Panel Delivers Results Of Hillsborough ‘Imagine 2040’ Planning Survey

Hillsborough Planning Commision chairman Ray Chiaramonte gives a presentation of the results of the ‘Imagine 2040’ growth planning survey during a town hall meeting at the Florida State Fairgrounds on March 14.
Hillsborough Planning Commision chairman Ray Chiaramonte gives a presentation of the results of the ‘Imagine 2040’ growth planning survey during a town hall meeting at the Florida State Fairgrounds on March 14.

By Matt Wiley

While the updated 2040 Long Range Transportation and Comprehensive Plans for Tampa and Hillsborough County may not be due until November of this year, the results of the first round of resident surveys are in and could have a lasting effect on the future growth of the New Tampa area.Continue reading

Editorial — We Haven’t Really Gone Anywhere, New Tampa!

An editorial by Gary Nager
An editorial by Gary Nager

The last couple of issues, you’ve heard a lot about our move to our new office in Wesley Chapel, so I just wanted to make it clear to our readers in zip code 33647 (and in Lake Forest) that the fact is that we haven’t really gone anywhere. We’re still here, covering all of the news we possibly can — more than all other local publications combined, of course — about New Tampa’s continuing development, roads, schools, parks and of course, businesses and restaurants.Continue reading

Patty Wolf Golf Tourney To Be Held Apr. 26 At PCGC

Golfers and anyone who appreciates the delicious food at the Wolf’s Den — An Authentic American Diner (at 27607 S.R. 56 in Wesley Chapel, in front of Sam’s Club) — should be excited to participate in the second annual Patty Wolf Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held on Saturday, April 26, at the Pebble Creek Golf Club (10550 Regents Park Dr., off BBD).Continue reading

Pinchers Crab Shack Coming To Wiregrass Mall

maryland-crabBy Gary Nager

With nine extremely popular locations already open in Florida, but none further north than Cape Coral (and most in the Naples/Ft. Myers area), the Shops at Wiregrass mall in Wesley Chapel has announced (with some small signs) that the first Tampa Bay-area Pinchers Crab Shack will open in the mall, although we have not yet heard about an expected opening date for the fresh seafood eatery specializing in fresh Maryland-style blue (above) and the delicacy of Florida stone crabs (when they’re in season, which is Oct.-May).

Pinchers also features everything from grouper, mahi-mahi, scallops and shrimp to BBQ ribs, fried clams and oysters and more.

We’ll keep you posted as to when Pinchers is expected to open.