David Weekley model home in Bexley
David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately held builder, has opened its second model home in the Land O’ Lakes community of Bexley, according to a news release.
Open daily for tours, the single-story Tangelo features four bedrooms, three full baths, two half-baths and a three-car garage within 3,000 square feet. The Tangelo is one of five floor plans from Weekley’s Village Series, which range from 2,700 to 3,300 square feet and are situated on 60-foot homesites.
Bexley is an 1,800-acre, mixed-use community, which emphasizes pedestrian-friendly opportunities for outdoor activities, including the nearby wetlands, ponds, and access to 1,200 acres of parks and open spaces, including a dog park and soccer field.
Its amenities also include The Bexley Club with fitness center, pools, and festival lawn for concerts and cookouts.
For more information about David Weekley Homes in Bexley, call (813) 422-6186.
HART schedule change
In observance of Thanksgiving, the Hillsborough Area Transit Authority will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Nov. 22, for customers looking to get around Hillsborough County Thanksgiving day. The TECO Line Streetcar System will have no service on that day. For more information, visit GoHart.org.
Shop small on Small Business Saturday
Shoppers across the nation are getting ready to shop small on Small Business Saturday, which will be celebrated this year on Nov. 24.
A new Small Business Economic Impact Study from American Express shows that an average of 67 cents of every dollar spent at a small business stays in the local community, according to a news release from American Express.
American Express created Small Business Saturday in 2010 with the aim of getting more customers through the doors of small businesses. Since then, it has become a permanent fixture of the holiday shopping weekend.
According to the 2018 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey, another study recently released by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) and American Express:
- 91 percent of consumers believe it is more important than ever to support small businesses this holiday season
- 83 percent of consumers plan to do at least some portion of their holiday shopping at a small, independently owned retailer or restaurant – either in person or online
- 96 percent of consumers who plan to shop on Small Business Saturday said Small Business Saturday inspires them to go to small, independently-owned retailers or restaurants that they have not been to before, or would not have otherwise tried
Zephyrhills City Hall ribbon cutting
A ribbon cutting is set for the new Zephyrhills City Hall building on Nov. 27 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 5335 Eighth St., in Zephyrhills. The city is led by Mayor Gene Whitfield and city council members Lance Smith, Jodi Wilkeson, Charlie Proctor, Ken Burgess and Alan Knight.
East Pasco Networking Group meeting
Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey and Maria Reza, business services consultant for CareerSource, are the featured speakers for the East Pasco Networking Group breakfast meeting set for Nov. 27 at 7:30 a.m., at IHOP in Dade City, 13100 U.S. 301.
Also, the networking group is planning a Christmas Mixer on Dec. 13.
For more information on either, contact Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491 or , or Vicky Jones at (813) 431-1149 or , or .
Grand opening
Nye Commons of Wesley Chapel, 4839 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., will host a Grand Opening, with multiple ribbon cuttings, Nov. 28 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The North Tampa Bay Chamber will host the ribbon-cutting ceremonies starting at 4 p.m., for each of the businesses, which include: OTB, Board & Brush, Allure Spa & Nails, Color & Co., Keystone Title Agency, Great Florida Insurance, and Nye Commercial Advisors.
There will be appetizers, wine, giveaways and music.
North Tampa Bay Chamber breakfast meeting
The North Tampa Bay Chamber is planning its monthly business breakfast meeting for Dec. 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., at Pasco-Hernando State College’s Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. For more information, call the chamber at (813) 994-8534.
Walk-in clinic adding new location
Doctor’s Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic is expanding with a new clinic in the Trinity/Odessa market. The clinic is slated to open in December at
13256 State Road 54, just west of Gunn Highway, in Odessa. The clinic is owned and operated by Dr. David Dean, who is looking forward to serving the increased need of this region, according to a news release.
Helping hurricane recovery efforts
The Florida Physical Therapy Association is donating $5,000 to help with Hurricane Michael recovery efforts. The association is the state’s only health care professional organization that represents the special interests of practicing physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
