Big changes planned at Village Lakes Shopping Center

“We want to redevelop the property for the next generation,” Michael Sullivan of Ramco Gershenson.

By Sarah Whitman Senior Staff Writer The future of Village Lakes Shopping Center remains unknown. When Wal-Mart moved out of the center last fall to its new...

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Happy 100th birthday Zephyrhills!!

: “It takes a long time to plan for something that has been coming for 100 years.” — Madonna Wise, Zephyrhills historian

History of Zephyrhills rich and plentiful By Kyle LoJacono Staff Writer When Howard Barth Jeffries bought 35,000 acres of land, he would not have been able to envision...

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SR 54 widening to Curley Road contract bid $22 million

Pasco County Commissioner Ted Schrader.

By Kyle LoJacono Staff Writer The recession has created budget shortfalls at every level, but road construction projects continue to be funded and move forward in east...

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Hall of fame calls for Gaither baseball coach Frank Permuy

Gaither High School baseball coach Frank Permuy had his No. 7 jersey retired last season by the Cowboys. Seen with Permuy are his wife Danae and some of his players. (Photo courtesy of Frank Permuy)

By Kyle LoJacono Staff Writer During the 26-year history of Gaither High School, only one man has managed the Cowboy’s baseball team. Now Frank Permuy will live...

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‘Hurricane’ hits hard – Wesley Chapel boxer trains for 2012 Olympics

Samuel Valentin, ‘Hurricane Sammy’ gets in extra workout time at his home gym in Wesley Chapel.

By Sarah Whitman Senior Staff Writer They call him Hurricane Sammy. Samuel Valentin is a 15-year-old boxing champion with one thing on his mind—fighting his way to the...

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No more tax dollars needed to complete road projects

Pasco County Commissioner Ted Schrader.

By Kyle LoJacono Staff Writer Pasco County residents will not be stuck paying to finish three road projects left uncompleted when contractors of three major road projects...

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Silly Sam teaches pre-schoolers music with original tunes

Eric Halvorsen, or Silly Sam, entertains and teaches Leighton Lewis and Jenna Horne’s pre-school class at Kids ‘R’ Kids Meadow Pointe. (Photo by Suzanne Schmidt)

By Suzanne Schmidt Staff Writer Every Friday, children at Kids ‘R’ Kids Meadow Pointe arrive smiling because it is Silly Sam day. Silly Sam The Music Man, or...

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Founder’s Day starts Zephyrhills centennial celebration

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By Kyle LoJaconoStaff Writer [caption id="attachment_2079" align="alignright" width="250" caption="The official logo for Zephyrhills centennial, which is currently hanging from lampposts in downtown Zephyrhills. (Photo courtesy of...

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Sleep apnea treatments help patients rest easier

By Sarah Whitman Senior Staff Writer Sleep apnea does more than prevent people from getting a good night’s rest. People with the disorder stop breathing, sometimes for more...

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Free workshops help small businesses succeed

Jerry Karp, certified business analyst for the Small Business Development Center, helps small business start-ups and existing businesses with marketing and sales. (Photo by Suzanne Schmidt)

By Suzanne Schmidt Staff Writer In the first year of operation it is reported that half of all small businesses fail. The Small Business Development Center offers...

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Wesley Chapel family helps Haiti orphanage

From left Addie Pearson, 4, and Zoe Pearson, 7, wear the shirts they created to help raise funds for Heartline Ministries, a nonprofit organization in Haiti. (Photo courtesy of Jen Pearson)

By Suzanne Schmidt Staff Writer The need in Haiti is still great even two months after the earthquake, especially for the Maranatha Orphanage. A Wesley Chapel family is...

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“Fireproof” movie inspires marriage conference at Idlewild

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By Sarah Whitman Senior Staff Writer Is it time to ‘fireproof’ your marriage? It’s a question many couples ask after seeing the movie “Fireproof,” the highest grossing Christian...

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