nodule on the Lung Mean?” on March 24 at noon, at the Wellness Center, 2700 Healing Way in Wesley Chapel, second floor. Dr. Hamid Mumtaz, thoracic surgery, will discuss the current recommendations on how to address a lung nodule if found. Reservations are required. Call (813) 929-5432, or visit AHWesleyChapel.com/events.

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

There will be a SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) volunteer orientation on March 24 at 10 a.m., at its local office, 4111 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Suite 302E, in Land O’ Lakes. A coffee and a breakfast bar will be provided. Volunteers assist seniors in making informed health care decisions. For information, contact Sue Samson at (727) 570-9696, ext. 234, or sue.samson@aaapp.org.

LUNCH & LEARN

Premier Community Healthcare will host a Lunch & Learn about colorectal cancer on March 25 from noon to 1:30 p.m., at the New Port Richey Public Library, 5939 Main St. For information, contact Lisa DeMello at (352) 518-2000, ext. 9032, or pchgsupport@hcnetwork.org.

HIV, HEP C AND HEP A

The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco), along with the Public Defender’s Mobile Medical Unit, is offering free rapid HIV and hepatitis C testing throughout March. Results from rapid tests will be available in 20 minutes. DOH-Pasco also is offering free adult hepatitis A vaccinations, as well. For a calendar of times and locations, visit Pasco.floridahealth.gov, and click on Programs and Services, and then Infectious Disease Services.

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When Thomas Giella Jr., launched his business, he was a one-man operation — and he wasn’t sure how to get it where he wanted it to go. So, he took advantage of various Thomas Giella Jr. programs offered through the Pasco Economic Development Council Inc., and began learning more about the ins and outs of being an entrepreneur. That helped get his business rolling, and now, six years later, he still uses what he has learned through those programs. Now, he has five employees, and he expects to add at least two more in the foreseeable future. He also expects to be required to move from his current location, on Wesley Chapel Boulevard in Lutz, as the business outgrows its space. Giella thinks the future is bright for entrepreneurs who want to launch businesses in Pasco County. “Pasco is hot,” the Dade City native said. “Pasco is growing.” Entrepreneurs and manufacturers should realize the county has much to offer, Giella said. If they can’t find what they’re looking for in Pasco, he said,“they should start it themselves.” He added:“Who knows what’s going to happen in the next decade?” His interest in technology dates back to his teenage years, when he built his own computer. When he started his business, called Gear Spinners, he offered website design aimed at the small to mid-sized business market. Over time, his business pursuits have evolved and grown. Now, he is chief executive officer of Complete I.T. Corp, which owns and operates three different brand divisions, including Complete I.T. Computer Repair and Network Solutions,Tampa Bay Installs and Diverge Laser Systems. Complete I.T. provides computer repair and computer/network solutions. It also designs, repairs and replaces business network of all sizes. “We started off as a website company.We have added so many services. We started doing IT — helping companies set up networks,” Giella said. Giella estimates he has roughly 800

Want to know more about running a business? Pasco Hernando SCORE offers numerous free workshops and seminars at various locations around Pasco County. The Pasco Economic Development Council Inc., also offers free and low-cost programs. To find out more, visit these websites: PascoHernandoScore.org or PascoEDC.com.

clients on the IT side - residential, commercial and enterprise. “Our primary market for the computers and networks is Tampa Bay and Florida,” Giella said. But, it has expanded its reach, he said. “Sometimes, we’ll do work for a local franchise that’s starting up or something, or a business — and word will get to one of their other offices, what we did, so they’ll say,‘Can you put in a bid for us over here?’” Tampa Bay Installs provides a variety of services. It installs and services access control gates and security cameras for homeowner associations and community development districts, Giella said. For instance, at a clubhouse, company services include installing speakers and WiFi, inside and out, cameras by the pool, in the clubhouse and in the parking lot, televisions and access control systems. His primary market for gate access systems stretches from Brooksville to Riverview and from Kissimmee to the Gulf of Mexico, Giella said. Most recently, his company branched into lasers. Giella co-owns Diverge Laser Systems with Charles Bourne. The company provides support and sales for Universal Laser Systems, Epilog Laser, Trotec Laser, DCS UV Printer, BOFA Filtration Systems and PUREX Filtration Systems. It sells and services equipment for a vast array of clients in the fields of manufacturing, education, education, military and government. He believes lasers will help the county attract more manufacturers. “Pasco’s mission right now is to bring manufacturing jobs back to Pasco County. We can now provide equipment to companies, who will then be able to create the manufacturing jobs using the equipment,” he said. To find out more about Giella’s companies and services, call (813) 235-0554, ext. 103.

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CLASSES MOVE TO ONLINE Saint Leo University will make adjustments to university operations and move to online classes, to avoid the spread of coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19). The school is following guidance issued to the state universities in Florida. University officials have suspended classes for University Campus students during the week of March 16 to March 20, in order to allow faculty to prepare to deliver all classes online starting March 23. All residential students are asked to return to their permanent residence following spring break, rather than returning to campus (and to remain at home during this period of online instruction). Housing will be available on a limited basis for student-athletes who participate in spring sports, and those students who are unable to return home to their permanent residence. In addition, all fall and winter sports activities are suspended indefinitely. In addition, no fans will be permitted at the Acrobatics & Tumbling home events. For information on other locations, visit SaintLeo.edu/coronavirus.

NEW FINE ARTS WEBPAGE

Pasco County Schools Fine Arts has launched a new webpage that will showcase a wide variety of fine arts offered throughout the district, including dance, music, theater/drama, and visual arts. To learn more, visit Pasco.k12.fl.us/finearts, or access the webpage by visiting the

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INTRO TO ACTING

The Live Oak Theatre Company will offer an Introduction to Acting program through four one-hour classes, for ages 7 to 13. Classes will take place at 5 p.m., on March 23, March 30, April 6 and April 13, at the Carol and Frank Morsani Center for the Arts, 21030 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville. Topics will include basic acting skills and principles of acting; theater terminology; theater etiquette; using humor; and, memorizing and delivering monologues. The cost is $40 for the course. To register, please email LiveOakConservatory@gmail.com.

CAREER EXPLORATION

Pasco County Schools will host a Career Exploration Night on March 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at River Ridge High School, 11646 Town Center Road in New Port Richey. Meet Pasco and Tampa Bay business leaders, and learn about career options and their educational requirements; industry certification career options; current high demand career options; earning potential in various career pathways, and more. For information, call (727) 774-7142.

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The Belle of the Ball Project will provide free prom dresses and accessories to in-need high school girls on March 28, April 4 and

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SPRING RECRUITMENT

Pasco County Schools will host its Spring Recruitment & Hiring Event on March 31 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes High School, 20325 Gator Lane in Land O’ Lakes. The district is looking for certified teachers, substitutes, bus drivers, school-related personnel and more. Schools and departments throughout the county will be in attendance to recruit, interview and offer positions for the 2020-2021 school year. Preregister at EventBrite.com or tinyurl.com/v5eajzt, for a chance to win a door prize.

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Cambridge International Education has authorized Pasco Middle School as one of the first two middle school Cambridge International School Demonstration Centers in the United States. The school has offered the Cambridge International program since 2014. As a School Demonstration Center, the school will host two showcase events annually, at which administrators, teachers and students will promote and explain to newly

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684 negative test results and 514 pending tests. Also, there were 442 people being monitored for the virus and 1,573 had been monitored. Health officials are trying to limit the spread of the virus — to avoid overloading hospitals — by urging people to avoid large crowds and wash their hands frequently. The virus can spread person to person, through small droplets from the nose or mouth, including when a person coughs or sneezes.The droplets may land on objects and surfaces. Other people may contract COVID-19 by touching these objects or surface, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. Symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough and shortness of breath — and may appear as early as two days or as many as 14 days after exposure. Most people recover from COVID-19 without requiring special treatment, but people with underlying medical conditions are at greater risk. Impacts from the virus are being felt from Wall Street to Main Street. The stock market has plunged repeatedly, and local businesses are losing revenues because of the uncertainty created by the pandemic. Huge events have been cancelled or postponed. On the local front, cancellations include: • The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce’s Land O’ Lakes Music Festival, March 21 • Dog Days in Dade City, March 21 • The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce/Pasco-Hernando State College Distinguished Women’s Leadership Breakfast, March 24 • The fourth annual Family Friendly Summer Camp Expo (Pasco/New Tampa), March 28 • The Taste of North Tampa Bay, March 29 • The North Tampa Bay Chamber monthly membership breakfast,April 7 • The North Tampa Bay Chamber membership luncheon,April 8 • All SCORE chapters across the country have suspended in-person events, including mentoring sessions and workshops, until further notice. Attractions also have temporarily ceased operations, including Disney World and a number of regional venues.They include: • ZooTampa, through March 29. • Tampa Museum of Art, through March 29 • The Glazer Children’s Museum, through March 29 • Henry B. Plant Museum, through March 29 • The Florida Aquarium, through March 29 • The Museum of Science and Industry, through March 29 • Tampa Theatre, through March 31 The Knights of Columbus, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, in Land O’ Lakes, have cancelled until further notice, their meetings, their Lenten Fish Frys, their doughnuts on Sunday and soccer, both games and concessions. The Savage Race, which was set for March 14 and March 15, at Little Everglades Ranch in Dade City, was postponed. And, a Spring Market Day, planned for March 21 at the Old Lutz School, was cancelled because vendors were concerned about setting up, because of the threat of COVID-19.

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19: • Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care. • Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. • Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects daily.

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Both the Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce and North Tampa Chamber have announced they would be holding off on varied activities, pending future decisions, in light of the evolving nature of the coronavirus threat. Pasco County Schools Superintendent Kurt Browning has been keeping parents and staff informed about the district’s response to the ever-changing landscape of the COVID-19 threat through a series of videos posted on the district’s website. “I know that everyone remains concerned about the possibility of an outbreak,” Browning said, and the district is taking steps to attempt to limit the spread. It also has conducted a brief phone survey to evaluate its capacity to provide distance learning, the superintendent said, noting the district needs to be prepared. The district also has announced a plan to provide meals to students at seven designated sites, beginning on March 23.The food will be offered on a drive-thru basis at specific sites.The pre-packaged meals are for children under 18 years old and will include lunch as well as breakfast for the next day. Information about the program can be obtained by going to the school district’s website, Pasco.k12.fl.us, and click on the coronavirus information link. Impacts also are being felt by colleges. Schools within the state’s university system were instructed to make plans to transition to remote instruction as soon as possible. Saint Leo University suspended classes for its university campus students, in St. Leo, from March 16 to March 20, to allow its faculty to prepare to deliver all classes online beginning March 23, according to a university news release. All residential students are being asked to return to their permanent residence following spring break, rather than returning to campus and to remain at home during this period of online instruction. The university also has suspended all fall and winter sports, indefinitely. And, is canceling all large, group events. The virus is affecting churches, too. Concerns about potential spread of the virus also prompted the Diocese of St. Petersburg to take these steps, effective March 12, until further notice: • End the distribution of communal wine from a common cup • Remove Holy Water fonts, including the baptismal font • Avoid physical contact, including during the Sign of Peace Bishop Gregory Parkes also granted dispensation from Sunday Mass in the Saint Petersburg Diocese through the end of March, to those wishing to avoid large gatherings.

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MAIN STREET, from page 1A organization’s only city-funded employee position. The majority of the organization’s funding comes from memberships, sponsorships and donations. Stutzriem, who also co-owns a day care center in Zephyrhills, credited the organization’s string of accomplishments to its collection of “hard-working” and “dedicated” board members and volunteers. She estimates the organization has roughly 130 volunteers to 150 volunteers throughout the year, ensuring events and programs run smoothly and effectively. “They’re just people in the community that care about the community, and I think that helps a lot,” she said.“These people come in, they get paid nothing, and they give their blood, sweat and tears, and I’m just so honored to be associated with them.” The amount of support and collaboration from City Hall has likewise led to more completed initiatives throughout the municipality, Stutzriem said. “The support we get from the city is just amazing,” she said.“I look at the other Main Street programs, we talk, and I think we have got to be one of the most supported Main Street…and I’m just honored to be a part of it.” Main Street Zephyrhills facilitates new business to the historic downtown district, offering commercial property listings on its website, and a resource guide for entrepreneurs to get in contact with the proper city officials, such as the planning department and CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency).

Within the last couple months, the organization helped welcome a new hair salon and a CBD store to Fifth Avenue in downtown Zephyrhills, Stutzreiem said. Stutzriem explained the organization’s role like this:“Our mission and our goal is to promote not only the downtown, but our local businesses, our mom and pops. We want to make our downtown a destination, and a safe, fun place for our families and our communities to come to…” While generating more downtown business is important, Stutzriem emphasized it’s important for Zephyrhills “to keep that small town charm.” “We’re growing leap and bounds, we’re just exploding over here in Zephyrhills with growth, but I still think it’s important to have the small town, know your neighbors, and gather with them,” she said. The organization’s event hosting has been “improving greatly” in recent years, she also noted. For instance, December’s Festival of Lights drew somewhere between 13,000 to 15,000 attendees. She characterized that turnout as “quite extraordinary for a small town event.” The organization, too, has gone about drawing bigger acts to events — such as booking the Greg Billings Band for September’s Music & Motorcycles. Event partnerships with nonprofits have expanded, Stutzriem said. Those partnerships include Gulfside Hospice on Paulie Palooza; Zephyrhills/Wesley Chapel Ministerial Association on the Harvest Festival; and Zephyrhills Pregnancy Care Center on the Founder’s Day 5K race, among others. To find out more about Mainstreet Zephyrhills, visit MainStreetZephyrhills.org, or email director@mainstreetzephyrhills.com.

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FLOOD, from page 1A north up to Meridian Avenue. Although the majority of construction has been completed, work on Pasco Avenue still needs to be done, Nazmurreza said. “We are installing a new 6-inch water main through Pasco [Avenue] between Eighth Street and Fifth Street,” he added. Currently, there are sections of Pasco Avenue that are still unearthed and await repaving. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has to certify the completion of the project by analyzing water pressure, and checking for any bacterial content. At that point, the existing pipeline will connect with the new one, and Pasco Avenue will be resurfaced. Modifications also have been made to Irvin Pond to better accommodate the ad-

ditional stormwater. The body of water has been expanded by 50% from its original width, according to Nazmurreza. “The pond on Canal Street was not sufficient enough for taking all the water from the downtown area,” he explained. The wider area also will extend the time period for the wastewater to be treated. And Canal Street, east of the pond, has had its culvert pipe reconfigured, as well. The metal pipe has been replaced with concrete piping, due to rusting. The street will have to undergo repaving now that the new culvert pipe has been installed. The road has been temporarily laid with gravel for motorists. The $1.8 million project is scheduled to wrap up in the coming weeks, Nazmurreza said. Currently, a detour has to be made on Pasco Avenue. Shop owners, however, are not currently affected by construction.

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igh school coaches from the Pasco County School District recently announced the Sunshine Athletic Conference (SAC) All-Conference Teams, Athletes of the Year and Coaches of the Year, for the 2019-2020 winter sports season, which included basketball, competitive cheerleading, soccer, weightlifting and wrestling. Selections were made for both the East and West division. The following high schools from The Laker/Lutz News coverage area were represented in the East: Cypress Creek, Land O’ Lakes, Pasco, Sunlake, Wesley Chapel, Wiregrass Ranch and Zephyrhills.

COURTESY OF SUNLAKE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

The Sunlake High varsity boys basketball team finished 17-8 this season and reached the district finals.

BOYS WINTER SPORTS

SAC EAST ALL-CONFERENCE BOYS BASKETBALL Team Champion: Sunlake Coach of the Year: David Puhlaski, Land O’ Lakes Player of the Year: Mekhi Perry, Land O’ Lakes First-Team Chase Farmer, Land O’ Lakes, senior Jordan Golden, Sunlake, senior Dontae Marchman, Zephyrhills, senior Brian Parker, Wiregrass Ranch, senior Mekhi Perry, Land O’ Lakes, senior

Second-Team Jelani Vassell, Wesley Chapel, senior Matt Webster, Pasco, sophomore Ethan Jones, Wesley Chapel, senior Jacob McCaslin, Wiregrass Ranch, senior Josh Bent, Sunlake, senior Honorable Mention Joe Vreeland, Cypress Creek, senior SAC EAST ALL-CONFERENCE BOYS SOCCER Team Champion: Wiregrass Ranch Coach of the Year: Justin Pelliccia, Cypress Creek Offensive Player of the Year: Malcolm Lewis, Wiregrass Ranch Defensive Player of the Year: Ben McQuay, Wiregrass Ranch First-Team Logan Grace, Wiregrass Ranch, sophomore Ethan Sternberg, Sunlake, junior Justin Amis, Wiregrass Ranch, junior Joey Maulorico, Land O’ Lakes, senior Carter Corrao, Cypress Creek, senior Alec Santiago, Wiregrass Ranch, sophomore Sebastian Victoria, Sunlake, junior Malcolm Lewis, Wiregrass Ranch, senior Ben McQuay, Wiregrass Ranch, senior Jake Bierhorst, Wiregrass Ranch, senior Derek Isajar, Sunlake, junior Second-Team Jaxon Landry, Sunlake, senior Spencer Rawlings, Land O’ Lakes, senior Jared Jimenez, Pasco, senior Jori Ndrita, Wiregrass Ranch, senior Carlos Morales, Zephyrhills, senior Landon Craven, Pasco, senior Mario Garcia, Land O’ Lakes, senior Sam Salas, Wiregrass Ranch, junior Brock Montei, Sunlake, junior Alex Bronnan, Cypress Creek, junior Julian Padilla, Pasco, senior

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The Pasco High varsity boys wrestling team won an SAC conference championship.

The Wesley Chapel High School varsity girls basketball team went 26-4 and reached the Class 4A regional final.

Honorable Mention Destin Rogers, Wesley Chapel, senior

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SAC EAST ALL-CONFERENCE BOYS WRESTLING Team Champion: Pasco Coach of the Year: Tim Maples, Pasco Wrestler of the Year: Zach Spicer, Sunlake First-Team 106-pound: Donavan Eury, Wiregrass Ranch, sophomore 113-pound: Deshawn Creary, Wiregrass Ranch, freshman 120-pound: Orion Magoon, Sunlake, sophomore 126-pound: Dante Reese, Land O’ Lakes, senior 132-pound: Travis Knowlton, Pasco, senior 138-pound: Jacob Thornton, Pasco, senior 145-pound: Jake Koener, Sunlake, junior 152-pound: Kevin Johnston, Pasco, senior 160-pound: Devin Jernigan, Pasco, junior 170-pound: Savion Spaights, Pasco, junior 182-pound: Zach Spicer, Sunlake, senior 195-pound: Amir Burgess, Pasco, junior 220-pound: Theotis Smith, Zephyrhills, sophomore 285-pound: Cayman Wiseman, Sunlake, senior Second-Team 106-pound: Jason DeSantis, Cypress Creek, sophomore 113-pound: James Day, Zephyrhills, freshman 120-pound: Exavier Beckwith, Wesley Chapel, junior 126-pound: Kyle Dickerson, Pasco, senior 132-pound: Morgan Ray, Land O’ Lakes, junior 138-pound: Jackson Hudson, Cypress Creek, sophomore 145-pound: Jack Evans, Pasco, junior 152-pound: Idaael Reyes, Zephyrhills, sophomore 160-pound: Collins Bogie, Land O’ Lakes, sophomore 170-pound: Renso Fernandez, Wiregrass Ranch, junior 182-pound: Chance Kuber, Pasco, senior 195-pound: Zavion McKinnon, Land O’ Lakes, junior 220-pound: Cassidy Grubs, Pasco, freshman 285-pound: Dujuan McCullough, Zephyrhills, junior

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Carrollwood Day School celebrates title

The Carrollwood Day School varsity girls basketball program secured its first-ever state title, defeating Master’s Academy in overtime 48-42 in the Class 3A state final in Lakeland last month. The Patriots (27-2) were led by former Academy at the Lakes girls basketball coach Karim Nohra, and featured Wesley Chapel sisters Maliyah and Milahnie Perry. Maliyah, a senior, has signed to play at Division II Rollins College, while Milahnie is a sophomore.

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SAC EAST ALL-CONFERENCE GIRLS BASKETBALL Team Champion: Wesley Chapel Coach of the Year: Peter Livingston, Wesley Chapel Player of the Year: Kayla Grant, Wesley Chapel First-Team Kayla Grant, Wesley Chapel, senior Zoi Evans, Wiregrass Ranch, junior Arianna Rivera-Heppenstall, Wesley Chapel, senior Taija McCullough, Zephyrhills, junior Daisy McQuain, Sunlake, senior Second-Team Mia Nicholson, Wesley Chapel, junior Natalie Rodriguez, Land O’ Lakes, senior Allison Fleming, Wiregrass Ranch, senior April Davis, Land O’ Lakes, junior Emari Lewis, Wesley Chapel, sophomore Honorable Mentions Evelyn Randall, Pasco, sophomore Adrianna Villanueva, Cypress Creek, freshman SAC EAST ALL-CONFERENCE COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING Team Champion: Land O’ Lakes Coach of the Year: Danielle Hammer, Wiregrass Ranch Cheerleader of the Year: Sarah Spitzig, Land O’ Lakes First-Team Sarah Spitzig. Land O’ Lakes, senior Laura Madison, Land O’ Lakes, senior Lauren Jones, Land O’ Lakes, senior Gabriela Miller, Land O’ Lakes, senior Emma Flannery, Pasco, senior Kristal Prado Zapata, Wesley Chapel, senior Layla Gilyard, Wiregrass Ranch, senior Taryn Clower, Cypress Creek, junior Brooke Sokolowski, Cypress Creek, junior Brianna Cunningham, Zephyrhills, junior

Second-Team Christina Agovino, Land O’ Lakes, junior Mayah Ocasio, Land O’ Lakes, senior Camryn Steele, Land O’ Lakes, junior Emma Runkel, Land O’ Lakes, junior Juliette Pacheco, Sunlake, senior Julia Thomas, Sunlake, senior Sydeny Taylor, Wesley Chapel, junior Laynye Longley, Wesley Chapel, sophomore Brooke Pudoka, Wiregrass Ranch, junior Alyssa Pollicita, Cypress Creek, sophomore SAC EAST ALL-CONFERENCE GIRLS SOCCER Team Champion: Wiregrass Ranch Coach of the Year: Jen Craven, Land O’ Lakes Offensive Player of the Year: Avery Damjanovic, Wiregrass Ranch Defensive Player of the Year: Sydney Bauer, Wesley Chapel First-Team Ashley Doers, Land O’ Lakes, senior Nisa Cahoon, Wiregrass Ranch, senior Sydney Bauer, Wesley Chapel, junior Jada Silvest, Land O’ Lakes, freshman Gaby Cardenas, Wesley Chapel, senior Kylee Ehmann, Wiregrass Ranch, senior Avery Damjanovic, Wiregrass Ranch, senior Jordan Green, Land O’ Lakes, freshman Madison Holcombe, Wesley Chapel, junior Maddy Golka, Wesley Chapel, sophomore Avery Wild, Land O’ Lakes, senior Second-Team Katelyn Hicks, Sunlake, sophomore Kelsey Kadlub, Pasco, junior Jaydean Ireland, Zephyrhills, senior Ashley Roth, Sunlake, senior Abby Murphy, Cypress Creek, senior Kaylei Koschman, Wesley Chapel, junior Amaris Hamilton-Grein, Wesley Chapel, freshman Raegan Bourne, Cypress Creek, senior Kobi Page, Land O’ Lakes, sophomore Rylee Humphries, Wiregrass Ranch, sophomore Delaney Sanders, Cypress Creek, senior SAC EAST GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING Team Champion: Sunlake Coach of the Year: Denise Garcia, Sunlake Athlete of the Year: Juliette Pacheco, Sunlake First-Team 101-pound: Andje Costa, Cypress Creek, sophomore 110-pound: Gabriella Schwarz, Sunlake, sophomore 119-pound: Madison Guincho, Sunlake, junior 129-pound: Delaney Pratt, Sunlake, senior 139-pound: Gianna Levy, Sunlake, senior 154-pound: Sarah Davis, Zephyrhills, senior 169-pound: Juliette Pacheco, Sunlake, senior 183-pound: Brianna Caban, Sunlake, senior 199-pound: Antoinette Farmer, Sunlake, senior Unlimited: Sarita Alzate, Land O’ Lakes, senior Second-Team 101-pound: Alexandria Black, Wiregrass Ranch, junior 110-pound: Savannah Lee, Wesley Chapel, senior 119-pound: Gianna Long, Sunlake, freshman 129-pound: Asia Wilmer, Zephyrhills, junior 139-pound: Gianina Rios, Wiregrass Ranch, senior 154-pound: Madison Aguilera, Zephyrhills, junior 169-pound: Alyssa Kremer, Land O’ Lakes, senior 183-pound: Lakisia Thomas, Zephyrhills, senior 199-pound: Kyleigh Smith, Zephyrhills, senior Unlimited: Juliana Garcia, Sunlake, junior Honorable Mention Moriah Tucker, Pasco, freshman

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Superior showing for Lady Mustangs The Martinez Middle School Lady Mustangs dance team captured the Sweepstakes States Championship Trophy after placing first in Hip-Hop, third in Poms and third in Jazz categories, at the MA Dance State Championships in Sanford earlier this month. They are scheduled to perform next at the Disney Springs Showcase on April 25 in Orlando.

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Founder’s Day heads back to The Roaring ‘20s By Christine Holtzman choltzman@lakerlutznews.com

housands made their way to downtown Zephyrhills to honor the city during the 110th Founder’s Day Parade & Heritage Festival on March 7. This year’s theme was “The Roaring ‘20s: Glitz, Glam and Tin Cans” – which celebrated the wild decade of gangsters, the Charleston and flappers. The 1920s also marked the start of the tin can tourist trend in Zephyrhills. People from all over would come to the area for the warm weather, in their homemade camping trailers. One could say this was the early beginnings of the modern day ‘snowbird.’ The parade, which featured floats, marching bands, dignitaries and various vintage vehicles, kicked off the event at 10 a.m. CHRISTINE HOLTZMAN Many riding on floats The Zephyrhills High School Marching Band was the first marching band featured in the 110th Founder’s Day Parade & Heritage Festival. Other marching tossed out beads and candy to bands included Land O’ Lakes High School and Stewart Middle School. the crowds that lined up along the parade route. One of the parade highlights was when Zephyrhills Mayor Gene Whitfield, who along with his wife, Ernestine, tossed candy from atop the red jeep they were riding in. Over 80 vendors and food trucks lined Fifth Avenue and some side streets, offering an array of dining and shopping options. Throughout the day, live music was performed on the Eiland Clock Stage. A storytelling series, called ‘Tales of the Hills,’ also entertained audiences from the Hopkins Family After enjoying the parade, Payton Adams of Wesley Chapel, and her sibling, Declan Riding in a red jeep, Zephyrhills Mayor Gene Whitfield and Porch, at the Jeffries House. his wife, Ernestine, tossed candy into the crowd along the Rounding out the event - Sanders, both 5, enjoy an ice treat, while seated on the sidewalk along Fifth Avenue. parade route. there was a kid zone, with a Payton enjoyed a rainbow flavored ice treat, while Declan dug into strawberry. bounce house and inflatable On the sidewalk slide. The Zephyrhills Police Department the Woman’s Club. near the Eiland had a K-9 demonstration, and there was an The event was hosted by Main Street Clock Stage, old-fashion corn grinding presentation at Zephyrhills, 38537 Fifth Ave. Michael Thomas Jr., of Zephyrhills, performs with his ‘juggle sticks,’ to the live music entertainment of Rusty Trumpet & The Music Makers. Thomas is a medically retired U.S. Army veteran who, during his military career, completed two tours of Afghanistan.

Mitchell Shirley, SSG, Retired, of Lakeland, right, takes a turn tossing a bean bag while playing the game of cornhole with his 16-year-old son, Sean. The pair was at the Founder’s Day Parade & Heritage Festival with Mitchell’s girlfriend, Ruth Larrett, of Zephyrhills.

Jacob Ozar, aka Captain America, bends down to pet Gizmo, an 8-year-old chocolate labrador retriever, owned by Jacqui Strickland, of Ontario, center, and her husband, Cliff.

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Experience Florida’s Sports Coast (FSC) — Pasco County’s destination management organization — has changed some of its rules for its marketing matching sponsorship program. The program supports special event organizers and events that have the potential to attract tourists to Pasco County.The 20202021 program cycle began on March 16.

As the program cycle begins, the FSC has changed both its pre- and post-event requirements — with the goal of helping applicants to meet requirements needed to obtain the maximum potential funding awarded by the Tourist Development Council. Here are the changes: • Applicants must attend a mandatory Marketing Matching Sponsorship Program Workshop on April 1. • Event host organizations must be previously established for a minimum of two years, with a proven track record of success. • Eligible events must be hosted between Oct. 1 and Sept. 30, 2021.

• Event attendees must be encouraged to use hotel rooms in Pasco County. • At least one hotel in Pasco County must be promoted on the event website. • Event Host Organizations must demonstrate that the event will directly contribute to the promotion of tourism and attraction of overnight visitors to Pasco County, which means they must have an event marketing plan that includes promotions done outside of Pasco County. Deadline for applications is June 30. For questions, call Experience Florida’s Sports Coast at (727) 847-8129, or email Consuelo Sanchez at cbsanchez@FLSportsCoast.com.

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Callie is a sweetheart Callie is a calico kitten who loves her family and always likes playing with her toys. She is a sweetheart and loves to play with her two other cat siblings, Dottie and Chester, too. Callie is (mostly) obedient, and even likes wearing colorful dresses. Callie is a rescue from a family who had too many kittens, but has now found her furever home with Joseph Zahrobsky and family, of Land O’ Lakes.

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Out on the town This Eastern bluebird couple has been visiting the feeders in Kimberly MacMartin’s backyard, in Lutz. Eastern bluebirds mostly eat insects, wild fruit and berries. Occasionally, they have been observed capturing and eating larger prey items, such as shrews, salamanders, snakes, lizards and tree frogs.

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The annual Dogs’ Day in Dade City is set for March 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Agnes Lamb Park, 14200 Ninth St., in Dade City. (It’s across from the Edwinola on Meridian Avenue). Scheduled events include a dog wagon parade a 10 a.m.; dog costume contest at 11 a.m.; a K-9 challenge at noon;“Canine Got Talent” at 12:30 p.m.; and, an ice cream/yogurt eating contest at 1:30 p.m. The slate of activities also includes other fun and informative events for dogs and owners, too. All dogs must be on a leash. For information, call (352) 424-4972, or visit DogsDayInDadeCity.com.

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