All new lanes on State Road 52 now open
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced on Oct. 6 that all State Road 52 lanes are open in the construction project corridor beginning east past Interstate 75 and ending at U.S. 301, after State Road 52 becomes Clinton Avenue ...
Lutz teen volunteer has been putting in the hours — for a decade
Alyssa Hayman never expected any of this. She didn’t expect to volunteer so much, or to be recognized, at such a young age. But now, after more than a decade of giving back to her community, the 15-year-old Steinbrenner High ...
Choices abound for living a thriving life in North Tampa Bay
Newcomers to the area, and those who have been here for ages, have something in common: They’re in a place that encourages them to thrive. There’s no age limit on living a life here that offers a chance to stay ...
Getting away from life’s routine
There are plenty of adventures awaiting you around the North Tampa Bay region. For instance, you can swing through the trees at Tree Hoppers, at 27839 Saint Joe Road, in Dade City. You’ll find rope nets to climb, rope bridges ...
One big project gets a green light; another begins construction
Some sizable projects are heading to Pasco County. One of the developments — known as Abbey Crossings — is a master-planned unit development (MPUD) that includes 800,000 square feet of light industrial, 400,000 square feet of office, 400,000 square feet ...
Stomping out suicide, a trail run at a time
They stomped through the woods — for a great cause. More than a couple hundred runners and bystanders came out on Oct. 7 to the third annual Stomp Out Suicide Trail Run, hosted by the Pasco County Parks, Recreation, & ...
Zephyrhills Police receives law enforcement accreditation
The Zephyrhills Police Department achieved accreditation from the Commission of Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) on Oct. 5, according to a city news release. The police department underwent a voluntary three-day assessment in August by a team of assessors from ...
Dade City approves 2023-2024 budget
The City of Dade City approved a budget of more than $40 million for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The budget was approved at the Sept. 26 City Commission meeting. The new spending plan represents a decrease of $985,750 or 2.4% ...
Hay, now — Dade City’s painted bales are back
One sign it's time for fall in Dade City — painted hay bales have returned. The Dade City Center for the Arts announced the kickoff of its fourth annual Dade City Hale Bale Painting Project, which features six painted hay ...
Regional MPO study gets green light from Pasco MPO
The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has approved a memorandum of understanding involving a study to examine a potential merger of individual county MPOs to create a regional transportation planning board for Tampa Bay. Currently, Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough ...
Compromise approved for house in Lake Padgett Estates East
At one point it wasn’t clear what was going to happen to the house at 4537 Victoria Road, in Land O’ Lakes. The home was built with improper setbacks, which sparked neighborhood disputes, led to lengthy public hearings and made ...
A splashy, and spooky, ski show
The Halloween spirits wanted to ski — and make a splash for the crowd. The Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team performed a “spooky” ski performance, fully dressed in Halloween costumes while passing by Stonewater Grill, the Land O’ Lakes ...
So, if it’s Tuesday night, it’s time for some tacos
Did you know that Oct. 4 was National Taco Day in the United States? Do you have any idea why Oct. 4 was selected? You might think that it marks the day that tacos were created. No, that’s not it ...
Pasco school officials voice concerns over charter schools
Pasco County School Board members and Pasco Schools Superintendent Kurt Browning are raising concerns involving issues regarding contract compliance of some charter schools operating within the district. The item regarding the charter school reports was presented for information only, on ...
Improving school safety is a never ending job, district security chief says
The Pasco County School Board held a closed-door session on Oct. 3 to discuss the district’s security risk assessment and actions to improve safety in the district schools. Annual assessments of safety on each school campus must be completed by ...
Proposed project includes hospital, hotel, offices, apartments
The Pasco County Planning Commission has recommended approval of a zoning change that would clear the way for a hospital, hotel, retail, offices and multifamily development at the northeast corner of McKendree and Overpass roads. Attorney Clarke Hobby, representing the ...
U.S. 41 now four lanes in north Land O’ Lakes
After more than two years of reconstruction, U.S. 41 in Land O’ Lakes has more, much-needed lanes. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) removed construction barrels off the highway in early October, opening the new lanes on U.S. 41, also ...
Parents weigh in on book bans through survey
The EveryLibrary Institute, a public policy think tank for libraries, and Book Riot, the largest independent editorial book site in North America, announced the results of a comprehensive survey that sheds some light on the perceptions of parents regarding public ...
This program reminds you, ‘You are not alone’
Sue Shea, the office administrator at the First United Methodist Church of Land O’ Lakes, understands the challenges of having a child with a substance addiction. There are feelings of fear, anger and hopelessness that can lead to a host ...
New free guide offers recreational ideas
The Southwest Florida Water Management District has published a free recreational guide highlighting nearly 70 of its properties. The guide has a new, sleeker design and allows users to scan QR codes to access up-to-date details about each property, according ...
Hurricane season isn’t over yet: Make plans for family safety
The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season doesn’t end until Nov. 30, so it’s important to be sure you have a family disaster plan. Kevin Guthrie, director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, has shared some pointers aimed at helping families ...
AmSkills opens new workforce center, garners accolades for its work
AmSkills, a not-for-profit organization that provides training and apprenticeships, recently opened a new workforce training center and has been garnering accolades for its efforts to cultivate a skilled workforce. AmSkills received the 2023 Special Recognition Award from the Pasco Economic ...
‘Good neighbors’ encourage community involvement
Hillsborough County has marked National Good Neighbor Day by announcing the winners of its 2023 Neighborhood Awards. The awards recognize community organizations in unincorporated Hillsborough County that foster healthy, safe, and engaged neighborhoods through exceptional programs, projects and events. National ...
Zephyrhills unveils new town-wide brand
It’s time to jump right into Zephyrhills. It took more than a year, but the City of Zephyrhills has finally settled on its new brand — from a logo, to town slogan, to color schemes and more. There will be ...
Appreciating the work of lifesavers, professional eaters and county staffers
The Pasco County Commission’s Sept. 19 agenda was packed with resolutions to celebrate the accomplishments of people from all walks of life. It passed a resolution to celebrate the life-saving actions of teenagers Mia Watkins, Finley Watkins and Regan Barron ...
Pasco Waste-To-Energy Facility expansion contract approved
The Pasco County Commission has entered an agreement with Covanta Pasco Inc., for a $260-million design-build project to expand the county’s Waste-To-Energy (WTE) Facility. The facility, at 14220 Hays Road, is used to convert solid waste into energy. Justin Roessler, ...
Pasco’s budget is lean on new initiatives
While the tax increase for fire services dominated the discussion at Pasco County’s final budget hearing on Sept. 19, the overall spending plan covers everything from pay raises to increased code enforcement to athletic field maintenance. During its discussion of ...
Pasco scores grant for New River debris project
The Pasco County Commission has approved a cooperative grant agreement between the county and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), relating to cleaning up debris in New River, in an area of Wesley Chapel. The agreement ...
Zephyrhills approves 2023-2024 fiscal budget
The City of Zephyrhills has adopted a budget of slightly less than $106.5 million. The Zephyrhills City Council has approved a millage rate of 6.25 for the 2023-20224 fiscal year. One mill equals $1 for every thousand dollars of taxable ...
Merger is pending for Dade City and Zephyrhills chambers
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce and The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce are discussing a merger to become the East Pasco Chamber of Commerce. The chambers announced the pending merger in a news release on Sept. 28. Discussions ...
Pasco residents will pay a new tax to cover costs for residential road improvements
Pasco County is proceeding with a new tax assessment to cover the costs for residential road projects. The new tax is expected to be on tax bills sent out in November 2024. The Residential Road Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) ...
The pros, cons of requiring road connections
On the one hand, motorists benefit when there’s more than one way to get through an area. On the other, creating roadway connections between new developments and existing neighborhoods can cause disruptions to the peace and quiet of residential life ...
A Sense of Place
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Water management district approves $224.8 million budget
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s governing board has approved a $224.8 million budget for fiscal year 2024, according to a news release. The budget includes about $92.4 million in cooperative funding initiatives and district grants for water resources projects ...
Student Saturdays launched for teen drivers
The Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office has launched Student Saturdays for teen drivers. The new initiative during the month of October, aims to make the driver license testing process more convenient for Hillsborough County high school students and their parents. ...
Hillsborough seeks applicants for diversity council
The Hillsborough County Commission is seeking applicants for its Diversity Advisory Council. The council was created to facilitate communication between Hillsborough County government and diverse populations, and to address matters related to diversity that affect County government and its citizens. ...
Take a walk through Dade City history
Even though the landscape, and buildings, have changed, the history remains. It has stood the test of time, as many things have in Dade City. And now, some of the town’s most dedicated residents want to show off that history, ...
New space aims to ‘empower’ those seeking court’s help
Having the courage to seek a protective order to keep an abuser away can be difficult enough, but it can be even worse when the conversation being held about the issue has to be done in a public place. Giving ...
Pasco County School Board wants to alter district’s dress code
How long should a student’s blouse be? That question created considerable debate at the Pasco County School Board’s Sept. 11 meeting. School board member Colleen Beaudoin urged her colleagues to remove language from the district’s dress code that requires a ...
Dancing, touching tributes mark Sunlake special occasion
It’s a longstanding tradition, so the weather wasn’t about to stop it. As part of Sunlake High’s Homecoming Week festivities, each grade plans skits and performs them on the school’s football field. Parents — mostly the moms of the senior ...
St. Leo approves 2023-2024 town budget
The town of St. Leo has adopted a budget of $4 million for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. This year’s budget represents a miniscule of decrease from the $4.1 million budget last year, with the St. Leo Town Commission approving the ...
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