Holocaust scholar talks theology in Nazi Germany
For historians studying the Holocaust, many questions still remain, including how Christian theologians grappled with their beliefs under National Socialism. Dr. Victoria Barnett offered insight to that phenomenon, during a Nov. 9 speaking engagement at Saint Leo University. Barnett is ...
Heritage Stage is becoming a community gathering place
Long before Heritage Stage existed, Sandy Graves envisioned a place where the community would gather, to watch performances and spend time together. The stage was completed this fall and Graves’ vision has begun to take shape. Recently, the stage was ...
It’s that time again for the Lutz Arts & Crafts Show
Christmas at the Old Lutz School is coming up, too Preparations are underway for the 38th annual Lutz Arts & Crafts Show, which is being held for the second year on the campus of Keystone Prep High School, 18105 Gunn ...
Residents help identify flood risk areas in Pasco
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is updating computer-model maps that identify flood prone areas within Pasco County. Residents at several community meetings have provided public input to the process by sharing first-hand where flooding happens, and also where it ...
Interim steps planned to improve 54/41 traffic flow
Construction on a project to improve traffic flow through the intersection of State Road 54 and U.S. 41 is expected to begin in 2018, according to Florida Department of Transportation officials. The project, which will lengthen some turn lanes, currently ...
Garden yields lessons on math, science, conservation
Children at Hammond Elementary School are learning all about water conservation, and honing their mathematics and science skills, too, in a class that uses a hydroponics garden to help bring the lessons home. The school, at 8008 N. Mobley Road ...
Giving thanks, for life’s big and little blessings
Whether it’s for the expected arrival of a first grandchild, the ability to be a stay-at-home mom, landing a new job, or savoring the sheer blessing of being alive to celebrate the holiday — people across The Laker/Lutz News coverage ...
Crystal Lagoon will make a splash in 2018
The Epperson residential development, with its Crystal Lagoon, will open in spring 2018 with a special guest – Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps. Phelps signed on with Crystal Lagoons as its “Global Ambassador.” He will promote swimming and water ...
She trades Alaska for a floral shop in Pasco
More than 35 years ago, Susan Crenshaw made a life-changing decision. A friend – who later became her husband – urged the New Port Richey native to move from her home base in Pasco County to Alaska. “Alaska is the ...
Thousands get emergency food assistance in Pasco
Thousands of residents from about 14 counties came to the Pasco County Fairgrounds to qualify for emergency assistance in replacing food lost during Hurricane Irma’s power outage. From Nov. 5 through Nov. 8, Pasco County deputies monitored an orderly progression ...
FDOT budgeting future land purchases for 54/41 project
A local task force is expected to make recommendations next year on a traffic fix for the intersection of State Road 54 and U.S. 41, but the Florida Department of Transportation already is budgeting about $32 million for land purchases ...
Denham Oaks offers patriotic welcome to veterans
Denham Oaks Elementary School was awash in red, white and blue as children and staff offered a warm welcome to about 75 area veterans at a Nov. 10 celebration. As they arrived, a series of signs posted outside the school ...
‘Stocking Stuffers’ spread holiday cheer
They don’t look like elves, but a quartet of International Baccalaureate students from Land O’ Lakes High School has set off on a mission to make the holidays merrier for preschoolers in foster care. The IB students — Deah Bhojani, ...
Looking for sinkhole solutions
Remedying a massive sinkhole in Land O’ Lakes has taken a minor step forward, four months after it opened and swallowed two homes on Ocean Pines Drive in Lake Padgett. Residents of the Lake Padgett community were presented several preliminary ...
Land O’ Lakes park and community center have a new name
The Pasco County Commission has renamed the community center and park in Land O’ Lakes as the Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park. Commissioners adopted the new name on Nov. 7, at the request of Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore ...
The Samaritan Project appoints new leadership
Roxanne Geisenheimer is the new executive director of The Samaritan Project of Zephyrhills, according to a news release from the nonprofit organization. The Samaritan Project is a one-stop program that helps people in Zephyrhills who need help with rent, housing, ...
It’s the holidays: Time for yummy traditional Southern pies
When it comes to Southern pies, Florida has its famous Key Lime pie. Georgia has a classic Buttermilk Custard pie. And, North Carolina has its Chocolate Chess pie. But when it comes to the fall, seasonal favorites are apple, pecan, ...
Avalon Park West signs first commercial tenant
Avalon Park West in Wesley Chapel announced its first commercial tenant for the master-planned community’s “town center.” Power Martial Arts signed a five-year lease for about 2,500 square feet of retail space in Downtown Avalon Park West, according to a ...
Get close to the animals at ‘Barnyard Bash’
Families looking for a close encounter with animals may want to check out the “Barnyard Bash” at the Home Sweet Home Animal Rescue in Wesley Chapel. Children and adults, alike, can meet Arnold the Pig, Ollie the Goose, Effie the ...
Land O’ Lakes SwampFest looks to take center stage
When the dumpster arrives at Land O’ Lakes Community Park, that’s a sure sign that the carnival equipment to set up the Midway is soon to follow, according to Doug Hutchinson, coordinator for the Land O’ Lakes SwampFest. SwampFest 2017 ...
New district park opens in Starkey Ranch development
Pasco County residents have a new district park, shaped and landscaped out of a former cow pasture at Starkey Ranch. But, before children could run bases at the new ball fields or play hopscotch at the playground, the “premier” park ...
MacDill AFB’s changing missions through 75 years
MacDill Air Force Base has been around for more than 75 years — with roles that have changed to correspond with evolving military needs. The base now houses the 6th Air Mobility Wing, with operations primarily in aerial refueling mission ...
Gearing up for a Thanksgiving tradition
What began 22 years ago, as a way to provide a Thanksgiving meal to international students at Saint Leo University, evolved over time into a joint effort by the Benedictine Sisters of Florida and Saint Anthony Parish to feed the ...
Zephyrhills considers some fee increases
The City of Zephyrhills is updating its comprehensive list of fee schedules — and many come tagged with price increases. The proposed fee resolutions and amendments incorporate public record requests, venue rental policies, cemetery lots, and site plan reviews, among ...
Land O’ Lakes gets beefed up emergency services
Pasco County Fire Rescue No. 37 has added ambulance service. The station is at the entrance to Ballantrae in Land O’ Lakes. The new service became effective on Sept. 1. Six paramedics and emergency medical technicians have been added, to ...
Pasco commissioner receives trade association honor
Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey has been honored by a local chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade as the International Person of the Year. Starkey received her award at the Annual Scholarship & International Person of the ...
This event wants to attract Bugs
If you’ve ever wanted to see a lot of bugs in one place — VW Bugs, that is — the Florida Bug Jam is the place to do it. This year’s 29th annual Florida Bug Jam is set for Nov ...
Exploring Tampa’s Jewish history
Tampa’s Jewish population today numbers more than 25,000 members involved in more than a dozen synagogues, day schools, and multiple community centers and related organizations. The of history Tampa’s Jewish community likewise runs deep — dating back more than 170 ...
Eddie Herrmann, a pillar in San Antonio, was an original
Edward Joseph Herrmann, known as “Eddie” to most everyone in San Antonio, was an original, and with his passing on Oct. 21, the community paused to reminisce about a pillar of the community. Eddie wore many hats. He was a ...
Development coming by Lexington Oaks
New development is headed to vacant land fronting the Lexington Oaks subdivision. The Pasco County Commission approved a change to the county’s comprehensive land use plan, and a zoning amendment, to allow for the development of a residential and commercial ...
Seeking to improve Zephyrhills’ code enforcement
The city of Zephyrhills is taking a hard look at its code enforcement policies — in an effort to maintain property values and make the community more desirable. According to City Manager Steve Spina, that starts with taking “a holistic ...
Woodland Elementary gets $12 million makeover
The signs of construction are everywhere at Woodland Elementary School, at 38203 Henry Drive in Zephyrhills. The beeping sounds of equipment backing up fill the air, as crews from Wharton-Smith Inc. Construction Group move about, working on a new building ...
Video production class: Seeing life through a different lens
Students in the first period class in the Academy of Digital Video Production program at Wesley Chapel High School seem to have a clear idea of what they need to do, and when they need to do it. They take ...
Imagine charter school needs growing room for programs
Imagine School at Land O’ Lakes is experiencing growing pains. Classrooms are full. The gymnasium is a part-time lunchroom. The school’s solution is to build a two-story wing off the rear of the gymnasium, adding about 13,000 square feet of ...
Zephyrhills council approves fire assessment fee study
The City of Zephyrhills may be adding fee assessments, as a reliable measure to boost the city’s general fund and support operations. The city council unanimously approved a study analyzing the impact of a fire assessment fee, during a regularly ...
New retailers open at Tampa Premium Outlets
Tampa Premium Outlets has added four new retailers, and four more will open in time for holiday shopping season, according to an announcement from Dancie Perugini Ware Public Relations. The four new recently opened retailers are Volcom, Pop Cult, Green ...
Academy at the Lakes creates bold vision for the future
Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, Academy at the Lakes is taking a long view — and making some big plans. While specifics are still a work in progress, the school envisions the creation of a third campus on 47 acres ...
Bexley wins national design award
Bexley by Newland Communities is now a triple award winner for 2017. The master-planned community, located off State Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes, won a 2017 Best in American Living Award (BALA) from the National Association of Home Builders, ...
Food relief site at Pasco fairgrounds
A federal emergency food relief program found a new location, and set new dates, to aid qualifying residents who lost food during Hurricane Irma. Applications will be taken Nov. 5 through Nov. 8, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., at ...
Pasco students share their special talents
The ovations and cheers seemed endless. The smiles, too. Special needs students from four Pasco County schools shared their unique skills on Oct. 20 before more than 100 parents, peers, school faculty and community members. The ninth annual Showcase for ...
New Zephyrhills police chief has a familiar face
Derek Brewer’s official promotion to Zephyrhills Police Chief was just weeks ago — yet he’s no stranger to the uniform, or to the community he’s tasked to serve. The 45-year-old Brewer was appointed the city’s permanent, full-time police chief on ...
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