State baseball champs

July 27, 2021 By Kevin Weiss

The Lutz Baseball 18U All-Stars recently won the Florida Babe Ruth State Championship in Bunnell, defeating West Volusia Athletic Club-DeBary in a double elimination contest (10-0, 2-1). Lutz. The local all-star squad is coached by Tim Daley.

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Maxwell ready to serenade in Florida portion of tour

The soulful sounds of Maxwell have lingered on R&B and hip-hop playlists for more than 25 years. And Florida residents can hear those sounds live through The Serenade Tour. The three-time Grammy Award-winner will perform at the Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Sept. 14 and at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Sept. 15. Maxwell has released five albums since his debut: “Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite” (1996), “Embrya” (1998), “Now” (2001), “BLACKsummers'night” (2009) and ““blackSUMMERS’night” (2016). His return to touring marks a reunion with Jazmine Sullivan, who joined him on his Maxwell 08 Tour. Sullivan’s discography includes “Fearless” (2008), “Love Me Back” (2010), “Reality Show” (2012) and “Heaux Tales” (2022). She won a Grammy for Best R&B Album for “Heaux Tales.” They’ll be joined by October London, who paid homage to Marvin Gaye on his album, “The Rebirth of Marvin.” His single, "Back to Your Place," has received plays on R&B … [Read More...] about Maxwell ready to serenade in Florida portion of tour

What’s Happening (01/08/25): Distefano returning to Tampa Theatre

TAMPA – Chris Distefano is coming back to Tampa Theatre, this time as part of his Chrissy Floridas tour. The performance starts at 8 p.m. March 14. Tickets range from $38.50 to $78.50 plus taxes and fees. Buy them at the Franklin Street Box Office and at tampatheatre.org. Distefano rose to success after performances on the “Guy Code/Girl Code” series. He went on to star in IFC’s “Benders,” co-host the Netflix gameshow “Ultimate Beastmaster,” and starred in his own CBS sitcom. In 2022, Chris was selected by Jimmy Kimmel to host Jimmy’s latest TV venture, “Super Maximum Retro Show,” for ViceTV. His first full-length comedy special, “Size 38 Waist,” in 2019, encompassed his nice-guy charm and Brooklyn-born edge. His second special, “Speshy Weshy,” premiered on Netflix in May 2022. A third special is set to release in early 2025. When Distefano isn’t on stage, he’s on his couch recording podcasts, such as “Chrissy Chaos” with Mike Cannon, “Hey Babe!” With Impractical … [Read More...] about What’s Happening (01/08/25): Distefano returning to Tampa Theatre

What’s Happening (09-25-24)

Sept. 25 Beginner Mahjong Land O’ Lakes Library offers a mahjong class for beginners. Registration is required. Call 813-929-1214 for details. 10 a.m.-noon; 2818 Collier Parkway, Land O’ Lakes Toddler Storytime Ms. Shaina leads stories, songs, movement, and other fun activities in Toddler Storytime at Hugh Embry Library. Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 352-567-3576 for details. 10:15-11 a.m.; 14215 Fourth St, Dade City Baby Storytime Land O’ Lakes Library holds a Baby Storytime for babies up to 1 year old and their caregivers. The lap-sit program is meant to instill the love of reading in children at an early age. Call 813-929-1214 for details. 10:15-11 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. -noon; 2818 Collier Parkway, Land O’ Lakes Chair Yoga Zephyrhills Public Library offers a chair yoga class. Participants use a chair to support their bodies in various modified poses. Space is limited. Call … [Read More...] about What’s Happening (09-25-24)

What’s Happening (09/11/24)

Harvester Community Church preparing for Fall Festival Harvester Community Church in Land O'Lakes is looking for crafters and other vendors to exhibit at its Fall Festival and Craft & Vendor Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26 on the church grounds, 2432 Collier Parkway The church is interested in handmade or homemade items for both fall holidays and Christmas holidays; hand crafted candles, jewelry; holiday gift basket items; silk floral arrangements or other artistic creations. Organizers are looking to add live plants, home-grown fruits and vegetables, home-made honey, jams and jellies. Small home-based businesses are welcome to join. Service organizatIons, and other local charities may exhibit during this event. Visit Harvestercommunity.com or email to get details about the event, including vendor fees and booth sizes. Sept. 11 9/11 Remembrance Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, Consumer & Veteran Services, and the … [Read More...] about What’s Happening (09/11/24)

What’s Happening (09/18/24)

Sept. 18 Beginner Mahjong Land O’ Lakes Library offers a mahjong class for beginners. All new beginners must start on the first Wednesday of the month. Registration is required. Registration on the first Wednesday of the month signs you up for the whole month. Call 813-929-1214 for details. 10 a.m.-noon; 2818 Collier Parkway, Land O’ Lakes Beekeeping Seminar A Master Gardener explains beekeeping at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center. Have a gardening question? Join the group at 10 a.m. before the seminar to speak to a knowledgeable Master Gardener. Call 727-815-7126 for details. 10 a.m.-noon; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa Toddler Storytime Ms. Shaina leads stories, songs, movement, and other fun activities in Toddler Storytime at Hugh Embry Library. Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 352-567-3576 for details. 10:15-11 a.m.; 14215 Fourth St, Dade City Baby Storytime Land O’ … [Read More...] about What’s Happening (09/18/24)

What’s Happening (1/1/25): Top Christian singer to perform this spring

TAMPA – Jeremy Camp will perform his signature blend of heartfelt worship and personal storytelling in concert as part of the “These Days Tour” March 27 at Tampa Theatre. He will perform songs from his recent No. 1 album ‘Deeper Waters,’ as well as many of his familiar hits that have garnered him multiple artist of the year nods and even an artist of the decade top contender spot. Earlier this year, Camp notched his 44th No. 1 single with “These Days,” the track that serves as the inspiration for this 21-date tour. The anthem is the lead single from his album “Deeper Waters,” which also debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 Christian chart and marked Camp’s highest album streaming debut of his career. Between 2002 and 2024, Camp released 12 albums, five of them RIAA-certified as Gold. He has sold more than 6 million albums with 43 No. 1 singles across all formats. Outside of music, Jeremy had an international theatrical movie release in 2020 called “I Still Believe,” … [Read More...] about What’s Happening (1/1/25): Top Christian singer to perform this spring

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