Cypress Creek Town Center Outlet Mall Could Open By Summer 2015

The long-awaited outlet mall in the Cypress Creek Town Center DRI may open as early as summer 2015.
The long-awaited outlet mall in the Cypress Creek Town Center DRI may open as early as summer 2015.

By Matt Wiley

With the go-ahead from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the property owners of the Cypress Creek Town Center Development of Regional Impact (DRI) have indicated to Pasco County that they are finally ready to move forward with their outlet mall project.

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Great Food & Prices Make City Grill Wesley Chapel’s Best New Eatery!

Ahi Tuna from City Grill
Ahi Tuna from City Grill

By Gary Nager

The hardest thing, for me, about being the dining reviewer for this publication is trying to say enough nice things about places I don’t really love to fill a full-length feature. But, as those who have read me for any period of time surely know, the best and easiest part of this job is telling you as much as I can — with both pictures and words — about independently owned restaurants in New Tampa and Wesley Chapel that have delicious food, especially when they also offer great value for the money.

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Update: City Council Officially Approves Tampa Palms Area 3 Commercial Develop­­­­­ment

The areas in bright green are the parcels in Tampa Palms Area 3 that recently were approved for commercial use.
The areas in bright green are the parcels in Tampa Palms Area 3 that recently were approved for commercial use.

By Matt Wiley

UPDATE: The Tampa City Council has officially approved the addition of more than 116,000 sq.-ft. of commercial zoning in Tampa Palms Area 3, which will allow for more retail and restaurants in between Compton Dr. and Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. The decision came during a “second reading” of New Tampa, Inc.’s proposal before the Council on November 7. Click through for more details.Continue reading

Florida Mortuary Funeral & Cremation Opens ‘Arrangement Center’

New Tampa resident John Loyless is the owner of the Florida Mortuary Funeral & Cremation Services “Arrangement Center” in the Pebble Creek Collection.
New Tampa resident John Loyless is the owner of the Florida Mortuary Funeral & Cremation Services “Arrangement Center” in the Pebble Creek Collection.

By Kathleen Schiop

One of the most traumatizing events in our lives is the loss of a loved one. No matter how emotionally prepared we think we are, it’s still difficult to reconcile with never having that person in our lives again, which is why making funeral arrangements for our family members who have passed can be so difficult. Finding the right people to guide you through those always emotional decisions can be challenging, and with more and more choices available, also confusing.

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