Woman’s club donates to food pantry
LAND O’ LAKES – The GFWC Lutz-Land O’lakes Woman’s Club delivered a check for $1,000 to St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Land O’Lakes.
This funding will be used to replenish food and household items on the pantry’s shelves. The pantry has seen heavy demand Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Visit lutzlandolakeswomansclub.org for more information about the community service organization of volunteers.
Photo contest focuses on Downtown Zephyrhills
Zephyrhills – The City of Zephyrhills and the Zephyrhills Community Redevelopment Agency are accepting entries for the 2025 “Why I Love Downtown Zephyrhills” Photo Contest.
The community can capture the heart and beauty of downtown while competing for cash prizes and recognition.
The contest is open to all ages, including professionals or amateurs passionate about photography.
Submit a jpg photo that highlights any aspect of downtown Zephyrhills, including: architectural buildings, Main Street festivals and events, historical landmarks, streetscapes, lifestyle moments or nature scenes,
Email one photo to (include your full name and phone number with your submission), The submission deadline is noon Jan. 6, 2025. Only one entry per person
Photos must be an original, unpublished work. Cropping is allowed, but no filters or watermarks.
Prizes include $100 for third place, $200 for second place and $300 for first with a chance to appear on the Florida City & County Management Association Membership Directory or website).
If selected, the photo becomes the property of the City of Zephyrhills and CRA for marketing and promotional purposes. Email lls.fl.us with questions.
Boat ramp to reopen soon
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY – The Courtney Campbell Boat Ramp has been undergoing improvements.
The boat ramp, located at 12030 W. Courtney Campbell Causeway, was expected to be closed from Dec. 9 to 12 for upgrades to the parking lot.
The improvements are part of ongoing efforts to improve the experience for all who visit county facilities, venues and properties.
The popular ramp is expected to reopen Dec. 13.
