Education

The Gift of Growth

The SMARTstart program is giving back to local entrepreneurs. Article by JoAnn Chang | Photography by Pasco EDC Strong businesses are the powerhouse of Pasco County. They provide the goods and services we need to live every day. Our locally grown businesses, though, are the heart of our community. With local roots, they support their neighbors in a special way. These local entrepreneurs have a secret weapon in starting and growing their businesses – the SMARTstart program. The SMARTstart...

Arts + Culture

Joyful & Triumphant

Professional dance isn’t for the weak. Dance has guided Adam Boreland’s life from his early days to his recent appearance on America’s Got Talent! Article by JoAnn Chang | Photography by Magical Memories Photography/Melinda Werner When dance is in your soul, the rewards are endless. For New Port Richey’s own Adam Boreland, professional dancer and rising star, dance has guided most of his life. Today, he shares his love of dance with others worldwide as an ambassador of the dancing world, as a...

Entertainment

Good Cheer

Holiday entertaining doesn't have to be daunting. Article by Michelle Numann | Photography by Naomi Wipert/Tina Weiler Imagery The holidays are a time for warmth, laughing, and spending time with loved ones, but they may also be stressful for people planning a holiday party. Between shopping, decorating, cooking, and cleaning, it’s easy for even the most seasoned host to feel a little overwhelmed. Event planner and entrepreneur Naomi Wipert, co-owner of P.S. You’re Invited – Event Planning &...

Life + Culture

Family Traditions

Nothing says family like the holidays! These holiday traditions inspire memories to last a lifetime. Article by Amy Walters | Photography by Magical Memories Photography Traditions. The cornerstone of family memories. The kind of core memories you hold on to forever. Traditions can be evoked by something as simple as a smell that reminds you of making pies the night before a holiday, or a game played every year at Christmas. We asked some of our local residents about their family holiday...