If youâve been out driving on I-75 through the New Tampa and Wesley Chapel area, youâve probably noticed some rough, uneven patches of roadway and a bunch of orange construction signs still standing. Thatâs because the widening project between E. Fowler Ave. in Temple Terrace to S.R. 56 still is not complete, although the project is still several months ahead of schedule.Continue reading
Deacon Blues Band To Host Teen Cancer Benefit At Peabodyâs Sept. 19!
For teens with cancer, the ages between 13-18 are a time of transition to adulthood, but during treatment, most hospitals donât have a place for them to hang out and just be teenagers. For that reason, Teen Cancer America (TCA) has partnered with legendary rock band The Whoâs âWho Caresâ charity (and with hospitals throughout the U.S.) to develop specialized facilities and services for teens and young adults with cancer. Continue reading
More Than 3,000 Attend Tampa Premium Outlets Job Fair!
If you happened to miss the Simon Property Groupâs Tampa Premium Outlets (TPO) Mall Job Fair on August 27 (at the USF Embassy Suites hotel off E. Fowler Ave. in North Tampa), Iâm not sure how many jobs of the 800 or so positions that are expected to be filled by the time the outlet mall opens off S.R. 56 in October are still available. Continue reading
RaceTrac Coming To Northwood Palms Blvd., S.R. 56 Intersection

Right now, it just looks like a bunch of turned dirt at the corner of S.R. 56 and Northwood Palms Blvd. in Wesley Chapel. But, in a few months, it will be a busy RaceTrac gas station. Continue reading
Overnight Closures For Northbound S.R. 56 Exit Ramp From I-275 This Week

Attention New Tampa & Wesley Chapel drivers, if youâre planning on using the S.R. 56 exit from northbound I-275 tonight, you might want to consider another route.Continue reading