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Blind Slugger Connects Bat With Ball in 'Beep Ball' Game
GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club member Marsha Gibson recently participated in the Lighthouse for the Blind “Beep Ball” baseball game fundraiser.

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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.
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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.
GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club member Marsha Gibson recently participated in the Lighthouse for the Blind “Beep Ball” baseball game fundraiser.

GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club member Marsha Gibson recently participated in the Lighthouse for the Blind “Beep Ball” baseball game fundraiser.
Forecasters say rain chances will remain strong throughout the first part of the week, but should start to diminish a bit by July 4.
Forecasters say rain chances will remain strong throughout the first part of the week, but should start to diminish a bit by July 4.
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We compile the odd, unusual "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.
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It's been a busy week and you may not have seen all the big headlines. That's OK because Patch has you covered!
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The jobs will pay up to $20 an hour and include 401k benefits and other incentives, including some roles that will include sales commissions.
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The CDC found E.coli in more than half of the public pool filters tested.
The CDC found E.coli in more than half of the public pool filters tested.