Times staff
Saturday, November 27, 2010
NEW PORT RICHEY
Course will challenge teen drivers
The Pasco County Sheriff's Office will offer a "teen driving challenge" at Gulf High School during winter break. The instructional part of the course is required for any student who wants to get a school parking permit. Students will also practice on a closed course and learn many of the driving maneuvers taught to police officers. The two-day event features a four-hour classroom session on the first day and an eight-hour driving course on the second day. The classroom portion is open to students with learners' permits or drivers' licenses; the driving course is open only to students with a license. Two sessions will be offered. Both will be at Gulf High School, 5355 School Road in New Port Richey. The first session will be Jan. 5-6, and the second will be Jan. 6-7. Parents and students should call (813) 929-1376 to register or talk with their school resource officer.
COUNTYWIDE
CARES announces December outings
Looking to get out? CARES has announced its lineup of outings for December. Each trip includes transportation and leaves from CARES Elfers, 4136 Barker Drive in Elfers, and from CARES Musunuru, 12417 Clock Tower Parkway in Hudson. Reservations should be made as early as possible, as trips frequently sell out. Call (727) 853-3002.
• Ellenton outlet mall: 9 a.m. Friday. Christmas shop in 130 outlet stores. Lunch at your own expense. $20.
• ICE! at Gaylord Palms resort in Orlando: 9:30 a.m. Dec. 7. See a display of Christmas ice sculptures after a buffet lunch at the Villa de Flora. Includes lunch and a ticket to ICE! $60.
• Florida Orchestra at Ruth Eckerd Hall: 6 p.m. Dec. 12. Hear the orchestra perform holiday favorites. Includes admission. $42.
• Seminole Hard Rock Casino: 9 a.m. Dec. 14. Includes a free $25 gambling voucher and a free $5 lunch voucher. Trip cost is $20.
• Tampa Bay Downs: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 17. See horse races and dine at a buffet that includes roast beef, turkey and salads. Cost includes admission, the buffet and the races. $35.
• Christmas Festival at the St. Petersburg Pier: 1 p.m. Dec. 18. Late lunch or early dinner at your own expense. $20.
• Don CeSar resort: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 21. Take a tour of the historic hotel on St. Pete Beach. Includes lunch and tour. $42.
• Plantation restaurant in Crystal River: 11:30 a.m. Christmas Day. Enjoy a Christmas buffet. $45.
Pasco deaths
A detailed list of obituaries is published in Section B.