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News - Land O'Lakes Community Events

Fourth Annual Turkey Gobble Feast by the Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel at Keystone Community Church

By Gary Nager of the New Tampa Neighborhood News

The motto of Rotary International is “Service Above Self,” and never are those words more important to the Rotary Clubs located not only in our area but around the world than during the holiday season — which, of course, begins in earnest in this country on Thanksgiving Day.

Wine and Cheese Night at Boutique by Lily Fundraising Event in Land O’Lakes.

Thursday, Nov 07, 2013 | On Target Page: Land O'Lakes, Lutz, Land O'Lakes Community Events, Lutz Community Events

Wine and Cheese Night at Boutique by Lily Fundraising Event

Boutique by Lily is a women's clothing store specializing in new to used designer treasures located at 21633 Village Lakes Shopping center in Land O’Lakes.

Friends and family of Julie Valdez came out to support this big local boobs cancer event. Wine, Cheese and crackers were served and the folks were entertained with music, poetry and raffles. If you would like to donate please call Julie 813-476-8977.

Swampfest at Land O'Lakes 2013

Wednesday, Nov 06, 2013 | On Target Page: Land O'Lakes, Lutz, Greater Pasco County, Land O'Lakes Community Events
Swampfest at Land O'Lakes 2013

Trunk-a-Treat at Myrtle Lake Baptist Church was a great success

Friends and family of Myrtle Lake Baptist Church came out for Wednesday and were told to bring their trunk, their car trunk that is, decorated and ready to hand out candy. Folks could either bring wrapped candy to the Welcome Center or make a financial donation to the Church.

Christian Brothers Automotive held a fund raising event for IGNITE and performed auto services for single mothers

Christian Brothers Automotive, located at 23650 Venezia Drive in Land O'Lakes held a fund raising event for IGNITE and also provided free automotive services for single mothers Saturday Morning. Christian Brothers Automotive is your local full service automotive repair shop. Simply put, we offer honest repairs, excellent service, and fair prices. Come by or call 813 949-0100 and see the difference.

7th Annual Spooky Tails Halloween Party and Pet Costume Contest at Parick Kennell K-9 Fundraiser

Each year Parwick Kennels hosts the Spooky Tails Costume Contest for pets to help raise funds for Pasco County Sheriff's K-9 Unit Retirement funds. This event is made possible by the generous support of our neighborhood businesses and of people like you. .

Pasco Pet Fest at Florida Estates Winery

Saturday, Oct 12, 2013 | On Target Page: Land O'Lakes, Lutz, Land O'Lakes Community Events, Pets & Animal Husbandry
Doggie Cakes is hosting to benefit Pit Bull Happenings Rescue at Florida Estates Winery is located at 25241 State Road 52 in Land O’ Lakes. A lot of folks came out and brought their pets to the Pasco Pet Fest at Florida Estates Winery in Land O'Lakes and had a very fun day at this pet friendly event.

Over 550 volunteers picking up tons of trash at the 2013 Land O'Lakes Coastal Cleanup

Friday, Sep 13, 2013 | On Target Page: Greater Pasco County, Land O'Lakes, Lutz, Land O'Lakes Community Events
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club came out in force as always to help club conservation chair, Allie Peterman, with the Land O’Lakes Coastal Cleanup-2013. It was a smashing success with 48 teams of approximately 550 volunteers picking up tons of trash including TV’s, tires, and mattresses.

A holiday weekend that will live in infamy - by Tom Jackson of TBO

Labor Day weekend has come and gone, the vast majority of us having emerged unharmed from its peculiar invitations to celebrate summer’s traditional wrap-up. And yet, in years to come, certain survivors among us will recall this particular seasonal bookend as a climax unlike any other. Joshua Griffin and James Poindexter, two young men separated by background and prominence but united by personal effervescence and the joy they gave others, were swallowed up by Gulf waters a day apart, leaving communities of loved ones shocked and grieving.

Local Kids Model at Belk Kidfest Fashion Shows

Parents and legal guardians brought their children ages 4 – 12 to participate as models in the KidFest fashion show in their Land O’Lakes Belk store. Belk hosted its bi-annual Kidfest in-store event at all locations. The event included runway fashion shows featuring local children as models wearing Belk’s latest fashion trends and styles for kids. Other activities and entertainment included refreshments, music, games, face painting, balloons and prizes. Back to School items were offered by Ierna’s Heating and Cooling, (and some tasty popcorn!) the Pasco County Sheriff’s Department, Precision Kia of Wesley Chapel, a group of Clowns from the Shriners and many more.

Lutz 4th of July Parade and Announcement of Guv’na of Lutz

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 | On Target Page: Land O'Lakes, Lutz, Lutz Community Events, Land O'Lakes Community Events
It was a very special 4th of July Parade in Lutz as folks also celebrated their towns 100th Birthday Flag waving citizens lined the street as scores of floats representing businesses, community organizations and civil servants tosses candy, necklaces and an occasional blast of water from their power shooters. Earlier in the day there was a 5k race and baking contest. Once the parade was complete, a cake contest and cake auction started, followed by parade trophies and the naming Suzin Buzas Carr,

Boy Scout Car Wash at All Tune & Lube

Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 | On Target Page: Land O'Lakes, Lutz, Community Events, Land O'Lakes Community Events

The Boy Scout Car Wash at All Tune & Lube in Land O’ Lakes was a great success!

2013 Row & Drive Car and Boat Show at Lake Padget Estates Park for HPH Hospice with the Land O'Lakes High School Rowing Club

Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013 | On Target Page: Land O'Lakes, Land O'Lakes Community Events, Land O'Lakes High School
2013 Row & Drive Car and Boat Show at Lake Padget Estates Park for HPH Hospice with the Land O'Lakes High School Rowing Club

Congressman Bilirakis holds College Fair at Sunlake High School

Congressman Bilirakis held a College Fair at Sunlake High School at Sunlake High School in Land O’Lakes This event offered the opportunity for students and their families to learn about available financial aid resources and the admissions process.

Bay Cities Bank 10 Years Anniversary Celebration in Lutz

"Following a rash of mergers and acquisitions across the state, Bay Cities Bank opened it's doors in November of 1999. More than a decade later our core values still provide the guidance that has fueled our growth and kept us focused on what we do best: “Building meaningful relationships with our customers" Gregory W. Bryant, President and CEO Bay Cities Bank

Coach Benedetto passes on at 66. Gets fitting tribute as John Benedetto Stadium is dedicated Oct 19, 2012

Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013 | On Target Page: Land O'Lakes, Land O'Lakes Community Events, Land O'Lakes High School
Coach Benedetto got a fitting tribute on October 19, 2012 when the house he built on the eve of the 6th anniversary of the comeback for the ages, Benedetto's coaches and players took it on themselves once more, and the old coach may have to reorder his list of dangdest things. Friday night, they named the stadium after him. Says Will Weatherford, a former Gators linebacker and the incoming Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, "I can't think of a better way to honor Coach Benedetto than to rename the stadium that was his house."
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