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Zephyrhills Breaks Ground on New Venue
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on August 15th for the New Community Venue
which will be the permanent venue for Pigz in ZHills BBQ & Blues. Over 40 citizens
along with dignitaries came to make this kick off a success. Among the speakers were Rep.
Danny Burgess, Mayor Gene Whitfield, CEO of FHZ Randy Surber, City Manager Steve
Spina, and Bob Winters of Zephyrhills Noon Rotary.
Randy Surber presented a check for $30,000 from Florida Hospital Zephyrhills to build a
20x40 Stage, which will be added to the $30,000 donated by the City.
Mayor Whitfield stated, “this venue will be
used for generations to come. We’re going to
enjoy this venue today and the days ahead, but
it’s for our children and grandchildren.”.
We are always trying to do things for our com“We
munity and our citizens, always with and eye
on the future”.
January 21, 2017 BBQ will be the 1st of many
events that will be held at this great venue.
September
1
Chamber Business Breakfast, 7-8:30a; held at Golden Corral, 6855 Gall Blvd.
6
Ambassador Luncheon, RSVP, 12–1p; Palm Tree Acres, 36006 Hwy 54
7
Ribbon Cu ng and Open House, RSVP, Conserva ve Club of East Pasco,
12:15 – 2p, 38438 5th Ave
12
City Council Mee ng, 6p; City Hall Council Chamber, 5335 8th St.
22
55th Annual Member and Community Awards Banquet, 6p,
St. Joseph’s Parish Center, 38750 5th Ave.
26
City Council Mee ng, 6p; City Hall Council Chamber, 5335 8th St.
28
ZEDC Steering Commi ee Meeting 11:00-12:30p; Zephyrhills Chamber,
38550 Fi h Ave.
2016 Awards in Excellence Nominees
Congratulations to each Nominee.
Small Business
Economic Development Champion
Community Service
Bug's Splatt r
Kevin Bahr, Bahr’s Propane Gas & AC
Randy Light, Health Markets
Cornelison Engineering & Design
Paul Correia, Sun State Aluminum
Cathy Mowrey, The Kid’s Korner Preschool
Faithful Friends Pet Cremati n
Duke Energy
Ryman Constructi n
Mar n Electric
Skip Skairus, ZEDC Chairman, CenterState Bank Theresa Parkhurst, Samaritan Project
Palm Tree Acres
Steve Spina, City Manager-City of Zephyrhills
PuroClean
Gene Whi ield, Mayor-City of Zephyrhills
Si
g Pretty Pet Parlor
Silverado Golf & Country Club
Thomas & Son Inc.
Leadership in Government
Carol Scheckler, Samaritan Project
Ci zen of the Year
Beth Aker, Meals on Wheels
Kent Compton, City Councilman
Carol Greene, Samaritan Project
Gail Hamilton, CRA-City of Zephyrhills
Sean Klotz, Silverado Golf Course
Large Business
Senator Wilton Simpson
Amanda Keith, The Thomas Promise
Bahr's Propane Gas & AC
Steve Spina, City Manager-City of Zephyrhills
Theresa Parkhurst, Samaritan Project
Bayfront Health Dade City
Gene Whi ield, Mayor-City of Zephyrhills
Dianna Thomas, The Thomas Promise
Wade & Dianna Thomas, The Thomas Promise
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
Jarrett Fo d
Rasmussen College
Diamond Award
Meals on Wheels
Ryman Constructi n
Military Order of the Purple Heart
San Antonio Citiz ns Federal Credit Union
Zephyrhills Noon Rotary
Simpson Environmental Services
Samaritan Project
Suncoast Credit Union
Zephyrhills Toastmasters
Sunrise Eatery
Innova ve Business
Leadership in Youth Involvement
Arts in Moti n Youth Theatre
Orbital Corporati n
Day Break Rotary
PHSC - East Campus
East Pasco YMCA
Silverlight Aviati n
Hope Ranch Learning Academy
Zephyrhills Brewing Company
Zephyrhills Noon Rotary
Zephyrhills Toastmasters
Rasmussen College
Dianna Thomas, The Thomas Promise
David West, Inside Out Leadership, Signarama
Mark James Warren, Pastor-Richland Baptis
Church
Ambassador of the Year
Beth Aker, Meals on Wheels
Gary Hatrick, High Road Photography
George Kendall, FBA Judge
Rod Rehrig, Marine Corps League
Chamber Member of the Year
Katy Boyd, FHZ CREATION Health Wellness
Center
The Laker/Lutz News
Tim Linville, EZ Clean Car Wash
Rod Rehrig, Marine Corps League
Bob Winters, Winters Mobile Home Park
ZEPHYRHILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
YOUTH & EDUCATION
PROGRAM DONORS
Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
September 2016
October 2015-September
Citizen of the Month and Scholarship Fund
2015-2016
Bahr’s Propane Gas & A/C
City of Zephyrhills
Church of the Living World
Faithful Friends Pet Cremation
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
Centennial Bank
I R Staffing, Inc.
San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union
Suncoast Credit Union
The Church at Chancey Road
The Ministerial Association of
Zephyrhills/Wesley Chapel
And...ALL of you who have participated in
50/50 drawings at Chamber events
Thank you for your generous
Support of Youth in our Community
As a direct result of your contributions, the
Chamber awarded $4900 in 2016 to local
graduating seniors pursuing their educational,
vocational and career goals.
The Chamber provides annual scholarships
funded through 50/50 drawings, events, and
individual or business donations. Scholarships
are awarded to local youth through a selection
process in Spring of every year. If you or your
business wishes to participate with educational
support, please call your Chamber office.
Officers
Tim Linville, President –E-Z Clean Car Wash
Carolyn Hodges, Vice President-Faithful Friends Pet Cremation
John Scott, Treasurer-Gulf Coast Financial Strategies
Gary Hatrick, Secretary -High Road Photography
Directors
Sam Abrahani—Zephyrhills Toastmasters
Amy Chappell –Centennial Bank
David West—Inside Out Leadership Development
John Kinsman-Martin Electric
Patty Richter-Bayfront Health Dade City
Rebecca Gaddis -San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union
Skip Skairus-CenterState Bank
Carolyn Sentelik-Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Foundation
Wade Thomas -Thomas and Son , Inc.
Ex-Officio Members
Councilman Ken Burgess---City Council Liaison
Executive Director
Melonie Monson
Committees and Board Liaisons
Membership: Gary Hatrick
Economic Development / Government Affairs: Skip Skairus
Community Outreach: David West
Ambassadors Liaison: Katy Boyd
Professional Staff
Melonie Monson-Executive Director
[email protected]
Sheryl Binesh—Membership Coordinator
[email protected]
Roxanne Bricker-Marketing & Events Coordinator
[email protected]
Gary Hatrick-Admin. Asst. & Visitors Center Services
[email protected]
Chamber Business Hours
Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
38550 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills 33542
Ph: (813)782-1913 / Fax: (813)783-6060
Platinum Level Investors
Gold Level Investors
CenterState Bank
Mosaic
San Antonio Citizens FCU
Bronze Level Investors
Bahr’s Propane Gas & AC
Centennial Bank
Florida Medical Clinic
...is a GREAT place
for BUSINESS
AND Member Services
is NOT A 9-5 Job
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Chamber’s new web design?
ZephyrhillsChamber.org
Here are a few other ways
your Chamber is working for you
Click HERE and HERE
to view latest video promos
Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce
MEMBERSHIP
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New Members
The Kid's Korner Preschool
Sunnyside MHP
James
38225 12th Ave
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
(813) 788-9808
Cathy Mowrey
5814 8th St.
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
(813) 782-3333
[email protected]
Kathy Wilcox
5028 Fisher St.
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
(813) 781-1189
[email protected]
Dewberry
Metro Development Group
Alexander Hulbert
1000 N. Ashley Dr.
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 421-8653
[email protected]
Kartik Goyani
2502 N. Rocky Point Dr. Ste.
1050
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 288-8078
[email protected]
Zephyrhills Bulldogs Booster
Club
Dynamic Dance Refinery
Outside The Box
Kathleen Beach
35362 SR 54
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
(813) 715-2209
Anna Bailey
38430 5th Ave
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
(813) 715-1568
[email protected]
Carriage Trade Dry Cleaners
and Coin Laundry
[email protected]
Randy Light
6335 12th St.
Zephyrhills, FL 33540
(813) 782-1408
[email protected]
Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce
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For Renewing Your Membership
Arts in Motion
Palm Tree Acres
All Craft Marine LLC
Pattie Electric & Refrigeration
Capri Pizza & More
Providence @ Zephyr Ridge
Centennial Bank
Ron Oakley
DG Monson
SunTrust Bank - Morris Bridge
J.R. Golf Carts, LLC
Wesley Chapel Nissan
Lark Sheds
West Zephyrhills Elementary
Life’s Treasures
Zephyrhills Elks BPOE
Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired & Blind
Zephyr Lodge 198 F & AM
Membership
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BUSINESS BREAKFAST
Guest Speaker:
Sheriff Chris Nocco
Pasco County Sheriff
Sponsored by:
Membership
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August Mixer
Skydive City
FUN!!!
Membership
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Ribbon Cutting—
Members from the Greater
Zephyrhills Chamber of
Commerce, The Greater
Dade City Chamber of
Commerce, Bayfront Health
Rehabilitation, and
American House
Zephyrhills at a multichamber ribbon cutting.
Community
Encourage membership and retention through innovative programs, services and benefits
County Commissioner Forum!
Local Pasco County
Commissioner Candidates for District 1
come together to
address to share their
platforms.
Membership
Encourage membership and retention through innovative programs, services and benefits
Ribbon Cutting
Welcome our new member!
We had fun with
Sabrina at The
Southern Sweetheart’s
Ribbon Cutting!
Community News
GREATER ZEPHYRHILLS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
38550 Fifth Ave.
Zephyrhills, FL. 38550
Phone (813) 782-1913
Fax (813) 183-6060
Contact: Melonie Monson
Phone: (813) 782-1913
Email: [email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
4:30 P.M. EDT, August 15, 2016
New Community Venue Groundbreaking
Zephyrhills, FL (August 15, 2016) –
Dirt flew Monday morning at the groundbreaking for the new 14-acre community event venue being built on the grounds of the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport.
Now begins the construction of a permanent stage and vendor spaces
equipped with electricity and water.
Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melonie Monson
opened the ceremony standing in front of a banner representing the chamber’s signature
event, the Pigz in Z’hills BBQ & Blues event, which inspired the concept of building a
local festival grounds.
“As we mark beginning of this construction we reaffirm the strength and support
of our city. This one of a kind venue will serve as a reminder of the vision our
city has for our community and its people,” Monson said.
Zephyrhills Mayor Gene Whitfield said, “Every time I go to one of these things
where they have nice gold shovels and they are going to break the ground, I always think about that as it’s a step into the future. This is for generations to
come. We’re going to break ground here today and were going to enjoy this
venue once it’s completed – today - in the days ahead, but it’s something for
our children in the days and the days and the days ahead.”
District 38 State Representative Danny Burgess spoke of the importance of
public/private partnerships to the community. “We’re on a roll,” he said, “we really are. Think of all the great things that are happening here at home and it’s
because of the investments that everybody here, and everybody that lives here,
is making on a daily basis … I’ve never been more proud to be from Zephyrhills
and I can’t wait to see what happens here.”
Community News
The event site, located at 5200 Airport Rd. will feature a 20-by-40 stage and 50 spaces
equipped with water and electric as well as additional space for free-standing vendors,
business expos and children’s activities. The inaugural event will be the 7th Annual Pigz in
Z’hills BBQ & Blues to be held Jan. 21, 2017.
The venue will be owned and operated by the City of Zephyrhills, the city contributed
$30,000 to its construction. Florida Hospital Zephyrhills donated $30,000 to build the
stage.
Randy Surber, president and CEO of Florida Hospital Zephyrhills commended the turnout of people
that came to the ceremony on such a “hot, steamy morning.” “This is evidence of the community
support we have for this project,” Surber said. “The hospital, being your community hospital, we
are very grateful for the opportunity to be able to do this. We are very excited about doing this.
We’re excited about being part of Zephyrhills and we have been for 30 years … This is a special
place and we want to give back.”
Seven gold shovels were manned by Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors President Tim Linville, Bob Winters of the Rotary Club of Zephyrhills, Zephyrhills
City Manager Steve Spina, Surber, Burgess, Whitfield, and Monson.
The city has brought water and electric to the site and will install the water facilities while
local Chamber of Commerce businesses, Martin Electric and Sunstate Aluminum will install the electric fixtures and build the stage.
Once in operation, non-profit organizations who wish to use the venue will pay a fee to
cover the cost of maintenance which will be performed by the city. Events would be limited
to daytime festivals in order to prevent stage noise in the residential area behind the venue
although the stage would be designed to direct music toward ZMA.
Several organizations in addition to the GZCOC have expressed interest in using the event
site including the Rotary Club of Zephyrhills, Thomas Promise Foundation, Ride For Hospice and Paulie Palooza. Melonie Monson, executive director at the Greater Zephyrhills
Chamber of Commerce said that there were other possible events waiting in the wings
such as a rebirth of the Zephyrhills Celtic Festival and a Balloon Fest.
For more information, contact Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melonie Monson at (813) 782-1913.
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based association of businesses, organizations and individuals working together to preserve and continually enhance the quality of life in the community
of Zephyrhills and surrounding area of East Pasco County. We promote a vibrant and active business climate
supporting economic growth through leadership and active involvement by our membership. Page 4
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Community Support
The Samaritan Project
September 14
Outreach and free medical:
Back to school physicals, showers
and hair-cuts on August 10th and
September 14th from
1-4pm. At First Church of the
Nazarene, 6151 12th Street,
Zephyrhills, FL. For more
information, call (813) 810-8670
Community Support
Libraries
Database to Help You Achieve
Your Educational and Career
Goals:
With a Pasco County Library Card (free
to Pasco County residents) and an internet connection, you have 24/7 access to
the Learning Express Library. The LEL
contains study guides and practice tests
for occupation exams in allied health,
civil service, electrical, firefighting,
Homeland Security, law enforcement,
nursing, real estate, and more. There
are also study guides and practice tests
for college entrance exams, placement
tests, high school equivalency tests, and
more. The Learning Express Library
database can be accessed for free at
www.PascoLibraries.org.
Community News
Biking/Walking Trail
Along 301
At the request of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is providing, in conjunction with the
US 301 repaving project, a bicycle/pedestrian trail
on the west side of US 301 – between Kossik Road
(Zephyrhills) and Dade City Avenue (Dade City).
This 4.5 mile path will connect to the existing sidewalk north of Dade City Avenue and to sidewalks
currently being constructed south of Kossik Road.
This path will eventually be a segment of a regional
north/south trail extending from the Withlacoochee
State Trailhead in the Trilby Area of northern Pasco
County to the Pasco/Hillsborough County line and
eventually extending south to Fletcher Avenue in
the USF area.
The US 301 path will provide an alternative mode
of travel (bicycle/pedestrian) between the two cities
and create a much safer environment for both pedestrians and bicyclists. The new path is expected to
be ready and open to the public in late August.
MPO staff is coordinating with Zephyrhills and
Dade City and local Chambers of Commerce to host
a grand opening (ribbon cutting) in late September
or early October when the weather is a little cooler.
For more information on this path or other bicycle/
pedestrian projects please contact the MPO Office
727-847-8140 / [email protected].
Community News
CareerSource Pasco Hernando partnership with the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office assisted
over 250 Hernando County Residents at the Brooksville Community Center.
Brooksville, Florida- On February 22, 2016, CareerSource Pasco
Hernando and the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office
Partnered in an effort to solve economic disparity within Hernando County. Currently, the Brooksville
Community Center is open twice a week on Monday and Wednesday from 8:00A.M. to 4:30P.M.,
where two trained CareerSource Pasco Hernando Career Specialists are onsite to help assist local
jobseekers.
Over 250 Hernando County residents have been assisted through the programs offered through CareerSource Pasco Hernando. Hernando County residents are able to receive assistance with resume
creation, job searches, online E-courses, as well as participate in customized workshops. The programs have provided the unemployed labor force the necessary training, temporary assistance and
employment services needed to gain successful employment and economic stability, and has impacted the community through local economic growth.
CareerSource Pasco Hernando provides resources to help companies thrive, and help train a talented
workforce that will help keep Pasco and Hernando Counties competitive, while increasing productivity.
Employers and jobseekers are encouraged to take advantage of CareerSource Pasco Hernando’s programs to enhance their skills and talent search.
For additional information on services provided to employers and jobseekers, please visit
www.careersourcepascohernando.com or call Hernando (352) 200-3020/Pasco (727) 484-3400 and
ask for a Career Specialist or Business Service Consultant.
Pasco County Public Transportation (PCPT) is announcing that on the first day of service,
August 15, 2016 the public can ride free on the new County Connector Route 54. You can
board the route anywhere and ride for free one round trip.
For more information about the Route 54 promotion or new route, call PCPT at
(727) 834-3322.
See previous press release regarding ‘Pasco County Commissioners approve PCPT SR 54
bus route expansion’ at this link:
http://www.pascocountyfl.net/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/3585
For more information about bus routes, transportation news and schedules go to:
http://www.ridepcpt.com
Community News
Restored Hope
13703 17TH Street
Dade City FL 33525
352-437-4815 O
352-437-4819 F
OPEN Monday and Thursday 9 AM – 1 PM,
Wednesday 9 AM-12 PM
For those who are not familiar with Restored Hope, it is a resource center that helps the
homeless, those on the verge of homelessness and those in need in Dade City, Zephyrhills, Wesley Chapel and East Pasco County. This year has been a busy one and the
center continues to assist countless families with basic needs and safety net services.
Some of those services include:
1. Rent and utility assistance to prevent homelessness
2. Rapid re-housing for the homeless
3. Emergency motel vouchers to stabilize qualifying
homeless families with children
4. Food, hygiene products, and clothes for job interviews
5. Transportation assistance
6. Case Management and spending classes
7. Support, encouragement and a hand up, not a hand out
The center is proud to be a partner with United Way in working together to assist as
many families as we can in East Pasco County.
Restored Hope has been awarded two grants from UW, one in January for Outside
Agency Funding and most recently, the Targeted Community Impact Funding for 20162017. This most recent grant allows the center to assist working homeless families in
many ways. Both grants increase our capacity by allowing us to pay for a portion of our
social worker’s salary so we can be a more effective and efficient Resource Center. RH
is most grateful to UW for this funding.
And we are ever so grateful for all the private and business donations so we can continue on our mission to assist some of the most vulnerable and underserved residents of
East Pasco.
Donations of food and hygiene products as well as monetary donations are always
needed. If you are interested in volunteering and giving back to your community, please
call the center at the number listed above.
Thank you and may God bless you.
Florida Hospital’s Backpack Donations Bursting with Needed Supplies
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL., August 9, 2016; Flor ida Hospital Zephyr hills (FHZ) tenth
annual backpack drive for local students in need got great support from its staff and volunteers. On Tuesday, August 9, hospital staff presented representatives from the Samaritan Project of Zephyrhills with 98 backpacks in all shapes, sizes and colors full of
school supplies plus four huge boxes brimming with the same. One of the boxes was
donated by members of the East Pasco Seventh-day Adventist Church in Zephyrhills.
Before the supplies were released to the Samaritan Project for disbursement, FHZ
Chaplain and Samaritan Project Board member Doug Higgins said a blessing. From left
are Samaritan Project Board members Nick Deford, Carol Green and Jean Taylor; Doug
Higgins; Charles McEndree, FHZ backpack coordinator and the hospital’s administrative director of planning and operations; Samaritan Project Administrator Theresa
Parkhurst with Executive Director Carol Scheckler; and FHZ President and CEO Randy
Surber. McEndree said that over the past decade, FHZ has donated more than $20,000
in backpacks and school supplies through the drive.
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Foundation Names New Board Members
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL., August 9, 2016; Nine East Pasco individuals have r ecently been selected to
serve two, two-year terms as members of the Florida Hospital Zephyrhills (FHZ) Foundation Board. They
join 11 other Board volunteers who are currently serving.
New members are Kristen Cabot Brady, Centennial Middle School; Kathy Britton, Berkshire Hathaway
Home Services; Randy Bush, L.F.D., Hodges Family Funeral Home; Paul Correia, Sun State Aluminum;
Inc.; Rashmi Ferris, Florida Hospital Physician Group; Sarah Asaftei McDugal, Zephyrhills Health & Rehab; Edwin J. Rogers, P.E., Heidt Design; Jason Sasser, JSC Real Estate Group; and Chief Ray Velboom,
Dade City Police Department.
“We are proud to add these exceptional leaders to our Board of Trustees,” said Carolyn Sentelik, Executive
Director for the FHZ Foundation. “Each new member brings a wealth of business experience and valuable
connections.”
Upcoming fundraisers include the annual Florida Hospital West Florida Region Starlight Gala on Sunday
evening, October 16, at the Marriott Waterside Tampa. Tables and sponsorships are still available as is the
opportunity to donate auction items. Additionally, the first Florida Hospital West Florida Regional Golf
Classic will take place on Monday, October 24, at Saddlebrook Golf Club in Wesley Chapel. There are still
openings for foursomes and sponsorships.
“All proceeds from these events will support each hospital within the Florida Hospital West Florida Region
including Florida Hospital Zephyrhills,” Sentelik added. The Foundation’s mission is to extend the Healing
Ministry of Christ by facilitating an opportunity for individuals, corporations and foundations to support
FHZ’s programs and services.
To inquire about event specifics, other meaningful ways to support the Foundation or the hospital, call the
Foundation office at (813) 783-6144.
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
Foundation Names New Board
Members
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL., August 9,
2016; Nine East Pasco individuals
have recently been selected to
serve two, two-year terms as
members of the Florida Hospital
Zephyrhills (FHZ) Foundation
Board. They join 11 other Board
volunteers who are currently serving.
New members are Kristen Cabot
Brady, Centennial Middle School;
Kathy Britton, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services; Randy Bush,
L.F.D., Hodges Family Funeral
Home; Paul Correia, Sun State
Aluminum; Inc.; Rashmi Ferris,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jessica Weightman
Telephone: (352) 277-6976
Date: August 12, 2016
Headline: CareerSource Pasco Hernando partnership with the Hernando
County Sheriff’s Office assisted over 250 Hernando County Residents at
the Brooksville Community Center.
Brooksville, Florida- On February 22, 2016, CareerSource Pasco Hernando and the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office partnered in an effort to solve
economic disparity within Hernando County. Currently, the Brooksville Community Center is open twice a week on Monday and Wednesday from 8:00A.M. to
4:30P.M., where two trained CareerSource Pasco Hernando Career Specialists
are onsite to help assist local jobseekers.
Over 250 Hernando County residents have been assisted through the programs offered through CareerSource Pasco Hernando. Hernando County residents are able to receive assistance with resume creation, job searches, online
E-courses, as well as participate in customized workshops. The programs have
provided the unemployed labor force the necessary training, temporary assistance and employment services needed to gain successful employment and
economic stability, and has impacted the community through local economic
growth.
CareerSource Pasco Hernando provides resources to help companies thrive,
and help train a talented workforce that will help keep Pasco and Hernando
Counties competitive, while increasing productivity. Employers and jobseekers
are encouraged to take advantage of CareerSource Pasco Hernando’s programs to enhance their skills and talent search.
For additional information on services provided to employers and jobseekers,
please visit www.careersourcepascohernando.com or call Hernando (352) 2003020/Pasco (727) 484-3400 and ask for a Career Specialist or Business Service Consultant.
An equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with
disabilities.
All voice telephone numbers on this website may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment
via the Florida Relay Service at 711.
Live Press Briefing on Pasco Television Sept. 9th at 1:00 p.m.
PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Pasco County Television will present a live
broadcast of the press briefing held at the Pasco County Emergency Operations Center at 1:00 p.m., on Friday September 9, 2016.
County officials are expected to outline storm-debris and garbage
pickup plans for flood-affected areas of Pasco County.
Watch the press briefing live on Pasco County Television via the following:
Live on the My Pasco App
(look for the PASCO TV LIVE on the App)
http://bit.ly/1SFTID9
• Brighthouse Networks cable Channel 643
• Verizon cable Channel 42
 Pasco TV online http://bit.ly/1TmibM8
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Ralph Lair
Government Affairs Officer
38283 McDonald Street
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 521-5116
(727) 207-0216 Cell
[email protected]
Twitter @PascoGovAffairs
Pasco County EOC UPDATE (Wednesday 9/7/16)
PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Pasco County Emergency Management is transitioning into recovery mode and has completed an aggressive damage assessment – touring every Pasco County neighborhood affected by Hurricane
Hermine. More than 350 Pasco County Government employees and volunteers helped in the effort, conducting human needs and damage assessments.
RESIDENTIAL DAMAGE ASSESSMENT: Pasco County has identified
approximately $89 million in damages, making this one of the costliest disasters in Pasco County. As of 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2016, Pasco
County Emergency Management documented 2,672 homes and properties
impacted by the storm broken down as follows: 796 affected, 1,564 minor
damage, 305 major damage, and 7 destroyed. (The number of homes destroyed was decreased from 9 to 7, as some homes were reassigned to different categories after further evaluation.)
Click here to see the full damage assessment press release:
http://www.pascocountyfl.net/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/3666
BUSINESS DAMAGE ASSESSMENT: Pasco County is urging business
owners to complete a Business Damage Assessment Survey. The State of
Florida is gathering information from businesses that may have had damage
caused by Hurricane Hermine. The Business Damage Assessment Survey is
available at: http://flvbeoc.org/index.php?action=bda.
“Pasco County—Florida's Premier County”
Pasco County, Florida
For immediate release – August 18, 2016
Office of Paula S. O’Neil, Ph.D., Earns National Achievement Award
for Criminal Image Viewer Program
Pictured: Steven Rosales, DBA, Chris Mettler, MBA, Kim Thompson, MBA, Cindy Flack,
Paula S. O’Neil, Ph.D., Bill Keeler, Len Mattison, Nikki Alvarez-Sowles, Esq., Tim Jamison
The Office of Paula S. O’Neil, Ph.D., Pasco Clerk & Comptroller, has been recognized with an
Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). NACo acknowledged the Clerk &
Comptroller’s Office’s Criminal Image Viewer Program as a significant innovation that enhances services
for Pasco County citizens.
Beginning on October 1, 2013, all pleadings in all criminal case types have been imaged through the
Criminal Image Viewer. Since its implementation, the Criminal Image Viewer has imaged over 1.2 million
pages. In addition to imaging criminal filings, the Viewer allows for the rapid transmission of records to
interested justice partners. This has been helpful to the Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office, as the
County has two fully-functioning courthouses 37 miles apart. Over 38% of imaged documents are from
the Robert D. Sumner Judicial Center in Dade City, while almost 62% of documents imaged are from the
West Pasco Judicial Center in New Port Richey.
The success of the Criminal Image Viewer has been shown through a variety of results. The time that
justice partners take to research records has been reduced to minutes. The transition from a mainframe
system to a Windows-based environment has made accessing records smoother. The ability to e-mail
records has eliminated the need for paper copies, reducing time and overhead.
DO YOU HAVE YOUR NEW DIRECTORY YET?
Photo Caption: Phillip Betz, RN, Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, accepts the Nurse of the Year award from Gwen Alonso, RN (left), the hospital’s chief nursing officer, and Monica Wills, RN, administrative director of patient care services.
Everything’s Coming Up Daisies for Nurse
(Zephyrhills, FL; May 11, 2016) Phillip Betz, RN, a Flor ida Hospital Zephyr hills (FHZ) ICU nur se,
was named Nurse of the Year on Monday, May 9, in a special awards ceremony during national Nurses Appreciation Week. Betz was selected by FHZ management from among 291 nurses at the hospital, according to Bill
Heinrich, CFO.
The Nurse of the Year award was narrowed to a field of 11 individuals who had been selected as DAISY Award
winners every month since last spring. This is a new FHZ program, according to Gwen Alonso, RN, FHZ’s chief
nursing officer. DAISY Award nominations come from patients and families and celebrate nurses who provide
extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care every day. “Our hospital is proud to be among the healthcare organizations participating in the DAISY Award program,” Alonso added.
The non-profit DAISY Foundation is based in California and was established by J. Patrick Barnes’ family.
Barnes died at age 33 of an auto-immune disease but his family were inspired to create the DAISY Award in
recognition of all nurses who provided exemplary care.
Betz admits to being drawn to the ICU. After graduating from Polk State College in 1997, he started in the ICU
at a Lakeland hospital and joined FHZ nine years ago. Again, his passion for helping seriously ill patients led
him to that department. “I’m very honored to receive this award,” Betz said. “It’s gratifying to connect with
patients, help them improve, and support them through the transition process. Compassion is a big part of it, and
there’ve been times when I feel I’ve supported a family in the grieving process, too.”
Awards were also presented to the Departmental and Rookie Nurse of the Year and to a certified nursing assistant, support staff RN, secretary and technician.
About Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills is a 139-bed regional medical center located in East Pasco County. It is a member
of the Florida Hospital network of Adventist Health System, one of the largest health care providers in the state
of Florida. Florida Hospital Zephyrhills has been nationally recognized by the American Heart Association, the
American Stroke Association, The Joint Commission, The Leapfrog Group, and HealthGrades for excellence in
providing top quality patient care with special emphasis on safety and patient outcomes. The award-winning
Heart Program has received recognition in the treatment of coronary intervention, heart failure, chest pain, open
heart surgery, and electrophysiology procedures. The hospital offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient surgical offerings, including orthopedic services such as hip and knee replacement and advanced MAKOplasty® robotic partial knee replacement. The Women’s Health Center offers comprehensive services for women including
gynecology, urology and pelvic floor health, labor and delivery through The Baby Place®, and breast care
through the Simpson Breast Health Center. The hospital also offers 24/7 emergency services including a “fast
track” option, imaging services, the Center for Wound Healing, and the Sleep Center. Visit FHZeph.org for more
information.
CHAMBER NEWS
Being active in the local chamber of commerce is an effective business strategy. It communicates to
consumers that a company uses good practices, is reputable, cares about its customers, and is involved
in its community. ~ Study by the Shapiro Group
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MEMBERS ADVANTAGE
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you receive a free insert into the Chamber newsletter
a $75 value or e-mail blast a value of $50 that goes
out to the extended Chamber Member List.
The newsletter is found on the chamber
Website. For an update on services and benefits of your
membership please “Join us for Java” our quarterly
“Member Connection” meeting or call us!
813-782-1913
Pasco County Sheriff
Chris Nocco
PASCO SHERIFF’S OFFICE NEWSLETTER
September 2016
From the time period of July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015, the Pasco Sheriff’s Office responded to 17,150 alarm calls.
Unfortunately, about 80 percent of those calls were false alarms. Our deputies are wasting their time, and your tax
dollars, responding to these calls when they could be proactively patrolling in your community or answering important
citizen calls for service.
For this reason, we have worked with our county commissioners to create an ordinance that mirrors the laws in other
Tampa Bay counties to reduce these false alarms. It begins with a free registry whereby businesses and homeowners
sign-up online to create a record of their alarm system with the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. This makes it easier for
responding deputies to contact the alarm owner or manager so we can better communicate on the accuracy of the alarm
call. If a system continues to send out false alarms, it would make the homeowner or business liable for code
violations, resulting in increasing fines.
The registry is voluntary and provides two false alarm calls from each system that do not result in a fine. For those systems
that are not registered, their owners or managers would only receive one free false alarm call. Subsequent false alarms
would result in increasing fine amounts.
The average residence with an alarm only has a bona fide alarm call once every 26 years. There are a number of locations
in Pasco that continue to generate the most false alarms. Once location has generated 187 false alarm calls in the year
time period previously mentioned. It is these businesses and residences that we aim to make more accountable for their
faulty systems that drain the resources of our law enforcement agency.
When Pinellas County enacted a similar ordinance in 2009, their false alarm calls dropped by more than 33 percent in the
county, and by 46 percent in the city of St. Petersburg. We hope to have the same success in Pasco if the majority of
our alarm systems are documented in our registry.
To register your alarm system or for more information about the ordinance, please visit our website and click on the Pasco
Alarm Registry link. It can be found directly at PascoSheriff.com/Pasco-Alarm-Registry.
I've Got an Idea!
Someone once said, "I love America because America is not just a country, it's an
idea." I couldn't agree more considering that ideas are what our country was founded on. In our continual pursuit of the democratic ideas of our Founding Fathers, the
rest of the world looks to us as an example of elections administration and the
peaceful transition of power based on the will of the people. It is hard for us to imagine a post-election period followed by violent protest and a military presence.
I predict that this upcoming General Election will have the characteristics of most
Presidential campaign cycles and will be full of spirited debates, extensive commercials, and passionate and engaged voters! Some have suggested, however, that
security should be a concern for election administrators this election cycle. To that
end, please know that my staff and I have undergone months of preparation to ensure all eligible persons register and subsequently vote. Part of planning for every
election is ensuring that our early voting sites and election day polling places are
accessible and convenient for voters. Florida Statutes 102.031 addresses
"Maintenance of Order at the Polls," and I've personally met with Sheriff Nocco and
Pasco County Director of Emergency Services, Kevin Guthrie, to relay the safety
concerns that have come to my attention. In cooperation with Sheriff Nocco and Director Guthrie, I can assure you that all voting locations will be safe for citizens to
come and cast their vote!
Voters can also play a vitally important role in elections preparation! By proactively
maintaining their voter registration, by knowing their voting options and polling
place location, by reviewing their sample ballot and researching candidates and initiatives beforehand, voters have the power to create smooth, expedient, and trouble
-free voting experiences for all. Through our public education program, we have
been using the motto #BeElectionReady! as a tool to encourage voters to do their
part and as a reminder of what is expected. Being a prepared and informed voter is
a key component to the success of elections. My staff and I promise to put our best
effort forward. Will you? Don't wait until Election Day to find out there is a problem
that could have been remedied timely. Go to pascovotes.com or call our office at
800-851-8754. There is a trained staff ready to assist you!
I can't encourage you enough to be a part of the American voting experience and
#BeElectionReady! My staff and I are going full throttle to ensure Pasco will shine
again on Election Day. Our hope is that you will partner with us to make sure this
happens! Let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you.
AMBASSADORS’ CORNER
September Ambassador
of the Month
Ambassador Program Sponsor
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
Randy Light
Our ambassador of the month, George, has
been very busy working in the o ce, helping
with clerical work, and visiti g members. He
has also been a key part of our BBQ & Blues
strategy. George, we want to thank you for
being a part of this, for all of your hours of
service, and for always li ing our spirits!
Greater Zephyrhills
Chamber of Commerce
Ambassadors
Katy Boyd, Program Chair
Be our guest at the monthly
Ambassadors Luncheon
Zephyrhills Community
Cook Book
First Tuesday of the Month * 12Noon
Venue Sponsor : Palm Tree Acres
36006 Hwy 54 W | Zephyrhills
Coming to your Chamber Soon!
Have a favorite Recipe you would like to share,
Call for Info and to RSVP: (813) 782-1913
submit in writing your recipe and we will
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include your name, business logo/name, address
phone number and any social media
addresses your provide
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(one per member)
Monthly Business Breakfast
Your Chamber’s Top-Rated
Networking Program
Speaker Program—Now reserving for 2017
It is your best opportunity to showcase your
business and your team to a captive and
well-connected audience.
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Mixers
MULTIPLE CATEGORY LISTINGS AVAILABLE
Evening program to showcase your business,
bring members to your business for a
mix and mingle for a little networking
afterhours.
IN THE ONLINE DIRECTORY
3rd Thursday of each month
Multiple Category Listings are being
offered for a one time fee of $20 / listing.
This offer is in addition to the One
Alphabetical listing and One Categorical listing
offered free of charge with your annual membership
dues. If you are interested in listing your
organization under more than one category
please call your Chamber Office: 813.782.1913
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than 1.5 million hits in 2015. Scrolling Banner ads on the Home Page
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The Business and Visitors Center receives over 6,000
visitors a year. Why not welcome them with your
message framed in a premier place around the
informational display case? Your cost as a member is
only $100 (8 1/2 x 11 ) for 12 months making this one of
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Your Events, Did you know that we will list your
event on our community calendar ? All you have to do
is provide your event information in written form and
we will list it on the community calendar on the
website, please allow 5 days for event to be published.
Announcements, Awards
Business Accomplishments or Press release
When space allows we will publish Chamber Member
announcements in the newsletter, deadline is the 3rd
Friday of each month.
FIND A BUSINESS OR SERVICE
through your trusted source at
www.ZephyrhillsChamber.org
Bookmark the page on your desktop and mobile device!
One of your Chamber’s top priority is to raise awareness with consumers
about the importance of shopping local. The message is simple and it is clear.
“Invest in Your Community. Buy Local. Find a Business or Service through
your Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce.” Chances are, if you’re a
Chamber Member you already know the value of keeping this message alive
in your own business, with your employees, and at home.
REFRESHER COURSE
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Chamber networking events
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And remember, we welcome your visit or call!
www.ZephyrhillsChamber.org
Monthly Business Breakfast
Your Chamber’s Top-Rated Networking Program
Speaker Program—Now reserving for 2016
It is your best opportunity to showcase your business and your team
to a captive a well-connected audience.
~ We make it easy for you ~
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about your business
or a topic of relevance to the business community.
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Visitors Center Lobby
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your product or service. Make sure we have your most recent
business cards and brochures in the Visitors Center.
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