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Good Morning Neighbor! A few weeks ago we covered a loose pig in Zephyrhills, and now it’s happening again in Buffalo, where a runaway pig named Breakfast caused chaos before police and animal control caught up. Turns out, Breakfast belonged to a Buffalo officer and made a clean escape from his own yard. The name Breakfast is exactly what I was thinking; maybe it’s time we start paying these loose hogs their due.

In this edition of the North Tampa Buzz:

🪂 86-Year-Old Skydiver Nears 1,000 Jumps
💻 Pasco Schools Embrace AI in Classrooms
🍕 Main Street Zephyrhills Revitalized

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Digest

The Sky’s No Limit

This was an easy choice for today’s feature. How impressive is this? Imagine if it were you, your mom, or your grandmother gearing up for one more jump.

At 86 years old, Kim Knor is on the brink of making history and proving that adventure has no expiration date. The former gold medalist from the first U.S. Women’s Parachute Team has now completed 999 skydives, with her 1,000th jump planned at Jump Florida Skydiving in Lake Wales.

Knor began skydiving back in 1959, even forging her parents’ signatures for her first leap. After decades away to raise her family, she returned to the sport she loves, visiting 90 drop zones across the country and inspiring a new generation of jumpers.

Her words say it all: “It’s never too late.”

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Community

Pasco Schools Open the Door to AI

We’ve talked about this before. How do we prepare the next generation for a world shaped by AI? What’s the right balance? Pasco County schools are officially stepping into the future. Superintendent John Legg says it’s time to embrace artificial intelligence as a learning tool rather than ignore it, starting with Microsoft Copilot in classrooms this December. Copilot is a great, secure resource for schools and companies.

Students will be allowed to use AI for certain tasks like grammar checks or brainstorming, as long as they label which parts were AI-assisted. Teachers can still decide when to keep things “old school.”

The goal, Legg says, is to help kids learn to think critically with technology, not rely on it, preparing them for a world where AI is already part of everyday life.

A Lifetime of Service, Right Here at Home

This is really cool and a very positive touch from Patch and T-Mobile, who are spotlighting veterans making a difference in their communities. One of the stories they shared features Wesley Chapel’s own VC Lindenmeyer, a West Point graduate, Black Hawk pilot, and leader who has dedicated his life to service both in uniform and as a civilian at MacDill Air Force Base.

His wife, Kelly, nominated him for the honor and described him perfectly with three words: poised, prepared, patriotic. After decades of serving his country, Lindenmeyer continues to lead with humility and heart right here at home.

Small-Town Spirit, Big-Time Growth in Zephyrhills

Tampa Bay 28 recently shared a great piece on how Main Street Zephyrhills is coming back to life. From Anthony Torres’ Nostalgia Pizza Shop to Epifana Feliciano’s soon-to-open sewing studio, small business owners are turning their dreams into reality and helping shape a lively, welcoming downtown.

Main Street Zephyrhills Director Antwan Gildon says the goal is to preserve the city’s history while embracing new growth. With major employers like Bauducco Foods moving in and more residents choosing to live and work locally, Zephyrhills is proving that hometown charm and fresh opportunity can grow together beautifully.

Helping Families Rebuild in Pasco County

10 Tampa Bay highlighted a new Pasco County housing assistance program aimed at helping families still recovering from Hurricanes Idalia, Helene, and Milton.

The county will provide funding to repair, rebuild, or replace homes damaged by the storms and is hosting six public meetings this month to help residents navigate the application process. The first session takes place November 18 at 6 p.m. at the J. Ben Harrill Recreation Complex in Holiday, a hands-on effort to get families back home and back on their feet.

Events North of Tampa

If you run into any trouble with the new calendar, the legacy version is included below as a backup.

Live Music

Friday, November 7th

• Art’s Tap House, Trinity | Electric Soul Therapy | 8–11:59 PM

• Banana Wind Bar and Grill, Zephyrhills | Jace Aaron Full Band | 8–11:55 PM

• Cigars International Superstore, Lutz | Live Music | 8–11:45 PM

• Dade City Tap House & Spirits, Dade City | Brandon Marshall | 7:30–11:30 PM

• Double Bogeys Tavern & Grille, Lutz | Aurora 5 | 7–11 PM

• Florida Cracker Fish Company, Citrus Park | Matthew McCartney | 7–10 PM

• Green Parrot Tiki Bar & Grill, Tampa | Daniel Sprouse Band | 8–11 PM

• House of Brews, Lutz | Brian Spotts | 7–10 PM

• Krate at the Grove, Wesley Chapel | Vocalists Sienna Alida & Floyd Luis | 7–10 PM

• O’Brien’s Irish Pub, Wesley Chapel | 4X | 8–11:59 PM

• Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa | Grateful Dead Nite w/ Uncle John’s Band | 8 PM ($10)

• Starkey Market, Trinity | Lock & Key | 6–9 PM

• Stonewater Grill, Land O’ Lakes | Roger & Todd | 7–10 PM

• The Brass Tap, Lutz | Live Music TBA | 7–10 PM

• The Orpheum, Tampa | IAMX ($) | 7–11 PM

• The Twisted Oak, Dade City | Patrick Foy Duo | 8–11 PM

• The Tiki Cove, Land O’ Lakes | Katie O | 7–10 PM

Saturday, November 8th

• Art’s Tap House, New Port Richey | The Edisons | 8 – 11:59 PM

• Banana Wind Bar and Grill, Zephyrhills | Mark Shane & The Shane Gang | 8 – 11:59 PM

• BarrieHaus Beer Co Trinity, Trinity | Gene Field | 6 – 9 PM

• Commandough’s Pizza, Zephyrhills | April Red | 7 – 10 PM

• Dade City Tap House & Spirits, Dade City | Allie Roman | 7:30 – 11:30 PM

• Double Bogeys Tavern & Grille, Lutz | Daniel Sprouse | 7 – 11 PM

• Escape Brewing Company, Trinity | Todd Russell | 5 – 8 PM

• Florida Cracker Fish Company, Tampa | Charlie D | 7 – 10 PM

• Happy Dayz, Dade City | Bone Cartel | 9 PM – 1 AM

• Latte Vino, Lutz | Open Mic | 7 – 10 PM

• Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa | Ed Pa Looza – Let’s Kick Ed’s Cancer Benefit | 5 PM ($20 suggested donation)

• Starkey Market, Trinity | Richie Hume | 6 – 9 PM

• Stonewater Grill, Land O’ Lakes | Soulyard | 7 – 10 PM

• The Dogpound Sports Bar & Arcade, Zephyrhills | Jase Randall Band | 4 – 7 PM

• The Orpheum, Tampa | Strawberry Girls | 6 – 11 PM

• Tiki Cove, Land O’ Lakes | Kevin Goolden & Tyler Lemieux | 3 – 6 PM

• Ukulele Brand’s, Land O’ Lakes | Lint Rollers | 7:30 – 10:30 PM

• Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen, Tampa | Live Music Saturdays | 5 – 8 PM

Sunday, November 9

• Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa | Acoustic Sunday Brunch w/ Rev Billy C Wirtz & Marvelous Marvin | 1 – 4 PM

• Starkey Market, Trinity | Brad Noblitt | 1 – 4 PM

• Stonewater Grill, Land O’ Lakes | JT Curtis | 5 – 8 PM

• Tiki Cove, Land O’ Lakes | Rick Bruce & Greg Pinney | 12 – 3 PM

• Ukulele Brand’s, Land O’ Lakes | Jamie O | 4:30 – 7:30 PM

Monday, November 10

• The Orpheum, Tampa | Murder by Death | 6 – 11 PM

Tuesday, November 11

• Double Bogeys Tavern & Grille, Lutz | Open Mic w/ Fred Chandler | 7 – 10 PM

• The Orpheum, Tampa | Revocation | 6 – 11 PM

• Ukulele Brand’s, Land O’ Lakes | Open Mic Night | 7 – 10 PM

Markets

Friday, November 7th

• The Grove, Wesley Chapel | The Market Elaine | 5:30–9:30 PM

Saturday, November 8th

• Azora at Cypress Ranch, Lutz | Fall Pop-Up Market | 10 AM–2 PM

• Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa | Carrollwood Market | 10 AM–2 PM

• Foundation of Caring Fall Market, Zephyrhills | Community Market Event | 8 AM–1 PM

• Zephyr Park, Zephyrhills | Saturday @ Zephyr Park | 9 AM–2 PM

Sunday, November 9

• Florida Avenue Brewing Co., Wesley Chapel | Fall Market | 1 – 5 PM

Events

Friday, November 7th

• Commandough’s Pizza, Zephyrhills | Karaoke | 7–10:30 PM

• Florida Farm School & Animal Rescue, Dade City | Toddler Time | 10:30 AM–12 PM

• Krate at the Grove, Wesley Chapel | Charity Car & Truck Show | 10 AM–12 PM

• Main Theatre, Carrollwood | Jazz with Jim | 7:30–9 PM

• Molly Malone’s Irish Pub, New Port Richey | 2nd Annual Holiday Food Drive for Messengers | 8:30 AM

• Side Splitters Comedy Club, Wesley Chapel | Frankie Paul | 7:30–9 PM

• The Brass Tap, Lutz | Country Night & Line Dancing | 6–10 PM

• Treble Makers Dueling Piano Bar, Wesley Chapel | Dueling Pianos | 7–11 PM

• Wesley Chapel Grove 16, Wesley Chapel | Senior Social (50+) | 3–5 PM

• Tampa Bay Symphony, New Tampa | Fife & Drum: A Veteran’s Salute | 8–11 PM

Saturday, November 8th

• Beef 'O' Brady’s, Land O’ Lakes | Survey Says Trivia Game | 6–8 PM

• Cigars International Superstore, Lutz | Kevin’s Car Show | 11 AM–2 PM

• Florida Cracker Fish Company, Citrus Park | Brunch | 8 AM–2 PM

• Molly Malone’s Irish Pub, New Port Richey | 2nd Annual Holiday Food Drive for Messengers | 8:30 AM

• Side Splitters Comedy Club, Wesley Chapel | Frankie Paul | 7–8:30 PM & 9:30–11 PM

• Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa | Ed Pa Looza – Let’s Kick Ed’s Cancer Benefit | 5 PM ($20 suggested donation)

• The Shops at Wiregrass, Wesley Chapel | Symphony in Lights: Annual Holiday Spectacular | 5–10 PM

• Treble Makers Dueling Piano Bar, Wesley Chapel | Dueling Pianos | 7–11 PM

• Wiregrass Church, Wesley Chapel | Fall Festival | 4–8 PM

• Zephyrhills Downtown Historic District, Zephyrhills | Veterans Day Parade | 10–11 AM

Sunday, November 9

• Agnes Lamb Park, Dade City | Breathe & Stretch Yoga | 1 – 2 PM

• Florida Avenue Brewing Co., Wesley Chapel | Fall Market | 1 – 5 PM

• Florida Cracker Fish Company, Tampa | Brunch | 8 AM – 2 PM

• Main Theatre, Tampa | Mr. Tommy & GiGi’s Musical Show for Kids | 2 – 3 PM

• Molly Malone’s Irish Pub & Eatery, New Port Richey | 2nd Annual Holiday Food Drive for Messengers | 8:30 AM

• Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa | Acoustic Sunday Brunch w/ Rev Billy C Wirtz & Marvelous Marvin | 1 – 4 PM

• Starkey Market, Trinity | Brad Noblitt | 1 – 4 PM

• Stonewater Grill, Land O’ Lakes | JT Curtis | 5 – 8 PM

• Tiki Cove, Land O’ Lakes | Rick Bruce & Greg Pinney | 12 – 3 PM

• Ukulele Brand’s, Land O’ Lakes | Jamie O | 4:30 – 7:30 PM

Monday, November 10

• Dade City Brew House, Dade City | Trivia | 7 – 9 PM

• Molly Malone’s Irish Pub & Eatery, New Port Richey | 2nd Annual Holiday Food Drive for Messengers | 8:30 AM

• Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory, Odessa | Trivia Night | 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Tuesday, November 11

• Florida Cracker Fish Company, Tampa | Kids Night | 5:30 – 8:30 PM

• Hyatt Place Tampa Wesley Chapel, Lutz | Women Impact Network | 6:30 – 8:30 PM

• Molly Malone’s Irish Pub & Eatery, New Port Richey | 2nd Annual Holiday Food Drive for Messengers | 8:30 AM

• O’Brien’s Irish Pub, Tampa | Trivia w/ Tucker | 7 – 9 PM

• O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Grill, Wesley Chapel | Trivia w/ Dang Yo | 7:30 – 10:30 PM

• Starkey Market, Trinity | Drum Circle | 7 – 10 PM

• The Brass Tap, Wesley Chapel | Create Your Own Focaccia Art | 7 – 9 PM

• Treble Makers Dueling Piano Bar & Restaurant, Wesley Chapel | Trivia and Taco Tuesday | 7 – 9 PM

• Whiskey Willy’s, Lutz | Pool Tournament w/ Karaoke | 9 – 11 PM

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