After closing its doors for nearly a month amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pasco County Tax Collector’s five countywide branches are back open for business. And, they’ve been quite busy ever since reopening, Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano said during an East Pasco Networking Group virtual meeting earlier this month. Besides handling various tax payments, Fasano said his office has … [Read more...]
Some 2020 races decided; others up for grabs
June 23, 2020 By
Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano, Clerk & Comptroller Nikki Alvarez-Sowles and Sheriff Chris Nocco each will serve another four years — since no opponents came forward to challenge them by the qualifying deadline in the 2020 election. Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley also will serve another four years, as his opponent withdrew. And, Mike Wells has been elected to Pasco County … [Read more...]
Florida takes first step to reopen
May 5, 2020 By
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis began the first phase of reopening the state this week — after ordering all but essential businesses and activities to close down on April 3. The new “Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step” order institutes a phase one reopening throughout the state, except in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Under phase one, schools will remain in distance learning through the end … [Read more...]
Serving meals to children in need
April 28, 2020 By
Efforts are ongoing to keep children fed during this time of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. As school district officials know, for many children their school meals are their only reliable source of food. So, both the Pasco and Hillsborough County school districts have set up meal distribution sites and have been providing meals to students ages 18 and under. At the … [Read more...]
Working around the threat of COVID-19
March 31, 2020 By
The spread of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) — and efforts to stay out of harm’s way — have sparked creativity and ingenuity across The Laker/Lutz News region. When plans to celebrate Kynlee Kuberski’s 11th birthday at Universal Studios were canceled because of COVID-19, dozens of people came by her Connerton home, to wish her a happy birthday. They came on foot, on bikes, in cars … [Read more...]
Transition made easier, with a little love
February 5, 2020 By
When Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano first learned about the Luggage of Love program, he committed to helping meet its goal of providing displaced children and families with new and/or gently used suitcases. Luggage of Love is a coordinated effort in Pasco County by the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Pasco County Extension Office. In … [Read more...]
Political Agenda 01/29/2020
January 29, 2020 By
Corley issues warning Pasco County Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley has issued a warning that The Voter Participation Center (VPC) again has launched a voter registration mail campaign targeting Pasco County voters, according to a news release from Corley’s office. The mail campaign contains “inaccurate information that is often alarming and confusing,” the release says. Previously, … [Read more...]
Students need more than paper and pencils
August 21, 2019 By
Once again, the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office is participating in the new shoes and socks collection campaign, “Two Good Soles,” to assist local students and families in need. A collaborative effort between Pasco County government and the school district, the campaign is in its fourth year, and is looking to collect as many new pairs of shoes and socks as possible. Shoes are primarily … [Read more...]
Easing the burden for students, families
July 10, 2019 By
The 2019-2020 school year is fast approaching, and various organizations are hosting Back-to-School School Supply Drives to help those families that may not be able to afford the supplies that students need. Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano is involved in the effort — with all five offices tax collector offices accepting donations throughout the month of July. Soon after that, … [Read more...]
Changes coming to Pasco tourist tax collections
June 26, 2019 By
The Pasco County Tax Collector will begin collecting Pasco County’s tourist development taxes, under a change approved by the Pasco County Commission. Pasco County hotels, motels and other short-term rental accommodations have been remitting Tourist Development Tax collections to the Florida Department of Revenue (DOR). The Department of Revenue received the collections, then returned them … [Read more...]
