It's time to turn our attention to the upcoming holiday season. This year, as we watch our economy struggling to recover, Toys for Tots of East Pasco needs to set our sights higher than ever before. Here in Pasco County, the number of children living below the poverty level continues to grow. Providing a joyous Christmas for these "at risk" tots continues to challenge our program and our caring community. ...more

November 27, 2009

All sorts of acts, including some pretty big names, have appeared at Pasco-Hernando Community College's Performing Arts Center. This time, the theater itself is the headliner. ...more

November 21, 2009

Arts in Motion will present a $35,000 production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" from Friday through Sunday at the Center for the Arts at Wesley Chapel. Featuring 80 cast members, this full-scale musical production features a full orchestra, lighting and sound effects, and handmade sets and costumes, including a carriage with a top once used in a Walt Disney World parade. ...more

November 5, 2009

Saint Leo transfer day Saint Leo University will host a transfer day at Pasco-Hernando Community College, 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Monday, Nov. 2, for students who have attained their two-year degree and want to go on to earn a bachelor's degree. ...more

October 31, 2009

Ever hear of Pasco County? More and more people have as they discover a hidden jewel in a county with many community events. ...more

October 24, 2009

Concerned some Pasco residents are stuck in the slow lane of the information highway, a group of leaders will gather July 23 about expanding high-speed, broadband Internet access here. ...more

July 22, 2009

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June 4, 2009

If something we read recently is correct, then the old saw about the Chinese ideogram for the word crisis being made up of one element denoting danger and the other opportunity is wrong. Regardless, Pasco County is facing a bit of a budget crisis because of falling revenue. So while the county's taxing and spending status quo appears in danger, Pasco officials are taking the opportunity to take a look at how Pasco will change over the next few years and how county government will fit into that change. ...more

April 1, 2009

With a $28.8 million drop in revenue expected in the next fiscal year, Pasco County officials are asking the public to weigh in on the county's future during a series of two-hour meetings beginning today. The meetings will address ways to make local government more efficient, while touching on future planning, economic development and other issues. "Some of these decisions are being heightened by the [property tax] shortfall," said Mike Nurrenbrock, director of the county's office of management and budget. "Some of the questions are: If we need to reduce services, which ones? And what affect will that have? ...more

March 30, 2009

With a $28.8 million drop in revenue expected in the next fiscal year, Pasco County officials are asking the public to weigh in on the county's future during a series of two-hour meetings beginning Monday. ...more

March 29, 2009