Business digest

By Times Staff Writer
Published February 11, 2008

See wide range in Parade of Homes

The Pasco Building Association is holding its ninth annual Parade of Homes across Pasco County through Feb. 24.

Thirty model homes and two communities, Connerton and Bella Terra, have enrolled in this popular event, which attracts thousands of people during its two-week run. Homes will range from 1,200 square feet to 4,000 square feet and from $180,000 to more than $800,000. Among the builders taking part are Arthur Rutenberg Homes/Lyons Heritage, Avalon Building Corp., Greene Builders, Inland Homes, Lexington Homes, McCar Homes, Southern Crafted Homes, Southern Image Homes, Standard Pacific Homes, the Wilson Co. and Windward Homes.

Communities will compete for the "Community of the Year" Award, and builders vie to win the "Best Overall Model of the Year."

The 2008 PBA Showcase Home is now under construction by luxury home builder Siebel Falls Homes in the Alsace community in Land O'Lakes. Siebel Falls Homes is incorporating green building techniques in this home and in the entire community of Alsace.

For information on the Parade of Homes - Neighborhoods on Parade, call Nita Beckwith at 727 375-8922 or check out PBA's Web site at www.pascobuilding.com.

Telephone tax credit is still available

The United Way Tax Service and the IRS have advised that people who did not get their telephone tax credit last year can still apply for it this year.

To get the form or for other tax help, call the United Way at (727) 845-4357 (845-HELP).

Seminar teaches how to avoid foreclosure

A free foreclosure prevention seminar will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. The presentation is sponsored by Connections Job Development, Consumer Credit Counseling,Richey Suncoast Theatre and U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis. This program is for you if:

- You have an adjustable rate mortgage due to reset to a higher monthly payment.

- You have had late or missed mortgage payments.

- You want to learn about credit issues so you can buy a home or refinance an existing loan.

Reserve your spot by calling Bilirakis' office at (727) 773-2871, visiting www.bilirakis.house.gov, or sending your name, telephone number and the number of people expected to attend to info@connectionspasco.org

Class on mitigation of insurance rates is set

Pasco Hernando Insurance Professionals and Central Insurance School have scheduled a class from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 19 at Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd., New Port Richey.

Cost: $45 members, $55 for nonmembers.

Topic: Rate Mitigation, CE 1208, 2 CEs for Property & Casualty.

Reservations must be made by Feb. 15. Call (727) 753-1028.

Sponsors needed forsporting clay tourney

The Pasco Building Association will hold its 6th annual Sporting Clay Tournament on Feb. 22 at Deer Creek Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff in Land O'Lakes.

Nita Beckwith, chief executive officer of the PBA, said they are looking for platinum, raffle/award, gold, silver, bronze and lunch sponsors.

This event is sponsored by WDG Construction and Cemex. Raffles and an awards ceremony are scheduled.

For information call Nita Beckwith at (727) 375-8922 or e-mail nita@pascobuilding.com

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