TAMPA – The kitchen at Whiskey Joe’s thaws frozen food as part of its daily routine. Now, it’s doing so more quickly while using significantly […]
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Brainstorms NPR launches campaign for proposed STEAM center
NEW PORT RICHEY – Brainstorms NPR Inc. has launched 250 Neighbors, a community campaign inviting 250 people to put their names behind the proposed Brainstorms STEAM Discovery Center in downtown New Port Richey. Brainstorms is asking residents to give what they can, whether $10, $25, $50, $100 or more, because every person who participates becomes part […]
Hope Services expands with second vocational training center
HUDSON – Hope Services has purchased a second Life Skills and Vocational Training Center in Hudson. The nonprofit provides vocational training and employment support to people with disabilities and others facing barriers to employment. Its new center, formerly a GTE Financial building at 6901 Old County Road 52 in Hudson, will expand the nonprofit’s ability […]
Business Digest: GTE Financial hosts small business seminar
GTE Financial hosts small business seminar TAMPA – Representatives from 42 local businesses recently gathered at GTE Financial’s Tampa headquarters for a seminar focused on financial issues facing entrepreneurs. The event was held in partnership with Spectrum Reach and the Tampa Bay Chamber as part of Spectrum Reach’s Pay It Forward program. Business owners received […]
Officials urge precautions as dengue cases rise
PASCO COUNTY – The Pasco County Mosquito Control District is urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites following an increase in dengue fever cases across the region. The most recent Florida Department of Health arbovirus surveillance data show locally acquired dengue transmission occurring in multiple Tampa Bay-area counties. The latest information available identifies 30 confirmed […]
Chalk Talk: Kids art program raises record $38,632
Kids art program raises record $38,632 for schools TAMPA – The Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office raised a record $38,632 for local schools through its Kids Tag Art Program. Sixty-six Hillsborough County elementary schools participated this year, with each school receiving $585 to support its art programs. Tax Collector Nancy Millan brought the Kids Tag […]
Florida SBDC at USF team members win state awards
TAMPA – Several members of the Florida Small Business Development Center at University of South Florida were recognized Aug. 19 at the Sunseeker Resort during the Florida SBDC Network’s Performance Excellence Awards. The event celebrates outstanding contributions across Florida’s nine regional small business development centers. “We were honored to attend the Florida SBDC Network’s Annual […]
Saint Leo University to help alumni build AI-era skills
ST. LEO – Saint Leo University’s new Lifelong Learning Commitment will provide more than 107,000 graduates with access to professional development, artificial intelligence training and career resources to help them keep pace with a changing workforce. As part of the university’s commitment, Saint Leo alumni will have the opportunity to complete one professional certification […]
Wesley Chapel Rotary hosting 9/11 Memorial Mile Run/Walk
WESLEY CHAPEL – Twenty-five years after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel will gather the community for its eighth annual 9/11 Memorial Mile Run/Walk on Sept. 5 at Tampa Premium Outlets. The one-mile run/walk steps off at 8 a.m. At 8:46 a.m. — the minute the first plane struck the […]
Boutique supports designer with Down syndrome
TAMPA BAY – After hearing “no” from more than 15 boutiques, young designer Raquel Caramello walked into Coastal Sol in June carrying something she believed in: her handmade jewelry and coastal shell creations. This time, the answer was different. Missy Hardy, the owner of the Tarpon Springs store, immediately connected with Raquel, her story and […]
This Week (cont)
Law enforcement, community leaders honored at gala
CLEARWATER – The Tampa Bay Area Chiefs of Police Foundation honored exceptional law enforcement officers and community leaders during its 11th Annual Gala on Aug. 29 at Opal Sol Resort in Clearwater. The evening’s highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award, was presented to U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody for her decades of leadership and advocacy on […]
Leaders work toward bringing MLB Rays to Hillsborough County
TAMPA – Hillsborough County commissioners voted 5-2 on Aug. 28 to move forward with an agreement on the Hillsborough College Dale Mabry Campus Ballpark project. “Today’s vote marks a monumental step toward securing a forever home for the Tampa Bay Rays, while integrating a new Hillsborough College campus into an $8 billion private-sector investment,” said […]
Suncoast Credit Union merging with Launch Credit Union
TAMPA – Launch Credit Union members have approved the proposed merger with Suncoast Credit Union following a 45-day voting period conducted earlier this summer, the credit unions announced Aug. 26. With approval from Launch members, both boards of directors and the National Credit Union Administration, the merger will take effect Sept. 1, with the combined […]
Pasco County Fire Rescue celebrates new station
PASCO COUNTY – Pasco County Fire Rescue celebrated the grand opening of Station 2 on Aug. 14. Officials said the station expands Pasco County Fire Rescue’s ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies as the community continues to grow. “Wesley Chapel deserves a fire station that matches its momentum, and Station 2 does exactly […]
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Adopt a Pet (3/26/25): English Muffin is quite the treat
English Muffin is an incredibly loving 2-year-old who lives to spread happiness. The moment she sees you, she will joyfully roll onto her back, eagerly awaiting belly rubs. Her tail never stops wagging, showcasing her happy and affectionate nature. Although English Muffin was previously adopted, she was returned because she prefers to be the only […]
USF Women’s Basketball volunteers with Habitat for Humanity
The University of South Florida Women’s Basketball team volunteered with Habitat for Humanity on Aug. 24 in Safety Harbor. The players and coaches painted the exteriors of two Habitat Homes alongside the future homeowners, the Baker and Glazman families, according to a news release. This continues USF’s tradition of community service, as various USF sports […]
PHSC golf tournament
The Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) Foundation will host its annual golf tournament on Oct. 18, at the Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club in Dade City. Registration will be at 7:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Jen Ferguson at 727-816-3431 or . For sponsorship opportunities, visit Giving.PHSC.edu/golf.
Reasons To Smile
Celebrate with your canine friend!
National Dog Day is Aug. 26 — an opportunity to celebrate man and woman’s best friend, and to help find loving homes for dogs in the community. Here are five ways to make a difference: Adopt a new best friend Spay and neuter. Foster first. Not ready to adopt? Fostering is a great option to […]
