tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:17:34 +0000The latest dish on what's happening in downtown Dade City! Check back frequently for news on people and places downtown!http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/noreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)Blogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-6020537465745161030Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:17:00 +00002008-12-09T15:17:34.434-05:00Show your support for the Pasco Pirates as they play AT HOME this Friday against Tallahassee in the Class 3A State Semifinal Game. If they win this game they will be headed to the State Finals! I just got a direct quote from St. Petersburg Times Reporter Izzy Gould “This is the 2nd most important game in Pasco Football History. The First being the State Title in 1992.” Anything the community http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/12/go-pirates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-5788735259801453204Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:33:00 +00002008-09-23T16:33:42.365-04:00CLOTHING DONATIONS NEEDED! Downtown Dade City Main Street needs donations of old clothing to make our Scarecrow Festival a success! This years Scarecrow Festival will be October 11th, 2008 10:00am—3:00pm. Dade City Main Street relies on clothing donations to make the Scarecrow Festival a success. Scarecrows can be made from any size clothing! * Long Pants/Jeans * Long Sleeve Shirts * Hatshttp://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/09/clothing-donations-needed-for-scarecrow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-855876490966880589Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:19:00 +00002008-09-23T16:25:38.023-04:00Downtown Dade City Main Street’s COMMUNITY RUMMAGE SALE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25th Clean out your closets and sell your TREASURES at our Community Rummage Sale in beautiful Downtown Dade City. Downtown Dade City, October 25th 8AM – 1PM (around the Historic Pasco County Courthouse) Booths are $15 for a 10’ x 10’ space. Multiple spaces may be purchased. All you have to do is set up http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/09/fall-community-rummage-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-2265688946324011619Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:59:00 +00002008-09-23T16:01:18.889-04:00Kurt S. Browning Secretary of State For Immediate Release Contact: Joan Jefferson September 22, 2008 850.245.6345http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/09/dade-city-main-street-wins-3-honor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-6828817385642656950Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:57:00 +00002008-09-16T17:02:37.423-04:00Arts in Motion(AIM) is a non-profit Community Youth Theater and Arts Education organization. Every November, AIM presents their biggest production of the season. This year on November 6th - 9th, the children will be performing the classic Peter Pan in the Center for the Arts in Wesley Chapel. Due to the special flying effects involved this year, AIM must employ a professional theatrical flying http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/09/arts-in-motion-peter-pan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-8402137713961429838Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:45:00 +00002008-08-27T10:50:24.943-04:00The Dade City Police Department has a School Crossing Guard Position open. No Weekends or Holidays! You only work when school is in. Mon - Fri 7:30-9:30am and 1:30-3:30pm. For more information please call the Dade City Police Department 352-521-1495.http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/08/school-crossing-guard-needed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-4629644372976932046Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:49:00 +00002008-08-21T11:49:47.792-04:00Visit Florida Announces 2008 Flagler Award Winners Named for the vision, perseverance, imagination and commitment of Henry Flagler, the Flagler Awards were established by the Florida Commission on Tourism to recognize outstanding tourism marketing in Florida. Every year, the Flagler Awards honor many of the countless individuals and organizations that help maintain and improve Florida’s positionhttp://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/08/dade-city-trolley-tour-wins-award.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-6493922699528414821Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:20:00 +00002008-08-20T10:25:07.456-04:00 Downtown Dade City Main Street Inc. and the Dade City Community Redevelopment Agency worked together to freshen up the flower pots in downtown Dade City. On June 24, 2008 Dade City Main Street presented a proposal to the CRA to replant all of the flower pots downtown. Main Street was willing to pay 25% if the CRA would fund 75% of the project. Main Street presented a quote from The Gardens http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/08/main-street-dade-city-cra-spruce-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-553602482690337212Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:43:00 +00002008-07-30T13:43:43.581-04:00The Dade City Police Department is experiencing a marked increase in burglaries of automobiles. These are occurring in all areas of the City and are occurring at night and in the daytime. We have had burglaries in both business and residential neighborhoods. In many of these the windows are being broken out and some of them the vehicles are unlocked. Purses, cameras, guns, credit/debit cards, http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/07/dade-city-police-department-alert.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-113395316391776021Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:10:00 +00002008-07-24T18:21:05.450-04:00Come on Down November 7th to Main Street's Annual Reverse Raffle Fundraiser. This year the PRICE IS RIGHT! Stay tuned for more information.http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/07/save-date.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-3891571117643213940Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:35:00 +00002008-07-23T10:47:09.467-04:00Last night the CRA approved the following facade improvement grants: - Wilton Simpson, Simpson Farms, Inc., for property they own at 14145 7th Street, formerly Glades Pottery. The grant request is for $7,500 for new stucco finish, painting, new doors and windows for the building. Once the improvements have been completed Sister's & Company will be moving into this space. - Next Steps http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/07/downtown-building-improvements.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-3805425526424393294Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:13:00 +00002008-07-17T22:15:02.827-04:00Visit Downtown Dade City on July 19th and take advantage of our stores Christmas in July Sales and In Store Promotions. Shops will be open regular hours. In Store Promotions: Ivy Cottage Antiques & Wine Merchant will have a WINE TASTING from 2pm-4pm, along with 20% off store-wide on any purchase over $20 Antiques on the Mainsreet will have CHEESE & CRACKERS from 2pm-4pm along with 20% off http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/07/christmas-in-july-sales.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-8771756502531861273Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:59:00 +00002008-07-09T10:02:35.571-04:00 When you are downtown this week take some time to stop and see our new Magnolia Trees and Knockout Roses that are being planted in the pots through out Downtown Dade City.http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/07/flower-pots-are-being-spruced-up-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-6353998380471563808Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:02:00 +00002008-07-08T16:05:19.036-04:00The Starrz of Tomorrow will be presenting a Halloween Spooktacular Pageant on October 5th at 1pm at the Clayton Hall in Dade City. Each contestant will be judged in Halloween Costume and Formal Wear; Costume = 50%, Formal Wear = 30%, Beauty = 10% and Stage Presence = 10%. For more information please contact the Starrz of Tomorrow at 352-567-9674 www.starrzoftomorrow.comhttp://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/07/starrz-of-tomorrow-halloween.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-6591820150954453775Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:51:00 +00002008-07-08T15:53:59.017-04:00Dade City Beefs was recognized as having the highest in slaes in the U.S. for 2007! To help us celebrate join Beef O'Brady's outdoors on Saturday July 19th starting at 5pm for a Thank You East Pasco Party featuring Live Music and Giveaways.http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/07/beef-obradys-thank-you-east-pasco-party.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-4137629299817084666Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:48:00 +00002008-06-30T10:51:07.273-04:00Please use this sheet as an informal guide to green living in Dade City. Please check out myspace.com/greendadecity for the most current info. For questions or suggestions be my friend on myspace or write to vert.sean@gmail.com Recycling 101 Central Carting offers a recycling program. Recycling material must be place in blue bags to differentiate between trash and recyclables. These bags may http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/06/green-guide-for-dade-city.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-515176046382493095Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:09:00 +00002008-06-25T16:10:50.228-04:00Our long awaited Benches and Trash Cans are scheduled to be delivered the morning of Monday June 30th! Main Street will be working closely with the City to get them all placed and installed through out the downtown area.http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/06/benches-and-trash-cans-are-almost-here.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-6534629320448625812Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:39:00 +00002008-06-25T14:46:45.185-04:00Back Door Nails and Beauty Supply will be holding a Grand Opening on July 18th. They are located in the Uptown Shopping Plaza(the old NAPA building). The store will be open from 9:00am - 7:00pm for the Grand Opening. There will be specials through out the store and in the Salon. For more information please call 521-3875.http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/06/back-door-nails-beauty-supply-grand.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-4857702525680081869Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:31:00 +00002008-06-25T14:35:52.553-04:00Last night at the CRA meeting a joint project between the CRA and Main Street was approved. Main Street and the CRA will be working together to spruce up the flower pots in Downtown Dade City. The agreement is for CRA to fund 75% of the project and for Main Street to fund the remaining 25% of the project. The Main Street Design Committee will be working closely with Gardens Wholesale Nursery http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/06/downtown-flower-pots.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-1551343020056479781Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:28:00 +00002008-06-25T14:30:40.606-04:00The following Facade Improvement Grants were approved by the CRA at the June 24th, 2008 meeting. - Wilton Simpson, 37924 Pasco Ave, formerly the Western Edge Store. The grant is for the amount of $7,500 for a new stucco finish on the building. Baldy Boyd State Farm Insurance will be moving into this building once the renovations to the building have been completed. - Kiefer Village Jewels, http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/06/facade-improvement-grants.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-8847255704469169065Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:32:00 +00002008-06-24T16:34:21.002-04:00Downtown Dade City Main Street has joined Myspace. Visit our page at http://www.myspace.com/dadecitymainstreet We will be using the page to spread news about upcoming events, downtown happenings and more!http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/06/main-street-launches-myspace-page.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-4923641581074293241Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:58:00 +00002008-06-24T16:25:41.923-04:00 Downtown Dade City Main Street held its Corporate Annual Meeting on Monday June 23rd at the Dade City Hampton Inn. The 2008/2009 Officers and Board Members were presented and the efforts of two members were recognized at this event. The meeting was attended by nearly 30 members and was started off with a Year in Review Report and an overview of Main Street’s goals for the 2008/2009 http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/06/main-street-corporate-annual-meeting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-7264843587907429888Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:55:00 +00002008-06-24T16:27:02.057-04:00 The Coffee Mug is having a talent showcase on June 28th from 7 until 10 pm. Anyone interested in playing, singing, or whatever else may be your talent should contact the Coffee Mug through e mail at iluvthemug@yahoo.com or by calling 352-567-0284 . There will be a $3 cover charge for those not participating in the talent show and a portion of the cover will go towards the cash prize given to http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/06/join-coffee-mug-for-mug-jam-on-june.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-6255664851368187069Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:29:00 +00002008-06-24T15:55:10.895-04:00On June 6th Crystal, Main Street Executive Director, attended the Main Street Quarterly Meeting. This Quarter the meeting was hosted by New Port Richey Main Street so she did not have far to travel! The day started off with a bus tour of Downtown New Port Richey and included stops at the New Port Richey Aquatics Center, the Suncoast Theater and the ribbon cutting of their Railroad Square http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/06/main-street-quarterly-meeting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615582.post-179723770493255810Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:19:00 +00002008-04-07T14:23:50.454-04:00Dade City's Wild Things presents their fundraiser "Taste of Safari" on May, 10 2008. Come see the animals at night. Restaurants will tantalize with specialty cuisine . Enjoy outstanding musicians, bird magic shows, alligator shows, animal art and more. VIP’s can come an hour early to interact with exotic animals, receive special seating and private access to their own beer and wine tables. May http://www.dadecitymainstreet.org/blog/2008/04/dade-citys-wild-things-taste-of-safari.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dade City Main Street)0