Famous Tate buys land near Walmart on U.S. 41
Pasco County’s third Famous Tate is planned for an outparcel, in front of Walmart Supercenter, off U.S. 41 in Lutz. An architect is working on the design of the 14,000-square-foot appliance and mattress store, but a groundbreaking likely is months ...
Wesley Chapel prepares to ‘March for Babies’
It's April, but the march goes on. "March" as in March of Dimes, the nonprofit organization that provides funds for research and services to prevent premature birth, defects and infant mortality. And also March for Babies, an event on April ...
Javic Homes showcases Southern Living
The outside wrapping is pure traditional white. A pair of rocking chairs sits on the front porch. The metal roofing atop a bay window brings a touch of Craftsman bungalow. Inside, traditional gives way to modern. There’s an open floor ...
St. Joseph’s Hospital-North turns five
When St. Joseph’s Hospital-North opened its doors five years ago, it was the first new hospital built in Hillsborough County in 30 years. “Our goal was to provide a health care alternative in this community because there really weren’t many ...
Beer crawl will provide scholarship funds
Families dealing with autism have a host of special challenges and expenses. When one child has the condition, it affects the entire family — including brothers and sisters. Those siblings often make sacrifices such as giving up free time to ...
Dade City and Zephyrhills pool their water
Zephyrhills and Dade City will connect their water systems as a hedge against emergencies and future development along U.S. 301, the highway that runs between them. City commissioners in both cities recently approved a 25-year interlocal agreement to turn their ...
A one-stop shop for Tampa Bay’s history
Spend a little time at the Tampa Bay History Center, and you’ll likely walk away knowing more about the region than people who have lived here their entire lives. At the center, located at 801 Old Water St., in Tampa, ...
Business Digest 04-08-15
Mercedes Benz opens Mercedes Benz of Wesley Chapel is open for business, though an official grand opening will come later. The 47,000 square-foot show room was built by AutoNation at 2383 Willow Oak Drive, off State Road 56 near the ...
Holy Week ushers in celebrations
Churches across Pasco and Hillsborough counties are gearing up for a wide array of Holy Week events and Easter celebrations. Some churches will do re-enactments of the Last Supper and Good Friday, while others will include egg hunts, pancake breakfasts, ...
Pasco 911 center needs improvement
The merger of 911 operations between Pasco County and the sheriff’s office is a work-in-progress, and no one would say it has been without problems. But County Administrator Michele Baker and Sheriff Chris Nocco say they will try to mend ...
Local computer whiz spins success
Friends and family knew about his geeky side long before he took the leap into computers and web design as a full-time job. As a teenager, Thomas Giella Jr., built his own computer. “I always helped out people on the ...
It’s playtime: Brothers enjoy making music
Things can get a little loud at the Dorsey house in Land O' Lakes. With four brothers ages 6 through 11, they can fill the house up with sound. But you won't hear a loud television blaring or children screaming ...
Sunlake extension offers new route for drivers
The blockades disappeared a few weeks ago, and suddenly Sunlake Boulevard was no longer a dead-end street at the construction site of Long Lake Ranch, the master-planned community south of State Road 54. Motorists slowly are beginning to realize they ...
Children’s Home benefits from their ‘Champion of Service’
When Rachelle Duroseau received the Champion of Service award from Gov. Rick Scott, she didn’t have much advance warning that she was up for the distinction. "I did not know I was nominated. It was a surprise to me," said Duroseau, ...
Business Digest 04-01-15
New Tampa gym Come to the ribbon cutting for Crunch Gym Tampa Palms on April 1 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 15313 Amberly Drive in the Shoppes of Amberly in New Tampa. This is the sixth location for ...
Traffic signals by Lowe’s ready for action
Traffic signals outside the new Lowe’s Home Improvement store on State Road 54 are expected to be operational within two to three weeks, according to officials with the Florida Department of Transportation. The addition of stop lights and turn lanes ...
Competing interests at Sunlake and Lutz Lake Fern
James Scarola is deliberating the future of a parcel at the southwest corner of Lutz Lake Fern Road and Sunlake Boulevard. Applicants for a special use permit want to use a 7.4-acre parcel to become the new home of the ...
See an animated movie for free!
An outside movie event can be a great idea, but it depends on when you do it. If it's too early in the year, you might catch one of our really cold weekends. If it's closer to summer, you risk ...
Pasco-Hernando State College chooses new president
Timothy Beard has been selected to become Pasco-Hernando State College’s fourth president. The PHSC District Board of Trustees announced its choice at the conclusion of its presidential search, on March 18. Beard, vice president of student development and enrollment management ...
Farmers market offers fruits, vegetables — and a dance
June Wentworth went looking for a pleasant walk around the lake on a sunny morning at Zephyr Park and before she knew it, the 83-year-old found herself in the arms of a dance partner who glided her through the bittersweet ...
Business Digest 03-25-15
Health center grand opening Premier Community HealthCare Group will have a ribbon cutting and grand opening for the Lacoochee Family Health Center March 25 from 4 p.m. to 6 pm., at 38724 Mudcat Grant Blvd., in Dade City. There will ...
Charter advisory panel all white, mostly male
A 15-member charter advisory panel that will decide the future of Pasco County's governing structure is in place. And Pasco commissioners approved a contract to pay a private Tallahassee consultant $60,000 to guide its efforts during the coming months. But ...
Comedy on tap at Zephyrhills pub
Entertainment at local bars often includes live music, trivia and special themed events. Now, Cheers 54, at 36616 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, is adding comedy to the mix. The pub will host a stand-up comedy night on March 20, ...
This Girl Scout project could save lives
When most people think of Girl Scouts, they tend to picture little girls selling cookies in front of the local store or singing in a camp sing-along. It’s unlikely they envision a young woman working on a project to improve ...
Lutz Lake Fern Road gets a smoother feel
Motorists driving over the portion of Lutz Lake Fern Road from North Dale Mabry to near Oscar Cooler Sports Complex, had the sensation of driving on a washboard. But the section heading east from that point to U.S. 41, rolled ...
The adventurous life of Seva Granin
In the “Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” author James Thurber describes a meek and mild man who imagines himself as a wartime pilot, an emergency room surgeon and a devil-may-care killer. While Walter Mitty only dreamed of living a life ...
Pasco commissioners approve a study for Wiregrass Sports Park
Pasco County commissioners are in a quandary about the fate of the proposed Wiregrass Sports Park. Should they try again to work a deal for a world-class sports complex or build a district park for local sports teams? Commissioners voted ...
She can’t beat the commute
Melissa Huston used to spend 90 minutes each way, getting back and forth from work. She lives in Lutz and was commuting to a job in St. Petersburg. “It was debilitating, mentally,” Huston said. “There were days that were awful ...
Business Digest -3-18-15
Business luncheon The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will host its Lunch N’ Learn Business Forum March 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the chamber’s boardroom, 6013 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Suite 105. The forum is held on ...
Still moving after all these years
Phyllis Goodlad has won so many awards at athletic event for seniors, there's too many to mention. And when you talk to her, she never mentions them. "What's behind is behind. You've got to keep your sights on the future," ...
No horsing around: Avalon’s Students Prep For Equestrian Shows
The Reflections community in Lutz has beautiful houses, well-maintained areas and a peaceful, suburban aesthetic. And 30 acres for riding, training and showing horses. "It's been here 20 years. They built that (the housing development) about 11 years ago," said ...
Three cheers for state champs
When Pasco-Hernando State College won a state championship last month, there was a lot of cheering. Not just from fans or family members. The cheering actually came from the team itself. Because that's exactly how they won the title – ...
Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce pays it forward
The scent of barbecue and the sounds of bands belting out the blues aren’t the only sweet things to come out of the fifth annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ and Blues Fest at the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport. There’s also the ...
Charter school public hearing is finally here
After months of delay, a public hearing on a proposed charter school at the southwest corner of Lutz Lake Fern and Sunlake Boulevard is slated for the evening of March 16. The proposed Sunlake Academy has faced stiff opposition throughout ...
Pasco and Hillsborough counties are partners in growth
The explosion of new development in Pasco and Hillsborough counties is good news for governments that count on robust tax revenues to balance budgets. But, the rooftop subdivisions and shopping malls sprouting along busy highways that link these two prospering ...
Multi-use trail being built on U.S. 301
A resurfacing project will give motorists a smoother ride along a 6-mile stretch of U.S. 301 — one of Dade City’s busiest commercial corridors. But there is a new travel lane opening for pedestrians and bicyclists, too. Work on the ...
Business Digest 04-11-15
Local businesses honored The Pasco-Hernando Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recognized area businesses at its 2014 Annual Awards Banquet on Feb. 27, 2015. Award winners were Rivera Chiropractic, small business of the year; Latin Twist Café, medium business of the year; ...
Second-grader advises Orlando aquarium
When Land O' Lakes resident Maddy Smith was asked to serve on a special panel for Sea Life Orlando, a new aquarium, it gave her an opportunity to share her thoughts on marine education and conservation. The second-grader also is ...
Dade City combines city hall and police station
The historic City Hall building in Dade City began its life in the mid-1920s as a hotel that never was completed. It found new life in the 1940s as a Depression-era work project and became the hub of city government ...
Crabby Floyd: A hard worker with a quick wit
“God needed another crabber, so he called out for Crabby Floyd.” So reads the first sentence of “Crabby” Floyd DeForest’s obituary, published on the website of Loyless Funeral Home in Land O’ Lakes. DeForest, 63 of Lutz, died Feb. 20, ...
Putting his best foot forward
Stephen Levin is state podiatry president When Stephen Levin was younger, he wanted to be an architect. He even studied it in college. But then, his career path changed. "I didn't get into the architecture program," Levin said. "I was ...
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