Pasco tax collector announces new mobile unit
A Pasco Tax Collector Mobile Unit is now available to remotely process identification card and driver license services for Florida residents who live in a Pasco County nursing home or assisted living facility, according to Pasco County Tax Collector Mike ...
Three-way stop coming to Blanton Road, in East Pasco
The Pasco County Commission has approved a task order with HNTB Corporation involving the installation of a three-way stop at Blanton Road and Lake Iola Road. The board approved the task order for $187,317.79 during its Feb. 6 meeting. The ...
Take steps to conserve energy, reduce utility bills
While customers can’t control the rates that utilities charge, they can take steps to conserve their use of energy, thereby reducing their costs. Here are some suggestions from Duke Energy that can help you to conserve energy: When heating or ...
Pasco proceeds in extending Ridge Road to U.S. 41
The Pasco County Commission has awarded a bid to Cone & Graham for work to extend Ridge Road from Sunlake Boulevard to U.S. 41. This phase of the project has been in the county’s plan for years. The contract, with ...
Online safety tips, for people of all ages
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office recently posted some online safety tips that are aimed at parents and guardians to help keep their children safe online. The law enforcement agency also prepared some pointers to help adults stay safe when they’re meeting ...
Be proactive to protect yourself from possible hurricane threats
Perhaps no one knows better than Floridians how unpredictable the path of hurricanes can be. First, it looks like there’s going to be a direct hit and then the hurricane veers off — catching another community off-guard causing devastating impacts ...
Steps being taken to improve traffic safety on U.S. 301
Pasco County Commission Chairman Ron Oakley informed his colleagues during a recent board meeting that the county and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) are responding to a traffic situation on U.S. 301 that has become dangerous. During the county ...
LEO at Cypress Creek planned for San Antonio
Miami-based developer Advenir Capital LLC has begun work on a new community that will be built on 40 acres, off State Road 52, just north of the Publix at Mirada. The development, known as LEO at Cypress Creek, was designed ...
Ag shows, entertainment, fried foods and fun
Even before the 77th annual Pasco County Fair gets rolling — there’s a championship rodeo at the Pasco County Fairgrounds on Feb. 16 and Feb. 17. The first day of the fair kicks off with the fair parade — with ...
Two Rivers emerging on Pasco and Hillsborough borders
Two Rivers — a massive new development flanking the borders of Pasco and Hillsborough counties — will be breaking ground on a new health, wellness and dining club for its residents. The new facility will feature tennis, pickleball, pools, playgrounds, ...
New projects proposed for Land O’ Lakes, Wesley Chapel
The Pasco County Planning Commission has recommended approval of rezoning and land use changes proposed for potential projects in Land O’ Lakes and Wesley Chapel. The planning board’s action was part of its consent agenda, meaning there was no board ...
Disney Springs: It is much more than just shopping and dining
Disney Springs is a shopping, dining and entertainment mecca in the shadows of Walt Disney World’s theme parks. But it is not just that. It’s a melting pot of, not just America, but of the world. Stroll along the wide ...
Protect yourself from online rental scams
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office has issued some pointers to help people avoid rental scams. Here are some precautions to take to help keep yourself safe: Meet with the property owner or property manager in person before disclosing any financial information ...
Pasco County fires warning shots in battle over ‘Live Local’ exemptions
Pasco County’s legal team has sent letters to representatives of two apartment developments that the county intends to sue them, if the apartment complexes seek to invoke tax exemptions authorized through the state’s Live Local Act. David Goldstein, chief assistant ...
Clothing swap aims to help those less fortunate
The GFWC Pasco Junior Woman’s Club will host a free clothing swap on Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, in the front activity room. The event began in 2018 and has become ...
Crowd gathers to learn more about ‘fighting fire with fire’
The idea of using strategically set fires to protect property and people from wildfires is nothing new. The land management technique has been used for centuries, according to a Hillsborough County news release. Hillsborough’s Conservation & Environmental Lands Management (CLEM) ...
Coffee with a Cop offers forum for residents to discuss concerns
Cindy McCary, a resident of Wesley Chapel, recently organized a “Coffee with a Cop” session to discuss community public safety concerns. The primary motivation was to seek answers about issues involving traffic enforcement in Wesley Chapel, according to an email ...
Pasco names planning and economic growth director
Pasco County has done some reorganization — resulting in the confirmation of David Engel as the county’s planning and economic growth director. Engel previously was the county’s economic growth director. With his new role he will oversee zoning, the county’s ...
Community Challenge grant program open
AARP Florida invites local eligible nonprofit organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant program, which funds quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, ...
Staying safe on the Internet
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office (PSO) recently shared some tips to help people stay safe while using the Internet. Like protecting a home, digital security is essential to prevent online hacks and attacks, according to the PSO’s posting. Here are ...
Putting a focus on global opportunities
The Pasco County Economic Development Council is gearing up to celebrate international trade at its Growing Global event, which will feature experts in international trade and give local business owners insights about available resources to help them if they’d like ...
Pasco County taking another look at incentives offered to hotels
Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey once again is suggesting that the county stop giving hotel developers a break, when it comes to mobility fees. At a budget workshop on Jan. 16, Starkey told her colleagues that when the board previously ...
Pasco leaders exasperated by continued spread of cogongrass
Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey said Pasco needs to deal with invasive cogongrass before it becomes the kind of problem that the Everglades has with pythons. “We don’t want our county to get inundated with cogongrass. We don’t,” Starkey said ...
Kiosk makes vehicle registration renewals more convenient
Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano has announced Pasco County’s first-ever, self-serve kiosk for processing vehicle registration renewals, according to a news release. The kiosk, inside the Publix Supermarket at Collier Commons, 2121 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, is ...
Rule changes coming to Pasco County’s coastal high-hazard area
Pasco County must update its comprehensive land use plan to comply with state regulations relating to development in the county’s coastal high-hazard area. In keeping with that requirement, the Pasco County Commission considered proposed changes at its Jan. 18 meeting ...
Poker Run set to raise funds for Gulfside Hospice
A motorcycle poker run is set for Feb. 10 to raise money for Gulfside Hospice patients and families, in the 12th annual Hittin’ the Road for Hospice. Bikers will cruise through scenic areas of Pasco and Hernando counties, with the ...
Cutting fat, sugar and salt, without sacrificing flavor
If you’re looking for ways to enhance the flavor of your meals, while also making them healthier, consider the humble herb. Well, think about herbs and spices. Lots of people want to cut back salt, sugar and fat, but they ...
Hillsborough seeking ‘environmental champion’
Hillsborough County is seeking nominations for its Theodore Roosevelt Hillsborough Forever Conservation Award. The honor goes annually to an individual or group exemplifying dedication to preserving the county’s natural resources, according to a Hillsborough County news release. The award is ...
Paving work on Mentmore Boulevard expected to take 30 days
Construction work was slated to begin on Feb. 5 on Mentmore Boulevard, in Land O’ Lakes, from State Road 54 to Sunlake Boulevard, in both directions, according to a Pasco County news release. Crews will be resurfacing the existing roadway ...
This prom offers people with special needs a ‘Night to Shine’
Trinity New Life Church will host the 2024 Night to Shine, an event designed to give people with special needs a chance to enjoy a prom night experience. The event, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is “centered on God’s ...
How to recycle without curbside pickup
Pasco County wants to remind residents that it does not pick up trash and recycling, but it does have eight licensed trash haulers that do pick up trash and recycling and take it to the county facilities. For those who ...
Academy at the Lakes builds toward its long-term vision
Academy at the Lakes is fulfilling a master plan it envisioned more than a decade ago. Shovels in hand, school officials, students and their family members recently broke ground on an 18,000-square-foot building that signals the start of the academy’s ...
Pasco County ‘all in’ in battle against state’s Live Local Act
Pasco County is pulling out the stops in its fight against the state’s Live Local Act, which elected leaders say could have dire fiscal consequences for the county. Board members and the executive director of the Pasco Economic Development Council ...
Memorial service planned for Sgt. David Dixon, Zephyrhills officer for 15 years
Memorial services have been set for Sgt. David Dixon, who served the residents of Zephyrhills for 15 years. The visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Feb. 1, followed by the funeral at noon, at the Plant City ...
Paving project on Bruce B. Downs expected to cause minor delays
Work began last week on a pavement rehabilitation project on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, from State Road 56 to County Line Road, in Wesley Chapel. The work is being done in both directions and is expected to be finished within ...
New office aims to improve Pasco’s ability to ‘bounce back from anything’
Pasco County now has an office focused on identifying vulnerabilities and creating collaborative efforts to address them. The office intends to aggressively pursue state, regional and federal funding opportunities to address needed improvements. That’s the gist of the mission of ...
Upcoming festival features beauty, seafood and entertainment
The ninth annual SunWest Crab & Shrimp Festival, sponsored by Florida’s Sports Coast, will feature a wide array of seafood dishes, live entertainment and activities designed to appeal to people of all ages. The festival will be at SunWest Park, ...
County board wants to know more about constitutional officers’ needs
As the Pasco County Commission considers its budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, it wants to hear more about the needs of its constitutional officers, who are Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco, Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller Nikki Alvarez-Sowles, Pasco Tax ...
Be prepared to savor some Southern Charm, and kumquats, too
Downtown Dade City soon will be transformed into a marketplace and center of activity for the 27th annual Kumquat Festival. The event celebrates all things kumquat. The festival draws its name from a tiny, sweet and tangy citrus fruit. The ...
Appellate court issues split decision in clerk’s office lawsuit
Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller Nikki Alvarez-Sowles has prevailed in one portion of her legal challenge against Pasco County, while Pasco County has prevailed in another part of her lawsuit. Alvarez-Sowles’ office filed the lawsuit in late 2021 seeking clarity ...
County officials talk up new approaches to increase public engagement
A recent workshop session to discuss Pasco County’s five-year strategic plan update made it clear that the county must address wide-ranging needs and desires. It also became obvious that as it is updating its plan, the county is undergoing significant ...
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