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A protected species

May 24, 2022 By Mary Rathman

This gopher tortoise lives underneath the front ramp at Karen Cole’s house in Zephyrhills. Every time Cole mulches, the tortoise burrows under, again. Since gopher tortoises are protected, Cole feels privileged to have this one stick around.

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06/03/2023 – Rum & Seafood Festival

The third annual Summer Rum & Seafood Festival will take place on June 3 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Tampa Premium Outlets, 2300 Grand Cypress Drive in Lutz. Guests can sample rum and rum cocktails from multiple distilleries, listen to live music, and see crab races that will run every hour. Tickets are $10 online, pre-order. VIP tickets available for ages 21 and older. For more information, visit FloridaPenguinProductions.com. … [Read More...] about 06/03/2023 – Rum & Seafood Festival

06/04/2023 – Food Truck Rally

A 52 Food Truck’s Rally & Community Market is scheduled for June 4 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway, in Land O’ Lakes. … [Read More...] about 06/04/2023 – Food Truck Rally

06/04/2023 – Kidpreneur Takeover

The Kidpreneur Club will take over KRATE, 5817 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel on June 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event supports more than 70 young business owners ages 6 to 16 selling their products and services to the community. … [Read More...] about 06/04/2023 – Kidpreneur Takeover

06/07/2023 – A Night for Heroes

Elks Lodge 2284 will host “A Night for Heroes” on June 7, at the New Port Richey (NPR) Elks Lodge, 7201 Congress St. — a fundraiser for first responders in NPR and Pasco County. The event includes passed heavy hors d’oeuvres, a comedian, dueling pianos, door prize and raffles. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $50 and must be purchased in advance. For information, contact Jeff Siegel at 845-791-0091 or . … [Read More...] about 06/07/2023 – A Night for Heroes

06/08/2023 – WC Republican Club

The Wesley Chapel Republican Club will meet on June 8 at 6:30 p.m., at Myrtle Lake Baptist Church, 2017 Reigler Road in Land O’ Lakes. The guest speaker will be Ted Yoho, past Florida Congressional House member District 3. Admission is free. Coffee and dessert will be served. … [Read More...] about 06/08/2023 – WC Republican Club

06/10/2023 – Dade City Cleanup

A Dade City Community Cleanup is scheduled for June 10 from 8 a.m. to noon. The city will provide two garbage trucks and one roll-off for residents to dispose of household waste. All locations will accept glass, wood (8 feet or less), fence, carpet, household trash, furniture, mattresses and plywood. These items are not acceptable: hazardous waste, appliances, batteries, paint and tires. Residents can drop off debris at Fifth Street and Bougainvillea; 38054 Pasco Ave.; or, 38041 Pasco Ave. (roll-off for tires only). For information, call 352-523-5050, ext. 420. … [Read More...] about 06/10/2023 – Dade City Cleanup

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