Christmas trees have sprouted up all over West Pasco as part of benefits for local charities over the next few weeks. Hernando-Pasco Hospice has set up Trees of Life at various locations to raise donations while giving residents a chance to memorialize loved ones. ...more

December 3, 2008

Volunteers collected sports equipment for needy children at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. ...more

December 1, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - The Pasco-Hernando Early Learning Coalition released an upbeat annual report Friday in which the chairwoman said 2007-08 came to an end with a new executive director providing strong leadership and the coalition board "unified." ...more

November 22, 2008

Events SUNDAY IN THE PARK: Temple Terrace Garden Club's fourth annual family day is noon to 4 p.m. today at Woodmont Park, on Woodmont Drive, across the street from the Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club. Learn about the environment and gardening, and shop the vendors while the youngsters play games and make crafts. Proceeds benefit the Sincerely, Santa charity for needy children in Hillsborough County. For vendor-exhibitor information, call (813) 988-6794. ...more

November 16, 2008

The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program kicked off its 61st annual toy drive Friday morning, anticipating record need from local families. ...more

November 8, 2008

The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program kicked off its 61st annual toy drive this morning, anticipating record need from local families. ...more

November 7, 2008

They're not just kidding around. These young people are serious about community service and their desire to help other kids in need, said Stacey Efaw, executive director of the Emergency Care Help Organization. ...more

November 5, 2008

GARDEN NOTES Events PLANT SALE & WOW DEMO: The annual Plant Sale and Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday includes a 10 a.m. workshop on sensational special effects. The event is sponsored by the Sunset Park Garden Club, 4624 W. Browning Ave., Tampa. Horticulturist Val Van Orden, who has worked for Busch Gardens and Cypress Gardens will provide the "wow!" demonstration. ...more

October 19, 2008

Mayor Rick Baker, who has led the city since 2001, has been chosen America's Mayor of the Year by Governing magazine. ...more

October 9, 2008

The city's commitment to building neighborhood parks has won it a $70,000 grant for a new playground in Childs Park, Mayor Rick Baker said Wednesday. ...more

September 27, 2008