New express bus route celebration
The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority and Tampa International Airport hosted a ribbon cutting to launch HART’s first seven-day-a-week intercounty service to downtown Tampa and the airport.
Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore was among the speakers at the ceremony, which included HART and airport officials, Hillsborough County Commissioner Sandra Murman, and Florida Department of Transportation District Seven Secretary David Gwynn.
HART’s Route 275 Limited Express, which began in July, picks up bus riders at the Wiregrass Park-n-Ride in Wesley Chapel, and has stops at Tampa International mall, New Tampa, the University of South Florida area, and downtown Tampa.
Route 275 LX connects with Pasco County Public Transportation Route 54, at the Wiregrass location, which serves east/west Pasco riders from Trinity and New Port Richey to Zephyrhills.
Route 275 LX operates seven days a week. Pasco’s Route 54 operates six days a week, excluding Sunday. However, the park-n-ride is available every day for riders who want to board HART’s limited express at the Wiregrass stop.
For information, visit GoHART.org/275LX.
Tampa best for first-time homebuyers
Tampa is the best city for first-time homebuyers — among cities with populations of 300,000 or more, according to a survey by WalletHub.
In overall rankings, Tampa was in second place. It ranked behind Broken Arrow, Oklahoma – the top small city for first-time homebuyers, with fewer than 150,000 residents.
Boise, Idaho was the best for first-time homebuyers in mid-size cities, between 150,000 and 300,000 residents.
The WalletHub study ranked 300 cities nationwide based on a point system, and reviewed data such as marketing attractiveness, affordability and quality of life. The study also looked at cost of living, real estate taxes and property crime rates.
In overall rankings, Tampa was 139th in affordability; fourth among real estate markets and 15th in quality of life.
Among large cities, Colorado Springs, Colorado came in second after Tampa, and Raleigh, North Carolina ranked third.
Central Pasco mixer
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will host the Copperstone Suites Salute to Small Business Networking Business and Ribbon Cutting on July 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.
Copperstone Suites and The Laker/Lutz News are co-sponsors.
Sponsorships for a cost of $50 are available.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or email . For sponsorship information, call (813) 298-7363.
Economic development briefing
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly economic briefing lunch July 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hunter’s Green Country Club, 18101 Longwater Run in Tampa.
Guest speaker will be Jeff Seward, chief executive officer of Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART). He will talk about new 275X express route.
The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.
For information, call (813) 994-8534, or email Grace Martin at .
SMARTstart seminar
SMARTstart will have a free seminar, “Creating a Successful Business Plan,” July 31 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Dade City Entrepreneur Center, 37837 Meridian Ave., in Dade City.
Informational handouts, a sample plan and business development materials will be provided.
For information, call (727) 842-4638.
Network breakfast
The Wednesday Morning Network Group will meet August 1 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 cost is $7 for members if preregistered by July 26, or $10 at the door for members and non-members.
Register online at CentralPascoChamber.com.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or email .
Orange Blossom Aesthetics ribbon cutting
Orange Blossom Aesthetics will have its grand opening and ribbon cutting Aug. 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 2049 Little Road in Trinity.
Orange Blossom is a medical spa offering services such as dermal fillers, Botox, laser hair removal, medical weight loss, and skin care consultations.
For information, visit NorthTampaBayChamber.com, or call Orange Blossom at (727) 316-6210.
Women-n-Charge
Join Women-n-Charge Aug. 3 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.
The luncheon will include an update on the Murder Mystery Tea and Dinner Theater fundraiser; a demonstration on preparing baskets; and surprise appearances of cast members of Murder Mystery, Murder Margaritaville.
The cost is $15 for members and $18 for guests who RSVP by Tuesday prior to the meeting.
Afterward, the cost is $20 for members and $23 for guests.
Register at Women-n-charge.com/meetings/.
For information, call (813) 600-9848, or email .
Women of Wesley Chapel network
Women of Wesley Chapel (WOW) will meet Aug. 3 from 7:45 a.m. 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.
The sponsor is Legacy of Highwoods Preserve.
Please preregister and pre-pay the cost of $5.
For information, call Grace Martin at (813) 994-8534, email , or visit NorthTampaBayChamber.com.
Business breakfast
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly business breakfast Aug. 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., at Pasco-Hernando State College, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.
Guest speaker is Kenneth Strickland, director of research and director of services development at Tampa International Airport.
The cost is $15 in advance or $20 for walk-ins and non-members.
Please register, as space is limited.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or visit NorthTampaBayChamber.com.
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