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Reasons To Smile

10 Big Benefits of Smiling

January 10, 2023 By Mary Rathman

Everyone is encouraged to choose to smile every day, to boost mood and health. According to Very Well Mind, the 10 biggest benefits of this simple act are: Smiling helps you live longer; smiling relieves stress; smiling elevates mood; smiling is contagious; smiling boosts the immune system; smiling may lower blood pressure; smiling reduces pain; smiling makes you attractive; smiling suggests success; and smiling helps you stay positive. Check out VeryWellMind.com, for more information.

A puppy on a mission

January 3, 2023 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Lindsay Brauer of Land O’ Lakes submitted this photo of her pup bringing in the paper and said, “Cash says thanks for always keeping us up to date on all the things in Land O’ Lakes/Lutz!”

2023 is right around the corner

December 27, 2022 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

The Laker/Lutz News Staff would like to thank all our faithful readers and advertisers for their continued support. Here’s to a happy, healthy 2023!

 

The holiday spirit abounds with this pup!

December 20, 2022 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Meet Nanuk. Nanuk lives in Lutz and both he and his owner, Erica Kauffman Peterson, love to show their Christmas spirit!

A comfortable resting place for the holidays

December 13, 2022 By Mary Rathman

Lucie Diaz snapped this photo of a feral cat that found a comforting, safe place to rest in a potted plant in her front yard, in Zephyrhills.

Just a little Christmas spirit

December 6, 2022 By Mary Rathman

The Laker/Lutz News’ editorial assistant Mary Rathman loves Christmastime, so much so, that she has a year-round room in her home dedicated to the holiday. When she needs a little bit of peace and calm, or to chat with family on the internet, this is her place to be.

A sea of tranquility

November 29, 2022 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Jeremy Vizzi snapped this shot of a Thanksgiving sunset over Land O’ Lakes, by piloting a drone about 350 feet above his house in Lake Padgett Estates. The peaceful sight renders a smile, and hope for the future.

Helping to take care of others

November 22, 2022 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

(Courtesy of Kids Helping Kids Pasco County)

The Kids Helping Kids Pasco County wants to thank all its donors and volunteers who participated in its fifth annual Thanksgiving Meal Drive. The nonprofit organization was able to deliver meals to 57 Pasco County families (about 300 people). Yesterday we delivered meals to 57 Pasco County Families (nearly 300 people). For information on Kids Helping Kids, call 813-957-5711, or email .

An enchanted evening for seniors

November 16, 2022 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Mia and Joe Clark are having fun on the dance floor at the Zephyrhills Lions Club during the Senior Prom’s “One Enchanted Evening” on Nov. 5. See more photos in the feature story above.

 

Swamp Fest brings thrills to families

November 8, 2022 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

(Mike Camunas)

Local riders scream in joy on a wild ride at the 13th annual Swamp Fest held from Nov. 4 through Nov. 6 at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park. See full story above.

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What’s Happening

03/29/2023 – Adult Tabletop Games

The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa, will host an Adult Tabletop Game Night on March 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., for ages 18 and older. Games will include: big Jenga, life-sized connect four, dominoes, playing cards, assorted board games, and more. For information, call 727-815-7126. … [Read More...] about 03/29/2023 – Adult Tabletop Games

03/30/2023 – Watercolor painting

The Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa, will host “Tween Hangout: Watercolor Painting” on March 30 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., for free after-school painting in the courtyard. For information, call 727-815-7126. … [Read More...] about 03/30/2023 – Watercolor painting

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

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