ODESSA — On a recent dewy morning, construction workers hoisted a towering white panel into an upright position by positioning two men on the ground and one, holding the top, in a cherry-picker.

ODESSA — The swimming pool in the backyard ... “Neighbors that have bought houses around here have all come by,” Minardi said. “They’re all, ‘Is this guy a whack job?’” ...

The property at 18725 Jiretz Road in Odessa is a 16,114-square-foot home ... There is also a one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest house with its own kitchen. Outside you’ll find a six-car garage ...

Odessa is a Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida, with a population of 8,517 ... An estimated 83.00% of heads of household own their homes, compared to the national homeownership ...