formation on 2020 summer camp programming

and youth leagues.

New Education Impact Fee

At the December 17, 2019 regular Board of

County Commissioners meeting, the BOCC

adopted Ordinance No. 2019-6, increasing edu-

cation impact fees. This increase will go into ef-

fect beginning June 1, 2020 and will apply to

building permit applications received on or after

this date (unless exempted through the process

below). Any application received prior to June 1,

2020 and kept in an active status will not be sub-

ject to the increased rate.

The new rates are: Single Family Detached -

$3,176.00; Single Family Attached (i.e townhouse,

condominium etc.) - $2,914.00; Multifamily -

$3,197.00; Mobile Home, Parcel - $3,176.00; Mo-

bile Home, Park - $1,761.00.

Exemption Process

Construction contracts executed prior to June

1, 2020 may be exempt from the new rate. To ap-

ply for the exemption, the licensed contractor

and property owner must submit an affidavit

along with specified supporting documentation.

The process for submittal of the affidavit is as fol-

lows:

Affidavit can be found online at https://

www.hernandocountygis-fl.us/BldgDept/ or can

be requested via email

at JodiS@HernandoCounty.us

One affidavit is to be completed by the owner

and a separate affidavit is to be completed by

the contractor.

A copy of the signed contract must be submit-

ted with the affidavits.

Completed affidavits can be submitted be-

tween June 1 and July 1, 2020.

Affidavits and contract can either be dropped

off/mailed to the Building Division office, located

at 789 Providence Boulevard, Brooksville, FL

34601, or emailed to JodiS@HernandoCounty.us.

Contractor will be notified of approval, denial

Summer Camp and Youth Leagues

In accordance with Governor De-

Santis’ Executive Order 20-131, the Hernando

County Parks and Recreation Department will

host a modified summer camp program and will

resume youth leagues in our community.

2020 Summer Camp Program

Parks and Recreation staff are diligently work-

ing to develop a modified schedule for the 2020

summer camp program to begin on June 8, 2020.

In the interest of keeping our residents and staff

safe during this time and to help prevent the

spread of disease, summer camp programs will

be held only at The Lake House, located at 1202

Kenlake Avenue in Spring Hill, and Delta Woods

Park, located at 3400 Deltona Boulevard in Spring

Hill. Visit www.HernandoCounty.us/Parks_Rec for

more information on modified programming and

safety measures that will be implemented as it

becomes available over the next week.

Registration for 2020 summer camp will begin

on May 25, 2020. Complete online registration will

be available at www.HernandoCounty.us/

Parks_Rec. Registration forms may also be faxed,

mailed or dropped-off to the Recreation Office,

located at 16161 Flight Path Drive in Brooksville.

Please note, summer camp is subject to can-

cellation based on renewed restrictions from the

state or in the event of a positive COVID-19 test

within the camp. Refunds will be available for

any Hernando County Parks and Recreation-

initiated cancellations.

Youth Leagues

Hernando County youth leagues may resume

league activities, effective immediately. Leagues

are encouraged to read and follow

the Hernando County Parks and Recreation Rec-

ommendations for League Activities Post COVID-

19.

Contact the Hernando County Parks and Rec-

reation Office at (352) 754-4031 or via email

at Recreation@HernandoCounty.us for more in-

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or deficiency.

Contractors must include the approval letter re-

ceived with the permit application when submitted

Upon approval of the exemption, a complete

building permit application must be submitted to

the Building Division by the close of business on De-

cember 1, 2020. Contact Jodi Singer

at JodiS@HernandoCounty.us or Julia Scourtas

at JScourtas@HernandoCounty.us with the Hernan-

do County Building Division for more information.

Planning and Zoning

Hernando County Planning and Zoning Commis-

sion will resume public hearings beginning June 8,

2020. Hernando County continues to monitor COVID

-19 and is taking precautionary measures as recom-

mended by the Florida Department of Health

(FDOH) and the Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC) to manage public hearings and

encourage social distancing. As part of our commit-

ment to the health of our customers and the public,

we will utilize the following measures during public

hearings:

Scheduling public hearing items by agenda time,

encouraging applicants and the public to follow

the published schedule and minimize crowd size

at any one time

Providing limited seating in the Board Room where

public hearings are held

Providing an overflow room where applicants and

the public can safely await the scheduling of

their item of interest

Citizen Comments may be submitted during the

meeting by email

to Planning@hernandocounty.us

Meetings can be viewed in real time at http://

hernandocountyfl.iqm2.com/Citizens/

VideoScreen.aspx?

EncoderID=1002&MediaType=Channel

Contact the Hernando County Planning Depart-

ment at (352) 754-4057 for more information.

Vacation Rentals

Hernando County has received approval from

the Florida Department of Business and Professional

Regulation (DBPR) for short-term rentals to resume

accepting reservations and check-ins for vacation

rentals, effective immediately.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Or-

der 20-123, Hernando County Government submit-

ted a written request and safety plan to the DBPR

for approval to operate vacation rentals within the

County’s jurisdiction on May 19, 2020. Hernando County’s Short-Term Vacation Rental Safety Plan was

approved as of Saturday, May 23, 2020.

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OPEN SUNDAY 9 AM MONDAY - SATURDAY 10 AM

5025 Treiman Blvd (Hwy 301) Ridge Manor 352-608-4805

Vacation rental owners must adhere to Hernando

County’s Short-Term Vacation Rental Safety

Plan outlining the safety and sanitation requirements

to reopen. Contact the Hernando County Tourism De-

partment at (352) 754-4405 for additional information.

FREE Virtual Classes

The Hernando County Florida-Friendly Landscap-

ing™ (FFL) program offers classes and workshops year

-round to help residents learn how to save time, mon-

ey and water when maintaining their lawns and gar-

dens. In an effort to keep our staff and residents safe

during this time, all in-person classes have been can-

celled and free virtual classes via Facebook Live and

Zoom are now being offered for residents to enjoy in

the comfort of their homes.

The schedule of classes along with a short descrip-

tion of each is listed below. Residents can participate

b y f o l l o w i n g F F L o n F a c e b o o k

at www.Facebook.com/HernandoFFLProgram or by

specific instructions listed below. Videos will also be

available on Facebook after the class has been rec-

orded. Tree-mendous Storm Prep

Residents are invited to virtually attend “Tree-

mendous Storm Prep” on Thursday, June 4th at 10 am.

This class will be presented by FFL Program Coordina-

tor Lilly Browning. Participants will learn which types of

trees perform well in storm situations and which types

fail. Potential problem situations and how to mitigate

them before the storm will also be discussed. Rain Gardens

Residents are invited to virtually attend “Rain Gar-

dens” on Wednesday, June 10th at 10 am. This

class will be presented by FFL Program Coordinator

Lilly Browning. Rain gardens are a practical way to

prevent stormwater runoff, help reduce pollution en-

tering our waterways and attract pollinators to our

yard. Participants will learn tips and techniques to

contain the rain in beauty and style. Florida-Friendly Yard

Residents are invited to virtually attend “Ten Practi-

cal Steps to a Florida-Friendly Yard” on Wednesday,

June 17th at 10 am. This class will be presented by FFL

Program Coordinator Lilly Browning. Florida-Friendly

Landscaping is low maintenance and simple but

sometimes it may seem overwhelming to get started

on something new. In this class, participants will dis-

cuss how making small changes can have big impact

in our yards and for the environment. Hummingbird/Butterfly Garden Virtual Field Trip

Residents are invited to attend the “Hummingbird

and Butterfly Garden Virtual Field Trip” on Wednes-

day, June 24th at 9 am. Join Native Plant Expert Rita

Grant virtually at her home as she shows participants

actual plants that attract hummingbirds and butter-

flies and how to incorporate them into your land-

scape. 3

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1. Hinder

6. Killed

10. A hinged catch in

a ratchet

14. Soup server

15. Tropical root

16. Dogfish

17. Fool

18. Utilizer

19. Confined

20. Feeling or

expressing remorse

22. Attitude

24. Strip of wood

25. Temporary

housing for homeless

26. Walk unsteadily

29. Similar

30. Sheltered, at sea

31. Sacred writings

37. Apprehensive

39. Arranger

(abbrev.)

40. Sleep sound

41. Dedicate

44. Not a single one

45. "Hello" to a sailor

46. A literate person

48. Scrambled letters

that form a new

word

52. Typeface

53. Humble

54. Brawny

58. Roasting

appliance

59. "Little piggies"

61. Palm cockatoo

62. Back of the neck

63. Historical periods

64. French for

"Morning"

65. Obtains

66. Count upon

67. Implore

1. A radar echo

2. Place a load on

3. Chief Norse god

4. Religious

residences

5. A metal pot

6. A dangerous feat

7. Not first

8. Before

9. Show devotion to

10. Ordered by the

pope

11. Catkin

12. Flinch

13. Not now

21. Cobs of corn

23. Canvas dwellings

25. Go around

26. After-bath

powder

27. Margarine

28. Adolescent

29. Impressive display

32. Billiards bounce

33. Abnormal

34. Crucifix

35. Sea eagle

36. Fortuneteller

38. 10 in a decade

42. Noisy talk

43. Cupid, to the

Greeks

47. Bivouac

48. In the midst of

49. Exploded stars

50. Highly skilled

51. Units of heredity

52. Fastidious

54. Breakfast or

supper

55. Tardy

56. Operatic solo

57. South African

monetary unit

60. Refinable rock

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CABIN BOY CANNON BALLS

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RIDGE MANOR AREA CHURCHES

All Faith United Church of Christ 34006 Cortez Blvd., Ridge Manor, FL. 33523

407-348-7795 Sunday @ 10:00 am

Brooksville Anglican Mission 6385 Windmere Rd., Brooksville, FL 34602

352-438-4847

First Baptist Church of Ridge Manor 34132 Ridge Manor Blvd., Ridge Manor, FL. 33523

352-583-4140

First Lutheran Church 30419 Parkridge Dr., Ridge Manor West

Brooksville, FL. 34602 352-796-8898

Grace Brethren Church, 6259 Faber Dr., Brooksville, FL 34602.

Hillside Community Baptist Church 27440 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34602

3522-799-0687

Lifestyle Church of God 21345 Sanderson Rd., Lacoochee Fl 33537

352-583-3354

New Life Church Ridge Manor 6375 Windmere Rd., Brooksville, FL 34602

352-444-4752

New Wave Church 34275 Cortez Blvd., Ridge Manor, FL. 33523

352-583-0007

Providence Baptist Church 9734 us 301 Bushnell, FL 33513

352-793-4062

Ridge Manor United Methodist Church 34350 Cortez Blvd., Ridge Manor, Fl. 33523

352-583-3770

St. Anne’s Catholic Church 4128 Treiman Blvd., Ridge Manor, FL. 33523

352-583-2550

Trilacoochee Church of Christ 20300 US Highway 301, Dade City FL 33523

352-583-2842

Ridge Manor Area Crime Watch Every 1st Wednesday @ 7 pm in the West Wing

RidgeManorAreaCrimeWatch@gmail.com

Ridge Manor Property Owners’ Association Board of Directors 6 pm 2nd Monday

General Meetings TBA

Community Center of Ridge Manor Every 2nd Thursday @ 10 am

Senior CareLine

352-797-3799

Ridge Manor AA Meetings Al-Anon call Carolyn @ 352-799-1513

AA 12 & 12 Sunday 7 - 8 pm

AA Big Book Tuesday 7 – 8 pm

AA Newcomers Thursday 7 – 8 pm

All meetings are held at the

Community Center of Ridge Manor

34240 Cortez Blvd. Ridge Manor, FL 33523