New Port Richey, Florida — The New Port Richey Municipal Election for Mayor will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. All registered voters of the City of New Port Richey will have the opportunity to elect one person to serve as mayor of the City of New Port Richey. The mayor shall preside at meetings […]
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LAND O’ LAKES, FL —- Keeping your pet’s license current just got easier thanks to Pasco County Animal Services’ (PCAS) new lifetime pet license program and online purchasing system. Existing licenses can now be replaced with a lifetime tag at your pet’s renewal date. The new tag remains with your pet for life, eliminating the need for […]
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NEW PORT RICHEY, FL — Help protect yourself, your family and your neighbors by training to be a SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotter. Pasco County’s Division of Emergency Managementwill host the National Weather Service of Tampa Bay for SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotter Training Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in the Pasco County Emergency Operations Center. (Registration deadline is April […]
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NEW PORT RICHEY, FL —- Pasco County Engineering Services is pleased to launch the Coastal Anclote Multi-Use Trail Project website for the latest information and updates about the new multi-use trail project underway in southwest Pasco County. The Coastal Anclote Multi-Use Trail project includes a new, 12-foot wide, 4.5 mile multi-use paved trail connecting the planned Elfers Spur Trail […]
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The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office reported via Twitter Sunday evening that a fire had been reported aboard a SunCruz casino ferry north of the Pithlachascotee River mouth. 50 passengers were aboard, according to officials, all of whom we either able to make it to shore or were picked up by first responders and were treated […]
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PASCO COUNTY, FL —- Pasco County Community Development is now accepting applications for the Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program (HLMP), which is designed to help homeowners prepare for potential hurricanes. The program includes installation of the following: roofing, gable end bracing, truss or rafter-to-wall connections, impact-resistant doors, window storm shutters and/or impact windows. All items must be installed […]
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PASCO COUNTY, FL —- The Pasco County Planning and Development Department is pleased to announce a new community outreach program – Neighborhood Notebook. This giant, interactive chalkboard will be popping up all around the South Market Area throughout the year as part of an ongoing initiative to hear from people in Pasco County. The first Neighborhood Notebook is set up at […]
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New Port Richey, FL (June 1, 2017) – On Tuesday, June 20, Suncoast Women in Networking (WIN) will hold its regular luncheon at the new Beef O’Brady’s in downtown New Port Richey (5546 Main St., NPR, 35652). Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. with the luncheon beginning at 12 noon. Members, guests, and visitors are all […]
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PASCO COUNTY, FL —- The Pasco County Public Transportation Department (PCPT) has a great ‘Summer Haul Pass’ deal for Pasco County students: a one-time fee to ride PCPT’s fixed route bus system all summer! The special student rate of $20.00 will be good for all bus rides from June 1, 2017 through August 31, […]
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Pasco County Utilities is asking for resident input about recycling and recycling habits in a new survey aimed at identifying the recycling behavior of Pasco residents (of which City residents are a part because of the way recycling is conducted here). The goal is to reduce the total tonnage of residential trash produced in order […]
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Pasco County Sheriff’s Officials said they were responding to a shooting on the 6400 block of Limerick Avenue. The 911 call came in at 5:11 PM and deputies responded to find a 15 year old boy had been shot. The victim was transported via helicopter to a local hospital. No further information on his status […]
Read MoreA new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Hacienda Hotel Tour Info! Also, How to Get Away With Not Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner. October 20th, 2016 Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2dC0B9c For more context: I’m feeling the excitement of the season coming on. What season? Christmas? Halloween? Pumpkin Spice […]
Read MoreA new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Entertainment, Music & Events, with Laura Sherrod Pence. Wednesday, October 19th, 2016. Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2dpXSfM For more context: It’s Wednesday, and time to spend the show with Laura Sherrod Pence. You’ll notice the difference in audio…We are now […]
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A new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Nature Coast Paddle and Fitness, So Local Pasco, October 14th, 2016. Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2ecvxu7 For more context: Casie grabbed the mic and recorded the show open…But I didn’t have a fresh interview (what I did today stays off […]
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A new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Listener Mail! So Local Pasco, Thursday, October 13th, 2016. Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2ebnlLP For more context: Not much writing, tonight. We get about ten emails, messages, or voice mails per week. I try to answer them as we get […]
Read MoreA new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Music, Entertainment and Events, with Laura Sherrod Pence. So Local Pasco, October 12th, 2016 Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2dIjszR For more context: Hey, we did something different, today. Actually, we did it yesterday. We recorded the podcast at a live […]
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A new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Starkey Wilderness Park and Preserve. So Local Pasco Podcast, October 11th, 2016. Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2dM8too For more context: First thing…HOW ABOUT THIS WEATHER?! It IS my favorite time of year. In the podcast, I talk a little about […]
Read MoreA new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Suncoast Bronze Ringers. So Local Pasco Podcast, October 10th, 2016. Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2e7jfrK For more context: I have a soft spot for bell and chime sounds…I played melodic percussion throughout my school music days. Xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone, Chimes, […]
Read MoreA new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Gateway Gallery Interview, Matthew Will Impact Florida. So Local Pasco Podcast, OCtober 5th, 2016 Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2cSbIXT For more context: Hurricane Matthew Update: Busy Tuesday! From the top, the latest (2am OCtober 5th) track guidance for Hurricane Matthew: […]
Read MoreA new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: It’s October, and Spooky Clown Season is Here! So Local Pasco, Monday, October 3rd, 2016. Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2cWJgYh For more context: Yeah, that didn’t take long, did it? Friday, the Pasco County Sheriff issued the first ever ‘spooky […]
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A new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Catching Up On the Medical Cannabis Issue: Our Tour of the Trulieve Dispensary with County Commissioner Mike Wells and County Staff. Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2d5r1Au For more context: Monday was a good day. We toured the Trulieve Medical Cannabis […]
Read MoreA new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Greg Runs Off and Joins the Circus, Casie Takes Over So Local Pasco. Friday, September 23rd, 2016. Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2cQtiln For more context: Well, now…THIS was unexpected. My daughter Casie woke up at 5am, Thursday, and saw that […]
Read MoreA new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Greg Has a Nervous Breakdown Edition. So Local Pasco, September 22nd, 2016. Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2cXqtcl For more context: Okay, not a full blown nervous breakdown. I exhausted myself, and forgot to save some writing energy for the end […]
Read MoreA new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Snug Harbor Inn Giveaway Winner, plus Laura Sherrod Pence’s Wednesday What’s Up. SLP September 21st, 2016 Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2cIOmdv For more context: Listen…I want to get personal, for a moment. No matter what happens from here to December […]
Read MoreA new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Pasco County Flood Resource Center Opens, Brews (and Wine!) On the Bayou Info Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2cPrZNP For more context: We start with news that Pasco County has opened a flood resource center at the Boys and Girls Club […]
Read MoreA new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Hey, it works! Pit Stop 1, PLUS making a podcast like radio: Live in one take! So Local Pasco, Spetember 19th, 2016. Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2ch7nND For more context: Before we get to Pit Stop 1… This MAY be […]
Read MoreA new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: So Local Pasco Saturday Music Cast Number 18: Om Tribe, Dino, Celeste+Corey Cottrell. Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2cEmnsR For more context: This is, by far, the most eclectic style of music we’ve yet covered on the Saturday Music Cast. We’ve […]
Read MoreA new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Welcome Nature Coast Paddle and Fitness to Gill Dawg! So Local Pasco Podcast, September 16th, 2016 Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2cSQlXI For more context: Colleen Soujanen called me up this week, and asked me to meet with Tessie and Katie […]
Read MoreA new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Always Fun and Entertaining, LISTENER LETTERS! YAY! So Local Pasco, September 15th, 2016. Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2cGRjcl For more context: Listener Letters in the podcast, but first: Tropical Storm Julia popped up pretty suddenly, Tuesday…A good reminder that you […]
Read MoreA new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Wednesday Music, Art and Culture with Laura Sherrod Pence. So Local Pasco September 14th, 2016 Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2cdJMk9 For more context: First up, clarification: Yesterday, you may recall, I talked about my conversation with Curtis Franklin, the Program […]
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