Chamber Review 1

Chamber Review

March 2016 SHOP LOCAL FIRST wwwCentralPascoChambercom

Greetingshelliphellip helliphellipfrom the President

Elayne Bassinger

Community Liaison

Law Offices of

Lucas Magazine

The challenges of doing business today are more prevalent than

ever before Extraordinary technological innovations are an-

nounced on a daily basis

However the face of business is not changing You your cli-

ents and customers and employees are still the most valuable

assets of operating your business

Face-to-face contact with your business partners and customers

networking with peers developing relationships and supporting

those with whom you do business is what doing business is all

about whether you employ five or five hundred

The Central Pasco Chamber is here to support you We provide

services and opportunities for you to enhance your ability to do

business by offering business advocacy with county officials

putting your business out in front of the public through net-

working opportunities special events and presenting education-

al opportunities to help you grow a successful business

I encourage you to take the time to see how you can benefit

from the chamber Get involved Engage in chamber events

mixers and committeesndash all of which will benefit your compa-

ny and the Chamber collectively The greater your involve-

ment the greater the return will be on your investment

Hispanic Business Leaders

Luncheon Tuesday March 15th 2016

1130 AM - 100 PM Land Orsquo Lakes Community Center 5401 Land Orsquo Lakes Blvd LOL 34639

Speaker Gayle Hill UpHill Marketing Cost $20 Members $25 Non-Members includes lunch

only $18 if pre-paid by Fri 311

To register

CLICK HERE

To purchase concert tickets visit httpwwwcentralpascochambercomeventsdetailsmusic-fest-featuring-taylor-hicks-sponsored-

by-wesley-chapel-nissan-ierna-s-heating-cooling-2216

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MISSION STATEMENT To aggressively advocate for the interest of our diverse business

community by promoting business advancement economic growth

and job creation

2015-2016 OFFICERS

President Elayne Bassinger 813-495-2336

Law Offices of Lucas Magazine

President Elect Terri Dusek 813-340-7973

REMAX Premier Group

Secretary Rhonda Buckley 813-948-1868

American Home Title of LOL

Treasurer David Gainer 813-397-3960

2015-2016 BOARD MEMBERS

Charlene Ierna Iernarsquos Heating amp Cooling 813-948-6355 Kurt Conover Regional Medical Center 727-861-5141 Bayonet Point Jorge Santana DC 1 Source Chiropractic amp 813- 448-2222 Physical Medicine

Sandy Graves Heritage Park Foundation 813-996-3011

Larry Giannone Christian Brothers Automotive 813-949-0100

Rocky Contreras KnowledgePoints Tutoring 813-787-1225

Suzanne Beauchaine The Laker Lutz News 813-909-2800

Cindy Caroline Caroline Contractors LLC 813-931-4661

Elena McCullough Elena McCullough 813-784-6153

Heidi Pickering DC Paradise Palms Chiropractic amp 813-948-1781 Spa

Ignacio Ruiz Tampa Hypnotic Awakening 813-377-9214

Les Saland AL Saland Insurance Solutions 813-995-0292

AMBASSADORS

Traci Malik Jones amp Company CPArsquos John Jay Anglada Finest DeeJays

Laura Rodriguez Lopez Saint Leo University

Roy Cavicchi CampC Insurance SolutionsLLC

Patricia L Ferrari Esq Jackie Bennett DMG Financial LLC

Jack Buckley ExitPrime Realty Renee Glass Synovus Bank

Robyn Liska American Cancer Society Gayle Hill UpHill Marketing Group

Joe Massa Air Hawk Heating amp Cooling

Richard Barnes Jr MetLife Premier Client Group of Flor ida

Jannah McDonald Pasco Education Foundation

Condash Chair Tim Fredritz DEX Imaging

2015 Honorary Mayor - Tariq Zidan

Deputy Honorary Mayor Ms Gloria Dale

wwwCentralPascoChambercom

Check Out the Great New Features

-more resources for your business

included in your membership

- a web page specific to your business on the chamber site - link your website Facebook LinkedIn Twitter

- Responsive to all devices cell tablets computers

- easily access our Member Information Center (MIC) or

or members-only portal amp

- find resources

- post news events job postings

- register amp pay for events

- Primary reps can make real time updates

To login amp create your account visit

httpcentralpascochamberchambermastercomlogin

Watch for web ads hot deals job postings amp more

advertising options

Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce 2810 Land Orsquo Lakes Blvd

Land Orsquo Lakes FL 34639

Chamber Office Hours

Monday - Friday 900 AM - 500 PM

Lunch 1130 AM - 1230 PM

Call or e-mail for an appointment convenient to your schedule

Phone 813-909-2722

Fax 813-909-0827

E-Mail officeCentralPascoChambercom

Staff

Meredith Kleker Executive Director

Tina Gibbons Event Coordinator

Mobile App

Scan the QR code or visit the

website wwwcentral-pasco-

chambercom httpswwwfacebookcompagesThe-Central-Pasco-

Chamber-of-Commerce169655723123770fref=ts

wwwCentralPascoChambercom

Website Scan the QR

or visit wwwCentralPascoCha

mbercom

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Infinity Eye Care Center M3 Home Tint Of Tampa Bay

Dr Kevin Smith Mike Haslam Sales Associate

5420 Land Orsquo Lakes Blvd Suite 101 21126 State Road 54 Suite 101

Land Orsquo Lakes FL 34637 Lutz FL 33558

813-803-4515 Phone 813-943-8468 Phone

813-803-4513 Fax wwwM3tintcom

wwwInfinityEyeCareCenterLOLcom wwwM3Tintcom Eye Clinic Exams Window Treatments 3M Window Film

The Colorful Case Jersey Mikersquos Subs

Casey Armstrong Owner Graphic Designer Carol Block Catering amp Marketing Manager

PO Box 340188 Collier Commons 2081 Collier Parkway

Tampa FL 33694 Land Orsquo Lakes FL 34639

813-919-7111 813-949-42929

wwwthecolorfulcasecom wwwJerseyMikescom

Graphics Design Restaurant sandwich sub dining

Kazarrsquos Electric Inc MyLawnCutcom

Janine Oaks Service Manager Terence Doohen Owner 4615 Roberts Road 21814 Ocean Pines Drive

Land Orsquo Lakes FL 34639 Land Orsquo Lakes FL 34639

813-929-9500 813-210-7475

wwwkazarselectriccom wwwmylawncutcom

Commercial amp Residential Electric Contractor Construction Lawn Service landscaping pressure washing

Care Plus Health Plans Royal Lanes

Monica Rodriguez Marketing Sales Andre Pomplona General Manager

Marketing Sales Owner

4925 Independence Parkway 1927 Brinson Road

Tampa FL 33634 Lutz FL 33558

wwwCarePlusHealthPlanscom wwwRoyalLanescom

Health Insurance Medicare Advantage Insurance Individual bowling lounge snack bar arcade

Debbie Wells Stilos Salon amp Barber

Pasco County Commissioner Candidate District I Luis Ortega Owner PO Box 2448 7016 Land Orsquo Lakes Blvd Suite 108

Dade City FL 33526-2448 Land Orsquo Lakes FL 34637

wwwDebbieWellscom wwwStilosSalonnet

Candidate Beauty Salon

February New Members

Thank you for joining our vibrant business community

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Renewals

The Chamber would like to thank the following companies amp organizations for their

continued support through the renewal of their membership

We appreciate your investment in our business community

Member Since

OVER 30 YEARS

1985 Russell Adams Realty

OVER 25 YEARS

1989 Fox Martukovich amp Associates CPA

OVER 20 YEARS

1994 Yowellrsquos Roofing Co

1999 American Home Title of Land Orsquo Lakes Inc

OVER 15 YEARS

1998 United School Employees of Pasco Inc

1999 AARP Land Orsquo Lakes Chapter 4764

OVER 10 YEARS

2002 Kiefer Jewelers

2003 Church of the Lakes - EPC

2004 Island Computer Services Inc

OVER 5 YEARS

2008 Friends of the Library

2011 1 Source Chiropractic amp Physical Medicine

2011 Get A Grip Total Fitness

A YEAR amp MORE

2012 Countryside Montessori Charter School Inc

2013 Harbor Terrace Restaurant at Heritage Harbor

2013 Primerica Inc

Chamber Review 5

Ambassadorshellip

Make a COMMITMENT to serve as positive representatives of the Chamber They actively SUPPORT the chamber members and the mission of the chamber and SERVE as liaisons to COMMUNICATE with the Board of Directors and chamber office Ambassadors assist in RECRUITING new members and help with the retention of current members This fun positions also requires ACCOUNTABILITY If you would like to be a part of the team please join the team at their monthly meeting Monday March 7th 1130 AM at The Breakfast Nook - in Tropical Village off the east side of LOL Blvd South of SR 54 Or Contact Committee Chairpersons

Suzanne Beauchaine sbeauchainelakerlutznewscom Tim Fredritz tfredritzdeximagingcom

We need youhellip

-to consider becoming an Ambassador serve

on a Chamber Committee or bring attention to

your business by running for Honorary Mayor

Rich W Barnes Jr

Financial Services Representative

MetLife 813-393-3648

Rich Barnes is a Financial Services Representative

with the MetLife Premier Client Group of Florida He

works with individuals families and businesses to

help reach their financials goals Through a personal

needs analysis Rich will work with you to let you

know where you stand relative to where you want to

be He provides specific solutions for wealth

accumulation retirement solutions education fund-

ing and risk management that can help make your

goals a reality

Rich uses a big picture holistic approach to financial

planning Every event in life brings unique opportu-

nities Rich helps you be financially prepared to take

advantage of them When working with Rich and his

team to develop a financial plan they apply time-

tested strategies providing expert advice and

making recommendations based on where you are

today and where you want to be in the future

And along the way yoursquoll have the knowledge and

insight to make financial decisions that are right for

you and your loved ones so you can meet each of

lifersquos milestones with confidence

ldquoI chose to become an ambassador because I felt it

was the best possible way to become immediately

involved in the chamber It gives me the honor to

represent the chamber and make a positive impact in

our community through supporting local eventsrdquo

AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH

Itrsquos TIMEhelliphellip

CHECK YOUR LISTING - we want to be sure your information is current

Our 2016 Membership Directory Business Guide

Central Pasco From the Inside Out

- including all the useful information PLUS

features highlighting our members amp

unique area

- each member receives an

alphabetical amp category listing

Published in May donrsquot miss the chance to Update Your Listing

View your listing on our website

wwwCentralPascoChambercom

Update your Website Information under the

Company heading in our Member Information Center (MIC)

make any changes to your page with your login and password at

httpcentralpascochamberchambermastercomlogin

or email Meredith at the chamber office with any changes

officeCentralPascoChambercom

Be sure your information is accurate DEADLINE to appear

in printed Directory extended to March 18th 2016

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Chamber Review

Renewals

The Chamber would like to thank the following companies amp organizations for their

continued support through the renewal of their membership

We appreciate your investment in our business community

Member Since

OVER 30 YEARS

1985 Russell Adams Realty

OVER 25 YEARS

1989 Fox Martukovich amp Associates CPA

OVER 20 YEARS

1994 Yowellrsquos Roofing Co

1999 American Home Title of Land Orsquo Lakes Inc

OVER 15 YEARS

1998 United School Employees of Pasco Inc

1999 AARP Land Orsquo Lakes Chapter 4764

OVER 10 YEARS

2002 Kiefer Jewelers

2003 Church of the Lakes - EPC

2004 Island Computer Services Inc

OVER 5 YEARS

2008 Friends of the Library

2011 1 Source Chiropractic amp Physical Medicine

2011 Get A Grip Total Fitness

A YEAR amp MORE

2012 Countryside Montessori Charter School Inc

2013 Harbor Terrace Restaurant at Heritage Harbor

2013 Primerica Inc

Chamber Review 5

Ambassadorshellip

Make a COMMITMENT to serve as positive representatives of the Chamber They actively SUPPORT the chamber members and the mission of the chamber and SERVE as liaisons to COMMUNICATE with the Board of Directors and chamber office Ambassadors assist in RECRUITING new members and help with the retention of current members This fun positions also requires ACCOUNTABILITY If you would like to be a part of the team please join the team at their monthly meeting Monday March 7th 1130 AM at The Breakfast Nook - in Tropical Village off the east side of LOL Blvd South of SR 54 Or Contact Committee Chairpersons

Suzanne Beauchaine sbeauchainelakerlutznewscom Tim Fredritz tfredritzdeximagingcom

We need youhellip

-to consider becoming an Ambassador serve

on a Chamber Committee or bring attention to

your business by running for Honorary Mayor

Rich W Barnes Jr

Financial Services Representative

MetLife 813-393-3648

Rich Barnes is a Financial Services Representative

with the MetLife Premier Client Group of Florida He

works with individuals families and businesses to

help reach their financials goals Through a personal

needs analysis Rich will work with you to let you

know where you stand relative to where you want to

be He provides specific solutions for wealth

accumulation retirement solutions education fund-

ing and risk management that can help make your

goals a reality

Rich uses a big picture holistic approach to financial

planning Every event in life brings unique opportu-

nities Rich helps you be financially prepared to take

advantage of them When working with Rich and his

team to develop a financial plan they apply time-

tested strategies providing expert advice and

making recommendations based on where you are

today and where you want to be in the future

And along the way yoursquoll have the knowledge and

insight to make financial decisions that are right for

you and your loved ones so you can meet each of

lifersquos milestones with confidence

ldquoI chose to become an ambassador because I felt it

was the best possible way to become immediately

involved in the chamber It gives me the honor to

represent the chamber and make a positive impact in

our community through supporting local eventsrdquo

AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH

Itrsquos TIMEhelliphellip

CHECK YOUR LISTING - we want to be sure your information is current

Our 2016 Membership Directory Business Guide

Central Pasco From the Inside Out

- including all the useful information PLUS

features highlighting our members amp

unique area

- each member receives an

alphabetical amp category listing

Published in May donrsquot miss the chance to Update Your Listing

View your listing on our website

wwwCentralPascoChambercom

Update your Website Information under the

Company heading in our Member Information Center (MIC)

make any changes to your page with your login and password at

httpcentralpascochamberchambermastercomlogin

or email Meredith at the chamber office with any changes

officeCentralPascoChambercom

Be sure your information is accurate DEADLINE to appear

in printed Directory extended to March 18th 2016

Chamber Review 5

Ambassadorshellip

Make a COMMITMENT to serve as positive representatives of the Chamber They actively SUPPORT the chamber members and the mission of the chamber and SERVE as liaisons to COMMUNICATE with the Board of Directors and chamber office Ambassadors assist in RECRUITING new members and help with the retention of current members This fun positions also requires ACCOUNTABILITY If you would like to be a part of the team please join the team at their monthly meeting Monday March 7th 1130 AM at The Breakfast Nook - in Tropical Village off the east side of LOL Blvd South of SR 54 Or Contact Committee Chairpersons

Suzanne Beauchaine sbeauchainelakerlutznewscom Tim Fredritz tfredritzdeximagingcom

We need youhellip

-to consider becoming an Ambassador serve

on a Chamber Committee or bring attention to

your business by running for Honorary Mayor

Rich W Barnes Jr

Financial Services Representative

MetLife 813-393-3648

Rich Barnes is a Financial Services Representative

with the MetLife Premier Client Group of Florida He

works with individuals families and businesses to

help reach their financials goals Through a personal

needs analysis Rich will work with you to let you

know where you stand relative to where you want to

be He provides specific solutions for wealth

accumulation retirement solutions education fund-

ing and risk management that can help make your

goals a reality

Rich uses a big picture holistic approach to financial

planning Every event in life brings unique opportu-

nities Rich helps you be financially prepared to take

advantage of them When working with Rich and his

team to develop a financial plan they apply time-

tested strategies providing expert advice and

making recommendations based on where you are

today and where you want to be in the future

And along the way yoursquoll have the knowledge and

insight to make financial decisions that are right for

you and your loved ones so you can meet each of

lifersquos milestones with confidence

ldquoI chose to become an ambassador because I felt it

was the best possible way to become immediately

involved in the chamber It gives me the honor to

represent the chamber and make a positive impact in

our community through supporting local eventsrdquo

AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH

Itrsquos TIMEhelliphellip

CHECK YOUR LISTING - we want to be sure your information is current

Our 2016 Membership Directory Business Guide

Central Pasco From the Inside Out

- including all the useful information PLUS

features highlighting our members amp

unique area

- each member receives an

alphabetical amp category listing

Published in May donrsquot miss the chance to Update Your Listing

View your listing on our website

wwwCentralPascoChambercom

Update your Website Information under the

Company heading in our Member Information Center (MIC)

make any changes to your page with your login and password at

httpcentralpascochamberchambermastercomlogin

or email Meredith at the chamber office with any changes

officeCentralPascoChambercom

Be sure your information is accurate DEADLINE to appear

in printed Directory extended to March 18th 2016

6

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Your chamber in action February by the Numbers

Visits to office 89 Telephone Calls (in) 204 Visits to businesses 17

Referrals 32 Facebook Fans 2696 Web Directory Searches 23643

To members 24 Resources 8 Website Views 56250 Member Pg Views 32702

Chamber Committees

Come expand your network amp knowledge while helping your chamber amp community If you are interested in a particular topic have

a talent expertise or idea to share please contact the chamber office for the chairperson contact information 813-909-2722

Standing Committees Chairperson

Ambassadors Suzanne Beauchaine amp Tim Fredritz

Education Student of the Month Rocky Contreras

Ethics Kurt Conover

Community Government Affairs Sandy Graves

Marketing Publications Social Media Sandy Graves amp Suzanne Beauchaine

Membership David Gainer amp Rocky Contreras

Networking Les Saland amp Ignacio Ruiz

Nominating Terri Dusek

Renovations Terri Dusek Teller Rhonda Buckley

Event Committees Chairperson

Land Orsquo Lakes Spring Music Festival amp Expo David Gainer amp Suzanne Beauchaine

Golf Tournament Jorge Santana DC

Annual Awards amp Installation Banquet Casino Night Elena McCullough amp Ignacio Ruiz

Dancing With Our Stars

Flapjack 5K in Memory of Coach Keppel Heidi Pickering DC

Holiday Party

SAVE THE DATES

2016 Calendars for Community Events amp Chamber Meetings Now Available

We offer a variety of meetings each month to learn network amp grow your business Plan to attend schedule now

Check our Resources in our Member Information Center (MIC) our members-only-portal

or on our website wwwCentralPascoChambercom under Chamber and then News Here is the link for quick access

httpwwwcentralpascochambercomnews

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Hispanic Business Leaders Luncheon

Tuesday March 15th 2016 1130 AM - 100 PM

Speaker Gayle Hill UpHill Marketing Group

Land Orsquo Lakes Community Center 5401 Land Orsquo Lakes Blvd

Land Orsquo Lakes FL 34639

$25 Non Members $20 Members only $18 if pre-paid To register visit

httpwwwcentralpascochambercomeventsdetailshbl-luncheon-2372

Hispanic Business Leaders

Member Information Center Create your web page today - itrsquos included

Check out the FREE resources Visit httpcentralpascochamberchambermastercomlogin

All online Directory Listings will return to Basic March 18th Take Advantage of the Discount Order Enhanced Today

Annual Cost $120 order by October 31st for only $100 Please call the office with any questions 813-9092722 We are here to help

February 16th 2016 Attendees enjoyed great food amp learned about the high qualifications attention to the whole body and value of chiropractic care as well as tips for success in business and life from sponsor Delia Rivers DC Rivera Chiropractic Health amp Wellness Care

23520 SRS 54 Ste 102 Lutz FL 33559 813-949-4940

wwwriverachiropracticnet

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Chamber Review

Ribbon Cuttings

Fox Martukovich amp

Associates CPA 1527 Dale Mabry Hwy

Suite 100

Lutz FL 33548

813-948-3904 wwwfoxandassociatescpacom

February 11th 2016 Lutz FL - Chamber members clients and honored guests were treated to an amazing lunch and networking at the Rib-bon Cutting celebrating the beautiful new office of Fox Martu-kovich amp Associates CPA Congratulations FMA we appreci-ate the services you provide our chamber and businesses and your support of our community for over 27 years

Thank you

SAVE THE DATES

Jersey Mikersquos Subs Aprile Chiropractic amp Wellness Wednesday March 2nd 2016 Thursday March 3rd 2016

930 AM 500 - 730 PM

2081 Collier Parkway 1932 Highland Oaks Blvd

Land Orsquo Lakes FL 34639 Lutz FL 33559

813-949-2929 813-909-1644

Cardiac Cath Lab Sneak Peak KnowledgePoints Tutoring Infinity Eye Care Center Sunday March 13th 2016 Thursday March 17th Thursday March 31st

100 PM 1130 AM 400 PM

26100 Bruce B Downs Blvd 10720 SR 54 Ste 110 5420 Land Orsquo Lakes Blvd Ste 101

Wesley Chapel FL 33544 Trinity FL 34655 Land Orsquo Lakes FL 34637

813-929-5432 727-484-6178 813-803-4515

Chamber Review 9

Upcoming events

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Chamber Members NEWS Womanrsquos Club Helps ldquoSupport The Troopsrdquo

GFWC Lutz-Land OrsquoLakes Womanrsquos Club team members participated in their monthly project of packing cartons of treats and requested items to be shipped to active duty military serving overseas This well-supported club volunteer effort takes place at the Wesley Chapel warehouse of the ldquoSupport The Troopsrdquo organi-zation headed by Club Chair Donna Losch and usually includes a club husband or two For more informationunity service organization visit

wwwgfwclutzlandolakeswomanscluborg

Military Officers Association of America Golf Tournament

The 5th Annual MOAA Charity Golf Tournament benefitting CPCC member Operation Helping Hand will take place on Friday March 18 2016 at the Bay Palms Golf Course located at MacDill AFB If you play golf and are interested in participating in this fun charity golfing event you can register online at the Operation Helping Hand website wwwoperationhelpinghandtampacom Please print and complete the golf form following the instructions and mail to Jim Griffin at the address provided in the brochure If you have promotional items for the golferrsquos goodie bag [need 140 items] door prizes or silent auction items you would like to donate please contact Jim Griffin at 813-785-0552 email tigerpaw65verizonnet OR Robert Ahern at 813-789-5732 email bobahern1063msncom To learn more about CPCC member Operation Helping Hand and its mission visit wwwoperationhelpinghandtampacom Join us for the day and have some funmdashyou just might see the AirFest Thunderbird jets practicing over your head as yoursquore play-inghelliphow exciting CPCC Member Sherry Markee Operation Helping Hand markeeshertampabayrrcom

Since 1941 Lake Como has been a family nudist resort and community reorganized as a cooperative in 1997

In cooperation with its national and international nudist and naturist partner organizations Lake Como promotes the choice

and freedom of naturism and nude recreation in the new millennium

On April 19 2011 the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution recognizing

ldquothe 70th anniversary of the establishment of naturism in Pasco Countyrdquo further stating that ldquoPasco County holds the largest

concentration of residential naturist resorts in the worldrdquo

The defining event here was the establishment of Lake Como Nudist Resort by the grant of a Florida state

Charter on April 25 1941 It was the first nudist facility in Pasco County and is the oldest nudist resort in

Florida still operating at the same location

In 1954 Garden of Eden a full-length color feature movie was shot at Lake Como advertised as being

filmed at a ldquoREAL Nudist Parkwith the approval of the American Sunbathing Associationrdquo

Today Pasco County is a recognized nude recreation destination VisitPasconet the official Pasco County

Tourism website features a ldquoNaturist Locationsrdquo section on its website which lists eight nudist resorts in the

County There are additionally a number of private nudist residential communities located here

To celebrate Lake Como has planned a month of special events in April including a water ski show pirate

weekend music festival and culminating in our 24th ldquoDare to Go Barerdquo 5K run For more information

call 813-949-1810 or email marketinglakecomonaturallycom

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Chamber Review

Chamber Members NEWS Womanrsquos Club Helps ldquoSupport The Troopsrdquo

GFWC Lutz-Land OrsquoLakes Womanrsquos Club team members participated in their monthly project of packing cartons of treats and requested items to be shipped to active duty military serving overseas This well-supported club volunteer effort takes place at the Wesley Chapel warehouse of the ldquoSupport The Troopsrdquo organi-zation headed by Club Chair Donna Losch and usually includes a club husband or two For more informationunity service organization visit

wwwgfwclutzlandolakeswomanscluborg

Military Officers Association of America Golf Tournament

The 5th Annual MOAA Charity Golf Tournament benefitting CPCC member Operation Helping Hand will take place on Friday March 18 2016 at the Bay Palms Golf Course located at MacDill AFB If you play golf and are interested in participating in this fun charity golfing event you can register online at the Operation Helping Hand website wwwoperationhelpinghandtampacom Please print and complete the golf form following the instructions and mail to Jim Griffin at the address provided in the brochure If you have promotional items for the golferrsquos goodie bag [need 140 items] door prizes or silent auction items you would like to donate please contact Jim Griffin at 813-785-0552 email tigerpaw65verizonnet OR Robert Ahern at 813-789-5732 email bobahern1063msncom To learn more about CPCC member Operation Helping Hand and its mission visit wwwoperationhelpinghandtampacom Join us for the day and have some funmdashyou just might see the AirFest Thunderbird jets practicing over your head as yoursquore play-inghelliphow exciting CPCC Member Sherry Markee Operation Helping Hand markeeshertampabayrrcom

Since 1941 Lake Como has been a family nudist resort and community reorganized as a cooperative in 1997

In cooperation with its national and international nudist and naturist partner organizations Lake Como promotes the choice

and freedom of naturism and nude recreation in the new millennium

On April 19 2011 the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution recognizing

ldquothe 70th anniversary of the establishment of naturism in Pasco Countyrdquo further stating that ldquoPasco County holds the largest

concentration of residential naturist resorts in the worldrdquo

The defining event here was the establishment of Lake Como Nudist Resort by the grant of a Florida state

Charter on April 25 1941 It was the first nudist facility in Pasco County and is the oldest nudist resort in

Florida still operating at the same location

In 1954 Garden of Eden a full-length color feature movie was shot at Lake Como advertised as being

filmed at a ldquoREAL Nudist Parkwith the approval of the American Sunbathing Associationrdquo

Today Pasco County is a recognized nude recreation destination VisitPasconet the official Pasco County

Tourism website features a ldquoNaturist Locationsrdquo section on its website which lists eight nudist resorts in the

County There are additionally a number of private nudist residential communities located here

To celebrate Lake Como has planned a month of special events in April including a water ski show pirate

weekend music festival and culminating in our 24th ldquoDare to Go Barerdquo 5K run For more information

call 813-949-1810 or email marketinglakecomonaturallycom

Chamber Review 11

Chamber members in action Florida SBDC Network Celebrates 40 Years

of Helping States Small Businesses

FSBDCN State Office (Pensacola Fla) - Red white and blue may be the colors comprising the Florida SBDC Network brand however the network is celebrating another color this year ruby In 2016 the Florida SBDC Net-work is celebrating 40 years of helping the states small businesses grow and succeed In 1976 the Florida SBDC Network was funded by the US Small Business Administration (SBA) as one of eight original SBDC pilot programs in the country Originating as one man at the University of West Florida over-seeing two centers in Northwest Florida and serving a handful of clients the Florida SBDC Network has since grown to become the largest SBDC in the country with over 40 centers and nearly 250 employees providing tools training and expertise to thousands of Floridas entrepreneurs and small business owners annually Economic Impact Since its inception the Florida SBDC Network has assisted over 11 million emerging and growing businesses through consulting training and information In addition to the Florida SBDCs core service offering the network also provides specialized services for businesses seeking growth opportunities including Growth Acceleration International Trade Government Contracting Capital Access and Business Continuation As the only statewide provider of entrepreneurial and business development services the Florida SBDC Net-work plays a vital role in Floridas economic development by assisting entrepreneurs in every stage of the busi-ness life cycle In 2014 the initiatives of the Florida SBDC Network resulted in 42664 jobs created retained and saved $58 billion in sales growth $1402 million in capital accessed $2102 million in government contract awards and 952 new businesses started Network of Partners State designated as Floridas Principal Provider of Business Assistance [sect 288001 Fla Stat] the Florida SBDC Network serves all 67 Florida counties - from Pensacola to Key West Headquartered at the University of West Florida in Pensacola the Florida SBDC Network partners with Floridas state universities colleges and other economic development organizations to assist small and medium-sized business regardless of industry Our forty year story chronicles the commitment of our federal and state policymakers college and university officials private and public sector partners dedicated personnel and our small business clients said Michael Myhre CEO and Network State Director for the Florida SBDC Our celebration this year commemorates the small business owners and entrepreneurs we serve and our strategic host and funding partners who make our work possible Celebration in 2016 In celebration of the networks anniversary the Florida SBDC Network has launched a special anniversary microsite The microsite recalls the networks history and hosts a collection of stories of support and passion for small businesses and the Florida SBDC Network from partners employees and advocates During the year Florida SBDCs will host a number of events around the state including a special anniversary celebration during the national association of SBDCs annual conference - the 36th Annual Americas SBDC Conference Small businesses partners and supporters are encouraged to join the Florida SBDC Networks 40th anniversary cele-bration online and in their community by visiting wwwFloridaSBDCorg40th

New small business consultant available in Hernando Pasco counties

BROOKSVILLE (February 22 2016) ndash The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce and Florida SBDC at University of South Florida are proud to announce the addition of Keith Jackson business consultant to the team ldquoWhat I am most looking forward to is joining this fantastic dream team of professionals at the Hernando Chamber and contributing to their mission to strengthen Hernando Countyrsquos business environment and enable their members to prosperrdquo Jackson said Jacksonrsquos experience as a business owner allows him to work with clients in marketinggrowth acceleration human resources risk management and strategic planning Consulting services are provided to business own-ers at no cost He is available for consulting Mondays through Wednesdays each week at the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce He is also available to small businesses in Pasco County on Thursdays and Fridays Jackson has lived in the area for the past 17 years with wife Chrissy and their children For 18 years he owned and operated one of the largest private security firms in Florida He is also active in local youth sports and is a member of the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce To learn more about Jacksonrsquos qualifications visit the Florida SBDC at USF online

12

Chamber Review

School Accountability

March is the beginning of Floridarsquos testing season The Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) for writing is March 1 through March 11 and itrsquos quickly followed by FSA English language arts mathematics and science which run from March 28 through April 29 That doesnrsquot mean that every student will be taking exams the entire months of March and April The testing window is long be-cause many of the exams are completed on computers and school districts donrsquot have the funds necessary for equipping every student with a computer We typically schedule computer labs and other spaces for testing purposes during testing season and that means it takes many days to test every student Our hope is that we donrsquot experience the same difficulties we ran in to last spring when students couldnrsquot log on to the testing site or they were able to log on and begin testing only to be kicked off the site in the middle of taking their exam When that hap-pened it threw the whole schedule off and some students werenrsquot able to continue taking their exams for one or more days Later in the year an independent company completed a legislatively-mandated validity study and found major issues with the FSA Due to the numerous concerns pointed out in the study and our personal experience with the exams I joined superintendents and school board members throughout Florida to ask the DOE not to use the results of last yearrsquos FSAs Regardless the DOE re-leased school grades Now we have a baseline to use for calculating next yearrsquos grades If it were up to me we would not grade schools based on just these test results but at least wersquoll be able to measure whether students improved their scores from last year to this year

Kurt S Browning is superintendent of Pasco County Schools

The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce is proud to have supported over 1500

Students for over 15 years with the help of our Business amp School Partners

Congratulations February Student Winners amp

Thank You 2015-2016 Sponsors

SCHOOL STUDENT SPONSOR Connerton Elementary Reese Cornett Rasmussen College

Denham Oaks Elementary Turn Around Student Program MedExpress Urgent Care

Lake Myrtle Elementary Pizza Villa

Land Orsquo Lakes Christian Tim Ackerson Hawley Dental Associates

Oakstead Elementary Graham Taylor MJ Scranton McDonaldrsquos of LOL

Odessa Christian Caroline Contractors

Odessa Elementary Gabriela Hamerlin Holloway Farm Supply

OES Wildcat Achiever Paulina Rakoczy Holloway Farm Supply

OES PAWSensitive Character Holloway Farm Supply

Pine View Elementary Peer Mediator Program Crown Trophy

Sanders Memorial Elementary Iernarsquos Heating amp Cooling

STEAM Magnet School

Shady Hills Elementary School Gabrielle Trowell Pasco Education Foundation Inc

Charles S Rushe Middle Tyler Jamieson State Farm Insurance Jerry McCarthy

Dillan Wright Rasmussen College

Pepin Academy Pasco Alaina Pickett Red Rock Mortgage

Pine View Middle IBSTRONG Optimum Plumbing

Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High David Ackart Covanta Pasco

Land Orsquo Lakes High Kaitlyn Correa A-OK Trophies

Sunlake High Flowers By Viktoriya

Education News

Chamber Review 13

People on our website have already made an important decision they are looking to SHOP LOCAL

Fact 75 of Americans are finding and buying from companies they like doing business with on the Internet - And that includes thousands of consumers now coming to the chambers website Each chamber member has a member page accessed through the chamberrsquos website our online Business Directory Take advantage amp update your Listing today Visit httpcentralpascochamberchambermastercomlogin Enter your login name and password and click Continue If you do not have your login and password please call the chamber at 813-909-2722 and we will assist you Once you log in you will find a list of features you can utilize as a chamber member including Member info (to assure the chamber has current information) Website Info (which updates your free listing)

- Address - A 200-character description of your business - Phone numbers - Hours of operation - E-Mail - Driving directions - Employeesreps - Eight personalized key words search terms - LoginPassword The business directory is only one of the new features available The website also offers a host of additional features Events - Promote your community event on the chamber calendar

Hot Deals-Highlight your weekly specials

Job Postings-Reach qualified people

To view a free Listing Instructional Video visit httpwwwscreencastcomtdOTxxuEu6MPL

BASIC Included in cost of annual membership

Online Directory Listing for your business

will include

Display in online directory search of Name Address Phone Number Option to have Business Name hyperlinked to your Member Information Page Web Description includes Description Hours of Operation Driving Directions 8 Keywords

ENHANCED Cost An additional $10 month ($120 per year) Choose amp pay by March 15th amp Receive a $20 discount

- ONLY $100 for the year Online Directory Listing for your business will include

Display in online directory search of Name Address Phone Number Option to have Business Name hyperlinked to your Member Information Page Web Description includes Description Results Summary Hours of Operation Driving Directions Additional Bulleted Description 20 Keywords Web Photos amp Images Search results icon Logo image Photo gallery Video (You Tube) Map Image Selection

Highlight your business with an Enhanced listing We have been pleased to provide FREE Enhanced Online Directory Listings to encourage our members

to experiment with the features All businesses are not created equal We want to you to choose the package that best suits your needs Check out the affordable comparison below

Effective March 18th 2015

Online Directory Listings will return to Basic Your logo additional keywords description amp videos will

stop unless you choose the Enhanced Listing

Chamber Review 13

People on our website have already made an important decision they are looking to SHOP LOCAL

Fact 75 of Americans are finding and buying from companies they like doing business with on the Internet - And that includes thousands of consumers now coming to the chambers website Each chamber member has a member page accessed through the chamberrsquos website our online Business Directory Take advantage amp update your Listing today Visit httpcentralpascochamberchambermastercomlogin Enter your login name and password and click Continue If you do not have your login and password please call the chamber at 813-909-2722 and we will assist you Once you log in you will find a list of features you can utilize as a chamber member including Member info (to assure the chamber has current information) Website Info (which updates your free listing)

- Address - A 200-character description of your business - Phone numbers - Hours of operation - E-Mail - Driving directions - Employeesreps - Eight personalized key words search terms - LoginPassword The business directory is only one of the new features available The website also offers a host of additional features Events - Promote your community event on the chamber calendar

Hot Deals-Highlight your weekly specials

Job Postings-Reach qualified people

To view a free Listing Instructional Video visit httpwwwscreencastcomtdOTxxuEu6MPL

BASIC Included in cost of annual membership

Online Directory Listing for your business

will include

Display in online directory search of Name Address Phone Number Option to have Business Name hyperlinked to your Member Information Page Web Description includes Description Hours of Operation Driving Directions 8 Keywords

ENHANCED Cost An additional $10 month ($120 per year) Choose amp pay by March 15th amp Receive a $20 discount

- ONLY $100 for the year Online Directory Listing for your business will include

Display in online directory search of Name Address Phone Number Option to have Business Name hyperlinked to your Member Information Page Web Description includes Description Results Summary Hours of Operation Driving Directions Additional Bulleted Description 20 Keywords Web Photos amp Images Search results icon Logo image Photo gallery Video (You Tube) Map Image Selection

Highlight your business with an Enhanced listing We have been pleased to provide FREE Enhanced Online Directory Listings to encourage our members

to experiment with the features All businesses are not created equal We want to you to choose the package that best suits your needs Check out the affordable comparison below

Effective March 18th 2015

Online Directory Listings will return to Basic Your logo additional keywords description amp videos will

stop unless you choose the Enhanced Listing

14

Chamber Review

10th Annual PHSC Foundation Catch and Release Fishing Tournament

Presenting sponsors Skanska USA Building and Borrell Electric Company announce the

10th Annual Catch and Release Fishing Tournament

to benefit the PHSC Foundation

The 2016 fund raiser will be held Friday April 22 at Catches Waterfront Grille Port Richey

For the flyer and information visit httpphscedusitesdefaultfilesfoundationbrochures2016-fishing-tournamentpdf

To register online visit httpphscedufoundationeventsfishing-tournament

For questions please e-mail CatchinForPepingmailcom Register online at pascopepinacademiescom

Stay Tuned Coming Soon

Chamber Review 15

Government Community Affairs

Committee

February 2016 Meeting

The Community Affairs Committee will met on February 24th with Pasco County

Commissioner Jack Mariano who spoke on the transit possibilities with the CSX Rail line

acquisition The commissioner discussed the recent meeting of the Tampa Bay Transporta-

tion Management Area Leadership Group that listed several leading projects including two

that could affect our area

A commuter rail system that could one day connect the bay area from Pinellas to Hernan-

do counties using 96 miles of existing CSX train tracks Tampa Bay Express the Florida Department of Transportations plan to add express toll

lanes to Interstates 275 I-75 and I-4 known as TBX

The railway would certainly affect our area particularly the SR54-US 41 intersection The

intersection should be designed with the future of the transit connection north south east

and west in mind The intersection could become the transit center for public transit in Pas-

co and should be carefully planned for such

Sandy

To participate in our Government Affairs Committee or for more information please contact

Chairperson Sandy Graves

Passport Services

The Pasco County Clerk amp Comptrollerrsquos Office is able to help you with passport services preparation for your trip abroad and your

plans for future travel In 2015 the Office processed 6864 passport applications Customers may apply for the first time or obtain an

application for renewal passports without appointment Passport applications are accepted at the

East and West Pasco Government Centers during the hours of 830 am ndash 415 pm Monday through Friday

A few necessary steps in applying for a passport

Complete required formsapplications in the Office

Bring in valid photo identification proof of citizenship or your old passport to confirm eligibility

Payment -Two (2) separate checks are required One (1) made payable to the Department of State and one (1) made

payable to Paula S OrsquoNeil Clerk amp Comptroller

Passport photos may be taken in our Office for a fee of $1070 or you may bring your own regulation-size photos

The Clerk amp Comptrollerrsquos Office is an acceptance agency for passport applications in Pasco County All passports are issued by the

US Department of State Additional information about passports is posted at httpwwwtravelstategov It is important to allow

sufficient time before your international travel Routine processing time required by the US Department of State is currently six

weeks Expedited service is available for an additional charge

For assistance with obtaining a passport please visit our offices or call the Official Records Department at 352-521-

4408 (Dade City) or at 727-847-8086 (New Port Richey) Learn more about passport services by visiting the Clerk amp

Comptrollerrsquos website at wwwpascoclerkcom

16

Chamber Review

- OF Interesthelliphellip County News

In an effort to generate more local vendor participation the Pasco Board of County Government Purchasing Department will hold a workshop called Doing Business with Pasco County The workshop will be held on Wednesday March 9 2016 from 2 to 5 pm at the West Pasco Government Center 8731 Citizens Drive First Floor Board Room New Port Richey Fl 34654 This is a great opportunity to learn How to do business with Pasco County Board of County Commission

Registering on Florida Purchasing Group

The difference between a basic and select account

Receiving matched bid notifications amp addenda

The importance of NIGP Codes

Local Vendors Local Participation This workshop is also meant as a chance for vendors to provide feedback on ways Pasco County Government can

better address the needs of local vendors For more information about Pasco Countyrsquos Purchasing Department click on the following link

httpwwwpascocountyflnetIndexaspxNID=236

Doing business with Pasco County Government Workshop

Pasco County Seeking Partners for Product Development ~~Up to $15 Million Available for Infrastructure and Shell Buildings ~~

Pasco County is seeking qualified applicants to propose site or shell building projects as part of a low interest economic development loan program to create improved sites or build office industrial andor flex-space buildings The County is undertaking this initiative in an effort to meet the goal of stimulating the creation of over 100000 jobs over the next 10 years and to create ready sites for a competitive economic development market The County wishes to encourage the improvement of property(ies) that are suitable for office andor industrial uses by lending funds on favorable terms lower-ing holding costs and reducing the typical risks associated with such ventures The program administered by Pasco Countyrsquos Office of Economic Growth and funded through the Penny for Pasco program consists of two alternatives Pasco Accelerated Development Sites (PADS) and The Pasco Occupant-Ready Structure programs (PORS) Interested partners may apply for either program or both programs The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners officially distributes the RFQ documents through the Florida Online Bid System at httpwwwfloridabidsystemcom The RFQ documents may be downloaded at no cost using this system and may also be obtained from Pasco Countyrsquos Purchasing Department As part of the Countyrsquos Penny for Pasco program the Jobs and Economic Opportunities Trust Fund was approved through referendum by residents in 2012 and began collecting revenues in January 2015 The first year of collections has raised more than $43 million for economic development projects For the course of the ten year program the Penny for Pasco program is expected to raise nearly $54 million in funding through 2025 for economic development Pasco County and the Pasco Economic Development Council have been aggressively marketing this fund and Pascorsquos availability of land to target industries including manufacturing and corporate office users

Economic Development RFQ About the PADS Program Location consultants (site selection) and businesses evaluating a site consider a number of factors before their final choice These include land costs proximity to markets the local labor force infrastructure and time to market Generally speaking shovel or pad ready refers to commercial and industrial sites that have all of the planning zoning surveys title work environmental studies soils analysis and public infrastructure to the site and completed prior to putting the site up for sale and are under the legal control of a community or other third party The PADS Program has been designed to provide funding to install water sewer and make other site improvements to ensure devel-opment readiness Combined with a strong marketing effort and an array of economic development incentives having ready sites al-lows Pasco to capitalize on our important geographic demographic communications and infrastructure resources About the PORS Program In order for Pasco County to be more competitive in the site selection process for companies needing an unfinished space is to pro-vide financial assistance to private developers or land owners to construct a building that may sit vacant for an unspecified amount of time Having a shell building on a site decreases the amount of time necessary for a new expanding or relocating business to begin full operations from a site - it can reduce this time by a year or longer depending upon the sites conditions and permitting needs Speed to market is often the final decision making factor for a company to locate in one area within a region The PORS program is a speculative shell building program This is a building or structure without a tenant or buyer for the purpose of attracting an employer or end user which will complete the building to the employers or end users specification for manufacturing processing or warehousing of a product line

Chamber Review 17

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Chamber Review

Chamber in action

Wednesday Morning Networking February 3rd

Right Attendees listen to Networking Chair Les

Saland discuss networking etiquette

Wednesday Morning Networking - 1st Wednesday of each month

April 6th 730 - 900 AM

The Lake House at Hungry Harryrsquos Bar-B-Que Sponsored by

Register online at

httpwwwcentralpascochambercomeventsdetailswednesday-morning-networking-04-06-2016-2175

General Membership Meeting Tuesday February 9th 2016

Above left New member Casey Armstrong The Colorful Case and first time attendees Marty Perry Tommy Hilfiger introduce

themselves while Ambassadors and President Bassinger look on

Above center Sponsor amp Ambassador Co-Chair Tim Fredritz shares affordable customer oriented options of DEX Imaging

Above right Guest Speakers Paul Stonebridge Joel Croteau President Elayne Bassinger and Sean McGarvey Attendees

learned about the valuable resources at our local library our new Foundry and about the Robotics team

Above Sponsor Gayle Hill of UpHill

Marketing Group welcomes members

New Member Orientation amp MIXER

Wednesday February 23rd 2016

Wesley Chapel Toyota

Ambassadors amp Directors and Members had the pleasure of meeting our newest chamber members

thanks to host amp sponsor Wesley Chapel Toyota Great snacks were provided by new member

Above left New Members Michelle amp Kristie from Maid2Party Michele Vinson Nerium International Andre Pomplona Royal

Lanes Casey Armstrong The Colorful Case Cheryl Croteau The Breakfast Nook Bob Janice Oaks Kazarrsquos Electric Jeane

Tempest Trinity Memorial Gardens and Gary Kleker Hope Foundation of Fla

Above right David Gainer Director and Membership Chair welcomes group

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Chamber Review

Chamber in action

Wednesday Morning Networking February 3rd

Right Attendees listen to Networking Chair Les

Saland discuss networking etiquette

Wednesday Morning Networking - 1st Wednesday of each month

April 6th 730 - 900 AM

The Lake House at Hungry Harryrsquos Bar-B-Que Sponsored by

Register online at

httpwwwcentralpascochambercomeventsdetailswednesday-morning-networking-04-06-2016-2175

General Membership Meeting Tuesday February 9th 2016

Above left New member Casey Armstrong The Colorful Case and first time attendees Marty Perry Tommy Hilfiger introduce

themselves while Ambassadors and President Bassinger look on

Above center Sponsor amp Ambassador Co-Chair Tim Fredritz shares affordable customer oriented options of DEX Imaging

Above right Guest Speakers Paul Stonebridge Joel Croteau President Elayne Bassinger and Sean McGarvey Attendees

learned about the valuable resources at our local library our new Foundry and about the Robotics team

Above Sponsor Gayle Hill of UpHill

Marketing Group welcomes members

New Member Orientation amp MIXER

Wednesday February 23rd 2016

Wesley Chapel Toyota

Ambassadors amp Directors and Members had the pleasure of meeting our newest chamber members

thanks to host amp sponsor Wesley Chapel Toyota Great snacks were provided by new member

Above left New Members Michelle amp Kristie from Maid2Party Michele Vinson Nerium International Andre Pomplona Royal

Lanes Casey Armstrong The Colorful Case Cheryl Croteau The Breakfast Nook Bob Janice Oaks Kazarrsquos Electric Jeane

Tempest Trinity Memorial Gardens and Gary Kleker Hope Foundation of Fla

Above right David Gainer Director and Membership Chair welcomes group

Chamber Review 19

2016 Presidential Preference Primary and Municipal Elections Voters Guide

DEADLINE TO REGISTER OR CHANGE PARTIES Florida has closed primaries which means voters must be registered with a political party in order to vote in that partys Primary Elec-

tion The deadline to register to vote in this election or change party affiliation is February 16 If you wish to change parties you must

submit an updated voter registration application or a written notice that includes your name and signature along with your date of birth

or Florida Voter Registration number

THREE WAYS TO VOTE

1 Vote By Mail Contact your Supervisor of Elections Office by March 9 to request that a ballot be mailed to you or you may pick up a mail-

ballot at an elections office in your county Mail ballots must be received by your Supervisor of Elections no later than 7pm March 15

What to Know about Vote By Mail Make sure you have a current signature on file with your Supervisor of Elections Office You can update your signatureby completing a voter regis-

tration application Be consistent when signing your mail ballot return envelope Signatures are compared to those on file with the elections office

Dont forget to sign your Vote By Mail envelope before returning it

You may mail your ballot back or contact your Supervisor of Elections for a list of ballot drop-off locations

If you mail the ballot back make sure to allow plenty of time for it to be received If it isnt in your countys elections office by 7 pm Election Day

it

will not be counted

2 Early Voting Unlike Election Day you may vote at any Early Voting site in your county Dates times and locations vary by county (see

listbelow) Important you must vote in the county you live in

What to Bring to an Early Vote Site Current and valid photo and signature ID Acceptable forms of identification include FL Driver License FL ID Card(issued by DHSMV) US Pass-

port Debit or Credit Card Military ID Student ID Retirement Center ID NeighborhoodAssociation ID Public Assistance ID If you do not bring ID

you may vote a provisional ballot

Your sample ballot You may mark your sample ballot and use it as a reference

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY EARLY VOTING Feb 29 - Mar 13 10 am - 6 pm

PASCO COUNTY EARLY VOTING Mar 5 - Mar 12 Weekdays 10 am - 6 pm Sat - Sun 9 am - 5 pm

3 Election Day March 15 7 am - 7 pm Florida law states that on Election Day you may only vote in the precinct assigned to your cur-

rent residence address Voters are encouraged to update their address prior to Election Day to avoid delays at their polling place If you dont know

where your polling place is call your Supervisor of Elections Office or check their website

What to Bring on Election Day Current and valid photo and signature ID Acceptable forms of identification include FL Driver License FL ID Card(issued by

DHSMV) US Passport Debit or Credit Card Military ID Student ID Retirement Center ID Neighborhood Association ID

Public Assistance ID If you do not bring ID you may vote a provisional ballot

Your sample ballot You may mark your sample ballot and use it as a reference

Voting by Mail Still a Popular Option Early in February my office mailed over 34000 vote-by-mail ballots for the March 15 2016 Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) These ballots went to voters with requests already on file and marks only the beginning of what will be sent out daily until the March 9th dead-line Once known as absentee voting because it required an excuse to be absent from your precinct on Election Day its now referred to as voting by mail and continues to be a popular option known for convenience in the privacy of your home But what about that priva-cy thing when the solicitation calls start coming in The growing popularity of voting by mail has also captured the attention of candidates and campaigns that use vote-by-mail statistics to study trends and target voters Campaigns are legally entitled to voter registration information that is public record and that includes whether or not a vote-by-mail ballot request is on file for you While its true that vote-by-mail requests will generate unwanted campaign calls there is a hidden benefit By returning a vote-by-mail ballot well in advance of Election Day the solicitation phone calls should stop Once youve made your decision and voted the campaigns will stop their efforts to influence your vote In this day of growing concern over protecting private information we have redesigned the vote-by-mail return envelope to include a flap that covers the voters signature This change in response to voter concerns regarding exposed signatures being sent through the mail may be a small thing but nevertheless important in securing voter confidence and the integrity of the election While were on the subject of integrity I would like to reiterate an important point and that is that contrary to urban legend I assure you that all vote-by-mail ballots are counted Vote-by-mail ballots must be returned to the elections office by 700 pm Election Day March 15 2016 If returning the ballot by mail please allow sufficient time for first-class delivery by the US Postal Service or hand deliver ballots to any of the three Supervisor of Elec-

tions Offices in Pasco County Voted ballots are also accepted at early voting sites but may not be turned in at the polls on Election Day Information on ordering a vote-by-mail ballot office locations and early voting sites is available at pascovotescom

20

Chamber Review

Chamber Review 21

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Chamber Review

PASCO SHERIFFrsquoS OFFICE NEWSLETTER

March 2016

It sounds strange and even complicated but there are a small number of people in our community who would rather steal electricity

than pay for it like the rest of us Would you know how to detect if someone was doing that in your neighborhood So how does

someone lsquostealrsquo electricity Thieves divert energy from power lines or even from neighboring homes to run the power into their own

home That process if successful gives them power for free Not only is this illegal but it can also be deadly

According to the safeelectricityorg this method of power theft will sometimes feed energy back into a power line which can harm

or even kill a linesman Before a linesman begins work on power lines he will de-energize the lines But if that line is tapped into a

home illegally diverting the power the remaining energy could kill the linesman Additionally if your residence is connected to the

same power line as one responsible for stealing power your home could be overloaded with energy That can harm the appliances

and electronics connected to your homersquos outlets The theft of energy can also harm your pocketbooks as companies may have to

raise rates

Often this theft is the hallmark of illegal drug use and sales There have been arrests in our county as well as surrounding counties

that have led to drug charges Thieves who have been stealing energy have also set up elaborate marijuana grow operations inside

those homes This illegal tactic gives criminals the ability to harvest several dozen marijuana plants which can net thousands of dol-

lars in drug sales

Detecting energy theft is not easy but a few keys provided by Duke Energy may help detect a thief Those tips include if a person

is not a member of your local power company and you see them working on overhead wires power meters or digging near under-

ground lines this could be suspicious If you overhear someone talking about bypassing meters or having impossibly low bills this

may also be a sign of energy theft

In the September issue of Electric Co-Op Today Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative reported more than 180 marijuana grow

houses were discovered illegally diverting energy in its service area since 2006 The company estimated it lost more than $3 million

due to those stealing energy As a result of this activity WREC has started a program that rewards citizens $500 for the arrest and

conviction of a person guilty of power theft Those figures become staggering when compiled nationwide According to GrideSense

a power monitoring company approximately $6 billion in energy is stolen annually in the United States

Those who are convicted of power theft can be prosecuted under Florida Statute 81214 which can garner up to a year in prison and

as much as $1000 in fines If you suspect someone in your neighborhood has been stealing energy please contact your power com-

pany or the Pasco Sheriffrsquos Office at 727-847-8102

Chamber Review 23

Mark your calendars today ndash you wonrsquot want to miss this event The Pasco Economic Development Council will be hosting its 14th Annual NetFest (networking festival) on Thursday April 7th at Starkey Ranch in Odessa from 500 to 800 PM Join us for a fun evening of networking food drinks and music Wear your casual duds and relax in this pristine wilderness setting $35 for PEDC in-vestors amp guests and $45 for non-investors (includes BBQ buffet and 2 drink tickets) Reserva-tions can be made online at wwwpascoedccom For sponsorship opportunities contact Suzanne at the PEDC office at (813) 926-0827 or at Su-zannepascoedccom

Florida State Fairgrounds April 14 - 17 2016

The Shrinerrsquos a community organization brings

an exciting ldquoThree Ring Circusrdquo to town each year

in an effort to help increase the communityrsquos

awareness of their various humanitarian efforts and

to help raise funds needed to help maintain their

financial ldquolifelinerdquo within the community Each

year community sponsorships are offered to

businesses to help bring the fun and excitement of

the circus to people in our area who normally would

be unable to attend underprivileged and disadvan-

taged children and adults

Please consider helping ldquoThe Circus With A

Purposerdquo by becoming a Community Sponsor

Call Irvin Dean for information

813-444-9589

For information on the circus visit

httpegyptshrineorgcircusphp

20

Chamber Review

Chamber Review 21

22

Chamber Review

PASCO SHERIFFrsquoS OFFICE NEWSLETTER

March 2016

It sounds strange and even complicated but there are a small number of people in our community who would rather steal electricity

than pay for it like the rest of us Would you know how to detect if someone was doing that in your neighborhood So how does

someone lsquostealrsquo electricity Thieves divert energy from power lines or even from neighboring homes to run the power into their own

home That process if successful gives them power for free Not only is this illegal but it can also be deadly

According to the safeelectricityorg this method of power theft will sometimes feed energy back into a power line which can harm

or even kill a linesman Before a linesman begins work on power lines he will de-energize the lines But if that line is tapped into a

home illegally diverting the power the remaining energy could kill the linesman Additionally if your residence is connected to the

same power line as one responsible for stealing power your home could be overloaded with energy That can harm the appliances

and electronics connected to your homersquos outlets The theft of energy can also harm your pocketbooks as companies may have to

raise rates

Often this theft is the hallmark of illegal drug use and sales There have been arrests in our county as well as surrounding counties

that have led to drug charges Thieves who have been stealing energy have also set up elaborate marijuana grow operations inside

those homes This illegal tactic gives criminals the ability to harvest several dozen marijuana plants which can net thousands of dol-

lars in drug sales

Detecting energy theft is not easy but a few keys provided by Duke Energy may help detect a thief Those tips include if a person

is not a member of your local power company and you see them working on overhead wires power meters or digging near under-

ground lines this could be suspicious If you overhear someone talking about bypassing meters or having impossibly low bills this

may also be a sign of energy theft

In the September issue of Electric Co-Op Today Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative reported more than 180 marijuana grow

houses were discovered illegally diverting energy in its service area since 2006 The company estimated it lost more than $3 million

due to those stealing energy As a result of this activity WREC has started a program that rewards citizens $500 for the arrest and

conviction of a person guilty of power theft Those figures become staggering when compiled nationwide According to GrideSense

a power monitoring company approximately $6 billion in energy is stolen annually in the United States

Those who are convicted of power theft can be prosecuted under Florida Statute 81214 which can garner up to a year in prison and

as much as $1000 in fines If you suspect someone in your neighborhood has been stealing energy please contact your power com-

pany or the Pasco Sheriffrsquos Office at 727-847-8102

Chamber Review 23

Mark your calendars today ndash you wonrsquot want to miss this event The Pasco Economic Development Council will be hosting its 14th Annual NetFest (networking festival) on Thursday April 7th at Starkey Ranch in Odessa from 500 to 800 PM Join us for a fun evening of networking food drinks and music Wear your casual duds and relax in this pristine wilderness setting $35 for PEDC in-vestors amp guests and $45 for non-investors (includes BBQ buffet and 2 drink tickets) Reserva-tions can be made online at wwwpascoedccom For sponsorship opportunities contact Suzanne at the PEDC office at (813) 926-0827 or at Su-zannepascoedccom

Florida State Fairgrounds April 14 - 17 2016

The Shrinerrsquos a community organization brings

an exciting ldquoThree Ring Circusrdquo to town each year

in an effort to help increase the communityrsquos

awareness of their various humanitarian efforts and

to help raise funds needed to help maintain their

financial ldquolifelinerdquo within the community Each

year community sponsorships are offered to

businesses to help bring the fun and excitement of

the circus to people in our area who normally would

be unable to attend underprivileged and disadvan-

taged children and adults

Please consider helping ldquoThe Circus With A

Purposerdquo by becoming a Community Sponsor

Call Irvin Dean for information

813-444-9589

For information on the circus visit

httpegyptshrineorgcircusphp

Chamber Review 21

22

Chamber Review

PASCO SHERIFFrsquoS OFFICE NEWSLETTER

March 2016

It sounds strange and even complicated but there are a small number of people in our community who would rather steal electricity

than pay for it like the rest of us Would you know how to detect if someone was doing that in your neighborhood So how does

someone lsquostealrsquo electricity Thieves divert energy from power lines or even from neighboring homes to run the power into their own

home That process if successful gives them power for free Not only is this illegal but it can also be deadly

According to the safeelectricityorg this method of power theft will sometimes feed energy back into a power line which can harm

or even kill a linesman Before a linesman begins work on power lines he will de-energize the lines But if that line is tapped into a

home illegally diverting the power the remaining energy could kill the linesman Additionally if your residence is connected to the

same power line as one responsible for stealing power your home could be overloaded with energy That can harm the appliances

and electronics connected to your homersquos outlets The theft of energy can also harm your pocketbooks as companies may have to

raise rates

Often this theft is the hallmark of illegal drug use and sales There have been arrests in our county as well as surrounding counties

that have led to drug charges Thieves who have been stealing energy have also set up elaborate marijuana grow operations inside

those homes This illegal tactic gives criminals the ability to harvest several dozen marijuana plants which can net thousands of dol-

lars in drug sales

Detecting energy theft is not easy but a few keys provided by Duke Energy may help detect a thief Those tips include if a person

is not a member of your local power company and you see them working on overhead wires power meters or digging near under-

ground lines this could be suspicious If you overhear someone talking about bypassing meters or having impossibly low bills this

may also be a sign of energy theft

In the September issue of Electric Co-Op Today Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative reported more than 180 marijuana grow

houses were discovered illegally diverting energy in its service area since 2006 The company estimated it lost more than $3 million

due to those stealing energy As a result of this activity WREC has started a program that rewards citizens $500 for the arrest and

conviction of a person guilty of power theft Those figures become staggering when compiled nationwide According to GrideSense

a power monitoring company approximately $6 billion in energy is stolen annually in the United States

Those who are convicted of power theft can be prosecuted under Florida Statute 81214 which can garner up to a year in prison and

as much as $1000 in fines If you suspect someone in your neighborhood has been stealing energy please contact your power com-

pany or the Pasco Sheriffrsquos Office at 727-847-8102

Chamber Review 23

Mark your calendars today ndash you wonrsquot want to miss this event The Pasco Economic Development Council will be hosting its 14th Annual NetFest (networking festival) on Thursday April 7th at Starkey Ranch in Odessa from 500 to 800 PM Join us for a fun evening of networking food drinks and music Wear your casual duds and relax in this pristine wilderness setting $35 for PEDC in-vestors amp guests and $45 for non-investors (includes BBQ buffet and 2 drink tickets) Reserva-tions can be made online at wwwpascoedccom For sponsorship opportunities contact Suzanne at the PEDC office at (813) 926-0827 or at Su-zannepascoedccom

Florida State Fairgrounds April 14 - 17 2016

The Shrinerrsquos a community organization brings

an exciting ldquoThree Ring Circusrdquo to town each year

in an effort to help increase the communityrsquos

awareness of their various humanitarian efforts and

to help raise funds needed to help maintain their

financial ldquolifelinerdquo within the community Each

year community sponsorships are offered to

businesses to help bring the fun and excitement of

the circus to people in our area who normally would

be unable to attend underprivileged and disadvan-

taged children and adults

Please consider helping ldquoThe Circus With A

Purposerdquo by becoming a Community Sponsor

Call Irvin Dean for information

813-444-9589

For information on the circus visit

httpegyptshrineorgcircusphp

22

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PASCO SHERIFFrsquoS OFFICE NEWSLETTER

March 2016

It sounds strange and even complicated but there are a small number of people in our community who would rather steal electricity

than pay for it like the rest of us Would you know how to detect if someone was doing that in your neighborhood So how does

someone lsquostealrsquo electricity Thieves divert energy from power lines or even from neighboring homes to run the power into their own

home That process if successful gives them power for free Not only is this illegal but it can also be deadly

According to the safeelectricityorg this method of power theft will sometimes feed energy back into a power line which can harm

or even kill a linesman Before a linesman begins work on power lines he will de-energize the lines But if that line is tapped into a

home illegally diverting the power the remaining energy could kill the linesman Additionally if your residence is connected to the

same power line as one responsible for stealing power your home could be overloaded with energy That can harm the appliances

and electronics connected to your homersquos outlets The theft of energy can also harm your pocketbooks as companies may have to

raise rates

Often this theft is the hallmark of illegal drug use and sales There have been arrests in our county as well as surrounding counties

that have led to drug charges Thieves who have been stealing energy have also set up elaborate marijuana grow operations inside

those homes This illegal tactic gives criminals the ability to harvest several dozen marijuana plants which can net thousands of dol-

lars in drug sales

Detecting energy theft is not easy but a few keys provided by Duke Energy may help detect a thief Those tips include if a person

is not a member of your local power company and you see them working on overhead wires power meters or digging near under-

ground lines this could be suspicious If you overhear someone talking about bypassing meters or having impossibly low bills this

may also be a sign of energy theft

In the September issue of Electric Co-Op Today Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative reported more than 180 marijuana grow

houses were discovered illegally diverting energy in its service area since 2006 The company estimated it lost more than $3 million

due to those stealing energy As a result of this activity WREC has started a program that rewards citizens $500 for the arrest and

conviction of a person guilty of power theft Those figures become staggering when compiled nationwide According to GrideSense

a power monitoring company approximately $6 billion in energy is stolen annually in the United States

Those who are convicted of power theft can be prosecuted under Florida Statute 81214 which can garner up to a year in prison and

as much as $1000 in fines If you suspect someone in your neighborhood has been stealing energy please contact your power com-

pany or the Pasco Sheriffrsquos Office at 727-847-8102

Chamber Review 23

Mark your calendars today ndash you wonrsquot want to miss this event The Pasco Economic Development Council will be hosting its 14th Annual NetFest (networking festival) on Thursday April 7th at Starkey Ranch in Odessa from 500 to 800 PM Join us for a fun evening of networking food drinks and music Wear your casual duds and relax in this pristine wilderness setting $35 for PEDC in-vestors amp guests and $45 for non-investors (includes BBQ buffet and 2 drink tickets) Reserva-tions can be made online at wwwpascoedccom For sponsorship opportunities contact Suzanne at the PEDC office at (813) 926-0827 or at Su-zannepascoedccom

Florida State Fairgrounds April 14 - 17 2016

The Shrinerrsquos a community organization brings

an exciting ldquoThree Ring Circusrdquo to town each year

in an effort to help increase the communityrsquos

awareness of their various humanitarian efforts and

to help raise funds needed to help maintain their

financial ldquolifelinerdquo within the community Each

year community sponsorships are offered to

businesses to help bring the fun and excitement of

the circus to people in our area who normally would

be unable to attend underprivileged and disadvan-

taged children and adults

Please consider helping ldquoThe Circus With A

Purposerdquo by becoming a Community Sponsor

Call Irvin Dean for information

813-444-9589

For information on the circus visit

httpegyptshrineorgcircusphp

Chamber Review 23

Mark your calendars today ndash you wonrsquot want to miss this event The Pasco Economic Development Council will be hosting its 14th Annual NetFest (networking festival) on Thursday April 7th at Starkey Ranch in Odessa from 500 to 800 PM Join us for a fun evening of networking food drinks and music Wear your casual duds and relax in this pristine wilderness setting $35 for PEDC in-vestors amp guests and $45 for non-investors (includes BBQ buffet and 2 drink tickets) Reserva-tions can be made online at wwwpascoedccom For sponsorship opportunities contact Suzanne at the PEDC office at (813) 926-0827 or at Su-zannepascoedccom

Florida State Fairgrounds April 14 - 17 2016

The Shrinerrsquos a community organization brings

an exciting ldquoThree Ring Circusrdquo to town each year

in an effort to help increase the communityrsquos

awareness of their various humanitarian efforts and

to help raise funds needed to help maintain their

financial ldquolifelinerdquo within the community Each

year community sponsorships are offered to

businesses to help bring the fun and excitement of

the circus to people in our area who normally would

be unable to attend underprivileged and disadvan-

taged children and adults

Please consider helping ldquoThe Circus With A

Purposerdquo by becoming a Community Sponsor

Call Irvin Dean for information

813-444-9589

For information on the circus visit

httpegyptshrineorgcircusphp

24

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