(Courtesy of Pulte Homes)
New Birchwood Preserve homes
Pulte Homes will build nearly 170 homes in Birchwood Preserve, a new gated community in the Lutz area, off North Dale Mabry Highway and Geraci Road, according to a news release from Larry Vershel Communications.
Sales are underway for new energy-efficient homes, which will feature three bedrooms to six bedrooms, up to six bathrooms, and two- and three-car garages.
Pulte will offer 10 one- and two-story upscale home designs, priced from about $315,000 to $465,000. Features include granite countertops, maple cabinets, 8-foot interior doors and ceramic tile floors. Options include quartz countertops and hardwood floors.
The Millstone model home, at about 3,400 square feet, is estimated to open in late spring. The Millstone has four bedrooms to six bedrooms, up to 4 1/2 baths and a three-car garage.
Birchwood Preserve will have gated access, a private community swimming pool, cabanas and hammocks, a clubhouse, a shaded children’s playground and a multi-purpose activity room.
For information, visit Pulte.com/birchwoodpreserve, or call (888) 500-2107.
McDonald’s opening
A new McDonald’s restaurant has opened in front of Tampa Premium Outlets, at 2300 Grand Cypress Drive, off State Road 56.
The fast-food restaurant, with the Golden Arches, is now part of a “restaurant row” of eateries filling up outparcels at the entrance to the outlet mall. It joined Culver’s, Chick-fil-a, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, Longhorn Steakhouse and BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery.
A grand opening was held Jan. 28.
As part of its opening kick-off, it is offering its 10-piece chicken McNuggets for $2 until Feb. 19.
For information, visit TampaPremiumOutlets.com/tampa or Mcdonalds.com.
Women-n-Charge
Join the ladies of Women-n-Charge on Feb. 3 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, at 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa. The women share their talents and resources, and they build relationships with other women in business.
The guest speaker will be Sandra Miniere, a life and leadership coach. Her presentation theme is “Be Your Own Valentine: Self-love leads to lasting relationships and abundance.”
The cost is $15 for members and $18 for non-members.
To register, visit Women-n-charge.com.
For information, call (813) 600-9848, or email .
Business Link breakfast
Business Link will have its monthly networking breakfast on Feb. 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Scotland Yards Golf Club, at 9424 U.S. 301 in Dade City.
The monthly gathering, held at various locations, provides networking and an information-sharing platform for the small business community.
A complimentary breakfast will be provided.
RSVP to Rebecca Gaddis at (352) 588-2732, ext. 1237.
Ribbon cutting for printing company
Architectural Signage & Printing will have a ribbon cutting on Feb. 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 6812 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.
The event is free.
For information, call the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at (813) 909-2722, email , or visit SignByAsap.com.
