Although they might seem dated, it seems that it’s still possible to write a traveler’s check for purchases, as an unknown suspect recently wrote a fake one at a local store just north of New Tampa ,and the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) needs the public’s help tracking her down.Continue reading
By Matt Wiley
Homebuilder/developer M/I Homes has spent months preparing a new Development Order (DO) to add more than a thousand additional homes to the K-Bar Ranch Development of Regional Impact (DRI) in northeast New Tampa, and after two continuances, representatives finally have set a date to present their case to the Tampa City Council on Thursday, July 23, 6 p.m.Continue reading
By Matt Wiley
Hurricane season 2015 officially started on June 1, but the Atlantic basin already has seen two named storms (Ana & Bill), so it’s important to stay prepared throughout the season. Here’s our exclusive guide to staying ready for the summer/fall storms in New Tampa.Continue reading
By Matt Wiley
If you frequently use the drive-through lanes at the Bank of America (BoA) in Tampa Palms (photo, right), you may want to seek another branch in the New Tampa area, as the international banking giant has announced that the teller lanes at 14 bank branches across the Bay area will be shut down by July 6, including the Tampa Palms BoA branch, located in the Shoppes of Amberly shopping plaza off Amberly Dr.. Continue reading
By Matt Wiley
Although $65,000 is a lot of money, especially to just give away, raising money for local charities and giving back to the community is at the heart of Rotary International’s motto of “Service Above Self.” So, after raising money for the past year, the Rotary Club of New Tampa (which meets at 7 a.m. each Friday at Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club, located off Tampa Palms Blvd.) donated the funds raised by the club for the 2014-15 fiscal year to several local charities at its recent annual check presentation. Continue reading