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  (813) 363-7672 for all your photography needs, Click:   Here  Photo Journalist for OurtownFLA.com and the News in Lutz

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Official HIPS Hurricane Prep Fair

 

 

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May 04, 2008 - 01

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Republican Picnic at Hal

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Current Pasco County commissioner Jack Mariano who is running for reelection, spent Saturday May 3 Picnic, meeting and greeting potential volunteers and supporters at the Republican Party of Pasco Picnic held at the Fairhaven Farms - 15212 SR 52 - near the intersection of Hays Rd Hallelujah Land...

May 03, 2008 - 03

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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.... 

May 03, 2008 - 01

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CP Chamber Golf Outing

Sponsored by Heritage Bank Of Florida

 

 

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May 02, 2008 - 01

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Kyler Kelty lands a Grand Slam

Kyler Kelty from Tampa who  landed a Grand Slam for the day (Snook, Redfish, Trout) on a recent outing with Captain Jay of Stealth Adventures. Stealth Adventures specializes in family fun inshore fishing trips.

 

April 19, 2008 - 03

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LUTZ SIBLINGS TRACK CHAMPIONS IN KART RACING

 

Ricky and Jessie Bohatka of Lutz race competitively for Points at their hometown track,  Dirt Devils Speedway on Hwy 52 in Land O Lakes, as well as racing in the Florida Kart Association series, and the Florida Divisional Dirt Series.

          Jessie, who is a freshman at Sunlake High School runs the #92 car in the Junior Champ and Senior Champ class. Jessie was the 2007 Track Champion at Dirt Devils for her division and also the Track Champion at Speedway Park in Fruitland, FL 2007. She is currently #2 in Points in both the FKA and FDDS series.

Brother Ricky, runs the 51x car in the Jr and Sr Champ division. Ricky was Track Champion at Speedway Park in...

 

April 19, 2008 - 03

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Paula O’Neil, candidate for Clerk of the Court Fundraiser

 

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 Candidate for Clerk of the Court Paula O’Neil (third from left) got help from family and friends alike at her “Paula and Parrots” Caribbean theme fundraiser April 26 at Hallelujah Land - Fairhaven Farms, on 15212 SR 52, Land O’Lakes. Many guests wore parrot shits and flip-flops and enjoyed BBQ Chicken and Hamburgers. Helping out were her son Patrick O’Neil, volunteers Laura Musella, (O’Neil) and Judy Kennedy. O’Neil is the current Chief Deputy Clerk of the Court and hopes to replace the current Clerk, Jed Pittman when he retires this year. For more information contact 727 847-3094.

 April 26, 2008 - 03

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Rich Jenkins, candidate for Pasco County Commissioner District 5 Fundraiser

 

 

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 Rich Jenkins, candidate for Pasco County Commissioner District 5 held a Target Shooting contest Fundraiser with a Bar-B-Q and live entertainment Fairhaven Farms, SR 52 west of the Suncoast Parkway on April 26. Winners included Paul Blotta of Hudson (pistol), Mike Foy of Hudson (rifle), Peggy Payne (rifle), Linda Gangemi of Hudson (pistol), Susan Motta of Florida Luxury Reality of NPR, Rich Jenkins, his wife Debbie, daughters Tori 7 and Oliva 4. For more information call Rich Jenkins at pascovotesrich@yahoo.com

 April 26, 2008 - 02

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Willow Bend Community Church Carwash

 

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Willow Bend  Community Church, off Henley Road, just west of SR. 54 and SR 41 in Land O’Lakes held a carwash at the 7/11 gas station at (SR 54/41) to raise funds to send the kids to summer camp. Helping out in the heat of the noonday Sun are Cat Wood, Jordan Noa, Jenna Creekmore, Caleb McCann, Katie Kern, Daniel Block and Buddy Wood on April 26.

 April 26, 2008 - 01

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Pasco County Law Enforcement had their 25th Annual 5K Torch Run to benefit the Special Olympics

Photos of this and other events by Faith Jordan-Masella.

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The Pasco County Law Enforcement had their 25th Annual 5K Torch Run to benefit the Special Olympics of Florida on April 23 starting at Starkey Boulevard and ending at Starkey Wilderness Park.  Members from the Pasco Sheriff's Office, New Port Richey Police Department, Zephyrhills Police Department, and Dade City Police Departments along with cadets from the Law Enforcement/ Corrections Academy at PHCC participated. T-shirt sales were sold and over $8,000 was raised for Special Olympics Florida.   Special Olympian Dakota Gignac, of Northwest Elementary in Hudson takes the torch from New Port Richey Corrections Officer Sgt. Kaii Gardner at the end of the run.  Gignac placed first in the Special Olympics 50-yard dash and threw a softball 35 feet nine inches to earn him the spot. …Many Pasco County Law Enforcement personnel including Pasco County Undersheriff Colonel Al Nienhuis (on right) showed up for the 25th Annual 5K Torch Run to benefit the Special Olympics of Florida on April 23.  The event was held at Starkey Park and raised over $8,000 for Special Olympics Florida.  .…Members of the Zephyrhills and Hillsborough County Corrections Institute participated in the Pasco County leg of the 25th Annual 5K Torch Run to benefit the Special Olympics of Florida on April 23. 

 April 23, 2008 - 01

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Senator Bill Nelson speaks at a Town Hall meeting at Dade City Courthouse

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 United States Senator Bill Nelson stands with Pasco Middle School students, teachers and parent volunteers, after explain his positions on issues and answering questions at a Town Hall forum at the Historic Dade City Courthouse on April 21.

United States Senator Bill Nelson, spoke to a packed house of Pasco County residents, students and government employees to listen to their concerns and explain his positions on issues at a Town Hall forum at the Historic Dade City Courthouse on April 21.

 

 April 21, 2008 - 01

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Wesley Chapel Track Meet

 

 

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April 17, 2008 - 01

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LAND O'LAKES HOSTS TOURNAMENT SOCCER

W Pasco vs West Kendall

Pensacola vs Miami

 

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March 29, 2008 - 06 / 07

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Baldemero Lopez Home Car Show

 

 

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March 29, 2008 - 01

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Annual Spring Hat Parade at Kid’s Stuff in Land O’Lakes

   

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The children, Hannah Aceto, Ryan Rodriguez, Hannah Puida, Delaney Beard, Collin Robinson, Andrew Cerreta, Allyson O'Connor and staff, Amy Aceto, Melissa Coleman, Kim Copher all had fun at the Annual Spring hat parade at Kid’s Stuff in Land O’Lakes March 28.

 

 March 28, 2008 - 01

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Egg Hunt at United Methodist despite the Rain!

 

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 Three-year-old Camryn Bliss of Land O’Lakes fills her basket as rain steadily drizzles Saturday morning. Despite the off and on rain, children of all ages played games, and scrambled for hundreds of Easter eggs at the First United Methodist Church on Lutz Lake Fern Rd in Lutz. Pastor Rick Cabot held his annual Sonrise Service at 7am on Easter Sunday at the lake behind the church. Photos of this and other events by Sheila Tramontana … Desmond Sheppard, of Lutz, brought his daughters Kamille (front left) and Katrina Sheppard, and friend Sheyna Matthews to the Egg Hunt held at the beautiful new First United Methodist Church on March 22.  … Isabel Strommer (on left) and friend Gwen Vickery, both of Lutz, enjoyed treats and hunting for the eggs at the First United Methodist Church Egg Hunt in Lutz on March 22. … Jacob Smith, of Lutz, prepared for the rain and picked up lots of eggs during the Egg Hunt at the First United Methodist Church in Lutz on March 22.… Jenna Smith, of Lutz, crosses her fingers in hopes of getting lots of eggs during Egg Hunt at the First United Methodist Church in Lutz on March 22.… Lynette Hefley, of Lutz, (from left), Natalie Gomillion, and Juliana Gomillion, of Pine View Middle School, threw out lots of eggs for the children to pick up at the Egg Hunt at the First United Methodist Church in Lutz on March 22. 

March 22, 2008 - 04

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Bunny at Big Apple Bagel

 

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The Easter Bunny showed up at the Big Apple Bagels in Lutz on March 22.  Big Apple Bagels is the largest bagel franchise in the country.  It is located at 23908 SR 54 # 101, Lutz, and they can be reached at 813-948-3187 or www.bigapplebagels.com/lutz. 

March 22, 2008 - 02
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16th Annual Bunny Bash put on by the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce and Pasco County Parks & Recreation

 

 

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… Joseph Gutschmidt (on left), and Keith Shuler, of Manisialco Elementary, visited with Mr. And Mrs. Easter Bunny at the 16th Annual Bunny Bash put on by the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce and Pasco County Parks & Rec on March 22.  The well-attended event was held at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center.  …The Lutz Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club baked cupcakes and served hot dogs and treats at the 16th Annual Bunny Bash put on by the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce and Pasco County Parks & Rec on March 22.  The popular event was held at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center...

  March 22, 2008 - 01
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Lutz Little League Action  

Little Leaguers play like the Pros!

T-Ball baseball to Seniors

       

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Minor Mets SS makes the play at 2nd as Rays player slides in under the tag.

 

March 15, 2008 - 02

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LEAGURETTES SOFTBALL OFF TO A GREAT START!

 

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Danger Chix player slides into 3rd while a Town n Country Lady Bandits player covers the base.

 

March 15, 2008 - 03

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Lutz Little Leaguers Action Shots

 

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   It’s amazing! Seven and Eight year old boys play ball like the Pros almost any Saturday afternoon in Lutz.

 

March 15, 2008 - 02

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MARTINEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER FINISH 2008 WITH AN UNDEFEATED SEASON

 By Sheila Tramontana

 

 

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     Coach Wynn said that he could not ask for a better group of players. They were outstanding soccer players, as well as terrific students with great attitudes. Coach Wynn and the Martinez girls invite all Lutz residents to come out to their games and support the action!

 

March 04, 2008 - 05

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Martinez Boys Soccer Team ends Seventh Season with 4-1 record for the year

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        Martinez Middle School Boys played their final game Wednesday night at Gaither High School under the direction of Coach Bowman. The boys soccer teams have only lost two games since the school opened seven years ago!

  

 March 04, 2008 - 04

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King HS Band Performance Assessment