Hockey rinks, human trafficking, library videos

0:00Community members can come work on their own projects. Watch for more videos to keep you up to date on how the Starkey Ranch Theater Library Cultural Center is progressing. Thank you!

0:23One day we are gonna have a captain of a Stanley Cup champion who came right out of Pasco County, who will be holding up this trophy because it started with one of these breaks here.

0:40So today we're here at J Bann Rec Complex and Holiday celebrating the opening of two street hockey rinks that were built in a partnership with the Lightning Foundation, the Tampa Bay Lightning. The other facility is located at the District Park over in Wesley Chapel.

0:59Hey, let's play hockey!

1:02Over five years ago we uh with the NHL and the NHLPA we came together uh and created the industry growth fund. The purpose of the industry growth fund was to simply grow the game of hockey. We uh applied to have ten outdoor rinks in different areas: Pasco County, Penellas, Hillsborough, Down in Manatee, Polk.

1:20When they mentioned that they were going to put one in, knowing how large our county and how much need that we have here, I I asked them if they would be kind enough to put in two.

1:28For us to have a ribbon cutting here and have two rinks in Pasco County, we're we're super, super excited.

1:35When when the Lightning approached us, uh the idea was that we would provide the property uh for the facility. Uh we were to construct the pads that the rinks themselves would go on, and through the agreement, the Lightning Foundation was responsible for um building the actual structure. The actual infrastructure itself on top of the pad. And then from there, again, the the uh it'd be a coordinated effort with league play. They provide all of the equipment initially in terms of the sticks and whatnot, um, to start the initial league with also a series of

2:05clinics and then um really kind of to just get the program rolling, at which point then the parks team would assume, you know, overseeing the league play from that point on.

2:14You know what, the favorite part is that they're all different. So they have different nuances, different paint jobs, different things that you that you look forward to that are unique to each.

2:22So we're gonna have a combination of free play, obviously open to the public. Uh and then in coordination with the the lightning, we will be working on actual league play uh where we can create some structured programming depending on season.

2:35As we know, having kids, uh giving them an activity, something to do. is a great thing. There'll be this place will be loaded with kids every night.

2:43I love Pasco County. There's a ton of Lightning fans in Pasco County and there's a ton of engaged kids as well.

2:48It's just uh one more wonderful thing that we're bringing to Pasco County to give our residents a really high quality of life.

3:11This is a message to anyone who is pimping, selling, or sexually exploiting someone in Pasco County.

3:17If you are forcing someone to sell their body for drugs or money, or if you are giving them drugs in exchange for sexual favors,

3:25if you are allowing a minor to stay in your house in return for sexual favors, or if you're setting up sexual dates with a child, if

3:32you are pimping, providing a ride, or security.

3:37or acting as a manager.

3:41The law considers you a human trafficker. And human trafficking is a felony. You could be sentenced to 30 years to life.

3:49Every law enforcement agency in Pasco County, including the Pasco Sheriff's Office, the New Port Richey Department, the

3:55Zephyrhills Police Department, the Dade City Police Department, and the Port Ritchie Police Department.

4:00Are working to arrest and help prosecute human traffickers. Pasco County has zero tolerance for human trafficking.

4:07If you take advantage of others, forcing them to work, Or engage in commercial sex acts, we have a special place for you to live. The Pasco County Jail.

4:17If you exploit or traffic other people, you are participating in modern day slavery.

4:22Would you want someone to sell a member of your family for sex?

4:24Is a life in prison worth it? Because eventually you will get caught.

4:28We use state-of-the-art technology. We have highly trained, experienced officers.

4:34We've leveraged detailed intelligence. and monitor all of the online and social media platforms that traffickers use.

4:42All law enforcement is working together. If you are a trafficker in Pasco County,

4:46we're looking for you and we will find you. Pasco doesn't buy it. Don't traffic or sell another person or you will be arrested.

5:45Hi, I'm Angelo Lorenzo, Regional Manager at the New River Library. We're putting on the final touches at your favorite branch. There are lots of changes inside and out, starting with the parking. As you know, we've moved the entrance drive to the east side of the building, and on your way to the parking lot, you pass a book return kiosk, under cover from the elements, to keep you nice and dry when you are just dropping off a book. We've added new landscaping to the

6:15entrance and a bright new sign to keep you informed of events and happenings at the library at a glance. Inside, the flooring is complete, along with the ceilings and lighting. An expansive new front desk is the hub of the library, with friendly staff ready to assist you quickly and efficiently. The furniture, shelves, and fixtures are in place, and we're preparing to deliver the books to the branch soon. The Discovery Gardens at New River are the

6:45gem of the library. We'll have a variety of display gardens, sensory features, and of course, garden beds for your use. We've also installed a covered area for holding seminars and demonstrations. We know you're anxious to enjoy the remodeled New River Library, and we're eager to show it off. Follow our social media pages and PascoLibraries.org for updates and for the opening date. Thank you.

16:45Mm-hmm.