U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross Meets Resident Wrath At Lutz Town Hall Meeting

*IMG_9948By Matt Wiley

As the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election begins to kick into high gear, many controversial issues are afloat in Washington, DC, and several local residents voiced their concerns about them during a recent town hall meeting in Lutz with Dist. 15 U.S. Representative Dennis Ross (R-Lakeland), who represents the New Tampa area in Congress.Continue reading

Land Sold Across From Hunter's Green

A conceptual rendering of what the retail center at the future Village at Hunter’s Lake development could look like once it has been completed.
A conceptual rendering of what the retail center at the future Village at Hunter’s Lake development could look like once it has been completed.

By Matt Wiley

The New Tampa area is officially one step closer to having its own cultural center, community theater and dog park — which are all planned to built on Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. (across from Hunter’s Green) — as Hillsborough County officially has approved the sale of nearly 18 acres of land at the site to a developer.Continue reading

Excel Music Helps New Tampa Student Hone Musical Skills

*IMG_0069By Celeste McLaughlin

Since 2006, Excel Music in the Cory Lake Isles Professional Center off Cross Creek Blvd. has been teaching students of all ages to sing and play a wide variety of instruments with some of the area’s top teachers. Year after year, as kids go back to school, many make their way to Excel Music to enhance their educations through musical endeavors.Continue reading

Visiting Angels Is New Tampa’s First Choice In Home Care

Perhaps you’ve seen one of Visiting Angels’ upbeat TV commercials. If you have elderly parents or an aging loved one, you probably have paid attention to the ads. The savvy spots, featuring the catchy motto, “Visiting Angels, America’s Choice in Home Care,” portray smiling caregivers visiting the homes of contented senior citizens, assisting them with a variety of tasks. The ad’s message rings clear: “There’s no place like home.”Continue reading