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that Morgan has until the end of September to complete “due diligence” on the purchase. Plantation Palms Golf Course could reAccording to the online blog in a posting open within coming months, according to on Sept. 13, a closing could happen no later posts on a Facebook page and an online than Nov. 3, and possibly sooner. blog created by a residents’ group, Project The driving range, clubhouse, restaurant Bring Back Our Course. and bar could reopen by the end of the A potential buyer, Rocky Morgan of GSP year, with the course opening in early-toBusiness Alliance, is nearing a deadline to mid-2016. Full and social club memberships buy the closed golf course, located within would be offered to people living in the Plantation Palms subdivision, off Collier subdivision, as well as to people outside of Parkway. Plantation Palms, according to the blog. In a telephone interview, Rob Rochlin of See GOLF, page 13A Dennis Realty told The Laker/Lutz News
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A potential buyer for the Plantation Palms Golf Course plans to refurbish the clubhouse and golf course, which have been closed since 2014. In recent weeks, landscapers have mowed the grass and cleared undergrowth.
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Army Cpl. Jesse Murphree and his family moved into a new mortgage-free home in Land O’ Lakes on Sept. 12, following a homecoming celebration. Joining the decorated military veteran were representatives from Building Homes for Heroes, military personnel, members of the construction team, corporate sponsor, members of local organizations, family, friends and others, according to a news release. A crowd gathered to celebrate with Murphree, his wife, Ashlee, and son, Brody, as they moved into their new home on Lago Vista Circle in Land O’ Lakes. Murphree joined the military in 2005 after his family in New York City was affected by the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, according to a news release from Building Homes for Heroes. Murphree could not be reached for com-
It had been assessed that there would be enemy combat in the area. The unit moved out with four trucks and was positioned to see enemy activities, the release adds. During a five-hour period, the unit detained two prisoners. Just as they were set to return to the base, a Russian anti-tank mine blew up Murphree’s vehicle. Murphree lost both legs above the knee, suffered a traumatic brain injury, has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and has nerve damage to his right forearm. He received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Two Campaign Stars, Army Cpl. Jesse Murphree, a decorated war veteran, Global War on Terrorism Service follows his son, Brody and his wife, Ashlee, into the Medal, Army Service Ribbon, NATO family’s new home in Land O’ Lakes. Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and the Parachutist Badge. ment, but a news release details the circumBuilding Homes for Heroes, Inc. is a nonstances leading to his war injuries. profit, public charity. It expects to provide On Dec. 27, 2007, Corporal Murphree’s between 30 and 40 mortgage-free homes in unit was on an over-watch mission in the the state of Florida within a 12-month periKorengal Valley, near Ali Abad, Afghanistan, od. the release says. For more information about the organizaMurphree served as the gunner on an tion, call (516) 684-9220, or visit up-armored Humvee. BuildingHomesForHeroes.org.
Land O’ Lakes revives Rotary Club Winner 2012, 2013, 2014
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The Rotary Club of Land O’ Lakes used to operate independently. Then, the club merged with the Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Noon, and now the Land O’ Lakes group has become a satellite club of the Wesley Chapel group. As the Land O’ Lakes group gains strength, it plans to become a stand-alone club again, said Terri Dusek, who chairs the committee for the current satellite group. The group wants to function as a Land O’ Lakes club because it recognizes needs within the Land O’ Lakes community, and it wants to play a role in helping to meet them, Dusek said. For instance, one idea is to provide some outdoor musical instruments that can be used by both children and adults at the new PHOTOS COURTESY OF TERRI DUSEK playground at the Land O’ Lakes Community Pablo Rivera, president-elect of the Wesley Chapel Rotary Club, and John Jay Anglada chat Center, on Land O’ Lakes Boulevard, said See ROTARY, page 13A
at a gathering for the Rotary Club of Land O’ Lakes, a satellite club of the Wesley Chapel Rotary Club.