Freedom, Wharton Boys Basketball Teams Set Respective Milestones As Seasons Wrap

Freedom High’s Miguel Rojas puts up a jumper late in the Patriots’ narrow win over Strawberry Crest High on Feb. 18 in the Class 7A Regional Semi Finals.
Freedom High’s Miguel Rojas puts up a jumper late in the Patriots’ narrow win over Strawberry Crest High on Feb. 18 in the Class 7A Regional Semi Finals.

By Matt Wiley

It’s been quite a year for both the Wharton High Wildcats and Freedom High Patriots boys basketball teams in their respective runs at a state title, each setting impressive milestones for their schools that will live on as some of these players graduate and move on to college.Continue reading

Wendelken Music Studio — A 20-Year Musical Tradition In New Tampa

The instructors at the Wendelken Studio of Musical Arts in Tampa Palms are: (l. to r.) Roy Meyer, Mary Wendelken, Ines de Erausquin (seated), Cameron Schmitz, Mikel Thomas (with cello) & Shawna Stushnoff. Not pictured: Bonnie Deeds & Natalya Kushnir.
The instructors at the Wendelken Studio of Musical Arts in Tampa Palms are: (l. to r.) Roy Meyer, Mary Wendelken, Ines de Erausquin (seated), Cameron Schmitz, Mikel Thomas (with cello) & Shawna Stushnoff. Not pictured: Bonnie Deeds & Natalya Kushnir.

By Susannah Robinson

For nearly 20 years, the Wendelken Piano Studio in New Tampa has been a popular destination for pianists of all ages who want that European conservatory-style training with a 21st century twist.Continue reading

TPD Warns Of Security Scammers

By Matt Wiley

Has someone knocked on your door recently and identified themselves as a representative from a security system company wanting to check their system? Did they ask for access to the inside of your home?Continue reading

Pura Cycling Studio Introduces Personal Training, Yoga & More!

 Pura Cycling indoor cycling instructor Claire Forrester leads a “Pura Vida 45 Ride” class.
Pura Cycling indoor cycling instructor Claire Forrester leads a “Pura Vida 45 Ride” class.

By Matt Wiley

Let’s be honest, it’s been a little cold outside recently, so cold that getting outdoors, hopping on a bike and riding several miles might sound pretty intimidating. However, it’s never cold at Pura Cycling Studio in the Shoppes at New Tampa in Wesley Chapel, where sweating out calories and getting “the good burn” are the goal each day and key for reaching the “Pura Vida” (“pure life”) mindset.Continue reading