Pasco BOCC revises policy to favor Local Vendors
Pasco County Board of County Commissioners Revise Purchasing Ordinance to Favor Local Vendors A local vendor preference policy now in section 2-111 in the Pasco… Read More
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Inverness Sertoma Names Mark Avery Sertoman of the Year
Mark Avery was honored with the title of 2018 Sertoman of the Year at the Inverness Sertoma Annual Banquet in May, held at the Inverness… Read More
Citrus County Vets Golf Tournament features Buddy Shelton
The Fourteenth Annual Citrus County Veterans Golf Tournament, which will be held September 8, 2018 at the Citrus Hills Golf and Country Club Course for… Read More
Pine Island Beach swimming advisory in effect
The Florida Department of Health in Hernando County announces that Pine Island Beach, located at 10840 Pine Island Drive in Spring Hill, is currently under… Read More
Making Progress toward getting Fit at TreeUmph! Adventure Course
This week involved a decent amount of physical activity for me, so I am making progress toward getting fit at TreeUmph! of Brooksville. Originally I… Read More
“UP” to be shown at FREE Family Movie Night in Sims Park July 21
Saturday, July 21st, the fun, family movie,“UP” will be shown at Sims Park (6431 Bank Street) starting at 8:30PM. Presented by The City of New… Read More
Hernando Bloodmobile Schedule July 20-August 2 2018
Help save lives by Donating Blood at a Mobile Location LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc. has been the sole supplier of blood products to all… Read More
Citrus Bloodmobile Schedule July 20 – August 2, 2018
Help save lives by Donating Blood at a Mobile Location LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc. has been the sole supplier of blood products to all… Read More
Florida Adventure Coast Visitors Bureau steps up to help preserve the Weeki Wachee River
At the July 10 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved $125,000 from the Florida’s Adventure Coast Visitors Bureau budget, made available on behalf of… Read More
Hernando County Tourist Development Council seeks volunteer
The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners is accepting applications from individuals wishing to serve on the Hernando County Tourist Development Council (TDC). The purpose… Read More
Kumquat Quilt Challenge 2019
Since 2006, the East Pasco Quilt Guild has sponsored the Kumquat Quilt Challenge as part of the annual Kumquat Festival in Dade City. Entries for… Read More
Brooksville to hold Christmas in July event July 21
An exciting event is coming up July 21st: It’s Christmas in July in downtown Brooksville and surrounding areas. Make plans with your friends to come… Read More
Sertoma Foundation Seeks Volunteers for Hearing Screenings
Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida screened over 17,000 students at more than 60 schools last year and is now looking for volunteers to… Read More
Get in on Pasco County Scallop Season July 20-29, 2018
Break out the dive masks and snorkels! For the first time since 1994, state waters off Pasco County will be open to bay scallop… Read More
Hernando County Schools to provide free meals to all students
The Hernando County School Board approved the expansion of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program first implemented by the school district in 2017. At the… Read More
Hernando County Offices to change hours this week
Tax Collector Staff Training delays openings Tuesday and Thursday Due to staff trainings, the Hernando County Tax Collector’s Spring Hill Office, located at 7489 Forest… Read More
Summer 2018 “Libraries Rock” more special events for adults
The Hernando County Public Library System (HCPL) will be hosting a variety of “Libraries Rock” themed, adult-friendly special events this summer in addition to the… Read More
West Pasco Chamber of Commerce to hold Primary Debates in July
The West Pasco Chamber of Commerce will hold primary debates on Monday, July 16 in the Performing Arts Center at Pasco Hernando State College (10230… Read More
Master Gardener Volunteer Opportunity – Is it Right for You?
If you love gardening, enjoy working with people and have time to share your skills, consider becoming a Master Gardener with the University of Florida/Citrus… Read More
Bayport Pier reconstruction kicks off with Archeological Assessment
At the Tuesday, July 10, 2018 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) awarded Midcoast Construction Enterprises, LLC out of Largo, FL the contract to… Read More
Summer Concert Series: Good Old Days Revisited with Sammy Davis Jr., Buddy Holly, and Connie Francis
Thursday, July 19 from 7 – 9 pm at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum, the Summer Concert Series continues with Good Old Days Revisited. Sammy… Read More
Lori Anne’s features Sally Riggs Fuller for Christmas in July Art Walk
Lori Anne’s is a gift store, but as its owners say, “It’s a your store.” You can find fun clothes for women, men and babies. Read More
Win a Kindle Fire tablet with the “Libraries Rock” 2018 Adult Summer Reading Challenge
The Hernando County Public Library System (HCPL) invites its users to compete for a chance to win a new Kindle Fire Tablet as part of… Read More
Heartwood Preserve will Close for Prescribed Burn July 13
The longleaf pine flatwoods ecosystem depends on the regular occurrence of fire. During the Burn, Heartwood Preserve will be closed to all visitors. No one… Read More
New Port Richey celebrates with Prize Patrol Giveaways in July
Tuesday July 3, 2018 Mayor Marlowe Proclaimed July to be Parks and Recreation Month in New Port Richey. The City of New Port Richey and… Read More
Fourth Annual Okra Occasion August 6 in New Port Richey
Less than a festival but more than an ordinary day! All are welcome to join the City of New Port Richey’s Environmental Committee for the… Read More
Wine for a Purpose to benefit Sunrise Domestic Violence Center
Sunrise Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center in Pasco County, has announced that they will be hosting a summer fundraising event,… Read More
New Saw Palmetto Berry Harvesting Rule
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has adopted a new rule for harvesting and selling saw palmetto berries. According to the agency,… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
updated July 11, 2018 Scalloping season has picked up. After a slow Fourth of July week, the weekend made up for the lack of folk’s… Read More
Citrus Students create Culture of Clean Anti-Littering Campaign
Culture of Clean anti-littering creative marketing team was honored Monday, June 25 at the Board of County Commissioners regular meeting, along with premiering their anti-littering… Read More