Traditions on the Green didn’t let the forecast of a rainy day wash out the Dec. 1 event. Instead, it shifted from its planned location at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park to Sanders Memorial Elementary School, at 5126 School Road in Land O’ Lakes.
The Rotary Club of Land O’ Lakes, which hosts the free holiday event, made the call to bring the concert indoors — instead of cancelling it.
Sandy Graves, who has been involved with the event for its 11-year history, said this was the first time it has been held at a different venue.
“The school district worked well with us to make sure that we had a place to hold this event,” Graves.
And, she told the audience that it would still be OK to call the event ‘Traditions on the Green,’ because the benches in the auditorium were green.
The change in location didn’t deter the crowd or its enthusiasm.
Hundreds of people were there to enjoy performances from Denham Oaks, Sanders Memorial Elementary and Lake Myrtle Elementary schools, Pine View Middle School and the Land O’ Lakes High School. Santa Claus dropped by, too.
Those attending could buy chances on raffle prizes, such as gift cards and gift baskets. Among the items up for grabs were two cookbooks donated by Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano and an official flag that once flew over the U.S. Capitol, which was donated by U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis.
Proceeds from the chance drawings benefit schools taking part in the event.
By Christine Holtzman
Published December 12, 2018
