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ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Going to a Rays game just got even better. The Tampa Bay Rays have announced a postgame concert series at Tropicana Field this summer, and three big country names are headlining. Chase Rice, Cole Swindell, and Jordan Davis are each scheduled to perform after selected Rays home games this summer at The Trop. The concerts are included with game admission — no separate ticket required — making it one of the best entertainment deals in the Tampa Bay area this

With the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season just around the corner, Pasco County Emergency Management hosted its annual Disaster Preparedness Expo on Saturday, May 2, at Pasco Safety Town in Shady Hills. Free Event Open to All Pasco Residents The free, public expo ran from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and was open to residents from communities across the county, including Wesley Chapel, Land O'Lakes, Hudson, and Zephyrhills. The event was designed to equip households with the tools and know

Professional wrestling is heading back to the Tampa Bay area, and for fans across Wesley Chapel and the greater Pasco-Hillsborough corridor, it's one of the biggest entertainment events of the year. WWE Returns to Tampa on May 9 WWE Backlash 2026 is set to take place on Saturday, May 9, at Benchmark International Arena in downtown Tampa. The event is the first major WWE premium live event following WrestleMania 42, which took place just weeks ago at Allegiant Stadium in Las V

TAMPA BAY, FL — If you've been waiting for a sign to finally go see live music this summer, this is it. Live Nation's 'Summer of Live' Concert Week is running right now, and tickets to dozens of major shows across the Tampa Bay area are just $30. The sale runs from April 29 through May 5 at 11:59 PM on LiveNation.com/SummerofLive. It covers over 4,000 shows nationally, and the Tampa Bay lineup is stacked — with the majority of acts performing at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphit

Tampa Bay concertgoers have a major Latin music event to look forward to this fall. Global reggaeton and Latin pop star Karol G is bringing her Viajando Por El Mundo TropiTour to Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on October 9, 2026 — marking one of the biggest concert announcements for the Tampa Bay region this year. About the Tour The TropiTour is a 39-stop world tour announced following Karol G's headlining performance at Coachella 2025, where she made history as the first Lat

Olivia Rodrigo fans in the Wesley Chapel and Tampa Bay area have reason to start planning. The pop star has officially announced a new world tour, and while Tampa is not on the itinerary, she has four Florida dates within reasonable driving distance of Pasco County. The Florida Dates Rodrigo is scheduled to perform two consecutive nights in Orlando on November 15 and 16, 2026, followed by two more shows in Sunrise on November 19 and 20. Both cities are accessible from Wesley

TAMPA, FL — One of the best free festivals in the entire Tampa Bay area is happening this weekend, and it's just a short drive down I-75. Riverfest 2026 takes over the entire Tampa Riverwalk on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, for two days of free, family-friendly events spread across multiple parks in downtown Tampa. Now in its 10th year, the festival is bigger than ever. What's Happening in Tampa • Friday night: Taste of Riverwalk — local restaurants serving signat

Car enthusiasts across the Tampa Bay area have a full week of engines, engineering, and automotive history to look forward to this May. The Tampa Bay Automobile Museum is bringing back one of its most popular annual events — Hoods Up Week — running from Sunday, May 4th through Monday, May 11th. What Is Hoods Up Week? The event gives visitors an unusually close look at what powers some of the most historically significant automobiles ever built. During Hoods Up Week, the museu

One of Tampa's most anticipated spring events is back this weekend. The Armature Works Boat Show is returning to the Hillsborough River waterfront for three days of free, family-friendly boating and marine lifestyle activities in the heart of Tampa Heights. When and Where The event runs Friday, May 1st from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, May 3rd from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Armature Works, located at 1910 N Ola Ave in Tampa's Heights dis

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — Lace up your shoes. The Freedom Run is back for its 10th year, and this one is worth getting up early for. The Freedom Run: The Race Against Poverty takes place this Saturday, May 2, at Wesley Chapel District Park. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the race gives runners of all levels a chance to compete — and to make a real difference. All net proceeds go directly toward building homes for families living in extreme poverty around the world. Wesley Ch

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — Saturday morning just got a whole lot better. The Wiregrass Fresh Market is back this weekend, and it's one of the best free outings in Wesley Chapel. This Saturday, May 2, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Paseo Drive at The Shops at Wiregrass fills up with over 80 local vendors selling everything from farm-fresh produce and artisan food to handcrafted goods and unique local finds. The market has been a staple of the Wesley Chapel community since 2011 and runs ev

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — tomorrow is Market Elaine night. If you've been looking for a reason to get out of the house this Friday, you just found it. The Market Elaine returns for its May edition tomorrow, Friday, May 1, at The Grove at Wesley Chapel. Running every first Friday of the month from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM, this free outdoor market has become one of Wesley Chapel's most beloved monthly traditions — and it's easy to see why. What to Expect • 150+ local vendors featur

Hyatt Place Tampa/Wesley Chapel is bringing back one of the area's most anticipated holiday dining events. The hotel's 3rd Annual Mother's Day Buffet is set for Saturday, May 10th from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., offering families a full sit-down celebration complete with live music, a festive buffet spread, and a full cash bar. Event Details The buffet takes place at Hyatt Place Tampa/Wesley Chapel, located at 26000 Sierra Center Blvd in Lutz, FL 33559 — just minutes from Wesley C

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — The long-anticipated Publix at Wiregrass Commons has officially cleared its final hurdle. Building permits were issued on December 24, 2025, paving the way for construction to begin on what will be one of the most feature-packed Publix locations in the area. Where and What The new store — officially Publix #1504 — will anchor Wiregrass Commons, a new shopping center at the busy intersection of SR-54 and Wiregrass Ranch Blvd., directly across from the Walma

Photos are courtesy of YMCA Tampa. https://tampaymca.org/mary-w-sierra-family-ymca WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — After years of waiting, construction is well underway on the Mary W. Sierra Family YMCA, and the finish line is in sight. The facility is on track to open this summer, giving Wesley Chapel residents something they've been asking for since long before the subdivisions started multiplying. What's Being Built The $35 million, 50,000-square-foot complex is located at 4379 Wellbe

Wesley Chapel's popular monthly outdoor market is back this Friday evening. The Market Elaine returns to The Grove Villages on May 1st from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., bringing together more than 150 local artisans, small business vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities for one evening at the open-air shopping center off Wesley Grove Boulevard. What to Expect at The Market Elaine The event is one of the larger recurring markets in the Wesley Chapel area, drawi

Families in Wesley Chapel have a free, creative option lined up for this Saturday. Michaels at The Grove is hosting a Mother's Day craft event on May 3rd where kids can make a personalized gift for mom — at no cost to attend. What's Happening and When The event runs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 3rd at the Michaels location inside The Grove at Wesley Chapel. Children will have the opportunity to decorate a vinyl mug to give as a Mother's Day gift, making it a hands-o