The presents are opened. The yule log is out. Before you hit the stores for those after-Christmas bargains, though, make a date between your soon-to-be history Christmas tree and the Pasco County recycling center. ...more

December 26, 2008

CRIME TRACKER This crime index is published in an effort to help residents keep track of crime in their neighborhood and to promote public safety. Below is a partial listing of crimes handled by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office Nov. 9 to 15 arranged by ZIP code. These are crimes that have been investigated by deputies and don't reflect unfounded calls for service. ...more

November 22, 2008

You can choose a sandwich and salad most days in the cafeteria at Boca Ciega High School, but never anything like this. ...more

September 3, 2008

As a reward for scoring a 5 on some portion of the FCAT test in the spring, 60 juniors and sophomores from Boca Ciega High School boarded a small convoy of limousines for a trip to Columbia Restaurant at The Pier in St. Petersburg, where they ate Cuban sandwiches and the restaurant's signature 1905 salad. ...more

September 2, 2008

CRIME TRACKER This crime index is published in an effort to help residents keep track of crime in their neighborhood and to promote public safety. Below is a partial listing of crimes handled by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office between July 6 to 12 arranged by ZIP code. These are crimes that have been investigated by deputies and don't reflect unfounded calls for service. ...more

July 19, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - For a second consecutive season, the Land O' Lakes Junior All-Stars have hoisted the District 25 baseball championship. ...more

July 18, 2008

In the first week of the new year, thoughts turn to the future and one nagging question from the recent past: How do I dispose of a needle-dropping Christmas tree worth $75 just a month ago? ...more

January 5, 2008

TAMPA - For some, the first week of a new year turns thoughts to the future and to one question that arises from the recent past: How do you get rid of that needle-dropping Christmas tree you bought for $75 a month ago. Fret not. Solid waste departments throughout the Bay area have the answer. ...more

January 4, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - If you have a leftover Christmas tree that you don't know what to do with, Pasco County might have an answer. Through Jan. 5, people can drop off Christmas trees at eight county parks. ...more

December 27, 2007

Pasco County is offering Christmas tree recycling. Residents should remove all tinsel, metal hooks and decorations from their Christmas trees and drop them off at one of the following locations during normal park operating hours today through Jan. 5. Trees will be chipped, and the mulch will be donated to county parks. ...more

December 26, 2007