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Raises unlikely in Pasco schools By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

Pasco County School Board members have expressed a desire to give teachers a raise, but according to Superintendent Kurt Browning, there’s no money available to make that happen. Browning’s remarks came during a budget workshop last week in the board room at the district’s headquarters in Land O’ Lakes. Olga Swinson, the district’s chief finan-

cial officer, provided a run-through of budget numbers for board members — noting that these numbers will change before the board’s next budget workshop, which is set for July 24. However, based on what the district knows now, there’s a projected deficit of about $1.2 million, she said. Based on that, the district will have to find cuts to balance the budget before the board takes its first vote on the budget July 31, Browning said.

“I think what we’re all looking for here is where we can find money for teacher raises because we all said that was a priority for us,” said board member Colleen Beaudoin. Swinson responded: “Obviously, we didn’t get enough money for salary raises.” Beaudoin noted: “I’m concerned that we’re losing good people.” The district needs to look at such issues as how much it costs to hire, onboard, train See RAISES, page 15A

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Pasco County’s jail in Land O’ Lakes is overcrowded. Fire rescue needs new and refurbished stations. And, the upkeep and repairs for parks and libraries are years behind schedule. Annual budgets, however, barely scratch the surface on the costs to fix these deficiencies. So, Pasco County commissioners are hoping voters will approve four general obligation bond referendums in November 2018. If all four were approved, owners of a $100,000 home would pay about $8 a year in each of the first three years. As the loan on the bonds was repaid, the amount would gradually increase to about $31 a year during the lifetime of the bonds. In a June 19 vote in New Port Richey, county commissioners agreed to put the bond issues on the ballot, and see what happens. No one spoke in opposition at the public hearing. Two library advocates spoke in favor. They reminded county commissioners of the bond referendum in the 1980s that paid

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for libraries operating in the county. The library bond would collect more than $18 million to help modernize the county’s libraries. “Certainly technology has changed dramatically in the way libraries offer their services,” said Gail Stout, a member of the library advisory board. “This bond will provide some of the renovations and repairs drastically needed for many years.” Rosalyn Fenton, president of the Friends

TouchPoint Medical Inc., a global supplier of technology-based health care delivery systems, will bring 116 new high-paying jobs to Pasco County. Company officials plan to relocate their headquarters to prime vacant land in Land O’ Lakes.They will build an approximately 125,000-square-foot facility, including a parking lot, on the northwest corner of Suncoast Parkway and State Road 54.The site is part of the South Branch Ranch property. Construction is expected to begin by the end of 2018, with an opening date in late 2019.The company’s capital investment is about $23 million. The average annual wage paid by TouchPoint Medical will be about $57,000. In addition to new hires, the company ex-

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Camp takes aim at diabetes Lake House Martial Art School of Self-Defense & Personal Safety in San Antonio hosted a camp for youth diagnosed with diabetes. Staff and guests at the camp were, from left, Vince Garofolo, Linda Reardon, Sharon LeCroy, Bob Benedini, Anne Benedini, Sarah Beeler, Carol Jennings, Tyler Porter, Bea Valadez, Jan Paul Petersen, Patty Jauregui, Stephen Coss, Joe Bly, Jose Amateco, Joe Souza, Joe Cimador, Chris Stakely and Joan Becker. The camp hopes to help those recently diagnosed with diabetes to learn about managing their medical issues while engaging in physical activities.

Starkey appointed to national trade advisory committee By Kathy Steele

missioner’s meeting in New Port Richey. Her four-year term runs through April 2022. Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn The Office of the U.S.Trade Representative Starkey will serve on a national trade advisory develops and coordinates the United States’ incommittee, providing advice to the Office of ternational trade, commodity, and direct the United States Trade investment policy, and oversees Representative. negotiations with other countries. The trade representative serves Starkey currently serves as in a Cabinet level position, and is chairwoman of the International appointed as President Donald Economic Development Task Trump’s principal trade advisor, neForce for the National Association gotiator and spokesperson on of Counties. She also has been on trade issues. numerous trade missions to South There are eight advisory comAmerica and Europe. mittees focusing on different trade She is an advocate for developissues. ing programs, such as AmSkills, Starkey’s role on the that link education with apprenIntergovernmental Policy Advisory Kathryn Starkey ticeships. She believes they are Committee is “to represent the valuable tools in recruiting voice of local governments on U.S. European companies to Pasco and trade issues,” according to a news release from the Tampa Bay area. Pasco County. Starkey anticipates three telephone confer“I’m excited and happy to represent us ence meetings annually as a member of the and the voice of local governments,” said advisory committee, and also one meeting a Starkey, speaking at the June 19 county com- year at the White House.

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The Coalition for the Homeless of Pasco County can move forward with plans to temporarily house homeless families in a building at the former campus of the Boys & Girls Club in Port Richey. The coalition, with support from other social service agencies, also will open the Housing Services Center, which will administratively help families and individuals seeking permanent housing and other services. The Pasco County Commission, with Commissioner Jack Mariano dissenting, approved the coalition’s plan at its June 19 meeting in New Port Richey. Commissioners also approved a 15-year lease agreement for $1 a year; and, a $190,000 contract to design renovations of two buildings at 8239 Youth Lane. During the public hearing, many area residents who live near the site gave county commissioners the same unified message they’ve delivered before: They don’t want the coalition in their neighborhood, and they are voters. Residents say they worry about crime, loss of property values, and safety. “We deserve to be heard. We deserve to be listened to. We live and sleep here,” said Suzanne Greene Taldone, a resident in nearby Crane’s Roost.“You keep trying to put a square peg into a round hole.” Supporters, including most county commissioners, say it’s overdue for Pasco to step up efforts to help the homeless population. Data from the coalition puts the number of homeless people in Pasco County at about 2,500. Homeless families make up about 1,800 of those people and there are about 700 single adults. Mary Ashcraft is pastor at Joining Hands Mission Church and opens the church to the homeless in cold weather. She supports the coalition’s project. “There’s so many families out there,” she said.“I get phone calls, and I have nowhere to send them but Metropolitan Ministries. They go a great job, but they are full and packed.” The county owns the land on Youth Lane and is providing at least $700,000 in grants, and other sources, to pay for building renovations. “I think we’re going to do the right thing,” said Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey.“Sometimes, we just have to take a chance.” The lease agreement has a 90-day written notice of termination clause.

Starkey said,“If it doesn’t go right, we’ll do something about it.” Crane’s Roost resident Valerie Schaefer said the coalition’s programs would be like a magnet — attracting more homeless people and transients into the neighborhood. “We taxpayers and voters will hold you commissioners responsible if you vote this through,” she said. Mariano shared concerns that the Housing Services Center could have people loitering in the area. He also thought spending available grants on Habitat for Humanity houses would be a better option. “The issue is something we’re all sensitive to. It’s only primarily about location to the neighbors,” Mariano said. “I still don’t think it’s the right project.” The programs approved by county commissioners were a change from the initial project to open a one-stop navigation center, with wrap-around services and a shelter for adult men and women. Most supporters liked the shift in direction to help homeless families; while others still favored the original navigation center concept. Under the amended proposal, the center will house four to eight families in the former teen center that’s on the site.They can receive services for up to 180 days, though coalition representatives say they expect most will be there about 45 days before transitioning to permanent housing. No more than 36 people can stay there at any one time. There also will be background checks, curfews, security cameras, and staff members onsite at the family shelter 24 hours a day. Plus, the coalition will limit services available at the Housing Services Center, which will operate Monday through Friday office hours. There will be no showers, emergency food or clothing, or health care services. Those conditions convinced owners of an adjacent shopping plaza to support the coalition. “This is not going to bring people out of the camps,” said Robert Lincoln, an attorney representing the plaza owners.“There’s not giveaways. It’s not going to be the anchor for bringing those people into the area.” Chase Daniels, assistant executive director for the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, also voiced Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco’s continued support for the program. The coalition will provide desk space for deputies working in the area.They can stop by and fill out their paperwork, Daniels said. “They will have a presence,” he added.

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Construction on two turn-around driveways to ease traffic flow at the site of a sinkhole in Lake Padgett Estates is expected to be done by this fall. The sinkhole opened up on July 14, 2017, causing extensive damage. It split Ocean Pines Drive into two segments, swallowed two houses, a motorcycle and a boat, and caused seven houses in the area to be condemned. Pasco County is in initial stages of purchasing needed right of way on Ocean Pines Drive for the turn-arounds. A 6-foot decorative fence, and a gate, also will be installed around the sinkhole. Pasco County officials also have ruled out any possibility of opening a connection between the sinkhole and Lake Saxon. Some residents had expressed interest in linking the sinkhole to Lake Saxon in meetings with county officials. County officials have estimated that linking the sinkhole and Lake Saxon would cost an estimated $2 million. But, that option has been ruled out, after county officials met with representatives from the Southwest Florida Water Management District. “They were strongly against the connection because of unraveling, deep unraveling, and possible sinkhole activity,” said Margaret Smith, the county’s engineer services direc-

tor. “They also have concerns about the aquifer, knowing a lot of people are on wells.” Smith gave the Pasco County Commission an update of the county’s plans during the commission’s June 19 meeting in New Port Richey. Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore expressed concerns about the aesthetics of the wrap-around fence. “What are we going to do to make sure it’s appealing to the eye, and continuing to keep up property values?” Moore asked. “We’re not just tossing a fence up. It’s got to look decent.” Smith said current plans were for a “little bit of landscaping.” More can be added to the design, but she said the county would own only a strip of land bought for right of way. Pasco County Attorney Jeffrey Steinsnyder noted:“This is not a county project. We are stabilizing a situation that basically occurred by an act of God.” Pasco County commissioners agreed in March to build the turn-arounds and install the fence at an estimated cost of $242,000. The turn-arounds will provide greater safety when garbage trucks and emergency vehicles drive in and out of both ends of Ocean Pines. Currently, vehicles must back up to exit or back into private driveways to turn around. County commissioners reviewed several other options, including simply installing a fence.

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Region gears up to celebrate nation’s Independence Day By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

If you’re looking for some fun and patriotic ways to celebrate the nation’s birthday, you’ll find lots of options nearby. The master-planned community of Connerton is hosting its fifth annual “Nation Celebration” on July 3 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at 21100 Fountain Garden Way in Land O’ Lakes. The event will be an old-fashioned neighborhood party, open to the public, featuring a rock wall, free games, a live DJ, live music, food trucks, local crafters, free bounce houses and fireworks presented by Benedetto’s Ristorante Italiano. Those wishing to be eligible for a chance to win a $250 gift card must register by June 30, at Connerton.com/event-signup. If you enjoy a down-home Fourth FILE of July parade, along with a flag-raisConnerton, a master-planned community in Land O’ Lakes, offers a ‘Nation Celebration’ to celeing, a cake-baking competition and kids riding their bikes in the parade brate America’s birthday. Benedetto’s, a restaurant in Land O’ Lakes, sponsors the fireworks. — the community of Lutz’s Independence Day festivities will be right line, visit tinyurl.com/y9o96scr. Rankin said that’s true this year. up your alley. Other festivities include a flag-raising cerShe also noted that it’s not too late to Lutz prides itself on its annual event and emony at 9 a.m., led by Boy Scout Troop 12 join the parade, but the deadline for applicathis year promises to continue the commu- and members of the North Tampa/Lutz Civil tions is July 1. Those interested in joining nity’s traditions, according to Jennifer Air Patrol Cadets. the parade can call Rankin at (813) 240Rankin, chairwoman of the festivities. After that, the parade begins at 10 a.m. 5492. The day begins with people dropping off After the parade, the honorary Lutz Other area events are planned in Wesley their entries for the Cake Bake competition. Guv’na is proclaimed, and is sworn in over a Chapel and at the Pasco County Fairgrounds Then, there’s the annual 5K which draws copy of Dr. Seuss’“Green Eggs and Ham.” in Dade City. hundreds of runners, and the 1-mile Fun This year’s candidates are Kandy Avalon Park West in Wesley Chapel will Run, a family friendly event. Sinquefield of American BellyDance Studio, host an Independence Day celebration on The 5K starts at 8 a.m., July 4 at the Lutz Jessica Sherman of Pinch A Penny and July 4 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at its clubCommunity Center, 101 First Ave. N., in Lutz. Domenic DiFante of Panini’s Bar & Grill. house, at 5227 Autumn Ridge Drive. There In-person registration for the race can be Then, come the “Cake Bake Auction,” will be an apple pie bake-off, a bike parade, done during regular business hours Monday which raises money to support local organi- a wet/dry bounce park, community perthrough Friday, through June 30, at Big zations and draws some good-natured formances, and fireworks at 9 p.m. Fred’s Automotive Repair, 19301 U.S. 41 bidding, as grandparents, parents and spous- Admission is free. For more information, call North, in Lutz. es get into friendly bidding wars to bring (813) 783-1515. On race day, registration is $30 and be- home their loved one’s baked treat. Meanwhile, the community of Seven gins at 6:15 a.m., inside the Lutz Another highlight are the booths and Oaks has planned a “Fourth of July Community Center, 101 First Ave., N. vendors that parade-goers can check out, to Celebration and Cardboard Boat Regatta” on The 5K starts at 8 a.m., July 4 on Lutz- find out more about local organizations, or July 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Seven Lake Fern Road, west of the intersection grab a bite to eat. Oaks Clubhouse, 2910 Sports Core Circle, in First Avenue. And, while politicians are always a main- Wesley Chapel The 1-mile Fun Run begins at 8:45 a.m. stay in the Lutz parade, there’s usually a Families can build a two-person cardFor more information or to register on- greater number during an election year, and board boat, which must be able to race.

There will be awards for fastest, best team, most creative, people’s choice, best younger team and the Titanic-best sinking. For information, visit 813Area.com. Another Fourth of July celebration — Sparklebration 2018 — is planned at Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 State Road 52 in Dade City. Festivities will be on July 4 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Highlights include live entertainment, free face painting, and for a nominal charge: a bounce house, pony rides and a petting zoo. There also will be a watermelon — and hot dog — eating contests, and a karaoke contest. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:15 p.m., weather permitting. Gates open at 4 p.m. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Admission is $6 for ages 13 and older. For information, visit PascoCountyFair.com.

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CUB SCOUTS REGISTRATION Cub Scout Pack 33, of Land O’ Lakes, is registering girls and Lions (kindergarteners) as part of its pack. Girls and boys meet separately on Tuesdays at 7 p.m., but will be considered part of Pack 33. For information, email cubpack33lol@gmail.com.

RETIREMENT LECTURE The “Live Embers” senior ministry of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Land O’ Lakes, will host “Ain’t Retirement Grand” June 28 at 11:30 a.m. For details, email seniorsministry@ladyrosary.org.

TEEN ESCAPE ROOM The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host a Tween Summer Reading Club Escape Room event June 28 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Participants will need to figure out clues to escape the library. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

AARP MEETING Land O’ Lakes AARP Chapter 4764 will meet June 28 at 10:30 a.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Sylvia Stinson-Perez, CEO and executive director of the Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind. Potential new members can email Ileana Santini at tata101@verizon.net for information.

Proceeds will benefit deaf children and adults. For information, call (727) 530-3020.

Thanks for the memories Keystone Community Church, 21010 State Road 54 in Lutz, will host “Thanks for the Memories, America” July 1 at 10:30 a.m. Through drama and song,‘Bob Hope’s USO Tour’ will visit Joint Base Keystone to celebrate our country, its people, our military and first responders, and our freedoms. There will be a covered-dish barbecue after the program. A nursery will be provided. For information, call (813) 948-4522.

Red, White & Brew The Lake House, 1201 Kenlake Ave., in Spring Hill, will host “Red, White & Brew” July 3 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. There will be live music, craft beers, fireworks, a vendor showcase, food vendors, a salute to veterans and more. Guests can bring their own chairs or blankets, but no outside food or drinks. For information, call Hits 106 at (727) 697-1063.

Cake contest The Lutz 4th of July Celebration will include its annual cake contest. Entries will be accepted at the Lutz Community Center, 98 First Ave., N.W., on July 3 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and July 4 from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. No cakes or pies will be accepted that require refrigeration. Cakes cannot be larger than 9 inches by 13 inches. Categories include children, youth, adult, men only, youth boys, best pies and more. For information, email lutz4thofjuly@gmail.com.

Nation Celebration Connerton, 21100 Fountain Garden Way in Land O’ Lakes, will host its annual “Nation Celebration” July 3 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be a rock wall, free games, fireworks, live music, food trucks, local crafters, free bounce houses, a $250 gift card giveaway, and fireworks sponsored by Benedetto’s Ristorante Italiano. Register online at Connerton.com/event-signup, to be eligible for gift card drawing.

Rhythm-n-Brews The second annual Fourth of July party at Rhythm & Brews, 4711 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills, will be on July 4 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Food will be provided by Flaming Q BBQ and Rhythm & Brews. There also will be beers from local brewers, and wine. Live band music will begin at 2 p.m., with a lineup for the entire day of festivities. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the day of the event. For information, visit Rhythm-n-brews.com or Facebook.com/RhythmBrewsZephyrhills.

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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host an Adult Summer Reading Club event,“Kindness Rocks,” June 28 from 10 a.m. to noon, to paint rocks. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

The Seven Oaks Clubhouse, 2910 Sports Core Circle in Wesley Chapel, will host a “4th of July Celebration & Cardboard Boat Regatta” on July 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families can build a two-person cardboard boat and celebrate our freedom. The two people must be able to race in the boat. There will be awards for fastest, best team, most creative, people’s choice, best younger team and the Titanic-best sinking. For information, visit 813Area.com.

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The Florida Jazz Express, an 18-piece band, will perform June 28 at 8 p.m., at Dockside Grille, 5015 U.S. 19 in New Port Richey. There will be classic and modern big band music from a variety of composers and arrangers.Admission is free. For information, call (516) 480-8587.

The annual “Sparklebration” celebration will be July 4 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Pasco County Fairgrounds,36722 State Road 52 in Dade City. There will be live entertainment, free face painting, and for a nominal charge: a bounce house, pony rides and a petting zoo. There also will be a watermelon and hot dog eating contests, and a karaoke contest. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:15 p.m., weather permitting. Gates open at 4 p.m. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Admission is $6 for ages 13 and older. For information, visit PascoCountyFair.com.

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YOUTH UKULELE The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer a Youth Ukulele class June 28 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., for grades four to 12. Instruments will be provided. This is a three-week course.To register, call (352) 567-3576.

Avalon Park West in Wesley Chapel will host an Independence Day celebration on July 4 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at its clubhouse, at 5227 Autumn Ridge Drive. There will be an apple pie bake-off, a bike parade, a wet/dry bounce park, community performances, and fireworks at 9 p.m. Admission is free. For information, call (813) 783-1515.

SEWING PRACTICE The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer a Basic Survival Sewing Practice Workshop June 29 from 10 a.m. to noon. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

KIAFEST 2018 The KIAFest Main Street Blast, to celebrate Independence Day, will take place June 29 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., and June 30 from noon to 11 p.m., at Sims Park, 6341 Bank

TALENT EXPO The Tampa Bay Talent 2018 Expo will take place June 30 at 2 p.m., at Cypress Creek Middle/High School, 8701 Old Pasco Road in Wesley Chapel.The event connects performing and visual arts professionals with budding stars. Proceeds will benefit local charities. For information, contact Stephanie Stevens at (813) 322-3892 or amomentwiththeclassics@gmail.com, or visit AMomentWithTheClassics.com.

ESSENTIAL OILS CLASS Deanna Jacobs will host a free Essential Oils 101 Class on June 30 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Living Food Bakery & Café, 38201 10th Ave., in Zephyrhills. Participants can learn the uses of oils, how oils can help you, and enter to win a free raffle. For information, call (813) 479-7724.

LGBT PROM Pasco Pride will host an LGBT Prom on June 30 from 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Gulf Harbor Civic Center, 4610 Floramar Terrace in New Port Richey.The prom is for ages 18 and older, unless supervised by a legal guardian.Tickets are $25 per person, or $40 per couple. For information, email pascopride2018@gmail.com.

FOOD SAMPLINGS The Main Ingredient, 1903 Collier Parkway in Lutz, will host food samplings, for your Fourth of July needs, of spices, sauces and tea, June 30 from noon to 4 p.m.Admission is free.

COMMUNITY MARKET The Land O’ Lakes Community Market will take place July 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The featured vendor will be Freddie Moretti of Freddie’s Pottery.All proceeds from pottery sales go to Gulfside Hospice. Other vendors will include jewelry, clothing, artwork on canvas, wood and metal mediums, and more.Admission and parking are free.

CLASSIC MOVIE Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in downtown Tampa, will show the movie “Gone with the Wind” July 1 at 3 p.m., as part of its annual Summer Classics Movie Series.Tickets are $7 for theater members and $10 for non-members. For information, visit TampaTheatre.org.

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St., in New Port Richey.There will be classic rock music, food and beverages, a beer garden, military vehicles on display, kids’ games and fireworks. For a schedule of events, visit NPRMainStreet.com and click on the calendar.

YARD SALE BENEFIT Deaf Missions International will have a yard sale benefit June 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 17520 Marsh Road in Lutz.There will be gym equipment, tools, clothes, toys, household goods, furniture and more.

Cobb Grove 16 Theatres, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will again offer its free Kids Summer Movie Escape. The theater will show “Storks” and “The Lorax Movie” July 3, July 4 and July 5 at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Same-day ticketing only. Large groups, schools and camps are welcome. For information, call (813) 948-5444, or visit CobbTheatres.com.

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Empty Nesters Find Bexley a Hidden Gem

ith their children grown, Monique and Monty Trice were looking for a dream home that both they and their visiting families could enjoy. After months of searching in communities south of Tampa, they decided to focus on finding a place closer to their existing townhome in Westchase. Their search led them to Bexley in Land O’ Lakes. After exploring the new Pasco County community, just off State Road 54, the couple knew right away they had found what they were looking for. “We got to Bexley, and immediately I thought, ‘this is home’,” said Monique. The semi-retired couple settled on The Willow floorplan by Lennar, a 2,500-square-foot, four-bedroom, two-story home with two large master suites, one on each floor. “Having a bedroom on the first floor was very important to us,” added Monty. “We have older family members who visit, and it’s important to us that they’re comfortable and they don’t have to climb any stairs.” Bexley’s location, approximately 26 miles from Tampa, was a big draw for the couple. “It’s really a hidden gem,” noted Monique of the community. “It’s a very easy commute for us to get to work.” The couple also appreciated the unique home styles, the distinct architecture found in Bexley and the outstanding amenities.

Monique and Monty Trice found their forever home in the new Pasco County community, Bexley, in Land O’ Lakes.

“There’s so much to do, it feels like you’re at a resort,” said Monty. “Our weekends are full of adventure with the different community activities that are scheduled, such as concerts and the Bexley Morning Market.” Set within 1,825 acres of pastoral ranch lands, mature woodlands and cypress wetlands, Bexley residents enjoy two resort-style pools, a game room and miles of multi-surface Avid™ trails for biking, jogging or walking. For kids and grandkids, there are custom-built playgrounds to enjoy, Mud, Sweat and Gears Park

for soccer or football games, and a BMX bicycle pump track. There’s even the BarkYard Park for fourlegged residents, with separate spaces for big and small dogs. “We designed Bexley so that it would be the ideal community for people at all stages of life,” said Pam Parisi, Vice President of Marketing for Newland Communities, which developed Bexley. “There are singlefamily homes, along with low-maintenance townhomes and villas. So whether you’re a single professional, a growing family or an active retiree, we have a home for

you at a variety of different price points.” Monique agrees. “Whatever stage you are, Bexley is a fit! We love that we have such a diverse set of neighbors. Some have children, and we get to watch them grow up. Others are retirees. We love to have impromptu gatherings together. They’ve all become like family to us.” To find out what it would be like to live in Bexley, try the community’s exclusive Resident for a Day program. Learn more about all that Bexley has to offer by visiting BexleyFlorida.com.

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Ashton Woods Excels at Interior Home Design

our dream home is finally coming together. You’ve decided where you want to live, and found the perfect floor plan for your family by a builder with a great reputation. After you formalize the details with a signed contract, the next step at the design studio is perhaps the most fun of all, because you and your designer will transform your floor plan into the home of your dreams. It’s this interior design phase where Ashton Woods excels, both because of its talented and experienced design staff, and because it has the ability to customize and personalize home interiors more than most production builders. “If we can make it happen, we will,” said Viana Ayuso, an Ashton Woods design consultant at the company’s design studio in Brandon. “We encourage our customers to dream big, because we are more flexible and have more options than most builders.” Ayuso and her colleague, Kristin Wilson, have designed hundreds of homes for Ashton Woods families in Tampa Bay. Together, they have close to 20 years experience in new home interiors, and understand the cyclical nature of design that drives a client’s desires and expectations. “Our goal is to achieve the look our buyers want, within the budget they have to spend,” said Ayuso. “We guide them to make sure their desired look flows seamlessly throughout the house, and help them make the many decisions needed to specify their home’s interior.” Ashton Woods design consultants typically spend between four and six hours working one-on-one with buyers to select finishes that reflect their lifestyle, their design style and, of course, their budget. Their overall objective is custom personalization that makes a home unique to the buyer. “Before we meet, we ask buyers to

Viana Ayuso is an Ashton Woods design consultant at the company’s design studio in Brandon.

think about what they dislike about their current home, and what they love. That gives us a good starting point,” said Ayuso. Because of HGTV and the plethora of interior decorating magazines and internet sites, most customers come in with a clear vision of what they want, and often bring Pinterest boards, fabric and paint swatches, magazine tear sheets and even photos of interiors from other models, Ayuso explains. “Homebuyers today come into their appointment knowing the name and style of products for example a Cambria quartz countertop” she said. Ayuso and Wilson begin their design sessions by asking lots of questions and closely listening to their buyers. “Flooring is the most expensive element and extends to all living spaces, so it's a great place to begin,” said Ayuso. “Next is the kitchen, because it is the heart of the home and the centerpiece of the living area.” Ayuso advises clients to select timeless design features, using a neutral color palette with white or ivory cabinets and simple backsplashes, so that their home does not look dated in a few

Top 5 Design Trends 1. Wood Plank Tiles – the look of wood with the durability of tile, generally for less money than real wood 2. White Cabinets – always in style, transitional and timeless 3. Farmhouse Style – casual lifestyle is the rage, with lots of classic Americana elements 4. Quartz countertops – have replaced granite because they’re heat and stain resistant, and need no special care 5. Personal Retreat – luxurious master spa to unwind with rain showerheads off the ceiling and stand-alone tubs in middle of bath

years as design trends change. “You can change your style with accent pieces, new area rugs and paint,” Ayuso said. “That’s much more affordable than replacing dark cabinets and multicolor backsplashes. Our goal is to design a home that can be inexpensively updated as styles change.” Most clients want their new home to be move-in ready, Ayuso said, because

they don’t have time to take care of details like blinds and painting after they close. “Plus, they can add the cost of their interior finishes to their mortgage, which is very attractive for many buyers,” Ayuso said. “The general rule is for every $1,000 in design features, it adds just $6 a month to a mortgage. So, if you’re looking at $30,000 in upgrades, that comes to just $180 per month.” Viana, who has a design certificate from NY Institute Art & Design, as well as an MBA in Advertising, loves her job at Ashton Woods. “I come from a family of musicians, and creativity is a big part of me,” she said. “I’ve always had a knack for design, and love sharing with clients which colors work best, and explaining the theory and history behind their design choices.” In Pasco County, Ashton Woods is building homes in Asturia, a masterplanned community in Odessa located on State Road 54, just west of the Suncoast Parkway. For more information, go to AshtonWoods.com/tampa, or call Ayuso at (813) 324-8815.

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them. But, they also want to live close to their families and younger generations.â&#x20AC;? Bexleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elaborate trail system will connect to Del Webb, so families can walk or bicycle between neighborhoods, and to and from Bexley Elementary, which is located just west of Del Webb homes. Setting Del Webb apart from the rest of Bexley will be its toptier amenities, which will open in early 2020. The centerpiece is a 17,000-square-foot clubhouse and recreational complex, which will employ an on-site lifestyle director to help organize clubs, seminars, classes and fun things for everyone to do. The clubhouse will include a fitness center, aerobics studio, billiards, and neighborhood cafĂŠ and bar. Outdoors, there will be a resort-style swimming pool with lap lanes, and a separate resistance pool for water exercises. Two tennis courts, six pickle ball courts and four bocce ball courts will offer competitive play for residents. An outdoor amphitheater with an event lawn will host live bands and performances. Del Webb families can walk or bike along Bexleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10-plus miles of winding trails that connect neighborhoods, parks and gardens, dog parks, community gardens, scenic lakes and wildlife areas. Del Webb has been building 55-plus communities since the 1960s, including Sun City Center in south Hillsborough County. Del Webb Bexley is located about one mile north of State Road 54, where Sunlake Boulevard intersects with Tower Road. For more information, and to register for the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s VIP list, go to BexleyFlorida.com/del-webb.

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LIVE MUSIC, GAMES, FIREWORKS Connerton’s annual Independence Day Celebration has become Central Pasco’s gala event for the holiday. Live music under the Big Top, games, local crafters, DJ, and bounce houses for kids are just a few of the activities at the celebration. Benedetto’s Ristorante Italiano is providing some of the food and drink, and is also the major sponsor for the gala Fireworks Show at 9 p.m. Food trucks with a variety of culinary options will also be present. All ages will find something to keep them busy, whether it’s bungee jumping, climbing a rock wall, or simply relaxing and listening to live music while enjoying a beer and sampling a variety of food. Connerton is expecting a large crowd this year, so plan on coming early to set up your chairs and blankets in the outdoor amphitheater for a front row seat for the fireworks.

TAKE A TOUR While you’re at Connerton, you will want to tour this beautiful “New Town” that was once again chosen as one of the Showcase Communities for the 2018 Parade of Homes by the Tampa Bay Builders Association. Hundreds of people attended the Parade to view model homes by M/I Homes, Lennar, Inland Homes and Homes by WestBay. Many paradegoers also became Connerton homeowners, and are now enjoying the beautiful resort-style clubhouse and its many activities. In addition, residents enjoy top-rated schools, and the Arbor Square retail area. This busy shopping center is an-

chored by Publix Super Market, and also offers banking, restaurants, hair and nail salons, pool store, liquor store, insurance agencies, UPS store, pet grooming and a veterinarian clinic. Across the street is a Walgreens drugstore.

NATURE & CONSERVATION ABOUND Connerton’s commitment to nature and conservation, with its winding trail system and preservation of trees and wetlands, has made this community a place to enjoy the camaraderie of neighborhood living with natural protected spaces for generations to come.

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ry, all to be stocked in our new warehouse. This is a huge commitment for our company, and we’re doing it to make sure we have all the supplies needed to take care of our customers.” Cornerstone’s new warehouse will store air conditioning units of all sizes and seer levels, and stock more high-demand service items for its air conditioning, electrical and plumbing operations. It will also stock portable and permanent generators of all sizes, including whole-house systems by Generac. The new warehouse will also allow Cornerstone to field more service and maintenance calls, because technicians will no longer need to drive to supplier warehouses and wait for parts to be loaded on their trucks. “Every morning our vans will be fully stocked with everything our technicians need, which means on most calls, we will be able to solve a customer’s problem on the first visit,” said Spears. “And, because our trucks will be more fully stocked, we

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What’s Cookin’ It’s Independence Day, please pass the potato salad By Betsy Crisp

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ome foods conjure up special memories. And, for me, that’s true about potato salad. During the summer of 1962, when I was 7 ½ years old, my parents took the family tent camping across the United States. I remember how friendly the people were at all the various campsites, and how one neighbor brought over a bowl of potato salad to share with us. Immediately, I proclaimed “this ‘white’ potato salad is my favorite!” It wasn’t a reflection on my dear mother’s cooking, but her potato salad was always of the “yellow” (traditional) variety because it included yellow mustard and eggs. This was the first time that I had tasted the “white” version, which I later learned was a Greek potato salad. It is still my favorite, today, although red potato salad, with dill, ranks a close second. Potato salad is a staple at many summer outings and celebrations, such as picnics, family reunions, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day, to name a few. Indeed, chances are that a bowl of potato salad will grace many tables during Fourth of July celebrations this week. Potatoes are nutritious, too.They are an excellent source of Vitamin C (30% of your daily recommended value), a good source of Potassium (15% of your recommended daily

Southern Red Potato Salad with Dill! INGREDIENTS • 2 pounds unpeeled red potatoes, cut into quarters (or 3/4” cubes) (approximately 10-12 depending on size/about 5 cups) • 1/2 teaspoon regular salt (for cooking, but optional) • 3/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise • 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream (or plain non-fat yogurt) • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground pepper • 3 Tablespoons fresh dill weed, chopped (or • 1 Tablespoon dried dill weed) • 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped • 4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled, chilled, and chopped (tip: use egg slicer, cut one way then turn and cut other)

value) and Vitamin B6 (10% of your daily recommended value).There’s no fat, sodium or cholesterol, and they are low in calories at 110 per serving. It’s the ingredients that we add to them — butter, sour cream, mayonnaise and other toppings that boost the calories. If you eat unpeeled potatoes, you also get more fiber in your diet. Here’s something else that might surprise you: There are actually 200 different varieties of potatoes in the U.S. that fit into

INSTRUCTIONS • Scrub potatoes and cut into quarters (or 3/4” cubes). Add to large pot, cover 1” above with cold water (add ½ teaspoon salt, optional) and boil approximately 15-20 minutes (until fork-tender). Drain off hot water, run cold water over, drain thoroughly, sprinkle with white vinegar and place in a large bowl in refrigerator to cool at least 30 minutes. • While potatoes are cooking, prepare dressing. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, dill weed and mix well. Keep refrigerated until potatoes have cooled. • When potatoes are completely cooled, add onion, celery, and chopped eggs. Then carefully fold dressing into cooled ingredients. • Chill in the refrigerator at least four hours but best if overnight so that flavors can blend. • Garnish with sprigs of fresh dill weed and egg wedges (optional) Makes 6-8 servings

seven different categories: russet, red, white, yellow, blue/purple, fingerling and petite. Each one comes with its own characteristics. Some are better for baking, some for boiling. You find them fresh, frozen, fried and dehydrated (also called instant) on the store shelves. Betsy Crisp, MS, LD/N is a professor emeritus for the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Family & Consumer Sciences.

Greek (White) Potato Salad INGREDIENTS • 2 pounds (about 6 medium) white potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4” cubes (about 5 cups) • 1 sweet white onion, chopped (or 3 green/spring onions, sliced) • 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar • 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • 1 cup Greek yogurt tzatziki sauce (or substitute 1/2 cup light mayonnaise + 1/2 cup plain nonfat plain Greek yogurt + 2 cloves minced garlic + 1 ½ Tablespoons lemon juice) • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped • 3 Tablespoons (approximately 1 1/2 ounces) reduced fat feta cheese, crumbles (optional) • Garnish with cherry tomatoes and pitted Kalamata olives or just more chopped parsley/sliced green onion tops or sprinkle with dill weed (all suggestions are optional)

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Traditional (Yellow) Potato Salad with Bacon INGREDIENTS • 1 1/2 pounds white (or yellow) unpeeled potatoes, cut into cubes (about 4 cups) • 1/2 teaspoon regular salt (for cooking) • 1 1/2 Tablespoons white vinegar • 3/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise (or half mayo + half nonfat plain yogurt to reduce calories even more) • 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish

• 1 stalk celery, finely diced • 1/3 cup yellow onion (about 1 small), finely diced • 1/2 medium green pepper, finely diced • 4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled, chilled and chopped (tip: use egg slicer, cut one way then turn and cut other) • 1/4 cup bacon pieces (packaged, precooked bacon pieces have 40% less fat than cooking regular bacon!) • Paprika (optional)

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15-20 minutes (until fork-tender). Drain off hot water, run cold water over, drain thoroughly, sprinkle with white vinegar and place in a large bowl in refrigerator to cool at least 30 minutes. • When completely cooled, add the relish, celery, onion, green pepper, eggs and bacon. • In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, salt, pepper and mix well. Let chill in fridge until potatoes have cooled, then carefully fold into potatoes. • Chill in the refrigerator at least four hours, but best if overnight so that flavors can blend. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired.

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There’s a new cat at Saint Leo University There’s a new sculpture of Leo the Lion on the campus of Saint Leo University. The bronze sculpture, by artist John Hair, was a gift to the college from the Student Government Union. The sculpture, which measures 11 feet long, 7 feet tall and 39 inches wide, stands between Kirk Hall and the Donald R. Tapia School of Business.

BOND, from page 1A of the Library, said libraries make a huge difference in the quality of life for Pasco residents. “Our library system is a wonderful, wonderful service we provide our citizens,” she said. “We’re really reaching out to provide many more services.” Voters will mark a simple yes or no response for each bond on the ballot. About $132 million would be collected in total for the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office to build a 1,000-bed expansion of the existing Land O’ Lakes Detention Center. About $1.5 million would be collected in the first year, with the amount increasing to about $7.5 million in the third year. At times, the jail houses more than 1,800 inmates in a facility built for about 1,400 inmates. Pasco is under a judicial order to come up with a plan to resolve the overcrowding, before the inmate count reaches 1,900. “That means either letting inmates walk or coming up with another solution,” said Bob Goehrig, Pasco’s budget director. County officials estimate costs of $4 mil-

lion to $6 million annually to temporarily house inmates in on-site trailers, or offsite at jails in other counties. Funding for this is included in the draft 2019 budget. The fire rescue bond would collect about $70 million in total.The funds would pay for nine fire stations, either new or refurbished, as well as for equipment and staffing. Goehrig said some stations were built in the 1970s when the county relied on volunteers, rather than full-time firefighters. Parks would receive about $20 million to help with a backlog of about $26 million in deferred maintenance.The county’s budget in recent years has included as much as $1.5 million for maintenance at parks in danger of closing. The approximately $18.6 million bond for libraries would pay for repairs, renovations, equipment and upgrades at seven branch libraries. Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey noted that the annual cost to most homeowners for parks and libraries would be $2.55 and $2.35, respectively. “To me, it’s just critical if these pass,” she said. “I’m hoping the public will look at these as wise investments.”

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and support new staff when it loses current employees, Beaudoin said. “What’s our risk/reward? What’s our return on investment?” the school board member asked. The district also needs to consider issues such as “the time it takes to get someone to their peak performance,” Beaudoin continued.“Not increasing salaries is hurting us in other ways.” Board vice chairwoman Alison Crumbley agreed:“It has a snowball effect.” Browning said: “I would love to find money for salary increases for instructional, SRPs, administrators, everybody.” But, the superintendent said the state did not provide enough money to make that happen. He noted that Hillsborough County’s school district is providing large salary increases, but it is cutting hundreds of jobs to cover the costs. “I, as a superintendent, am not ready to make a recommendation to this board that

JOBS, from page 1A pects to retain about 160 existing jobs, largely from positions currently held at several locations, including the Atlanta area and Connecticut. In addition to serving as global headquarters,TouchPoint Medical also will be the site for its American operations. “When you mention the words ‘global headquarters,’ it fires us all up,” said Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano. The impetus to relocate began with the company’s acquisition of Promedica Inc., located in Oldsmar, in 2016. Promedica designs and manufactures custom medical carts and assemblies. However, the facilities in Oldsmar didn’t meet TouchPoint Medical’s expanding needs, said Brian McNeill, president of the parent company,TouchPoint Inc. “It’s not an ideal location,” O’ Neill said.“It wasn’t designed for what it currently is used for.” TouchPoint searched for suitable new locations and settled on Pasco County. “We are really making a statement here,” said O’ Neill.“The medical business is a huge platform for us.” TouchPoint, the parent company, is privately owned and focuses on long-term investments, and acquisition of high-growth businesses in manufacturing and technology. TouchPoint Medical offers hardware and software solutions for health care providers in 100 countries around the world. Products include medical workstations, mobile carrier systems and wall mount systems.

we start cutting positions, critical positions in the schools, to give raises to remaining staff,” Browning said. “We’re not cutting positions this year. Everybody, and I’ll just say it, ought to be thankful they have a job, based on the funding we received from the state. “It’s unfortunate that they did not provide the dollars that we needed in order to continue to improve salaries,” the superintendent said. State lawmakers claim that they provided record funding for school districts, Browning said,“what they stop short of saying is they’re also telling you how to spend it. “If you look at that, almost $4 million is going to the safe school allocation and the mental health,” he said. Plus, about $5.3 million of the state funding is going to charter schools. Browning said the district’s salaries have improved in recent years, but the funding is not there to improve them again this year. But, he acknowledged Beaudoin’s and Crumbley’s concerns. “We know we’ve got to get our salaries competitive. I know that,” Browning said. The company also is a major supplier of automated medication dispensing equipment. The Pasco County Commission on June 19 approved about $1.7 million in incentives for TouchPoint Medical. Over time, county officials project the direct or indirect creation of nearly 300 jobs, with total salaries of about $252 million. An estimated $125 million will be contributed to the Gross County Product. Included in the incentive package: • About $464,000 to be paid over eight years in return for providing new jobs • Up to $150,000 in payments or credits for permitting fees • An estimated $980,000 in property tax rebates over 10 years • $100,000 in reimbursable employee training costs Some of the funds come from the Penny for Pasco program. TouchPoint Medical will partner with AmSkills as part of training and recruitment. AmSkills is a Tampa Bay initiative that helps high school students, adults and veterans learn manufacturing job skills. “It’s feeding the (job) pipeline,” said Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey. Pasco’s workforce played a role in luring TouchPoint Medical to the area, said Bill Cronin, chief executive officer of the PEDC. The first question company executives usually ask is does the area have a skilled, diverse workforce, Cronin added. “They see this workforce is getting trained,” he said.“It seems we’re doing something right when the workforce is so attractive.”

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he 2018 AAU/USA Karate National Championships kick off this week in Fort Lauderdale — and one local dojo will be well-represented. Wesley Chapel’s Keiko Shin Karate Academy (KSKA) is sending 22 athletes, ranging in ages 6 to 18, to square up against more than 3,000 elite, top karate competitors from the United States and beyond. The event runs from June 27 to June 30 at the Broward County Convention Center and draws competitors from all across the U.S., as well as from Israel, Poland, Russia and South America. The academy, located at 3753 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., is no stranger to the national stage. In 2015, KSKA took 20 students to the AAU nationals in Raleigh, North Carolina, and returned with 34 medals, including 22 gold medals. The next year, the team claimed 17 medals at nationals. Under the instruction and guidance of their sensei, Ernesto Fuentes, this year’s group has undergone rigorous preparation, enduring various types of cross-training, cardio, yoga and intense hours of traditional Shotokan karate, fine-tuning speed, agility, reaction times and more. Since the beginning of summer, training has consisted of many 10-hour days, often from 10 am. to 8 p.m. Alongside the fitness and technical components, Fuentes has coached his students on motivational techniques, to help them maximize their potential. “I don’t believe that we have another academy, at least not in the state of Florida, that’s training so many hours,” said Fuentes, an International 5th Dan Karate Instructor who’s been teaching the sport since 1983. “We believe the training is going to pay off.” Several KSKA athletes are making their return to AAU nationals, including 15-yearold Lauren Anderson and 18-year-old Destiny Walls. In 2015, Anderson, then 12, won a gold medal in the Kumite (sparring) beginner division. The following year, she placed second in the Kata (form) novice division. An advanced brown belt, she’s hoping for similar results. Meantime, she’s excited to cheer on 21 of her peers. “It’s really nice to watch everyone (succeed),” said Anderson, who attends Wiregrass Ranch High School.“I like to go and support as many people as possible.” She also noted: “It’s really nice to see them excel, but it’s also nice to be there and to help them when they fall or don’t do as well.” Anderson said nationals is “almost the

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Keiko Shin Karate Academy (KSKA), in Wesley Chapel, is sending 22 athletes ages 6 to 18, to the 2018 AAU/USA Karate National Championships, where they’ll square up against more than 3,000 elite, top karate competitors from the United States and beyond. The event, held at the Broward Convention Center, runs from June 27 to June 30.

same as other competitions, but it’s just bigger. “It gets nerve-wracking,” she said,“(but) it makes you better, because you have more people (to compete against).” Walls, meanwhile, earned a third-place finish in the Kata intermediate division at 2016 nationals. A black belt,Walls is striving for gold this time around. With thousands of other top athletes looking on,Walls said she expects to feel an adrenaline rush when it’s her turn to compete. “You’re so nervous, but at the same time when you get at the mat, the nervousness goes away, and you’re ready to go,”Walls said.

KARATE OFFERS PHYSICAL, SOCIAL BENEFITS At KSKA and other dojos, karate is more than just a martial art sport — it’s a lifestyle. Anderson credits it for boosting her confidence and self-esteem, as well as her composure. “I used to be super sensitive, like certain things would get to me really easily, but now I’ve learned to take control of my emotions and stuff,”Anderson said. The sport’s benefits also translate to the classroom, she said. “It helps you with not only being physically active, but it also helps you mentally,” she added.“My grades weren’t very good before I came here, and now I have straight As, As and Bs.”

Karate also transformed Wall’s life, since she signed up more than eight years ago. Wall said she was headed down the wrong path, getting into trouble and performing poorly in school — but karate gave her a positive outlet and a sense of belonging. Over the years, she’s become an honor roll student and now has aspirations to become a nurse once she graduates from Cypress Creek Middle High School in 2019. “I wasn’t really focused and my self-esteem had a lot to do with it. Since I started karate, it’s helped me,”Walls said. “I’m able to talk to (people), which I used to never be able to do that. I’m able to go out and learn, and just keep going and not quit,” she said. Fuentes said Walls has morphed from a shy, insecure girl into a leader — “being the person that she wanted to be and we all want to see in a child.” Now, one of the dojo’s most experienced students, Walls assists Fuentes in the afterschool program as a youth instructor. “I love now that I teach,”Walls said.“I love helping the little ones, being able to show them what family is and how to grow with each other.” Fuentes, who has a master’s degree in child psychology, explained the sport’s structure, plus the discipline and dedication required to master it, aids in social and intellectual development. Fuentes trains more than 200 students at KSKA and each must maintain at least a B av-

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erage in school. “Karate works a different aspect, different segments of their brain,” Fuentes said. “It’s proven that the kids that practice karate are immediately better students in school. In a fraction of a second, they need to be able to think and be in position.” The sensei, too, incorporates a holistic approach in his karate teachings, encouraging students to believe in themselves, show compassion for others and avoid confrontation. Sportsmanship is emphasized, too. “It’s not about self-defense, it’s about selfesteem,” he said. “When you have self-esteem, you’re not going to let anybody mess with you, nobody bullies you, you’re OK if somebody looks at you weird; you have self-esteem, so you don’t care.” Parent Les Borowksi has witnessed the benefits karate has had on his two children, Nicholas, 12, and Olivia, 10 — both of whom will compete in AAU nationals. Borowski said his children have become more attentive at school, more respectful to adults and peers, and generally more helpful toward others since they became involved in karate. “This thing (karate) turns lives around,” Borowski said.“When I talk to other people who have kids, they think I’m some kind of marketing person (for karate).” While he’s not paid to tout it, he is enthusiastic: “Just find a good quality, traditional martial arts school and go for it,” Borowski said. For more information about Keiko Shin Karate Academy, call (813) 994-9253, or visit KeikoShin.com.

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Soccer champs The Benito Ladies were crowned champions of the 2018 NewAPSL Women’s Spring Soccer league after defeating the Spring Hill Goal Diggers 1-0 in the May 20 final at John S. Burks Memorial Park in Dade City. Members of the championship-winning team: Nicki Booth, Colleen Corkery, Reece Corkery, Zoey Garcia, Laura Kopicki, Anahi Meillon, Jordyn Rad, Alex Riano, Kelsey Stein, Caitlin Valentine, Meghan Willhelmsen. For information on NewAPSL (Adult Premier Soccer League) and its recreational soccer offerings, visit NewAPSL.com.

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Hefty hauls! Allan Dorman, left, and Kristofer Sampson teamed to win first place at the South Pasco Bassmasters’ June 16 tournament, hauling in five bass for a total weight of 18.32 pounds at Lake Tarpon. Their haul also included the biggest bass of the tournament, weighing 6.45 pounds. The duo caught the bass using topwater frogs in pepper grass and deep water brush piles. The next tournament is July 21 at Lake Parker, in Lakeland. For information, visit SouthPascoBassmasters.com.

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Donna Fryza, of Zephyrhills, is a volunteer for Gulfside Hospice. She’s been helping out for 18 months. ‘I’m volunteering as a gift back to Hospice for the services they provided to my husband,’ she said.

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alkers took an old-fashioned patriotic stroll during this year’s SummerFest in Zephyrhills. The charity walk was a new element at the festival, but is expected to become an annual event. The walk raised money to benefit hospice patients and families, with suggested donations of $10 for adult walkers and $5 for kids. The walk took place around the lake, shortly before the fireworks display at sunset.

“We are honored to be invited to take part in the festivities at SummerFest, and I think the Old-Fashioned Patriotic Stroll will be a nice addition to the family friendly atmosphere,” Linda Ward, president and chief executive officer of Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care, said in a news release. SummerFest, a free event, took place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills. Other activities at SummerFest included dance and watermelon-eating contests, food vendors, bounce houses, family games and a crafter area.

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Ruth Eustice and Holly Delgado pose with their flags. Delgado’s father made the ultimate sacrifice when he died during the Vietnam War.

Francine Brito from Spring Hill, and Digna Serrano of Wesley Chapel, took time to make the walk. Brito said Gulfside was good to her parents.

Carla Armstrong, director of philanthropy for Gulfside Hospice, welcomes participants and volunteers to Gulfside’s ‘Old-Fashioned Patriotic Stroll.’ It is expected to become an annual event. Behind Armstrong are tents of vendors taking part in Zephyrhills SummerFest.

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