Career Central is a one stop center for Pasco and Hernando county residents seeking a job or changing careers. They will help you in your job search, provide training, and teach you interviewing techniques. Their website Career Central is loaded with tools and information. You can visit one of their three office locations or stop by the
Hudson Library on November 19 and December 10 between 11am and 3pm. For more information call the Hudson Library at 727-861-3040.

There are other one stop career centers throughout Florida. Click on this Workforce Florida link to find the career center near you.

On Veteran's Day we honor all men and women who have served in the armed forces. This day gives us an opportunity to thank them for the sacrifices they have made for our country.

The U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs website is loaded with information such as veteran's benefits, jobs and more. New educational benefits for veterans are available under the Post 9/11 GI Bill you can obtain more information directly about these educational benefits in The Post-9/11 Veteran's Educational Assistance Act of 2008 Fact Sheet.

Election Day is November 4th

For Pasco voter information including a list of polling locations,
visit the Pasco Supervisor of Elections website:
http://www.pascovotes.com

For election results, visit the Florida Division of Elections website:
http://election.dos.state.fl.us

United States Election Assistance Commission website is loaded with information about the election process and is there to answer your questions.
http://www.eac.gov/

The Pasco E-Government crew video taped both the Republican and Democratic vice-presidential rallies at Sims Park in New Port Richey. Stay tuned for video footage from both rallies!

Election Day is November 4th

For Pasco voter information including a list of polling locations,
visit the Pasco Supervisor of Elections website:
http://www.pascovotes.com

For election results, visit the Florida Division of Elections website:
http://election.dos.state.fl.us

United States Election Assistance Commission website is loaded with information about the election process and is there to answer your questions.
http://www.eac.gov/

The Pasco E-Government crew video taped both the Republican and Democratic vice-presidential rallies at Sims Park in New Port Richey. Stay tuned for video footage from both rallies!

Neighborhood Stabilization Program

Communities in Florida, including Pasco County, recently received a Neighborhood Stabilization Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. These funds will be used to provide emergency assistance to state and local governments so they can purchase foreclosed properties that might be abandoned. These homes can be rehabilitated, resold, or redeveloped. For more information about this program in Florida communities-
http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm?state=fl

The Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation is a HUD-approved non-profit organization whose mission is to promote homeownership opportunities to low and moderate income households in the Tampa Bay, Florida area.
For more information visit:
http://www.tampabaycdc.org

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (or "Swiftmud") has extended the once-a-week watering restrictions through February 27, 2009. Even though we have seen better rainfall in the area over the past year, it has not been enough to offset the two-year drought.

For Pasco County residents, you can view the watering schedule here. If you have any questions, check with the Pasco County Utilities Services department. If you live outside of Pasco County or want more information about the watering restrictions, check out www.watermatters.org.

The economy is affecting not only banking and Wall Street executives, but also the average citizen. TBO.com reported yesterday that "the call volume [to the Department of Children and Families' ACCESS Florida line] has risen to 120,000 a day, 40,000 more than a year ago. The number of Floridians using the program is up more than 20 percent statewide and more than 60 percent in some areas."

Do you think you could benefit from food stamps or Medicaid? You can apply online using the ACCESS Florida application.