“For-Hire” Fishing Workshop to be offered Jan. 31 in Crystal River
New and established charter captains and fishing guides are invited to attend the 5th annual “For-Hire” fishing workshop from 8:30 am to 4:00… Read More
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Pasco County Utilities offers Support to Customers in Crisis
PCU Customer Service can develop plan to help federal employees pay their Pasco utility bill During the Federal Government shutdown, Pasco County Utilities (PCU)… Read More
Loquat Poetry submissions sought for Sixth Annual Florida Loquat Festival
Calling poets and writers for submissions to the Florida Loquat Literary Festival! 2019 will mark the fifth year of the Florida Loquat Literary Festival. The… Read More
Guided Bird Walk January 26 at the Wildlife Park
Experienced and novice birders are welcome The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, in cooperation with Citrus County Audubon… Read More
Scientist and Sustainability Expert to Speak on “Chasing Water” at Saint Leo February 5
Internationally known water scientist, author, and sustainability educator Brian Richter will speak at Saint Leo University in east Pasco County on Tuesday, February 5, at… Read More
CARES February 1 event to honor Rao Munusuru, M.D.
The CARES 2019 Annual Event “Celebrating Seniors” will honor Rao Musunuru, M.D. as CARES All-Time Top Donor and celebrate his many other philanthropic endeavors in… Read More
Hernando Arts Council congratulates 2019 Community Arts Grant recipients
Hernando County Fine Arts Council announces its 2019 Community Arts Grants recipients. The Council’s grant program provides grants up to $500 each for local groups… Read More
Tickets Now on Sale for Live Oak Theatre’s First Winter Ball Scholarship Fundraiser
Tickets are now on sale for Live Oak Theatre’s First Winter Ball scholarship fundraiser which will be held on Saturday, February 16 at 7 pm… Read More
Saint Leo University Earns U.S. News & World Report 2019 Honors for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs
Saint Leo University was named as providing two of the best online programs in the United States, according to the 2019 U.S. News & World… Read More
Citrus Bloodmobile Schedule January 18-31, 2019
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
Hernando Bloodmobile Schedule January 18-31, 2019
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
Family Fun & Kumquat Delights at the 2019 Kumquat Festival
Kumquats are fun to eat and the word kumquat is fun to say, so it stands to reason that the Kumquat Festival January 26 in… Read More
Hernando County Offices closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The following Hernando County offices/services will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2019 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Normal business hours will… Read More
Pasco County Offices to Close for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Pasco County Government offices, including the Constitutional Offices and the Courts, will be closed Monday, January 21, 2019, in observance of Martin Luther King,… Read More
Hernando commission elects 2019 officers
At today’s meeting, the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) elected its new officers that will preside for one year. The new officers for… Read More
New Port Richey offers Free History Lectures Mondays in February
The City of New Port Richey Parks and Recreation Department and the Cultural Affairs Committee are proud to announce a weekly February 2019 Speakers Series… Read More
Citrus County Office closings and hours for Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance
Citrus County Government offices will be closed Monday, January 21, 2019, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Citrus County Landfill will be… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
updated January 16, 2019 The good part about all this cold weather is my gas bill has been at its lowest all year. Read More
Roots and Branch Films’ Proximity takes home SSSF Audience Choice Award
Proximity, the first short film from Live Oak Theatre’s newly minted Root and Branch Films, received the SSSF Audience Choice Award. The film was one… Read More
Free Irrigation 101 workshop to be offered
Citrus County Utilities is offering a free irrigation 101 workshop on January 24, 2019 from 1-4 pm. The training offers the basics of operating an… Read More
Western Style Square Dance Classes with Caller Bob Scott
Central Citrus Community Center is offering Western Style Square Dance class with everyone’s favorite caller, Bob Scott. The classes are held Thursdays at 2:00pm to… Read More
Bodacious Bunco Babes donate to Coping with Dementia
The Bodacious Bunco Babes, a Citrus County club of women who meet monthly to play bunco and raise money for worthy causes, has donated $300… Read More
PHSC hosts Making a King: Contested Legacies of a Civil Rights Icon
Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) will host the 34th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture Series featuring Derrick White, Ph.D., visiting professor, Dartmouth College and… Read More
Citrus County Animal Services Receives National Maddie’s Fund® Grant
Citrus County Animal Services has just received its first grant from Maddie’s Fund®, a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield to revolutionize… Read More
UF/IFAS Pasco Extension ‘Spring Into Gardening’ Teaching Series
Free classes on composting and growing food at home Plant the seeds for a fresh New Year! The UF/IFAS Pasco County Farmden & Community Garden,… Read More
Newcomers Guide to Pasco Lawnscaping series in Land O’ Lakes
UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension Service is offering a ‘Newcomers Guide to Pasco Lawnscaping’ series at the Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park Community Center,… Read More
Author Paul Allen to speak on When Tobacco was King January 24
The Hernando County Public Library System (HCPLS) announces a speaking engagement with Canadian writer Paul Allen, author of the book When Tobacco Was King, A… Read More
Vellamo – Finnish Folk Music Duo Live Concert January 19
The Hernando County Public Library System (HCPLS) announces the free concert “Vellamo – Finnish Folk Music Duo Live” on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the… Read More
Martin Luther King Unity Walk in Inverness January 21
On January 21, 2019 the public is invited to particpate in a unity walk to honor the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King,… Read More
Two new Art Shows open at Brooksville’s Uptown Gallery
The Uptown Art Gallery at Brooksville City Hall announces two new shows opening January 18. Read More