Barbara Behrendt
Tampa Bay Times
Homosassa, FL, United States
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Pasco won’t get that expanded scalloping season after all
State officials say new research methods might show harvest opportunities could soon hit their limit. → Read More
Pasco residents could see tax increases as county budget talks begin
Rising property values and new assessments for road paving and coast dredging will impact taxpayers. → Read More
New Pasco industrial site on Suncoast Parkway gets first OK
The nearly 300-acre site is in a zone regional planners say should be an “industrial sanctuary.” → Read More
New Pasco County commissioner accused of faking his residency
Commissioner Seth Weightman admits he hasn’t lived in the district he represents fulltime since last year’s election, but says he does now. → Read More
Pasco to study possible road across the Cypress Creek Preserve
Pasco leaders say threats to the environment and on the drinking water supply should be considered, but say a study doesn’t hurt. → Read More
Construction finally begins on Pasco County jail expansion
More space and a safer working environment are among the goals, county officials said. → Read More
Florida lawmaker files bill to rename Hernando road after Rush Limbaugh
A bill from state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia would designate a stretch of Cortez Boulevard as Rush Limbaugh Way. → Read More
Pasco park restaurant plans must wait for study of nearby Indian mound
Anclote River Park is set for improvements but history might stall some of the plan. → Read More
Pasco commissioners OK new assessment for coastal dredging
Coastal residents want dredging but hope county doesn’t tap just them to pay. → Read More
Candidates line up for Pasco city elections
The job of mayor seems popular this year with three candidates in three elections. → Read More
Transportation officials zero in on plan to unclog US 41/SR 54 intersection
The engineer of a plan not chosen created a ruckus at the meeting and was asked to leave. → Read More
Pasco clerk loses funding suit over technology and courthouse costs
Clerk of Court Nikki Alvarez-Sowles plans to appeal the ruling. → Read More
State road agency will consider U.S. 19 golf cart crossings in New Port Richey
City leaders are preparing documentation for possible crossings at Marine Parkway and Gulf Drive. → Read More
Pasco Commission delays decision on Saddlebrook makeover after lengthy hearing
Current residents oppose the changes while commissioners want more time to consider them. → Read More
East Pasco’s future might include a public pool
Possible locations range from the Villages of Pasadena Hills to Lacoochee. → Read More
Pasco commission to consider new adult business rules after sex trafficking case
Commissioner Seth Weightman wants to tighten rules to prevent others from being trapped by traffickers. → Read More
Pasco Republican leader urges county commissioners to end budget dispute
Pasco’s clerk Nikki Alvarez-Sowles sued the county in 2021 over failing to fully fund her budget. → Read More
Pasco golf cart community just wants to cross the road
Gulf Harbors residents say they want to enjoy downtown New Port Richey. → Read More
Pasco code officers face threats from homeless
County code enforcement pulled from clearing camps until safety concerns solved. → Read More
New Port Richey names former Tarpon Springs chief Robert Kochen as its chief
City Manager Debbie Manns didn’t have to look far to replace retiring chief Kim Bogart. → Read More