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Issue #027: Local Roundup: Pasco's Economic Leap, Tampa's Culinary Journey, and Celebrating USF Women's Golf Achievements
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Ted Grellner
12 Jan
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In this issue of
NewTampa | WesleyChapel Local Pulse
👷New Era for Pasco's Economy: Gary Plastic Opens Doors to 500 Job Opportunities
🐴 Lost Pony Found in Spring Hill, Authorities Seek Owner
👩🍳 Tampa's Culinary Melting Pot: A Tour of the City's Most Popular Cuisines
CRIME
💊 Major Drug Bust at Tampa Airport: 60kg of Meth Seized from Two Men
SPORTS
🏌️♀️USF Women's Golf: Rising to New Heights in National Rankings
MEDICAL NEWS
💔 Tampa Resident Pioneers New Heart Pump Technology, Marking a Medical Milestone
This Week’s Events in the NewTampa | Wesley Chapel FL Local Area
January 12
January 13 — Kids Film Series: Frozen, NTPAC,10am-1230pm
January 13 — Raising Cane & Moonshine Festival, 15602 Pioneer Museum Rd, Dade City, 10am-4pm,
January 13 — Charity Golf Tourn for former Buc Vincent Jackson, 1100 Tarpon Woods Blvd, Palm Harbor 34685, 7am regis/8am start
January 14
January 15
January 16
January 17 — North Tampa Bay Chamber Coffee Social, Hampton Inn-Tpa/WC, 2740 Cypress Ridge, WC, 9-10am
January 17 — Craft Brewery Comedy, Florida Ave Brewing, WC, 630/730pm
New Era for Pasco's Economy:
Gary Plastic Opens Doors to
500 Job Opportunities
Gary Plastic Packaging Corp., relocating from New York to Pasco County, is set to hire 500 employees for its new Shady Hills facility. An open house is scheduled for Saturday from 1-5 p.m. at 14799 Shady Hills Road, near Spring Hill.
Offering a range of positions from administration to manufacturing, the company emphasizes environmental sustainability, with products containing 30% recycled plastics and ongoing research into bio-plant-based materials.
Pasco County, aiding the relocation, expects 555 jobs over three years, with many paying above average county wages. The company's $16 million investment and Harrod Properties' $50 million contribution mark a significant economic boost for the area.
Lost Pony Found in Spring Hill, Authorities Seek Owner
A pony was discovered by the Pasco Sheriff’s Office’s Agriculture Unit in the Alliance Ln. area of Spring Hill. The event took place around noon on January 11.
The authorities are now seeking to reunite the pony with its rightful owner. Individuals claiming ownership must provide valid proof to the Pasco County authorities.
For inquiries and ownership claims, please contact the Pasco County Non-Emergency Line at 727-847-8102, selecting option 7, and mentioning the case number 24-001211.
Tampa's Culinary Melting Pot:
A Tour of the City's
Most Popular Cuisines
Tampa's dining scene is a vibrant mosaic of global cuisines, as revealed by a Grand Canyon University study using Yelp data.
Stacker compiled a list of Tampa's most common restaurant cuisines, showcasing the city's diverse culinary offerings. The list ranges from Korean with 33 restaurants to traditional American, leading with 827 establishments.
Other significant cuisines include Indian, Vietnamese, Mediterranean, Greek, and Thai, along with Cuban, Japanese, Barbecue, Chinese, New American, Italian, Seafood, Mexican, Burgers, and Pizza.
This diverse array reflects Tampa's cultural tapestry, where each cuisine represents a story of migration, tradition, and adaptation, offering residents and visitors alike a taste of the world.
Major Drug Bust at Tampa Airport: 60kg of Meth Seized from Two Men
In a major drug bust at Tampa International Airport, Hernan Cruz-Moreno, 24, from Earlimart, California, and Agustin Ortiz-Sanchez, 22, from Thermal, California, were apprehended for smuggling 60 kilograms of methamphetamine.
The duo, who flew in from Los Angeles with the drugs concealed in four suitcases, were caught thanks to the coordinated efforts of Homeland Security agents and airport police, assisted by a narcotics detection dog.
Cruz-Moreno, who admitted to being paid $2,000 for the job but claimed ignorance about the suitcase contents, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute and possess methamphetamine and faces 10 years to life in prison. Ortiz-Sanchez had earlier pleaded guilty to the same charges, with his sentencing scheduled for February 27.
The case, a result of a joint investigation by Homeland Security Investigations and the Tampa International Airport Police Department, highlights the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in the United States.
USF Women's Golf: Rising to New Heights in National Rankings
The USF women's golf team is making significant strides towards national recognition, building on their impressive fall season results. They achieved top-four finishes in several tournaments, including a victory at the Badger Invitational in Wisconsin, earning them a No. 33 national ranking. Coach Erika Brennan emphasizes the importance of focusing on controllable aspects of the game rather than the pressure of winning. This approach has led to the team's consistent performance and a first NCAA Regional bid in 11 years.
Senior Melanie Green, ranked No. 24 in the nation, showcased her talent with two runner-up finishes and consistently under-par rounds. Freshman Emma Falcher and veteran Leonor Medeiros also contributed significantly with top-10 finishes. Alyssa Montgomery, a graduate transfer, added depth and experience to the team.
The players' commitment and love for the sport, combined with the positive team dynamics, have set a solid foundation for future successes.
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Tampa Resident Pioneers New Heart Pump Technology, Marking
a Medical Milestone
In a landmark medical event, Tampa's Jack Dikranian became the first Floridian and fifth globally to receive the Impella RP Flex heart pump.
Facing a heart transplant on his 40th birthday due to chronic heart failure, Dikranian encountered complications post-surgery. Introduced to the new heart pump at Tampa General Hospital by Dr. Ioana Dumitru, he underwent a pioneering procedure.
The Impella RP Flex, a device by Abiomed, was crucial in stabilizing his condition, balancing his bodily functions until his heart recovered. This medical innovation marked a significant turnaround in Dikranian's health, leading to a successful recovery.
His journey underscores the life-saving potential of new medical technologies in heart transplant surgeries.
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