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CHARTERED FOR WEST PASCO COUNTY AREA SINCE 1944

Serving: Aripeka • Bayonet Point • Elfers • Holiday • Hudson • New Port Richey • Odessa • Port Richey • Seven Springs • Trinity

West Pasco Chamber of CommerceHonorary Governor of West Pasco

Doors open at 5:30pm – Debate begins at 6:00pm until 8:30pmCash Bar & Light Appetizers

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Purchase your "Candidate of Choice"delegate ticket for $20 at www.westpasco.com

Delegate tickets available online only. Deadline topurchase your delegate ticket is Wednesday, April 12

Proceeds from the event will go to the respective candidate's campaign fund with charity of choice.

Alex CastriotaAmerican CancerSociety, Prostate

Cancer Awareness

Amanda MurphyWest Coast

AIDS Foundation

Eric MullinsMullins Music

Foundation

Barry HorvathWest Pasco

Business Association

Brian AndersonVeteran's Alternative

EventHosted

By8718 Trouble Creek Rd. New Port Richey

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Here are your 2017 Honorary Governor Candidates!

73rd Annual Banquet Award Nominees

The West Pasco Chamber of Commerce is requesting nominations for the following categories:

• Outstanding Citizen Award• Outstanding Public Servant Award• Outstanding Service Club Award• Outstanding Area Youth Organization• Outstanding Non-Profit Organization 501 (c)3• Eminent Pioneer Acknowledgement Award• Small Business of the Year• Large Business of the Year

(Nominees for individual awards DO NOT have to be members of the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce. Nominees for

Small and Large Business of the Year, MUST be members)

Nomination Forms are available on our website atwww.westpasco.com. No handwritten forms will be accepted.

Deadline to submit nominations is April 21st.After reviewing nominations, the winners will be selected and

honored at the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce 73rd Annual Awards Banquet on June 16, 2017. We encourage you to nominate your own business – no one knows of your success better than you!

Visit www.westpasco.com for more details to come

Tuesday, May 16, 2017Registration at 5:30pm • Games Begin at 6:00pm

Elks Lodge #22847201 Congress St., New Port Richey, FL

• Emcee - Jeremy Simons, Simons & Catey, P.A.• Space Sponsor Cost is 2 for $50 - To be a space sponsor go

to www.westpasco.com• Game Sponsor $100 - Contact Jim Wood at 727-264-6097

• 50/50 • Chinese Auction • Lottery Tree • Spirit Basket • • Tickets - 10 Games for $10 • Cash Food & Bar •

Spartan Manor6121 Massachusetts Avenue, NPR 34653

S A V E T H E D A T E73rd Annual

Awards Banquet73rd Annual

Awards BanquetJune 16, 2017

(727) 863-3443 Pasco (727) 445-4600 Pinellas(352) 686-4682 Hernando (727) 863-7765 Fax

MICHAEL STONE

STONE, PARKER & COMPANY, C.P.A., P.A.CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

7512 Ridge RoadRidgewood Executive Center

Port Richey, FL 34668

(727) 842-3180FAX (727) 847-9248 E-mail: [email protected]

Chairman’s Council• The Fran Haasch Law Group• Spectrum• Harley Davidson of New Port Richey

President’s Circle• City of New Port Richey• MIDFLORIDA Credit Union• Duke Energy• Ferman• Team Farrell

CorporateSponsorshipRecognition

Program

Margie Pagano

MODGLIN & ASSOCIATESInsurance and FInancIal servIces

License Insurance Agent

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Chamber Champions• Suncoast Credit Union

SERVING:Aripeka • Bayonet PointElfers • Holiday • Hudson

New Port RicheyOdessa • Port Richey

Seven Springs • Trinity

West Pasco Chamber of Commerce

How to Reach Us!West Pasco Chamber of Commerce

5443 Main StreetNew Port Richey, FL 34652

Phone: (727) 842-7651Fax: (727) 848-0202

Email: [email protected]: http://www.westpasco.com

Do you have any concerns, suggestions,interests or ideas about your

West Pasco Chamber of Commerce?Please e-mail them to:

[email protected]

We Want To Hear From You

Derek Pontlitz

Cultural Arts ScheduleRichey Suncoast Theatre www.richeysuncoasttheatre.com The Rat Pack - April 9, 2017 - 2:30pm $24.00 per person 42nd Street Big Band - Legendary Ladies - April 12, 2017 Shakespeare Abridged Comedy - April 21, 22, 23 & 28, 29 and 30, 2017 0For ticket information, please call (727) 842-6777Show Palace Dinner Theatre www.show4palace.net Saturday Night Fever - February 25 - April 2, 2017 The Great American Trailer Park Musical - April 15 - May 21, 2017 For ticket information, please call (727) 863-7949 Richey Community Orchestra www.richeycommunityorchestra.com Broadway Gold - April 23, 2017 For ticket information, please call (727) 919-3866Merlin’s Magic Shop & Theater www.visualmagicshop.com/events Steve Hart - Comedy Magician - Friday, April 28 & Saturday, April 29, 2017 For ticket information, please call (727) 748-8800 or 727-748-8822Pasco Fine Arts Center www.pascoarts.org• Kids-N-Art Exhibition and Competition & Millennium Academy Grades 6th–12th

School Art Exhibition - March 17 - April 14, 2017• The Artwork of Ernesto Blanco - April 18, 2017 • Plein Air Workshop with Suzanne Natzke, Thursday, March 30, 2017 (9:30 – Noon)

– All Levels• Colored Pencil PFAC Class Exhibit - May 2 – May 26, 2017• CALL TO ARTISTS: Poetry and Painting Competition & Exhibition - May 2 – May

26, 2017 - see website for further details. (Please see our website pascoarts.org or call 727-845-7322 for further details for all above)The Richey Concert Band Henry Fletcher, Director Sunday, April 2, 2017 River Ridge High School Auditorium -11646 Town Center Rd., NPR The band has been around for about 50 years, playing concerts during “season” (Novem-

ber through April). All concerts are now at River Ridge Auditorium. They are free, but a $2 donation is suggested at the door. The band has quite a following! We usually come close to filling the auditorium. I have directed the band since 1973! It has, in that span of time, grown from 18 players, to 85 players some years, especially during the months of December through March - when all the “snowbirds” and Canadians are here.

Requests for information at the Chamber office were as follows:

for the Month of MarchStatistics 351 People Coming Into the Chamber 1,000 Incoming Phone Calls 15 Information Packets Mailed 1,366 Total

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“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. Contact the chamber office at 727-842-7651 to reserve your space!

2016/2017 Executive CommitteeDerek Pontlitz - Chairman of the Board Pontlitz Asset AdvisorsSteve Schurdell - 1st Vice Chairman HITS 106Greg Armstrong - 2nd Vice Chairman Coldwell Banker, F.I. Grey Residential, Inc.Carol Kinnard - Treasurer Hold Thyssen Real Estate ServicesBecky Bennett - Secretary Pasco Kids FirstVictoria Barley - Immediate Past Chairwoman Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida

Properties

2016/2017 Board of DirectorsEric Anderson - Synergy Ad SpecialtiesMike Chissell - Mike Chissell MortgageDebbie Dawson - It’s Your Home MagazineSusan Dillinger - New Port Richey LibraryJackie Eden - Pasco-Hernando State CollegeMelissa Fahy - Good Samaritan Health Clinic

of Pasco, Inc.Steve Farrell - Team FarrellLori Felber - Atria Park of Bayonet VillageJeremy George - Servpro of West PascoEd Goolsby - Pasco Hernando State CollegeDanielle Husband - Youth & Family

Alternatives, Inc.Tom Lawhorne - Regional Medical Center

Bayonet PointTim McClain - Express Employment ProfessionalsKara Parris - Celebration of LightsGinny Pierce - AllPro Direct MarketingJulie Rogers - Progressive Air SystemsTim Sherrell - Pit Boss Bar-B-QLuby Sidoff - Tampa Bay TimesMark Wickham - Youth & Family Alternatives, Inc.Nancy Wofford - A+ Tax & Accounting Service, Inc.Don Wright - Knight Pest ControlMichael Yungmann - North Bay Hospital

2016/2017 Ex-Officio Members:Cami Austin - Chasco Fiesta ChairmanKC Quaretti - New Port Richey Main Street

Chamber StaffHenry G. “Chip” Wichmanowski, PresidentPaul Friedlander, Membership Development

DirectorKym Liberty, Front Office CoordinatorMonique Malan, Administrative AssistantElizabeth (Liz) Misemer, Event Coordinator

• Chamber News

Ambassador of the MonthMagdaline Wise

Travel Advisor 727-842-4200

[email protected] www.cruiseplannersclub.com

It is an honor to be selected for Ambas-sador of the Month of West Pasco Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has afforded me a host of opportunities including working with the finest group of professionals who strive to help each other succeed. Working together leads to friendships I would not have discovered on my own. My schedule has always included volunteering in some capacity, now my service to the community has a greater impact due to the combined efforts of our members.

Cruise Planners was introduced to me two years ago by a former client and I was intrigued. The company has been selected as the #1 travel franchise for the past 14 years by Entrepreneur Magazine. The tech support is the industry’s finest. The learning curve has been challenging but thanks to my clients I am conquering the mountain! It has been so rewarding to create memories for those who begin with a dream.

Cruise Planners, Your Land and Sea Experts is an American Express Travel Representative and you may pay with points!

We can provide Air, Land and Hotel Packages, River Cruises, Contemporary and Luxury Cruises, Family Travel, Multi-Genera-tional and Family Reunions, Honeymoons, Weddings, Girlfriend Getaways and Mancations-Golf and Adventure packages, Disney and Universal Vacation packages.

And we have Cruisitude!

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 com-munity. We strive to foster an environment that attracts and retains young talent wanting to learn about issues, interact with regional lead-ers, 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 profes-sionally, 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.

— Ambassador Board Meeting —

Wednesday, April 5, 20178:30am

Jimmy’s Boulevard Restaurant6211 Grand Boulevard, NPR

— YPG Board Meeting —Wednesday, April 5, 2017

5:45pm

Beef 'O' Brady's 5546 Main St. • New Port Richey, FL 34652

Ambassador Luncheon

Monday, April 17, 201711:30am

Short Stack BBQ7923 US Hwy 19 • Port Richey, FL 34668

Special Guest Speaker: Linda HawkinsStudent Survival

Please RSVP by April 14 , 2017to Paul Friedlander- [email protected]

Sponsored by

— YPG Luncheon —Wednesday, April 12, 2017

11:30am

Beef 'O' Brady's Private Meeting Room

5546 Main St. • New Port Richey, FL 34652

Guest Speaker:Luke Walker

Natural Choice Pest Control

Select Lunch Menu Available – Payable to your serverPlease RSVP to [email protected]

Wednesday, April 19, 20178:30am

Jimmy's Restaurant 6211 Grand Boulevard New Port Richey, Fl 34652

WPCC HealthcareCommittee Meeting

Ribbon Cuttings Celebrated in March

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Ribbon Cuttings Scheduled for April, 2017Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Circle S BBQ, LLC, 14630 US Hwy. 19, Hudson, FL 34667 11:30am Harold Sherman - (727) 223-9966 - www.circlesbbqllc.comTuesday, April 11, 2017 Dan’s Transmission Center Inc., 7400 US Hwy 19 Suite #6, NPR, FL 34652 11:30am Joey & April Duron - (727) 264-6386 - www.DansTransmissionCenter.com Wednesday, April 12, 2017 ProSource of Port Richey, 10929 SR 52, Hudson, FL 34669 11:30am Lynn Skelton - (727) 379-9700 - www.prosourcefloors.com/portrichey Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Multi-Business Ribbon Cutting - Verizon Event Center, 8718 Trouble Creek Rd., NPR, FL 34653 11:30am • C2 Financial Corporation - Lanna Strout/Sherrie Towle - (727) 478-2797 www.lannastrout.com • Edward Jones - Paul Sterzinger - (727) 863-4491 - www.edwardjones.com • McMenamin Law Group, P.A. - John McMenamin - (727) 741-3913 - www.mytrinitylawyer.com • Movie Box Man - Ron Genna - (727) 967-7320 • ResponseNow Medical Alert Systems - Donald & Kelli Holcomb - (727) 857-6194 www.responsenow.com/helpnow • Wellness for Everyone - Don Messer - (727) 845-1295 - www.mynikken.com/donmesser Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Mauro’s Air Conditioning, 10217 Kitten Trail, Hudson, FL 34669 11:30 Mauro Orellana/Jennifer Stone - (727) 271-5644 - www.maurosair.com Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Joint Ribbon Cutting 11:30 • The Sno Shack, 5413 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652 - Anthony Presti - (727) 203-8702 • A-M-S-Computers, 5407 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652 Anne & Adam Miles-Summers - (727) 645-6119 - www.ams-computers.com

BB&T Insurance - Philip Knight12485 28th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716 727-803-8105 - www.insurance.bbt.com

Code 3 Health & Safety Training, LLC - John Weidner727-967-4610 - [email protected]

The Ice Cream Palace - Darrell & Morgan Hargreaves8641 Little Rd., New Port Richey, FL 34654

727-807-6934 - www.facebook.com/icecreampalaceofpasco

The Local Fresh Grill of Pasco - Erik Landers5729 Richey Dr., Port Richey, FL 34668727-514-7025 - www.localfreshgrill.com

Lowe’s - Darrell Brown8312 Little Rd., New Port Richey, FL 34654

727-859-9450 - www.lowes.com

Pasco Fine Arts Council, Inc. - Bob Langford4145 Fairford Dr., New Port Richey, FL 34652

727-845-7322 - www.pascoarts.org

Rent-A-Man - Keith Stokes 727-831-0747

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PIPELINE OF EVENTSPot of Gold Relay Race for Investigation StationSaturday, April 1, 2017 - 9:00amOrange Lake - 6431 Circle Blvd., New Port Richey FL 34652 www.active.com – A fundraiser to help build a Splash Pad at Pasco County’s Veteran’s Memorial Park- Vendors Needed- $ 25.00 per spot. Raffles Win Prizes, Split the Pot Raffle. In Conjunction with the Annual Chasco FiestaLisa Campos 727-459-7331 or [email protected]

Hippity Hoppity DanceSaturday, April 1, 2017 - 7:00pm to 10:00pmBeacon Square Civic Assoc. Hall, 3741 Bradford Dr, Holiday (just off US 19 & Moog Rd)All dances, fast, slow, Swing, Cha-cha, Waltz, Foxtrot, Latin, Line-dance & more. Singles, couples, all ages, all invited. Valuable door prizes each hour. Dance hosts, snacks and beverages available. Smoke-free. BYOB. $3 for Beacon Square Members; $5 for non-member. Open to the public. For more information call Ken at 727-375-4427

Children’s Hearing Help Fund Chance Drawing Saturday, April 1, 2017 - 8:00pmGrand Prize: Two NFL Buccaneers Club Level Season Tickets Drawing held at Chasco Fiesta: $75 per ticket - Maximum number of 150 raffle tickets to be sold. Proceeds benefit the: Children’s Hearing Help Fund/Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation- Last Year’s Winner: Ginna Tonkin Contact: Debra Golinski, Executive Director-Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida, Inc. 6333 River Road New Port Richey, FL 34652 Phone: 727-312-3881

Foundations of Life 2017 Walk for Life – On the Bay Saturday, April 8, 2017 - 7:30am registration; 8:30am walk/run beginsBen T. Davis Beach, 740 W. Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa 33607 or call 813-631-4393 or online at foundationsoflife.org

Florida Native Plant Society April 11, 2017 - 7:00pmLand O’ Lakes Community Center5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd/US 41, Land O’ Lakes, 34639between SR 52 and SR 54The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meets the second Tuesday of every month. The subject of the Tuesday, April 11, 2017 meeting is “AlterNatives”, presented by Rita Grant. Rita talks to many gardening groups about using native plants (and Florida Friendly plants) instead of exotics. The program covers native trees, shrubs and ground covers as alternatives to exotics. Rita is a Hernando County Master Gardener, member of the Florida Native Plant Society, Hernando Chapter, and was a volunteer at the Chinsegut Conservation Center for many years. She has a small native plant nursery at her home that keeps her very busy!Meetings of the Chapter are free, and all interested parties are invited to attend, to bring questions about their yard, and participate in light refreshments and the native plant drawing. Telephone inquiries are taken by Sandy at (727) 207-1853. Chapter website: http://www.pasconativeplants.org.

Special Ribbon CuttingApril 13, 2017 - 12:00pm - NPR Public LibraryWEDU PBS Announces Donation of Multimedia Library Corner to New Port Richey Public Library -New Port Richey— WEDU PBS announced today that the New Port Richey Public Library will be the recipient of the first four multi-media library corners the public broadcasting sta-tion will donate to area public libraries. The station plans to donate more than 16 multi-media library corners throughout its 16-county coverage area in West Central Florida. New Port Richey Public Library, Safety Harbor Public Library, Lake Wales Public Library, and North Port Public Library were each notified they would be the first recipients of a WEDU PBS Phyllis L. Ensign Library Corner. The $4 million gift was the largest gift to WEDU in its 58-year history. Donors who make a

planned gift to the station through a will are designated as Visionar-ies. “This generous bequest is helping WEDU expand services on-air and in the community to the more than 5 million people we serve,” said Susan Howarth, WEDU President and CEO. “WEDU placed Mrs. Ensign’s gift into WEDU’s Endowment, which is providing long-term support for WEDU’s operating budget. Those funds are supporting projects that we believe will honor Mrs. Ensign’s gift such as her love of reading to children at the local library. That means WEDU PBS Phyllis L. Ensign Library Corners will be inspiring and educating thousands of children throughout West Central Florida,” said Howarth. The library corners will include a bookshelf with a robust collection of PBS Kids books, DVDs, and CDs for the library’s lending collection. The library corners will also include a reading rug, 2 electronic tablets loaded with PBS apps, a collection of 6 turnkey activity sessions with edu-cational materials, take-home materials including a family resource guide, activity sheets, bookmarks, pencils, and more. WEDU will also provide the library staffs from each location a free training session on Florida PBS Learning Media, PBS Read-Aloud Program, and PBS Kids Lab. “WEDU has worked extensively with the public library systems to provide additional community outreach activities. Thanks to the generous bequest from Mrs. Ensign, we now can add a permanent platform of WEDU’s multi-media PBS Kids Resources to the public libraries’ collections. It’s a powerful and exciting opportunity to help inspire a love of learning in children,” said Gail Taylor, WEDU Director of Educational Services. WEDU, in partnership with each library, will host community ribbon cutting celebrations complete with a PBS Kids character appearance, activities, book giveaways, and official open-ing of the library corners beginning this summer. Stick around after Rhymes to Readers for a ribbon cutting to showcase our new WEDU PBS Phyllis L. Ensign Library Corner! Join us for a special presenta-tion, a visit from a PBS character and more. To learn more about the WEDU PBS Phyllis L. Ensign Library Corners and WEDU’s educational services, visit www.wedu.org/edconnect. “Librari-Ann” Scott-Assistant Library Director-Your NPR Public Library FLA’s Original “Library of the Year” 5939 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL -727-853-1265 or www.nprlibrary.org

18th Annual Cotee River Seafest Friday, April 21, 22 & 23, 2017Sims Park, New Port RicheyAll weekend long event - www.nprmainstreet.com

Nature Coast Chapter of Ducks UnlimitedAnnual BanquetMay 19, 2017At our annual banquet, all proceeds go towards the conservation and preservation of North American wetlands. We have raffles, silent auction, live auction and a whole lot more. Delicious BBQ dinner and non-alcoholic beverages are provided with paid admission and $10 drink cups gets you unlimited alcoholic beverages. It’s a family friendly event and includes a free children’s raffle where every child wins a prize. Doors open at 6:00pm and dinner begins at 7:00pm. The event will be held at Pasco Rotary Pavilion near Safety Town (14851 State Road 52, Spring Hill, FL 34610 ) Tickets are as follows: * Under 12 = FREE 12 - 17 (Green wings) = $25 Single Ticket = $65 Couples Ticket $80 Corporate Tables are available as well. For more informa-tion please contact 727-484-4617

OPA! - Join me on an escorted trip to the Greek Isles this Sept. 6-16, 2017. Two-nights in Athens to explore the Acropolis and Parthenon. Then sail for 7-days on yacht like cruising through the Greek Isles under the sails of Windstar Cruises. We have added cabins and rates too good to advertise! Extra Bo-nus!! Dinner and concert under the stars at the Celsus Library in Ephesus. Call or email me this week for details on a trip of a life-time. 727-842-4200, [email protected]

Leadership Pasco is now accepting applications for the Class of 2018. Emerging and existing community leaders who live or work in Pasco County are invited to apply. The Class of 2018 will be chosen from a competitive pool of applicants interested in learning about the important issues facing Pasco County and committed to utilizing their leadership abilities for its long-term benefit.

Since 1990, Leadership Pasco has introduced business and community leaders to major facets of the Pasco County community through an intensive ten-month course. Class members participate in full-day program sessions, tours and candid conversations with community leaders to broaden their local understanding of the ever changing needs of Pasco County. Topics include criminal justice, healthcare, education, government, infrastructure, media and business industries.

In addition, each Leadership Pasco class is responsible for mak-ing a positive impact within the community by organizing a Class Project that brings charitable people and resources together to

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Contact: Leadership Pasco Recruitment ChairHeather Grimes, [email protected]

Leadership Pasco Accepting ApplicationsFor Class of 2018

address a particular social, educational, economic, environmental or cultural need in Pasco County.

Applications are available online at www.leadershippasco.com and applications are due no later than June 1, 2017. Ap-plications will be reviewed by the Leadership Pasco Recruitment Committee in mid-June and selected Class of 2018 members will be contacted by the end of June 2017. Monthly program sessions begin with orientation in August 2017 and conclude with a gradu-ation ceremony in May 2018.

For more than 25 years, Leadership Pasco has helped to identify and recruit current or potential leaders of Pasco County, facilitate the development and interaction of those leaders, and to foster an issues-oriented learning environment for those leaders and the citizens of Pasco County in order to encourage an exchange of ideas and generate enthusiasm for community growth and de-velopment. For more information, call 727-534-4280 or visit www.leadershippasco.com.

Brian E. CorleySupervisor of Elections Pasco County

800-851-8754

Will Passion Equate To Participation?No election in recent history has created the spirit and engage-

ment of the first amendment like the 2016 Presidential Election. Supporters and protesters from both sides of the aisle have and continue to make their voices known. I imagine this level of compassion is exactly what our founding fathers envisioned when they crafted the Bill of Rights, and I’m confident they would be applauding these displays as the true spirit of America!

The nearly 75% voter turnout In Pasco County in the 2016 General Election should be a source of pride to all of us; however, given the history of turnout in Pasco County, this high percentage is the exception not the norm. In our last midterm General Election, only 46% of Pasco voters cast their ballots in the important races that directly affect us most. These elections which determine our representation on a local level, e.g. state congressional candidates, local commissioners, etc. are where our passion for engagement and change should begin. It’s the very foundation of Government of the people, by the people, for the people. To use the thoughts of another very wise person who addressed the need for a firm foundation, it’s inadvisable to build a house on shifting sands.

While I am assured our forefathers are looking favorably upon our engagement, I am not nearly as certain they would be equally enthusiastic about the gridlock of divisiveness that exists in our country today. Although it is American to have differences of opinions and ideologies, change begins with every voter who chooses to cast a ballot. Collectively, the voices of the voters possess power, and I’m hopeful the spirit and engagement we are seeing today will equate to your votes in the very near future.

SPOTLIGHTON BUSINESS

Grand Villaof New Port Richey

Sharon FlynnCommunity Relations Coordinator

6120 Congress St., New Port Richey, FL 34653(727)848-3617 • www.grandvillanewportrichey.com

Grand Villa of New Port Richey, previously known as New Port Inn, provides a continuum of care to give you piece of mind now and in the future. We listened and responded to residents and their families, then developed customized lifestyles to meet individual needs. We offer Assisted Living services that allow you freedom and independence with personalized support when you need it. Our Personal Care lifestyle varies with the amount of assistance provided. Personal Care includes 24-hour watchful supervision, as-sistance with bathing, dressing, and hygiene as well as reminders and incontinence care. Memory Care is specifically designed for residents to explore, touch, and choose their own activities allowing them to live life with a purpose. Our Memory Care Neighborhood allows freedom of movement in an exit controlled setting. Our continuum of care levels has all-inclusive monthly rates which covers medications management, social and recreational activi-ties, chef prepared meals, restaurant-style dining, housekeeping and laundry services, apartment maintenance and much more! Call us today to schedule a tour and to learn more about our exciting renovations. We’ll even treat you to lunch. You set the time and we’ll set the table. We are Assisted Living and Memory Care.

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I am excited to announce the develop-ment of a new law enforcement training

facility in our county that can have great advancement opportuni-ties for both law enforcement and our local economy.

The Florida Forensic Institute for Research, Security & Tactical Training, or FIRST, is planned to be housed near the Land O’ Lakes Detention Center. The objective of the current initiative is to create a physical space for indoor and outdoor facilities for the Florida Institute for Forensic Anthropology & Applied Sciences (IFAAS). This was established as a State of Florida Type II Research Insti-tute at the University of South Florida in 2014 to provide a range of services to law enforcement and medical examiners around the State. The FIRST will include lab space for research, applied forensic services in case work, education in the areas of forensics, anthropology, geochemistry, legal medicine, forensic intelligence, aviation reconstruction, and cyber forensics. This will also include a classroom, morgue, training facility, research and service labs, and evidence storage. The facility will service the entire State of Florida and be a resource to other Universities and forensic sciences centers throughout the State and beyond. Most notably, it will be the only research center offering this unique range of critical services in Florida, and only one of six in the world.

This project will create a partnership between the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, Pasco-Hernando State College, and others as the only major, state-wide resource for forensic research, training, and criminal investigations that will benefit the entire state, through a land use agreement for space including an outdoor research area and forensic science and intelligence facility.

Through education and training, the facility will be able to enhance preparedness and build capacity to prepare for, prevent, and respond to missing person investigations, homicides, and critical incidents such as complex coordinated terrorist attacks. Recent events such as the Pulse nightclub massacre demonstrate the great need for communities to build and sustain capabilities of local, state, tribal, and territorial jurisdictions to enhance their preparedness for complex critical incidents. Research is needed to identify capability gaps, train personnel, and the whole com-munity to implement the plans and processes and build needed capabilities.

Through this initiative, we will be able to increase the Institute’s capacity for research and training in the following areas:• Develop innovative new tools for forensic soil and bone chemistry,

facial imaging, and remote sensing to be used at crime scenes.• Create an indoor and outdoor space for evidence processing,

testing, and storage in the areas of crime scene forensics (i.e., prints and tool mark evidence), cyber forensics, anthropology, legal medicine, geochemistry, 3D scanning and visualization, and DNA.

• Educate and provide advanced specialized training to law en-forcement, prosecutors, medical examiners and the military in areas of violent crime scene processing and reconstruction.

• Promote creative, innovative, and replicable approaches to pre-paring for and responding to complex forensic scenes involving active shooters, explosive devices, multiple locations, and mass causalities.

Local leaders Florida Senator Wilton Simpson and Florida House Representative Danny Burgess will be championing the funding of this project by the Florida Legislature in the upcoming state budget. With their assistance, this project will elevate Pasco County to the forefront of the forensic science community. This is an exciting project that will truly place Pasco County on the map.

Office of theSheriff

by Sheriff Chris Nocco

Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office

by Paula S. O’Neil, Ph.D.Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller

Pasco County Clerk & ComptrollerNames Chief Administrative Officer

Heather Grimes, Pasco County’s As-sistant County Administrator for Internal Services, has joined our Clerk & Comptrol-ler team, assuming the position of Chief Administrative Officer March 27.

Heather, who grew up in Tampa and earned degrees from the University of South Florida and Saint Leo University, has been with Pasco County since 2004. In her most recent role as chief of Internal

Services, she oversaw a variety of key functions including: Budget Office, Accounting and Fiscal Services unit, Human Resources and Risk Management, Purchasing, Information Technology, Facilities Management, and Fleet Management. Additionally, she served in a multitude of special assignments and projects, not least among them assisting with transitions following the retirement of several of the County’s long-tenured top executives.

Heather concedes she was reluctant to leave the County during the final months of Administrator Michele Baker’s tenure; however, as she observed in her resignation letter, “This position will allow me to continue serving the community I love while working for another great leader in this County.”

Certainly, our gain creates a tremendous loss for the County. We will do what we can to help our partners while they seek Heather’s successor. In her new role, she leads the crucial admin-istrative/support side of the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office. We are delighted with this opportunity, and know Heather makes a terrific addition to our team.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS Review of Metropolitan Transportation Planning in Tampa Bay Region

Under federal law, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) are responsible for bringing together local communities to create long-range plans and priorities for major transportation projects. In the federally-defined Tampa Bay Transportation Management Area, there are three MPOs serving Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties working together to address local and regional needs. Every four years, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) conduct a review to certify that all MPOs are satisfactorily meeting the requirements for metropolitan transportation planning, as defined in federal laws and regulations.

The federal review team would like you to share thoughts on how transportation planning is conducted here.

Public Meetings will be held in each county as follows:

Pasco County MPO Monday, March 27, 2017 @ 5:30 p.m.

Not able to attend a meeting but would like to comment on how your MPO is doing? Comments are being accepted by the federal review team for 30 days after each public meeting respectively.

Written comments may be submitted via mail, email, or fax. Comment forms are available on your MPO’s web site.

Need a comment form mailed to you? Please call your MPO.

at location A on map West Pasco Government Center

BCC Board Room – 1st Floor, 8731 Citizens Drive, New Port Richey, FL 34654 For more information regarding this public meeting, please contact: Manny Lajmiri – 727/ 847-8140 or [email protected]

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. At least five business days before the meeting,

please contact the Customer Service Department at 727/847-2411 in New Port Richey; 352/523-2411 x 8110, in Dade City; or via 800/955-8771 if you are hearing impaired.

Forward Pinellas Wednesday, March 29, 2017 @ 5:30 p.m.

at location B on map Pinellas County Planning Department

310 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756For more information regarding this public meeting, please contact:

Sarah Ward – 727/464-8225 or [email protected] Persons needing special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act,

or who require interpreter services (free of charge), should contact the Pinellas County Office of Human Rights at 727/464-4880.

Hillsborough MPO Wednesday, April 12, 2017 @ 10:00 a.m.

Immediately following 9:00 a.m. Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting

at location C on map Planning Commission Board Room

601 E Kennedy Boulevard – 18th Floor, Tampa, FL 33602 For more information regarding this public meeting, please contact: Rich Clarendon - 813/273-3774 x368 or [email protected]

Persons planning to attend this public meeting in need of special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, or who require interpreter services (free of charge),

should contact Michele Ogilvie, 813/273-3774 x317, or by emailing [email protected], at least 3 business days in advance.

ForwardPinellas.org PascoMPO.net PlanHillsborough.org 727/464-8225 727/847-8140 813/273-3774 x368

The MPOs representing Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties do not discriminate in any of their programs or services. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, family, or religious status.

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Florida Hospital North Pinellas Wound Healing Institute of TrinityStevie Hanson5140 Deer Park Drive, Suite 105New Port Richey, FL 34653(727) 203-3080https://www.floridahospital.com/north-pinellas/wound-care-hyperbaric-medicine United Self Mini StorageLisa Bowles17326 US 19 NorthHudson, FL 34667(727) 863-8999www.unitedministorage.com ResponseNow Medical Alert SystemsDonald Holcomb13825 US 19, Suite 307Hudson FL, 34667(727) 857-6194www.responsenow.com/helpnow

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Movie Box ManRon Genna8441 Longboat LaneHudson, FL 34667(727) 967-7320Email: [email protected]

MMS Wealth ManagementMichelle Malacinski2511 Seven Springs Blvd New Port Richey, FL 34655 (727) 231-4500www.mmswealthmanagement.com Dynamic Title by Gigi DGigi Evans2150 Seven Springs BlvdNew Port Richey, FL 34655(727) [email protected]

Happy Anniversary To Our Valued MembersDuring the month of March & April 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!

2008 Creative Management & Design, LLC

2016 Little Coronas Cigar Lounge

2010 Paragon Community Healthcare, Inc.

2010 Freedom & Optimum Health Care

2011 Shawndra Milligan Cleaning Service, Inc.

2012 Quality Docks, LLC2013 Centratel2013 Gladiator Construction

Group, Inc.2014 Beacon Square Pool &

Civic Association2016 Pasco Hernando Foot &

Ankle -BP1984 Great Bay Distributors, Inc.1992 Pelican Marine1995 HITS 1061984 Beacon Woods Florist1966 Delzer, Coulter & Bell, P.A.1998 deChant Public Relations

& Media Management

1993 Rooms To Go1992 Gay & Ehrhardt, P.A.1995 Donald I. Cadle, D.M.D.,

P.A.1954 Law Office of James J.

Altman1995 Carlton Arms of Magnolia

Valley1992 Edward J. Hauck, Inc.1970 Suburban Propane1995 Tampa Bay Tax Pros, Inc.1992 Rotary Club of Seven

Springs1975 Creative Institute of

Dental Arts Inc.1976 Jimmy's Boulevard

Restaurant2014 Boy Scouts, West Central

Florida Council1995 Pasco Business

Connections, Inc.1995 Bayonet Point Animal

Clinic1993 HPH Hospice - NPR

1972 Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Inc.

1999 Proly, Laporte & Mulligan, P.A.

2013 Grace Memorial Gardens Funeral Home

2000 City of New Port Richey2014 Village Pub2013 Miss Daisy Tours2002 Pasco/Hernando

Insurance Professionals, Inc.

2002 Bay Area Air Conditioning, Inc.

2005 The Law Offices of Lucas/Magazine

2005 Fitzgeralds, Inc.2006 CoolQuest Inc.2015 The Visual Spectrum2015 The Diversity Initiative2015 Full Throttle Magazine2015 Dockside Sports Bar &

Grille2015 Gulf Middle School

2015 Sunshine Signing Connection, Inc.

2015 Service Source - Abilities of Florida

2016 Direct Auto & Life Insurance

2016 Freedom Boat Club of Tampa Bay

2016 Premier Rental Purchase2016 Windsor Woods Rehab

and Healthcare Center2016 Disability Achievement

Center2016 Select Comfort/Sleep

Number2016 Broedell Plumbing

Showroom2016 Better Value Auto's Inc.2016 Retired & Senior Volunteer

Program (RSVP) of Pinellas & Pasco Counties

2016 Jack and Jill Residential Services, LLC

2016 Knights of Columbus Father Felix Ullrich Council #5869

YEARS / COMPANY YEARS / COMPANY YEARS / COMPANY YEARS / COMPANY

New Members – Effective March/April 2017The following businesses joined the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce during the month of February 2017

and are Effective March 1, 2017

Mosquito Hunters of TampaBrandon Allen- OwnerWes Rogers-Operation Manager1730 Weaver DriveLutz, FL 33559(813) 609-8440www.mosquitohunterstampa.com Trinity Auto RepairDanny and Ashlee Tew2410 Success Drive, Suite 3Odessa, FL 33556(813) [email protected]

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BUSINESS DISCOUNTS - This program is designed so that Chamber Memberswill do business with other Chamber Members. ALL YOU NEED TO 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 - 727-847-632410% Discount to Chamber Members on Bookkeeping Services. FREE second look at your prior or current year tax return.

AAA NATURE COAST, FL10700 SR 54, Suite 102, Trinity – 727-868-9523Chamber Members new to AAA will receive $5 discount,and both new and existing members get 50% off associatemembership for immediate family members.

ADDESSI FINANCIAL PARTNERS16524 Pointe Village Dr., Suite 200, Lutz – 727-845-7572Complimentary Financial Planning consultation toChamber Members.

AFFORDABLE SECURE SELF STORAGE8619 New York Ave., Hudson – 727- 862-601610% off all rental rates no minimum stays or strings attached. RV and Boat storage also available.

BATTERIES + BULBS5644 U.S. Highway 19, New Port Richey – 727-849-670010% discount for Chamber Members.

BAY AREA AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING7030 Osteen Road, New Port Richey, 863-266515% off a Residential Check-up or Service Call Diagnosticto Chamber Members.

BLOOMINGDAYS FLOWER SHOP-WEST6835 State Road 54, NPR10% off to chamber members on all purchasescontact store at 727-232-6900

BOB MEMOLI of FLORIDA LUXURY REALTY, INC.1248-D Seven Springs Blvd., New Port Richey - 727-372-661110% off commission to Chamber Members.

BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS700 Carillon Pkwy Suite 5, St. Petersburg, FLFree install fee valued up to $100 for all chamber mem-bers. Contact Joshua Davidson 727-215-7337 directly in order to obtain offer.

CASTRIOTA CHEVROLET, INC.12930 US Hwy. 19, Hudson – 727-862-9473Chamber members buying service contact General SalesManager, for details.

CORNERSTONE AIR, PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL4946 Land O’ Lakes Boulevard, Land O’Lakes - 813-949-4445$30 off Service Repair, A/C or Plumbing.

COTE APPRAISALS, INC.12831 US Highway 19, Hudson – 727-863-140020% discount on residential appraisals for ChamberMembers and their employees.

CRUISE PLANNERS CLUB - MAGDALINE WISEFree bottle of wine in your stateroom when booking Ocean-view Stateroom or above!

DALE WEBB ROOFING, INC.5647 Kentucky Ave., New Port Richey – 727-847-75245% Discount to Chamber Members.

DENTISTRY BY DR. KENNETH E. MARTIN4138 Madison St., New Port Richey – 727-849-070510% Discount to Chamber Members.

DEX IMAGING13911 Lakeshore Blvd., Hudson – 727-742-6719Free cost analysis and 30% discount on equipment. NewKonica/Minolta Color MFP starting at $65 per month.

DAVID A. DORSEY C.P.A., P.A.6105 Main St., New Port Richey – 727-846-0556Free Consultation & 20% New Client Discount to ChamberMembers.

DR’S. SHELTON, THOMPSON, VonSICK5636 Grand Boulevard, New Port Richey – 727-847-536015% Discount to Chamber Members on Exams, Xrays, andTreatment. Only with Lindsay McCaslin, D.M.D.

EDWARD J. HAUCK, INC.4904 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday – 727-849-614210% off to Chamber Members.

EXHALE MASSAGE STUDIO6234 Grand Blvd, Suite 205, New Port Richey – 727-798-5057$10 discount to Chamber Members and their immediate family.

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES3060 U.S. Highway 19, Holiday – 727-722-950010% discount to all Chamber Members.

FIBRENEW PORT RICHEY16318 Armstrong Place, Tampa – 727-534-903310% discount to Chamber Members.

F.J. VELTEN & SONS5701 Main Street, New Port Richey – 727-815-0300No-cost, no-obligation portfolio review.

FLORIDA LUXURY REALTY – MARY B. ARCHIEPlease call for discount – 727-514-2596

FORD OF PORT RICHEY10715 U.S. Highway 19, Port Richey – 727-868-9545$100 under invoice on new Fords to Chamber members.Special fleet pricing available. Call Paul Baughman.

FUREVER FRIENDS PET SITTING, LLC480-244-2818$5 off your first visit.

GREAT ROOMS PASCO9029 Little Road, New Port Richey – 727-869-1122Chamber Members Employee Pricing 12 Months SameAs Cash!!!

HOME RES-Q, INC.9529 State Road 52, Hudson – 727-847-912610% discount on all interior/exterior services for yourhome or business. Free, same day estimates available.*Just mention this discount on the phone.

HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON11115 US 19 in Port Richey – 727-819-1000Discounted Room Rates for all West Pasco Chamber Members.

HYUNDAI OF NEW PORT RICHEY3936 U.S. Highway 19, New Port Richey – 727-569-0999$100.00 over invoice, minus factory incentives (ask for Jeena).

IERNA’S HEATING & COOLING18843 US Highway 41 North, Lutz – 813-948-6355FREE ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT SYSTEM ($600 Value) when you purchase a new 16 + SEER Bryant comfort system. Cannot be combined with other offer or applied to past purchases or quotes. Call for details. Always Free Estimates on new equipment purchases. Call for a Same Day Appointment

JERICHO ROAD MINISTRIES, INC.8924 State Road 52, Hudson – 352-799-2912 Ext. 115Chamber Members receive 25% off.

KATMANDEW FACE & BODY ART5916 Montana Ave, New Port Richey – 727-375-357850% off all services, except sponsoring for chamber members ONLY.

KNIGHT PEST CONTROL7833 Leo Kidd Ave, Port Richey – 727-849-6063Chamber Members received 15% off all pest control and lawn treatment program. 10% off termite treatments.

THE LANDINGS AT SEA FOREST4522 Seagull Dr., New Port Richey – 727-859-0444One month free rent for all Chamber Members and waivedapplication fees.

LINSEY EYECARE8936 U.S. Highway 19, Port Richey – 727-844-340020% off frames and lenses, certain styles excluded toChamber Members. Eye exam offer ($38) is on the Vision Values program to Chamber Members.

MEARES PLUMBING8425 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.

MIKE CHISSELL MORTGAGE1818 Short Branch Dr., Suite 101, Trinity – 727-376-6900Free appraisal at closing ($400-$450 value) – Mike Chissell

NATURAL CHOICE PEST CONTROLP.O. Box 1981, New Port Richey – 727-844-751420% Discount.

NELSON’S PEST CONTROL7940 Rutilio Court, New Port Richey – 727-372-1175$100 off Termite work to Chamber members. 10% off otherservices to Chamber Members.

PASCO CAMERA EXCHANGE5405 Main St., New Port Richey – 727-844-090410% Discount on film/film processing/enlargements/darkroom supplies/accessories on pegboard.

THE PRINT SHOP10% discount on printing and signs to all chamber members. Please call Frank at 727-204-3248 and let him know you are a chamber member.

PROSOURCE OF PORT RICHEY10929 SR 52, Hudson – 727-379-970040% off carpet prices and 20% off everything else toChamber Members.

R.J. KIELTY PLUMBING HEATING AND COOLING, INC.9507 State Road 52, Hudson – 727-863-5486$15.00 off any service to Chamber Members.

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTTTampa Suncoast Parkway2101 Northpointe Village, Lutz, FL 33558Discounted rates for all Pasco BusinessesAsk for Pasco Rate – 813-792-8400

SAM’S CLUBJoin as a new Sam’s Club member or renew your existing membership and you will receive a Welcome Package, an Instant Savings Package and a Gift Bag. *Special NOT of-fered in club. To redeem, contact Patty Stohl or Garth Layne at (727)845-0634.

SERVPRO OF WEST PASCO7920 Evies Way, Port Richey – 727-847-300010% discount on deluxe carpet cleaning ($150.00 minimum).

SINGER SEWING CENTER8866 State Road 52, Hudson - 727-868-3655 • 10% discount

SKIP’S FLORIST & CHRISTMAS HOUSE5324 Mile Stretch Dr., Holiday – 727-938-227410% discount to Chamber Members on in store purchases.

STATE ALARM, INC.1014 U.S. Highway 19, Suite 106, Holiday, FL 34691727-939-888815% off all installations and monthly services andfree activation on selected panels to Chamber Members.

THE STORAGE CENTER OF PORT RICHEY8728 U.S. Highway 19, Port Richey – 727-843-0113First month free and 15% off to Chamber Members..

TAMPA BAY TAX PROS5328 Trouble Creek Rd, New Port Richey – 727-848-8950Free consultation and review of last year’s individual and/or business tax return for Chamber Members.

Todd Couples Superstore - Port Richey10831 US HWY 19, Port Richey – 813-971-000720% Discount on entire purchase for all Chamber Members.

WILLIAMS, RISTOFF & PROPER, P.L.C.10820 SR 54, Suite #202 Trinity 34655 – 727-842-9758Wills for Chamber Members: $35.00 each

WINDSONG CHARTERS & BOAT RENTALS5015 US Highway 19, Magnuson Hotel & MarinaNew Port Richey – 727-859-021310% discount off charters and rentals for Chamber Members.

WINGHOUSE6515 U.S. Hwy. 19, New Port Richey – 727-816-946410% off total bill for Chamber Members.

WOODY TUCKER PLUMBING & A/C6802 Jasmine Blvd., Port Richey – 727-868-213910% Discount on Retail Sales.

BUSINESS DISCOUNTS

Mission StatementThe West Pasco Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to supporting its members and their success

by promoting business growth, taking action on public policy, providing networking and educational opportunities,and enhancing the quality of life in our community.

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8amWPCC Board of Director’s Meeting - NPR Library, 5939 Main St, NPR

8:30am Ambassador Monthly Board Meeting - Jimmy’s Blvd Restaurant, 6211 Grand Blvd NPR 11:30am Circle S BBQ, LLC, 14630 US Hwy. 19, Hudson, FL 34667 3:00pm MY Chamber TV - Tampa Bay Multi-Media, 9918 SR 52, Hudson5:45pm YPG Monthly Board Meeting - Boulevard Beef & Ale, 6236 Grand Blvd. NPR

11:30amHudson Brochure Exchange - Atria Windsor Woods Retirement Community, 13707 Dallas Dr., Hudson

6:00pmMayoral Debate - NPR Rec & Aquatic Center, 6330 Van Buren St. NPR

11:30amRibbon Cutting - Dan’s Transmission Center Inc., 7400 US Hwy 19 Suite #6, NPR, FL 34652

8:00am WPCCPublic PolicyComm Meeting - Bob Evans, 9115 U.S. Hwy 19, PR

11:30am YPG Luncheon - Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, 5546 Main St., NPR

11:30am Ribbon Cutting - ProSource of Port Richey, 10929 SR 52, Hudson, FL 34669

8:00amBreakfast Brochure Exchange - Life Care Center, 7400 Trouble Creek Rd. NPR

11:30amMulti-Business Ribbon Cutting - Verizon Event Center, 8718 Trouble Creek Rd., NPR, FL 34653

12:00pmWPCC Finance Comm. Meeting - Chamber Office, 5443 Main St. NPR

7:30am New Membership Orientation - My Network One, 6345 Grand Blvd. NPR

8:30am Healthcare Committee Meeting - Jimmy’s Restaurant, 6211 Grand Blvd, NPR

11:30amTrinity Brochure Exchange - sponsored by Synergy Ad Specialties - Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd., NPR

8:00am WPCCExec CommMeeting - IHOP, 4736 US Hwy 19, Port Richey

11:30am Ribbon Cutting - Mauro’s Air Conditioning, 10217 Kitten Trail, Hudson, FL 34669

5:00pm Network Mixer - Boulevard Beef & Ale, 6236 Grand Blvd. NPR

11:30amJoint Ribbon CuttingThe Sno Shack, 5413 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652A-M-S-Computers, 5407 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652

11:30amPR Brochure Exchange - sponsored by A+ Tax Accounting - Benchwarmers at Whiskey River, 5245 Limestone Dr., PR

Port RicheyPub CrawlWCAF5:00pm -V.I.P.’S meet at Whiskey River6:30pm -Regular Admission - Catches

5:30pmWPCCHonorary Governor’s Debate - Verizon Event Center, 8718 Trouble Creek Rd. NPR

8:00amVeterans Claymore - Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff, LOL

11:30amAmbassador Luncheon - Short Stack BBQ, 7923 US HWY 19, NPR

6:00pmBFG DuckDerby &Dodge Ball Tournament - All Sports Arena, 7716 Rutillio Ct. NPR

5:00pmCelebrityChef CHOPPED Competition - ELKS Club, 7201 Congress St. NPR

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