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Pets/Wildlife

Woody adds something special to family

September 26, 2023 By Mary Rathman

Woody is a working dog that always patrols the property for lizards and squirrels. He loves to run the fence line when delivery trucks drive by. Sometimes the trucks race him to see how fast he can go. Woody lives with Yvette and Rick Dubaj in Dade City. They aren’t sure what breed he is — maybe a Rhodesian mix. 

A glorious reflection

September 26, 2023 By Mary Rathman

June Robinson snapped this photo shortly after she and her husband moved to Lakeshore Ranch in Land O’ Lakes. Robinson said she loves the wildlife and they have always lived on the water or conservation areas. She spotted this heron in one of the retention ponds on one of her morning walks.

A dapper duo

September 19, 2023 By Mary Rathman

Charley and Lucy are the spoiled fur babies of Faye and Wayne Parker, of Land O’ Lakes. Charley likes to chase lizards on the lanai, while Lucy enjoys the sunshine.

The buddy system

September 19, 2023 By Mary Rathman

Nicole Magazu, of Land O’ Lakes, caught these juvenile limpkin siblings just hanging out together. Limpkins specialize in eating apple snails, which they hunt both day and night, and they often leave telltale piles of snail shells at the edges of freshwater wetlands where hunting is good. 

Bear is full of positive energy

September 5, 2023 By Mary Rathman

Bear is an 8 ½-year-old Chesapeake Bay retriever/border collie mix and a certified service animal. When Bear is not working, he likes riding on the canoe and having his owners paddle him around Lake Myrtle and going shopping and to restaurants. When at home, Bear is a trusty companion, doing whatever his owners do. Bear’s favorite pastime is opening daily packages that arrive because he thinks they are presents for him! Bear lives with his parents, Wendy and Carl Osborne, in Land O’ Lakes.

A picture-perfect perch

September 5, 2023 By Mary Rathman

Joanne Dionne, of Dade City, captured this photo of a seagull perfectly perched on a log at Green Key Beach in New Port Richey. A seagull is the only seabird that can walk on land as easily as it paddles in the water and soars in the wind. 

It’s a take-out meal for this heron

August 29, 2023 By Mary Rathman

Barry White snapped this photo of a great blue heron preparing to eat a water snake, in Land O’ Lakes, off Collier Parkway. Great blue herons on the hunt wade slowly or stand statue-like, stalking fish and other prey in shallow water or open fields. Watch for the lightning-fast thrust of the neck and head as the birds stab with their strong bills.

This Penny shines!

August 29, 2023 By Mary Rathman

Penny is a 3-month old red lab. She was born in Pennsylvania, but now happily resides in sunny Florida. Penny enjoys playing with her toys, going for leisurely walks, and eating treats. While still young, she’s already learned commands like ‘sit,’ ‘stay’ and ‘lay down.’ Penny hopes to grow up and someday be a certified therapy dog so she can support students in schools. Penny’s proud owner is Stasi Roop, of Zephyrhills.

Dog days of summer!

August 22, 2023 By Mary Rathman

Fabio is an 8-year-old Yorkie who loves the outdoors, but is not too fond of our hot days of summer. He loves cooling off in his own pool. Fabio loves chasing squirrels and birds. He’s never far from his momma’s side, and he’s very sweet, lovable and friendly to all he comes in contact with. Fabio lives with his human, Jackie Arendes, in Wesley Chapel.

A temporary refuge

August 22, 2023 By Mary Rathman

Tom Hammen, of Dade City, snapped this photo of a black-bellied whistling duck that appears to seek shelter from the heat in a tree at Zephyr Park. On the other hand, whistling ducks were formerly known as tree ducks, and a few, such as the black-bellied waterfowl, actually nest in trees.

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10/03/2023 – Drawing Workshop

The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa, will host a Drawing Workshop: Exquisite Corpse, on Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., as part of its Museum + Art Series. Participants can learn about the exquisite corpse drawing method and create a drawing inspired by surrealist artists. Registration is required; call 727-815-7126. To learn more, visit MOMA.org/collection/terms/exquisite-corpse. … [Read More...] about 10/03/2023 – Drawing Workshop

10/03/2023 – Halloween Games/Crafts

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host Teen Halloween Games and Crafts on Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m., for ages 13 to 17. Supplies will be provided. For information, call 813-929-1214. … [Read More...] about 10/03/2023 – Halloween Games/Crafts

10/03/2023 – Library Book Sale

The Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a porch book sale on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon, featuring all genres of books including novels, nonfiction, biographies, sewing, cooking, self-help, and more. The porch sale takes place every Tuesday. Call 813-929-1214 for information. … [Read More...] about 10/03/2023 – Library Book Sale

10/04/2023 – Garden Club Field Trip

The Orange Blossom Garden Club will visit Cindy’s Secret Place on Oct. 4. Guests should meet at the Lutz Community Center, across from the Lutz Library, at 9:30 a.m., to carpool north. RSVP by Oct. 1 to Lee Brown at . … [Read More...] about 10/04/2023 – Garden Club Field Trip

10/04/2023 – Harry Potter Club

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a Harry Potter Club on the first Wednesday of every month at 3 p.m., for wizards, witches and muggles in grades five to eight. The next meeting is Oct. 4. Fans can gather to create replicas of popular items from the series, while discussing the books and movies. Participants do not have to read the books. Register online at bit.ly/PCLSEvents. For information, call 813-929-1214. … [Read More...] about 10/04/2023 – Harry Potter Club

10/04/2023 – Houseplant Discussion

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a master gardener discussion about houseplants on Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. Registration is required. For information, call 813-929-1214. … [Read More...] about 10/04/2023 – Houseplant Discussion

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