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 Istachatta, 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 Istachatta, 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 Istachatta, 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 Istachatta, 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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In the Withlacoochee near Istachatta, stories of a bridge
Tampa Bay Timeshttps://www.tampabay.com/news/humaninterest/in-the-withlacoochee-near-istachatta-stories-of-a-bridge/1273892/
Sad as it is to see the remains of the old piers — barely jutting above the surface of the slow-flowing Withlacoochee River near Istachatta — they do have the benefit of revealing secrets about old-time bridge construction.Workers apparently drove steel tubes into the riverbed, along with — right down the middle of these tubes — sturdy, reinforcing timbers. The tubes were then filled with a mixture of concrete and fist-sized rocks, forming pillars about 2 feet in diameter and nearly 20 feet high.The pier...
Sad as it is to see the remains of the old piers — barely jutting above the surface of the slow-flowing Withlacoochee River near Istachatta — they do have the benefit of revealing secrets about old-time bridge construction.
Workers apparently drove steel tubes into the riverbed, along with — right down the middle of these tubes — sturdy, reinforcing timbers. The tubes were then filled with a mixture of concrete and fist-sized rocks, forming pillars about 2 feet in diameter and nearly 20 feet high.
The piers were still standing as recently as three weeks ago, said Charles Lee, Florida Audubon's director of advocacy, who lives near the river.
But when he paddled by them on Jan. 27, he said, they had collapsed into the river.
"A part of history now gone," Lee wrote in an email to me last week.
True enough, though it's probably a little different than the history Lee heard from neighbors and passed on to me in his email and when he met me on the river Saturday — that the bridge was built by slaves during the Civil War, originally for rail, and was later converted for use by cars.
Melba Ward, 66, is an Istachatta resident who grew up in the Peters family, one of the first to settle in the tiny community in the northeast corner of Hernando County. In 2007, she wrote an extensive report about it, Istachatta: History of the First 100 Years, 1850-1950, published by the Hernando Historical Museum Association.
Ward was not able to find a record of when the bridge was completed. She did discover when the County Commission approved a $2,200 contract to build the bridge — in 1908.
She agrees with Lee on another point. It was the only bridge in the area available for car traffic until the steel and concrete bridge for what is now County Road 476 was finished in the early 1940s.
There was no record of a rail bridge before that — only of several ferries, including one that began operating near present-day Nobleton in 1859.
Those ferries were basically small barges with decks attached to ropes strung across the river. Horns made of conch shells were hung at the landings on either side so customers could summon the ferry.
As to another part of Lee's email — "The bridge had an infamous history involving lynchings" — there could definitely be something to that.
In 1926, Brooksville's Southern Argus newspaper reported that a black man named Charles Davis, accused of killing a white Pasco County deputy in eastern Hernando County, had been seized by an armed mob near the river as he was being led back to Brooksville from Ocala.
"I believe Davis was taken and thrown into the Withlacoochee River," Sheriff W.D. Cobb told the paper. "Maybe in a day or two the body will come to the surface."
The apparent lack of concern in Cobb's comment isn't surprising once you know, as some historians believe, that he was complicit in this killing and several other acts of racial violence in the 1920s.
That's not in Ward's book. But here are some things that are.
Istachatta appears on early maps as Magnolia or Magnolia Bluff. The current name didn't show up until 1884, when F.M. Townsend filed a plat map with the county.
Nearby Townsen Lake and Lake Townsen Regional Park were named after him, Ward said, which means both have been misspelled on maps and in county documents for years; she thinks somebody in the county mistakenly dropped the final "d" and the result took on a life of its own.
But even Townsend didn't really found the town, which didn't take its current shape until a developer mapped a grid of streets during the 1920s land boom.
Of course, you don't need to know about this history of the bridge or the town — if, with a population of 116, it can even be called a town.
But maybe hearing about the bridge will encourage you to get in a canoe or kayak and take a trip along the river to see what's left of the piers.
It's a good trip, even when you don't know the history. Just a little more so when you do.
Cycler, business owner empowers women with clothing
Hannah Sachewiczhttps://www.chronicleonline.com/news/local/cycler-business-owner-empowers-women-with-clothing/article_f68db778-4678-5e6c-9e81-1e343acb5826.html
Local cycling apparel company Jules Threads is more than just a business – it’s a community. Citrus County native and avid cycler Julie Pitts, 42, has been cultivating a close circle of women cyclers since she began the sport in 1999.“I got into cycling as many women do – because their partner already rides,” Pitts said. It’s a way to connect, spend time together and have a shared hobby. “I fell in love with it.” Get more from the Citrus County Chronicle Soon enough, Pitt...
Local cycling apparel company Jules Threads is more than just a business – it’s a community. Citrus County native and avid cycler Julie Pitts, 42, has been cultivating a close circle of women cyclers since she began the sport in 1999.
“I got into cycling as many women do – because their partner already rides,” Pitts said. It’s a way to connect, spend time together and have a shared hobby. “I fell in love with it.”
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Soon enough, Pitts found her own group of friends to ride with. “It’s kind of like being a kid again, where you have this freedom of movement.”
However, Pitts began to notice the apparel for women cyclers was sometimes lacking. Then in 2014, she went back to school to obtain her bachelor’s in business and organizational management at the College of Central Florida.
“What I didn’t expect was to get so inspired by my business classes,” Pitts said. This led to her founding Jules Threads in 2016 and launching her first clothing collection in 2017.
“One of the best things about it is the fact that I’ve provided so many women with something they really enjoy wearing,” Pitts said. She’s found that many women might not ride on a day where they feel self-conscious.
Pitts wants to create something that women cannot wait to wear – and consequently cannot wait to ride in.
In addition, Pitts said many apparel companies seem to cater toward the “elite athlete – or the elite athlete body.” Not all women look like this. “All bodies ride bikes,” she said.
“I wanted anyone from an extra-small to a 3X to be able to fit into my clothing and feel the same,” Pitts said.
Cycling apparel is typically tight-fitting, designed to envelop muscles and promote recovery. Cyclers also require padding to comfortably sit on a bike for extended periods of time.
Pitts’ apparel does just that, but is also colorful and creative. Her most recent launch, the “2021 Paradise Collection,” includes jerseys, bibs, socks and gloves in three different patterns, “Tropical,” “Sunrise” and “Turquoise Waters.”
Throughout the year, Pitts garners design inspiration from life around her. Then, she employs the help of her graphic designer to make her ideas come to life. Each one of her collections has three different designs, which coordinate with each other for optimal mixing and matching.
Pitts also enlists the help of a local photographer for product pictures in locations around the community. Typically, herself and two fellow cyclers model.
To Pitts, however, Jules Threads is more than just the clothing. One of the things she loves to do is organize ladies only rides. “They’re all sizes, all different levels,” she said. “We make it a fun ride.”
Pitt’s also has the help of 25 brand ambassadors that represent her company – and her ideals – around the country. “I want them to be that friendly face for other riders,” she said. “I will not accept less than that.”
For any women considering entering the world of cycling, Pitts offers the following advice: join a women-only cycling Facebook page, get recommendations from other women cyclists and get the best bike you can afford (even if it’s used).
In addition, find your sweet spot, a mix between intensity and enjoyment. For Pitts, some of her favorite places to ride are the Floral City and Istachatta areas, with their beautiful rolling hills and farmlands.
“I love this – I love cycling,” Pitts said. “I will talk for hours to convince somebody that they should try it.”
For more information about Jules Threads, visit julesthreads.com.
Tiny church with long history welcomes family back home
Gail Hollenbeckhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/religion/Tiny-church-with-long-history-welcomes-family-back-home_165975904/
BROOKSVILLE — With a goal of honoring the past and looking forward to the future, Lake Lindsey United Methodist Church will host a musical homecoming service at 11 a.m. Sunday."There will be some great music from the Gulf Ridge Quartet," said church administrator and council chairman Ron Pearson. "We like to use this group, because they are very good, enjoy singing, and two of the members (Kelley and Kelvin Looper) grew up in this church as children. Their mom was our pianist for many years."While only...
BROOKSVILLE — With a goal of honoring the past and looking forward to the future, Lake Lindsey United Methodist Church will host a musical homecoming service at 11 a.m. Sunday.
"There will be some great music from the Gulf Ridge Quartet," said church administrator and council chairman Ron Pearson. "We like to use this group, because they are very good, enjoy singing, and two of the members (Kelley and Kelvin Looper) grew up in this church as children. Their mom was our pianist for many years."
While only about 20 members attend church services regularly, 85 people are expected at the homecoming. It will conclude with a covered-dish lunch and time of fellowship after the service in the church's social hall.
According to a written history of the church, its roots run at least as far back as 1851, when Methodist services were held locally in people's homes.
"Later, organized services were held in a vacant building on Mayo's Hill," the document says. "In 1874, Rev. John R. Mays, a local elder, began holding revival services. Many persons were won to Christ and a rough framed building was erected on the lake. For several years it served as a place of worship for both Methodists and Baptists and as a public school for the community."
In 1886, the Methodists erected another building a couple of miles away. It was in 1928 when it moved to the location on Lake Lindsey Road. Nine small buildings were added in the 1940s for Sunday school rooms. A fellowship hall was completed in 1965, and classrooms were added in 1981.
"We've been in the same location and building since 1928," Pearson said. "It's just been modernized a little over the years."
Some of the modernization came in 2015 when the fellowship hall was rebuilt and the sanctuary repaired after a church member set those buildings on fire and went to prison for it.
That part of the church's history is behind them now, said the Rev. Carol Roberts, who has been the pastor at Lake Lindsey and New Hope United Methodist Church in Istachatta since 2012.
"Yes, they were devastated by the fires," Roberts said. "When we think back about it, sometimes you get teary-eyed. We feel like we've lost a soul. But they're forgiving and very loving people, and I think everybody has gotten past it."
The congregation is looking forward, Roberts said.
"They're always asking who they can help," Roberts said. "We've helped families get their lives back together. We buy supplies for Hernando High School. This group of people are so full of the love of God and giving and caring."
Along with the concert, Roberts said she'll be leading prayers, sharing a devotional and welcoming everybody.
"It will be good food and good singing and good Christian fellowship," she said.
Pearson said people should come and "check us out sometime for some old-time religion."
"We eagerly look to a continued ministry glorifying our Lord and Savior," he said. "We invite [the community] to be a part of this growing and exciting work of God."
Saint Leo University to Welcome Largest Class in University History
Meaghan Goepferichhttps://www.naturecoaster.com/saint-leo-university-to-welcome-largest-class-in-university-history/
New Student Move-In Set for August 28, Classes Begin August 31 at University CampusSaint Leo University to Welcome Largest Class in University HistoryFor the third year in a row, Saint Leo University will welcome another record-breaking incoming class of students to its University Campus. This year’s class, comprised of more than 1,100 new campus students, will surpass the size of the Fall 2019 and Fall 2020 classes, previously the largest and second-largest in the institution&...
New Student Move-In Set for August 28, Classes Begin August 31 at University Campus
Saint Leo University to Welcome Largest Class in University History
For the third year in a row, Saint Leo University will welcome another record-breaking incoming class of students to its University Campus. This year’s class, comprised of more than 1,100 new campus students, will surpass the size of the Fall 2019 and Fall 2020 classes, previously the largest and second-largest in the institution’s history.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming this historic number of new students to Saint Leo this year,” said Dr. Jeffrey D. Senese, Saint Leo University president. “The past year was challenging for everyone, but working together, the university community accomplished much and is ready for the new academic year. There is no replacement for the learning that happens when we are physically and socially engaged together, and it is time that we get back to that. We are encouraging students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 so that we can be together.
“This incoming class demonstrates our students’ enthusiasm for a more typical college experience,” Senese continued. “And Saint Leo provides not only the academics, but also prepares our students to be good citizens of the world.”
Moving In
Saint Leo University is welcoming students to its campus over several days in order to protect the health and safety of everyone. New international students will arrive on campus beginning on Wednesday, August 25, while new students from across the United States will move in to their residence halls from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, August 28. Returning students will move in Sunday, August 29. Classes begin at the Pasco County campus on Tuesday, August 31.
New students arriving on August 28 will check in at the university’s parking garage to receive their welcome packages. They then will proceed to their residence halls where they will be greeted by fully vaccinated volunteers (faculty, staff, and students) who will help move their belonging to their rooms.
Throughout the summer months, new students have had the opportunity to participate in mini-orientation events including the in-person Welcome to the Pride and Super Saturday (July 17), combined with an online course platform and virtual webinars developed to help students become more familiar with their future classmates.
“The past 18 months have presented unique challenges,” said Dr. Senthil Kumar, vice president of Strategic Enrollment Management. “Despite those challenges, we were able to connect with students both virtually and in-person throughout their enrollment process, maintaining the one-on-one connection and attention that is the hallmark of the Saint Leo experience.”
About the New Saint Leo Lions
Notable characteristics of the incoming Fall 2021 class include:
? 63 percent are from Florida;
? 22 percent are from out of state; and,
? 15 percent are from 45 international countries.
Choosing Saint Leo
Saint Leo University is expecting to enroll more than 1,000 new undergraduate students, with an additional anticipated 100 new students enrolling in the on-ground graduate programs in business administration, computer science, and cybersecurity. The new Lions were selected from 11,977 applicants, the largest application pool in Saint Leo’s history. This year’s applications rose 81 percent over the previous year and can be attributed to new academic programs, the D2R Program, the Tuition Advantage as well as the Catholic Promise Scholarship and other new financial aid programs.
Throughout the pandemic, international students have faced additional challenges in their pursuit of higher education in the United States. However, Saint Leo is poised to welcome its largest international class in the institution’s history, a landmark success during the COVID-19 pandemic.
About the Academics
Saint Leo recently launched a new college and school and will introduce several new degree programs throughout 2021-2022.
The new College of Health Professions now will offer three degree programs, including the new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The BSN program will be offered at University Campus as well as the Bachelor of Science in health education and health promotion degree, which the university started in 2020. Population trends and events, including the coronavirus pandemic, created an ongoing need for additional nurses, particularly in Florida and the Southeast. This new degree will prepare nurses to not only help fill the labor demand, but also provide them with an orientation toward treating the whole patient, advancing the well-being of the patient’s community, and working collaboratively with clinical colleagues.
In Spring 2022, the College of Health Professions will offer the new online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) for those employed as respiratory therapists, who already have an associate degree.
Saint Leo recently introduced its new School of Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Data Science (CARDS), which is recruiting students for the new Bachelor of Science in robotics and artificial intelligence. The new degree program will be offered in Fall Semester 2022. Because of projected job growth in Florida and neighboring states, the Florida State Legislature granted Saint Leo $1 million in 2021 to launch this program.
The university also established the nation’s first Bachelor of Arts in veteran studies, which will begin in Fall Semester 2021 at University Campus. The degree also will be offered online in the future. Those majoring in veteran studies will be immersed into courses from history, art, policy, psychology, ethics, and other fields to learn how people from various generations, ethnicities, genders, and nations have been influenced by their military service and then the transition back to civilian life.
Week of Welcome
Many activities are planned as classes begin for Fall Semester 2021 at University Campus on Tuesday, August 31. Kicking off the new academic year, students will find an information tent to assist newcomers, and breakfast bags will be available for commuter students. Everyone can enjoy the music of Lucas Nocera, music minister for University Ministry, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Benedict’s Coffeehouse, and Career Services will host a virtual Leo Great Challenge to help get students career ready.
The first day of classes will be capped off by “Aloha, Leo,” which is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board (CAB). Dr. Cynthia Selph, assistant professor of music, will be joined by the Chamber Singers and music faculty to present some tunes at 5:30 p.m. at the Lakeside Patio of the Student Community Center. The GoldRush Dancers will perform, and there will be a special performance—including fire dancers—by Polynesian dancers.
On Thursday, September 2, the community will celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit at the Saint Leo Abbey Church. In-person attendance will be limited to 50 percent of the church’s capacity and the community may join the Mass virtually via the Saint Leo Abbey’s Facebook page. During this Mass, students, faculty, and staff will ask for the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Spirit for the academic year and for the university’s activities.
Faculty and staff are ready to greet the new and returning students and start the semester.
“Some of our returning students, those starting their second year of studies, have not resided on campus,” said Senese, the university president. “They took their courses online last year. We’re excited to welcome them to their new home away from home and get them involved in campus activities, attending our athletic events, and hanging out at Benedict’s Coffeehouse.”
About Saint Leo University
Saint Leo University is one of the largest Catholic universities in the nation, offering 57 undergraduate and graduate-level degree programs to more than 18,200 students each year. Founded in 1889 by Benedictine monks, the private, nonprofit university is known for providing a values-based education to learners of all backgrounds and ages in the liberal arts tradition. Saint Leo is regionally accredited and offers a residential campus in the Tampa Bay region of Florida, 16 education centers in five states, and an online program for students anywhere. The university is home to more than 98,000 alumni. Learn more at saintleo.edu.
Citrus County Expands Meal Pick-Up Services For Families
Kim Leofflerhttps://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2020/03/30/citrus-county-expands-meal-pick-up-services-for-families
Citrus County has expanded its meal pick-up services for families in the county. Starting this week, the county added four drive-up pickup sites and has started using buses to give people easier access in their communities.One parent we talked to on one of the bus stop pick-ups was extremely grateful for the meals, as it can be difficult for her to get food for her kids.“It’s like, wow, I don’t have to go walk 10 miles down to the store, you know, to get a carton of milk. My kids have it now,” Nicole Eve...
Citrus County has expanded its meal pick-up services for families in the county. Starting this week, the county added four drive-up pickup sites and has started using buses to give people easier access in their communities.
One parent we talked to on one of the bus stop pick-ups was extremely grateful for the meals, as it can be difficult for her to get food for her kids.
“It’s like, wow, I don’t have to go walk 10 miles down to the store, you know, to get a carton of milk. My kids have it now,” Nicole Everage said.
35 buses are now out in Citrus Co. right now delivering meals to students at bus stops throughout the county. The district estimates they have over 1,500 meals on the buses alone to hand out. @BN9 #bn9covid19 pic.twitter.com/LYzKVO27Y2
— Kim Leoffler (@kimleoffler) March 30, 2020
Below is the full list of meal distribution sites in Citrus County:
Meal Distribution Sites at Schools
Crystal River Primary – Crystal River (front of the school) Forest Ridge Elementary – Beverly Hills (behind the school, back parking lot) Pleasant Grove Elementary – Inverness (Side Bus ramp) Citrus High School – Inverness (Stadium road/Cafeteria entrance) Central Ridge Elementary – Citrus Springs (Bus ramp) Lecanto High School – Lecanto (towards Crest School) Rock Crusher Elementary – Crystal River/Homosassa (front of the school) Homosassa Elementary - (front of the school) Floral City Elementary - (front of the school) Hernando Elementary - (front of the school) Citrus Springs Elementary - (front of the school)
School Bus Meal Distribution Stops
Crystal River
Serving Crystal River Primary: W River Rd @ Power Line Ft Island Trl @ Greenleaf Apts N Sky Crest @ W Admiral Byrd (Bicentennial Park area) Gulf to Lake @ Crede
Serving Citrus Springs Elementary: N Citrus Springs Blvd @ Park N Margaret Ter @ W Gene Martin (park) W Dunklin @ Citrus Ave. (park) W Sullivan @ N Oak Leaf
Serving Rock Crusher Elementary: W Southern @ Roselyn Way Homosassa Trl @ S Indiana (across from park by lodge) Avocado @ Gulf or Griffith
Lecanto
Serving Central Ridge Elementary: W Gene martin Ln & N Margaret Ter. E Stokes Ferry Rd & N Palm Oak Dr. E Cermak St & N Irving Park Ave. E Grail Pl & N Bighorn Pt.
Serving Forest Ridge Elementary: W Silver Hill Ln & W Wild Cherry Ter. W Union St & S Easy St.
Serving Lecanto Primary School: W. Cardinal Ln & S Pleasant Ave. Douglas St & Douglas Ct S Pelican Ln & S Sandpiper Ter. W Glenbrook St & S Oldfield Ave.
Serving Homosassa Elementary: W Holiday St & S Skylark Ter. S Riviera Dr & W Pebble Ln. W Park Dr @ S Hamburg Ter.
Inverness
Serving Hernando Elementary School: N Retreat Dr. @ Boat Ramp E Millwood Ln. @ N Tanglewood Ave. Stately Oaks @ Mourning Dove Ct.
Serving Floral City Elementary: E Oak Forest St. @41 Istachatta @ Thomas Heatherwood Subdivision (E Heatherwood St. @ S Juneau Pt.) Dolphin @ Withlapopka E Zephyr Wing Ct. @ S Zeppelin Terr.
Serving Pleasant Grove Elementary: Trail 10 @ Illiana
Serving Inverness Primary School: Canal @ Seven Lakes S Eden Gardens Ave.
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