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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 in Tampa • Friday night: Taste of Riverwalk — local restaurants serving signat

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. 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

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

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — The Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital opened its doors on April 21, marking a major milestone for one of Florida's fastest-growing communities. For residents who've watched the massive building rise off SR-56 over the past two years, the wait is finally over. What the Hospital Offers The $300 million facility sits on 47 acres at the corner of State Road 56 and Wiregrass Ranch Blvd. Here's what it opens with: • 102 beds (expanda

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, FL — Development is accelerating at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, with new updates showing major progress on Phase 2 of the community’s downtown expansion. The project is moving beyond early construction stages and beginning to take shape as a more connected, livable neighborhood. What’s happening now: Continued development of Avalon Park Boulevard, improving connectivity Opening of The Hamlet at Avalon Park, offering new 1–3 bedroom rental homes Expansion of infr

TAMPA BAY, FL — White Castle may soon be bringing its iconic sliders to the Tampa Bay area. According to the Tampa Bay Business Journal, the fast-food chain is actively scouting locations across the region, following strong demand and the success of its Orlando location. While no specific site has been announced yet, officials confirmed: Multiple locations are under consideration The company is targeting high-traffic areas with strong drive-thru capacity A potential opening c

LUTZ, FL — PNC Bank has officially opened its new Sunlake location, marking another addition to the growing North Tampa business corridor.

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — A new beauty spot has officially opened its doors at The Shops at Wiregrass, and it’s already getting attention. Drybar Wesley Chapel is now open, offering its signature blowout-only concept — no cuts, no color, just styling. Located on Paseo Drive, the salon brings a well-known national brand into one of Wesley Chapel’s busiest retail destinations. What Drybar Is Known For Drybar has built its reputation around a simple idea: focus entirely on blowouts an

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — If you’ve driven through Wesley Chapel lately, you’ve probably noticed it: more traffic, more construction, more everything. What used to feel like a quiet suburban pocket north of Tampa is quickly turning into one of the region’s most active growth zones — and businesses are starting to move accordingly.