Chipotle Mexican Grill opens in Lutz
LUTZ – Chipotle Mexican Grill opened a new location March 2 at 17995 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz, featuring the area’s first Chipotlane drive-thru pick-up lane for digital orders.
The restaurant is open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Customers can try the limited-time Chicken al Pastor and the brand’s new high-protein menu, featuring items with 15 to 81 grams of protein, including the Double High Protein Bowl and High Protein Cup.
College students can enroll in Chipotle U Rewards for bonus points, and guests can order the Build-Your-Own Chipotle option for groups of four to six.
Chipotle is hiring about 30 employees for the Lutz location. Details are available at chipotle.com/careers.
Mission BBQ supports veterans nonprofit
TAMPA – Mission BBQ Town & Country recently provided meals to veterans served by Liberty Manor for Veterans.
Mission BBQ supports veterans and first responders through service, fundraising and food donations. The company reports that more than $47 million has been donated to national and local charitable organizations through community support.
Liberty Manor for Veterans promotes the developmental and social needs of veterans by providing transitional and supported housing to help them achieve self-sufficiency. It is located at 10015 N. Ninth St., Tampa.
Contact Connie Lindsay at 813-900-9422 or visit libertymanor.org to help.
Family business reaches 50-year milestone
TAMPA – Alvarez Plumbing & Air Conditioning is marking its 50th anniversary in 2026, celebrating five decades of service in the Tampa Bay region.
The family-owned company provides 24-hour plumbing and air conditioning services, including emergency support, and operates with more than 120 employees and 60 vehicles.
“Reaching 50 years is a testament to the trust Tampa Bay has placed in our team and to the standards we’ve protected as a family business,” CEO Marcus Reyes said.
Founder Al Alvarez, 81, remains active in the company, with a third generation now involved in operations. Anniversary plans include recognizing customers and highlighting ongoing community involvement.
On the web: alvarezplumbing.com
Ginger Health owner appears on podcast
LAND O’ LAKES – Ginger Hoang Le, of Ginger Health Occupational Physical Therapy, is the latest guest on the North Tampa Bay Chamber’s “Chamber Chatter Podcast.”
Le, who is celebrating 24 years at the clinic, told Chamber President and CEO Hope Kennedy about their whole-person approach as well as the services offered. Le also shared lessons about entrepreneurship.
“Make a lot of connections,” Le told Kennedy. “Hope has been great. She’s always very encouraging. The chamber is great. I would welcome you guys to join the chamber. Find out organizations or groups of women or men or mixed that are in your area and they want to know you personally because once they meet you, then they can trust that you’re going to do a good job for them.”
Watch the episode on YouTube.com.
North Tampa Bay events
LAND O’ LAKES – The North Tampa Bay Chamber will host a Coffee Social and grand opening celebrations.
- Members attend an open house at Ginger Health & Grace Adaptive Driving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 12 at 27553 Cashford Circle, Suite 102, Wesley Chapel. The open house includes a tour and demo. Register in advance.
- Members celebrate the grand opening of Optimum Health & Wellness with a ribbon cutting from 4 to 6 p.m. March 12 at 23031 Tabak Lane, Land O’ Lakes. Register in advance.
- Members mingle during Coffee Social from 9 to 10:30 a.m. March 18 at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, 2600 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Wesley Chapel.
Visit northtampabaychamber.com for details about the chamber and events.
Greater Pasco events
NEW PORT RICHEY – The Greater Pasco Chamber will host a Veterans Roundtable, Land O’ Lakes Business Exchange, Membership Breakfast and programming for women and youth professionals.
- 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.
- Members trade company literature during the Land O’ Lakes Business Exchange from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 12 at SpringHill Suites Tampa Parkway, 16615 Crosspointe Run, Land O’ Lakes. Members get in free. Others pay $10. Lunch costs $14. Register in advance.
- Joseph D. Resnick, president and CEO of Premier Community Healthcare, speaks at the Greater Pasco Chamber Membership Breakfast from 8:45 to 10 a.m. March 13 at SpringHill Suites Tampa Suncoast Parkway, 16615 Crosspointe Run, Land O’ Lakes. Members pay $25. Others pay $30. Register in advance.
- The Young Professionals Group holds its latest social from 6 to 8 p.m. March 13 at Dented Keg Ale Works, 5500 Main St., Suite 104, New Port Richey. Register in advance.
- Lauren Miceli, of Pasco EDC, and Jennie Yingling, of Spinner Law Firm, discuss the Pasco County Commission on the Status of Women during the Networking Lunch from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 18 at HCA Florida Hospital Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, Trinity. Members pay $12. Others pay $15. 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 13 at the Zephyrhills office (38550 5th Ave.) and from 8 to 9 a.m. March 17 at the Dade City office (14112 8th St.). Register in advance.
Visit eastpascochamber.org for details about the chamber and events.
