🌞 Good Morning, Pasco!
🌞 Good morning, Pasco!
We’re heading into a cozy winter weekend with plenty to do across the county. And we’ve got a fun local update in the spotlight this week that a lot of neighbors have been asking about. ☀️🐔
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🎟️ 5+ Cool Things To Do This Weekend (Jan 22–25)
🕺 Line Dancing @ Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park (Lutz / Land O’ Lakes)
📍 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd, Land O’ Lakes • Thu, Jan 22 • Evening • 💲 5
A fun, low-pressure weeknight outing. Bring a friend and learn a few steps.
🔗 Heritage Park updates →
🛍️ Fourth Friday Bazaar (New Port Richey)
📍 Railroad Square / Downtown NPR • Fri, Jan 23 • Evening • 💲 Free
Music, vendors, and that classic small-town downtown vibe. Easy to pair with dinner or dessert.
🔗 Event details →
🎨 Sip, Dip & Dabble (Zephyrhills / East Pasco)
📍 Zephyrhills Woman’s Club, Zephyrhills • Sat, Jan 24 • (Time listed on event) • 💲50 Ticketed
A creative night out with painting and good company. Great “something different” plan for a Saturday.
🔗 Event listing →
🎉 Sewing for Beginners - Make a Heating Pad (Trinity / Odessa)
📍 Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center (Starkey Ranch) • Sat, Jan 24 • (10am) • 💲 Free
Indoor, family-friendly, and a great way to support your local library.
🔗 Library event page →
🛍️ Harvest Market @ The Grove (2nd & 4th Sundays) (Wesley Chapel)
📍 6105 Wesley Grove Blvd, Wesley Chapel • Sun, Jan 25 • Daytime • 💲 Free entry
Big vendor market with lots of browsing, plus easy food options nearby at KRATE.
🔗 Market info →
🌟Spotlight Story: Pasco’s Backyard Chickens Update 🐔
If you’ve ever thought, “Could we have a couple hens for fresh eggs?”, you’re not alone.
Pasco County recently approved changes that allow backyard chickens in more residential areas, with rules to keep things clean, safe, and neighbor-friendly.
What people are most excited about:
Fresh eggs at home
A fun family “mini farm” project
Teaching kids simple animal care
The basics to know (before you buy a coop):
The county rules still apply, but HOA and deed restrictions can be stricter, so check those first.
Roosters are commonly restricted in backyard chicken rules, so double-check before you plan for one.
Expect common-sense expectations: clean coop, proper food storage, and no nuisance issues.
Easy first step:
Start by reading the overview and then decide if you want to try 2–4 hens as a family project.
🍴 Local Dining Pick
🍳 Craft Street Kitchen (Trinity / Odessa)
📍 7321 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
A solid “everyone’s happy” spot with comfort food, sandwiches, and a relaxed vibe. Great before or after a downtown stop.
🔗 Menu & hours →
💆♀️ Local Wellness Pick
🌿 Fresh-air reset at Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park (Trinity / Odessa)
Cool mornings + quiet trails make this one of the best times of year to get outside. Go early, keep it easy, and bring water.
🔗 Park info →
💸 Pasco Deals & Discounts
📚 Free library programs all week
Storytimes, crafts, and family-friendly events across Pasco.
🔗 Pasco Libraries events calendar →
🗺️ Around Town: Cold Weather Warning
🥶 Pasco County has issued a cold weather update with shelter and warming info for the area. If you know someone who might need a safe warm place, this is worth sharing. 🔗 County cold weather update →
🏡 Real Estate Corner: Mortgage Rate Snapshot (Last 30 Days)
Here’s the weekly average trend (U.S. average fixed rates):
30-year fixed
Dec 11: 6.22%
Dec 18: 6.21%
Dec 24: 6.18%
Dec 31: 6.15%
Jan 8: 6.16% 🔗 Source →
15-year fixed
Dec 11: 5.47%
Dec 18: 5.45%
Dec 24: 5.41%
Dec 31: 5.40%
Jan 8: 5.41% 🔗 Source →
Takeaway: rates have been mostly flat with a slight dip late December.
💌 Closing
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