Enjoy Pools Safely This Summer plus swim lessons 

The weather is heating up and for many Floridians this means it's time to cool off in the pool. While a day of playing in the pool can be fun, injuries and illnesses due to water-related activities increase during this time of year.  Throughout the state, Waterproof Florida encourages layers of protection that include supervision, barriers and emergency preparedness. You can learn about the layers on the WaterproofFL website.

In our community, swim lessons are being offered by the following groups:  

• New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center CityofNewPortRichey.org Contact Coach Piper at   (941) 228-9777
• James P. Gills Family YMCA  http://www.ymcasuncoast.org/locations/james-p-gills-family-branch   (727) 375-9622
• Veterans Memorial Park Pool FL-Pasco County Parks and Recreation   (727) 861-3033
• Land O’Lakes Rec Complex Pool  FL-Pasco County Parks and Recreation   (727) 861-3033