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Sprouts market coming?
Sprouts Farmers Market, an Arizona-based natural and organic grocery store, is the anchor for a proposed redevelopment of the former Winn Dixie plaza on the northeast corner of Collier Parkway and State Road 54, according to a pre-application filed by Benderson Development.
Developers had a scheduled meeting on June 18 with the Pasco County planning department.
Pre-application meetings usually are the first step in the process prior to submitting plans and seeking permits.
A site plan shows an approximately 34,000-square-foot building designated for Sprouts Farmers Market. In addition, two more buildings, of about 17,500 square feet and 16,200 feet, are marked for retail/restaurants.
Winn-Dixie representatives announced in March, the company would close about 100 stores nationwide, as part of its bankruptcy restructuring strategy, including six in the Tampa Bay area. The Collier location was the only Pasco County closure announced.
According to Sprouts’ website, the company’s history began with fruit stands in the mid-1940s.
The company promotes sustainable building practices and healthy food sources. The nonprofit, Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, started in 2015, the website says.
Wesley Chapel podcasters
Wesley Chapel couple Andy and Shannon Herbon launched a Florida tourism podcast, “Sunshine State of Mind,” to highlight fun things to do throughout the state, according to a news release from the company.
Shannon, a sixth-generation Floridian, who was born in Tampa and grew up in Land O’ Lakes, met Andy, when she moved to Tampa from Chicago in 2001.
Sunshine State of Mind is one of the first podcasts to focus on “everything fun under the Florida sun,” the news release says.
In contrast, other podcasts are about Walt Disney World or Universal Studios.
Sunshine State of Mind has released 15 podcasts to date including “Our Summer 2018 Bucket List,” “Ten Amazing Places Floridians Don’t Want You to Know About,” “Ten Tips for Saving Money at Walt Disney World,” and “Florida Tourist Trap Alternatives.”
Sunshine State of Mind also has a YouTube channel with additional Florida content.
For information, visit SunshineStatePodcast.com, or email the Herbons at .
Pasco County job fair
Pasco County Schools is partnering with county agencies to host a job fair June 28 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Cypress Creek Middle/High School, 8701 Old Pasco Road in Wesley Chapel.
Job applicants can meet with representatives from the school district and several schools; Pasco Sheriff’s Office; and Pasco County government, including clerk of court, emergency services (911), property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and tax collector.
Positions available include 911 dispatcher; accounting/finance; bus drivers/assistants; clerical/administrative support; food services; information services; instructional/childcare; law enforcement/corrections; and, maintenance/skilled trades.
For information, visit the district’s website, PascoSchools.org, and click on the job fair banner at the top.
Economic development briefing
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly economic briefing lunch June 28 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 Scott Sutek, executive director of the proposed Christopher N. Chiles Aquatic Center in Land O’ Lakes.
The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or email Grace Martin at .
Women of Wesley Chapel network
Women of Wesley Chapel (WOW) will meet July 6 from 7:30 am. to 9 a.m., at Beach House Assisted Living & Memorial Care, 30070 State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel.
WOW is a women-only, networking event on the first Friday of each month.
Enjoy breakfast and networking.
Guest speaker will be Trish Buzzone, of the John Maxwell team.
The cost is $5 in cash, paid at the door.
For information, call Grace Martin at (813) 994-8534, or email at .
Central Pasco annual banquet
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have its 2018 Installation & Awards Banquet on June 29 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at The Groves Golf & Country Club, 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes.
Meet the new board of directors, celebrate award winners and nominees, and greet the new Honorary Mayor.
Dress to impress or wear casual business attire. It’s your choice.
Tickets are $50 per person, or two for $90, through June 27. Thereafter, tickets are $60 per person.
Sponsorships, including tickets, are available.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or email .
Final Friday
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have a “Final Friday” mixer June 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Noble Crust restaurant, 28330 Paseo Drive, at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel.
There will be networking, discounted prices and happy hour specials.
The mixer is open to members and guests, who can attend two Final Friday events without joining the chamber.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or email Grace Martin at .
Zephyrhills chamber breakfast
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly business breakfast July 5 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at the Golden Corral, 6855 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.
Guest speaker is Stan Giannet, vice president of academic affairs at the Pasco-Hernando State College.
The cost is $8 for chamber members and $10 for non-members.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 872-1913, or email .
Network breakfast
The Wednesday Morning Network Group will meet July 11 at 7:30 a.m., at Hungry Harry’s Family Bar-B-Que, at 3116 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.
Each attendee will be able to present a 30-second pitch.
The sponsor is Copperstone Executive Suites.
The cost is $7 for members, if preregistered by June 28; or $10 at the door for members or guests.
Register online at CentralPascoChamber.com.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or email .
