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Pasco County Hosts 31st Annual Earth Day Celebration
Pasco County Hosts 31st Annual Earth Day Celebration~~Family-friendly activities set for April 25 at Crews Lake Wilderness Park~~ SPRING HILL, FL ---- Celebrate Mother Earth with the family at Pasco County’s 31st annual Earth Day Celebration! This FREE event promotes environmental education with tips on how to become more sustainable. The celebration includes a Florida-native plant sale, educational displays and animal exhibits! WHEN: Saturday, April 25, 2026 TIME: 9 a.m. – 1
Pasco County to Give Away Trees for National Arbor Day
Pasco County to Give Away Trees for National Arbor Day~~Up to 1,000 FREE trees handed out, while supplies last~~ PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Get ready to grow something great! We’re celebrating National Arbor Day with a big community tree giveaway – and you’re invited to take one home. Pasco County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources is excited to give away between 600 and 1,000 three-to-seven-gallon trees – limit one per person – while supplies last. WHAT: Tree Giveaway for National Arbor
Community Invited to Inaugural Saint Leo University Spring Jam Festival, April 25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Community Invited to Inaugural Saint Leo University Spring Jam Festival, April 25Saturday event to offer entertainment, food, and activities for community members of all ages ST. LEO, Fla. (April 7, 2026) – Saint Leo University is starting a new campus tradition with its first Spring Jam, a weeklong celebration for students culminating in a free, public festival on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The community event will feature amusement rides, yard games, food
Saint Leo University Announces 2026 Commencement Speakers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Saint Leo University Announces 2026 Commencement SpeakersTech entrepreneur Arnie Bellini, Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins to take the stage during May 6 ceremoniesST. LEO, Fla. (April 10, 2026) – Saint Leo University will feature two distinguished leaders as commencement speakers for its 2026 graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, May 6, at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins will deliver the commencement address to graduate-level candidates during the
New Watering Guidelines Issued for Pasco County
New Watering Guidelines Issued for Pasco County~~Dry conditions trigger a revised water shortage declaration~~ PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Pasco County urges everyone to conserve water and follow new watering guidelines as dry conditions trigger a modified Phase III “Extreme Water Shortage.” The Southwest Florida Water Management District’sorder is in effect April 3 through July 1, 2026. Under the revised rules, irrigation windows for all water sources are now shorter. Updated Watering Windows:Potable, well,
Pasco Opens Affordable Housing Disaster Recovery Program
Pasco Opens Affordable Housing Disaster Recovery Program~~Apply today for shovel-ready, affordable, multifamily, rental housing projects~~ PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Pasco County’s Office of Disaster Recovery and Resources continues to build a Better Future for Pasco County! We’re launching our next Disaster Recovery initiative, the Better Future Affordable Housing Program, to invest in safe, long-term housing for low- to moderate-income families. The program is limited to projects that are ready to break
Saint Leo University Announces Summer 2026 Day Camps
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Saint Leo University Announces Summer 2026 Day CampsHands-on programs in sports, STEM, and recreation offer engaging summer experiences for students of all ages ST. LEO, Fla. (March 31, 2026) – Registration is now open for Saint Leo University’s 2026 summer day camps, offering hands-on opportunities for students from kindergarten through high school to build skills, explore new interests, and stay active throughout the summer. Led by university faculty, coaches, and staff, the camps
Pasco County Animal Services Announces New Shelter Hours
Pasco County Animal Services Announces New Shelter Hours~~Change allowing more hands-on, lifesaving work begins April 13~~ LAND O’ LAKES, FL ---- Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS) announces new hours for our Adoption Center beginning April 13, 2026, improving focus on dog playgroups, reducing wait time and customer service. WHAT: New Adoption Center Hours WHEN: Monday & Tuesday | Closed Wednesday & Thursday | Noon – 5 p.m. Friday &
ServSafe Manager Certification Class and Exam Session Apr 21, 2026
ServSafe Manager Certification Class and Exam Session~~UF/IFAS Pasco Extension offers full-day class, exam April 21, 2026~~ DADE CITY, FL ---- The UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension Service is offering a ServSafe Manager Certification Class and Exam session Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the UF/Pasco County Extension Office in Dade City. ServSafe is the national food safety certification for those working or planning to work in the food industry. WHAT: ServSafe Manager Certification
