Free ride on parkway ends this weekend
The Suncoast Parkway toll plaza between state roads 52 and 54 will open Sunday morning. It'll cost you $1.
Plea deal set in burning man case
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Charged last year with attempted murder, Pamela Jean Spatz faced the possibility of life in prison.
Hospitalized city attorney recovering
Doctors are not yet sure if Tom McAlvanah's brain tumor is benign or malignant.
Commission passes moratorium on cell towers
The vote is in response to a proposal to build a 199-foot tower at Saint Leo University.
Man's tears, punishment end sex case
A man who pleaded guilty in an online sex case was given a four-year federal prison term.
Momentum grows for school impact fee
Commissioners expressed support for the $1,700 fee on homes, but added an exemption for low-income buyers.
Quote aimed at condition of building
Re: Leaders trying to nudge fee concept forward, Feb. 3
Werner-Boyce Park is a natural
As the Florida Division of Recreation and Parks works toward opening the Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park, it is appropriate to note what Pasco's first state park will not be.
More houses? Sure. More office space? Well . . .
Pasco has devoted so much land to new homes some worry it might not have room for new businesses.
Long-awaited parkway is sure to change landscape
With the opening of the Suncoast Parkway, expect to see more houses, office parks, strip malls -- and more houses.
Rise of Pirates, Wildcats not improbable
Ask Pasco coach Willie "Poncho" Broner III if he really believed his Pirates could stagger through most of the regular season with a losing record before ripping off an eight-game win streak to end up with the top seed in today's Class 4A, District 8 tournament, and his answer is:
Class 3A, District 11 tournament
All games at Tampa Catholic
Class 5A, District 9 tournament
All games at Gulf
Knights have one more chance
At the beginning of the season, River Ridge set out to defeat rival Ridgewood. Tonight, the Royal Knights get their third opportunity.
Preserved land shrinks development dreams
Still, there's enough developable land around the Suncoast Parkway to keep builders busy over the next decade.
Drought triggers area burning ban
City commissioners also declare a local state of emergency as the county's drought index continues to rise.
Courtesy defeats urgency in hiring
The airport manager tells of a dire need for more staff, but Zephyrhills officials defer to the Airport Authority.
Robber hands note, takes cash from bank
NEW PORT RICHEY -- A man sporting a black Fu Manchu mustache robbed the Republic Bank at 6500 Massachusetts Ave. on Tuesday morning.
Classnotes
CLASSNOTES
Classmates pitching in to keep Taylor healthy, happy
The students at Kids' Stuff Preschool and Daycare are participating in a bike-a-thon to help raise funds to defray medical expenses for Taylor Johnson, who's fighting cancer.
Long-term retail outlook remains strong
The full effects of the Suncoast Parkway likely won't be evident for a few years.
Tax programs, grants feed cities' redevelopment
Getting more land on the tax rolls and using a tax-increment financing program help New Port Richey, while a new Wal-Mart helps give Port Richey a jolt.
County establishes eco-tourism, envisions entertainment center
The county has built a base of attractions: birds, horses, eco-education. Now it's time for grander plans.
Hospitals expand, adjust, reposition and prepare+Notes:+Staff recruitment is a top priority at Pasco hospitals, as is expanding in size and services
As Pasco braces for a population boom, the hospitals that serve Pasco County are positioned much differently than they were a year ago. Each has had a change in leadership, ownership or the services they offer.
Citrus industry dwindles while development booms
Since the mid 1960s, the acreage of groves has shrunk almost 75 percent in Pasco.
New homes may face impact fee to pay for schools
Commissioners vote Feb. 27 on whether to assess a $1,694 fee on new single-family homes.
Preservation groups rack up series of wins
Citizens for Sanity and the Sierra Club are demonstrating their influence.
New road to please drivers, developers
State Road 56 will be Pasco's first exit off the interstate north of Tampa. Developers pounce upon the opportunity.
School district strains to deal with growth
Enrollment is skyrocketing, and officials are scrambling to find money to build schools.
Change, record attendance mark year in entertainment
One of the area's top entertainment providers gets new leadership, and theater and dining options multiply.
Year-round growth comes to Zephyrhills
A proposed Wal-Mart supercenter and improvements at the airport are key factors.
Dade City's pitch: open for business
City leaders hope development incentives will draw new businesses to the area.
