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Mutual admiration society

1 week ago | suncoastnews.com | Pat A Morris

When the New Port Richey City Council honored Dr. Geoffrey Adams and Pasco Animal Hospital at its April 1 regular meeting, members of the African American Club of Pasco County were on hand to cheer him on. The veterinarian is among the AAC’s biggest supporters, Marlowe Jones, the organization’s vice president, told the Suncoast News. “The African American Club is an outstanding organization,” Adams said. “They give scholarships to graduating seniors for college.
Pasco school district pulls plug on dedicated early learning center

1 week ago | suncoastnews.com | Jeffrey Solochek

The Pasco County school district’s first dedicated early learning center will shut its doors after just two years of operation. Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy opened in 2023 in New Port Richey with anticipation high that families would flock there for prekindergarten and other programs. The district spent $2 million converting the former elementary school into a 10-classroom center aimed at providing services that were in short supply in the west Pasco community.
FEAST finally has room to grow

1 week ago | suncoastnews.com | Jeff Rosenfield

PALM HARBOR — For many years, FEAST food pantry officials and volunteers fed thousands of families annually out of an aging, tiny trailer located on the grounds of Grace Community Church at 2255 Tampa Road. But thanks to a collaborative effort between several public and private entities FEAST, or the Food Emergency and Services Team, which was founded in 1989, now has a spacious new place to call home.
Fencing Academy founder aims to expand offerings

1 week ago | suncoastnews.com | Mike Camunas

LAND O’ LAKES — Alex Kossmann is getting off the fence about his fencing academy. The Land O’ Lakes fencing enthusiast started the Land O’ Lakes Fencing Academy in 2023 with a handful of students. Today, with membership doubled and doing well at competitions, Kossmann wants to expands the academy’s classes. In addition to offering classes twice weekly at Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, he aims to add them at Wesley Chapel Recreation Complex.
‘Be prepared’ is not just a slogan, County expo highlights disaster preparedness

1 week ago | suncoastnews.com | Pat A Morris

SHADY HILLS — On the west side of Pasco County, more than a third of residents of Port Richey are still unable to live in their homes. On the east side, some residents are still dealing with standing water, courtesy of Hurricane Milton. It’s been six months since Milton, and the preceding Hurricane Helene, wreaked havoc throughout the county, and a new storm season officially starts June 1.
New Tarpon Springs Mayor John Koulianos ready to tackle major issues

1 week ago | suncoastnews.com | Mark Schantz

TARPON SPRINGS — Newly seated Mayor John Koulianos plans to advance a healthy lifestyle by championing Tarpon Blue Zone certification for the city while forging ahead with economic development and tackling aging infrastructure issues. Koulianos, who ran on a platform of bringing common sense back to government, is no stranger around City Hall. He was elected to serve a three-year City Commission term beginning in April 2023 and ran unopposed for the mayor’s seat in the March election.
Opening: new movie releases

2 weeks ago | suncoastnews.com | Lee Clark Zumpe

A number of new movies and limited television series will debut this week, including the following titles opening in theaters or premiering via video on demand on various streaming platforms: Genre: Action spy thriller Cast: Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez, Danny Sapani, and Laurence Fishburne Director: James Hawes Rated: PG-13 Charlie Heller (Rami Malek) is a brilliant but deeply introverted...
Looking ahead: A&E events and activities

2 weeks ago | suncoastnews.com | Lee Clark Zumpe

• “Sylvia,” through April 21, at the Early Bird Dinner Theatre, 13355 49th St. N., Clearwater. The price for buffet and show is $50 including tax. Onsite catering is provided by Banquet Masters. Call 727-446-5898 for reservations and specific dates available. Visit www.earlybirddinnertheater.com. • “The Sunshine Boys,” through April 13, at Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. Call 727-446-1360 or visit www.franciswilsonplayhouse.org.
New Port Richey council OKs PD entering into agreement with ICE

2 weeks ago | suncoastnews.com | Pat A Morris

NEW PORT RICHEY — Bertell Butler IV was the lone member of the City Council to vote against entering into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This agreement would have City police officers trained by ICE, acting on that agency’s behalf and reporting to ICE when it conducts “operations” within the city limits.
AI helps tailor lessons to student needs

2 weeks ago | suncoastnews.com | Pat A Morris

NEW PORT RICHEY — Amy McBride is talking about the civil rights movement to her 10th-grade history class at Pepin Academies. All her students have the same info packet in front of them, and all of them are hearing the same talk. Yet each one is having a unique educational experience. For example, part of this lesson is contrasting the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with Malcolm X: Does a given scenario apply to one or both? Name three ways they were alike and three ways they were different.