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Pasco County (News Release) 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

Pasco County (News Release) 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

Pasco County (News Release) 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

PRESS RELEASE: Day for Saint Leo Returns April 9 with Expanded Focus on Service, Community Impact

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Day for Saint Leo Returns April 9 with Expanded Focus on Service, Community ImpactNew volunteer opportunities invite the community to give back during the 24-hour giving campaign  ST. LEO, Fla. (March 27, 2026) – Day for Saint Leo, the university’s annual 24-hour giving campaign, returns April 9 with an expanded emphasis on service. For the first time, the university is opening its volunteer projects to the broader community, inviting members of the public to give back alongside

WATSON CLINIC CENTER FOR RESEARCH ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR

WATSON CLINIC CENTER FOR RESEARCH ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTORLakeland, FL – Michelle Sharrett, RN, BSN, CCRC has been chosen as the new Director of the Watson Clinic Center for Research. Her primary duties include the management of operational functions and overseeing all ongoing research activities.  “After 26 years in research as a Study Coordinator at the Watson Clinic Center for Research, I am excited to step into this new role,” Ms. Sharrett said.  “Clinical research gives our patients opportunities to

Watson Clinic OB-GYN Department Recruits Certified Nurse Midwife

WATSON CLINIC OB-GYN DEPARTMENT RECRUITS CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIFE  Lakeland, FL – Watson Clinic recently welcomed a new addition to their team of expert OB-GYN medical providers. Laura M. Russell, APRN, CNM is a registered nurse practitioner and board-certified Nurse-Midwife who works alongside board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Urogynecologist and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgeon Tarek G. Garas, MD, FACOG, FACS from the Watson Clinic Bella Vista Building at 1755 N. Florida Ave. in Lakeland. Ms.

Press Release – “Spotlight on Talent” Competition - Finalists Chosen

Press Release – “Spotlight on Talent” Competition  - Finalists Chosen                                                                          Contact Person:  Barbara Friedman 352-424-0135                                                                         spotlight@heritagearts.org               The “Spotlight on Talent” performing arts competition is continuing a 43-year history.  On Saturday, Feb. 28, over 150 talented students K – 12 auditioned to be in one of the two final shows on Saturday,

SAN ANTONIO CITIZENS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RETURNS VALUE TO MEMBERS WITH PATRONAGE DIVIDEND

ODR&R Press Release - SBA Relief Still Available to Florida Businesses and Private Nonprofits

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Florida of the April 8 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by severe storms and tornado occurring June 25, 2025.The disaster declaration covers the Florida counties of Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas.Under this declaration, SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)program is available to small businesses, small

Watson Clinic Medical Providers On The Move

WATSON CLINIC MEDICAL PROVIDERS ON THE MOVELakeland, FL – Three Watson Clinic medical providers have recently transferred to different physician offices, and another has expanded her practice to a second location.   Patients of the following primary care providers can enjoy a continuity of care by scheduling their next appointment using any of the links listed below or by calling 863-680-7190. Elfia Alcala, APRN now works alongside Internal Medicine specialist Dr. Lilliam S. Chiques from Watson Clinic

Watson Clinic Women's Center Announces Skin Rejuvenation Event Taking Place in March

Lakeland, FL — Watson Clinic is pleased to announce the following upcoming event scheduled for the month of March. This event is free to attend, but seating is limited. Please reserve your spot in advance by using the RSVP phone number as noted below or by visiting www.WatsonClinic.com/Events.Title: March SkinPen SocialVenue: Watson Clinic Main Library, 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33805Date: Thursday, March 26 at 6 pmDescription: Hannah Montague, PA, a physician assistant who works under the