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Local football players sign with colleges during early period

January 3, 2018 By Kevin Weiss

Several of the area’s top football players took advantage of a new NCAA rule allowing prospective student-athletes to sign their National Letters of Intent (NLI) in December, rather than waiting until February to put pen to paper. Approved in May, the college football early signing period created a 72-hour window for signings from Dec. 20 to Dec. 22. The next opportunity to sign an NLI will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Sports Tagged With: Alex McGough, Amani Oruwariye, Armwood High School, Decalon Brooks, Donovan Jennings, Ernest Suttles, Estafano Feliciano, Florida A&M University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, Florida State University, Freedom High School, Gaither High School, Holy Cross University, Indiana University, Isaiah Bolden, Jimbo Fisher, Jordan Miner, Lavel Dumont, Marquel Blackwell, Matthew Wood, Michael Penix Jr., National Letters of Intent, Nick Sheridan, Old Dominion University, Pasco High School, Penn State University, Shane McGough, Shug Oyegunle, Sunshine Athletic Conference East, Tampa Bay Tech, Temple Heights Christian School, Tennessee Tech University, Tom Allen, University of Oregon, University of South Florida, University of Tennessee, University of Toledo, Wesley Chapel High School, Wharton High School, Willie Taggart, Wiregrass Ranch High School

The Laker/Lutz News prep football season outlook

September 6, 2017 By Kevin Weiss

The 2017 high school football season is finally underway. As the games unfold, here’s a look at some of the teams and players to watch in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area: Teams to Watch: Steinbrenner High Warriors Coach: Andres Perez-Reinaldo (sixth year) Despite some key departures from last year’s 5-4 squad — including starting quarterback Colin Wray’s defection to Clearwater … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Sports Tagged With: A.J. Hampton, Academy at the Lakes, Adam Jarvis, Andres Perez-Reinaldo, Bill Browning, Calvin Samuel, Charles Harrison III, Dexter Leverett, Donovan Jennings, Dylan Gonzalez, Gaither High School, Isiah Bolden, Ja’quan Sheppard, John Dixon, Jordan Miner, Land O' Lakes, Land O' Lakes High School, Lavel Dumont, Lutz, Mark Kantor, Matthew Wood, Mike Smith, Myron Bloom, Nick Carroll, Steinbrenner High Warriors, Sunlake High Seahawks, Tony Egan, Tre’pavis Mobley, Wesley Chapel, Wesley Chapel High Wildcats, Wharton High School, Wiregrass Ranch High Bulls, Zephyrhills, Zephyrhills Christian Academy Warriors, Zephyrhills High Bulldogs

07/07/2020 – Tinkering Tuesday

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a curbside pickup Tinkering Tuesday kit called “Measuring Up!” from July 7 at 10 a.m. to July 11 at 5 p.m. Kits must be reserved ahead of time and will include a book bundle (if desired). Kids can learn about measurement through hands-on activities, crafts, recipes and online components. The library’s Facebook page Notes section will offer links for the experiments and activities, as well as online resources. The kits are limited to 30 participants. To register, visit PascoLibraries.evanced.info/signup/calendar. … [Read More...]

07/09/2020 – Free face coverings

Hillsborough County will begin providing free cloth face coverings at 10 libraries throughout the county on July 9. To minimize contact, residents should call or text the library when arriving; signs with the phone number will be prominently posted at each site. Staff will bring the masks curbside. No appointments are needed. Each resident can receive two of the reusable face coverings and can request face coverings for immediate family members not present. Masks are available at the following locations from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico. C. Blythe Andrews Jr. Public Library, 2607 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd., Tampa North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 North Boulevard, Tampa New … [Read More...]

07/11/2020 – Monster truck rally

A Monster Truck & Food Truck Rally Festival is scheduled to take place on July 11 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., at The Grove, on Wesley Grove Boulevard in Wesley Chapel. There will be a Street Legal Truck Competition and Food Truck Competition; as well as more than 20 food trucks, 100 artisan craft vendors, inflatables, games, family activities, corn hole, a batting cage and live entertainment. There also will be more than $2,500 in prize money. For details and updates, visit WesleyChapelEvents.com. … [Read More...]

07/11/2020 – Virtual Jehovah Witness convention starts

Locally, the annual Jehovah Witness Convention would be held every weekend in July at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will take place virtually, starting the weekend of July 11 and July 12. The final weekend is scheduled for Aug. 29 and Aug. 30. This year's theme is "Always Rejoice." For information and to watch the convention, visit JW.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/conventions/. … [Read More...]

07/13/2020 – Make an art journal

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer curbside pickup of a journal kit on July 13 at 10 a.m., to July 18 at 5 p.m. The kit includes a loose-leaf watercolor paper-bound journal with rubber bands and a drawing pencil. Pages can be rearranged. The craft will include weekly creative prompts and artistic references to get ideas flowing. Registration is required to reserve a kit. Pickup is at the back of the library building. Visit PascoLibraries.evanced.info/signup/calendar. … [Read More...]

07/14/2020 – Genealogy seminar-UPDATED

Pasco Libraries will offer a virtual seminar entitled “Discover Your Story with Genealogy” on July 14 from 10 a.m. to noon, through Zoom. The guest speaker will be Drew Smith from the University of South Florida. For registration, visit PascoLibraries.evanced.info/signup/calendar. … [Read More...]

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