By Michelle Cloutier Did you know that there are tens of thousands of Muslim families in the Tampa Bay area? And did you know that most of them have never heard the…
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The Origins of Father’s Day & the Fairmont Mining Disaster
The campaign to celebrate the nation’s fathers did not meet with the same enthusiasm—perhaps because, as one florist explained, “fathers haven’t the same sentimental appeal that mothers have.” On July 5, 1908,…
Kidz Corner: The Ark Encounter
By Harley Smith Hi! My name is Harley, and I write monthly articles for this newspaper. This month’s topic is the Ark Encounter in Kentucky. We recently traveled there in March, and…
Air O Force 1 Keeping Floridians Cool
By Karen McBride Long time service to the community Air O Force 1 has been serving the community for over 30 years. The family-oriented company provides residential and commercial air conditioning repair…
Enter for a Chance to Win – See the Contest on Page 8!
Enter for a Chance to Win – See the Contest on Page 8! Golf Gift Certificate for Green Fees and Cart for 2 Players at Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club (value…
Is Your Body Turning Into A Giant Marshmallow, like my Dad’s WAS?
By Samantha Taylor I went out to dinner with my dad when he was 68, who is one of the most amazing people I know. Every time I talked to him he…
Where Oh Where is God?
Psalm 139:7-10 “Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I go to the heaven, You are there; if I make my bed in…
Little Women of Lutz Installs Officers
The Little Women of Lutz Juniorettes proudly sponsored by the Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club held their 2022-2023 Installation of Officers Tuesday evening, May 10th. The Little Women of Lutz is a community…
What Does Self-Care Really Mean?
Self-care is so much more than a relaxing day at the spa or spending a couple of hours in nature or taking a Saturday afternoon to curl up with your favorite book….
The History of Flag Day
The Fourth of July was traditionally celebrated as America’s birthday, but the idea of an annual day specifically celebrating the Flag is believed to have first originated in 1885. BJ Cigrand, a…
Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s Offices Will Feature Habitat for Humanity as the Charity of the Month
Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s five offices will feature Habitat for Humanity as the charitable organization for the month of June. All proceeds from the promotional effort will benefit Habitat’s homebuilding and homeownership…
Local Resident Receives State Recognition
West Central volunteers make a big difference in the lives of long-term care residents, and one such volunteer recently received much-deserved recognition from the State’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP). The Florida…
Royal Pets Market & Resort Helping You to Have a Healthy Pet All Year Long
By Karen McBride A Royal Pet is a healthy pet! Come visit your favorite Royal Pets Market & Resort location for assistance with all your pet’s needs. Royal Pets has everything under…
What is Joy?
By Amy Peterson, River of Life Church The Merriam-Webster definition of joy is the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires. But…
“Welcome Back” to the Lutz 4th of July Parade!
Our theme is “Welcome Back” since we have missed so many smiling faces as we would ride/walk/bike down the parade route! We are SO excited to invite everyone to come out to…
GFWC Arts & Crafts
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members worked hard to raise funds at its Arts & Crafts Show to benefit Baldomero Lopez State Veterans’ Nursing Home residents. The clubwomen presented a check for…
GFWC Supports Habitat For Humanity
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members attended the recent dedication of the newest home built by Habitat for Humanity in Dade City. The Woman’s Club has long supported Habitat and came bearing…
GFWC Convention
Photo submitted by Patricia Serio Photo caption: (l-r) Barbara Booth, Darlene Choe, Kay Taylor, President Elayne Bassinger, Peggy Andrews, Linda Mitchell & Jan King GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB was represented by…
GFWC Welcomes Veterans
Photo caption: Patriotic Santa Vet greeter with club member Dolores Tarafa GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members were present at the St. Pete-Clearwater Airport to enthusiastically welcome veterans home from their recent…