Note to readers: Due to continuing developments regarding coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), readers are encouraged to use the contact information provided for individual events, to determine cancellations, prior to attending. The Laker/Lutz News does not necessarily receive cancellation notifications from the various organizations.
Pasco changes tourism marketing sponsorships
Experience Florida’s Sports Coast (FSC) — Pasco County’s destination management organization — has changed some of its rules for its marketing matching sponsorship program.
The program supports special event organizers and events that have the potential to attract tourists to Pasco County. The 2020-2021 program cycle began on March 16.
As the program cycle begins, the FSC has changed both its pre- and post-event requirements — with the goal of helping applicants to meet requirements needed to obtain the maximum potential funding awarded by the Tourist Development Council.
Here are the changes:
- Applicants must attend a mandatory Marketing Matching Sponsorship Program Workshop on April 1.
- Event host organizations must be previously established for a minimum of two years, with a proven track record of success.
• Eligible events must be hosted between Oct. 1 and Sept. 30, 2021. - Event attendees must be encouraged to use hotel rooms in Pasco County.
• At least one hotel in Pasco County must be promoted on the event website.
• Event Host Organizations must demonstrate that the event will directly contribute to the promotion of tourism and attraction of overnight visitors to Pasco County, which means they must have an event marketing plan that includes promotions done outside of Pasco County.
Deadline for applications is June 30.
For questions, call Experience Florida’s Sports Coast at (727) 847-8129, or email Consuelo Sanchez at .
Your CBD Store grand opening
Your CBD Store • Tampa, at 19651 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in Tampa, has scheduled its grand opening for March 18 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., according to a North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce news release. The event will include raffles, food and refreshments, the release says.
Women-n-Charge
Join the ladies of Women-n-Charge at the group’s monthly meeting on April 3 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. The session includes networking, a luncheon and a presentation. The scheduled speaker is Rebecca Sayers, of the Law Offices of Lucas & Magazine, who will address the topic of “Distracted Driving and the Consequences.” Register at Women-n-Charge.com/meetings/. For more information or to RSVP, call (813) 600-9848, or email .
North Tampa Bay Chamber cancellations
In light of continuing developments regarding coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) the North Tampa Bay Chamber has developed a contingency plan, that involves three response levels. Each level progressively raises the containment levels. At level Tier 1, all networking, social and educational events held outside of the chamber’s office will be cancelled through April 17.
Several events scheduled by the North Tampa Chamber of Commerce have been cancelled, in light of the threat of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19)
Cancelled events include:
- March 24: Distinguished Women’s Leadership Breakfast
- March 26: Luncheon featuring Kartik Goyani, vice president of operations for Metro Development
- March 29: The Taste of North Tampa Bay
- April 7: Monthly Membership Breakfast
- April 8: Membership Luncheon
Decisions will be made at the conclusion of the April 17 period to determine the future course of action.
Zephyrhills chamber breakfast
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce has its monthly breakfast meeting on the first Thursday of the month at 7 a.m., at Golden Corral, 6877 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. Admission is $8 for members and $10 for visitors. To find out about upcoming speakers, check the chamber’s Facebook events page, or call the chamber at (813) 782-1913.
Greater Pasco Chamber breakfast
Craig A. Laporte is the scheduled speaker for the Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce’s breakfast meeting set for March 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. The chamber meets at the Seven Springs Gold & Country Club, at 3535 Trophy Blvd., in Trinity. Laporte will speak on an effort to create a permanent memorial for fallen law enforcement officers, which is planned to be built on the grounds of the Historic Pasco Courthouse in downtown Dade City. To register or to find out more, call (727) 842-7651.
Greater Pasco Chamber luncheon
The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its general membership meeting luncheon for April 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at SpringHill Suites Tampa North, Land O’ Lakes, at 16615 Crosspointe Run in Land O’ Lakes. To register or for more information, call (727) 842-7651.
East Pasco Networking Group
Florida State Rep. Randy Maggard and former Zephyrhills Mayor Cliff McDuffie will be the featured speakers at the East Pasco Networking Group’s April 14 breakfast meeting. The session begins at 7:30 a.m., at the IHOP at 13100 U.S. 301 in Dade City.
