Animal hospital, gym set to move
Wesley Chapel continues to grow along the State Road 56 corridor between Interstate 75 and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, with members of the Pasco County Development Review Committee set to give its blessing this week on a 22,600-square-foot shopping center.
Tentatively known as the Dr. Reddy Commerce Center, it will be located at 27029 State Road 566, east of Mansfield Boulevard. The center is slated to become home to an animal hospital, a martial arts center, and the new home for CrossFit 14, which right now is located just down the road at 27233 State Road 56.
The commerce center will be two buildings located on just under 3 acres of land purchased by Sree Reddy DMV PA last June for $795,000. Dr. Sree Reddy runs Seven Oaks Pet Hospital, also located just blocks away.
Reddy’s animal hospital is only expected to take up 4,500 square feet, while CrossFit 14 will need more than 12,000, according to documents filed with Pasco County.
The development review committee is set to make a final decision on the preliminary site plan when it meets April 10.
Housing recovery proven by Connerton success
Connerton is trumpeting evidence of a housing recovery in Florida after selling 70 new homes in the past year, and projecting to do 120 more in 2014.
The reason for its success has come from moves its developer, Hayman Woods, did during the housing crisis, according to a release. And it started with protecting the investments of the 300 families already living there, while at the same time preparing for new buyers.
Among the things the Dallas-based developer did was:
• Pay subsidies to the homeowners association, which allowed club amenities to continue to operate at a high level throughout the downturn.
• Made what it called a substantial investment in the community development district to make sure landscaping, security and infrastructure were maintained.
• Provided incentives to bring quality homebuilders into the community and restart construction in early 2013. Those companies include Ryland Homes, M/I Homes, Taylor Morrison, and Homes by WestBay. There are six furnished models available from these builders.
Houses at Connerton are priced between $192,000 and $525,000. The community is located at U.S. 41 in Land O’ Lakes, and features two miles of nature trails, a 10,000-square-foot clubhouse and miles of winding roads and walkways.
PHSC hosts manufacturing jobs events
Pasco-Hernando State College and Career Source will host two manufacturing events, which includes opportunities for on-the-job training programs.
The first event takes place April 9 at Alumi-Guard, 2401 Corporate Blvd., in Brooksville, beginning at 8 a.m. The second takes place April 16, also at 8 a.m., at the SmartStart Dade City Incubator, 15000 Citrus Country Drive, Suite 103, in Dade City.
For information, email Margie Burnham at , or call (727) 816-3227.
Lawn Doctor opens in Lutz
Jonathan Player and Rodney McClain are the newest franchise owners of Lawn Doctor, opening their business for the North Tampa-Lutz area as well as Northeast Tampa area.
The two, according to a release, plan to continue expanding their business to all the open areas of the region, heading south toward Bradenton.
Lawn Doctor is a lawn care company founded in 1967 that works through more than 450 franchises across the country.
For information, call (813) 433-1222, or visit LawnDoctorNorthTampa-Lutz.com.
Women-n-Charge meet in May
The next meeting for Women-n-Charge takes place May 2 beginning at 11:30 a.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa.
The meeting includes lunch, speaker Kelly Mothershead from A Focus on Fitness, and time to network.
Cost is $15 for members, and $18 for guests and those who don’t pre-register by April 29.
For information, call (813) 600-9848, or visit Women-n-Charge.com.
Seminars to provide info on trusts
Two free seminars will take place in April discussing trusts and how the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 will affect it.
The first seminar takes place April 22 beginning at 5:30 p.m., at Independent Financial Services, 20635 Amberfield Drive, Suite 102, in Land O’ Lakes. The second will take place April 24 at 5:30 p.m., at First National Bank of Pasco, 13315 U.S. 301, Dade City.
To register in advance, call (813) 908-2701.
