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Dozens of children race to collect colorful eggs at the start of one of the egg hunts during the Out & About Summer Expo. There were egg hunts for both children and adults, and those finding eggs redeemed them for prizes. The Expo took place on April 20, at the Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. (Christine Holtzman)

Whether it’s a community festival, a track meet, the first day of school or an Easter Egg hunt — The Laker/Lutz News presents our readers with a slice of life every week in a coverage area that includes Lutz, Odessa, Land O’ Lakes, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Dade City and San Antonio.

Our award-winning photographer Christine Holtzman has excellent instincts, top-notch photography skills and a knack for capturing authentic moments.

Here are some of our favorite images from her portfolio in 2019.

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Fifteen-year-old Gabriel Bishop, left, and 17-year-old Cassie Farrar, both of Dade City, attempt to fly their drones through an obstacle course hoop. Bishop’s drone is shown. This event was part of the Teen STEAM program at the Hugh Embry Branch Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City.
Holding several American flags, 3-year-old James McLeod, of Lutz, smiles at his mother, Jeanine, before the start of the Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel’s inaugural 9/11 Memorial Mile at the Tampa Premium Outlets. The McLeods were walking in the event to honor some of their first responder family members that survived the terror attacks.
Felecia Harvey, of Dade City, reacts, after a water balloon exploded above her head. Her 6-year-old daughter, Serenity, threw a ball that hit the target, which triggered the device to pop the balloon. This photo was taken during the Family Field Day on June 22, at the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City.
Show horse trainer Anne Judd is seen leading Kongo, an 11-year-old Morgan horse, through the center hall of the horse barn, on his way to be fitted with a jog cart before a morning training practice. The horse barn is located at West Coast Morgans in Odessa.
While his sisters participate in the yoga program, William Thompson, of Wesley Chapel, does a headstand against a shelf. The 3-year-old learned how to do headstands from his older sister, Aurora, who used to be in gymnastics. Thompson attended a child yoga event at the Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Parkway.
Anthony Sievert, of Land O’ Lakes, shares a strawberry Italian ice with his 4-year-old daughter, Alicia, on an afternoon in Land O’ Lakes. When asked what makes her dad special, Alicia said: ‘My dad tells me silly jokes, and he reads to me. I like when we play hide-and-seek. It’s my favorite game.’ This photo was part of the Father’s Day feature and was taken outside of the Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Parkway.
Thirteen-year-old Kate Frederick, of Wesley Chapel, left, and her 11-year-old sister, Ava, sit on the back of a golf cart decked out with streamers and a message of Lutz pride. The girls are members of the GFWC Little Women of Lutz. This photo was taken during the Lutz Fourth of July parade.
Eleven-year-old Jonah Uilk, of Minnesota, enjoys a cotton candy treat. He was vacationing in Bushnell with his family. He and his mother, Heidi, and grandmother, Diana, were browsing the vendor booths. Ulik, who said he loves cotton candy, thought it was funny that the treat turned his mouth blue. This photo opportunity took place at Raising Cane, a Sweet and Spicy Event, on Jan. 12, at the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City.
As the bell rings, signaling the start of first period, students rush to their destinations, as school counselor, Kristine Fewox, center, helps two students find their class schedule. This photo opportunity took place on the first day of the 2019-2020 school year at Cypress Creek Middle High School in Wesley Chapel.
Twelve-year-old Brandon Hwang, of Land O’ Lakes, gets some serious air off of the ramp during an evening of skating and hanging out with friends at the Land O’ Lakes Skate Park.

 

 

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