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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
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
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
Pasco County Parks Announces Summer Day Camp Registration
Pasco County Parks Announces Summer Day Camp Registration~~2026 camp registration begins online April 10 with lottery system ~~ PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Summer is right around the corner, and this year could be the best one yet for your kids! Pasco County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources (PRNR) is excited to announce our 2026 Summer Day Camp – seven weeks of summer fun with games, arts and crafts, movies, guest speakers, field trips and much more. Our new lottery registration system begins April
Open Position on Pasco County Tourist Development Council
Open Position on Pasco County Tourist Development Council~~Florida’s Sports Coast seeks tourism professional to join advisory council~~PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Pasco County’s Destination Management Organization, Florida’s Sports Coast, is seeking a hotel/motel or tourism professional to be the newest member to serve on the Tourist Development Council (TDC)! Applications are accepted online through March 30, 2026: mypas.co/AdvisoryBoards The TDC is an advisory council to the Pasco Board of County
Eligibility Expands for Pasco’s Better Future Housing Program
PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Pasco County’s Office of Disaster Recovery and Resources is expanding support to help you rebuild your future! We’re now accepting applications for our Better Future Individual Housing Program from households that have a higher income threshold – $87,600 for one person and $125,160 for four people, for example. If you need help repairing, rebuilding or replacing your home damaged by Hurricanes Idalia, Helene or Milton – you can NOW apply if your household income meets these
