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…
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Origins of Father’s Day
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,…
GFWC Awards $16,000 In Student Scholarships
Photo caption: (L-R) Club Scholarship winners: Club President Elayne Bassinger, Alessandra Diggs, Allen Ho, Edyth Krook & Chair Lucy Albury. Photos submitted by Patricia Serio. GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club is pleased…
Carrollwood Service League
The Carrollwood Service League is a non-profit organization that serves the Tampa Bay community through various service projects. This year 2023, Liberty Manor for Veterans was chosen as their Charity of the…
Beautify Your Home with Flooring Installation by Reliable Carpet
By Karen McBride When it is time to freshen the look in your home with new flooring, Reliable Carpet is here to do the installation. With over 30 years’ experience in flooring…
Start Hurricane Season Well Prepared with a Good Plan
As hurricane season looms ahead of us, Pasco Sheriff’s Office wants to remind citizens to prepare well in advance of the storm to help ensure your safety. Simple steps taken now can…
Get Your Smile On
Get your Smile on! Think about this: * Many folks want to serve God, but only as an adviser. * Do you think “stop, drop, and roll” will work in Hell? *…
HUGE Fitness Equipment Sale – 5/23/23 – 5/24/23
If you are local in Florida Tampa Bay Area, we are having a HUGE fitness equipment sale of all my former studios. As many of you know, I no longer have Samantha…
Eileen Dawson, Certified Financial Coach
Eileen Dawson is a Certified Financial Coach. She teaches individuals in private and group sessions about money, budgeting, saving, and debt reduction. These are key financial strategies that we didn’t learn in…
Come join us for the party!
The Florida Strawberry Festival announced today that Ellany Johnson and Paul Davis have retired. There will be a retirement celebration for them on Friday, May 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the TECO…
Florida Strawberry Festival announces new president
The Florida Strawberry Festival announced today that Kyle Robinson is the new president effective immediately. He has replaced Paul Davis, who retired this past week. Click here for the full release. https://flstrawberryfestival.com
Healing Together: The Power of Group Therapy
“They cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He sent out his word and healed them.” Psalm 107:19-20 Oftentimes when we think about healing, we…
A Spiritual Diet
By Dr. Dan Coflin, Pastor, River of Life Church Do you diet? How many pounds have you lost? How many times? Seems there are diets for almost everything. Diets for weight loss,…
Enter to Win Heritage Harbor Golf Certificate!
Enter the Contest on Page 8 to Win a golf certificate from Heritage Harbor for Mom or Dad or yourself!
Are You Suffering From Emotional Exhaustion?
By Louise Richardson, Certified Reflexologist & Reiki Master There’s a lot going on in the world right now and emotional exhaustion is just one more problem many are facing. Here are a…
Mother: Where Would We Be Without Her?
By Karen McBride As we celebrate our mothers this Mother’s Day, let’s take a moment to remember the most famous mothers of all time, Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. We read…
Seagram’s Escapes Invests $15,000 to Keep Pinellas Beautiful during the Annual Great American Cleanup
Keep Pinellas Beautiful Expected to Mobilize Thousands of Local Volunteers for More than 100 Community Cleanups and Beautification Initiatives Pinellas County, Florida (April 2023)– Keep Pinellas Beautiful (KPB), a Keep America Beautiful…
Gertrude Cofer Paved the Way for Future Generations of Females in the Workforce
By Karen McBride It was 1942. The country was in turmoil. Young men were going off to war to defend our country. Positions once only held by men were being filled by…
Pasco Tax Collector’s Office Raises Over $7200 for Special Olympics of Pasco
Photo caption: Tax Collector Mike Fasano, Amy Selvey – Director of Special Olympics – Pasco County Schools, volunteers and student athletes and staff of the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office were all…
No Greater Love
Jesus said in John 15:13, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” This month, we remember those who have laid down their lives for their…