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Community Spotlight | A Mini Community Pops Up for the Displaced

October 25, 2024 michele525 Comments Off

By several accounts, the building of Pasco Hope happened in record time fueled by a partnership between Pasco County and Catholic Charities and firmed up by the cohesive efforts of the county commission and county departments working to fill an urgent need. […]

Health News | FDH Pasco Opens New “One Stop” Services Facility in West Pasco

September 10, 2024 michele525 Comments Off

The new facility is located in Hudson in west Pasco and provides “one-stop” access to FDH services under one roof […]

New Port Richey’s beloved urban farmer moves on but not before passing the torch

May 30, 2024 michele525 Comments Off

The two urban farmers realized a commonality despite their age difference and it became a natural progression for one to let the farm go […]

Business Spotlight | Estuary Marks an Anniversary of Raising the Bar in Downtown New Port Richey

February 29, 2024 michele525 Comments Off

Check out this little gem of a restaurant located in the heart of downtown New Port Richey […]

County News | Pasco addresses food insecurity and nurtures empowerment one garden at a time

September 1, 2023 michele525 Comments Off

There’s a strategy to Pasco County’s community garden program and it’s not just about what’s being planted in the plots, said Pasco County Extension Director, Dr. Whitney Elmore who oversees the program with Community Gardens Program Coordinator Chris Carreiro. […]

Community Spotlight | Want to join the urban garden movement? Here’s a way in

August 31, 2023 michele525 Comments Off

“There are so many things I like about this garden,” said volunteer, Amelia Maseda, a ten-year member whose plot was filled with sweet potatoes, papaya, white eggplant, Malabar spinach and rosemary. “I think what I like most about it is that it’s a safe, peaceful place for the community.” […]

Day Tripping | Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

June 24, 2023 michele525 Comments Off

There’s tons of wildlife to see including manatees at this Florida State Park and Rehab for injured animals […]

The Growing Pop-Up Market Industry is Fostering Community & Entrepreneurship Close to Home

June 14, 2023 michele525 Comments Off

“This is an industry that happened by accident”, said Cheryl Taylor, who pooled her experience as a business development strategist, public relations manager, and events coordinator to launch the growing pop-up circuit. […]

Community Spotlight | Catching up With the Good Work of 100 +Women Who Care Pasco

May 31, 2023 michele525 Comments Off

100+Women Who Care, Pasco, is making a dent in doing good things. […]

Community Spotlight | The African American Club of Pasco helps carve a path for local youth

April 18, 2023 michele525 Comments Off

“The idea is to meet the needs of the community. To be a focal point where people can come with their kids. To be a safe haven where kids can be kids and adults can enjoy kids and what they’re doing here and everyone can come and have a good time, whether it’s for MLK or Juneteenth,” said Eugene Scott, president of the African American Club of Pasco.. […]