After the race for the Lutz Guv’na wraps up every year, the money raised is doled out to local groups and causes. This year the race drew candidates Greg Gilbert of Beef O' Brady's Lutz, Jessica Sherman with Pinch A Penny, and Kori Rankin, of Kori Rankin Photography. Ultimately, Rankin won the Guv’na’s sash. Her stepmother, Jennifer Rankin, won the sash in 2015. The 2017 campaign for the … [Read more...]
Lutz celebrates July Fourth in grand fashion
July 12, 2017 By
People who like to run, enjoy mingling with friends or are attracted to an old-fashioned, small-town parade found all that and more at the Independence Day celebration on the Fourth of July in Lutz. The community, just north of Tampa, is known for its traditional Independence Day celebrations, and once again, it delivered. Carmen Rairigh, of Lutz, was there with a group of about 40 … [Read more...]
Guv’na incumbent looks to defend ‘sash’
June 14, 2017 By
With three weeks remaining in the Lutz Guv’na race, incumbent candidate Greg Gilbert is looking to defend the ‘sash.’ Gilbert, the managing owner of Beef O’ Brady’s in Lutz, became last year’s honorary mayor of Lutz, raising more than $1,500. But, with two formidable challengers this year — Jessica Sherman, of Pinch A Penny, and Kori Rankin, of Kori Rankin Photography — winning again won’t … [Read more...]
She’s young, but she wants to be Lutz Guv’na
June 7, 2017 By
Kori Rankin is not only a first-time Lutz Guv’na candidate — she’s easily the youngest at 21 years old. Her two opponents — Jessica Sherman, of Pinch A Penny, and incumbent Greg Gilbert, of Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Lutz — are more than twice her age. But, that hasn't hindered Rankin from holding her own on the campaign trail. During the May 20 Lutz Guv’na Debate at the Old Lutz School, Rankin … [Read more...]
Guv’na hopeful relishes ‘campaign’
May 31, 2017 By
Jessica Sherman is off to quite a start in her first bid for the honorary title of Lutz Guv’na. Sherman recently was voted the winner of the Guv’na Debate, held May 20 at the Old Lutz School. There, she claimed victory in the event’s talent contest, and earned a $100 campaign donation for bringing the most guests — friends and family. Now, the Guv’na hopeful has her eye on winning the … [Read more...]
Lutz Guv’na candidates face off in lively debate
May 24, 2017 By
It was a landslide for one first-time Lutz Guv’na hopeful. Jessica Sherman of Pinch A Penny was voted the winner of the Lutz Guv’na Debate, at the Old Lutz School on May 20. She also claimed the debate’s talent contest, appealing to “voters” with her dancing skills (and baked goods). And, she earned a $100 campaign donation for bringing the most guests — by far— to the fun-filled … [Read more...]
Lutz Guv’na race debate set for May 20
May 10, 2017 By
It’s campaign season again — in Lutz, that is. The annual Lutz Guv’na Race is underway. And, it kicks off with the 2017 Guv’na Debate on May 20 at the Old Lutz School, 18819 N. U.S. 41. The event — which runs from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. — is free and open to the public. This year, three candidates will vie to raise the most money for their “campaigns,” with proceeds benefitting local … [Read more...]
Lutz celebrates Independence Day
July 13, 2016 By
Lutz was awash in red, white and blue, during the community’s Independence Day celebration. Tributes to Old Glory showed up on T-shirts, hats, shorts and skirts. There were patriotic socks and headbands, too. Runners took part in a 5K or a one-mile fun run, and bakers showed off their skills in a cake and pie contest. Entries in the baking contest included cakes from 10-year-old … [Read more...]
Guv’na candidate increasing fundraising efforts
June 22, 2016 By
Greg Gilbert is new to the area — just like his competitor in the Lutz Guv’na race. And just like his rival, Andre Pamplona of Royal Lanes Bowling, Gilbert was urged by by Suzin Carr, the Lutz Guv’na ambassador, to jump into the 2016 race. “She was relentless,” Gilbert said, describing Carr’s encouragement for him to enter the race. “However, it did sound like a lot of fun to do something … [Read more...]
First-time Guv’na candidate enjoying the ‘campaign’
June 15, 2016 By
Andre Pamplona is relatively new to the area, having moved to Lutz from Miami just last June. But, that didn’t stop the general manager of Royal Lanes Bowling from jumping into the race to become Lutz Guv’na. Pamplona was first encouraged to run by Suzin Carr, who serves as ambassador for the annual race for the honorary title. Carr is the only one who has been named Guv’na twice in the Lutz … [Read more...]
