By Matt Wiley
Although the 2015 Tampa City Council elections are still more than a year away, the redistricting process is under way to even out populations in each Council districts, including New Tampaâs District 7, represented by Councilwoman Lisa Montelione. However, New Tampa residents shouldnât be too worried about their voting precincts being moved into another Council district.Continue reading
By Gary Nager.
Congratulations to the Frost family â father Jack (not a misprint) and sons Chris and John (photo above right), for the opening of their fourth McDonaldâs franchise in our immediate distribution areas.
The Frosts, who already have McDonaldâs locations in Tampa Palms, in the New Tampa Center and on S.R. 54 in Wesley Chapel, opened their third restaurant at 1733 Bruce B. Downs (BBD)âBlvd., next to PNCâBank, in front of Nutrition SâMart on BBD (just south of S.R. 56), with a Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce (WCCC) ribbon cutting on Oct. 31.
At least 50 WCCCâmembers were on hand at the sparkling new, very upscale-looking âMickey Dâs,ââwhich doesnât have a childrenâs play area but does have large menu boards warning you that those McNuggets you love have more than 1,000 calories.
Iâhave known the Frosts since they opened their first Tampa Palms location in the City Plaza shopping center 18 years ago. The family has always been an amazing community partner and we are proud to feature the front-and-back full-page ads, with lots of great coupons (valid at all four of the local Frost-owned McDâs), on pages 43 &â44, although the ads also outline the Daily Specials available (for a limited time) at the new BBDâstore â like any size coffee for only $1, any Happy Meal for only $2.19 and more â and you donât even need coupons to get these great deals!
The new open-24-hours restaurant also will host an even bigger Grand Opening celebration on Saturday, November 23, beginning at 11 a.m., with a visit from Ronald McDonald himself, face painting, a prize wheel, great giveaways and a balloon artist.
By Matt Wiley
As the holiday season approaches, New Tampa residents are sure to spend a good amount of time shopping and traveling. However, this busy time of year also is one of the easiest times to get ripped off by criminals. To help combat crime during what should be a joyful time, the Tampa Police Department (TPD) has released a list of safety tips to protect New Tampa residents and their property during the busy winter season of shopping and travel.Continue reading
By Matt Wiley
At some point in their lives, it is not unusual for animals in the wild to fall victim to the harsh reality of the food chain. Although natural predators, like the Florida alligator, are known for snatching up their prey in the wild, gators donât really recognize residential areas as being anything different than the wild here in New Tampa, most of which borders on various bodies of water.Continue reading
By Bonnie Mason
You donât have to look any further than the Sola Salon StudiosÂź in the Highwoods Preserve area of New Tampa to get the treatment you need to feel totally pampered and stress-free. Whether you want an invigorating massage or a rejuvenating facial, Sola Salon, located in The Walk at Highwoods Preserve shopping plaza at Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. and Highwoods Preserve Pkwy. in New Tampa is where you will find long-time co-workers and salon professionals Bonnie Whitaker, owner of Bonnieâs BodyWorks, and Colleen Frasca, owner of Colleenâs Custom Skincare.Continue reading