About Lutz, FL
Lutz, Florida is a small town in Hillsborough County bordering Pasco County. Lutz is known for its kind hospitality and beautiful downtown area and is home to many successful local small businesses. Major attractions include the Tampa Northern Railroad and the "Lutz Junction". Each year in the spring, Lutz hosts the May Day Music Fest, with many music acts and great food. The July 4th Annual Parade is something to be a part of and exudes small town charm and a great sense of community.The primary schools here are Lutz Elementary School and Martinez Middle School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Lutz is The Vine Restaurant & Wine Bar, to enjoy their great wine selection. Nancy’s Home Cookin’ restaurant at 17420 US Highway 41 in Lutz. Walk inside Nancy’s and you find a warm, cozy atmosphere, where everyone knows everyone and where the breakfast has been rated in "pancakes" and not stars--- 4.5 on the pancake rating scale! Yum. Recently, a 210,966-square-foot Walmart was built in the heart of Lutz, which brought around 240 new jobs, providing an increase in tax revenue to support the area’s economy. It was projected that Nonprofit organizations will also benefit from the retailer’s ongoing charitable contributions and support for community projects. Lutz is a great place for small businesses who gain support from both Tampa and also surrounding Pasco and Hernando County cients. Like Land O' Lakes, Lutz is known for the lakes and preserves and peaceful surroundings. Famous persons from Lutz include Dave Batista and Marcio "Pe-De-Pano" Cruz. The movie Edward Scissorhands, filmed in Lutz for many of its scenes, filmed on Tinsmith Circle in the neighborhood of Carpenter's Run. In the credits, the town is named in the "Thank you" section.
