By Matt Wiley
A line of traffic forms on Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd., just north of the Shops at Wiregrass mall. The hundreds of vehicles are turning right into the entrance of the new Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel (FHWC). Contrary to what many might assume driving past the long line of slow-moving traffic, there is not some sort of pandemic sweeping the area. In fact, the reality of the situation is quite the opposite.Continue reading
By Matt Wiley
Growth in the ever-expanding Wesley Chapel area continues, as a major home-builder is planning to begin construction on the first housing community in the Wiregrass Ranch Development of Regional Impact (DRI). Construction is set to begin in less than six months.Continue reading
At our press time, a bank robber was still at large in the New Tampa area. According to the Tampa Police Department (TPD), just after 3 p.m. on January 24, a 5’3”-5’4” black male in his early 20s, wearing a black ski mask, walked into the Pilot Bank (located at 17635 BBD), and demanded money at gunpoint.Continue reading
New Tampa residents can expect to see more development in K-Bar ranch, as two large land parcels on the property have recently been sold to developers.Continue reading
New Tampa residents soon will have one less option for buying groceries, as the Sweetbay Supermarket on Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. near I-75 is closing its doors.Continue reading