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Painting with a little bit of paws

March 28, 2023 By Mike Camunas

It’s hard to paint with cuteness running around. But that’s what people tried to do at B Creative Painting Studio at the Grove at Wesley […]

This Week

Steinbrenner band headed across the pond

March 28, 2023 By Mike Camunas

It’s time to pack the passports inside their instrument cases. For members of Steinbrenner High’s band, The Marching Warrior Brigade, they’ll need to have their international travel affairs in order come Dec. 27 when the band heads across the pond to England. The 136-member band has been invited to be in the massive 2024 London […]

What if Hurricane Ian had made a direct hit on Pasco?

March 28, 2023 By B.C. Manion

In the days leading to Hurricane Ian’s landfall in Fort Myers, officials across Tampa Bay called for evacuations and warned those sticking around to stock up on essentials and brace for impact. The hurricane tracking path had shown Ian heading straight toward Tampa, and weather experts predicted that hurricane-strength winds, record storm surge and heavy […]

Keeping safe from dangerous flood waters

March 28, 2023 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

The Florida Division of Emergency Management has shared information to help educate the public about flood hazards and some suggestions to help reduce risks of injury or death. Flooding is one of Florida’s most frequent hazards and is a coast-to-coast threat that occurs on a yearly basis, according to a news release issued by the […]

Thousands of homes proposed on 2,900 acres of ranch land

March 28, 2023 By B.C. Manion

A new development is being proposed in Land O’ Lakes that would transform 2,900 acres of ranch land into roughly 3,800 homes and 300,000 square feet of retail and office uses. The Pasco County Planning Commission has recommended approval of a proposed land use change requested in the name of 4G Ranch PD. Attorney Clarke […]

Making a pact to act

March 28, 2023 By Mike Camunas

World Autism Awareness Day is April 2. But Land O’ Lakes High International Baccalaureate students Sydney Crenshaw and Sajni Shah have been raising awareness about autism throughout the school year. They began their project, Action For Autism, as members of the school club HOSA – Future Health Professionals, which is an international competition based on […]

Approval is a step closer for county’s Odessa Town Centre plan

March 28, 2023 By B.C. Manion

Concerns about the potential for piecemeal development on about 81.5 acres at the southwest corner of Gunn Highway and County Road 54 prompted the county to launch a planning initiative about two years ago. The effort aims to create a cohesive approach to future development at the intersection and it yielded what is known as […]

Road widening delay won’t stall industrial park opening

March 28, 2023 By B.C. Manion

It turns out that Old Pasco Road won’t be widened before the Rooker industrial park is allowed to open, after all. When Pasco County approved an economic deal with Rooker Properties LLC, based in Atlanta, it included a condition that issuance of certificates of occupancy would be contingent upon a segment of Old Pasco Road […]

Pasco board approves charter school foundation request

March 28, 2023 By B.C. Manion

The Pasco County Commission has approved a request to enable Innovation Preparatory Academy in Wesley Chapel to qualify the issuance of tax-exempt bonds to finance Innovation Preparatory Academy in Wesley Chapel. The board approved the request from the Florida Charter Educational Foundation (FCEF), without discussion, as part of its consent agenda. The consent agenda contains […]

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Cultivating positive change through partnerships

March 28, 2023 By B.C. Manion

Whitney Elmore — the executive director of the UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension Office — has her fingers in lots of pies. Her office provides information, classes and programs on topics ranging from gardening, to nutrition to caring for cattle, budgeting money, and more. She’s had a hand in all sorts of initiatives since arriving […]

It’s a sweet season for picking

March 28, 2023 By Mary Rathman

Blueberry season in Florida has opened, giving family and friends an opportunity to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, while picking their own supply of the fruit. Besides boasting a rich flavor, blueberries are packed with antioxidants — providing health benefits and giving people a chance to have fun while gathering the berries. The Florida […]

Safe Places for youths in crisis

March 28, 2023 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Hillsborough County teens and children in crisis can receive help by sending a single text message, according to a news release from Hillsborough County. Hillsborough County’s Children’s Services wants to remind kids and teens that there are nearly 200 ‘Safe Place’ locations for kids in need. Safe Place is a national initiative locally managed by […]

Pasco board discusses how to regulate vacation home rentals

March 28, 2023 By B.C. Manion

The Pasco County Commission approved a request to allow short-term rentals in a waterfront home in West Pasco, but not before hearing complaints from nearby neighbors, and discussing bigger-picture issues affiliated with such rentals. Board members approved the request for a short-term rental from Nikki and Michael Rutman to allow short-term rentals at 14429 Birch […]

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Local teams compete during Spring Break

March 28, 2023 By Mike Camunas

Spring Break typically is a time for beach trips or relaxing, but not for everyone. Several high school baseball and softball players skipped working on their tan — at least for a few days — so they could compete in annual tournaments in March. Here are the results of teams and individual performances of players […]

2022-2023 Sunshine Athletic Conference Winter Awards

March 21, 2023 By Mike Camunas

The Sunshine Athletic Conference, which is made up of the 14 public high school athletic programs in Pasco County, announced its 2022-2023 Winter All-Conference Teams and Players, voted on by the sports’ respective coaches. The awards are split into East and West divisions of the county. Here are the East Division First Teams and the […]

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Home Run Derby

March 28, 2023 By Mike Camunas

The Land O’ Lakes Recreational Complex will host the inaugural “At Bat 4 Autism” Home Run Derby on April 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Field No. 9, 3032 Collier Parkway, in Land O’ Lakes. Cost is $3 per batter, with each participant receiving five outs. There will be four age divisions (8 […]

Scholarship tournament 

March 28, 2023 By Mike Camunas

Heritage Christian Community Baptist Church in Lutz has scheduled its annual Heritage Golf Tournament on April 29 at 8 a.m., at Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., Land O’ Lakes. Cost is $100 per player or $400 per foursome; registration includes cart and green fees, goody bag, snacks, lunch, awards and contests. Proceeds […]

Youth Basketball League

March 28, 2023 By Mike Camunas

Summer Coed Youth Basketball League Registration at Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex is open for the eight-week season that will run from June 3 to July 29.  Cost is $45 per player and includes a game jersey; the purchase of an annual membership card ($10) is required. The league will consist of age divisions of […]

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Reasons To Smile

Dogs Days brings smiles, and barks, to Dade City

March 28, 2023 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

The 13th annual Dogs’ Day in Dade City brought out its usual crowd of dogs, and owners, to Agnes Lamb Park on March 18, attracting several businesses and local organizations to the event. Dog-Mania & Cats, Dade City Animal Clinic and Nutrena Farmers Feed Depot were part of Dogs’ Day activities, including costume contests, a […]

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04/01/2023 – Bunny Hop Eggstravaganza

The Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway, will host a Bunny Hop Eggstravaganza on April 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be bounce houses, games, music, food trucks, and scheduled egg scrambles. The event will be at the outside football fields and basketball court. Registration is required to participate in the egg scrambles. The cost is $3 per child. Children ages 2 to 10 can register with their age division and time frame at Secure.rec1.com/FL/pasco-county-fl/catalog. For questions, call 813-929-1220. … [Read More...] about 04/01/2023 – Bunny Hop Eggstravaganza

04/01/2023 – Cacti and Things

Kessler’s Cacti and Things will host its annual Spring Plant Sale on April 1 and April 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, at Bearss Grove, 14316 Lake Magdalene Blvd., in Tampa. The event features thousands of plant varieties, and an assortment of specimen and collector’s plants. For information, email . For questions and directions, call 813-264-5614. … [Read More...] about 04/01/2023 – Cacti and Things

04/01/2023 – Dade City Art Walk

The Downtown Dade City Art Walk will take place April 1 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be more than 20 art locations for guests to meet the artists and shop local artwork, as well as a little Pre-Casso Exhibit for young aspiring artists. There will be an opening ceremony at 5 p.m., along with a map distribution, at Florida Cracker Lunch on Limoges. … [Read More...] about 04/01/2023 – Dade City Art Walk

04/01/2023 – Easter Bash

Hope City Church, 5513 School Road in Land O’ Lakes, will host an Easter Bash on April 1, for the whole family. Admission is free. For information, call 813-948-7555. … [Read More...] about 04/01/2023 – Easter Bash

04/01/2023 – Food Truck Festival

An International Food Truck Festival will take place on April 1 and April 2 at the Tampa Premium Outlets, 2300 Grand Cypress Drive in Lutz, with more than 70 food trucks, tents and trailers, to benefit local charities. Admission is $5. For more information, call 727-674-1464. … [Read More...] about 04/01/2023 – Food Truck Festival

04/01/2023 – Historical Association

The Zephyrhills Historical Association will meet on April 1 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St. Participants can discover and discuss historical events, places and people of Zephyrhills and Pasco County. For information, call 813-780-0064. … [Read More...] about 04/01/2023 – Historical Association

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