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The Taste of Westchase is coming on
Sept. 3, 2006! For years many residents and local business owners have wanted a
large event of their own to showcase products and services along with great
food from local restaurants, family fun and entertainment – much like events
held annually in New Tampa, Brandon and Clearwater. Now they have it.
David Glass, whose company is coordinating the event, spent a few months
chatting with residents and some local business owners about the type of event
they wanted and the Taste of Westchase and Business and Health Expo is what
developed. "I just felt I had to do something," says Glass, "I kept
hearing from family and friends in Westchase about a lack of events in the area
and was asked to look into producing something.”
The First Annual Taste of Westchase and Business and Health Expo is scheduled
for Labor Day weekend on Sunday, Sept. 3, from 1 – 5 p.m. at the A La Carte
Event Pavilion, located at 4050 Dana Shores Drive, just a short drive from
Westchase. Explaining why the event wouldn’t be held within the Westchase
community, Glass stated, “There just isn’t enough space. We needed a venue
large enough to accommodate all the exhibitors and provide plenty of parking
for everyone. A La Carte Event Pavilion was the closest, not to mention it’s a
first class facility.”
Although the event has the Westchase name plate on it, Glass acknowledged it’s
a event for the surrounding communities as well. He stated it is expected to
draw businesses and attendees from across the Northwest Tampa region, including
Town N Country, Oldsmar and Citrus Park areas.
Dubbing it Northwest Tampa’s largest event, Glass expects about 25-30 food and
beverage vendors to participate along with about 100 businesses displaying
products and services. Glass says they’ll be something for all ages. Highlights
will include food and beverage tasting, entertainment, interactive games and
giveaways from local businesses. Attendees over 21 in age will have a chance to
participate in beer-tasting sponsored by Michelob Ultra.
Tickets for the event will be available at the door and are $15 for ages 13 and
up and $10 for children 6-12. Children 5 and under are admitted free of charge.
Parking is also free.
A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Westchase
Community Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides assistance to
families of seriously ill children who are coping with financial hardship.
“We’re very excited about the event and are happy to be involved,” says
Westchase Community Foundation President Dan O’Brien.
Participating business are also very excited about the event. Sponsor Teal
Henderson of Premier Mortgage Funding remarked, “It’s about time! I’ve been
waiting for sometime for an event like this!” Henderson added that she lives
and works within Westchase and believes the event will be great for the
community and offer plenty of exposure for her company. “It’s important for
people to know we’re right here in Westchase,” she says.
Jennifer Aguiar, owner of Essentials Med Spa, echoed her enthusiasm. “I’m very
excited. I think it’s very valuable for people to know what’s available in the
Westchase area, and this event will promote that.” Aguiar’s company will have
an interactive booth, featuring giveaways and free consultations for attendees.
For further information on booth space, sponsorship or volunteer opportunities,
contact David Glass at 830-9501 or 363-0304.