Big things are happening at the intersection of Trout Creek Dr. and Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. The Colonial Grand Apartments at Hampton Preserve are open and nearly completed and in front of the apartments, a new AutoZone auto parts store is being constructed on the corner outparcel. And, in the near future, several more businesses should be opening their doors in the recently completed retail center adjacent to Auto Zone, which will be known as Trout Creek Commons.Continue reading
New Tampa Rotary Installation Banquet
Congratulations to the 2012-13 officers and directors of the New Tampa Rotary Club, which meets Fridays at 7 a.m. for breakfast at Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club (TPGCC). The new officers were introduced during the club’s Installation Banquet, where outgoing president Matt Palmer swore in new President Dennis Loomis, President-Elect Peter Gambacorta, VP Robert Garofano, Secretary Brice Wolford, Treasurer Joe Rutherford and Sgt.-At-Arms Bob Thompson.Continue reading
‘Appreciated’ Chamber Members Meet Wild Things In Dade City!
If you (or your child) love animals, you owe it to yourself to visit Dade City’s Wild Things (DCWT), the 22-acre zoo located just 30 minutes or so from most of New Tampa, near the Pasco Hernando Community College campus in the heart of Dade City.Continue reading
Local Resident Wins Bikini Bodybuilding Title!
By Michael Murillo
Maintaining the discipline to become a bodybuilder is an impressive achievement. Actually participating in a sanctioned competition is a rare accomplishment, and eventually winning a division in one would be a highlight of any athlete’s career.Continue reading
Tropical Storm Debby Rocks Marco!
After finishing the June 30 issue of our Wesley Chapel Neighborhood News on June 21, I was excited to head south to Marco Island for the weekend, where the Marriott Beach Resort awaited. My father was attending a job-related conference at the resort, so it just made sense to spend the weekend at the beach bar.Continue reading