Boutique Buying and Multi-Layered Cakes: Wiregrass Ranch Lands Fresh Market Development and Wright’s Gourmet House
- Jul 27
- 2 min read
WESLEY CHAPEL — Driving along State Road 56 has meant looking at wide-open cattle pastures for years, and a 59-acre cow field is the last place you'd expect to hunt for artisan cheeses or elite custom cakes. But as Wiregrass Ranch moves forward with its latest commercial phase, a massive new upscale retail and dining destination is rising out of the dirt.
The Story Behind It
Developer JD Porter has long promised local residents that he wouldn't clog the prized ranch land with predictable corporate fast-food chains, aiming instead for localized, high-end concepts. He is doubling down on that vision. Blueprints recently submitted to Pasco County reveal plans for a massive 10-parcel development at the corner of Mansfield Blvd, anchored by a 26,187-square-foot specialty grocery space that perfectly matches the footprint of an upscale Fresh Market.
To make the development even sweeter, South Tampa’s legendary 63-year-old institution, Wright’s Gourmet House, officially confirmed it is expanding right into the heart of the project. Now owned by hospitality group Caspers Co., the deli landmark is aggressively scaling its operations into fast-growing suburban hubs.
What to Order
While the grocery anchor will bring European-style boutique shopping, premium butcher cuts, and scratch-made sushi, Wright's will supply the neighborhood with its famously oversized gourmet sandwiches — like the Beef Martini and the Golden Gate on pumpernickel. You'll also be able to take home their highly rated, legendary multi-layered custom cakes, including their signature peppermint chocolate cake.
Why It's Worth Trying
For Wesley Chapel families tired of driving all the way to South Tampa or Carrollwood for premium deli spreads and specialty groceries, this project delivers elite local culinary staples right to the neighborhood's backyard.
📍 State Road 56 and Mansfield Blvd (West of Cooper's Hawk), Wesley Chapel, FL
📅 Development underway | Wright's Gourmet House opening Summer 2028
