Pasco Extension hosting 4-H open house
DADE CITY – UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension Service will host a 4-H open house to highlight 4-H clubs, projects, camps, workshops and community service opportunities.
Families can drop in during the event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Pasco County Extension Office, 36702 County Road 52.
Children ages 5 to 18 can participate in 4-H community clubs with adult volunteers. Project areas include animal science, environmental science, food and nutrition, leadership, citizenship, gardening and shooting sports.
Members can also participate in events at the county, district, state, regional and national levels.
Email for more information.
Pasco seeks input on West Port channel marker
NEW PORT RICHEY – Pasco County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources will hold a community meeting to discuss the installation of a slow-speed channel marker in the West Port Channel.
The meeting begins at 6 p.m. Aug. 31 at the West Pasco Government Center, 8731 Citizens Drive.
The meeting will give community members and stakeholders an opportunity to provide input on the proposed channel marker. Representatives from other government agencies have also been invited.
On the web: MyPasco.net
Water district seeks input on water priorities
BROOKSVILLE – The Southwest Florida Water Management District seeks public input on priorities for establishing minimum flows and levels for lakes, wetlands, rivers, streams and aquifers.
The district will hold a virtual workshop at noon Aug. 27 through Microsoft Teams.
The district plans to publish its draft 2026 priority list after the Governing Board’s Aug. 25 meeting. The board will consider approval in October.
Written comments may be submitted to by Sept. 7.
On the web: watermatters.org
Hillsborough to mail out notices of proposed property taxes
TAMPA – The Hillsborough County Property Appraiser’s Office will begin mailing Truth in Millage Notices to property owners on Aug. 13.
The notice is not a tax bill. It contains information about a property’s market value, assessed value, exemptions and proposed property taxes.
The notice reflects proposed tax rates and budgets established by the various taxing authorities. The reverse side includes the dates, times and locations of public budget hearings at which comments regarding proposed tax rates and budgets may be presented directly to the appropriate taxing authorities.
Questions concerning a property’s market value, assessed value, exemptions or classification should be directed to the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser’s Office.
Reviewing the notice provides an opportunity to address questions or concerns before property tax bills are issued in November.
Hillsborough seeks applications for Neighborhood Awards
TAMPA – Applications are open for the 2026 Hillsborough County Neighborhood Awards.
The awards recognize projects, programs and events held in unincorporated Hillsborough County between July 2025 and June 2026.
Neighborhoods may apply in three categories: promoting conservation, environmental stewardship or healthy living; enhancing safety or boosting disaster preparedness; or building community spirit through volunteerism or communication.
Each neighborhood may submit one application and compete in multiple categories.
Applications are due by 5 p.m. Sept. 11. One category winner will be named the 2026 Neighborhood of the Year and receive $500.
Visit HCFL.gov/NeighborhoodAwards for details.
HART offers discounted fares for young riders
TAMPA – Hillsborough Transit Authority has brought back its HART Youth Pass for the new school year.
The pass gives riders ages 6 to 18 a 50% discount on regular HART fares. A one-way ride costs $1, a one-day pass costs $2 and a monthly pass costs $32.50. Children ages 5 and younger ride free with a parent or guardian.
Eligible riders must register with a valid form of identification at the Marion Transit Center or University Area Transit Center.
The Youth Pass is available through Flamingo Fares, HART’s mobile app and smart card payment system.
On the web: goHART.org
Quick Hits
- Pasco County Fire Rescue celebrated the grand opening of Station 2 at 32134 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Wesley Chapel.
- The Wesley Chapel Rotary Club will celebrate its 21st anniversary during the week of Aug. 19.
