Home + Design

No Place Like Home

Your home is your biggest asset. Learn how to keep it ready for anything from sale to your dream home! Article by Amy Walters Jennifer Ott The First Lady of Realty Real estate isn’t just buying or selling a home; it’s about aligning lifestyle, finances, and long-term resilience. According to Jennifer Ott, known as The First Lady of Realty, a smart purchase balances emotion with a balance-sheet mindset. “Beyond price and zip code, I have buyers evaluate the bones of a home,” Ott...

Life + Culture

Celebrating Our History

Chasco Fiesta celebrates our local history and the spirit of the community we call home! Article by JoAnn Chang | Photography by Chasco Fiesta, Inc. Nothing brings our community together quite like the Chasco Fiesta. From parades to concerts and Native American presentations, the Chasco Fiesta captures the spirit of our community in a way no other area event can. Chasco Fiesta started 104 years ago, when the city postmaster, Gerben DeVries, was tasked with coming up with an event to attract...

Home Services

Making A Smart Choice

Picking the right contractor can make or break your renovation. Article by Michelle Numann | Photography by Jason Barsanti It’s not just about the colors of the paint, the tiles, or the new countertops when you remodel your home. It’s all about trust. Homeowners invite a contractor into their personal space, often during a disruptive and emotional process. If you make the wrong choice, you could end up stressed, with unfinished work, and losing money. If homeowners know how to choose wisely...

Food + Beverage

Fresh Flavors: SteamWorks Pub

SteamWorks Pub serves up homemade classics to foodies in downtown New Port Richey. Article by Amy Walters | Photography by SteamWorks Pub SteamWorks Pub in New Port Richey was born from a dream, decades of experience, and a clear vision of what a neighborhood bar should feel like. With more than 20 years in the industry, two of the owners, Seth Kapp and Tara Dalrymple Fielding, knew exactly what they wanted, “a place that blends the best parts of every great spot he’d ever loved, while still...