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WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — Wesley Chapel's classrooms are bursting at the seams, and Pasco County Schools is moving fast to catch up. Two brand-new campuses are now in active planning — a medical magnet high school in Meadow Pointe and a K-8 campus near the Two Rivers development — both targeting a Fall 2028 opening. Wiregrass Ranch High School was operating at 143% capacity as of October 2025. Wesley Chapel High was at 134%. Those numbers pushed Superintendent John Legg to accelera

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — Clear your Saturday, May 23. The Shops at Wiregrass is throwing a Great American Block Party in Center Court from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and the lineup is stacked from start to finish. This is the kind of community event that has something for everyone — whether you're bringing the whole family, car enthusiasts in tow, or just looking for a great free afternoon out in Wesley Chapel. What's Happening Live entertainment all evening including Homegrown and The Z

PASCO COUNTY, FL — The future of grocery delivery is literally flying in. Walmart is moving closer to launching drone delivery at several Pasco County store locations through its partnership with Wing, a drone delivery company owned by Alphabet — Google's parent company. Walmart has been expanding its Wing drone delivery program across Florida, and Pasco County is now in the crosshairs for expansion. The service allows customers to place orders through the Walmart app and rec

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — Still figuring out Mother's Day plans? This one is already sorted for you. Hyatt Place Tampa/Wesley Chapel is hosting a Mother's Day Brunch on Saturday, May 10, and it checks every box — live music, a full buffet, drinks, and a relaxed, elegant setting that mom will actually love. No scrambling for a reservation at an overcrowded restaurant. No drive into Tampa. Just a beautifully set brunch right here in the Wesley Chapel area, designed to make the mornin

TAMPA, FL — Tampa Bay has a brand-new professional sports team, and it plays its first home games this spring. The Tampa Bay Sun FC, Tampa Bay's inaugural National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) team, is now in its first season — and it's already generating serious buzz across the region. The Sun FC joined the NWSL as an expansion team and represents one of the most significant additions to Tampa Bay's professional sports scene in years. Home matches are played at Al Lang Stadi

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WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — Wesley Chapel's food scene keeps growing, and this next addition is one a lot of residents have been waiting for. Naz's Halal is officially coming to 27835 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Unit 102 — taking over the former Hangry Joe's space right next to Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. — and an opening as early as May 2026 is on the table. If you're not familiar with Naz's, here's the short version: bold, unapologetic NYC-style halal food that has built a serious following

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.

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

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 in Tampa: May 8 — Free Washes All Day The launch kicks off big

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

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

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

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

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 in Cooperage Marketplace 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, describi

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

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