The Republican Club of Central Pasco is a group of conservative minded Republicans that meet to discuss local, state, and federal politics and work to make a difference. They also believe that the money you work hard for, you deserve to keep as much as possible! We stand against any type of new or tax increase, whether it is called a fee or charge. We believe in your rights as an American...

Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Presidents Dinner was held at the Saddlebrook Resorts in Wesley Chapel. Would you like to be a positive force for good in your community? The Rotary is a grass-roots club dedicated to helping out those who are less fortunate. We raise money for various causes: Joshua's House Women's Shelter, Toys 4 Tots, the Eradication of Polio and many other worthy causes. We are looking for dynamic leaders in the public and private sector who live in Wesley Chapel and want to GIVE back to the community that has been so good to them ! The Wesley Chapel Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon at Chio’s in the Shops of Wiregrass. Lunch is FREE if you are a guest !! If you have any questions or need directions please call Ben Alexander at 813. 391. 3895. or Sukhwa Young at 813-317-3303. Join us for great food, fun and friendship !

Thousands came out for the 3rd Annual Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel Noon Rotary Freedom Festival and Fireworks Show to celebrate their love for the Community and our Country. Activities included Bicycle Decorating Contest, Little Miss and Mr Firecracker Pageant, Watermelon Eating Contest and more! The fireworks show started at 9:30pm. Volunteers from the Florida Hospital of Wesley Chapel and the Wesley Chapel Noon Rotary over 8 hours from set up to take down for this growing event. The Bicycle decorating, Watermelon eating contests, and the Little Miss and the Little Mr Firecracker Pageants, were the big draw for adults and kids of all ages but the most entertaining event was the Fireworks with special thanks from our local fireman and the management of the Shops at Wiregrass who said...

The Grand Opening of the Campaign Headquarters of Danny Burgess, for State House, District 38, was held at Creekside Center, 35358 State Road 54, Zephyrhills, Florida. From the Danny Burgess, for State House, District 38 Website. My name is Danny Burgess and I am a candidate for State House District 38. I am an East Pasco native with a long history of serving our district. I understand firsthand how the decisions made in Tallahassee impact East Pasco. For me, this is not just a district—this is my home. I have a vested personal interest in this community, and believe we deserve a representative who is directly affected by the decisions they make for their district.

Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home Administrator Marlies Sarrett, welcomed residents, guests and dignitaries to their Memorial Day Ceremony located at 6919 Parkway Boulevard in Land O’ Lakes on the Traditional date that started with General U.S. Grant following the Civil War. The Master of Ceremony for the event was Charlie Reese of JC Audiology in Lutz. The Invocation was given by Albert Herrera and the Presentation of Colors by the Honor Guard of the 927th Air Refueling Wing USAFR. The pledge of Allegiance was led by Chuck Wills and the guest Speaker was Veteran Advocate Keith Collins. Roll call of the Fallen Comrades was read by Sharon Richman from Operation Patriot. Mrs. Bettie Neville placed the Memorial Wreath. The Honor Guard of the 927 Air Refueling Wing USAFR demonstrated the Thirteen Flag Folding Ceremony and Taps for the residents, guests and dignitaries in attendance. Albert Herrera gave the Benediction and Administrator Marlies Sarrett gave the Closing Remarks.

State House District 38 candidate Danny Burgess invited friends and supporters to a “Wine & Cheese Meet & Greet” at the Seven Oaks Clubhouse, located at 2910 Sports Core Circle in Wesley Chapel. Burgess, who served as mayor of Zephyrhills, is running as a Republican to succeed term-limited House Speaker Will Weatherford in House District 38, which covers Pasco County and Dade City, Lacoochee, San Antonio and Crystal Springs. Prior to becoming Zephyrhills mayor, Burgess served as First Lieutenant in the United States Army, as well as performing as Judge Advocate General. He currently practices at law at Johnson, Auvil, Pratico & Chane.

Residents had an opportunity to meet and greet Pasco County Commissioner candidate Mike Moore at Lorenzo’s Italian Restaurant. A longtime resident of the Tampa Bay area, Mike was born in St. Petersburg, raised in Winter Haven, earned an Associate of Arts in Mass Communications from Polk Community College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio and Television from the University of Central Florida. A native Floridian, Mike is an avid fisherman and enjoys playing golf, spending quality time with family and friends and volunteering in the community. He is an active member of the Wesley Chapel Rotary, Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce, Dade City Chamber of Commerce, Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce, and Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce, serves as President of the Wesley Chapel Republican Club and is a volunteer baseball, football and soccer coach at WCAA. Mike, and his wife, Lauren, reside in Seven Oaks with their three children, Aubrey, Aiden and Amberlee.

The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce members came out early to the Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club, located at 10641 Old Tampa Bay Drive in San Antonio, for a great breakfast buffet and to network with fellow Chamber members and have a chance to listen to an Guest Speaker, Congressman Gus Bilirakis 12th District, Florida and Podium Sponsor, Dr. Paul R. Albear, MD, of Albear Plastic Surgery. Bilirakis grew up in Tarpon Springs, Florida, but calls nearby Palm Harbor home. He was the grandson of Greek immigrants. His grandfather owned a local bakery where Bilirakis worked from a young age. He attended Tampa Bay area public schools and continued to work in his grandfather's bakery while growing up. Bilirakis graduated from Tarpon Springs High School and St. Petersburg Junior College. He then attended the University of Florida, where he graduated in 1986 with a bachelor's degree in political science. He received his law degree from the Stetson University College of Law in 1989.

The Lutz / Land O’Lakes Relay for Life was a fundraising walk to support the American Cancer Society. Relay is an 18 hour journey starting at 12 Noon and lasts throughout the night until the next day. It was held at Steinbrenner High School on the Football Field and Track Area in Lutz. When we walk together, we are BIGGER than cancer! In the fight against cancer, silence is the last thing we need. Your local American Cancer Society Relay For Life event is a great place to take action and make noise. The Relay For Life movement features community and campus events that offer an inspiring opportunity to honor cancer survivors, promote how individuals can reduce their cancer risk, and raise money to help end cancer. Today, with the support of thousands of volunteers, the American Cancer Society is helping save more than 400 lives a day. And we won't stop until we finish the fight against cancer!

The West Pasco Republican Club gave Pasco County Republicans an opportunity to meet and greet the 2014 Republican candidates and to hear them speak about themselves and answer questions from the audience. It was intended to be an informal event and not a debate format. The West Pasco Republican Club were extremely grateful that the majority of the 2014 candidates kindly agreed to take time out of their hectic schedules and were willing to join or send their representatives for this event at Heritage Springs Golf & Country Club, located 11345 Robert Trent Jones Parkway and enjoy their wonderful breakfast and become better acquainted with the candidates as well.