ODESSA – A seventh-grader from Starkey Ranch K-8 School has been named one of 30 national finalists for the 2025 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge. Arshiya Ghosh will be headed to Washington, D.C. from Oct. 24 to 29 to compete for scholarships worth up to $25,000. Judges will consider student research projects and how finalists […]| The Laker/Lutz News
ZEPHYRHILLS – Main Street Zephyrhills shared updates with the city council on Sept. 23 as the organization prepares to close out the year with major events like Halloween Howl, Veterans Day Parade and Festival of Lights. Antwon Gildon, Main Street director and coordinator, said the organization has received great response from promoting its events on water […]| The Laker/Lutz News
New Tampa Performing Arts Center announces 2025-26 season HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY – New Tampa Performing Arts Center unveils its third season, featuring a mix of theater, dance, music and family-friendly events. Highlights include three mainstage productions by New Tampa Players: “Oklahoma!” (Oct. 17-26), “The Spongebob Musical” (Jan. 30-Feb. 1) and “Annie” (July 24-Aug. 2). Additionally, Tampa […]| The Laker/Lutz News
This bumblebee could not resist gathering nectar from these purple Mexican petunias.| The Laker/Lutz News
Now that we’re officially in pumpkin spice season, it made me wonder … what is the history of pumpkin spice? How did this seasonal staple come about in the first place? And what makes it so embedded in “fall culture?” While the craze took off after Starbucks debuted the pumpkin spice latte in 2003, the […]| The Laker/Lutz News
New Port Richey celebrates Hispanic heritage NEW PORT RICHEY – The City of New Port Richey invites the community to experience Salsa Saturday Cultural Celebration, a free, festive event celebrating Hispanic heritage. The festival takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 27 at New Port Richey Public Library courtyard, 5939 Main St. “Salsa Saturday is […]| The Laker/Lutz News
TAMPA – Government services are seeing a major upgrade through innovative partnerships. Tax Collector Nancy Millan is highlighting these efforts in Season 3 of “Conversations with Nancy,” a podcast from the Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office. Available in both English and Spanish, this season features special guests from partner organizations who share how their collaborations […]| The Laker/Lutz News
SPRING HILL – A New Generation has opened registration for its ninth annual Sporting Clay Shoot. For 26 years, A New Generation has provided free and confidential health education and services in the areas of prevention, early pregnancy decision, sexual health, parenting and relationships. “As we serve our clients, we are committed to this philosophy: ‘Be […]| The Laker/Lutz News
TAMPA – Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, along with government, interfaith and community leaders, gathered Aug. 23 for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Tampa Florida Temple. Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, presided at the event and Elder Brook P. Hales, General Authority Seventy, conducted. […]| The Laker/Lutz News
Florida’s Sports Coast seeks tourism professional PASCO COUNTY – Pasco County’s Destination Management Organization, Florida’s Sports Coast, is seeking a hotel/motel professional to join the Tourist Development Council. Applications are accepted online through Sept. 30: mypas.co/AdvisoryBoards The TDC is an advisory council to the Pasco Board of County Commissioners and consists of elected officials and tourism […]| 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