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Lutz Business Wins Industry Award
Ovations Food Service provides catering and concession services to more than 120 public assembly facilities in North America.

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John Majeski is the editor for the Land O’ Lakes and Lutz Patch sites, a job that allows him to do something different every day. He lives in Tampa and became a first-time father in March 2013.
Beliefs At Patch: We promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable.
How would you describe your political beliefs?
Just left of center.
Are you registered with a certain party?
Nope.
How religious would you consider yourself?
I have recently started attending Sunday services again after a decade-long absence.
What do you think are the most important issues facing the community? Where do you stand on each of these issues?
The biggest issues facing the region are the availability of well-paying jobs, real estate values, rising costs of living and the lack of mass-transit options.
While I know it takes a long time to break old habits, it is very disappointing mass transit improvements are not better supported by the public. I don't think Tampa will reach anywhere near its potential as a city without a modern transit system. Relying solely on roads is simply an old way of thinking.
With improved mass transit, Tampa will be positioned to better attract world-class employers who can provide the well-paying jobs that we all need.
When it comes to real estate values, I am grateful to live in an area of town that has seen less distressed sales than others.
Ovations Food Service provides catering and concession services to more than 120 public assembly facilities in North America.

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It was a long week and may have missed some big news. That's OK, though, Patch has you covered!
It's been a busy week and you may have missed some big news. That's OK, though, Patch has got you covered!
Organic Life, of State Road 54 in Lutz, announced its closing via Facebook.
Organic Life, of State Road 54 in Lutz, announced its closing via Facebook.
The deadline to apply to serve on county boards, councils and committees is Aug. 15.
Grow Financial's Wesley Chapel branch is scheduled to open in August.
The award-winning bench press took place in April.
Side Splitters is rolling out the red carpet for local firefighters as it plays host to a benefit show July 31.
A roundup of recent home sales, according to Zillow.com.
Here is a roundup of recent sales, according to Zillow.com.
Business news in brief from Lutz, Land O' Lakes and Wesley Chapel.
Business news in brief from Lutz, Land O' Lakes and Wesley Chapel.
The arrest came after a car crash on Interstate 75. The stabbing happened in the Carrollwood area.
Authorities think this was a drug deal gone wrong.
The popular organic Christian coffee shop, 1900 Oak Grove Blvd., announced the closure of its Lutz location via Facebook Thursday morning.
The popular organic Christian coffee shop announced the closure of its Lutz location via Facebook Thursday morning.
Anna Falcone and the Pasco County School Dsitrct have reached a settlement, according to TBO.com.