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The Beacon caters to the news and advertising needs of readers in the Carrollwood, Citrus Park, and Westchase areas of Hillsborough County. This publication is part of Tampa Bay Newspapers Inc., a company that has been supporting the Pinellas County communities for almost 40 years with a variety of free weekly and monthly publications. Additionally, The Beacon is associated with The Suncoast News, which has been delivering local news to western Pasco and northern Pinellas counties for over 50 years. The Suncoast News also reports on events and news in Hernando County. Tampa Bay Newspapers Inc. provides home delivery services, along with news racks and bulk distribution options.

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Gators nip Robinson in Land O’ Lakes flag football

2 weeks ago | tampabeacon.com | Mike Camunas

LAND O’ LAKES — Anna Quatrino had a joyous panic attack, so her Land O’ Lakes girls flag football teammates paused their celebrations to check on the freshman receiver. “It was just so much, especially when I realized I won (us) the game,” she said, still a bit out of breath.
Sunlake softball seeks post-season breakthrough

2 weeks ago | tampabeacon.com | Mike Camunas

LAND O’ LAKES — The Seahawks set sky-high goals — ones they planned to soar to this season. For the first half of the season, Sunlake’s softball team was off to a 9-2 start, the best under third-year head coach Mark Williams. The team headed into Spring Break in the middle of March with a confident outlook at the rest of the, albeit much tougher, second half of its schedule.
TV actor visits hurricane-affected community

3 weeks ago | tampabeacon.com | Mike Camunas

TOWN ‘N’ COUNTRY — Wilmer Valderrama, former star of TV sitcom “That ‘70s Show” and a series regular on “NCIS,” came to Tampa as part of a community outreach event for those impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton. The 45-year-old star, entrepreneur and activist, who was born in Miami, joined forces with Hillsborough County Tax Collector Nancy Millan and Operation BBQ Relief to celebrate the resilience of a neighborhood still rebuilding almost six months after flooding and other damage.
Former Pasco fire chief suing county, alleging retaliation over whistleblower claims

3 weeks ago | tampabeacon.com | John C. Cotey

WESLEY CHAPEL — Pasco County Fire Chief Anthony Perez abruptly resigned in September 2024, just over a year after taking the job. At the time, he gave no public explanation. Now, he’s breaking his silence — through a lawsuit. On March 5, Perez filed a lawsuit against Pasco County, claiming he was forced out after exposing a data breach and reporting numerous violations within the fire department, including the mishandling of a racial misconduct complaint.
Connerton Blvd. extension to Ehren Cutoff now open

3 weeks ago | tampabeacon.com | Mike Camunas

LAND O’ LAKES — Drivers on the road in Central Pasco now have another option when it comes to access to some of the backroads. A 1.1-mile extension of Connerton Boulevard, located in the back of the ever-expanding housing community, was recently completed and is now open to residents and other through traffic. Thanks to the extension, Connerton Boulevard now connects U.S. 41/Land O’ Lakes Boulevard — through two roundabouts — to Ehren Cutoff.
Central Pasco residents voice opinions on 54/41 traffic fix

3 weeks ago | tampabeacon.com | Mike Camunas

LAND O’ LAKES — Residents, community supporters and more came out in force as the Florida Department of Transportation presented its massive, still-in-development project affecting Central Pasco roadways and traffic. On March 25 at Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex gym, FDOT held a public hearing, town-hall, allowing for citizens and residents to provide feedback for the half-billion-dollar project.
Eight is great - Gaither’s JROTC is best of the best

1 month ago | tampabeacon.com | Mike Camunas

NORTHDALE — Everyone can see the shirts coming. In fact, the very mention of the school’s name puts the rest of the squads on notice. Gaither High’s Navy JROTC squad is well revered in the military precision and performance competition circles. “They hate us,” frankly put by retired Senior Chief Loney Cason, director of Gaither’s unit for the past 13 years.
Popular Trinity brewery opens new food hall

1 month ago | tampabeacon.com | Mike Camunas

TRINITY — John McGregor and Matt Thompson just can’t escape. That’s totally fine by the brothers-in-law, by the way. They’re the founders and owners of not only Escape Brewing Co., which was established in 2014, but also now The Collective Food Hall & Cocktails. Which is a lot of things. It’s a brewhouse. It’s a bar. It’s restaurants. It’s an entertainment venue and new hangout. It’s even being hailed as Pasco County’s Armature Works.
An interview with Matteo Bocelli, who’s quickly forging his own musical path

1 month ago | tampabeacon.com | Sofia Ravazzoni

Matteo Bocelli’s vocal talent is undeniable, but with it also comes great expectations. His last name is synonymous with a voice that has moved the world, and from a young age, he understood that his path in music would be accompanied by comparisons and the need to forge his own artistic identity. Bocelli has grown up under the gaze of an audience that knows and admires the voice of his father, famed tenor Andrea Bocelli.
Taste of Carrollwood is back, this time a little earlier

2 months ago | tampabeacon.com | Mike Camunas

CARROLLWOOD — It’s time for residents to get another taste of the neighborhood. The annual Taste of Carrollwood is back this year, marking Carrollwood Area Business Association’s biggest event of the year that brings together businesses and restaurants in town. Last year’s edition had some firsts, and that will be the case again with this year’s event. Typically, the event is held in early March, but CABA president Rob Cunningham said organizers opted to push it up a week — to Feb.