Michele Miller
Tampa Bay Times
Florida, United States
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A drive-by parade cerebrates the impact of a beloved Spring Hill teacher
SPRING HILL — They had about 24 hours to put together the Drive4Dave ride, and there was a good chance of rain. But the people who love David Feinberg were determined to pull it off. Feinberg had made an impact over his 16 years teaching at Nature Coast Technical High in Brooksville. This was a way to celebrate that and to offer some thanks. At 2:15 p.m. Monday, the steady stream of cars started… → Read More
Social media helps push business to Pasco and Hernando restaurants hurting from coronavirus
NEW PORT RICHEY — It’s a stark feeling at The Westside Deli these days, where chairs are stacked on tables 24/7, and customers coming for take-out keep a healthy distance. Just months ago, the deli was thriving, fed largely by employees and visitors to the Pasco County Government Center across the street on Little Road. Business is down about 40 percent, said Deb Morris, who opened the deli six… → Read More
In New Port Richey, they were taking a walk in the park, one page at a time
The New Port Richey Public Library’s Story Walk mixes literacy with the great outdoors. → Read More
New Port Richey boutique owner is moving on up
Lis’s Pieces opened last year and is expanding into an upstairs classroom. → Read More
Annual ode to the kumquat to play out in Dade City
After years of crop decline, there will be more fresh fruit at this year’s annual Kumquat Festival. → Read More
Feeling the holiday letdown? Pasco/Hernando festival season to the rescue
Day trip or camp out. There’s plenty to choose from in the months to come. → Read More
Pasco kids enjoy winter break, Florida-style
PORT RICHEY — It’s the last winter break of the 2010s, and that Frosty the Snowman of olden days has given way to Olof, an animated character of Frozen fame. In the cafeteria at Fox Hollow Elementary, that’s evidenced by 4-year-old Maisyn Strowbridge, who rolls white matter into a ball while singing Olof’s song from the Disney movie. Elsa? Do you want to build a snowman? Come on, let’s go and… → Read More
Read-to-a-dog programs a new thing at Hernando County libraries
Specially trained therapy dogs help youngsters grow their reading skills. → Read More
Yoga with cats: Out of the shelter and into the zen
Two Pasco County agencies partner to bring the interactive activity to local libraries. → Read More
Pasco and Hernando community bands strike a chord
Local offering abound as concert season gets underway in the North Suncoast. → Read More
A hero’s welcome: Medal of Honor recipients visit Pasco County schools
The visits were a collaboration with the Medal of Honor Character Foundation. → Read More
Former glory of Hacienda Hotel is in there, somewhere
Unexpected setbacks have slowed reconstruction of New Port Richey’s historic hotel. → Read More
Second Pasco Pride Festival broadens reach to LGBTQ community
New Port Richey gathering will feature a week of lead-up events. → Read More
Wesley Chapel gallery extends reach of Pasco Fine Arts Council
The countywide Council will exhibit work at the Avalon Park West community. → Read More
Gulf High School commemorates 9/11 with solemn ceremony
Students, faculty, parents and special guests gathered to remember the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks → Read More
Annual Music & Motorcycles event rolls into downtown Zephyrhills
The one-day festival brings thousands to the historic downtown area → Read More
Pasco Schools’ theater series kicks off with the Florida Orchestra
The 2019-2020 season starts with a visit from the Florida Orchestra. Tickets are on sale now. → Read More
Pasco County in local state of emergency due to Hurricane Dorian
Do you live in Pasco County? Here’s what you need to know about Hurricane Dorian. → Read More
A new season and a fresh start for Richey Suncoast Theatre
The community theater has a young cast for the season opener, 'Carrie: The Musical.’ → Read More
Red Apple students create happy’ art exhibit
Pasco-Hernando State College exhibit featuring artwork created by adult students with developmental disabilities → Read More