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Photos are courtesy of YMCA Tampa. https://tampaymca.org/mary-w-sierra-family-ymca WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — After years of waiting, construction is well underway on the Mary W. Sierra Family YMCA, and the finish line is in sight. The facility is on track to open this summer, giving Wesley Chapel residents something they've been asking for since long before the subdivisions started multiplying. What's Being Built The $35 million, 50,000-square-foot complex is located at 4379 Wellbe

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — Development is accelerating at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, with new updates showing major progress on Phase 2 of the community’s downtown expansion. The project is moving beyond early construction stages and beginning to take shape as a more connected, livable neighborhood. What’s happening now: Continued development of Avalon Park Boulevard, improving connectivity Opening of The Hamlet at Avalon Park, offering new 1–3 bedroom rental homes Expansion of infr

TAMPA BAY, FL — White Castle may soon be bringing its iconic sliders to the Tampa Bay area. According to the Tampa Bay Business Journal, the fast-food chain is actively scouting locations across the region, following strong demand and the success of its Orlando location. While no specific site has been announced yet, officials confirmed: Multiple locations are under consideration The company is targeting high-traffic areas with strong drive-thru capacity A potential opening c

LUTZ, FL — PNC Bank has officially opened its new Sunlake location, marking another addition to the growing North Tampa business corridor.

Wesley Chapel's popular monthly outdoor market is back this Friday evening. The Market Elaine returns to The Grove Villages on May 1st from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., bringing together more than 150 local artisans, small business vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities for one evening at the open-air shopping center off Wesley Grove Boulevard. What to Expect at The Market Elaine The event is one of the larger recurring markets in the Wesley Chapel area, drawi

One of the most talked-about fast food arrivals in the Tampa Bay region in years is now officially open. Whataburger launched its new location at 25340 Sierra Center Boulevard in Lutz on Thursday, April 16, beginning service at 11 a.m. and drawing in customers who have been waiting years — some decades — for the Texas-based chain to return to the area. A Long-Awaited Return to Tampa Bay Whataburger's presence in the Tampa Bay area had been absent for nearly two decades before

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — A new beauty spot has officially opened its doors at The Shops at Wiregrass, and it’s already getting attention. Drybar Wesley Chapel is now open, offering its signature blowout-only concept — no cuts, no color, just styling. Located on Paseo Drive, the salon brings a well-known national brand into one of Wesley Chapel’s busiest retail destinations. What Drybar Is Known For Drybar has built its reputation around a simple idea: focus entirely on blowouts an

Families in Wesley Chapel have a free, creative option lined up for this Saturday. Michaels at The Grove is hosting a Mother's Day craft event on May 3rd where kids can make a personalized gift for mom — at no cost to attend. What's Happening and When The event runs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 3rd at the Michaels location inside The Grove at Wesley Chapel. Children will have the opportunity to decorate a vinyl mug to give as a Mother's Day gift, making it a hands-o

A new dining concept has officially begun welcoming guests in Wesley Chapel, as the first restaurant at The Hub at Lexington Oaks has entered its soft opening phase. First Restaurant Opens at The Hub at Lexington Oaks The newly launched restaurant, La Creación Bistro, is now serving guests on a limited soft opening basis. The concept focuses on elevated casual dining with an emphasis on brunch-style dishes, dinner service, and a relaxed dining experience centered around fresh

Wesley Chapel is getting a major retail addition. Lululemon, one of the most recognizable names in athletic and lifestyle apparel, is set to open a permanent storefront at The Shops at Wiregrass — bringing a brand that previously only appeared seasonally in the area to a full-time home on the SR-56 corridor. Lululemon Joins a Wave of New Retailers at Wiregrass The Lululemon opening is part of a larger push by property owner TriGate Capital to bring nine new upscale tenants in

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — If you’ve driven through Wesley Chapel lately, you’ve probably noticed it: more traffic, more construction, more everything. What used to feel like a quiet suburban pocket north of Tampa is quickly turning into one of the region’s most active growth zones — and businesses are starting to move accordingly.