In recognition of Florida’s Volunteer Month, the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program proudly announces Sun City resident Ron Dickey as the recipient of both the West Central Council Ombudsman of the Year Award and the Bronze President’s Volunteer Service Award … Continue reading Local Volunteer Receives State Recognition
Ecoroq provides natural, environmental solutions for any business using refrigeration. By controlling humidity and bacterial levels, Ecoroq filters assist refrigeration equipment in achieving the best storage conditions faster and more efficiently, according to Ecoroq Sales Executive Lisa Huston. Ecoroq’s proprietary … Continue reading Ecoroq Natural Refrigeration
By Karen McBride Melissa Thomas is the owner of the Mr. Electric Land O’ Lakes franchise. As a woman in a predominantly male industry, she chose Mr. Electric for its high safety standards and reputation for “doing the right thing … Continue reading Mr. Electric – Your Safety Comes First
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 schoolteacher, arranged for the pupils in the Fredonia, … Continue reading The History of Flag Day
If you own a home in Florida, you’re probably familiar with the homestead tax exemption that can reduce its assessed value by up to $50,000. You may not realize, however, that Florida’s Constitution provides additional protections for homestead property, and it’s important to understand how these protections affect your estate planning. First, if the owner of the homestead property dies leaving a spouse or a minor child, the owner cannot give the property as a gift in his or her will. An exception allows the homestead to be gifted to the spouse, but only if the owner is not survived … Continue reading Estate Planning Legal Tips
By Zico Cheng (Grand Master, 7th Degree Black Belt) (No contracts, open enrollments, space limited). Come join us! After-School Karate (We pick up from our local schools.) Summer Fun Karate Camp (Pay Per Week) Evening Karate Adults & Kids (Monday … Continue reading Programs Offered by John Prevatt Martial Arts
Photo caption: (L-R) Zachary Brown, President Karin D’Amico & Jillian Gordy (Lutz Vol. Fire Awardees) GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club is pleased to announce that it has awarded a record-breaking total of $25,000 in scholarship grants for 2019. Club President … Continue reading GFWC Awards $25,000 in Scholarships
Photo caption: Club Chair Lonna Vizzari, Omella Varchi of the Humane Society & Club member Sandi Marrow GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club Conservation Chair Lonna Vizzari recently presented Omella Varchi, Development Officer of the Humane Society, with a generous club … Continue reading GFWC Woman’s Club Donates To Humane Society
Photo caption: Green shirt club members with Lopez staff director GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members attended the 20th Anniversary Celebration at the Baldomero Lopez Veterans’ Nursing Home in Land O’Lakes. The Woman’s Club has supported the veteran residents since … Continue reading GFWC Supports VA Nursing Home
Photo caption: Club President Karin D’Amico & Firefighter Awardee Mark Fisher GFWC Lutz-Land O’lakes Woman’s Club proudly announces an additional special Scholarship award this year named “2019 Marilyn Wannamaker Memorial Scholarship” to an adult student and firefighter, Lutz resident Mark … Continue reading GFWC Awards Firefighter
By Karen McBride The negative side effects of pharmaceuticals have caused patients to search for more natural forms of treatment. According to the National Center for Complimentary and Integrative Health, people have used cannabis, also called marijuana, for a variety of health conditions for at least 3,000 years. Clinical studies on the use of medical cannabis or medical marijuana began over 20 years ago. More recently, medical marijuana has gained national attention as a growing number of states, territories, and the District of Columbia have enacted laws to legalize it. Medical marijuana has been effective in reducing the symptoms of … Continue reading Obtaining a Medical Cannabis Card
Photo caption: Kathy, Rotary Club and Melissa, Oasis Pregnancy Center The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce is holding their annual fundraiser for Honorary Mayor of Land O’Lakes. This years’ candidates are Kathy Balthazard of First National Bank of Pasco and … Continue reading Central Pasco Chamber Honorary Mayor Fundraiser
Saturday, July 13 is sure to be a “roaring good time” at the 2nd annual Charity Casino Night benefiting Gulfside Hospice. With a new theme and new location, the team at Gulfside Hospice is hoping to top the $30,000 raised … Continue reading 2nd Annual Charity Casino Night Benefiting Gulfside Hospice
I don’t usually carry cash. But on this day, I paid the cashier cash for some new shoes. As I handed the cashier the bill, she grabbed a pen. I was somewhat intrigued. Then, she ran the pen across the … Continue reading Counterfeit Christianity
Join the vibrant ladies of Women-n-Charge on Friday, May 3rd from 11:15am-1:15pm at Plantation Palms Golf Club (23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639). The meeting includes lunch, a presentation, and time to network. We share our talents, build relationships, and share our resources with other women in business. The cost is $15 for members and $18 for guests who RSVP by Monday prior to the meeting. Tuesday and after, the cost is $20 for members and $23 for guests. Please register at http://www.women-n-charge.com/meetings. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Judy at 813-600-9848 or info@women-n-charge.com. Our … Continue reading Women-n-Charge Monthly Meeting
By Keith Chandler Journey Christian Church Desperation can be a unique gift God gives us so we can experience his power and deliverance. We want to experience God’s deliverance, but his deliverance comes after our desperation. God is drawn to … Continue reading A Desperate Prayer
Samantha Taylor Samantha Taylor Fitness Moms give so much of their lives to raise their children, investing their time to be there for whatever their kids need. And in the midst of caring for everyone else, Mom often doesn’t take … Continue reading Honoring Mom
Dr. Dianne Coflin Co-Pastor, River of Life Church We live in such tumultuous times. Everywhere you look, people are obsessed with themselves! Obsessed with their appearance, their status, their feelings, they are offended so easily, obsessed with getting their own … Continue reading A Cure for Selfishness
Hi! My name is Harley! Let’s have a chat. Do you know where Haiti is? If not, ask your parents. I found out though Idlewild Baptist that the people in Haiti don’t have enough food and water. So I brainstormed … Continue reading Kids’ Corner: Lemonade for Haiti
It was written by an 8-year-old named Danny Dutton, who lives in Chula Vista, CA. He wrote it for his third grade homework assignment to explain God. EXPLANATION OF GOD: “One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes … Continue reading A Little Boy’s Explanation of God