Pat A Morris

Florida

Pasco County Reporter at The Suncoast News

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Keep Pasco Beautiful celebrates Earth Day

1 week ago | suncoastnews.com | Pat A Morris

SHADY HILLS — For four hours on April 26, Pasco County residents enjoyed the beauty of Crews Lake Wilderness Park while learning how to preserve the environment and, for free, safely dispose of household items that could damage it. Keep Pasco Beautiful sponsored the county’s 30th Earth Day celebration at the park.
New Port Richey police say good-bye to Shadow

1 week ago | suncoastnews.com | Pat A Morris

NEW PORT RICHEY — Shadow, a black German shepherd who joined the New Port Richey Police Department in 2014, was retired with honors at a ceremony April 25 at Peace Hall in Sims Park. The hall was filled with officers from the NPRPD; the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, which trains the city’s K-9 police; and officials such as City Manager Debbie Manns. They all praised the dog for his faithful service. The department now has four K-9 officers.
Trinity teacher writes ‘prequel’ to her romance book

1 week ago | suncoastnews.com | Pat A Morris

TRINITY — “The Music She Heard in Paris” tells the story of Alaina, a widowed American mother who finds love in the City of Light. When Gina Schulaski, who teaches English at J.W. Mitchell High School, wrote the book, she surprised herself by becoming a fiction writ-er, something she had never planned. Now, with the publication of “Love’s First Melody,” a prequel to “The Music She Heard in Par-is,” she’s proving that she is not a one-hit wonder.
Dayspring preschoolers get literary boost from high school volunteers

1 week ago | suncoastnews.com | Pat A Morris

TRINITY — A group of preschoolers at Dayspring Academy sit in a circle on the floor as Sydney Dufort reads from a storybook and shows them the pictures. Some listen quietly, some offer commentary. They all love it when the “big people” show them attention, according to Barbara Naporano, the school’s director. Dufort is a member of the National English Honor Society at J.W. Mitchell High School. She visits Dayspring with Gina Schulaski, a Mitchell High English teacher and adviser to the club.
Does Port Richey need a strong mayor? 1 council member wants to explore.

1 week ago | tampabay.com | Pat A Morris

PORT RICHEY — In the wake of Matthew Coppler’s resignation as city manager, and the need to find — and fund — an interim replacement, a new member of the City Council broached the city changing its form of government to a strong-mayor model. Chris Maher, whose candidacy was supported by Mayor John Eric Hoover, was sworn into his first City Council term prior to the council’s regular meeting April 22. Port Richey currently has a city manager form of government.
How do squirrels find their nuts?

2 weeks ago | discoverwildlife.com | Pat A Morris

Red and grey squirrels can't find enough food every day during the winter, and they'd starve to death if they didn't make appropriate preparations. That means stashing nuts to make it through the winter, but first they must select the right ones: squirrelling food away is a waste of effort if it’s not nutritious and in good condition. The rodents recognise ripe nuts by smell, much as we tell a ripe melon from one that’s hard and tasteless.
Does Port Richey need a strong mayor? One council member wants to explore the idea

2 weeks ago | suncoastnews.com | Pat A Morris

PORT RICHEY — In the wake of the resignation of City Manager Matthew Coppler, and the need to find — and fund — an interim replacement, a new member of the City Council broached the city changing its form of government to a strong-mayor model. Chris Maher, whose candidacy was supported by Mayor John Eric Hoover, was sworn into his first City Council term prior to the council’s regular meeting April 22. Port Richey currently has a city manager form of government.
Lane takes over at Community Development department

2 weeks ago | suncoastnews.com | Pat A Morris

NEW PORT RICHEY — Charles “Chuck” Lane, the new director of Pasco County’s Depart-ment of Community Development, introduced himself to the public at a department open house April 23. The gathering was also held to introduce people to the many services the department provides, including affordable housing, economic development, homeless ser-vices, new and renovated facilities, public services, senior services, veterans services and workforce development.
Pasco to get $585.7 million for storm relief

2 weeks ago | suncoastnews.com | Pat A Morris

NEW PORT RICHEY — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has told Pasco County it will receive almost $600 million to help the county recover from hurricanes Idalia, Helene and Milton — and to help mitigate damage from future storms. The money will be channeled through HUD’s Community Development Block Grant — Disaster Recovery program.
Florida Loquat Festival celebrates underappreciated fruit

3 weeks ago | suncoastnews.com | Pat A Morris

NEW PORT RICHEY — “I think this is the best one we’ve ever had,” Dell deChant of the 12th annual Florida Loquat Festival. He is the founder of New Port Richey FarmNet, which along with Ecology Florida held the event April 12 in Sims Park. “The number and the diversity of the partners was excellent. You saw a lot of different offerings all based on loquats: jellies, preserves, cakes, pastries, scones, cookies, loquat water, artwork, jewelry, tea.