Land O' Lakes Babes & Bums Triathlon

Athlete’s Who Care put on their 2007 Tri Fever & Babes & Bums Triathlon on August 4.  Over 400 participants showed up on a beautiful hot sunny day to compete in running, bicycling, and swimming at the Land O’ Lakes Rec Center Complex.  The group worked in conjunction with the Pasco County Parks and Recreation Department, the Pasco County Sheriffs Office, Emergency Services, and local Civic and Community Organizations. 

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Dade City Police Chief Phillip Thompson Retires

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R­­ Shireman 5624…Completing 20 years of service to the city of Dade City, Chief Phillip Thompson was honored for his service Tuesday July 31, 2007, by family, friends and co-workers (from left) Sgt. R. Shireman, Officer G. Richardson, Officer C. Stone, Detective M. Mejias, Sgt. J.E. Walters, Chief Thompson, Sgt. W. Rowe, Captain D. Duff, Detective J. Conrad, Officer Derrick Doty, Officer Lorenzo Moreno, and Officer Dean Baldwin.

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Water Florida Yards seminar

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 Jeannie Hays 5877…and Crowd 5881 …Jeannie Hays, Program Assistant of Florida Yards & Neighbors. University of Florida Environmental Horticulture gave a presention, "Water -Too Much Or Too Little" at the Pasco County Master Gardener seminar August 4, 2007. Coffee, light refreshments, door prizes and educational information sheets were provided. The seminar was held at Clayton Hall at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, located at 36702 State Road 52, in Dade City. For information, call (352) 521-4288.

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Sheriff’s Resource Officer of the Year

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 John Peteck 5670…CPL. John Peteck Sheriff’s Resource Officer at Hudson Middle School was voted 2006-2007 Sheriff’s Resource Officer of the year. He has been assigned to Pine View Middle School in Land O’Lakes beginning this school year.

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Training Department of the Pasco Sheriff’s Office

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 Chris Ryan 5663…The shooter, played by Sheriff’s Explorer Chris Ryan, 17 of Berkley Prep. is taken in to custody by Pasco Sheriff Corporal Arthur Morrison and Corporal Mike McKnight in exercise held at Wesley Chapel High School on August 1, 2007, by the Training Department of the Pasco Sheriff’s Office in order to train school resource officers and officers from the Dade City and Zephyrhills Police Departments on the best procedures for handling emergencies.

 Arthur Morrison 5658…Pasco Sheriff Corporal Arthur Morrison and Corporal Tuni Roach, learn to search the hallways for a shooter that will reduce the likelihood of death or injury to themselves, innocent students and even the shooters themselves. The exercise was held at Wesley Chapel High School on August 1, 2007, by the Training Department of the Pasco Sheriff’s Office.

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Dade City Police Chief Phillip Thompson Retires

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R­­ Shireman 5624…Completing 20 years of service to the city of Dade City, Chief Phillip Thompson was honored for his service Tuesday July 31, 2007, by family, friends and co-workers (from left) Sgt. R. Shireman, Officer G. Richardson, Officer C. Stone, Detective M. Mejias, Sgt. J.E. Walters, Chief Thompson, Sgt. W. Rowe, Captain D. Duff, Detective J. Conrad, Officer Derrick Doty, Officer Lorenzo Moreno, and Officer Dean Baldwin.

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 5547… Christine and Joe Ball, residents of Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club in San Antonio, sample some of the fine wines available at the Florida Estates Winery, located 4 miles west of I-75 or 8 miles east of Hwy 41 at 25241 State Road 52 near Land O'Lakes with the help of wine consultant Minoo Mostafavifar. Ball, who does kitchen and bathroom remodeling (352-668-3301) and his wife Christine look forward to returning to the Wine Festival & Market, August 11^th, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. that includes fresh produce, fresh foods, sandwiches, cheese, sauces, home made Art & Crafts, Live Music (light and classic rock) and an opportunity to sample the Winery's offerings. Find out more at www.FloridaEstatesWines.com .

Horse events in Darby
 

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 5241…Beth Smith of Hudson is in full control as she put her horse through the paces at the Smokehouse Creek Rodeo Arena in Darby Friday night July 13, 2007.  5228…Monica King of Hudson rides Blue Bell Twist aggressively at the Smokehouse Creek Rodeo Arena in Darby Friday night July 13, 2007.  5178…Heather Carter 13, of Centennial Middle School takes the final turn at the Smokehouse Creek Rodeo Arena in Darby Friday night July 13, 2007.  5185…Brittani Coleman 12, of Centennial Middle School cuts it tight around the barrels at the Smokehouse Creek Rodeo Arena in Darby Friday night July 13, 2007.  5323…Chelsea Smith of Zephyrhills races back to the gate disappointed after hitting the barrel at the Smokehouse Creek Rodeo Arena in Darby Friday night July 13, 2007.  5271…Brittnee Smith of Zephyrhills riding Sheppard, turns a corner on the barrel at the Smokehouse Creek Rodeo Arena in Darby Friday night July 13, 2007.

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Dade City U17 Girls Burn Competitive Soccer practice

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Dade City Restaurants give big

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 Participating restaurants will donate 10% based on receipts from July 11th and August 8th, to the East Pasco Habitat for Humanity. Not pictured is Lunch on Limoges; Garden Delights Café; American Eagles/Great Eats Antiques and others.

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Horse Riding at Darby -

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Dade City Vintage Car Cruise In

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 4840…Taking a break from working at the Tropical Breeze Café & Ice cream Parlor is Cody Parks, a 2007 graduate of Pasco HS, Kayla Akers 2006 graduate of Pasco HS and visiting from Miami, Anthony Santana, checking out the favorite car of the show, a 1966 Ford Mustang Pro Street at the Dade City Cruise In, July 7.  4853… Centennial MS students Brian Schultz 8^th grade, Chelsea Baker 7^th grade and Rebeca Petrie 8^th grade check out “The Judge” a GTO Pontiac 1971 at the Dade City Cruise In, July 7.

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Brown-Waite Medal award ceremony

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East Pasco Realtors Meeting

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1261-p…Candie Lewis, of Lake Jovita Properties, and Casey Karppe, of Kelly & Karppe Realty Group, LLC, attended the East Pasco Association of Realtors Quarterly Meeting held at the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church in Zephyrhills on June 28. Karppe was inducted into the group.   

1264-p…The East Pasco Association of Realtors held their Quarterly Meeting at  the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church in Zephyrhills on June 28.  Pictured are (from left): Manny Funes, of Mike Prilliman Realty, Inc. (from left), Nancy Wingate, of Coldwell Banker Park Place Properties and RPAC (Realtors Political Action Committee) Trustee, Susanna Madden, of ReMax ACR Elite Group, and District Vice President of FAR (Florida Association of Realtors), Chuck Bonfiglio, of Century 21, and the President Elect of FAR, Shelly Fenton, of Fenton Appraisals, and Greg De La Rue, of Keller Williams Kelly Realty Team Trinity, and President of the East Pasco Association of Realtors.

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Property Tax Reform Meeting

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  1680…Representative Will Weatherford listens intently to a Pasco County resident at the Pasco County Town Hall meeting regarding property tax reform at the historic Courthouse in Dade City on June 6th.  1686…Senator Victor Crist addresses a question from a Pasco County resident at the Pasco County Town Hall meeting regarding property tax reform at the historic Courthouse in Dade City on June 6th.  1678… Ted Schrader, county commissioner, explained how the Pasco County Commissioners have already reduced the millage rates six times or 34% over the last six years at the Pasco County Town Hall meeting regarding property tax reform at the historic Courthouse in Dade City on June 6th.  1670…Mayor P. Hutchison Brock of Dade City explains how the city had held the line on expenditures by cutting spending, at the Pasco County Town Hall meeting regarding property tax reform at the historic Courthouse in Dade City on June 6th.  1709… Wade Barber explained the effects of the rapid increases in housing values and how they are calculated at the Pasco County Town Hall meeting regarding property tax reform at the historic Courthouse in Dade City on June 6th.  1689…Mike Nurrenbrock, of the Office of Management and Budget, addressed questions raised by Senator Crist and Rep. Weatherford at the Pasco County Town Hall meeting regarding property tax reform at the historic Courthouse in Dade City on June 6th.  1714… Representing the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, Al Neihaus stated that although it is the 8th largest law enforcement agency in the state (in terms of population) it is the most frugal of the top ten, spending $126 per resident for cost of law enforcement services while still remaining one of the most successful in fighting crime.

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Pasco Middle School Night at Beef O'Brady's in Dade City 

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Enjoying a great Pasco Middle School night out at Beef O’Brady’s in downtown Dade City are Sarah Drewes of Dade City, Ken Polick, Manager of the Dade City Beef of Brady’s, Zachary Ballard a 6^th grader at Pasco Middle School, Anna Morey of Lutz, Donna Powell of Zephyrhills High School, Todd Batchelor owner of the Dade City Beef of Brady’s, Hanna Johnson a 6^th grader at Pasco Middle School, and Jordan Gitzch a 6^th grader at Pasco Middle School. The Dade City Beef O’Brady’s donates 20% of your tab to Pasco Middle School on the 1st Thursday of the month if you are a student there and also has a discount of 15% for current students of Pasco Hernando Community College or Saint Leo University.

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Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Dade City

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866…Members of the Dade City dance group, Chicas la Onda, Luz Vega, 14, Pasco Middle School, Samantha Garcia, 13, an eighth grader at Centennial Middle School, Ari Mendozan a tenth 10 grader at Pasco High School and Maribel Vega, a tenth grader at Pasco High School, check out the clothes, boots and hats at Carmen Frias’ Del Carmen Mexican Clothes Store before performing at the Cinco de Milo festival in Dade City on May 5^th. 844… Reyna Ramirez, Julia 2 and Ana Rios of Dade City celebrate Cinco de Milo behind Carmen Frias’ Del Carmen Mexican Store in Dade City on May 5^th.   857…Eighth grader Adian Espirito with his Mom Rafaela Espirito of Dade City participated in many contests at the Cinco de Milo festival behind Carmen Frias’ Del Carmen Mexican Store in Dade City on May 5^th like musical chairs, chugging an orange drink but wisely stayed clear of the hot pepper eating contest.  0862…The celebration of Cinco de Milo in Dade City means Family and friends like Cody Aguilar of Centennial Elementary School, Noah Edwards, a fourth grader at Pasco Elementary School, Alena Aguilar, a seventh grader at Centennial Middle School and J.D. Edwards, a fifth grader at Pasco Elementary School enjoyed great food and great music behind Carmen Frias’ Del Carmen Mexican Store in Dade City on May 5^th. 1095…Reigning Queen of la Onda, Maribel Vega is a tenth grader at Pasco High School is announced at the Cinco de Milo festival behind Carmen Frias’ Del Carmen Mexican Store in Dade City on May 5^th.  …Member of the Dance group, Reflejos de Mexico of Clearwater performed Traditional Mexican dances, some originating from the states of Sineola, Jalisco and Baja California and Traditional Aztec performances at the Cinco de Milo festival behind Carmen Frias’ Del Carmen Mexican Store in Dade City on May 5^th.

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Kiefer Village Jewelers for Mother Day  

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 Dade City Car Show  

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Dade City kids, Jason Register, 8 of Brooksville Elementary and four year old Toni Grandon, stand next to Jason’s favorite car in the Dade City Car Show, a 1932 Ford Roadster on May 5^th. Eighteen month old Maia McCormick and Mom Lisa Mullen of Spring Hill of enjoy a casual stroll downtown checking out the vintage vehicles at the Dade City Car Show on May 5^th.

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Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce hosts Mixer for Dade City and Wesley Chapel Chambers 

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Carolyn Hodges, of Hodges Funeral Home (from left), belongs to the Dade City Chamber of Commerce and the Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce.  She is with Chamber Executive Directors Phyllis Smith, of Dade City and Jan Slater, of Zephyrhills, Zephyrhills Chamber President Patrick Graham, and Jason Wilson, Executive Director of the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce at the Three Chamber Mixer held at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills on April 19.Wesley Chapel...2160-p…Members of the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce Bobbie Kingsbury (from left), of Fashionista Extrordinaire, Wesley Chapel Honorary Mayor Candidate Martine Duncan, of The Theatre Doctor, Jackie Ciliberto, of Armor Air Heating & Cooling, Inc., and Chamber Administrative Assistant Brittany Capelle enjoy a laugh during the Chamber Mixer for Dade City, Wesley Chapel, and Zephyrhills that was held on April 19 at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills._2150-p…Jason Wilson, Executive Director of the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce does some networking with AAA Club South’s Marge Engleman during the Chamber Mixer for Dade City, Wesley Chapel, and Zephyrhills at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills.  Dade City, Wesley Chapel, and Zephyrhills...2159-p…Member of three chambers gathered for a Mixer at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills on April 19. They were fed well and given a tour of their new operating room, and lots of prizes were handed out. Pictured are (from left): Chris Spillane of AFLAC-Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce, Carolyn Hodges, of Hodges Funeral Home, who belongs to the Dade City Chamber of Commerce and the Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce, Joyce E. Luloff, of Today's Graphics, and Jean Nathe, of Trade-Mark Sales, Inc., who belongs to the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce. _2142-p…Honorary Mayor of Zephyrhills Cliff McDuffie, accepts one of the many prizes handed out during the Three Chamber Mixer at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills on April 19.   

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Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Dinner honors Luther Rozar

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 …On hand to honor Luther Rozar are Ralph Cumbee, Kurt Browning, Lowell Harris, Ted W. Johnson and Luther Rozar on April 19^th. …Friend and collaborator Lowell Harris, who worked on many projects to benefit the quality of life in Pasco County and especially those with special needs introduces the guest of honor Luther Rozar. …The state of Florida’s Chief Law Enforcement Officer Kurt Browning explains the law concerning gifts presented to public officials to Ted W. Johnson, Executive of the Pasco County Boy Scout District. “I hope it isn’t valued over twenty-five dollars” queried the Attorney General. “Actually about $9.95” confessed Johnson. … Attorney General and Dade City resident Kurt Browning tells the story of how, following a second surgery on his back this past December, he gets a call from the Governor-Elect’s office about serving as Attorney General. Although Browning was unable to drive the long distance for the interview he did finally get the position. He admits that he does miss living in Pasco County and seeing his friends in Dade City and with only a $400 increase in his annual salary for his troubles, Browning feels it is his duty to serve the people of the state of Florida for now and looks forward to the time he can move back home. …Scouting was a big part of Attorney General Kurt Browning life, not so much when he was growing up but as a father, both sons Keith and Christopher were Eagle Scouts and all believe that Scouting is for Life. “I carry the Scouts Oath on my key chain and look at it every day, ‘On my honor I will do my best, To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.’ A scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent” That is what Luther Rozar is all about, and the people of Pasco County will be forever in his debt. 

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Sunrise Shelter anti assault rally

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Pleased with the success their first Sunrise of Pasco County domestic violence and sexual assault event on April 5th and the large turnout were Jolie Perez, speaker, Peggy Currington, counselor with Sunrise, Penny Morrille, CEO of Sunrise, Chief Barnes of the Zephyrhills Police Department and Larry Reidt Rape Prevention Educator. ... For the last five years the Sunrise of Pasco County domestic violence and sexual assault shelter designated April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but this year, they held a candle light observance at the historic courthouse in Dade City.  Larry Reidt, rape prevention educator and support group organizer was pleased with the response of the community and the courage of the sexual assault survivors.  “Everyone was impressed and their message inspired the crowd with their personal strength”, said Reidt. 

To get more information about Sunrise of Pasco County or if you yourself are a victim of domestic violence, call toll free 1 (888) 668-7273

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Spring Fest in Dade City  

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6824… Roderick Stewart an 8th grader at Pasco Middle School, Steve Stewart a 9th grader at James Irvin, Iamarcus Carbs, a 7th grader at James Irvin, Dominique McKinght of Dade City, Shane Malone a 7th  Grader at Pasco Middle School , Justin Welch a freshman at Pasco High School enjoy hanging out together at the 2007 Spring Fest in Dade City on Saturday March 24th.  6828… DB Reisen, Ciley Spates and Clark Holloman of Miles Away Farm, located 7 miles NW of Dade City, display their wares at the 2007 Spring Fest in  Dade City on Saturday March 24th. Their business strives to give customers natural, pesticide-free eggs and produce, without the need for antibiotics. Ms. Reisen also is a Yoga instructor and offers classes. For more information call 352 523-0494.

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Secretary of State Browning at the Pasco County Fair  

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Having a good old time at the Pasco County Fair last month are good friends Florida Secretary of State and former Pasco County Election Supervisor Kurt S. Browning and Ronnie Oakley of  Oakley Groves Inc on February 24th.

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Lil Everglades Steeplechase  

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2437-p...Diana Zubrowski, (from left) Mary Falleson, and Alison Berke-Morano, of Leadership Tampa Bay, enjoyed everything about the Lil Everglades Steeplechase on March 11.  2441...You’ll find the most unique hats around at the Lil Everglades Steeplechase Hat Contest.  The annual event was held March 11 in Dade City.  2494...The horse races are fast and close at the Lil Everglades Steeplechase.  There were six races held in Dade City on March 11.  2476...The horse races are fast and close at the Lil Everglades Steeplechase.  There were six races held in Dade City on March 11.  2415-p...Watching the Jack Russell Terrier races is the second favorite thing to do at the Lil Everglades Steeplechase.  These pups gave it all they had on March 11 on a beautiful day in Dade City.  2468...Theresa Frese, (on left), of Dade City, and Linda Christian, of Brooksville loved watching the horse races at the Lil Everglades Steeplechase in Dade City on March 11. 

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American Cancer Society's Cattle Baron's Ball  

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1262-p...Colette Robbins (on left) and her husband Dr. Gerry Robbins were the Event Chairmen for the 2007 Cattle Baron’s Ball that was held on February 24 at The Lange Farm in Dade City.  They are pictured with volunteer Michelle Palisi, of Hudson.1250-p...Corvin and Dot Morris, of Wesley Chapel Toyota enjoyed themselves at the American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Ball in Dade City on February 24. 1243-p...CW Craig and Karen Davies, of Lutz, had a great time and supported the American Cancer Society at the 2007 Cattle Baron’s Ball held at The Lange Farm in Dade City on February 24.  The event includes dinner, entertainment, a gaming parlor, Silent Auction, and a Whoop & Holler Auction that makes money for the fight against cancer.  1244-p...Crossing Party Lines in the fight against Cancer, Pasco County Commissioner Pat Mulieri and Pasco County Democratic Party President Allison Berke-Morano showed their support at the 4^th Annual Cattle Baron’s Ball held on February 24 at The Lange Farm in Dade City.  1270...Peggy and Truman Campbell, large supporters of the American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron Ball, listen to the somber story being told by twenty-one year old cancer survivor Maryssa Hill who told the audience of her experience with R.O.C.K camp (Reaching Out to Cancer Kids) when she was first diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia at the age of 15.

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Grand Opening Ginny Brown-Waite  

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Celebrating the Grand Opening of Florida’s Fifth District Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite (center) is Bernadine King, Career Transition Specialist at Career Central, Jerry Sterner, Director of Public Relations Marketing, Volunteers and Physician Recruitment, John Finnerty of the East Pasco Habitat for Humanity, Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite, Ronnie Oakley, Executive Oakley Groves Inc., and Sheila Blair, Veterans Employment Representative at Career Central. The office is located at 15000 Citris County Drive, Dade City Business Center Unit 100 in Dade City, Florida 33523.

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60th Anniversary Pasco County Fair Parade  

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2152...Outback 4-H - Best of Parade. 2072...State Representative Will Weatherford. 2066 2064...Land O' Lakes High Gator Band First Place - Best Marching Unit. 2232, 2240...Pine View Middle School Band 2^nd Place Marching Unit. 2154…Weightman Middle School - Honorable Mention Marching Unit. 2251, 2256...Hudson High School - Honorable Mention. 2131...R.B. Stewart Middle School - Honorable Mention Marching Unit. 2102...Pasco Middle School - Honorable Mention Marching Unit. 2276...Centennial Middle - Honorable Mention Marching Unit.  2195...Pasco High School Marching Band - Third Place Marching Unit   

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Habitat Bike race  

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1949…Participating in the free bicycle rodeo, sponsored by the Dade City Police Department are Dade City kids Coleman Brock, Ashton Brock, and Connor Mock Brock, Austin Pelt, Lucas Pelt, Brad Lynch, Brett Serfozo and Bryan Serfozo, of Land O’ Lakes, Jenaita Vargas and Jacob Thornton, of Dade City, and Julian Lago of Miami. 1952…Jenaita Vargas of Dade City, won this great bike from the Dade City Police Department on February 18th at the East Pasco Habitat for Humanity. …Women’s Category 4 rider cruises by the Historic Pasco County Courthouse February 18th at the East Pasco Habitat for Humanity Bike Tour. …Pro Category 4 cyclers take the corner of Meridian and 7th hard February 18th at the East Pasco Habitat for Humanity Bike Tour. 2000 or 1999…East Pasco Habitat for Humanity Builders actually started to build a home downtown, then took it down and will reconstruct it later on site. These are the type of people who make our area so very special and many people in our community have a roof over their head thanks to the unselfish work that they do.

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Grand Opening Attorney Office in Dade City

Ricardo & Wasylik, PL Celebrates Grand Opening of New Office

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Celebrating the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of the law firm of Ricardo & Wasylik, PL at the Historic Train Depot in Dade City, Suite B, Back Row (L-R):  Missy Lea, Dade City Chamber Board Member; Patricia Kieper, Keeps Carpet One; Jennifer Collins, Ricardo & Wasylik; Mark Davis, The Edwinola Retirement Community;  Charlene Giella, East Pasco Habitat for Humanity; Karen Streaker, EPHFH; Candy Linville, EPHFH; Alex Wasylik; Dineen Wasylik holding son, Nate; and Tim Franke, Center State Bank. Front Row (L-R) Jill Finnerty Ricardo holding son, Rhett; Roman Ricardo; Jason Ricardo; Mike Wasylik; Carolyn Hodges, Dade City Chamber of Commerce President.  The law office of  Ricardo & Wasylik, PL celebrated the Grand Opening of their new office location yesterday with a Dade City Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting and Open House.  The new office is located in the Historic Train Depot in Dade City.“We are very happy about our move out to the depot,” said Jason Ricardo, partner in the law firm.  “It has allowed us to expand our offices while placing us closer to the Pasco County Courthouse.”  "There are a lot of great things about this move,” continued partner Mike Wasylik, “but one of the best is that it's been a chance for us to better serve the community and forge new ties to other Dade City leaders."  The Dade City-based law firm serves the entire central Florida area and handles cases in the areas of civil litigation, including consumer issues, business disputes, unemployment benefit appeals, family law and real estate litigation.  Both attorney’s graduated from the Florida State University College of Law and have over 22 combined years of experience.   “We have been very happy practicing law in Dade City and serving this community and the cities and counties around us,” said Ricardo.  “This move represents our commitment to the area and to serving the people of Pasco County.”              Ricardo & Wasylik, PL is located at the Historic Train Depot, 14206 Highway 98 Bypass, Suite B, in Dade City.  For more information, please contact Ricardo& Wasylik at (352) 567-3193 or (813) 774-8509 or visit www.ricardolaw.com.

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Cat Show at Dan Cannon Auditorium

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Moonlight & Ivory in Dade City  
 

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Grand Opening of Western Edge in Dade City  

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0083…Jean Nathe of Dade City promised her daughter Emily, a 5^th grader at the Academy at the Farm, a gift if she made the Honor Roll so Kaylyn Pike a junior at Pasco High School showed her this neat pair of pink cowboy boots at the Grand Opening and of the Western Edge Clothing store on January 20^th. 0081…Attending the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Western Edge Clothing store on January 20th are Tony Lister Board of Director, Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce and Steve Van Gorden, Mayor Protem, City of Dade City. 0078 and 0090…Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce held the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for the Western Edge Clothing store on January 20^th in Dade City.  Photos of this event by Anthony V. Masella Jr. of DadeCityFLA.com.

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 Grand Opening of Beef O'Brady's in Dade City  

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0094…Serving up Hot Wings on the Patio are Anna Morey, Bonnie Ewers, Jene Black and Sonny Glover of Beef O’Brady’s at their Grand Opening Saturday January 20^th in Dade City. 0096…They were dancing in the streets at the Grand Opening of Dade City’s newest restaurant, Beef O’Brady’s Saturday January 20^th in Dade City. 0112…Sunshine and blue skies greeted the crowd assembled at the new Beef O’Brady’s in Dade City owned by Tina and Todd Batchelor during their Grand Opening celebration Saturday January 20^th. Photos of this event by Anthony V. Masella Jr. of DadeCityFLA.com.

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Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Program

 at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Dade City

Rev. Harold Thomas, Pastor

Angela B. DJ 88.5 / Motivational Speaker  

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2006 Miss Kwanzaa Pageant

 Photos of this event by Anthony V. Masella Jr.

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8479…Miss Kwanzaa, 2005, Ahlysia “Genea” Black thanked the African American Heritage Society of East Pasco County for giving her the opportunity to represent them this past year before crowning the new Miss Kwanzaa at the Pageant held at the American Legion Hall December 27^th.   8442…Participating in the Miss Kwanzaa Pageant held December 27^th is Jazzmyne Nickole Davis, age 17, a junior at Pasco High School and a member of the Future Business Leaders of America and the College reach out program and also enjoys writing poetry and participating in oratorical contests.  8443…Jasmine Johnson, age 16, a sophomore at Pasco High School was radiant in her royal blue traditional African attire dress at the Miss Kwanzaa Pageant held December 27^th.  8421…India Smith, age 17, a senior at Belleview High School in Marion County played the violin in the talent portion of the Miss Kwanzaa Pageant held at the American Legion Hall December 27^th.  8447…Singing of her love of Jesus, Courtney Shenelle Williams, age 17, is a senior at Pasco High School, senior class representative, executive board member and is involved in Habitat for Humanity and serves as Secretary of Sunday school for Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church  8435… Shide Hill, a junior at Pasco High School, loves dance and performed gracefully for the crowd, her interpretation of a song dedicated to the Glory of her Savior, Jesus Christ at the Miss Kwanzaa Pageant held December 27^th. 8499…The new 2006 Miss Kwanzaa Jasmine Johnson (2^nd from left) and her court, Jazzmyne Nickole Davis, India Smith and Courtney Shenelle Williams at the Pageant held at the American Legion Hall December 27^th.  8470…Imani D. Asukile President of the African American Heritage Society of East Pasco County presents the Persons of the Year Award for 2006 to the Reverend Nathaniel and Mrs. Ardell Sims of the Saint Paul Missionary Church for their work in the community like bringing local churches together for the four night Community-wide Passion Service held for Easter, organizing the local chapter of the NAACP and working on improving education in our schools.  8511…The crowd at the 2006 Miss Kwanzaa Pageant held at the American Legion Hall December 27^th, was treated to singing and dancing by the young ladies who participated in the event.

Event: 12/27/2006 Contains: 97 photos 20061227-01 592026

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Santa Christmas Tree at the FLA Hospital  

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Event: 12/3/2006  Contains: 93 photos  20061203-01 578093

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Dade City Christmas Parade Part One-thru Tempo Aposento Alto  

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Event: 12/1/2006  Contains: 129 photos  Accessed: 4 20061201-01 577818

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 Dade City Parade Part 2 Goin Postal-Zephyrhills Beauty Queens  

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Event: 12/1/2006  Contains: 131 photos  20061201-02  577831

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Dade City Parade Part 3 Zephyrhills Veterinarians Clinic-End  

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Event: 12/1/2006 Contains: 131 photos  20061201 577846

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St Leo University Christmas Concert  

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Event: 11/28/2006 Contains: 8 photos  20061128-03 577758

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St Leo University Girls Basketball vs Edward Waters  

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Event: 11/28/2006  Contains: 33 photos  20061128-02 577782

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Dade City Painter  

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Event: 11/11/2006  Contains: 2 photos 20061111-06 561790

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Hugh Embry Library holds Heroic Careers Day 

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      The Hugh Embry Library located at 14215 4th Street in Dade City held a Heroic Careers Day event on Tuesday, July 11^th, mostly outside the library in the Courthouse parking lot. The idea of the event is to get the local teens to learn hands-on about some of the heroic careers out there in keeping with the Library’s Power of Imagination theme. Alyssa Gould 8 of Centennial Middle School and Virginia Sessions of Dade City watch as Alex Gould 5, takes aim at various bouncing targets on the screen inside the U.S. Army’s Interactive Van, configured with military simulation games.  Danielle Ryan 12 of Pasco Middle School and Diana Ryan 8 of San Antonio lift up the dome after a simulated parachute jump in the U.S. Army’s 18-wheel, 60' tractor/trailer Interactive Van.  Dade City Officer Chris Stone with canine patrol dog Pirate, Johnny Ruiz 7 of Pasco Elementary and Officer Lorenzo Moreno at the Heroic Careers Day event sponsored by the Hugh Embry Library in Dade City. Some of the careers highlighted at the Heroic Careers Day event were Fire Fighters, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics. Representing Pasco County are Fire Fighter/EMT Jamin Keppel, Captain Dennis Smith, Centennial Middle School 6^th graders Tracy Valle and Jackie Mulholland,  Fire Fighter/EMT Greg Polloch and Fire Fighter/Paramedic Paul Totten. We’d like to have a job where you get to drive a 4 wheeler like this, say Shane Bloodworth, 7^th grader at Pasco Middle School, Timmy Aungst 5^th grader at Pasco Elementary, Thomas Aungst 4^th grader at Cox Elementary and Officer Henry Perez of the Fish and Wildlife Commission. Event: 7/11/2006  Contains: 16 photos 20060711-02 438249

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Sparklebration 4th of July Celebration  

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      Springhill resident Amy Collado believes that Twinkle Toes the Clown (779-4389) is not only a gret clown but also a great face painter, as displayed on her son Sabastian Collado 4. Taking 1^st place in the Hotdog eating contest, apple pie eating contest and the watermelon eating contest at the Sparklebration Celebration in Dade City, Grants Sanders 8, of Hudson claims the secret of his success was not eating for 2 days. Grant got support from parents Gary and Jody Sanders and his brothers Payton, 2 and Vince 6. Sparklebration Royalty Harley Redditt Little Miss Heart of Florida, an 8^th grader at Stewart Middle School, Dale Redditt, 6, Academy at the Farm and Jr. Miss Sparklebration Stephanie Banaszak, also an 8^th grader at Stewart Middle School, visits with friends Michelle Russell, Cain Russell, 3 Bobby Russell of Zephyrhills at the Sparklebration in Dade City on July 4^th.  Mike Patterson of Springhill pauses for a second to take his face out of the watermelon, take a breath and swallow during the very competitive watermelon eating contest at the Sparklebration Celebration in Dade City.  Coming from Wesley Chapel to listen to the music and watch the Sparklebration fireworks display from their blanket are Donghwa Kim, Hyun Park, Kyusik Kim 5, Sungman Park and Youjin Park.  Chester Taylor Elementary students Brittany Faro 10 and Jacob Warren 7 can’t wait for the sky to darken and the fireworks to start exploding as Pasco County celebrates our country’s 230^th Birthday at the Fairgrounds in Dade City. Entertainment on two stages keeps the crowd hopping at the Sparklebration Festivities at the County Fairgrounds in Dade City. Slim, on the Banjo, introduces his band members Sketter and Jimbo Sweeny, who claimed that they were identical twins. Enjoying a great stage show and the air conditioning are the Mihalinec Family, Alexis 7, of San Antonio Elementary, Kayla 11, of Pasco Middle School, Reilly 3, Kyle, 6 San Antonio Elementary and Dad Denny Mihalinec, the Honorary Mayor of Trilby.   Roberto DeBourg Band rocked the crowd who sat out on blankets, just prior to the 4^th of July fireworks.
Event: 7/4/2006 Contains: 44 photos 20060704-02 437117

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 American Cancer Society Cattle Barons' Ball  

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