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Pasco readies for Suncoast Parkway Trail overpasses

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Pasco County continues to lay the groundwork for overpasses on the Suncoast Parkway, at State Road 52 and at State Road 54.

The Pasco County Commission on May 3 adopted an amendment to a Locally Funded Agreement between the county and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the planned bicycle/pedestrian overpass at Suncoast Trail, over State Road 52.

Board members approved the amendment for $216,447, as part of the board’s consent agenda — meaning it was approved as part of a bundle of items, without discussion.

This trio of cyclists, led by Tom Spock, completes a ride on the Suncoast Parkway Trail, during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Land O’ Lakes man is accompanied by Michael Russell and Leslie Spock. Plans call for installing overpasses at State Road 54 and at State Road 52, giving cyclists safe access to the trail. (File)

At its Feb. 3 meeting, the board approved a lump sum for the design and construction of the overpass, and the agreement calls for FDOT to be responsible for preparing the design plans, advertising, and letting the construction contract, to include utility coordination, permitting and the Construction Engineering Inspection for the project.

In the agreement, the county is responsible for the completion of all required survey, geotechnical exploration, and Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE).

Since then, it has been decided that the FDOT would be responsible for completing the work the county was going to do, since FDOT already has consultants in place to perform the necessary work.

The total estimated project cost is slightly under $10 million, which the county has provided.

It now will furnish the additional funds, by May 27, for geotechnical exploration, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) and survey activities associated with this project.

The design, including geotechnical work, is slated to begin this year and be completed by 2023, Construction is scheduled to be completed in 2024.

In another action, the county board approved amending an agreement with the FDOT for work associated with the planned overpass at State Road 54 and the Suncoast Trail. That agreement increased the county’s contribution by $190,007.

That action also was on the board’s consent agenda.

Like the work for the other overpass, this agreement covers expenses for work that FDOT will now do, instead of the county, relating to geotechnical exploration, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) and survey activities associated with this project.

The design work on the State Road 54 overpass is expected to be completed in 2023 and the construction is expected to be completed in 2024.

Published May 11, 2022

Lutz Guv’na race is all about fun — and money

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The Guv’na is back.

The race for Lutz Guv’na, that is.

The campaign is a community tradition that was put on a two-year pause because of the pandemic.

That meant that current Guv’na Amy Lancaster became the first one-term Guv’na to serve beyond a single year.

From left, 2022 Lutz Guv’na candidates Atlas Cortecero, Stacee Campbell and David Penzer share a laugh, while making their outrageous campaign promises during the Lutz Guv’na debate on April 30 at the Old Lutz School House. (Mike Camunas)

Lancaster is eager to join others, to turn her sash over to whomever can claim the honorary title.

“I think that everyone is just ready to get back to it — it’s part of the community; its tradition!” said Stephanie Ensor, who serves on the Lutz Guv’na committee.

Ensor knows how it feels to hold the title.

She won it in 2010.

“It means a lot to a lot of people, and to the candidates, who do it to raise money for charities, nonprofits and the community,” Ensor said.

The whole process — the campaigns, the debates, the speeches and promises — is all tongue-in-cheek, mocking the real-life politics that often flood the news cycle. Even though it’s been going on since the 1950s, it’s only been more historically tracked since 1991 when the Lutz Civic Association took over. Each campaign season, which begins May 1, candidates raise several thousand dollars for about 20 Lutz nonprofit beneficiaries.

The campaign season culminates when the candidate who has raised the most money is announced and awarded a “sash” during the annual Lutz Fourth of July festivities.

The announcement takes place following the community’s annual parade. The Guv’na is sworn-in on the stage of the train depot building, at Lutz Lake Fern Road and U.S. 41.

“Couldn’t do it without the parade,” Ensor said. “People are so glad to get back out, to be able to contribute and, of course, celebrate it all with the parade. And let me tell you, we did not have to hunt to find candidates.”

This year’s contest features candidates Stacee Campbell, Atlas Cortecero and David Penzer. Whomever is crowned Guv’na gets to earmark 10% of the proceeds to a Lutz charitable organization of his or her choice.

“It’s been a crazy couple of years, so it’s great to do anything again, plus raise money for good causes,” said Penzer, wearing an American Flag shirt. “Let’s have some fun with it!”

“It’s so great to be able to do this again and raise money for local nonprofits,” Campbell said. “That’s what being Guv’na is all about!”

“It was frustrating not to be able to fundraise and raise money for charities,” Cortecero added. “It’s so good to be able to do this again.”

As for these candidates’ false promises and ridiculous rhetoric, they were able to put that on full display during the annual debate held on April 30 at the Old Lutz School House.

Over-the-top and somewhat topical questions were passed around to the crowd — friends, family and members of GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club.

The questions are designed to elicit humorous responses and spoof actual politics.

There’s a talent portion, too, and this year’s included a cow patty toss — to see which candidate could fling the dried-out patty the farthest.

Donations and monetary prizes are awarded during the debate.

After the debate, the candidates raise campaign funds by having raffles, car washes, lunches or other events.

They can also “panhandle” in the parade, in a final push to cash in for the sash.

“Like real politics, the candidates will make promises they don’t intend to keep and they will tell other lies, as well,” said Guv’na Committee’s Marion Smith, who has been involved with this event for 20 years.

“Quite a few years ago, a candidate who was an Elvis impersonator was asked who he would make his assistant Guv’na. He named his mother and spoke fondly of her, just like the real Elvis would have responded!” Smith said.

MEET THE CANDIDATES

Stacee Campbell
Bio: Campbell has been a Lutz resident since 2009 when her family moved to Florida from Indiana. She took right to the small town, especially because of close proximity to Tampa and the beaches. In 2014, Campbell opened Mascot Universe, which is a school spirit wear store that lets kids and parents try on apparel specially made for their schools. Not wanting to stop there, Campbell also opened Lutz Scoops, the small ice cream shop in the Lutz Lake Crossing Shopping Plaza.
Campaign Slogan: Make life in Lutz sweet!
Quotable: “It’s so nice to see people back out in the community and enjoying things, but I also do want that sash!”

Atlas Cortecero
Bio: Born and raised in São Paulo/Brazil with a Spanish/Portuguese family, Cortecero says it’s been a dream to live in America since childhood. He’s the lead singer in a country-rock band and a music producer. He also holds a degree in social work based on nonprofit organizations and office administration. As an entrepreneur, he and his wife, Michele Northrup (The Saucy Queen), sell a line of gourmet hot sauces locally.
Campaign Slogan: Keep Lutz saucy!
Quotable: “My beautiful wife was Guv’na in 2007, and I plan to bring home the sash once again.”

David Penzer
Bio: As a 20-year Lutz resident and a local Re/Max Capital Realty realtor, Penzer has been heavily involved in the community in many aspects. He’s been chairman of the Heritage Harbor Community Development District, and he and his wife have worked for years with the Lutz Chiefs and Steinbrenner Warrior sports organizations. Beyond that, Penzer also has been a longtime wrestling announcer. He worked a decade as ring announcer for World Championship Wrestling and worked with wrestlers such as Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper and Jimmy Hart. He’s now the part-time ring announcer for Impact Wrestling on AXS TV.
Campaign Slogan: Free mortgages for everyone in Lutz!
Quotable: “As a wrestling announcer, I’ll moderate a match between my opponents, while I take the sash!”

Past Lutz Guv’nas
2019 – Amy Lancaster
2018 – Domenic Definite
2017 – Kori Rankin
2016 – Greg Gilbert
2015 – Jennifer Rankin
2014 – Dr. Cindy Perkins
2013 – Suzin Carr
2012 – Karen D’Amico
2011 – Kevin White
2010 – Stephanie Ensor
2009 – Suzin Carr
2008 – Teri Burgess
2007 – Michele Northrup
2006 – Edwina Kraemer
2005 – Liz Incorrenti
2004 – Dean Rivett
2003 – Joni Cagle
2002 – Brett Montegny
2001 – Helen Kinyon
2000 – Vince Arcuri
1999 – Danny Neeley
1998 – Sandy Ruberg
1997 – Earl Smith
1996 – Ben Nevel
1995 – Kay Dahman
1994 – Lorraine Dabney
1993 – Leslie Dennison
1992 – Betty Neeley
1991 – Jo Van Bebber

Published May 11, 2022

Pasco approves nearly $442,000 to promote tourism

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The Pasco County Commission has approved a professional services agreement with Giant Noise LLC, to promote Florida’s Sports Coast.

The agreement is for $441,666.67, according to materials in the county board’s May 3 agenda packet.

The vote came without discussion, as part of a bundle of votes in the board’s consent agenda.

The agreement includes $41,666.67 in fiscal year 2022; $100,000, in fiscal year 2023; $100,000 in fiscal year 2024; $100,000.00 in fiscal year  2025; and, $100,000 in fiscal year 2026.

The agreement became effective immediately, with up to four automatic renewals, under the terms of the approved agreement.

In other action, the county board:

  • Confirmed the appointment of Patrick Arotin as the county’s code compliance director. The position is a new one. The Code Compliance Department will encompass Code Enforcement, High Return Enforcement Task Force, Minimum Standards, and Unlicensed Contractors. The position will oversee administrative functions such as the department’s budget preparation

and management, contract management, general business operations and helping

to deliver service through innovative strategies, continuous process improvement, and focusing on performance excellence and customer service.

  • Appointed members to the Pasco County Commission on Human Trafficking. Those appointees are: Robert Tedeschi, Ken Kilian, Jessica Mitch, Kelly Sinn, Toby Caroline, Liana Dean, Rosanne Smithwick, Alan Wilkett, Paul Friedlander, Lisa Rapp McCall and Kristen Bracy.
  • Approved a transfer of $281,056 from the general fund reserves to the Supervisor of Elections for expenses related to mailing voter information cards to registered voters. The funds cover mailing costs related to redistricting.
  • Approved the award of a task order to Bandes Construction Company Inc., to provide construction services for the resource recovery facility administration building in Spring Hill. The amount is not to exceed $2,792,200.00 in fiscal year 2022.

Published May 11, 2022

Pasco firefighters continue pressing for improved response times

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Representatives for firefighters and emergency medical responders are continuing to press  Pasco’s elected leaders and county administration to devote more resources to decrease emergency response times.

The emergency personnel has been taking advantage of the public comments portion of the Pasco County Commission’s meetings to keep the spotlight on the issue.

During the board’s May 3 meeting, Sabrina Koebler, representing Local 4420, focused on “the extreme deficit of stations.”

Fire Station 13 is in Wesley Chapel, off Old Pasco Road. When it opened in spring of 2019, it was the second largest station in Pasco County. (File)

“I know this isn’t new information,” said Koebler, a captain firefighter at Pasco Fire Rescue. “After all, a couple of years ago, the citizens approved a $147 million bond for the county, $70 million of which was to go to new stations.”

That funding includes five new stations, four rebuilt stations and a training center, she said.

“The stations that we are building are taking an excessive amount of time — longer than anticipated,” she said. “Reportedly, the stations under construction were delayed, supposedly for building material availability.”

Plus, she said the county is building just one station at a time — a pace that’s too slow to keep up with Pasco’s rapid growth.

More stations are needed to reduce the size of the zones that each station serves.

“We are not able to navigate heavy traffic and poor traffic conditions with the current infrastructure, easily and quickly,” she said.

She cited an instance when she was on a call in Holiday and the crew had to wait for an ambulance to arrive from Land O’ Lakes.

It is 17 miles away and it takes as long as 35 minutes to travel that distance during heavy traffic, she said.

“Neighborhoods are being completed at a faster rate than stations are being completed. This is going to cause a problem, obviously,” Koebler said.

“We need stations and we need them quicker than once every 18 months.

“New stations will help alleviate the response times that we’ve continually addressed.

“New stations will continue to alleviate crew burnout, which is becoming an issue,” she added.

“And, new stations will help with our unit utilization, which is something we’ve also discussed.”

She asked why developers aren’t forced to provide fire stations to serve the new subdivisions that are springing up in the county.

“Why we don’t require that is beyond me,” she said.

“Families and children will be moving into these homes. We do not want the headline that a 2 year old, who was not able to breathe, had to wait 18 minutes.

“I don’t want that on my conscience and neither do our guys. Don’t make our firefighters live with that. Don’t make our citizens regret moving here.

“We’re obligated to provide the resources for public safety and that’s what we’re asking that you do. Just help us.

“To us, this is real life. It’s not a news story,” Koebler said.

Published May 11, 2022

Pasco is offering rental assistance

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Pasco County is partnering with local nonprofit agencies to help pay bills for renters, according to a county news release.

The Pasco County Commission has announced additional opportunities through its Helping with Emergency Assistance Relief for Tenants (H.E.A.R.T) 2.0 program.

The county’s Community Development department is working with the local nonprofits on this initiative.

The Pasco H.E.A.R.T. 2.0 program can pay up to 18 months of bills for qualifying renters.

Bills that are eligible for payment include rent, water and electric bills.

To qualify, your household must be at or below 80% of the area median income. You also must have a past due rent/utility bill.

You also must prove Pasco residency and have experienced a COVID-19 economic impact.

Pasco County received funding for this program through the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

Applications are being accepted online 24/7 through May 31.

To apply, visit bit.ly/PascoHEART.

For more information about the program or application process, call Pasco County Customer Service at 727-847-2411.

Published May 11, 2022

Honoring Vietnam veterans at commemorative dinner

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It was a tight squeeze, so the Color Guard from Tampa’s American Legion Post 5, came out in a single file to post the colors prior to the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance. From left: U.S. Air Force veteran Jess Scoggins, of Tampa; Ed O’Mara, of Tampa; Carlos Gill, of Tampa; and U.S. Navy veteran John Blidy, of Tampa. (Fred Bellet)

Soldiers returning from the Vietnam War often faced hostility and scorn.

An event commemorating the 50th anniversary of that war had a much different tone.

Here, those who served their country were regarded with respect, and their sacrifices were honored and celebrated.

About 150 people turned out for the event, hosted by American Legion Post 108, at the Plantation Palms Golf Club.

Veterans, family members and others gathered for the event, at which 44 Vietnam veterans were honored.

Tribute also was paid to those who did not return from the war — through displays in the room and the symbolic “Missing Man” table.

American Legion Post 108 Commander Randy Holeyfield welcomed those gathered, and Tampa’s American Legion Post 5 provided the ceremonial color guard and honor guard duties.

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Dan Biser, of Lutz, offered the opening prayer, and retired U.S. Marines Corps Maj. Gen. James Hartsell spoke on “Keeping the Legacy Alive.” Hartsell is the executive director of the Florida Department of Veteran Affairs.

The atmosphere at the event was one of dignity, respect, honor and pride.

Published May 11, 2022

U.S. Army veteran Robert Hurt, of Tampa, has clear recollections of his years as a sergeant major in Vietnam, from 1966 to 1971.
United States Air Force veteran Joe Dilimone, left, was a flight line supervisor during his tours in Vietnam, from 1966 to 1968. He served in a role something like an air traffic controller, getting aircraft into the air and landing them. He attended the Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Dinner with his son, Robert, of Port Richey.
Bob Szymanowski, of Land O’ Lakes, right, sergeant-at-arms for American Legion Post 108, greets veterans. His son, Keith, of Brooksville, stands beside him.
Post Commander Randy Holeyfield reflects and remembers the Vietnam War. Holeyfield, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, welcomed the nearly 150 people who attended the event at the Plantation Palms Golf Club.
Sarah Holosopple looks over a Vietnam War commemorations displays set up in the banquet room at Plantation Palms Golf Club, the site of the event held to honor veterans of the Vietnam War and to mark the 50th anniversary of the war. She attended the event with her father, Gerry Holosopple, of Land O’ Lakes, a Vietnam War veteran.

Pasco updates its landscaping regulations

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The Pasco County Commission has amended the county’s land development code to update its landscaping regulations.

The changes address issues such as tree preservation and replacement, green space requirements and standards, landscaping, and buffering and plantings in rights of way in residential subdivisions.

Here’s a look at some of the key changes. The revisions:

  • Add the ability for development plans to utilize representative samples for tree removal,

subject to the county’s discretion

  • Remove the requirement to submit an Alternative Standard Application when using existing

trees/shrubs as part of the landscape buffer

  • Reduce the requirement that 70% of the landscape buffer be other than grass
  • Updated information relating to invasive species
  • Added a reference to “right tree, right place”
  • Made it easier to use existing vegetation for buffers
  • Defined “shade trees” and “ornamental trees”
  • Clarified when palm trees may be used
  • Updated ground cover planting requirements
  • Updated tree diversity requirements
  • Added language regarding the proper maintenance of trees
  • Added language about keeping future planting areas free of debris
  • Added requirement of one shade tree in the front yard of new single-family homes
  • Updated and clarified requirements regarding landscaping in vehicle use areas
  • Increased the size of require landscape islands. Previously, they had to be 8 feet wide; that has been increased to 10 feet.
  • Added requirements for large vehicle, vehicle use areas (VUA)
  • Clarified plantings adjacent to building perimeters
  • Revamped the Buffer Requirement Table.
  • Revamped the Buffer and Screening Requirements Table
  • Adjusted the Vehicle Dealership Buffer
  • Added standards for ponds adjacent to rights of way

The changes were recommended by a task force, made up of county staff, members of the Tampa Bay Builders Association, experts in landscape architecture, an arborist, and a representative from the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS)/Pasco County Cooperative Extension.

The group looked at some issues raised by TBBA, but a number of other items also surfaced during the review, according to Patrick Dutter, a planner for Pasco County.

One change deals with how tree replacements are calculated. Instead of measuring every tree on a project site, representative samples will be permitted — based on county approval.

The code also updates links to outside resources that had become outdated, Dutter said.

It also has a link to an invasive species list.

The tree list that had been presented as part of the code has been moved to the development review manual, so it can be updated on a timelier basis, Dutter said during a previous presentation on the changes.

Also, the cooperative extension representative and the tree arborist went through the list of trees, found the appropriate spacing requirements, called out where mitigation measures would be needed and where they wouldn’t be needed, Dutter added. The tree list calls out where different types of trees should be placed.

The issue of landscaping requirements has come up repeatedly during Pasco County Commission meetings, with Commission Chairwoman Kathryn Starkey and Commissioner Ron Oakley making persistent calls for changes that would promote better-looking development in Pasco.

Published May 11, 2022

Pasco continues preparing for jail takeover

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Pasco County’s administration will be taking over the operation of the Pasco County Jail beginning in the new fiscal year, and efforts are underway to prepare for that transition.

Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano asked County Administrator Dan Biles if he could provide regular briefings on the issue, since it is a major undertaking.

During the county board’s May 3 meeting, Mariano suggested the county may want to take a look at how other counties handle their jail operations.

He specifically mentioned Charlotte County, which has a hospital next to its jail, to take care of people with mental health and drug-related issues.

Biles told the commissioners that the county’s Human Resources department has been at the jail already, laying the groundwork for the jail’s employees to become county employees.

He said the county attorney’s office will be involved with the ordinances, resolutions and interlocal agreements that will be needed for the takeover.

He said the county’s information technology and finance departments also are involved.

“There is a lot of work to do and it changes and it’s evolving over time. So, there will be briefings and there will be updates, as we’re going forward with it,” Biles said, noting he expects to give the board an update during the first meeting of each month.

In terms of the jail’s staff, he said: “One day they’ll be sheriff’s office employees. The next day, they’ll be county employees.”

The jail will be run by a civilian administrator that will be confirmed by the board, Biles said.

Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller Nikki Alvarez-Sowles told the board that her staff has been involved in some transition meetings and would like to remain involved in meetings relating to finance, payroll, information technology and operations that would affect the court.

She also told the board that the list of items to be included in the transition audit has been compiled.

She expected to email it to Biles and Erik Breitenbach, assistant county administrator, for their review, to see if anything needs to be added before it is sent to external auditing firms for a quote, and to the sheriff’s office.

Published May 11, 2022

Pasco department wins national honors — again

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Pasco County’s Community Development Department has won national honors for the second year in a row, for its collaborative work to serve homeless individuals and families.

The group received the 2022 Audrey Nelson Community Development Achievement Award — the same honor it received in 2021.

The Pasco County Commission recently recognized the department’s efforts, through a resolution it adopted honoring Community Development Week in Pasco.

U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis, who represents Florida’s 12th congressional district, also sent in a copy of remarks he made in the Congressional Record, to honor the Pasco department.

Pasco County Community Development has received national recognition two years in a row for its innovative programs. (Courtesy of Pasco County)

In his remarks, Bilirakis cited the department’s accomplishment in winning national recognition two years in a row.

This year’s honor highlighted Pasco’s collaboration on the Rosalie Rendu Residences project, Bilirakis noted.

“This innovative project in New Port Richey, with partner St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) CARES, provides a safe, clean and permanent place for the homeless and those living with a disability. The units, renovated from a former multifamily building, opened in August 2021.

“Rosalie Rendu Residences include both efficiencies and two-bedroom units for shared housing.

“Federal funding from the Community Development Block Grant Program, coupled with state funding and private funding, made this project possible,” Bilirakis said.

“In 2021, Pasco County Community Development Department, won the award based on its collaborative efforts with the Vincent House Project, which provides job-training skills to those living with mental illness,” the congressman added.

He also noted “the department has a long history of utilizing diverse and innovative strategies to meet the needs of the people of Pasco County.”

Rosalie Rendu Residences is the fourth phase of SVdP CARES’ permanent supportive housing project, established in July of 2021. St. Vincent de Paul CARES celebrated the opening of Rosalie Rendu Residences on Aug. 5, 2021. It’s an affordable and supportive housing project in New Port Richey that features eight newly renovated apartments. The project provides a safe place for those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

The Pasco County Commission’s resolution also praised the department’s work.

The resolution, approved during the county board’s April 19 meeting, said the department “has demonstrated tireless dedication to the revitalization of neighborhoods and the creation of affordable housing throughout the county.”

The resolution also explained that the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the HOME Investment Partnership Program provide annual funding and flexibility to local communities, such as Pasco County.

That funding, according to the resolution, is used to “provide decent, safe, and affordable housing in a suitable living environment as well as economic opportunities to low- and moderate-income individuals.”

The resolution also provided some statistics, reporting that within the past eight years, Pasco has received more than $21.7 million in CDBG funds and more than $3.7 million in in Coronavirus Relief funds from Housing and Urban Development.

The department also allocated 100% of expended funds to benefit low-income to moderate-income households — exceeding the minimum requirement of 70%, according to the resolution.

The CDBG program also supported rapid rehoming projects for 254 of our most vulnerable neighbors, the resolution said.

Plus, the department provided affordable housing through the rehabilitation of existing units for 112 households, the resolution added.

In adopting the resolution, the county board also encouraged the community to support the department’s activities, throughout the year.

“Without these hardworking individuals, Pasco County would not be the vibrant community it is today,” according to the resolution.

Marcy Esbjerg, the director of community development, thanked the county board for its support, as well as the county’s leadership team, the community development staff and the department’s community partners.

She was gratified to receive a copy of the remarks that Bilirakis made on the Congressional Record, and noted that the department’s work on the Rosalie Rendu Residences project also was reported in a CDBG publication circulated to members of Congress.

Jack Mariano, who was filling in as the board’s chairman that day, told Esbjerg that she’s doing “a phenomenal job.”

Published May 11, 2022

Festival welcomes students interested in scouting

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A festival featuring activities for Cub Scouts and students interested in learning more about the organization for boys and girls is planned for May 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Spring Cub Fest, sponsored by the Fort Brooke District of the Greater Tampa Bay Council of Boy Scouts of America, will be at Camp Brorein, 16901 Boy Scout Road, in Odessa, according to a news release.

Those wishing to attend are welcome at any point during the event’s slated time period.

The festival is designed for elementary school children. It will feature fun activities, including shooting sports, climbing, crafts, games and displays, said Tom Knotts, activities chairman in the Fort Brooke District, in the release.

“It’s a great opportunity to see what the Cub Scouts program offers – fun, friendship and outdoor activities,” Knotts said.

Event registration fee is $10 per participant. To register, visit ScoutingEvent.com/089-springcubfest.

Published May 11, 2022