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Ribbon Cutting for Central Pasco Veterinary Care
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Kayla Miner 10 of Mittye Locke Elementary in Elfers, Kimberly Housel 13 of Gulf Middle School with her one year old Beagle Molly, and Grandpa Larry Housel of New Port Richey love the tender loving care that Molly receives from Dr. Jo Ann Daniels owner of the Central Pasco Veterinary Care located at 17945 State Road 54 in Lutz. You can contact Dr. Daniels at 813 926-1126. Dr. Jo Ann Daniels (with scissors), owner of the Central Pasco Veterinary Care, cuts the Ribbon with the support of friends and the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce on July 30.
Honorary Mayor Tina Garrison of ERA Dennis Realty shares a laugh with Central Pasco Chamber Executive Director Kathy Dunkley and Dr. Jo Ann Daniels at the Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Central Pasco Veterinary Care located at 17945 State Road 54 in Lutz on July 30. Vern Richardson with “Thor” and his wife Lisa were Dr. Jo Ann Daniels first patient and love her tender and caring ways with their 6 years old Pug on July 30.
July 30, 2008 - 03
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LifeSource Family Chiro Supports Iowa
Lifesource Family Chiropractic will raise funds to support flood victims in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Dr. Jonathan's hometown. On August 1, current and former patients received adjustments for $19. New patients can receive an initial exam for $31 throughout the month of August. All proceeds, including any additional donations, will be donated to the American Red Cross and designated for the flood victims. Call 813-929-3700 to make an appointment for this very special event. Feel free to invite your friends and family so that they can participate too! LifeSource Family Chiropractic is located at 1722 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard in Wesley Chapel.
July 30, 2008 - 02
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Volleyball Camp at WRHS
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Girls from Wiregrass Ranch HS and John Long MS had a great time at Volleyball Summer Camp under the direction of Coach Mindy Kantor at Wiregrass Ranch High School July 30.
July 30, 2008 - 01
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Book Bag Give Away Calvary Assembly of God
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Calvary Assembly of God volunteer Cassi Hill (blond on left) Pastor Steven Stewart (center), volunteer Matt Chesser, spend a little time with their guests Jackie Hamilton, Stephen Billingsly, Precious Morrell, Jeremiah Morrell, Sammy Billingsly, Shamia Billingsly, Khara Morrell and Aaron McCray as they enjoy the good food and great book bags July 29. Volunteer Nettie Merchant from Shear Elegance in Dade City gives Yanette Moreno 8, a really cool hair style for the coming school year. Volunteer Cathy Miller from Platinum Style in Zephyrhills puts the finishing touches on R.B. Cox Elementary student Julian Luna’s hair cut at Calvary Assembly of God’s Book Bag Give-Away July 29..
July 29, 2008 - 02
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Therapy Dog Graduation
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Tracy Sanderson of Dade City with “Cash”, Kathleen Hotchkiss of Dade City with “Ernie”, Therapy Dogs Director Charlotte Swindell, Founder of Founder and Director of Therapy Dogs Sandi Vaughan, Sarah Lewis of Dade City with “Patch” and Mary Eveesmann of Dade City with Millie at the Therapy Dogs Graduation ceremony at Heritage Park July 29. Sarah Lewis (not pictured) of Dade City worked with “Patch” and presented him at the Therapy Dogs Graduation ceremony at Heritage Park July 29. Kathleen Hotchkiss (not pictured) of Dade City worked with “Ernie”, and presented him. Tracy Sanderson (not pictured) of Dade City worked with “Cash”, and presented him at the Therapy Dogs Graduation ceremony at Heritage Park July 29.
July 29, 2008 - 01
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Lifestyles Family Fitness Opens
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Lifestyle Family Fitness opened its doors to a new location at 23048 State Road 54 in Lutz on July 28. This club will be the 14th location in the Tampa Bay area. In celebration of the new opening, the public is invited to join the festivities and will enjoy free snacks and refreshments, raffle drawings, personal training clinics and group fitness demonstrations. The new 32,000 square foot club will replace the former 17,000 square foot club that was housed in the former World’s Gym location. The new club will include amenities such as an expansive workout floor with resistance training equipment, a group fitness room, a cycling room, a private personal training area with a Kinesis Wall, men's and women's lockers, a large cardio area with cardio theatre and cardio equipment including personal TV screens, a Kids' club and tanning services. Enjoying some great food at the Grand opening of the Lifestyle Family Fitness are Peyton Young 7, Taylor Harkins 5, Yida Harkins, owner of the Golden Inn Authentic Chinese Restaurant Kathy Leung, located a few doors down in the Willow Bend Plaza on SR 54 and Collier, Jr Teen Miss Dade City Shirley Leung 16 and David Guiterez Operations Manager of the new Fitness Center July 31. Personal trainer Shelley McFatter works with Sunlake High School junior Julie Anna Brown on developing proper techniques in her fitness regiment at the Lifestyle Family Fitness July 31.
Hair Designers Silvia Gamez and Deborah Amlaw of Pure Hair and Nails had a booth set up at their new neighbors, Lifestyle Family Fitness Grand opening July 30. Lifestyle Family Fitness District Operations Manager Tim Tunnecliffe said he looked forward to holding monthly opportunities for local business to present themselves to the clubs members. Tiffany Aitken and Angie Bertsos of Starbucks offer a refreshing frozen drink to USF Brain Researcher Kim Ruff following her workout at the Grand opening of the Lifestyle Family Fitness July 28. Tim Faber is a father and personal trainer to his son Ryan Faber, a 7th grader at Chuck Rushe Middle School at the Grand opening of the Lifestyle Family Fitness Center July 31. Owner of Cost Cutters Tom Fesler (with his wife Kim, not pictured) and daughter Lyla Fesler 8 of Lutz, welcomes their new neighbor in the Willow Bend Plaza on SR 54 and Collier at the Grand opening of the Lifestyle Family Fitness Center July 31.
Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce Honorary Mayor Elayne Bassinger of Heritage Bank welcomes her new neighbor in the Willow Bend Plaza on SR 54 and Collier, Operations Manager David “Hollywood” Guiterez at the Grand opening of the 36,000 square foot Lifestyle Family Fitness Center July 30. Guiterez recorded over 325 new members in their first week at their location. Jackie Garcia Kids Club Supervisor and Senior Club operations Manager BB Kuehner, stand in front of the Grand Prize, a LifeFitness exercise machine at the Grand opening of the Lifestyle Family Fitness Center. Over 1100 members used the club on Monday the 28th . Massage therapist Jamie Pipes of Aprile Chiropractic Center works out the kinks on a woman following her workout at the Grand opening of the Lifestyle Family Fitness Center July 28. Jon Grimaldi of Premier Martial Arts in Lutz works on some techniques with Lifestyle Family Fitness Centers’ Kids Club Manager Amy Naylor at their Grand opening July 31.
July 28, 2008 - 01
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Ukulele Brands presents Tampa Hot Dog
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Denise Jackson of New Port Richey and lead singer in the band, “East of Eden” that plays every Sunday afternoon at Ukulele Brand’s enjoys a Tampa Bay Bucs Dog that is made up of an all beef dog with mustard cheese sauce, Tampa Bay relish, Vidalia sweet onion, diced tomato & a pinch of old bay seasoning.
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Cricket Match at Wesley Chapel District Park
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July 27, 2008 - 01
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Tennis at Meadow Pointe III Clubhouse
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Kauya Avancha spends part of her Saturday morning hitting balls with her father following her tennis lesson with Brando Tennis Academy at Meadow Pointe III Clubhouse. Lyndsey Ausburn, who will soon be a sixth grade student Dr. John Long Middle School, improves her game by taking tennis lessons from Brando Tennis Academy at Meadow Pointe III Clubhouse.
July 26, 2008 - 04
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Dade City Motocross
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July 26, 2008 - 03
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Indian Artifacts at St Leo University
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An Indian artifacts show was held at the gymnasium of Saint Leo University in Saint Leo on July 26. Serryn Mathias 8 and her brother Devin Mathias 10, both students at Learning Gate Community School, study part of an ancient Dinosaur called the Duckbilled Platypus with their dad Rik Mathias of Land O’Lakes. Mathias, says his children enjoy exploring the natural world around them and discovering the hidden treasure from the past on display at the Indian artifacts show. Kelly Johnson of Spring Hill specializes cutting, polishing and trading in Rock and Mineral Specimens is showing a Mastodon Dinosaur Molar section to Justin Young 8 and his mom Summer Lynn Young of San Antonio at the Indian artifacts show at Saint Leo University in Saint Leo on July 26. Tam Wilson II of Pasco Middle School and his grandfather Tom Wilson of Dade City just got back from their own Indian artifact dig at the Suwannee River. Tam mounted one of the spear heads he dug up and attached it to a pole to create a spear, much like the one’s used thousands of years ago for hunting.
July 26, 2008 - 02
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Land O'Lakes Library Car wash
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Paul Stonebridge, Pasco County Library Systems Reference Librarian and Teen Programmer (third from left) organized a Teen Charity Car Wash at the Land O'Lakes Branch Library July 26, to raise money for teen programming and new game systems. Free pizza, snacks and water was provided for everyone that helped.
July 26, 2008 - 01
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San Antonio Block Party
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Having fun at the San Antonio Block Party July 25 are Casey Christ of Dade City, JT Reed 17 months, Katrina Reed of Dade City, Helga Mildrew of Darby, Katie West of Dade City, Mary Chandler and 15 month old Ava Chandler of Dade City. The Block party was hosted by San Ann Market, Pancho’s Villa and Lookin’ Good Salon. The San Antonio Block Party drew folks from all over like Eriq Carman of Mississippi, Blake Smith 11of Ohio, Mark “ Chief” Grice of Manchester England, Nisha Gupta 10 of San Antonio, Cheralyn Gupta, Owner of San Ann Market and host of the event, Nisha Gupta 10 of San Antonio, Lori Smith of Dade City and former cornerback for the Bucs from 1987 to 1993 Ricky Reynolds of Dade City on July 25. The band “Big Wiggler” kept the party rockin on into the night as San Ann Market, Pancho’s Villa and Lookin’ Good Salon got together to host this months’ San Antonio Block Party July 25.
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Wesley Chapel Fifth 3rd Ribbon Cutting
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July 23, 2008 - 01
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Tennis at Wesley Chapel District Park
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Brother and sister, Michelle and Anthony Heilman practice their game at Wesley Chapel District Park.
July 20, 2008 -03
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Power Paragliding over Wesley Chapel
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Seven Oaks resident, Steve Dale spends part of his Saturday up in the air power paragliding above the rooftops of Wesley Chapel July 20.
July 20, 2008 - 02
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Remote Controlled Airplane over Wesley Chapel
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Seven Oaks resident, Auri C. Junior enjoys flying his remote controlled airplane in the sky's over Wesley Chapel July 20.
July 20, 2008 - 01
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Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano Earns Certification from Florida Association of Counties
Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano earned the Certified County Commissioner designation after completing the voluntary 42-hour series of courses of the Florida Association of Counties. The series usually takes 24 months to complete. Mariano received the designation along with 26 other county commissioners during an awards ceremony at the FAC Annual Conference in Miami.
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Pasco County Honors Fallen Soldiers at West Pasco Veteran’s Memorial
Pasco Honors Fallen Soldiers at WP Veteran’s Memorial
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The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners formally recognized two Pasco County soldiers killed in Iraq during a brief ceremony following the regular Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 22. At 11:45 a.m., the Commission introduced resolutions in honor of PFC Patrick Joseph “PJ” Miller of New Port Richey and Sgt. Marcus Mathes of Zephyrhills. Miller, a US Army soldier, died of combat injuries in Iraq on March 29. Mathes, also an Army soldier, died of combat injuries on April 28. Immediately following the approval of the resolutions, the Commission invited families of the soldiers outside for the unveiling of the men’s names on the Veterans Memorial, located outside the West Pasco Government Center. VFW Post 10167 of Holiday presented the colors and retired U.S. Army Major General Richard Griffitts read the resolutions and presented them to family members. The ceremony concluded with a 21-gun salute and the playing of Taps.
July 22, 2008 - 01
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Heritage Ford of Wesley Chapel Introduces
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Heritage Ford received their first 2009 Ford Flex, the "crossover" that is a high-passenger, high mileage per gallon somewhat SUV on Monday July 21, Great food from Circles Catering and a Rockin Band called Driving The Fall kept the party hopin. Phone 907-7800
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Gold Medalist at Land O'Lakes Swim
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July 21, 2008 - 01
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Sponsor Chevrolet of Dade City displays Hybrids
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Tracy Linn, sales representative from one of the sponsors of the Free Movie in the Park, Chevrolet of Dade City, took a break from showing off the three Hybrids from the Dealership on display.
July 19, 2008 - 06
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Dade City Movie Night in the Park
Photos of this and other events by Anthony Masella Jr.
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The kids of Dade City take all the best seats on the couch as Angelo Liranzo, Branch Manager of the Hugh Embry Library and Dade City Commissioner Camille Hernandez stand behind them at the City’s Free Movie in the Park on July 19. The City and the Library are just two of the many sponsors at this event; also helping out were the folks from 1st Baptist Church, Lucy Avila and Michelle Hernandez (not pictured) who cooked up the popcorn and Brandon Home Theater (813 269-4343) for providing and setting up the outside theater. …Pasco middle school 7th grader Ryan Smith is the “Guitar Hero” as he hits all the right notes before the movie starts. Tracy Linn, sales representative from one of the sponsors of the Free Movie in the Park, Chevrolet of Dade City, took a break from showing off the three Hybrids from the Dealership on display, to try out the popular game for the first time on July 19.
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Barbeque Party for Samantha Taylor's
Pure Health Studios
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The move of Samantha Taylor's personal training fitness and weight loss studio, Pure Health Studios to 24140 State Road 54 Suite 103 in Lutz was celebrated with free valuable door prizes, like massage, gift certificate to a jeweler, restaurant certificates, free personal training and a free cruise. The public came out meet Samantha and her two trainers and enjoy some food and fun on July 19. Get more information bout her special programs call her at (813) 909-4939.
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5th Annual Wilderness Lake Preserve
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Megan Stillings of Academy at the Lakes, Jenna Fiore of Academy at the Lakes, Madison Smith 6 of Sanders Elementary, Malik Smith 2 of Kid Stuff, Lexi Howell of Sanders Elementary and Aidan Lipovetsky 6, take a break from their circular trek up the steps of the inflatable structure and down the slide at the 5th annual birthday bash at Wilderness Lake Preserve in Land O’Lakes July 19. Professional Vocalist Misty Hall entertained the crowd with her smooth and solid sound at the 5th annual birthday bash. Jeannine Vautrin Tock, Samira Ganem-Manicchia and Amy Gazaway of The Spa at Wilderness Lake Preserve, will supply all that you need to pamper yourself with facials, massages and waxing at the 5th annual birthday bash in Land O’Lakes July 19.
July 19, 2008 - 03
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Celebration Dedication Shelter Pets Run Enclosure
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The Pasco County Animal Services Center held a Gate Opening Celebration & Dedication for a Shelter Pets Run & Exercise Enclosure (SPREE) on July 19. With support from the shelter and the generosity of community donors, they fenced an almost 10,000 square-foot outdoor area for sheltered dogs to run off-leash, play, interact, and learn good manners from trained staff and volunteers. Staff Veterinarian Terry Spencer (on right) gave a tour of the facility to Friends of Animal Services and County Commissioner Michael Cox and wife Abbey. Many families were there adopting pets. The Pasco County Animal Services Center is located at 19640 Dogpatch Lane (off Lake Patience Road), Land O’ Lakes. They can be reached at (813) 929-1212, (352) 521-5194, (727) 834-3216, or go to www.fpcas.org.
Volunteers Noelle Cox, of Wesley Chapel High School (on left), and Aimee Smith, of Gulf High School admire a Miniature Dachshund mix that is about to be adopted at the Pasco County Animal Services Center Celebration & Dedication for a Shelter Pets Run & Exercise Enclosure (SPREE) on July 19. With support from the shelter and the generosity of community donors, they fenced an almost 10,000 square-foot outdoor area for sheltered dogs to run off-leash, play, interact, and learn good manners from trained staff and volunteers. The Pasco County Animal Services Center is located at 19640 Dogpatch Lane (off Lake Patience Road), Land O’ Lakes. They can be reached at (813) 929-1212, (352) 521-5194, (727) 834-3216, or go to www.fpcas.org.
July 19, 2008 - 02
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Land O'Lakes Little League Sectionals Jr Baseball
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Harmony & Rhythm Adds Seven Oaks
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Harmony & Rhythm Performing Arts Academy adds Seven Oaks Clubhouse to teaching locations. Harmony & Rhythm currently teaches at Land O’Lakes Recreation Complex, Land O’Lakes Community Center, and Meadow Pointe II Clubhouse. Beginning this September classes will also be taught at Seven Oaks Clubhouse. In addition to the combination classes of voice, dance and drama new services will include private in-home voice, piano, guitar, and strings lessons. For more information visit www.harmonyandrhythm.org or call 813 929-6975. Wesley Chapel students Hayden Shin, Stephen Golder, Gabby Mojica, Kaylee Shin, and Madeleine Dean practice the choreography to “We’re all in this Together” from the Disney hit, “High School Musical”. They will be performing at the Meadow Pointe II Clubhouse August 15, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free.
July 18, 2008 - 02
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Wake Board Camp at Bay Area Water Sports
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Tommy Groenendijk of Sanders Elementary in Land O’Lakes, Michael Dunleavy Lake Myrtle Elementary in Land O’Lakes, Andy Mook a 9th grader at Sunlake HS, Leah Gibney of Lutz and a junior at Tampa Catholic, Marcos Moran of Miami, Dylan Early a 8th grader at Academy at the Lakes 8th and Joey Dunleavy a 8th grader at Chuck Rushe Middle School in Land O’Lakes. Ty Udell of in Land O’Lakes is a 2006 graduate of Univ of Arizona and currently lives in Land O’Lakes. … Andy Mook a 9th grader at Sunlake HS in Land O’Lakes. Joey Dunleavy an 8th grader at Chuck Rushe Middle School in Land O’Lakes Leah Gibney of Lutz and a junior at Tampa Catholic.
July 18, 2008 - 01
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Wesley Chapel Chamber Honorary Mayor
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Elayne Bassinger, Vice-President of Heritage Bank of Florida, won the Wesley Chapel Honorary Mayor’s race after months of raising money through various fundraisers. The announcement was made at the Mixer hosted by Hyundai of Wesley Chapel and Mazda of Wesley Chapel on July 17 at the Hyundai Dealership. The candidates raised over $20,000 for the chamber. Several chamber members were in attendance for food, music, prizes, fun, and lots of networking. Other candidates who ran include Alison Fitzgerald of Phoenix Massage & Personal Training (who won Deputy Honorary Mayor), Rob Kellog of Thread Art, Jeff Miller of Charles Rutenberg Realty, Debra Kaplan of Under the Palms Ministry and Amanda Benson of Secure Capital Mortgage. Bassinger has been active in the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce since 2003 and was the first Executive Director of the chamber. She was born and raised in Dade City, is married to Hal Bassinger, has a daughter Alesha, and is "Nana" to Ashlee, Kyle, Cory, Zach and Alan.
Lisa Noury, the current Miss Pasco County Fair and former Miss Wesley Chapel (on left), and the current Miss Wesley Chapel Johara Ramotar enjoy a dance at the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce Mixer hosted by Hyundai of Wesley Chapel and Mazda of Wesley Chapel on July 17 at the Hyundai Dealership where the announcement was made for the new Wesley Chapel Honorary Mayor.
July 17, 2008 - 02
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Studio X Ribbon Cutting
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July 17, 2008 - 01
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Red Hat Ladies of Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club
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The Red Hat Ladies, better known as the Red Hot Tootsies of Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club, held their monthly luncheon meeting at Buffalo's Southwestern Restaurant on SR 54 in Wesley Chapel on July 16.
July 16, 2008 - 03
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RUSS MILLER, DISTRICT GOVERNOR TO ADDRESS WESLEY CHAPEL ROTARY
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Newly elected District Governor Russ Miller spoke to the Wesley Chapel Rotary Club on July 16. Wesley Chapel Rotary meets at noon at Buffalo's Southwestern Restaurant in Wesley Chapel on SR 54 from 12:15-1:15 PM every Wednesday. Mr. Miller outlined plans for the 2008-2009 year for District 6950. Visitors are always welcome at the meetings and can find out about Rotary International. Rotarians and how they make a difference in their community and around the world. For information call President Michael Arato at 813-263-7188 or Marion Szurek at 813-383-6683.
July 16, 2008 - 02
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Stacy Bishop at Hellenic Pro Soccer Camp
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July 16, 2008 - 01
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Marriott Residence Inn is Green
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July 15, 2008 - 01
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Wesley Chapel High School Football
College Signings
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Jerry DeGroot, Trevor DeGroot – Webber International University, Charles Van Zandt, Cynthia Van Zandt and Sharon Jenkins.
July 14, 2008 - 02
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I-75 Overpass Construction
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Joy Christiano Project Engineer, Kris Carson Florida Department of Transportation District Seven Public Information Office11201 N. McKinley Drive Tampa, FL 33612-6456. (813) 975-6060, 1-800-226-7220 and John McShaffrey, APR Public Information Officer Interstate Construction Office Florida Department of Transportation, District Seven (813) 233-3837.
July 14, 2008 - 01
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Quality Care / Pizza Suprema Car Show
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1972 Dodge Super Nova 350 was a crowd pleaser at the Quality Care Automotive Center Inaugural Open Car Show July 13. Free hot dogs, burgers, pizza and refreshments were available to all participants, trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place and Best of Show were awarded and a 50/50 drawing with proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society.
Quality Care Automotive Center, in conjunction with Napa Auto Parts and Pizza Suprema, held their Inaugural Open Car Show at 1915 Collier Parkway Land O’Lakes (Pasco Lutz). The event, hosted by Paul Figoni, was open to all hot rods, classics, customs, muscle cars, street rods, antiques and trucks, was also a way to meet the new owners "Quality Care", Gus Vacca, (shown with son Eric 6, Luana Aurelezen 7 and daughter Sianna Vacca 10) and Sinia Urreta-Vacca, a well established and highly respected auto maintenance facility.
July 13, 2008 - 02
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Family Fun Day at Sport + Field
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Folks took a break from the sizzling heat and came out to Sport + Field July 13th. Amazinflates was on hand for Family Fun Day and offered unlimited play for only $10 in the gym.
July 13, 2008 - 01
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Dade City Movie Night
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Megan Glavich, a student at PHCC (on left), and Bridgete Mahoney, of Zephyrhills High School, served food for Beef O’ Brady’s at the City of Dade City’s Free Movie in the Park held on July 12 at Agnes Lamb Park. Terry Jackson helped his mom Becky Jackson, who is the manager at Smitty’s Smokehouse & Grill; serve up some barbeque. St. Leo University students came out to the City of Dade City’s Free Movie in the Park held on July 12 at Agnes Lamb Park. Students pictured are (from left): Tom Murray, Tony Huerta, Heather DeRonde, Melissa Arend, Travis Tapia, and Christine Clyne. Volunteers helping out at the City of Dade City’s Free Movie in the Park on July 12 include (from left): Tyrone Lovett, Robert and Lucy Avila, and Jimmy Shive, who was named Volunteer of the Year by the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce. They were setting up the booth for the First Baptist Church of Dade City that is located at 37511 Church Avenue. They can be reached at 352-567-3265 or www.fbcdadecity.org.
July 12, 2008 - 06
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LOL LL All Stars 9 10 Vs Manatee
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LOL LL All Stars Major SB vs Bloomingdale
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NFL Alumni Football Camp
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July 12, 2008 - 03
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Celebrating the Grand Opening of Hooked Up Wireless are Kevin Walkover, Audra Wolf with son Derek Wolf of Odessa, owner of Hooked Up Wireless Tony Glackin, Debbie Antolik ASR for Metro Wireless, Corey Bonalewicz St Pete, Dustin Jackson Acct Mgr, Tony Glackin Jr., Shay Leever of Land O’Lakes, Bridget Demint St Pete. Folks from Land O’Lakes and Lutz enjoyed Hotdogs & Hamburgers and Radio Station WFLZ 93.3 who held a live remote July 12. All you need for wireless communication will be at your fingertips at this new business, Hooked Up Wireless, located at 21635 Village Lakes Shopping Center in Land O' Lakes.
July 12, 2008 - 02
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Fourth Annual Myrtle Lake Baptist Church Pine Car Rally
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Holding some of the winning race cars at the 4th Annual Myrtle Lake Baptist Church Pine Car Rally are Evan Johnson, Sheri Johnson, Alan Johnson, Greg Mark of Wesley Chapel, Quinn Ausburn 10 of Wesley Chapel, Pat Johnston of Land O’Lakes, Race Director John Berti of Land O’Lakes and Sydney Laymon 5 of Wesley Chapel. “Bottom line is bring whatever you have and be a part of the fun” said Berti. …Myrtle Lake Baptist Church fellowship hall was converted into a speedway where race cars made from blocks of wood and four plastic wheels, are set in place and when Race Director John Berti of Land O’Lakes gives the word, the go zooming down the track at incredible speeds. There were four divisions of racing this year. In addition to the traditional Kids Stock Division for first to fifth graders and the Teen-Adult Stock Division, there was also an Outlaw Modified class run.
July 12, 2008 - 01
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Facelogic Ribbon Cutting
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Bonnie Wickland and Suzanne Brown, (center holding scissors), owners of facelogic Spa, prepare to cut the ribbon at their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce on July 11. Several chamber members, business associates, and beauty queens joined them for the festivities. They are located at 1059 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. (and County Line Road), Wesley Chapel. They can be reached at 813-907-0101 or www.facelogicnewtampa.com.
July 11, 2008 - 06
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LOL LL All Stars Sr SB
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LOL LL All Stars Jr BB Practice
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Land O' Lakes Lightning Swimming
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Bailey H and sister Taylor H, both students at Lutz Elementary enjoy swimming with the Land O’ Lakes Lightning Swim Team. They enjoyed the water on a hot day at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Center on July 11.
July 11, 2008 - 03
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This week marked the midway point for the Summer Reading Program (Metamorphosis), at the New River Branch Library in Zephyrhills, so it seemed like a good time to celebrate with a party! "Dancing in the Dark" drew a great crowd of young people who dance and hung out till Midnight Friday July 11, under the supervision of the dedicated staff of Pasco County Library System. If you would like to have some fun and not let your mind stagnate over the summer, call them at (813) 788-6375 or visit the Library at 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills.
July 11, 2008 - 02
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Insignia Hair Studios has introduced a new hair stylist to their studio, Tim Sears. Tim has been cutting hair in the Wesley Chapel - New Tampa area for almost ten years. "I enjoy working with all lengths of hair, specifically short hair. I have focused on men's hair in the past six years" said Sears. The thing that his clients like most about his work is the attention to detail. "Many barbers can use clippers, but what separates me from other barbers is my expertise with scissors when it comes to the finishing details" he said. Tim, likes to talk with customers about sports, outdoor activities, cars, current events. "I look forward to seeing some of my former customers that I may have lost touch with in moving from different salons over the past few years" said Tim. You can reach Tim at InSignia Hair Studios, located at 20731 Center Oak Drive in New Tampa near Meadow Pointe, at (813) 994-0006.
July 11, 2008 - 01
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City of Zephyrhills Summer Tennis Clinics at Lyle & Adele McCannon Tennis Courts. James Ainey of Zehyrhills High School. Zephyrhills High School senior Jeff Laughlin. Todd Vande Berg, Zephyrhills City Planner. Karl Hinkle City of Zephyrhills Director of Tennis Karl Hinkle with Peter Gabriel of Zephyrhills. City of Zephyrhills Director of Tennis Karl Hinkle with Zephyrhills High School senior Jeff Laughlin and Tim Caster. Peter Gabriel of Zephyrhills. Rich Vernsey of Zephyrhills. Joey Campbell of Zephyrhills.Tim Caster graduate of Zephyrhills High School. Karl Hinkle Director of Tennis, City of Zephyrhills.
July 10, 2008 - 01
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Central Pasco Chamber Meeting
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July 9, 2008 - 02
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win trip to Hawaii
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The “Hawaii 5-0” from LOLHS returned following a once in a lifetime week long summer cheerleading camp in Oahu. These 5 Varsity Cheerleaders were nominated to attend Cheer-Hawaii to experience college prep cheerleading instruction from some of the best instructors nation-wide. This select group who will be seniors this fall are Kelsey Whitaker, Kayla Hensley, Savannah Campbell, Samantha Adamo and Ashley Johnson.
July 9, 2008 - 01
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Lake Padgett East Tennis
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Casey Cannoot, of Land O’ Lakes High School, takes his shot while playing doubles with friends at the Lake Padgett Estates East newly refurbished tennis courts on July 8. Rickey Donaldson, of Land O’ Lakes High School, takes his shot while playing doubles with friends. Rickey Donaldson, of Land O’ Lakes High School, jumps to make the shot while his brother Brennan Donaldson, of Pine View Middle School, watches. The Donaldson brothers (Ricky, on left and Brennan, on right) paired up against some Land O’ Lakes High School Gators on the tennis courts at Lake Padgett Estates East. Timothy Falcon, of Land O’ Lakes High School, serves the ball during doubles action at the Lake Padgett Estates East newly refurbished tennis courts on July 8.
July 7, 2008 - 02
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Pasco School Telecomm Building Ribbon Cutting
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The Pasco County School District held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce for their impressive new Telecommunications Building on July 7. Pictured are (from left): Pasco School Board Members Frank Parker and Allen Altman, Assistant Superintendent for Administration Renalia .S. Dubose, Esq., Pasco School Board Member Kathryn Starkey, Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Nancy Moore, Bruce Baldwin, Director of Information Services for Pasco County School Board (cutting ribbon), Pasco County Commissioner Ted Schrader, Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Joan Staut, Pasco County Superintendent Heather Fiorentino, and Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kathy Dunkley.
July 7, 2008 - 01
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Members of the Wesley Chapel Athletic Assn. Adult Coed Softball team, Black Sabbath got a few pointers from their kids at practice before the leagues’ inaugural season that will begin July 16 at the Wesley Chapel District Park. The first game will commence at 6:00 pm and Black Sabbath will be taking on the Yellow Jackets at 8:00. Team and family members include Mike, Tracy, Brandon, John and Lindee Rappaport; Heather James & Shamus Fitzpatrick of Fitz Real estate services; Bo, Chrissy, Eli, Peyton, & Molly Crawford and Laura Hauser of Toddlerazzi photography.
July 5, 2008 - 01
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Land O’Lakes Resident Becomes American Citizen on 4th of July
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Longtime Land O’ Lakes resident Maria Padgett became an American citizen on July 4. Padgett was born in San Juan, Philippines just outside of Manila and has thought about becoming a citizen since 9/11. After leaving the Philippines, her family moved to New Jersey, and after graduating from USF in 1976, she stayed in the Tampa Bay area. She has worked for Tampa Internist Dr. Jayant Gajera for the past twenty years. 714 applicants from over 90 countries became Naturalized Citizens at the Tampa Convention Center. They were presented with an American Flag, a book of American History, and a Certificate of Citizenship. Her friends at the Lake Padgett Estates East Clubhouse gave her a sash and a celebration party after the ceremony. She is pictured with her husband Jim Padgett.
July 4, 2008 - 05
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Zephyrhills Elks Lodge 4th of July Barbeque Event
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Kathy Gallick and John Enright celebrated the 4th of July at the Zephyrhills Elks Lodge barbeque event, enjoying some great food and listening to the music of Pure Country Gold. Zephyrhills Elks Lodge Bar Manager Sally Cooper and Bill Knapp, had a great time at the Lodge’s Fourth of July barbeque event. The Lodge will be holding a Christmas in July on July 25, for the benefit of St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital with dinner at 5 p.m. You can bring new and unwrapped gifts to the lodge at any time. A wish list from the hospital is posted at the lodge. Having fun at the Zephyrhills Elks Lodge Fourth of July barbeque event is Vicki Lewis, Helen Gelians, Carol Watkins, Marie Shaffer, JuneLehieky, Al Shaffer, Shirley Cahalin and Jack Cahalin.
July 4, 2008 - 04
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Sparklebration Fourth of July
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Vinnie St Augustine, of Meadow Pointe (on left), eyes up the competition at the 4th of July Sparklebration Celebration at the Pasco County Fairgrounds. Blaze Michels, of Calusa Elementary, New Port Richey took second place in this division. Anthony and Libby Downs, of Zephyrhills, had a grand old time at the 4th of July Sparklebration Celebration at the Pasco County Fairgrounds. Buck and Pat Smail (from left), of Temple Terrace, are proud grandparents to Elise and Emily Bose who were performing during the performance of GaryElvis at Sparklebration that was held on July 4 at the Pasco County Fairgrounds. Also pictured are proud parents Natalie and Luke Boze, of Zephyrhills.
Don Criswell of Ridge Manor in Dade City snaps a picture of his granddaughter Brianna Lee, of Fort Lewis, Washington, as she competes in the Pie Eating Contest at the 4th of July Sparklebration Celebration at the Pasco County Fairgrounds. She won first place in her division. Ellen and Don Criswell, of Ridge Manor in Dade City, enjoyed watching their granddaughter Brianna Lee, of Fort Lewis, Washington, win the Pie Eating Contest at the 4th of July Sparklebration Celebration at the Pasco County Fairgrounds. GaryElvis, of Plant City, wowed the crowd with his vocal renditions and moves of the great Elvis Presley at the 4th of July Sparklebration Celebration at the Pasco County Fairgrounds. He is a nationally know Elvis Impersonator. Goy and Hope Barnard, of Dade City, enjoyed GaryElvis and the other entertainers at the 4th of July Sparklebration Celebration at the Pasco County Fairgrounds. Imelda Torres, of Dade City, brought her children (from left): Jesus and Lariona, of Pasco Middle School, Gabriella, Gladis, and Angelica to the 4th of July Sparklebration Celebration at the Pasco County Fairgrounds. Raquel Green and her daughter Young Miss Sparklebration MacKenzie Green, of Centennial Elementary had a great time at the 4th of July Sparklebration Celebration at the Pasco County Fairgrounds. Toni Henness, of James Irving Educational Center, won First Place at the Pie Eating Contest in her division at the 4th of July Sparklebration Celebration at the Pasco County Fairgrounds.
Patty Cake the Clown, from Wesley Chapel, shares a little love with Seven Oaks Elementary’s Layla Gilyard, the newly crowned Wee Miss Sparklebration, and Ella Ketsch, of Meadow Pointe, at the 4th of July Sparklebration Celebration at the Pasco County Fairgrounds.
Joanne and John Hurley, of Land O’ Lakes, got in a little politicking in support of Joanne’s candidacy for Pasco County School Board at the 4th of July Sparklebration Celebration at the Pasco County Fairgrounds. Joseph Caruso, of Land O’ Lakes, loves his French-fries! He took a break from the fun at the 4th of July Sparklebration Celebration at the Pasco County Fairgrounds. There was plenty of family fun at the 4th of July Sparklebration Celebration at the Pasco County Fairgrounds especially at the Pie Eating Contest. Pictured are (from left): Teresa St Augustine, of Meadow Pointe, Alex Giacin, of John Long Middle School -who won second place at the Pie Eating Contest, Nickk St. Augustine, of John Long Middle School, Tom Kelsch holding daughter Ella Kelsch, and Vinny St. Augustine, who participated in the Pie Eating Contest.
July 4, 2008 - 03
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July 4 Let Freedom Ring! Hallelujah Land
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The "Let Freedom Ring!" July 4th Fundraiser and celebration at Hallelujah Land included chicken dinner, entertainment, and the largest fireworks display in the Tampa Bay area. Candidates participating included Bob White, Robert Sullivan, Paula O'Neil, Jack Mariano, Ginny Brown-Waite, and John Nicolette. The event was hosted by Jeff and Danielle Griffin and President of the Second Amendment Club, John DiGaetano.
July 4, 2008 - 02
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Temple Terrace Fourth of July Parade
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Actresses from the Masque Community Theatre production of Nunsense II, that will take the stage in March 2009, participate in the Temple Terrace Fourth of July Parade July 4th. Performers from the Masque Community Theatre wave and toss beads. Monica Justice and her daughter Maiya Justice definitely traveled the farthest to enjoy the Temple Terrace Fourth of July Parade, coming all the way from Katmandu, Nepal, to be with her sisters and their families Vanessa Clarey 12, Victoria Clarey 11 and Viviana Clary of Temple Terrace and some new friends, Christopher McComes 3, Cooper and Clancy. Having a great time at the Temple Terrace Fourth of July Parade are Jody Pianin with her daughter Molly Pianin 3 of New Tampa and her cousin Baxer Moody 4 of Temple Terrace. Members of the Pony Baseball Tournament League throw strikes at the crowd waving along the street at the Temple Terrace Fourth of July Parade July 4th. Candidate for US Congress for the 11th District Eddie Adams Jr gives a big smile to the crowd waving along the street. Offering up a song for the crowd are the folks from Beer Belly’s Café to highlight their Karaoke Nights at their establishment, as they made their way down Gillette Avenue at the Temple Terrace Fourth of July Parade. While the crowd at the Temple Terrace Fourth of July Parade pleaded for some Girl Scouts cookies, these Brownies, Cadettes and Junior scouts flung multi colored beads to the folks, which will have to hold them till the cookie season begins.
July 4, 2008 - 01
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Rolex Arrives at Pasco's Kiefer Village Jewels
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Kiefer Village Jewels President, David Hevia, announced on June 6, 2008, the Land O' Lakes store's official designation as an "Authorized Rolex Jeweler." Now featuring a fully-stocked Rolex salon in their location at 24144 State Road 54 (Lutz, FL), KVJ also now offers Authorized Rolex Repair Services, Rolex Warranty Servicing, and provides Rolex educational materials. Rolex Watch, the most famous and recognized brand name in watches and jewelry, started in 1908 and 100 years later has arrived in Pasco, lending to the county's signs of prominence. Kiefer Village Jewels, established in Dade City in 1957, expanded to Land O' Lakes in 2002 and moved into a custom-built free-standing site in 2006.
German National Citizen, Hans Wilsdorf, started the company with his passion to create the first wristwatch. The adaptation from pocket watches would require many transformations and raise the need for resistance to shock, dust, and water. A quick study of Rolex on their website, Rolex.com, timelines the inventions and advances leading to today's master timepiece. Simply put, the history of Rolex is the history of the wrist watch.
Less than 800, or 2%, of the jewelry stores in the United States are Authorized Rolex Jewelers. That places locally-owned Kiefer Village Jewels at a high-level of prominence realizing a goal that has been 10-years of hard work and a lifelong dream of company leaders, David & Wendy Hevia. "Everything we've done, every decision we have made since we started, has been with the vision towards being a Rolex jeweler," explained Wendy Hevia.
The Hevia's purchased the jewelry store from Dade City icons, Al &
Margaret Kiefer, in 1997. After relocating to a main downtown corner
location, they saw opportunity in fast-growing central Pasco. The #2
store first opened in a strip-center but shortly thereafter, they
purchased property along State Road 54. "We could see that Central
Pasco was going to boom," Hevia explained the investment.
The Hevia's, both in jewelry since youth, met while working in
competing mall jewelers during their early 20's. While courting, they
dreamed of running a jewelry business that carried fine products like
Rolex. After 23 years of marriage, they have achieved one of their
greatest goals. Wendy said "We sought guidance to the Rolex track after
our first year with the (KVJ) store. The last 3 years have been intense
with inspections, assessments, and meeting the high standards they
expect. This is a very exclusive institution. It just doesn't happen
overnight." David added, "This is huge for us, all of us, Kiefer
Village Jewels - and Pasco County. They didn't just select us, they
also selected the area. They did their research and concluded that
Pasco County is ready for Rolex. We know we are."
KVJ presents a free Rolex
demonstration and educational session by visiting the store
during regular store hours which are 10a - 8p Monday through Saturday,
and 12p - 5p on Sunday. The store phone number is (813) 909-2393
and email is Rolex@KVJewels.com
July 3, 2008 - 02
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9th Annual Heritage Bank Anniversary
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Hostesses at the 9th Annual Heritage Bank Anniversary and Independence Day Celebration, Lauren Lopez, Erica Lopez, of Sunlake High School and Jessie Bexley of Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School served up an All-American lunch of hotdogs and chips to customers and friends of the Hometown Bank, like John Lopez of Charles Rushe Middle School, on July 3.
July 3, 2008 - 01
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Fantastic Sam's Benefit Gulfside Regional Hospice
Are you looking a little shaggy this summer? Do you love giving back to a wonderful organization and getting a fantastic haircut at the same time? Fantastic Sams®, located on the southeast corner of Ridge Road and Little Road in New Port Richey, in partnership with Gulfside Regional Hospice is holding, Haircuts for Hospice in July. Every Tuesday this July, 10 percent of all regular priced service or products at the Ridge Road location of Fantastic Sams® will be donated to Gulfside Regional Hospice. Fantastic Sams® features talented, professional stylists and offers services including adult and children's haircuts, Fantastic Color®, highlights, perms, grooming and facial waxing. Call ahead to schedule at 727-849-5075. Fantastic Sams, located at 8532 Ridge Road in New Port Richey, is open 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. Don’t forget when you are looking fantastic this summer, you will also be helping a good cause! The mission of Gulfside Regional Hospice is to provide compassionate, quality care to individuals and their loved ones as they face life-limiting illnesses. For more information about Gulfside Regional Hospice services, call (727) 845-5707 or visit http://www.GRHospice.org
July 1, 2008 - 02
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Starbucks Donates to Gulfside Regional Hospice
The Starbucks Coffee Company, located at US 19 & Gulf Drive in New Port Richey, has partnered with Gulfside Regional Hospice to provide extra pastries to the hospice. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, a Gulfside volunteer comes to the store and picks up the pastries and distributes them to Gulfside’s hospice houses, bereavement community center, thrift stores, and main administrative office in New Port Richey. The pastries are given to patients and their families to provide a sense of home, as well as served at various meetings and functions that the hospice hosts and provided as a snack to volunteers at Gulfside Regional Hospice Thrift Shoppes in Hudson and New Port Richey. Starbucks has also provided refreshments at various Gulfside events since last year including Hike for Hospice and the 2008 Golf Classic. The food donation from Starbucks has saved Gulfside Regional Hospice more than $40,000 since last October, which is then put back into providing patient care.“The partnership Gulfside Regional Hospice has enjoyed with Starbucks has been of true benefit to our organization. On behalf of our patients, families and Board of Directors, I want to thank Starbucks for their generosity,” said Linda L. Ward, president and CEO at Gulfside. “We are honored by Starbuck’s commitment to Gulfside Regional Hospice.”
Anna Morgan, manager of the Starbucks location, said that when the store opened in October last year, the store was looking to partner with a community organization. After Morgan met with Gulfside Regional Hospice’s Director of Development Robin Vollmer, the Starbucks decided to partner with Gulfside. “It’s amazing to help an organization like Gulfside, which makes such a difference in our community,” Morgan said. “Everyone is so nice and we hope to do even more outreach in the future with Gulfside Regional Hospice.” The mission of Gulfside Regional Hospice is to provide compassionate, quality care to individuals and their loved ones as they face life-limiting illnesses. For more information about Gulfside Regional Hospice services, call (727) 845-5707 or visit http://www.GRHospice.org Caption – Kelli Nichols, Starbucks shift supervisor; Robin Vollmer, director of development for Gulfside Regional Hospice; Anna Morgan, Starbucks store manager; Jim Kanehl, Gulfside volunteer and Starbucks deliverer; and Melissa Male, Starbucks assistant manager pose for a picture at the Starbucks located at Gulf Dr. and US 19 in New Port Richey. This location of Starbucks has made Gulfside Regional Hospice its charity of choice and has donated bags of pastries weekly to the organization, saving Gulfside more than $5,000 a month.
July 1, 2008 - 01
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