Pasco OKs medical marijuana dispensaries
The complete picture of the future of the medical marijuana industry remains hazy, but by spring – perhaps even sooner – Pasco County could have its first medical marijuana dispensaries. The number of dispensaries that will be permitted remains unclear ...
Airport area projects planned
Pasco County has agreed to spend $3.5 million to install sewer pipes and two lift stations on property surrounding the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport. County commissioners approved the funding as part of a cooperative agreement with the City of Zephyrhills at ...
Telling life stories, through ornaments
The ornaments on the Christmas tree in Becky Wanamaker’s Land O’ Lakes home are like tiny snapshots of the family’s life. “Everything on there is significant — has a story, or represents a memory,” she said. “They’re either passed down ...
Celebrating the gift of life, at Christmas
Joan Hamm was asleep when she felt an incredible pain in her chest. She woke up, called 9-1-1 and unlocked her front door. Emergency personnel found her, when they arrived, and set into motion a series of actions to save ...
Here’s a healthy gift idea
When it comes to the holidays, unhealthy choices abound. But, there’s one gift that you can give that actually promotes good health. Contrary to what some people believe, nuts are a heart-healthy food. Because nuts are high in fat and ...
Tree farm plays starring role in annual tradition
The first thing you need to know about the Ergle Family Christmas Tree Farm is, you have to be going there to get there. Nobody leaves the house for a gallon of milk, or a package of screws, or to ...
Spreading cheer, and cuddly bears, at Christmas
A Land O’ Lakes mom recently led an effort to help less fortunate children by making stuffed bears and other animals at Build-A-Bear Workshop at The Shops at Wiregrass. “I made an event on Facebook,” said Cindy Ross, whose business ...
Boundary proposals draw fire
The Pasco County School Board is in for a long meeting on Dec. 20, if parent meetings on proposed school boundaries are any indication. Board members are scheduled to hold public meetings on school boundaries proposed for Bexley Elementary School, ...
Overpass Road could be widened
Residents can review a proposal for improvements to Overpass Road at a public hearing on Dec. 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the First Congregational Church of Zephyrhills, 7900 Fort King Road in Zephyrhills. Pasco County, the Florida ...
Costco primed for February opening
Costco Wholesale is heading toward a Feb. 8 opening of its new location in front of Tampa Premium Outlets, off State Road 56 in Lutz. But, motorists can expect to fill up their vehicles at Costco gas pumps as early ...
Ron Oakley sworn in as Pasco County Commissioner
Ron Oakley brings more than 50 years of business experience and a passion for public service to his new job as Pasco County District 1 commissioner. Oakley was sworn into office on Nov. 29. He replaced former Commissioner Ted Schrader ...
Learn about manatees, and maybe see some, too
If you’re looking for something to do with out-of-town guests, want to take the family for a little getaway or simply would like to get close to nature — Tampa Electric Company’s Manatee Viewing Center may be just the place ...
It’s beauty by design at Bella Home Market
Bella Home Market — a new shop situated in Lutz — owes a lot to mother and daughter relationships. Growing up in Wisconsin, Jennifer Wagner soaked up her mother’s do-it-yourself approach to interior design. She took on home remodeling projects ...
Commissioners study up on medical marijuana
A 22-year-old patient with debilitating seizures proved to Dr. Ron Aung-Din that medical marijuana is a useful, plant-based treatment for a wide array of illnesses. The active ingredients in the marijuana plant – known as cannabinoids – significantly reduced his ...
Mock battle presents live history lesson
Nearly 200 re-enactors from all over Florida take part in the mock battle that’s held every year. With about 1,500 spectators watching from a hillside, the re-enacted battle takes place a few hundred feet from the actual battleground inside the ...
Stitching together a life’s big moments
Perhaps it was how she was brought up, or maybe it’s just in her genes, but Sherry Lee Steiert never was interested in being a poster child for polio. Never mind that she’d have made a good one. Struck when ...
If you enjoy pottery, this tour is for you
People who are drawn to pottery are naturally attracted to the Tampa Tour De Clay, said Kim Wellman, of Wellman & Welsch Pottery in Lutz. This tour offers so much more than the chance to add some unique pottery pieces ...
Pasco drops idea of animal abuse registry
By Kathy Steele Pasco County commissioners are poised to approve a new ordinance meant to make it harder for people to adopt or buy animals if they have been convicted of animal abuse. But, if approved, the new regulations ...
New rules ahead for dispensing medical marijuana
Voters statewide overwhelmingly said they want more people with debilitating illnesses to receive the benefits of medical marijuana. But, approval of the constitutional amendment in the Nov. 8 general election is only a first step in expanding an existing, but ...
Fantasy comes alive at Zephyrhills art shop
Sarah Hamilton has always been intrigued by the fantasy subculture. From Harry Potter novels to Jim Henson-directed films (i.e. The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth), Hamilton acknowledges she’s “obsessed” with fairytales and magical creatures. “I love dragons,” she said. “Really, creatures have ...
Service of remembrance offers comfort
The holidays are often filled with pressures, and can be especially difficult for those who have recently lost a loved one. It also can be a tough time for people who have lost a family member or friend — even ...
New arts and crafts show venue is a hit
With a new venue in place, the 37th annual GFWC Lutz Arts & Crafts Show promised to be “bigger and better than ever.” It delivered. The show — held for the first time at Keystone Preparatory High School in Odessa ...
There are plenty of ways to help this season
If you would like to help someone else during the holidays, there are plenty of ways you can do that. Here’s a look at some of the efforts underway that could use more support. Donate a Bicycle This effort, spearheaded ...
CORRECTED: Pasco County looks for ways to boost recycling
A corrected version of this story appears below. Pasco County’s waste-to-energy facility at Shady Hills burns trash to produce renewable energy. Recyclables are not burned, but processed and sold to market. This information was incorrect in the original cutline of a ...
Bexley buzz isn’t just marketing hype
LAND O’ LAKES — Late on a recent Saturday afternoon, as the sun’s slanting rays cast their golden autumnal glow, Tommy Brown and his young sons mounted their bikes and set off in search of adventure. Luckily, they didn’t have ...
Local vet named ‘Pet Industry Woman of the Year’
A Lutz veterinarian has been named the “Pet Industry Woman of the Year” by the Women in the Pet Industry Network. Dr. Dani McVety is the co- founder of Lap of Love, a company based in Lutz that is made ...
Adding a new chapter, in a family legacy
Joanne Kassebaum made a decision nearly four decades ago that has become a Kassebaum legacy. The Book Shack opened next to the Dade City post office about 37 years ago, selling mostly used paperbacks. It shifted later to a shop ...
‘Christmas in the Park’ offers a touch of nostalgia
It’s an event that dates back more than half-century, and offers an old-fashioned touch for the holidays. “Christmas in the Park,” presented by The Founders’ Garden Club of San Antonio, provides an evening designed to encourage families and friends to ...
Lutz library display honors 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor
One day after the Japanese bombed the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt addressed a joint session of Congress and announced a declaration of war against the Empire of Japan. The surprise attack on Dec. 7, ...
Lacrosse fundraiser rescheduled to March
The PascoLax Harley Jam, organized by the Pasco County Lacrosse Alliance (PCLA), has been rescheduled. The event, originally slated for Dec. 3, will take place on March 25, from noon to 6 p.m., at the Concourse Rotary Pavilion, 15325 Alric ...
Giving thanks, not only on Thanksgiving
Because we publish on Wednesday, and Thanksgiving is always on Thursday, this is the one week of the year that I’m guaranteed that my column lines up perfectly with what’s on the minds of readers. And that, of course, is ...
Guiding Pasco County Schools is a big job
As Kurt Browning begins his second term as superintendent of Pasco County Schools, he knows he’s got his work cut out for him. He found that out during his first term. “I tell people, I have not worked as hard ...
Land O’ Lakes gets a new brewery
In the Loop Brewing is ready for beer lovers to belly up to the bar. The craft brewery, in a renovated two-story house, and an outdoor beer garden, along the shores of Lake Padgett, is the setting for the newest ...
Zephyrhills bans fracking
The City of Zephyrhills has banned fracking, a controversial practice of extracting oil or natural gas. The Zephyrhills City Council voted unanimously to prohibit the use of land for hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, within the city’s limits. In taking the ...
Career educator joins Pasco County School Board
The newest member of the Pasco County School Board believes the perspective she brings to the board will aid in its deliberations. Colleen Beaudoin, a career educator, said her background in the field, coupled with the experiences she’s had as ...
Coca-Cola on tap at Florida Hospital Center Ice
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida and Florida Hospital Center Ice are joining forces to bring Coca-Cola products to the soon-to-open ice hockey and sports complex in Wesley Chapel, according to a news release from Florida Hospital Center Ice. The iconic cola company ...
Board member wants a school for the arts
Alison Crumbley also wants more arts education, in general As Alison Crumbley begins her third term on the Pasco County School Board, she has identified some key priorities that she wants the district to tackle. “I would like to see ...
New tennis center on tap for Zephyrhills
Pasco County residents longing for greater tennis opportunities soon will have that wish granted. Todd Vande Berg, planning director for the city of Zephyrhills, unveiled plans for a two-story, outdoor tennis facility, designed to United States Tennis Association (USTA) standards ...
Digital billboards illuminate controversy
Stand-alone, static billboards litter the highways and roadways across Pasco County despite a 17-year-ban on permitting new billboards. Dismantling and removing many of these outdoor signs is a longstanding goal of county officials who want to reduce what they view ...
As Florida goes, so goes the nation…again!
This was an election like no other. Once again, the Sunshine State was at the epicenter of it all. For months on end, Florida was the center of attention in the national and international media, with its 29 Electoral College ...
Fundraiser set for local teacher battling ALS
Students and staff at Steinbrenner High School have banded together to help raise money for one of their own. Mike Leist, a history teacher at Steinbrenner, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS, last spring. His wife, ...
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