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A different kind of Sunday gathering is coming to the Seven Oaks Clubhouse on July 12. The Weightless Table is a one-afternoon event for women built around a simple but powerful idea: releasing the weight — emotional, mental, relational — that was never meant to be carried in the first place.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed a statewide e-bike safety bill, leaving Wesley Chapel and the rest of Pasco County free to keep writing their own rules for the electric bicycles and scooters now crowding local trails, sidewalks, and neighborhood streets. It was one of five bills the governor rejected in late June, alongside measures on inmate truck-driver training, teen poll volunteers, naturopathic medicine, and a sign exemption for a South Florida town.

For an evening that trades fireworks for falsetto, New Tampa Performing Arts Center is hosting "Trouble Man: A Tribute to Marvin Gaye" on Sunday, July 12 — a full live musical tribute to one of soul music's most enduring icons.

Independence Day weekend gets an extra encore this year. Florida Jazz Express returns to the New Tampa Performing Arts Center on Sunday, July 5, for a Fourth of July big band concert packed with patriotic standards and the kind of summer-soundtrack classics that make the holiday weekend feel complete.

According to the filing, the project calls for six buildings totaling roughly 72,000 square feet of commercial space — 54,985 square feet of retail and 17,390 square feet of restaurant space — on a 58-acre parcel within the Wiregrass Ranch Master Planned Unit Development. The Fresh Market, the specialty grocery chain, is the only individual tenant confirmed so far.

The established Ashton Oaks neighborhood off Wesley Chapel Boulevard is getting a front-row seat to one of the most active development corridors in Pasco County right now. Two major projects are simultaneously underway on both sides of the community — a road extension that will open up new connectivity along CR-54, and a brand-new build-to-rent townhome community that represents a first-of-its-kind concept for the Tampa market.

KRATE at The Grove keeps adding unique concepts that you won't find anywhere else in Wesley Chapel — and Udo Ulo Tea Lounge is exactly that. The Nigerian-inspired tea lounge has officially opened its container space at KRATE, bringing a relaxed, community-centered "third place" experience to one of Wesley Chapel's most creative destinations.

Every Monday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the Wesley Chapel location opens its doors for a casual, welcoming Mahjong night — whether you're a seasoned player, a curious beginner, or just looking for a fun way to start the week with good company.

One of Tampa Bay's most acclaimed upscale Italian restaurants is heading to Wesley Chapel, and the timeline is now officially on the record. Forbici Modern Italian founder and CEO Jeff Gigante confirmed that a third Forbici location is planned near Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel within the next year to year and a half.

Looking for something fun to do this Saturday night? Noche Latina returns to KRATE at The Grove on Saturday, June 28, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM — and as always, it's completely free to attend.

Just west of the busy US-19 corridor in Port Richey sits one of Pasco County's most overlooked natural treasures — and the Florida Department of Transportation just made sure the rest of the country knows it exists. Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park in Pasco County is now part of 'Road Trip Florida,' the Florida Department of Transportation's celebration of America 250. FDOT placed a new historical marker at the park.

Tampa's nightlife and fine dining scene just got a genuinely exciting addition. The Sapphire: Lounge & Supper Club has officially opened at 4410 W Boy Scout Boulevard — and it's unlike anything else currently operating in the Tampa Bay area.

Pasco County's Survey Division has quietly added a remarkable new piece of technology to its toolkit, and it's already being put to work on local waterways. It's called a hydrone — a lightweight, remote-controlled craft that glides across the surface of water, collecting underwater data using real-time sonar and GPS.

If you're looking for a fun reason to head to The Shops at Wiregrass this Saturday, Anthropologie has you covered. The store is hosting its Summer Soirée on June 27, themed around "Red, White & Denim" — a timely style celebration just ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Atlantic hurricane season officially began June 1, and Pasco County is not waiting for a storm to tell residents to get ready. The county has released its free 2026 Disaster Preparedness Guide — and downloading it now, before a storm threatens, is exactly the kind of thing that makes a real difference when it matters.

One of the most anticipated bar openings in Tampa Bay is now open and already drawing a devoted following. Tantō, the intimate Japanese-inspired cocktail lounge from the team behind Michelin-starred Kōsen, has officially opened its doors at 306 W Palm Avenue in Tampa Heights — right next door to its acclaimed omakase sibling.

One of Wesley Chapel's most beloved bridal and formalwear boutiques is celebrating a major milestone this Thursday. Nikki's Glitz & Glam Boutique is hosting its Grand Opening event on June 25 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at its brand-new, expanded permanent location on Paseo Drive at The Shops at Wiregrass — and the new space is a serious upgrade.

One of Tampa Bay's most beloved local coffee brands has officially expanded into Wesley Chapel's booming medical district. The Bean Bar Co. has opened its newest location in the first floor lobby inside the Wellness Plaza at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel — and here's the detail that makes it worth knowing: you don't have to be a patient, visitor, or Wellness Plaza member to go. It's open to everyone.

One of the most anticipated retail developments in Wesley Chapel history is no longer just a rumor or a rendering. Wesley Chapel Station, developed by SJC Ventures, broke ground in late 2025 and construction is actively advancing at the busy intersection of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard and Aronwood Boulevard. The finish line is getting closer — and the tenant lineup is stacked.

America's 250th birthday deserves a proper celebration, and Avalon Park Wesley Chapel is delivering exactly that. The annual Fourth of July Celebration returns to Downtown Avalon Park Wesley Chapel on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at 4424 Friendly Way — and as always, it's completely free and open to the entire community.