By Matt Wiley
A view of nature isnât something that usually comes to mind when thinking about a church sanctuary. More than likely, what comes to mind instead are long, wooden pews and a cross above an altar. However, nestled in the trees in Tampa Palms at the intersection of Tampa Palms Blvd. and Amberly Dr., Grace Episcopal Churchâs sanctuary looks out at New Tampaâs natural beauty and is no ordinary house of worship.Continue reading
By Matt Wiley
Since March of last year, the sights and sounds of change have been present at St. James United Methodist Church (UMC) in Tampa Palms. Now, after a year of construction, the new sanctuary at the church has opened its doors, just in time for one of its biggest services of the year, Easter Sunday.Continue reading
By Matt Wiley
After receiving design and operations proposals from nine different companies for the planned âFields at Wiregrassâ sports complex in the Wiregrass Ranch Development of Regional Impact (DRI), Pasco officials have made their recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for which company should operate the facility.Continue reading
By Matt Wiley
As Wesley Chapel and the rest of Pasco County continues to grow and more vehicles travel area roads on a daily basis, more roadways will be needed to handle the larger volume of people traveling throughout the county, specifically east and west between New Port Richey and Wesley Chapel along the S.R. 54/56 corridor.Continue reading
Despite the rain that usually accompanies winterâs cold fronts, annual rainfall in our area still is well below normal levels. Due to the lack of precipitation, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (aka Swiftmud) has increased its water restrictions across Tampa Bay â New Tampa and Wesley Chapel included.Continue reading