You Say You Made a Resolution: Part 2 - Lose Weight/Get Fit

How many times have we made resolutions to lose weight? How many times have we succeeded? Pasco County offers many opportunities to get up, get out, and get moving!

The YMCA is a great one-stop shop for your nutritional and fitness training needs. With a sliding-scale membership fee structure, the Y is accessible to most families and individuals. For those of you in West Pasco, visit www.suncoastymca.org for locations and more information. For those of you in East Pasco, visit www.tampaymca.info for locations and more information.

The Pasco County Parks and Recreation department has beautiful facilities and offers league sports, swimming, bike trails and more! See their locations and amenities here.

Finally, for sound nutrition and fitness advice, try www.healthierus.gov and www.smallstep.gov. A healthier 2009 is in reach!

You Say You Made a Resolution: Part 1 - Quit Smoking

It's a new year and it's time to start taking action on those resolutions you made! Many people pledge to quit smoking everyday. Some manage, some don't. Most ex-smokers made more than one unsuccessful attempt to quit before the quit "stuck".

If you are ready to throw out the smokes, the Florida Department of Health has some support to offer! Call the QuitLine at 1-877-U-CAN-NOW or visit their website for more information.

U-Pick Produce

For those of you who enjoy really fresh and really local produce, Hudson Hydroponics has U-Pick hours. Their strawberry crop is ready now. As an added bonus, there is no stooping or squatting required!

They have limited u-pick hours, so check out their current schedule at hudsonhydroponics.com.

Make Tracks to Crews Lake Park

The Central Pasco & Gulf Railroad operates a 7 1/2" gauge railroad in Pasco County's Crews Lake Park. This miniature railroad is fun for children and adults alike, and is open to the public to ride the second Saturday of each month (next date is January 10, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.). Do you have a tiny train fan with a birthday coming up? The CP&G Railroad is also available for birthdays and other private parties for a reasonable fee.

For more information, visit the CP&G Railroad's website.

Something to Do Year-Round in Pasco

Looking for fun and interesting things to do in Pasco County? Have company coming and want a unique activity to do with your guests? The Pasco County Tourism Board has information for you!

For an annual Calendar of Special Events, click here.

For a list of other interesting sites in Pasco, click here.

Enjoy our community!

The Season of Giving

Charities Offer Opportunities To Help
With the current economic downturn, area agencies are finding themselves with fewer donations and more people requesting assistance. Click on the link above for a list of Pasco County community agencies looking for help so they can help others this holiday season.

Farm Share Holiday Food Giveaway Is Dec. 12 In Pasco

Farm Share Holiday Food Giveaway Is Dec. 12 In Pasco

Fresh food will be given away to eligible Pasco County residents in New Port Richey from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Friday, December 12 at the North Trinity Self Parking lot at the corner of Little Road and Old State Road 54. Call Sen. Mike Fasano's office at 1-800-948-5885 for more information.