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AT&T Grand Opening in Lutz
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Dennis Jetton, of Valrico (from left), was the winner of the Grand Prize at the AT&T Grand Opening Celebration held at the newly opened store at the County Line Commons shopping center, at 1408 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.,Lutz. He won a pair of Mega Tickets that include VIP Parking and Seating for concerts at the Ford Amphitheatre in Tampa that include entertainers: Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, and Martina McBride. He also won a Palm Centro Phone. The Grand Opening featured food, fun and great prizes. There was live music from local country band Desert Moon, food from Sonny’s BBQ, Smoothies from Smoothie King, and a radio remote with US 103.5 FM featuring Jenny Dean from The Travis and Jenny Show. The new 3,600-square-foot store in Lutz features several new retail concepts that showcase AT&T’s portfolio of products and services and redefine the meaning of “customer experience.” Two interactive touch-screen “information stations” make it easy for customers to view rate plans and coverage maps and to shop for devices, accessories and ringtones. Four interactive customer experience stations, equipped with laptops and wireless devices, allow customers to touch and experience the company’s wireless products and services, including e-mail, data, music, video, messaging and browsing. Also pictured are Lorenzo Perez, AT & T Mobility Store Manager, Jenny Dean, of the US 103.5 Travis & Jenny Show, and Lori Guccione, US 103.5 Senior Account Representative. For more information about this store, call 813- 948-9825 or go to www.att.com/wireless.
Eddie Carter, of Zephyrhills, holds his niece Hannah Abbott at the AT&T Grand Opening Celebration held at the newly opened store at the County Line Commons shopping center, at 1408 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.,Lutz.
Local country band Desert Moon entertained the crowd at the AT&T Grand Opening Celebration held at the newly opened store at the County Line Commons shopping center, at 1408 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.,Lutz. Band members include (from left): Kevin Stover, lead guitar, Tim Selman, keyboards, Jay Kincaid, singer, lead guitar, Spencer Roberts, drums, and Vance Eskesen, bass. For more information on the band based in Zephyrhills, call Beth Mills at 813-924-4890.
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Customer Appreciation at Jiffy Lube
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March 01, 2008 - 15
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MAGNOLIA FARM BREEDS NEW BABY
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Owner Sandy Haya Roser (also known as Ms. Roser at Lutz Elementary) has successfully bred and trained horses in the Lutz area for over 25 years. A new baby (pictured) was just born on Presidents Day, one week ago at the Farm. Sandy and her family travel all over the State showing their horses as well as giving private lessons at the Farm. They are gearing up for their Summer program soon and still hold after school basic riding and handling classes each week throughout the year. You can also purchase Hay and well mannered horses if you are in the market for a new addition to your family.
At 8, my daughter started taking riding lessons at the Farm and soon bought her first horse, a flea bitten gray mare that she absolutely adored. It taught her responsibility and patience, love and kindness and most of all, she thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It made such an impact on her that, as an adult now, she has chosen the Equine Industry as her chosen career field. If you would like to introduce your child to the world of riding and you are interested in learning more about classes, sales or boarding for your own horse, please contact Sandy Roser at Magnolia Farm at 948-2846 or the Barn phone at 813-948-6171.
February 29, 2008 - 04
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Ierna's Heating and Cooling Art Contest at Lowry Park Zoo
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Ierna’s Heating and Cooling recently held an Art Contest in conjunction with the opening of the new Penguin Exhibit at the Lowry Park Zoo. Ierna’s donated $10,000 for the beautiful new exhibit. The winners in three age groups were given Three-Day Family Passes to the zoo and had their artwork framed by Alexandria Art Gallery. The Co-Op Artists of Alexandria Art Gallery judged the artwork. Pictured are (from left): Tony LaForgia, Corporate Relations Manager for the Lowry Park Zoo, Genia Ward, of Alexandria Art Gallery, penguin keeper Joshua Caraballo, Ron and Charlene Ierna, of Ierna’s Heating and Cooling, contest winner Christian Haisan, of Riverview, Elaina Ford, of Cambridge Christian Academy, Jillian Hitt, of Pine View Elementary, and Rob Kress, Marketing Director for Ierna’s Heating and Cooling.
February 22, 2008 - 01
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CABA at Alexandria Art Gallery
Lea Orchard, of Great Clips for Hair, and CABA Director, and Steven
Welch, of Sterling Payment Technologies, enjoyed the Breakfast Meeting
for CABA (Carrollwood Area Business Association)
at Alexandria Art Gallery on February 20.
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CABA (Carrollwood Area Business Association)held a Breakfast Meeting at
Alexandria Art Gallery on February 20.
Some of the many attendees included (from left): Lisa Miller, of
Advantage Office Supplies, Les Saland, of Aflac, and Sherwin Diaz, of
Ideal Computer & Networking Services, Inc.
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Rob Cunningham, of ADT Security, and President Elect of CABA (front
left), jokes with CABA Director Wendy Adams, of Eventful Occasions
during the Breakfast Meeting at Alexandria Art Gallery on February 20.
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Rob Harris, of Marquis Management Solutions (from left), enjoyed
networking with Larry Brooks, of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, and Brenda
Cassato, of Financial Freedom at the CABA Breakfast Meeting at
Alexandria Art Gallery on February 20.
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Martinez Middle School at the Florida State Fair
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Katie Piecora is an 8th grader at Martinez Middle School and her steer (Dusty) weighed in at 1160. She received a 1st place Blue Ribbon in her weight class at the Fla State Fair this year. Cameron Alsup showed the Chapter steer for Martinez. Archie weighed in at 1101. He took a 3rd place ribbon for his weight class. Charles Massaro’s steer (Spot) weighed in at 1000 lbs and took a 3rd place ribbon also….Congratulations to all these students for their hard work and dedication and for representing Martinez Middle School Ag Dept so well at this years State Fair!
February 19, 2008 - 05
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Temple Twirlers Square Dance Lutz
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The Temple Twirlers Square Dance Team is seeking new members to join the fun in Lutz at the new Jazzercise center at 19012 US 41N across from the Lutz Library. All ages are welcome and the Twirlers strongly encourage young teens from 13-19 yrs of age to come out and learn the traditional dance steps which are presented by a “caller” and can be as lively and entertaining as they make them! This is a great form of low key exercise and social interaction with friends and neighbors.
Far from being pale and static, modern western-style square dancing is vibrant and growing. New ideas and figures are introduced each year, insuring that square dancing will not become boring and get into the rut of sameness. As interesting and enjoyable as square dancing is, it is not difficult. This activity can be enjoyed alike by the young and old, the handicapped and the able-bodied. All that is necessary is a thorough familiarity with a number of basic figures or movements, which are called in various combinations on the dance floor. Knowledge of and practice in these basic movements are best obtained through instruction is given in a series of weekly sessions which, for lack of a more descriptive term, are called beginners classes.
Having learned to square dance, new hobbyists find themselves in a brand new, heretofore unknown world. They are now among the millions of dancers active in the United States and internationally and because of standardized figures, they can dance throughout the United States and other countries. The above excerpt was found in the archives of MACA (Mid Atlantic Challenge Association). For more information on joining the Temple Twirlers who meet in Lutz on Saturday afternoons, please contact Flo Byington at 813-810-5548.
February 23, 2008 - 04
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Remote Cars to Lake Park in Lutz
This father-son team from Palm Harbor who brought their Remote Cars to Lake Park in Lutz to race. These cars can be gas or electric powered and run around $450-500. There was a State Racing Circuit held in mid February at Lake Park. The father and son who were enjoying time together on Saturday are Henry (dad) and Ben (son) Kremer. These cars can be gas or electric powered and run around $450-500.
A State RC Car racing circuit comes to Lake Park every year but local enthusiasts participate weekly on the quality RC track at Lake Park. Bleacher seating is available to bring the family to watch the crazy flips and turns of these powerful little cars!
The Diffeence between Toy Remote Cars and Hobby RC Cars
The RC cars and trucks that you see on TV and in toy stores offer a great
way for young people to get involved in a rewarding hobby; however, there
are few similarities between these toy-grade vehicles and those you'll find at a
hobby shop. For example, most hobby-grade R/C vehicles are available as an
unassembled kit. You build the vehicle from the ground up, piece by piece, so
you'll know exactly how it works and how to fix it if something breaks. With few
exceptions, you'll be able to make repairs yourself without having to send it
back to the manufacturer because you'll know the vehicle inside and out.
Also, hobby-grade R/C vehicles are generally made of better materials than
toygrade vehicles, so they can withstand the severe punishment of a backyard
obstacle course or a high-speed cartwheel at the local parking lot. Hobby kits
are designed to provide long life and superior performance.
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17th Annual Turkey Party
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Sage Salon & Spa Grand Opening
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20071030-01
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Opening Party for Barneys
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20071110-05
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Grand Opening Cellular Xpress T Mobile
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Saint Timothy Fall Festival
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20071020-06
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Pumpkin Patch at Saint Paul's in Carrollwood
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20071020-05
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River Fest in Temple Terrace
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New Tampa Family YMCA Fundraiser with Wesley Chapel Toyota
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Little Women of Lutz Meeting
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The Little Women of Lutz meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00PM at Nye Park. On August 26 the girls went to the Ronald McDonald House on Davis Island and cooked dinner for the guests. They will also joint the GFWC Lutz/Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club on September 11 in front of the Old Lutz School to wave flags to commemorate the day from 4 – 6PM. Board members pictured during the meeting on August 21 are (from left): Annie Fernandez, Advisor, Maritza Mulkay, Treasurer, Jenna Baggio, Historian, Emily Cantrell, Vice-President, Beth Johnson, Secretary, Christian Nunez, President, Brittany Freedland, Parliamentarian, and Marilyn Wannamaker, Advisor. Advisor Sandy Elmore is in back.
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Centrex at Stonebrier in Lutz
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Scarlett Wysong 6 of Tampa gets a little special attention from face painter Stephanie Wysong of Blair Entertainment at a recent “Summer Sale and BBQ” event hosted by Centex Homes at Stonebrier in Lutz July 29. Stonebrier is located off of Sun Lake Blvd, one mile north of Lutz Lake Fern Road. Sweetgrass at Stonebrier is located in the NE corner of the Stonebrier community. For more information go to StonebrierLutz.com.
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Lutz Night Out
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Deputy Judy Woster of the Hillsborough Sheriff’s Department, Jeanette Marcus is the Lutz Neighborhood Crime Watch coordinator (949-0511), Donnie Stopa of the University Target and J.R. Rote of the Wesley Chapel Target at the Lutz night out August 7.
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57th Annual 4th of July Parade in Lutz & Guv'na
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4594..Trying to perform a precise martial arts demonstration while marching in the Lutz 4th of July parade can be hazardous to your health but this instructor from the ATA Black Belt Academy took one below his black belt and continued the march. 4670…Michele Northrup is the new Guv’na of Lutz. She is being sworn in at the Independence Day Celebration. 4321…Showing their ribbons earned for completing the 1 K Lutz Run on July 4 are Maddie White a 4th grader and Austin White a 5th grader at Sanders Elementary, completing the 5 K Lutz Run are, in back, Justine Hicks and Brittney White, both sophomores at Sickle High School. 4444…Briana Byer 3, of Lutz, Cole Migl 6, of Lutz Elementary, Toby Washburn 5, Walker Washburn 4 and Cloe Tiddale 4, all of Lutz enjoy the 57th Annual 4th of July Parade in Lutz. 4621…Yingyi Xu, with her children Renee 1, Brian 4, and Helen 5, all of Lutz , Cheyene Oney 5, Autumn Young 8 and Brooke Young 10 of Sanders Elementary had fun visiting the booths set up at the 57th Annual 4th of July Parade in Lutz. 4677…Hayley Duckson 4, of Lutz believes that her pony “Pretty Lady” is just about the right size for her at the 57th Annual 4th of July Parade in Lutz. 4652…Grant Sparr 5 of All Kids Academy in Lutz receives a face painting courtesy of Anna Jackson, a teacher at Discovery Point at the 57th Annual 4th of July Parade in Lutz.
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Lutz 4th of July 5K Run Winners
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Photos of this event by Anthony Masella Jr. Lutz
4368…Kattie Horn, a 43 year old from Lutz came in third place in the 40-44 age group with a time of 22:53 in the Lutz Independence Day Run held July 4. 4335… Glenn Ferrall, a 68 year old from Lutz came in third place in the 65-69 age group with a time of 30:04 in the Lutz Independence Day Run held July 4. 4419…Steven Ackart , an 8 year old from Lutz came in first place in the under 9 group with a time of 28:10 in the Lutz Independence Day Run held July 4. 4422… Shem McMurtry, an 12 year old from Lutz came in fifth place in the 10-14 age group with a time of 27:15 in the Lutz Independence Day Run held July 4. 4425…Elizabeth Correa, an 28 year old USF student from Lutz came in first place in the 20-29 age group with a time of 24:33 in the Lutz Independence Day Run held July 4.
Land O’Lakes
4392…Jen Schoppman, a 31 year old from Land O' Lakes came in first place in the 30-34 age group with a time of 22:44 in the Lutz Independence Day Run held July 4. 4343…Carlos Valle, an 56 year old from Land O’Lakes came in third place in the 55-59 age group with a time of 20:05 in the Lutz Independence Day Run held July 4. Felix Soto 4328… Felix Soto, a 17 year old from Land O' Lakes came in first place overall with a time of 15:51 in the Lutz Independence Day Run held July 4. 4410… Morgan Keppel , a 15 year old sophomore from Land O' Lakes HS came in second place overall with a time of 22:57 in the Lutz Independence Day Run held July 4.
Trinity / Odessa
4405… Rachonne Madera, a 23 year old from Odessa came in first place in the 20-24 age group with a time of 22:55 in the Lutz Independence Day Run held July 4. 4331…Frank Van Aken, a 75 year old from Hudson came in first place in the 75-79 age group with a time of 26:13 in the Lutz Independence Day Run held July 4. 4424… Jim Hummel, a 46 year old from Tarpon Springs came in first place in the 45-49 age group with a time of 19:14 in the Lutz Independence Day Run held July 4. 4414…Caitlin Owens, a 14 year old from Odessa came in first place in the 10-14 age group with a time of 24:13 in the Lutz Independence Day Run held July 4. 4330… Mary Ann Protz, a 51 year old from St. Petersburg came in first place in the Female Masters group with a time of 20:26 in the Lutz Independence Day Run held July 4. 4416… Jorge Blanco a 14 year old from Tampa came in second place in the 10-14 age group with a time of 20:22 in the Lutz Independence Day Run held July 4.
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Little
League 11yr old All Stars LOL Lutz 2
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Sparklebration
and Pageant
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Raising the flag to open up the 4th of July Sparklebration in Dade City are Franklin R. Smith Retired Navy, David Tate VSN Retired, Lee Reynolds Retired Army, Jene Arsenault and the Lady’s Auxiliary of Dade City, Tina Barton, Flo Jones, Ellie Lynch and Wilton Simpson President of the Pasco County Fair Assn (not Pictured).
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Lutz Guv'na Scrapbook Fund
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Lutz, North Tampa 1150….Laurie Grantham (on left), of North Tampa, and Lutz Guv’na candidate Michelle Northrup enjoy a laugh during the fundraising event held at Scrap and Sew on June 22. Participants paid $15 each to come in and create their own Scrapbook Memories (using supplies from Scrap and Sew) to support their favorite candidate. Lutz 1162…The First Lutz Family? Lutz Guv’na Candidate Michelle Northrup brought her family to the Scrap and Sew Fundraiser on June 22. Pictured with her are (from left): sons’ Sebastian, Tommy, and Christian, all students at Learning Gate Community School, and her husband Tom. Northrup wanted to focus attention on local new businesses throughout her campaign. Citrus Park, Odessa 1154…Nelle Lanigan, (on left), of Citrus Park, and Sandy Johnson of Odessa, work on their scrapbook memories project during the fundraising event for Lutz Guv’na Candidate Michelle Northrup held at Scrap and Sew on June 22. Odessa, LOL...1158…Steve Mason, on left, and Cynthia Tykot, both of Odessa, and Stacy Quinones, of Land O’ Lakes, all enjoy working on their scrapbook memory projects during the fundraising event for Lutz Guv’na Candidate Michelle Northrup held at Scrap and Sew on June 22. Lutz, Carrolwood 1146…Tesss Pokorny, owner of Scrap and Sew, proudly displays a quilt she has made at her new store on N. Dale Mabry during the fundraising event for Lutz Guv’na Candidate Michelle Northrup held on June 22. Pokorny also donated 10% of the store proceeds of that day to Michelle’s campaign. Scrap and Sew Inc., is located at 17681 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.in Lutz, and can be reached at: (813) 963-5200 or at www.ScrapandSew.com.
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Phoenix Rising at LA Hang out
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Phoenix is back after a short hiatus and on top of the Rock n Roll scene with Rick Clark, on rhythm guitar, lead singer Eileen Balzano of Land O’Lakes and on bass, Jim Brown (with Mike Amdur on keyboard and Jay Arce on drums not pictured) Saturday night at the L.A. Hang out in downtown Lutz. The line between the band and their fans becomes blurred when member of the crowd take to the stage like these two in the middle during a June 2nd performance.
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Baldomero State Veterans Nursing Home Receives Silver Star Banner Flags
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Deon Hendricks_3337…The Navy ROTC from Gaither High School performed the Presentation of Colors at the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home on May 1 when they received 28 Silver Star Banners. ROTC members pictured are (from left): Deon Hendricks, Cassie McTeague, Stacey Ward, and Corvin Colini. The Silver Star Banner and Silver Star Flag are given to Wounded Military Heroes or their families. For more information, go to www.silverstarfamilies.org. Francesca Grinnell_3342…Gaither High School’s Francesca Grinnell sang the National Anthem on May 1 at the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home during a ceremony when they were presented with 28 Silver Star Banners. Ponch Vargas_3366…Ponch (Rick) Vargas, of Brandon, who is an Air Force Veteran, volunteered his time to help pass out the 28 Silver Star Banners to residents at the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home in Land O’ Lakes on May 1. The Silver Star Banner and Silver Star Flag are given to Wounded Military Heroes or their families. For more information, go to www.silverstarfamilies.org. Ralph Hobena_3381-p…Ralph Hobena (front row on right), President of the Residents Council at the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home accepts the Silver Star Banner during a ceremony on May 1. Twenty-eight of the banners were given to the residents. He is pictured with his wife Joani Hobena (front row, on left). Also pictured are (back row, from left): Amber Chase, from the Honorable Kevin Ambler’s office, speaker Col. Andrew Verrett, US Army, Susan Poynter, Activities Administrator at the Nursing Home, and Georgeine Marbeiter, National Representative of SSFOA (Silver Star Families of America). For more information, go to www.silverstarfamilies.org.
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Anytime Fitness Gym Opens
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8071… Roger Troupe with 15 month old Raja, wife Sandy with 3 month old Zara take a look around with Anytime Fitness owner Robert White, during a visit to the 24 hour co-ed fitness center. While the concept of a 24 hour gym is not new to our area, the technology certainly is. Members use an electronic key fob to gain access. Infra-red beams detect unauthorized "tailgaters" and inform members and staff. Digital cameras monitor virtually every square inch of the facilities. Wall and necklace-mounted "panic buttons" allow members to contact EMS services in a click, should anything even start to go wrong. 8075…Holly Howroyd is a Nutraceutical Consultant and weight management coach with Joseph Monk, personal trainer for Anytime Fitness. They are located at 1850 Oak Grove Blvd. in Lutz, in the brand new Oak Grove Plaza, across from the Ferman Dealership. Their phone number is 995-9308 if you have any questions.
Photos Journal of this event by Anthony V. Masella Jr. of OurTownFLA.com
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Bay Gulf Credit Union Ribbon Cutting in Wesley Chapel
Photos and story of this event by Faith Jordan-Masella of WesleyChapelFLA.com.
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