By Chris Nocco, Pasco County Sheriff I would like to thank the citizens who have contacted me to show their support for my appointment by the Governor to be your Sheriff. I promise to continue building on the legacy that Sheriff Bob White established and keep the Sheriff’s Office moving forward as one of the [...]

Gulf Coast Community Care is recruiting volunteers for their Adults Mentoring Children Program. The requirements to become a mentor are as follows: • Volunteers must be 30 years old. • No experience necessary. • Just a few hours of your time. • Free monthly activities. • Ongoing support from the staff. Most of the children [...]

The Spring Sprint for Autism 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk that took place Saturday, March 5 at the Sunlake High School in Land O’Lakes was a great success. The event raised autism awareness as well as funds for special autism projects throughout Pasco County through a partnership between Oakstead Elementary School’s physical education and [...]

Counting the Days by Alexis Armstrong, Mitchell High School Senior For those who witnessed the High School Musical phenomenon, they recall the beginning of the sequel, where all of the students are staring at the clock, waiting for the final minutes of school to strike out. For those who better refer to “Grease,” the celebrations [...]

It’s almost over by Tiffany Trice Hello Seven Spring Families! Our school year is coming to an end soon. The school-wide Science Fair was held in April. The following students were selected to go on to the District Fair which will take place on May 7: Brian Fink, Victoria Tate, Sierra Every, Alex Kalemba, Monique [...]

by Donna French, Recreation Supervisor III The difference between a good athlete and an elite athlete can be as simple as what is being put inside their bodies. Proper diet is extremely important not only for athletes, but for everyone. Believe it or not, diets can control or be contributing factors to the healthiness of [...]

Summer reading program activities by Susan D. Dillinger, Library Director If you are wondering just what to do with your children this summer while you are at work, then I have a suggestion for you. Sign up your children, in fact your entire family, for our annual Summer Reading Program which begins June 7. This [...]

by Jack Mariano, Pasco County Commission District 5 The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners has been aggressively undertaking changes to make Pasco County more competitive in the region. We have been working diligently to transform our county from a bedroom community, which is subject to severe economic distress based on housing values, to a [...]

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Florida Inc. is pleased to announce it has recently been awarded a $25,000 grant for the second year for its deaf and hard of hearing employment success program. This project is funded by The Able Trust, also known as the Florida Governor’s Alliance for the Employment of Citizens [...]

How to become an informed voter by Brian E. Corley, Pasco County Supervisor of Elections Information is power that is attained through education. As your Supervisor of Elections, my staff and I are committed to providing the residents of Pasco County with important election information so that you may express your voice in governmental affairs [...]