The Laker/Lutz News

Serving Pasco since 1981/Serving Lutz since 1964

Reasons To Smile

10 Big Benefits of Smiling

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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

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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!”

Just a little Christmas spirit

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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

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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

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(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 .