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WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — Still figuring out Mother's Day plans? This one is already sorted for you. Hyatt Place Tampa/Wesley Chapel is hosting a Mother's Day Brunch on Saturday, May 10, and it checks every box — live music, a full buffet, drinks, and a relaxed, elegant setting that mom will actually love. No scrambling for a reservation at an overcrowded restaurant. No drive into Tampa. Just a beautifully set brunch right here in the Wesley Chapel area, designed to make the mornin

TAMPA, FL — Tampa Bay has a brand-new professional sports team, and it plays its first home games this spring. The Tampa Bay Sun FC, Tampa Bay's inaugural National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) team, is now in its first season — and it's already generating serious buzz across the region. The Sun FC joined the NWSL as an expansion team and represents one of the most significant additions to Tampa Bay's professional sports scene in years. Home matches are played at Al Lang Stadi

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — Wesley Chapel's food scene keeps growing, and this next addition is one a lot of residents have been waiting for. Naz's Halal is officially coming to 27835 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Unit 102 — taking over the former Hangry Joe's space right next to Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. — and an opening as early as May 2026 is on the table. If you're not familiar with Naz's, here's the short version: bold, unapologetic NYC-style halal food that has built a serious following

TAMPA, FL — Tampa travelers, this one is worth getting excited about. Breeze Airways has announced two new nonstop international routes launching from Tampa International Airport this winter, and both are exactly the kind of destinations people have been asking for. Starting December 16, 2026, Breeze will fly nonstop from Tampa directly to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands — a first in Tampa airport history. No layovers, no connections, just Tampa to paradise in one shot.

Marjorie's Hope, a Pasco County nonprofit dedicated to student support, hosted its annual Celebrity Waiter fundraiser earlier this month in New Port Richey, Florida — bringing together local leaders and community members to raise money and awareness for students in need across the county. Community Leaders Step Up — Literally The fundraiser flipped the script on traditional philanthropy: instead of writing checks from a distance, participants including attorneys, business own

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

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — If you've been watching the construction at Wesley Chapel Blvd. and Lexington Oaks Blvd., the wait is nearly over. The Hub at Lexington is putting the finishing touches on what could be the most interesting new dining and entertainment cluster to open in Wesley Chapel this year. The $24 million development from Center Connect Development — the same team behind the popular Hub at Bexley — brings about 40,000 square feet of small-shop space to a busy residen

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — Wesley Chapel's dessert scene is about to get a serious upgrade. Cinnaholic, the beloved gourmet cinnamon roll bakery with a cult following across the country, is opening its doors this spring at The Hub at Lexington Oaks — and the team behind it knows exactly what they're doing. The Wesley Chapel location is owned by the same team behind Cinnaholic South Tampa, bringing their expertise and local knowledge to the Lexington Oaks community. Every roll is mad

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, FL — Tampa just landed a flagship that cities like New York, London, and Macau already have. PAIGE, one of the world's most recognized premium denim and lifestyle brands, opened its first Florida store last Friday, April 25, at Hyde Park Village. Located at 1517 W. Swann Ave., the 1,800-square-foot space was designed personally by PAIGE co-founder and Creative Director Paige Adams-Geller, drawing on what she describes as Tampa's coastal charm and mid-century modern aes

PASCO COUNTY, FL — Something big is rising at the I-75 and State Road 52 interchange, and it's going to change the way the entire north corridor looks and feels. Double Branch, a nearly 1,000-acre master-planned development that broke ground in October 2023, is now actively leasing retail space across two distinct districts. The project is being developed by Columnar and marketed by ACRE Commercial Real Estate — and the numbers behind it are hard to ignore. Two Districts, Two

A Florida Lottery ticket worth $1.3 million was sold at a New Port Richey convenience store — and as of this writing, the prize has not yet been claimed. The Winning Draw The jackpot-winning ticket matched all six numbers drawn in the Jackpot Triple Play game on Friday, May 1, 2026. The winning combination was 3, 8, 17, 21, 31, and 38. According to lottery officials, only one ticket in the entire state matched all six numbers that night, making the Pasco County ticket the sol

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 • Friday night: Taste of Riverwalk — local restaurants serving signature dishe

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — Wesley Chapel's healthcare boom isn't slowing down. AdventHealth has filed plans for a new construction project right here in the community, with an expected opening before the end of the year. State and local development filings confirm that AdventHealth plans to build out new space at 2600 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., with occupancy targeted for on or around November 1, 2026. Specific details about what the space will include have not yet been publicly released

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — You've seen them everywhere: kids zipping through neighborhoods on electric bikes, scooters, and boards at speeds that don't feel right for a residential street. Now there's a real reason to understand the rules. Following the tragic death of a 12-year-old Cypress Creek Middle School student struck by a vehicle while riding an electric skateboard in the Crosswinds subdivision, the question of what's actually legal on Wesley Chapel streets has become one of

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. Race Deta

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

Pasco County officials are reminding residents that a countywide Emergency Burn Ban remains fully active, with no end date currently announced. The ban was put in place due to prolonged dry conditions that have left the region at elevated risk for brush fires. Why the Burn Ban Is Still Active An extended period without significant rainfall has left vegetation across Pasco County extremely dry, creating conditions that make outdoor fires especially dangerous. County officials

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