Grass doesn't grow much during the winter. So, in an effort to cut back on a dwindling water supply, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is asking homeowners to skip a week of irrigation in January and February. ...more

January 5, 2009

The garden in front of Martinez Middle School beautifies an otherwise unremarkable plot of land, but when science teacher Jane Gucciardo sees it, she sees an opportunity to educate the community about the environment. ...more

December 10, 2008

The garden in front of Martinez Middle School beautifies an otherwise unremarkable plot of land, but when science teacher Jane Gucciardo sees it, she sees an opportunity to educate the community about the environment. ...more

December 10, 2008

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is reaching out to community groups to answer questions about the ongoing drought, the tightened watering restrictions in the Tampa Bay area, and how residents can help. ...more

December 8, 2008

Water use rules in Pinellas County will be enforced more strictly now that continued dry conditions have prompted water officials to clamp down, utilities officials said Friday. ...more

November 8, 2008

Water use rules will be enforced more strictly as a shortage of rainfall has prompted water officials to clamp down, Pinellas County Utilities officials said today. ...more

November 7, 2008

The Suncoast Harvest Food Bank and Pasco County 4-H are among organizations that will benefit from the Home and Community Educators fundraising yard sale that will take place in conjunction with the annual Pasco County Extension's Expo 2007 Florida Friendly event. ...more

November 30, 2007