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AMVETS Post 550 celebrates move with grand opening

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Story and photo by Tammy Sue Struble

The local Zephyrhills AMVETS Post 550 found a bigger location and made the move to 4645 Airport Road in Zephyrhills. The Post had previously been located at an older, smaller facility at 4822 Gall Blvd.
During a guided tour, Post Finance Officer Tony Baker proudly pointed out that, “Each division has an office.” That’s something the old facility was not able to accommodate: an office for the Auxiliary, Sons, Officers of the Post and an office for the Post Commander Jim Marshall.
The members seemed extremely happy to have a larger dance floor and nice stage. The building, formerly the Zephyr Palms Event Center and before that the Senior Center on Airport Road, will also be convenient for a USO event sponsored by the AMVETS, slated for the same weekend as the Bivouac and Barracks at the Zephyrhills Airport. Bivouac and Barracks will be Feb. 18-20.

Dec. 11 marked the grand opening and Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony at the AMVETS of Zephyrhills’ new location at 4645 Airport Road. The AMVETS had previously been located at 4822 Gall Blvd.

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  1. Congratulations Amvets! It’s been a long time coming- for the post started looking for a new location when I was a member in 2004. I’m glad to see that you have found a much needed larger place. I pray that it serves you well.
    Also, from what I’ve read congratulations to Jim Marshall- post commander. I remember you as the Provost Marshall. Good luck- its a hard job!

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