OurtownFLA.com Photos with story by Michael Murillo of the Lutz News

At the annual Guv’na debate May 10 at the Old Lutz School, the five hopefuls for the ceremonial title were doing whatever they could to raise cash: Selling cookies, brownies and even specialty popcorn. They had raffles and drawings. They even announced yard sales and other fundraisers scheduled for the next couple months. But unlike a traditional political campaign, the money raised doesn’t go toward buttons, bumper stickers or negative attack ads. It goes to local schools, civic organizations and other groups that benefit from the Lutz Guv’na event, which names the winner solely by how much money they raise for charity. Last year the candidates as a group raised nearly $12,000, most of that coming from the winner and current Guv’na, Suzin Carr. The debate was an opportunity for the candidates to kick off their campaigns with smiles, handshakes and outrageous promises if “elected” to office. One vowed to rid the area of pesky mosquitoes. Another promised a five-day weekend. And they participated in contests to show their ability to handle the job, such as watermelon eating and knitting...

Open House and Baby Shower "Let's Celebrate Life" Open House and "Let's Celebrate Life" Baby shower Drive. Everyone had a wonderful time collecting baby items and listening to very talented local youth. If you will like to help Rebeka represent Florida in Pennsylvania please go to her page: http://www.gofundme.com/8p9340
We also enjoyed A Moment with the Classics where James did a wonderful job.
We collected many items and we introduced everyone to our: "One Stop Insurance Shop" — at Good Faith Insurance Services. Good Faith Insurance Services, Good Faith Insurance Services P&C and Genesis 680

It was a historic groundbreaking for the Pasco County Utilities Administration and Operations Facility on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 19420 Central Boulevard, Land O’Lakes. The building will be the central administration location for the Pasco Utilities System and will be located on the southeast corner of U.S. 41 and Central Boulevard. A number of dignitaries participated in the groundbreaking including representatives from the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), Constitutional Officers, architecture firm Fleischman Garcia, contractor Construction Technology Group, Inc., employees from Pasco County Utilities and other County Departments.

A Mixer at PNC Bank with a Dash of Salt & Pepper Catering, brought together business people from Wesley Chapel and New Tampa for an outstanding evening of fun, food, and networking! Folks had an opportunity to meet, greet and to network in a relaxed, social setting and learn more about each other and to serve our community. They are actively involved in local government, regional economic development and providing valuable resources to each other.

Prominent men and local celebrities (Senator Wilton Simpson, Sheriff Nocco, and more) bake items at their homes, some from secret family recipes and some might be out of a Betty Crocker box. They bring their baked masterpieces to the event, walk the red carpet, and auction them off . Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of East & Central Pasco County. At this year's event Habitat will have a very special guest, Georgia Luedi-Fuller.

Georgia literally grew up with Habitat for Humanity and is as old as the ministry itself. She was born at Koinonia Farm in 1971 in Americus, Georgia, where Habitat experienced its humble beginnings initially through Koinonia's "Partnership Housing" program, and then she witnessed its steady growth over the years, from 1976 to the present, "Habitat for Humanity International." Today, Habitat for Humanity is a true world leader in addressing the issues of poverty housing.

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club help their Annual Flea Market at the Old Lutz School. In preparation the Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club enjoyed a riotous Haute Couture AND Low Couture Flea Market Fashion Show leading to their upcoming Annual Flea Market at the Old Lutz School. All fashions being showcased were pulled from donated items available in their Chic Boutique, ranging from elegant and sophisticated to zany. Two members won most outrageous honors for wearing a single pair of pants and a shirt. The ladies have spent 6 weeks accumulating and preparing a great deal of donated treasures including antiques, collectibles, clothing, books, tools, sports, furniture, kids’ items, baby equipment, décor and seasonal. All proceeds will benefit local charities and organizations as well as scholarships.

The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce Community Spotlight Business Expo 2014 was open to everyone in the community and is the premier event showcasing the business and service businesses in Central Pasco and Northern Hillsborough. The annual event was held at the Land O'Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway, and is designed to highlight the business and service treasures in our communities.

By Gary Nager of the Wesley Chapel Neighborhood News “It’s the best-attended ribbon cutting I’ve been to,” said one Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber Board member who attended our ribbon cutting event at our new office (in the Brookside Professional Park on S.R. 54) and the party to celebrate my 20 years as the owner and editor of the New Tampa & Wesley Chapel Neighborhood News on March 6. Somewhere between 100-150 people took part in the festivities and I was thrilled that so many of them decided to record messages in Milorian Studios, the impressive TV studio on the first floor of the building of which we’re now the second floor occupants.

Adult Watercolor Painting are held on Thursdays from 9am to 12pm for people ages 18 and older for only $10 per class at the Land O'Lakes Recreation Center. Learn the best watercolor techniques with the help local artist and their “How to” watercolor workshops. If you’re just getting started in the game, they have great courses just for you! Learn watercolor painting techniques that will get you started on the right path, right away. From brush stroke and paint texture techniques, to tips on creating the perfect color every time.

Patricia Jones began the CPA practice in Pasco County in 1986. She graduated from College Misericordia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and was licensed in the State of Florida as a Certified Public Accountant in 1984. She has over 35 years of accounting experience, which includes taxation, audit, estate planning and consulting.

Traci Malik joined Jones & Company CPAs in 2002 and has been in the public accounting field since 2000. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Masters of Accountancy degree from The University of South Florida. She became a CPA in 2004 and a partner in the firm in 2010.

Folks from all east central Pasco County came out to spend the day with their four legged friends at the 2014 Dogs Day in Dade City. There was a dog wagon parade, a Talent contest and an ice cream/yogurt eating contest at Agnes Lamb Park. Another great job by the Pasco High NJROTC!