December Update from Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends! I am grateful for opportunity to share these updates about all the exciting things happening in Pasco County.

Vaccine rollout is continuing with all Floridians of age now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Please check out the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County’s website at pasco. floridahealth.gov for all the latest information, including on COVID-19 booster shots.

There is also a monoclonal antibody therapy treatment site in Pasco County. Governor DeSantis visited in August to announce the new state-run treatment site at Fasano Shelter in Hudson. This COVID-19 treatment site is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can learn more about this treatment option at floridahealthcovid19.gov.

As you shop for gifts for friends and family this holiday season, I want to urge you to shop local! Find that local Pasco County shop or a gift card to a local restaurant. It helps keep the money in our community and support our local businesses.

At the November 9th County Commission meeting, I made a motion to send a letter to Congress urging passage of the Sunshine Protection Act. This bill would make Daylight Saving Time permanent in Florida and other states that have asked for this. Changing the clocks is an outdated practice and will improve safety on the road and quality of life for our citizens. The Florida Legislature passed this for the state in 2018, but unfortunately it takes an act of Congress to go into effect.

In November, Pasco’s tourism efforts were recognized by the Florida Sports Foundation with Small Market Destination Venue of the Year Award for the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus of Pasco County. The 98,000 square foot sports campus is owned by Pasco County and was funded by visitors staying in hotels in our community. It brings in tournaments and events for almost every indoor sport: fencing, karate, volleyball, basketball, cheerleading and more! This brings families to stay in our hotels, shop in our local stores and eat in our local restaurants! I am proud of our efforts as Florida’s Sports Coast to have a positive influence on the local economy!

I’m thrilled to let you know the Tampa Bay Pro Combine Presented by Florida’s Sports Coast will return in April 2022. This will bring international attention to our community as future NBA stars train and show off for scouts, coaches and more!

Please check out Pasco County’s website at MyPasco.net for all the latest information. Have a Merry Christmas and wonderful holiday season!!

About: Commissioner Mike Moore represents District 2 on the Pasco County Commission. He lives in Wesley Chapel with his wife and three children.