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The Dalí Museum Is Getting a $65 Million Expansion — New Galleries, Immersive Experiences, and 35,000 More Square Feet Coming by 2028
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — One of Tampa Bay's most iconic cultural landmarks is about to get a lot bigger. The Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg has announced a $65 million expansion project that will add 35,000 square feet of new space to its waterfront home — and the focus isn't just on more walls. It's on doing more with them. The expansion is designed around interactive and digital experiences, something the museum has been working toward for years. The new space will incl
May 62 min read
Tampa International Airport Is Adding Two Brand-New Nonstop International Routes
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.
May 61 min read
Free Family Foam Party at KRATE at the Grove in Wesley Chapel — May 23
Wesley Chapel families have a free, foam-filled Friday night to look forward to this month. KRATE at the Grove is hosting an outdoor foam party on May 23, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m. at its open-air venue at 5817 Goldview Pkwy, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544. The event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public. What to Expect at the KRATE Foam Party The foam runs from 6 to 9 p.m., giving guests a full three hours of bubbly, outdoor fun before the evening wraps up at 10 p.m. DJ JP
May 62 min read
AquaSonic Car Wash Opens in Tampa May 8 with 18 Days of Free Washes and Events Near Temple Terrace
Tampa Bay's newest car wash destination is almost here. AquaSonic Car Wash officially opens its Tampa-area location on Thursday, May 8, 2026, at 6929 N. 56th Street — just south of Temple Terrace in Hillsborough County. To celebrate, the brand has planned 18 consecutive days of free car washes, local business partnerships, community giveaways, and special daily activations running through May 25. Grand Opening Day: May 8 — Free Washes All Day The launch kicks off big on May 8
May 62 min read
Marjorie's Hope Celebrity Waiter Event Raises Funds for Pasco County Students
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
May 62 min read
The Tampa Bay Rays Are Throwing a Free Postgame Concert Series at The Trop This Summer
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
May 51 min read
The Hub at Lexington Is Almost Open — Here's Every Business Coming to Wesley Chapel's Newest Neighborhood Center
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
May 52 min read
Cinnaholic Is Coming to Wesley Chapel This Spring — Fully Customizable Cinnamon Rolls That Are Dairy-Free and Egg-Free
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
May 52 min read
The Cooperage Marketplace Opens at The Distillery District — A New Shopping Destination in the Tampa Bay Area
A new retail and marketplace concept has officially opened its doors at The Distillery District, with The Cooperage Marketplace welcoming its first visitors to a lively and well-attended launch celebration. A Community-Centered Grand Opening The opening was marked by a community gathering that drew a strong crowd of supporters and local business enthusiasts. Organizers celebrated the occasion with cake alongside the marketplace's new tenants, describing the energy at the even
May 51 min read
Pasco County Disaster Preparedness Expo Returns to Shady Hills With Denis Phillips Ahead of Hurricane Season
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
May 52 min read
WWE Backlash 2026 Comes to Tampa This Weekend — Here's What Wesley Chapel Fans Need to 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
May 52 min read
$30 Concert Tickets for 40+ Tampa Bay Shows — But the Deal Ends May 5
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
May 41 min read
Global Fashion Brand PAIGE Just Opened Its First-Ever Florida Store — Right Here in Tampa
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
May 41 min read
A Massive New Retail and Dining District Is Taking Shape Just North of Wesley Chapel at I-75 and SR-52
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
May 42 min read
Karol G Bringing 'Viajando Por El Mundo TropiTour' to Tampa's Raymond James Stadium in October 2026
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
May 42 min read
Olivia Rodrigo Announces 2026 World Tour With Central Florida Dates — What Wesley Chapel Fans Need to Know
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
May 42 min read
Pasco County Lottery Ticket Worth $1.3 Million Sold at New Port Richey 7-Eleven — Still Unclaimed
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
May 42 min read
Tampa Riverfest Is This Weekend and It's Completely Free — Taco Fest, Live Concerts, Balloon Glow and More
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
May 11 min read
AdventHealth Is Expanding Again in Wesley Chapel — New Facility Coming to Bruce B. Downs by Late 2026
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
May 11 min read
E-Bikes, Scooters, and Electric Skateboards Are Everywhere in Wesley Chapel — Here's What Florida Law Actually Says
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
May 12 min read
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