The Shields Painting Difference: Perfection with Every Brush Stroke
Many painting companies in Florida rely on flashy marketing and big promises to try and attract new clients. But when it comes time to work, they fall short of their promises. This is often due to a lack of experience, qualified painters, and a drive to overachieve. At Shields Painting, we do things a little differently than other painting companies in Citrus County. We believe that a professional paint job should be as close to perfect as possible. Our goal is to leave you 100% satisfied, whether we're touching up an old residential paint job or performing a complex commercial project. It might sound simple, but we achieve that goal through honesty, hard work, beautiful results, and reasonable pricing.
As a family-owned and operated painting company in Dunnellon, FL, we strive to provide personalized, professional, and friendly service. Shields Painting has been in business since 1968 for a good reason. Whenever possible, we go the extra mile to make sure our customers are happy. Unlike some of our competition, we want to know all about your house or business painting project: your vision, your preferences, your challenges, and your goals. When we understand your needs, we can present you with a fantastic final product - one that you're proud to show off to friends and neighbors.
At Shields Painting, we combine our extensive experience with time-tested, meticulous painting processes, resulting in the highest quality painting results around. As a painting contractor in Citrus County, we can take on a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial projects in Florida.
A few of our most popular painting services include:
- Interior Painting
- Exterior Painting
- Residential Painting
- Commercial Painting
- Cabinet Painting
- Ceiling Painting
- Fence Painting
- Sign Painting
- MUCH More!
Our commercial, industrial, and residential painting contractors take the proper steps to protect your property and belongings while we work. Our team will clean up after ourselves, so your property is left clean and free of debris when we're done. After all, we think there's only one way to do a job, and that's the right way.
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Your Go-To House Painting Company in Dunnellon, FL
Your home is a haven of relaxation and solitude. It is uniquely you - a place where you can express who you are through style and design. Whether you need interior touch-ups for your crown molding or a new exterior coat of paint, hiring a reliable painting contractor is the best way to get quality results.
At Shields Painting, we know how important it is to have a home that highlights your tastes and personality. That's why we offer an extensive array of residential painting services in Citrus County. As tempting as it might be to try a DIY paint job, without the proper skills and experience, there is a good chance that the results will turn out less than satisfactory.
High-quality painting requires skill, experience, and patience. If you're a homeowner who needs residential painting services but doesn't have the time, patience, or skills to handle the job, look no further than Shields Painting. We offer accuracy, precision, and longevity with each paint job we perform. Our customers choose Shields Painting for their home because they receive:
- Free Quotes with Detailed Project Breakdowns
- Affordable Pricing
- Expert Painting Contractors
- High-Quality Paint Products
- Combo of Traditional and Modern Techniques
- Well-Maintained Tools
- Unmatched Craftsmanship
- Friendly, Personalized Service
- Good Old-Fashioned Hard Work!
The majority of our house painting services come in two forms: interior and exterior.
Interior Residential Painting
As an interior painting contractor with decades of experience, our expert technicians have developed an interior painting process that maximizes quality and emphasizes customer satisfaction. We understand that interior painting goes beyond aesthetics. It protects your ceilings and walls and helps you sustain a healthier place to live for your family. When only the finest craftsmanship will do inside your home, Shields Painting is here for you.
Our seasoned team of painting experts and craftsmen is dedicated to respecting your space and providing you with the look and feel you're craving inside your home. Whether you bought a new house and want to make it your own or need minor touch-ups but have no time, Shields Painting is ready to tackle the job, no matter how small or large.
Unlike some painting companies, our interior house painters take the time to get the details right, every time. For instance, color is only one aspect of your interior paint job. The paint sheen or finish is just as important. Certain finishes are better for living rooms and bedrooms than in kitchens and bathrooms. We'll help you find the right finish and paint colors for your home, so you don't have to worry about touch-ups or repainting.
Some of our most popular interior house painting services include:
- Ceiling Painting
- Popcorn Ceiling Removal
- Living Room Painting
- Bathroom Painting
- Basement Painting
- Color Consultations
- More
Cabinet Painting
Citrus County cabinet painting deserves its own section on this page because it requires more time, skill, and quality paint than most sections of your home. If your home's cabinets are built into its woodwork, replacing them can be obnoxiously expensive. Compared to the cost of installing new cabinets, painting your kitchen cabinets is much more affordable.
At Shields Painting, we specialize in transforming old cabinets into new, gorgeous features that are just as usable as they are beautiful. Each step of our cabinet painting process is meticulous and thorough. And we'll take care of the entire job, from cleaning, prep, and sanding to priming, painting, and reassembly. This unique service lets you enjoy a brand-new look in your kitchen without having to go into debt by replacing your cabinets.
Whether your cabinets are new, but you want to change their color or you'd like to transition wood cabinets to a painted finish, Shields Painting has the expertise and experience to give you a new look you'll love.
Exterior Residential Painting
Your home - it's a place that not only keeps your belongings safe. It protects your family and loved ones, too. It's one of your largest investments, and like anything else of value, it should be protected. However, Florida weather can take a toll on your home's structure and paint, lowering your home's value and even putting your family at risk.
While it's true that a beautiful exterior affects your house's value, it shouldn't take thousands of remodeling dollars to make a positive change to your home. There's a fine line between reasonable pricing and top-quality painting, and that sweet spot is what Shields Painting aims for. If you want to transform how your friends and neighbors see your home, never underestimate the power of a professional paint job.
Our exterior residential painting services are designed to boost curb appeal, give your home a fresh look, and help it stand up to Florida's unique weather. But we provide more than that. When you hire Shields Painting for your outdoor painting project, you will enjoy peace of mind in knowing that your home is in truly capable hands. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and help bring out the best in your property, whether you need to re-stain your deck or remove old, peeling paint from your siding.
If you're on the hunt for the very best exterior painting contractor in Dunnellon, FL, look no further than Shields Painting.
Some of our most popular exterior house painting services include:
- Vinyl Siding Painting
- Deck Painting and Staining
- Stucco Exterior Painting
- Wood Exterior Painting
- Porch Painting and Staining
- Soffit Painting
- Fascia Painting
- Window Painting
- Front Door Painting
- Thorough Painting Prep
- More
The Premier Commercial Painting Company in Dunnellon, FL
When it comes to first impressions, your businesses' appearance plays an important role. Your commercial property's paint job factors into its overall aesthetics. A great-looking, well-maintained paint job can mean the difference between a customer walking in your storefront and passing by. Conversely, an old, worn-out commercial paint job can send the wrong message to prospective customers. If you can't take the time to keep up your property's appearance, why would a customer spend their hard-earned money on your products?
The same goes for your businesses' interior paint. Would you want to do business with a company that has peeling paint or unsightly crown molding? At Shield's Painting, our goal is to create a beautiful environment that your customers and employees will love inside and out. When you work with our business painters, you can rest easy knowing we treat your business like it were our own. We always clean up after ourselves and know that operations cannot come to a halt just because we're painting. As such, we'll work with your busy schedule to ensure the job gets done right the first time without disrupting your day-to-day commitments.
With decades of commercial painting experience, we know the demands of a commercial painting project necessitate a disciplined and focused approach from the start. Our team of business painters is committed to delivering quality, on-time results on every project, every time - no excuses
We offer professional business painting services to a variety of building types, including:
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Industrial Painting
A high level of care and finesse are required to effectively paint an industrial property. At Shields Painting, we know that industrial paint jobs involve much more than aesthetics. That's why our industrial services are customized to your specifications, using industrial-grade materials that stand up to heavy-duty operations.
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Retail Store Painting
Our commercial painters apply effective, yet appealing interior and exterior paint that stand up to the daily rigors of busy retail environments.
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Small Business Painting
Do you own a restaurant franchise? Have a small "mom and pop" location that needs a fresh coat of paint? Shields Painting has the resources and reliability to efficiently get the job done the first time. That way, you can focus on serving your customers, not having your business repainted.
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Healthcare Location Painting
From walk-in clinics to long-term care facilities, Shields Painting is sensitive to your patients' needs. We know you must protect your patient's privacy while maintaining productivity. Our approach to healthcare location painting centers around your schedule to avoid disruptions in care.
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Apartment Complex Painting
Erase signs of wear and make your apartment complex or multi-family building a more desirable place to live with a stunning, professional paint job.
Florida's Most Trusted Painting Contractor
Shields Painting has been in the business since 1968. In a world where so much has changed, we are proud to uphold the ideals that make us successful: hard, honest work, getting the job done right, and excellent customer service. Providing you with trustworthy, quality work will always take priority over rushing through a project to serve the next customer. That is just not the way we choose to do business.
As professionals dedicated to perfection, we strive to provide a unique painting experience for every customer - one that focuses on their needs and desires instead of our own. Whether you need residential painting for your home or commercial painting for your business, we encourage you to reach out today to speak with our customer service team. Whether you have big ideas about a new paint project or need our expertise and guidance, we look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Latest News in Dunnellon, FL
Dunnellon officials adopt new rules relating to popular Blue Run Park on Rainbow River
Austin L. Millerhttps://www.ocala.com/story/news/2022/04/04/dunnellon-florida-spells-out-rules-popular-blue-run-park/9461131002/
Dunnellon city officials recently adopted ordinances that regulate the use of Blue Run Park, 19680 E. Pennsylvania Ave., as the season for activities on the Rainbow River is about to pick up."Acquired in 2008 through a grant from the Florida Communities Trust, this park provides walking/birding trails, a 3-acre pond, access to the Rainbow River for kayaki...
Dunnellon city officials recently adopted ordinances that regulate the use of Blue Run Park, 19680 E. Pennsylvania Ave., as the season for activities on the Rainbow River is about to pick up.
"Acquired in 2008 through a grant from the Florida Communities Trust, this park provides walking/birding trails, a 3-acre pond, access to the Rainbow River for kayaking, and is a popular exit point for visitors and residents tubing along the river. This is not a general swimming area. It is a river exit and kayak launch only," the city says on its website.
Officials said unless there's an exception, no one is allowed to use the park for commercial purposes. Commercial is defined in the ordinance as "the sale or rental of any item, good, concession, or merchandise within the boundaries of Blue Run Park," or "the provision of any service performed within the boundaries of Blue Run Park regardless of whether compensation for such service is paid onsite or offsite."
The KP Hole shuttle service that's provided by the county or its contractor is the only authorized transportation service, according to city officials.
There are some exceptions to the above rule: emergency personnel, park-related services for the city or any other government agency, accommodations for citizens with disabilities and maintenance/utility vehicles.
Ordinance violators will be fined $50 per violation.
If anyone receives a ticket, it should contain some of the following: the specific reason of the violation; the amount of the fine; a notice that states the violator must pay the fine within 30 days or an opportunity to appeal the fine; and a description of either how to pay the fine or how to request a hearing.
The ordinances took effect on April 1. To learn more and to read the park's rules, visit https://www.dunnellon.org/DocumentCenter/View/3315/20220317_Blue-Run-Park-Rules?bidId=, https://www.dunnellon.org/facilities/facility/details/Blue-Run-of-Dunnellon-Park-1, or call (352) 465-8500.
Contact Austin L. Miller at 867-4118, austin.miller@starbanner.com
Heart of Florida Health Center to expand Dunnellon clinic with American Rescue Plan funds
Danielle Johnsonhttps://www.ocala.com/story/news/healthcare/2021/10/11/730-k-federal-funds-go-heart-florida-dunnellon-clinic/6049775001/
Heart of Florida Health Center (HFHC) has received more than $730,000 in American Rescue Plan funding earmarked for expanding its health clinic in Dunnellon.The funds, awarded by the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
Heart of Florida Health Center (HFHC) has received more than $730,000 in American Rescue Plan funding earmarked for expanding its health clinic in Dunnellon.
The funds, awarded by the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), are in addition to $5 million HFHC received earlier this year.
While the earlier funds are being used for various staff and operations throughout the nonprofit’s locations, the new money, awarded in late September, will be put toward doubling the size of the Dunnellon clinic and expanding its services.
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"We could have applied that to the Reddick location or one of our other locations, but the most fitting location was our Dunnellon location,” CEO Jamie Ulmer said. “We currently only have four exam rooms, and the volume in itself of patients that we have in that area far exceeds what our capabilities are.”
The facility, which opened in 2016, offers family, internal and pediatric medicine, as well as gynecology, behavioral health and case management services. The $732,793 expansion will add six additional rooms.
With a nurse practitioner and pediatric nurse practitioner currently offering services in Dunnellon, Ulmer hopes to hire another provider to add to the clinic’s services and help support some of the city's 2,000 residents.
"We think this new facility will fit the size of the community for the next 10 years,” he said. “We're just excited that we'll be able to add this to the community.”
HFHC is currently in the final planning stages and will start taking bids for the project soon.
“We hope to have the plans submitted to HRSA to start building by the end of October,” Ulmer said.
1,300 health centers nationwide received $1 billion
HFHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center, meaning it receives federal funds to provide primary care to underserved areas on a sliding fee scale.
HRSA awarded a total of $39,731,817 in American Rescue Plan Funding to 45 Florida health centers for expanding primary care infrastructure in medically underserved communities. Nationwide, nearly $1 billion was granted to 1,300 health centers.
Recipients may also use funding for freezers to store COVID-19 vaccines, mobile vaccination units and facility construction, expansion or renovation to be better equipped for future public health challenges.
"Health centers are lifelines for many of our most vulnerable families across the country, especially amidst the pandemic," HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a press release. “Thanks to American Rescue Plan funds, we’re modernizing facilities across the country to better meet the most pressing public health challenges associated with COVID-19.”
The press release detailed that these health centers serve communities that are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and other health conditions.
Of 29 million patients at health centers, 91% are individuals or families living at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. Nearly 63% are racial or ethnic minorities.
"Investing in health center construction and modernization will significantly increase access to affordable, high quality primary health care services in underserved communities across the nation,” HRSA Acting Administrator Diana Espinosa said in the release.
Heart of Florida is still using its previous $5 million in federal funding
While COVID-19 relief is not HFHC's focus for the newly awarded funding, the health center has continued advancing its COVID-19 care with the $5 million in American Rescue Plan money it received in March.
At its main location on Silver Springs Boulevard, the center continues to offer COVID-19 testing and vaccines, and it has also added monoclonal antibody treatment for those who contract the virus.
“It's providing the infrastructure for the next pandemic,” Ulmer said of American Rescue dollars. “We've increased supplies. We've increased the quality of our care. We've been able to purchase an ultrasound (machine) — that's a $60,000 ultrasound. We were able to purchase another X-ray (machine) and overall increased quality to all of our patients, no matter their ability to pay."
The money is also going toward more staff, including an OBGYN, quality nurse and nutritionist.
Three new vehicles will also make up a fleet for the health center. With the grant money, a $150,000 mobile unit will be used for pop-up clinics for vaccines or other care, and a transportation vehicle will decrease barriers patients have in traveling to receive medication or services.
Recent funding of over $500,000 from the Marion County Hospital District will also support a 42-foot mobile medical and dental unit.
Four HRSA awards for HFHC
Additional hospital district funding will establish HFHC at substance abuse treatment campus Beacon Point, where the health center will have a behavioral management pharmacy and psychiatric nurse practitioner.
HFHC opened a stand-alone pharmacy on South Pine Avenue in August, as well as a pharmacy at its Belleview location earlier this year.
For the work performed in Marion County last year, HFHC was recognized with four Community Health Quality Recognition awards by HRSA in September.
The achievements, which are determined based on reported performance measures, were given to the nonprofit for enhancing access to care, reducing health disparities, advancing health information technology and providing COVID-19 vaccinations.
“It's really big for us because you can do a lot of things operational. You can build a lot of buildings, but if your quality of care is not meeting that level, it does no good,” Ulmer said. “I’d like more of a legacy of the quality of care than the amount of buildings we built.”
HFHC is also a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home, a status awarded by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Contact reporter Danielle Johnson at djohnson@gannett.com.
At the Library: What's going on
Chronicle Onlinehttps://www.chronicleonline.com/lifestyle/entertainment/at-the-library-whats-going-on/article_019a4ae5-523f-55eb-8990-ab63c12e7fe6.html
Visit citruslibraries.org to get the latest information on services and programming offered at the library. Registration is currently required for all programs listed below.Please call the branch to register. Or visit citrus libraries.org to get the latest information on services and programming offered at the library.352-746-6622May 13Diamondizers! (Diamond Painting), 1 p.m....
Visit citruslibraries.org to get the latest information on services and programming offered at the library. Registration is currently required for all programs listed below.
Please call the branch to register. Or visit citrus libraries.org to get the latest information on services and programming offered at the library.
352-746-6622
May 13
Diamondizers! (Diamond Painting), 1 p.m.
OnTrack Meeting, 8:15 a.m.
May 17
Microsoft Word Getting Started, 10:15 a.m.
Artistic Doodling, 1 p.m.
Citrus Libraries Coping Connection, 1 p.m.
Color Me Happy, 12:30 p.m.
Tech Talk Resume Building 101, 5:30 p.m.
May 18
Books & Babies, 10 a.m.
Card Making Happy Birthday, 10:30 a.m.
Little Learners, 11 a.m.
Ridge Readers Book Club, 3 p.m.
Lego Freestyle!, 4 p.m.
May 19
Microsoft Word Beyond the Basics, 10:15 a.m.
Book Launch & Ladies Night ALL FIRED UP by Dylan Newton, Local Author, 6:30 p.m.
May 20
Diamondizers! (Diamond Painting), 1 p.m.
May 21
Putting Around with the Parents, 2 p.m.
Coastal Region 352-795-3716
May 13
Beginner Pencil Sketching, 11 a.m.
May 17
Community Jam Session, 1:30 p.m.
Adults Create Upcycled Vase, 10:30 a.m.
May 18
Help for Your Small Business, 5:30 p.m.
May 19
Books & Babies, 10 a.m.
Sit & Be Fit!, 10:30 a.m.
Little Learners, 11 a.m.
Tech Talk Internet Basics, 2 p.m.
May 20
Card Making, 10:30 a.m.
Floral City 352-726-3671
May 13
Genealogy 1-on-1, 10 a.m.
Tiny Tales, 10 a.m.
Genealogy 1-on-1, 11 a.m.
May 16
Lego Literacy Club, 4 p.m.
May 17
Duct Tape Crafts, 4 p.m.
May 18
Master Gardener Seminar Bizarre Plants, 1 p.m.
Tech Talk Libby Getting Started , 10:15 a.m.
May 19
Mixed Level Tai Chi, 9:30 a.m.
May 20
Genealogy 1-on-1, 10 a.m.
Tiny Tales, 10 a.m.
Genealogy 1-on-1, 11 a.m.
Homosassa 352-628-5626
May 13
The Knit Wits of Homosassa, 1 p.m.
Genealogy 1-on-1, 10 a.m.
Genealogy 1-on-1, 11 a.m.
Genealogy 1-on-1, noon
May 14
Kids Kahoot, 10 a.m.
Teen Trivia, 2 p.m.
May 16
The ABC of Dementia Workshop, 10 a.m.
Tech Talk Android Getting Started, 10:15 a.m.
Belly Dancing, 5:30 p.m.
May 17
Books & Babies, 10 a.m.
Little Learners, 11 a.m.
Plant Swap, 12:30 p.m.
May 18
Career Source Mobile Career Center, 10 a.m.
PowerPoint Getting Started, 10:15 a.m.
May 19
Citrus Strings Chamber Music Group, 1 p.m.
May 20
The Knit Wits of Homosassa, 1 p.m.
Genealogy 1-on-1, 10 a.m.
Genealogy 1-on-1, 11 a.m.
Genealogy 1-on-1, noon
Lakes Region 352-726-2357
May 13
Citrus County Crochet Club, 10 a.m.
May 14
Tech Talk Pinterest Getting Started, 10:15 a.m.
May 16
Books & Babies, 10 a.m.
Genealogy 1-on-1, 10:30 a.m.
Little Learners, 11 a.m.
Ukulele Jam and Beginner Lessons, 4 p.m.
Genealogy 1-on-1, 9 a.m.
NeedleCrafters, 9 a.m.
May 17
Sewing Basics Tote Bag, 1:30 p.m.
Terrarium Class, 10:30 a.m.
May 18
Adults Create Desert Scene Painting, 1:30 p.m.
Tech Talk iPhone Beyond the Basics, 10:15 a.m.
Yang Tai Chi 13, 4:45 p.m.
May 19
Quilting with the Inverness Quilters, 1 p.m.
May 20
Dulcimer Jam and Beginner Lessons, 3:30 p.m.
May 21
Project Lead Coffins, 10 a.m.
The Friends of Dunnellon Library will be holding its Summer Book Sale on May 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library, located at 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon.
One bag of books will cost $5 and three bags will cost $10. All different kinds of genres will be available. Proceeds go to benefit the Dunnellon Library.
Check out the great assortment of books available in the Dunnellon Friends of the Library Bookstore and stock up. Bookstore hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday monthly. Donations are still taken on Fridays.
For more information, call 352-438-2520.
Citrus Springs Library is seeking good, reliable volunteers to work a three-hour shift each week. Library experience is not required. The library is open 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Office volunteers will greet patrons, check items in and out, reshelve items, make copies etc. Volunteer applications are available at the library.
Citrus Springs Memorial Library is not affiliated with the county library system, but is a standalone, state-licensed nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers. They rely on community donations and host fundraisers throughout the year to keep their doors open.
A look at local teams in the FHSAA softball regional games Thursday
John Pattonhttps://www.ocala.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/05/11/high-school-softball-west-port-ocala-vanguard-set-play-regionals/9709165002/
Special to the Star-BannerSoftballClass 7AWHO: No. 6 seed Apopka (17-7) at No. 3 seed West Port (18-8)WHAT: FHSAA Class 7A, Region 1 quarterfinalWHEN: Thursday at 7 p.m.NOTABLE: These two teams have not played one another and have no common opponents this season. … In an interesting quirk, the visitor and sixth seed, Apopka, is ranked 18th in 7A and 69th overall in Florida by MaxPreps, higher than host and N...
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Softball
Class 7A
WHO: No. 6 seed Apopka (17-7) at No. 3 seed West Port (18-8)
WHAT: FHSAA Class 7A, Region 1 quarterfinal
WHEN: Thursday at 7 p.m.
NOTABLE: These two teams have not played one another and have no common opponents this season. … In an interesting quirk, the visitor and sixth seed, Apopka, is ranked 18th in 7A and 69th overall in Florida by MaxPreps, higher than host and No. 3 seed WPHS (32nd in 7A, 138th in Florida). The Wolf Pack are hosting because they won the District 2-7A championship, while AHS was beaten in the 3-7A semifinals but earned an at-large bid to the playoffs. … The Blue Darters are led by senior Jesiana Mora (.586 BA, 43 runs, 41 hits, 37 SBs, 17 RBI, 4 2Bs, 4 3Bs), senior UCF signee Aubrey Evans (.500 BA, 36 runs, 34 hits, 33 RBI, 10 SBs, 6 HRs, 5 2Bs, 5 3Bs) and junior Abigayle Ellison (11-7, 2.41 ERA, 59 Ks in 107.1 IP). … The Wolf Pack is paced by senior Kylie Zimmerman (.476 BA, 39 hits, 23 runs, 23 RBI, 4 2Bs), junior Ryleigh Bauer (.462 BA, 42 hits, 18 runs, 16 RBI, 14-7, 2.25 ERA, 145 Ks in 134 IP), senior Madison Duncan (.447 BA, 38 hits, 27 RBI, 26 runs, 2 HRs), junior Analiz Santiago (.422 BA, 35 hits, 28 RBI, 23 runs, 9 2Bs, 4 HRs), junior Tiara Chavis (.367 BA, 29 hits, 18 runs, 14 RBI, 3-1, 3.62 ERA, 45 Ks in 29 IP) and junior Alyssa Pugh (.362 BA, 25 hits, 18 runs, 18 RBI, 7 SBs). … According to stats provided on MaxPreps, WPHS is 46-of-47 in stolen base attempts this season.
UP NEXT: The winner would either travel to No. 2 Orange Park Oakleaf (15-7) or host No. 7 St. Johns Creekside (16-9) in next Tuesday’s 7 p.m. regional semifinal.
Class 5A
WHO: No. 7 Vanguard (16-9) at No. 2 Middleburg (15-11)
WHAT: FHSAA Class 5A, Region 1 quarterfinal
WHEN: Thursday at 7 p.m.
NOTABLE: These two teams have not played one another and have no common opponents this season. … MaxPreps ranks Middleburg ninth in Class 5A and 85th overall in Florida and has the Knights 26th in Florida and 202nd overall. … The Broncos are led at the plate by senior Belle Mincey (.377 BA, 26 hits, 13 runs, 12 RBI, 8 2Bs, 2 3Bs), freshman Kaelyn Hagan (.369 BA, 31 hits, 17 runs, 16 RBI, 9 SBs, 7 2Bs, 3 3Bs, 2 HRs) and freshman Kerry Clairda (.338 BA, 23 hits, 20 RBI, 11 runs, 4 2Bs, 3 HRs, 2 3Bs). They have a two-pronged pitching rotation in senior Mallory Forrester (1.37 ERA, 205 Ks in 97 IP) and sophomore Morgan Beckham (3.00 ERA, 110 Ks in 70 IP). Forrester has 17 appearances, Beckham 15. … VHS is paced by freshman Alivia Vance (.455 BA, 41 runs, 40 hits, 18 SBs, 8 RBI, 7 2Bs), freshman Lillyan Land (.444 BA, 40 hits, 34 RBI, 17 runs, 9 2Bs), junior Victoria Graham (.403 BA, 31 hits, 30 runs, 27 RBI, 12 2Bs, 3 HRs), senior Bryanna Curry (.389 BA, 37 runs, 35 hits, 22 RBI. 11 2Bs, 3 HRs, 2 3Bs) and freshman Hannah Davis (.362 BA, 29 hits, 17 runs, 17 RBI, 2 2Bs, 3.17 ERA, 72 Ks in 99.1 IP). … The Knights list seven freshmen on their roster (including Vance, Land and Davis), so VHS appears to be in great shape for the next few years.
UP NEXT: Vanguard would travel to the 3 seed Gainesville (12-13)-No. 6 Milton (12-8) winner in next Tuesday’s 7 p.m. regional semifinal. Middleburg would host either team.
Track and field
WHAT: FHSAA Class 2A state championships
WHERE: Percy Beard Track at UF campus in Gainesville
WHEN: 1 p.m. today
ADMISSION: $11 in advance, $14 same day
LOCAL QUALIFIERS: North Marion — Elija Walton (boys high jump), Christopher Foster (boys long jump), boys 3,200 relay, Prince Ntozo (boys 1,600 and 3,200), boys 400 relay; Dunnellon — Tatianna Matthews (girls triple jump), Winston Sanders (boys discus)
Florida high school football: Price Harris leaving Dunnellon to coach Madison County
John Pattonhttps://www.ocala.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/03/30/high-school-football-price-harris-leaving-dunnellon-coach-madison-county/7219246001/
Special to the Star-BannerAs a child, Price Harris’s mother and father were the reason he played football at and graduated from Madison County High School.And now, they are a big reason why he is going back.The now former coach at Dunnellon, Harris was approved as Class 1A powerhouse MCHS&r...
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As a child, Price Harris’s mother and father were the reason he played football at and graduated from Madison County High School.
And now, they are a big reason why he is going back.
The now former coach at Dunnellon, Harris was approved as Class 1A powerhouse MCHS’s new leader at a board meeting on Monday. He said he unsuccessfully fought back tears as he told the Tigers on Tuesday morning.
“They were upset, and I understand that,” said Harris, who compiled a 70-24 record in eight seasons at DHS. “But they also understood this was the only job I ever would have left for. ... This is the hardest decision I have ever made.”
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Harris said that, obviously, his ties to Madison County — which include being a varsity offensive lineman for the Cowboys the end of his sophomore season through his senior season — made the job intriguing.
However, he said, “this was truly about Mom and Dad" who still live in Madison. He added that as his parents have gotten older, they need more assistance than in the past and he wants to provide that for them.
“When the job came open and a few people called me about it, it seemed like a good time to take a look at it,” said Harris, who graduated from MCHS in 1993 and interviewed for the job on March 21.
Harris takes over for Mike Coe, who was 135-26 with four FHSAA state championships in 12 seasons with the Cowboys. Coe was hired as the head coach in Coffee County, Georgia, two-and-a-half months after MCHS defeated Hawthorne, 13-12, for the Class 1A title on Dec. 12. In all, the Cowboys have captured six state championships (in 2A in 2001 and ‘07, and in 1A in ‘17, ‘18, ‘19 and ‘21).
While at DHS, Harris had a winning record against every team he faced, except one — Madison County. He finished just 1-4 versus the Cowboys, but the victory came this past season when the Tigers traveled to Boot Hill on Oct. 1 and won 28-26.
Harris, who will start at MCHS on April 12, said the two teams won’t play each other next season but didn’t close the door on reviving the rivalry in the future.
He also said he is going to miss Marion County, and specifically Dunnellon.
“Every single one of them,” Harris replied when asked what his favorite memories at DHS will be. “I felt truly welcomed from the get-go, and it has been an unbelievable journey with so many great people I’ve met along the way.
“My time at Dunnellon was special. Marion County will always be special to me. They will always hold a place in my heart.”
Harris said Tommy Sutton will serve as the Tigers’ interim coach in the spring, and it is expected the Tigers will hire a full-time head coach soon after.
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