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Cornhole Tournament to benefit Wade Thorson
and honor the memory of James David Birk
Lutz and Land O’Lakes residents got together for a good cause, a Corn hole Tournament to benefit Wade Thorson, who attends USF and diagnosed with colon cancer on April 1, 2011 and to honor the memory of James David Birk. Wade has mounting expenses that he needs help with as he battles the disease and receives treatment. Attendees enjoyed a Cornhole Tournament, Artist Vendors, Music, Chance Drawings for Prizes and Food & Family Fun. Proceeds will provide college scholarships for eligible students.…Tim Adamo, next to the James Birk Memorial Plaque at the James Birk Field at Lutz Little League complex has asked that those applying for the college scholarship, to explain what they will do to make a difference in the world once they have completed college. Photos of this event by Anthony V. Masella Jr. of OurtownFLA.com.… James A Williams entertains the crowd with songs from his new CD “A Moment with the Classics”.  James will donate a portion of his sales to the cause, call 813.322.3892 for more info.… Gina Betz of Thirty-One Gifts (mythirtyone.comGBetz) showed her line of custom purses for sale and donated a portion of her sales to the cause. Photos of this event by Anthony V. Masella Jr.
 
July 16, 2011
 
 
 
Boy Scouts from Troop 303 help out at
Go 2 Outfitters Grand Opening at new location
Go 2 outfitters, held a Grand Opening of their new location at 24038 State Road 54, in Lutz. The Boy Scouts from Troop 303 of the Gulf Ridge Council helped out at the grand opening of Go2Outfitters’  new location. The Scouts had a great time selling hot dogs, baked goods, model trains, kayaks, guides, polka music, and even wrote their names on the Aidric’s sail of Clarity, the Sail Boat set up in the parking lot, which they had flying the whole day.
 
July 16, 2011
 
Home Sweet Home Celebration
 Lutz Fourth of July Parade
The annual Fourth of July Celebration took place on Monday, July 4, 2011, Beautiful downtown Lutz, Florida. The theme this year was "Lutz: Home Sweet Home". The Nehrboss sisters, Kelsie 15, Bobbi 16, McKenna 17, Halie 10 and Kaila 17 sell their specially bows from their family business Bows and Beyond at the Lutz Fourth of July Celebration.
 
July 4, 2011
 
GFWC Lutz – Land O’ Lakes Woman’s
Club Installs New Members
Left to Right: Karin D’Amico, Marcy Edmondson, Kelly Knight, & Karen Molis At the Annual Spring Luncheon of the GFWC Lutz – Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club, Inc. at the Bethany Center in Lutz, Florida four new members were installed.  Guest speaker, Jolie Frankfurth, GFWC Florida Director of Junior Clubs encouraged the audience to support our newly created Junior Club, the GFWC Lutz-Pasco Junior Woman’s Club as well as the younger group, the Juniorettes.  GFWC Florida President, Teddy Hulse, was an honored guest and highlighted events coming up at the Southern Region Conference in Tampa this October 28-30.  The District Director, Cherry Stettin and her Secretary, Yvonne Malone were also honored guest at the luncheon.   The new members:  Karin D’Amico, Marcy Edmondson, Kelly Knight, and Karen Molis; were installed by Cheryl Benton, GFWC Florida Juniorette Committee, and member of the local club.  The new members were gifted with a small vase with live miniature roses created by Aniko Solomson and presented by State President Teddy Hulse.  Local club President Edwina Kramer presented each new member with a pearl necklace.  Angie Carter and Amy Pressel, also new members, were unable to attend the luncheon. 
 
 
 
Lutz Guv'na kick off Debate Party at
the Annual Lutz Civic Association Event 
Candidates for the 2011 Lutz Guv'na race, Mitch Smithey, Annette Bellingar, Kevin Wright and Sheila Tramontana, all in light hearted fun, debated each other in the annual civic association event. The candidates in the Guv’na’s race all had fun with the questions and shared in the good food and drinks which was held at the old Lutz School house. The Lutz Civic Association along with the current Guv’na Stephanie Ensor, will announce the winner at the end of the Lutz Fourth of July Celebration. To win the Guv'na race, a candidate must make many promises they can’t keep with money they don’t have, but the similarities between this and real politics ends there.  In this contest the candidate who raises the most money earns the title, straight up, is limited to a one-year term and all the money raised goes to nonprofit groups in the Lutz community. Photos of this event by Anthony V. Masella Jr. of www.OurtownFLA.com. 
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April 2011
Lutz Fishing Captain saves life of
Driver who careens off bridge
 Out on the water for a routine day of fishing with his brother, sister and friends on Easter Sunday turned into a life and death situation for USCG Captain and Fishing Guide Robert Tramontana. About 3:23pm as they were idling near the Howard Franklin Bridge deciding whether to call it a day or not, they heard the crashing of metal and looked up to see a car flipping into the water. Only about 150 yards away, they quickly sprang into action racing to the vehicle to try to help the passengers. The vehicle landed upside down in about six  feet of water. Less than 30 seconds passed as they maneuvered the boat as close as possible trying to stay off the rocky shoreline. Capt Robert dove off his brothers boat swimming toward the vehicle. As he swam, a black male popped up dazed and flailing as Robert yelled to him trying to ask him whether he was ok and if there were other passengers. Not coherent, he instantly slipped beneath the surface. Roberts siblings and friends began shouting to him that he had gone under. Since Robert could not determine where he had gone from his viewpoint in the water, he quickly jumped up on the vehicle looking for a shadow or some sign of the man. Spotting the man beneath the surface caught in the current and being swept under the bridge, he quickly pushed off the car extending himself and holding his breath long enough to dive down and snatch him up off the bottom. Pulling him to the surface, the man did not appear to be conscious but Capt Robert would not give up yelling for the man to "Breathe!" using a Heimlich type hold, and swimming the man back to shore, the man began choking and expelling alot of water and was able to begin to breath on his own. One of the friends on board the boat also jumped in to help Robert lift the nearly 200 pound man onto the rocks of the shoreline where he was out of danger of drowning. Once the man was safely onshore, Capt Robert returned to the vehicle, holding his breath, dove inside the vehicle, sweeping the inside in the murky water with his arms trying to find someone who may be trapped. No other passengers were found in the vehicle. Soon after, EMT divers and rescue paramedics arrived to take over. Not your typical fishing day for Capt Robert, his siblings and  friends who had the ability to remain calm, act quickly and to be in the right place and just the right time by the Grace of God. Resurrection Sunday hopefully has a new meaning for accident victim, Charles White.      
John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends
 
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April 2011

OurtownFLA.com's Sheila T accepts candidacy for Lutz Guvna!
The Guvna Race for Lutz is a light hearted and "the sillier, the better" attempt to raise money for local small Lutz charities. The Civic Association promotes this event and recruits candidates every year around this time to respectfully run against each other. A traditional GUVNA debate will be held at the Lutz school house on May 14 from 2-4pm. Although Sheila will give us BREAKING news stories on her shananigans very soon, she wants us to know she is an open book and wanted to share a little about her history here in Lutz. Sheila Tramontana has been a Lutzian for over 28 years, having raised the family she adores here. The family moved here when Dale Mabry and Lutz Lake Fern was a two lane road with a 4 way stop! She and her husband of over 30 years started a child care business back in the 80s so they could spend as much time as possible with their two sons and daughter as they went through school. "Those were some of the best memories of my life knowing that I could provide a safe and happy environment for hundreds of children to thrive in and look forward to." says Sheila. "We had parents who would come to pick their kids up and their children would tell them, NO go home and come back later!" Sheila was able to attend every function her children had at their own schools and was able to enjoy seeing them develop friendships among the other students she served. Sheila was Team Mom for multiple years when her sons AND daughter played at Lutz Little League just minutes from home. Working many a shift in the concession stand, helping with fundraising and pitching in wherever she could help. Her family made lifelong friends there that they still stay in touch with today. Her husband Robert served on the Board for several years and umpired when he wasn't coaching one of three teams. Sheila even helped coach T-Ball for a few years when her daughter was old enough to play. Robert has serviced the community loyally for almost  20 years with his company Robert's Complete Lawncare.  Sheila's is very proud of her children who have been in the news several times with their sporting activities. All her children fish competitively on a professional team and her son, Robert is a licensed charter fishing Guide. Her son Matt and daughter Melissa drag race competitively and Matt has led the Driver Points in his class since the season began in January. Daughter Melissa was the only female drag racer in her class in the top 10 last season. Sheila was a member of the Lutz Patriots and bonded instantly with Founders Barbara Mueller and her sister Karen...She strongly supports those of the military and does her best to find time to do what she can for them.  Having developed a love for photography and writing during her high school years, she began tinkering with the idea of starting her own photography business which didn't happen until well after she closed her Preschool and worked elsewhere for almost ten years. Just as she was ready to begin working her business more seriously, her mother in law was diagnosed with Alzheimers Disease and she and her husband moved her in with them to care for her. As a full time caregiver since 2006, she has placed her life on hold to get her mom in law through the mid stages of the disease. Providing much the same environment as she did for the children of her Preschool, therapeutic activities which stimulate the brain and activities that promote dignity and self-esteem provided a quality of life that her mother in law Violet, needed during that period. She has learned so much about the disease and its affects on families, especially the primary caregiver that she has begun speaking on the topic and is preparing to launch her own Foundation which will help support all Caregivers in a position of  caring for another person with a debilitating disease. The Altruism Foundation is also a Foundation which will focus on the needs of the community and its residents and will help whenever needed. On the lighter side, Sheila has chosen to take on the Guvna candidacy to help promote local businesses and raise money for charities in the hometown she loves. Please help support Sheila during the next few months of the campaign with your donations and help her accomplish her goal of raising more money than anyone to win the Guvna race which will be announced July 4 at the parade. Follow Sheila through her journey here on OurtownFLA.com and on her facebook page, Sheila T for Lutz Guvna!  You will see Sheila all around town wearing her purple sash in honor of her mother in law which says Guvna Wannabe. Say HELLO and donate if you can to support your community! 
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April 2011
Ribbon Cutting at Suncoast Schools
Federal Credit Union
Members of the Pasco Hernando Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union gathered recently for their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Lutz location. Rocio Paulsen founding President of the Pasco Hernando Hispanic Chamber of Commerce introduces Jenny Torres, Service Center Manager of the Lutz / Land O’Lakes Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union. The Credit Union is located on Collier Parkway.
 
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PHHCC Suncoast Schools Ribbon Cutting Photo Gallery
 
 
 
April 2 2011
2nd Annual EcoFest
at Learning Gate
The Second Annual EcoFest was held at Learning Gate in Lutz today with environmentally friendly vendors, music, refreshments, displays, workshops and more. A huge turn out for the event which also had a Book Fair in their 100 year old log cabin seemed to be quite a success. Fostering the artisitic genius of John J Audubon, the passion for environmental purity of Rachel Carson, and the committed activism of Marjorie Stoneman Douglas, Learning Gate Community School has designed a fresh approach to education.
Located in a country setting using brain based instruction, Learning Gate Community School is developing as a school committed to the ecology and the environment while maintaining the comfort of an old one room school house. They strive to provide opportunities for relationships and interactions that encourage respect and shared responsibility for education among school personnel, families, local community and experts in fields which support our mission statement. To Provide educational opportunities that accommodate individual learning and teaching styles.
Provide educational opportunities at the time in an individual's development when the brain is most able to learn those concepts and in an environment that maximizes the meaning of what is being learned and maximize community resources, both human and financial, so operations are conducted in the most efficient and effective manner possible. To learn more about the wonderful curriculum offered, visit www.learninggate.org
 
 
April 2011
JT Curtis & Silver Eagle Band
at Hot Rods BarBeQue 6pm
Nashville recording artist JT Curtis will perform with the Silver Eagle Band at 6pm tonight April 2 at Hot Rods Barbeque on Livingston and Sunset. JT is from the area and performs here when his schedule permits. Grab some friends and go out and support him, enjoy the great food and relaxing atmosphere at Hot Rods...A Lutz tradition...Find JT on Facebook or visit his website at www.jtcurtis.com
 
 
March 2011
Scraporium Scrapbook Store
in Lutz is Expanding!
 
 
Denise Hopkinson started her small scrap-booking store in 1998 when scrapbooking was just starting to take off. Life was great in the small 800 square foot shop where Mrs. Grossman and Frances Meyer reigned queens and the toughest option was whether to get an 8 1/2x11 or 12x12 album! She quickly outgrew that space, moved across from the Publix at the Florida Ave/Nebraska apex (on the Fla Ave side) and has taken...Read More: advantage of every single space she has in her shop to display a huge variety of merchandise. They are taking that a step forward and moving merchandise next door to the classroom area. There will still be room for classes and crops, they are just giving the outlet merchandisea room of its own. This means the entire back section of their store will now hold NEW merchandise!

Some upcoming events at Scraporium are:

Sidewalk Sale - Saturday, April 2nd
9:00am - 1:00pm
Vendors: $10.00 for an indoor spot including table and $5.00 for an outdoor spot without a table.
Shoppers: Come shop some great deals!

Technique Tuesday Card Class - Tuesday, April 5th
11:00am - 1:00pm
Instructor: Tish
Cost: $15.00
Make 4-5 beautiful cards learning new techniques.

Fabric and Topiary Trees - Saturday, April 16th
10:00am - 12:00pm
Instructor: Olivia Hall
Cost: Coming soon
Join Olivia Hall as she teaches her Inspired Workshop class making a beautiful topiary tree.

Stop in and see Denise for ALL your scrapbooking needs and sign up for her class schedule by email. Scraporium is located at 16518 N. Florida Avenue
For more information, visit www.scraporium.com

 
BayCare Behavioral Health
Center opens in Lutz
Baycare Behavioral Health Center in Lutz held its Ribbon Cutting with the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce recently. As part of its continued commitment to meet the mental health needs of the Tampa Bay community, BayCare Behavioral Health has opened the Morton Plant North Bay Hospital Recovery Center in Lutz. Morton Plant North Bay Hospital Recovery Center is a 72-bed acute care, behavioral health facility to treat adults, children and adolescents. The facility has 56 adult beds and 16 beds for children and adolescents. It is the only hospital-based children's mental health facility in Pasco County. The Recovery Center provides a full-range of behavioral health services for adults, children and adolescents who require inpatient care. Located at 21808 State Road 54 in Lutz, the building has been completely renovated to create an atmosphere that promotes healing and ensures patient safety. Patients can receive treatment for inpatient psychiatric crisis stabilization, crisis intervention and support in a tranquil environment.
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February 2011
PePo's Spanish Market
Lutz Grand Opening
Alexandra Alas…Enjoying some homemade Pepo's Spanish style Sancocho, a chicken and vegetables soup are Alexandra Alas of Land O’Lakes, Oscar and Martha Cupitra of Lutz, Carmenza Montoya of Pepo's, Nicholai and Sarah Alas. Pepo's Spanish Market in Lutz held its Grand Opening this past Sunday Feb 27 and the Fiesta poured out the door and into the parking lot with DJ music and free Spanish food Pepo’s Market is located at 19017 US 41 (next to Felicitous Coffee House) and for more information call 909-8929
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Tyson Printing Moves to
NEW Location in Lutz
Tyson Printing has moved from their old location near the Winn Dixie on US 41 to a new location just behind Xtreme Adventures on Hwy 54 almost to the 56 extension. Shawn & Cher Tyson have served Lutz and other surrounding communities for many years with their excellent customer service, quick turn around time, and attention to detail. Shawn also has an avid interest in cars, racing and nostalgia and has been the driving force behind the annual Car Show at the Train Depot in Lutz in years past. This year, he will change the date AND the location of the car show and it will be held on May 7, 2011 at his new location at 24744 Hwy 54 in Lutz. Several businesses span behind the Xtreme Adventures Family Fun & Jump Center and Shawn is one of their newest residents! The Car Show generates revenue that enables Tyson's to help the community and the local organizations that need support. Tyson Printing is offering great specials on printing through March which you can find by visiting their website at: http://www.tysonprinting.com/ Tyson Printing is the official printer for all of Ourtownfla.com's needs!
 
New Lutz Rehab Center
Very close to Opening its Doors

The Lutz Rehabilitation Center on Dale Mabry Hwy will be a  55,227-square-foot facility consisting of 120 beds, 68 units and will be a leading example of how advancements in technology can be used to enhance healthcare delivery and improve patient care once completed. The facility will feature several key innovative technologies, including an advanced electronic medical records system that will allow the it to operate in a virtually paperless and wireless environment. The construction will focus on increasing energy efficiency to confront rising energy costs, reducing environmental footprints and increasing operational efficiencies. The facility will be a technological model for skilled nursing facilities moving forward. Lutz Care and Rehabilitation will offer a unique Integrated Patient Care Solutions model that will offer the most technologically advanced post-acute care and rehabilitation services to the Tampa Bay area. Lutz Rehab Center will be operated by Palm Health Partners.  For more information about the NuVista community/Lutz Center click here http://www.palmhealthpartners.com/
 

St Joseph Hosp North in Lutz celebrates First Anniversary

with Family Activities  

Amy Bartley of St. Joseph Hospital offers a cupcake to Leanne, 5 and Leah, 8 and their mother Leah Agraviador as the Hospital celebrates their first year anniversary in Lutz.    St Joseph Hospital North celebrated its one year anniversary Saturday with gymnasts from Bob Sierra YMCA and other family-friendly activities including a Farmer’s market, safety demonstrations, classic cars, healthy refreshments and even offered registration for Florida Kid Care health insurance. St Joseph's Hospital-North is located on Van Dyke Road in Lutz and is a 350,000 square foot, 3 story hospital with a full service Emergency Room with over 30 private rooms, Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical facilities including 108 private patient suites, that include 32 designed specifically for observation as well as an Intensive Care unit for patients with complex medical needs. New to St Joseph's North is a Women's Care center which has four labor and delivery rooms and additional suites for mom and baby to recover together. An in-room family area comfortably accommodates overnight guests who may want to stay and visit with mom and baby. The hospital also has a full service cafe, gift shop, wireless internet and is entirely tobacco free. For information or to register for event, call (813) 443-2045, or visit www.StJosephsNorth.com
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 Lutz Brother-Sister Racers Win as 2010 season ends and 2011 season begins

Matt Tramontana, with sister Melissa, have been drag racing together since their early teens. Matt won the 2011 Season Opener at Sunshine Dragstrip and sister Melissa, forged ahead with a win last season that put both in the Top 10 of drivers in the Sportsman class and earned them a spot on the Division Finals team.  Matt is currently leading the season Points in the Sportsman category for this season. Matt and Melissa drive Ford Mustang 5.0's that they both took to the track at age 16. Prior to stepping into a 'door' car, Melissa ran a 1/4 scale Junior Dragster affectionately named 'Cowgirl Attitude.' She won many times with her brother as her Crew Chief and lost the Track Championship by a mere 10 points in her last season, the result of a missed race to attend her high school Homecoming Dance. Melissa was also the High School Track Champion in 2007 and represented her home track at the Division Finals where she runnered up in the Final round of competition. Matt has consistently qualified for the Division Finals every year since he started racing at age 16 competing against seasoned veterans of the sport and up and coming young drivers who transition from Junior Dragster competition. Students as young as 8 years old can begin competitive driving and become quite skilled by age 15 when they can step up and begin competing in the door car division. Matt & Melissa grew up in Lutz and attended school at Land O Lakes and Sickles High Schools. If you would like to learn more about drag racing in our local area, visit www.sunshinedragstrip.com or if you would like to bring the family out for an evening of excitement, gate admission is $12 for adults. Schedule is posted on the website and on Facebook/SunshineDragstrip.

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Pepos Cafe and Spanish Grocery

Pepos Cafe and Spanish Grocery off Hwy 41 in Lutz (the old Olympica Deli) has wonderful latin meals such as Roast Pork, Baked chicken, Palomilla, and of course yellow rice and black beans served hot everyday at only $4.95 for a meal! Rayson Lopez, owner, is a native of the Dominican Republic and
resident of Land O’ Lakes for the past five years. Their spanish grocery has a selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, cheeses and toppings, fresh cuban bread, a full inventory of seasonings and spices and the finest cuts of meat. Stop by their location at 19017 US 41 and pick up everything you need! To celebrate their grand opening, PePo’s is having an open house February 27, 11 am to 1 pm with a DJ and free food samples. They will also be selling
meats at wholesale cost all day long. Pepo's also offers catering! They are open Mon-Sat 8am-8pm and Sun 9am-6pm. Call 909-8929 for more info.
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Special Needs Basketball at Van Dyke United Methodist Church
 

Like many people new to an area, Carol Novak spent months looking for the right church for her family, but faith was not the only reason her quest was difficult. Novak’s son Jonathan has severe cerebral palsy and needs a power wheelchair to get around. She wanted to find a church that would accept Jonathan and her search brought her to Van Dyke United Methodist Church in Lutz..
Read more by Kyle LoJacono at Community News
 
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January 2011
 
 
Cards and camaraderie
on tap twice a week

They gather on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at the Lutz Senior Center with a well-worn deck of cards and plenty of banter. It’s a small but lively group. Rose Dyll, 75, has been sitting in on Double-Deck Pinochle games for the better part of a decade. “It is fun. We are friendly. We don’t...
Read more by B.C Manion at Community News
 
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January 2011
 
 
Grand Opening The King's Gold
Come see them at their new store! "At each location, party or event we pay higher prices and give back to the community! We promise to treat you with the utmost honesty and integrity, to take the time to inform and educate you about the process and how we determine the accurate karat value of each piece and how that relates to the current market price." said owner Bo Bernal. The King's Gold faces Oak Grove Blvd / Ferman Automotive
 
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January 2011
 
 
Grand Opening Quick Gym in Lutz
Launches Unique 4-Minute Workout
The Quick Gym ROM provides a cardio, strength training and flexibility workout in 4-minutes.
On Target Page: Health & Wellness
 
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Lutz Arts and Crafts Festival
makes 50th appearance
Photos for this story, take by Glenn G Gefers of
Three G Photography can be seen: Here
 
Lutz Arts and Crafts Festival organizers are hoping for nicer weather and a larger turnout after a 2009 event where attendance was less than half its normal total. Jack Beverland of San Antonio was a vendor for the first time at the Lake Park Arts and Craft Festival last year.
Read more by Kyle LoJacono at Community News
 
December 2010
 
 
3rd Annual Christmas Balloon Glow
by Hollie’s Farm & Garden

Hollie’s Farm & Garden hosted its third annual Christmas Balloon Glow at 20545 County Line Road in Lutz. The Balloon Glow offered spectators a breathtaking view of inflated balloons lighted by their burners. Spectators got an opportunity to get up close and walk around the balloons inflate in their launch position on the field, but do not ascend. As the pilots fire their burners, the balloons glow against the blackness of the night sky offering the unique beauty of the glow.

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World Wide Candle Lighting Event
 for children that have died

Linda Adamo, the Lutz Little League, and the bereaved families of Hillsborough County in conjunction with the Worldwide Candle Lighting, held a vigil for local families on December 12, 2010 at Lutz Little League. Readings, special music, and the reading of children's names were done in a solemn and respectful manner on a blistering cold Sunday night. Families brought a picture or remembrance of their child that was put on a table. The Adamo’s donated the candles and holders and the lighters to start them.
 
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Lutz Cub Scouts Pack 12 assemble
gift bags for the homeless
The Lutz Cub Scouts, Pack 12, worked with the Homeless Ministry of the First Baptist Church in Lutz, 18116 US North 41, to assemble gift bags for the homeless. They will then distribute approximately 70 gift bags to a homeless shelter downtown Tampa on the Thursday night before Christmas. The cub scouts will also make Christmas cards for the people on the street.  Information about this event is below.
 
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Felicitous Coffee House
Provides comfort in Lutz
More by Shannon Edinger at Community News
Photos by Glenn G. Gefers of Photos by 3 G  Here
There is a coffee house on the block that has the Lutz community buzzing . Felicitous Coffee House opened its doors six months ago, and, although it is new, it has already been awarded “Best of the Bay” by Creative Loafing for its iced coffee.
 
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Lutz pioneer Descendants Reunion
 
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Lutz-LOL Women's Club Garage Sale
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Connor 7 and Kayla Hardy 4 of Lutz pick up some candy and a coloring book from Brittany Horbert of Highland Canine Training and her new friend Cody, a Jack Russell Terrier at the Lutz-LOL Woman’s Club Garage Sale. 0243 …Gloria Russell, Sarah 7 and Deborah Robinson of Perfect Care Pet Sitting in Lutz specialize in mid day walks and being family owned. They also can hook you up with some delicious Triple Berry Jam, home made in Lutz. 0256 …The Ladies in green from the Lutz-Land O’Lakes Women’s Club take a short break from their duties at this years Garage Sale at the Old School House.

 
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Big Wiggler at Skipper's Smokehouse
 
 
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Annual Downtown Lutz Independence Day Parade Fireman BarBQue and Festival

  
 

 
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The Lutz Patriots Float, complete with a Liberty Bell, were a crowd favorite at the Lutz Independence Day Parade.     Also, the Lutz Cadet Squadron march, and The Lutz Boy Scouts float their way past the crowd at the Lutz Independence Day Parade.  

A community tradition, Lutz hosted an Independence Day Parade that began at Lutz Ball Park on Crooked Lane and it winded its way down to the Lutz Train Depot on Lutz Lake Fern & US 41. Festivities included Craft booths, food, entertainment, military exhibitions, Fire Dept barbeque, Cake Bake & Pie Contest. It was fun for everyone!
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EcoFest Day at
Learning Gate in Lutz

 

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Learning Gate showcased over 75 local vendors and green efforts in our community. EcoFest 2010 will be this years premier Eco-Educational experience in the Tampa Bay area dedicated to the principles of sustainability – Ecology, Equity and Economy. EcoFest 2010 was held Saturday April 24, 2010 on the school grounds in Lutz, Florida. The event was open to the public and admission for the event was free.
There was live music, food, workshops, demonstrations, informational booths, green living products and services. Many local artists, green businesses, environmental organizations, alternative health practitioners, renewable energy specialists, organic farms and gardens with produce participated at 16215 Hanna Road, Lutz, FL 33549
 

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Guv'na race begins
Four candidates have tossed their names in the hat for the honorary title of Lutz Guv'na.  Each year the Lutz Civic Association sponsors a fundraiser where candidates earn votes by collecting money. The candidate that collects the most money will be named Guv'na at the Fourth of July parade hosted July 3.
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BBQ & Bluegrass Fest
at the Old Lutz School
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Lutzians and nearby locals was Saturday 04/17 from 5-8pm at the Old Lutz School to help with the upkeep of this Historic Treasure. We stop by to support them and told 'em the Guv'na sent us! Please share this with your local friends who might be interested.
 
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Discovery Point Child Development Center
opens with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Central Pasco Chamber
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 They are located at 23695 Venezia Drive, Land O' Lakes
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Weck's American Grill knows how to
celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
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Weck's American Grill (aka Weck's Deli) is packing em in at their new location. Go visit them at 18450 US Hwy 41, Lutz (on the corner of Hwy 41 and Sunset next to McDonalds in Sunset Point. They can be reached at 813-948-1615 or 
www.wecksamericangrill.com.
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Central Pasco Chamber
 Business Expo & Taste of the Town
Wendy Hevia (on left), watches husband and business partner David Hevia clean a ring on the Steam Dragon as Salesperson Merideth Kleker watches.
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Grand Opening Tibbetts
Lumber Company in Land O'Lakes
By Anthony Masella Jr
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Mr. Linton Tibbetts and Pasco County Admin John Gallagher cut the ribbon at the Grand opening of Tibbetts Lumber Company at it familiar location of SR 54 and 41 in Land O’Lakes.…Cox Lumber Company Executive Vice President Arlen Tillis and Tibbetts Lumber owner Linton Tibbetts welcome Jimmy Rane, who portrays the “YellaFella” character in the popular commercial for Yellawood products to the Grand Opening. …Pasco County Mike Olsen spoke at the Grand Opening of Mr. Linton Tibbetts’ Tibbetts Lumber Company also spoke at the original opening at this same location 31 years ago as a Pasco County Commissioner.
2010-0304-01
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Oasis Pregnancy Baby
Shower Networking
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20100215-01
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Central Pasco Chamber Networking 
Breakfast at Bay Cities Bank
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Bob Markee, of SML Services Inc. (on left), and Gary Williams, of Bay Cities Bank, hosts of the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast, served several chamber members breakfast at the Bay Cities Bank in Lutz on January 26.  Photo by Faith Jordan-Masella of www.OurTownFLA.com
 
January 26, 2010 -01
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All Smiles Tampa Bay Ribbon Cutting
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Dr. Joe Grimaudo, of All Smiles Tampa Bay (center holding scissors) prepares to cut the ribbon at his Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce.  His new office is in Suncoast Meadows Professional Park, 17200 Camelot Ct., Land O' Lakes. He can be reached at 813-345-8580 or www.AllSmilesTampaBay.com
January 21, 2010 -03
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Eagle Plaza holds The Tampa Bay  2nd Annual Health Fair

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Eagle Plaza held The Tampa Bay  2nd Annual Health Fair with free Vision screening and drawing for a free pair of designer sunglasses  from The Eyeglass Factory (who sponsored the event), Skin cancer screening by The Center for Dermatology and Skin Surgery. -- Body fat analysis by Medi Weight Loss Clinics. -- Blood pressure and blood glucose screenings by 10 to 10 Urgent Care. Eagle Plaza  is located at 24444 SR 54 next to the Ferman dealership. Contact the Eyeglass Factory at (813) 949-7274.

November 7, 2009

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Oasis - a Pregnancy Care Center holds Grand Opening

 they are located at 3632 Land O'Lakes Blvd, Suite 108
Land O'Lakes, and can be reached at 813-406-4965 or

http://oasispregnancycenter.org

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November 7, 2009

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Land O' Lakes High School Athletic Boosters put on Second Annual Swamp Fest

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November 7, 2009

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The Floor Boss Opens Doors in Land O' Lakes

Owner Pina Salcedo and Joe Masse can help with all your floor needs and finishing carpentry needs.

They are located at 5132 Land O' Lakes Blvd. (just south of the post office).

Reach them at 813-406-4420 or www.thefloorbossStore.com.

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November 7, 2009

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Haunted House at the Community Center

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October 23, 2009-04

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