Nonprofit accepts donation of generators
LAND O’ LAKES – Liberty Manor for Veterans has received 14 emergency generators to support residents during power outages and emergencies.
The generators were donated by Sean Franklin, president of St. Paul’s Construction and Roofing Inc., a company providing residential and commercial construction services, including roofing, remodeling, drywall, painting, flooring and siding.
St. Paul’s Construction and Roofing Inc. is based in Land O’ Lakes, Florida.
Building construction services moves to appointment
LAND O’ LAKES – Pasco County’s Building Construction Services office in Land O’ Lakes was scheduled to transition to an appointment-only model on March 3, ending walk-in service.
This approach allows staff to provide more focused, dedicated time to customer consultations, with particular attention to minimum standards violation cases.
To schedule an appointment, contact the investigator assigned to your case or call Linda Coltey at 727-847-8126 x 2017 or Kelli Ackett at 727-847-8126 x 2009.
Walk-in permitting services and full BCS support are available at other locations:
- Pasco County Citizens Center: 8661 Citizens Drive, New Port Richey
- East Pasco Government Center: 14236 6th St., Dade City
Visit mypas.co/buildingservices for online permitting resources or more information about building construction services offices and services.
Credit Union makes Newsweek list
TAMPA – GTE Financial has been named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community 2026 list.
The credit union earned a 4.5-star rating in the national evaluation conducted by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, which assessed employers with more than 1,000 employees through surveys and reviews.
“At GTE, we are intentional about building a workplace where people feel valued, supported and inspired to make a difference not only for our members, but for one another and the communities we serve,” said Brian Best, president and CEO.
Its community efforts include a Charity of the Month program supporting 12 nonprofits annually, according to Jasiel Legon, chief talent officer.
Sportscaster talks about pivoting on podcast
LAND O’ LAKES – Mike Nabors, author of “Don’t Quit Pivot,” was the featured guest of the 30th episode of North Tampa Bay Chamber’s “Chamber Chatter Podcast.”
Nabors talked about his experiences as a sportscaster, including some insight into NFL legend Drew Brees, and how pivots helped make his career rewarding. He teaches at Florida Southern College in Lakeland and talks about the value of internships.
Nabors is scheduled to speak at the chamber’s March breakfast.
North Tampa Bay events
LAND O’ LAKES – The North Tampa Bay Chamber will host a Business Breakfast, grand openings and women’s programming.
- Mike Nabors, of Nabors Media Group, speaks at the next Business Breakfast from 9 to 10:30 a.m. March 4 at Pasco Hernando State College Porter Campus Conference Center (Third Floor), 2727 Mansfield Blvd., Wesley Chapel. Registration costs $25 for members and $30 for others. Register in advance.
- Members celebrate the grand opening of Oculofacial Surgery and Cosmetic Laser Institute from 4 to 6 p.m. March 5 at 18311 N. U.S. 41, Lutz. Members were encouraged to RSVP by March 1.
- Members celebrate the grand opening of Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Specialists from 4 to 6 p.m. March 5 at 2816 Windguard Circle, Suite 102, Wesley Chapel. Register in advance.
- Dr. Randdie-Joyce Rameau, who specializes in obstetrics and gynecology, speaks about “Beyond the Pap: The Modern Well Woman Visit” at the Leading Ladies Networking from 9 to 10:30 a.m. March 6 at USF Credit Union (conference room), 20610 Bruce B Downs Blvd., Tampa. Admission costs $15. Register in advance.
Visit northtampabaychamber.com for details about the chamber and events.
Greater Pasco events
NEW PORT RICHEY – The Greater Pasco Chamber will host a Medical Roundtable, Hudson Business Exchange, Veterans Roundtable and grand openings.
- Jeetpaul Singh Saran, chief medical officer at Post Acute Specialists, speaks at the next Medical Roundtable from 8 to 9 a.m. March 5 at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., New Port Richey. Members get in free. Others pay $10. Register in advance.
- Members trade company literature during the Hudson Business Exchange from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 5 at Vitality Living Baypoint Village, 7927 State Road 52, Hudson. Members get in free. Others pay $10. Lunch costs $14. Register in advance.
- Members celebrate the opening of Campbell Spellicy Engineering’s new office from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 6 at 5476 Land O’Lakes Blvd., Land O’Lakes.
- Members hold a ribbon cutting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 10 at Capstone Health, 7206 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey.
- The chamber hosts a Veterans Roundtable from 8 to 9:30 a.m. March 11 at Patriot Stogies, 6153 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey. Members get in free. Others pay $10. Register in advance.
Visit greaterpasco.com for details about the chamber and events.
East Pasco events
DADE CITY – The East Pasco Chamber will host Coffee & Networking.
- Members network during Coffee & Networking from 8 to 9 a.m. March 10 at the Dade City office (14112 8th St.) and 8 to 9 a.m. March 13 at the Zephyrhills office (38550 5th Ave.).
Visit eastpascochamber.org for details about the chamber and events.
