Auto theft of any kind is a crime, but stealing weapons from an FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigations) vehicle is a big “no-no,” and could land you in federal prison. Two men recently learned that the hard way, but months after their theft,four of the weapons they stole still have not been located and a few were stolen right here in Wesley Chapel. Continue reading
Le Macaron Opens At Wiregrass Mall!
By Gary Nager
For anyone who already loves the authentically French (and delicious!) confections called macarons (not to be confused with the traditional Jewish dessert macaroons), you’re in luck, because Le Macaron French Pastries has been open a few months in the Shops at Wiregrass mall.Continue reading
Wesley Chapel Chamber Announces 'Excellence In Business' Finalists
It’s that time of year, time for the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce (WCCC) to name the year’s best nominated local businesses for its annual “Celebrating Excellence In Business” awards banquet, which will be held on Thursday, September 10, at Saddlebrook Resort & Spa off S.R. 54.
Rest In Peace, Cindy Freeman
By Gary Nager
I was shocked, saddened, heartbroken and devastated by the news that Cindy Freeman, the membership director for the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce the last three years, passed away on Sunday, August 30, due to complications from treatment for esophageal cancer.
A day or two before Cindy passed, my page 3 editorial in our August 29 edition of Wesley Chapel Neighborhood News included an item about Cindy’s GoFundMe.com/b7z26v5c campaign to help raise money to pay for her treatments. Sadly, the monies raised by that campaign will now be used to pay for her funeral, which will be held on Wed., Sept. 2, 2 p.m. (with visitation from 1 pm-2 pm) at Loyless Funeral Home (5310 Land O’Lakes Blvd.). The family has asked for monetary donations in lieu of flowers to offset the cost of her final arrangements. Checks can be dropped off at the WCCC office (6013 Wesley Grove Blvd., Wesley Chapel 33544).
Florida Hospital Breaks Ground On $78M Expansion
By Matt Wiley
It’s only been about two and a half years since Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel (FHWC) opened its state-of-the-art facility on Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. in October 2012, but the hospital already has embarked on a massive expansion to continue to bring the same quality of service to the community.Continue reading