Lutz Fire Department

The Lutz Volunteer Fire Department is conducting its annual membership drive.   The Dept. is in its 59th year and is one of only 6 Volunteer Fire Departments in Hillsborough Fire Rescue.  The Station (#24) is located at 129 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road.  The annual July 4th celebration, parade and chicken BBQ is held at the station.

The Dept is managed by the Lutz Volunteer Fire association and it is estimated it saves Hillsborough County $500,000 a year. It only costs $30 for Residential Membership and $50 for Business Membership.  Please join.

Lutz Fire Dept

Lutzian Apparently still in the running in So You Think You Can Dance.

Danielle Dominguez of Tampa did not make it past tonight's rounds in Las Vegas of So You Think You Can Dance.   She had some bad luck in getting kicked in the head by her partner.  She had to go to the hospital and that delayed her time to fully practice with a group.

Although it was not clear to me, per WTVT Fox News apparently Courtney Kirby of Lutz was not eliminated tonight.

Lutz Outdoor Concert Venue Seeks Zoning Modification

The Staregrounds, is an outdoor concert venue in Lutz located in the 20 acre wooded area at the NE Corner of Sunset and Livingston. The site opened up in March 2012 and is run by Lutz resident Timothy Shanks of the band 16 Second Stare   He is now seeking a minor zoning modification to apparently formalize the venue.  A review of a concert at the site can be found on the tbt*.  The Staregrounds also has a Facebook site.

Stage

Support Building

The application lists an address at 2518 Lane which is the home on the property facing Sunset.  The  website lists the address of venue as 18515 N. Livingston, likely the address of the parking area below.

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Parking

Events that are coming up are:

War of Thrones  June 23, 2012 @ 6:00 PM (EST)
Thunderstruck will be playing there July 1.

The Zoning # is 12-0601.  The hearing is scheduled for July 24, 2012 at 9:00AM in front of the Board of Hillsborough County Commissioners.

Details from the request:

Within the already defined commercially designated area on the site plan, the applicant requests the ability to conduct music performances in an open air concert setting. An open air concert stage and accessory building to support the concert stage will be placed internal to the site as depicted on the proposed alternative plan. All conditions associated with the current approved General Site Plan shall remain in effect to maintain the development rights and design currently provided. The concert venue is not designed to include structured or permanent seating. It is intended to offer the community a place to stage and promote occasional musical events, to conduct community fund raisers, support music lessons, and generally support company and family functions that promote musical arts for recreation.

It is the intent to offer this venue until such time as the site develops with the "neighborhood commercial" uses as conditioned and permitted by the General Site Plan. The site plan is amended to include two buildings (as depicted on the proposed alternative site plan) that will be utilized as the concert stage and accessory building to support concert activities.

For purposes of developing the site for the proposed open air concert venue, the following conditions are proposed:

• All open air concert activities will occur within the area defined as "Neighborhood Commercial" on the current site plan and illustrated on the proposed alternative plan.
• There will be no permanent seating areas constructed.
• Access to the site and areas designated for parking shall be located as illustrated on the proposed alternative plan.
• If necessary, additional landscaping may be added as needed to attenuate sound.
• Events will be limited to Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, between the hours of 3:00 PM and 11:00 PM, with functional operations (sound and shows) ending at 10:00 PM.

For full zoning details see below.  Note that the original zoning for the Planned Development occurred in 1988.

Lutz Civic Association Position on the Gates High School

On their website The Lutz Civic Association has posted their position regarding the Gates High School

Here are some excerpts:

The proposed “Gates” middle and high school development was first brought to our attention over two years ago by Patti Girard, the owner of Learning Gate Community School. The LCA has a ten year history with the school, and know them to be good community members. Their current elementary school, located off Hanna Road went through a similar review process when it was initially approved. They have been good custodians of the property and honored their environmental and other plan conditions as they have built out their facility. They have done what they have said they would do, and have constantly strived to minimize impacts to surrounding neighbors.


After working with Ms Girard and through numerous changes to their original middle school/high school plan, we believe The Gates will be an asset to the community. Through this planning process we have been successful in moving the primary entrance to the U.S. 41 driveway. (Note that the requirements of high schools being located on 4 lane roadways are an outcome of prior initiatives of the LCA from over a decade ago). However, development and site plan approvals need to be structured to insure that U.S. 41 remains the primary entrance and that traffic is sufficiently limited on Sunset Lane so as not to substantially degrade its operation. Additionally, environmental issues continue to need attention as planning proceeds. . . . .

 . . . . 1. The level of service numbers (LOS) are created during “peak” traffic hours, ie. 6-8:30 am and 4:30-6:30 pm. The school has agreed to stagger their start and finish times with the kids so they do NOT combine with the local peak hour traffic. Therefore, there will be no deterioration in LOS. However, there are no conditions specifically mandating start and end times to the school. There must be a condition that specifically addresses the start and end time of the school.
2. There needs to be a maximum allowed cars to enter the school off of Sunset Lane. There should be a definite number of “parking passes” allowed the high schoolers, ie. 100. With the 60-70 administrative staff there would total less than 200 trips on Sunset staggered from say 9 – 10 am. It will not interfere with the Lutz Learning Center or with the elementary school traffic on 41. There must be a condition limiting this number.
3. Parking passes or some electronic gate must be placed on Sunset or there is no controlling the traffic. There must be a condition requiring this electronic gate, or there is no way to control this traffic. . . . .


 . . . . Therefore, we offer “conditional support” for this project provided the above concerns are properly addressed. We would hope the LCA would continue to be part of the permitting process to ensure the safeguards are in place for the community.

Where in Lutz - Hanger 18

The last edition of Where in Lutz featured the Preaching Goose.  The Goose is located in the east side yard of the house at the SW corner of Sunset and Cypress Cove - across from Tims Memorial Presbyterian Church.  As with all of the Where In Lutz items I'm curious as to the rest of the story. Did the Goose had something to do with the Church?

This edition of Where in Lutz features "Hanger 18"

If you have an item for Where in Lutz, send a me a photo and tell me where it is.  If you don't have a photo, tell me where it is and I will take the photos.  If you know the history behind something, please share.

Lutzian Dances on "So You Think You Can Dance"

Courtney Kirby of Lutz was on "So You Think You Can Dance" Wednesday night (6/6/12). Her grandmother taught her dance and was with her on the show, sitting with the Judges. She is going to Las Vegas. (See updates below)

 You can find videos of her dancing at her YouTube site. Here is a video of her from two years ago

It appears she dances with the All American Dance Factory at Dale Mabry and Fletcher.

Update 6/7/12

Here is a recap of Courtney's dance from SYTYCD.net

Courtney brought her sassy former-dancer Grandma. This old lady was hysterical. Nigel brought her up to watch from his chair and Grandma gets a bit fresh with him then cries her way through Courtney’s very beautiful routine. Courtney is someone I think the audience would vote for. She is cute and talented, in a very Lauren Froderman sort of way. Where the first time a choreographer makes her sexy we are all a bit shocked but she pulls it off and we love her even more. Mary and Debbie say Vegas, but Nigel said choreo. Grandma tells him to change his mind so he doesn’t look ridiculous. Hey Courtney – bring Grams to Vegas, will ya?




Tampa was also represented, by Danielle Dominguez.

Here is the recap of Danielle's performance from SYTYCD.net

Oh how I love a name with alliteration. And she loves bacon. Like, a lot. My arteries clogged just watching the video. But then Nigel said suggested that Mary and Debbie would like to try this diet… yikes. Danielle also said her mom used to cheer – so Mom did a routine in the aisle. Good on ya, Momma! Her routine was bizarre in a great way. I could imagine Sonya Tayeh sitting at home just aching to get her hands on her, which Mary brought up as well. I love the “weird” dancers (like Mark Kanemura) and was happy she was sent to Vegas.

You can find her videos on her YouTube site.  She is apparently affiliated with the Centerstage Dance Academy, located on Dale Mabry, not too far from All american Dance Factory.

Update 6/9/12  

There is an article in the Tampa Bay Times about Courtney's  86 year old grandmother - Eva Dean Booth and her appearance with Courtney at SYTYCD..  She lives in Carrollwood (part of northern Tampa area - south of Lutz)  "taught and studied dance as a young hoofer in Utah 70 years ago".

As relatives gathered at Winners Grill in Tampa to watch the episode, they got a surprise; Eva Dean showed up in the segment as much as her granddaughter, earning her 15 minutes of fame with a playful, sassy spirit that clearly delighted Lythgoe.

Further Internet research reveals that Eva was not the only dancer in her family.  Her late sister Louise Waite Lauriski "touched many lives by inspiring, promoting, and teaching dance. In 1991 she was awarded a Life-Time Achievement Award by Daniel J. Hoctor's Dance Caravan Professional Dance Teacher's Association in recognition of exemplary devotion and dedication to the training, guidance and inspiration of aspiring young dancers. Her legacy lives on through Tueller School of Dance, Logan; Coggins Dance Company, Ogden; Tracy's Dance Academy, Salt Lake City; Dana Smith Dance Studio, Pocatello, Idaho, and her many granddaughters and great-granddaughters who love dance. An article that appeared in a newspaper summed it up best, "The ballet number was nothing short of an extravaganza. I marvel at Mrs. Lauriski's ability to make every child a featured performer, if but for a little while. When better things are done, she will do them."

Gates High School Special Use Permit Approved

The Hearing Master has approved the Special Use Permit 12-0429 for the Learning Gate / Gates High School. Full details are below.

Conclusions of Law
Based upon the testimony received, the evidence submitted, a review of the Development Services Department case file, the staff report of the Development Services Department, and a review of the Land Development Code, it is concluded that the Special Use is supportable and that the charter school expansion is appropriate for the subject location.

It is concluded that the applicant has satisfied the requirements of the Land Development Code for approval of the Special Use Permit.

Decision
Approved with conditions as recommended by Development Services Department staff as amended at the hearing. and as conditioned below:

The Sunset Lane driveway shall be limited to right-in, right-out and left-out turning movements only. The access connection shall be designed and constructed by the developer to physically prohibit eastbound to northbound left turn movements into the school site. The developer shall design and construct a westbound right turn lane on Sunset Lane into the site.

If available, the site shall be served by public wastewater service. Hillsborough County shall determine the availability of waste water service in accordance with existing availability determination procedures. If waste water service is not available and septic tanks are to be used, septic tanks shall only be located outside the WRPA Zone 2 boundaries.


Gates High School Hearing Decision

Post Memorial Day Flags

I missed this on Memorial Day.  While walking this week we came across these flags on Hanna Avenue  honoring Memorial Day

Hanna and Sunset Drainage Improvements

Using the following tool from Hillsborough County, I have located information about drainage improvements to Hanna Rd and Sunset Lanes.

CIP Number:	46132012
Start Date:	01-JUN-2008	End Date:	05-JUL-2013
Project Name:	Sunset Ln and Hanna Rd Drainage Improvement	Program:	Stormwater
Sub-Program:	Stormwater Construction	Sub-Sub Program:	Major Neighborhood Drainage Improvements Program FY08-13
CIE Level of Service:	To Be Assigned	Urban Service Area:	No
Estimated Cost:	$308,400
Project Description:	Const 18" crossdrain at low point of road, then pipe west to Hanna Rd. then north  to point near finger of lake (approx. 150’), then pipe into lake.  Alt. – const pipe and swale system (approx. 1400’) along south R/W to crossdrain into Hanna Lake This is a sub-project of the over-arching 46132 Major Neighborhood Drainage Improvements Program FY08-13. This sub-project deals specifically w/ Sunset Ln and Hanna Rd intersection.
Contact:	Contact us

CIP Number:	46131014
Start Date:	01-OCT-2013	End Date:	30-DEC-2016
Project Name:	Hanna Road Drainage Improvements	Program:	Stormwater
Sub-Program:	Stormwater Construction	Sub-Sub Program:	Minor Neighborhood Drainage Improvements Program FY08-13
CIE Level of Service:	To Be Assigned	Urban Service Area:	No
Estimated Cost:	$105,000
Project Description:	Construct inlet and pipe to drainage system on Sunset Lane.  Obtain easement and pipe west to pond. This is a sub-project of the over-arching 46131 Minor Neighborhood Drainage Improvements Program FY08-13. This sub-project deals specifically w/ Hanna Rd.

Other area stormwater and road improvement projects:

CIP Number:	46131067
Start Date:	30-APR-2010	End Date:	08-FEB-2014
Project Name:	San Rio Circle Drainage Improvement	Program:	Stormwater
Sub-Program:	Stormwater Construction	Sub-Sub Program:	Minor Neighborhood Drainage Improvements Program FY08-13
CIE Level of Service:	To Be Assigned	Urban Service Area:	No
Estimated Cost:	$240,723
Project Description:	Culvert under road. This is a sub-project of the over-arching 46131 Minor Neighborhood Drainage Improvements Program FY08-13. This sub-project deals specifically w/ San Rio Circle

CIP Number:	46133158
Start Date:	01-OCT-2012	End Date:	31-OCT-2013
Project Name:	17732 Morninghigh Dr Culvert Replacement Project	Program:	Stormwater
Sub-Program:	Stormwater Construction	Sub-Sub Program:	Culvert Replacement Program FY08-13
CIE Level of Service:		Urban Service Area:	No
Estimated Cost:	$60,000
Project Description:	This is a sub-project of the over-arching  46133 Culvert Replacement Program. This sub-project deals specifically w/ 17732 Morninghigh Dr . Slip line 160' of 18"cmp from headwall at pond to curb inlet at road side.

CIP Number:	69046046
Start Date:	01-SEP-2012	End Date:	30-SEP-2012
Project Name:	Cypress Cove Road Resurfacing	Program:	Transportation
Sub-Program:	To Be Assigned	Sub-Sub Program:	NA
CIE Level of Service:		Urban Service Area:	No
Estimated Cost:	$87,449
Project Description:	This is a sub-project of the over-arching 69046 Pavement Treatment Program. Rehabilitation of existing County roads via asphalt and other specified methods. Geographical limits of work are as follows. Street From To CYPRESS COVE RD DEAD END CYPRESS COVE LN CYPRESS COVE RD CYPRESS COVE LN

Nye Park NOT to be closed

When I read the Gates High School transcripts, I saw the following:

"There's a connectivity to Nye Park. One of the things that we're hoping to do isto maybe reach an agreement with the County Parks in order to keep Nye Park open, because I understand it's going to be closed because of funding."

I contacted Hillsborough County Parks Dept and received the following reply:

"Nye is not going to be closed, in fact, none of our Hillsborough County Parks are closing. Nye is a well-used community park with a use agreement with the Lutz Leagurettes for softball, agreements with the Hillsborough County School Board for adult education, we have homeschoolers using the facility and the building is available for rental and other community use. The only changes that are coming are improvements to the fields for the Leagurettes.

If there are ever any changes in use that are proposed by the county, we will host public meetings for comment before any other use is considered."

Yay!

Gates High School Zoning Hearing Transcript

If you missed the hearing, here are the transcripts

Gates Hearing Transcripts

Lutz Memorial Park

Lutz has a Memorial Park at 19000 US 41 corner Lutz Lake Fern 

There are several features.

A three side obelisk with the following 3 plaques

 

In Memory of Those Who Served

 To Honor Those Who Now Serve

 Our Gratitude to Those Who Will Serve

Next to the obeslisk is a flag pole

 with the following flag

In Memory of Ben Neve
17- January 1919 - 21 November 1967

Lutz Citizens League for the Bicentennial Celebration

On the south side of the park is a Memorial building with another flag pole nearby

The flag pole has a plaque

In Memory of Those Who Served

Ladies Auxiliary
To The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 4932
Dedicated
November 11, 1999

Lutz Community Plan

The Lutz Community Plan has been referenced to in the Gates High School issue.

However trying to get details of the plan requires some digging.

An overview is provided on the Planning Commission Site.   Information about with recent meetings can be found here.  The most current version is here.  Archives with more maps and prior meetings and other documentation is found here.  A large foldable brochure is here


Lutz Community Plan Vision:
The Lutz community appreciates and welcomes things that create the “feeling” or “image” of openness. Residents have a strong sense of their heritage and history, and want to remain in touch with natural systems, wildlife and the environment.

“Lutz will continue to be a community whose citizens treasure open spaces over urban or suburban form. We appreciate and welcome things that create the “feeling” or “image” of openness. We have a strong sense of our heritage and history, and will remain in touch with natural systems, wildlife and the environment. We also have a strong sense of independence and individuality, and will work hard to preserve our lifestyle with less dependence on governmental control and regulations.

We will also work to support more local, small businesses, while accepting the trade-off of traveling beyond Lutz for major goods and services. Lutz architecture will be diverse within a broad theme, and residential development will not be accomplished with conventional subdivisions.”

Lutz Community Plan Boundaries - outlined in red

The Entire Plan is below

Lutz Community Planning Area Adopted Cp With Proposed Changes

Lutz Brochure Version 10 Fnl

Where In Lutz - The Preaching Goose

The Last Post of Where in Lutz was "Otter Carving".  That carving is located on Hanna Avenue south of Sunset, just south of the creek, at the corner of Julie Lagoon.

The next "Where in Lutz" features the Preaching Goose.  Can you guess where the Goose performs those sermons? I'm very curious as to it's history and if the goose has a name.

Gates High School - A reader's letter to BC Mannion

I was forwarded the following letter sent to Lutz Community News:


Dear Ms. Manion,

After reading your article in the Lutz News, May 23, 2012, I am very disappointed that your headline is inaccurate and that you did not point out one objection to the school until your jump on page 13.

The headline should read "Lutz Objects to the LOCATION of the School (not the school itself)." I realize that there is only so much space on the front page, but it all went to the supposed advantages of the school and only on page 13 do you talk about the realistic concerns to the project by people who truly understand the community, traffic flow and impact on the environment.

In addition to the obvious traffic nightmare the location of this school will create, people should know that the Gates school seems to have no qualms about swapping roosters (they keep touting how they house fowl on their premises) for red-tailed hawks, owls, woodpeckers, egrets and herons that will no longer have a sanctuary. Yes, thatʼs it in a nutshell — letʼs all gather 'round to hear the clucking and crowing rather than appreciate all sorts of wading, migrating and nesting birds that find refuge here. Really?

During my phone interview with you, I also told you about the accident we were the victims of 5 or 6 years ago on a slow weekend afternoon while we were sitting on Sunset Lane in line for the light to change at Hwy. 41. We were several cars back from the light. Let me reiterate -- a young man driving his motherʼs car barreled into us. He said he was distracted by people on the side of this narrow country road on which we were all stopped. After he hit us, we hit the car in front of us and so on. Ultimately three cars were hit from behind, all stationary.

Then I told you about the ridiculous length of time it took to clear the scene of the accident due to the narrowness of Sunset Lane, a 2-lane country road with a narrow sidewalk on only one side — this is the same road that will supposedly be able to cope with the cars needed to transfer a potential 1,000 students to and from a school or schools without widening the street.

I regret that during your call I was only able to tell you that traffic was backed up a very long way and was unable to specify the number of feet although you asked me repeatedly to define the distance. Perhaps this is why you did not use this example of mayhem in your article.

I also told you about the numerous near collisions we see all the time where the entrance to the Winn Dixie/post office plaza on the south side of Sunset Lane meets the entrance to the Walgreens on the north side. These are right across from each other immediately after turning off of Hwy. 41. The congestion and confusion at these entrances is more evidence of poor planning with which we have all had to live. There is also a zero tolerance for pedestrians and bicyclists in the area, so if either happens to be trying to cross the road anywhere on Sunset, let alone near the plaza, he does so at his own peril. If a bicyclist is riding on the road, traffic does not have adequate room to move around him safely although some people try. These are the conditions as they exist today. If we add school traffic to the mix, there will most certainly be irreparable consequences that could have been prevented.

In addition, in response to Colleen Krukʼs perspective as quoted in your article, her view does not represent any people we know that live in this neighborhood or otherwise. Her idea of settling for the school location just to ensure the land is not destroyed in a worse way in the future is inexplicable and represents a willingness to accept what is given to you even though you know itʼs wrong because you fear the consequences. This is not the attitude of the community as we know it, and certainly not mine.

Cathryn Greene

Gates High School - email from reader

An email from a reader: Yesterday, I read the Manion piece in the Lutz News regarding the rezoning land use hearing for the Lutz School. It was a very fair article giving representation of pros and cons.  Our property backs up onto the Weekley property that Girard wants to buy.  We have attended almost all of the presentations that Learning Gate has had for the community. Originally, Patti Girard proposed a school for 500 children with the entrance off Hwy 41 and only an emergency entrance off Sunset.  However, I see that she has grown her plans to suit herself, much like the old story of the camel who came into the tent. He pleaded with his owner to let him just warm his nose and by the end of the story the owner was the one sitting out in the cold. I feel that Girard has been talking out of both sides of her mouth. She says how much she cares about the wilderness but yet has plans to destroy alot of it when it suits her needs. Her plans are grandiose but do not fit on this site. It is like a plus size person trying to fit small clothes.  I have no problem with any educational facilities, but do your homework and make sure it is done right.

Gates High School - Executive Director Comments Post Hearing

Comments regarding the Gates High School Zoning Hearing and School Status by Executive Director Patti Girard from the website.

Of note is that if the zoning goes through, here are their plans:

We are ready to begin the pre-development process as soon as we get approval. We still have a couple months of site approval by the building department. After our permits areapproved we are hoping to break ground sometime in the fall.

We have continued to solidify more partnerships. The Florida Aquarium has agreed to working with our students and offering internships at the aquarium for interested students. Beck, who will be designing and building the school, is also on board for internships.

We continue to develop partnerships with entities that will be of interest to our students.

We are in the very early stages of our “School Raising” which will take place in the spring and summer of 2013. We have a parent, who has agreed to take on this huge project. There will be ample opportunities for everyone to volunteer over the next year as we build Phase One of our high school.

Our 1st community service project will be to adopt Sunset Lane. Kris Smith has coordinated the road cleanup at LG and will be happy to talk with anyone interested in doing the same for GATES. She can be reached at 813-948-4190
Here is the entire letter:
GATES Update May2012

Gates High School - NEWGenerator Wastewater Recycler

One of the interesting tidbits to come out of the Gates High School  issue is the NEWGenerator created by Dr. Daniel Yeh.  Dr.Yeh is an Associate Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering at University of South Florida.

NEW stands for (N)utrients, (E)nergy, and (W)ater. A pilot plant is to be placed at Gates High School and will recycle wastewater from the school.  The water obtained will be used for irrigation.

From the Tampa Bay Times "Yeh's model, which uses microbes to break down the icky stuff, is different than typical wastewater treatments because it recoups what other methods cast off. Byproducts such as nitrogen and phosphorous can be used as fertilizers. The clean water is used for irrigation.

Additionally, Yeh's contraption requires little energy — rather, it creates energy as methane gas."

 MSNBC also featured a story.




More information can be found at Dr. Yeh's tumblr site

"No School On Sunset Lane" Meeting

An email I received:

Dear fellow Sunset Lane neighbor,

"No School on Sunset Lane" will be holding an informational meeting at Nye Park on Saturday May, 19, at 4:00pm.

Anyone who opposes this 180,000 sq/ft school complex being built on Sunset Lane is invited.

We will explain this issue's current status and the next step in our opposition to it.

Remember, this is NOT about Learning Gate itself. It IS about them wanting to build on a two-lane rural road which is already operating beyond its design capacity.

Our primary concerns are the significantly negative impact this will have on:
 - traffic on Sunset Lane
 - our beautifully pristine natural wetlands
 - potable water supply
 - the leasing of Nye Park by Learning Gate

We are also concerned about this new Learning Gate school being the first "field test" of an experimental process for turning HUMAN WASTE into potable water.

NOW is the time to stand up for YOUR community and our rural way of life.

Regards,

Mike White

The Great Lutz Guv'na Debate

From the Lutz Civic Association's newsletter the Lutz Civic Review:
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We now have four ambitious souls who will vie for the honor of becoming the next Guv’na of Lutz. The Great Debate will be held on Saturday, May 19 from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. at the Old Lutz School on Highway 41. The debate will include the Lutz Lie Detector test, candidate contests, food, and the presentation of prizes to the winners.

Connie Dorton, domestic diva and crown princess of her humble abode in Lutz, has achieved all of her childhood dreams except that of becoming Guv’na. She is eminently qualified to be Guv’na, due to the fact that she supports local businesses by shopping as often as possible, which is why she has a collection of nearly everything there is to own, including her prized Rolling Stones pinball machine. She also has a stylish regal parade wave, much like that of Queen Elizabeth.

But, candidate Karin D’Amico may be able to introduce Connie to a whole new world of collectibles because, as a member of the Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Women’s Club and the Little Women, she spends much of her free time helping host their flea markets and sales. It’s easy to fill your trunk with great Flea Market Junque! In fact, Karin may host her own flea market for a Guv’na campaign fund fun-raiser.

And Connie could also spend money at Philly Cream of Tampa, owned by candidate Brian Vindick. By the way, he could also use a care package consisting of a Lutz t-shirt because, as a world traveler who now lives in Lutz, he sometimes sleepwalks at night and tries to make his way to the Liberty Bell. At other times, thinking he’s in Tampa, he wanders into the kitchen looking for the famed Ybor City chicken.

Candidate Robin LeBlanc also has things to sell besides behavior training for your pet dog, ‘gator, chicken, ex-husband, etc. She has a walking stick which looks at you, rolling its eyes much like teens do. At least it doesn’t stay out late at parties or talk back. She also grows her own onions, complete with built-in little breath mints, which are available for sale. Brian may add them to his menu, because they would lend some Lutz pizzaz to those Philly hot dogs.

And Robin is the only candidate who has genuine Lutz cow patties for sale. These are great for Frisbee tossing, not to mention fertilizing. They are produced by her gentle bull, Hershey.

And, speaking of bull, mark your calendars for the Great Guv’na Debate on the 19th. Y’all be there!

For more information contact the LCA at info@TheLutzCivicAssociation.org