Red Hydrant moves, expands
Red Hydrant Pet Spa and Boutique is moving to a new expanded location at 21780 State Road 54 in Lutz.
The new space, located at Osprey Cove, is 4,700 square feet, and will feature all-breed dog grooming, natural and holistic treats, toys, and an assortment of goodies.
Red Hydrant also will add “indoor” doggy day care, off-leash playtime for pets. Each pet will be evaluated and assigned to a suitable and compatible playgroup. Each group will be closely supervised by trained coaches, who will help support safe play and assist in the acclimation of new dogs into each of the groups.
The new location has been up-fitted with special ventilation and a return air system that will support a clean and sanitary environment.
For more information, call (813) 388-6810, or visit TheRedHydrant.com.
Support Our Troops get big boost from tax collector
The Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office recently raised nearly $7,700 for Support Our Troops, an organization dedicated to strengthening the morale and well-being of America’s active-duty troops and their families.
The money was raised through sales of the specialty license plate that benefits the organization as well as cash donations.
“The brave men and women who leave their families behind to protect our great nation deserve everything we can do for them,” said county tax collector Mike Fasano, in a release.
“These funds will ship hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of assistance to military families overseas, soldiers at the front, and help operate military kids’ summer camps,” said Martin Boire, president of Support Our Troops of Florida, in a release. “Looking out for the service members who are looking out for us is a tall moral obligation. And the generosity of the people of Pasco County will make a big impact at the personal level in the lives of our troops, their spouses, and their kids.”
Support Our Troops operates with a non-program overhead of less than 1 percent, which means 99 percent of donations go to programs and services, which directly impact the troops and their families.
For more information on the organization, visit www.SupportOurTroops.org.
Women-n-Charge to meet in January
Women-n-Charge will meet Jan. 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa.
The meeting includes lunch and networking.
Cost is $15 for members by the Tuesday before the meeting, and $18 for all guests and members paying after the early deadline.
For more information, call (813) 600-9848, or email .
IAAP to meet Dec. 19
The City Center chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet Dec. 19 beginning at noon at The Tampa Club, 101 E. Kennedy Blvd., in downtown Tampa.
The meeting will be the monthly luncheon, as well as an ornament exchange and food drive for Metropolitan Ministries.
Cost is $17, with an additional $2 for parking with validation.
RSVP is required at .
Dog caretaker opens in Wesley Chapel
Bryan’s Bow Wow Walks & Cleanup has opened in the Wesley Chapel area, offering daily dog walking, as well as regular pet waste cleanup and all-natural treats for dogs.
It is owned by Bryan Gavros, who says he wants to help people with busy schedules get their dogs out for exercise and companionship. He also said he will donate canned food for each new pet client to the Humane Society of Pasco County.
For more information on the business, call (630) 788-6965, or email .
Upcoming SCORE seminars
The Pasco-Hernando Chapter of SCORE, which historically stands for Service Corps of Retired Executives, will host the following upcoming free seminars:
• How to Really Start Your Own Business at Centennial Park Branch Library, 5730 Moog Road, Holiday, Jan. 7 at 5:30 p.m. It presents key issues needed to know to start a business, highlighting business structure, the importance of a business plan, cash flow charts, and finding money.
• Advanced QuickBooks at Hudson Regional Library, 8012 Library Road, Hudson, Jan. 14 at 5:30 p.m. The seminar is designed for people who have some reasonable experience using the basics of QuickBooks, but who would like to benefit from more advanced features.
• How to Really Start Your Own Business at Brooksville Main Library, 238 Howell Ave., Brooksville, Jan. 14 at 5 p.m. Presents key issues needed to know to start a business, highlighting business structure, the importance of a business plan, cash flow charts, and finding money.
• Creating a Business Plan at South Holiday Branch Library, 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday, on Jan 15 at 5:30 p.m. Participants will learn what data is required to write a plan, review the techniques used to acquire it, and how to use the data to establish realistic goals and objectives.
• How to Use the Internet In Your Business at Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey, Jan. 16 at 5:30 p.m. Will review the various roles that a website can support in enhancing a business.
• How to Really Start Your Own Business at Pasco-Hernando Community College, 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey, Jan. 22 at 4 p.m. Presents key issues needed to know to start a business, highlighting business structure, the importance of a business plan, cash flow charts, and finding money.
For more information, or to register, visit www.score439.org.
