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Students streamed back to Pasco County school campuses last week to begin the 2020-2021 school year, while Hillsborough County students headed to that district’s campuses this week. The beginning of a new school year often is steeped in tradition, but this year is a year of new routines — in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students are arriving on campuses wearing masks, and teachers standing near open classroom doors to greet them are wearing

masks, too. Lunch tables have been moved outdoors, to reduce crowding in cafeterias and to accommodate outside classes. Signs remind people to keep their distance, and bottles of hand sanitizer are within easy reach to encourage everyone to keep their hands clean. And, there are protocols. Lots of protocols. They spell out what schools should do when there’s a confirmed case of COVID-19 and what to do when one is suspected. In Pasco County, a partnership has been forged between the school district and the Florida Department of Health’s Pasco office. Health department staff members are working in two portables on school district property, so they can respond quickly to COVID-19 cases.

The district also has spent substantial money, time and energy to prepare campuses for the arrival of students and staff; and, it has ramped up cleaning schedules to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Hillsborough County school district also has increased cleaning efforts, to reduce potential spread of the virus. Both districts also are using special care to disinfect school buses. Pasco County Schools activated its dashboard last week, and as of 11:30 p.m.Aug. 28, the district had reported three student cases, one each at Fivay High School, Gulf High School and Moon Lake Elementary; and one employee case, at Lake Myrtle Elementary. (For more recent information, visit Pasco.k12.fl.us/news. See SCHOOL, page 9A

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Domestic violence on rise during pandemic By Joey Johnston Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Domestic violence in Pasco County has followed a worldwide trend of increased cases and incidents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kelly Sinn, chief executive officer with Sunrise of Pasco County, a domestic and sexual violence center that offers shelter and services for victims, said her agency saw a 22% increase in hotline calls during the pandemic’s first three months. However, during the same period, the Sunrise shelter occupancy numbers were actually down. “A lot of what we were hearing on our hotline, which is the gateway into shelter, was these individuals in abusive relationships were stuck at home but they felt they were better off there,’’ Sinn said.“It’s the evil they know versus the evil they don’t know. The increased risk of contracting coronavirus in a residential facility — instead of being around two to four people, they might be around up to 40 — wasn’t worth it.’’ The pandemic — and its accompanying quarantines, social isolation, travel restrictions and stay-at-home orders — has created a rise in domestic violence cases worldwide, according to the American Journal of Emergency Medicine. The Pasco Sheriff’s Office reports that the monthly total in January to the monthly total in April — the heart of the pandemic’s shutdown — accounted for increases in domestic violence calls (22.4%), police reports (30.5%) and arrests (31.8%) within the county. The pandemic also has changed the way that Sunrise does business. “The early trend was we weren’t getting as many (people) in shelter,’’ Sinn said.“They found a way to cope and live with what was happening to them.They adjusted their life to abuse in the home, knowing what was coming and when it was coming, instead of dealing with a virus they knew nothing about. “Now, that is changing. Our (shelter) numbers are going back up. With the virus out there, we’ve had to adjust,” she said. The 40-bed Sunrise shelter, which generally ran above capacity in the See VIOLENCE, page 9A

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Students donning masks arrive at Sunlake High School, 3023 Sunlake Blvd., at the break of dawn — and make their way to their classes. The school has more room this year because it added a new classroom wing.

Carriage House set to Dade City get $155,000 facelift approves visitor’s center design

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By Kevin Weiss A notable piece of Zephyrhills history is set to be restored — in hopes of boosting Zephyrhills’ main street corridor, while preserving a landmark of the city’s storied past. The Zephyrhills City Council has approved a $155,000 project to renovate the Carriage House — a two-story wooden structure connected to the Historic Jeffries House, at 38537 Fifth Ave. The Jeffries House was built in 1910 for Capt. Harold Jeffries, the founder of Zephyrhills. Jeffries was responsible for bringing many Union Civil War veterans into the area.The house where he lived is a part of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The council awarded the $155,000 construction contract to Zephyrhills-based Kerns Family Construction Company Inc. The motion passed 4-1 during an Aug. 24 regular meeting, with Councilman Alan Knight dissenting. The scope of the project includes myriad interior and exterior improvements to the dilapidated structure.The renovation includes new roof trusses, windows, lap siding, doors and second floor balcony. It also calls for replacing electrical wiring, plumbing, kitchen and bathroom fixtures, among several other enhancements.The project is expected to be completed in four months. In voting against the project, Knight reasoned the Carriage House attachment should be bulldozed, with the money spent on other projects, such as sidewalk repairs, new playground equipment and sprucing up the Hercules Park property. “I just can’t see putting $155,000 into that building,” Knight said. Once the project is finished, the city plans to lease it out to a business tenant for around $1,500 to $2,000 per month. But, Knight also noted, there’s plenty of other empty storefronts along “the main drag” of Fifth Avenue. He said the city has failed to rent out the Jeffries House, which the city purchased for $110,000 in 2014 and renovated for $50,000 in 2016. The building is currently utilized by the Zephyrhills CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) and nonprofit Main Street Zephyrhills Inc.

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“We did the same thing with the Jeffries House,‘Oh we’re going to lease it out,’ and we never leased anything out,” Knight said. “I think we made a mistake,” he said. While Council President Charles Proctor ultimately voted for the renovation contract with Kerns Construction, he sided with Knight’s sentiments about the project, in general. “Personally, I would’ve liked to have just leveled it over, took the money and spend it on something else, but here nor there, we’re going to redo it and I do hope that it stays in budget, that’s my biggest thing,” said Proctor. Other supporting council members reasoned that the undertaking is a long-term investment in the city’s historic downtown that will pay dividends in time. “I totally understand where Councilman Knight is coming from, but I look at it more as like an investment in the downtown area, an investment and maintaining a historical building,” Councilman Lance Smith said. “I look at it as this was the property that the founder of Zephyrhills owned, and it should be worth saving, I would think,” he added. Council Vice President Jodi Wilkeson, expressed support for saving the Carriage House, noting it’s worth the investment. “This is a learning opportunity,”Wilkeson said. “It’s an opportunity to promote our downtown. It’s an opportunity to promote the Jeffries House, because right now it’s an eyesore (with the Carriage House).When it’s

Dade City Commissioners have narrowed in on a design for a new visitor’s information center building that’ll help round out Roy Hardy Trail trailhead — and serve as an important component for a future multi-use park near Church Avenue in the downtown area. Commissioners on Aug. 25 unanimously selected a preferred design option that was favored by nearly 62 % of residents in an online survey. The visitor’s information center is being funded with the help of a $250,000 grant from the Pasco County Tourist Development Council. Plans call for a 1,380-square-foot open floor plan with two family bathrooms that meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards. The interior space will feature informational kiosks and mobile displays for all county tourism amenity partners.There also will be a third-party vendor space to provide maintenance, information sharing and security. The space also can be used to showcase exhibits from local artists and museums. The center’s exterior will generally match the look of the surrounding Church Avenue neighborhood, which commonly features homes with wood siding, columns and brick embellishments; the building will be painted with a historic color palette of amber, copper red and black. The building also will be accompanied by two porches and a bike rack — its location designed to offer easy access off the Hardy Trail for riders and exercisers to gather and rest. The final building design, however, might take on a few more minor tweaks. Commissioner Scott Black expressed a desire to incorporate some elements of the former Seaboard Airline Depot, a Mediterranean-style structure that was once located northeast of the site. Any changes will likely apply to lighting fixtures, decorative elements and benches that can give the

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The Carriage House is a two-story wooden structure connected to the Historic Jeffries House, at 38537 Fifth Ave.

Pasco Sheriff’s Office appreciates community’s support Agency is moving forward on initiatives regarding homelessness and mental health By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

Amid nationwide protests and movements for widespread police reform, Pasco County is fortunate to receive considerable community support, said Pasco Sheriff District 2 Cpt. Joseph Irizarry during a breakfast meeting with the East Pasco Networking Group. Protesters have been persistent, and sometimes violent, in calls for reform in the wake of multiple officer-involved shootings across U.S. cities, but Pasco deputies have felt appreciated by the “support that’s been pouring out of the community,” said Irizarry said, whose patrol division runs east of U. S. Highway 41 north to the Hernando County line, south to the Hillsborough County line, and east to Polk and Sumter counties. “You know, you can’t go anywhere in Pasco County pretty much without getting ‘thank yous’ and someone offering to pay for my meal or to buy me a cup of coffee — so it’s greatly appreciated,” he told the group, gathered for the Aug. 25 breakfast meeting at the IHOP in Dade City. “Unfortunately, many other law enforcement agencies aren’t experiencing the same support that we experience here in Pasco County.” The district 2 captain said the reelection of Sheriff Chris Nocco has helped the de-

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Pasco Sheriff’s Office District 2 Cpt. Joseph Irizarry, right, pictured with East Pasco Networking Group chairman Nils Lenz. Irizarry was the featured guest speaker at the group’s Aug. 25 breakfast meeting at IHOP in Dade City.

partment stay focused on county issues. No one stepped forward to challenge the sheriff, in his bid for reelection. Touching on the county’s more pressing issues, Irizarry said the agency has placed a significant emphasis on the issues of homelessness and mental health. He applauded Nocco’s progressive approach in addressing community issues. For instance, the sheriff used grant money to form the Behavioral Health Intervention Team (BHIT) last year. The unit, made up of 12 detectives, partners with local hospitals and mental health facilities to conduct frequent visitations and welfare checks. It also helps expedite referrals for behavioral health resources and

criminal justice diversion programs for the county’s Baker Act repeats. For example, an individual struggling with addiction may be referred to outpatient substance abuse treatment. Or, someone struggling financially might be referred to Pasco County’s Human Services department and the county’s homeless coalition. Before the proactive program began, Irizarry said, the sheriff’s office would be called to a scene and make initial contact with someone who was in the midst of a mental health crisis — and that individual might be arrested or submitted for an involuntary mental health evaluation (Baker Act). From there, it was left to others to ad-

dress the problems. But, the law enforcement agency discovered that many struggling people end up going back to square one — spiraling into their various issues, without knowing how or where to turn for help, he said. “The sheriff kind of took the reins,‘Hey, we’re going to create a unit, we’re going to be that ‘somebody else,’ and we’re going to follow up,” said Irizarry, who’s held various roles in his 20 years with the law enforcement agency, including patrol deputy, K-9 deputy, and vice and narcotics detective. Meanwhile, the high-level officer noted that less than 20% of service calls are related to criminal complaints, so the majority of calls are related to non-criminal matters such as mental health and substance abuse problems, among others. “A lot of our time is spent doing things other than arresting people and taking people to jail,” Irizarry said. “It’s trying to get people help, and use resources in the community or in the area.” That seems more important than ever, as many individuals and families have been struggling through layoffs and furloughs due to COVID-19. Recently, the sheriff’s office has been partnering with Feeding Tampa Bay to deliver hundreds of meals to families at the Pasco County Fairgrounds. It’s about making the county “a better place for everybody to live,” the captain said. “In this day and age with the pandemic, a lot of people are laid off, so they don’t have the money to pay the bills or pay the rent or pay for food…so there’s a lot of things that the sheriff’s office does to help the community.”

Pasco County civil court documents now available online The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

The civil courts department of the Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office now offers online access to summonses and similar civil court documents. The service went live on Aug. 3, after a successful pilot program was completed, according to a news release from the clerk’s office. “E-issuance involves a Civil Courts deputy clerk affixing an authorized electronic signature to documents submitted through the Florida Courts eFiling Portal. By eliminating paper and no longer requiring in-person visits by petitioners and process servers, the process becomes speedier and more efficient,” the news release says. Nobody o b o dy eats a beats oNNy’s soNNy’s ea l! deal!

“It’s a significant step forward, one we’re certain our customers and partners will welcome,” said Clerk & Comptroller Nikki Alvarez-Sowles, in the news release. “As with most significant progress, it didn’t happen overnight. Our Civil Courts Operations and Information Technology teams have gone to great effort over the past year to make sure the process is efficient and effective for our office and customers,”Alvarez-Sowles said. Civil Courts Director Dr. Jerome Jordan also weighed in, on the new development. “The value of this project to our office, customers and citizens is tremendous.The ability for clerk’s staff to electronically issue documents, such as proposed summonses and writs e-filed with our office, will elimi-

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nate many manual, time-consuming processes,” Jordan said. Highlights of the program include: • Reducing the time necessary to

process documents. • Shrinking the turnaround time to make documents available to the filer. • Notifying filers at their eFile-registered email address a document has been added to a case and is available for viewing and downloading. • Eliminating postage and other costs as efilers log in to the clerk’s website to retrieve their issued documents to effect service. The pilot testers for the project were: Maggard Law Firm P.A.; Mander Law Group; McClain Alfonso P.A.; Marcadis Singer P.A.; Margaret A. McGarrity; Office of Audrey Jefferies; Office of Dale L. Bernstein; Office of Rechel & Associates P.A.; Office of Russell G. Marlowe P.A.; and Sharp Process & Investigative Services P.A.

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Creating peace of mind, through estate planning By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

As the effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic continue to create uncertainty, an attorney from Tampa Palms spoke recently about the value of using estate planning to help reduce anxiety. Myrna Serrano Setty, of the law firm Myrna Serrano Setty PA, shared her expertise during a WOW-TOO Zoom meeting, arranged by the North Tampa Bay Chamber.. “I know that you’ve probably seen some of these infographics in recent months, tips that are out there from therapists and counselors, about reducing our COVID anxiety. I feel like our nation is still coming to grips with a new normal,” said Setty, who also plans to open an office in Lutz, in September. “My perspective for you today is not coming from a place of fear and doom and gloom. It’s more of a way of reassuring you, with some ideas for things that you can control, through some of the tools that we have in estate planning. “Focus on the things you can control. Lean on the right people to get that help and get that guidance,” said Setty, whose practice helps families with estate planning, probate, elder law and guardianship cases. There are tangible ways to make sure that if you’re in a health crisis, the right people are informed and the right people are in charge, she said. It’s possible to designate someone to be authorized to make legal and financial decisions on your behalf, if that becomes necessary, to be sure the bills are paid, legal issues are addressed and so on, she added. By planning now, she said,“we can make the best of a hard situation.” She offered those taking part in the Zoom meeting some food for thought. For instance, she asked those listening: “Who are your health care decision-makers? “In Florida, we’re able to legally document who our health care decisionmakers are — and what those decisions should be in those end-of-life situations — by using tools like a designation of health care surrogate and a living will,” she said. A designated health care decisionmaker can act on your behalf when there’s an emergency and doctors don’t think you’re going to get any better, and there’s a choice to keep you on life support or withdraw your care, Setty said. It is important to keep those documents up-to-date and to make sure the person you have designated is still the person you prefer, and that he or she remains capable and willing to act on your behalf. Another document that’s helpful is a durable power of attorney, Setty said. That document allows someone you know and trust to make financial and legal decisions on your behalf. “One of the ideas that’s out there that’s a

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Attorney Myrna Serrano Setty specializes in helping families with estate planning, probate, elder law and guardianship cases. She shared her expertise recently with members of WOW-TOO, which is part of the North Tampa Bay Chamber.

myth is that if you sign a power of attorney that you are losing your power. That’s not true,” Setty said. Choose that person wisely, she said, but added that you always have the power to change or revoke it. The durable power of attorney can be especially helpful if someone has elderly parents, who need help in managing their finances, she said. Setty said that parents should consider legally naming guardians for their children. As a parent of two young girls, herself, she said: “I want to have that peace of knowing that if something happened to me and my husband, that I’ve already legally named the people that I want to be able to raise my girls and take care of them. “It’s a big gift for your family to have those things settled,” she added. “You’re able to legally nominate guardians for your kids in a will, or a standalone document that is filed with the court,” she said.

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Setty also encouraged the audience to be sure to organize their documents, so that they’re easy to find, and up-to-date, in case someone needs to intervene. Be sure the beneficiaries you have on any policies or accounts match up with your current desires, she said. They also should be compatible with the intentions outlined in your will, she added. “Getting a handle now, on who is on your life insurance, or who’s on a bank account, that’s going to make a big difference during an emergency,” she said.“If you get really sick, or something worse happens,

you don’t want your family to have to sift through all of that.” Reviewing these documents also can help you to catch things, and make corrections or take necessary actions, she said. “I can’t tell you how many cases I’ve had when someone comes in and they thought they were on the house with their husband and they weren’t.That can have huge consequences, financially and otherwise,” she said. Setty also explained the differences between a will and a trust. “A will I think of as kind of like a roadmap, as to who gets what, if you pass away. “A trust is a way for you to manage money, or a property for someone else’s benefit. “I think of it like a bucket. Whoever is holding the handle of that bucket — they’re the trustee, and the stuff you put inside is things like accounts, or other properties for someone else’s benefit. “The reason they should be updated is because, over time, your life changes, your relationship changes, your planning goals might change and also the people that you want to put in charge, change. “We want to make sure that these types of things change, as we change. So, that when they have to be used, they’re really

helping.They’re helping our family.They’re really fitting our situation,” she said. She also touched on the topic of probate. “Through your lifetime, you’ve made sacrifices and you’ve acquired things. Some of those things can automatically pass to your family, if you were to pass away. “And, some things don’t. They have to pass through the court system. “I think of probate as kind of like a highway that can have mandatory stops, and sometimes twists and turns that we don’t expect. “If we have a will, it directs who is supposed to inherit at the end. Some things go through probate, some things don’t. “For example, life insurance or a retirement account, those things can pass to our family members or other people we have chosen as beneficiaries through beneficiary designations. But, other things like real estate or certain bank accounts, they do have to go through the court system,” she said. “My role is to guide you as to what to expect,” she said. “When we do a good job planning, things are just more smooth for everyone.” If you would like to reach out to Setty, her email is info@serranosetty.com. Her office number is (813) 902-3189.

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Labor Day closings in Pasco The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

Pasco County government offices, including the constitutional offices and the courts will be closed on Labor Day, which is Sept. 7. Those offices that are offering limited services due to COVID-19 will reopen on Sept. 8, according to a Pasco County news release. Also, the courts that are maintaining limited services as a result of the coronavirus pandemic will reopen Sept. 8. The county’s Parks, Recreation, and

Natural Resources’ offices, recreation complexes and community centers also will be closed on Sept. 7. However, parks and beaches will be open, dawn to dusk. The county’s public transportation, libraries, and animal services shelter and field services will be closed on Sept. 7, too.An animal control officer will be available for emergencies. The Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office and the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County also will be closed on Labor Day.

Walking toward better health The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

Pasco County Extension has kicked off a virtual 10-week walking program to promote good health through physical activity. The program, planned by UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension encourages people to start taking steps to improve their health. The 10-week program calls for those taking part to walk 30 minutes a day, wherever they choose, while tracking their progress for accountability and support through a virtual community, according to a Pasco County news release. All are welcome. The benefits of walking are known. It re-

duces the risk of heart disease and some cancers, improves blood pressure, blood sugar levels, energy, mood and more, the release says. The virtual walking program will run from Sept. 14 through Nov. 22. An optional virtual kick-off event is set for Sept. 11 at noon. Register by Sept. 8, at tinyurl.com/lwffall2020. The program registration fee is $14.99 per person, and all ages are welcome. Sign up with friends as a team or individually, or request to be assigned to a team. For more information, contact Shari Bresin at (352) 518-0156 or sbresin@ufl.edu.

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WORKFORCE PROGRAM

The University Area CDC (Community Development Corporation) reopened its computer lab, inside the main community center building, 14013 N. 22nd St., in Tampa, on Aug. 26.The organization’s INVEST Workforce Program, which helps area residents improve their employment opportunities, for free, operates out of the lab.The Harvest Hope Park community garden also has reopened. For information, call (813) 558-5212, or visit UACDC.org.

WOMEN’S CLUB

The Women’s Club of Zephyrhills will open a new year of service on Sept. 3 at 6 p.m., at its clubhouse, 38545 Fifth St., in Zephyrhills. Dinner will be served, social distancing will be maintained, and masks will be required.The Women’s Club has a 100-year-plus history of service to the community.All women age 18 and older are invited. For information and questions, call (813) 310-9165, or email finleyrl817@yahoo.com.

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USF Career Services will offer these free virtual career development workshops, through Microsoft Teams, for teens in grades eight to 12 only: • Sept. 8:Writing a Professional Resume • Sept. 15: Completing a Job Application • Sept. 22: Interview Tips • Sept. 29: How to Select Your College Major All sessions are at 4 p.m. Registration is required. For information and questions on registration, email laurae@pascolibraries.org.

GEOLOGIST KIT

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, is offering a Tinkering Tuesday kit called “Junior Geologists” starting on Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., through Sept. 12 at 5 p.m., while supplies last. Curbside pickup is limited to 35 participants, so kits need to be reserved ahead of time and will include a book bundle, if interested.The library’s Facebook page Notes section will include links for instructions to the experiments and activities. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

DISNEY TRIVIA

The Pasco County Library Cooperative will host “Virtual Fandom Trivia: Disney Movies” on Sept. 9 at 4 p.m. Students in grades eight to 12 can test their skills on how much

Strolling Saturdays in downtown Dade City Families are invited to enjoy Strolling Saturdays in downtown Dade City on Sept. 5, and amble through six blocks of walkable shops in this district, which dates back to 1884 and boasts many historic buildings. Most shops are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and there are more than 20 locally owned restaurants, with many offering outdoor seating and being open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the area, which is near Seventh Street and Meridian Avenue, visitors can explore bookstores, fashion boutiques, shops with vintage clothing, jewelry and accessories, shabby chic and antique furniture, unique home décor and signage, hand-made jewelry and gifts, art galleries, children toys and clothing, outdoor gear and bicycles, a pet boutique, wine shop, and chocolate shop. Strolling Saturdays, sponsored by the Dade City Merchants Association and the City of Dade City, presents a safe family outing. It is located at U.S. 301 and State Road 52, just 30 minutes from Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes and Lutz. they know about Disney movies. Registration is required to receive the Zoom meeting information. For questions, email laurae@pascolibraries.org.

CAREER SOURCE STOP

Career Source’s Mobile One Stop will be at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., on Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Those looking for employment can job search, polish and print resumes, copy and scan materials, use email and social media, and talk to a workforce professional. For information, visit CareerSourcePascoHernando.com.

LIVING HISTORY EVENT

The Pioneer Florida Museum and Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, will host “Eyewitness to History:A Civil Warera Living History Event,” on Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The event includes a reenactment group, presentations from historians, firing demonstrations, and a salt works presentation.The reenactment group, the Liberty Guards, will portray McCants’Artillery (Army of Tennessee) and perform firing demonstrations with 3-inch ordinance rifles. Living history presentations will be given about the 7th Florida Company K, as well as the 7th Florida, as well as the 7th New Hampshire. Company K (7th Florida) was comprised

mostly of residents from Tampa and fought with the Army of Tennessee. Guests should bring hand sanitizer and masks, and allow for social distancing.Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens, $5 for students, and free for kids age 5 and younger. For information, visit the Pioneer Florida Museum on Facebook.

ART GUILD MEETING

The West Pasco Art Guild will have a general membership meeting, through Zoom, on Sept. 14 at 5 p.m.At the conclusion of the meeting, Sarah Hanson will give a demonstration on brushes. Also, Lionel Sanchez will begin a five-week workshop series on Sept. 13, entitled “Florida Rural Landscapes.” Each session will focus on how to create thumbnail sketches for contrasts; how to use a watercolor wash to prepare your paper for the landscape; how to build up pigmentrich watercolor washes for contrast; and, how to complete your painting with calligraphy and final touches. For information or to register, visit WestPascoArtGuild.org.

VIRTUAL THEATER SHOWS

MAS Theatre, the resident theater company for the Carrollwood Cultural Center, will deliver classic theater productions to

patrons at home through its new Classics on Film series.The series will open in September with the MAS production of George Bernard Shaw’s “How He Lied to Her Husband.”The three-character play will be recorded as a short film on location. Once completed, it will be available to view for a small fee.The goal is to produce a new show every other month.Writings under consideration for the series include “The Proposal” by Anton Chekhov;“A Doll’s House” and “Hedda Gabler” by Henrik Ibsen; and, several others from playwrights Eugene O’ Neill and Oscar Wilde. For information about the film series, or to audition for an upcoming show, contact Aaron Washington at aaron@carrollwoodcenter.org or (813) 9228167.

MAKE A PAPER FISH

The Pasco County Library Cooperative will offer a craft at home on Sept. 12 at 10 a.m., for tweens. Participants can learn to make a paper tropical fish.Visit Facebook.com/cplib for a step-by-step video.

TEA-REX PARTY

The Regency Park Library will host a virtual “Tea-Rex Party” on Sept. 12 at 2 p.m., through Zoom, for kindergarten through third grade. Participants can practice dinosaur etiquette, play a dinosaur trivia game, and take part in a costume contest for everyone that dresses up.There also will be a craft and a story.The event is free and does not require a library card.To register, call (727) 861-3049.

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Gulfside Healthcare Services’ annual contest to find photos to feature in its 2021 printed calendar is underway. Once printed, the calendars will be sold at the Gulfside Hospice Thrift Shoppes to help raise funds for hospice care and other patient programs. Past calendars have featured iconic sights of the county, wildlife, sunsets and more.To view the full list of entry guidelines and submit your photos, visit Gulfside.org/calendar-contest. Entry deadline is at 5 p.m., on Sept. 15.Winners will be notified by Oct. 15. Each winner will get five printed calendars, plus a gift certificate for any Gulfside Hospice thrift shop.Winning photos also may be featured throughout the year on Gulfside’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. WHAT’S continued on next page

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RATTLESNAKE FEST CANCELED The Thomas Promise Foundation Board of Directors has announced that the 54th annual Rattlesnake Festival and the 42nd annual Rattlesnake Run will be canceled for this year.The event usually takes place in October.This is the first time the festival will not run since its inception in 1967.

SCARECROW FESTIVAL The annual Scarecrow Festival at the Pioneer Florida Museum and Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, is scheduled for Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests can build their own scarecrow. There also will be music, vendors, food and more. Entertainment and activities may vary because of COVID-19.The event is now accepting vendors.Visit PioneerFloridaMuseum.org for information and updates.

SWAMPFEST The Land O’ Lakes High School Athletic Booster club will host its Swampfest fundraiser on Nov. 6 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Nov. 7 from noon to 11 p.m.; and Nov. 8 from noon to 6 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Proceeds from Swampfest help fund scholarships.Admission is free. Guests pay for rides, games and food. Parking is $5 per car. For information, email Steve Silvest at srsilvestA@yahoo.com.

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GAITHER HIGH ONE OF TOP FOOTBALL TEAMS IN 2020 The Gaither High School varsity football program is projected as one of Florida’s best teams in the state this year, according to MaxPreps.com. In its preseason ranking of the state’s top 25 teams for the 2020 season, the high school sports website lists the Cowboys as No. 10 across all classifications. Gaither certainly seems deserving of the recognition. The Cowboys last year finished 12-2 and reached the Class 6A state semifinals in 2019. The team, under fourth-year head

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HILLSBOROUGH REOPENING BASEBALL, SOFTBALL FIELDS Hillsborough County has moved a step closer to resuming baseball and softball at county-owned facilities — creating a process for youth and adult leagues to begin playing games and tournaments. To receive permission to resume games on county maintained fields, each league now can submit a plan to be approved by Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation.The plan must outline what social distancing, sanitation, scheduling, and other measures the leagues will use to assure the safety of players, volunteers and fans. Effective immediately, baseball and softball leagues can submit the plans for review to Parks & Recreation at PRK-Fields@hillsboroughcounty.org. Parks officials will review the plans quickly and will get them back to the league with changes or approval. Baseball and softball leagues have been allowed to use county fields for practices and conditioning for several weeks, but games and tournaments have not been permitted since late March because of COVID-19 coronavirus concerns. County leaders made the decision to allow the resumption of baseball and softball games, and tournaments after extensive consultation with local health officials, emergency managers, Parks & Recreation staff, league officials and others. For more information, visit HillsboroughCounty.org, or call (813) 744-5595.

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Pasco-Hernando State College’s (PHSC) District Board of Trustees (DBOT) will consider approving proposed adjusted course-related fees at its board meeting on Sept. 15 at 6 p.m., at the Spring Hill campus. If the meeting is switched to virtual viewing, details will be available online at PHSC.edu. Fee adjustment proposals are reviewed and approved for DBOT consideration by PHSC’s Council of Academic Affairs, a committee that includes representation by administrators, deans, academic department chairs, program directors, faculty and staff. For details regarding the adjustments, justification for the fees and fee implementation details, visit tinyurl.com/y8u7wxzy. Questions or concerns about the proposed fees should be directed to the appropriate dean listed on the webpage. Many fee adjustments relate to vendor increases for workforce courses, laboratories, and program testing. Some fees may be covered by financial aid, scholarships and grants.All fees charged by vendors are negotiated by the college, with additional fee increases and decreases expected in the coming academic year.

Pasco County Schools is accepting free and reduced-price household meal applications for the 2020-2021 school year, and will serve free breakfast at 49 schools. In accordance with the National School Lunch Act, households that are below the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines may qualify for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch benefits. Households must complete a new application each school year. Visit PascoSchoolMeals.com for a link to the online application, frequently asked questions, income eligibility guidelines, cafeteria menus and more. Schools in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area that will serve free breakfast are: Centennial Elementary, Centennial Middle, Chester Taylor Elementary, James Irving Education Center, Lacoochee Elementary, Pasco Elementary, Pasco High, Pasco Middle, Quail Hollow Elementary, R.B. Stewart Middle, Rodney B. Cox Elementary, San Antonio Elementary, West Zephyrhills Elementary, Woodland Elementary and Zephyrhills High. For information, call Pasco County Schools Food & Nutrition Services at (813) 794-2522.

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Johns Hopkins Medicine offers these suggestions to help, if someone you live with becomes verbally or emotionally hurtful, threatens you, has episodes of explosive anger or harms animals: • Find a place you can retreat to safely. Avoid the bathroom or kitchen. • Enlist support from a trusted friend or family member you can call. • If necessary, use a code word or phrase to indicate you need help. • Memorize phone numbers of people and agencies you might need to call in an emergency. • Make sure you can easily access cash, identification (driver’s license and Social Security card), birth and marriage certificates, credit cards, safe deposit box keys, and bank information and health insurance information. Be sure to keep any documentation (photos, medical or police reports) relating to previous episodes of abuse.

Help is available • The 24-hour Sunrise of Pasco hotline/helpline is (352) 521-3120. The website is SunrisePasco.org. • The National Domestic Violence Hotline is (800) 799-7233 (SAFE).

Sunrise, which has an annual $3.5 million budget, relies on federal, state and local government funding, along with private donations and fundraisers.An annual breakfast fundraiser was canceled in April, but a golf tournament remains set — for now — on Oct. 5 at Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club. “While there have been closings and limited services in a lot of businesses, a key message for us is Sunrise is open and available,’’ Sinn said.“It’s still a resource. People don’t have to live in an unsafe environment. Our hotline (352-521-3120) is 24/7. Even if individuals aren’t ready to leave, we can establish safety plans and offer other resources they may not have known about. “We need our community and our donors. Every nonprofit is feeling the pinch from the virus. But, our services are continuing, even in tough times. It’s humbling to see the support we continue to get and to know our community values what we can provide,” she said.

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VISITOR, from page 1A feel of a depot and railway platform, city officials say. The project’s budget will next be finalized by staff and commissioners. Construction is expected to begin in January following the approval of submitted building permits. Commissioners in May approved a design-build project bid with Dade-City based

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The visitor’s information center will generally match the look of the surrounding Church Avenue neighborhood, which commonly features homes with wood siding, columns and brick embellishments.

Borregard Construction Inc. Mayor Camille Hernandez described the visitor’s center as “a major part” of a proposed downtown community park that’ll someday be “a destination in our town.”The center will be situated at the northeast corner of the 2.23-acre park property that could eventually feature a water splash pad, playground, event lawn and walking path, among other amenities. “We certainly want it to become something that we’re all very proud of,” Hernandez said.

Hillsborough superintendent Addison Davis said that the district also will have a dashboard to keep the public informed. The district just opened campus, on Aug. 31, so it was still too early to tell what kind of impact in-school classes would have, when The Laker/Lutz News went to press Ray Gadd, deputy superintendent of Pasco County Schools, an educational professional for decades said: “This is definitely my first year like this. “I think we’re going to have a great first day,” Gadd said, as he showed off Cypress Creek Middle School, on its inaugural opening day for students. “I think our schools are well-prepared, and we’re looking forward to getting started and making the best of it,” Gadd said. But, he added, “I’d be lying, if I didn’t say I wasn’t worried about Day 2, Day 3.” There were complaints about buses and technology on the Pasco school district’s Facebook page, but overall the district seemed to be off to a relatively smooth start. Face-to-face instruction began this week in the Hillsborough school district, after a week of online only. Based on social media chatter from last week, it looks like there were some complaints about problems with technology. This week offers the first real test of the district’s preparations, as it welcomes the arrival of students and staff. Hillsborough plans to work closely with its medical partners at the University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital, the superintendent said, during a recent school board meeting. Like Pasco, Hillsborough has adopted numerous protocols intended to limit the spread of COVID-19 and to respond to known or suspected cases that arise. Both Hillsborough and Pasco delayed their initial opening from Aug. 10, until Aug. 24. Pasco chose to offer all three of its educational options on Aug. 24.

CARRIAGE, from page 1A finished it’s going to be beautiful…” As a bonus, Kerns Construction will organize a series of public workshops at the Carriage House during ongoing construction — inviting residents to see how to complete restoration tasks, such as stripping floors and repairing windows.These “How To” activities also will be livestreamed on various social media platforms. “People are interested in that, and it’s attracting young people to our city, and it’s changing the demographic to our community,”Wilkeson said. Zephyrhills City Manager Billy Poe also provided updates on several development projects: • City staff has submitted required documents to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the U.S. 301/Pretty Pond Road signalized intersection project. Issues recently arose over the city’s selection of BRW Contracting Inc., a Land O’ Lakes company that isn’t on FDOT’s pre-qualified vendor list. Poe said “fingers are crossed, prayers are being said,” FDOT will approve

Hillsborough’s reopening plan shifted. Initially, the school board adopted the superintendent’s plan to offer three learning options, starting on Aug. 24. Then, after listening to a panel of medical experts, the board voted on Aug. 6 to delay implementation of Davis’ already state-approved plan, and instead offer online learning only for the first four weeks of school. State Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran reacted to that plan by telling the district that it had to justify any closing on a school-by-school, grade-by-grade and classroom-by-classroom basis, or jeopardize state funding. Davis went to Tallahassee, in an attempt to find a compromise.The state rejected his proposals and, ultimately, the district opted to open online for one week and then to offer all three options, including brick-and-mortar instruction, at all of its schools beginning Aug. 31. But then, Leon County Circuit Judge Charles Dodson ruled on a lawsuit brought against the state by the Florida Education Association, which was consolidated with other lawsuits brought against the state. Dodson agreed with FEA’s contention that the state’s action — to require districts to open all brick-and-mortar schools by Aug. 31, was unconstitutional. Dodson said local school boards should have the power to make that decision. The state appealed Dodson’s ruling, which automatically stayed his injunction, unless he decided to lift it. Dodson did lift it, essentially giving decision-making authority back to local school boards. That decision prompted an emergency meeting of the Hillsborough County School Board on Aug. 28. Board members voted at that meeting to rescind their previous decision to open online only for four weeks, and instead to proceed with Davis’ most recent plan. Meanwhile, the case between the FEA and the state continues on, and another lawsuit, filed by the United School Employees of Pasco, is pending. the proposal and a forthcoming agreement will be on the city’s Sept. 14 meeting agenda. The intersection project is being funded via a $2.3 million appropriation included in this year’s state budget; the project has a sevenmonth construction timeline. • The bid letting process for the multimillion Country Road 54 enhancement project remains “on hold” until the city and Pasco County can reach an agreement on splitting costs for it.The scope of the project calls for various turn lanes, a signalized intersection and a multi-use path along a 1.31 mile stretch, generally from east of U.S. 301 to 23rd Street. • The city’s planning department is working on designs for the Kossick Road extension to Otis Allen Road, to help make way for the Zephyr Lakes single-family residential development. The city manager explained the idea is to tie in a four-lane road, but a large transmission pole may prevent that,“so we’re working on getting meetings scheduled with Pasco County and Duke Energy to see what can be done.” • The $4.9 million Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center final completion date is targeted for Sept. 29; the scheduling of a grand opening date is still to be determined. • Full Service Restaurant & Pub • Lottery System for Tee Times • NEW Champion Turf Greens • NEW Bunker Renovation

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The 98,000-square-foot indoor field house is the cornerstone of the 80-acre Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus of Pasco County. It is now open and ready for play.

Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus ready for play By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

he spacious, bio-cushioned hardwood floors sparkle under the lights. The multisport electronic scoreboards operate without a

hitch. The myriad ceiling-hung basketball goals and volleyball nets are mechanically lowered and raised in minutes. The centralized cheerleading/dance springboard floor is square for stunts and tumbling. Adjacent outdoor multi-use grass fields are manicured and marked up for soccer, lacrosse and other events. Put another way, the highly-anticipated Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus of Pasco County is finally open and ready for play, at 3211 Lajuana Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. With 98,000 square feet of indoor space, the complex is hyped as a destination for local youth, school teams and adult athletes, while also playing host to a diverse set of regional, national and international level sports tournaments year-round. The $29 million field house is the centerpiece of a $44 million project, built with tourism tax dollars. Ultimately, it will be phased to include seven outdoor multi-use fields and a 128-room hotel situated 80 acres of land donated by the Porter family, one of the area’s leading cattle ranchers who established Wiregrass Ranch in 1942. An Aug. 27 grand opening and ribboncutting ceremony offered an in-depth look of the state-of-the-art facility that the county hopes will be a game-changing tourism draw for years to come. The multi-use sports complex, which features 37-foot-high ceilings, is large enough to hold either 16 volleyball games or eight full-court basketball games at any given time. It’s two 35,500-square-foot gyms are separated by a cheer/dance studio, athletic training center and second-level mezzanine. Spacious floors can be converted to accommodate other sports, such as pickleball (up to 16 courts), futsal (up to eight courts), as well as large-scale wrestling, mixed martial arts (MMA) or karate tournaments. Versatility and flexibility are key aspects of the complex’s design. For instance, one side of the gym could be used for a volleyball tournament, while the other side could be used for another sport or even a convention. Other notable amenities include an educational lab, full-service kitchen, a concessions area aptly titled “Fast Break,” and snack bar,“Power Alley,” both situated in the lobby.

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The birth of the campus dates back to 2001, when a feasibility study identified the county as a possible sports tourism hotspot.

Area youth and adults will have access to the field house during weekdays, with the opportunity to participate in recreation leagues, camps and clinics.

Concrete plans for the multi-purpose athletic center didn’t come together until 2015. The facility officially broke ground in June 2018. Pasco County Commissioner and Pasco County Tourist Development Council Chairman Mike Moore labeled the project “a huge milestone” for the area. “This isn’t a dream on paper anymore — it’s actually happening right in front of us, ” Moore said at the grand opening ceremony. “It’s a beautiful facility. It’s no longer a construction site, it’s now the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus of Pasco County. “It was a long road to get here, and it took a shared vision and commitment from this County Commission that we have here, the Tourist Development Council, and a very, very generous family,” Moore said. The athletics campus is a public-private partnership between the county, who owns the land and facility, and RADD Sports, a private sports management company tasked with handling day-to-day programming, maintenance and operations. Moore noted the importance of such a partnership:“A county government, let’s be honest, isn’t set up to effectively run a facility like this.That’s probably the last thing you want ever to happen, is a county government to run a facility like this.” The complex will be open for public use and local leagues Monday through Thursday, while Friday through Sunday will generally be reserved for attracting out-of-area tournaments. The youth and amateur sports industry has quickly taken notice of all the frills.

In addition to a combined 70,000 square feet of floor space, the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus of Pasco County features a competition cheer/dance studio and springboard.

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An Aug. 27 ribbon cutting ceremony signaled the opening of the first phase of the muchanticipated Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus of Pasco County.

The venue has booked 53 events or tournaments across the next 42 weekends, according to RADD Sports CEO Richard Blalock.That so far encompasses basketball, cheerleading, futsal, gymnastics, karate, volleyball, and wrestling; upwards of 17 different sports could be effectively at the complex, officials say. It’s very first hosted event was a South Florida-based boys travel basketball tournament, which generated 500 room nights booked for the county. “During a pandemic, that’s really strong,” Moore said, adding the number of bookings already scheduled is “really, really incredible.” Said Moore:“The people that come here are going to stay in our hotels, which they already have. They’re going to eat at our restaurants. They’re going to shop at our Pasco County stores. And, it’s not just the athletes that are competing that’ll be doing that, it’s their families, it’s their friends, and it’s the spectators.” Meanwhile, a team of RADD athletic directors/coaches with extensive professional backgrounds will help run local programming in the arenas of cheer, gymnastics, soccer, basketball and volleyball — the primary sports focus of the complex. That includes afterschool programs, camps, recreation leagues and so on. With talents and skills that’s taken them to sports’ highest levels nationally and internationally, even they were awestruck by the complex’s diverse amenities. “There’s no other facility like it, not in the Southeast, and maybe not even the country,” said basketball director Ronnie Outen, a former Division I hooper at West Virginia University who spent 15 years play-

ing professionally overseas in Austria, Italy and Lebanon, among other countries. Outen specifically observed the benefits of the facility’s second-floor mezzanine, which offers “a bird’s eye view” of every game in action — a plus for college recruiters, scouts, family members and so on. “A lot of places have a lot of courts, but they’re not centrally, strategically placed where you can just get a view of the whole facility in one specific location,” he said. Former Tampa Bay Rowdies head coach Stuart Campbell is heading up the campus’ indoor futsal and outdoor soccer programming. With seven full-sized outdoor fields and hotel coming online within walking distance, he believes the space is worthy enough to host year-round residencies for professional soccer teams overseas. “I know where I’m from, I certainly didn’t have anything like this,” said Campbell, a former English Premier soccer player from the United Kingdom. “I think we’ve opened ourselves and Pasco County up to the opportunity of bringing in professional soccer teams.” Some of the complex’s finer details, such as heavy-duty commercial rollup doors to conveniently load and offload equipment, makes it ever more appealing to lure some headline tournaments and become the flagship for others. “They spared no expense,” Matt McDonough, the facility’s senior director of cheer and event development, said.“There’s really so much you can do with this.You can rock and roll with a giant wrestling tournament here, judo, fencing. I think they even planned for archery.” For more information, visit Wiregrasssports.com.

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Buy a ticket for Joy-Lan Drive-In, at 16414 U.S. 301, Dade City, and you get access to two screenings.

The Allen family, of Lutz, including, from left, Joshua, Hayley, Cannan and Taylor, enjoyed watching a movie together at pop-up drive-in at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park.

Covid-19 pandemic revives drive-in movie theaters By Kelli Carmack kcarmack@lakerlutznews.com

hile 2020 is becoming known as the year of COVID-19, it also is being associated with a revival in the popularity

of drive-ins. Once a mainstay of entertainment for families, couples and friends, drive-in theaters have mostly fallen by the wayside over the years. But, Joy-Lan Drive-in and Swap Shop, in Dade City, has held on. For nearly 70 years, it has given locals a chance to watch outdoor movies on a giant screen. “Drive-ins are so fun because each one you go to is very different… It’s a unique experience for everyone who goes,” said Chip Sawyer, president of Sun South Theaters, which owns Joy-Lan, and Silver Moon DriveIn, in Lakeland. Sawyer, a drive-in enthusiast, took over the business in 2017, after his grandfather Harold Spears — the original owner — passed away. He’s thrilled to see so many people coming out to drive-ins. Joy-Lan Drive-In, which is Pasco County’s last remaining drive-in theater, presents a slice of nostalgia. Music from the ’50s plays, as movie-goers pull into the lot and get ready to view the film. Paige Atkinson, one of those patrons, has been watching movies at Joy-Lan for years. “It’s a nice get together for my big group of family and friends,” Atkinson said. “Plus, you get to stay in the comfort of your own car and bring whatever you want.” Families can bring snacks, spread out on blankets or settle into their lawn chairs — to escape to the world of the movies, under a starry sky. While Joy-Lan is maintaining a long-held tradition, other drive-in movie options have popped up during the pandemic. Walmart is conducting a nationwide traveling drive-in theater tour to 160 Walmart Supercenters. The tour included a stop at the Walmart

Will the movies ever be the same? When the pandemic forced movie theaters to go dark in March, it was unclear when — or if — they would reopen. AMC Theatres reported a $2.17 billion loss in the first quarter, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The national movie chain began reopening on Aug. 20, charging patrons 15 cents, for that one day only. It remains to be seen whether movie-goers will return in vast numbers, or if concerns about potential spread of COVID-19 keep them away.

From left: Paige Atkinson, Nicholas Hazivasilis, Delaney Young, Matthew Hazivasilis and Makayla Legrand like getting together at the Joy-Lan Drive-In, in Dade City.

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Supercenter in Wesley Chapel on the nights of Aug. 18 and Aug. 19 to screen the movies “Spy Kids” and “Selena.” The movies were free, but required guests to register, and the store capped attendance. To keep people safe,Walmart strictly enforced social-distance guidelines, social-distanced parking spaces, and required those attending to remain inside their vehicles. At another local venue, Floodgates Church hosted a drive-in theater night on Aug. 15 at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park. “We wanted to give some love and outreach to our community, and give people who have been cooped up in their homes a chance to get out,” said Pastor Kenton Brake, who leads the Lutz church.

Tom and Lisa McConnell, teachers at River Ridge High School, had a fun date night at JoyLan. Besides celebrating Lisa’s birthday, they scratched an item off their bucket list: They’d been wanting to come to Joy-Lan for several summers.

Families of all ages came out to watch the Disney film “Up.” Whether sitting in their cars, on the roof of their vehicles, or spread out on the grass with their dogs — the event had a communal feel, as movie-goers shared laughter and experienced a sense of normalcy — during

the midst of a global pandemic. The pastor said the church team wasn’t sure what to expect, so it was greatly encouraging, when they saw the parade of cars that arrived. “All the positive comments we got that night was very rewarding,” Brake said. The drive-in movie screenings at the Walmart Supercenter in Wesley Chapel were ‘sold-out’ for two nights in a row. Registration was free, but the store capped the number of vehicles allowed to attend the event. The screenings on Aug. 18 and Aug. 19 were part of Walmart’s traveling tour to bring drive-ins to over 160 Walmart Supercenters nationwide.

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In honor of National Dog Day (Aug. 26), National Today, an internet authority for holidays, surveyed 3,000 Americans about everyone’s dogs, according to a news release. The survey results were: • The majority of dog owners (70%) would prefer to spend time with their dogs instead of people. • Nearly one-quarter of men (23%) would prefer to spend time with their dogs than go on a date. • Nearly four in 10 women (39%) would prefer spending time with their dogs instead of dating. • More than half of dog owners (68%) allow their dog to sleep with them at least once a month. Additionally, the top 10 dog-loving states are, in order from No. 1: California, New York, Washington, Tennessee, Florida, Massachusetts, Texas, Missouri, Ohio and Arizona.

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The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club has been a longtime supporter of area animal shelters, through monetary and supply donations. Sandi Marrow, chair of the club’s Conservation & Environment Committee, recently delivered cat food, dog food, kitty litter and more to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Marrow also volunteers at the shelter. For information on this volunteer service organization, visit GFWCLandOLakesWomansClub.org.

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The Pasco County Commission has approved a rezoning that will allow for a new convenience store, with gas pumps and a Dunkin’, near Ehren Cutoff, in Land O’ Lakes. The 2.38-acre site is on the southeast corner of the intersection of Land O’ Lakes Boulevard and Ehren cutoff. The rezoning involved joining two parcels together, one zoned for commercial and the other for rural residential. Denise Hernandez, county zoning administrator, said the request would not introduce a new gas station onto the property — but replace one that’s already there. The site plan also calls for a Dunkin’, she said. County Commission Chairman Mike Moore noted that the new plan is essentially an upgrade from current conditions. “So, it could use a little makeover and it’s getting a makeover, thankfully,” Moore said, noting that the Dunkin’ (previously known as Dunkin’ Donuts) will be an amenity in the area. Commissioner Ron Oakley agreed with

Moore’s assessment:“That’s what it says on the site plan — they’re redoing that to enhance it. It needs that in that area.” Moore added:“It kind of goes in line with what we’re trying to do, to try to clean up (U.S.) 41.” One resident, Rob Park, who lives on Ehren Cutoff, objected to the rezoning. He questioned a discrepancy between two transportation studies done in the area. A county staffer said it’s not unusual for two different transportation studies to have different data. In other action, commissioners: • Approved a request for a conditional use to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages: beer, wine, liquor; package sales and on-premises consumption, anywhere within the common areas of The Shops at Wiregrass, in conjunction with the operation of a shopping center. • Heard an update from Moore regarding tourism prospects. Moore told board members that the county will be getting a volleyball tournament, a golf tournament, a fishing tournament and a basketball tournament. Some tournaments are coming from out-of-state, but others are shifting from other parts of Florida.

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