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Hernando Today Staff

Published: July 26, 2010

Spring Hill Dixie Baseball sign-ups

SPRING HILL - Spring Hill Dixie fall baseball registration will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 16 and Wednesday, Aug. 18, and from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21 the Anderson Snow Sports Complex in Spring Hill.
Parents must supply a copy of birth certificate.
Cost is $60 for the first child and $55 for additional siblings. Cost includes practice and approximately 15-game schedule, insurance and trophy.
Parents are asked to bring children to registration for uniform sizing. New participants need to bring Xerox copy of birth certificate. Registration is open to children who will be 5 by April 30, 2011 through players not will not turn 15 by Nov. 23, 2010. 
For more information, contact league secretary Helen Keith at 797-4934 or e-mail at greyhoundgrandma@yahoo.com.

CHS volleyball, cross country practice nears

BROOKSVILLE - The Central High volleyball team will begin official practice at 8 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 9 in the CHS gym. Any athletes wishing to try out at that time must have proof of a current physical on the FHSAA form as well as proof of insurance.
Also, the boys and girls cross country teams will begin their official practices on Monday, Aug. 16.
Any athlete wishing to compete must have a current physical documented on the FHSAA form and proof of insurance.
Any questions may be directed to CHS Athletic Director Jeff Spivey at 797-7020.

Lake Lindsey gets makeover

LAKELAND - Lake Lindsey in northeast Hernando County is getting a needed makeover designed to help the aging body of water recoup its reputation as a destination for local pan fish anglers. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Hernando County and the Hernando County Waterways Task Force are partnering in an effort to improve fish habitat and recreational opportunities in the 137-acre lake near Chinsegut Hill.
Mechanical harvesting of four acres of floating tussock (islands of thick floating vegetation and mud) and 15 acres of spatterdock (lily pad) roots started July 26, and is scheduled to be completed within 30 days. The public boat ramp on Lake Village Lane will be closed from July 26 through the end of the project. The cost of the project is $49,000.
Changes to the hydrology in the surrounding area and a prolonged drought allowed Lake Lindsey to become overgrown with purple fanwort, a submersed aquatic plant, which reduced the lake's recreational value. Grass carp stocked in 2007 controlled the purple fanwort, but large areas of spatterdock and floating tussock replaced fanwort as the biggest aquatic plant problem in the lake.
For more information on enhanced public fishing opportunities, visit the FWC's freshwater fishing sites and fishing forecast Web page via MyFWC.com/RECREATION or call your nearest FWC regional office.

HCRD offers tennis classes

BROOKSVILLE – Tennis lessons, sponsored by the Hernando County Recreation Department, are being offered for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels at two locations: Delta Woods Park, 3400 Deltona Blvd., in Spring Hill, and Hernando Park, 205 E. Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville.
Classes run Monday-Friday (evening hours). Group lessons are $10 per hour and private lessons are $30 per hour.
To register, contact HCRD at 754-4031 or visit www.hernandocounty.us/parks_rec.

Billiards Tournament benefits United Way

SPRING HILL – United Parcel Service (UPS) is excited to support United Way of Hernando County by hosting a Billiards Tournament on Friday, Aug. 13 at Capone's Billiard Lounge, 10463 County Line Rd. Registration begins at 7:30 p.m. Entry fee is $17 per person.
There will be food, drinks, and door prizes.
Fifteen dollars of your fee will be donated to United Way of Hernando County. Come out and have a fun evening of competition while helping our community.
For additional information, contact Scott Astringer at 352-799-7550 or email sastringer@ups.com

Ridge Ridge hosts USTA Tennis Tournament

NEW PORT RICHEY – River Ridge Middle/High School, 11646 Old Town Center Road, New Port Richey, 34654, will be hosting a United States Tennis Association (USTA) Tournament for children, ages 10-18, on Saturday and Sunday, July 31-Aug. 2.
To register go online to www.usatennisflorida.usta.com. Go down to tournaments and click July and junior tournaments and scroll to the July 31 page in July tournaments "Impact Training "I Love This Game!" Local Tourney.
River Ridge surface features hard courts and the entry fee is $36 per player. Draws will be posted July 30.
For additional information, contact Brent Wellman at 727-919-2011.

Individual Bucs tickets go on sale

TAMPA - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced that individual game tickets for all 10 home games will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, July 30. Individual game tickets start as low as $40.
To purchase tickets, fans may visit www.buccaneers.com or call 800-745-3000.
Tickets will not be sold at the Buccaneers Ticket Office or Raymond James Stadium.

Mixed Doubles Round Robin Social

BROOKSVILLE - Nature Coast Tennis Foundation will be hosting its monthly Mixed Doubles Round Robin Social at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at Delta Woods Park. Cost is $5 a player.
For questions, contact Louise Downey at 352-650-6268.

Bucs release training camp public schedule

TAMPA - Building on the success of recent public events, including the NFL Draft Party and FanFest, the Buccaneers released their Training Camp public schedule. The public calendar, which includes morning, afternoon, evening and weekend opportunities, commences on Saturday, July 31, at One Buccaneer Place and culminates with Night Practice and a fireworks show at Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 7.
Training Camp will include the following features:
Field 3-only public practices, providing enhanced views for all fans, including those with special needs.
More extensive photo and autograph sessions, discounted concessions and a merchandise tent.
Regular appearances by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders and Captain Fear.
Night Practice at RJS, including a fireworks show, plus $1 hot dogs and soft drinks.
As in 2009, a ticket is required for attendance to 2010 Training Camp. Fans who wish to receive advanced complimentary tickets should register for the One Buc Club on www.buccaneers.com.
One Buc Club members will be e-mailed information on how to select tickets for the Training Camp dates and times they wish to attend. Free tickets will be available at One Buccaneer Place on the day of a Training Camp session if it is not sold out due to advance orders by One Buc Club members. Only One Buc Club members will be eligible to download and print their complimentary Training Camp tickets in advance.
Fans should continually monitor www.buccaneers.com for daily practice updates, as the schedule is subject to change. The Buccaneers website also features Training Camp guidelines, including parking information, and a site map of One Buccaneer Place that fans are encouraged to familiarize themselves with before attending a practice session.

Do you live and breathe sports?

BROOKSVILLE - If you love sports – all kinds of athletics – perhaps you would like to write about local games for Hernando Today.
We are always looking for aspiring sports writers. You won't make a lot of money, but you'll attend games free and write a report on the game for publication.
Being a sports correspondent enables you to talk with the coaches and players.
If you're not a journalist, we'll help you tell your story so readers will understand the game.
We will give you tips on exciting sports writing style and story formatting.
Necessary tools?
Aspiring writers need a computer (preferably a laptop), a cell phone, dependable transportation and a willingness to learn.
If you are interested, talk with the sports editor, Tony Castro, by calling him at 544-5278. 

Shoreline fishing license free to residents
 
TALLAHASEE – The shoreline fishing license for Florida residents to catch saltwater fish from shore or a structure affixed to shore cost $9 last year, but this year, it's free.
The Florida Legislature repealed the shoreline license fee during the past session. However, legislators retained the license requirement to prevent a more costly federal registration fee from taking effect in Florida.
Resident anglers who obtain the shoreline license over the phone or Internet still will have to pay a convenience fee to the vendor. The convenience fee is $2.31 for Internet sales at www.fl.wildlifelicense.com or $3.33 for phone sales at 888-FISH FLORIDA (888-347-4356).
The Florida Legislature, during the 2009 session, increased permit fees effective July 1. The cost of a turkey permit went up from $5 to $10 for Florida residents and from $100 to $125 for nonresidents. In addition, Florida waterfowl permits increased from $3 to $5.
The cost of two saltwater fishing permits also went up on July 1. The snook permit increased from $2 to $10, and lobster permits increased from $2 to $5.
There also is a new deer permit that will be required whenever hunting deer in Florida, beginning during the upcoming 2010-11 hunting season. The permit costs $5.
Those with a sportsman's license, gold sportsman's license, 64 or older sportsman's license, military gold sportsman's license, lifetime hunting license or lifetime sportsman's license will not need to purchase the new deer permit because it has already been included in each of these licenses, even if they were purchased before July 1.
The deer permit, however, is not included with a hunting license, combination hunting/freshwater fishing license, combination hunting/freshwater/saltwater license or a five-year hunting license. Anyone hunting deer with any of those licenses must also buy the $5 deer permit to hunt deer legally.
All permits and related licenses are available for purchase online at www.fl.wildlifelicense.com, at county tax collectors' offices, many retail outlets that sell fishing and hunting supplies, or by calling toll-free 888-HUNT-FLORIDA (486-8356).
There are some exemptions for license requirements. For more information, visit MyFWC.com/License.            

Nature Coast Tennis Foundation hosts doubles tourney

BROOKSVILLE - The Nature Coast Tennis Foundation will be hosting its first Adult Doubles Tennis Tournament on Sept. 25-26 at Delta Woods Park in Spring Hill.
The tournament will include women's, men's and mixed doubles. Entry fee is $25 for the first event and $40 for both events. Format features winning 2-of-3 sets in the double-elimination action.
Entry forms and additional information can be found at www.nctf.usta.com. Entry fee lunch includes lunch provided by Chick-Fil-A and awards for the winners.
For addition information, contact Karen Lund at the Nature Coast Tennis Foundation at 352-585-3733.

HCRD partners with County Extension to offer summer camps

BROOKSVILLE – The Hernando County Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with the University of Florida Hernando County Extension Service to provide summer specialty camps. Programs are offered to children, ages 8-14. Camps have limited enrollment. Individual camps are located at either the Community Activity Center (CAC) or the County Extension office. Both are located in Brooksville.
The eight specialty camps are:
Bugs & More 8/2 $100 environmental – day trips
Dig N Dirt/Plants 8/9 $95 plants, ecosystems, worm tower
Science/Chemistry 8/16 $125 experiments, volcanoes, CSI uncovered
A complete listing of the programs may be found online at www.hernandocounty.us/recreation/. A registration form is also available.
Registration forms may be faxed, emailed or brought in to the HCRD office located at 205 E. Ft. Dade Ave., Brooksville.
For additional information contact the HCRD office at 352-754-4031.
Fax numbers are 352-754-4415 or 352-754-4098. The email is recreation@hernandocounty.us.

HCRD offers summer sports camps

BROOKSVILLE – The Hernando County Parks and Recreation Department is offering summer sports camps for children, ages 8-14. Camps have limited enrollment.
The summer programs include:
Bowling @ Mariner Lanes, 8/14 $135
Softball (fast-pitch) @ Anderson Snow, 8/2 $65
Pitching Clinic @ Anderson Snow, 8/2 $20
A complete listing of the programs may be found online at www.hernandocounty.us/recreation/. A registration form is also available.
Registration forms may be faxed, emailed or brought in to the HCRD office located at 205 E. Ft. Dade Ave., Brooksville.
For additional information contact the HCRD office at 352-754-4031.
Fax numbers are 352-754-4415 or 352-754-4098. The email is recreation@hernandocounty.us.

Brooksville Bulldogs seek additional players

BROOKSVILLE – The Brooksville Bulldogs are looking for travel ball baseball players, ages Under-12 and Under-13, for the upcoming season.
For registration information, contact Bruce Price at 813-714-1054 or online at bruce67price@hotmail.com.

Miami Heat and Orlando Magic face off in preseason basketball game

TAMPA – The St. Pete Times Forum will host a National Basketball Association (NBA) preseason game between the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22. The intra-state matchup will mark both the Heat and Magic's third time playing at the St. Pete Times Forum.
Tickets for this event have already gone on sale. To order tickets by phone, call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. Tickets are $10 (general admission), $15, $20, $35, $50, $175 for floor seats (limited amount) and $250 for courtside seats (limited amount).
For additional information, contact the Forum at 813-301-2500 or visit www.sptimesforum.com. Advanced parking passes are available at www.ticketmaster.com and the box office.

Hernando High volleyball camp

BROOKSVILLE – The Leopard Pride Volleyball Camp will take place Aug. 16-18, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day at the Hernando High gym.
This camp is available for girls entering sixth, seventh and eighth grade at a cost of $50. All forms and money should be turned into Coach Martin by Friday, July 2.
For more information on the camp, contact Coach Martin at martin_p@hcsb.k12.fl.us.

Adult baseball registration

BROOKSVILLE – The Pasco-Hernando Area Senior Baseball League (PHASBL) is seeking players and teams for its summer/fall 2010 season.
The league is comprised of players between the ages of 18 and 65. Games are played at Pasco-Hernando Community College in New Port Richey and other area fields.
For the fall, the league plans to field six to eight teams that will play a 15-game schedule, on Sundays, beginning Aug. 1.
The league will also host its annual Labor Day Classic, Sept. 4-6. Plans are for a double-elimination tournament for players, 18 and older. Games will be played at PHCC, as well as Frank Tack Park and Jack Russell Stadium in Clearwater.
Registration is limited to eight teams. Discounts, of up to $100, are available for early registration.
To register or to get more information, contact Dave Conrad at 683-1692, or inquire at conradbaseball@bellsouth.net.

Rosebrough Memorial 5K Run set Aug. 14

BROOKSVILLE - The fifth annual Teresa Rosebrough 5K Run/1-Mile walk is set for 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 at the Black Diamond Ranch, off Hwy. 491 - 1 mile north of Hwy. 486 in Lecanto.
Medals will be awarded for the top three placers and T-Shirts are guaranteed to those who pre-register.
Rosebrough founded this race while she was fighting her own battle with ovarian cancer, which sadly ended in 2008. This event is now put on in her honor and legacy, to continue to raise funds to fight this disease.
Proceeds from this event will be used to benefit the Ovarian Cancer Institute at Georgia Tech University and the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Florida to fund research, to support public awareness, and help people recognize early signs and symptoms of this silent, but deadly, disease.
To register or for additional information, contact Citrus Road Runners at 352-637-2475 or go online to www.citrusroadrunners.org.

HCRD announces meetings

BROOKSVILLE – The Hernando County Recreation Department announces two coaches/players meetings on Aug. 6 at the HCRD office, 205 East Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville.
The meeting for men's flag football will start at 6 p.m., followed by the meeting for men's softball at 6:30 p.m.
The leagues are looking for new teams as well as individual players. For more information, call the HCRD office at 352-754-4031.

Brooksville Raid seeks U-16 female players

BROOKSVILLE – The Brooksville Raid competitive soccer team is seeking a couple of players for its Under-16 girls soccer team. Any player between the ages of 15-16 should contact Head Coach Charles Allen at 352-442-5825.

Red Mule Labor Day 5K

BROOKSVILLE - The Red Mule Runners will be hosting the 29th annual Labor Day 5K, which will be held at McKethan Lake Park, at 8 a.m. on Saturday Aug. 28. McKethan Lake Park is located approximately six miles north of downtown Brooksville on the west side of U.S. 41.
Runners can pre-register by visiting online at www.redmulerunners.com and printing an application, or may register online at www.active.com by the link provided.
Awards are three deep in all age categories, and include the top five in all the teenage categories. T-shirts will be guaranteed to all pre-registered runners.
Race day registration will begin at 7 a.m.
For additional information, contact Chuck Boldt at 688-6484 or 727-271-1849.

Spring Hill Dixie Softball raising funds to reach World Series

SPRING HILL – Spring Hill's Dixie Youth League needs the community's support. Hernando County will be represented by three Spring Hill Dixie Softball state champions (Angels, Ponytails and Debs) in the July 30-Aug. 4 Dixie World Series in Vancleave, Miss. and Columbia County, Ga.
Donations are needed to pay for transportation and food, and to help the players' families in any way possible.
The general public can help send these players and coaches with a donation to Spring Hill Dixie Softball, P.O. Box 6913, Spring Hill, 34611, or contact Spring Hill President Glenn Primavera at 352-442-1957.

Are you a shutterbug?

BROOKSVILLE - If you love sports – all kinds of local athletics – perhaps you would like to digitally photograph games for Hernando Today.
As the county leader in local coverage, we are always looking for aspiring sports photographers.
If you're interested in becoming a sports photo correspondent, drop off your resume with a portfolio of your finest sports (action) photos to Hernando Today, 15299 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville.
Sports Editor Tony Castro will get in contact with you after reviewing your resume and portfolio.

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