Efforts to begin to ease area congestion
Traffic is a mess at the Interstate 75 interchange with State Road 56. On the plus side, that’s an indicator that new development in the area is boosting Pasco County’s economy. More of that development is on the way. But, ...
Wiregrass sports complex expected to open in 2019
The Wiregrass Sports Complex of Pasco County could be open as soon as spring 2019, Richard Blalock, chief executive officer of RADD Sports said last week. The sports management and development company anticipates finalizing agreements with Pasco County by August ...
Firm selected to manage planned Zephyrhills tennis center
The Zephyrhills City Council has selected a firm to run the city’s proposed tennis complex, the latest step in guiding the ambitious project forward. During a May 22 meeting, council members unanimously agreed to enter negotiations with Pennsylvania-based firm Tennis ...
Witches, ruby slippers and lots of heart
Arts in Motion’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” at Pasco Middle School was all about transformations. Dorothy’s perspective on Kansas changed. The Tin Woodsman got a heart. The Cowardly Lion, courage. The Scarecrow, a brain. And, two wicked witches ...
Increased school impact fees a step closer in Pasco County
Pasco County’s Development Review Committee has recommended approval of a proposed ordinance that would hike school impact fees in Pasco County. The review committee, acting as the county’s local planning agency, found the proposed increase to be consistent with the ...
Guv’na hopeful relishes ‘campaign’
Jessica Sherman is off to quite a start in her first bid for the honorary title of Lutz Guv’na. Sherman recently was voted the winner of the Guv’na Debate, held May 20 at the Old Lutz School. There, she claimed ...
A time to remember military sacrifice
Our nation is preparing to observe Memorial Day, in honor of the men and women who died while serving in the armed forces. The American holiday, which falls on the last Monday of May each year, originally was known as ...
Widening project of State Road 52 at Interstate 75 nears end
Nearly three years after dirt began flying, a $72.6 million project to widen State Road 52 and Interstate 75 is heading into its final phase. Completion is expected in summer 2017. Motorists have learned to navigate through construction cones, barricades ...
Fleet of school buses to use alternative fuel
Pasco County Schools is making history with a new, fast-fill station and a fleet of buses that runs on alternative fuel. The school district, in partnership with Integral Energy and Clearwater Gas System, is the first in Florida to own ...
Pantry provides food for those in need
The Helping Hands Choice Food Pantry at Atonement Lutheran Church of Wesley Chapel began more than a decade ago with a simple goal — to feed the hungry. Carl Haberland came up with the idea. “He had this dream that ...
Pasco County schools expect budget squeeze
As things stand now, Pasco County Schools could be facing an $8.7 million budget shortfall for the 2017-18 budget year, and Superintendent Kurt Browning has begun laying the groundwork for potential cuts. He briefed the Pasco County School Board during ...
Lutz Guv’na candidates face off in lively debate
It was a landslide for one first-time Lutz Guv’na hopeful. Jessica Sherman of Pinch A Penny was voted the winner of the Lutz Guv’na Debate, at the Old Lutz School on May 20. She also claimed the debate’s talent contest, ...
Review committee to talk about school impact fees
Pasco County’s Development Review Committee is slated to discuss a proposal that would raise the impact fees charged to new residential development to help address the impact that new growth has on schools. Under the proposed ordinance, the fees could ...
‘Cow Palace’ attracted music greats
The block structure was built in 1957, without heat or air conditioning, according to records kept by the Pasco County Property Appraiser’s Office. It was located in Carver Heights, a predominantly black neighborhood where many people lived hard-scrabble lives. And, ...
Zephyrhills Police to have a changing of the guard
Zephyrhills police chief David Shears is hanging up his uniform following 25 years of service. His retirement, effective May 31, was announced during the Zephyrhills City Council May 8 meeting. The council then unanimously approved City Manager Steve Spina’s appointment ...
Decision delayed on Quail Hollow
Pasco County commissioners, for a second time, pushed off a decision on the fate of the Quail Hollow Golf Course. In a 3-2 vote, they opted to continue the issue until June 6 at 1:30 p.m. in Dade City. The ...
New chapter begins in The Edwinola’s storied history
Most people who know anything about Dade City have heard a thing or two about The Edwinola. After all, the building has been around for more than a century, and has had its glory days and dark chapters during its ...
Age 55-and-older community gets private road
Developers and residents often clash when it comes to land issues. But, on two issues involving roads relating to a proposed 55-and-older, gated community — there was a rare moment when both sides agreed. And, the developers and residents got ...
Land O’ Lakes gets a bus circulator route
Local buses will begin making stops along the first circulator route to serve Land O’ Lakes. For the first week, from May 22 to May 27, rides will be free. A ribbon cutting ceremony at the Land O’ Lakes Community ...
Moore-Mickens center may get new life
Two years of negotiations, with a lot of hope and persistence from the community, appears to be paying off for the Moore-Mickens Education Center. The center —historically tied to the first school for black students in Pasco County — was ...
Wildfires in Pasco cause hassles, heavy smoke
Wildfires burning in Pasco County have produced heavy smoke — causing inconvenience for motorists, disrupting schools and posing potential health hazards. Pasco County officials have responded to the wildfires by issuing warnings to motorists to use care when driving through ...
Marking a milestone, embarking on new paths
Thousands of members of the class of 2017 will take part in ceremonies across The Laker/Lutz News’ coverage area this graduation season — to celebrate a rite of passage and embark on the next adventure. Some will head out from ...
Efforts continue for Ridge Road permit
The long process of winning approval for a permit to build an 8-mile extension of Ridge Road could yield a decision from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers within 14 months or less, according to a consulting firm hired by ...
Industry awards banquet will have trade show
The Pasco Economic Development Council will adjust the format for its annual awards banquet to allow more networking and showcase an industry trade show, according to a news release from Pasco EDC. The 2017 Annual Awards will be at Saddlebrook ...
The Ringling offers circus lore and more
With the final performance of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s iconic traveling shows headed for its grand finale this week, the age-old fantasy of running off to join the circus may one day fade into the annals of pop ...
10-Year milestone
This marks the 10th consecutive year that The Laker/Lutz News has published the names of every high school graduate in our local communities. The Class of 2017 amounts to more than 3,500 graduates in the eight high schools our community ...
4H Unidos Club aims to boost opportunities, bridge gaps
There’s a new 4H Unidos Club starting in Dade City that’s intended to reach into a community that traditionally hasn’t been part of such clubs. The club is specifically reaching out to Spanish-speaking youth and their parents, although it’s not ...
Putting on a show that’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
A group of second- through eighth-graders at Lutz Learning Center have been rehearsing their lines, and now they’re ready to present Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” The school, located at 621 Sunset Lane, will be presenting a free community performance ...
Lutz Guv’na race debate set for May 20
It’s campaign season again — in Lutz, that is. The annual Lutz Guv’na Race is underway. And, it kicks off with the 2017 Guv’na Debate on May 20 at the Old Lutz School, 18819 N. U.S. 41. The event — ...
Pasco County begins budget review for 2018
Pasco County officials anticipate an increase in property tax revenues, which in recent years have been on an upward trend. But, that doesn’t mean the budget will be flush with money for fiscal year 2018. Pasco County commissioners will be ...
Traffic ‘relief’ coming to Pasco
As Pasco County’s population booms, traffic relief is on the way. That’s according to Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore, the featured speaker at The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce monthly breakfast on May 4. The commissioner provided updates to ...
National parks offer lessons in life, history
The nation’s history is recorded in books and taught in classrooms — but, author Penny Musco recommends another path of discovery. She suggests that you visit as many of the 417 properties in the U.S. National Parks Services as possible ...
Commission on Status of Women elects officers
The Commission on the Status of Women met recently to elect officers and begin exploring issues that they want to pursue in coming months. Pasco County commissioners established the 15-member commission in September 2016 as an advisory board. The commission ...
Woman unleashes creativity through soaps
Step in Melissa Brown’s workshop, and you’ll see a woman focused on creating handmade soaps at her home business in Lutz. Brown launched her business —Nautilus Soap Company LLC — more than a year ago, and hopes one day to ...
Homestead exemption could increase
A property tax savings could be on its way to Florida homeowners, if a statewide referendum in 2018 boosts homestead exemptions to a total of $75,000. But, what could be tax relief to homeowners could pose financial challenges for local ...
Committee recommends higher impact fees
A committee appointed by the Pasco County Commission to suggest ways to boost funding for Pasco County school construction has recommended a hike in school impact fees. The committee stopped short of initially suggesting the full amount recommended by a ...
Wesley Chapel team ready to take on the world
They’re just in elementary school, but these children are already learning about the trade-offs in life. They’re also getting a firsthand experience regarding the importance of preparation, and they’re finding out that even the smallest of details can alter the ...
Pilot program to get tough on code violators
The Pasco County Commission has approved a pilot program to more aggressively pursue the worst of the county's code violators through the courts. In coming months, the county attorney's office hopes to increase the number of lawsuits filed against individuals ...
Raising awareness about child abuse
Learning to recognize the signs of child abuse is a critical first step in knowing when to report suspected abuse. Pasco-Hernando State College and Pasco Kids First Inc., hosted a child abuse awareness seminar on April 20 for about 30 ...
Students vie in entrepreneurial competition
Timothy Hernandez noticed a problem, and he set about to solve it. Not too long ago, the 17-year-old Zephyrhills High School senior was undergoing safety training as a YMCA pool lifeguard. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) masks kept falling off during tutorials ...
Finding a quiet place to reflect, amidst life’s hectic pace
When the Benedictine Sisters of Florida moved into their new Holy Name Monastery, at 12138 Wichers Road, they knew that the building would eventually need expansion. After all, they were leaving a 100,000-square-foot building and moving into a 28,000-square-foot structure ...
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