People and pets gather for dog park opening
When residents (and their dogs) showed up to commemorate the grand opening of the Rotary Club of New Tampa Dog Park on May 2, they admired the new facility located at 17302 Commerce Park Blvd. But they might not have ...
Once again, the Lutz Guv’na sash is up for grabs
Campaign season has begun again in Lutz. Candidates for Lutz Guv’na will gather on May 16 at the Old Lutz School to lie, make promises they'll never keep and try to grab a little cash for their campaign. Lutz wouldn't ...
Pasco merges county departments
Pasco County will merge its parks and recreation department and its environmental lands program and create a new division – the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department. The Pasco Commission approved the merger at its May 5 meeting. The restructuring ...
Giving these beauties a home of their own
For years, Jim Hawk was all about roses. But then, he just couldn’t take it anymore. Florida’s humidity is conducive to black spot, and Hawk got tired of waging a chemical war to protect his floral beauties. “Even though I ...
State loan may help widen State Road 56
The Pasco Commission agreed that a low-interest state loan to fund the widening of additional lanes on State Road 56 is worth exploring, if developers take responsibility for paying it back. Commissioners voted unanimously to direct county administrators and staff ...
Business Digest 05-13-15
Honoring small businesses The Pasco Commission recently approved a resolution to recognize May 4 through May 8 as Small Business Week. Commissioners also recognized the Pasco Economic Development Council, the SMARTstart Business incubators and the chambers of commerce throughout the ...
Treat mom, save money this weekend
Mother's Day is an opportunity to spend quality time with your mom, grandmother, spouse or anyone who best fits that "mother" role. It's a day to do something special. But it's not a time to be irresponsible with your finances ...
Library is all-in for robotics
Edgar is a show-off. He flips a large exercise ball into the air with a thumping, quick-action lever. But the roving robot – a compact collection of digitized metal, plastic and wires – would be nothing without his human creators ...
Aldi grocery store set to open on U.S. 301
A busy section of U.S. 301 will get even busier as developers move forward with plans to build a small shopping plaza with an Aldi grocery store at the intersection of Pretty Pond Road. Demolition crews began razing Rainbow Court ...
Bexley Ranch divided in two
The Land O’ Lakes property will be developed as Bexley North and Bexley South The Pasco Commission has made it official. The sprawling Bexley Ranch property, off State Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes, has been split into rezoned tracts ...
Geocaching is elaborate game of hide and seek
If you want to visit the Tampa Bay Geocaching Store in Land O' Lakes, it's easy to find. Just go to N 028 13.552 W 082 27.421 And, you're there. If using a geographic coordinate system to find a local ...
Kohl’s and Culver’s submit site plans for Cypress Creek Town Center
Kohl’s is the latest retailer to schedule a sit-down with Pasco planners as a future tenant at the Cypress Creek Town Center at State Road 56 and Wesley Chapel Boulevard. The store’s conceptual plan on file with the county shows ...
Hillsborough faces huge traffic challenges
Go Hillsborough is an initiative aimed at engaging the public to find solutions for deteriorating infrastructure and traffic-clogged roads. The effort is a collaboration involving the Hillsborough County Commission, the mayors of Tampa, Temple Terrace and Plant City, and the ...
This coffee shop serves more than coffee
The coffee shop at Pasco-Hernando State College’s Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch calls itself a Dash of Salt ‘n Pepper, but its customers say the foods this shop offers go far beyond those basic spices. Tawnika Green, a 20-year-old full-time ...
Wiregrass Ranch graduate gets Ivy League offers
Antonio Medina wanted to give himself the best chance he could to attend the college of his choice, so he applied to several places. “You can be a top candidate but still, it’s really tough to get in. They get ...
Business Digest 05-06-15
New law partner Rogers Towers, one of Florida’s oldest full-service commercial law firms, is expanding its Tampa Bay office to include attorney and shareholder J. Scott Slater. He joins L. Gavan Grant, the firm’s resident shareholder and manager, and shareholder ...
Phonographs, flowers and antique Fords
You’ll find them all at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates If you’re looking for a family friendly place to spend a day, or want to show out-of-town guests a side of Florida other than an amusement park, the Edison ...
Baby Autumn’s visit inspires this column
It’s been a while since I’ve written a personal column. The last one was at Thanksgiving when I wrote about my many blessings in 2014, including my son’s renewal of vows a year after his wedding and his deployment to ...
Meals On Wheels keeps delivering for East Pasco
East Pasco Meals on Wheels attracts a lot of good people to the cause of preparing and delivering meals to the homes of those who need them. The group includes hardworking and community-minded volunteers, and is led by a former ...
Florida Medical Clinic’s expansion story continues
Florida Medical Clinic is continuing to expand at a brisk pace, with an 85,000-square-foot facility expected to open near Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel in March 2016, and a 15,000-square-foot expansion at its facility on State Road 54 in Land O’ ...
Zephyrhills puts in strong bid to buy Hercules Park
The Zephyrhills City Council voted to put in a bid with the Pasco school board to buy Hercules Park and develop a master plan to restore the historical park and former aquatic center. Council members had a special public meeting ...
Thai fighting traditions in Land O’ Lakes
Muay Thai is a combat sport, and elements of it can be seen in popular mixed martial arts competitions on television. But at KOH Muay Thai, 6450 Land O' Lakes Blvd., students get an appreciation for the sport that's very ...
Construction crews give shape to Pasco’s first magnet
Construction crews are fully engaged in the project to give Pasco County its first magnet school, which is set to open this fall in Land O’ Lakes. Jason Petry, principal of Sanders Memorial Elementary School, has been immersed, too, in ...
Sexual offenders have fewer places to live in Pasco
The Pasco County Commission is making it harder for certain sexual offenders and predators to find places to live within the county. A new ordinance approved by the commission targets people convicted of sex crimes against children younger than age ...
EcoFest offers fun, and food for thought
Thousands turned out for the sixth annual EcoFest at the picturesque setting of Lowry Park. This year’s event had the feel of a farmer’s market and that was intentional, said Michele Northrup, an event organizer from Learning Gate Community School ...
Protecting the earth, all year long
Corrine Goodman is a big fan of Earth Day. “My only desire for Earth Day would be is that it’s a month long,” said the Lutz woman, who is an avid gardener. “We’re the caretakers of this earth,” said Goodman, ...
Club offers venue for artistic growth
Artists always need venues to display their art and kindle their passion for creativity. The Zephyrhills Art Club has been a friend to the local art scene for nearly 40 years, encouraging both budding and professional artists. “It’s hard to ...
Will body cameras become new standard?
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office rolled out the use of body cameras as standard equipment for its deputies beginning in February. The Tampa Police Department has adopted a pilot program, using 80 cameras in three police districts. The leaders of ...
Rubbing shoulders with scientific researchers
Joseph Militello, a junior at Pasco High School, is one of 90 students from throughout the world selected to attend a summer scientific research program at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Militello will spend seven weeks immersed in the ...
Efforts are on again for Ridge Road extension
Pasco County is trying again to obtain a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to build an 8-mile extension of Ridge Road. The project is a high priority for the county to provide an additional evacuation route during ...
Business Digest 04-22-15
Taste of Boston to relocate Taste of Boston plans to relocate from 1944 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in the Wiregrass area, to a shopping plaza at 1930 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Lutz. The seafood restaurant will close its location ...
State loan could pave way for four-lane State Road 56
The money isn’t in anyone’s bank account yet, but a state loan program might be the solution to fund the widening of State Road 56 to four lanes from Wesley Chapel to Zephyrhills, according to a press release from State ...
Industry audit proves our papers are well-read
When you look down your street every Wednesday and see The Laker/Lutz News in its blue newspaper bag, our hope is that you’ll pick it up to find useful information, compelling photographs and interesting stories. At the same time, we ...
No 90-foot sign for new outlet center
Tampa Premium Outlets’ developers can order an array of decorative signs for the retail complex under construction off State Road 56, but at least for now, a 90-foot pylon sign won’t be one of them. The Pasco County Commission approved ...
Compromise settles dispute over racetracks
Dirt bike champion Chad Reed agreed to give up two hours of practice time on Saturdays, and the Pasco County Commission agreed to let him have a new permit for his dirt bike training compound on Duck Lake Canal Road ...
PHSC provides disabled students ‘Access to Success’
College students who are disabled often require special accommodations in order to get through their coursework in the pursuit of a degree. It seems like a given that they'd receive those accommodations. And they do, if they have the proper ...
Hearing officer approves Lutz charter school
A proposed charter school in Lutz has received approval, despite objections from nearby residents, homeowner associations and community organizations. Land use hearing officer James Scarola approved a special use permit for the Tampa Academy of Math and Science, a charter ...
Hospital CEO details expansion plans
It’s less than three years old, but Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel is already experiencing growing pains. Denyse Bales-Chubb, president/CEO of Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel shared details of the hospital’s $78 million expansion plans at the April 7 breakfast of the ...
Zephyrhills author is a natural at telling stories
Some readers like religious stories. Others enjoy a good mystery. Still others might be drawn to a tale of light romance. All of them would find something in Dede Hammond's newest book. The Zephyrhills’ resident published "Open the Door to ...
Business Digest 04-15-15
Hispanic chamber mixer Celebrate tax day – April 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. – with the Pasco Hernando Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and with a mixer at Synovus Bank at 2145 Cypress Ridge Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, on the ...
Citizens Academy connects the dots
The class kicked off with a “show-and-tell” display of Pasco County’s firefighting and rescue vehicles in the parking lot outside of the county’s Emergency Operations Center. It ended with an up-close look inside the command center of the county’s 911 ...
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