The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce held their 39th Annual Installation & Awards Banquet at the Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club and all agreed it was one of the best yet. Premier Sponsor Centennial Bank dignitaries like Michael Ciminna from Congressman Bilirakis' office, Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller Dr. Paula O'Neil, Pasco County Commissioner's District 4 Henry Wilson, Pasco County Commissioner's District 2 Pat Mulieri, Pasco Economic Development Council (PEDC) Krista Covey, Pasco Hernando Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Ignacio Ruiz, Honorary Mayor of Land O' Lakes Pam Oakes & her mom Peggy and Past Central Pasco Chamber Presidents Kurt Conover, Darla Sarhaddi, Charlie Reese and Lorraine Lane.

Friends and family gathered to show their support for Marissa Collier after she announced she is cancer free and will be heading out to compete in the Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant soon. Marissa, Miss Nature Coast 2014, has been amazing through it all. She showed such strength and courage even with all of the setbacks after surgery. She was determined that cancer did not own her! Although she had some set back with the surgery, she was determined she would be able to represent Miss Nature Coast at Miss Florida. Cancer Free, Infection Free, and arm mobility is improving by the day with therapy she is in pageant ready mode!

At the Land O Lakes Community Center on US 41, the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce and the Trinity-Odessa Chamber of Commerce competed in the 2^nd Annual Chamber Challenge Softball Game this weekend. Both teams stayed in the game through the end, adding an extra inning due to a tied score. With the typical June Florida weather, the Chamber provided refreshments and face painting for the fans. A voluntary partnership of business and professional people working together to build a thriving economy and improve the quality of life for the entire community, The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce promotes businesses and our community. Chamber involvement in the past has resulted in better roads, safer neighborhoods, increased and improved recreational facilities, and new economic development projects that have benefitted businesses and citizens.

Capital Tacos celebrated their one year anniversary at the US 41 location and owners Kristel and Bobby Haskett have much to celebrate. The restaurant that seats about 30 served over 500 customers in one day last week. Bobby Haskett, who runs the kitchen while his wife and business partner manages the front of the house, believes “You can go anywhere to get tacos,” Heskett said. “We just try to bring a little of what's-not-there there.” Born from the burning desire for great food and an on going quest for unique and authentic ingredients, is the culmination of traditional Mexican cooking and regional Tex-Mex flavors. Upon the realization that too many establishments were serving too much of the same thing and not paying attention to what their customers were asking for, Capital Tacos stepped up to the plate (no pun intended) and challenged traditional notions that freshly prepared and made-from-scratch ingredients can't be served in a quick, affordable, authentic and efficient way.

Marshalls held a Ribbon Cutting for their latest store located in Land O’Lakes, FLA. Marshalls join Ross and Bealls Outlet and a variety of other businesses at the newly renovated Village Lakes Shopping Plaza near the corner of Land O’Lakes Blvd and State Route 54, on SR 54. Promising to becoming involved in the Central Pasco community, Marshalls donated a check for $5,000 to Feeding America Tampa Bay. As the nation’s leading off-price retailers Marshalls sells the same, first-quality, designer merchandise as department and specialty stores, at unbelievable prices.

Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce held their General Membership Meeting and welcomed Tactical Hydro Solutions, Power Washing Services Residential and commercial power washing services located at 19531 Sunset Bay Drive in Land O'Lakes, Florida, to the Chamber. They only use chemicals when needed and always "GREEN" products that are harmless to humans and pets when they clean your home and building exteriors, fences, driveways, sidewalks, porches and pool decks/lanais.

Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for new chamber members, Sunshine State Window Washing. Sunshine State Window Washing is a full service window cleaning company that services commercial and residential and proudly service Pasco and Hillsborough Counties. Sunshine State Window Washing is licensed, insured, bonded and can provide Emergency service as well as awning cleaning, bug screens, Commercial and Industrial building utilizing environmentally safe products. They have many happy customers in the Tampa bay area so give them a call today at (813) 949-1392 for a fast free estimate and sparkling clean windows. In Business Since 2009 and members of the Better Business Bureau, International Window Cleaning Association and Proud IWCA member and are locally, family owned.

Achieva Credit Union has brought “banking for good” to the Land O’ Lakes community with its newest branch located in Collier Commons, on the corner of Collier Parkway and State Road 54 (2115 Collier Parkway). The branch will offer a full suite of banking and lending services. Six employees have been hired to staff the new branch, and Jennifer Capo will serve as branch manager. “I am excited to be involved in Achieva’s growth into the Land O’ Lakes market,” said Capo. “It is an exciting time for all of us as we introduce not only our banking services, but also our Achieva core values and commitment to community involvement.” The branch is outfitted with state-of-the-art technology and iPads in the waiting area. The new branch also features free-standing teller pods, which eliminate lines and bring the Achieva tellers out from ‘behind the glass’ so they can interact face-to-face with members, creating a more personalized banking experience.

Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting - Thank you sponsor Estrada Injury Law & speaker Nathan Schwagler, M.Sc., M.S.! Welcome new members Angelica & Jennifer from Achieva Credit Untion. SAVE THE DATE for their ribbon cutting Friday May 2nd 8:30 am. The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary partnership of business and professional people working together to build a thriving economy and improve the quality of life for the entire community.

The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce Community Spotlight Business Expo 2014 was open to everyone in the community and is the premier event showcasing the business and service businesses in Central Pasco and Northern Hillsborough. The annual event was held at the Land O'Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway, and is designed to highlight the business and service treasures in our communities.

Adult Watercolor Painting are held on Thursdays from 9am to 12pm for people ages 18 and older for only $10 per class at the Land O'Lakes Recreation Center. Learn the best watercolor techniques with the help local artist and their “How to” watercolor workshops. If you’re just getting started in the game, they have great courses just for you! Learn watercolor painting techniques that will get you started on the right path, right away. From brush stroke and paint texture techniques, to tips on creating the perfect color every time.

Patricia Jones began the CPA practice in Pasco County in 1986. She graduated from College Misericordia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and was licensed in the State of Florida as a Certified Public Accountant in 1984. She has over 35 years of accounting experience, which includes taxation, audit, estate planning and consulting.

Traci Malik joined Jones & Company CPAs in 2002 and has been in the public accounting field since 2000. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Masters of Accountancy degree from The University of South Florida. She became a CPA in 2004 and a partner in the firm in 2010.