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Check out these local authors

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If you enjoy learning about local history, love to solve mysteries or are in the mood for a bit of romance, a selection of books by local authors may be right up your alley.

More than 20 local authors will gather at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at The Shops at Wiregrass on May 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., to sell their books, field questions on writing and chat with patrons.

Jamie Elizabeth Tingen has a new book for this year’s author fair, ‘Betrayed by a Butterfly.’ The author describes it as a novel of deceit, mystery and romance. (Courtesy of Jamie Elizabeth Tingen)
Jamie Elizabeth Tingen has a new book for this year’s author fair, ‘Betrayed by a Butterfly.’ The author describes it as a novel of deceit, mystery and romance.
(Courtesy of Jamie Elizabeth Tingen)

The bookstore, at 28152 Paseo Drive in Wesley Chapel, hosts the annual event to give local authors a chance to showcase their works.

Local authors get a chance to sell their books, but also have a chance to network with each other and encourage aspiring writers.

The showcase will include a wide selection of titles across many genres including business, quilting, spirituality and romance, to name a few.

Some of the authors have been there before, including Madonna Jervis Wise, who has written several books. Her most recently published book, “Images of America: Wesley Chapel,” shares the community’s story through historic photographs and tales of the families who settled there.

Jamie Elizabeth Tingen, another author who has been at the event before, will be there with a new book this year. She describes her new book, “Betrayed by a Butterfly,” as a novel of deceit, mystery and romance.

John Chaplick, of Lutz, will be making an appearance, too. His titles include “The Rivergrass Legacy,” “Forbidden Chronicles of a Roman Centurion” and “Bridge of The Paper Tiger.”

Other authors expected to be on hand include Barbara Post-Askin, Ben Gold, C. Johnson, Debbie Lum, Dee Segarra, Elizabeth Rivera, Evelyn Taylor, Jeanette Dundas, Jenice Armstead, Jonathan Chateau, Josh McMorrow-Hernandez, Jwan Israil, Kimberly Karalius, Lorelie Dionne Orat, Lucille Rose D’Armi-Riggio and Maria Rooney.

Six tables will be set up on the bookstore’s second floor, with authors grouped together by genre, said Lisa Kuehner, assistant store manager for Barnes & Noble.

The store hosts the annual showcase to give the community a chance to find out about the local writers and their books.

“It’s our way of supporting local authors,” Kuehner said.

Local authors event
What: Meet more than 20 local authors who will be on hand to field questions and sign books.
When: May 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 28152 Paseo Drive, at The Shops at Wiregrass

Published May 18, 2016

Cities to have backup water

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A project to link the water systems of Zephyrhills and Dade City is headed to construction, most likely by this summer.

The Zephyrhills City Council, on May 10, approved a contract for about $1.7 million with Suncoast Development of Pinellas County.

Work can begin after the Florida Department of Transportation completes its resurfacing and trails project on U.S. 301, which could happen within the next month.

Once underway, work on the water systems is expected to take about a month, said John Bostic, utilities director for the City of Zephyrhills.

Last year, the cities of Zephyrhills and Dade City reached a 25-year interlocal agreement to link their water systems. The agreement is seen as a backup plan during water emergencies. Both cities also anticipate greater water needs as more residences and commercial development sprouts along U.S. 301, the federal highway that links the two.

“If one of us ever runs out of water, we can send water on its way to one or the other,” Bostic said.

Each city would pay the going rate at the time, according to the agreement.
The project involves installing about three miles of water pipes and fire hydrants along the east side of U.S. 301, from Phelps Road to near the highway’s intersection with U.S. 98 Bypass in Dade City. Centennial Road will mark the dividing line between the two systems.

Construction costs will be paid through a $2 million grant awarded to the City of Zephyrhills by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Both cities use multiple public wells to supply residents and businesses with drinking water drawn from the Floridan aquifer. Zephyrhills gets most of its water from the Hillsborough River Groundwater Basin, and a portion from the Withlacoochee River Basin. Dade City’s permitted wells are within the Withlacoochee basin.

Published May 18, 2016

Pasco shops for headhunters

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Pasco County Administrator Michele Baker’s departure is more than a year away, but commissioners are taking the first step to hire her replacement.

Baker announced earlier this year that she would not seek to renew her contract, which expires in July 2017.

Pasco County Administrator Michele
Pasco County Administrator Michele Baker

On May 10, commissioners received five proposals from headhunter firms seeking to find the next county administrator.

Two companies are headquartered in Florida; the others are in Minnesota, Texas and Illinois.

The search for a hiring consultant didn’t bear much fruit, said Pasco County Commissioner Ted Schrader.

“I was a little disappointed we didn’t get more than five,” Schrader said. “It is what it is.”

Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore initially suggested that commissioners rank their preferences, and then invite the top three candidates to make presentations.

Instead, invitations will be sent to representatives of all five firms to attend the June 9 commission meeting at 1:30 p.m.

Each applicant will have 30 minutes for a presentation, plus time to answer questions from commissioners.

Schrader dismissed a suggestion that commissioners use Skype to hear from consultants with long distances to travel.

“If they want the job, I want them to stand right in front of me,” he said.

The firms that applied to recruit a new county administrator are: Colin Baenziger & Associates, in Palm Beach County; GovHR USA, in Northbrook, Illinois; Strategic Government Resources, in Keller, Texas; Waters & Company, in St. Paul, Minnesota; and S. Renee Narloch & Associates, in Tallahassee.

Published May 18, 2016

It’s time for a fun, and safe, summer picnic

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It’s that time of year when many families are looking forward to the end of school and the beginning of a nice summer break.

It’s also a great time to think about heading to the beach, to a park or even just out to your own backyard to celebrate with a picnic.

But, don’t let spoiled food ruin your day.

It’s important, especially during hot summer days, to keep your food safe for consumption.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture warns everyone to plan ahead.

When preparing for your picnic, be sure to have an ice chest or cooler packed with ice packs and ice.

You’ll also need clean utensils, storage containers for leftovers, paper towels, trash bags and a food thermometer.

If you’re going out for a picnic, do a little research to find out if there will be running water, grills, picnic tables and trash receptacles at the site.

Also, if you’re thawing food to take along, be sure to thaw it in the refrigerator overnight, not on a counter.

Thawing meat or poultry also reduces the needed cooking time. Cooking frozen meat or poultry takes about 50 percent longer than the recommended time for fully thawed/ fresh meat and poultry.

Do not partially cook meat and poultry ahead of time. That can be risky.

Also, be sure to use the food thermometer to cook meat or poultry to a safe internal temperature, before consuming.

To stay on the safe side: Keep your hot foods hot and your cold foods cold.

Place perishable foods, such as hot dogs, burgers, poultry, deviled eggs, and macaroni/potato/pasta salads in a well-insulated cooler with plenty of ice/freezer packs. Also be sure to store this in a shady spot and not in a hot car or in direct sunlight.

Also, quickly serve food from the cooler and return it quickly, too.

In really hot weather, above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, food shouldn’t sit out of the cooler for longer than an hour.

Also, don’t forget to unpack that cooler as soon as you return home.

Refrigerate any leftover meats and salads that are still cold, but discard them if they have become warm.

These safety tips will help you, family and friends have a happy and healthy summer!

By Betsy Crisp

Betsy Crisp is an Extension Family & Consumer Sciences agent and a licensed dietitian for the University of Florida/IFAS. She is based in Pasco County and can be reached at .

Some fun summer recipes:

California Avocado Chicken Wraps
Special dressing: ¼-cup light mayonnaise, ¼-cup plain fat-free yogurt, 1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce, finely chopped (mix well and set aside)

2 large 10”-12” spinach (or whole wheat) tortillas

½-cup shredded lettuce or baby spinach

1 ½-cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 Haas avocado, peeled, pitted, diced

2 Tablespoons real bacon pieces (2 slices, cooked well, crumbled)

¼-cup red onion, finely chopped

1 tomato, chopped

1 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped

Spread tortillas with dressing.  Layer ingredients listed above (1/2 on each tortilla). Roll up and cut each in half. Makes 4 servings.

Artichoke Hummus Roll-Ups
2 large 10”-12” whole wheat (or spinach) tortillas

6 Tablespoons prepared hummus

1 jar (4 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, cut into pieces

4 Tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 bell pepper, diced (any color)

1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves

Spread tortillas with hummus.  Layer ingredients listed above (1/2 on each tortilla). Roll up and cut each one in half. Makes 4 servings.

Tuna Salad Wraps
4 whole-wheat tortillas 8”

1 cans (6 ounces) chunk light tuna, drained

3 Tablespoons light mayonnaise

1 ½ Tablespoons pickle relish

1 Tablespoon sweet onion, finely chopped

1 Tablespoon celery, chopped

1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste

Add all ingredients listed above (except tortillas). Mix well. Spread one-fourth of tuna salad onto each tortilla. Roll up, folding ends in. Serve whole or cut in half and serve. Makes 4 servings.

Peanut Butter Banana Cereal Roll-Ups
(good for breakfast or lunch!)
4 whole-wheat tortillas 8”

4 Tablespoons smooth, natural peanut butter

4 medium bananas, peeled

1/2 cup oat o-shaped cereal, honey flavored, crushed (place in freezer zipper top sandwich bag and use rolling pin or hands to crush)

Spread 1 Tablespoon peanut butter on each tortilla. Place banana in center. Sprinkle about 2 Tablespoons crushed cereal evenly over each banana. Fold ends of tortilla over the two ends of each banana and roll up. Cut each in half and serve. Makes 4 servings.

Published May 18, 2016

 

Tom Jackson’s commentary coming to The Laker/Lutz News

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The most important thing we do at The Laker/Lutz News is to identify and write stories you find interesting and relevant. Our goal is for you to be so engaged with your community newspaper that you read us cover-to-cover every week, and can’t wait for the next issue to come out.

One measure of the job we’re doing is our readership score, which is determined by an independent auditing firm. In an era when most newspapers report continuing circulation losses— and many are shutting their doors — our readership has grown to 81 percent.

The Jackson family during a family vacation in Scotland: Debbie, 17-year-old Chris and Tom. (Courtesy of Tom Jackson)
The Jackson family during a family vacation in Scotland: Debbie, 17-year-old Chris and Tom.
(Courtesy of Tom Jackson)

Simply put, this means if your neighborhood has 100 homes, 81 of your neighbors read our paper every week, just like you.

So why is our newspaper so successful when so many others are failing? Our formula is really pretty simple —we ask you what you want to read, and then our professional journalists go out and write these stories.

While we are certainly proud of our high readership, we don’t take it for granted, and are always open to ideas that add value to our paper. One area that we have not been able to include is commentary and opinion writing.

But that will change next week with the addition of Tom Jackson to The Laker/Lutz News.

Tom is a well-known local columnist who has written about Pasco issues, people and politics for close to 20 years.  His varied journalism career includes working as a business reporter, feature writer, sports columnist and editor. Most recently, he was a conservative political columnist and blogger for The Tampa Tribune.

As a community columnist, Tom writes about the dynamics of Pasco County. He addresses conflicts between metropolitan newcomers and rural traditionalists, and low-tax enthusiasts versus infrastructure needs. His opinions are well researched, and his writing is respected, whether or not one agrees with his position.

Tom’s new column for The Laker/Lutz News will focus 100 percent on issues that impact Pasco and north Hillsborough counties. He will also profile local people with interesting stories, and organizations that make a difference in our community.

With the addition of Tom’s column to our editorial package, we have raised the journalism bar at The Laker/Lutz News. And because his local commentary will only be published here, it gives you one more reason to read us every week.

Whether or not your viewpoint aligns with Tom’s, we know his opinions will get you thinking. Please join me in welcoming Tom to our pages.

Published May 11, 2016

BizGrow2.0 touts business success

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The Pasco Economic Development Council will host its fourth annual BizGrow2.0 conference on May 12 at Pasco-Hernando State College’s Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch.

The annual event brings together successful business owners with entrepreneurs looking for inspiration and practical advice.

“The idea is to give them some inspiring stories from CEOs (chief executive officers) who have gone from startups to professional businesses, especially local business owners,” said Jennifer Lachtara, marketing communications coordinator for the economic development council.

Previous conferences have drawn crowds exceeding 90 people.

Keynote speakers will be Jorge Brea, president and chief executive officer of Symphonic Distribution; and Mike Bishop, founder of Big Storm Brewing.

Industry experts will offer advice and knowledge on a range of topics including new laws affecting the marketplace and the value of cyber security.

Information technology security is becoming increasingly important to businesses, said Lachtara.

Saint Leo University and other colleges now offer students cyber security as a major, she said.

Michael Moorman and Joshua Adams, professors of computer science and technology at Saint Leo, will discuss “Information Security Issues: A Conversation on Protecting Your Business.”

On another topic, attorney Michele Hintson of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick will discuss the fine print of contractual terms in business deals.

Attorney Tom Toner will discuss changes in patent laws.

And, Krista Covey and John Walsh, of the PEDC, will offer tips on finding a path to success.

The conference also offers plenty of time networking.

For information or to register call (813) 926-0827, or visit PascoEDC.com/events.

WHAT: BizGrow2.0
WHEN: May 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Pasco-Hernando State College, Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel
COST: $35 per person, registration is required. A light breakfast and lunch are included.
INFORMATION: (813) 926-0827 or PascoEDC.com/events

Published May 11, 2016

Lutz Guv’na Race Kickoff set for May 14

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Get your checkbooks ready, the annual Lutz Guv’na Race is underway.

Two candidates: Greg Gilbert of Beef O’ Bradys in Lutz and Andre Pamplona of Royal Bowling Lanes, will face off in the 2016 Guv’na Debate on May 14 at the Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 41. The debate will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. as both candidates field questions from the audience and partake in quirky activities to raise money for their “campaigns,” with proceeds benefitting local nonprofits and community organizations. The event is free and the public is welcome.

“They’re two very good and solid candidates.” – Suzin Carr on Lutz Guv’na candidates Greg Gilbert and Andre Pamplona. (Courtesy of Suzin Carr)
“They’re two very good and solid candidates.” – Suzin Carr on Lutz Guv’na candidates Greg Gilbert and Andre Pamplona.
(Courtesy of Suzin Carr)

“They’re always very tongue-in-cheek kind of things, and they’re doing those to earn money for their campaigns,” said Suzin Carr, ambassador for the Lutz Guv’na Race. “The whole goal of the Guv’na race is to raise the most money and ‘buy their way into office’ and we proudly admit that in Lutz.”

The annual charity event— which started in 1991— is sponsored by the Lutz Civic Association, and typically raises several thousand dollars for about 20 beneficiaries.

The race continues through the Fourth of July weekend, where the winner is announced, and earns the coveted “sash” from the prior year’s winner. Last year’s winner was Jennifer Rankin, who raised more than $9,200 throughout the 2015 race.

“It’s been going on for more than 25 years and it’s just a wonderful event that benefits a lot of nonprofits and community organizations in the area, like the scouts and the Old Lutz School and the Friends of the Library,” Carr said. “They all get a portion of the money that is raised by writing grants for that money once it’s raised by the Lutz Guv’na Association.”

Typically, the race has about three or four candidates, Carr said, adding, there’s still time is anybody wants to step into the race.

The debate emcee will be Paul Vahue of First Baptist Church in Lutz, whom Carr described as “a very funny guy.”

Carr, a former two-time winner of the Guv’na Race, is also seeking additional community involvement and volunteers for the Guv’na festivities.

“We are really encouraging the community to come out,” she said. “We really need community involvement for programs like this to continue.”

For more information, contact Suzin Carr at (813) 453-5256.

Published May 11, 2016

Honorary mayoral candidates duke it out

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The race is on to see who will be named the next Honorary Mayor of Land O’ Lakes.

The annual contest, sponsored by The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce, helps raise money for the chamber and some local charities.

This year, the contest pits candidates Gayle Hill and Sandy Graves.

Graves’ campaign has the somewhat lengthy slogan, “Making Land O’ Lakes the shining Census Designated Place on the hill.”

Gayle Hill, left, is running to replace Tariq Zidan, the Honorary Mayor of Land O’ Lakes. Sandy Graves, on the right wants the title, too. (Courtesy of Sandy Graves)
Gayle Hill, left, is running to replace Tariq Zidan, the Honorary Mayor of Land O’ Lakes. Sandy Graves, on the right wants the title, too.
(Courtesy of Sandy Graves)

It’s a tongue-in-cheek reference to a skirmish over where the boundaries lines should be between Land O’ Lakes and Wesley Chapel.

Gayle Hill, of UpHill Marketing Group, said she decided to run because being a member of the Central Pasco Chamber has been good for her business.

“It’s given me ways to promote myself in ways that I wouldn’t ordinarily be able to,” Hill said. “This is a way for me to help give back to the chamber, while also giving back to the community in the form of the charity that I’ve chosen.”

Hill said she was encouraged to toss her hat in the ring by some other chamber members, including Terri Dusek, a former Honorary Mayor of Land O’ Lakes.

Hill’s campaign slogan is “Moving Land O’ Lakes Forward” and her charity is to help the Fraternal Order of Police create a permanent memorial for Pasco County’s fallen law enforcement officers.

Unlike politics in the real world, these candidates plan to hold some joint fundraising activities.

For instance, there’s softball game planned between the two women’s teams. The game is scheduled for May 20 at 6 p.m. at field at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.

They’re selling a sponsorship spots on the program for $25 each, and admission to the game is $5.

Another event is planned in June. It will be a political fundraising rally dinner and movie night featuring the film, “My Fellow Americans,” according to Graves.

And, like most politicians, they’re going to have their hand out for contributions.

“We’re going to hit people up for some donations,” Hill said. Details are still being worked out for other fundraisers, she added.

Graves said she was attracted to the race because of its tradition of helping good causes.

Years ago, it helped to build the pool at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, she said.

“That sort of tradition is what I like. That community involvement and helping some local charities, and the chamber itself,” Graves said.

Graves’ campaign will benefit the Heritage Park Foundation, which will sponsor some scholarships for summer recreation programs, she said.

While it’s a friendly competition, Graves said she’s going to do her best to try to claim the sash.

“I’m trying to get the establishment behind me,” she said, with a laugh.

If you’d like to know more about this playful ‘political’ contest, call the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce for more information, at (813) 909-2722.

Published May 11, 2016

New charter school won’t open until 2017

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Several families in the Lutz and Land O’ Lakes area were anticipating Sunlake Academy of Math and Science to open in time for the 2016-2017 school year, but that isn’t going to happen.

Instead, the public charter school, which is being built at 18711 North Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz, is set to open in August 2017.

This is a prototype of what Sunlake Academy will look like once it’s complete. The 40,000-square-foot facility expects to accommodate 1,150 students, from kindergarten through eighth grade. (Photos courtesy of Charter School Associates)
This is a prototype of what Sunlake Academy will look like once it’s complete. The 40,000-square-foot facility expects to accommodate 1,150 students, from kindergarten through eighth grade.
(Photos courtesy of Charter School Associates)

The school, operated by Charter School Associates (CSA), scheduled a Parent Information Session on April 11, expecting to open for the 2016-2017 school year. But on April 27, Michael Strader, president of Charter School Associates, addressed a letter to parents and guardians, saying, “the opening of Sunlake Academy of Math and Science will be deferred to August 2017.”

He explained the delay this way: “Although the property developer and general contractor were originally confident that our new school would be ready for the Aug. 10 opening date, we recently learned that delays in the receipt of various building and site permits will push the completion of the school past that date.”

In an interview with the Laker/Lutz News, Strader indicated his group tried finding a temporary facility to hold classes until construction was complete, but to no avail.

“We couldn’t find an existing facility nearby that would be within a reasonable commute—like people who live close to where the school is planned—that would accommodate the number of students that made applications,” Strader said. “We really…examined a number of options, including area churches. We looked to see if there were any hotels with large conference facilities or meeting facilities in the immediate area, and there just seemed to be none available that we could schedule for several weeks.”

The highway entrance of Sunlake Academy, at 18711 North Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz. Up until April 27, the school advertised it would open in August 2016.
The highway entrance of Sunlake Academy, at 18711 North Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz. Up until April 27, the school advertised it would open in August 2016.

Several parents suggested the possibility of utilizing portable classroom buildings in the short-term. However, Strader noted portable classrooms weren’t really a feasible option, either.

“The only thing with portables is they require many of the same infrastructure that a permanent building would require with utility connections, hard roads for life safety vehicles — fire trucks, ambulances — so portable classrooms aren’t as simple as just bringing them in and setting them up,” Strader said.

Sunlake Academy was originally proposed to be located on an 8.4-acre piece of land at the southwest corner of Lutz Lake Fern Road and Sunlake Boulevard. However, those plans changed after objections from nearby residents and numerous conditions attached to the county’s approval for the site.

Changing locations and obtaining site permits for the North Dale Mabry location has been an ongoing process, Strader acknowledged.

“I understand that (the North Dale Mabry) area is going through a whole new floodplain recalculation by the Southwest Florida Water Management District, so that had some kind of impacts on it, and we were just later than anticipated in receiving all the site permits, and that’s what ultimately put the project behind,” the CSA president said.

Once open, the 40,000-square-foot, two-story charter will be large enough to accommodate about 1,150 students, from kindergarten through eighth grade. The charter, which will be tax-funded and tuition-free, is expected to pull students from within a 5-mile radius of the school’s location, which is about a half-mile north of Exciting Idlewild Boulevard.

It will have a focus on STEM curriculum, which stands for science, technology, engineering and math. It also will offer an interdisciplinary approach to learning, in which lessons will emphasize the interrelationships between various subjects.

The school’s features will include a library and media center, science laboratories, computer labs, art rooms and an area for outdoor activities.

Despite the school’s deferred opening, Strader said he’s had conversations the school’s developer, Charter School Properties, to ensure construction isn’t delayed even further, “so that prospective parents could certainly see a building there and have confidence that the school will indeed be ready for August 2017.”

According to Strader, the school was expected to be built in two phases, progressively adding more students during each phase. Now with the additional construction time, both phases should be complete for the 2017-2018 school year.

“There was a lot of interest in the school and we had done quite well with interested parents,” he said. “So, if the demand is still there next year, we’ll have the facilities to grow…beyond the initial 600 students that we’d anticipated for this year.”

Published May 11, 2016

Health care facility coming to Lutz

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A Nashville-based hospital system plans to build a healthcare facility on an out parcel at the entrance to Walmart, the discount chain flanked on either side by North Dale Mabry Highway and Land O’ Lakes Boulevard.

Mark Cooney – known as “The Land Shark” – closed a deal to sell an approximately 1.6-acre plot to New Port Richey Hospital Inc., for about $1.6 million, according to a news release from The Land Sharks LLC.

New Port Richey Hospital is a subsidiary of HCA Holdings Inc., which owns the Medical Center of Trinity among its many healthcare facilities. The seller was Hagman Properties Inc., and Canaan Development Corporation.

The site, at 1575 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Lutz, is across from a vacant lot where owners of Famous Tate plan to build a new appliance store.

Another outparcel is slated for a Stor-Kwik Self Storage. A restaurant and automobile store also are possible new additions that will be announced soon, the news release says.

More out parcels are available, with the potential for five to six new tenants.

While much of the recent development attention in Pasco County has focused on State Road 54, vacant land along U.S. 41 is stirring renewed interest in the Land O’ Lakes and Lutz areas, Cooney said, in an interview.

Five auto and tire companies have inquired about one of the parcels outside Walmart, he said, adding that one prospective buyer called Walmart a “magnet” for neighborhood development.

“We want the right mix,” Cooney said. “We’re really glad with what we have right there.”

The parcels have been marketed for about two years. One issue giving some developers pause was traffic in and out of the site.

But Cooney said a traffic signal with a new left turn at the North Dale Mabry Highway entrance to the shopping center received the green light from Florida Department of Transportation.

The eastern entrance off U.S. 41 already has a traffic signal.

Published May 11, 2016