I have recounted my personal connection many times, but it seems that most everyone has been touched by the scourge of our time — cancer. If you haven’t had a family member or friend who has been victimized by this disease — which affects men, women and children of all ages, races and from every country of the world (see below) — consider yourself lucky.Continue reading
Wesley Chapel Ice Rink Officially Named ‘Florida Hospital Center Ice’
Dirt has been turning on the site of what will be the largest ice hockey facility in the state for the past several months, but the complex finally has a permanent name: Florida Hospital Center Ice (FHCI).Continue reading
Tampa’s First Female Police Chief Officially Retires, Successor Announced

By Matt Wiley
After more than 30 years in the Tampa Police Department (TPD), the city’s first female police chief — Jane Castor — has officially retired and her successor has been announced. During her time in the agency’s top job, Castor replaced former Chief Stephen Hogue and ushered in an era of a dramatic drop in crime throughout the city, including parts of New Tampa.Continue reading
Tampa Palms Prof. Center Still Growing
Tucked away between I-75 and Commerce Park Blvd., the sounds of construction can be heard again in the Tampa Palms Professional Center (TPPC), part of the Tampa Technology Park West Development of Regional Impact (DRI) off Commerce Park Blvd. in Tampa Palms.Continue reading
Tampa Premium Outlets Names First GM
While we may still be several months from the planned opening date of the Tampa Premium Outlets at the Cypress Creek Town Center Development of Regional Impact (DRI) on both sides of S.R. 56 between Lutz and Wesley Chapel, the mall’s parent company Simon Property Group has named the shopping destination’s first general manager.Continue reading


