December 2014 - View in web browser December 2014 * You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in Kathryn Starkey or have shared your email with the Pasco
County Commissioner's office. To unsubscribe from this email please scroll to the bottom and follow the unsubscribe link. A NOTE FROM COMMISSIONER STARKEY I want to wish everyone a very safe and memorable Holiday Season. Below is an abbreviated newsletter. And guess what? Today I received some news that we have finally caught up with the pothole requests! This is great news. May your new year wishes come true! Kathryn Starkey HOMETOWN HIGHLIGHTS [RAW CHARGE] The Lightning honored Dan Campbell as the 17th Lightning Community Hero of the year during the first period of tonight's game. Campbell, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate the money to Metropolitan Ministries Pasco. Campbell lives a life of service dedicated to serving those in need and ending homelessness in Pasco County. His inspiration was ignited while serving at a Church camp and a young girl wearing her father's boxers asked if she could bring her lunch home to
share with her family. From that day forward, Campbell has been on a mission to serve the needs of those living in poverty. He has developed partnerships to provide food, utility assistance, clothing, adult education, and after school care to those in need residing in Pasco County. His efforts have impacted over 30,000 families in need and attracted over 10,000 volunteers to help carry out his mission. The Lightning Community Hero has generated community support to open a new commercial kitchen that would serve 2,000 meals daily to those in need of assistance. He has also helped raise $ 1.6 million in county and state funds to build emergency shelter housing. From 2008-2011, Campbell served as President of the Coalition for the Homelessness in Pasco and organized the Ten-Year plan to End Homelessness in Pasco. Campbell's choice for donation, Metropolitan Ministries, is a faith-based and community supported non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides care services for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless with operations in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, and Pasco counties.
FROM THE NEWSROOM - COSTCO Proposes Pasco Store http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/blog/morning-edition/2014/12/costco-to-add-pasco-countystore.html - Pasco's First Magnet School http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/news/article.html/content/news/articles/bn9/2014 /12/2/pasco_opens_enrollme.html HISTORICAL INTEREST Timeline of Pasco County This segment will feature portions of The History of Pasco Timeline, the timeline begins around 900 leading up to the present 21st Century, and will offer interesting facts about the Pasco we know and love. This month 1842-1852 Aug. 20, 1853. A post office is established at Cedar Tree. About 1855. A bridge is constructed across the Withlacoochee River. According to a historical marker, it was constructed by the slaves of James Lanier. May 14, 1856. Seminoles besiege the isolated cabin of Capt. Robert Bradley and his family near Darby. Two of his children were killed. More is here. 1859. The Florida map accompanying the 1859 annual report of the Surveyor General shows Pittitochoscolee, where Port Richey is now located. 1859. A post office directory shows post offices at Cedar Tree, Fort Dade, and Fort Taylor. Dec. 7, 1859. Maj. John Parsons receives a deed for a homestead in S1 T24 R16, in Aripeka. 1860s. During the Civil War, a salt works was in operation at the Salt Springs, just north of Port Richey. Jan. 10, 1861. Florida secedes from the United States. About 1866. Peter Karr Baillie and his wife leave Georgia for Florida and build a home at what is now called Bailey s Bluff. Florida Cracker Days gives the dates 1864 and 1867.
NEW TO PASCO [Suncoast news] Pasco County officials joined representatives from MPH Hotels and Berkshire Hathaway Commercial Real Estate to launch the development. Among speakers were Dewey Mitchell, broker-owner of Berkshire Hathaway Commercial Real Estate; Commissioner Kathryn Starkey; and Dan Sullivan, executive director of Trinity-Odessa Chamber of Commerce. Michael Holtz represented MPH Hotels. Among those grabbing shovels were John Hagen, president and CEO of Pasco Economic Development Council; Commissioner Jack Mariano; Commissioner Mike Wells Jr.; Richard Gehring, Pasco s planning and development administrator; Pasco Clerk of Court Paula O Neil; and Wells Fargo financial adviser Michael Cox. The growth of the area, anchored by Medical Center of Trinity, has created great demand for nearby hotel space, MPH Hotels executives explained in a press release. MPH, an experienced hotel operator out of St. Petersburg, has identified Trinity as an up-and-coming community that is primed for its first hotel. The 86-room hotel represents the next evolution of the Holiday Inn Express, officials said. Its design is cost-neutral and focuses more on flexible space and smoother operating efficiencies. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Property Group brokered both the sale and purchase of the property. Mitchell said the deal has been five years in the making. Officials worked closely with Synovus Bank to make the project possible.
THINGS TO DO
The Wilderness Wonderland Celebration of Lights at Starkey Park starts this month on Thursday December 11th 2015! You will be able to drive through the park Thursday, Friday Saturday, and Sunday 11-14th, and 18th-21st. The celebration begins at 6pm and lights up the park until 9pm. For more information please call 727 861 3033! And watch the adventures of Nate & Wendy below!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59j-kowly7w&feature=youtu.be
Citizen's Academy Winter 2015 The Citizens Academy is a series of professionally-led workshop sessions designed to familiarize citizens with Pasco County government and the services it provides. It is an educational experience that will give participants insight into the county s governmental process through a three-step process aimed at: Improving citizens understanding of local government. Developing citizens understanding of their role in government. Developing a pool of knowledgeable individuals to act as ambassadors, serve on advisory boards, and volunteer. MEET YOUR COUNTY OFFICIALS
Catherine Pearson, M.B.A., is the Assistant County Administrator for Public Services. Mrs. Pearson comes to us from Citrus County, Florida, Board of County Commissioners, as an Assistant County Administrator, whereby her career spanned over a decade mostly supervising Public Services departments. The Pasco County Public Services Branch provides effective and professional management and coordination of the following departments: Community Services Animal Services, Community Development, Cooperative Extension Elderly Nutrition, Human Services, Misdemeanor Probation, Veteran Services, Libraries, Parks and Recreation and Public Transportation. Mrs. Pearson was recognized as one of the top 10 Most Admired Women in the Health Field Category (The Altrusa Group). She has many professional affiliations and accomplishments, including serving as a United Way Board Member, Vice President and Board Member of the Florida Association of Service Providers, and as Treasurer and Board Member of the Florida Association of Health and Human Services. Mrs. Pearson is a graduate of the University of New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, with a Master s Degree in Business Administration. She earned a Bachelor s Degree in Accounting from Bentley College in Waltham, Massachusetts. CONTACT KATHRYN If you have any questions or comments for Kathryn you can email her at: KStarkey@pascocountyfl.net call her at: (727) 847-8100 or write to her at: 8731 Citizens Drive New Port Richey, FL 34654 For more information please visit Visit the Pasco County Website- Kathryn Starkey Pasco County Commissioners Home Page
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