New Lutz development
A ground-breaking ceremony recently was held for Lake Hanna Preserve, a single-family home community in the heart of Lutz, and just 10 miles from downtown Tampa and 12 miles from Tampa’s International Airport.
The gated community has 48 lots of 1-acre-plus homesites, with 18 lots featuring serene lake views.
Those purchasing lakefront lots have the opportunity to install docks for direct water access, and all homeowners in the development will be able enter Lake Stemper via a community dock. That amenity will feature a kayak launch and an elevated boardwalk leading to the lake.
Lake Hanna Preserve is scheduled to grand open the Kerrville III model this summer. There are seven home designs, ranging from 2,516 square feet to 5,170 square feet.
Every home also will be equipped with energy efficiency, which will help buyers to save up to 50 percent on their utility bills.
For more information, contact Marcelle Sebaali at (813) 386-8747, or visit MeritageHomes.com/tampa.
Chamber scholarships
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce is expanding its high school scholarship fund to include recipients from Wesley Chapel High School, Wiregrass High School, Freedom High School and Wharton High School.
The chamber’s goal is to award 14 scholarships in the amount of $500 each. To fund the scholarships, sponsorships of $650 each are needed.
The chamber has partnered with career counselors at each campus. Students who apply will complete an application that includes a short essay.
Sponsors will have the opportunity to present ceremonial checks to each recipient. Each school organizes the events.
Event dates are:
- Wiregrass Ranch, May 17 at 6:45 p.m.
- Wesley Chapel High, April 25 at 7:30 a.m.
- Freedom High, April 24 at 6 p.m.
- Wharton High, to be announced
To become a sponsor, email Grace Martin at .
Jersey Mike’s donations
Jersey Mike’s Subs raised more than $6 million for local charities nationwide in a single month, including more than $104,000 for High Risk Hope in the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Sarasota area, according to a news release from Splash Communications.
There were 35 restaurants participating in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota.
High Risk Hope is a nonprofit that helps women and families struggling with high-risk pregnancies resulting in bed rest, potential premature births, and neonatal care after delivery.
Nearly $560,000 in total was raised in Florida.
The month-long campaign ended on March 28, the Day of Giving, when 1,360 Jersey Mike’s restaurants donated 100 percent of sales – not just profits – to more than 170 different charities across the country.
For information, visit JerseyMikes.com/mog.
Ashton Woods at Asturia
Ashton Woods announced the availability of move-in ready homes at the master-planned community of Asturia, off State Road 54.
They are the Monroe, Lincoln, Truman and Arlington homes.
The Monroe is about 2,500 square feet, with four bedrooms and 2 ½ bathrooms. A laundry room is on the second floor and office space is on the first floor. It sells for about $387,000.
The Lincoln is a two-story home, with about 2,400 square feet, four bedrooms, and a laundry room on the second floor. Sales price is about $375,000.
The Truman is about 2,000 square feet with three bedrooms and an outdoor area that features a fire pit. It sells for about $350,000.
The Arlington is a 2,000-square-foot home with three bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms and an open family room. It sells for about $280,000.
Asturia is on State Road 54, near the Suncoast Parkway and U.S. 41.
For information, visit AshtonWoods.com/tampa/asturia-heritage-series.
Marketing seminar
SCORE will host a free seminar, “Results-Based Marketing for Small Business,” April 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Hugh Embry Branch Library, at 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City.
Learn how to cut through information overload to get the word out about your business.
For information, call Sheila Neisler, of CatalystGetsResults.com, at (727) 842-4638, or email .
Uncle Maddio’s happy hour
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will host Uncle Maddio’s April 2018 Happy Hour on April 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Uncle Maddio’s, at 3949 Van Dyke Road in Lutz.
The restaurant will offer $1 off any pizza, and buy-one, get-one free deals for house wine and draft beers.
The event is free.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 563-0180, or email .
Dairy Queen anniversary/ribbon cutting
DQ Grill & Chill will host a Dairy Queen anniversary and ribbon cutting April 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Shoppes at Ballantrae, at 17826 Aprile Drive in Land O’ Lakes.
Come enjoy tasty treats at this free event.
For information, call the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at (813) 909-2722.
East Pasco networking
The East Pasco Networking Group will meet April 24 at 7:30 a.m., at IHOP, 13100 U.S. 301 in Dade City.
The guest speaker is Melonie Monson, executive director of the Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce.
For information, contact Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491 or , or Vicky Jones at (813) 431-1149 or .
Economic development briefing
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly economic briefing lunch April 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hunter’s Green Country Club, 18101 Longwater Run Drive in Tampa.
Guest speaker will be J.D. Porter, who will give an update on Wiregrass Ranch.
The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or email .
Joint mixer
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce and the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce will host a joint mixer April 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Residence Inn Tampa Suncoast Parkway, in the Northpointe Village, at 2101 Northpointe Parkway.
There will be one free drink per person, refreshments and door prizes.
For information, call the Central Pasco chamber at (813) 909-2722 or the West Pasco chamber at (727) 842-7651.
SONG Printing & Design moves
SONG Printing & Design will have a “new location” celebration and ribbon cutting April 26 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 38514 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills.
Celebrate with a glass of beer or wine at this free event.
For information, call owners Mike and Sue Prenderville at (813) 715-2212, or visit SongPrinting.com.
