Glory Days Ahead For New Tampa Selmon's Location

Glory Days Grill, which has 20 locations in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, will open its first Florida location in the space previously occupied by Lee Roy Selmon's on Dona Michelle Dr. in New Tampa.
Glory Days Grill, which has 20 locations in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, will open its first Florida location in the space previously occupied by Lee Roy Selmon’s on Dona Michelle Dr. in New Tampa.

By Matt Wiley

For more than a year, it has been sitting vacant on Dona Michelle Dr., but it looks as if new life is destined for the former Lee Roy Selmonโ€™s location in New Tampa, according to a press release from the Selmonโ€™s franchise owners.Continue reading

Update: City Council Officially Approves Tampa Palms Area 3 Commercial Developยญยญยญยญยญment

The areas in bright green are the parcels in Tampa Palms Area 3 that recently were approved for commercial use.
The areas in bright green are the parcels in Tampa Palms Area 3 that recently were approved for commercial use.

By Matt Wiley

UPDATE: The Tampa City Council has officially approved the addition of more than 116,000 sq.-ft. of commercial zoning in Tampa Palms Area 3, which will allow for more retail and restaurants in between Compton Dr. and Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. The decision came during a “second reading” of New Tampa, Inc.’s proposal before the Council on November 7. Click through for more details.Continue reading

Val Hosts Another Successful Fisher House Golf Classic!

(Standing) Tampa Fisher House manager Paula Welenc and Valerie Casey welcome (seated, l. to r.) Operation Helping Hands director Bob Silah, Sgt. Joel Tavera and his father Josรฉ to the seventh annual Fisher House Golf Classic at Pebble Creek Golf Club.
(Standing) Tampa Fisher House manager Paula Welenc and Valerie Casey welcome (seated, l. to r.) Operation Helping Hands director Bob Silah, Sgt. Joel Tavera and his father Josรฉ to the seventh annual Fisher House Golf Classic at Pebble Creek Golf Club.

By Gary Nager

Congratulations to my dear friend Valerie Casey and her outstanding committee of volunteers on yet another hugely successful Fisher House Golf Classic, which was held for the first time at Pebble Creek Golf Club on October 25.Continue reading

Florida Mortuary Funeral &โ€ˆCremation Opens โ€˜Arrangement Centerโ€™

New Tampa resident John Loyless is the owner of the Florida Mortuary Funeral & Cremation Services โ€œArrangement Centerโ€ in the Pebble Creek Collection.
New Tampa resident John Loyless is the owner of the Florida Mortuary Funeral & Cremation Services โ€œArrangement Centerโ€ in the Pebble Creek Collection.

By Kathleen Schiop

One of the most traumatizing events in our lives is the loss of a loved one. No matter how emotionally prepared we think we are, itโ€™s still difficult to reconcile with never having that person in our lives again, which is why making funeral arrangements for our family members who have passed can be so difficult. Finding the right people to guide you through those always emotional decisions can be challenging, and with more and more choices available, also confusing.

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North Tampa Behavioral Health Holds Grand Opening With Wesley Chapel Chamber

Dozens of Wesley Chapel and Central Pasco Chamber members helped North Tampa Behavioral Health CEO Jim Harris (with scissors) cut the ribbon on our areaโ€™s first-ever mental health residence, located on S.R. 56.
Dozens of Wesley Chapel and Central Pasco Chamber members helped North Tampa Behavioral Health CEO Jim Harris (with scissors) cut the ribbon on our areaโ€™s first-ever mental health residence, located on S.R. 56.

By Lauren Saslow

The 6โ€™-6โ€ former All-Star baseball player, Darryl Strawberry โ€” now age 51 โ€” is known to fans because of his impressive 16-year career as a right-fielder and power hitter for four Major League Baseball teams: the New York Mets, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants. However, Strawberryโ€™s professional career was often overshadowed by his struggle with alcohol, drug abuse and multiple arrests.Continue reading