Aldi plans new store
Representatives of the discount grocer, Aldi, filed conceptual plans for a store in Cypress Creek Town Center, on the southwest corner of State Road 54 and Wesley Chapel Boulevard, according to Pasco County records.
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The pre-application outlines an approximately 19,000-square-foot grocery store, located on about 5 acres owned by Pasco Ranch Inc. The company is owned by the Sierra family, one of the town center’s developers.
Aldi is a German-based grocer with a singular outlook on shopping. Customers pay a quarter to rent a buggy, which they return before leaving the store. They also must bring their own bags or buy reusable ones sold by Aldi.
Though a typical grocery store might have up to 30,000 items for sale, Aldi stocks about 1,400 most often-used food items, including fresh produce, meat, dairy, wine and beer. The goal is to keep overhead expenses low and pass savings onto customers in discounted prices.
In 2015, Aldi announced plans to open about 650 new stores in America by the end of 2018.
Uncle Maddio’s Pizza aids autism awareness
Uncle Maddio’s Pizza is partnering with Autism Speaks during the month of April, which is National Autism Awareness Month. The Italian eatery, at 3949 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, is sponsoring a “Give $5 Get $5” promotion.
For every donation made at Maddio’s Pizza, each guest will receive a $5 bounce back offer to be used the following week at the restaurant.
“It is important to the Uncle Maddio’s team that we display our ‘served with love’ culture by supporting causes that affect our local communities,” said Matt Andrews, in a company press release. Andrews is chief executive officer of Uncle Maddio’s.
Every guest who donates will be able to display his or her donation on the wall at Uncle Maddio’s. Participating restaurants also will light their buildings blue to create a fun atmosphere and mirror the Autism Speaks ‘Light It Up Blue’ campaign during April.
Uncle Maddio’s launched in 2008 and anticipates having 350 restaurants open in the next five years. Customers create their own pizza, which is cooked in fast-bake ovens and delivered to the table in less than eight minutes.
For information, visit UncleMaddios.com and AutismSpeaks.org.
Job fair on wheels
CareerSource Mobile One: Job Search and Career Assistance will take place April 20 from 9:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., at New River Library, at 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills.
The event is free.
Participants will get help in searching for jobs, creating and printing resumes, accessing local and statewide job listings, and getting information about programs provided by CareerSource.
The mobile unit is a self-contained resource room on wheels with 12 computer stations; satellite Internet and telecommunications; and, printing/copying capabilities.
For information, call the library at (813) 788-6375, or visit CareersourcePascoHernando.com.
Zephyrhills mixer
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will host a mixer at the Zephyrhills Brewing Company April 20 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 38520 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills.
The event is free.
Come tour Zephyrhills’ new micro-brewery and sample beer or ale from award-winning home brewer Robert Hilferding. Locally made sodas also will be available.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 782-1913, or email .
Lunch n Learn
The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will host a Lunch n Learn luncheon April 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Don Porter boardroom at the chamber’s office, at 6013 Wesley Grove Blvd., Suite 105, in Wesley Chapel.
KMACC Solutions’ representatives will discuss “Emotional Intelligence (EQ): The Critical Link to Success in Business.”
The cost is $15, including lunch. Space is limited so pre-registration is recommended.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or email .
Wesley Chapel Nissan launch party
Wesley Chapel Nissan will celebrate its launch as the first Motor Trend Certified dealer in the Tampa/Orlando area April 22 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at 28519 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel.
The event is free.
Mario Lopez, host of the Emmy award-winning Extra television show, will attend the celebration. Lopez also has a nationally syndicated radio program, “On with Mario,” and the CBS show Candy Crush.
For information, call The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce at (813) 994-8534, email , or call Wesley Chapel Nissan, at (813) 751-1300.
PROtential Sports ribbon cutting
PROtential Sports will have a ribbon cutting April 25 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 19046 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in New Tampa.
PROtential Sports offers children’s sports programs and summer camps.
The event is free.
For information, call The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce at (813) 994-8534, or email .
