
Streetleaf advocates building storm-resilient communities
TAMPA – Streetleaf has launched its Shine On Florida initiative, a call to action for utility companies, local governments, home builders, HOAs and residents to rethink current infrastructure choices.
Streetleaf’s solar-powered streetlights are built to withstand Category 5 hurricanes and tropical storms, and remain operational even during widespread power outages.
As part of Shine on Florida, Streetleaf seeks to connect with any and all new projects in Florida to provide a bid for their street and area lighting projects in 2025.
Whether for new developments, municipal upgrades or private projects, Streetleaf pledges to install the streetlights within three months of any signed contract in Florida in 2025.
Further, any lights that are purchased before April 1 will be installed prior to the start of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
On the web: www.streetleaf.com
Tax filing season is underway
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service has opened the 2025 tax filing season and is now accepting and processing federal individual tax year 2024 returns.
The IRS expects more than 140 million individual tax returns for tax year 2024 to be filed ahead of the April 15 federal deadline. More than half of all tax returns are expected to be filed this year with the help of a tax professional, and the IRS urges people to use a trusted tax pro to avoid potential scams and schemes.
Taxpayers can visit IRS.gov to get answers to tax questions.
Council rolls out employer survey
PASCO COUNTY – The Pasco Economic Development Council has released its Regional Workforce Survey for Pasco & Hernando Counties at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025BusinessSurvey.
The survey is designed to capture priorities for employers in Pasco and Hernando counties.
Results will be published on the CareerSource Pasco Hernando website after analysis and will also be used in the Pasco Economic Development Council’s Annual Existing Industry Report.
North Tampa Bay Chamber happenings
LAND O’ LAKES – The North Tampa Bay Chamber will take part in grand openings for member businesses as well as a Leading Ladies Network event in the coming week.
- Members celebrate the grand opening of Fifth Third Bank’s new Sunlake Banking Center from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 6 at 18710 State Road 54, Lutz. Registration for the event ended Jan. 30.
- Members celebrate the grand opening of ASAP Architectural Signage & Printing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 6 at 6812 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes.
- Peggy D’Alessandro talks about “Cybersecurity: How to keep your business safe” during the Leading Ladies Network event from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 7 at USF Federal Credit Union, 20610 Bruce B Downs Blvd., Tampa. Register in advance.
Visit northtampabaychamber.com for details about the chamber and events.
Greater Pasco Chamber happenings
NEW PORT RICHEY – The Greater Pasco Chamber will take part in a medical roundtable and other networking events in the coming days.
- Antonio Cardona, of TemperaturePro Pasco, talks about the importance of indoor air quality during the Greater Pasco Medical Roundtable from 8 to 9 a.m. Feb. 6 at Holiday Inn Express, 2125 Corporate Center Drive, Trinity. Register in advance.
- Members exchange company literature during the Land O’ Lakes Brochure Exchange from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 13 at 4 & Co. Coworking Spaces, 16703 Early Riser Ave., Land O’ Lakes. Registration is free for members and $10 for others. Food costs $12. Register in advance.
- Dan Mitchell, director of the Pasco EDC SmartStart Program, will serve as the guest speaker of the Monthly Membership Breakfast from 8:45 to 10 a.m. Feb. 14 at Heritage Springs Country Club, 11345 Robert Trent Jones Pkwy., Trinity. Registration costs $25 for members and $30 for others. Register in advance.
Visit greaterpasco.com for details about the chamber and events.