Improvements planned on State Road 54
Pastoral scenes of as-yet untouched land in Pasco County still exist amid the office complexes, shopping centers and subdivision rooftops that dot parts of State Road 54. But the “for sale” and “for lease” signs planted on large open fields ...
Charter government discussions continue in Pasco County
Pasco County commissioners spent nearly three hours at a special workshop on Feb. 12 learning about the intricacies of the process for putting a charter-style form of government on the ballot, but they still have more to talk about. So ...
New Wesley Chapel charter uses Montessori method
When school begins in the fall, a new educational option will be available for parents of children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Garden Montessori School has been approved as a charter school in Pasco County, meaning that there’s no tuition ...
Saint Anthony School celebrates historic milestone
Saint Anthony School, in San Antonio, celebrated a milestone in its history on Feb.9, when the Rev. Robert N. Lynch, Bishop of Saint Petersburg presided over a Mass and dedicated the school’s new building. “It was just so beautiful,” said ...
Seniors flock to Zephyr Park for ‘Snowbird Palooza’
Bird-watchers will find plenty of pigeons in Zephyrhills. But there's another type of bird that's already completed its annual migration to the area: The snowbird. Snowbirds aren't really birds, of course. They're northerners who make their way south and live ...
Navigating through today’s ‘Teen World’ isn’t easy
Being a teenager has never been an easy time, but with today’s technology, poor decisions and impulsive actions can go viral in an instant. And, with Snapchat, Instagram and Twitter it’s so much easier for kids to get themselves into ...
Business Digest 02-18-15
Grants for businesswomen Are you a businesswoman who could use $1,000? Women-n-Charge is offering two $1,000 grants this spring. The grants can be used towards business-related equipment or services and continuing education. The nonprofit’s mission, in part, is to support ...
PHSC’s Winterling is Regional Coach of the Year
When Pasco-Hernando State College's baseball coach Steve Winterling found out that he was named regional coach of the year, he kept it a secret from almost everybody. "I laid low about it," Winterling admitted. "I'm not an egomaniac-type person,” he ...
On the Ball: Liberty Middle School Faces Wizards in Fundraiser
When the Liberty Middle School Parent Teacher Student Association decided to raise money this year, they could have chosen to sell candy, or wrapping paper, or simply ask families for money. Instead, they're challenging a professional basketball team on the ...
Lowe’s is hiring workers for new Land O’ Lakes store
Construction is down to the wire at the new Lowe’s Home Improvement warehouse on State Road 54, east of U.S. 41. Job training for new hires is in full swing and applications are being accepted online for up to 160 ...
Applicants reduce size of proposed Lutz school
Applicants for a charter school in Lutz have reduced the proposed enrollment for the kindergarten through eighth-grade school, but opponents say it’s still too big. Charter Schools Inc. of Boca Raton has amended its request for a private charter school ...
Save some cash at the county fair
Ladies and gentlemen, it's fair season. That means good rides, good entertainment and good food — or bad food, if you're a fitness expert. If they can deep-fry it, you can probably buy it at a fair. The Florida State ...
Tampa Premium Outlets beginning to take shape
Tampa Premium Outlets is no longer just wishes and speculation. There are still lots of questions, however, about what tenants will fill the 441,000 square feet of shopping space. Bulldozers are moving earth, and walls are going vertical on what ...
Sanders Memorial Elementary: Past and Future
Notifications went out last week to parents of students who have been accepted for the inaugural year of Sanders Memorial Elementary STEAM Magnet School. Sanders’ roots in Land O’ Lakes date back to 1948. The school was closed for a ...
He’s seen his share of love stories through the years
As Valentine’s Day approaches, jewelry stores and florists are ramping up to handle the heavy demand that this day — set aside for love and romance — creates. Through the years, Tom Vanater, owner of Nabers Jewelry at 6951 Gall ...
Business Digest 02-11-15
North Tampa Chamber meeting The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have a general meeting Feb. 12 at Brunchies Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch & Catering at 14366 N. Dale Mabry Highway. Guest speaker will be Mary McDonald, director of development with ...
Sign Here: Local athletes commit to colleges
High school seniors are used to writing. On Feb. 4, though, a number of student-athletes did some writing that will change their lives. "It feels good," said Austin Yeloushan, a senior at Sunlake High School. "Finally, I'm committed and ready ...
Library dazzles patrons
It offers new technology and an airy look Some boxes are still unpacked. A few books are being catalogued before getting stacked on shelves. An item or two, such as window blinds, are on order. Outside, workmen are getting ready ...
The story behind sticky notes and advertising circulars
You may have noticed we’ve had a few more advertising circulars in The Laker/Lutz News since the beginning of the year. And, that we’re now selling sticky notes on our front page. We’ve received a few emails and calls from ...
Saint Leo University hosts anti-bullying event
Quinton Aaron doesn’t look as if he could ever have been the target of bullies. After all, at 6-feet-8-inches, he is a sizeable presence. These days, he also carries the added aura of being a charismatic actor who landed a ...
Pasco officials to discuss potential charter government
The Pasco County Commission is having a workshop to explore whether a charter form of government would be in the best interest of residents. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., on Feb. 12 at the West Pasco ...
Economic outlook: Steady, but modest growth
The economic outlook both nationally and locally is for modest, but steady growth, according to Scott Wren, an economics expert for Wells Fargo Advisers, based in St. Louis, Missouri. Wren, who spoke to a crowd of about 125 people at ...
Land O’ Lakes to get its largest liquor store
The Pasco County Commission unanimously approved a new liquor store in Land O’ Lakes, despite objections by a competitor. Party Liquors & Fine Wines plans to open a store in the shopping center at the northeast corner of State Road ...
Pasco attracts company through incentives
The Pasco County Commission approved an $85,000 incentive to a Land O’ Lakes company that plans to create 17 jobs, with an average wage exceeding $107,000. The company Retail Process Engineering LLC operates at 20537 Amberfield Drive in Land O’ ...
Riggleman benefit offers display of true community spirit
Barbecue smoke wafted through the air, musicians sang on the stage, and women sold plants under the shade of an oak tree during a Feb. 1 fundraiser to benefit Lewis and Diane Riggleman of Dade City. A fire swept through ...
Keeping rural Pasco rural
After waiting a decade, residents in northeast rural Pasco County are finally embarking on a quest to create development standards for their quiet neck of the woods. During a Jan. 27 Pasco County Commission meeting, county staff told commissioners that ...
Freedom High shocks district with playoff berth
When a soccer team finishes the regular season with a 2-8-3 record and a seven-game winless streak, most people wouldn't expect them to advance past their district tournament and into the regional playoffs. Not even their coach. "Realistically, no," said ...
Business Digest 02-04-15
Lennar names new Tampa director of sales Steve Seeger is new director of sales and marketing for Lennar, responsible for the homebuilder’s 39 communities in Tampa. Seeger has been involved in sales and marketing for the homebuilding industry since 1995 ...
Business Digest 01-28-15
Women-N-Charge to meet A business women’s group called Women-n-Charge will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., on Feb. 6 at Pebble Creek Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive in New Tampa. The meeting includes lunch, a feature speaker and ...
Penny for Pasco funds to help spur local economy
The Pasco County Commission soon will be deciding how to allocate funds from Penny for Pasco proceeds to create jobs and spur the county’s economy. Before they can do that, though, they must adopt a resolution that establishes how funds ...
Big competition: Students prep livestock for fair judging
Land O’ Lakes High School has nice football and baseball fields. But if you go past them, you might see something unusual. Like a barn with livestock, and students training them. “People think we’re crazy,” said sophomore Augusta Browder. “They ...
Wanted: Donations for the Woman’s Club annual flea market
The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club is putting the word out that it is seeking donations for the annual Woman’s Club Flea Market at the Old Lutz School. The annual sale is a great way for people to clear ...
Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Fest draws record crowd
About 8,000 people attended the fifth annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Fest, breaking another record for the event founded in 2010 by the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce. Besides attracting thousands to enjoy the barbecue and bands, the ...
The pies have it: new festival draws thousands in Zephyrhills
Chocolate cream, coconut cream, banana cream, apple, cherry, pumpkin, pecan, raspberry and key lime. If that sounds like a roll call of popular pies, that's exactly what it is. Those pies and more were on display Jan. 24 at the ...
New twist to holy wafer
Our Lady of the Rosary offers low-gluten hosts A pivotal moment during the celebration of the Catholic Mass occurs during communion, when believers come forward to receive the Body of Christ. But some members of Our Lady of the Rosary ...
Court presence: Land O’ Lakes basketball preps another playoff run
When the Land O' Lakes girls’ basketball team bowed out of the Class 5A playoffs last year, they had many reasons to be proud. The Gators were beaten in the state semifinals by eventual-champion Southeast High School from Bradenton, and ...
Despite objections, multifamily zoning gets OK
Residents urged the Pasco County Commission to reject a request to allow multifamily zoning on a parcel on Clinton Avenue, but commissioners went along with the planning staff’s recommendation for approval. The new zoning designation, requested under the name of ...
Internships aim to offer new possibilities
Brandon Butts got a break when he was 12 years old — working as an apprentice in a computer repair shop. Months later, a promised job never materialized. But his experience at the repair shop set him on a path ...
Cycle of Life: Seniors stay fit on two wheels
If you see Charlie Griffiths riding his bicycle in Zephyrhills, the 70-year-old might be on a little ride just to keep the blood pumping. Or he just might be training for a 40K race. “Charlie’s always been a cyclist,” said ...
Teaching the art of business through small transactions
The children on the covered play court behind Chester Taylor Elementary School were having a blast. They were learning the ins and outs of business without even realizing it. As the kids made their way from station to station, they ...
Welcome to Dade City, where kumquat is king
Every year, as marauders take over Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa’s Gasparilla Parade, there’s another invasion of sorts— as thousands stream into downtown Dade City for the city’s annual Kumquat Festival. “It’s a wonderful alternative (to Gasparilla),” said John Moors, executive ...
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