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Pasco commissioners clash on apartment request

A divided Pasco County Commission has continued a request for a conditional use that would allow a maximum of 248 apartments on the west side of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, south of Eagleston Boulevard. Adventist Health Systems Sunbelt Healthcare Corporation ...
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Burgess discusses pandemic response

Florida State Sen. Danny Burgess undoubtedly has a full plate of responsibilities as he settles into his new legislative role representing District 20, which spans parts of Hillsborough, Pasco and Polk counties. Most notable for the 34-year-old Republican from Zephyrhills ...
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Vaccine demand continues to outpace supply

Complaints about difficulties in registering for COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Pasco and Hillsborough counties have resulted in changes to those systems, but demand for vaccinations continues to outpace the supply of available vaccines. Both Pasco and Hillsborough now are using ...
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Input from law enforcement welcome in planning efforts

Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore failed to find support from his colleagues when he suggested adding a seat on the county’s planning commission for a representative from the sheriff’s office. Moore recommended the expansion of the planning commission during the ...
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Zephyrhills CRA has full plate to start new year

The Zephyrhills Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is ushering in the new year with a slew of projects and initiatives in the historic downtown district. “There’s a lot going on that you’ll see in January that staff has been working on,” Zephyrhills ...
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City of Zephyrhills gives employee service awards

The City of Zephyrhills recognized several employees with service awards at a regular city council meeting on Jan. 11. Seventeen employees were presented plaques for achieving benchmarks of five, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years of service, respectively. A service ...
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Pasco allocates funds for new central office design

The Pasco County Commission has approved a task order with CPH Inc., for the design of a new central office and warehouse for its facilities management department. The agreement, which calls for an amount not to exceed $339,920, is being ...
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Don’t forget: This year’s Kumquat Festival is set for March 27

In the years before COVID-19, both locals and visitors alike could look forward to the end of January for a chance to enjoy the annual Kumquat Festival in downtown Dade City. But, concerns about keeping people safe have prompted organizers ...
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Hillsborough County’s Sunshine Line helps seniors get around

Hillsborough County’s Sunshine Line provides door-to-door transportation and bus passes for elderly, low-income, and people with disabilities who do not have or cannot afford their own transportation, according to the Hillsborough County website. Transportation is provided for medical and social ...
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The Big Shred IV helps people dispose of documents

If you have some sensitive or outdated documents you want to destroy, The Big Shred IV may be just the thing for you. Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller Nikki Alvarez-Sowles has set two dates to give area residents the opportunity ...
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Pasco’s building boom creates a backlog in permits

On the up side, there’s a building boom going on in Pasco County. On the downside, there’s a logjam in processing building permits. County Administrator Dan Biles addressed the issue during the Pasco County Commission meeting on Jan. 12. During ...
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Enjoying entertainment, and sampling syrup

For some, the chance to sample syrup was the big attraction. Others wanted to watch a WW II reenactment. Still others wanted to check out the traditional craft demonstrations, enjoy some food, or take a look at the model trains ...
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Talent showcase scales back due to COVID

The show must go on — but this year it’s a scaled back version. The 38th “Spotlight on Talent” competition will be held on March 6 — to give talented students a chance to show off their talents. But this ...
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Lower speed limit approved on South County Line Road

The Pasco County Commission has approved reducing the speed limit on a stretch of South County Line Road, between Bruce B. Downs Boulevard and Mansfield Drive. Commissioners approved spending $1,000 for new speed limit signs for the road. Currently, the ...
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Judges take on leadership roles at Boy Scouts

Two Hillsborough County judges have been selected as leaders in the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council of Boy Scouts of America, according to a news release. Judge Thomas Palermo will serve as chairman of the Fort Brook District, one of ...
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Rioters breach U.S. Capitol building

Editor’s Note: The Laker/Lutz News, normally a strictly local publication with limited political coverage, is presenting this account because of the historic nature of last week’s events. Repercussions continue to play out from the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S ...
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Zephyrhills development yields roadway concerns

The City of Zephyrhills is experiencing booming growth and development that includes thousands of new homes and myriad commercial projects — and that’s on top of a newfound tourism and visitor rush felt with the opening of the $4.9 million ...
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400 apartments proposed on Wesley Chapel Boulevard

The Pasco County Planning Commission has recommended approval of a change to the county’s comprehensive plan that would allow consideration of up to 400 apartments to be developed on 28.2 acres, at the intersection of Wesley Chapel Boulevard and Hay ...
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Law enforcement memorial receives donations

Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s office raised $8,727.38 to support the construction of a permanent law enforcement officers memorial on the grounds of the Historic Pasco County Courthouse, in downtown Dade City. The tax collector’s five offices highlighted the Pasco Fallen ...
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New community planned along State Road 56

The new Two Rivers community proposed to rise along State Road 56, between Morris Bridge Road and U.S. 301, is a step closer to reality. The Pasco County Planning Commission has recommended the approval of changes to a highway vision ...
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Pigz in Z’Hills festival postponed until April

Like so many other major events throughout the Tampa Bay area, the 11th annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Fest will be forced to make many adjustments in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The largest annual event in ...
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COVID-19 vaccinations in high demand

As the number of positive COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to rise, frustration is mounting among people eager to get vaccinated to protect themselves from the deadly virus. So far, demand for vaccines is outpacing supply in both Pasco and ...
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Zephyrhills seeking state funding for four projects

The City of Zephyrhills is pursuing state funding for four projects, although ongoing financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic may hamper some, or all of the requests, from being included in the state’s budget. Zephyrhills City Manager Billy Poe explained ...
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Bridging Freedom is charity of the month

Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano has named Bridging Freedom, an organization dedicated to ending human trafficking and assisting survivors of that crime, as its charity for the month of January. Bridging Freedom aims to combat sex-trafficking of minors by ...
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Pasco County approves $205,000 for work on comprehensive plan

The Pasco County Commission has approved an agreement to pay HDR Engineering up to $205,000 during fiscal year 2021, for the company’s assistance on updating the county’s comprehensive plan. Pasco adopted its original comprehensive plan in response to a state ...
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Street hockey rinks open in Wesley Chapel, Holiday

Perhaps someday a future hockey star will be able to say he or she first learned to play hockey on the streets of Wesley Chapel and Holiday. Pasco County has added to its assorted sports and recreational profile with yet ...
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Dade City approves modified CRA plan

The City of Dade City has finally gotten around to revising its Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) plan —  a document which hadn’t been updated since its original formation back in 1998. The Dade City Commission in December unanimously approved a ...
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Addressing Pasco’s hunger issue

In society’s modern parlance, it’s called “food insecurity.’’ In simple terms, it’s hunger. And, it’s a big problem in Pasco County, particularly in the COVID-19 era. Christine Bright, Pasco Unit chair for the League of Women Voters, recently gathered officials ...
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Busy 2021 anticipated for East Pasco communities

The East Pasco municipalities of Dade City and Zephyrhills are poised for a busy 2021 in terms of infrastructure, development and other community programs. Here’s a closer look at some of the highlights in the new year: Dade City Let’s ...
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New Zephyrhills Police officer sworn in

The Zephyrhills Police Department has added a new member to its force — recently swearing in 21-year-old Gabriella Slater as a patrol officer. Slater was officially introduced to the East Pasco community and took an oath during a Zephyrhills City ...
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Pasco schools survey results help gauge ‘engagement’

On the whole, this year’s Gallup Survey results in Pasco County Schools are slightly better than they were last year. But, when Dr. Peggy Jones — the school district’s director of the office of accountability, research and measurement — discussed ...
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Tennis center hosts fruitful tournaments

The Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center has only been open since September, but it has quickly shown to be a hit among Zephyrhills residents and outsiders alike. The $4.9 million complex at 6585 Simons Road has already begun ...
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Through the lens, a look back at 2020

Sometimes, a picture really is worth a thousand words. Here’s an array of images that help tell the story of the year 2020 in The Laker/Lutz News region. The photos were captured by Fred Bellet, Kelli Carmack, Christine Holtzman, B.C ...
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Cemetery complaints addressed

The Dade City Commission has approved a landscaping contract, after grievances aired in recent months about the upkeep of the Dade City Cemetery. Commissioners have approved a contract with a landscaping company to maintain the grounds of the 17-acre cemetery, ...
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2020 eventful for East Pasco communities

The COVID-19 pandemic aside, the year 2020 brought myriad new developments and occurrences within the cities of Dade City and Zephyrhills. Here’s a look at some of the highlights from the past year: Dade City Medical marijuana dispensaries allowed Medical ...
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Price Park tennis courts set for fence upgrades

One of Dade City’s most popular parks, Price Park, is set to have fence repairs to its two enclosed multi-use outdoor tennis courts, located at 37415 Magnolia Ave. City officials have received several complaints because the courts’ existing fence has ...
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North Tampa Bay Chamber reflects on 2020, future goals

Like every business and organization, the North Tampa Bay Chamber has faced challenges and unpredictability — in the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic. A public health crisis, government shutdowns and a flattened economy caused the chamber to pivot, and ...
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Celebrating some of life’s big moments

If ever there was a time when joy was needed, 2020 was the year. Here’s a look, in condensed form, at some of the stories revealing big moments and happy times in The Laker/Lutz News region, during the year that ...
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Bell Lake Road project begins in January

Pasco County’s Bell Lake Road Improvement Project in Land O’ Lakes is scheduled to begin on Jan. 4, and run through spring 2022. The year-plus project will consist of extensive infrastructure and safety improvements — including road reconstruction, stormwater modifications, ...
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A festive trail leads to surprises

The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel sponsored a Stuff Your Stocking Drive Thru event on Dec. 20, at Wesley Chapel District Park on Boyette Road. Families were encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring their stockings to drive through a ...
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Apartments proposed on Bruce B. Downs, at Eagleston

The Pasco County Planning Commission has recommended approval of a conditional use permit to allow an apartment development on the west side of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, south of Eagleston Boulevard. The request, submitted by Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare ...
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01/23/2021 – Adult craft

The Pasco County Library Cooperative will offer a virtual craft at home for adults on Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. Participants can learn to make fireworks in a jar. To view the video, visit Facebook.com/cplib. … [Read More...] about 01/23/2021 – Adult craft

01/23/2021 – Dumpling soup

The Pasco County Library Cooperative will present “Cook-a-Book: Soup” on Jan. 23 at 11 a.m. This month the book, “Dumpling Soup” by Jama Kim Rattigan will be featured. Participants can hear the story and then learn to make a kid-friendly dumpling soup. For information and to see the presentation, visit Facebook.com/regencyparklibrary. … [Read More...] about 01/23/2021 – Dumpling soup

01/23/2021 – Hobby Circle

The Pasco County Library Cooperative will offer a Hobby Circle on Jan. 23 at 3 p.m., for anyone who wants to share a hobby or learn about a new one — from a work of art to a new recipe, to a favorite video game. The group will meet via Zoom. For information, email . … [Read More...] about 01/23/2021 – Hobby Circle

01/23/2021 – Star Wars Night

The Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI), 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa, will host a Star Wars Family Night on Jan. 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., for ages 7 and older. Guests can take part in intergalactic adventures and hands-on activities, such as build-your-own lightsaber and train in the art of dueling. Participants also can control a droid through an obstacle course, learn about traveling to other planets in the Saunders planetarium, and navigate through exhibits. There also will be a game called Beat Saber on the Oculus Rift. Preregistration is required. For information and tickets, visit Mosi.org. … [Read More...] about 01/23/2021 – Star Wars Night

01/25/2021 – Fizzy bath bomb

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer an adult fizzy bath bomb craft, through curbside pickup only. The kit will include lavender Epsom salt, citric acid, a reusable mold, instructions and more. Pickup is from Jan. 25 through Jan. 30. Registration is required through the calendar feature on the library’s website, or by calling 813-929-1214. … [Read More...] about 01/25/2021 – Fizzy bath bomb

01/25/2021 – Lego building

Mr. John from Bricks 4 Kidz will show participants how to become a Lego Master Builder with an online class that teaches various building methods and techniques. The program will be presented on Jan. 25 at 4:30 p.m., for ages 5 to 12. Registration is through the calendar feature at HCPLC.org. … [Read More...] about 01/25/2021 – Lego building

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