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Alyssa Hobday gets the out at first base. Mitchell defeated Sickles by a score of 2- 1. Photo by Rolly Cabrera. More game photos at www.eagleeye-photography.com.


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  • Lutz man, 23, arrested for shoplifting, resisting a merchant at Village Lakes store
  • Deputies searching for vehicle burglar at Lifestyles Family Fitness
  • 2 Carrollwood neighbors arrested for assault, battery in unrelated cases
  • Carrollwood man, 26, arrested for battery, witness tampering
  • Northdale woman, 33, arrested on fraud warrant
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  • Injured NPR boaters rescued after their circling boat smashes channel marker
  • Baby Kee bonding with female manatee at Lowry Park Zoo after river rescue
  • Calypso Divers in North Tampa announces their new indoor aquatics center


    • Lou Hartung of South Pasco Bassmasters
    Tournament winner Lou Hartung from the South Pasco Bassmasters with two nice bass caught on the Lake Harris Chain.

  • Fishing bite recovers after a week of wind in Tampa Bay

    • Matt & Erik display Redfish
    Matt Smaby and Erik Heltne with a couple of nice Redfish they caught while fishing with Capt. Ric Liles and Reel Simple Fishing Adventures.

  • 150 lb. Tarpon breaks off near oncoming ship after 3+ hour battle

  • Carrollwood rescue gang defends moving trapped turtles in dry pond
  • A ‘how to’ guide to stay safe while gators are on the move
  • Most of Pasco and Hillsborough counties are under stringent water restrictions
  • Where you can clean up April 18 in Hillsborough
    • New to Nature
    We have added a special topic on our Nature page just for News in Agriculture. We know that as much as everyone talks about us being a ‘destination station’ farming and all things agriculture are just as important. Check it out HERE.
    Me & My Ride
    Jack’s ’57 Chevy
  • Lutz residents invited to discuss speeding at Rawlings Circle Wednesday
  • Ohio biker without helmet dies in I-275 accident, passenger critical
  • The Real Ghostbusters come to the American Victory May 2
  • American Victory Ship needs volunteers, docents
  • Companies looking to hire veterans at RecruitMilitary Job Fair April 23
  • MAIL CALL: You have truly lifted the spirits of the 101st Airborne Division!
  • MAIL CALL: Soldier studying fire science asks for local fire rescue patches
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    NEW TAMPA — More than 3,500 students and faculty members at Freedom High and Liberty Middle schools will have this week off due to two suspected cases of Swine Flu at Freedom.
    The Laker/Community News wins 5 awards in Florida Press competition
    Florida Press bestows 5 awards on the staff at The Laker/Community News for article, photos, special football section.
    Paint the Town gives Hot Rods BBQ fresh look April 18
    LUTZ — A fresh coat of paint and some minor repairs will bring new life into Hot Rods BBQ this weekend.
    Lutz residents invited to discuss speeding at Rawlings Circle Wednesday
    LUTZ — Residents and drivers of Rawlings Circle in Lutz will get a chance to address traffic concerns on Wednesday.
    Deputies searching for vehicle burglar at Lifestyles Family Fitness
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    LUTZ — Be cautious when leaving valuables in your car while at the gym.
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    Lutz Patriot's Co-Founder, Barbara Mueller's passion recognized
    Barbara Mueller, of the Lutz Patriots, accepts an award from Ron and Sandy Knight, of Ruskin and the Matthew A. Knight Foundation for Making a Difference, as printed on the plaque, during the flag waving May, 8. Check out more photos and buy prints at Carson Photography.com. Photo by Keith Carson.


    Sam Kay of Lutz aims for gold
    Sam Kay, 13, of Lutz, goes for the pot of gold to cure cancer during a beanbag toss Friday, April 24, during the Lutz Relay For Life at Train Depot Park. Check out more photos and buy prints HERE. Staff photo by Keith Carson.



    Jakob, Braden, and Michelle at Lutz Relay
    Jakob Zayas, 6, and Braden Coxon, 9, both of Lutz, take a break from Relay activities Friday, April 24, during the Lutz Relay For Life at Train Depot Park. (right) Lutz Elementary teacher Michelle Logan, of Wesley Chapel, completes a leg of the tunnel relay Friday, April 24, during the Lutz Relay For Life at Train Depot Park. Check out more photos and buy prints HERE. Staff photo by Keith Carson.


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  • Genealogy Worlds Connect @ Your Hillsborough Library
  • Guardian ad Litem needs your help to help kids in court
  • Earth Day will be celebrated at St. Paul Lutheran April 25
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  • Friends of New Tampa Library host Chocolate Extravaganza April 26
  • Sign up now for booth at Taste of New Tampa, Expo April 19
  • Join 2nd Crawfish Boil April 23 aboard the American Victory
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  • Paint the Town gives Hot Rods BBQ fresh look April 18
  • Fitness franchise Stroller Strides to donate funds to local March for Babies
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  • UT names Dennis Nostrand as VP for enrollment
  • Florida College Investment Plan ranked #1 by Savingforcollege.com
  • Odessa’s Erin Brennan receives Academic Honors at Saint Mary's College
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  • Addressing the shadow uninsured: college student access to health care
  • Parkinson’s Support Group to meet April 15 in Tampa
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  • Kiddie Academy of Carrollwood urges parents to turn-off TVs This Week
  • Magnet, School Choice, Career & Technical Education information meetings planned
  • Bill could keep you from information about principals, teachers, school board members
    • Calling all Scouts, Civil Air Patrol, other youth groups We want to hear from you! E-mail us news@cnewspubs.com with news from your troop, group, club and organization and you’ll find it in your special section on our Schools page HERE.

    Tyler Heinrichs makes USA BMX Team
    Tyler Heinrichs of Lutz has made the USA BMX Team. He qualified for the team by winning two races in a March competition in Texas. The 13-year-old is ranked 12th in the world and will race in the BMX World Championships in Australia in July. Special to The News.

    BRING IT ON

    Soccer star Stacy kickin’ in Boston

  • CABA Annual Golf Classic is April 20 at Westchase
  • Heritage Harbor hosts Carrollwood Elementary PTA Golf Tournament April 25
    • Sports Editor Steve Lee wants to hear from you. Tell him about the wild and wacky sport you play – real or something you came up with one weekend. E-mail Steve at slee@cnewspubs.com.
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  • 3 Interact members are honored by Rotary Club of Land O’ Lakes
  • Tyler Heinrichs of Tampa Bay qualifies to be named to USA BMX Team
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  • Berean Academy of Lutz to host local Bible Bee with $260,000+ in prizes
  • Celebrating Earth Day at Spirit of Life Unitarian Universalists April 19
  • Weinberg Village Assisted Living residents have much to celebrate this Passover
  • How you can help Metropolitan Ministries help thousands in need
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  • Relay For Life Team Eager Beavers hosts golf tournament at Pebble Creek April 17
    • We want to hear from you. Tell us about your Relay For Life events - the planning meetings, the fund-raisers, the call-for-actions. E-mail The News/Community News at news@cnewspubs.com.
  • Youth group performs Return to Forbidden Planet to help Moffitt
  • Carrollwood Cultural Center present Oklahoma! May 1-3
  • WUSF Public Broadcasting honored by AP for broadcast journalism
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  • Thousands see real Body Worlds close-up at museum blockbuster
  • Teens 13-16 invited to join animal care, conservation program at zoo
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  • Linda Knight, 40, of Lutz; daughter of The News, The Laker carriers
  • Elsa Rosa Oves, 81, Lutz; great-grandmother, sister
  • Mary Moore Baur, 95, Tampa; retired teacher, USF grad
  • Helen Doty, 83, Tampa; grandmother, volunteer at Most Holy Redeemer
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