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Construction to extend State Road 56
February 15, 2017 By Kathy Steele
Contractors on the State Road 56 extension are cleared to begin turning dirt. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a permit for the roadwork on Feb. 2. The extension is considered an important project by residents, commercial interests and government officials, because it provides an important link for motorists traveling east and west across Pasco County. "I'm excited," said Pasco … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Local News, Zephyrhills/East Pasco News Tagged With: Cone & Graham Inc., Meadow Pointe Boulevard, Mike Moore, State Road 56, Two Rivers Ranch, U.S. 301, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wesley Chapel, Wiregrass Ranch, Zephyrhills
New 4-lane to connect communities
January 20, 2016 By Kathy Steele
Pasco County is set to receive a nearly $23 million state loan after state and local officials stitched together a deal for a four-lane extension of State Road 56 from Wiregrass Ranch to Zephyrhills. The project previously had been intended to build two lanes from Meadow Pointe Boulevard in Wiregrass Ranch to U.S. 301 in Zephyrhills. Converting it to a four-lane project will boost the … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Local News, Wesley Chapel/New Tampa News, Zephyrhills/East Pasco News Tagged With: Cone & Graham, Dade City, David Goldstein, Florida Department of Transportation, Interstate 75, Meadow Pointe Boulevard, Richard Gehring, River Landing, State Infrastructure Bank, State Road 56, Steve Spina, Two Rivers Ranch, U.S. 301, Wesley Chapel Lakes, Wiregrass Ranch, Wyndfields, Zephyrhills
Loan for State Road 56 no sure thing
January 6, 2016 By Kathy Steele
A state loan to build two additional lanes of an extended State Road 56 is in jeopardy, as state and county officials haggle over details of how to repay the estimated $22 million construction costs. The road project currently calls for a two-lane extension of State Road 56 from Meadow Pointe Boulevard in Wiregrass Ranch to U.S. 301 in Zephyrhills. A state loan would allow a four-lane road … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Local News, Wesley Chapel/New Tampa News, Zephyrhills/East Pasco News Tagged With: Cone & Graham, David Goldstein, Florida Department of Transportation, Meadow Pointe Boulevard, State Infrastructure Bank, State Road 56, Two Rivers Ranch, U.S. 301, Wesley Chapel Lakes, Wiregrass Ranch, Zephyrhills
State loan could pave way for four-lane State Road 56
April 15, 2015 By Kathy Steele
The money isn't in anyone's bank account yet, but a state loan program might be the solution to fund the widening of State Road 56 to four lanes from Wesley Chapel to Zephyrhills, according to a press release from State Rep. Danny Burgess and State Sen. John Legg. The lawmakers, in consultation with the Florida Department of Transportation staffers, including Secretary Jim Boxold, are looking … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Local News, Wesley Chapel/New Tampa News, Zephyrhills/East Pasco News Tagged With: Charles Proctor, Danny Burgess, David Goldstein, Florida Department of Transportation, Gene Whitfield, Jim Boxold, John Legg, Meadow Pointe Boulevard, State Infrastructure Bank, State Road 56, Steve Spina, Two Rivers Ranch, U.S. 301, Wesley Chapel, Wiregrass Ranch, Zephyrhills, Zephyrhills City Council
Get The Smile You Deserve in 2020 from Origami Orthodontics
January 2, 2020 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News
It's a new year, and the perfect time to set goals that you have wanted to achieve for years! Health goals are always … [Read More...]
01/22/2020 – Pet vaccine clinic
Pasco County Animal Services, 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O' Lakes, will offer its low-cost vaccine and microchip clinic every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Upcoming dates are Jan. 15, Jan. 22 and Jan. 29. No appointments are needed, and the services are available for both cats and dogs. For a clinic price list, visit bit.ly/2UXgfQ7. … [Read More...]
01/23/2020 – Woman's club meeting
The first 2020 GFWC Lutz-Land O' Lakes Women's Club's general meeting, sponsored by the Home Life CSP, will take place Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon, at Land O' Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd. The guest speaker will be from the USF Health Byrd Dementia and Alzheimer's Institute. After the presentation, the club's Relay for Life "Quilt of Hope" will be unveiled. The GREEN FLASH also will be introduced! After the meeting, guests can view and enjoy the woman's club members' Art Competition (from noon to 12:30 p.m.), and then stay and have lunch (served at 12:30 p.m.) The cost of the lunch is $10 and includes chicken and yellow rice, black beans, salad, Cuban bread and dessert. There also will be an Opportunity Basket full of goodies. … [Read More...]
01/25/2020 – Dessert theater show
Betmar Theater will present a Dessert Theater Show, "Anniversary Antics," on Jan. 25 at 2 p.m., and Jan. 26 at 7 p.m., at the Betmar Acres Clubhouse No. 2, 3713 Lakewood Drive in Zephyrhills. The show is a combination of six skits and one-act plays, plus a dance act. Intermission will include dessert and a drink. Tickets are $6 and all seats are reserved. For information and tickets, call (585) 334-8344. … [Read More...]
01/27/2020 – Bromeliad Guild
The Bromeliad Guild of Tampa Bay will meet on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m., at Christ the King Catholic Church, 821 S. Dale Mabry, in the McLoughlin Building, Room C. The guest speaker will be Tom Wolfe on the topic of "Florida Native Bromeliads You Should Know." There will be a Power Point presentation, as well as a hands-on and an in-depth identification discussion. Meetings are open to the public. For information, contact Tom Wolfe at (813) 391-1542 or
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02/08/2020 – Ladies conference
The Zephyrhills Pregnancy Care Center will host a ladies conference fundraiser on Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Alliance Church, 6351 Fort King Road in Zephyrhills. Christian speaker and author Dee Brestin will talk about how the Scriptures show a way to deepen a relationship with God, and with one another. Tickets are $40 and include breakfast, lunch, live music and time for fellowship. Registration will be confirmed when payment is made. The deadline for ticket purchase is Jan. 24. For information call (813) 480-6884. To register, call (813) 780-6885. … [Read More...]
02/09/2020 – Pet photo fundraiser
EvoLove Event Center, 4575 Pet Lane in Lutz, will host a fundraiser, "Market & Minis with the Fur Babies on the Lawn," on Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In collaboration with Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS) and Furry Ventures Pet Care, Landrum Photography will take photos for all pets. The cost is $5 per pet, and each person will receive three images. All proceeds will go to PCAS. Stop by for a cute, Valentine's Day memory. … [Read More...]
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