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Steinbrenner band headed across the pond

It’s time to pack the passports inside their instrument cases. For members of Steinbrenner High’s band, The Marching Warrior Brigade, they’ll need to have their international travel affairs in order come Dec. 27 when the band heads across the pond ...
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What if Hurricane Ian had made a direct hit on Pasco?

In the days leading to Hurricane Ian’s landfall in Fort Myers, officials across Tampa Bay called for evacuations and warned those sticking around to stock up on essentials and brace for impact. The hurricane tracking path had shown Ian heading ...
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Keeping safe from dangerous flood waters

The Florida Division of Emergency Management has shared information to help educate the public about flood hazards and some suggestions to help reduce risks of injury or death. Flooding is one of Florida's most frequent hazards and is a coast-to-coast ...
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Thousands of homes proposed on 2,900 acres of ranch land

A new development is being proposed in Land O’ Lakes that would transform 2,900 acres of ranch land into roughly 3,800 homes and 300,000 square feet of retail and office uses. The Pasco County Planning Commission has recommended approval of ...
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Making a pact to act

World Autism Awareness Day is April 2. But Land O’ Lakes High International Baccalaureate students Sydney Crenshaw and Sajni Shah have been raising awareness about autism throughout the school year. They began their project, Action For Autism, as members of ...
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Approval is a step closer for county’s Odessa Town Centre plan

Concerns about the potential for piecemeal development on about 81.5 acres at the southwest corner of Gunn Highway and County Road 54 prompted the county to launch a planning initiative about two years ago. The effort aims to create a ...
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Road widening delay won’t stall industrial park opening

It turns out that Old Pasco Road won’t be widened before the Rooker industrial park is allowed to open, after all. When Pasco County approved an economic deal with Rooker Properties LLC, based in Atlanta, it included a condition that ...
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Pasco board approves charter school foundation request

The Pasco County Commission has approved a request to enable Innovation Preparatory Academy in Wesley Chapel to qualify the issuance of tax-exempt bonds to finance Innovation Preparatory Academy in Wesley Chapel. The board approved the request from the Florida Charter ...
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Cultivating positive change through partnerships

Whitney Elmore — the executive director of the UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension Office — has her fingers in lots of pies. Her office provides information, classes and programs on topics ranging from gardening, to nutrition to caring for cattle, ...
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It’s a sweet season for picking

Blueberry season in Florida has opened, giving family and friends an opportunity to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, while picking their own supply of the fruit. Besides boasting a rich flavor, blueberries are packed with antioxidants — providing health ...
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Safe Places for youths in crisis

Hillsborough County teens and children in crisis can receive help by sending a single text message, according to a news release from Hillsborough County. Hillsborough County’s Children’s Services wants to remind kids and teens that there are nearly 200 ‘Safe ...
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Pasco board discusses how to regulate vacation home rentals

The Pasco County Commission approved a request to allow short-term rentals in a waterfront home in West Pasco, but not before hearing complaints from nearby neighbors, and discussing bigger-picture issues affiliated with such rentals. Board members approved the request for ...
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Operation Green Light aims to get drivers back on the road

Motorists with a suspended license over unpaid court fees, costs and penalties may be able to have their driver’s license restored through Operation Green Light, a program offered by the Pasco County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller’s office. If ...
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Pasco has opening on Cultural Affairs Advisory Council

The Pasco County Commission is seeking a volunteer to serve on its Cultural Affairs Advisory Council. Volunteers who are experienced in arts and culture are encouraged to apply, according to a county news release. The deadline for applications is March ...
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Simple steps can help prevent traffic-related deaths, official says

The figures are shocking. About 10 people die every week in the District Seven region of the Florida Department of Transportation from traffic-related crashes, said David Gwynn, the district secretary. “Of course, safety is always our No. 1 priority,” Gwynn ...
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Pasco ponders new rules on cellphone use in schools

The Pasco County School Board is expected to decide soon on how and when cellphones can be used on school campuses. Pasco County School Board Chairwoman Megan Harding has requested a workshop on the issue, which Superintendent Kurt Browning said ...
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Wesley Chapel Boulevard widening to start soon

Right of way needed to widen Wesley Chapel Boulevard has been acquired and the work to widen the busy road is expected to begin within nine months. Once the project is completed, the road will have three lanes in each ...
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Teachers bring dream to life at Montessori school in Dade City

Kameeka Shirley and LaTania Scott were chatting over lunch one day when the teachers came to a realization that changed their lives. “We were just talking about what we wanted for our children and what we wanted for ourselves,” Scott ...
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City of Zephyrhills revamps website, making it more user-friendly

The City of Zephyrhills is continuing efforts to rebrand itself, and at the same time, it’s working to use advanced technology to streamline day-to-day operations and improve communications. It will soon unveil a new city motto, logo, color scheme and ...
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Planning is ‘a balancing act,’ planning board chairman says

When the Pasco County Planning Commission considers a request, it needs to look at the issue from every side, board chairman Charles Grey said during a recent meeting. “It’s a balancing act. You’ve got to balance the rights of a ...
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Bridging the gap — using Popsicle sticks

William Bryan searched the internet. That was a no-brainer for the senior at Saint Leo University, who is majoring in cybersecurity. But his search didn’t yield the answers he was seeking. “I did look online, but it's not as easy ...
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Pasco board demands action to resolve permitting issues

Pasco County board members are tired of constant delays in processing permits through their system. Pasco County Commissioner Ron Oakley drew attention to the issue during the board’s March 7 meeting. “I’ve been here six years … and for six ...
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Local author fair helps boost literacy awareness

It was a look at local books. When the Dade City Heritage and Cultural Museum had its inaugural Local Author Fair on March 11, it provided a place for writers to show off and sell their books, connect with readers ...
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Arthur Auvil’s legendary fistfight drew attention

“You can’t fight city hall!” That’s a common expression used when someone is on the losing end of a public dispute. But there is one case, reported nearly a century ago, that involved an actual fistfight at Dade City’s city ...
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Pasco County Schools recognizes Medal of Honor recipients

The Pasco County School Board took a moment from its March 7 meeting to honor the men and women recipients of the nation’s Medal of Honor. State law designates March 25 as Medal of Honor Day, and required instruction on ...
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R.B. Cox Elementary celebrates Black History and diversity

The faculty and staff at R.B. Cox Elementary celebrates diversity throughout the school year. “Our population of the community we serve here is very diverse,” Principal Kimberly Natal said. “Most of our students are Hispanic and African American, so it's ...
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Angeline Academy to help prepare the way for AI careers

It’s almost impossible today to watch any news program without hearing about an innovation relating to Artificial Intelligence, or AI, for short. There already are plenty of jobs in the field — just waiting for people who are equipped to ...
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Founder’s Day not lost, returns after two-year hiatus

It’s been more than two years, but the Annual Founder’s Day Festival, Celebration and Parade returned to historic downtown Zephyrhills on March 4, ushering in some changes, but ones that were greatly welcomed. For starters, the parade and festivities, which ...
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Pasco officials are optimistic as they plan county’s 2024 budget

Pasco County has taken a pulse on its economy and the prognosis is good. Pasco County Budget Director Robert Goehig gave the Pasco County Commission an overview of the county’s economic conditions, as the board prepares to make decisions for ...
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Harp player brings soothing sounds to patients

Judy Raab, “musician in residence” at St. Joseph’s Hospital-North in Lutz, administers a different kind of medicine to the patients there. “My hope is to improve the hospital environment, bring down the stress level and humanize being in the hospital,” ...
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Longtime Rays broadcaster Dave Wills passes away

Dave Wills, one-half of the Tampa Bay Rays’ radio broadcasting team for the past 18 seasons, died in the early morning of March 5, according to a team news release. Wills, who lived in Lutz, joined the Rays in 2005, ...
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Pasco board discusses tax rate, potential new assessments

As the Pasco County Commission looks ahead to the county’s 2024 budget, discussions are emerging about the county’s millage rate and whether new municipal service taxing units (MSTUs) should be established to address specific county needs. Commissioner Seth Weightman got ...
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Help the shelter to help the rescues

Pasco Friends of Animal Services is dedicated to enriching the lives of pets at the Pasco County Animal Shelter, in Land O’ Lakes, and improving the likelihood of adoption into loving homes. The primary focus of the campaign is to build ...
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Pasco offers more homebuyer assistance

If you are ready to buy a home but are concerned about the down payment, Pasco County has a program that may be able to help. The Down Payment Assistance Program is offered through the county’s Community Development department. Changes ...
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Community contest recognizes landscaping

Hillsborough County Extension Service is seeking entrants for the annual Tampa Bay Community Water Wise Awards competition. The awards have been presented for 20 years to individuals and businesses that have demonstrated the best use of irrigation systems or techniques ...
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Passport applications way up in Pasco County

Passport applications are reaching record highs in Pasco County, according to Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller Nikki Alvarez-Sowles. Her office held a Saturday event on March 4, and within four hours, it received 309 passport applications. “The line here in ...
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Pasco commissioner named to national board

Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey has been appointed to a one-year term on the board of directors for the National Association of Counties (NACo). “I’m humbled and honored to represent Pasco County and the State of Florida on NACo’s board ...
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A budding business on the grow

Chris Fennell is a kid who actually likes to eat his vegetables. The 11-year-old enjoys growing his vegetables, too. “I like these vegetables!” the sixth-grader at Pine View Middle admitted freely. “They just taste great and they were pretty easy ...
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Pasco school board member is pushing to expand school choices

Pasco County School Board member Colleen Beaudoin is asking the superintendent’s staff to consider adding more school choices in Central Pasco. “I’m a big supporter and believer in neighborhood schools and we have fantastic neighborhood schools across our county. But ...
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Pasco-Hernando State College president announces retirement

Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) President Timothy L. Beard has announced his retirement, effective Jan. 31, 2024. The college also has launched a national search for Beard’s successor. Beard is stepping down from the post after a 17-year tenure at the ...
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Proposal aims to create Odessa Town Centre plan

Pasco County is engaging in a process aimed at providing a cohesive approach to future development on about 81.5 acres at the southwest corner of Gunn Highway and County Road 54. County planners began working about two years ago with ...
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