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Holiday Note from our President

Monday, December 15th, 2008

It’s amazing. I’m looking at the calendar and can’t believe 2008 is almost past.

When a year goes by this fast, it means we all had a lot of fun. And I wanted to thank our loyal customer base for that. The retail car business is tough work with long hours - great customers, like you, make all the hours worth it.

We’ve got a lot to look forward to in the upcoming year. It’s a whole new year, with a whole new set of possibilities. I look forward to earning your business again every time you stop by our dealership and I look forward to earning the business of your family and friends by putting the same type of hard work and friendly service behind everything we do.

I’d like to wish you and your family a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year, from everyone here at Honda of Wesley Chapel.

Happy Holidays,

George Ernst
President

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Happy Honda Days Could Mean a Happier Holiday for You

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Wouldn’t this holiday season be that much happier with a new Honda in your driveway? The Honda of Wesley Chapel Happy Honda Days event will make it that much easier to do just that.

Imagine having your brand new Honda now and paying for it after the holidays? If you take delivery of a new Honda before December 24^th, you’ll make no payments for 45 days. That means you can drive your new Honda now and pay for it later.

On top of that, there’s never been a better time to buy a new Honda than right now. Prices are low, incentives are high, inventory is plentiful and finance is cheap and easy to come by. Combine all of these and you may never find a buying opportunity like this again!

Let’s take a look:

2009 Civic LX Sedans w/auto- $159 Per Month*

2009 Accord LX Sedans w/auto - $179 Per Month*

2008 CR-V LX w/auto and 2wd- $279 Per Month*

2009 Pilot w/auto and 2wd - $299 Per Month*

*36 month lease with $2999 due at inceiption plus tax and tag. No security deposit required with approved credit. Extra charges may apply at lease termination.

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Around Town - This Month’s Local Events

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

Social Ballroom Dance Class
Tuesday, Dec 16 6:30p
at Brandon Recreation Center, Brandon, FL

Introductory social/ballroom dance lessons. Learn the basics of popular dances, such as night club two-step, swing, salsa, cha-cha, tango, fox trot and more. Learn footwork, patterns and techniques. All levels of dancers welcome.

Annual Holiday Luncheon
Wednesday, Dec 17 11:30 – 1:30
at Hope Children’s Home, Tampa, FL

Come see the smiles of the children as they receive their gifts from Santa. Santa bags have been donated by Cosgrove. We are in need of stocking goodies. We’re asking that each member (whether you attend or not) provide a gift for one of the Home’s Children.

11415 Hope International Dr., Tampa, FL

Green Energy Workshop: Lower Your Power Bill
Wednesday, Dec 17 6:00p
at Lago Vista Business Park, Tampa, FL

A Green Energy Workshop is presented at 6 p.m. every Wednesday at Lago Vista Business Park, 8019 N. Himes Ave., Suite 310. Learn how to lower your power bill 20 percent to 40 percent. RSVP: (813) 915-0500. Space is limited.

8019 N. Himes Ave., Tampa, FL
(813) 915-0500

Afternoons in the Country
Thursday, Dec 18 1:30p to 4:30p
at Florida State Fairgrounds

Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., patrons can re-live Florida’s rural past of the 1890s by exploring Cracker Country’s collection of turn-of-the-20th century public buildings, farm structures and homes. Guests will experience live costumed historical interpretations led by highly trained and skilled docent volunteers presented along with an audio history.

4800 N. US Hwy. 301, Tampa, FL
(813) 621-7821

Do the Local Motion
Friday Dec 19 12:00p
at Lykes Gaslight Park, Tampa, FL

“Do the Local Motion Tampa Bay” is a free fitness program that encourages working members of the community to take a break and walk during the day in downtown Tampa starting at noon December 19th at Lykes Gas Park.

410 N. Franklin St., Tampa, FL

Christmas Musical and Pageant
Saturday, December 20 7:00p
at First Baptist Church of Gibsonton, Gibsonton, FL

First Baptist Church of Gibsonton presents their free exciting and moving Christmas musical and drama, “EMMANUEL – Celebrating Heaven’s Child” at 7p.m. Dec. 20, and 10:30am Dec. 21.

9912 Indiana St., Gibsonton, FL
Call (813)677-1301 for more information
http://1stbaptistgibsonton.org/

Carriage Rides
Saturday, Dec 20 7:00p
at Hyde Park Village Circle, Tampa, FL

Take a carriage ride throughout picturesque Hyde Park Village Circle in Tampa. Rides will be available December 18-20 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Cost is $10 per person with 2-person minimum per ride.

100 Village Circle Drive, Tampa, FL
http://www.hydeparkvillage.net

Ybor City Saturday Market
Saturday, Dec 20 9:00a to 1:00p
at Centennial Park

Ybor City Saturday Market takes place every week in Centennial Park in Tampa. The market features jewelry, purses, hats, arts and crafts, candles, dog goodies and more.

1800 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa, FL

Downtown Tampa Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
Saturday, Dec 20 6:30
at Tampa Convention Center

The boats leave from Davis Island and pass Channelside, ending at the Tampa Convention Center. Viewing is available at Channelside and Tampa Convention Center at 7 p.m.

333 S. Franklin St., Tampa, FL
(813) 274-8511
http://www.tampagov.net/dept_Convention_Center/

Victorian Christmas Stroll
Tuesday, Dec 23 10:00a – 8:00p
at Henry B. Plant Museum, Tampa, FL

The stroll features an old-fashioned holiday setting of the former Tampa Bay Hotel with decorated trees displayed in antique cabinets, three-story Victorian-styled doll house and carolers.

401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL
(813) 254-1891
http://www.plantmuseum.com/

New Year’s Eve Celebration with John Pinette
Wednesday, Dec 31 10:00pm
at Centro Ybor: Tampa Improv, Tampa, FL

7:30 dinner show starring John Pinette. Doors and buffet open at 5:30 for first come first serve seating. New Year’s Eve buffet includes: assorted garden salads, chicken breast in mushroom sauce, our chef’s famous marinated steak tips with peppers and onions over wild rice, island fish in a light cream shrimp sauce, roasted red potatoes, your choice of cheesecake or chocolate cake, unlimited soft drinks. $55 21 and up to enter.

1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa, FL
(813) 864-4000

Clearwater Half-thon and 5 Mile-r
Sunday, Jan 18 6:35a
at Cleveland Street Café, Clearwater, FL

The 4th Annual Clearwater Half-athon and the 3rd Annual Clearwater 5 Mile-r may be the most scenic and the most challenging running events in the state of Florida in their respective distances. Both races feature an out-and-back course, which is mostly flat and aesthetically varied, while challenging, due to the course passing over the majestic Clearwater Memorial Bridge twice.

615 Cleveland St., Clearwater, FL
(727) 462-5340

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Green Holiday Gift Ideas For The Family

Friday, December 12th, 2008

At this point, we’re all well-aware of the way our lifestyles impact the environment. People are moving to more fuel-efficient vehicles, low-energy appliances and water-saving fixtures. Green gift-giving is a way to have fun and lower your impact on the environment. This holiday season, gift green. Here are our top picks for green gifts this holiday season:

Recycled Gifts:
It’s not what you’re thinking - regifting the presents you don’t want. Recycled gifts are great holiday gifts made from recycled and reused materials.Pool Ball Wine Stoppers: Check out these wine stoppers made from old pool balls. You can find them here at Uncommon Goods.

Recycled Root Beer Bottle Glasses: They’re about as close to actual recycling as you can get. Wisconsin soda bottles, cut, shaped and smoothed into glass tumblers. Find them here at Elsewares .

Safe, Green Toys For Kids:
You would think that toys and green wouldn’t go together, but here’s some gifts that will bring joy to your kids and teach them a valuable lesson at the same time.

Sprigwood Car:
This delightful toy car is made from Sprigwood – a mixture of recycled wood and reclaimed plastic. No batteries are necessary. As your child plays, the car creates and stores power from the toy’s movement! Find it here at Toys’R’Us.

Recycled Products Drum set:
Made from discarded rubber wood that is preservative, pesticide- and latex-free, this Recycled Rubber Drum Set is the safest and greenest way for your kids to give you a headache. Find it here at NYBGShop.com.

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Salute To Our Troops

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

With soldiers stationed all over the world – and some of them in war zones, we’re extremely proud of the men and women who sacrifice so much for our country. That’s why we’d like to start a monthly spotlight on one of our customers or their family members who are in the military. If you have a loved one in the military, we’d like to recognize them in our next newsletter. Email our newsletter editor and we’ll include a special thanks to your loved one in our next newsletter.

Give A Soldier A Cell Phone

This gift is both green and good. With soldiers stationed across the world, some in war zones, you can help the environment and help a solider all at the same time. Send them a used cell phone, they’ll sell it to a recycler and use the proceeds to buy a prepaid calling card for a soldier. Find it here at Cell Phones For Soldiers. (link: http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/)

Beyond being a great gift, there’s a great story behind this idea. The foundation was started by two teenagers with $21 of their own money. Since then, they’ve raised over $2,000,000 and distributed over 500,000 calling cards to soldiers.

Send Our Troops A Thank You Card

Xerox is doing something we really admire. If you go to www.LetsSayThanks.com Xerox gives you an opportunity to pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and send it to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq. You don’t get to pick specifically who gets the card, but it goes to a member of the armed services.