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Congressman Gus Bilirakis Hosts Annual Veterans Fair

On Saturday, May 17, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) hosted his Annual Veterans Resource Fair, which provided important information and services for Veterans and their families in the 12th Congressional District. “Veterans have given so much to our country, and it is only right that we give back,” Bilirakis said. “I am proud to host our 8th Annual Veterans Resource Fair. This event will be a one stop shop for our Veterans, providing them with access to a variety of available services and resources. These services include, medical care, assistance with their disability claims or education benefits, and employment information.” Following the resource fair, the Congressman invited everyone to join him for a short patriotic program, hosted by Frank Wuco, Commander, USN, (Ret.), which also included a performance by the East Lake High School Band & Chorus. Additionally, Tech Sergeant Brad Clark of the 927th Air Medical Staging Squadron – MacDill Air Force Base, will be singing our National Anthem and God Bless America. The fair will be held at East Lake High School, at 1300 Silver Eagle Drive in Tarpon Springs.

Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Wins Big at District 6950 Banquet and Award Ceremony by J. David Wright

By J. David Wright. Over 30 Rotarians from the Wesley Chapel Noon Rotary were awarded the prestigious Fire Engine Award for their exemplary service to their community. In addition to receiving that award Eric Johnson took home the Rotarian Clubs’ President of the Year in the category of Large Clubs at the District 6950 Banquet and Award Ceremony at Spartan Manor in Port Richey, FLA. The Wesley Chapel Noon Rotary meets every Wednesday at Noon at Ciao's Italian Bistro in Shops of Wiregrass, Wesley Chapel, FLA (Off Bruce B. Downs and Route 56 parking south side of Prime Bar or behind it Ciao' just a couple of stores north of PB)

Let's Celebrate Life Countywide Baby Shower Good Faith Insurance Services

Open House and Baby Shower "Let's Celebrate Life" Open House and "Let's Celebrate Life" Baby shower Drive. Everyone had a wonderful time collecting baby items and listening to very talented local youth. If you will like to help Rebeka represent Florida in Pennsylvania please go to her page: http://www.gofundme.com/8p9340
We also enjoyed A Moment with the Classics where James did a wonderful job.
We collected many items and we introduced everyone to our: "One Stop Insurance Shop" — at Good Faith Insurance Services. Good Faith Insurance Services,
Good Faith Insurance Services P&C and Genesis 680

2014 Wesley Chapel, Wiregrass Ranch Relay for Life

Wednesday, May 07, 2014 | On Target Page: New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, American Cancer Society - Relay for Life

The Wesley Chapel, Wiregrass Ranch Relay for Life was a fundraising walk to support the American Cancer Society. Relay is an 18 hour journey starting at 6:00 PM and lasts throughout the night until 12 Noon the next day. It was held at Wiregrass Ranch High School on the Football Field and Track Area in Wesley Chapel. 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 Wesley Chapel Noon Rotary Club welcome Six New Members

Monday, May 05, 2014 | On Target Page: New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Land O'Lakes, Zephyrhills, Rotary Club's Activities
The Wesley Chapel Noon Rotary Club welcomes six new members to their growing Club. 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 !

Habitat for Humanity of East and Central Pasco County Women's Build Week

It was Habitat for Humanity’s 2014 National Women’s Build Week was a great success locally and nationally more than 13,000 volunteers across the U.S. helped build simple, decent and affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity of East and Central Pasco County held a woman’s build day helping build and paint houses. It was a great day for a great organization and lots of fun for the scores of participants. Habitat for Humanity East & Central Pasco County is a non-profit Christian housing ministry working in partnership with low-income families to improve the conditions in which they live in order to o eliminate poverty housing in the Dade City, San Antonio, Zephyrhills, Land O Lakes, Lacoochee, and Wesley Chapel areas.

John Hagen at Link Latino 2014 Fifth Anniversary of GacetaLatina Newspaper

Thank you so much to everybody for your attendance in LINK LATINO 2014, officially more than 250 Hispanic & anglo professionals and business owners attend to the event. John Hagen President/CEO from The Pasco Economic Development Council, spoke about opportunities for Hispanic businesses in Pasco county. BB&T BANK, (Wesley Chapel's Branch) is a proud sponsor of LINK LATINO 2014. Thank you for your support!. Decorations were provided by Creations By Faith, they are one of the kind centerpieces that you can only get with with them. This company is reliable and profesional. Do not leave tomorrow with out getting their information. Special thank you to all our sponsors for their support. We look forward to see you again in LINK LATINO 2015, next time in TAMPA.

Wesley Chapel Lions Club holds Diabetes Testing event at Jay Rosario Wesley Chapel Nissan

The Wesley Chapel Lions Club conducted a Diabetes Testing event at Wesley Chapel NISSAN. Over the course of one weekend, volunteers from the Wesley Chapel Lions Club tested 44 people and only had to give 2 referrals to see doctors. It was a great turn out and if you own or work for a company please contact the Wesley Chapel Lions Club and so they can come to your place, FREE of charge and do Diabetes screenings. Give a healthy start back to your community.

Wesley Chapel Noon Rotary welcomes Richard Gonzmart of the Columbia Restaurant

Wednesday, Apr 16, 2014 | On Target Page: New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Land O'Lakes, Lutz, Rotary Club's Activities

Richard Gonzmart, owner of the Columbia Restaurant Group, was the featured speaker of the Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Noon luncheon of. Mr. Gonzmart talked about the History of Ybor City and the Columbia Restaurant. Owned & operated by the 4th & 5th generation of the same family, The Columbia is Florida's Oldest Restaurant & the largest Spanish restaurant in the world. The Columbia Family includes 8 locations in Florida.

The Sunrise Shelter was presented with a check for $1,400 raised with spare change donations since December.

Easter Egg Hunt by Victorious Life Church at Cobb Theatres, The Grove at Wesley Chapel

Over 3,700 children and their families celebrated Holy Saturday with the good folks from Victorious Life Church for their annual Wesley Chapel Community Egg Hunt. The event was sponsored by The Grove at Wesley Chapel at the field adjacent to Cobb Theatres at 6333 Wesley Grove Boulevard in Wesley Chapel. There were three separate egg hunts (65,000 Easter Eggs) at 10am, 11am and 12pm and all activities and hunts were held in the open field directly in front of Cobb Theaters. There was a Special Needs egg hunt for about 30 kids at 9 am, located in Coconut Court (Center Court of The Grove). The Egg Hunt was free and they also had free Air Rides for the kids! For more information regarding Victorious Life Church call 813-973-2230.

Danny Burgess and Minnie Diaz speak at Wesley Chapel Republican Club, respond to Tampa mayor Bob Buckhorn: Wesley Chapel is Tampa’s “bedroom community.”

At a recent appearance at the New Tampa Chamber of Commerce Tampa mayor Bob Buckhorn called Wesley Chapel Tampa’s “bedroom community.” I asked the two prospective candidates, Danny Burgess and Minnie Diaz, who were speaking at the Wesley Chapel Republican Club to respond to the Mayor. This is what Michael Burgess of the Lakerlutznews reported: Danny Burgess and Minnie Diaz speak at Wesley Chapel Republican Club, respond to Tampa mayor Bob Buckhorn: Wesley Chapel is Tampa’s “bedroom community.” Danny Burgess has just a few more days as mayor of Zephyrhills before he goes full-time into a state House campaign. But before he goes, he has a message for Tampa mayor Bob Buckhorn: Wesley Chapel is no longer a “bedroom community.”

Wesley Chapel Noon Rotary Bon Voyage to Honduras Team

Wesley Chapel Noon Rotary Bon Voyage to Honduras Team

Friends and Supporters of the Mike Moore for County Commissioner Campaign hold Fundraiser

Friends and supporters of the Mike Moore for County Commissioner Campaign held a Fundraiser at Prime Bar Restaurant in The Shops at Wiregrass. Moore said “Thanks to all of you who came out for our fundraiser”. “The turnout was amazing and I'm humbled by your support and it was great to see so many new faces along with familiar ones” said Moore. It was announced earlier that Governor Scott has appointed Moore to the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. “I look forward to representing Pasco County while we coordinate planning for the Region's future” said Moore.

Wesley Chapel Rotary Club "Bring a Guest Day" was Huge success, at Ciao! Italian Bistro at the Shops of Wiregrass

There was a Buzz in the air, everyone was really excited about the upcoming Spelling Bee. Everyone was really excited about inviting a friend so that they can experience what Rotary is really like. And everyone was really excited about meeting all the new guests. It was a very special meeting. Over 130 men and women arrived for the Wesley Chapel Rotary Club that meets at Ciao! Italian Bistro at the Shops of Wiregrass. They meet there every Wednesday at noon. Rotarians got a chance to invite that person that they've always wanted to in order to check out the Club. Everyone was touched and guests got a good perspective of what the Wesley Chapel Rotary Club is all about.

Financial Advisor Dane Parilo through Anonymous donor gives $33,000 to MorningStar Fishermen Dade City

MorningStar Fishermen is an international aquaponics research and training facility located in Dade City, FL. The MorningStar Fishermen staff and scientists have been pioneering more efficient and productive ways to live sustainable through aqauaponics since 1993. More efficient and affordable aquaponic systems and strategies are being developed continuously. Rotarian and Veteran Financial Advisor Dane Parilo visited Morningstar and within a year after Parilo met Hans Geissler, founder of MorningStar Fishermen met a the rotary district assemble Dane made Hans a promise. " I am going to find you an angle to help your vision of fighting world hunger get to the next level

Pasco Hernando Hispanic Chamber March Mixer at Centennial Bank Wesley Chapel Branch

Centennial Bank Wesley Chapel Branch, located at 28909 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel hosted the Pasco Hernando Hispanic Chamber of Commerce March Mixer. Pasco Hernando Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (PHHCC) is comprised of like-minded professionals who serve the Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Community. They invite you to join them for a Chamber Networking Event, with several Hispanic and Latin Organizations, Chamber of Commerce’s, Networking Groups and local community business owners. Their Mission is to encourage members, who are comprised of like-minded professionals who serve the Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Community, to educate, promote and encourage each other in a friendly and family oriented environment.

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