Pasco County Schools has big plans for 2018
Pasco County Schools expects 2018 to be a busy year for planning, designing, renovating expanding and building new school projects. Among the largest renovation projects are Land O ‘Lakes High School in Land O’ Lakes and Woodland Elementary School in ...
Crystal Lagoon ‘clear blue’ star at Epperson
The Crystal Lagoon at Epperson will have its grand debut in spring 2018, with Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps headlining the festivities. Phelps is the global ambassador for Crystal Lagoon Inc., which built its first lagoon in Chile in 2006 ...
Let the good times roll
Part of the secret to having fun is knowing where to find it. And, then once you have figured out some options, it’s good to know early enough so you can do what you need to do, to maximize your ...
Two award-winning teachers create ‘safe’ places to learn
Drop by Hannah Trapani’s mathematics classroom and chances are the teacher will be helping her students figure out a complicated mathematics problem by literally drawing it out. Trapani has been known to have students cut dyed spaghetti into specific lengths ...
Pasco reviewing lawsuit proposal linked to opioid epidemic
More than 15 years ago, a landmark settlement against tobacco companies netted billions of dollars for plaintiffs who sued over smoking-related illnesses. The nation’s opioid epidemic may be headed in that same direction. And, the Pasco County Commission is mulling ...
Frontage roads in Pasco?
A citizen’s task force looking for traffic remedies for congested intersections of State Road 54 and State Road 56 has put together a mix of options, including a bypass consisting of parallel frontage roads. The recommendations are focused primarily on ...
Community gardening coming to Dade City
Two new community gardens will be coming soon to Dade City. The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Pasco County Extension Office will be establishing community gardens with the help of the City of Dade City, the Pasco ...
Monday hours at Land O’ Lakes library a hit
Residents are counting the ways that make Monday visits to the Land O’ Lakes Branch Library special. They are using computers and taking wood shop lessons; reducing stress with tai chi and yoga; learning techniques for light painting photography; clicking ...
Design work to start on $15.5 million PHSC performing arts center
Design work is expected to get underway soon on a Pasco-Hernando State College performing arts center that is planned for the Cypress Creek Middle High School campus, off Old Pasco Road. The $15.5 million project will be built by the ...
Holiday Pops concert creates a warm glow on a cool day
Holiday music filled the air at the Heritage Park complex in Land O’ Lakes on a cool, sunny afternoon on Dec. 10. The Classical Preparatory School hosted The Florida Orchestra Brass Quint for its first-ever appearance in Land O’ Lakes ...
Development for Gower’s Corner is one step closer
After more than a year of back and forth negotiations, an application to rezone property at the historical crossroads known as Gower’s Corner got the approval of Pasco County’s local planning agency. The rezoning application has been continued repeatedly since ...
Zephyrhills Police undergoes restructuring
The Zephyrhills Police Department is shaking up its command staff — a measure it hopes will improve efficiency and communications throughout the law enforcement agency. The department is adding an operations lieutenant and an administrative lieutenant, while eliminating a captain’s ...
Financial expert presents mixed U.S. economic outlook
One Tampa-based financial expert sees a positive economic outlook for 2018, yet also remains cautious about decades ahead. John Largent, chief investment strategist at Members Trust Company, was the featured speaker at a Dec. 13 business-networking event hosted by the ...
Adventist Health System to buy Bayfront Health in Dade City
Adventist Health System, which is the parent company of Florida Hospital, signed an agreement to buy the 120-bed Bayfront Health Dade City Hospital, according to a news release from Adventist Health System. The deal is expected to close in early ...
It’s the holidays again, time for some homemade gifts
It’s that wonderful time of the year that usually brings cooler weather to our Sunshine State, and gives us a chance to throw another log on the fire — or flip the switch on the electric models. It’s also a ...
Iconic scenes offer good cheer across the region
Whether it’s a traditional Nativity scene in San Antonio, a dressed up historic courthouse in downtown Dade City, synchronized music and lights at a shopping mall in Wesley Chapel or an old-fashioned Christmas at the Old Lutz School — the ...
Peeking behind the scenes at Busch Gardens
Pasco County Master Gardeners recently took a behind-the-scenes tour at Busch Gardens in Tampa, to get a closer look at the theme park’s horticulture, topiaries, turf management and more. Wayne Porter, supervisor of landscaping, greeted the group of gardeners at ...
They hit the water to solve crimes, make rescues
A Pasco Sheriff’s Office team has been trained to respond to emergency calls involving water rescues, and to search for evidence in lakes, rivers and other water bodies. The tactical units, called the Underwater Recovery/Swift Water Response Team, includes divers, ...
Dade City poised to adopt anti-corruption code
Dade City is on track to become the first municipality in Pasco County to embed an anti-corruption measure into its city charter. The Dade City Commission and members of the Charter Review Advisory Committee met Dec. 5 to discuss recommendations ...
Residents discuss potential funding options
Pasco County commissioners want to know if residents enjoy their parks and libraries enough to pay higher taxes for “quality of life” services. Three community forums, in Hudson, Dade City and Land O’ Lakes, were held to get public input ...
Residents get preview of Curley Road project
New development is changing the landscape in northeast Pasco County. And, road projects – both state and local – are seeking to address road widenings and intersection improvements to handle a growing volume of vehicles along State Road 52, and ...
Purple Heart veteran receives new home for the holidays
Army Master Sgt. George Vera and his family have a new home in Land O’ Lakes — which they moved into in plenty of time for the holidays. The home, at 4858 Lago Vista Circle, was given mortgage-free to Vera ...
Shoppers had choices galore at Lutz Arts & Crafts Show
The 38th annual Lutz Arts & Crafts Show attracted large crowds, during its two-day run Dec. 2 and Dec. 3 at Keystone Prep High School in Odessa. The event featured more than 300 vendors, selling items ranging from photographs to ...
San Antonio celebrates an old-fashioned Christmas
About 100 people turned out to “Christmas in the Park,” a holiday celebration hosted by the Founders Garden Club of San Antonio. The event, held Dec. 3 at San Antonio City Park, included the lighting of the Christmas cards and entertainment featuring ...
Have a very, merry — safe — holiday season
It’s that time of the year that people enjoy purchasing presents for loved ones, and gathering with family and friends — but, it’s also a time when crime and accidents can ruin happy holiday plans. So, here are some suggestions ...
Young women get hands-on science experience
The Perry Initiative held a one-day program at Medical Center of Trinity to give young women a hands-on experience in science, and to broaden their exposure to opportunities in the fields of orthopedic surgery and engineering. The event, which was ...
Legislative forum covers wide spectrum of issues
Dozens of speakers signed up to draw attention to topics they think are important at Pasco County’s annual legislative delegation meeting. The topics ranged from fracking to Medicaid; the opioid epidemic to immigration; medical marijuana to homelessness; and, scores of ...
Park and Bark is for those who love shopping, and dogs
Tampa Premium Outlets has an extra attraction for shoppers who hate to leave their four-legged companions at home. A new business, Park and Bark, gives shoppers a chance to leave their dogs with a pet sitter at the mall. Park ...
New connection being eyed between Mansfield and Kinnan
Pasco County officials aren’t taking a position as yet on tearing away barricades, and connecting Kinnan Street and Mansfield Boulevard. Hillsborough County officials, however, are budgeting $250,000 to get the job done. Hillsborough’s budget decision won’t influence Pasco’s decision, according ...
Traditions on the Green attracts hundreds
A crowd estimated at about 400 enjoyed pleasant weather for Traditions on the Green, a concert featuring local music and dance groups. The free family event was presented by the Heritage Park Foundation and the Wesley Chapel Noon Rotary Club ...
Pasco County Commission selects new chairman
Mike Wells Jr., took the helm as chairman of the Pasco County Commission in a vote taken Nov. 28 in New Port Richey. The District 4 county commissioner replaces Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore who served as chairman during the ...
New Christian academy scheduled to open in fall 2018
The North Tampa Christian Academy, now under construction, is scheduled to open in the fall of 2018. School officials expect it to open with 250 students in kindergarten through 12th grade, said Dawn McLendon, marketing and enrollment director. It also ...
A look at history through vintage clothing
It may not seem apparent, at first, but understanding vintage clothing styles can offer insights into an earlier time. JoAnn (Jo) Hopper and Lana McLaurin share a passion for vintage clothing, and have devoted decades to collecting, studying, displaying and ...
Families can find out more about Pine View Middle IB
Families who want to know more about the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme at Pine View Middle School can attend a community information night. The session is planned for Pine View Middle School, 5334 Parkview Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, ...
‘Tis the season to be of good cheer
If you’d like to catch a sighting of Jolly Old St. Nick, or enjoy some holiday lights, watch a parade, nibble on holiday cookies, take in a concert or two, or do a bit of shopping — you have plenty ...
Caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients don’t have to go it alone
When someone learns that a loved one is afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease, it can seem overwhelming. Phyllis Bross, a retired attorney from Land O’ Lakes, understands the feeling. Her mother and aunt were both Alzheimer’s patients, and she now runs ...
Wrong turn creates a new path for opportunities
Sammy Ortiz was headed to the annual Dade City Kumquat Festival a couple of years ago, but instead of taking the usual turn onto Meridian Avenue, he wound up on Lock Street. The Wesley Chapel man was astounded. He could ...
Seeking volunteers to help hospice patients’ pets
Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care provides compassionate care for patients on the end-of-life journey. Increasingly, that care means giving people peace of mind when it comes to decisions about their pets. Since 2014, the nonprofit’s Pet Peace of Mind ...
Road extension expected to spur economic growth
Construction on the State Road 56 extension began in February and is expected to wrap up in late 2019. When finished, the new four-lane segment will provide a 6-mile link between Zephyrhills and Wesley Chapel. The extension will be from ...
Episcopal church branching into Wesley Chapel
Picture, if you will, a church that does not yet have walls, or established ministries — but is rooted in an ancient tradition. While it’s a blank canvas at the moment, a new Episcopal church in Wesley Chapel won’t remain ...
These pilots soar through the sky — on miniature wings
Radio-controlled model airplane pilots from throughout Florida had a nearly perfect day to fly their aircraft at the 10th annual Bay City Flyers Meet held at Area 52, eight miles north of Land O’ Lakes. The meet, on Nov. 18, ...
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