I hope, by now, if you spend any time at all in the section of Tampa Palms that also includes Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Koizi, Ciccio’s and Stonewood (and we both know you do), that you’ve at least stopped in to see a lot of familiar New Tampa faces at The Gift Box boutique (17032 Palm Pointe Dr.), the awesome new store that is packed with an always-changing array of unique gifts, as well as ladies and children’s clothing, jewelry, accessories signs and other and cool home decor items. Continue reading
Lion’s Club Breakfast Sep. 27!
By Gary Nager
Another great event that is being sponsored by the Lions Club of Wesley Chapel is a pancake breakfast on Saturday, September 27. 8 a.m.-noon, at Atonement Lutheran Church (29617 S.R. 54).Continue reading
Fit 4 Life Martini Party Sep. 10!
By Gary Nager
Our dear friends Travis and Fiona Monday and their amazing staff at Fit 4 Personal Training & Physical Therapy (located in the Tampa Palms Professional Center at 17419 Bridge Hill Ct., off Commerce Park Blvd.) invite the public to attend their annual Open House & Martini Party on Wednesday, September 10, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Continue reading
Ribbon Cuttings Galore In Wesley Chapel

By Gary Nager
As we head into “season” for the New Tampa & Wesley Chapel issue, there has been no shortage of new businesses and ribbon-cuttings.Continue reading
Check Out Sprinkles Ice Cream Next To Target
By Gary Nager
If you and your family like delicious ice cream floats to cool you off during the dog days of summer (and who doesn’t?), you’re in luck, as Sprinkles Ice Cream Parlor — which has been open for several months at 1219 BBD, in the Northwood Plaza next to the SuperTarget (at the intersection of BBD and County Line Rd.) in Wesley Chapel — has a delicious BOGO (Buy One, Get One Half-Off) offer your taste buds simply should not resist.Continue reading