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Has R&B night at Krate become too great?
WESLEY CHAPEL — Melissa Wigfall’s shoulders swayed back and forth, her eyes closed, her body soaking in the music. She had the tallest Afro in the place, a decidedly 1970s outfit on, and her style was unmistakenly old school. “This,” she said, smiling brightly, “is my jam, baby.”...
New 55+ Homes in Wesley Chapel at Itchko Ezratti’s GL Homes Valencia Ridge
Discover the ultimate 55+ lifestyle at Valencia Ridge, crafted by the renowned Ezratti family, who have been at the forefront of active adult and luxury living in Florida since 1994. As leaders in the industry, Itchko Ezratti and his family continue to expand their legacy of creating luxurious and recreation-rich neighborhoods throughout the state.
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Getting Closer To Completion
Across from the Daybreak Market & Fuel gas station project, on the southwest corner of S.R. 56 and Hueland Pond Blvd. (north of Sand Dune Rd.), next to Beach House Assisted Living & Memory Care, is a two-story, 56,559- sq.-ft. medical office building being constructed by Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS). This building will add yet another medical specialty space to Wesley Chapel, and specifically to the Wiregrass Ranch development.
On the Scene: Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties’ Glow Gala (PHOTOS)
More than 500 attendees gathered to support the Habitat mission at the sold-out Glow Gala, presented by Crown Automotive Charities and the Hawkins Family Foundation. The event, at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort, in St. Petersburg, illuminated the night celebrating the Habitat mission. Thanks to the support of the Glow Gala...
Ground broken in New Port Richey for low-income housing for vets
NEW PORT RICHEY — The Pasco County Housing Authority’s first complex devoted exclusively to providing affordable housing for low-income veterans came one step closer to reality June 17 when ground was broken for Magnolia Oaks. The complex, to be located on a 9.8-acre property at 7338 Massachusetts Ave., will include 77 housing units, an office for a Veterans Affairs staffer to provide support services, a community building and a swimming pool. It is located on a bus line and less than two miles from the New Port Richey VA Clinic on Little Road. The Pasco Housing Authority is an independent authority not officially connected with the government of Pasco County. Mostly supported by tenant rents and funds from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), it manages more than 200 units of housing for low-income people across the county.
Debate continues after Tampa City Council revote to continue ShotSpotter contract
TAMPA, Fla. — Civil rights advocates are still peeved at Tampa City Council and Tampa police after an unannounced revote on funding a controversial program. In June, the council approved $280,000 for the gunshot-detecting technology, ShotSpotter. It was a heated meeting on June 20 when leaders revoted to approve...
Report: Consumers taking on more debt to pay rent — here's how it has impacted Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. — How much do you pay for rent?. For many in America, including here in Florida, the rising costs of living have taken a toll on their wallets. So much so that people are now reportedly taking on debt to pay their rent. In a report from...
New owners, same delicious legacy: Wright's Gourmet House sold to Tampa restaurant family
TAMPA, Fla. — Wright’s Gourmet House may have new owners, but its 60-year legacy of fresh craft sandwiches and decadent desserts is sure to continue. For years, Jeff Mount built upon the institution created by his grandparents, Marjorie and Pete Wright, who opened Wright’s Gourmet House on April 20, 1963.
Tampa's Felicia Stancil riding for Olympic gold in BMX
OLDSMAR, Fla. — One of the most exciting sports in the upcoming Paris Olympics is BMX. It takes speed, strength and strategy. Five U.S. riders have qualified for the games, including Tampa resident Felicia Stancil — one of the most decorated BMX riders in the world. “I ended...
Jamaicans in Tampa concerned for loved ones as Hurricane Beryl approaches the island
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Beryl is heading toward Jamaica as a major hurricane ripping through parts of the Caribbean, and people in Tampa are starting to worry about the safety of their loved ones who are on the island. “Speaking of it now, I am a little bit nervous because my mom’s house was recently […]
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