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Outdoor travel writers to explore Nature Coast

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 4:13pm
Outdoor travel writers to explore Nature Coast

 

The Citrus, Hernando and Pasco County Offices of Tourism Development are promoting the Nature Coast the old fashioned way, by word-of-mouth.

A week-long trip from May 19-26, called the “Nature Coast” FAM Tour, is designed for outdoor/travel writers to experience some of Florida’s best attractions.

The six journalists, who have been published in many notable publications including Alaska Airlines, Southern Living, and Gonomad.com among others, will travel from as far away as California, Oregon and Massachusetts. 

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Free Gardening Classes

Submitted by Melanie Michael, Morning Anchor/Reporter
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012, 10:39am
Free Gardening Classes

New Port Richey, Florida - Get ready to learn some new gardening skills.  Starting Sunday, May 6 at the West Pasco Historical Society at 6431 Circle Blvd in New Port Richey at 1 p.m.

Each Sunday at the Learning Garden at Peace Hall (near Sims Park) volunteers will teach you the art of permaculture. You will learn how to get free soil delivered to your home, how to create nutrient rich compost for free, how to plan and organize your garden, how to make rain barrels, and much more.

Attend 6 classes and you'll receive free seedlings to take home with you.

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Lights out to protect sea turtles

Submitted by Kip Michalak, Associate Producer
Saturday, April 28th, 2012, 10:20am
Lights out to protect sea turtles

Clearwater, Florida -- Sea turtle nesting season begins May 1 and ends Oct. 31.

Because newly-hatched turtles find their way to the sea by following the natural light reflected by the water, city ordinances determine specific lighting requirements for beach parking lots, streets, and promenades.

If you live near the beach, make sure you shut off or dim your lights at night.

This precaution can reduce the amount of artificial light that reaches turtle nests and will help hatchlings reach the water safely.

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FREE gardening classes in Pasco County

Submitted by Melanie Michael, Morning Anchor/Reporter
Friday, April 20th, 2012, 10:16am
FREE gardening classes in Pasco County

New Port Richey, Florida - You can beat the economy and learn to grow your own organic produce.

And, the best part - it's free!

Free gardening classes are taking place at 1 p.m. at the West Pasco Historical Society on Sunday, April 22 at 6431 Circle Blvd in New Port Richey.

Each and every Sunday at the new Learning Garden at Peace Hall which is located near Sims Park, you will learn from volunteers about permaculture.

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Going Green in New Port Richey for Earth Day

Submitted by Amy Marinec on Monday, April 16th, 10:03 am
Going Green in New Port Richey for Earth Day

New Port Richey, Florida -- There are a lot of ways to help out the environment and have fun at the same time. Now, you can join Going Green Tampa and stay local!

On Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., come out to downtown New Port Richey Earth Day event in the courtyard between City Hall and the city's library located at 5919 Main Street.

You can bring the whole family out on for food and entertainment.

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Good Saturday to wet a line

Submitted by Kathryn Bursch, Reporter
Friday, April 6th, 2012, 9:39am
Good Saturday to wet a line

Sarasota, Florida -- Saltwater fishing is popular in Florida, but this Saturday you might want to try a local pond or lake, because you won't need a license.

State wildlife officials have designated Saturday, April 7 as a license-free fishing day.

Picking your destination might be the hardest part of this decision, because Florida has more than 3 million acres of lakes, ponds and reservoirs and 12,000 miles of fishable rivers, streams and canals.

For tips on freshwater fishing click here.

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New database floats boat of boaters

Submitted by Kathryn Bursch, Reporter
Saturday, February 18th, 2012, 4:30pm
New database floats boat of boaters

Sarasota, Fla. -- Need to find a boat ramp or really see what it looks like? A new state database can help you out.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or FWC has a new feature on its website. Boaters can visit the Public Boat Ramp finder site to locate and obtain details on more than 3,000 public and commercially run boat ramps.

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