April Sasser joins Moody D’Avirro
April Sasser is joining Moody D’Avirro & Associates as its producing sales agent. She brings more than 20 years experience to the company. Sasser specializes in homes, mobile homes, automobile, boat, commercial, worker’s compensation and builder’s risk insurance.
Moody D’Avirro is located at 24626 State Road 54 in Lutz.
For information, contact Sasser at (813) 973-0441, ext. 104, or .
Schaefer is marketing manager of the year
Jim Schaefer, president and owner of RealReach Marketing, is Marketing Manager of the Year selected by the Sales and Marketing Council of the Tampa Bay Builders Association.
RealReach also picked up awards for Best Online Ad, Best Corporate Video and Best Television Commercial.
Schaefer founded his company in 2012 as a full-service marketing and advertising company, located in Lutz. The company specializes in building responsive web sites, and promoting them through social media, email marketing, video, online search, and display advertising. The company also offers photography and videography services, graphic design and advertising strategies.
TBBA’s Sales and Marketing Council boasts memberships of more than 200 sales and marketing professionals from the Tampa Bay area.
County vacancy
Brian Head opted not to accept a position with Pasco County as public safety assistant county administrator. Head declined the offer for personal reasons, according to a news release from the county. The position has been reopened.
Head served 12 years with the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office before retiring in 2013 with the rank of colonel. He currently is employed by Pasco-Hernando State College at its law enforcement academy.
Primerica ribbon cutting
Primerica will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Jan. 5 at 6 p.m., at its new location in Wisteria Plaza, at 6739 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. Owners Lillian and Dave Cucuzza are regional vice presidents of the company that recently moved from Copperstone Executive Suites.
The free event will include refreshments, music and door prizes.
For information call (813) 929-7722.
Morning network
The Wednesday Morning Networking Group will meet Jan. 6 at 7:30 a.m., at The Lake House at Hungry Harry’s Family B-B-Q, at 3116 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. Each attendee will be able to present a 30-second pitch. The $7 cost includes breakfast. Sponsorships are available.
For information, contact the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at (813) 909-2722 or .
Pigz’ breakfast
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will have the kick-off breakfast for the Sixth Annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Fest on Jan. 7 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at the Golden Corral, 6855 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills.
The annual pig jig will be Jan. 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport, 39450 South Ave., Zephyrhills.
For information, contact the chamber office at (813) 782-1913 or .
Women-n-Charge luncheon
Join the ladies of Women-n-Charge on Jan. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, at 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa. The meeting includes lunch and time to network. The guest speaker will be Sandra Miniere, of Integrative Wellness, with her presentation on “Success Begins with a Compelling Vision.”
The cost is $15 for members (Tuesday before the meeting), and $18 for all guests (and members paying Wednesday and after).
To register, visit Women-n-Charge.com. For information, call (813) 600-9848, or email .
Networking lunch
The East Pasco Networking Group will have its “Next Regular Exciting Meeting” on Jan. 12 at 11:30 a.m., at Blackstone’s Bar & Restaurant, 38361 County Road 54 in Zephyrhills. The guest speaker will be Ed Caum, Pasco County’s tourism director.
For information, email Nils Lenz at , or visit the group’s website at Meetup.com/EastPascoNetworkingGroup/.
After hours mixer
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will host a Chamber Chatter Connections mixer on Jan. 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Nabruzzi Trattoria, 6062 Van Dyke Road in Lutz. Cruise Planners is hosting the free event with a special presentation, wine and pizza, and door prizes.
To RSVP, contact , call (813) 448-1998, or text (352) 467-1883.
