March 2015 - West Pasco Chamber

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March 2015 - West Pasco Chamber
Chamber News
Chartered for West Pasco County Area since 1944
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6:30 PMwith Special Guest Star:
Craig Wayne Boyd
Frankie Ballard
Featuring:
Sunshine and Whiskey
Young and Crazy
Season 7 Winner of The Voice
YPG Chasco Fiesta™
Bowling Tournament
Presented by
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Lane Glo South
Registration 5:30 p.m. Begin 6:30 p.m.
Entry Fee In Advance:
$150 per team / $40 for individual player
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727-842-7651
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727-842-7651
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Seven Springs Golf & Country Club
Friday, March 27, 2015
11:30 a.m. Registration
1:00 p.m. Shotgun Scramble
Serving: Aripeka • Bayonet Point • Elfers • Holiday • Hudson • New Port Richey • Odessa • Port Richey • Seven Springs • Trinity
DONALD I. CADLE, JR., D.M.D.
If you need assistance with a state
issue, please contact my office.
Wilton Simpson
Senator, 18th District
5612 Grand Boulevard
P.O. Box 787
New Port Richey, FL 34656-0787
727.816.1120
10 West Jefferson Street
Brooksville, FL 34601
352.540.6074
The Florida Senate
322 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
850.487.5018
[email protected]
Serving West Pasco
with quality personalized dentistry since 1972.
$100 Off Crowns
Codes: D2752, D2740, D2790
THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT OR BE REIMBURSED
FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE EXAMINATION OR TREATMENT WHICH IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS
OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED-FEE OR REDUCED-FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATIO OR TREATMENT.
DETERMINATION OF NEED WILL BE MADE PRIOR TO X-RAYS. LIC # 5545
5823 Main St., New Port Richey, FL 34652 • 842-6052
www.cadlecosmeticdentistry.com
MICHAEL STONE
SELF STORAGE
STONE, PARKER & COMPANY, C.P.A., P.A.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
7512 Ridge Road
Ridgewood Executive Center
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 842-3180
FAX (727) 847-9248
E-mail: [email protected]
2262 U.S. Hwy. 19, Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 939-0330
www.holidayflstorage.com
Space Estimator
Your #1 pick for self-storage.
(727) 863-3443 Pasco
(352) 686-4682 Hernando
(727) 445-4600 Pinellas
(727) 863-7765 Fax
24-hour access. Unbeatable rates.
Special commercial rates.
On-Site Management. Electronic gate.
Variety of sizes. Well lit isles.
Truck rentals.
Confidential shredding services.
Friendly professional service!
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Do you have any concerns, suggestions,
West Pasco Chamber of Commerce
SERVING:
Aripeka • Bayonet Point • Elfers • Holiday
Hudson • New Port Richey • Odessa
Port Richey • Seven Springs • Trinity
Officers
Candace Glewen - Chairman of the Board
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
Victoria Barley - Chairman of the Board/Elect
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida
Properties
Tina Shelton - 1st Vice Chair
Derek Pontlitz - 2nd Vice Chair
Pontlitz Asset Advisors
Cindy Ewald - Secretary
SunTrust Bank
Larry Schalles - Treasurer
Schalles & Associates
Jamie Mick - Past Chairman of the Board
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commercial Division
Directors
Eric Anderson - Synergy Ad Specialties, Inc.
Cami Austin - Synovus Bank – Port Richey
Doug Benjamin - AirXpress
Becky Bennett - Pasco Kids First
Healthy Families Pasco-Hernando
Vicki Chansler - Bright House Networks
Mike Chissell - Innovative Mortgage Services
Susan Dillinger - New Port Richey Library
Gigi Evans - FLA Title Services, Inc.
Melissa Fahy - Good Samaritan Health Clinic
of Pasco, Inc.
Monica Forbes - Duke Energy
Jeremy George - Servpro of West Pasco
Shayne George - Regional Medical Center
Bayonet Point
Ed Goolsby - Pasco Hernando State College
Carol Kinnard - Hold Thyssen Real Estate
Services
Jack Mariano - Hudson Seafest
Ginny Pierce - ABCO Graphics & Printing
Julie Rogers - Progressive Air Systems, Inc.
Steve Schurdell - HITS 106
Tim Sherrell - Pit Boss Bar-B-Q
Luby Sidoff - Tampa Bay Times
Tony Vannata - 1-800-DRYMEOUT.com
Chamber Staff
Henry G. “Chip” Wichmanowski, President
Michelle Anderson, Office Manager
Kristine LeClaire, Office Coordinator
Lauren St. Martin, Events & Marketing
Coordinator
Paul Friedlander, Membership Director
Chasco Fiesta
Kelly Hackman, Executive Director
Carol Frye, Assistant to the Executive Director
How to Reach Us!
West Pasco Chamber of Commerce
5443 Main Street
New Port Richey, FL 34652
Phone: (727) 842-7651
Fax: (727) 848-0202
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.westpasco.com
Chasco Email: [email protected]
Candace Glewen
interests or ideas about your
West Pasco Chamber of Commerce?
Please e-mail them to:
[email protected]
Statistics
for the Month of January
Requests for information at the Chamber
office were as follows:
903 Incoming phone calls
12 Information packets mailed
62 New Facebook page Likes in December
977 Total
Cultural Arts Schedule
Richey Suncoast Theatre
www.richeysuncoasttheatre.com
Broadway Series:
State Fair – March 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 & 22, 2015
42nd Street Big Band Series:
“Sinatra & Friends” – Salute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Bobby – March 18, 2015
Doo Wop Series: “The Fantastix” – March 25, 2015
For ticket information, please call (727) 842-6777
Suncoast Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines International www.suncoast-harmony.com
An organization of women singers committed to the advancing of the musical art
form of barbershop harmony thru education and performance. If you are a woman
between the ages of 18 to 90 and can sing, please come and join us at the CARES
Musunuru Center, 12417 Clock Tower Parkway, Hudson, Florida 34667. We meet every
Tuesday night at 7 p.m. Contact Cathy at 727-674-8822 for more information. Show Palace Dinner Theatre www.showpalace.net
The King and I – March 12, 2015 – April 19, 2015
For ticket information, please call (727) 863-7949
Richey Community Orchestra, Inc. www.RicheyCommunity Orchestra.com
St. Patrick’s Dinner Party – March 15, 2015
For ticket information, please call (727) 919-3866
Jimmy Ferraro’s Studio Theatre www.ferrarostudiotheatre.com
Holy Cannoli – February 13 – March 15, 2015
Comedy – What do you do to prepare for a visit from your parents? Plenty, when
you’re the daughter of strict Italian Catholic parents who expect to meet your female roommate, who is actually a guy. Add to this a cranky father, an overbearing
mother, a wild younger sister and other troublesome childhood friends, and you’ve
got laughs on top of laughs. For ticket information, please call (727) 409-0293
Marlin’s Magic Shop & Theater
Shows scheduled for March 21, 2015 at 4pm and 8pm.
Multiple shows on April 17 & 18. Please call 727-748-8822 for further information.
“Chamber News” Advertising Opportunities
Whether a business is a large corporation or a small single-family operated business,
all businesses benefit from advertising. Every time you advertise it lets potential customers
know you’re in business. Thriving businesses understand the importance of marketing.
To learn more about exclusive “Members Only” advertising opportunities, including:
Newsletter Inserts & Ads; Website Ads & Lobby Display Ads, please visit our website at
http://westpasco.com/Advertising_Opportunities.php. Contact the chamber office
at 727-842-7651 to reserve your space!
Mission Statement
The West Pasco Chamber of Commerce is an action-oriented business organization incorporated to promote a favorable business climate for its membership and the community,
work with other interested organizations to develop an effective mechanism for taking
action on issues of community interest, and provide business leadership for the improvement of the economy, political environment, and quality of life.
Chamber News • Page 3
Ambassador
Luncheon
Sponsored by:
Monday, March 16, 2015
11:30am to 1:00pm
Jimmy John’s
The West Pasco Young Professionals group was created
to connect talented young
professionals ages 21 to 40.
It is the go-to organization
for young professionals looking to energize, engage and
contribute to the greater West
Pasco community. We strive
to foster an environment that
attracts and retains young talent wanting to learn about issues,
interact with regional leaders, and give back to the community.
This active and vibrant group of future leaders is open to all young
business professionals with the desire to connect with peers, learn
from leaders, grow professionally, and become part of the process
of giving back. We encourage all current members to continue
to participate with the organization for the remainder of their
membership in an advisory capacity.
9308 US Highway 19 • Port Richey, FL 34668
$10 per person
(cash or check only – payable directly to your server)
Please RSVP to [email protected]
by Friday, March 13, 2015.
Ambassador of the Month
Tony Nalli
The one thing a member of the West
Pasco Chamber of Commerce is able to
count on, is an introduction to other area
businesses to expand the success of our local
economy. The Chamber recognizes members
of the Ambassadors every month and this
month, I am honored to be the Ambassador
of the Month.
The success of my business is a direct result of my active
participation and membership in the Ambassadors and the Chamber. I enjoy the monthly programs, the Ribbon Cuttings and the
friendships I have made since I joined the West Pasco Chamber.
Being an Ambassador has been the best for my business. I have
doubled my business with the ABC’s (Always Buy Chamber). I
have seen the transition of many small businesses from marginal
to successful through the networking opportunities the Chamber
has given them, just as it has for me.
Chamber membership to a customer means integrity, honesty
and trust. My recommendation is that any business that is not
a member, join NOW. After you learn about the Chamber, take
it to the next level and become an Ambassador. I don’t need to
talk about me, because my success is due to the Chamber and
Ambassadors and as the Vice-Chair of the Ambasssadors, I say
“Thank You” for this honor.
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Honorary Governor of West Pasco?
It’s that time of year again! The West Pasco Chamber of Commerce is seeking candidates interested in running for 2015-2016
Honorary Governor of West Pasco. This year’s race will take place
from April 1, 2015 to May 31, 2015. The winner will be announced
at the Annual Banquet in June. If you are interested in participating, please contact the chamber office directly at 727-842-7651
for further information.
WPCC After Five:00
Mixer/Social
Thursday, March 12, 2015
5:30pm to 7:00pm
Dockside Sports Bar & Grille
5015 US Highway 19 North
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Tom Sakadales,
CFP®, AAMS®
Financial Advisor
Sherry Jackson | Branch Manager
5920 State Road 54, New Port Richey
727.431.7515 | [email protected]
www.achievacu.com
Federally Insured by NCUA.
Equal Housing Lender.
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Ribbon Cuttings Scheduled for March
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
11:30am
North Meadowlawn Memorial Funeral Home & Cemetery
4244 Madison Street, New Port Richey 34652
Michael Caruso – 727-849-9281 • www.meadowlawnmemorialgardens.com
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 11:30am
The Villas at Sunset Bay, 7423 Kauai Loop, New Port Richey 34653
Sharon Flynn - (727)376-6814 • www.morningsidehouse.com
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 5:30pm
Ribbon Cutting/Mixer – Ace Golf - Wentworth
2990 Wentworth Way, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
Darlene Merritt – 727-942-4760 • www.wentworthgolfclub.org
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
11:30am
Maharajh Acupuncture & Herb Shoppe
5805 Main Street (in the Arcade Bldg), New Port Richey, FL 34652
David Maharajh – (727) 848-8777 • www.maharajhacupuncture.com
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 11:30am
Jennifer Gardens Assisted Living Facility
7334 Jennifer Street, Port Richey, FL 34668
Vish & Sero Singh – 727-863-7866 • www.jennifergardens.com
Friday, March 20, 2015
11:15am The Volunteer Way, Inc., 8061 Congress Street, Port Richey, 34668
Martha O’Brien - (727) 815-0433 • www.thevolunteerway.org
Monday, March 23, 2015
11:30am
Longleaf Elementary School, 3253 Town Avenue, New Port Richey, FL 34655
Debbie Wichmanowski – (727) 774-0800 • www.lles.pasco.k12.fl.us
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 11:30am
Beacon Square Pool & Civic Association, 3741 Bradford Drive, Holiday, 34691
James Wicht - (727) 807-7007 • www.beaconsquarecivicassociaiont.com
Ribbon Cuttings Celebrated in January
Quality Inn & Suites
5316 US Highway 19 North, NPR 34652
Honor Mungovan – 727-847-9005
www.newportricheyhotel.com
Argento’s Italian Bistro
10042 US Highway 19, PR 34668
Sal Argento – 727-862-3205
Brookdale New Port Richey
6400 Trouble Creek Rd
NPR 34653
Barbara Marchiselli
727-847-2980
Pasco Hernando Foot & Ankle at Bayonet Point
7117 State Road 52, Hudson 34667
Denise Skerritt – 727-868-2128 • www.footdrkales.com
Trinity Hearing & Balance Center – Kelly Hansen – 727-372-1130
8605 Easthaven Court, Suite 101, Trinity 34655
West Pasco Business
Association
c/o Advisors
Mortgage Group
2150 Seven Springs Blvd,
Trinity 34655
Barry Horvath
727-934-9348
Chamber News • Page 5
Pipeline OF EVENTS
Pasco Extension Gardening Seminar:
Turf Grass Trials and Tribulations
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 – 6:30pm – 7:45pm
Hudson Regional Library, 8012 Library Road, Hudson, FL 34667
Phone: 727-861-3040
Lawns can be a landscape pride or pain. Come discover how to manage pests,
weeds, fertilizers, and mowing. This is a free program brought to you by the
knowledgeable folks with the Pasco County Cooperative Extension office.
SCORE Seminar: How to Apply for a Business Loan
Thursday, March 5, 2015 – 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Phone: 727- 861-3049
In this workshop the focus is on the individual requirements of the participants,
including start-ups, mature businesses, and purchasing of existing businesses.
Loan sources for amounts from $5,000 to $5,000,000 will be covered, as well as
business plans to accompany loan applications. Please register online at www.
PascoHernando.score.org.
Pasco Home & Community Education (HCE)
Friday, March 6, 2015 – 11:30am – 1:30pm
IHOP Restaurant – 13100 Hwy 301, Dade City, FL Associated link: http://Pasco.ifas.ufl.euc/FCS
Re-Imagine and Re-Purpose Household Items
Saturday, March 7, 2015 – 11:00am – 1:30pm
Hudson Regional Library, 8012 Library Road, Hudson, FL 34667
Phone: 727-861-3040
Vestina Crayton will offer tips, ideas, and resources regarding how to reimagine
and repurpose household items. You are encouraged to bring in one household
item (small furniture, magazines, containers, bed linens, etc.) that you’re not
sure what to do with but want to keep. This is a free program: Sponsored by the
Friends of Hudson Library.
Wake Up Your Landscape From Winter’s Nap Seminar
Saturday, March 7, 2015 – 9:00am – 10:00am
Pasco County Extension Office – Clayton Hall, 36702 St Rd 52, Dade City, FL Pre-Register – www.eventbrite.com – Type Pasco County Cooperative Extension
Service in search box at top left/Click on Class Name to register. Print and
bring ticket to ensure seating.
Knowing how to prune cold-damaged plants, what type of fertilizer to apply and
how much water to add turns your sleeping landscape into a colorful, healthy
Garden of Eden. Come to this FREE UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension seminar for
more details
Family Movie Night – Saturday, March 7, 2015 – 4:45pm – 7:00pm
South Holiday Library, 4649 Mile Stretch Road, Holiday, FL 34690
Phone: 727-834-3331
Come dressed in pajamas, bring your favorite blanket and join us for a fun,
family-friendly feature film! Enjoy an action-packed animated comedy-adventure
about the special bond that develops between a plus-sized inflatable robot and a
prodigy. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. Please call to learn the title
of the movie: 727-834-3331. This is a free program, sponsored by the Friends of
South Holiday Library.
Curious George Bike Day – Saturday, March 7, 2015 – 9:00am – 12:00pm
This event is geared for pre-school aged children to bring their tricycle, bicycle
or big wheel to ride at the park with Curious George on site. There will be free
bicycle helmets while quantities last plus, stories, a bicycle rodeo, healthy smoothie
demonstrations, photo opportunities, free books, inflatable games, crafts, entertainment and more. Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, 10500 Wilderness Park Blvd.,
New Port Richey. For more information, please call (727) 861-3033 or visit www.
pascocountyfl.net/parksandrecreation
Introduction to Card Making – Tuesday, March 10, 2015 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639
Phone: 813-929-1214
Join us for an introduction to the basics of card making and rubber stamping. Class
space is limited and registration is required; please call 813-929-1214 to register.
This is a free program, sponsored by the Friends of Land O’ Lakes Library.
Greater New Port Richey Main Street & West Pasco Chamber of Commerce
- Joint Lunch & Learn – March 12, 2015 - 11:30am to 1pm
North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
$10 per person (cash only)
Speaker: Chuck Puccini, Commercial Sales Associate, Commercial Asset Partners
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Realty in Seven Springs
Topic: PACE - Property Assessed Clean Energy - a program that allows owners of
existing buildings to improve energy efficiency and take wind mitigation steps,
improving their buildings for the future. Members of New Port Richey Main Street
and their guests are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP to the Main Street office
by calling 727-842-8066 or email [email protected].
Stargazing – Saturday, March 14, 2015 – 8:00pm – 9:30pm
Come out and see the stars. There will be several telescopes for the general public
to look through. Free. Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, 10500 Wilderness Park Blvd.,
New Port Richey. Email Joe at [email protected] for more information.
Sew It Seams
Saturday, March 14 and Saturday, March 28, 2015 – 11:00am – 1:00pm
South Holiday Library, 4649 Mile Stretch Road, Holiday, FL 34690
Phone: 727-834-3331
Learn to sew during this hands-on program. You will learn by doing, and will
build skills in the correct progression. Registration is strongly encouraged. Please
call for details: 727-834-3331.
Bonsai Seminar – Saturday, March 14, 2015 – 9:00am – 10:20am
Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd, Land O’ Lakes, FL
Pre-Register – www.eventbrite.com – Type Pasco County Cooperative Extension
Service in search box at top left/Click on Class Name to register. Print and
bring ticket to ensure seating.
Learn how to gain an understanding of how to choose the correct container, right
soil and best plants. Tips on pruning your plant into an artful design will also be
covered at this FREE UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension seminar
SCORE Seminar: Marketing to Grow Your Business
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 – 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Hudson Regional Library, 8012 Library Road, Hudson, FL 34667
Phone: 727-861-3040
Learn about what works and doesn’t work, what information is required to write
a sales and marketing plan, and how to profile your customers. Also, discover
what you can learn from your competitors, how to determine the best types of
advertising and promotions, and how to analyze your program’s effectiveness.
Please register online at www.PascoHernando.score.org.
Cold-Hardy Palms For Pasco County Seminar
Saturday, March 28, 2015 – 10:00am – 11:00am
HOME DEPOT, 10017 us 19, Port Richey, FL
Pre-Register – www.eventbrite.com – Type Pasco County Cooperative Extension
Service in search box at top left/Click on Class Name to register. Print and
bring ticket to ensure seating.
Find out which palms are cold-hardy in Pasco County’s subtropical climate and
how to grow and care for them at this FREE UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension
seminar
4th Annual Pet Expo – Saturday, March 28, 2015 – 10:00am – 6:00pm
The Florida State Fairgrounds 4800 U.S. 301, Tampa, FL 33610
For more information call: 813-929-1212
SEWNEW Sewing Club – Saturday, March 28, 2015 – 10:30am – 2:30pm
IHOP Restaurant – 13100 Hwy 301, Dade City, FL Associated link: http://Pasco.ifas.ufl.euc/FCS
People for Pasco’s Paws Golf Fundraiser
Saturday, March 28, 2015 – 12:00pm – 2:00pm
River Ridge Golf Course, 11022 Tee Time Circle New Port Richey, FL 34654
For more information call: 813-929-1212
Astronomy Program – Movers in the Sky: Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Hudson Regional Library, 8012 Library Road, Hudson, FL 34667
Phone: 727-861-3040
Meteors streaking across the sky, meteor showers, the impending danger of asteroids or comets colliding with Earth—astrophysicist Kevin Manning will provide
fascinating photos and illustrations to help uncover these mysteries. The program
will conclude with a viewing of the night sky through a powerful telescope.
Pasco Paddlepalooza 2015
April 17-19, 2015 – Port Richey, FL
Presented by the Bayou Business Association
Chamber Member Discounts Available!
For more information visitwww.pascopaddlepalooza.com
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Donut Dash Relay Race
April 18, 2015 – 9:00am (Team Check In 8:00am) Pre-register by April 15th
Gulf High School Track - 5355 School Road, New Port Richey
Entry Fees: $100 per 4-person team / $25 per 4-person student team
All proceeds to benefit Investigation Station, the traveling children’s museum
Team members must dress alike. Each team member will eat three doughnuts
prior to racing around the track one time. The team that finishes the race the
fastest, with their box in hand wins! Medals will be awarded to the fastest teams
in each category: student, adult, business and emergency response team. For more
information or to register call: Lisa Campos at 727-459-7331 or email Director@
InvestigationStation.net
SPOTLIGHT
ON BUSINESS
Medical Air Services Association
(MASA)
P.O. Box 1766 • New Port Richey, FL 34656
Jim Wood – 727-492-9576
[email protected]
MASA is 40 years old with 1,000,000 members covered worldwide.
MASA provides life-saving emergency transportation services while
at home, traveling anywhere in the world, on or off the job to protect
members from catastrophic financial loss. Members are always $0 (zero
dollars) out of pocket for 911 ground ambulance, helicopter transport,
and fixed wing air craft no matter what Medicare or other insurance
pays worldwide. If traveling over 100 miles away from home, MASA
will even return the vehicle home.
Especially when traveling, most insurance companies only offer
limited coverage for emergency type transportation, if any at all, and
generally the clients have to shell out the money and hope they will
be reimbursed upon return home. There are no dollar limits on MASA
plans. One call to MASA and we take over. We offer peace of mind to
our clients. The average cost for an air ambulance is $20,000 while a
fixed wing flight from Scotland can exceed $60,000.
These benefits are not to be confused with travelers insurance,
which is mostly for medical expenses while traveling and is purchased
for a limited amount of time. MASA offers one year, five year, and
lifetime memberships and clients are covered 24/7/360. MASA gets
people home, that’s what we do!
Pasco County Clerk
& Comptroller’s
Office
by Paula S. O’Neil, Ph.D.
Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller
Customer Call Center Celebrates
Five Years of Service
The Clerk & Comptroller’s Customer Call Center began taking calls on February 15, 2010. Five years and 814,527 phone
calls later, the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office continues its focus on
customer care. The Customer Call Center was created to enhance
customer service. A team is dedicated to provide prompt access to
information through a coordinated system of people, processes,
and technologies.
Processing between 600 - 700 calls per day, the Call Center
provides each caller with individualized information. Ninety-three
percent (93%) of all calls handled by the Call Center are solesource call resolution with no need to refer the caller to another
department. The team performs a variety of services including:
processing payments for fines and other service charges, handling
copy requests, reviewing court dockets to assist with customer
inquiries, and processing jury postponements. In addition to the
local case and records systems, Customer Service Clerks assist
customers using information contained in several state level systems, such as: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor
Vehicles, Comprehensive Case Information System, Driver and
Vehicle Information Database, Child Support Enforcement, and
Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
Customer Call Center phone numbers are listed at www.
pascoclerk.com under the General Information tab. As an added
convenience, our customers may also email questions from this
webpage.
Call Center Facts
• 814,527 calls processed since
February 15, 2010.
• 600 - 700 calls are received each
day.
• 1,108 is the highest number of
calls processed in a single day.
• 3 minutes is the average wait time.
Sertoma Foundation To Hold Drawing
To Benefit Children’s Fund
The Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation is holding a chance
drawing that will be held during Chasco Fiesta this Spring. The
tickets offer a chance to win two NFL Buccaneers Club Level season
tickets. This offer of club level season tickets is valued at $4,100
and includes two pre-game and eight home games. Package also
includes reserved stadium parking.
Tickets are $75 each and only 150 will be sold for this drawing.
Amenities will include access to several training camp practices, comfortable seating, preferred parking, children’s activities, concierge
service, premium concessions and two full-service sports bars. The
winner also gets to meet players, coaches and the general manager
and enjoy the Lower Galley Pre-game Atrium Buffet ... and that’s
just a few of the benefits of winning Club Level season tickets.
The drawing will be held at Chasco Fiesta on Saturday, March
28 at 8 p.m. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win. All
proceeds will benefit the Children’s Hearing Help Fund that is
supported by the Sertoma Foundation. CHHF encourages drivers
who are renewing their license or motor vehicle registration to
check the box for CHHF and add a dollar or more to their fee. That
amount, then, is donated to Sertoma through the Department of
Motor Vehicles.
Craig McCart, Executive Director of Sertoma Speech & Hearing
Foundation, is personally asking the community to step forward.
“Help us assist hard of hearing babies, children, and adults to
hear the world around them so they can succeed personally, academically, and socially. Let your friends and family know about
this great opportunity to win Buccaneer season tickets so we can
help others.”
To purchase tickets now, call the Foundation office at 727-8345479. For credit card orders call 1-866-999-2443.
Hearing Loss is the most common birth defect nationally.
Early detection and intervention is vital for an infant to have the
opportunity to access speech and other sounds for learning and
brain development. The mission of the Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida is to provide quality developmental
and rehabilitative services, products and education--primarily
to children--throughout Florida, in a caring and compassionate
environment, never limited by the ability to pay.
Chamber News • Page 7
Office of the Superintendent of Schools:
Kurt Browning
Sheriff
by Sheriff Chris Nocco
Scams come in all forms and fashions
and the focus is almost exclusively
on one thing: parting you from
your money.
We have to be diligent when it comes to crooks and their
scams. Hopefully these tips will help you avoid the headache of
losing money and repairing your credit.
With April 15 quickly approaching, thieves are on the lookout
for your tax dollars. Some in Pasco have received phone calls from
those claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Those callers threaten to take legal action if funds are not paid
immediately. This is absolutely a scam. If you have experienced
this, please visit www.irs.gov/uac Report-Phishing to get help.
There is also the persistent problem of skimming. This is when
a device is placed either on or inside an ATM machine or even
fuel pumps. That electronic device will then record your bank
card information, allowing the crook to duplicate your card and
use it at their leisure.
Sometimes small cameras are placed near a keypad in an
attempt to record your PIN. There are a few simple things you
can do in an attempt to avoid being a victim of a skimmer. First,
thoroughly inspect an ATM’s credit card reader. If it appears to
be loose or it’s damaged or appears to be altered, don’t use it.
When you do use an ATM, cover your hand to shield your PIN
from being secretly recorded. Even better, If you must get cash
back, go inside of a grocery store. You may have to make a small
purchase, but it almost guarantees no one else has access to your
card information. If you want to pay for gas, go inside and pay
the cashier instead of paying at the pump. For more information
on skimmers, visit the FBI’s link on the matter: www.fbi.gov/news/
stories/2011/july/atm_071411.
Scammers have also attempted to use gift cards to get money.
In one ruse, the crook calls a number and tells the person they are
holding a family member hostage. He tells the person on the other
line if they want to ensure their family member returns home safely,
money must be placed on a gift card and the PIN must given to
the caller. In a different version of that scam, a caller claims to be
from a lottery company and in order to collect you alleged winnings, the potential victim must purchase a gift card and place
a certain amount of money on that card. The citizen must then
give the caller the PIN number. Please, don’t fall for those scams.
In the hostage hoax, family members have been found to be safe
and no contact was ever made with them.
There are a number of other scams that can be highlighted,
but a great source is the Federal Trade Commission, which has
dedicated a portion of their site (www.consumer.ftc.gov/scamalerts) to scams of all stripes. Please take time and visit the site,
it could save you headache, heartache and the loss of your hardearned money.
If you believe you are the victim of some type of identity theft
or financial fraud, the following link has valuable information to
assist you through such a terrible ordeal: http://pascosheriff.us/
identity-theft-kit/.
Page 8 • Chamber News
Florida Standards and the
Florida Standards
Assessment
by Kurt S. Browning, Superintendent of Pasco
County Public Schools
Florida has had education standards since the 1970s, and
the School Board and I agree that we have to assess students to
make sure that we are teaching them those standards. Standardized tests are useful for measuring whether we are doing that.
Accountability is also necessary. We accept that we must be held
accountable for providing students with a high quality education
based on the state’s standards.
However, I am concerned that Florida is moving too quickly
to implement the new assessments without knowing whether
they are valid, reliable, and fair. I fear that teachers have not had
the time they need to adjust to the new standards and integrate
them into their lesson plans. I also worry that our technology
infrastructure is not adequate to administer these online tests. In
addition, I am afraid that many students do not have the computer literacy and keyboarding skills to successfully take the timed
exams on computers.
We are working with the Legislature and Department of Education on these issues to convince the state to confirm the reliability
of the new assessment and make sure that all districts have the
capacity to administer them. This test will be more challenging
than the FCAT and FCAT 2.0, and one of the many reasons we
are asking the state to give us more time to fully implement the
standards and assessments.
We still will administer the exams, and we expect every student
to take the exams. So much rides on these tests, and we hope to
convince state leaders to slow down, make this a benchmark year,
and allow teachers and students time to learn the standards.
Utilities Branch
Water Poster Contest
Pasco County Utilities & Florida Government Utilities (FGUA) annual water poster contest is underway.
All Pasco County Elementary Schools are encouraged to participate. The theme this year is “Water, Water Everywhere”. Students
can draw a poster showing their favorite water fact or tip. For
additional information, learning activities and contest information
visit http://watercontest.org.
Recycling Drop Off Changes
Due to the ongoing and continuing problems of illegal and
contaminated dumping at several of our unmanned and unsecured recycling drop-off facilities, the County needs to find other
manned and secured sites. We will work with other companies
that will assist and cooperate with the County to arrange for
placement of new drop off facilities. We cannot properly maintain
and operate unmanned and unsecured drop-off facilities. We are
evaluating several options and will find suitable substitution sites
in the near future.
Due to the above, the following drop-off sites were closed as
of January 28, 2015: Anclote Gulf Park (Holiday); Pine Hill (New
Port Richey); and Tampa Bay Times (Bayonet Point).
We ask the public to bear with us until other sites will open
for disposal of recycling materials.
Chasco Fiesta™ Is Coming!
Mark your calendars now for March 20-28, 2015
Plan to participate in some of the many events Chasco has to offer while helping to
raise money for over twenty-five not-for-profit organizations Chasco partners with.
Presenting Sponsor:
———————————————————————— Gold Medal Sponsors ————————————————————————
Lighthouse Coronation Ball - March 13
Hosted by the Lighthouse for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Call Lighthouse at (727) 815-0303
Chasco Fiesta™ Hunger Walk – March 14
Hosted by One Community Now
Call (727) 375-8801 ext. 2232
Chasco Fiesta™ Memorabilia Show – Throughout Event
Hosted by the West Pasco Historical Society
6341 Circle Boulevard, New Port Richey
Native American Festival – March 20-22
From East to West with Go Native Now
Call the Chamber at (727) 842-7651
West Pasco Sertoma Beef Bar-B-Q
March 20-22 and March 27-28
Hosted by West Pasco Sertoma
Call Chamber at (727) 842-7651
Junior Service League Children’s Village – March 21
Sims Park - 9 am – 12pm
Synovus Bank Chasco Fiesta™ Street Parade – March 21
Hosted by Holiday Rotary
Call the Chamber at (727) 842-7651
Chasco Main Street Mile – March 21
Hosted by Big Dawg Runnin’, Inc.
Contact Dean Lofton at (727) 457-1862
Chasco Fiesta™ Market and Arts & Crafts Village
March 21-22
Hosted by Anclote High School Band Boosters
Call Melinda at (727) 645-3081
Chasco Fiesta™ Car, Truck & Bike Show – March 22
Hosted by Gulfside Corvette Club
Call Pat at (727) 236-0959
Chasco Fiesta™ Bowling Tournament - March 24
Hosted by the WPCC Young Professionals Group
Call the Chamber at (727) 842-7651
Chasco Fiesta™ Golf Tournament – March 27
sponsored by Republic Bank
Hosted by the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce
Call the Chamber at (727) 842-7651
Special Olympics 5K Fun Run at Chasco Fiesta™ - March 28
Hosted by Special Olympics
Call Special Olympics at (727) 492-8413
Chalk About It – March 28
Hosted by Pasco Mental Health Foundation
Call Dawn at 352-206-2258
Chasco Softball Tournament – March 28
Hosted by Pasco County Parks & Recreation
Call Eric at (727) 934-7439
Ferman Chasco Fiesta™ Boat Parade – March 28
Hosted by the Rotary Club of New Port Richey
Call the Chamber at (727) 842-7651
Children’s Hearing Help Fund Chance Drawing for
2 NFL Buccaneers Club Level Season Tickets – March 29
Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation
Call Craig at (727) 934-7439
Chasco Scout Shootout – April 4
Boy Scouts of America – West Central Florida Council
Call Mark at (727) 342-0605.
Keep up on all of the latest Chasco Fiesta™
activities and participate in upcoming contests.
Become a friend of our Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/chascofiesta
30th Annual Chasco Fiesta™
Coronation Ball
The 30th Annual Chasco Fiesta™ Coronation Ball will be held
on Friday, March 13, 2015, the week before the nine-day Chasco
Fiesta festivities kick off in Sims Park.
The Royal Family of King Pithla David Parris and Queen
Chasco Candace Glewen invite you to attend this royal gala that
will celebrate the coronation of the 2015 King Pithla and Queen
Chasco. The evening will also feature dinner, entertainment, an
auction and many other royal surprises! It will be an evening of
true elegance.
Tickets to the event are $100 per person and corporate tables
are also available. The Coronation Ball proceeds benefit The Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind. For more information
on the much anticipated gala, please contact Chairperson Tina
Shelton at [email protected] or (727) 439-0516.
King Pithla Nominees
Rob Aguis, Eric Anderson, Dave Barzelay, Rich Bekesh,
Joe Cash, Chopper Davis, Paul Friedlander, Gil McWilliams,
Greg Smith, David West, J. David Wright
Queen Chasco Nominees
Laura Bekesh, Gigi Evans, Tina Farrell, Heather Grimes,
Chris Masseo, Katie McQuillan, Jamie Mick, Missy Nurrenbrock,
Denise O’Brien, Paula O’Neil, Crystal Olson, Stephanie Pontlitz,
Julie Rogers, Jennifer Selk, Tina Shelton, Lisa Shippy-Gonzalez
Chamber News • Page 9
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Thursday,
March 5, 2015
at
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11:30am – 1:00pm
Cheryl Lee’s Family
Restaurant
7045 Ridge Road
Port Richey 34668
8:00am – 9:30am
Thursday,
March 19, 2015
at
Havana Dreamers
3104 Town Avenue
Suite 107
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11:30am – 1:00pm
Thursday,
March 26, 2015
at
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5245 Limestone Drive
Port Richey 34668
11:30am – 1:00pm
$10.00 per person
(cash or check only –
payable to your server)
$5.00 per person
(cash only –
payable to your server)
$10.00 per person
(cash or check only –
payable to your server)
$10.00 per person
(cash or check only –
payable to your server)
Please RSVP to the Chamber at
[email protected]
no later than
Wednesday, March 4th
Please RSVP to the Chamber at
[email protected]
no later than
Thursday, March 12th
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[email protected]
no later than
Wednesday, March 18th
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[email protected]
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Wednesday, March 25th
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Cell: (727) 946-6762
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Office: (727) 378-3246
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Chamber News • Page 11
Brian E. Corley
Supervisor of Elections Pasco County
800-851-8754
Call Someone Who Cares!
You’ve all heard the saying “if you don’t vote you can’t complain,” but
the same holds true for those of us that vote, complain, and don’t tell
anyone who can do anything about it! Our newly elected and mid-term
legislators are ready to get to work with the opening of the legislative
session on March 3, 2015. Now is the perfect time for citizens to offer
input and become involved in policy making decisions.
Both the Florida Senate and House have websites that give information on the calendar, committees, agendas, and upcoming bills for
consideration. All of the contact information you need including phone
numbers and addresses of local offices, Tallahassee offices, and email addresses is available on our website www.pascovotes.com/Portals/Pasco/
Documents/gov-guide2015.pdf.
If you are unsure which legislative district is yours, you can also look
that up on www.pascovotes.com, or call our office at 800-851-8754 for
assistance. We at the elections’ office are not policy makers, but we often take
calls from voters who are unhappy with the process or with the statutorily
required procedures we must follow. We always suggest that these voters
SPOTLIGHT
ON BUSINESS
Furever Friends Pet Sitting, LLC
5511 Drinkard Drive • New Port Richey, FL 34653
Laura B. Einstandig – 480-244-2818
Furever Friends Pet and House Sitting is my passion, as my love for
animals knows no bounds. I am a former paralegal who feels that she
has finally found her calling in life. I have owned multiple animals all of
my life and will care for your animals and home as if they were my own.
I support and volunteer for several animal rescue groups. Please always
think rescue when you want to adopt a pet instead of buying at a pet
store where you are likely to be supporting a puppy mill, and please think
about adopting from the Pasco County Animal Shelter in Land O’Lakes
so that they can pursue their goal of becoming a “no-kill” shelter.
Call me at 480-244-2818 anytime to take care of your home or pets.
Thank you.
contact their senators and representatives, but I wonder how many actually
do. In 2015, remember that making your voice heard by voting is just part
of the solution. Making your voice heard when things aren’t going your
way is taking it to the level where you can actually make a difference!
New Members – Effective February, 2015
West Coast AIDS Foundation
7624 Congress Street
New Port Richey, FL, 34653
Brandi Geoit – 727-375-8664
www.westcoastaf.com
DeLuca’s Fine Jewelry
3104 Town Avenue, #105A
New Port Richey, FL 34655
Larry & Joanna DeLuca
727-375-2992
www.delucasfinejewelry.com
Waverly Media
4188 Dairy Court, Suite D
Port Orange, FL 32127
Marilyn Garrett
386-322-3600
www.waverlymediapasco.com
New Port Inn
6120 Congress Street
New Port Richey, FL 34653
Lara Montgomery
727-848-3617
www.newportinnassisted
living.com
Dale Carnegie Training
1408 N. Westshore Blvd
Suite 912, Tampa, FL 33607
Tina Marie Rossi
813-288-8778
www.tampabay.dalecarnegie.
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Happy Anniversary To Our Valued Members
During the month of March, the following businesses are celebrating an anniversary with the West Pasco Chamber of
Commerce. Please join us in congratulating them on reaching these membership milestones!​
YEARS / COMPANY
YEARS / COMPANY
YEARS / COMPANY
YEARS / COMPANY
YEARS / COMPANY
41 Progressive Waste Solutions
32 Dentistry by Ken Martin &
Associates
28 Junior Achievement of the
West Central Florida
28 Michels & Lundquist
Funeral Home
27 State Farm Insurance Mike Peters
24 Daryl Schram Roofing
22 Grace Bible Christian School
19 Youth & Family Alternatives
17 The Joy FM 91.5
17 Mike Currie Electric
16 Bianco & Mansfield, P.A.
15 Windtree Apartments
14 PACE Center for Girls, Inc.
14 The Volunteer Way, Inc.
14 Walmart #0994
13 Mary Archie, Associate
Florida Luxury Realty
13 Bishop Larkin Interparochial
Catholic School
13 Haller’s Automotive
13 Nova Southeastern University
13 West Pasco Board of Realtors
12 Community Service Council
12 Consulate Health Care
12 Ford of Port Richey
12 Lazenby Eye Care Center
10 Pasco Termite & Pest
Control, Inc.
9
9
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
Coastal Rental Center
Genesis at Long Leaf
Brothers Powder Coating LLC
PBSS/American Locksmiths
- Doors
Synergy Ad Specialties, Inc.
Community Congregational
Church UCC
Maaco Collision Repair &
Auto Painting
RAB Foundation Repair, LLC
Read Wealth Management
A-Plus Air Conditioning
Benchwarmers at Whiskey River
Senica
Reyna Bell
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Florida Cancer Affiliates
Gus M. Bilirakis
Brown Medical Billing
Edgewater Endodontics
Edward Jones
The Heart & Vascular
Institute of Florida
Horizon Therapy Center, Inc.
Novus Medical Detox Center
Pasco Clerk & Comptroller
Photop Technologies, Inc.
Planet Fitness - NPR
Thunder Bay Builders, Inc.
Topper’s Hair & Nail Design
Verizon Event Center
Watch Me Grow Kids
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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Consignment LLC
Ace Golf - Wentworth
Advance Auto Parts
Beacon Head and Neck Clinic
Cornerstone Air, Heating &
Plumbing
Direct Auto Insurance
Whitney England
FlexKom Independent
Representative
Havana Dreamers Cafe
International Cremation
O’Reilly Auto Parts
Students Survival, Inc.
Titan Medical Center
Trinity Meeting Center
Chamber Renewals – January 2015
The following businesses renewed their Chamber membership during the month of January.
We thank you for your continued support!
YEAR / COMPANY
YEAR / COMPANY
YEAR / COMPANY
YEAR / COMPANY
YEAR / COMPANY
2008 AB Specialty Pharmacy
2010 Anclote Village Marina
2002 Mary Archie, Associate
Florida Luxury Realty
1995 Donald I. Cadle, D.M.D.,
P.A.
2010 Dex Imaging
2002 Faith Lutheran Church
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1986 Florida Hospital North
Pinellas
1992 Gay & Ehrhardt, P.A.
1984 Great Bay Distributors, Inc.
1993 Gulf Coast Dermatology
2007 Howsar, LLC
2011 Lakewood Church of God
1999 The Landings at Sea Forest
2003 The Landings of St. Andrew
2012 Little Sunshine Preschool
2003 Millian-Aire Enterprises
Corp.
1995 Patricia Mulieri
2015 Ol’ Time Gun Shop
2015 Prosser Howells, P.A.
2008 Roman Plumbing, Inc.
1993 Rotary Club of New Port
Richey
2006 Drs. Shelton, Thompson,
VonSick
1996 State Farm Insurance Tim Holladay
1973 Swartsel’s Ace Hardware
2011 Tampa Bay Community
Development Corp.
2002 Tampa Bay Insurance, LLC
2012
2007
2013
2011
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Total Title Solutions
US Building
Construction, Inc.
2001 West Pasco Pregnancy
Center
2001 Williams, Ristoff & Proper,
P.L.C.
BUSINESS DISCOUNTS
BUSINESS DISCOUNTS - This program is designed so that Chamber Members
will do business with other Chamber Members. ALL YOU NEED DO IS IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A
WEST PASCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNT.
Below is a list of those members participating at this time.
A+ TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICE INC.
6518 U.S. Highway 19 North, New Port Richey - 847-6324
10% Discount to Chamber Members on Bookkeeping Services.
FREE second look at your prior or current year tax return.
DEX IMAGING
13911 Lakeshore Blvd., Hudson (727) 742-6719
Free cost analysis and 30% discount on equipment. New
Konica/Minolta Color MFP starting at $65 per month.
AAA PORT RICHEY, FL
10532 Devco Road, Port Richey 868-9523
Chamber Members new to AAA will receive $5 discount,
and both new and existing members get 50% off associate
membership for immediate family members.
Direct Auto Insurance
5116 U.S. Highway 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Bill Washinski – 727-849-6050
Free quote with Discount. Go online at DirectGeneral.com
and use the Partner Code: WPCOC
AFFORDABLE SECURE SELF STORAGE
8619 New York Ave., Hudson – 862-6016
10% off all rental rates no minimum stays or strings attached.
RV and Boat storage also available.
DAVID A. DORSEY C.P.A., P.A.
6105 Main St., New Port Richey - 846-0556
Free Consultation & 20% New Client Discount to Chamber
Members.
APPIUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
9020 Rancho Del Rio Dr., New Port Richey – 845-7572
Complimentary Financial Planning consultation to
Chamber Members.
DR’S. SHELTON, THOMPSON, VonSICK
5636 Grand Boulevard, New Port Richey - 847-5360
15% Discount to Chamber Members on Exams, Xrays, and
Treatment. Only with Lindsay McCaslin, D.M.D.
BATTERIES + BULBS
5644 U.S. Highway 19, New Port Richey - 849-6700
10% discount for Chamber Members.
EDWARD J. HAUCK, INC.
4904 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday - 849-6142
10% off to Chamber Members.
BAY AREA AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING
7030 Osteen Road, New Port Richey, 863-2665
15% off a Residential Check-up or Service Call Diagnostic
to Chamber Members.
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES
3060 U.S. Highway 19, Holiday – (727) 722-9500
10% discount to all Chamber Members.
BETTER BACK STORE, THE
4018 Little Rd., New Port Richey – 848-2225
$10 off with any $50 purchase for Chamber Members.
BOB MEMOLI of FLORIDA LUXURY REALTY, INC.
1248-D Seven Springs Blvd., New Port Richey - 372-6611
10% off commission to Chamber Members.
Dr. Donald I. Cadle, Jr., DMD
5823 Main Street, New Port Richey
727-842-6052 - www.cadlecosmeticdentistry.com
10% discount for all Chamber members
CASTRIOTA CHEVROLET, INC.
12930 US Hwy. 19, Hudson - 862-9473
Chamber members buying service contact General Sales
Manager, for details.
CHOCOLATES BY MICHELLE
8647 Little Road, Ste. 11, New Port Richey – 849-7502
10% off to Chamber Members.
Cornerstone Air, Heating & Plumbing
4946 Land O’ Lakes Boulevard, Land O’Lakes, FL 34639
(813) 949-4445
$30 off Service Repair, A/C or Plumbing.
COTE APPRAISALS, INC.
12831 US Highway 19, Hudson - 863-1400
20% discount on residential appraisals for Chamber
Members and their employees.
COUNTRY CLUB HAIR STUDIO
7135 State Road 52, Bayonet Point – 863-3099
10% off all services for Chamber Members.
DALE WEBB ROOFING, INC.
5647 Kentucky Ave., New Port Richey - 847-7524
5% Discount to Chamber Members.
DENTISTRY BY DR. KENNETH E. MARTIN
4138 Madison St., New Port Richey - 849-0705
10% Discount to Chamber Members.
DERBY SELF STORAGE
2262 U.S. Highway 19, Holiday - (727) 939-0330
10% off on any size climate control or self-storage unit
with a one-year lease agreement.
F.J. VELTEN & SONS
5701 Main Street, New Port Richey – 815-0300
No-cost, no-obligation portfolio review.
FLORIDA LUXURY REALTY – MARY B. ARCHIE
Please call for discount - (727) 514-2596
FORD OF PORT RICHEY
10715 U.S. Highway 19, Port Richey – 868-9545
$100 under invoice on new Fords to Chamber members.
Special fleet pricing available. Call Paul Baughman.
Furever Friends Pet Sitting, LLC
5511 Drinkard Drive, New Port Richey – 480-244-2818
$5 off your first visit.
GREAT ROOMS PASCO
9029 Little Road, New Port Richey - (727) 869-1122
Chamber Members Employee Pricing 12 Months Same
As Cash!!!
HOME RES-Q, INC.
www.HomeResQInc.com 727-847-9126
10% discount on all interior/exterior services for your
home or business. Free, same day estimates available.
*Just mention this discount on the phone.
HYUNDAI OF NEW PORT RICHEY
3936 U.S. Highway 19, New Port Richey - (727) 569-0999
$100.00 over invoice, minus factory incentives (ask for
Jeena).
IERNA’S HEATING & COOLING, INC.
18843 U.S. Highway 41 North, Lutz - 813-948-6355
21-Point A/C Clean & Tune only $29.95 ($80 Value), 1lb of freon
included, free washable air filter and more (not available for
same day service). Always FREE estimates on change outs and
upgrades. Service, Sales, Maintenance, Duct Cleaning.
INNOVATIVE MORTGAGE SERVICES
1818 Short Branch Dr., Suite 101, Trinity – (727) 376-6900
Free appraisal at closing ($400-$450 value) – Mike Chissell
JERICHO ROAD MINISTRIES, INC.
8924 State Road 52, Hudson – (352) 799-2912 Ext. 115
Chamber Members receive 25% off.
Julian’s Auto Showcase
6404 US Highway 19, New Port Richey
1 Block North of Main Street
727-848-1200 - www.juliansauto.com
Chamber members receive one free year of oil changes
(maximum of 6) from the date of vehicle purchase. Certificate
will be issued at time of delivery. Ask for J.W. to receive
your discount.
KELLY’S DANCE ACADEMY
8500 Old County Road 54, New Port Richey – 376-7315
1/2 off first month’s tuition.
LABOR READY, INC.
7902 U.S. Highway 19, New Port Richey – 847-4268
2 HOURS Free with a minimum order of 8 Hours. Limit 1
per customer.
THE LANDINGS AT SEA FOREST
4522 Seagull Dr., New Port Richey – (727) 859-0444
One month free rent for all Chamber Members and waived
application fees.
LIBERTY TAX SERVICE OF NEW PORT RICHEY
5901 US 19, New Port Richey 34652 842-8900
$75 discount on your personal tax return.
LINSEY EYECARE
8936 U.S. Highway 19, Port Richey – 844-3400
20% off frames and lenses, certain styles excluded to
Chamber Members. Eye exam offer ($38) is on the Vision
Values program to Chamber Members.
THE MALKI LAW OFFICES, P.A.
6931 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL - (727) 375-3090
Free 15 minute consultations for Chamber Members.
MEARES PLUMBING
8425 Arcola Ave, Hudson 34667 - (727) 863-8815
$39 service fee (instead of our regular $59 service fee)
and 10% off all repairs and/or new installs for Chamber
Members.
NATURAL CHOICE PEST CONTROL
P.O. Box 1981, New Port Richey - 844-7514
20% Discount.
NELSON’S PEST CONTROL
7940 Rutilio Court, New Port Richey – 372-1175
$100 off Termite work to Chamber members. 10% off other
services to Chamber Members.
PASCO CAMERA EXCHANGE
5405 Main St., New Port Richey - 844-0904
10% Discount on film/film processing/enlargements/
darkroom supplies/accessories on pegboard.
PAW WASH PLUS
2319 Seven Springs Blvd., New Port Richey – 375-7070
10% off all products and services to Chamber Members.
PBSS/AMERICAN LOCKSMITHS-DOORS
6128 Sherwin Drive, Port Richey, FL – 727-638-1803
20% off all services for Chamber Members.
PROSOURCE OF PORT RICHEY
10929 SR 52, Hudson – 379-9700
40% off carpet prices and 20% off everything else to
Chamber Members.
PURE INDULGENCE SPA
7135 SR 52, Bayonet Point, 34667 – 869-8900
10% off any service.
R.J. KIELTY PLUMBING HEATING AND COOLING, INC.
9507 State Road 52, Hudson - 863-5486
$15.00 off any service to Chamber Members.
Residence Inn by Marriott
Tampa Suncoast Parkway
2101 Northpointe Village, Lutz, FL 33558
Discounted rates for all Pasco Businesses
Ask for Pasco Rate 813-792-8400
RIGHT AT HOME
8630 Government Dr, Suite 103, New Port Richey - 844-3570
10% discount on in-home care or assistance for Chamber
Members (contact Paul Lallanilla).
Sam’s Club
Join as a new Sam’s Club member or renew your existing
membership and receive a $10 gift card! Plus members
receive a $25 gift card!
SERVPRO OF WEST PASCO
7920 Evies Way, Port Richey - 847-3000
10% discount on deluxe carpet cleaning ($150.00
minimum).
SINGER SEWING CENTER
8866 State Road 52, Hudson - 868-3655 • 10% discount
SKIP’S FLORIST & CHRISTMAS HOUSE
5324 Mile Stretch Dr., Holiday - 938-2274
10% discount to Chamber Members on in store purchases.
SPCA SUNCOAST
7734 Congress St., New Port Richey - 849-1048
A free custom engraved tag for all adopted animals, for all
Chamber Member businesses and their employees.
STATE ALARM, INC.
1014 U.S. Highway 19, Suite 106, Holiday, FL 34691
727-939-8888
15% off all installations and monthly services and
free activation on selected panels to Chamber Members.
STEPHEN E. STEIN, DDS, PA
10806 US Hwy 19, Suite 101, Port Richey - 863-2497
Chamber Members receive free x-rays, free exams, free
consults, free second opinions, and free transportation.
THE STORAGE CENTER OF PORT RICHEY
8728 U.S. Highway 19, Port Richey - 843-0113
First month free and 15% off to Chamber Members.
SUNCRUZ OF PORT RICHEY CASINO
7917 Bayview Avenue, Port Richey, 34668, 848-3423
Chamber Members get a FREE SunCruz Port Richey Casino
T-Shirt.
TAMPA BAY TAX PROS
5328 Trouble Creek Rd, New Port Richey - 848-8950
Free consultation and review of last year’s individual and/
or business tax return for Chamber Members.
THE UPS STORE
14851 State Road 52, Unit 107, Hudson – (727) 755-1877
15% off (except on U.S. Postage) to Chamber Members. Free
mailbox for Non-for-profit Chamber Members.
WILLIAMS, RISTOFF & PROPER, P.L.C.
4532 US Highway 19, New Port Richey – 842-9758
Wills for Chamber Members: $35.00 each
WINDSONG CHARTERS & BOAT RENTALS
5015 US Highway 19, Magnuson Hotel & Marina
New Port Richey – 859-0213
10% discount off charters and rentals for Chamber
Members.
WINGHOUSE
6515 U.S. Hwy. 19, New Port Richey - 816-9464
10% off total bill for Chamber Members.
WOODY TUCKER PLUMBING & A/C
6802 Jasmine Blvd., Port Richey - 868-2139
10% Discount on Retail Sales.
Chamber News • Page 13
MARCH 2015
WEST PASCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS AND MEETINGS
SUNDAY
MONDAY
1
TUESDAY
2
WEDNESDAY
3
8:00am
WPCC Board
Meeting
at NPR Library,
5939 Main Street,
NPR
THURSDAYFRIDAY
4
SATURDAY
5
6
7
8:00am
11 5:30pm
WPCC After 12 New Port
13
14
18
20
11:30am
Hudson
Brochure
Exchange at
Atria Baypoint
Village,
7927 SR 52,
Hudson
PURIM
8
9 8:00am
WPCC
10
Government
Affairs Committee
Meeting, Bob
Evans, 9115 US
Hwy 19, PR
11:30am
WPCC Ribbon
Cutting/Mixer
Ace Golf Wentworth, 2990
Wentworth Way,
Tarpon Springs
Five:00 Mixer/
Social - Dockside
Sports Bar &
Grille, 5015 US
Hwy 19 N., NPR
Richey Brochure
Exchange
Breakfast
at Cheryl
Lee’s Family
Restaurant,
7045 Ridge Road,
PR 34668
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
TIME BEGINS
15
16
17
11:30am to
1:00pm
WPCC Ambassador
Luncheon,
Sponsored by
Regions Bank,
Jimmy John’s –
9308 US Hwy 19,
PR
19
11:30am
Trinity
Brochure
Exchange
Luncheon
Sponsored by
Synergy Ad
Specialties, Inc.
Havana
Dreamers, 3104
Town Ave., Suite
107, Trinity
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
22
- WPCC
23 8am
24
Executive
Committee
Meeting
5:30pm
WPCC YPG Chasco
Fiesta Bowling
Tournament, Lane
Glo South, 8631
Old County Road
54, NPR
Chasco
Street
Parade
21
SPRING BEGINS
CHASCO FIESTA CHASCO FIESTA
25
26 11:30am
WPCC Chasco 27
11:30am
WPCC Port
Richey Brochure
Exchange
Luncheon,
Sponsored by
A+ Tax &
Accounting
Service, Inc.
Benchwarmer’s
at Whiskey River,
5245 Limestone
Drive, PR
Chasco
Boat
Parade
28
Fiesta™ Golf
Tournament,
Seven Springs Golf Chasco Fiesta™
& County Club,
Country
3535 Trophy Blvd,
Concert
NPR
CHASCO FIESTA CHASCO FIESTA CHASCO FIESTA CHASCO FIESTA CHASCO FIESTA CHASCO FIESTA CHASCO FIESTA
29
30
31
To avoid being charged
for reservations made to
Chamber dinners, luncheons
or breakfasts, please give a
24-hour notice of cancellation.
PALM SUNDAY
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