The Edwinola offers independent living
The Edwinola is a senior living community that is now accepting applications for its independent living apartments. Assisted living accommodations will be available soon.
The Edwinola, with a wraparound veranda and a balcony, was closed down, but has been renovated and reopened. It is located at 14235 Edwinola Way in Dade City.
The Edwinola is a historical icon in Dade City. It was built in 1912 to replace the Dade City Hotel, which burned down in 1907. At various times, it served as a hotel, a private residence, a boarding house, a restaurant and an assisted living facility.
The Edwinola offers studios, one bedroom/one bath apartments, and two-bath suites. It is pet-friendly.
Select meals and housekeeping are available for all residents.
For information, call (352) 567-6500, visit TheEdwinola.com, or email .
Zephyrhills annual awards
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 56th annual Membership Appreciation & Community Awards Banquet Sept. 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at St. Joseph’s Parish Center, 38750 Fifth Ave., in Dade City.
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills is the event’s premier sponsor.
Award nominations can be made until Sept. 18.
Individual banquet tickets are $50. Table sponsors are available for $350, $500 and $600.
For information, call the chamber at (813) 782-1913, email , or visit ZephyrhillsChamber.com.
Wells Fargo donation
The Wells Fargo Foundation donated $10,000 to the Pasco Economic Development Council Inc.’s microloan fund.
The fund is available to small business owners who have for-profit companies in Pasco County, but have trouble securing traditional financing. Loan amounts of up to $35,000 may be used for working capital, inventory, supplies, furniture, fixtures, machinery and equipment. The funds can’t be used to buy real estate or to refinance an existing debt.
In the past year, the Pasco EDC has collected $21,000 from private donations and the business community. In 2016, the Pasco County Commission contributed $400,00 from the Penny for Pasco Jobs and Economic Opportunities Trust Fund.
In less than six years, the Pasco EDC’s Microloan Program has awarded 33 microloans, resulting in creation or retention of 180 jobs in Pasco.
For information about becoming a contributor for the microloan fund, call John Walsh, vice president of the Pasco EDC, at (813) 926-0827, ext. 223.
Additional information about the program can be found in the Grow Your Business section of the Pasco EDC website at PascoEDC.com.
ME Hobbies moves
ME Hobbies is staying put in Eagle Plaza. But, customers can now find it relocated to a store twice as large as its former storefront.
The move took place in May to a location in the plaza across from Ferman car dealership, at the intersection of State Road 54 and Oak Grove Boulevard, in Lutz.
The store is stocked with Traxxas RC parts and vehicles, pro boats, planes, quadcopters, models, hobby tools, and more fun hobby items for adults and children.
ME Hobbies is open seven days a week.
For information, call the store at (813) 949-3500.
Lunch N Learn
A Lunch N Learn Business Forum is scheduled for Aug. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce Don Porter Boardroom, at 6013 Wesley Grove Blvd., Suite 105.
Guest speaker will be Kelly Mothershead, of Fitness Transformation Studio & Salon. She will teach a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) class. Students will receive an American Heart Association certification card.
The cost is $20 including lunch. Registration is needed, as seating is limited.
For information, visit WesleyChapelChamber.com, or call (813) 994-8534.
Zephyrhills mixer
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will have a member mixer Aug. 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., hosted by Skydive City, at 4241 Skydive Lane, in Zephyrhills.
For information, visit ZephyrhillsChamber.org, call the chamber at (813) 782-1914, or email .
Rotary breakfast
The Rotary Club of New Tampa will have its weekly breakfast Aug. 18 at 7:15 a.m., at the Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club, 5811 Tampa Palms Blvd., in Tampa.
Guest speaker will be Janet Zink of the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority. She will talk about renovations at Tampa International Airport.
The cost is free for first-time guests, and $12 thereafter.
For information, contact Jennifer Cofini at (813) 907-7800, ext. 212, or .
SCORE workshop
Pasco Hernando SCORE will have a workshop on “How to Really Start Your Own Business” Aug. 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, Land O’ Lakes.
The free workshop will provide information on how to start a business, key issues of starting a business, insurance, legal requirements and information sources.
For information, contact William Gelbach at or (727) 842-4638.
Hilton Garden Inn opening
The Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Suncoast Parkway will have a grand opening Aug. 30 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at 2155 Northpointe Parkway in Lutz.
The event is free. Please RSVP by Aug. 23.
There will be food samples from the hotel’s menu from Chef Robert, cocktails and more.
For information, visit CentralPascoChamber.com, or call the chamber at (813) 909-2722.
