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| April 2011 |
| Victorious Life Easter Egg Hunt |
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| Devon Dougherty of Organizer of the Victorious Life Easter Egg Hunt at the Shops at Wiregrass explains the rules to the next group of kids ready for the big hunt. There was also a coloring area sponsored by the Victorious Life Church, skits, and story telling throughout the day. …The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel partnered with the Victorious Life Church to host their Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt. The community egg hunts were held every hour, on the hour, starting at 11:00am. The hunts were arranged by age groups starting from infants, toddler, as well as for older children up to age 12. This year a total of 50,000 eggs were given away - (up from 36K eggs last year). The eggs were filled with candy. |
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| April 2011 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's |
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Thirteen Outstanding Individuals Raise Nearly $365,000 for Lifesaving
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Announces Local 2011 Man & Woman of the Year! A Hillsborough County woman and a Pasco County man raised more than $119,500 for blood cancer research and patient services, making them the winners of this year’s Man & Woman of the Year for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Suncoast Chapter. The two winners, Greg Lenners, General Manager of The Shops at Wiregrass, and Nicole Scannell, Owner of Scannell Productions, were announced the top local fundraisers at the Grand Finale Gala, Saurday, April 9, 2011 at The Hyatt Regency Downtown after accepting their nomination nearly ten weeks ago at the official kickoff celebration at Michael Murphy Gallery in South Tampa. All thirteen candidates were judged solely on their success in generating funds to advance the mission of LLS. In this campaign, every dollar raised counts as one “vote.” The candidates competed in honor of the Society’s Boy of the Year, 5-year old, Stevie Monokandios and Girl of the Year, 3 year-old, Lucila Galban. Both children are blood cancer survivors and sources of inspiration to our candidates and supporters in the community. Man and Woman of the Year candidates and winners were not alone in their fundraising efforts! Nicole Scannell, of Tampa, and her husband, Jim Parker, rose just over $31,000; Greg Lenners, of Wesley Chapel and his campaign team, consisting of three event chairs and five committee members, rose over $88,000. “We all worked in the same office and would communicate daily on the more critical items while continuing to motivate each other throughout the campaign.” Greg’s impressive total allows him to move into the national level competition for Man & Woman of the Year. “Man & Woman of the Year is a great opportunity for participants to network with other candidates while raising money for a great cause,” said Julie Wills, the Suncoast Chapter’s executive director. “Candidates gain personal and professional exposure in the communities surrounding Tampa Bay while they help others.” |
| April 2011 |
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| Fine craftsman were prominent this weekend at the Wiregrass Mall Celebration of the Arts event. Legacy Highwaymen Artist Richard Edwards came out to display many of his artwork pieces at this weekend's show. Gary Dodge of Land O’Lakes and Maria Fernandez of North Tampa admire the work of Land O’Lakes legendary Folk Artist Jack “Mr. B” Beverland. Looking over the works of Tampa Artist Herbert Davis are Wiregrass Ranch High School students Victoria Morea and Blake Cornwell with Allison and Alexa Morea of John Long Middle School. Mary Sears of the Florida Medical Clinic Foundation of Caring is very proud of her students, all cancer survivors, who use Art Therapy as a place to learn, paint and most importantly heal. Sears herself is a cancer survivor and a local artist and donates her time at the FMC Foundation’s Healing Arts Studio, open 24/7 for the 75 registered students. Pictured displaying their art is artist Joan Collins, Sears, artist Mary Bucklin, artist Dr. Bob Bucklin, Melanie Tatum of FMC, and artist Liz Bonney. |
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| The First Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society was held at Pebble Creek Golf & Country Club in New Tampa. As part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man and Woman of the Year campaign, the Man of the Year candidates raise money in honor of the Girl of the Year and the Woman of the Year candidates raise money in honor of the Boy of the Year. Both children who have been diagnosed with some form of blood cancer. Whomever raises the most money during a 10-week campaign (January 27th – April 9th) wins the title of Man of the Year and Woman of the Year. Man of the Year for 2011 Greg Lenners, General Manager of the Shops of Wiregrass sponsored three major events that were held during the campaign which were Battle of the Bands, The Wiregrass Parade, and the Golf Tournament which raised over $88,000. Of the nine men from over ten different counties who competed, Lenners title was announced Saturday April 9th at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Tampa. Of the 13 male and female candidates, a total of $365,000 dollars was raised in just 10 weeks for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Pebble Creek Golf Tournament raised $24,000 for the charity. |
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| Car and Truck Show enthusiasts converged on The Shops at Wiregrass Mall located at 28211 Paseo Dr in Wesley Chapel and marveled over the more than 200 vintage cars and trucks that were on display for the public, all in pristine condition. Live oldies music was provided by local band 60's Groove. Jamie "Jake" Jacobs, host of Tail Fins & Chrome helped raise money from the event for the benefit of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Nostalgic as well as "new" custom built cars and trucks like the “Low Riders” and then there were “Worm Burners,” and even a few drag racers. If you love gazing at these magnificently kept beauties, you should have headed out to the show this past weekend. But if you missed it, mark your calendars for MAY 7 when these beauties and more will Cruise in at Tyson Printing for another fun-tastic day with friends in our community! Come on out and meet your neighbors and support local businesses. For more information on how Wiregrass Mall is supporting the Leukemia and Lymphona Society, visit their website at www.theshopsatwiregrass.com or call 994-2242. |
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| April 2011 |
| Shops of Wiregrass Parade Celebration |
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Wesley Chapel Cadet Squadron, lead the Shops of Wiregrass Parade Celebration. Wesley Chapel Cadet Civil Air Patrol invites youth from 12 to 18 years old and their parents to come visit the squadron and check them out. The Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program offers Leadership and Aerospace education and activities that will benefit any young person no matter what their chosen career path. Civil Air Patrol also teaches military discipline, customs and courtesy, respect, and integrity. Learn more at http://www.wesleychapelcap.com …Accepting the top Parade Float award for the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce from the Shops at Wiregrass General Manager Greg Lenners and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 2011 Girl of the Year Lucila Galban are Pastor Debra Kaplan, Branch of Christ Ministries and Laura Miller of Charles Rutenberg Realty. …The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 2011 Girl of the Year Lucila Galban sits with The Shops at Wiregrass General Manager Greg Lenners watching the Parade floats and enjoyed children’s entertainment, live music, games and more. |
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| Shops of Wiregrass Parade Celebration for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society |
| March 2011 |
| Battle of the Bands |
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| The Band Culprit comprised of students from Land O’Lakes High are Jared Olitsky on bass, Tyler Dusek on drums, Eric Whitener on vocals and Tristan Dusek on lead Guitar, won the Judges Choice Award and performed at the Battle of the Bands to fight Leukemia, Lymphoma Society at the Shops at Wiregrass. |
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Shops of Wiregrass hosted the first annual Battle of the Bands Saturday with twenty four local bands performing on four stages to benefit the fight against blood cancer. For information how you can join the fight, visit www.theshopsatwiregrass.com. The event was very well attended by an estimated forty six thousand people that came throughout the day to listen to live music performed by (22) twenty-two local bands on (4) four separate stages to include: two at Center Court, one in AJA, and one in the Brass Tap. Funds raised far exceeded our goal and we were extremely happy that we were able to make a significant contribution to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! Cash & Prizes given away were equal to over $8,000. The 1st Place Winner received: A full day studio recording session with the production of a demo CD at Morrisound Recording; the winning band was also posted on the 102.5 “THE BONE” radio website, as well as received 20 sixty second promotional spots; a two night stay at the Postcard Inn – plus 50% of the voting proceeds. (Votes were $1.00 each – with the other half going to LLS). 2nd Place was a prize package valued at $500, and 3rd Place a prize package valued at $250. In addition, there was a Judges Choice Award for each stage. Stix of Fire took 1st, followed by Adalee in 2nd, with Freddie & the Falcons 3rd. The Judges Choice Awards went to: Culprit / Nunes At Night / John Gold / & Mojo Dragonfly. The winning musicians stated, “We loved being able to participate in a really great event with many talented bands. We raised money for a worthy cause, LLS, and we had a lot of fun.” |
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| Suncoast Arts Festival at The Shops of Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel |
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| Symphony In Lights Kick Off |
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The Shops at Wiregrass held their Symphony in Lights Kick-Off
Celebration to large crowd complete with over 250,000 LED lights
choreographed to the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra conducted
by Santa and brand new this year a light snow flurry and fireworks.
Shows began nightly on the hour from 6-9pm starting November 20th
and will run thru December 31st. This is one
unbelievable experience with 248,000 feet of cable, 2,000 watts of
sound and 10 tons of holiday décor. The synthetic ice rink will also
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| The Shops at Wiregrass, located at State Road 56 and Bruce B. Downs Blvd, is a unique, pedestrian and pet friendly lifestyle village offering residents and visitors exceptional options in shopping, dining and entertainment in an environment that invites lingering, relaxing and socializing. The center offers approximately 100 retail establishments with convenient access to services for area residents. |
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| 1367...Madison Weatherly of Weightman Middle School , Maddie Sawyer, Helyn Maus, Isabella Forcino of John Long Middle School helped out at the ACS Relay for Life booth with Gabriella Forcino and Wiregrass Ranch Relay for Life Event Chair Angela Forcino at the Wesley Chapel Chamber's Fall Festival. 1399… Madison Santos with her Dad, Jack Santos Owner of Santo’s Pizza and Pasta and Skinny’s Bar accepts the People’s Choice award for Best Wings at this years Wesley Chapel Chamber's Fall Festival. The Oaks Restaurant at Lexington Oaks Golf Club won the Judges award for Best Wings. 1396…Pasco County Commissioner Michael Cox judged the Wing contest at the Wesley Chapel Chamber's Fall Festival. 1371…Ann Marie Beck of Rodman+Fields Dermatologist and friend have their hands full with soda chips and ice crème at the Wesley Chapel Chamber's Fall Festival. |
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| The 2nd Annual Green Building EXPO invited companies that offered Green Building products, solutions, services, education and resources that helped raise public awareness on the benefits of Green Building and its components. Martin Gramatica, former kicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and his brother and fellow NFL kicker Bill Gramatica, are now the owners of Gramatica SIPS International, and have a new product that they brought to the home building market that will replace the cinder block and offer more insulation capabilities then those currently in use. A very interested home builder is Pasco Counties own Jim Deitch, COO for Southern Crafted Homes, the premier homebuilder in Tampa Bay. The 2nd Annual Green Building EXPO invited companies that offer Green Building products, solutions, services, education and resources that will help raise public awareness on the benefits of Green Building and its components. The Green Building Expo was held at The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Dr. in Wesley Chapel. |
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Aja Wiregrass celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting with friends, employees, customers and many local business people from the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce. Located at the Shops at Wiregrass at 28330 Paseo Drive Suite 190 in Wesley Chapel, Aja welcomes guests from happy hour into the late night hours with luscious food offerings with their full restaurant and lounge menu, top-shelf, and an ongoing combination of live music, Djs and Dancing. If you have any questions call 813-994-0002. Photos of this event by Anthony V. Masella Jr. of www.OurtownFLA.com. |
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Chili Cook-off the Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel Rapscallions takes 2nd Place
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September 26, 2009-01 _____________________ Scroll Down ____________________ Wesley Chapel Chamber Mixer at Cosi
Cosi General Manager Craig Hoeffner hosted the Mixer and showed off some mighty good treats for the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce. Cosi is located in The Shops of Wiregrass (behind Barnes & Noble). Contact them at 813-973-8255 or www.cosiwiregrass.com. Click >>> Here
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April 18, 2009 - 04 Highwaymen at Wesley Chapel's 2009 Celebration Of The Arts at the Shops at Wiregrass
The Gatherings at the Shops at Wiregrass April 9, 2008
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Glenn Cummings at The Gatherings at the Shops at Wiregrass
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Bre Morgan at the Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel
Bre Morgan Interview
Bre Morgan, "Tell Me"
Bre Morgan, "You and Me Forever Together"
Bre Morgan, "Forgive and Forget"
Bre Morgan, "Hotel California"
Bre Morgan, "Caught up in Everything"
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Click >>> Here October 30, 2008 - 01 **************************************Scroll Down**************************************** Macy's at Shops at Wiregrass Ribbon Cuttings Photo And Story By Nina Bartleson
Click >>> Here Wesley Chapel Honorary Mayor Elayne Bassinger assists Macy’s Florida President David Scheiner (center with scissors) at the ribbon cutting with the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce for the Grand Opening of Macy located in the Shops of Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel on October 26. Macy's is celebrating an epic milestone this month as the famous retailer marks its 150th birthday. October 25, 2008 - 03 **************************************Scroll Down**************************************** Dillard's at Shops at Wiregrass Ribbon Cuttings
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October 25, 2008 - 01 **************************************Scroll Down**************************************** The Shops at Wiregrass Print Pink! Program starts with the County Commissioners touring the beautiful new addition to our growing communities.
The Shops of Wiregrass will have a Christmas tree and so much more. The County Commissioners and local Mayors toured the facility and the folks from You Do the Dishes helped start The Shops at Wiregrass Print Pink! Program. For a $50.00 donation to the American Cancer Society, you receive one clay tile for a personalized message imprint or hand imprint. The colorful 6x6-inch tiles will be signed, glazed and installed at The Shops at Wiregrass. The tile-imprinting event will be held on November 1 and November 2. For more information,go to http://theshopsatwiregrass.com
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By Faith Jordan-Masella of OurTownFLA.com
Several people attended the Groundbreaking of State Road 56 Expansion on March 19. The event was held near the JC Penney’s in Wesley Chapel. Several members of the Greater Wesley Chapel of Commerce and the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce attended along with County Commissioners’ and business leaders. A rendering of what the finished product will look like was impressive. Tenant announcements were made for The Shops At Wiregrass. Don Porter, who owned the land where the new mall will be located spoke about a nearby road that used to be a dirt road where wagons traveled. One advantage was that when there was a hole in the road, the driver would just get his shovel and fill the hole himself. The land is also where Porter raised his family over 35 years. Click >>> Here 20080319-01 ****************************************Scroll Down******************************************
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