Business Digest

New shops at Willow Bend
A Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park is slated to open at Willow Bend Town Centre, at State Road 54 and Collier Parkway. The indoor trampoline park, which has a posted sign of its pending arrival, will move into the space vacated in 2016 by Kmart.

According to the company website, the park was expected to open in spring or summer of 2018.

Willow Bend also will have a new breakfast nook soon. Representatives for Keke’s Breakfast Café have applied for permits to renovate one of the shopping center’s vacant storefronts.

Current Keke’s locations are in Carrollwood and Citrus Park. Restaurant hours for all Keke’s are 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.

Bexley bike shop opens
Suncoast Trailside Bicycles opened a second full-service location in Bexley in Newland Communities, next to the welcome center at The Bexley Club, according to a news release from The Leytham Group.

The shop offers sales and repairs to residents and the public. Bike rentals will be available in late summer or early fall. Customers also can buy cycling gear and clothing. Battery-powered e-bikes are available as well.

Suncoast Trailside Bicycles is located along the Bexley community’s lakefront amenity center, which includes the Twisted Sprocket Café.

The shop’s owner, Geoff Lanier, and his staff are planning cycling and BMX clinics for bikers of all skill levels at the Bexley shop, as well as Bike and Brew events in partnership with the Twisted Sprocket Café.

Bexley offers miles of trails for cycling, walking and jogging as well as a BMX pump track.

Suncoast Trailside Bicycles is open six days a week. Hours are Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For information, call (813) 425-7555, or visit BexleyFlorida.com.

Business seminar
Pasco-Hernando SCORE will have a free seminar, “Using the Internet for Your Business,” June 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Hugh Embry Branch Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City.

The seminar will demystify much of the “gobbledygook” relating to the Internet through an eight-step process of key activities. The seminar will explain how to leverage technology, and show various roles that a website can play in enhancing your business.

Space is limited.

For information and to register, visit PascoHernando.score.org.

North Tampa luncheon
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have its June 2018 Momentum Thursday on June 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Atria Lutz, 414 E. Chapman Road in Lutz.

Guest speaker will be Geoffrey Higgins, certified public accountant at Mary W. Simmons, CPA PA.

For early bird registration, RSVP online with credit card at NorthTampaChamber.com or by email to the chamber at by 5 p.m. June 13, at the discounted rate of $15 (whether you eat or not). After that date, the cost is $20 (whether you eat or not), payable at the door by cash, check or credit card.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 563-0180.

Coffee social
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have its Monthly Coffee Social on June 19 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Buttermilk Provisions, 2653 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

The is a “no agenda” event with time for social networking.

For information, call Grace Martin at the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or visit NorthTampaBayChamber.com.

Zephyrhills mixer
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will have a chamber mixer June 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Zephyr Health & Rehab Center, 7350 Dairy Road in Zephyrhills.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 782-1913, or email .

Keystone Place opens
Keystone Place at Terra Bella, an independent living, assisted living and memory care community, will have a ribbon cutting and grand opening June 21 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at 2200 Livingston Road in Land O’ Lakes.

There will be tours, hors’ d’oeuvres, music, drawings and giveaways.

Please RSVP by June 18.

For information, call (813) 388-2121, or register online at KeystonePlaceAtTerraBella.com/VIP.

SCORE business seminar
Pasco-Hernando SCORE will have a free seminar, “Utilizing YouTube for Small Businesses,” June 26 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at SMARTstart Dade City Entrepreneur Center, 37837 Meridian Ave., Suite 309, in Dade City.

The free seminar will teach attendees how to upload videos to YouTube, as well as how to design and develop YouTube videos. Information will be provided on social media strategy and integrating YouTube into social media efforts.

For information, email PascoHernando.score.org.

Central Pasco annual banquet
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have its 2018 Installation & Awards Banquet on June 29 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at The Groves Golf & Country Club, 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes.

Meet the new board of directors, celebrate award winners and nominees, and greet the new Honorary Mayor.

Dress to impress or wear casual business attire. It’s your choice.

Tickets are $50 per person, or two for $90, through June 27. Thereafter, tickets are $60 per person.

Sponsorships, including tickets, are available.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or email .

Coldwell Banker Top Realtors
Coldwell Banker F.I. Grey & Son Residential Inc., announced the following Top Realtors for the month of May.

Top listing and producing agent by units and volume is Anita McCracken. Top selling agent by units and volume is Charles Pardee.

Land O’ Lakes service center
Pasco County Utilities’ Customer Information & Services Department has opened a walk-in and drive-through customer service center at 19420 Central Blvd., Land O’ Lakes.

“Our goal is to make each experience smooth and seamless across the board, and our new Land O’ Lakes Center expands that initiative,” according to a written statement from Sandra Anderson, the county’s utilities service director.

Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Also, a drop box is available for after-hours payments.

New Port Richey also has a customer service center with walk-in and drive-through features. Dade City provides walk-in services only at 14236 Sixth St., on the second floor of the East Pasco Government Center.

Pasco County also has online services, including same-day bill payments, applications to sign up for service or cancel service, water conservation resources and more.

Customers without access to the Internet or available transportation can make payments through Bill Pay-by-Phone by calling (844) 450-3704. Or, they can sign up for automated withdrawals.

For information, visit PascoCountyUtilities.com, or call (813) 235-6012.

Spring mixer
The East Tampa Networking Group will have its Spring Mixer on May 31 at 6 p.m., at IHOP, 13100 U.S. 301 in Dade City.

Guest speakers will be Roxxy Geisenheimer, executive director of the Samaritan Project of Zephyrhills, and Rod Rehrig, former commander of the Marine Corps League.

There will be door prizes and a 50-50 drawing that will benefit the Samaritan Project.

Please RSVP to Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491 or ; Vicky Jones at (813) 431-1140 or .

Women of Wesley Chapel network
Women of Wesley Chapel (WOW) will meet June 1 from 7:30 am. to 9 a.m., at the Beach House Assisted Living & Memorial Care, at 30070 State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel.

WOW is a women-only, networking event on the first Friday of each month.

Enjoy breakfast, networking and a guest speaker.

April Barra, a Realtor at Florida Executive Realty, is the sponsor.

The cost is $5 in cash, paid at the door.

For information, call Grace Martin at (813) 994-8534, or email .

Business breakfast
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly business breakfast June 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., at Pasco-Hernando State College, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

Guest speaker is Frank Morsani.

The cost is $15 in advance or $20 for walk-ins and non-members.

Please register, as space is limited.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or visit NorthTampaBayChamber.com.

Goodwill job fair
Goodwill Temporary Staffing will have a job fair June 6 from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Goodwill store at 1407 S. Highway 301, in Tampa, just north of the Selmon Expressway.

Goodwill’s full-service staffing, GTS, is recruiting sales associates, donation processing associates and warehouse positions at this store, and at the Brandon Goodwill store.

Applicants are encouraged to complete an application at SbsGoodwill.com before coming to the job fair. However, walk-ins are welcome. Employment applications also are available at the stores.

Goodwill offers a comprehensive benefits package, and is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and a drug-free workplace.

For information, call GTS at (727) 577-6411, or visit Goodwill-suncoast.org.

Network breakfast
The Wednesday Morning Network Group will meet June 6 at 7:30 a.m., at Hungry Harry’s Family Bar-B-Que, at 3116 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.

Each attendee will be able to present a 30-second pitch.

The sponsor is Architectural Signage & Printing.

The cost is $7 for members, if preregistered by May 31; or $10 at the door for members or guests.

Register online at CentralPascoChamber.com.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or email .

Zephyrhills chamber breakfast
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly business breakfast June 7 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at the Golden Corral, 6855 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.

The cost is $8 for chamber members and $10 for non-members.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 872-1913, or email .

General membership meeting
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have its general membership meeting June 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Suncoast Parkway, 2155 Northpointe Parkway, at Northpointe Village.

Guest speaker will be Joanie Sigal, of SJS Associates.

MIDFLORIDA Credit Union is the sponsor.

The cost for members is $20 if paid by June 7. Afterward, the cost is $25 for members and non-members.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or email .

Smart Business Series
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a seminar on “how a video can change your business” June 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Overnight Success Studios, 17743 Hunting Bow Circle, Lutz.

The seminar will offer tips and advice on videos, whether made on a cellphone or by a professional studio.

The presenter will be Miroslav Beck.

The cost for early registration is $20 for members, and $25 for non-members.

Walk-ins will be welcome, if seats are available. Costs at the door are $25 for members and $30 for non-members.

For information, email Beck at , or email the chamber at NorthTampaBayChamber.com.

Business seminar
Pasco-Hernando SCORE will have a free seminar, “Using the Internet for Your Business,” June 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Hugh Embry Branch Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City.

The internet will be demystified of much of its “gobbledygook” in an eight-step process of key activities to leverage technology, and show various roles that a website can play in enhancing your business.

Space is limited, so register early.

For information and to register, visit PascoHernando.score.org.

New cardiology office
Access Health Care Physicians announced the opening of a new office in Zephyrhills for cardiology services, at 7323 Green Slope Drive.

Dr. Vinod Raxwal will see patients at this address, as well as locations in Hudson and New Port Richey. Raxwal specializes in interventional cardiology and is board certified.

Raxwal has 22 years experience in cardiology. He also specializes in arterial and venous circulation. He completed an interventional fellowship and cardiology fellowship at Kansas University Medical Center, in Kansas City, Kansas.

He was a research fellow at Stanford University and completed a residency at Penn State University program at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He also completed an internship at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn.

He received his medical degree from Odessa State Medical University in the Ukraine.

He has authored 16 research-based publications and is director of the Heart Failure Clinic at Bayonet Point. He teaches basic life support classes three times a year.

For information, visit AHCPLLC.com/Dr-Vinod-Raxwal.php, or call (352) 688-8116.

Pasco’s vibrant places
The Suncoast Section of the American Planning Association Florida will host a seminar, “Putting the Urban in Suburban: Building and Connecting Pasco’s Vibrant Places,” on May 24 from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2155 Northpointe Parkway, off State Road 54.

Guest speakers will be Karen Kress, director of transportation and planning with the Tampa Downtown Partnership; Rodney Chatman, planning division manager with Forward Pinellas; and a representative from Newland Communities, which is developing Bexley.

Following the presentation, tethered hot air balloon rides will be available for the first 50 preregistered attendees who want a bird’s eye view of a portion of Pasco County. Time slots for the rides will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Tickets cost $10.

To register, visit tinyurl.com/y6wqngsw.

Economic development briefing
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly economic briefing lunch May 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hunter’s Green Country Club, 18101 Longwater Run Drive in Tampa.

Guest speaker will be Ram Kancharia, vice president of planning and development for Port Tampa Bay.

The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or email .

Central Pasco mixer
Gulfside Hospice Thrift Shoppe will host a mixer for the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce on May 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 1930 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., which is next door to the chamber.

The mixer will include networking, refreshments, a swag bag, and VIP access to shop for name brand items and new arrivals at the thrift shop.

Proceeds from the thrift shop help provide patient care for hospice recipients in Pasco County through Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care.

Gulfside Hospice is a nonprofit that serves more than 350 patients daily. Gulfside employs more than 250 professionals and has more than 500 volunteers.

Please RSVP to Neveen Walker at (727) 845-5707.

For information, visit GHPPC.org.

Keystone Place open house
Keystone Place at Terra Bella will have an open house on May 24 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at 2200 Livingston Road in Land O’ Lakes.

Keystone Place is a new rental complex for independent living, assisted living and memory care.

Refreshments will be served.

RSVP for yourself and a guest at (813) 388-2121 or (813) 695-6439, or visit KeystonePlaceAtTerraBella.com/OpenHouse.

New dental practices
Dental Studio 4 Kids and Oral Surgery and Implant Specialists will have a grand opening on May 31 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at 4675 Van Dyke Road, Suite B, in Lutz.

Denisse Lasanta of Dental Studio 4 Kids will be the first pediatric dentist in Tampa Bay to use Solea dental laser, according to a news release from a marketing consultant with Coldwell Banker Residential.

Solea laser is needle-free and faster than traditional methods. It also can be used without anesthesia.

Alejandro Caribas of Oral Surgery and Implant Specialists will offer narcotic-free oral surgery. His practice avoids opioid prescriptions for pain relief, and relies on a three-day method of pain control without drugs. An All-on-4 technology can replace traditional dentures with new teeth implants in one session.

The grand opening will be hosted by the Carrollwood Area Business Association, or CABA.

The first 25 children under age 6 will receive a free ticket to the Glazer Children’s Museum, in Tampa. The first 25 children older than age 6 will receive a ticket to Xtreme Adventures Laser Tag.

There will be food, refreshments and a strolling magician for entertainment.

For information, call CABA, at (813) 591-2200.

Women of Wesley Chapel network
Women of Wesley Chapel (WOW) will meet June 1 from 7:30 am. to 9 a.m., at the Beach House Assisted Living & Memorial Care, at 30070 State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel.

WOW is a women-only, networking event held on the first Friday of each month.

Enjoy breakfast, networking, and a guest speaker.

April Barra, a Realtor at Florida Executive Realty, is the sponsor.

The cost is $5 in cash, paid at the door.

For information, call Grace Martin at (813) 994-8534, or email .

Business breakfast
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly business breakfast on June 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., at Pasco-Hernando State College, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

Guest speaker is Frank Morsani.

The cost is $15 in advance or $20 for walk-ins and nonmembers.

Please register, as space is limited.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or visit NorthTampaBayChamber.com.

Network breakfast
The Wednesday Morning Network Group will meet June 6 at 7:30 a.m., at Hungry Harry’s Family Bar-B-Que, at 3116 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.

Each attendee will be able to present a 30-second pitch.

The sponsor is Architectural Signage & Printing.

The cost is $7 for members, if preregistered by May 31; or $10 at the door for members or guests.

Register online at CentralPascoChamber.com.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or email .

Zephyrhills chamber breakfast
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly business breakfast June 7 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at the Golden Corral, 6855 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.

The cost is $8 for chamber members and $10 for non-members.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 872-1913, or email .

Florida Hospital Dade City opens
Florida Hospital executives cut the ribbon and unveiled new signs on May 8 for Florida Hospital Dade City.

Adventist Health System, parent company of Florida Hospital, acquired the former Bayfront Health Dade City in April. The hospital is the Florida Hospital’s 27th hospital in the state, and the 10th hospital in the West Florida Division of Adventist Health System.

Other hospitals in the west Florida division include Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel and Florida Hospital Zephyrhills.

Florida Hospital invested nearly $3 million into the Dade City facility to install an electronic medical records system for patient privacy and security.

The 120-bed hospital has about 150 physicians, and a long history of community health care in Dade City. It provides acute care and is a primary stroke care center, with 27 medical specialties including bariatrics, cardiology and emergency care.

Jason Newmyer is administrator for Florida Hospital Dade City. Newmyer previously served as assistant vice president of specialty service lines for Florida Hospital Tampa. He helped foster the partnership between Florida Hospital and Walgreen’s drugstores, which added 15 retail health care clinics locations in the Tampa Bay area.

David Weekley Homes in Lutz
David Weekley Homes is selling single-family homes in the gated community of Lakeshore Oaks, at Lakeshore Road and Lake Le Clare Road in Lutz.

The homebuilder will offer one- and two-story single-family homes, ranging from 2,500 square feet to 3,000 square feet.

Starting prices are around $425,000.

The homes have four floor plans, with three bedrooms to five bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and up to three-car garages.

Lakeshore Oaks is near the Upper Tampa Bay Trail, and is served by Northwest Elementary School, Ben Hill Middle School and Steinbrenner High School.

For more information, call (866) 493-3553, or visit DavidWeekleyHomes.com.

Ultimate 3D ribbon cutting
Ultimate 3D Printing Store will have a ribbon cutting on May 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 1900 Gunn Highway, Suite 1, in Odessa.

Ultimate 3D offers equipment and services. The company includes clients from automotive, health care, education, defense, architecture and robotics industries.

For information, call the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at (813) 909-2722, or email .

East Pasco networking
The East Pasco Networking Group will meet May 22 at 7:30 a.m., at IHOP, 13100 U.S. 301 in Dade City.

Guest speaker will be Mark Warren, pastor of Richland Baptist Church and manager of Positively Christian.

For information, contact Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491 or , or Vicky Jones at (813) 431-1149 or .

Mettler Toledo job fair
Mettler Toledo will have a job fair May 24 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 1571 Northpointe Parkway, off State Road 54 in Lutz.

Job openings are available for electrical and mechanical assemblers; electrical and mechanical e

ngineers; regional sales manager; welders; direct marketing specialist; sales engineers; order entry administrators; field service engineers; and more.

For a full list of available positions and to apply online, visit MT.com/careers.

Zephyrhills chamber mixer
The Suncoast Credit Union will host a mixer for the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce on May 17 from 5 p. m. to 7 p.m., at 32745 Eiland Blvd., in Zephyrhills.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 782-1913, or visit ZephyrhillsChamber.org.

Free business seminar
SCORE will have a free business seminar on “Finance Options with the SBA” on May 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the SMARTstart Dade City business incubator, at 37837 Meridian Ave., Suite 309, in Dade City.

Space is limited, so register early.

Topics will include how to apply for a loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration, and other programs offered by the SBA.

To register, visit PascoHernando.score.org.

Pasco’s vibrant places
The Suncoast Section of the American Planning Association Florida will host a seminar, “Putting the Urban in Suburban: Building and Connecting Pasco’s Vibrant Places,” on May 24 from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2155 Northpointe Parkway, off State Road 54.

Guest speakers will be Karen Kress, director of transportation and planning with the Tampa Downtown Partnership; Rodney Chatman, planning division manager with Forward Pinellas; and a representative from Newland Communities, which is developing Bexley.

Following the presentation, tethered hot air balloon rides will be available for the first 50 pre-registered attendees who want a bird’s eye view of some of Pasco’s vibrant places. Time slots for the rides will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Tickets cost $10.

To register, visit tinyurl.com/y6wqngsw.

Economic development briefing
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly economic briefing lunch May 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hunter’s Green Country Club, 18101 Longwater Run Drive in Tampa.

Guest speaker will be Ram Kancharia, vice president of planning and development for Port Tampa Bay.

The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or email .

Central Pasco mixer
Gulfside Hospice Thrift Shoppe will host a mixer for the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce on May 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 1930 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., next door to the chamber.

The mixer will have time for networking, refreshments, a swag bag and VIP access to shop for name brand items and new arrivals at the thrift shop.

Proceeds from the thrift shop help provide patient care for hospice recipients in Pasco County through Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care.

Gulfside Hospice is a nonprofit that serves more than 350 patients daily. Gulfside employs more than 250 professionals, and has more than 500 volunteers.

Please RSVP to Neveen Walker at (727) 845-5707.

For information, visit GHPPC.org.

Keystone Place open house
Keystone Place at Terra Bella will have an open house on May 24 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at 2200 Livingston Road in Land O’ Lakes.

Keystone Place is a new rental complex for independent living, assisted living and memory care.

Refreshments will be served.

RSVP for yourself and a guest at (813) 388-2121 or (813) 695-6439, or visit KeystonePlaceAtTerraBella.com/OpenHouse.

Mettler Toledo job fair
Mettler Toledo will have a job fair May 24 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 1571 Northpointe Parkway, off State Road 54, in Lutz.

Job openings are available for electrical and mechanical assemblers; electrical and mechanical engineers; regional sales manager; welders; direct marketing specialist; sales engineers; order entry administrators; field service engineers; and more.

Mettler Toledo had its grand opening at Northpointe Village in April. The Swiss-owned manufacturing plant is a global supplier of precision scales and services uses in research, and the packaging and production of food and pharmaceuticals.

Mettler Toledo offers an entrepreneurial environment, and competitive salary and benefits, including health, dental, vision, prescription, life, short-term disability and long-term disability. The company also offers 401k accounts with a company match; tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses; and training.

For a full list of available positions and to apply online, visit MT.com/careers.

The Main Ingredient opens
The Main Ingredient opened at the corner of State Road 54 and Collier Parkway, behind the new 7-Eleven convenience store.

The specialty food store offers bulk food bins of organic, vegan, gluten-free and paleo foods. Other items include specialty tea leaves, fresh roasted coffee beans, specially blended spices and rubs, infused olive oils and balsamic vinaigrette.

Customers can scoop and weigh as much or as little as they want.

Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The store is family-owned and operated.

Planet Smoothie opens
Planet Smoothie opened at 1941 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in The Shoppes at New Tampa plaza in Wesley Chapel.

The new fruit smoothie shop, a franchise operation, is part of the national Planet Smoothie brand. It is across from The Shops at Wiregrass.

The first shop opened in Atlanta in 1995. Planet Smoothie’s headquarters are in Arizona.

For information, contact Insiya Choilawala at (386) 538-6006.

Dickey’s Barbecue opens
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opened April 30 at 23048 State Road 54, Suite 505, in Lutz.

Franchise owner is local entrepreneur Sunny Patel, according to a news release from the Dallas-based, Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc.

World War II veteran Travis Dickey opened the first Dickey’s Barbecue in Dallas, Texas in 1941.

To celebrate the grand opening, Dickey’s Barbecue will offer four weeks of specials and giveaways on the following days:

• Thursdays: A free Big Yellow Cup with free refills all day
• Fridays: All first responders in uniform will receive a 50 percent discount. Guests also can make donations to Dickey’s charitable foundation — Barbecue, Boots & Badges.
• Saturdays: $2 pulled pork sandwiches from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Sundays: Guests receive one free Kids Meal with each $10 adult purchase.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week.

For information, call (813) 406-5259.

Scrub-A-Dub Bin Cleaning opens
Scrub-A-Dub Bin Cleaning opened recently at 27027 Fordham Drive in Wesley Chapel.

The business offers a monthly service of scrubbing clean residential trash and recycling bins at curbside. Scrub-A-Dub uses eco-friendly, biodegradable disinfectants and deodorizers. A specially equipped truck will reclaim the dirty water used to clean the bins, so there is no runoff. Waste water is then disposed of at a waste water treatment facility.

For information, contact owner Jennifer Trudel at (844) 727-8229 or , or visit ScrubaDubBinCleaning.com.

Free business seminar
SCORE will host a free business seminar, “How to Really Start Your Own Business” May 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills.

The seminar will cover the idea, testing and protecting the idea, finding good people, how to structure your business, cash flow and more.

Seating is limited.

To register, visit PascoHernando.score.org.

For information, email , or call (727) 842-4638.

North Tampa luncheon
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have its May 2018 Momentum Thursday on May 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Brookdale of Lutz, 414 Chapman Road.

For early bird registration, RSVP online with credit card at NorthTampaChamber.com or by email to the chamber at  by 5 p.m. May 9, at the discounted rate of $15 (whether you eat or not).

After that date, the cost is $20 (whether you eat or not), payable at the door by cash, check or credit card.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 563-0180.

Backyard Pool Supplies opening
Backyard Pool Supplies will have a grand opening and ribbon cutting May 10 from 10 a.m. to noon, at 6417 County Line Road, Suite 103, in Tampa. The store is on the southwest corner of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, between Winn Dixie and LA Fitness.

Refreshments will be served.

For information, email Charlene Kutzan at .

North Tampa Bay Chamber grand opening
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have its grand opening and ribbon cutting May 10 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 1868 Highland Oaks Blvd., Suite A, in Lutz.

There will be hors d’ oeuvres, an office tour, networking and a cash bar.

Please RSVP to the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or email Grace Martin at .

Coffee social
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have its Monthly Coffee Social on May 15 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Buttermilk Provisions, 2653 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

This is a “no agenda” event with time for social networking.

For information, call Grace Martin at the chamber at (813) 994-8534.

Discovery Village anniversary
Discovery Village at Tampa Palms will have its one-year open house anniversary May 16 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 17470 Brooksdale Trace Court in New Tampa.

This free event will have cocktails, appetizers, live music and door prizes.

Come tour this senior-living community.

For information, contact Kim Frattini at (813) 600-5994 or .

Local training dollars available
Career Source Pasco Hernando offers financial assistance for employee training through the Employed Worker Training Program.

The program aids the employer by improving company efficiency, increasing employee retention and building employee morale.

Up to half of the employers’ direct training costs can be reimbursed through the EWT program. Employers can choose a specific trainer, curriculum or training course that benefits the company’s needs.

The program has yielded 77 certificates, to date, for 2017-2018.

Training grants are limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

For information, visit CareerSourcePascoHernando.com, or call: in east Pasco County (813) 377-1327; in west Pasco County (352) 293-1335; or in Hernando County (352) 200-3027.

Chamber annual business awards
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual business awards.

The deadline for nominations is noon of May 4.

A Nominating Committee will review all nominees.

Nominees must be members in good standing for at least one year, and have a record of outstanding business and civic contributions to the community.

Reasons for the nomination, including accomplishments, must be part of the application. Additional reasons or comments on a separate sheet of paper are welcome.

Awards are given to the Non-Profit of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Chamber Member of the Year and a Community Service Award.

Mail nominations to 1903 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Suite 16, Land O’ Lakes, FL 33549. Or, email to .

Nominations also can be submitted online at CentralPascoChamber.com.

Culver’s ribbon cutting
Culver’s of Zephyrhills had a ribbon cutting April 30 to celebrate the fast-food restaurant’s opening at 6386 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.

Hours of operation are seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., with the exception of some holidays.

Culver’s signature sandwich is the “Butterburger.” The restaurant also offers three flavors of frozen custard: vanilla, chocolate and Flavor of the Day.

Franchise owner and operator Mark Murphy started his Culver’s career in 2013 as general manager at Culver’s in Mauston, Wisconsin, according to a news release from Culver’s.

The restaurant’s menu includes Wisconsin cheese curds, fresh garden salads, and chicken and fish dinners. Kid’s meals also are available.

For information, visit Culvers.com.

Creativity Unpinned opens at Wiregrass
Creativity Unpinned opened its doors at The Shops at Wiregrass, at 28163 Paseo Drive, Suite 180, in Wesley Chapel.

The store helps artisans and crafters find customers who want to buy handmade products. It features distinctive items in apparel and home décor.

Founder Wendy O’Neill attended CO.STARTERS, a SMARTstart program offered through the Pasco Economic Development Council. She learned how to price items, and also got advice from local business owners.

Women-n-Charge
Join Women-in-Charge May 4 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at the new meeting location at Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.

The women share talents and resources, and build relationships with other women in business.

Guest speaker will be Christy Maldonado of Social Media Marketing. She will discuss Facebook basics and marketing tools.

The cost is $15 for members and $18 for guests who RSVP by Tuesday prior to the meeting. Afterward, the cost is $20 for members and $23 for guests.

Register at Women-n-charge.com/meetings/.

For information, call (813) 600-9848, or email .

Florida Hospital Dade City ribbon cutting
Florida Hospital Dade City will host a community celebration and ribbon cutting May 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at 13100 Fort King Road in Dade City.

For information, call The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce at (352) 567-3769.

Business seminar
SCORE will host a free business seminar, “Learn How to Start a New Business Successfully” at the New River Library, 34043 State Road 56 in Zephyrhills.

The seminar will cover the business idea, testing and protecting the idea, finding good people, how to structure your business, cash flow and other relevant issues.

Seating is limited.

Register at PascoHernando.score.org.

North Tampa luncheon
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have its May 2018 Momentum Thursday on May 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Brookdale of Lutz, 414 Chapman Road.

For early bird registration, RSVP online with credit card at NorthTampaChamber.com or by email to the chamber at  by 5 p.m. May 9, at the discounted rate of $15 (whether you eat or not).

After that date, the cost is $20 (whether you eat or not), payable at the door by cash, check or credit card.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 563-0180.

Backyard Pool Supplies opening
Backyard Pool Supplies will have a grand opening and ribbon cutting May 10 from 10 a.m. to noon, at 6417 County Line Road, Suite 103, in Tampa. The store is on the southwest corner of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, between Winn Dixie and LA Fitness.

Refreshments will be served.

For information, email Charlene Kutzan at .

Business seminar
SCORE will have a free business seminar on “YouTube and Small Business” May 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City.

Space is limited.

To register, visit PascoHernando.score.org.

New Lutz development
A ground-breaking ceremony recently was held for Lake Hanna Preserve, a single-family home community in the heart of Lutz, and just 10 miles from downtown Tampa and 12 miles from Tampa’s International Airport.

The gated community has 48 lots of 1-acre-plus homesites, with 18 lots featuring serene lake views.

Those purchasing lakefront lots have the opportunity to install docks for direct water access, and all homeowners in the development will be able enter Lake Stemper via a community dock. That amenity will feature a kayak launch and an elevated boardwalk leading to the lake.

Lake Hanna Preserve is scheduled to grand open the Kerrville III model this summer. There are seven home designs, ranging from 2,516 square feet to 5,170 square feet.

Every home also will be equipped with energy efficiency, which will help buyers to save up to 50 percent on their utility bills.

For more information, contact Marcelle Sebaali at (813) 386-8747, or visit MeritageHomes.com/tampa.

Chamber scholarships
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce is expanding its high school scholarship fund to include recipients from Wesley Chapel High School, Wiregrass High School, Freedom High School and Wharton High School.

The chamber’s goal is to award 14 scholarships in the amount of $500 each. To fund the scholarships, sponsorships of $650 each are needed.

The chamber has partnered with career counselors at each campus. Students who apply will complete an application that includes a short essay.

Sponsors will have the opportunity to present ceremonial checks to each recipient. Each school organizes the events.

Event dates are:

• Wiregrass Ranch, May 17 at 6:45 p.m.
• Wesley Chapel High, April 25 at 7:30 a.m.
• Freedom High, April 24 at 6 p.m.
• Wharton High, to be announced

To become a sponsor, email Grace Martin at .

Jersey Mike’s donations
Jersey Mike’s Subs raised more than $6 million for local charities nationwide in a single month, including more than $104,000 for High Risk Hope in the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Sarasota area, according to a news release from Splash Communications.

There were 35 restaurants participating in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota.

High Risk Hope is a nonprofit that helps women and families struggling with high-risk pregnancies resulting in bed rest, potential premature births, and neonatal care after delivery.

Nearly $560,000 in total was raised in Florida.

The month-long campaign ended on March 28, the Day of Giving, when 1,360 Jersey Mike’s restaurants donated 100 percent of sales – not just profits – to more than 170 different charities across the country.

For information, visit JerseyMikes.com/mog.

Ashton Woods at Asturia
Ashton Woods announced the availability of move-in ready homes at the master-planned community of Asturia, off State Road 54.

They are the Monroe, Lincoln, Truman and Arlington homes.

The Monroe is about 2,500 square feet, with four bedrooms and 2 ½ bathrooms. A laundry room is on the second floor and office space is on the first floor. It sells for about $387,000.

The Lincoln is a two-story home, with about 2,400 square feet, four bedrooms, and a laundry room on the second floor. Sales price is about $375,000.

The Truman is about 2,000 square feet with three bedrooms and an outdoor area that features a fire pit. It sells for about $350,000.

The Arlington is a 2,000-square-foot home with three bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms and an open family room. It sells for about $280,000.

Asturia is on State Road 54, near the Suncoast Parkway and U.S. 41.

For information, visit AshtonWoods.com/tampa/asturia-heritage-series.

Marketing seminar
SCORE will host a free seminar, “Results-Based Marketing for Small Business,” April 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Hugh Embry Branch Library, at 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City.

Learn how to cut through information overload to get the word out about your business.

For information, call Sheila Neisler, of CatalystGetsResults.com, at (727) 842-4638, or email .

Uncle Maddio’s happy hour
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will host Uncle Maddio’s April 2018 Happy Hour on April 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Uncle Maddio’s, at 3949 Van Dyke Road in Lutz.

The restaurant will offer $1 off any pizza, and buy-one, get-one free deals for house wine and draft beers.

The event is free.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 563-0180, or email .

Dairy Queen anniversary/ribbon cutting
DQ Grill & Chill will host a Dairy Queen anniversary and ribbon cutting April 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Shoppes at Ballantrae, at 17826 Aprile Drive in Land O’ Lakes.

Come enjoy tasty treats at this free event.

For information, call the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at (813) 909-2722.

East Pasco networking
The East Pasco Networking Group will meet April 24 at 7:30 a.m., at IHOP, 13100 U.S. 301 in Dade City.

The guest speaker is Melonie Monson, executive director of the Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce.

For information, contact Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491 or , or Vicky Jones at (813) 431-1149 or .

Economic development briefing
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly economic briefing lunch April 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hunter’s Green Country Club, 18101 Longwater Run Drive in Tampa.

Guest speaker will be J.D. Porter, who will give an update on Wiregrass Ranch.

The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or email .

Joint mixer
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce and the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce will host a joint mixer April 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Residence Inn Tampa Suncoast Parkway, in the Northpointe Village, at 2101 Northpointe Parkway.

There will be one free drink per person, refreshments and door prizes.

For information, call the Central Pasco chamber at (813) 909-2722 or the West Pasco chamber at (727) 842-7651.

SONG Printing & Design moves
SONG Printing & Design will have a “new location” celebration and ribbon cutting April 26 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 38514 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills.

Celebrate with a glass of beer or wine at this free event.

For information, call owners Mike and Sue Prenderville at (813) 715-2212, or visit SongPrinting.com.

Chuy’s hiring and opening soon
Chuy’s Tex-Mex is hiring in all positions for its new restaurant in Cypress Creek Town Center, at 25750 Sierra Center Blvd.

Applications can be made at an on-site trailer.

Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Opening day currently is scheduled for April 24. The first 50 customers will receive 12 certificates for dinner for two.

For information, call Chuy’s at (512) 367-9363.

North Tampa luncheon
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have its April 2018 Momentum Thursday on April 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Brookdale of Lutz, 414 Chapman Road.

For early bird registration, RSVP online with credit card at NorthTampaChamber.com or by email to the chamber at by 5 p.m., April 11, at the discounted rate of $15 (whether you eat or not).

After that date, the cost is $20 (whether you eat or not), payable at the door by cash, check or credit card.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 563-0180.

Hispanic leaders’ mixer
The Hispanic Business Leaders of the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will host a mixer April 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the White Room Bar & Lounge, 6472 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.

Enjoy two-for-one drinks, free soft drinks, refreshments and Latin music.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or visit CentralPascoChamber.com.

Coffee social
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have its Monthly Coffee Social on April 17 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Buttermilk Provisions, 2653 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

This is a “no agenda” event with time for social networking.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 994-8534.

Pulte homes win
Pulte Group’s West Florida Division won two awards in the Grand Winner category at the Tampa Bay Builder’s Association Annual Parade of Homes.

Pulte’s West Florida division had four model homes open to the public. Two won grand prizes in their categories.

More than 95 model homes were open for tours for the 2018 annual event.

The Oasis model from the Centex Summerset at South Fork community in Riverview won the grand prize for homes in the $250,000 to $299,000 price range. The Heatherton model home from Pulte’s Starkey Ranch in Odessa won the grand prize for homes in the $700,000 to $749,000 price range.

For more information, visit Centex.com/summerset or Pulte.com/starkeyranch.

Meritage Homes breaks ground
Meritage Homes broke ground on a model home at Lake Hanna Preserves in Lutz, in March.

The site is located on the west side of Hanna Road, south of Sunset Drive.

Homes of four and five bedrooms are planned on large, landscaped lots in this gated community.

For information, call Marcelle Sebaali, marketing manager, at (813) 386-8747, or visit MeritageHomes.com.

Marketing seminar
SCORE will host a free seminar, “Results Based Marketing for Small Business,” April 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Hugh Embry Branch Library, at 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City.

Learn how to cut through information overload to get the word out about your business.

For information, contact Sheila Neisler, of CatalystGetsResults.com, at (727) 842-4638, or email .

Uncle Maddio’s happy hour
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will host Uncle Maddio’s April 2018 Happy Hour on April 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Uncle Maddio’s, at 3949 Van Dyke Road in Lutz.

The restaurant will offer $1 off any pizza, and buy-one, get-one free deals for house wine and draft beers.

The event is free, but RSVP for a headcount by April 17.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 563-0180, or email .

Economic development briefing
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly economic briefing lunch April 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hunter’s Green Country Club, 18101 Longwater Run Drive in Tampa.

Guest speaker will be J.D. Porter, who will give an update on Wiregrass Ranch.

The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

For information, call the chamber at (813) 994-8534, or email .

SONG Printing & Design moves
SONG Printing & Design will have a “new location” celebration and ribbon cutting April 26 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 38514 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills.

Celebrate with a glass of beer or wine at this free event.

For information, call owners Mike and Sue Prenderville at (813) 715-2212, or visit SongPrinting.com.