Will Wesley Chapel Get A Hospital
Posted at 1:37 PM, May. 4, 2007
Will Wesley Chapel Get A Hospital?
June 2007 will be the magical date. That is when the state will decide whether Wesley Chapel will get a hospital of its own. Last year the state turned down Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, UCH and BayCare.
This year Florida Hospital Zephyrhills and UCH have formed a partnership and propose to build an 80-bed hospital near Saddlebrook Resort on SR-54. The University of South Florida's Medical School and BayCare formed a cooperative effort to create a 120-bed teaching hospital in Seven Oaks on Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
If there is an approval, which is not a sure thing, there will likely only be an approval for one or the other, and we can expect an appeal by the losing party. The soonest we would see a hospital would likely be in 2011.
Last year the state used census data from 2000. This year they will be using updated information, and they should take into consideration what the anticipated population will be in 2011. Hopefully, the state will take into account that the nearest hospitals are a good 30 minutes away, and even longer with rush hour traffic.
Salvation Army Thrift Store Approved for Westbrook Estates
Posted at 4:10 AM, Mar. 21, 2007
Pasco County officials approved the initial plans for the Salvation Army thrift store which will be built in front of Westbrook Estates and across from the entrance to Lexington Oaks. Residents of Lexington Oaks are concerned that the Salvation Army thrift store will hire those from its rehabilitation centers, especially since an elementary school is supposed to be coming to the neighborhood. Other concerns are the building appearance which will have a stucco facade on the front with the three other sides being corrugated metal, autos being sold on the property, items being dumped in the parking lot, and trucks bringing in deliveries. There is also a concern that if the store could not make a go of it, then the store could become a drug rehabilitation center.
Salvation Army officials have stated that they will not hire those from the rehabilitation centers until they are finished with the program. They also will not sell autos, and the building will only be used as a store. They state they wish to be good neighbors.
Several members of the Lexington Oaks subdivision were present at the public hearing. They also had over 1,000 signatures on a petition. It was reported that there was only one resident of Westbrook Estates at the public hearing.
Salvation Army Store in Front of Westbrook Estates/Lexington Oaks
Posted at 3:05 AM, Feb. 22, 2007
As many have heard, there will be a new Salvation Army store in front of Westbrook Estates, across from the entrance to Lexington Oaks. There is now a campaign to try to stop it. The concern of course is that some of the people from their programs will work there and bring the crime levels up. There is also a concern that there will be junk left out front when it is dropped off. And finally, many are saying that the Salvation Army store will cause our home values to go down. The campaigns to stop organizations from opening rarely work since they are fitting in with the zoning laws. Where there is some success, it is usually to get some concesssions from the organization to make strict rules. If there are enough people against the store from opening, the Salvation Army could always decide not to open, but this rarely happens. The Salvation Army has said that they will not hire anyone from their program, with one caveat and that is once they complete the program, then they would consider hiring them.
So let's hear from you. Are you concerened about the Salvation Army store opening in front of Westbrook Estates? If you are concerned, what do you believe can be done, and if you are not concerened, why not? Finally, do you believe that the Salvation Army store would affect home values in Westbrook Estate or Lexington Oaks?
For more information you can send an email to nosalvationarmy4wc@yahoo.com
If you believe your home is an important investment, if you believe in maintaining a quality of life with peace, security, and the dream of a nice quiet community, I encourage you to take five minutes of your time and write a letter to
John Gallagher, Pasco County Administrator
West Pasco Government Center
7530 Little Road, Suite 340
New port Richey , FL 34654
Or e-mail him at Jgallagher@pascocountyfl.net telling him of your opposition. Then send a copy of that letter Pat Mulieri at commissioners@pascocountyfl.net. The case number is DRO 07-782; you must refer to this number when corresponding.
You can also contact the Salvation Army with your concerns. The contact information is;
Salvation Army:
Major Don Smith
The Salvation Army Tampa ARC
(C) 813 477-4439
Donald_Smith@uss.salvationarmy.org
Toyota of Wesley Chapel
Posted at 1:33 PM, Nov. 20, 2006
Toyota of Wesley Chapel
Toyota of Wesley Chapel recently opened just east of I-75. I recently got a tour of the facilities as we are now holding our Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce Ambassador meetings there. You should really check out this dealership as it is unlike any I have seen. The building has 77,000 square feet with an incredibly well thought out design with a large wide-open showroom. Pull your car up under cover when you bring your car in for repair and a greeter meets you. Walk right inside and you have a relaxing environment with comfortable seating, TV's, and a coffee and cookie bar where coffee is made fresh one cup at a time, along with fresh baked cookies. Although there are many salespeople ready to serve, two are rotated onto the sales floor at one time. This makes buyers feel like they are not being hounded. The employees all wear nametags that have their names and the city where they came from. Moreover, if I were a mechanic I would want to work there as the mechanic bays are modern, spotless, and are even air-conditioned. If you are ever looking for a new Toyota or Scion head on over to Toyota of Wesley Chapel.
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