The Laker-East Pasco-August 9, 2017

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AUGUST 9, 2017

Unstable sinkhole claims 7 homes

By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

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During a heart attack, every minute matters. So, know the warning signs.

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Pasco County building inspectors have condemned five additional homes — because of recent destabilization of a sinkhole on Ocean Pines Drive in Land O’ Lakes.

Pasco County officials say the sinkhole grew another 30 feet, to a diameter of around 260 feet, after a bank on the western edge—closest to Lake Saxon — collapsed between the evening of Aug. 3 and the morning of Aug. 5.

Previously, the sinkhole measured between 225 feet wide to 235 feet wide and approximately 50 feet deep.

The recent destabilization may have resulted from seismic vibrations caused by heavy construction equipment operating nearby the site, according to Kevin Guthrie, the assistant county administrator for public See SINKHOLE, page 11A

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Ceres Environmental Services, the main debris removal contractor, worked throughout much of the weekend on cleanup and recovery efforts. Besides debris removal and disposal, Ceres will pump and remove contaminated water, and stabilize the sinkhole as needed with granular fill, over the next several weeks.

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Ed McKinney, planning and environmental administrator for the Florida Department of Transportation’s District 7 office, in Tampa, met with more than 30 residents from Pasco and Hernando counties to talk about Tampa Bay Next. The initiative seeks to develop a transportation plan for Interstate 275.

Shaping a vision for transportation in Pasco

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The next phase in a transportation vision for Tampa Bay took a local turn into Pasco County.

More than 30 residents from Pasco and

Hernando counties met on Aug. 3 as a “working group” tasked with recommending future transportation decisions. The Florida Department of Transportation hosted the event at the Myrtle Lake Baptist Church in Land O’ Lakes.

The Community Working Group session

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Superior Precast to bring 100 jobs to Dade City

Figueroa’s winning photo, ‘Cinco De Mayo Parade,’ was taken during the city’s Cinco de Mayo Parade & Fiesta, held annually at Resurrection Park. The image, captured on his iPhone, shows a youth folk dance troupe posing in traditional Mexican-style clothing.

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was open to the public. It is one in a series of meetings in the Tampa Bay region as part of the Tampa Bay Next initiative.A regional meeting in Tampa kicked off the new initiative in May.

Dade City Youth Council wins statewide photo contest

By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

Reyes Figueroa loves Dade City.

And, he appreciates the east Pasco community’s acceptance in celebrating diverse cultures — particularly his Hispanic heritage.

Last month, the 17-year-old Pasco High School junior and Dade City Youth Council delegate won first place in the Florida League of Cities’ (FLC) Youth Council Photography Contest.

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Reyes Figueroa won first place in the Florida League of Cities’ (FLC) Youth Council Photography Contest.

Superior Precast plans to set up shop in Dade City and add about 100 new jobs to the area, according to an announcement from the Pasco Economic Development Council.

The company supplies precast concrete products on behalf of The Reinforced Earth Company for use in major road projects in Florida. Superior Precast is a new supplier for the Florida Department of Transportation.

Superior Precast will move into about 63,000 square feet of industrial space at the Dade City Business Center, off U.S. 301.

The company expects to fill about 100 positions within three years or less. Nearly 30 new hires will be made by September.

Openings include plant manager, quality control manager, office manager, administrative assistant, quality control technician, forklift operators, carpenter, welder and production workers.

These would be full-time positions with benefits. Salaries will be nearly 125 percent of Pasco County’s annual average wage.

In January 2017, the annual wage was about $35,494, so salaries for Superior Precast would be about $44,368, according to data from the Pasco EDC. CareerSource Pasco-Hernando will assist Superior Precast with recruitment, hiring and training of new employees from in and around Dade City.

Officials with Pasco EDC, Berkshire Hathaway Commercial Division, Pasco County and Dade City partnered to recruit Superior Precast to locate in Dade City.

For information and to apply for a job, visit SuperiorPrecastLlc.com.

Bilirakis talks health care reform

By Kevin Weiss

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Health care reform was the main topic during U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis’s visit to Zephyrhills last week.

Bilirakis, who represents Florida’s 12th congressional district, was the featured speaker during The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting on Aug. 3.

He said he was “very disappointed” when the Republican party’s reform and repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) stalled in the Senate.

The so-called skinny repeal bill, which the GOP titled the Health Care Freedom Act, would have eliminated the ACA’s individual mandate; delayed the employer mandate until 2025; allowed states greater flexibility in implementing market reforms, such as essential health benefits and out-ofpocket spending limits; and increased Health Savings Account limits for three years, among other changes.

However, according to the Congressional Budget Office, the skinny repeal bill would have increased the number of uninsured by 16 million over the next nine years and increased health care exchange premiums by more than 20 percent.

The measure sank on July 27, in a 49-51 Senate vote, with three Republican senators — Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and John McCain of Arizona — joining the entire Democratic caucus against the bill.

The action, Bilirakis said, displayed his party’s inability to stick together.

“To be honest with you, you can’t keep voting ‘no.’ Maybe you’re a hero at home, but you’ve got to work with the leadership to get things done,” he said.

Bilirakis acknowledged he “didn’t agree with everything” in the bill, but noted it was a good starting point to replace Obamacare.

“Obamacare is failing,” Bilirakis said to a roomful of constituents.“Seventy-three percent of the counties in our state only have one provider...so we have to fix it, we have to do something different, we have to bring the (deductibles) down.

“Now, don’t get me wrong, we want to take care of the pre-existing conditions. I want to make sure that everyone has access to mental health treatment, if their family member needs it or if they need it.These are very important issues to me, they’re close to my heart,” he added.

Bilirakis said he wanted to see the skinny bill pass, mainly so it could be improved in a House-Senate conference committee.

“We don’t do that very often anymore,” he said, “where we go to conference, appoint Republicans and Democrats in a room, and make it work.”

Meanwhile, Bilirakis assigned blame to both parties for not crafting a viable bipartisan solution on health care.

“We’ve got to think of the country first, and work together.That’s what voters mostly want,” Bilirakis said.

“With health care, it shouldn’t be a political issue. It’s a personal issue, and both parties should be involved in getting this done, because both parties have good ideas,” he later added.

He also criticized President Donald Trump for his shifting stance on health care.

Regarding Obamacare, the president has waffled on the following actions: Repeal and replace Repeal only, then replace Let it “fail.”

“Listen, I am a Trump supporter, but he’s got to be consistent in what his plan is,” Bilirakis said. “These members (of the Senate) are not going to buy it, just saying we’ve got to pass a bill. It’s got to be a good bill.”

Bilirakis, though, did credit the president for reducing regulations on U.S. businesses,

as well as the soaring stock market— the Dow Jones industrial average passed the 22,000 mark for the first time on Aug. 3.

“The economy’s much better. We are making a difference, but we can do better,” Bilirakis said.

Elsewhere, the congressman discussed some of his recently introduced bills, such as The Lower Costs Through Competition Act and The Open Act, both related to health care.

The Lower Costs Through Competition Act, co-sponsored by Democratic Rep. Kurt Schrader of Oregon, seeks to reduce prescription drug prices by speeding up Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of high-cost generic products, which lack competition.

Bilirakis pointed to last year’s EpiPen controversy, where Mylan, the makers of the life saving, anti-allergic reaction device, increased its product price by nearly 400 percent, to $700 for a twin-pack.

“The EpiPen situation — that was horrible,” he said.“There’s a couple of other drugs like that, and you have these monopolies out there that are taking advantage, and so we want to make we speed up the FDA process, the approval process and incentivize these companies to reduce the prices.”

The bill, introduced in January, has since been referred to the House Subcommittee on Health.

“It’s a no-brainer, but in (Washington) D.C., sometimes the no-brainers won’t pass, so you’ve got to keep pushing,” said Bilirakis.

Meanwhile, Bilirakis’ Orphan Products Extension Now (OPEN) Act — which also has been referred to the House Subcommittee on Health — would provide incentives for drug makers to repurpose mainstream treatments, at mainstream prices.

According to Bilirakis, there are 7,000 rare diseases affecting 30 million Americans,

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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis gives members of The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce his take on what’s happening in Washington D.C., regarding health care reform.

and yet 95 percent of those conditions have no approved treatment or cure.

The bill, as it stands, amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to extend by six months the exclusivity period for a drug or biological product approved by the FDA when the product is additionally approved to prevent, diagnose, or treat a new indication that is a rare disease or condition (also known as an orphan disease).

A common issue, Bilirakis explained, is those afflicted with rare diseases resort to off-label drugs for treatment.“We’ve got to find cures and treatments.We want to make sure it’s safe, we want to make sure we have a proper dosage,” he said.

Commissioners make connections at White House

By Kathy Steele

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Pasco County commissioners Kathryn Starkey and Jack Mariano attended a special White House conference to promote communications between the state’s county commissions and federal agencies.

The Florida County Commissioners’ White House Conference met on July 27, and included about 120 county commis-

sioners and staff from all over the state. It was the second in what is planned as a series of conferences to strengthen relationships between the Trump administration, federal agencies and local elected officials.

The first conference was for Pennsylvania’s local governments.

Starkey described the Florida conference as similar in purpose to Pasco County’s Citizens Academy, but on a much

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And, there were visits with U.S. Reps. Gus Bilirakis, Kathy Castor and Charlie Crist.

Starkey and Mariano headed to the conference with a list of priority issues for Pasco.Those included road projects, such as the new interchange at Interstate 75 and Overpass Road, the Ridge Road extension, veterans’ issues, coastal dredging, flood insurance and work force training.

“We talked a lot about dredging and the need for flood maps,” said Starkey.

An unfinished, 70-year-old dredging project near Sun West Park was high on Mariano’s list, according to a statement included in a Pasco County news release.

Pasco began a new permitting process for the dredging in 2007.

“Pasco County has a project ready to go, but we need federal approval for the dredge, so we can build seven boat ramps,” Mariano stated. “I’m hoping the President can help speed this project along.”

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“I think the visit was tremendous,” said Starkey. “It was a wonderful relationshipbuilding day. It can only be the beginning of a good working relationship between local officials and the White House.”

The U.S. Secretaries of Labor and Commerce attended, as did representatives of other agencies, including the U.S. Department of Energy, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of State, and senior White House staff members.

Those attending heard an overview of each department and agency, their functions and the issues for which they can provide assistance to local governments. Contact information was shared, too.

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What’s Cookin’

Just in time for school: Healthy snacks

By Betsy Crisp, MS, LD/N

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chool bells will be ringing soon, and young minds will be gearing up to absorb new lessons.

But, school isn’t the only place where your children can acquire knowledge.

The kitchen in your home can be a great learning space, too.

You can help your children think of it as a laboratory, and cooking can become one big tasty experiment.

Depending on their age and ability, they can wash fruits and vegetables, cut them into pieces, and package and label them to have on hand to have as a snack when they get home from school.

While they are learning about food safety and food preparation at home, you can also build on nutrition lessons they get at school.

Keep in mind the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate icon and the guidelines on how much to eat from each food group when you are planning and serving food.

Healthy snacks including fruits and vegetables are an easy way to complete your daily plan to achieve a balanced diet.

Growing young minds and bodies need fuel throughout the day to stay well, grow strong and be ready to learn.

Healthy snacks keep them going between meals.

Plan ahead to prepare the snacks and have them readily available.

This will help your children make the right lifestyle choices now, and also later in life.

The following guidelines will help: • Practice preparing the snacks with your children; as they become more proficient they can make them on their own.

• Teach them to use measuring cups or the proper size of containers, to practice portion control.

• Don’t overlook food safety. Wash your hands. Wash the dishes and wipe off the counter.

HOMEMADE PITA CHIPS/CROSTINI Ingredients: • 3 (7-inch) whole-grain pita breads (or 1 whole grain baguette loaf) • 2 Tablespoons olive oil Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Brush both sides of each pita round with oil, cut into wedges on a cutting board using a pizza cutter before putting on the baking sheet. If using baguette, cut into slices and place on the baking sheet in a single layer, and brush both sides with oil.

3. Bake in the oven until just golden, about 4 minutes per side. Cool before serving.

4. Use to dip into the hummus. Makes 20 chips.

CUBAN BLACK BEAN HUMMUS (instead of the traditional chickpeas) Ingredients: • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed • 2 Tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste) • 1 clove of garlic, chopped • 2 Tablespoons lime/lemon juice • 2 Tablespoons cold water

Here are some practical snack ideas: • Trail mix.This is one of my favorites because it is so easy to make and doesn’t need refrigeration. Using a mix of whole grain cereals, dried fruits, and nuts will add more fiber to your child’s diet. If you want to go to some extra effort, you can portion and package the trail mix attractively, using snack bags and pipe cleaners to make butterflies.

• Other easy snacks include hard-cooked eggs, reduced-fat cheese (cheddar, string cheese, etc.) and crackers, and peanut butter on celery, or apple slices, topped with a row of raisins.

Most children (and adults, too) do not consume the recommended daily allowance of fruits and vegetables, so snacks made of these are a good way to fill in those missed servings

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• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin • 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional) • 4 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional) Instructions: 1. Put all the ingredients in the bowl of the food processor fitted with a steel blade and process until smooth. Now taste it. Does it need more lime or lemon juice? More salt or spice? If so, add it and taste again.

2. Using the spatula, scoop the dip into the serving bowl or lidded container.

3. Serve right away, or cover and refrigerate up to five days. Makes 8 servings.

LEMON HUMMUS (Note: requires use of a food processor and parent supervision) Ingredients: • 1 can (16-ounce) chickpeas, drained and rinsed • 1 clove of garlic, peeled • 2 Tablespoons olive oil • ¼ cup lemon juice (or juice of one lemon plus zest) • 3 Tablespoons cold water • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt • 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper Instructions:

and also where those interesting container ideas (like canning jars) can come into play.

• Veggie Dip Sticks: Take a small canning jelly jar (8 oz./1 cup) or plastic container about same size. Pour two tablespoons of lowfat ranch dressing (or hummus) into the bottom, add celery and carrot sticks no taller than the rim, add lid to seal. Store in the refrigerator for three days to four days.

• Fruit with Yogurt on the bottom:Take a small canning jelly jar (1 cup) or plastic container about same size. Spoon four tablespoons of low-fat yogurt in the bottom, one tablespoon of granola (optional), and add fresh fruit of various shapes and colors almost to the rim, add lid to seal. Store in the refrigerator for three days to four days.

Remember, you can teach your children to

1. Put the steel blade in the food processor.

Add the chickpeas and garlic, and turn the processor on. Process until the beans start to break apart and the garlic gets chopped.

2. Add the oil and lemon juice, and process again.

3. Add the water, 1 Tablespoon at a time, until the hummus reaches the consistency you prefer.

4. Add the salt and pepper, and process until completely smooth.

5. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to three days. Makes 1 cup.

PARMESAN YOGURT DIP WITH VEGGIES Ingredients: • 2 cups plain, low-fat Greek yogurt • 1 small clove of garlic, peeled and minced • 3 ½ Tablespoons lemon juice (or juice and grated zest of 1 small scrubbed lemon) • 1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese salt and pepper • 1 bag each: baby carrots and celery sticks (or other vegetables) Instructions: 1. Put the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese in a bowl and mix well.

2. Add salt and pepper to taste.

3. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to three days. Makes 8 servings.

make these treats.And, with practice, they can do it on their own.

As with any new food, be aware that some people have food allergies.

The eight most common foods people are allergic to are milk; eggs; peanuts; tree nuts (such as almonds, cashews, walnuts); fish (such as bass, cod, flounder); shellfish (such as crab, lobster, shrimp); soy; and wheat.

When purchasing food, be sure to read packaging because these eight foods are now included in food allergy labeling, and they account for an estimated 90 percent of allergic reactions.

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TECH TALK The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer “Tech Talk”Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. Participants can meet with the adult services librarian to learn about the Microsoft Office Suite and ask technologyrelated questions. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

BUILD A BETTER WORLD The Build a Better World programs at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host its summer finales.The preteen finale will be Aug. 11 at 2 p.m., with the theme “Mad Science: Fire and Ice.”There also will be a finale Aug. 12 at 10:15 a.m., with Silly Sam; and another one at 2 p.m., with the Jiggleman. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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Free eclipse-viewing glasses will be given away to participants, while supplies last. The event is for all ages.

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PASCO DEMOCRATIC PARTY The Pasco Democratic Party will host Stephen Bittel, chairman of the Florida Democratic Party,Aug. 14 at the Hilton Garden Inn Suncoast Parkway, 2155 Northpointe Parkway in Lutz. General admission is $10, or $25 with dinner included.There also will be a cash bar.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with a 6:30 p.m. start time. Reservations will be on a first-come, first-served basis.To RSVP, email pascodems@earthlink.net, or call (415) 609-3633.To pay online, visit PascoDems.com.

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BOOK BAZAAR The Friends of the Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a book bazaar Aug. 11 and Aug. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS The Lutz Branch Library, 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, will host “Tail Waggin’Tutors” Aug. 12 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., for kids to take turns reading to a certified therapy dog from Therapy Dogs International. For information, call (813) 273-3652.

The Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa, will host a free Eclipse 2017 Party Aug. 21 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., for all ages.

There will be hands-on science activities, viewing of the eclipse with specialized telescopes and a space talk.

MOSI educators will be on hand to answer questions and ensure safe viewing. If cloudy skies prevent firsthand viewing of the eclipse, MOSI will air a live-stream video of the event from NASA. People in Tampa will be able to experience an eclipse with the moon blocking slightly more than 80 percent of the sun from 1:17 p.m. to 4:14 p.m., with maximum coverage taking place at 2:49 p.m.

For information, contact Kenyetta White-Johnson at (813) 987-6304 or Kenyetta@mosi.org.

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SUCCULENTS SEMINAR UF/IFAS Pasco Extension will offer a free seminar on succulents Aug. 12 at 10 a.m., at the Zephyrhills Library, 5347 Eighth St. Topics will include selecting, planting and caring for succulents, as well as demonstrations.There also will be free cuttings to take home.To register, visit tinyurl.com/y7suth97.

KIDS CRAFT CORNER The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will offer a children’s craft corner Aug. 12 at 2 p.m., for kindergarten through third grade. Kids can make a craft to take home. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH Cobb Grove 16 Theatres, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will host its annual Back to School Bash,“Let’s Build,” Aug. 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

There will be free school supplies, health and dental supplies, haircuts, face painting, games, community partner booths and more. For information, call (813) 948-5445.

QUACK TO SCHOOL The Glazer Children’s Museum, 110 W. Gasparilla Plaza, and Curtis Hixon Park, in Tampa, will host the Kiwanis Incredible

Duck Race and other ducky activities Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Museum admission will be $5. Guests can adopt a rubber duck to compete in the race by going to the Visitor Services desk at the museum before Aug. 12.

HOMEOWNER HYDROPONICS UF/IFAS Pasco Extension will present “Hydroponics for the Homeowner”Aug. 12 from noon to 2 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.This introduction is a workshop for homeowners that want to grow leafy crops.There also will be a demonstration.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will have open Foundry hours Aug. 15 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., for anyone who would like to make their own projects.A completion of all forms and safety training are required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

JUMP, JIVE AND JAM The Lutz Branch Library, 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, will host “Jump, Jive and Jam” Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 11:45 p.m., for kids ages 3 to 6, with a parent or caregiver.

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KNITTING CLUB The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a knitting club Aug. 15 at 12:30 p.m. Guests should bring their own supplies and a bag lunch.The club meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. For information, call (352) 5673576.

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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host the LOL Book Club Aug. 16 at 1:30 p.m., to discuss “Hamilton,” by Ron Chernow. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will present “Jr. Engineers: Coding with Swift, Part One”Aug. 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., for ages 9 to 15.Teachers from Tobusto will conduct the class on how to code a website using Swift.This is a twopart class.A proper dress code, registration and signed liability waiver are required.To register, call (813) 929-1214.

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a book discussion group Aug. 15 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., on “A Fall of Marigolds,” by Susan Meissner. New members can attend. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

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Bureaucratic wheels are turning on a project to build office and industrial space at the master-planned community of Asturia, off State Road 54.

Pasco County commissioners approved a 10-year, $7 million loan to HP Asturia LLC on July 11 to aid in getting the two-phase project started.

Private investment in the project is pegged at about $26 million, according to county records.

On Aug. 1, Pasco County planners and representatives of Aurora Civil Engineering scheduled a pre-application meeting to discuss “Asturia Industrial.”That is a first step before submitting a site plan and other documents for approval from the Pasco County Commission.

“We’re ready to start this afternoon,” said Graham Mavar, in remarks to county commissioners at the July 11 meeting. Mavar is partner in leasing and development with Harrod Properties, which is developing the project.

“We like to self-develop everything,” he said.“We like the risk side so we build speculatively, which a lot of people won’t do.”

Mavar estimated construction would start by the end of the year.

County officials said they anticipate completion in 2018.

The first phase of development includes a total of 107,500 square feet of industrial space.Two buildings are proposed. One is 40,000 square feet, including an 8,000square-foot mezzanine. The second industrial building would be 54,000 square

feet, county records show.

The loan agreement between the county and HP Asturia calls for the design, permitting and construction of the first phase to be completed within 24 months. Tampabased Harrod Properties Inc., is partnering in the development.

The second phase of construction proposes a 128,000-square-foot industrial building, with the caution that plans could change.A future retail outparcel also is listed in the pre-application form.

The industrial park is off State Road 54 in Odessa, about 1.5 miles west of Suncoast Parkway.

The county’s loan will aid in design and construction of a northern spine road connecting to Tower Road from State Road 54.

Funding is from the Penny for Pasco program.

However, if certain goals, primarily related to job creation, are met the entire loan could be forgiven, essentially becoming a grant.The buildings will be built on speculation, without pre-signed tenants.

County officials project up to 400 new jobs, with total salaries estimated at about $11 million.They also anticipate economic growth from the development to add about $32 million to the county’s gross domestic project annually.

The loan agreement sets up the goals in phases.

Once the new road is open to the public and there is a minimum of 80,000 square feet of industrial/office space, the county will forgive $4 million of the loan. Another $1 million would be forgiven on proof of 5year leases for the first buildings. Finally, the last $2 million would be forgiven at buildout, with additional leases, and total space of 200,000 square feet.

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St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will host free orientation programs and tours of its Birth Center at 1 p.m.,Aug. 13,Aug. 20 and Aug. 27.

To register, call (813) 443-2046.

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills will present “Stress:The Underestimated Assassin”Aug. 17 at 1 p.m., at the CREATION Health Wellness Center, 38233 Daughtery Road in Zephyrhills.

The discussion will be on the impact stress has on the body and techniques to minimize it.

Reservations are required. For more information, call (813) 779-6476.

The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County will offer free rapid HIV and Hepatitis C testing, through its Mobile Medical Unit, available the following dates and locations: • Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 6835 Jasmine Blvd., Port Richey • Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,Volunteer Way, 10002 Moon Lake Road, New Port Richey • Aug. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 7540 Ridge Road, Port Richey Rapid testing results will be available in 20 minutes.

Ora Sure HIV testing through oral swab also will be available Aug. 22 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Spirt of Life Church, 4133 Thys Road in New Port Richey. Ora Sure results will not be given the same day.

For information, call the Prevention Team at the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County at (727) 619-0260.

CAR SEAT INSPECTIONS St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital will sponsor car seat inspections Aug. 17 starting at 9 a.m., at the AAA Auto Club, 14755 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa.

Inspections are free, but reservations must be made for a time slot.

For information, call (813) 443-2046.

HEALTH CLINIC The five offices of Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano will feature the Good Samaritan Health Clinic as its charitable organization for August.

Good Samaritan is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit that provides free quality, nonemergency medical and dental services to eligible Pasco County residents.

For information or to donate, call Greg Giordano at (727) 847-8179, or visit PascoTaxes.com.

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Jenny Buck, MD, FACOG Dr. Buck earned her medical degree from Michigan State University. She was Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2009 and specializes in roboticassisted gynecological surgery. For the past 10 years, Dr. Buck practiced at Hackley Hospital - Mercy Health, near her hometown of Muskegon, Michigan.

The Zephyrhills Library, 5347 Eighth St., will host a hearing aid seminar Aug. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Topics will include how we hear and the effects of untreated hearing loss; 10 things to know before purchasing a hearing aid; and, information on the newest hearing aid technology.

For information, call (813) 780-0064.

DIABETES ACADEMY The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a Diabetes Academy, an educational seminar, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m., on diabetes control.

For information, call (352) 567-3576.

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St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will offer a prepared childbirth two-session class Aug. 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Topics will include an in-depth look at the third trimester, labor, breathing, relaxation, and birthing and postpartum concerns.

The cost is $50.To register, call (813) 4432046.

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Our skilled and friendly team provides high quality, comprehensive and personalized medical care for women in all stages of life. Services include routine gynecological and pregnancy care, family planning and surgical procedures.

Premier Community Healthcare and Moffitt Cancer Center will host a Lunch & Learn health session on “How Medications Are Developed for Us” Aug 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Zephyrhills Library, 5347 Eighth St. A community education specialist from Moffitt will lead the discussion.A light lunch will be served.

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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will offer “GriefShare,” a grief support group Aug. 16, Aug. 23 and Aug. 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in Immaculata Hall, Room D. For information, call (813) 949-4565.

OAK HILL HOSPITAL AWARDS Oak Hill Hospital has recognized Dr. Pariksith Singh with this year’s Frist Humanitarian Physician Award.

Named in honor of Dr.Thomas F. Frist Sr., the founder of HCA and renowned humanitarian, the award recognizes individuals whose daily dedication and care giving epitomize the highest standards of quality and personal commitment.

Liz Jennings, a registered nurse and certified perianesthesia nurse, was recognized by the Business & Professional Women of Florida with the Elaine Gordon Lifetime Achievement Award.

The award, in memory of former State Representative Elaine Gordon, is given to those individuals who promote full participation, equity and economic selfsufficiency for Florida’s working women.

In the past, Jennings also had been recognized as an employee Frist Humanitarian Award winner.

AL-ANON SUPPORT GROUP The Al-Anon Family Groups are relatives and friends of alcoholics who share experiences, strength and hope in order to solve common problems.

There are local day and evening groups that meet weekly.

For meeting locations and times, and more information, visit the Pasco-HernandoCitrus website at nfldistrict5.com.

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Much of what we think of as belly dancing has been shaped by its portrayal in scores of classic movies about the Middle East, like “Sinbad” and “Aladdin,” or perhaps by the opening credits of television’s “I Dream of Jeannie.” Some of those are accurate depictions of the folk dance, but many are just a bunch of tinseltown hokum.

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At the American BellyDance Studio in Lutz you can learn numerous authentic styles, from traditional to fusion. ABS owner, Kandy Sinquefield, whose stage name is ‘Kadayif,’ has taught it for more than 20 years. “An ankle injury forced me to give up ballet because I could no longer do the pointe work, and that’s how I got into belly dance,” she said.

Belly dance is an aerobic form of exercise that limits the impact on joints, so everyone can participate. Moreover, it promotes grace, confidence, self-expression, and enhances mobility and offers a great cardio workout to boot.

Sinquefield is a registered nurse by trade, but has studied belly dance all over the world.

She gives students safe, attainable goals for dance technique and exercise. Most of her ABS students are professional women like herself, who use classes as unwind time.

Classes range from beginner to professional levels, and include basic instruction and specialization in styles such as Turkish Rom, Classic Egyptian, American Tribal, Tribal Fusion, and Gypsy. They even offer a few classes for children.

ABS dancers are featured performers throughout the year at events like the Florida State Fair, renaissance festivals, local parades, various charitable events and several showcases held on site, in their 60-seat, theater space. Performers dance to traditional and nontraditional music as well.

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Kandy ‘Kadayif’ Sinquefield has taught the art of belly dance for over 20 years.

atmosphere at American BellyDance Studio.

“Many of our dancers’ spouses help out during the shows with staging, lighting and concessions. The children’s classes kind of grew out their desire to participate after seeing their mommies practice and perform. It was really kind of a natural progression,” she added.

It’s not all about belly either. ABS also features ballet, hip-hop and jazz classes, which are fused into the performances. For those who aren’t sure if this is the right fit for them, the studio offers free, no obligation, introductory classes, and a very flexible price structure to fit any schedule or budget.

If you’re looking for a fun and exotic way to get a fantastic cardio workout, then follow your gut instincts to American BellyDance Studio, 1.5 miles north of Bearss Ave., in the Sydney Center on the corner of U.S. 41 and Whitaker Road in Lutz.

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The District School Board of Pasco County approved the 2017-2018 school calendar.

The first day for teachers was Aug. 7, and the first day for students will be Aug. 14.

Its weeklong practice of Thanksgiving break will continue, with the Monday and Tuesday of the week set as possible hurricane makeup days.

Winter break will begin Dec. 23.

Employees will return on Jan. 8, 2018 and students will return on Jan. 9, 2018.

Spring break for students will be March 16 through March 25, and spring break for employees will run March 17 through March 25.

The last day of school for students is scheduled for May 25, and the last day for teachers will be May 30.

Other non-school days include Labor Day on Sept. 4, Teacher Planning Day on Oct. 16, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 15, 2018.

High school graduations will take place May 17 through May 20.

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The District School Board of Pasco County has approved new bell times for these local area schools, with explanations, as follows: • Bexley Elementary School: 9:40 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. (new school) • Charles S. Rushe Middle School: 7:25 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. Changed from 8:40 a.m. to 2:50 p.m., to balance routes associated with the opening of the district’s new transportation garage and compressed natural gas filling station in Odessa.

• Cypress Creek Middle High School: 7:25 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. (new school) • Land O’ Lakes High School: 7:25 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. Changed from 7:30 a.m., to give additional time for passing between classes needed due to construction.

• Wiregrass Ranch High School: 7:25 a.m. to 1:56 p.m. Changed from dual bell times associated with 10-period day, which ends with the opening of Cypress Creek Middle High School.

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Wickham joined TSIC as a mentor in 2015. He is employed as president/CEO at Youth & Family Alternatives in Pasco County.

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SINKHOLE, from page 1A safety.

He reassured the sinkhole is not active, based on information he’s received from geo-engineers and other experts.

“We did anticipate that we were going to have potential problems (during cleanup),” Guthrie said.

The widening temporarily halted cleanup operations and forced building inspectors to condemn five more homes, which show signs of foundation shifts and compromised structural integrity.

The recent destabilization of the sinkhole was the first documented movement since July 19, when the perimeter widened by approximately 10 feet, after sand erosion just below the ground surface dried and collapsed into the hole.

The sinkhole originally opened July 14 in the Lake Padgett community.

Officials say that most of the sinkhole is about 180 feet wide. Its current depth has not been verified.

On the day that the sinkhole opened, it engulfed the properties at 21825 Ocean Pines Drive and 21835 Ocean Drive.

The five additional homes that have met the criteria for demolition are: • 21815 Ocean Pines Drive • 21814 Ocean Pines Drive • 3153 Canal Place • 21748 Ocean Pines Drive • 21845 Ocean Pines Drive Meanwhile, cleanup efforts have resumed.

On July 31, the Pasco County Commission approved $1.3 million to remove the debris, eliminate the public health threat and secure the sinkhole site.

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PHOTO, from page 1A The winning photo, “Cinco De Mayo Parade,” was taken during the city’s Cinco de Mayo Parade & Fiesta, held annually at Resurrection Park. Captured on Figueroa’s iPhone, the image exhibits a youth folk dance troupe posing in traditional Mexicanstyle clothing.

Figueroa was humbled when he learned about the first place honor. “I was kind of surprised,” he said.

The Florida League of Cities’ photography contest encouraged youth council members throughout the state to take a picture of something that tells the story of why they love their city. Each photo had to be the applicant’s original work and accompanied by a brief statement of how that photo depicts the reason they love their city.

In his statement, Figueroa wrote,“I love Dade City because it has, and continues to, hold this event (Cinco De Mayo Parade) each year that is close to my people’s tradition.”

Figueroa, on behalf of the Dade City Youth Council, will receive a trophy and $300 reward at the Florida League of Cities’ annual conference on Aug. 19 in Orlando.

He also will be featured in the League’s statewide publication, Quality Cities (QC) magazine; and have the win presented on the organization’s website and Facebook and Twitter accounts.

It’s not the first time the Dade City Youth Council, which has roughly 10 members, has been recognized by the League.

Last year, the youth organization finished fourth place in the fifth annual Municipal Youth Council Video Competition.

The 60-second video, “Dade City: The Place to Be,” spotlighted the city’s distinct offerings, from bike trails to downtown shopping, and festivals and events.

Dade City’s Cinco de Mayo Parade, meanwhile, draws hundreds of patrons each year, to celebrate the Mexican Army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the 1862 Battle of Puebla.

The vibrant event on Lock Street, is highlighted by dancing, singing, games and traditional Mexican-style dishes.

Figueroa said he has attended the parade, with family and friends, for well over a decade.

The teenager noted the event’s food is a big hit.

“It would probably have to be No. 1,” Figuero said.

But, there are also “really cool” activities, like rock climbing and pickup soccer matches, he added.

debris removal contractor, worked throughout much of the weekend on cleanup and recovery efforts.

On the afternoon of Aug. 5, crews began dumping truckloads of lime rock to stabilize one side of the sinkhole and create a slope, to remove floating debris via a small platform barge equipped with an excavator. A total of 125 dump trucks of uncrushed lime rock were brought into the sinkhole area, and five semi-loads of debris were removed from the site.

Following debris removal and disposal

by Ceres, EnviroWaste Services will begin removing contaminated water from the site, over the next several weeks.

The county also may opt to bring the roadway leading to the sinkhole up to grade, to later be asphalted in.

Guthrie said the “Phase 1” tasks will not be rushed, to prevent any injuries and further evacuations.

“During this recovery process, we are going to be slow, deliberate, methodical in our approach, as to not get anyone injured,” he said.“If we have to slow down, we slow down. Speed is not of the essence here.”

Following the cleanup phase, county administrators will “hit the pause button” to consult with the Pasco County Commission for the next phases.

Possible long-term options range from leaving the sinkhole alone, to filling and repairing the sinkhole, or connecting it to a nearby lake. Estimates on filling the entire sinkhole would require at least 135,000 cubic yards of dirt.

The entire mitigation of the sinkhole is expected to take several months.

During cleanup, the county is deploying four safety officers to monitor the sinkhole.

They will alert neighbors door-to-door if additional evacuations are necessary.

“You always have different things coming up,” he said.“I like how they contribute something new every year.”

Figueroa has been a member of the Dade City Youth Council since he was in sixth grade and was recommended for a delegate position by Margarita Romo, who runs the Resurrection House Mission Lutheran Church.

The youth council, which was formed by Dade City Mayor Camille Hernandez, devotes a bulk of its time to volunteer service and community enhancement projects.

Some of its more recent initiatives include organizing the city’s Movie in the Park series, and the Kumquat Festival 5K. “The Dade City Youth Council gives us opportunities to create events that an individual teen, like me, wouldn’t be able to do by himself,” Figueroa explained. “Having some support from Camille and commissioners, and different sponsors, that helps a lot,” he added.

Members of the youth council also have a chance to gain insight into how the municipality interacts with the Florida Legislature and sometimes are able to travel to partake in meetings in Tallahassee.

Besides youth council, Figueroa is junior class president at Pasco High. He also plays in the East Pasco Soccer League.

After high school, Figueroa hopes to attend either Florida State University or Saint Leo University. He aspires to work in construction, architecture or engineering.

Whatever career path he follows, he’s adamant to stay involved in community affairs.

“It’s kind of tough because there’s so many things to do. I kind of want to have a career where I’m stable, but gives me the flexibility to volunteer in my community,” he explained.

Since living in Dade City, Figueroa said he’s noticed positive initiatives within in the community. He pointed to new sidewalks (the northern extension of the existing Hardy Trail) and repaved roads from Church Avenue to Lock Street as a few of the city’s upgrades. He’s also passionate about the number of groups that serve the community’s youth, mentioning the Boys & Girls Club and the now-reopened Moore-Mickens Education and Vocational Center.

Elsewhere, Figueroa is one of 12 recipients of the Marguerite Casey Foundation’s Sargent Shriver Youth Warriors Against Poverty Leadership Award.

The award honors youth who exhibit “vision, passion and dedication to improving the lives of families in their communities.”

He will be presented with the $5,000 award on Aug. 13, in Seattle,Washington.

VISION, from page 1A There are six working groups in total, representing geographic areas of the region.

Tampa Bay Next replaces the controversial Tampa Bay Express project that would have built new toll and express lanes along about 90 miles of Interstate 275, from Manatee County to Pasco County.

One segment of the project remains.

The state transportation department plans to build a replacement bridge for the Howard Franklin bridge, which links Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.

That bridge replacement will include four multipurpose lanes and two express lanes.

But, the state roads department wants public input during the next two years for a new road project on I-275. The goal is to have plans ready by 2019.

Based on reactions to Tampa Bay Express, residents are tired of focusing only on cardriven road projects, said Ed McKinney, planning and environmental administrator for FDOT’s District 7 office, in Tampa.

Tampa Bay Next is meant to start conversations.

“We’re not going to show you any projects,” McKinney said. “We’re not going to show you any plans…We hear over and over we need to be thinking differently.

People who say that are absolutely right,” he said.

Some of the trouble spots already identified in Pasco include the State Road 56 interchange on Interstate 75, the east/west corridor of State Road 54 and State Road 56, the intersection of State Road 54 and U.S. 41, and the lack of transit options.

At the working group sessions, people divided into five teams that prioritized transportation needs.They also made organizational decisions for future meetings.

As a group, they voted on priorities, based on a compiled list of recommendations from every team.

Top priorities included: • Adding light rail, possibly on U.S. 301 and the State Road 56 extension, and more bus service to destinations and high traffic areas • Converting CSX rail lines for passenger service • Providing Bus Rapid Transit, or BRT, to serve the area The session also produced a longer list of traffic problems people want addressed.

Requests and complaints included: • I-75 and State Road 56 – fix it • I-75 and Overpass Road – do it • State Road 54 and U.S. 41 intersection – fix it • Put multi-use trail on one side of State Road 56 extension and let it meander • More park and ride facilities

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New Port Richey resident Kelly Miller talks about priorities for Tampa Bay Next. Miller participated on one of five teams that held break-out sessions to come up with recommendations on transportation needs along Interstate 275, and in Pasco County.

• Extend Tower Road to State Road 589 and widen U.S. 41 – Yay Bexley!

• Most of east Pasco is shoved onto I-75 • Too many (development) entitlements on State Road 54 • Plan for more recreational and bicycle trails Once priorities were decided, Land O’ Lakes resident Jack George posed a question during public comment.

“What is the end game here? What is the objective?” he said. “I haven’t heard that tonight and, without a goal, I don’t know how to get there.”

McKinney said the state department of transportation planned a series of video “primers” to provide information on a broad range of topics, including how projects get funded.The primers hopefully will educate people on issues such as how projects are developed and funded, and allow for “longer conversations.”

The videos will be posted online, McKinney said.

Tampa Bay Next isn’t the only transportation initiative in Pasco.

Kris Hughes, the county’s planning and development director, offered perspective on some ongoing efforts.

For example, vision planning for State Road 54 and State Road 56 is entering a second phase, with a public meeting on Aug. 24 at 5:30 p.m., at the Pasco Utilities Administration Building, off U.S. 41.

The county is partnering in that effort, while also completing a separate planning study in the area.

Hughes also noted that new technology, including driverless cars, will be part of new development in the Connected City corridor in northeast Pasco.

“This is a very complex, very intricate system of efforts,” Hughes said.

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By Kevin Weiss

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W

ith the high school football season just around the corner, one school in Wesley Chapel is gearing up for its inaugural season.

The Cypress Creek High Coyotes began practices last week, in preparation for its first regular season home opener on Aug. 25 against the Gulf High Buccaneers.

The looming matchup brings intrigue, as it pits the upstart Coyotes against a Gulf program that has gone winless the last two seasons (0-20 combined in 2015 and 2016).

Mike Johnson, the Coyotes first-year head coach, expects the opener to be surreal, for players, coaches and fans alike.

“To be able to walk on the field for the very first time — that’s going to be a cool feeling for everybody,” Johnson said.“That first Friday night is going to be pretty cool. …Whether they (Gulf) break a long losing streak or we win the first game in school history, that’s going to pretty neat, whichever way it does go.”

The Coyotes currently have about 40 players, enough to fill varsity and junior varsity teams; the varsity team will play in Class 4A for at least two years.

The school’s first football team features no seniors though because only underclassmen from Wesley Chapel and Wiregrass high schools were rezoned to Cypress Creek.

The school, located 8701 Old Pasco Road, will have nearly 1,500 students in grades six through 11 this year.

For some players, like Logan Bercaw, switching schools was an adjustment.

Bercaw, a junior lineman, spent the past two years at Wiregrass Ranch.

“It was a little difficult,” he said,“because you started your first two years playing football at one school, thinking you’re going to finish there, and then you get switched out to a different school. It’s nice, because it’s a brand-new school, but it’s a pretty big change.”

Besides Bercaw, much of the 2017 team is composed of freshman and sophomores.

“We’re very young,” said Kevin LaChance, an assistant who coaches running backs and linebackers. “We’re just

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The Cypress Creek High Coyotes began practices July 31 to prepare for the team’s regular season home opener on Aug. 25 against the Gulf High Buccaneers. The Coyotes have about 40 players, enough to fill a varsity and junior varsity squad. The varsity program will play in Class 4A for at least two years.

trying to get something built, start laying a foundation…and to do the best we can.”

With such a youthful roster, the Coyotes’ coaching staff spent much of the first week addressing basic fundamentals, such as safe tackling and blocking techniques, and focusing on running formations and ball protection.

Learning a new playbook and hitting the weight room were emphasized, too.

“We’re breaking it down to the very basics,” Johnson said. “All those basic fundamentals are really going to help them out in the long run.”

Inexperience aside, the head coach is pleased with the team’s results in workouts and practices thus far.

“We’ve been getting after it,” Johnson said. “They’ve come out and put in the work. I was very pleased with the amount of players we had out here and the effort they were giving. It’s definitely a positive.”

The summer practices are especially valuable, considering most of the roster didn’t participate in the program’s spring drills — occupied with other sports and activities at their former schools.

The early returns show the Coyotes have workable talent — particularly at skill positions.

“I think we’ve got some speed, which I enjoy,” said Johnson. “We’re loaded at run-

Pasco County football schedules released The 2017 Florida high school football season is just a few weeks away.

Here are the 2017 football schedules for Pasco County schools in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area:

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• Week 1: Aug. 25 — at Citi Christian Academy (4 p.m.)

• Week 2: Sep. 1 — Bye Week • Week 3: Sep. 8 — Eastland Christian • Week 4: Sep. 15 — at Golden Rule Academy • Week 5: Sep. 22 — Canterbury • Week 6: Sep. 28 — Solid Rock Community • Week 7: Oct. 6 — Bye Week • Week 8: Oct. 13 — Lakeside Christian • Week 9: Oct. 20 — at Donahue Catholic • Week 10: Oct. 27 — Seacoast Christian Academy • Week 11: Nov. 3 — at Hernando Christian Academy BISHOP MCLAUGHLIN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL HURRICANES (INDEPENDENT-SUNSHINE STATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE(SSAC) (All kickoff times are 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted.)

• Week 1: Aug. 25 — Zephyrhills Christian • Week 2: Sep. 1 — at First Academy-Leesburg • Week 3: Sep. 8 — Seffner Christian • Week 4: Sep. 15 — Ocala Christian • Week 5: Sep. 22 — Bye Week • Week 6: Sep. 29 — Santa Fe Catholic • Week 7: Oct. 6 — Bayshore Christian • Week 8: Oct. 13 — at Mount Dora Christian • Week 9: Oct. 20 — at Foundation Academy • Week 10: Oct. 27 — SSAC Playoff/Crossover • Week 11: Nov. 3 — SSAC Playoff/Crossover

CYPRESS CREEK MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL COYOTES (CLASS 4A-REGION 3) (All kickoff times are 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted.)

• Week 1: Aug. 25 — Gulf • Week 2: Sep. 1 — at Ridgewood • Week 3: Sep. 8 — at Hudson • Week 4: Sep. 15 — at Pasco • Week 5: Sep. 22 — Land O’ Lakes • Week 6: Sep. 29 — Bye Week • Week 7: Oct. 6 — at Sunlake • Week 8: Oct. 13 — Tampa Catholic • Week 9: Oct. 20 — at Springstead • Week 10: Oct. 27 — Mulberry • Week 11: Nov. 3 — at Anclote LAND O’ LAKES HIGH SCHOOL GATORS (CLASS 6A-REGION 6) (All kickoff times are 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted.)

• Week 1: Aug. 25 — at Ridgewood • Week 2: Sep. 1 — at Anclote • Week 3: Sep. 8 — Hernando (7 p.m.)

• Week 4: Sep. 15 — at Sunlake • Week 5: Sep. 22 — at Cypress Creek • Week 6: Sep. 29 — Bye Week • Week 7: Oct. 6 — at Lakeland Christian • Week 8: Oct. 13 — at Springstead • Week 9: Oct. 20 — Pasco • Week 10: Oct. 27 — Mitchell • Week 11: Nov. 3 — Fivay PASCO HIGH SCHOOL PIRATES (CLASS 6A-REGION 6) (All kickoff times are 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.)

• Week 1: Aug. 25 — Hudson • Week 2: Sep. 1 — at Gulf • Week 3: Sep. 8 — Wesley Chapel • Week 4: Sep. 15 — Cypress Creek • Week 5: Sep. 22 — Bye Week

ning back. I think we’ve got quite a few running backs/receiver types.”

One of those is sophomore running back Keith Walker.

The Wesley Chapel transfer made varsity his freshman year, and earned playing time in a crowded backfield that featured Dexter Leverett (1,249 yards on 165 carries), Malik Melvin (358 yards on 53 carries) and Ellrie Allen (117 yards on 23 carries). There, Walker flashed breakaway speed on handoffs (136 yards on 13 carries) and as a receiver (102 yards on four catches).

The Coyotes also have found a viable starter at quarterback, in sophomore Jehlani Warren, a transfer from Wiregrass Ranch.

“He’ll be able to run the ball a little bit, too,” Johnson said.

Cypress Creek, meanwhile, marks Johnson’s first varsity head coaching gig.

He previously coached at Stuart Middle School and served as an offensive line coach at Wesley Chapel High School, under former head coach Ben Alford.

He believes he’s up to the task of leading a high school program.

“I learned over the years the process of how to manage and how to handle (a team),” said Johnson, also a former defensive back at Division III Eureka College in Illinois.

That includes conforming to a founda-

• Week 6: Sep. 29 — Mitchell • Week 7: Oct. 6 — at Superior Collegiate • Week 8: Oct. 13 — at Sunlake • Week 9: Oct. 20 — at Land O’ Lakes • Week 10: Oct. 27 — Springstead • Week 11: Nov. 3 — at Zephyrhills SUNLAKE HIGH SCHOOL SEAHAWKS (CLASS 6A-REGION 6) (All kickoff times are 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.)

• Week 1: Aug. 25 — Wesley Chapel • Week 2: Sep. 1 — Zephyrhills • Week 3: Sep. 8 — at Wiregrass Ranch • Week 4: Sep. 15 — Land O’ Lakes • Week 5: Sep. 22 — Bye Week • Week 6: Sep. 29 — at Springstead • Week 7: Oct. 6 — Wesley Chapel Cypress Creek • Week 8: Oct. 13 — Pasco • Week 9: Oct. 20 — at Mitchell • Week 10: Oct. 27 — Brooksville Central • Week 11: Nov. 3 — at River Ridge WESLEY CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOL WILDCATS (CLASS 5A-REGION 8) (All kickoff times are 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.)

• Week 1: Aug. 25 — at Sunlake • Week 2: Sep. 1 — Wiregrass Ranch • Week 3: Sep. 8 — at Pasco • Week 4: Sep. 15 — Fivay • Week 5: Sep. 22 — Gulf • Week 6: Sep. 29 — at Anclote • Week 7: Oct. 6 — at Ridgewood • Week 8: Oct. 13 — at Hudson • Week 9: Oct. 20 — Zephyrhills • Week 10: Oct. 27 — River Ridge • Week 11: Nov. 3 — Bye Week WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL BULLS (CLASS 7A-REGION 8) (All kickoff times are 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.)

• Week 1: Aug. 25 — Zephyrhills

tion he calls the “5Cs”— Commitment, Consistency, Courage, Communication and Compassion.

“I’m a big guy on,‘Be here on time, show me effort in practice, and we’ll find a place for you,’” Johnson explained.“You’ve got to be here, and you’ve got to give me 100 percent all the time, and we’ll definitely find a spot for you, somewhere.”

What the program may lack in initial experience — coaching and playing — it makes up in its new digs.

Cypress Creek offers multiple practice fields adjacent to its football stadium, as well as a Fieldhouse and state-of-the-art weight room measuring nearly 2,300 square feet.

Locker rooms, moreover, features ample space to accommodate both high school and middle school teams.

“It’s very nice,” LaChance said of the facilities.“Everything looks fresh and new; the weight room looks amazing.”

“It’s phenomenal; you can’t beat it,” added Johnson. “If you’re enrolled here, I wouldn’t see why you wouldn’t want to play here. If you have any type of passion to play football, you’d want to be here and involved with that weight room and those practice facilities.”

“It’s definitely a fantastic opportunity for me and the coaching staff and the players,” he said.

• Week 2: Sep. 1 — at Wesley Chapel • Week 3: Sep. 8 — Sunlake • Week 4: Sep. 15 — at Sickles • Week 5: Sep. 22 — Wharton • Week 6: Sep. 29 — Bye Week • Week 7: Oct. 6 — at Gaither • Week 8: Oct. 13 — at Freedom • Week 9: Oct. 20 — Leto • Week 10: Oct. 27 — Plant • Week 11: Nov. 3 — at Auburndale ZEPHYRHILLS HIGH SCHOOL BULLDOGS (CLASS 5A-REGION 8) (All kickoff times are 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.)

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LOCAL PARALYMPIC TEAM SHINES AT JUNIOR NATIONALS Paralympic Sport Tampa Bay, a program of Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation, recently won the Small Team Division at the National Junior Disability Championships, in Middleton,Wisconsin.

The team, comprised of three athletes, competed in track and field, swimming, archery and weightlifting, squaring off against hundreds of others nationwide.

In all, Eric Lowry, 17, of Land O’ Lakes; Danielle Kanas, 12, of Lutz; and, 15-year-old Logan Krepop, of Parrish, won a combined 18 gold, 11 silver and four bronze medals.

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Danielle Kanas readies to launch a shotput at the National Junior Disability Championships, in Middleton, Wisconsin.

The 12-year-old Lutz resident is an amputee, missing her left arm below the elbow.

record in the javelin by 6 meters.

The events were held from July 16 to July 22.

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Logan Krepop participates in a track event during the National Junior Disability Championships. Krepop, a 15-year-old from Parrish, has cerebral palsy.

Sport Tampa Bay offers year-round sports and recreation programs to promote healthy lifestyles, independence and personal growth for people with physical disabilities.

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aybe because it’s an island.

Or, maybe because it’s close to home, but feels so far away.

Or, maybe because Anna Maria Island lulls you with its watery beauty and makes you forget the world outside.

Maybe, for all these reasons, this island is an ideal place for a day-trip.

For years,Tampa families have escaped to their second homes on the island on weekends just to get away. Most were nothing fancy, white cottages an easy stroll from long stretches of sandy beaches. If they got up early enough, they might be the only ones on the beach for miles.

Some modest cottages and little houses are still there. But, more and more have been torn down and replaced by much larger homes on the water, more often owned by out-of-staters than by Tampa Bay area locals.

Many new and old homes are now vacation rentals, which gives the island a more transient feeling than ever before.

That didn’t hurt the vibe, though, on our recent day visit to Anna Maria, the northernmost of the three cities on the island. (The others are Bradenton Beach to the south and Holmes Beach in the middle).

It was enjoyable to watch other tourists like ourselves fishing and sitting on the city pier, riding bikes down the middle of South Bay Boulevard, or lining up for a first-come, first-served lunch at the popular Waterfront Restaurant & Craft Bar. Before noon, retirement-aged couples sat at picnic tables on the city pier chatting and drinking canned beer, while an older man fished from his wheelchair, using shrimp as bait. A little boy in a red baseball cap sat watching a sheriff’s boat with deputies aboard idling beside the pier.A young couple fished under the watchful eyes of hungry pelicans.

On land, groups of families and lots of couples walked the beaches, rode rental bikes up and down narrow, sea grape-lined streets, and ducked in and out of shops.

We enjoyed strolling past homes, some named: “After All,”“Serenity Now,”“Casa del Mar,”“Starfish,”“Three Palms,”“Manatee House …”

A man on a bike wore a T-shirt that said “Island Bum,” an enviable statement on such a pretty day.

No one seemed in a hurry. No one seemed the least bit interested in what was going on in Washington D.C., or anywhere else.

A woman in a little shop called Just Beachy shopped for an Anna Maria Island Tshirt, but sounded conflicted about buying one or not.

“I don’t want more people to come here,” she said.“I want to keep it our secret.”

“Too late for that,” another woman said.

Then they laughed.

The secret’s long been out.

But,Anna Maria still isn’t too crowded to make it stressful on an off-season weekday in May.Weekends, though, are another story.

One of the best things about Anna Maria is that once you park, you don’t really need a car.Water - the Gulf of Mexico,Tampa Bay, the Intracoastal Waterway - are all an easy walk from anywhere inland. If you tire, you can hop on the free trolley, rent a bike or sit a spell in a cozy bar, cafe or ice cream shop.

Or, you can shop in one of the local boutiques or gift shops. I particularly like The White Egret, at 10006 Gulf Drive, specializing in an array of coastal home decor and gifts, and its sister store,The Egret’s Nest, at 10010

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Anna Maria City Pier is a popular place for locals and tourists, alike.

TIPS FOR THE TRIP HOW TO GET THERE: Anna Maria is in Manatee County. Once over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge on Interstate 275 South, take U.S. 19 south to south Tamiami Trail. Go left (south) on the trail, then go right (west) on State Road 64. When that dead ends at the beach, turn right on Gulf Drive, which leads to Anna Maria.

WHERE TO EAT: We liked The Waterfront Restaurant & Craft Bar, at 111 South Bay Blvd., that offers indoor and outdoor seating and a dark-wood bar that serves 13 craft cocktails. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Visit TheWaterfrontRestaurant.net or call (941) 778-1515.

We’ve also enjoyed eating at The Sandbar Restaurant, at 100 Spring Ave., on the Gulf of Mexico, a wonderful place for sunsets and grouper sandwiches. Call (941) 778-0444.

Anna Maria has many other restaurants, cafes and bars as well. Find them, along with places to rent kayaks and paddleboards, at AnnaMariaIslandChamber.org.

The Waterfront Restaurant & Craft Bar offers indoor and outdoor dining with water views.

WHERE TO STAY: If you want to stay overnight on the island, there are lots of options - from homes to inns, motels and resorts. For listings, see VisitAnnaMaria.com.

FUN FACT: According to legend, Anna Maria Island was named by a Spanish explorer for the Virgin Mary and her mother, Ann.

Gulf Drive, a high-end women’s and baby boutique.

Both stores have friendly service and attractive gifts hard to find in chain stores.

They’re also a fun place to eavesdrop on other visitors.

“I wish I could move here,” one young shopper told the sales clerk.“My hair always looks so much fuller and better in this humidity than it does at home.”

When the clerk asked where she lived, she told her,“Orlando,” which sounded funny, considering all of Florida seems so humid and muggy in late spring and summer.

Many visitors head to the beach and stay all day, a smart idea, since it’s sometimes tough to find a parking spot. We drove up and down the beach-side streets and never found a place that didn’t require a local permit.Those who came early got the free, nopermit spots. We figured most people who aren’t staying on the island in one of the houses or at an inn or hotel must go to Holmes or Bradenton beaches to the south that both have large parking lots.

Anna Maria, the northernmost town on Anna Maria Island, offers picturesque views of Tampa Bay.

Anna Maria stretches along the Gulf of Mexico, drawing visitors during the day and later for sunsets.

We ended up parking in a free spot near the city pier and walked from there down the pier, then along Bayfront Park, a spit of beach on Tampa Bay. Then, we headed to lunch at The Waterfront Restaurant & Craft Bar, where we sat outside with a view of the bay.

We had been before, and remembered the good food and watery views.This time, I had excellent crab cakes, loaded with lump crab, atop a tropical salad for $15. My husband enjoyed his carnitas, pork braised in orange juice and seasonings, and served on tortillas

with cheese, avocado, chimichurri and lime for $12. Another diner raved about her steamed mussels, $12.

It’s such a peaceful setting, with kayakers gliding east and west, with the Sunshine Skyway Bridge as a backdrop. If they time it right, kayakers can paddle to Bean Point Beach to watch the sun set over the Gulf with others gathered there.

Or, they can just paddle around, enjoying the green, tranquil waters of the bay and maybe even see a dolphin or two - all on island time.

Anna Maria City Pier, looming out into Tampa Bay, can be seen from this spot in Bayfront Park, a popular place to set up umbrellas and stroll the beach.

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A new addition to the family Ella Bear is a toy poodle and was born May 20, 2017. She is very little and is very playful. Ella loves chewing on her toys and chasing her big brother lab around the house. She brings a lot of joy to the family and friends of Mallory Mock, her owner and best friend.

PET OF THE WEEK FAMILIES RECEIVE A $25 SHELL’S FEED & GARDEN GIFT CERTIFICATE TO USE IN ITS STORE FOR TREATS, TOYS, COLLARS, LEASHES & HOME GROOMING PRODUCTS.

Allie is a young girl Allie came to the shelter at the beginning of July. She was very scared when she arrived, and it has taken her some time to settle down. Allie is slow to warm up, but after a few minutes, she will be asking for a pet on the head.

Come by and meet this little girl.

Send us a picture and information on your favorite pet!

Write a short paragraph about why your pet is special along with a photo and mail to: Pet of the Week, c/o The Laker, P.O. Box 479, Lutz, FL 33548 or email to mrathman@lakerlutznews.com, ATTN: Pet of the Week PLEASE NOTE: OWNERS NAME AND ADDRESS MUST BE INCLUDED FOR YOUR PET TO BE CONSIDERED FOR PUBLICATION.

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Star, a small lab mix, needs a home.

DOG ADOPTIONS Carter’s Canine Rescue will host a dog adoption event Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Quality Pet Market, 1408 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz, next to Smoothie King.

Star, a small lab mix, will be one of the dogs on site for adoption.

For information, call Quality Pet at (813) 909-1767 or Carter’s Canine Rescue at (813) 235-6366.

DOG DAYS IN THE PARK The theme of the Aug. 12 San Antonio Farmers Market will be “Dog Days in the Park.”The Rotary Club of San Antonio, market sponsor, is taking applications from vendors of pet-related items and services.

This includes pet stores, pet food and clothes, pet groomers and sitters, adoption services, pet demonstrations, animal hospitals and veterinarians, etc.The vendor fee is $25. Nonprofit agencies are eligible for com-

Pasco County Animal Services, 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes, will host a Clear the Shelter event Aug. 19 from noon to 6:30 p.m.

Clear the Shelter is a nationwide event geared toward placing as many pets in their furever homes as possible, and clearing out the shelter population. More than 50,000 pets were placed in 2016 nationwide.

Animal Services is participating and will have the help of NBC and Telemundo at the event.

Come out and meet a pup or kitty that is in need of a home.

Adoption fees will be waived for the day.

Also, the shelter is in need of linens, and is accepting donations of blankets and towels.

For information, call (813) 929-1212.

SHARE YOUR PET NEWS If you have pet news about adoptions, walks or other events for pet owners and their pets, you can let us know by sending us an email. We just need the basics: who, what, when, where and why.

The information should be submitted two weeks prior to the desired publication date.We also need a contact name and number; in case we have questions.

There is no guarantee of publication, but we consider each item we receive.

If you’d like to make a submission, send it to news@lakerlutznews.com.

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Hudson has a lot of love to give Hudson is a sweet, almost 5-year-old mixed breed. He has some basic obedience skills and loves to play. Hudson gets excited to see staff and volunteers, and sad to see them leave. He also shows he is very sad when you leave him at home, as Hudson has separation anxiety and has come back to the shelter a couple times because of it. Medication could help him manage his anxiety. The shelter is very stressful for Hudson, and he needs someone to help him work through his insecurities. Hudson is heartworm negative, neutered and up-to-date on vaccines.

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If you would like to adopt Allie or Hudson, be sure to visit Pasco County Animal Services at 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes. The adoption center is open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6:30 p.m. All adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines. For more information, email adoptionpartners@pascocountyfl.net.

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PUT YOUR PET IN THE SPOTLIGHT! We are looking for photos and information on your favorite pet.

Include in your short story your pet’s name, age, breed, and anything else you would like to mention.

Don’t forget to include the owner’s name and city of residence!

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In search of a delicacy Betsy Crisp, of the Treasure Lake subdivision in Land O’ Lakes, was putting her dogs in the fenced backyard when they started barking up a storm. The dogs noticed this armadillo digging for grubs along the fence line, undaunted by all the attention.

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It is the second location for the couple who opened their first Discovery Point Child Care Center, at 1812 Crossings Blvd., in Odessa in 2010.

Former owners of the Trinity day care center, Nancy Fields and Cheri Livernois, have retired.

Fields joined the Discovery Point team in 1989 in Snellville, Georgia. She worked in corporate-owned centers before opening her own Discovery Point center in Odessa.

Livernois became the center’s director, and later, a co-owner of the day care center, located in the Trinity area, at 2132 Duck Slough Blvd.

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The event is free, but RSVP for a headcount by Aug. 15.

Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce/Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will have a joint “Soaring to New Heights Dinner & Awards” banquet Aug. 18 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn-Tampa Suncoast Parkway, at 2155 Northpointe Parkway, in Lutz.

The two chambers recently merged their organizations to serve Trinity, Odessa, Lutz and Land O’ Lakes.

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A cocktail hour, with cash bar, will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.The dinner and awards begin at 7 p.m.

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Small businesses run by women will sell items, or provide information, to attendees.

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The cost to business participants who sell items will be $10. For others, not selling items, the cost will be $50.

Faces of Courage hosts camps year-round for people with cancers and blood-related illnesses.

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The awards recognize top companies in Pasco County that excel in technology, innovation job creation, growth, capital investment and community development.

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Industry awards are given in the following categories: small (1-20 employees); medium (21-100 employees); large (101 or more employees); and startup/new within past 24 months.

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Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged. Please RSVP by Aug. 23.

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Sponsorships range from $500 to $5,000, with five benefit levels.

For information, visit PascoEDC.com, call (813) 926-0827, ext. 226.

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These loans are targeted at small business owners who may not qualify for traditional financing, but who have a sound plan to grow their business. Microloans can be used for working capital, inventory, supplies, furniture, fixtures, machinery and other equipment.

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Those are just a few of the changes in store for the new school year, which begins in Hillsborough County on Aug. 10 and in Pasco County on Aug. 14.

Some changes, which are state mandates, affect public school students in both counties.

Other changes affect students at a particular school or within a specific county.

For instance, the Pasco school district is revising its crisis plans to give students and staff a better chance to survive an active threat on campus.

Meanwhile, Principal Vicki Wolin will lead the new Bexley Elementary School, in the Bexley subdivision off State Road 54, in Land O’ Lakes.That school was built to ease crowding at Oakstead and Odessa elementary schools.

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As such, Bexley will have drones, flight simulators and robotics. Its STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) lab is situated in its media center, which it calls its REC Center, which stands for Research, Engage and Collaborate.

Cypress Creek Middle High School, at 8701 Old Pasco Road in Wesley Chapel, will serve students previously assigned to Wiregrass Ranch,Wesley Chapel and Sunlake high schools and John Long,Weightman and Rushe middle schools.

Principal Carin Hetzler-Nettles, previously principal at Wesley Chapel High, will recognize many of the students streaming onto the campus for their first day.

But, there will be many unfamiliar faces, too.

The school has been hosting events ahead of opening day to help students get acquainted with the school and to find out what it has to offer.

Cypress Creek Middle High will serve sixth- through 11th-graders its initial year and will add a senior class its second year.

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The district also is expanding its Cambridge Programme to San Antonio Elementary School.

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The new charter is called Pasco MYcroSchool and is located in New Port Richey.

Besides new schools and programs, Pasco County also has shifted some principals since last school year and promoted an assistant principal to the top post:

• Principal Scott Atkins has moved from Sand Pine Elementary School to West Zephyrhills Elementary School.

• Christine Twardosz has transferred from Centennial Elementary School to Sand Pine.

• Gretchen Rudolph Fladd has moved from Veterans to Centennial.

• Melissa Bidgood, who was an assistant principal at Watergrass Elementary, has been promoted to the principal’s post at Veterans.

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