Pet of the Week – Barnaby and Gelato
Barnaby (ID: A004056) is a handsome guy looking to find his place in the world. This 6-year-old weighs about 50 pounds. He is smart and… Read More
Animals, Birds, Insects, and Pets
Bat Chat Fort Cooper State Park
Due to popular demand, the Friends of Fort Cooper will again feature a specialprogram with observation of Florida’s bats on Friday, March 31, 2023, at… Read More
Pet of the Week – Choco and Halo
Choco (ID: A000121) is a loverboy! This 2-year-old weighs about 75 pounds. He is so sweet, gentle and calm outside of his kennel. He thinks… Read More
Pet of the Week – Betty and Orange Soda Peaches
Betty (ID: A005294) is a cuddle bug! This 3-year-old weighs about 55 pounds. She has been a mom and now just wants to be someone’s… Read More
Keep crabs in and terrapins out, new FWC ruling for recreational crab traps takes effect March 1
Recreational crab traps in Florida will soon be required to have an opening no larger than 6-by-2 inches to prevent accidental trapping and drowning of… Read More
Pet of the Week – Johnny and Ruby
Johnny (ID: A003299) is a diamond in the rough! This 3-year-old weighs about 55 pounds. He can be energetic and playful, but is much calmer… Read More
Spay/Neuter Program Returns to Pasco Animal Services
Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Return now offered at Land O’ Lakes Shelter Spay/Neuter Program Returns to Pasco Animal Services Help keep community cats healthy and… Read More
Manatee Treat at Jenkins Creek Preserve
Like two hefty ballerinas, with a swish of their flat tails, the torpedo shaped manatee cow and her calf propelled themselves through the dark waters… Read More
Nature Images by Janis Holte-Pavlatos
Red Shouldered HawkGreat Blue HeronMonatch ButterflyBlack VultureOsceola TurkeysAnhingaAnhinga Drying… Read More
Wild Florida Turkeys by Janis Holte-Pavlatos
Recently, Janis Holte-Pavlatos, sent me several photos that she took in the Nature Coast. Although we are not set up for publishing reader submitted photos… Read More
Pet of the Week – December and Pesto
December (ID: A004339) is a shy, but sweet girl looking for a soft place to land. She is about 3 years old and 50 pounds. Read More
Free Florida-Friendly Beekeeping Workshops
What do you need to know as a new beekeeper? Citrus County Utilities Florida- Free Florida-Friendly Beekeeping Workshops Beginning in March Friendly LandscapingTM Program is… Read More