Pasco County Trying To Get Rid Of Dangerous Giant Snails
Have you had the unfortunate opportunity to see the giant snails that have been found in west Pasco County? They’re invasive, and the county is doing what they can do eradicate them. Where did they come from?
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Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesHave you had the unfortunate opportunity to see these giant snails? They're invasive, and the county is doing what they can do eradicate them. Where did they come from?
According to the University of Florida, giant African land snails were first introduced to the state in 1966 as pets. They had been removed by 1975. Now the latest problem with these snails has been in the New Port Richey area of Pasco County.
The giant African land snail causes so much damage that they need to be eradicated from the area. These snails, ranging from two to eight inches long, cause damage due to their appetite for plants in our climate. However, there's another issue.
These land snails also carry parasites that can cause meningitis. Because the species causes damage and poses a health issue, Pasco County is doing what they can to get rid of them.
Giant African land snails are shown to the media as the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,<br>The Giant African land snail is one of the most damaging snails in the world because they consume at least 500 different types of plants, can cause structural damage to plaster and stucco, and can carry a parasitic nematode that can lead to meningitis in humans.<br>(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has a quarantine area "starting at the NW corner of US Highway 19 and Ridge Road, proceed E on Ridge Road, S on Little Rd, W on Trouble Creek Rd., N on US Highway 19." The project has already begun using a pesticide called metaldehyde.
The last time this happened was in Miami-Dade County after they were found in 2011. They have since been eradicated in that area.
[Source: News Channel 8]
The "Eat to the Beat" concert series takes place during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
The annual foodie festival at EPCOT features the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Here's who will be there for 2022.
As with the International Flower & Garden Festival's Garden Rocks Concert Series, internationally famous artists will play on Friday though Monday, while local musicians take the stage Tuesday through Thursday.
There are a handful of artists who have never played the Eat to the Beat Concert Series before. They include Tonic, Jeremy Camp, Blanco Brown, Hoobastank, Los Amigos Invisibles, Stokley, Robert Randolph Band, Newsboys and Ray Parker, Jr. Of course, there are favorites returning for 2022. There are some Q105 favorites, such as Taylor Dayne, Tiffany, Sheila E., .38 Special, Ray Parker, Jr. and Billy Ocean. The full lineup is pretty impressive.
Here's the schedule:
July 14 and 15 - Baha Men
Best known for "Who Let The Dogs Out," the Baha Men also had a hit with a cover of "Dancing in the Moonlight."
July 16 to 18 - Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
With a revival of swing a few years back, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has had feet moving at their live shows since 1989. The had one charting single, "You & Me & the Bottle Makes 3 Tonight (Baby)," but every one of their songs can get you moving.
July 22 and 23 - Tonic (NEW)
They had a smash with "If You Could Only See"
July 24 and 25 - Jeremy Camp (NEW)
A giant in inspirational music.
July 29 and 30 - Taylor Dayne
Taylor had a run of hits such as "Tell It to My Heart", "Prove Your Love", "I'll Always Love You", "Don't Rush Me", "With Every Beat of My Heart" and "Love Will Lead You Back," Not too shabby!
July 31 and August 1 - Tiffany
The legendary Tiffany (that's how she was introduced in the past at Epcot...) still has it.
August 5 to 8 - Joey Fatone & Friends
August 12 and 13 - The Devon Allman Project
August 14 and 15 - Christopher Cross
Another classic artist who had hits including ""Ride Like the Wind", "Sailing" and "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)".
August 19 and 20 - Journey Former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri
August 21 and 22 - Air Supply
August 26 and 27 - Blanco Brown (NEW)
He topped the U.S. Country Chart with "The Git Up"
August 28 and 29 - 98°
September 2 and 3 - Southern Avenue
A Memphis blues band, Southern Avenue formed in 2015.
September 4 and 5 - Kris Allen & David Cook
Two "American Idol" alums join together at Epcot.
September 9 and 10 - Hoobastank (New for 2022)
September 11 and 12 - Jimmie Allen
September 16 and 17 - Los Amigos Invisibles (New for 2022)
September 18 and 19 - American Authors
September 23 and 24 - BBMAK
September 25 and 26 - Postmodern Jukebox
Okay, there's no individual song that can truly tell you who Postmodern Jukebox is. You can go through their YouTube channel to find lots of songs in different styles, and that's what they do, so many different styles.
September 30 and October 1 - Stokley (New for 2022)
October 2 and 3 - Shelia E.
Known for being a percussionist with Prince, Sheila E. was also successful on her own.
October 7 and 8 - Mark Wills
October 9 and 10 - .38 Special
October 14 and 15 - Robert Randolph Band (NEW)
October 16 and 17 - Newsboys (NEW)
October 21 and 22 - Ray Parker Jr. (NEW)
October 23 and 24 - Billy Ocean
October 28 to 31 - Hanson
November 4 to 7 - Boyz II Men
This isn't Boyz II Men's first trip to Disney. This handout photo shows Boyz II Men members (L-R) Wanya Morris, Nathan Morris and Shawn Stockman joining Mickey Mouse on stage at Walt Disney World Resort to commemorate the release of the R&B vocal group's 20th anniversary album, entitled "Twenty", in 2011. The celebration took place at Epcot after the R&B group performed at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival's "Eat to the Beat" concert series. (Photo by Gene Duncan/Disney Parks via Getty Images)
