Woman’s club donates to schools LUTZ – Members of the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club’s Education and Libraries Community Service Program recently gathered at the Lutz Branch Library to sort boxes of school supplies donated by club members. They delivered these supplies to Lutz K-8, Miles Elementary School and Denham Oaks Elementary, providing vital support […]| The Laker/Lutz News
TAMPA – The leaders of Suncoast Credit Union and the Tampa Bay Sun Football Club announced a partnership Aug. 27, they say, will bolster women’s professional sports in the Tampa Bay area. Elements of the partnership include naming rights for Suncoast Credit Union Field, charitable giving to support students at Blake High School and exclusive ticket […]| The Laker/Lutz News
WESLEY CHAPEL – The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board approved the purchase of Kirkland Ranch in Pasco County. The 974-acre parcel in Wesley Chapel has primarily been used for cattle grazing and tree farming. The Kirkland family has owned this property since 1956. The Kirkland Ranch property is approximately 59% uplands and 41% […]| The Laker/Lutz News
TAMPA – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers recognized Dr. Rainer Chan as a Goal Getter during the Aug. 24 game for his dedication to medical mission work that brings hope and healing to underserved communities around the world. Dr. Chan most recently joined a team of AdventHealth clinical and non-clinical members on a mission trip to […]| The Laker/Lutz News
YBOR CITY, FL – The Ybor City Historical Society is excited to take Tampa Bay back in time with its third annual celebration of Ybor City history with ¡VIVA!: Speakeasy Soiree. ¡VIVA! pays tribute to the rich, vibrant history of Ybor, while also showcasing some of the local flavors that helped found the city and […]| The Laker/Lutz News
TAMPA – Students with learning disabilities are gaining essential life and job skills in a real-world environment at the Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office. They have a supportive bridge between school and adulthood thanks to a nearly 20-year partnership between Pepin Academies and the Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office. Through the Pepin Academies Transition Program, […]| The Laker/Lutz News
TAMPA – As students return to classrooms, parents and pediatricians will most likely notice the familiar pattern of seasonal illnesses. While CDC data shows that acute respiratory illnesses are currently at a very low level, this can shift quickly as children gather in classrooms. Meanwhile, hand-foot-and-mouth disease is among the most commonly reported pediatric illnesses […]| The Laker/Lutz News
TAMPA – Can a machine think like you? Learn like you? Paint your portrait like Picasso? Visitors at Tampa’s Museum of Science and Industry will soon be able to find out with the Sept. 6 opening of “Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine.” The interactive, traveling exhibit explores the effects of artificial intelligence. Forget […]| The Laker/Lutz News
Passing on Financial Education to Students: Money management is a muscle you have to build, and starting early can help children establish a strong foundation. From learning how to build a budget, to understanding the benefits of compound interest, instilling smart spending, saving and budgeting habits before and during the college years will help your […]| The Laker/Lutz News
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY – Twenty-four years after the attacks that sparked the nation’s longest war, Americans continue to honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, by commemorating a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, Hillsborough County Consumer & Veteran Services, and the Veterans Council of Hillsborough County invite the community to […]| The Laker/Lutz News
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LAND O’ LAKES – The Tunnel to Towers Foundation was scheduled to welcome Christopher LaFramboise and his family on Aug. 7 into a new mortgage-free smart home in the Let Us Do Good Village. LaFrambo…| The Laker/Lutz News