Financing secured for nearly 2,000 Dade City homes
DADE CITY – Concord Summit Capital arranged $85.6 million in financing for two master-planned residential communities in Dade City.
The company arranged a $57.6 million land and development loan for Rolling Hills, a 1,014-lot community, and a $28 million land loan for Crosswinds, a 915-lot community.
Quill Development is the developer of both projects. Together, they are expected to bring nearly 2,000 single-family and carriage homes to the area.
Loan proceeds will allow horizontal development to begin immediately at Rolling Hills and in 2027 at Crosswinds.
Concord Summit Capital Finance Director Jeff DiBartolo sourced both financings on behalf of Quill Development.
“Dade City is ripe for this level of investment, especially with the housing shortage facing the broader Tampa Bay region,” said DiBartolo. “We were glad to get our client the financing needed to move dirt quickly and start meeting that demand. During the deal, we had to navigate several legal and financial challenges, and yet we still closed on time, which allowed the borrower to avoid significant extension payments on its prior debt.”
Whataburger celebrates 76 years with deals
LUTZ – Whataburger will celebrate its 76th anniversary with special promotions throughout August, including National Whataburger Day on Aug. 8.
Customers can access the offers through the Whataburger app and rewards program.
- Aug. 5: 76-cent Taquito with Cheese, 6 to 11 a.m.
- Aug. 8: Buy one, get one Whataburger, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Aug. 12: 76-cent 16-ounce Whatafresher, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Aug. 19: 76-cent Big Ranch Wrap, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Aug. 26: 76-cent Signature Chicken Sandwich, 5 to 10 p.m.
Whataburger has locations in Brandon (1426 W. Brandon Blvd.), Largo (10150 Ulmerton Road) and Lutz (25340 Sierra Center Blvd.).
Sims Crane names chief operating officer
TAMPA – Sims Crane & Equipment has appointed Mike Kuffermann as chief operating officer.
Kuffermann has more than 17 years of experience with the company. He began as an apprentice and advanced through service operations, dispatch, outside sales and executive leadership. He most recently served as chief sales officer.
Kuffermann will oversee strategy development, branch operations, fleet and facilities.
“Mike has grown with this company from the ground up, and there is no one better prepared to lead our operations into the next chapter,” CEO Deborah Weber said.
Kuffermann is a second-generation Sims Crane employee. His father, Kurt Kuffermann, spent more than 30 years with the company and served as vice president and general manager of operations.
Adams joins Southern Palm Communications
TAMPA – Southern Palm Communications has named H. Roy Adams as senior public relations strategist.
Adams recently retired from Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg after a career spanning more than 40 years in public relations, crisis communications, media relations and strategic messaging.
He previously held leadership positions with the American Red Cross Tampa Bay Chapter and Pinellas Education Foundation. His experience includes communications during major hurricanes, the Skyway Bridge collapse and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adams serves on the St. Petersburg Museum of History’s Marketing Committee, belongs to the Rotary Club of St. Petersburg and serves on the advisory board for the St. Petersburg Salvation Army.
On the web: Southern-Palm.com
North Tampa Bay events
LAND O’ LAKES – The North Tampa Bay Chamber will host Pitch with a Purpose and two ribbon cuttings.
- The chamber connects its nonprofit members with the business community during Pitch with a Purpose from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 4 at Pasco Hernando State College’s Porter Campus (third floor conference center), 2727 Mansfield Blvd., Wesley Chapel. Members pay $25. Others pay $35. Register in advance.
- Members celebrate the grand opening of LiveWell Animal Hospital of Wesley Chapel with a ribbon cutting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 5 at 26855 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Wesley Chapel.
- Members celebrate Thriving Joy’s new space with a ribbon cutting from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 6 at 18926 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Suite 102, Lutz.
Visit northtampabaychamber.com for details about the chamber and events.
Greater Pasco events
NEW PORT RICHEY – The Greater Pasco Chamber will host a Greater Pasco Veterans Roundtable, business exchange, ribbon cutting and Young Professionals programming.
- The Young Professionals Group networks during Coffee Connections from 9:30 to 11 a.m. July 31 at Starkey Market, 3460 Starkey Blvd., Trinity.
- Members celebrate Second Story Thrift with a ribbon cutting from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 31 at 6612 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. The ribbon gets cut at 11:30 a.m.
- Members trade business materials during the Hudson Business Exchange from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 6 at Vitality Living Baypoint Village, 7927 State Road 52, Hudson. Members get in free. Others pay $10. Lunch costs $14. Register in advance.
- Members attend the Greater Pasco Veterans Roundtable from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Aug. 12 at 4 & Co Coworking Spaces, 16703 Early Riser Ave., Land O’ Lakes. Members get in free. Others pay $10. Register in advance.
Visit greaterpasco.com for details about the chamber and events.
East Pasco events
DADE CITY – The East Pasco Chamber will host After Hours Networking, Coffee & Networking, a ribbon cutting and women’s programming.
- Members mingle during After Hours Networking from 4 to 5 p.m. July 30 at Dade City Tap House & Spirits, 37916 Pasco Ave., Dade City.
- Members interact with each other during Coffee & Networking from 8 to 9 a.m. July 31 at the Zephyrhills office (38550 5th Ave.).
- Members interact with each other during Coffee & Networking from 8 to 9 a.m. Aug. 4 at the Dade City office (14112 8th St.) and 8 to 9 a.m. Aug. 7 at the Zephyrhills office (38550 5th Ave.).
- Members mingle during After Hours Networking from 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 6 at Dade City Tap House & Spirits, 37916 Pasco Ave., Dade City.
- Members celebrate the 15th anniversary of Hyperbaric Centers of Florida with a ribbon cutting from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 7 at 5610 6th St., Zephyrhills. The ribbon gets cut at 11 a.m.
- Members interact with each other during Coffee & Networking from 8 to 9 a.m. Aug. 11 at the Dade City office (14112 8th St.) and 8 to 9 a.m. Aug. 14 at the Zephyrhills office (38550 5th Ave.).
- Dr. Janel Pastore, chief of breast imaging at Florida Medical Clinic | Orlando Health, speaks at the Women of East Pasco Business Alliance luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 11 at Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, 12900 Lake Jovita Blvd., Dade City. Members pay $15. Others pay $20. Register by Aug. 3.
Visit eastpascochamber.org for details about the chamber and events.
