The West Pasco Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Ambassador’s Spelling Bee at Spartan Manor in New Port Richey last week. This event benefits the Pasco Education Foundation's Take Stock in Children Scholarships as well as several other local educational organizations. The Chamber links businesses with other leading area business members, officers, leaders and managers, and elected officials to enhance economic growth and development...

The Multi Chamber Mixer was on September 18th in Port Richey at Catches Waterfront Grille. Chambers included: TOCOC, Central Pasco Chamber, Greater Hernando Chamber, Tarpon Springs Chamber and West Pasco Chamber of Commerce. It was sponsored by: Duke Energy, Trinity Club Apts, Trinity Exchange and The Retreat at Trinity.

Florida’s only dual-accredited compounding pharmacy, Trinity Medical Pharmacy, celebrated the opening of its newly expanded, state of the art lab facility on Friday. Leaders, dignitaries and medical professionals from throughout Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties attended the event, which included a ribbon-cutting and tours of the new 12,000 square foot facility. Since opening a little more than two years ago, Trinity Medical Pharmacy has been trusted by more than 3,000 doctors and nearly 20,000 patients. Trinity currently employs 115 medical professionals. “Our team is on the cutting edge of the pharmaceutical industry,” said Krutika Patel, founder and CEO of Trinity Medical Pharmacy. “This larger, updated facility helps us meet the growing demand for specifically tailored medicines and allows us to continue to help our patients get better and have their lives changed.”

Written by Carl Orth of the Suncoast News

When it came to a grand opening last week, staff members at Wells Fargo Advisors weren’t horsing around. Four horses pulled the colorful Wells Fargo stagecoach during the event at the new office at 11300 S.R. 54. Spectators, ranging from youngsters to seniors, clamored to take rides around the parking lot in the stagecoach. The replica of the vintage vehicle provided nostalgia of passengers ferried across the Old West in the 19th century.

Three Republican candidates are seeking the party’s nomination for the District 36 House seat vacated this summer by current Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano. The district comprises coastal Pasco County, west of Little Road. Only registered Republican are eligible to vote in the primary Sept. 17. Early voting will be permitted Sept. 7 through 14 at the West Pasco Government Center. The winner will face Democrat Amanda Murphy in a special election Oct. 15.

The area which became Elfers was earlier known as Baillie or the Baillie Settlement. There was also a settlement around East Elfers Cemetery known as Sapling Woods. Photos were taken by J David Wright of Photos by J David

But the three men seeking the Republican nomination for the seat see no problem serving constituents on both sides of the line.

A candidates' debate between Sheriff Chris Nocco and his two Republican challengers grew raucous Wednesday night when the pro-Nocco crowd demanded to know if each candidate would support the winner of the Aug. 14 primary.

The chamber debate gave many voters their first opportunity to hear from church pastor Bill Gunter, who is challenging incumbent Commissioner Jack Mariano. The race is open to all Pasco voters.

The District 3 race provided the most fireworks of the night as candidates tried to distance themselves from front-runner Kathryn Starkey, a former school board member who has raised the most money and racked up the most endorsements.

Incumbent Commissioner Ted Schrader, seeking his fourth term, faces challenges from citrus grower Ronnie Oakley and Rachel O'Conner, a former field representative for the Republic Party of Florida.