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Pasco EDC announces promotions of key executives

January 16, 2024 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) has announced internal promotions to fill two key positions, according to a Pasco EDC news release.

Mike Bishop, previously director of stakeholder engagement, is now the economic development organization’s senior vice president.

Mike Bishop has been promoted to senior vice president of the Pasco Economic Development Council. Previously, he was director of stakeholder engagement. He also founded Big Storm Brewing, a company that expanded to 50 employees and won accolades for its quality. He joined Pasco EDC after selling the brewery. (Courtesy of Pasco Economic Development Council)

Tom Ryan, previously director of business development, is now the vice president of business.

Bishop graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance, in 2006. He began his career as a financial advisor and then made a career shift, founding Big Storm Brewing in 2012, which was the first craft brewery in Pasco County.

Big Storm expanded its operations and garnered accolades, including being named the Best Beer in Florida in 2016, according to Pasco EDC news release, announcing his promotion. It also grew to 50 employees.

After selling his business, Bishop joined the Pasco EDC’s staff as director of stakeholder engagement.

In his new role, he will cultivate an internal culture of innovation, ensuring each team member is aligned, equipped, and continuously developed in keeping with the organization’s vision and objectives.

Bishop is highly engaged in the community, serving on the boards of the Pasco County Tourism Development Council, the Pasco Education Foundation and the United Way of Pasco. He also is a graduate of the Leadership Pasco Class of 2017 and the Pasco County Citizens Academy, and is a member of the Rotary Club of New Port Richey.

Tom Ryan has been elevated by the Pasco Economic Development Council to the position of senior vice president. He has had a hand in helping the economic development organization land a number of large businesses for Pasco County.

He lives in Land O’ Lakes with his wife, Erin, and three children — Angelo, Eric and Alessandra.
Ryan has had a hand in many of the big deals that have come Pasco County’s way.

He has more than 12 years of experience in economic development. His background in commercial real estate for 16 years provides him with invaluable tools to offer company executives, site consultants, real estate developers, and brokers when evaluating site specific needs of major companies considering upgrading and expanding their facilities.

His primary responsibilities include coordinating and implementing economic development strategies, confidential site analysis, regulatory assistance, compiling location data and qualifying projects for incentive programs designed to recruit new and expanding companies.

In 2021, Ryan achieved his goal of becoming a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from the International Economic Development Council and was honored to be named one of ConsultantConnect’s North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers.

He has been involved in helping the county attract major projects, including: 

Bauducco: This 403,000-square-foot bakery and distribution facility will create 600 new full-time jobs. It also represents $233 million in capital investment in building and machinery.

Gary Plastic Packaging Corp.: This 260,000-square-foot manufacturing facility is creating 555 new, full-time jobs resulting. It represents $66 million in capital investment in new building and machinery.

Santander Consumer, USA: This project will generate 875 new, full-time jobs and represents $22 million in capital investment. The project converted an 115,425-square-foot Target store into a professional office facility.

TouchPoint Medical, Inc.: This company located its 125,000-square-foot global headquarters and manufacturing facility in Pasco. The project resulted in the creation of 228 new executive, management, engineering and production jobs, and $23 million in capital investment for the building and machinery.

Mettler Toledo: This 250,000-square-foot office and manufacturing facility is producing 493 new, high-wage manufacturing and office support jobs, and generating $35 million in capital investment for the building and machinery.

TRU Simulation+Training: This 29,000-square-foot facility and simulator expansion is resulting in 212 new high-wage jobs and a capital investment of $40.8 million.

Ryan achieved his goal in 2021 of becoming a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) by the International Economic Development Council and was honored to be named one of ConsultantConnect’s North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers.

Ryan lives in Wesley Chapel with his wife of 27 years, Caitlin, and has two adult sons. He is a graduate of The University of Dayton.

Published January 17, 2024

Pasco opioid task force members named

January 16, 2024 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

The Pasco County Commission has appointed some new members and reappointed some former members to the Pasco County Opioid Task Force.

The committee advises the county board on expenditure of any regional funding the county receives in its role as a qualified county from the national prescription litigation.

The 12 members who will each serve a two-year term are:

  1. Glenn Traiger, community paramedic, Mobile Integrated Health Program, will serve as the Pasco County Fire Rescue fire chief’s representative/designee;
    2. Michelle Hudson, MSW, supervisor of social work, will serve as the Pasco County superintendent of schools representative/designee;
    3. Capt. Toni Roach will serve as the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office representative/designee;
    4. Paula Baracaldo, support services director, will serve as the assistant county administrator for the Public Services Branch’s representative/designee;
    5. Derek Brewer, Zephyrhills police chief, will serve as the City of Zephyrhills representative/designee;
    6. Trang Chitakone, administrator of the Pasco County Health Department, will serve as the Pasco County Florida Department of Health representative/designee;
    7. Joseph Resnick, CEO of Premier Community HealthCare, will serve as the subject-matter expert in public health or addiction who is employed by a provider of opioid-
    related services in Pasco County;
    8. Tracey Kaly, director of clinical operations at BayCare Behavioral Health, will serve as the subject-matter expert in public health or addiction who is employed by a hospital
    system operating in Pasco County;
    9. The Hon. Judge Shawn Crane, chief judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court, will serve as the chief judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit’s designee/representative;
    10. Parnia Roghani Shareef, co-chair of the Pasco County Alliance for Substance Addiction Prevention (ASAP) Opioid Committee, will serve as the Pasco Alliance for
    Substance Addiction Prevention (Pasco ASAP) representative/designee;
    11. Art Rowand, retired Pasco County Sheriff’s Office sergeant, will serve as the subject-matter expert in public health or addiction, who is retired.
    12. Lauren Letona, deputy chief of the City of New Port Richey, will serve as the City of New Port Richey representative/designee

Published January 17, 2024

Spotlight on Talent seeks competitors for 41st annual performance contest

January 16, 2024 By B.C. Manion

Young performers who want a chance to show off their musical, singing or other entertainment skills can take to the stage at the 41st annual “Spotlight on Talent.”

Showstoppers took first place among older competitors in the group competition with its musical theater number during a previous Spotlight on Talent. (File)

Winners of this talent show don’t walk away with giant cash prizes, but the regional competition does award $4,000 in cash prizes and trophies in several age categories, according to a news release from the Heritage Arts Center Association, which puts on the competition.

Those wishing to compete in this year’s event have until Jan. 25 to apply.

Auditions for the acts will be on Feb. 10 at the Center for the Arts at Wesley Chapel High School.

Hundreds of area students are involved each year, in the competition open to young people through high school seniors. The talent show gives young people a chance to show off their abilities, while also providing entertaining shows for the audience.

Contestants come from nearby Pasco communities and from as far away as Tampa, Brooksville and St. Petersburg. The contest attracts vocalists, dancers, instrumental musicians, piano players, baton twirlers, bands, gymnasts and all sorts of other entertainers.

Applications are available online at HeritageArts.org.

The two final shows will be on March 16, one beginning at noon and the other at 7 p.m..

The grand prize is a $1,000 scholarship, which will be awarded to a graduating senior who lives in Pasco and attains the highest score from the judges.

All styles of performing talents are accepted, both as solo acts and in groups. Paid professional judges select the finalists and winners.

If you would like to be a community sponsor, or if you have questions, contact Barbara Friedman, at 352-424-0135 or

Published January 17, 2024

Native plant group names president

January 16, 2024 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society has named Laurie Campbell as its new president for 2024, according to information provided by Molly Hays.

Campbell has lived in Florida since graduating from college, spending most of her time in Miami, where she taught high school art classes.

As a teacher, she also sponsored her school’s environmental club and also was the lead teacher in the Fairchild Challenge, a program orchestrated by Fairchild Gardens.

She became involved in the local Native Plant Chapter after moving to Lutz.

In the release, Campbell said: “I am continually impressed by the active group we have with so many dedicated members. I am truly honored to be president.”

Hays, the club’s outgoing president, added: “It has been a privilege to serve as your president for the past three years. My sincere thanks to the Nature Coast Chapter membership for your support.”

Published January 17, 2024

Pasco Schools adding capacity to address increasing enrollment

January 9, 2024 By B.C. Manion

As Pasco County continues to grow, questions are popping up regarding the school district’s ability to handle increased enrollment spurred by new development.

Jon Moody, who sits on the Pasco County Planning Commission, raised the issue during the planning board’s Dec. 7 discussion of a proposed change to the county’s comprehensive plan.

The request is being made to set the stage for a 200-unit townhome development and commercial uses, at U.S. 301 and Roanoke River Way, in Zephyrhills.

Moody asked Chris Williams, who sits on the planning board as the school district’s representative, about the planning report accompanying the request.

“It says right now that Chester Taylor is operating at 133%, it will be 136% with the next K through 8 opening in 2029, so is there anything on the horizon quicker to give relief to the elementary school?” Moody asked Williams.

Williams, who is the school district’s director of planning, told Moody that the district currently is in negotiations with the developer of Two Rivers, a massive project between Morris Bridge Road and U.S. 301, off State Road 56, in Wesley Chapel.

“I’m not sure how that is going to wind up,” Williams said. The district would like to build an entire campus on the Two Rivers’ property, but is aiming for at least a K-8 school there.

“We’re also getting ready to rebuild West Zephyrhills Elementary and completely build a brand-new school behind the current school, and add capacity to that. And that is projected to be done, probably 2025 or 2026,” Williams said.

“And potentially, when that reopens, my intention might be to rezone those schools: Woodland (Elementary), West Zephyrhills Elementary, Chester Taylor (Elementary) — and try to redistribute some of those populations,” Williams added.

The district also plans to add a wing to Chester Taylor Elementary to increase its capacity.

“Adding a wing (at Chester Taylor) won’t solve the problem in and of itself, but adding a wing and doing some rezoning will help us,” Williams said.

The school district planning director also noted that in the coming school year the district will open the new Kirkland Ranch K-8 magnet school on the campus of Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation, off Curley Road in the north part of Wesley Chapel, across from Epperson Ranch.

“That could have a little bit of impact on the Zephyrhills area,” Williams said. However, he added, it likely will have a far greater impact on the Wesley Chapel and San Antonio areas.

Two Rivers is already under development and those students will begin coming to Chester Taylor immediately, the school district planning director said.

Moody noted that given the current situation, the proposed land use change would exacerbate an existing problem.

Williams agreed, but said the district is working on solutions.

“Long term, I’m fine with this (proposed land use change), but, in the short term, we’re working on those plans (to increase capacity),” Williams said.

Published January 10, 2024

Florida activates new ‘Move Over for Me’ law

January 9, 2024 By Mary Rathman

With the start of the new year, new laws go into effect, including Florida’s enhanced Move Over law. Floridians have long been required to move over for first responders, tow trucks and municipal vehicles. Now, drivers are required to move over for a disabled vehicle displaying either its hazard lights, emergency flares or emergency signage, according to an AAA news release.

(Courtesy of AAA-The Auto Club Group)

Violators could be cited with a noncriminal moving violation and a fine of up to $158.

“AAA has advocated for a stronger move over law through our ‘Move Over for Me’ campaign, and are glad to see it come to fruition,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group, in the release.

“The roadside is a dangerous place for anyone, whether it’s a first responder or a daily commuter. We hope this enhancement to the current law will save lives by reminding drivers to give extra space when passing anyone on the roadside,” said Jenkins.

AAA shares these safety tips for drivers and stranded motorists:

Drivers:

  • Remain alert, avoid distractions and focus on driving.
  • Keep an eye out for emergency vehicles, including tow trucks, that have their lights on as well as cars that have their flashers on. Move over one lane, and if you can’t move over, slow down to safely pass them.
  • Be a good passenger by helping to identify roadway issues.
  • Watch for people on the roadside that may be bent down by their vehicle, in front of the vehicle, or about to get in or out of the vehicle.

Stranded motorists:

  • Pull over as far on the shoulder as possible.
  • Turn hazard lights on.
  • If possible, safely make it to the next exit or stopping point.
  • Call for assistance by phone, website or AAA app.
  • Remain with your vehicle as long as it’s safe to do so.
  • If getting out of your vehicle, watch the oncoming traffic for a good time to exit and remain close to your vehicle. Avoid turning your back to traffic whenever possible.

For more information, visit AAA.com, or get the AAA mobile app.

Published January 10, 2024

Improving public notice a front-burner issue, Pasco planning staff says

January 9, 2024 By B.C. Manion

It’s no secret that Pasco County residents want a better system to inform them of requested land use and zoning changes.

The issue comes up repeatedly, and did so again at the Dec. 7 meeting of the Pasco County Planning Commission.

Mary McKnight, who lives on Saint Joe Road, told the planning board that she deliberately went looking for public notice signs involving the Nov. 2 Cherry Hill West rezoning request, on a site off the VFW dirt road and couldn’t find any.

The attorney for the rezoning request said the site was posted, but said she will make an extra effort to ensure the notice is visible before the county board decides the case.

Planning board member Jon Moody voiced frustration over the county’s seeming inability to resolve the problem.

“I don’t understand what the holdup is, in getting the signs,” Moody said.

The planning board member, like county board members, said the signs should be larger.

“If I’m driving 50 miles an hour, there’s no way I can see a 1-inch letter written on a 24-by-36 sign. It’s unfair to the population,” Moody said.

He continued: “There was some direction to get larger signs, and I don’t understand what’s the holdup to get the larger signs. I know if I need a sign, I can call the sign shop and I’ll have it in a week. So, I don’t understand what the problem is.”

Moody said the public is constantly complaining about not seeing the signs, which are intended to provide public notice to allow interested parties to be involved in the process.

“I follow the Facebook group (regarding Pasco’s growth). There’s constant banter on the Facebook group about signs. That’s something that we really need to work faster to correct.”

“It just seems that it’s an easy problem to fix. We shouldn’t have to have constant complaints that ‘I didn’t see the sign, I couldn’t see the sign,’” Moody said.

Planning board member Derek Pontlitz agreed.

“We definitely need to improve our noticing abilities because this is not the first time that we’ve had someone come up and say, they didn’t hear about it, they didn’t see it, see the sign or whatever,” Pontlitz said.

Brad Tippin, the county’s development review manager, assured the planning board that addressing the issue is a priority.

“This is on our front burner. We are in the process of revamping the entire notification process, everything from the website, to the signs, all of it. There are some complicated aspects to it because we are transitioning a few of the pieces and how they are done.

“For example, the county currently buys the signs in bulk and everybody has to come and pick up signs and do different things. We are kind of changing that whole thing as well.

“So, there’s a lot to the process, but it is front-burner,” Tippin said.

Moody asked: “Any idea of time frame?”

Nectarios Pittos, the county’s director of planning and development, told Moody: “The time frame that we are shooting for right now is February/March, for both revamping the notification process and the signage.”

Moody wanted to know if the county will continue buying the signs in bulk, or whether applicants will buy their own signs.

Pittos responded: “That’s going to be worked out in the next couple of weeks.

“We are targeting February or March, making that public, but that’s how front-burner it is for us. Hopefully we can hit that target. There’s a lot of priorities on the desk, at the moment,” Pittos said.

Tippin told the planning board that the county is planning for a change in the size and design of the signs.

“So, we’re not going to have that small, illegible print any longer,” Tippin said.

Moody responded: “I think that’s probably the biggest problem. You know, you get a plastic sign and you get rain, and, of course, the ink runs off and the sign is blank after a few weeks, especially in the summertime.”

Tippin noted that another issue involves the placement of the sign.

“Where do you put them if you’re in the middle of a stretch of roadway where traffic is going 50 mph and there’s not a stop sign? Where do you put it, how do you put it to catch people from both sides?” Tippin said.

Pasco county board members have asked for a quick resolution of these issues.

Pittos told them during a recent meeting that county staff has been working on the issue at the same time they are planning to make a shift on publishing notifications of requested changes.

In the past, the notifications have been required in a newspaper of general circulation. But a change in state law, adopted more than a year ago, allows the county to publish those notices on its own website, which it is preparing to do.

Published January 10, 2024

Girl Scouts recognize women of distinction

January 9, 2024 By Mary Rathman

Six women have been named honorees of Girl Scouts of West Central Florida’s (GSWCF) Annual Women of Distinction and will be celebrated at a luncheon on International Women’s Day on March 8, at Armature Works.

The event is in its 32nd year and is the longest running Women’s History month celebration, attracting more than 600 business and community leaders from across Tampa Bay, according to a news release.

The 2024 Women of Distinction are:

  • Marilyn Alvarez, master deputy of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
  • Alison Barlow, executive director, St. Petersburg Innovation District
  • Ann E. Dunwoody, Gen. (Retired) and first female Four-Star General in the United States Army
  • Bemetra Simmons, president and CEO of Tampa Bay Partnership, and co-founder of Corporate Homie

In addition, GSWCF named Diana Walker as the 2024 Woman of Promise, an award given to exceptional women under age 40. Walker is the special projects coordinator at Hillsborough County Economic Development Minority & Small Business.

The organization also will induct Renee Vaughn into the Women of Distinction Hall of Fame. Vaughn is the president of the Williams Consulting Group, a public relations and marketing firm in Tampa. She was first honored as a Woman of Distinction in 2015.

“For 30-plus years, Women of Distinction has been one of Tampa Bay’s premier luncheons to celebrate Women’s History Month,” said Cami Gibertini, president of the board of directors of GSWCF, in the release.

“As the only fundraising event hosted annually by our local Girl Scouts, this is also the best opportunity for our community and business leaders to invest in future women leaders by showing they support Girl Scouts,” said Gibertini.

To learn more about Women of Distinction, visit GSWCF.org/WOD.

For information about sponsorship opportunities, email Clara Moll, chief development officer, at .

Alison Barlow
Ann Dunwoody
Bemetra Simmons
Diana Walker
Marilyn Alvarez
Renee Vaughn

 

Old Pasco Road widening expected to cause delays

January 9, 2024 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Construction work that has begun on Old Pasco Road is expected to cause delays for those who travel on the road in Wesley Chapel. The project calls for widening Old Pasco Road, from just south of Sonny Drive to north of Overpass Road.

The work involves adding two travel lanes, a median, a sidewalk, a multi-use path and lighting. The project also includes adding two new traffic signals — one at Lindenhurst Drive and another at the Tampa Bay North Business Park driveway.

Work hours on the project are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should expect single-lane closures between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., with message boards directing traffic.

The project is expected to take 20 months, with an expected completion date of August 2025.

B.R.W. Contracting Inc., is the contractor for this county project.

Published January 10, 2024

Here’s a New Year’s resolution for you: Go out and have some fun!

January 9, 2024 By B.C. Manion

Of course, life does have its share of work – so shouldn’t it also have its share of fun?

We think so, so we compiled a few ideas to help you get 2024 off to a good start.

We hope you’ll find something here that will add a new bounce to your step, a little laughter with others, and just generally add joy to your life.

Note: This listing only covers the first few months of 2024. Check back again for ways to have fun later in the year.

Steam rises from the huge vat containing sugar cane juice, as volunteers Marcus Copeland, of Dade City, left, and Jasper Starnes, of Zephyrhills, work on skimming any impurities that bubble to the top during the sugar cane syrup-making process. The demonstration occurred in the Cane Mill at a previous Raising Cane and Moonshine Festival. (File)

January
Raising Cane & Moonshine Festival
When: Jan. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, in Dade City
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for students and free for children under age 5. Parking is free.
Details: The event will feature live sugar cane syrup making, a syrup tasting contest, live music, vendors, blacksmith demonstrations, model trains, ax throwing, and more. All museum buildings will be open to tour. No pets or coolers will be permitted.
Info: PioneerFloridaMuseum.org

The Kumquat Festival celebrates the kumquat — a fruit grown in nearby St. Joe, which is known as the Kumquat Capital of the World. The annual event also allows Dade City to show off its southern charm, the Historic Pasco County Courthouse and the downtown shops and restaurants, along with the festival’s vendors and activities. This year’s festival is on Jan. 27.

26th annual Kumquat Festival
When: Jan 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Downtown Dade City
Cost: Free admission; parking available in public and private lots in downtown
Details: Visitors can enjoy a slice of kumquat pie, drink a glass of kumquat beer and take home some kumquats or a variety of goodies celebrating the tiny orange-colored fruit.
Info: DadeCityChamber.org, or contact The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce at 352-567-3769 or 

February
35th annual Farm Fest & Quilt Show
When: Feb. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City
Cost: Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students and free for children under 5. 
Details: The event features a demonstration of strength during the Southern Draft Horse Association’s Draft Horse Pull, which begins at the stroke of noon. It also showcases the intricate work completed by quilters. In addition to the quilt exhibition, there will be a quilt appraiser, live entertainment and vendors.
Info: PioneerFloridaMuseum.org

Pigz in Z’Hills Barbecue & Blues Festival
When: Feb. 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Downtown Fifth Avenue, in Zephyrhills
Cost: Many free and paid parking options will be available
Details: Live blues music, barbecue vendors, a cornhole tournament, grilling competition, wing eating contest, hog calling contest, business expo and more.
Info: ZephyrhillsChamber.org

The Orbiter is seen in motion at a previous Pasco County Fair. This thrill ride lifts and spins riders, as they sit in cars, attached to the Orbiter’s arms. This year, the fair is set for Feb. 19 through Feb. 25.

Pasco County Fair
When: Feb. 19 through Feb. 25
Where: Pasco County Fairground, 36722 State Road 52, Dade City
Cost: $10 for adults; $5 for children ages 6 to 12; free for those age 5 and under (Feb. 20 is carload night. The charge is $70 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., for a carload of up to six belted passengers, which includes admission and a ride wristband.)
Details: The fair will feature rides, food, entertainment and all sorts of competitions.
Info: PascoCountyFair.com

Steve Melton, a Dade City rancher and cowboy poet, recites a poem he calls, ‘The Rain at Billy Goat Sink.’ Melton shared about a dozen poems and stories with the audience inside the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village’s Mabel Jordan Barn, during the inaugural Cracker Cowboy Day event. This year’s event is set for March 2.

March
Cracker Cowboy Day
When: March 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Florida Pioneer Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children, free for children under age 5
Details: Get ready to be transported back to the time when Florida’s cracker cowboys rounded up cattle through the sound of their trusty whips. There also will be demonstrations galore, as well as chances for children to practice their roping skills and visit a petting zoo. Other features include Cowboy Poetry, samples from a local distillery, vendors and more.
Info: PioneerFloridaMuseum.org

Pasco Blues Fest
When: March 9, noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes
Cost: $15 for early birds; $25 general admission
Details: Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets as they listen to three bands at the event. There will be food and drink available for purchase. This is a kid and pet-friendly event.
Info: FloridaPenguinProductions.com

Cody, an 8-year-old Yorkie, was dressed as a tarantula for the dog costume contest by Orkin Man Scott Smith, of Clermont. This year’s event is set for March 16.

Dogs’ Day in Dade City
When: March 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Agnes Lamb Park, 37603 Meridian Ave., in Dade City (on Meridian across from the Edwinola)
Cost: Free
Details: Patrons and their furry friends can team up for activities including a dog wagon parade, dog costume contest, K-9 challenge, a Canine Got Talent contest, and an ice cream/yogurt eating competition. Vendors will be on hand (and are still being accepted for the event).
Info: Contact Lucy Avila at 352-424-4972 or

Jelly Bean Fling
When: March 16, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Where: Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City
Details: There will be live entertainment and craft demonstrations, and of course, kids will be able to have their picture taken with the Easter bunny, go on an egg hunt and take advantage of other activities.
Info: PioneerFloridaMuseum.org

Check back around April to find another slate of activities for future months.

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