By Gary Nager
We are very proud to welcome NewโTampa Plastic Surgery (2541 Windguard Cir., behind Dickeyโs BBQ on BBD in Wesley Chapel), the office of G. Peter Fakhre, M.D., to our ever-growing roster of outstanding advertisers.Continue reading
Grace Episcopal Settles With County On BBD Land
By Matt Wiley
Preparations are under way for the next segment of Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. widening, between Palm Springs Blvd. in Tampa Palms and E. Bearss Ave. But, before that โSegment Aโ widening can begin, Hillsborough County is in the process of obtaining the land it needs to widen the busy roadway, including a triangular-shaped parcel it just purchased from Grace Episcopal Church in Tampa Palms.Continue reading
I-75 Northbound Overpass Open To Traffic, Work To Begin On BBD Below
By Matt Wiley
New Tampa drivers are now just months away from being able to rejoice, as the Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. bottlenecks under the I-75 overpasses are one step closer to becoming a faint traffic memory, although they still will be around for the next few months.Continue reading
Freedom Remembers Jordan Harris, Whartonโs Sean McNamee Goes Home
By Matt Wiley
Itโs been a tough few weeks for students at both Freedom and Paul R. Wharton High in New Tampa, as a former Freedom student has passed away and a Wharton football player was in a coma for more than a week.Continue reading
Redistricting Plan Unlikely To Move New Tampa Precincts Out Of District 7
By Matt Wiley
Although the 2015 Tampa City Council elections are still more than a year away, the redistricting process is under way to even out populations in each Council districts, including New Tampaโs District 7, represented by Councilwoman Lisa Montelione. However, New Tampa residents shouldnโt be too worried about their voting precincts being moved into another Council district.Continue reading