By Camille Gillies
Have you had it “up to here” with the economy? Well, you could be saving hundreds of dollars every month on your home and not even know it. Seven out of 10 property owners could take advantage of the federal government’s Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) but Kenneth Lo, the senior loan consultant with Trustworthy Mortgage Corp., says many people who want to refinance mistakenly disqualify themselves before consulting a mortgage professional.
The New Tampa Chamber of Commerce was honored to host Hillsborough County Commissioner Victor Crist at its montly luncheon in June. Speaking on “Innovation Destination: A new economic district for north east Hillsborough County” (see the story on page 10 for more info), Crist detailed plans to revive local neighborhoods, including the creation of an economic development district between the east-west boundaries of Interstates 275 and 75 and from Sligh Ave. running north to New Tampa.Continue reading
By Matt Wiley
Our very own Florida House District 60 Representative Shawn Harrison (R-New Tampa) knows who he wants to see represent eastern Hillsborough County — which includes the New Tampa area — in the Florida Senate in the next legislative session.Continue reading
Economic growth in Pasco County is synonymous with the Wesley Chapel area. And, as more economic opportunities come to the area, such as the under-construction Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel (FHWC), the Tampa Prime Outlets at Cypress Creek Town Center and the Porter Campus of Pasco-Hernando Community College (PHCC), thousands of jobs and tax dollars are making their way into our area, as well.Continue reading
Economic growth in Pasco County is synonymous with the Wesley Chapel area. And, as more economic opportunities come to the area, such as the under-construction Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel (FHWC), the Tampa Prime Outlets at Cypress Creek Town Center and the Porter Campus of Pasco-Hernando Community College (PHCC), thousands of jobs and tax dollars are making their way into our area, as well.Continue reading