This little free library is located at the loop of the drive, on the little island. There's no…read moreparking area but the street is quiet and wide enough you can easily and safely pull to the side. Someone has thoughtfully installed a bench by the library, and planted some trees there, creating a very inviting space for you to check out the books. Kudos to whoever the library steward is!

If you want the short version, go directly to the last two paragraphs…read more This review is for WEST Pasco County Sheriff's Deputies in Hudson/Port Richey and non-incorporated areas of New Port Richey. Keep in mind, "Florida Man" is a meme for a reason and the Sheriff's Department has to deal with them. Pasco County Sheriff's Deputies in our side of the county are relatively congenial. They seem to use tools to work smarter. They are very responsive in letting the community know what's going on in the county via Twitter. They are BIG proponents of Ring/other video systems and make it easy for residents to report break-ins, mischief, etc. They have a detective who reviews reported events from the Ring system so they know who's out and about and can easily disseminate the information. The Port Richey/Hudson area is not some place you want to case the neighborhood. By the time you get around to finding a place to commit a crime, they already know your body, your face, have you on video and the Ring community probably already has a thread going on you. Why did I give the Sheriff's Department 4 stars instead of 5? Sheriff Nocco said some pretty inappropriate things about Occupy protesters during that period of time (2011-2012) that inferred his deputies would abuse their privilege under *his* direction (the video of his press conference was aired on TV). Our peaceful protests (signs and verbal) only crossed their purview once and they were NOT happy, but they did not become physically abusive over it. It was peaceful after all. I am sorry I can't give you any information on how the Sheriff's Department in this area interacts with African Americans. I've never, EVER crossed the path of any African American person that was threatening in stance, so if you feel threatened you need to get your white privilege/racism in check. The area has become more evenly split between Democratic and Republican voters and COVID statistics show a much higher percentage of white people suffering from the virus so take what you will from that. I offer this next bit of information in hopes that it offers perspective on this area in regards to what the Sheriff's Department has to deal with. Both Hudson (NY connection) and Moon Lake (descendants of one family) have a cluster of white supremacists. You will, from time to time (although less frequently over the last year) see them driving down US 19 with confederate flags as big as their raised up trucks flying from them. The ones from Moon Lake are more "Florida Man." Keep your distance from the Hudson group (no idea where they hang, but the Sheriff's office is aware of them from what I was told so they have to deal with that). We have several clusters of homeless groups. They pretty much stay to themselves, but the Sheriff's Department keeps an eye on them as well. This place is full of retirement communities which means a lot of old people who spend their days/nights looking out the window. Like I said earlier, this area isn't a good place to commit a crime if you're trying to get away with it. The Ring community is vast and wide and very adept at quickly spreading information about where you've been and where you're going. Drive VERY carefully if you're going down SR 52 in the dead of night. Drunk people wander across it from time to time, usually in dark clothes so be awake and alert if you're out driving then. Jasmine Road is another place where people for some unknown reason walk along the road in dark clothes (more than once I've come across someone pushing a stroller) so keep your eyes peeled as there are no sidewalks for anyone to walk on safely. Bottom line, the Sheriff's Department Deputies in West Pasco County generally try to be professional and congenial. They are well trained and equipped to deal with escalation though. Treat them as you'd like to be treated so you don't have to find out what those escalation tactics are. The State police are a completely different kettle of fish so make sure you've got a camera running at all times tucked away in a corner of the car, ESPECIALLY if you're traveling down I-95 and look like you're vacationing. Google for more info.

Unfortunately for the Pasco Sheriff's office they employ people who do not pay for services…read morerendered to them. Tiffany Munz Walker is an officer employed by the Pasco Sheriff's office that requests services from small businesses and does not pay. Beware! Extremely disappointing these are the kind of people who enforce the law.

The Lutz Branch Library is located right beside the old Lutz train station. It shouldn't shock…read moreanyone that this library is decorated with historical and railroad memorabilia. Each bookshelf, at least in the children's section, has a train carved into their side. I love the character, the uniqueness and the community connection that each of the libraries in the Hillsborough Collective have. I guess that is one of the benefits of giving autonomy to each branches "friends of the library." They can make the branch into what their community needs. As far as the library itself goes, the Lutz version is pretty small and cramped probably due to its age. It has a lot less space than some of the other branches. This isn't helped by the fact that the windows in here, save for some of the corner ones, are tiny and let in little light. This gives the Lutz Branch Library more of an old school elementary library feel. There are a few tables set up that have children's puzzles and activities for the little ones which gives them something to do while mommy or daddy or grandma looks for books. The humidity, especially in the community room where toddler time is located, is strong and it makes things a bit musty. I really like the version of toddler time that this branch puts on. It is very engaging and includes literacy concepts, book reading, music, arts and bubbles. It is also a bit smaller and more intimate than some of the other ones which allows my daughter to participate better. My motto for this branch of the Hillsborough Collective: If the train should jump the track do you want your humidity back?

Like the non-headquartered libraries of the Tampa area, this library can fit about 10 elephants…read morewithout them feeling cramped-- anymore and we'd have a problem. On the other hand, this library is small, cute, and has lots of charm... who goes to the library for books nowadays anyway? Located next to busy HWY 41, a tiny train station, train sculpture made of bricks, and an arched bridge covered in flowers decorate the building's outside. Inside there's books (DUH)-- but the fiction and nonfiction together make a total of 8 aisles! Of course, there's DVD's, computers (around 20 internet machines), a kids area... I've never seen an entire aisle dedicated to romance novels. Now I know where to go when I'm lonely at night. It seems like the older ladies who work here were either Disney cast members or professional grandmas before... they seem to know EVERYBODY! They were so happy to help a young blood like me. Pyra says: Never busy so you can hog the internet, but not lots of books.

The staff here are so friendly - such a nice change from other post offices I've been to. It's…read moredecorated and feels welcoming inside. It's a smaller space, but has everything you need and I've always gotten in and out quickly so the line doesn't seem to build up from the times I've been. This is my preferred post office, mostly because the friendly employees make it such a breeze.

Everyone in this office is super friendly and helpful. They greet you with a smile, often a joke…read more They have always gone out of their way to offer me the most cost effective options for my overseas mail. Catherine is especially nice. Keep up the great work guys - we appreciate you. (I dont know why it says Ca on my profile - I AM in Odessa !!!)

The Craig Park War Memorial is located next to Spring Bayou, on South Spring Boulevard, on the…read moreright when traveling west. The memorial is directly across from where the cross is thrown for the Epiphany Ceremony every January 6th. This granite obelisk was dedicated in 1992 and paid for by citizens from Tarpon Springs. The memorial honors the 31 Tarpon Spring residents lives who were lost in combat in World War I, World War II, Korean, and Vietnam War. Next to the obelisk there is also a flagpole dedicated to two Vietnam War soldier. It reads: "Flagpole given in memory of our brothers who did not return. 1LT Robert Renneke 75th Rangers 9th Infantry Division (LRRP) CPT Frederick H. Roever 4th Combat Engineer Bn 4th Infantry Division Vietnam" After watching WWII: On the Frontlines a new documentary on Netflix, I have a new appreciation for the sacrifices the Allied forces made in WWII as well as all of our brave soldiers who have died in combat. This monument is worth stopping by and paying your respect if you are in Craig Park.