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Pasco County could soon be the first in the state with a countywide ordinance to permit residents to grow community gardens. The proposed ordinance also would be the first countywide ordinance of its kind for Pasco. At a June 6 Pasco County Commission meeting in Dade City, county staff members explained what a community garden is and how it would operate. Commissioners are scheduled to vote on the proposed ordinance at a July 11 meeting in New Port Richey. “This not only helps our agriculture in
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The Pasco County Commission has named Kevin Guthrie as an assistant county administrator for public safety. The appointment took effect on June 12, and Guthrie will receive an annual salary of $135,000. Guthrie had been serving as the county’s emergency services director. Commissioner s promoted Guthrie during their June 6 meeting in Dade City, acting on a recommendation by County Administrator Dan Biles. Kevin Guthrie Since 2015, Pasco County Fire Chief Scott Cassin has served as acting assistant county administrator for public safety. Cassin now will return full-time to his position as fire chief. Pasco County Emergency Manager Laura Black will be in charge of the Division of Emergency Management during non-disaster operations. Capt. Dan Olds, of the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, will lead the Division of Public Safety Communications.
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Plus, Kaitlyn added:“It will be fun to learn all about the statues.” Ten-year-old Kylie is eager to make the trip, too. “I can’t wait for the experiences to go to the different places,” she said. “I was really happy that I was nominated.” Alice is particularly interested in visiting the Lincoln Memorial, while Kylie is looking forward to visiting Harper’s Ferry. Kaitlyn is
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While some kids are heading to the beach or to a theme park this summer, a trio of girls who just wrapped up fifth grade at Lutz Elementary are gearing up for a trip to Washington D.C. Kylie Flynn, Kaitlyn Britton and Alice Mooneyham will be participating in the Junior National Young Leaders Conference. The students were nominated by their
former teacher, Cindy Morrissey. The girls can’t wait to check out the nation’s capital. “I’ve never been to Washington D.C., and I’ve wanted to go there,” said Alice, who is 11.“I think it’s going to be a really cool experience.” Eleven-year-old Kaitlynn shares her enthusiasm. “It’s going to be fun. My sister went in eighth grade. She got a lot of really cool photos. It was really pretty there.”
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In the Loop Brewing owners Mark Pizzurro, left, Peter Abreut and Joe Traina stand by the outdoor serving window at their Land O’ Lakes brewery.
In the Loop wants more hours, live music By Kathy Steele
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Owners of In the Loop Brewing want to expand the hours of operation and bring live music performances to their outdoor beer garden. It’s about staying competitive in the local market and building on their success, they say. Members of the Pasco County Planning Commission approved both requests at its June 7 meeting in New Port Richey. The Pasco County Commission, which has the final word, is likely to consider the matter at its July 11 meeting in New Port Richey. In the Loop opened in 2016 at 3338 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in a restored two-story home, with an on-site brewery, tap and tasting room. A landscaped beer garden, with a deck, over-