Pasco incentivizes tourism
PASCO COUNTY – Florida’s Sports Coast, the destination management organization for Pasco County, is accepting applications for the 2025-26 Marketing Matching Sponsorship Program.
Designed to spotlight artistic, cultural and unique experiences beyond the world of sports, this program offers an opportunity to bring these events and attractions to life.
Events like these have the potential to attract visitors and the program provides up to $10,000 to expand the marketing reach of these events to audiences outside the Tampa Bay area.
For 2025-26 cycle, there are two additional funding incentives:
- Long-distance Promotions Incentive: Providing up to $2,000.
- Room Night Generation Incentive: Offering up to $3,000.
Visit: mypas.co/FloridasSportsCoastMMSP26 to learn more about the program.
Food truck lauds Brooklyn
LAND O’ LAKES – The Bergen Food Truck Florida celebrated its grand opening May 30 to June 1 at That Place Down The Street.
The seafood concept dates back to the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when founder Ty Brown opened a restaurant with Caribbean-inspired flavors on Bergen Street in Brooklyn, New York.
“I’m thrilled to bring a true sense of community and connection to Land O’Lakes through The Bergen Food Truck,” Brown saad. “In a place where people often stay indoors, we’re creating a welcoming space that encourages neighbors to come together, enjoy great food, and build lasting friendships.”
That Place Down The Street is located at 10509 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.
Call 347-264 4069 for details.
Hooters reopens location
PORT RICHEY – The Port Richey Hooters location has reopened after being closed for nine months after four feet of water entered the building during Hurricane Helene.
The entire building has been completely remodeled and renovated with all new equipment and furniture. The kitchen has also been redesigned to increase throughput and reduce ticket times.
Hooters of Port Richey is located at 5336 Treadway Drive. The Port Richey Hooters location opened on the waterfront in 1988. It was the first Hooters restaurant to open in Pasco County.
Additional locations in the county include the Odessa Hooters and Wesley Chapel Hooters with an anticipated opening in the fall. HMC Hospitality Group also has plans to open a location in The Villages in July.
Baker joins angus group
BRANDON – Khloe Baker, of Brandon, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
Junior members of the association are eligible to register cattle in the American Angus Association, participate in programs conducted by the National Junior Angus Association and take part in association-sponsored shows and other national and regional events.
The American Angus Association has more than 21,000 active adult and junior members.
On the web: NJAA.info
North Tampa Bay events
LAND O’ LAKES – North Tampa Bay Chamber will host a Coffee Social and ribbon cutting.
- Members network during a Coffee Social from 9 to 10:30 a.m. June 18 at Bubba’s 33, 26340 Silver maple Pkwy., Wesley Chapel.
- Members celebrate the grand opening of Deep Roots Dental & Facial Aesthetics with a ribbon cutting from 4 to 6 p.m. June 25 at 3013 Allegra Way, Lutz. The ribbon cutting starts at 4:30 p.m.
Visit northtampabaychamber.com for details about the chamber and events.
Greater Pasco events
NEW PORT RICHEY – Greater Pasco Chamber members will host a Trinity Brochure Exchange, Women in Business programming and other networking opportunities.
- The Professional Women in Business group meets for networking from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 18 at HCA Florida Hospital Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, Trinity. Members pay $12. Others pay $15. Register in advance.
- Members exchange company literature during Trinity Brochure Exchange from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 19 at Seven Springs Golf and Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd., Trinity. Register in advance.
- Members hold a ribbon cutting from 4 to 7 p.m. June 24 at Wraps & Kabobs, 1420 Seven Springs Blvd., New Port Richey. Register in advance.
ª Members celebrate the grand opening of HotWorx with a ribbon cutting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 25 at 7215 FL-54, New Port Richey. The company is a 24-hour infrared fitness studio. Register in advance.
Visit greaterpasco.com for details about the chamber and events.
East Pasco events
DADE CITY – East Pasco Chamber members will host a Core Connections and Coffee & Networking events.
- The chamber offers networking and member orientation during Core Connections from 8 to 9 a.m. June 19 at the Zephyrhills Office, 38550 5th Ave., Zephyrhills. Register in advance.
- Members meet up for Coffee & Networking from 8 to 9 a.m. June 20 at the chamber’s Zephyrhills location, 38550 5th Ave., or 8 to 9 a.m. June 24 at the chamber’s Dade City location, 14112 8th St. Register in advance.
Visit eastpascochamber.org for details about the chamber and events.
Quick Hits
- EXIT Elite Realty welcomed Michele Alexander and Rahmat Barkat to its team of real estate professionals. The firm is located at 13911 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite #201 in Tampa.
- Stephanie Li Causi, Dan Soares and Kimberly Blanco have joined Weichert, Realtors – Exclusive Properties at 11734 N Dale Mabry Hwy. in Tampa.
