Two Rivers' 6,547 Homes and a 35-Acre Surf Park Get Their Final Pasco Vote This Tuesday — Here's What's at Stake

WESLEY CHAPEL / PASCO COUNTY, FL — The most consequential land use decision in east Pasco County in years is happening this Tuesday. The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to hold its final public hearing on the Two Rivers development amendment at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, August 11, in Dade City — and whatever the commissioners decide, it will reshape Wesley Chapel's eastern edge for decades to come.

This is the last public hearing before a final vote. If you have an opinion on this development — for or against — Tuesday is your last opportunity to be heard.

The Updated Numbers 

The full scope of what's being proposed is larger than earlier reports suggested. The complete amendment, as filed, would allow:

• 4,047 single-family homes

• 514 townhomes

• 108 villas

• 1,878 apartments

• 300 assisted-living beds

• 480 hotel rooms

• The planned 35-acre Peak Surf Park, including a wave lagoon, approximately a half-mile of sandy beach, restaurants, bars, retail space, wellness amenities, and entertainment options.

That brings the total residential count to approximately 6,547 units — significantly more than the 4,000 figure that circulated in earlier coverage of this proposal.

The Surf Park That Could Change Pasco's Identity 

Peak Surf Park will be powered by Surf Lakes technology, an Australian innovation that delivers consistent, high-quality waves suitable for all skill levels. Founder Tony Miller has spent two years searching for the right location before landing on Two Rivers. "Beyond my longtime passion for surfing, it has been my goal to create a truly unique, unparalleled guest experience in the Tampa Bay area," Miller said

An economic impact study anticipates Peak Surf Park generating approximately $1.3 billion in annual business output within its first decade — a number supporters have used to argue the park would fundamentally reposition Pasco County as a tourism destination.

What Residents Are Saying 

The planning commission's recommendation to approve came over significant public opposition. More than a dozen residents spoke at the planning commission hearing, and many came to push back. Their concerns clustered around the everyday costs of rapid growth in east Pasco — traffic, flooding, water resources, and the pace of development outstripping infrastructure.

One resident told commissioners the plan was not a minor adjustment but a transformation of the community on a massive scale. Another said Pasco doesn't need more development — it needs better roads, less traffic, and stronger protection for its water.

How to Participate Tuesday 

The BCC hearing is open to the public. Wesley Chapel residents who want to speak can attend in person at the Pasco County Courthouse in Dade City or submit written comments through the county's public records portal before the hearing begins. This is the last chance to influence the decision before commissioners vote.

📍 Pasco County Courthouse — 38053 Live Oak Ave., Dade City, FL 33523 

📅 Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 1:30 PM 

🌐 pascocountyfl.gov to submit written public comment before the hearing