There will likely be more need for sunscreen and garlic butter this summer now that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has approved a 40-day scallop season in the waters off Pasco County. The season, which will run from July 10 to August 18, got the stamp of approval from the commission on Wednesday morning. Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano attended the meeting, urging .
White sand and blue water have been the mainstay of Pasco’s man-made beach at Sunwest Park in the county’s far northwest corner. The Lift Adventure Park, a private vendor that contracts with the county, has provided more active recreation options, including wake boarding, a water-based rope course and play area, camps and paddling activities. But there has always been a bigger plan in mind for .