SMARTstartIn the News
2021
Pasco helps locals deal on international stage
June 24, 2021
Tampa Bay Business Journal
When people think about economic development offices, they usually imagine overseas trade trips, tax credits and the occasional press release touting a new company complete with foggy economic outlooks.
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From citrus groves to circuit boards, Pasco County, Florida is on the rise and not slowing down now
June 18, 2021
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Long past is the sleepy community made up of deep-sea fisherman and Northern retirees looking for eternal sunshine. The dominant citrus industry, from which the county seat was born, used to stretch for miles along the bustling U.S.98 corridor.
(Read Full Article)Pandemic not slowing new businesses from opening along Land O’ Lakes Boulevard
June 11, 2021
ABC Action News
The pandemic has not stopped new businesses from opening in Land O’ Lakes. Aroma Joe's Coffee House opened its doors in Land O’ Lakes a year ago during the peak of the pandemic.
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Controversial Pasco land use changes find accord with their opponents
June 9, 2021
Tampa Bay Times
Twice in the last few weeks, Pasco County’s Planning Commission heard details on controversial land use changes and recommended that the County Commission deny those applications. But this week, when the cases came up for a final decision, the County Commission voted unanimous approval. In each case, the turnaround was a flurry of negotiations between the applicants and their opponents prior to Tuesday’s commission meeting.
(Read Full Article)Economic Development and Developers in the News
June 9, 2021
Econ Dev Show
Experience Florida’s Sports Coast (FSC) and Pasco Economic Development Council held an in-person/virtual event, TeamUp! Building a Strong Economy Together. Blending the two brands, TeamUp! featured a figure skating showcase, networking hour, awards dinner and joint economic presentation.
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Pasco EDC and Experience Florida’s Sports Coast teamed up for a special event
June 6, 2021
Our Town FLA
Experience Florida’s Sports Coast (FSC), the destination marketing organization for Pasco County, and Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) hosted their first-ever joint event, Team Up!, on May 6th at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel.
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A grand, grand opening
June 1, 2021
Laker Lutz News
The Pasco Economic Development Council Inc., helped Mary Katherine Mason celebrate the grand opening of Lanky Lassie’s Shortbread, at 37845 Meridian Ave., in downtown Dade City.
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Pasco County celebrates economic successes
June 1, 2021
Laker Lutz News
Despite unanticipated challenges of the COVID-19 crisis, Pasco County still had much to celebrate in terms of growth, tourism and economic development.
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Pasco officials debate what should come first: businesses or housing
May 29, 2021
Tampa Bay Times
While Pasco County has long tried to shed its image as a bedroom community for the counties to its south, it now confronts a variation on the timeless dilemma: Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
(Read Full Article)Pasco EDC touts diversified economy, startups
May 11, 2021
Laker Lutz News
As Pasco County businesses and individuals look to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is continuing to provide wide-ranging resources and guidance.
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