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Thousands of Pasco County Schools students will be affected by proposed boundary changes for the 2020-2021 school year. Most of the boundary changes are related to the opening of Cypress Creek Middle School, which is scheduled to open next fall. But there are also some changes being proposed that will affect schools in Central Pasco — but would not affect any current
students in those schools.Those changes are being proposed based on future development, according to school district materials. A public workshop is planned on Oct. 7, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Wiregrass Ranch High School, 2909 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, to detail the proposed boundary shifts. The proposed boundary maps will be displayed and district staff will be available to answer questions. The Pasco County School Board also will
hold a public hearing on Nov. 5, at 6 p.m., at the district’s office complex, 2727 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.A final public hearing on the proposed changes is scheduled at the same location for Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. The district is in the midst of constructing a new Cypress Creek Middle School, boosting the capacity on the Cypress Creek Middle High campus, at 8701 Old Pasco Road. That campus has been serving students in grades See WORKSHOP, page 15A
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Pasco County Administrator Michele Baker expects to be very busy over the next year and a half. She’ll be crossing off a to-do list, one by one, before leaving in 2017 to go on a lengthy road trip with her husband. The couple will hit the road with their recreational vehicle and their motorcycles, on a tour of as many baseball parks and national parks as they can squeeze into a year. “That’s been our dream,” Baker said, so letting her contract lapse in July 2017 makes sense. But, don’t expect a lame duck administrator. “There’s no kicking back here,” Baker said.“This isn’t me slowing down. ” Baker has told Pasco County commissioners she won’t seek renewal of her current two-year contract, which makes her
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last day July 9, 2017. the jail and construction of new fire stations By then, Baker will • Relocating have worked 35 years central Pasco more government offices to in public service, 24 Baker also plans to fill vacancies for a of those years with few key leadership positions that remain, Pasco County. cluding an assistant county administrator infor Her to-do list, in public safety and administration. short form, includes: Progress has been made, Baker said, but • Completing mas- government services still could be more ter plans and updates customer-friendly. for storm water, solid A culture that was decades in the waste and tourism making is being changed, she said.“You don’t • Funding and building a diverging get to dia- turn a canoe.You’re turning mond road design to ease traffic congestion a ship.” Public service wasn’t Baker’s first at State Road 56 and Interstate 75 career choice. • Completing the State Road 56 extenOver the years she worked sion as a waitress, • Nurturing SunWest Park, the county’s flight attendant and a theater manager. She also served in the U.S.Air Force Reserve. fledgling aqua park Her undergraduate degree was in • Replacing and repairing aging busiinfra- ness administration. structure and roads damaged by the It wasn’t until she accepted a secretarial summer flooding • Making progress on the expansion of See RETIRE, page 11A Michele Baker
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The Dade City Commission during a workshop session directed city staff to draft an amendment to the city’s land development regulations that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries within one of the city’s zoning districts. Commissioners, at their Sept. 24 workshop, indicated that the dispensaries should be allowed in the general commercial zoning district. That zoning district generally spans U.S. 301/U.S. 98 south and north of town and certain pockets of the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) district, but avoids much of the city’s historic downtown main street and central business district. The amended ordinance would require any future standalone pharmacies and drug stores to locate within the general commercial district only, as Florida statutes prevent municipalities from enacting regulations that restrict dispensaries more so than traditional pharmacies. However, existing pharmacies in other zoning districts would be grandfathered in and would be able to continue to operate as a legal non-conforming entity. The workshop session set direction only. Any drafted ordinance will come before the city’s planning board and have two public hearings before a formal commission vote. The majority of commissioners concurred that limiting dispensaries and pharmacies to the general commercial district would offer convenient access for local residents facing debilitating conditions, and still preserve the historical integrity of the downtown area’s specialty shops and momand-pop businesses. “The general commercial (district) seems to accomplish what we’re trying to do,” Dade City Mayor Camille Hernandez said. “We’re trying to find places within our municipality limits that we can have these (medical marijuana) facilities without adversely affecting merchants’ concerns, but also be sensitive to the needs of folks that are in need.”
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Bus Route 41, in Land O’ Lakes, no longer will be making a stop on Collier Parkway — and also will discontinue operating on Saturdays. Those changes were approved by the Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) board on Sept. 12. The changes were prompted by a recommendation from Pasco County Public Transportation based on its research and public feedback. “We received some concerns from some of our riders on Route 41,” Kurt Scheible director of public transportation for the county told the MPO board. “Unfortunately, it’s not one of our better routes.” The route begins at the U.S. 41 intersection with Central Boulevard. It continues south to multiple stops, including where U.S. 41 meets Gator Lane, State Road 54 and the apex where U.S. 41 and North Dale Mabry Highway branch off. Although other stops are along U.S. 41, the route also included a jog onto State Road 54, over to Collier Parkway, where riders could pick up the bus near the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex. However, Scheible said, very few patrons took advantage of the stop and those riding the bus considered the stop to be an inconvenience because it delayed them in getting
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to their destinations. A study done by the transportation department in June revealed a low volume of riders on Route 41, Scheible said. There were only 250 trips made on weekdays and 20 on Saturdays during the month, he noted. During 2018, of all of the county’s 825,767 bus trips, Route 41 only had slightly
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Because of the findings, the bus service decided to drop the Collier Parkway stop and to end Saturday services on the route. Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore, who sits on the MPO board expressed agreement. “Obviously we wanted to make sure that everybody had access to our public facilities, including the library and the rec center,” he said.“But if nobody’s taking part in it, [it is] obviously understandable that we need to reevaluate that.” The MPO board’s approval was the final action needed to push the initiative forward. Scheible also mentioned future plans to extend Route 41 further north up to State Road 52, once that corridor has widened. While services are being reduced in one part of the county, the MPO board took another action that may have the effect of boosting ridership countywide. The board approved free bus transportation for veterans, active military and county employees who present proper identification. The Pasco County Commission made the change official during its Sept. 18 meeting. “The whole idea is: walk on [with a] picture ID, they hit the button and they’re riding for free wherever they need to go to,” Scheible said during the MPO meeting. The changes to Route 41 and the free bus rides will take effect in October, the transportation director said.
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The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club will host a FUN Fundraiser Brunch/Game Day on Oct. 3 at the Lutz Community Center, to benefit an area domestic abuse shelter’s residential needs. Guests should bring a new or gently used handbag or tote filled with new personal items, such as tissues, lipstick, soap, shampoo, hair products, pantiliners, hygiene items, lotions, fragrances, etc. Games will start at 10 a.m., followed by the brunch at noon.The cost is $15 per person. Guests should wear purple, the designated color of domestic violence awareness. For information, call Jane Mason at (765) 617-7575.
Youth theater program The Carrollwood Cultural Center is launching a theater program inspired by William Shakespeare’s work, for those ages 5 to 13. The center, located at 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will introduce kids to Shakespeare’s literary work. The program will run from Nov. 2 to Dec. 14. The deadline to register is Oct. 26. Admission is $85 for the center’s members and $100 for non-members. Register online at CarrollwoodCenter.org, by calling (813) 922-8167 or by visiting the Cultural Center. For information, email Katie Castonguay at Katie@CarrollwoodCenter.org.
STORY CONTEST
Tampa Theatre is hosting its first “Trick or Tweet” short-form horror story contest. Participants can submit their own terrifying tweets, limited to 280 characters.The theater team will choose its top 10 favorites, and the finalists can share their stories during “Awake in the Dark,” an evening of live storytelling on Oct. 30 at 9:30 p.m.The top story, as chosen by audience applause, will win $500. Second and third place also will be rewarded. Entry fee is $5 per submission. To enter, visit tinyurl.com/yy3daaze.
and the Lint Rollers, pet-friendly vendors and various activities, such as pet yoga. For information, contact Leslie Farrell at (813) 493-1805 or LeslieBethFarrell@hotmail.com.
LITERARY FESTIVAL
The Tampa Bay Literary Festival will take place Oct. 4 and Oct. 5 at Innisbrook Resort, 36750 U.S. 19 in Palm Harbor.The event will feature literary readings, performances, and screenwriting and playwriting workshops. For information, call (813) 694-1444.
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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host the Social Seniors on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 55 and older.The guest speaker will be Drew Smith, from the University of South Florida Tampa Library, on the topic of genealogy, the resources available and how to get started. Refreshments will be provided. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
FILM FESTIVAL
The Tampa Bay International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival will return to the Tampa Theatre on Oct. 4 to Oct. 12. More than 90 films, both documentary and fiction, from 17 countries will be presented at the theater. There also will be performances by filmmakers and comedians.The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus will close out the festival. For a schedule, ticketing and other information, visit TIGLFF.com.
The West Pasco Art Guild, 6206 Jefferson St., in New Port Richey, will host a meeting and demo on working with clay on Oct. 4 at 1 p.m.; the art show,“Big and Little” Oct. 6 to Oct. 31; and an art reception Oct. 6 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a raffle for 10 ‘little’ paintings. Membership meetings are on the first Friday of each month at 1 p.m.
OLD TIMERS PICNIC
The annual Pasco County Old Timers’ Picnic will take place Oct. 5 at noon, at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, State Road 52 in Dade City.Anyone who has lived in Pasco County for 20 years or longer is considered an “old timer.” Participants should bring a covered dish to share. Fried fish, dinnerware, iced tea and lemonade will be provided. Contests will include the eldest gentleman and eldest lady, and more. For information, call Sam Sessa at (352) 588-3553.
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Northpointe Village will present its third annual Oktoberfest on Oct. 4, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2155 NorthPointe Parkway in Lutz.There will be beer, games and food.To RSVP, visit Eventbrite.com, or email Lei.Rosario@hilton.com.
THRIFT PLACE SALE
The Thrift Place, 8609 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, will host a red tag sale Oct. 4 and Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.There also will be food truck and outdoor vendors.The store is a proponent for Donations4Cancer.org. For information, call Lori Weber at (813) 433-7185.
ANIMAL BLESSINGS
The public and their pets are welcome to join Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and her dog, Alcaldesa, for the Festival of Animals and Pet Blessings on Oct. 4 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Franciscan Center, 3010 N. Perry Ave., in Tampa.The free event will recognize World Animal Day and the Feast of St. Francis.There will be live performances by Joey Donovan
Out of Our Hands Gallery, 14245 Seventh St., in Dade City, will host the Monarch Project Art Show from Oct. 5 to Oct. 19, to show support for Dade City’s commitment to the Monarch butterfly.There will be an opening reception Oct. 5 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with light refreshments. Original art by 30 artists will be on display. For information, visit OutOfOurHandsGallery.com.
more. General admission tickets are $25 for one and $45 for two.VIP tickets are $50 for one and $90 for two. Designated driver tickets are available for $15, and include soda and water. Participants must be age 21 and older. No infants, children strollers or pets will be admitted. For information, visit BrewfestForHospice.org, or call (727) 8455707.
FALL PLANT FESTIVAL
Kessler’s Cacti and Things will host a Fall Plant Festival on Oct. 5 and Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Bearss Groves, 14316 Magdalene Blvd., in Tampa.There will be hundreds of varieties of cacti and succulents, roses, orchids and more; specimen collector plants; cactus/succulent soil; pots, fertilizer and decorative gravel; and “Ask the Botanist.” Get your picture taken with the largest pumpkin in the Tampa Bay area, and get a free pumpkin with purchases over $25.The event is rain or shine. For information, visit Facebook.com/KesslersCacti.
GRACE LUTHERAN FEST
Grace Lutheran Church at Carrollwood, 3714 W. Linebaugh Ave., will host an Octoberfest on Oct. 5 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be live music, games, an obstacle course, and raffle baskets to support the church’s Homeless in the Community Ministry. For information, call (813) 9633517.
PLANT FESTIVAL
UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension will host “Gardening 365,” a plant festival, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at San Antonio Park, 12200 Main St., in San Antonio. Plants from master gardener volunteers will be available for purchase.There also will be gardening seminars and volunteers will be available to answer questions. For information, call (352) 518-0156.
CARDS FOR THE TROOPS
Center Place Fine Arts, 619 Vonderburg Drive, Suite B, in Brandon, will host its 12th annual Holiday Cards for the Troops on Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for ages 16 and older. Help make hand-made holiday cards for servicemen and servicewomen. Lunch will be provided. No child care will be provided.Admission is $10. For information, call (813) 685-8888, or email CenterPlaceBrandon@yahoo.com.
PASCO AUDUBON
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer Make-It Saturday on Oct. 5 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants can make a fire-breathing dragon. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
West Pasco Audubon will meet Oct. 5 at 11 a.m., at the Starkey Environmental Education Center, 10500 Wilderness Road in New Port Richey.The guest speaker will be Ken Tracey on the topic of “The Fauna of Green Key.” Prior to the presentation, there will be a bird walk with Tracey at 8 a.m., starting in the Green Key parking lot.Also at 8 a.m., a Beginning Birding class will be offered (a series of three sessions). Each class combines 45 minutes in the classroom with a walk. For information, visit WestPascoAudubon.com.
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The annual Fall Brewfest for Hospice will take place Oct. 5 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., to benefit Gulfside Hospice. VIPs gain access at 5 p.m., and general admission is at 6 p.m.There will be samples of craft beer and wine, live music by Stonegrey, vendors, food trucks, games and
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Pasco County Libraries is hosting a Passport Concert Series with a tour of musical genres.The next concert is Oct. 6 at 3 p.m., at the Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City. Latin music will be performed by Point6.Admission is free. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
SIMS PARK CONCERT
The City of New Port Richey Parks and Recreation Department will present a free concert series in Sims Park, 6431 Bank St., October through April, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.The first concert will be Oct. 5 featuring Turnstiles, a Billy Joel tribute. Guests can bring blankets and chairs. Snacks will be available. Pets will not be allowed. For information, call (727) 841-4560.
BOOKLET WORKSHOP
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a Zine Workshop on Oct. 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., for ages 9 to 12. Participants can create their own ‘zine’ (small, self-published booklet) using various craft supplies. Zines can be artistic, informational, educational or just entertaining. Registration is required. Call (813) 929-1214.
NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY
The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet Oct. 8 at 7 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Craig Huegel, wildlife biologist, on the topic of “The Importance of Native Plants.” Admission is free.There will be light refreshments and a native plant drawing. For information, call Sandy Vanno at (727) 2071853.
BOOK CLUB
The New River Library Mystery Book Club will meet Oct. 8 at 2 p.m., at Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, to discuss “The English Girl” by Daniel Silva. For information, call (813) 788-6375.
HOLIDAY UKULELES
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer a ukulele class on Oct. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Participants can learn to play favorite holiday tunes on the ukulele. Borrow an instrument from the library, or bring your own. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
WATERCOLOR PROGRAM
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer “Makers Gonna Make: Watercolor Meditations” on Oct. 9 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., for ages 9 to 15 (age will be strictly enforced). Participants can practice patterns, shapes and color theory through watercolors. For information, call (813) 9291214.
JUMPING SPIDERS
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer a craft on Oct. 9 in the children’s department. Participants can stop by anytime between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., to make a jumping spider. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
SERVSAFE CLASS
The UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension Service will offer a ServSafe Manager Certification Class and Exam on Oct. 10 at 8:30 a.m., at the One Stop Shop Stallings Building, 15029 14th St., in Dade City. Class starts by reviewing material from a textbook.The exam will follow after lunch. Participants have two hours to complete the exam. Participants must purchase the exam and book materials. Bring a nonperishable lunch or dine out nearby.To register, visit bit.ly/ServSafeExam.
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The autumn season will soon be ushered in with the St. Joe Fall Festival, which will feature a wide range of vendors, diverse food selections and fun activities for kids. The Oct. 5 event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 32145 St. Joe Road in Dade City. Hungry patrons can choose from a diverse selection of foods ranging from barbecue ribs, and Cajun and Polish cuisines, as well as catering by Chick-fil-A. Tickets, which sell for $1, can be used to purchase adult beverages — for those who are old enough — and also can be used toward a gift basket drawing. There will be picnic tables where people can relax, enjoy live performances and eat. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office will present a canine demonstration. And, there will be plenty to do for the youth, with bounce houses, face and pumpkin painting, obstacle courses and touch-a-tractor. A $15 wristband gives kids unlimited access to activities. Parking is free and the event is pet-friendly. Proceeds will go toward the upkeep of the church.
Just in time for fall, patrons will have a chance to enjoy the Scarecrow Festival. The Dade City event function set for Oct. 12, will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.A host of vendors will offer food and crafts, and there will be entertainment, too. Mr.Tommy will make his return with live musical performances, and a sing-along for kids and adults. Patrons can design their own scarecrows for $5, and characters from the PAW Patrol television series will be there, with photos scheduled from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free babysitting services will be provided for parents who would like to browse the venue as well. Kids will have lots of options for fun too. There will be a petting zoo, a pony ride and a barrel train ride through a corn maze, with Conductor Joe at the helm. Other activities will include rock climbing, rock and pumpkin painting and touch-a-truck. Admission is free for those under 5; $5 for those 5 to 18; and $10 for ages 18 and up. Parking is free. Service animals are allowed, too.
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At the St. Joe Fall Festival, kids will be able to show their creative skills with pumpkin painting.
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St. Joe Fall Festival WHERE: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 32145 St. Joe Road in Dade City WHEN: Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. COST: Free DETAILS: Patrons can check out items offered by various vendors and sample a diversity of ethnic foods. Activities will be offered for youths and there will be live music. INFO: Call Larry Plunkett at (813) 431-8569.
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At the Scarecrow Festival, patrons get to customize their very own scarecrow.
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Scarecrow Festival WHERE: Pioneer Florida Museum & Village at 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City WHEN: Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. COST: Free for those under 5; $5 for ages 5 to 18; $10 for ages 18 and up. DETAILS: The Dade City event makes its return with favorites such as performances by Mr. Tommy, and barrel train rides with Conductor Joe. Multiple vendors will offer food and other items, too. INFO: Contact Brenda Minton at (352) 206-8889 or at BMinton053@gmail.com.
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The stately grandfather clock in the lobby at McDannold Law belonged to Andrew McDannold’s beloved grandparents, who died without leaving the clock to any particular beneficiary, making it difficult for family to decide who would inherit the timepiece. McDannold keeps the clock in his law office because it symbolizes the reasons that motivated him to practice elder law — his love for his grandparents, the inexorable march of time we all face, and the importance of careful estate planning. When it comes to planning your family’s future, McDannold recommends choosing an attorney who specializes in estate planning. “If you need estate planning, why would you go to someone who mostly does other things? Same with probate — I know the process backward and forward, and am better equipped to do a good job,” said McDannold. “I do not forget to include things that might be beneficial later on, or language that avoids or addresses potential situations in the future.” McDannold does not charge for his initial consultation, which he often sets up over a cup of coffee. This relaxed atmosphere helps him get to know clients personally, so he can best tailor legal plans specific to each client’s individual needs and situation. “My grandparents were really formative in my life, so planning, losing people, dealing with the aftermath, and the whole experience of people passing on and leaving things behind, is something I understand,” said McDannold. “I want to help folks through that process, and unfortunately, many people don’t know what comes next after someone dies.” Estate planning is especially important when there are dependent children, or guardianship of incapacitated or developmentally disabled adults.
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Pasco County Schools secures $1 million grant By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
Pasco County Schools is among a dozen school districts across the country selected to receive a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant, as part of the Professional Learning Partnerships Initiative. The school district will use the $1 million grant in partnership with the initiative to prepare teachers for a new middle school math
curriculum, Illustrative Math (Open Up Resources). The grant money will be used to provide teacher with professional learning to ensure that instruction is meeting the needs of all students. Superintendent Kurt Browning said the district is honored to be selected by the Gates Foundation for the opportunity. Browning said the grant will help the district to strengthen performance in mathematics at the middle school level, by ensuring teachers receive professional
learning opportunities to help them effectively deliver the curriculum to students. “Students will be able to make connections between what they learned in elementary school, to help them prepare for high school,” Browning said. The district has already implemented a new mathematics curriculum at the elementary level, and this training will help teachers help students make a seamless transition at middle school, Browning said. “My end goal is to make sure that when students graduate, they are pre-
pared,” Browning said. “It was a competitive grant,” Browning said. “We’re doing great things in Pasco. We’re thinking outside the box, and we’re thinking differently.” Pasco has made significant efforts to provide teachers with resources to help them understand the Florida Standards and to deliver standards-aligned instruction, according to a district news release. The work will continue with this grant and the Professional Learning Partnerships Initiative.
Pasco County’s budget tops $1.4 billion Don’t get rid of By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
The Pasco County Commission has adopted a proposed budget topping $1.4 billion for fiscal year 2020. The property tax rate did not change, but revenues collected by the county will go up because of an expanded county tax base due to new construction and property value increases. Also, property owners will pay additional taxes to generate revenues needed to pay for four bond issues voters adopted to support a jail expansion, additional fire stations, park improvements and upgraded libraries. The tax rates adopted by a 4-0, with Commission Chairman Ron Oakley absent, were: • Property tax: 7.6076 mills • Municipal fire service unit: 1.8036 mills • Jail (bond issue): 0.0277 mills
• Fire rescue (bond issue): 0.0222 mills • Parks (bond issue): 0.0100 mills • Library (bond issue): 0.0096 mills The aggregate millage rate is 9.3666 mills. “The county realized a 9.3 % increase in taxable assessed values over the past year,” said Robert Goehig, county budget director. Overall, the county’s budget is $1,465,713,041. “Compared to the current fiscal year, the final general fund expenditure budget represents an increase of $44 million,” Goehig said. This year’s budget includes a $20 million increase in the county’s reserves, the budget director said. The budget also: • Fully funds the sheriff’s budget request • Includes a 6 % wage increase for the board and constitutional officer employees • Includes $6.8 million for initiatives, in-
cluding the restoration of library hours, an emergency generator replacement plan and other items. Also, Goehig noted, there’s $6.6 million for investments in infrastructure, such as the Starkey Ranch District Park baseball fields; two roller hockey rinks in partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning; various information technology projects; and, the facilities master plan. No transportation millage was levied last year and none was proposed this year. The county’s Municipal Fire Service Unit Fund, which has a tax levy of 1.8036 mills, will generate an additional $4 million because of an increase in property values. Those funds will be spent to support the negotiated firefighter wage increase and staffing for new fire stations. No one spoke for or against the budget during the comment period of the public hearing.
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Dade City is getting ready for its first Monarch Butterfly Festival. The Oct. 12 event, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will celebrate Dade City’s induction as a Monarch City USA.The designation refers to the city’s efforts in maintaining the survival of monarch butterflies. Vendors will offer food and items for sale, including pottery, birdbaths, metal art and jewelry, to name just a few of the options. The day also includes educational presentations on the monarch butterflies. There will be butterflies there, too, of course, as well as their eggs and caterpillars. Plants will be on sale, too, including milkweed – a nutritional source for monarch butterflies. There will be a kids’ area where butterflythemed crafts can be designed and photos can be taken with an oversized butterfly. Visitors will be able to take a stroll and view wildlife, and also can purchase tickets for a chance to win a hand-crafted potting bench.Tickets will sell for $2 each, or six for $10. Admission and parking are free.
Dade City Monarch Butterfly Festival WHERE: Hibiscus Park, Seventh Street and Bougainvillea Avenue in Dade City WHEN: Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. COST: Free DETAILS: Dade City will celebrate its induction as a Monarch City USA, which means it aims to help maintain the survival of monarch butterflies. Educational presentations and plant sales will be available, along with activities for kids.
The function will be held at Hibiscus Park at Seventh Street and Bougainvillea Avenue in Dade City. It is being presented by the Dade City Garden Club and the Dade City Youth Council. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Out of Our Hands Gallery, 14245 Seventh St. in Dade City or on the day of the event. For additional information, contact Joan Hepscher at (908) 890-4630 or at DCMonarch@gmail.com.
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Pasco County opens first incubator kitchen By Brian Fernandes bfernandes@lakerlutznews.com
An incubator kitchen has opened in Dade City, to promote economic development through food businesses. The new facility is a collaborative effort between University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS)-Pasco County extension, as well as the Pasco Economic Development Council, Inc.’s SMARTstart incubator program and Pasco County. The kitchen was officially unveiled on Sept. 23, during a ribbon cutting at the Stallings Building, in Dade City. Pasco County Commission Chairman Ron Oakley, told those gathered,“This kitchen is going to do great things for Pasco County. It’s going to start those businesses off, and then they’re going to create jobs.” The incubator will be operated in a renovated kitchen, where participants will learn culinary skills and entrepreneurs will have a launchpad for new businesses. Dr. Whitney Elmore said she had that vision in mind, when she first saw the building five years ago. “Turning this corner out here on 14th Street, I saw this county-owned (Stallings)building sitting unused in a community that was, frankly, in need of resource development and economic opportunity. “I saw this building’s potential to become an educational outreach center where members of the community, and all of Pasco County, could come for educational services and furthermore, empowerment,” Elmore said. The Stallings Building, also now known as the One Stop Shop, was established in 1991. It had been vacant when Elmore, the direc-
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tor for the Pasco Extension Office, came across it. She has helped to establish the building as a hub for educational classes and food demonstrations. The kitchen was not in a suitable condition for showing demonstrations, Elmore said. The renovation has been three years in the making, she added. The $30,000-project included refurbishing the oven hood, installing a built-in grease trap and new ceiling tiles. There also is a pantry closet to store dry foods and other products. Welbilt, a kitchen equipment company, donated a stove, oven, a three-compartment sink, stainless steel counters, an ice maker, a fridge and a freezer. “Not only did they donate that kitchen equipment that you see in there,” the director said,“they helped us figure out what needs to
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pay a fee. Dan Mitchell, manager of Pasco Economic Development Council’s SMARTstart incubator program, has been involved in the project, too. SMARTstart offers memberships so people can take advantage of the kitchen. “When we start a new entrepreneur [as] a member, we build an action plan for them,” Mitchell explained.“If they think it’s going to take them a year to launch, we meet with them once a month, we coach them, we hold them accountable and we help them get to that launch date.” Elmore said the kitchen will help people develop skills to be culinary entrepreneurs. She also thinks it will be an incentive for migrant workers to stay within the region. Elmore also believes the kitchen will give people healthier food options, which will lead to fewer chronic illnesses. The kitchen could help reduce crime, too, she said. “We know through many different models all across the nation, and all kinds of studies, that if you offer economic opportunity, job growth development [and] educational services, that you can cut down on the crime,” Elmore explained. And with a community garden based outside the Stallings Building, the kitchen provides a convenient space for preparing one’s own produce. Long-term plans include starting an educational program for single mothers to become businesswomen within the food industry, as well as adding new incubator kitchens throughout Pasco County. “That’s our goal,” said Mitchell,“to knock down the barriers to entries to starting a business, and be that launching pad.”
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Keeping your lawnmower and your lawn, in tip-top shape By Nicole Pinson Special to The Laker/Lutz News
Fall and winter months generally mean less mowing is needed, so this is a great time to check and service your lawnmower. Our lawnmowers worked hard this summer — clipping grass between frequent rains. Getting my lawnmower serviced is one thing on my fall to-do list. And, it may be on your to-do list, too. So, I talked with Bob Latimer, a master gardener volunteer, for some advice on how to keep a lawnmower in top shape. He offers the following suggestions: • Maintain your mower according to the owner’s manual. (Check the manual that came with the mower, or look for a manual for that model online). • Be sure to buy the correct type of mower for your type of grass. For example, UF/IFAS recommends a reel mower for finetextured Bermudagrass kept at less than 1-inch high. • Check the owner’s manual for the proper setting of the mower deck. Standard St. Augustinegrass cultivars and bahiagrass may need a higher mower deck to cut the thick blades. • Keep in mind that gas-powered, selfpropelled mowers may be better for large lawns. Battery and electric mowers may be used for smaller lawns. • Check the engine oil before you start the mower and refill the engine oil as needed. Non-ethanol gas may be better for the lawnmower and the carburetor. • Only buy the amount of gas you need because storing gas in the gas tank may lead to poor running problems or non-starting issues. • Check the air filter, and clean or replace it as needed. • Inspect the gas tank for dirt, and clean as needed. Be aware that if your lawnmower doesn’t run well, it may be from dirt getting into the gas tank or carburetor. • Be sure to clean any dirt from around the gas tank before removing the gas cap. This helps prevents dirt from falling into the gas tank and getting into the carburetor. • For self-propelled mowers, locate a qualified service technician to lubricate the axle point that transfers power from the motor to the wheels.
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• Replace the spark plug per the owner’s manual. • After mowing, protect the life of your mower deck by washing the dirt and grass out from under it. Now that your lawnmower is in tip-top shape, here are some tips to help you maintain your lawn. Remember, mowing your yard at the right height is one of the easiest ways to keep your lawn healthy. Standard cultivars of St. Augustinegrass, such as ‘Floratam’ and ‘Palmetto,’ should be mowed at 3.5 inches to 4 inches. Dwarf St. Augustinegrass cultivars, such as ‘Delmar’ and ‘Seville,’ should be mowed at 2 inches to 2.5 inches. Bahiagrass prefers a mowing height of 3 inches to 4 inches, medium- to coarse-textured zoysiagrasses should be mowed at 2 inches to 2.5 inches, and fine-textured zoysiagrass may be maintained at heights below 1 inch. Bermudagrass grows best when kept at 0.5 inch to 1.5 inches. Additional advice on lawn care can be found in the following reference, which was used for this column: Trenholm, L.E., J.B. Unruh, and J.L. Cisar. (2018). Mowing Your Florida Lawn. IFAS Publication Number ENH10. Gainesville: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. For more information, email pinsonn@ hcflgov.net, or call (813) 7445519, ext. 54145. Nicole Pinson is the Urban Horticulture Agent in Hillsborough County. Bob Latimer, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County Master Gardener Volunteer, contributed to this column.
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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point (RMCBP) has recognized Jennifer Williams as the recipient of its September DAISY award. Williams is a registered nurse in the Cardiopulmonary Recovery Unit and was recommended for the award by a patient who was in her care, as well as the patient’s family member. DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System, and honors the family of Patrick Barnes who succumbed to complications of an autoimmune disease. From left: DAISY Award Committee members Jeanine Baggott and Danielle Montanez Calabrese; Melanie Wetmore, RMCBP CNO; award winner Jennifer Williams; and, Daisy Award Committee member Aida Guardiani.
performance standards. The certification recognizes health care organizations that provide clinical programs across the continuum of care for treatment of sepsis. The certification evaluates how organizations use clinical outcomes and performance measures to identify opportunities to improve care, as well as to educate and prepare patients and their caregivers for discharge. For more information, you can visit JointCommission.org. Also, Oak Hill’s Transitional Year Program has received continued accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
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The Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office is set to team up with the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation during October. In their sixth year of collaboration, the agencies will once again strive to raise funds and bring awareness in combating breast cancer. Those purchasing first-time or renewed au-
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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point recognized its volunteers with the second quarter Star Awards. Luvon Crafton has been volunteering at the hospital since May 2015, and has already accumulated 3,540 life hours and 4,567 merit hours. Crafton can be found at Welcome Center A and Welcome Center D. Al Herrick has been regarded as a loyal and professional courtesy cart driver, volunteering since 2014, and has accumulated more than 1,250 life hours of service. He has a reputation for treating everyone with respect and dignity. Juli Ormsby began volunteering in 2016 as a chaplain’s aide and has since become a licensed chaplain. In her three years at Regional Medical, Ormsby has accumulated more than 1,350 life hours and 1,500 merit hours.
tomobile registrations in October, may trade their plate for the End of Breast Cancer specialty tag at their local Pasco tax office. Proceeds from the tag promotion will go toward the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation. Cash donations also will be accepted. For information, call Greg Giordano at (727) 847-8179 or visit PascoTaxes.com.
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Motorists will have another convenient spot to pick up automobile parts and accessories with the soon-to-come AutoZone shop. The 6,815-square-foot facility will be located at 12090 State Road 54 in Odessa. Construction began in September. The store is expected to open in November.
Retail chain Grease Monkey – Oil Changes & More, is opening its sixth mechanic shop in Florida. The 1,300-square-foot facility is located at 5847 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. It will have three vehicle bays for basic auto oil change and maintenance. The shop is expected to open in October.
A Checkers fast-food hub is coming soon to serve hungry patrons in Zephyrhills. The 900square-foot restaurant, at 5505 Gall Blvd., will have a single drive-thru lane and an outdoor patio. Construction began in August. An opening is expected in November.
A Publix grocery store is emerging at the front entrance of The Preserve residential community in Odessa. The store, approximately 27,600 square feet, will be located at 2189 Sembler Drive, off State Road 54. Construction began in August.
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NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS
Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of about 16,000 semifinalists in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These high school seniors have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million, to be offered next spring. Local students that have been named as semifinalists are: • Cypress Creek High School: Mindy L. Do • Land O’ Lakes High School: Shannon S. Chen, Achyudhan R. Kutuva, Kathy Liu, Steven Miltenberger, Stanley S. Moonjeli, Elizabeth A.Thorner, Maxwell M.Twitmyer, Takashi Xu and Jennifer R. Zartmen • Lutz (home-school): Mark T.Thivierge • Mitchell High School: Bethany A. Bradshaw, Dustin G. Rendell and Amber L. Seaberg • Pasco High School: Nicholas C. Gray and Joseph S. Hart • Steinbrenner High School: Jonathan E. Barbara, Rebekah F. Hurwitz, Matthew R. Lee and Rana X. Scherer • Wharton High School: Valeria M. Gutierrez and Shehzad S. Shah • Wiregrass Ranch High School: Aidan J. Persaud
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE PANEL
Saint Leo University at 33701 State Road 52, in St. Leo will host a criminal justice panel discussion on Oct. 7.The panel will include Saint Leo’s criminal justice and psychology faculty members as well as Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco.A reception will be held from 4 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. in the Kirk Hall lobby. The discussion panel will follow from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Selby Auditorium in Lewis Hall.The event is free and open to the public. For information, call Mary McCoy at (352) 588-7118 or email Mary.McCoy02@SaintLeo.edu.
STUDENT CONCERT
Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, will present “Fall Into Songs of the Roaring Twenties,” a student concert, on Oct. 8 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., in Selby Auditorium, Lewis Hall. For information, email collegeofartsandsciences@saintleo.edu, or leave a message at (352) 588-8401.
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Saint Leo University was ranked as one of the best regional universities and best values in higher education in the South, in 2020 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings.Among regional universities in the South, Saint Leo ranked 25th, up from its 47th place ranking last year. The university also jumped up to fifth place, from 14th place last year, among Best Value Schools in the South.
And, Saint Leo tied with Christian Brothers University (Tennessee) for 14th place as Best for Veterans School among southern regional universities, up from 31st place last year. In a new category, Saint Leo was named to the Top Performers on Social Mobility in Southern Regional Universities list, tying for No. 10 with Columbia College (South Carolina). For more information on the 2020 Best Colleges, visit USNews.com/best-colleges.
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CANNABIS, from page 1A have is a goal for a livable, workable downtown, in terms of if you want a pharmacy downtown or don’t.” Since 2016, the city has enacted five sixmonth moratoriums, or temporary ban, on the sale of medical marijuana while staff researched its potential impacts on the community. The latest six-month moratorium expired Sept. 21. If no action is taken, dispensaries could theoretically locate in multiple zoning districts, including the historic downtown area. It’s not the first time commissioners have sought to allow dispensaries in designated areas. The commission earlier this year directed staffers to draft an ordinance that would have permitted dispensaries in all zoning districts where the city allows pharmacies, except in the CRA district. However, the city’s planning board recommended denial of the drafted ordinance, primarily due to language that makes existing pharmacies and drugstores in the district legal nonconforming uses. The planning board subsequently recommended the commission to extend the moratorium, which they did. At the latest workshop, new Dade City Senior Planner Melanie Romagnoli pointed out the previously drafted ordinance wasn’t
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share this information. Besides the changes relating to Cypress Creek Middle and Cypress Creek High boundaries, the district also is proposing boundary adjustments to provide for future development. These boundary changes would not affect any current students, according to information on the district’s website. But changes are being proposed that would affect future populations of these schools: Connerton Elementary, Dr. Mary Giella Elementary, Crews Lake Middle, Pine View Middle, Hudson High and Land O’ Lakes High.
exactly kosher, because the CRA district isn’t truly a business zoning district. “We would have to rezone everybody in the downtown to a certain district and then ban it from that certain district to practice zoning law,” she explained. When asked by the commission for a recommendation, Romagnoli all but endorsed allowing dispensaries within city limits in some form or another. “Coming from a pure zoning standpoint, I don’t view medical marijuana as the recreational pot that a lot of people are concerned about,” the city planner said.“It’s heavily controlled, it’s heavily regulated, and you have to have a prescription to get, so I view that particular product as going to get your prescription antibiotics, and my personal opinion is we should not regulate what is sold inside of a pharmacy if it’s already regulated at the state and federal levels. I don’t want to deny medical access to those who may need it.” The mayor followed that sentiment, saying dispensaries should to be examined in a “medical context” to serve local residents stricken with illnesses like cancer, glaucoma and so forth. Said Hernandez:“My heart just can’t do anything but go,‘Hey, wow, there’s a condition and a need that needs to be addressed that we can provide access to.’ You can argue about the location of it and all that, but still having access to it is very important.”
SUMMIT, from page 1A Council, Inc. • Danielle Ruiz, economic development manager for Duke Energy Zephyrhills’ proposed industrial development hub focuses on a large grouping of industrial properties and adjacent areas within the Chancey Road corridor and municipal airport. The planning area is generally bound by Melrose Avenue to the north, the CSX Transportation railroad and U.S. 301 to the west, Pattie Road to the south, and Barry Road and the Upper Hillsborough Wildlife Management Area to the east.That encompasses approximately 9.76 square miles (6,248 acres), including 33% within Zephyrhills and the remainder in unincorporated Pasco County — representing the largest aggregation of industrial lands in Pasco. Zephyrhills chamber executive director Melonie Monson, who’s organizing the summit, underscored the need to build out the industrial corridor, to recruit employmentgenerating manufacturing companies and to develop a middle-class workforce in Zephyrhills. The city is pining for a “medium-sized industrial manufacturer,” Monson said, to give local high school graduates a place to work, so they can remain in the community. The chamber director believes that Zephyrhills could attract such a company soon. She cited the city’s recent efforts to partner with Pasco County to spend millions of dollars to extend water and sewer to the industrial site. “It’s just ready for industry, it just is,” she said. Monson put it this way: “We’re excited the city’s being proactive instead of reactive, so when that big person hits and says, ‘I want to come here,’ we’ll be ready for that and say, ‘Here’s your spot, this is what we have, these are the incentives, this is your workforce.’ “That’s what we’re working toward, to put all those pieces together to make sure that we get what we want here,” Monson said. She said the industrial corridor also could pave the way for other companies in distribution, light manufacturing, aviation and so on. “I believe it’s going to have a lot of different textures to it,” the chamber executive said. She is encouraged by the city’s direction in recent years of attracting younger families and groups to live, work and play. She mentioned the downtown area
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Prep football midseason review By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com
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he 2019 Florida high school football regular season has reached the midway point. Here’s a closer look at how teams and players are faring from The Laker/Lutz News coverage area. Schools in Laker/Lutz News coverage area (and their current 2019 records):
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Sunlake Seahawks first-year head coach Trey Burdick, left, pictured with former allstar linebacker Adam Jarvis
• Carrollwood Day School Patriots (0-5) • Freedom High School Patriots (1-4) • Gaither High School Cowboys (5-0) • Steinbrenner High School Warriors (5-0)
in the Tampa Bay area — he steered Gaither to three playoff appearances between 2011 to 2016, and also had stints at Bloomingdale and Middleton, respectively.
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• Academy at the Lakes Wildcats (eightman) (4-0 overall) • Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School Hurricanes (1-5) • Cypress Creek Middle High School Coyotes (2-3) • Land O’ Lakes High School Gators (1-5) • Pasco High School Pirates (2-4) • Sunlake High School Seahawks (3-3) • Wesley Chapel High School Wildcats (2-3) • Wiregrass Ranch High School Bulls (5-1) • Zephyrhills Christian Academy Warriors (3-2) • Zephyrhills High School Bulldogs (2-3)
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At the midway mark, there are three programs sporting undefeated records — Academy at the Lakes, Gaither and Steinbrenner. What do each have in common? Potent offenses backed by efficient, veteran quarterback play. • Academy at the Lakes is averaging over 39 points per game. Junior quarterback Jalen Brown, a fourth-year starter, has completed 55% of throws for 785 yards, 14 touchdowns and three interceptions. He’s also the team’s leading rusher (445 rush yards, six touchdowns). • Gaither is averaging over 38 points per game. Senior quarterback Tony Bartalo, a twoyear starter, has completed 63% of throws for
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The Gaither Cowboys are off to a blistering 5-0 start and are ranked among the state’s top 10 teams in Class 6A.
1,320 yards, 19 touchdowns and three interceptions. He currently boasts multiple Division I offers. • Steinbrenner is averaging over 48 points per game. Senior quarterback Haden Carlson, a three-year starter, has completed 64% of throws for 783 yards, 12 touchdowns and one interception. He is a FIU (Florida International University) verbal commit. Also notable: Wiregrass Ranch (5-1) has received stellar quarterback play from sophomore Rocco Becht, who’s posted a 56% completion rate, 936 passing yards, 13 touchdowns and two interceptions.
nally securing a 44-0 win over Freedom last week.A team thin on seniors and an anemic running game has magnified the struggles. • One of the most consistent and dominant programs in Pasco County in recent years, the Bulldogs haven’t lost four or more games since 2012 and haven’t missed the postseason since 2013. But after losing 22 seniors from last year’s 11-1 squad, the Bulldogs have shown less bark this season. They lost their first three games, but have begun to show life with recent road wins against Wesley Chapel and Tarpon Springs, respectively.
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Entering the 2019 season, Land O’ Lakes and Zephyrhills were expected to build off winning seasons and compete for a playoff spot in their respective classifications. But early season struggles has all dampened those hopes for both teams. • The Gators finished 7-3 last season — its first winning campaign since 2013. But, they’ve hobbled to just a 0-5 start before fi-
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The Land O’ Lakes Gators went 7-3 last year, but have struggled much of this season with a 1-5 mark thus far.
• Sunlake has jumped to a respectable 3-3 mark under first-year head coach Trey Burdick, holding his own in assuming the role previously held by one of the county’s winningest coaches in Bill Browning. Under Burdick, the team is on pace to surpass the 46 mark the program has had each of the past two seasons. Better yet, Burdick, a longtime assistant under Browning, steered the Seahawks to a 34-23 victory over crosstown rival Land O’ Lakes in the annual ‘Butter Bowl’ showdown. • New Pasco head coach Jason Stokes already has led the struggling program to as many wins as it did all of last season. And while the 2-4 mark doesn’t seem all that great, the Pirates have battled hard in one possession losses to Sunlake and Springstead, respectively.With that, this year’s “9-Mile War” rivalry game against Zephyrhills should provide some more intrigue; Zephyrhills has won the past four contests. Stokes is no stranger to being a head coach
STAT STUFFERS
Here’s a look at a top statistical performer from each high school in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area:
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• Reggie Johnson II, Carrollwood Day, junior defensive end: 15 tackles, three sacks • Hussein Hafiz, Freedom, senior linebacker: 12 tackles (five for loss), three sacks • Deveon Knighton, Gaither, senior receiver: 28 receptions, 431 yards, six touchdowns • Deon Silas, Steinbrenner, junior tailback: 828 all-purpose yards, 11 touchdowns
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• Adrian Leverette, Academy at the Lakes, junior tailback: 379 scrimmage yards, five touchdowns • Jack Miller, Bishop McLaughlin, freshman receiver: 19 receptions, 502 yards, three touchdowns • Jehlani Warren, Cypress Creek, senior quarterback: 57% completions, 515 passing yards, five touchdowns, three interceptions • Ethan Forrester, Land O’ Lakes, senior quarterback, 39% completions, 790 passing yards, seven touchdowns, four interceptions; 336 rushing touchdowns, five touchdowns • Gabriel Barnes, Pasco, junior linebacker: 49 tackles, 20 hurries, three sacks • Mark Anderson, Sunlake, junior receiver: 475 all-purpose yards, three touchdowns • Brenden Maddox, Wesley Chapel, senior fullback/linebacker: 269 rush yards, four touchdowns; 45 tackles (six for loss) • Keith Walker, Wiregrass Ranch, senior receiver: 735 all-purpose yards, 10 touchdowns • Tyler Davis, Zephyrhills Christian, senior tailback: 616 rush yards, six touchdowns • Zyree Roundtree, junior tailback: 483 rush yards, four touchdowns
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RUNNER OF THE WEEK!
Pasco-Hernando State College sophomore Olivia D’Angelo was recently named NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Runner of the Week following her performance at the Sept. 14 Mountain Dew Gator Cross Country Invitational, at the University of Florida in Gainesville. D’Angelo’s 19:37.6 5K mark was tops among all junior college participants and 51st overall (among 308 runners from 36 colleges and universities). D’Angelo, the defending NJCAA Region VIII women’s champion, is a Lutz native and Steinbrenner High School product.
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Solid haul! Dave Panno, left, and Ken Willis teamed up to win first place at the South Pasco Bassmasters (SPBM) September tournament, hauling in five bass totaling 24.11 pounds at Lake Panasoffkee. The duo caught their fish using plastic trick worms and chatter bait in 7 feet of water in a mixture of hydrilla and eel grass. The next SPBM tournament is Oct. 19 at the Kissimmee Chain. For information on the fishing club, visit southpascobassmasters.com
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Wesley Chapel resident Maxine Carlson recently achieved a rare golfing feat that ranks high in her 20 years playing the sport. During the Heritage Harbor Golf and Country Club Monday Women’s League on Sept. 16, Carlson, 73, recorded a hole-in-one on the course’s 90-yard par-three, third hole using a Taylormade M6 7 iron and Callaway Supersoft pink ball. The feat was witnessed by golfing partner Janet Morin and verified by Heritage Harbor. It was Carlson’s first career hole-in-one. The odds of an amateur golfer scoring a hole-in-one are approximately 12,500 to 1, according to the National Hole-In-One Association.
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The incredible view of the setting sun over Lake Pasadena, as seen from the Dade City home of Derek Thomas. Thomas lives on Fort King Road, near the top of Leheup Hill, which is one of the area’s highest elevations at 240 feet above sea level. This ‘mountain’ is part of a series of rolling hills in the area.
Savor a slice of ‘Old Florida’ beauty By Christine Holtzman choltzman@lakerlutznews.com
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Tucked away in an area across State Road 52 from Saint Leo University, (next to the golf course), there are two historic grottos. Above, the Gethsemane Grotto, was built by local men from San Antonio in 1933, to depict Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. Below, the Lady of Lourdes Grotto was built in 1916, and is the final resting place of the Saint Leo Abbey’s first Abbot, Charles Mohr, OSB. The construction contains natural stones, such as Florida coral, limestone and flint.
Nature’s beauty can be found at the Withlacoochee River Park, in Dade City. The Withlacoochee River cuts through the 406 acres of forested land, brimming with an abundance of wildlife. Park amenities include fishing piers, boardwalks, canoe/kayak access, picnic and camping areas, shelters/pavilions, trails, playgrounds, and an observation tower.
The historic Capt. H.B. Jeffries House, 38537 Fifth Avenue in Zephyrhills, was built in 1911, for city founder and Civil War veteran Capt. Harold B. Jeffries. Today, the building is used by the non-profit Main Street Zephyrhills, Inc., a group dedicated to the preservation, revitalization and the economic vitality of the downtown business district.
Many farms dot the East Pasco landscape, an area that is rich in agriculture. These silos on a farm at the corner of St. Joe Road and Bellamy Brothers Boulevard, peak above the lush pasture.
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tion of the Feast Day of St. Francis. Each participant will receive a St. Francis medal and a copy of “Prayers for Pets.” The day also will include adoptable animals, animal rescues, a food court, a Kid’s Korral, pet photos, pet claw clips, vendors, Café Under the Oaks, and a meet-and-greet with Andrew Heyes, author of “The Faith of Dogs,” and Winston, author of “The Words of Winston.” There will be a St. Francis Garden Memorial at 1 p.m., where participants can remember their pets that have passed. All proceeds will go to the St. Clement’s General Endowment Fund for roof repair, and to Pets for Patriots (PetsForPatriots.org). For information, visit StClement.net, or call the church office at (813) 932-6204.
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The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have its membership luncheon on Oct. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Springhill Suites Tampa North-Land O’ Lakes, 16615 Crosspointe Run in Land O’ Lakes. For more information or to register, visit GreaterPasco.com
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