NatureCoaster hires Ed Caum
Ed Caum will help NatureCoaster.com promote local outdoor experiences to area residents and tourists, according to an announcement from NatureCoaster.com.
Caum is the former tourism manager for Pasco County.
Caum, who grew up on an island in southeast Alaska, will contribute articles, photographs and sales efforts with local businesses and events. His articles will include “catch and cook” stories based on his fishing experiences, according to the news release.
His newest feature on the website is “Swimming with the Manatees Adventure.”
Caum is a photojournalist with more than 30 years of experience in addition to his years of work with nonprofit and government agencies.
Currently, he is helping several small businesses on Florida’s Gulf Coast with marketing and sales skills.
He is a photographer with television host Ronnie Green, on “A Fishing Story,” which airs on the World Fishing Network on Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Caum also chairs the cultural, heritage, rural and nature committee, and serves on the marketing steering committee for Visit Florida.
He is a current board member of the Pasco County leadership program and a member of the Florida Outdoor Writers Association.
To share story ideas or partnership opportunities, or for more information, email .
Top Realtors
Coldwell Banker F.I. Grey & Son Residential Inc., announced its top sales agents for February 2017. The company is located at 6330 U.S. Hwy. 19 in New Port Richey and at 24620 State Road 54 in Lutz.
The top listing agent by units and volume was Randal Jenkins; and, the top selling agent and top producing agent by units and volume was Lynette Krull.
For information, call Coldwell Banker at (727) 495-2424.
Economic briefing
The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will host an Economic Development Briefing March 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa.
The guest speaker is Heidi Tuttle-Beisner, broker and owner of Commercial Asset Partners Realty. She will discuss COMPARK 75, a Class A commercial park which abuts Interstate 75. It is located between State Road 54 and State 56 interchanges, about 12 miles east of Suncoast Parkway.
The $15 cost includes a buffet lunch.
For information, email , or call (813) 994-8534.
Business roundtable
CareerSource Pasco-Hernando State College will have a Manufacturers’ Roundtable March 23 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at 4440 Grand Blvd., in New Port Richey.
The roundtable will feature training and workforce needs, business growth and technology, and market trends.
For information and to register, contact Maria Reza at (352) 247-0281 or .
Green industry training
The University of Florida and IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension Service will host a Green Industry Best Management Practices training session March 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, at 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.
The program is designed for landscape professionals who apply pesticides and fertilizers commercially.
Preregistration and prepayment are required and can be completed online at Pasco.ifas.ufl.edu/events_calendar.shtml. Click on “March,” and scroll to 3/29/17 Green Industry Best Management Practices Training – GI-BMP ticket link.
The cost for training and lunch is $30 for green industry professionals. All participants must have a photo ID and a prepaid ticket for admission. No refunds allowed.
For information, call (352) 518-0156.
Ribbon cutting
Edward Jones Investments will have a ribbon cutting March 29 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 18932 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., in Lutz.
For information, contact the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at .
Power networking
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce March 2017 Power Luncheon will take place March 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at John Knox Village, 4100 E. Fletcher Ave., in Tampa.
Lunch will be served in the Crystal Dining Room.
The cost is $25 at the door. Walk-ins will be served from a limited menu.
For information, call (813) 563-0180, email , or visit NorthTampaChamber.com.
