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ServSafe Manager Certification Class and Exam Session~~UF/IFAS Pasco Extension offers full-day class, exam August 5, 2026~~  DADE CITY, FL  ----  The UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension Service is offering a ServSafe Manager Certification Class and Exam session Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the UF/Pasco County Extension Office in Dade City.  ServSafe is the national food safety ...read more

Florida’s Sports Coast Kicks off 2026 Scallop Season~~Locals and visitors invited to dive into one of Pasco’s favorite summer traditions~~  PASCO COUNTY, FL  ----  Grab your masks and fins — Bay Scallop Season is back, and Pasco County is ready to ride the wave of summer excitement. Beginning July 10 through August 18, this 40‑day celebration invites locals and visitors to dive into one of the ...read more

Nearly $3 Million State Investment Strengthens Saint Leo CommunitySaint Leo University, Town of St. Leo receive funding to address workforce needs, support local growthST. LEO, Fla. (July 1, 2026) – A nearly $3 million investment from the state of Florida will strengthen the small Pasco County community of Saint Leo by expanding workforce education programs at Saint Leo University and supporting ...read more

Be Storm-Ready: Hurricane Season is Here!~~Download your 2026 disaster guide today at MyPasco.net~~  PASCO COUNTY, FL  ----  Hurricane season is officially underway, and Pasco County Emergency Management encourages you to take steps now to protect your family, pets and property. Preparing early ensures you’re ready long before a storm is on the horizon.  Our 2026 Disaster Preparedness Guide is ...read more

UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Hosts Cottage Foods Webinar~~Learn food safety, product development and regulatory requirements~~  PASCO COUNTY, FL  ----  Join UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative ExtensionMonday, July 20, 2026, for a virtual Introduction to Cottage Foods in Florida.  Cottage foods include cakes, loaf breads, jams, popcorn and more produced for sale in a home kitchen.  Florida law allows ...read more

Apply Today: Marketing Matching Sponsorship Program~~Florida’s Sports Coast program provides up to $10,000 for events~~  PASCO COUNTY, FL  ----  Florida’s Sports Coast, the destination management organization for Pasco County, is pleased to announce applications are now open for the 2026-2027 Marketing Matching Sponsorship Program (MMSP)!  Designed to spotlight artistic, cultural and unique ...read more

**UPDATE: APPLICATION PERIOD PAUSED***Pasco’s Opioid Task Force Opens Applications for Projects~~Funding proposals must support treatment, prevention, recovery~~  PASCO COUNTY, FL  ---- Help your community by joining the fight against opioid addiction.  The Pasco County Opioid Task Force is opening year four of the Opioid Treatment, Prevention and Recovery Fund to support programs and services ...read more

Pasco County 4-H Program Hosts Summer Day Camps~~Explore 4-H opportunities through fun, hands-on experiences~~  PASCO COUNTY, FL  ----  Now is the perfect time to enroll your child in all kinds of fun activities to keep them active this summer!  Join UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extensionfor our Summer Day Camps throughout June and July 2026, hosted by Pasco 4-H!  The program is designed to ...read more