Pasco needs to do more to protect trees, commissioner says
Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey wants the county to figure out a way to deter landowners from clear-cutting trees. During the county board’s Dec. 5 meeting, Starkey told her colleagues: “We had somebody come in without a permit and (he) ...
Growth, change were East Pasco’s big stories in 2023
Over on the east side of Pasco County, there’s Zephyrhills, Dade City, San Antonio, St. Leo, Lacoochee, Trilby and more, some of which are the oldest towns, cities, communities and municipalities in the state. But this year, those areas saw ...
Pasco is eyeing changes for posting public notices
When someone wants to make a zoning or land use change in Pasco County, the applicant must advertise the request in a newspaper, meet posting requirements and hold a neighborhood meeting. Changes are expected in 2024 that will affect those ...
Pasco schools begin looking ahead to new school start times
Pasco County Schools know a thing or two about changing up school start times. After all, they did that in response to a shortage of school bus drivers. But now they are beginning to talk about how they’re going to ...
Pasco expected to adopt changes to land development code
The Pasco County Commission is expected to adopt a bundle of changes to the county’s land development code that address a wide range of issues. The changes are scheduled for final adoption at the board’s Jan. 9 meeting. Some changes ...
Capturing moments in a snap
As we set forth into 2024, we at The Laker/Lutz News took some time to reflect on the year that has passed, including the images that graced our pages, website and social media platforms. From community events to local sports ...
Development agreement stalled on Land O’ Lakes project
The Pasco County Commission is expected to discuss a proposed amendment to a development agreement involving a 108-home subdivision planned in Land O’ Lakes. The development plans call for the housing development to be built on 50 acres on the ...
Celebrating the accomplishments of Pasco women trailblazers
The Pasco County Commission paused during its Dec. 5 meeting to honor Pasco County women who have distinguished themselves and created new pathways for others. “These are pioneers,” said Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller Nikki Alvarez-Sowles, as she prepared to ...
Church in Zephyrhills is changing its affiliation
The First Methodist Church of Zephyrhills has dropped its previous affiliation with the United Methodist Church and has re-established its affiliation with the Global Methodist Church, according to a news release from the church. The transition occurred on Dec. 15 ...
Pasco’s firefighters, corrections officers to get mental health support
The Pasco County Commission has approved a contract with Tampa Bay Psychology Associates Inc., to provide mental health care support for the county’s firefighters and correction officers. The county board approved the $223,484.82 contract for fiscal year 2024 to the ...
Property tax breaks are on the way for some Pasco seniors
It won’t happen immediately and it won’t apply to all seniors, but some tax relief is on the way for Pasco County seniors with incomes below $35,167. That figure is based on 2023’s eligibility, but it will likely increase before ...
Airports are expecting 7.5 million air travelers – a new record this holiday season
If you’re jetting away or driving off for the holidays, join the crowd. Airports are expected to be the busiest they’ve ever been throughout the Christmas and New Year’s travel period, according to a news release from AAA – The ...
No gift like the present
From Land O’ Lakes to Lutz, to Wesley Chapel and over to Zephyrhills and Dade City, everyone is gearing up — and pretty much ready — for the holidays — filled with presents, family and festive fun. Here are some ...
Pasco school district team tracks down ‘missing’ students
It became obvious during a recent Pasco County School Board meeting that some of the district’s most important work occurs outside of its classrooms. Thanks to the diligence of the school district’s social services coordinator team, 18 children under the ...
Buckle up the right way for safety
Whether taking a trip for the holidays, or just driving in the neighborhood, parents and caregivers are encouraged to help make sure children are buckled up in the right seat, for every ride, every time. Motor vehicle crashes are a ...
As dry conditions persist, here are some tips to reduce outdoor water use
Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are operating under a Modified Phase 1 Water Shortage declared by the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s governing board. Under that order, all three counties are limited to one day a week for outdoor irrigation ...
Avoid these ’12 scams of Christmas’
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has compiled its ‘naughty list’ of the top 12 scams of Christmas, according to a news release from the organization. You can avoid most of these scams, however, by exercising caution. Be careful when shopping ...
Avoid Gift Card Scams This Holiday Season
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office offers these tips to help you avoid gift card scams this holiday season: Inspect gift cards for signs of tampering, such as scratches or scuff marks around the bar code or additional adhesives on the exterior ...
Avoid household dangers during the holidays
The holidays can be a festive and jolly time, but they also can be a source of hazards around the home. State Farm has compiled a list of tips, aimed at helping you to maintain happy holiday spirits by avoiding ...
A Sense of Place
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Holiday lights aim to generate joy, generosity
Putting up holiday decorations can be a chore. But doing it with neighbors, with friends who live on your street — well, it can bring a small community together. That’s just what it’s done in the Wilderness Lake Preserve neighborhood ...
Amy Drury is Pasco County’s Literacy Teacher of the Year
Winning awards is not exactly new for Amy Drury. Recently, however, she added a big one. She has been named Pasco County’s Literacy Teacher of the Year. Drury was honored during the Pasco County School Board meeting on Dec. 5 ...
Kirkland Ranch K-8 is ‘beehive’ of activity
Crews are working hard, as Kirkland Ranch K-8 continues to make progress toward its August 2024 opening date. Marcy Hetzler-Nettles, assistant superintendent of middle schools, told the Pasco School Board that she recently had a chance to tour the construction ...
Pasco County Schools seeks to reduce absenteeism through new approach
Pasco County Schools will have three four-day weekends during its regular 2024-2025 school year in a bid it hopes will reduce student absenteeism. The school board approved the proposed school calendar during its Dec. 5 meeting. “We are hoping — ...
New cell tower will be in Starkey District Park
Pasco County approved a contract for a new cell tower lease at Starkey Ranch District Park with Wireless Edge, at a greater distance and a higher rent than was initially proposed near Starkey Ranch K-8 School. The lease is in ...
FEMA encourages property owners to buy flood insurance
Many Floridians choose not to purchase flood insurance because they don’t live in a high-risk flood area, but officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) want to encourage property owners to purchase the insurance to be on the safe ...
Pasco plans to seek legal relief in ‘Live Local’ cases
Anyone who wants to invoke the state’s “Live Local Act” in Pasco County will have to go through the court system to do it. The Pasco County Commission has directed the county’s legal staff to seek a declaratory judgment against ...
Breakfast with the jolly man himself
The GFWC Pasco Juniors Woman’s Club’s Breakfast with Santa charity event recently took place at the Lexington Oaks Community Center. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit annually hosts this fundraising event to purchase holiday presents for community youths, and to donate funds to ...
Pasco County Schools is identifying more gifted students
Pasco County Schools has seen an increase in the number of students identified as academically gifted since the district began using a screening tool with all district second-graders, according to Vanessa Hilton, the district’s chief academic officer. “Since that time, ...
Zephyrhills’ leaders step up to help school children
City leaders from Zephyrhills are stepping up to boost literacy efforts among the community's young children. “There’s a commitment from the city to support our literacy efforts. They are doing that not only through their innovative programs at the public ...
Bilirakis seeks swift action on likely fuel spill off Pasco’s coast
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis began pressing federal officials early last week to take swift action to investigate the cause of a likely fuel spill near Miller’s Bayou in Port Richey, according to a news release from Bilirakis’ office. The congressman ...
Sharon Streater and Carlton Ward Jr. to be honored for their work
Sharon Streater and Carlton Ward Jr. are being singled out for recognition by the League of Women Voters of Hillsborough and Pasco Counties. Streater and Ward are being honored for their contributions to the local community, and to the state ...
Pasco County Commission names Ron Oakley as chair
The Pasco County Commission has named Ron Oakley as its new board chair, following the completion of Jack Mariano’s one-year term in that role. The board also named Gary Bradford as the board’s vice chairman. Oakley said he is pleased ...
A new Village Green is coming to East Pasco
The Pasco County Commission has approved a request for a rezoning to clear a project that includes 470 apartments and townhomes, as well as 14,000 square feet of commercial space, which will feature lawn space for a Village Green. The ...
The Point Distillery to produce The Rolling Stones’ Crossfire Hurricane
A distillery in Pasco County that recently expanded to add new bottling lines and new jobs has secured a contract to produce The Rolling Stones’ first-ever spirit, Crossfire Hurricane, according to a Pasco Economic Development Council news release. Pasco County ...
City of San Antonio objects to potential Orange Belt Trail Route
The City of San Antonio is raising objections to one of the paths for the proposed 37-mile Orange Belt Trail, intended for runners, walkers and cyclists to make their way across Pasco County. As envisioned, the trail will be a ...
Audrey Major, co-owner of ‘The Party Line’ passes on
There was a time when Audrey and Alban Major, co-owners of “The Party Line,” were widely known in the communities of Lutz and Land O’ Lakes. “The paper – everybody wanted it. It just covered every facet of life here ...
Pasco planning board recommends against cell tower
A request for a 155-foot cell tower in an Odessa neighborhood has met with resistance from area residents and has received a recommendation for denial from a divided planning board. An attorney for the applicants, Joan E. Patterson/Anthemnet and Verizon ...
Postal Service launches Santa Letter Adoption campaign
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has launched Operation Santa Letter Adoption for those interested in sending children and families some holiday magic this season. The campaign turns 111 years old this year and relies solely on random acts of ...
Tree-mendous start to the holiday season
Saint Leo University's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony took place on campus in St. Leo on Nov. 30. Hundreds turned out to see the university kick off the holiday season with the lighting. There were vendors, crafts for children, photos ...
Pasco County land development code changes are on the way
The Pasco County Commission cannot block individuals from pursuing projects under the Florida Legislature’s Live Local Act, but the county board can strip local economic incentives from those projects. And, that is precisely what the board is considering in the ...
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