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Pasco County Offices to Close for Independence Day
Pasco County Offices to Close for Independence Day PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Pasco Board of County Commissioners (BCC) offices will be closed Friday, July 3, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. The following Pasco County departments will remain closed through Saturday, July 4, 2026: Pasco County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Offices, Recreation Complex Buildings and Community Centers will be closed; however, the parks and beaches will stay open to the public from dawn to dusk. Pasco
Price 4 Limo Gears Up For Another Busy Weekend!
June 19, 2026 — Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos, America's largest and highest-rated limo, party bus, and charter bus company, is proud to announce it is fully geared up to serve hundreds of groups across the United States this weekend — June 19–21, 2026. From stretch limos rolling out for Juneteenth celebrations in Philadelphia, to party buses loading up fan groups heading to the College World Series Finals in Omaha, to full-size motorcoaches shuttling gallery crowds to Shinnecock Hills for the final round
Be Storm-Ready: Hurricane Season is Here!
Be Storm-Ready: Hurricane Season is Here!~~Download your 2026 disaster guide today at MyPasco.net~~ PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Hurricane season is officially underway, and Pasco County Emergency Management encourages you to take steps now to protect your family, pets and property. Preparing early ensures you’re ready long before a storm is on the horizon. Our 2026 Disaster Preparedness Guide is now available — redesigned, expanded and fully interactive. It includes evacuation zone maps, shelter
Pasco Animal Services Offers Free Pet Vaccines and Microchips
Pasco Animal Services Offers Free Pet Vaccines and Microchips~~Bring up to 3 pets to FREE clinics throughout the summer ~~ PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- It’s your pet’s best shot for a healthy life! Join Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS) for our community vaccine and microchip clinics. Owned dogs and cats are welcome on a first‑come, first‑served basis, with a limit of 100 pets. “Our goal is simple: healthy pets, supported families and a safer community,” said PCAS Director Gary Herrero. “By removing
UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Hosts Cottage Foods Webinar
UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Hosts Cottage Foods Webinar~~Learn food safety, product development and regulatory requirements~~ PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Join UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative ExtensionMonday, July 20, 2026, for a virtual Introduction to Cottage Foods in Florida. Cottage foods include cakes, loaf breads, jams, popcorn and more produced for sale in a home kitchen. Florida law allows this production of certain items that present a low risk of foodborne illness. WHAT: Introduction to Cottage
Pasco County Makes Largest Land Purchase YET!
Pasco County Makes Largest Land Purchase YET!~~4G Ranch acquisition expands protected lands to 8,600+ acres~~ PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- It’s a BIG win for Pasco County conservation! Our Environmental Lands Acquisition and Management Program (ELAMP), in a 50/50 partnership with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), is proud to announce the acquisition of 4G Ranch – a 1,893-acre property marking our largest land purchase to date. “Acquisitions mean we can slow down a lot of
Pasco County Steps Up With ‘Two Good Soles 5K’
Pasco County Steps Up With ‘Two Good Soles 5K’~~Race benefits annual shoes and socks drive supporting student success ~~ HUDSON, FL ---- Lace up for a great cause! Pasco County Government, in partnership with United Way of Pasco County, is excited to roll out our very first Two Good Soles 5K on Saturday, September 12, 2026. This community run supports our 11th annual Two Good Soles Shoes & Socks Drive, helping students start the school year with confidence. “We’re thrilled to introduce this 5K as a
Apply Today: Marketing Matching Sponsorship Program
Apply Today: Marketing Matching Sponsorship Program~~Florida’s Sports Coast program provides up to $10,000 for events~~ PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Florida’s Sports Coast, the destination management organization for Pasco County, is pleased to announce applications are now open for the 2026-2027 Marketing Matching Sponsorship Program (MMSP)! Designed to spotlight artistic, cultural and unique experiences beyond the world of sports, this program offers an incredible opportunity to bring these events and
Pasco Students: Ride All Summer Long for $20
Pasco Students: Ride All Summer Long for $20~~ Summer Haul Pass provides unlimited bus rides ~~PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- It’s back! Students can spend the summer hanging out with friends – and avoid spending a lot of money getting there! If you have a valid student ID and your Summer Haul Pass, you can ride Pasco County Public Transportation (GoPasco) buses all summer for just $20! This special student rate runs through June, July and August 2026! WHAT: Summer Haul Pass WHEN: June 1 –
Pasco’s Opioid Task Force Opens Applications for Projects - UPDATE: Application Period Paused - new dates forthcoming
**UPDATE: APPLICATION PERIOD PAUSED***Pasco’s Opioid Task Force Opens Applications for Projects~~Funding proposals must support treatment, prevention, recovery~~ PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Help your community by joining the fight against opioid addiction. The Pasco County Opioid Task Force is opening year four of the Opioid Treatment, Prevention and Recovery Fund to support programs and services for people in Paco County impacted by the opioid crisis. Community projects seeking grant funding can apply from
Pasco County Libraries Launches Summer Reading Quest
Pasco County Libraries Launches Summer Reading Quest~~Readers of all ages record how much time they spend reading to earn fun prizes~~ PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Make this summer one for the books with bright days, bold stories, and a spark of all-American adventure! Pasco County Libraries invite you to join Star Spangled Stories Reading Quest, transporting you to a place with captivating performers, binge-worthy books, prizes and a shared community journey! WHAT: Summer Reading Quest WHEN:
Pasco County 4-H Program Hosts Summer Day Camps
Pasco County 4-H Program Hosts Summer Day Camps~~Explore 4-H opportunities through fun, hands-on experiences~~ PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Now is the perfect time to enroll your child in all kinds of fun activities to keep them active this summer! Join UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extensionfor our Summer Day Camps throughout June and July 2026, hosted by Pasco 4-H! The program is designed to explore science, art, cooking, gardening, animals and a whole lot more! WHAT: Pasco 4-H Summer Day
Pasco County Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary
Pasco County Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary~~Enjoy family-friendly activities May 16 through July 4~~ PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Pasco’s Board of County Commissioners invites you to join us as we proudly celebrate America’s 250th anniversary – a milestone honoring our shared history, vibrant present and bright future. From family‑friendly festivals and educational programs to unforgettable guest speakers and community traditions – we’re coming together to honor 250 years of the American journey and
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,
