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Marine salvage and diving firm opens regional HQ in Pasco
February 16, 2026 - A Pasco County-based marine services provider specializing in vessel salvage and commercial diving, Isla Maritime, is expanding its operations after opening its new U.S. headquarters in Port Richey this month, according to the Pasco County Economic Development Council.
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Isla Maritime opens Port Richey headquarters as Pasco growth accelerates
February 12, 2026 - Isla Maritime, a marine services provider specializing in vessel salvage and commercial diving, has opened its headquarters in Port Richey, a move that gives the fast-growing company a permanent base on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
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LILLY Learning Center offers students, parents alternative direction on path of education
February 9, 2026 - Lexa Duno opened the LILLY Learning Center as an alternative teaching method for students with learning disabilities. The learning center is helping shape the young minds of tomorrow.
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SMARTstart Microloan Program Receives Donation from Bank OZK
February 3, 2026 - Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is excited to announce that Bank OZK has donated $4,000 to the SMARTstart Microloan Program and has become a Partner Investor in the organization. The Microloan Program gives entrepreneurs the funds they need to start or grow their business.
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Pasco food incubator’s latest class shows off food and drink at Dade City fair
February 2, 2026 - After 26 years in the Air Force, Jazmin Burpee is ready for a very different kind of mission.The Wesley Chapel resident wants to build a business around the food she has long cooked for her friends, neighbors and family, Puerto Rican dishes so popular she once catered a quinceanera.
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